More than 100 schools will be delaying their starting times by one hour to give schoolchildren extra time to sleep in a bid to boost GCSE results.

Nick Clegg has called on Mancunians to put aside city rivalries if they are to take on the might of London in a Q and A session in Stockport.

MM took to the streets of Manchester to ask ‘should the voting age be lowered to 16?’

Manchester-based LGF (Lesbian and Gay Foundation) are supporting the proposal of an overall increase in the quality of Sex and Relationship Education (SRE), especially in areas focussing on the teaching of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and intersex relationships.

Locally, nationally and worldwide, the older and (not necessarily) wiser have been offering their #TipsForYear7s.

It was decision day for Manchester students as A-level results were released – but national figures took a hit for the first time in more than 30 years.

The Cornerhouse and one of the Northern Quarter’s epicentres of comfort food are teaming up to create an interactive art piece that may require a few napkins – as it is made entirely from cake.

The epicentre of strike action in Manchester will be a huge strike rally in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens from 12.30pm.

Young book lovers from across the city, regardless of their backgrounds, are being encouraged to experience events, talks and exhibitions as part of Manchester Children’s Book Festival.

American classics such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men were dropped from the GCSE syllabus under new guidelines from Mr Gove.

The Big Issue’s parent company The Big Life Group is to set up a free school in the Cheetham Hill area.