Shameful: Number of pregnant mums smoking in Greater Manchester some of worst in country
Greater Manchester was at 13.6% higher than average of 12.7%
The disease that turns your fingers into claws… Living with the painful Dupuytren’s Contracture
The disease is named after Baron Guillaume Dupuytren
‘Golden era’ of cancer research arrives as Manchester scientists receive share of £100million cash boost
Manchester Cancer Research Centre are delighted
Whips and chains… just don’t forget the safe word! Uncovering Manchester’s bondage scene as fetish club arrives
Torture Garden’s hosts the fetish event at Alter Ego
Could the pub save your life? Salford boozers unite for campaign to raise awareness of mouth cancer
The campaign coincides with Mouth Cancer Action Month
Care for self-harmers fails to improve in decade, as 40% leave hospital without specialist care, says Manchester study
Self-harmers continue to suffer due to insufficient psychosocial assessments
Baking Bad: Two filthy Oldham bakeries prosecuted after mouse droppings, moths and grime found in storage areas
Two Oldham prosecuted were fined
Get off the couch and get fit! Ju Jitsu instructor offers free self-defence classes in Tameside
Ashton Atemi Ju Jitsu will hold the classes
Prosthetic or robotic? Unrealistic fake limbs deemed ‘eerie’ by public in Manchester uni study
The study is published in the Journal Perception
Coronation Street writers consult neurosurgeons to ensure Nick Tilsley’s brain injury is as real as possible
The soap recruits specialist to raise awareness of illnesses
Shave off: Manchester medics prepare for moustachioed month to launch Movember in aid of health awareness
Men will put their razors away for a month to grow moustaches