Why I had to leave: Kolo Toure reveals time on Manchester City’s bench was damaging his international chances
The Ivory Coast defender left City for Liverpool on a free transfer
Gig review: Armin van Buuren, W&W and John O’Callaghan @ Warehouse Project
Warehouse Project puts on their trance night for 2013
Trouble will find Manchester: The National to bring spectacularly emotional latest album to O2 Apollo
Moody American quintet The National play Manchester O2 Apollo on November 11
‘Long overdue’: UK-first Women in Comedy Festival in Manchester nurtures female talent across North
Stand-up comedy, spoken word, debates, art and workshops across Manchester
Artist of the week: Flixton painter on capturing movement in Manchester and importance of life drawing
Helen Robinson creates figurative and architectural work
‘My nipple was pierced by a pregnant woman on crutches’… Life on tour with Bowling for Soup
Bowling for Soup will perform their Bid Farewell Tour 2013 at Manchester Academy next month
‘Only the blind say no to me’: Conor Maynard on girls, hating One Direction and reveals… his girlfriend
Pop sensation Conor Maynard reveals all in exclusive interview with MM
Take That’s Howard Donald swaps ballads for big beats as he returns to DJ at Manchester’s Venus
The Manchester born and bred superstar is once again returning to his roots
Wigan Athletic boss Owen Coyle claims best is yet to come from ‘terrific’ Nick Powell
Powell opened the scoring on his debut against Ipswich Town
Artist of the week: Withington sculptor uses willow and chicken wire to mould mammal masterpieces
Juliette Hamilton credits attending workshops for her passion in sculpting
EXCLUSIVE: BNP leader Nick Griffin claims terrorist cells are recruiting for Syrian fight in Manchester
Griffin blames British involvement in Middle East for Oldham acid attack