‘He gave me a reason to live’: Rescue dog saves Stockport man from severe depression
A Stockport man, suffering from depression and anxiety, has been given a ‘reason to live’ after rescuing a puppy from Dogs Trust Manchester last year.
Talk to me of… Manchester poet’s ode to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson released
Manchester poet Mike Garry and music composer Joe Duddell, of Elbow and New Order fame, have teamed up to create St Anthony: And Ode to Anthony H Wilson, which is being released today.
Lions and tigers and… Manchester museum: Pride of Belle Vue Zoo goes on show after 65 years in storage
The ‘beautiful and unusual’ Tigon – a tiger, lion cross – that people flocked to the city to see in the 1940s is going on display at the Manchester Museum after 65 years in storage.
A,B,Cs and lots of A*s! Results day celebrations in order for Manchester students as pass rates rise across city
After months of anticipation, Manchester students are celebrating as A-level pass grades are up across the city this year.
Hospital care for self-harm patients linked to higher risk of death, says Man Uni study
Hospital care for self-harm patients has been linked to a higher risk of death, in particular admission to a psychiatric bed, in a University of Manchester study.
Ready, set, graffiti: Street artists come out of hiding for Manchester Art Battle
Top street artists behind some of Manchester’s most recognised graffiti will compete in public for the first time ever at this year’s underground art battle event, which is set to really ‘raise the bar’.
Police explore connection between Salford shooting and ‘Mr Big’ Paul Massey’s murder
A Salford man has been shot in the hip and investigating officers believe it may be connected to the ‘targeted attack’ that killed Paul Massey a few weeks ago.
Bolton burglary: ‘Defenceless’ old lady’s jewellery ripped off in ‘violent’ home invasion attack by masked gang
A ‘vulnerable’ elderly woman has been assaulted, pinned down and had her jewellery ripped off during a ‘violent’ attack at her Bolton home by a gang of balaclava clad burglars.
Callous thief steals kids’ toys and cash from charity box in Rochdale church raid
Children’s toys, intended for kids this Christmas, have been stolen from a Rochdale church along with cash from a charity box and other items.
Openshaw woman grabbed by kidnapper in broad daylight saved by passer-by
Following the attempted kidnapping of a woman in broad daylight in Openshaw, Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Oldham Post Office worker threatened by trio with crowbars in morning break-in
An Oldham post office worker is ‘traumatised’ after she was dragged to the floor and threatened by a trio of crowbar-wielding thieves.