England take on Sweden tomorrow with spirits high both in Russia… and at home.

Of the 19 seats contested, 17 were won by Labour and two went to the Conservatives, with turnout for most wards hovering around the 30% mark.

Mancunian Matters speak to Manchester boxer Charlie Schofield to preview his next fight set for Saturday May 5 at the Victoria Warehouse.

MM met up recently to chat to co-founders Gareth Williams and Dien Curtis about the story of the company’s roots and their plans for growth.

This production at The Lowry – starring Nigel Havers, Denis Lawson and Stephen Tompkinson – follows on from last year’s Old Vic revival and will tour nationwide from February until June.

Simon Day appeared In Character at the Waterside in Sale on Thursday, treating the busy theatre to an evening of considered comedy.

On the day the world lost Stephen Hawking and Jim Bowen, it seemed appropriate to spend the evening enjoying the work of a man known for both his transcendent genius and razor-sharp wit.

Audiences can expect laughs from a diverse array of voices as comedian Simon Day brings his show In Character to Manchester.