Sex, pints and bacon butties: Has British politics become a personality contest?
MM took to the streets of Manchester to find out whether Mancunians thought that politics was now more of a popularity contest rather than policy contest.
Social media shame: Is it right to post embarrassing images of people online?
MM head out to the streets of Manchester to find out the public’s opinion on whether posting embarrassing images or videos of other people online without their consent is acceptable.
Fear of flying… What fear of flying? Defiant Mancs not put off by Germanwings tragedy
Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 crashed into the Alps last Tuesday, killing all 150 passengers and crew.
Top Direction: Manchester wants Jeremy Clarkson to take Zayn’s place in 1D
One Direction fans were left devastated when Zayn Malik announced he was leaving the world-famous boyband yesterday afternoon.
End of road for motor mouth? 80% of Manchester tell BBC to bin Clarkson over ‘fracas’
Making headlines once again for his string of controversial antics, Jeremy Clarkson has now been suspended from the BBC after allegedly punching a producer. But should this be the final straw for his Top Gear career?
Proud to be a quitter? Smokers reveal triumphs and failures for No Smoking Day
Thousands of smokers across the country are giving up the cigs for this year’s No Smoking Day, but what will one day of being smoke free achieve?
Does The Sun’s Page 3 exploit or empower women? Manchester’s verdict
This morning’s mischievous revelation by The Sun that they will continue to publish photographs of topless women on their notorious Page Three has sparked anger among campaigners, who were – just hours ago – celebrating a victory for the No More Page Three campaign.
Wanted – Robin Hood tax: Should richest 1% share their money with the poor?
The wealthiest 1% of the world’s population will own more than the remaining 99% within two years, according to a report by the aid and development charity Oxfam.
‘Charlie Hebdo satire is trolling’: Is freedom of speech a defence to mock religion?
MM take to the streets of Manchester to hear what Mancunians have to say about freedom of speech.
The prickly issue of women’s body hair: Sick social pressure or just basic beauty?
Women’s body hair – it seems it’s quite divisive. For many it’s either too sensitive or too squeamish an issue to discuss, but for others it almost sums up the entire feminist debate.
Piccadilly Pulse: Manchester says ignorance is bliss after launch of genetic cancer test
A controversial personal DNA test that can tell people whether they are at risk of cancer and other diseases is now available in the UK.