Scotland debate shows Manchester needs greater powers to compete with European cities, claims Clegg
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has thrown his support behind a call for more local powers to be given to English cities, including Manchester.
‘Scaremongering’ Salmond slammed by Oldham MP over Scottish NHS privatisation claim
An Oldham MP has accused Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Alex Salmond of being ‘disingenuous’ about an independent Scotland’s impact on the NHS.
Piccadilly Pulse: Are you worried about Scotland voting ‘yes’ to independence?
MM asks are you worried about Scotland becoming independent?
Manchester opens its arms to Scotland: Let’s Stay Together say stars and council – urging ‘no’ vote on independence
Television historian Dan Snow is calling on Mancunians to sign an open letter to Scotland voters as part of the ‘Let’s Stay Together’ campaign.
Piccadilly Pulse: Should the Scottish independence debate have been televised in England?
Only televised in Scotland, English viewers were left frustrated after STV’s online player crashed from high demand, meaning the entire English population missed out on the debate
Manchester postman hopes to deliver £15,000 in memory of son by taking on Three Peak challenge
A proud Manchester father has swapped delivering parcels for lofty heights in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research in honour of his late son.
Tweeting the Blues: Twitter reaction from Manchester City’s Argentina stars after Germany win World Cup
The South American pair, along with Sergio Aguero, lost out on glory in Brazil when Mario Gotze fired in an extra-time winner to break Argentine hearts in the Maracana and back home.
‘States trip will make us United’: Manchester United’s Darren Fletcher eager for US return a decade on
Fletcher’s initial taste of pre-season first-team action came in 2003’s trip to the United States, when United visited Seattle, Los Angeles and New Jersey.
Flower power: Heather could be ‘energy source’ of future, say Manchester Uni experts
Heather could well become an energy source of the future and help the UK meet bioenergy targets, claim Manchester University experts
Beating Hearts: Manchester City travel to Scotland for anniversary clash with Edinburgh side
Premier League champions Manchester City will hope to have the beating of Hearts of Midlothian FC in a specially-arranged pre-season commemorative match in Edinburgh next month.
Tough times ahead: Labour councillor forecasts difficult period for ‘poor’ Wigan ward Ince
There could be tough times ahead for Wigan ward, Ince, according to re-elected Labour candidate James Moodie, who stormed to a fourth consecutive victory.