The 25-year-old, who has lived in Withington for the past four years, ended up purchasing a bike off eBay and booking a ticket to America, where he would spent the most memorable year of his life.

Manchester’s empty warehouses should be converted into homeless shelters by the City Council, according to a charity spokesman.

Rochdale parliamentary candidate Simon Danczuk is ‘not surprised’ by a 60% rise in the number of child sex abuse reports across the country over the last four years.

Alan Dyson, who attended a state grammar school, believes that children who come from privileged backgrounds shouldn’t be able to buy advantages when it comes to education.

Brian Hough, from Ardwick, was a National Serviceman who fought with the Kings Regiment after being called up at the age of 18.

A small independent school for children with special needs in Manchester has been blasted by Ofsted for its aggressive environment and poor teaching standards during a recent inspection.

Approximately 10% of the UK adult population have or experience tinnitus, a condition which can have a devastating impact on sufferers’ lives, making headlines after Susanna Reid opened up on the issue.

When you dispose of your empty wine bottles at the end of a boozy weekend, you may be unaware that somebody out there is waiting to get their hands on them as part of their day job.

The 29-year-old, who has two young sons, is hoping to raise £7500 via funding website GoFundMe that will enable her to develop and maintain a sense of independence.

The Pontefract four-piece have the the look (a lot of hair I may add), a dedicated core following and more importantly the tunes that warrant REGULAR airplay on major radio.

Richard Hill, from Saddleworth, recently left the RAF after serving half a year in Afghanistan and is aiming to secure a deal at one of the 10 teams competing in the televised competition during the upcoming season.