Several people – including some armed with clubs – climbed on top of the old Cornerhouse cinema on Oxford Road, bring the busy area to a standstill at lunchtime.

This week marked the first day of spring, with everyone staring out the window wondering when they’ll be able to get outside.

Kadeena Cox holds up her Team GB backpack. “Feel how heavy that is!” she says, before placing it down and reaching into it for a yoghurt.

Olympic taekwondo stars Bianca Walkden and Aaron Cook are hoping that community events might uncover a future gold-medal winner as the city of Manchester bids for the 2019 world championships.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint was joined by ‘Musketeers’ and ‘Skins’ actor Luke Pasqualino as they continued work on the television adaptation of the 2000 hit film Snatch.