Manchester18 hrs agoWas the weekend really invented in Greater Manchester?Salford is holding a free festival for all the family to celebration the invention of the weekend.18 hrs ago1 day agoAssociate of synagogue attacker admits terror chargeMohammad Bashir drove Jihad Al-Shamie to a military base in Oxfordshire in the months before the attack.1 day ago1 day agoMan jailed for 24 years for 2003 rape in SalfordA rapist has been jailed for the 2003 attack in Salford for which Andrew Malkinson wrongly served 17 years in prison.1 day ago2 days agoABBA themed venue planned next to football stadiumPlanners recommend the approval of Mamma Mia! The Party next to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.2 days ago2 days agoRoyal hug for woman ringing cancer treatment bellThe Princess of Wales tells an emotional cancer patient "you can do it" at The Christie hospital.2 days ago2 days agoSon 'overwhelmed' by tributes to taxi firm ownerPeople have been sharing "beautiful stories" about Alfanso Vivian Salmon who has died, aged 88.2 days ago3 days agoMore students come forward with harassment claimsAbusive anonymous calls are reported by more University of Manchester students.3 days ago4 days agoStudent tower could replace city-centre car parkPlans are lodged to replace a Manchester car park with a 38-storey block for more than 1,000 students.4 days ago4 days agoInmate 'beat fellow killer to death in prison gym'Nathaniel Reece is accused of murdering John Mansfield, from Manchester, in Whitemoor Prison.4 days ago...