52 h. ago 'Inspiring' Manchester grandmother finally achieves childhood dream at 66

'I saw first-hand the importance and reward of being a nurse and I knew that's what I wanted to be'

Sport

6 d. ago Inspired by Manchester's summer of Oasis, this indie band are ready to dominate

'It just feels like it's all sort of really happening for music here in Manchester'

Events

6 d. ago 'Inspirational' man paralysed in horror football accident nine years ago dies as family pay moving tribute

"He was inspirational... Whatever battles he had, he fought them and came through them"

Events

8 d. ago Tributes to inspirational Holocaust survivor Ike Alterman after his death aged 97

Ike survived unimaginable horrors at four concentration camps including Auschwitz

Events

1 week ago Inspiring fundraiser pays for 1,000 kids to have festive day out at theme park

"Seeing the smiles on the faces of these incredible children reminds us all why we do this, to give them a day of happiness, excitement, and a chance to just be kids."

Economics

2 w. ago Coronation Street star's inspiration for Maggie Driscoll as she meets 'younger self' in past discovery

Pauline McLynn only made her debut as Maggie Driscoll in October and there's lots to come in the ITV soap

Politics

3 w. ago Brit Awards 2026 trophy unveiled by Manchester artist with city inspiration

'I imagine each deserving winner will feel on top of the world as they receive their award'

Events

4 w. ago The 'cheeky' Irish bar inspired by Gangs of New York that's opened in historic Manchester spot

There's self-pour Guinness booths, a pub-within-a-pub and authentic Irish breakfasts

Events