Andy Burnham government confirms new DWP rule from this week for 325,00 benefit claimants

HMRC hits 11 Greater Manchester firms with £3.3m in fines as it names and shames businesses

The Mancunian Way: Scream from the rooftops

Firebomb killer was released by police after threatening to torch Michelle Pearson's home and smashing windows weeks before deadly arson attack, inquest told

Emma shoppers nab £500 worth of 'free' gifts with mattress offering 'instant sleep'

Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham to publish 'everything' linked to Man City dealings

Met Office weather maps show exact date UK to be hit with 600-mile wall of rain

Lego fans snap up glow in the dark Halloween pumpkin set for £13 instead of £25

Strictly star says 'we're going to miss you' after couple forced to leave competition

Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien speaks out on soap future as Sarah Platt's prison fate confirmed

Primark shoppers warned to 'stop using product immediately' due to possible asbestos contamination

UK households issued two-week warning ahead of cold weather

ASOS issues statement after 'hack' as threatening notification sent to millions of customers

Two men admit sexual offences after teenage girl raped at Manchester city centre flat

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Bury man as appeal issued