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The first plane to land at Manchester Airport repeats the trip after 75 years

A century from Warwickshire's Rikki Clarke leaves last year's county champions Lancashire facing a heavy defeat.

Wigan Warriors will meet Leeds Rhinos in the semi-final of the Challenge Cup - a repeat of last year's final at Wembley.

A man admits stealing a woman's handbag, minutes after she had been knocked down by a lorry and killed in Manchester.

Preview and team news ahead of Friday's Super League clash between Salford and Bradford (20:00 GMT).

Michael Owen says he does not plan to retire, despite Manchester United confirming he will not be offered a new contract.

Back row forward Ben Harrison says Warrington have learned from their failure to win Super League last year.

A 16th man is charged in connection with the death of a man at a Rochdale nightclub in the early hours of Christmas Day.

Preview and team news ahead of Friday's Super League clash between Huddersfield and Wigan (20:00 BST).

Manchester City's Carlos Tevez refuses to apologise to Sir Alex Ferguson over the sign he held at his club's Premier League title parade.

A playwright and her husband who were facing deportation, win an Asylum and Immigration Tribunal case.

Groups representing Sikh and Hindu communities complain about the term "Asian" being used in reports of the Rochdale grooming trials.

Former captain Rio Ferdinand says he is "gutted" to have been left out of England's 23-man squad for Euro 2012.

Patrice Evra says the Luis Suarez racism row and death of his brother have made this his "most difficult season" for Manchester United.

Three men are arrested as part of an alleged £1.6m fraud probe involving football club apprenticeship schemes.

Salford's first directly-elected mayor Ian Stewart names his new deputy and cabinet of eight councillors.

A scheme to help jobseekers in Wythenshawe was right on the nose for animal-lover Laura Doyle and led to her dream career - training sniffer dogs.

The Manchester Primary School Squash competition saw three schools from across Manchester compete to be crowned Manchester Champions 2011-2012 at the National Squash Centre on Thursday 10 May.

The Bupa Great Manchester Run 2012 and the Powerade Great CityGames takes place on Sunday 20 May forming part of a weekend of sporting activity in the city.

Manchester City Council will this week join a network of public and private bodies across the city and the world to mark International Day Against Homophobia.

Councillor Elaine Boyes will don the chains of office to become the new Lord Mayor of Manchester on Wednesday 16 May.

A campaign urging Manchester businesses to join the Apprentice Revolution is closing in on its ambitious target of creating 300 apprenticeships in just 100 days.

The teacher who trained the wheelchair dance duo on last night's semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent (BGT), has spoken of his pride in both the act and art gaining national recognition.

A new competition is encouraging Manchester primary school pupils to share the reasons why they love the city - with a chance to become part of posterity.

A host of fantastical creations and captivating stories are set to delight the crowds as the countdown to the Manchester Day Parade begins.

Manchester is set once again to turn in to one massive carnival for the third Manchester Day - and some big names have signed up to be proud sponsors of the event.

Manchester is gearing up for a great weekend of sport as Sunday 20 May sees thousands of competitors take to the streets for the Great Manchester Run and Great CityGames.

Manchester City Council’s design team, M-four, have won five prestigious awards for their work on the ‘Any Plans Tonight’ campaign for NHS Public Health Manchester.

The Lord Mayor of Manchester formally opens a library and learning centre in Higher Blackley at 11:30am on Saturday 12 May, as part of a Family Funday of activities to celebrate the new centre.

Having attracted over 15,000 visitors over three-days to last year’s Manchester Picnic, the popular food fest is set to return to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre for its third year from 3- 5 August 2012 with more gourmet delights. Organised by Piccadilly Partnership, there will be stalls serving tasty treats from 11am - 6pm each day.

People are being advised that Great Bridgewater Street will be closed to traffic and pedestrians while essential maintenance and repair work is carried out on windows in the Beetham Tower.

MBS Professor gives evidence at Government committee.

Does regional pay and increased public borrowing spell disaster for public servants' motivation?

By Professor Colin Talbot

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With mobile set to account for 50% of all retail sales by 2020, Manchester Business School advises retailers to urgently tackle secure shopping

The podcasts are released twice a month and feature expert commentary and insightful debate from business leaders and MBS academics on today’s most topical issues.

Dr Paul Irwing speaks to the Telegraph about his recent study which reveals significant personality differences between men and women.

Manchester Business School’s Professor Colin Talbot and Dr Carole Talbot have exclusively teamed up with BBC Radio 4’s PM programme to assess the real impact of spending cuts to our region.

Ismail Erturk, senior lecturer in banking at Manchester Business School, said the "sound and fury" over the eurozone debt crisis deflected attention from "the real problem" - banking.

Manchester Business School’s strategic partnership with one of China’s leading universities and business schools has resulted in the launch today (28 November 2011) of a collaborative DBA programme.

The UK's first Sports Analytics conference brought together professionals from across the world at Manchester Business School to discuss how analytics can be applied to enhance sport and business performance.

The latest Office of National Statistics data showing unemployment figures at their highest level since 1994 proves that companies are under continuing pressure to reorganise their businesses and streamline their employee base.

The BBC’s Gordon Burns, recently chaired a debate at MBS discussing whether this year’s riots had a lasting impact on the reputation of the UK’s leading cities.

The University of Manchester and Bruntwood team up to create ambitious new building project at Manchester Business School

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson says his side will hold their nerve in the title race as they go top of the Premier League.

Sir Alex Ferguson says he "doesn't mind being top" after a "significant" 2-0 win over 10-man West Brom at Old Trafford that sends Manchester United back to the summit of the Premier League.

Manchester United go top of the Premier League with two goals from Wayne Rooney sealing victory over West Brom.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United must change their "slack" attitude if Old Trafford is to be a European fortress.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits his men were beaten by the better side following a 3-2 home defeat to Athletic Bilbao.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the Premier League has asked managers not to discuss the England job.

Manchester United face an uphill battle to reach the Europa League quarter-finals after a shock defeat by Athletic Bilbao.

Facebook prices its shares at $38 each ahead of one of the most eagerly-anticipated share flotations in recent stock market history.

Children from racial and ethnic minorities now account for more than half the births in the US, estimates from the latest census data say.

Officials say prisoners have taken control of a jail in the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula where at least one person died in a fight between inmates on Wednesday.

Please Don't Stop The Music scoops the annual Romantic Novel of the Year award

A scientist in North Carolina had a lucky escape when he was attacked by an alligator.

A man paid £20,000 by mistake because he has the same name as a council leader denies he was wrong to leave the UK.

Plans to use private firms in police roles in Surrey are put on hold, as West Midlands Police says it will ask the police authority for "a revision to the process".

David Cameron says it was "more dangerous to stay silent than to speak out" - and insists there will be no retreat on deficit reduction.

Concern over the eurozone debt crisis has continued to weigh on financial markets, with the euro dropping more than a cent against the US dollar,

Education Secretary Michael Gove loses a High Court battle with Essex County Council over government cuts to nursery funding.

Adele picks up two prizes at the prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting awards - but misses out on two more trophies.

The head of Syria's main opposition umbrella body, the Syrian National Council, says he will resign amid growing criticism and rifts within the group.

A 24-year-old London man who has served more than seven years in jail for the murder of a trainee chef has his conviction quashed.

US singer Donna Summer, famous for disco hits including I Feel Love and Love To Love You Baby, dies at the age of 63.

The first wave of a West African peacekeeping force lands in Guinea-Bissau to try to bring stability after last month's military coup.

Get inspired by the collections at Manchester Art Gallery

Take part in this informal drawing workshop which takes place in a different gallery each month.

Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer, exhibition tour.

Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer, exhibition tour.

New poems by Jean Sprockland for Manchester Literature Festival in response to Ford Madox Brown.

Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer, exhibition tour.

Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer, exhibition tour.

Sensory play for you and your baby/toddler with a different theme each month.

Sensory play for you and your baby/toddler with a different theme each month.

Practise speaking English and enjoy the art gallery with an ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) tutor at this free event.

Practise speaking English and enjoy the art gallery with an ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) tutor at this free event.

Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer, exhibition tour.

Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer, exhibition tour.

Creative play for all ages.

Join us for a chat about artworks on display.

Join a volunteer guide for a tour of Ford Madox Brown: Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer.

Becky Edwards from Cannock, Staffordshire, was so humiliated by her mishap that it forced her to change her unhealthy lifestyle - and lose more than half her body weight.

Striker has not been offered a new deal at Old Trafford.

Shadows on the ground will also turn into crescents and 'rings' of light as moon covers as much as 94% of the sun this Sunday in parts of the U.S. and Asia.

The government is "determined" to introduce a register of lobbyists before 2015, constitutional reform minister Mark Harper tells a Commons committee.

Hearts boss Paulo Sergio insists facing Hibs in the Scottish Cup final does not create extra motivation to win.

Social networking service Pinterest is to receive $100m in funding, prompting analysts to value the two-year-old firm at up to $1.5bn.

Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder signs a new contract to extend his stay at Franklin's Gardens until 2015.

Shares in French Connection fall as the fashion retailer issues a profits warning following a continued fall in sales.

The details of Labour leader Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet following the recent reshuffle.

Frankel is poised to make his season debut in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, having been declared ready after an injury concern.

Refund concerns for scam victims - Refunds and discounts should be easier to claim by consumers who have suffered from aggressive sales techniques, Law Commissions say. [Business]

'Top up' in case of strike - PM - Motorists should top up their tanks in case a strike by fuel tanker drivers goes ahead but there is no need to queue, the PM says. [Business]

UK's Advertising Standards to investigate Apple over 'misleading' 4G claims after company offers refund in Australia - Britain's Advertising Standards Authority said that it was investigating a number of complaints that Apple's advertising for the new iPad was misleading. [Sciencw]

Illegal tyre dumping 'nightmare' - A warning is issued of the dangers of illegal tyre dumps as officials start to clear 7,000 left on farmland. [Front Page News]

Ship sinking costs Carnival $95m - The sinking of the Costa Concordia could cost parent firm Carnival up to $95m (£62m; 75m euro), the firm says. [Front Page News]

Sherlock Holmes WILL return for a third series next year, BBC confirms - Audiences were left unsure if the cantankerous detective would return after he appeared to 'die' with his reputation in tatters in Sunday night’s show. [Show Biz]

Luton airport planning expansion - Plans to increase annual passenger capacity to 18 million at London Luton Airport and create 6,000 new jobs are revealed. [Business]

Yummy mummies take to the catwalk as New York Fashion Week set to star a mothers-only runway show - Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show will give women inspiration when it comes to wearing outfits that can be easily transformed to take a mom from homes to evenings out. [Femail]

British surgeons pioneer surgery with robotic arm to fix blood vessel - Doctors at St Mary's Hospital in London have saved a man's life by performing a world-first heart operation using robotic technology. [Health]

Nationwide launches market-leading 18 month 0% purchase credit card - but there¿s a catch - Nationwide Building Society is launching an 18 month 0 per cent interest purchase credit card tomorrow – but you must be a current account customer to get it. [Money Mail]

Sainsbury's lands latest blow in supermarket petrol price war with '10p off a litre' promotion - The promotion will last from tomorrow until Sunday, and also applies to online shopping. Morrisons are also slashing prices at the forecourt from Monday. [Money Mail]

Games legacy boost for graduates - Glasgow City Council is unveiling a £10m scheme that aims to provide 1,000 jobs for graduates as a 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. [Front Page News]

Nasa announces 2014 test flight of its Orion deep space capsule - The Orion capsule, which is being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp, would fly aboard a Delta 4 or Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. [Sciencw]

Colombia fashion week 2011: Butt implants and 'mountains of cocaine' - A behind-the-scenes look at Colombia fashion week makes up the latest installment in the Fashion Week Internationale series - and reveals the Colombian obsession with plastic surgery. [Femail]

Thousands join remembrance events - Thousands of people of Wales across are joining remembrance events as a weekend of tributes begins to war victims. [Front Page News]

 
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