'We begged the doctors to give him a chance. They said there was nothing they could do'

The M.E.N recently reported on the scale of demand for high school places in Trafford, the only Greater Manchester borough which still has a state grammar school system decided by the 11-plus exam. Here, the M.E.N's Damon Wilkinson writes about how Trafford came to be the only borough in our region which kept a selective school system which defined post-war Britain - but only survives in a few parts of the country today.

The attacks were carried out with a degree of coordination that 'bordered on military precision'. The aim was 'to do as much damage as possible in the shortest possible time'.

The new cycle lanes are part of an active travel scheme designed to promote healthier living and sustainable travel - but they are causing controversy in a Greater Manchester village.

The loved ones of a well-known Salford dad who died suddenly have spoken of their “utter disbelief”.

"2024, we coming," was the pledge Jesse Lingard made on New Year's Eve, with the Burj Khalifa as his backdrop on an Instagram post to his nine million followers.

When the Manchester United squad reported to Carrington on Sunday, August 14, 2022, on another baking hot summer's day, they were expecting the usual post-match recovery day. Those players who had featured the previous day would generally be working inside, while the squad members who didn't feature would do a demanding session aimed at getting the intensity of a match into their legs. But on this day, it would be different.

A Manchester mum gave birth to her twins 22 days apart in different hospitals. Kayleigh Doyle, 22, was pregnant with perfectly healthy twins and didn't know there were any problems until her waters broke at 22 weeks.

Ahead of this forthcoming summer's transfer window, Manchester United are already being linked with a catalogue of players.

The Kills have added new shows to their upcoming 2024 UK and Europe tour.The indie duo consisting of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince will return to the UK this spring to tour their latest album ‘God Games‘. The pair have just wrapped up their US leg touring with support act Heartworms.Now, The Kills have announced some new dates to add to their upcoming UK/EU tour.

Manchester United have been credited with interest in Wolves midfielder João Gomes ahead of this forthcoming summer's transfer window.

Megan Thee Stallion has announced UK, European and North American dates for her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ 2024 tour.Stallion’s tour will consist of 32 dates across North America, Europe and the UK set for the spring and summer. The first show will kick off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Libertines have added some new dates to their 2024 UK and Ireland headline tour – find all the details below.The band are due to hit the road this autumn in support of their fourth album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’, which is due for release on April 5.Yesterday (March 18), The Libertines announced four extra shows for the run: Lincoln’s Engine Shed on November 17, Stockton Globe on November 18, The Forum in Bath on November 20, and the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on November 21.“A few more dates added for you thirsty lot,” the group wrote alongside an updated tour poster on social media.Tickets for the new dates go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (March 22) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Neighbours on a quiet east Manchester estate have recalled the desperate attempts made to save a man who was 'hit by his own car'. Police believe 57-year-old Chris Hanley died on Olympic Street, in Beswick, after trying to stop his Land Rover being stolen on Saturday morning (March 16).

Nearly 100 people have objected to a proposed four-storey extension above a shisha lounge and office building in Salford.

At the end of a hospital bed a child's gown decorated with ducks and rubber rings is neatly folded.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds have today (March 15) announced details of a UK and European tour – check out the full dates below.The tour will take place this autumn and follows on from the recent announcement that the band will release a new album this summer, ‘Wild God’. The band will kick off their tour on September 24 in Oberhausen, Germany, and will end in Paris, France on November 17.

One of the area’s most powerful officials says Greater Manchester’s mayoral system is winning attention worldwide - and says investment and growth zones that look “crazy” on maps are actually carefully crafted to help bring skilled jobs to the region.

New electric buses operating in Greater Manchester are subject to a safety notice because of fears they could catch fire.

A former Strangeways prison officer turned her simple idea into a full-time business – saying she now sells out “all the time”.

Liverpool could have as many as 10 first-team players unavailable when they face Manchester City today.