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1. Mountain kindness wins Suzy a medal
Manchester Metro News, Wednesday 21 December 2005AN act of kindness on one of the world's most famous mountains has won a trainee doctor at Manchester University a medal from the grateful recipient.
2. Amazing pictures bring hope on diabetes help
Manchester Metro News, Wednesday 21 December 2005ACADEMICS at Manchester University have produced the first picture of a protein linked to type two diabetes which could become the first step in the fight to overcome the disease, linked closely to obesity.
3. Feeding of the 2,000 by goodwill volunteers
Manchester Metro News, Wednesday 21 December 2005A CHARITY will be able to distribute 500 turkeys and 20 tons of vegetables to the needy this Christmas thanks to the generosity of local supermarkets.
4. From gangster to street pastor
Manchester Metro News, Wednesday 21 December 2005A FORMER gang member who turned his life around thanks to religion is now part of a special team of street pastors helping to tackle crime in Longsight.
5. Amanda's grown-up journey to stardom
Manchester Metro News, Wednesday 21 December 2005ACTRESS Amanda J Fleming is making a name for herself in the not too subtle world of adults pantomime. She is currently halfway through a nationwide tour of the bawdy Big Dick Whittington - and already rehearsing for the next production, Little Red Romping Hood.
6. Ailsa's walk on the wild side of Alty
Manchester Metro News, Wednesday 21 December 2005A NEW guided walk will uncover the spooky and historical past of Altrincham. Among the highlights will be a visit to the market place where a man once sold his wife for the equivalent of 7p in today's money!
7. B of the Bang to lose more spikes
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 15 December 2005MANCHESTER's accident-prone statue, the B of the Bang, is still behind safety fencing weeks after its latest mishap. And, is has been revealed, finding a solution to the problems may not be imminent.
8. Council has to send back £125,000
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 15 December 2005MANCHESTER Council has had to return £125,000 to central government because it has not been able to get the cash - designed to help people on low incomes avoid running up rent arrears which could lead to homelessness - to its target.
9. Big purge on unsafe cabs
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 15 December 2005POLICE have launched a clampdown on unsafe cabs after revealing that almost a third of the hackney carriages and private hire vehicles in Manchester are in an unroadworthy condition.
10. Only 16 but Kate's flying high
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 15 December 2005AT the age of 16 Kate Sims from Woodley is already one of the country's youngest pilots and - before she can even learn to drive a car - is already well on the way to becoming a commercial pilot.