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1. Ben's 140 miles in the Sahara took 61 hours
Manchester Metro News, Monday 25 April 2005BEN Edwards has twice survived cancer ... now he has completed a 140-mile race across the desert.
2. Why `scruffiest' station is most costly to clean
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 9 June 2005MORE money is spent by the four organisations responsible for the the upkeep of Altrincham Interchange than at any other station in Greater Manchester. But, says a leading politician, the state of the station is still a disgrace.
3. Spotting the changes at Maine Road
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 17 February 2005IT was at the heart of countless dramatic battles, and now the centre spot of Manchester City's former home is set to be a focal point when Maine Road is transformed into a housing estate.
4. Golden age for Stockport workers
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 14 July 2005STOCKPORT has the highest proportion of over-50s in employment in the North West.
5. Warning after burglars target eastern jewels
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 7 April 2005A DOCTOR is warning householders to be aware that thieves are targetting Asian homes after burglars took £20,000 of jewellery and cash from his home.
6. Judges free firearms teacher
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 May 2005APPEAL court judges released Urmston teacher Linda Walker from prison on Wednesday afternoon - but ruled that her conviction for firing a gun in the direction of a gang of youths should not be overturned.
7. Station goes ahead for Metrolink line that might never be built
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 7 April 2005A FUTURISTIC Metrolink station is being built at the heart of a new business park at a cost of £11m - in a vote of confidence in the future of the tram expansion in Greater Manchester even though doubts continue as to whether it will ever be built.
8. Don't believe the internet about herbal cancer cures
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 May 2005MANCHESTER University researchers say that internet information about herbal medicines used in the treatment of cancer is mostly poor quality and written from the perspective of vested interests.
9. Final sales push on tragic mushrooms
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 19 May 2005LEAFLETS encouraging people to stock up on hallucinogenic drugs before it becomes illegal to sell them are being handed out on the streets of Manchester.
10. Barbershop group unable to hit the high notes
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 7 April 2005A LADIES' barbershop group has reached the finals of a national competition - despite not having enough high-pitched singers.