Judge Robert Atherton triggered outrage when he told Manchester Crown Court the child had invited Jon Dixon's attack as she had a "sexual awareness" that would make someone twice her age blush. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Nelson drilled in a stunner from 25 yards. picked by zadscmc 2 years ago

In what actually seems like more of a slight than a good-willed apology acceptance, the Church of England's Very Reverend Rogers Govender was quoted as saying "we do forgive Sony for what they have done, even though they still believe they have done nothing wrong." picked by punthe 10 months ago

Great photo! Didn't want to spoil it by using it as a thumbnail! picked by topofall 4 months ago

"Jessie James, 15, was found shot to death early last month next to his bicycle in a park in Manchester's Moss Side, an area described as a rough neighborhood by Sky News."

'Rough' just aint the right word. picked by Milkshake 2 years ago

MANCHESTER, Conn. - A Manchester man has been arrested after he allegedly strolled along Interstate 291 wearing nothing but a thong, fake breasts and a wig. Police say they received several calls about the man, which prompted an hour-long search over the weekend. picked by bevissimo 2 months ago

An American Airlines plane carrying 195 passengers has made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport. picked by topofall 6 months ago

In one day this former soldier:
1) single-handedly saved a policeman from a rioting mob
2) helped a water rescue team pull a man from a canal
3) carried an unconscious man more than 150 yards to get medical attention
4) chased away two men that were looting a police van
5) found time to polish huge brass balls. picked by tigertony 3 months ago

Melissa Manchester has had some beautiful songs. Midnight Blue is one of them and was her first big hit. Link is recorded version, here is a live version. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

More than 40 competitors in Manchester compete for the biggest hair and a first place prize of $7500 as they raise money for breast cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

I can't believe no one mentioned this yet xP

Line up includes The Police, The Decemberists, The Flaming Lips, Tool, and many more artists plus comedic relief picked by Jacki Jinx 2 years ago

A chief constable who plunged to his death in Snowdonia had been drinking before he was found dead at the bottom of a cliff. picked by topofall 6 months ago

Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed high-tech battery-powered textile yarns that can be used to make clothing glow in the dark. The yarns have been developed by The William Lee Innovation Centre (WLIC), based in the University’s School of Materials – and have the potential to be incorporated into clothing worn by cyclists, joggers and pedestrians. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Indirectly admitting it's been a slow week in science, researchers at Manchester University have revealed their theory that a Tyrannosaurus Rex could run faster than a footballer. No direct comparison drawn between an triceratops and a cricketer though. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

A crematorium near Manchester, England, has introduced the idea of using heat produced by burning bodies to keep mourners warm. picked by muppet 8 months ago

Greater Manchester Police stike again.
Man saves crash victims from a burning wreck then gets arrested. WTF?! picked by shibby 11 months ago

The Get Out Clause is an unsigned band from Manchester, UK and they've created quite a clever little video thru the use of public security cameras. picked by sbcea 4 months ago

University of Manchester researchers have transformed fat tissue stem cells into nerve cells — and now plan to develop an artificial nerve that will bring damaged limbs and organs back to life. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Rhain Davis went to Manchester in pursuit of his dream. The nine-year-old Australian boy came to the attention of soccer giant Manchester United after his grandfather sent the club DVD footage of him. picked by muppet 1 year ago

Results of research coming out of the University of Manchester and University of Aberdeen and Cancer Research UK have found that computer-aided detection (CAD) in mammography can significantly help radiologists with readings. The scientists' results were published in the latest Radiology picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago