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Popular with trendy young professionals, leafy Chorlton proudly boasts a wealth of independent shops and cafes both in and around Chorlton Cross and along Beech Road. By night, visitors come from across the city to drink craft beers in the suburb's bustling bars. But there is another side to Chorlton - Chorlton Park is among Manchester's most deprived wards while fried chicken restaurants sit alongside exclusive shops and bars on Wilbraham Road.

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The Way We Were: The golden age of Hollywood at cinemas across Greater Manchester

At one time virtually every community across Greater Manchester had its own neighbourhood cinema, a window on the world for thousands.

Krystal Klear

Hot Right Now: Krystal Klear

His unique sound has caught the imagination of dance music's tastemakers and has seen him signed up for remix duties for the likes of Rudimental, Sky Ferreira and even the late Donna Summer.

A Wish to expand lifeline for elderly

The Barlow Moor over 60s group has been running for more than 20 years and is described as a ‘lifeline’ by many of its 45 plus members

Two teenagers arrested in connection with attack on medical student in Withington

He was rushed to hospital by his housemates after returning home with a head injury on Tuesday night. He is currently in intensive care following the attack at a takeaway.

Council boss is sacked after corruption probe

Terry Burke, Manchester town hall’s head of corporate technical services, was suspended on full pay in August 2012.

Funeral of Harry Goodwin

Pictures: Stars come out to bid farewell to celebrity snapper Harry Goodwin

Harry was resident photographer on the BBC’s Top Of The Pops from its launch in Manchester in 1964 and captured some of the biggest names in music and sport –  from the Beatles to Muhammad Ali – over a glittering career.

Kieran Crump-Raiswell

Charity celebrates cash donation raised in memory of murdered Kieran Crump Raiswell

The fundraising boost is being used to help youngsters across Manchester and create a lasting legacy for the 18-year-old from Chorlton

The three Gibb brothers of the Bee Gees l-r: Maurice, Robin and Barry, pose outside the gates of their former school playground. November 1981.

The Way We Were: Opening up the Bee Gees' family album

Following the triumphant homecoming gig by Bee Gee Barry Gibb, we look back at the history of the Manchester-raised music legends.

Jim Nicholas

Show must go on for legendary Francis House fundraiser Jim Nicholas

The M.E.N. has teamed up with Francis House to help raise funds for its new £3.5m extension. Andy Buckley talks to funnyman Jim Nicholas who has raised £105k at his gigs

Usman Hussain

'No ill-feelings': Family forgive driver who reversed over grandmother and killed her

Surinder Kaur Singh, 69, suffered horrifying injuries after being hit by the reversing Renault Laguna and died in hospital the same day.

Soap star Brooke Kinsella and elderly stab victim unite to highlight work of lifeline charity

Maria Morrison and former Eastenders actress Brooke Kinsella - whose brother Ben was murdered in a London street - both support Victim Support

Allan Cooke, left, pictured with Martin Petrov

Out of the Blue: Former City ace Martin Petrov stars for Chorlton team in local league

In the coup of the century, the former Bulgarian international is now turning out for Torpedo Chorlton in the Manchester Saturday Morning League.

Spared jail: Motorist who reversed into pensioner and killed her

Usman Hussain, 39, was at the wheel of his Renault Laguna when he struck 69-year-old Surinder Kaur Singh in Cheetham Hill, last October.

Owner bitten on nose as she protects pet from dog attack in Chorlton

Sylvia Caffrey suffered cuts to her face during the attack at the junction of Hardy Lane and Barlow Moor Road

Review: Barry Gibb @ Phones 4U Arena

Barry finds out how deep is the love on magical trip down memory lane, writes Dianne Bourne

Bee Gee Barry Gibb visits his old school, Oswald Road Primary in Chorlton

Bee Gee Barry Gibb in emotional return to former Manchester home and school

The 67-year-old sat on the steps of the semi-detached house in Keppel Road, Chorlton, where he spent hours perfecting harmonies with Maurice and Robin in the 1950s.

Victoria Johnson

Bar opening in Chorlton 'could force popular book shop to close'

Victoria Johnson, 49, who has worked at the bookshop since her mum and dad opened it 30 years ago, says that Chorlton is already ‘saturated’ with drinking establishments

Barry Gibb

Barry Gibb, Jay Z and Fleetwood Mac: Legends all on show at the Arena this week

The one remaining Bee Gee, Manchester's own Barry Gibb, is just one of the big names gracing the arena this week. . .

Man charged with attempted murder after shots fired in Chorlton

Fabian O'Driscoll, 20, of Waincliffe Avenue, Chorlton, was appearing before magistrates in Manchester today.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after gunshots fired

The 20-year-old handed himself into police after they launched an investigation, and he remains in custody for questioning

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