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1. 1. Why time is right to go it alone

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 16 September 2010 The recession has sparked a surge in entrepreneurs, according to a report today by information company Experian. The number of start-ups in Manchester has risen by 221 per cent in the last five years. James Ferguson reports on two men who took the plunge.

2. 2. Taking an independent route to success

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 04 November 2010 A large part of Manchester’s retail appeal has always been its healthy mix of chain and independent retailers. Here James Ferguson looks at two newcomers

3. 3. Sir Alex Ferguson backs Ed Miliband in celebrity video for Labour party conference

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 27 September 2011 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson urged Labour to "believe in our future" to take on the "fragmented" coalition Government as he joined stars supporting Ed Miliband in a video broadcast before the party leader's keynote speech.

4. 4. James Murdoch quits BSkyB role

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 03 April 2012 James Murdoch bowed to pressure and resigned as BSkyB chairman today as he admitted his links to the News International phone-hacking scandal threatened to damage the satellite broadcaster's reputation.

5. 5. My tailor-made suit looked the business

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 14 July 2011 It has been a long-held ambition of mine to be fitted for a Savile Row suit but, as the saying goes, you have to cut your coat according to your cloth.

6. 6. Jailed: Frog fanatic who used Princess Diana, Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Bill Clinton to spawn £1m con

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 09 May 2011 Lynda Smith, 63, from Wilmslow, gave T-shirts and sweatshirts bearing a frog logo to a string of stars – then used pictures of them to cheat high-street lenders, lovers and friends out of more than £1m.

7. 7. 2012 share tips

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 03 January 2012 Oil and gas companies are among the stocks fancied for success by brokers in 2012 in our annual share tipping competition.

8. 8. Stockbrokers' share tips for 2012

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 02 January 2012 Oil and gas companies are among the stocks fancied for success by brokers in 2012 in our annual share tipping competition. BG Group, Enquest, Nautical Petroleum and IGas Energy are among those selected for glory in our 2012 Stockbrokers’ Challenge.

9. 9. Fergie bonds with worthy cause

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 11 August 2002 SIR Alex Ferguson was formally appointed as a special representative for the children's charity Unicef by former James Bond star Roger Moore.

10. 10. HomeForm brands set to be saved in pre-pack administration

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 23 June 2011 More than 1,300 jobs are at risk at a crisis-hit Greater Manchester kitchens and bathrooms firm.

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