"The [Manchester Evening News} believes it is in a strong position to withstand and indeed see off the launch of Crain’s Manchester Business in the coming months."

The FT has an update on the regional business press, including Trinity’s Business7 in Scotland, Crain’s Manchester Business, and TheBusinessDesk.co.uk

"Steve Brauner, editor of the North West Evening Mail in Barrow is to be the editor of the forthcoming Crain’s Manchester Business weekly newspaper."