City news in 250 words

SCHOOL COMPUTERS are being used by kids to look at pornography in Greater Manchester, according to new research. The internet is being abused by hundreds of pupils for bullying and sending abusive messages. Experts at a Bolton-based internet security firm monitored computer use at 40 primary and secondary schools in the county.

TUBERCULOSIS CASES in Manchester are more than twice the national average according to new figures. The NHS treated 187 people with the disease in 2007 which is an increase of 16 cases from 2006 in Manchester. TB levels are low across the UK but inner city areas such as Manchester remain high. Dr Marko Petrovic,TB expert in the North West told the BBC: “TB is almost always fully curable, but if left untreated for too long, there is greater chance of serious damage being caused to the patient's lungs.”

AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, Emory Douglas has brought his powerful artwork to Manchester this week. Urbis is the first venue in the country to exhibit the work of Douglas, who was the official artist of the Black Panther Party during the 1960s and 1970s. His work has been described as 'provocative but of its time' by Urbis' chief executive.

MANCHESTER UNITED has signed Swiss watch manufacturers Hublot as their latest sponsor. Hublot has paid a reported £4m for a three-year partnership deal. They will join Saudi Telecom, Budweiser, and Seoul Metropolitan Government as sponsors to Manchester United and will now have their brand name around Old Trafford stadium.