IT’S the eternal battle: Men vs the Fairer Sex... and two brave, young and willing Messenger reporters decided to seek out the winner once and for all.

So after regularly treating a series of topical subjects to both male and female scrutiny we shall see what it’s to be. Rats and snails and puppy dogs tails or sugar and spice and all things nice!

Christmas - the female view 6:42pm Mon 24 Dec 07 I HAVE a love, no make that a passion for shopping. Reader comment (1) Christmas - the male view 6:40pm Mon 24 Dec 07 I'm going to say this once and once only - and I'm only doing so now because I'm protected by the cloak of anonymity. Reader comments (2) Most read Comments 1 Lucky escape after car collides with shop 2 Green light for Metrolink expansion 3 It’s bra-vo as lingerie shop is nominated for top award 4 CCTV stills for Stretford armed robbery 5 One way system in Urmston for eight weeks 6 Fostering Fortnight fun day at market 7 Jesus Christ Superstar 8 Police campaign to tackle low risk offences 9 Aussie expert hired for Metrolink expansion 10 Road closures during Great Manchester Run Today | 7 Days 1 Rowdy revellers destroying image of cricket 2 Lucky escape after car collides with shop 3 Attack on club was wildly inaccurate 4 Parking fines not the ticket 5 Trader marks historic town 6 Hats off for Seuss play 7 Bringing back a great band 8 Free pint of milk 9 Stretford development plans submitted 10 Thanks for your votes