coronavirus infection rates continue to soar in cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.
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A 10pm curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for pubs and bars in Greater Manchester, operators have warned.Hospitality businesses are bracing for the opening time limit to be introduced across the region, as similar restrictions come into force elsewhere in England.As well as being a further blow to already financially stricken sector, industry leaders fear it will only shift the problem elsewhere, leading to more day drinking, house parties and large crowds leaving venues at the same
.coronavirus infection rates continue to soar in cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.
hereStockport's alarming increase in cases continues, with 631 positive tests recorded in seven days.It represents a rise of 97 per cent.The figures suggest the disease was spreading faster in Stockport than anywhere else in Greater Manchester last week.Trafford saw an 85 per cent increase in cases, registering 615 cases.Rochdale registered 722 cases during the week, a rise of 60 per cent compared to the week before.There were 789 cases in Salford, a rise of 56 per cent, while cases in Tameside
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straight to your inbox every day, freeFormer Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has praised the 'important' Edinson Cavani following his transfer to Manchester United on Deadline Day.The Uruguay international moves to United on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and will wear the number seven shirt.However, the experienced forward will not represent the South American side during the international break as he has not played since March.Suarez believes
straight to your inbox every day, freeEdinson Cavani has been handed the famous No.7 shirt upon signing for Manchester United.Cavani was one of four deadline day transfers for United as the veteran striker arrived on a free transfer after being released by Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer, signing a one-year deal with the option for a further 12 months.
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crowded and chaotic scenes on public transport and in off-licences at kicking out time.
Manchester city centre.Bars, pubs and restaurants would usually be packed as revellers partied into the early hours. But hospitality venues now have to operate on restricted hours under new measures to curb rising rates of coronavirus infections.
the borough. Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in Commons that Bolton's lockdown restrictions would be brought in line with the rest of Greater Manchester.
Bolton council has voiced his 'delighted' about the borough's restrictions being brought in line with the rest of Greater Manchester. Earlier today, Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in the House of Commons, which means that pubs and restaurants in Bolton should be allowed to reopen.
both from Wythenshawe, today walked free from court after narrowly avoiding immediate jail terms for the "deeply unpleasant" attack.The court heard the victim, now a teacher, had when she was a student worked at the branch of Boots at Manchester Airport with Winstanley and that the pair "had a working relationship" but "didn't regard themselves as friends."Boots have a policy that staff cannot date workers at the same branch, Manchester Crown Court was told.And whilst they were working together
straight to your inboxManchester United want to take Luka Jovic on loan from Real Madrid, according to reports.With just five days remaining of the summer transfer window, it's understood that United are still holding various talks to bring in more players before it closes on October 5.As transfer deadline day looms ever closer the rumours have started to gather pace and the latest claims are that United have joined the race to sign Jovic from Madrid.According to AS Madrid are willing to let the
spilled into Manchester city centre streets and supermarkets on Saturday night at 10pm closing time after the new rule was introduced on Thursday in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. The scenes prompted Andy Burnham on Monday morning to call for an urgent government review into evidence from police forces across the country.
here"The government has said the 10pm curfew is based on Belgium, but they also have police to disperse people on the streets."My personal feeling is that the curfew is probably doing more harm than good as it’s creating a major incentive for people to carry on drinking and partying at home. And that is where we are told the virus spreads - gatherings in the home."He added: "If it is doing more harm and damaging businesses, then the government shouldn’t just plough on with it.
intimate fundraising gig at the Night & Day cafe top raise cash for grassroots music venues affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Lockdown measures are still a hot topic across Greater Manchester - and beyond. We want to know your opinions in the survey below...It will take place when social distancing rules are eased and gigs are allowed again.The live music sector is among the industries hit hardest by the lockdown.Figures from music industry analysts, Carey & Chambers predict that without an
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warned it will be the 'nail in the coffin' for them, and one Manchester bar has already closed, saying trying to stay open 'would inevitably destroy us'.