A Manchester bar is giving a free bottle of fizz to anyone who had a lockdown birthday

straight to your inboxManchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah took to social media over the weekend to congratulate Dayot Upamecano on his international debut.RB Leipzig defender Upamecano made his first appearance for the France national side on Saturday night as they defeated Sweden 1-0 in a Nations League encounter.Upamecano played the entirety of the match in Stockholm as Kylian Mbappe netted the only goal of the game to secure all three points.

Bolton, yesterday evening (Friday, September 4).

Staff and management at Mahiki were accused of having 'complete disregard' for the rules, as well as the health and safety of its customers, since reopening in July.On several occasions patrons were found drinking while standing up, ordering drinks from the bar and dancing to loud music which could be heard from outside the premises on Central Street.And despite being served with a prohibition notice banning Mahiki from operating as a nightclub, the authorities found that this was being breached

straight to your inboxVirgil van Dijk claims he did not try to convince Donny van de Beek to reject Manchester United ahead of his impending departure from Ajax.The 23-year-old is set to become United's first major signing of the summer pending an agreement on personal terms and a medical.Van de Beek was absent from Ajax's friendly squad on Saturday due to developments over his future but was included in the Dutch national team ahead of their Nation League fixtures against Poland and Italy.The

But a temporary event notice (TEN) was rejected over concerns that it could attract crowds and increase the risk of spreading Covid-19 on what would have been Manchester Pride weekend.Despite the festival’s cancellation, both Greater Manchester Police and Manchester council licensing officers still expect the Gay Village to be busier than a normal weekend.PC Alan Isherwood, of the force’s licensing unit, told a hearing on Thursday that a LGBT+ event was taking place at Escape to Freight Island

In a U-turn on Tuesday, the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson said the government had changed its stance on the wearing of face masks in school settings.

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

A city centre hotel has changed the name of its on-site bar following an outcry on social media over the weekend.Cow Hollow Hotel in the Northern Quarter has rebranded its 'Plantation Bar' and posted a public apology.Screenshots shared to Twitter late last week show that the bar was advertised on the hotel website as having 'colonial vibes'.Users have pointed out the negative connotations associated with plantations, which were slavery sites in the colonial era, labelling the bar name

Cristiano Ronaldo is planning to open a new luxury hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking Piccadilly Gardens.The former Manchester United player, 35, has teamed up with Portuguese hotelier Pestana to launch the proposed 'high end lifestyle hotel' on the corner of Piccadilly and Newton Street.Pestana CR7 Manchester is due to open in 2023, subject to planning permission, and will be the seventh of the chain's CR7 branded hotels - named after the Portuguese international's initials and shirt

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Chantelle Heskey and her husband former England and Liverpool player Emile Heskey's bar came under attack from a masked man.The attacker was reportedly refused entry over social distancing rules before the frightening incident took place, reports the Manchester Evening News. Parea in Alderley Edge, Cheshire is owned by Chantelle and business partner James Golden and it had recently re-opened and was following COVID-19 guidelines.

published by NHS England, includes hospital discharges from March 20,  the first day of national lockdown, until August 9.

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straight to your inbox Romelu Lukaku insists Manchester United 'had a really good season' despite finishing it without a trophy. United's season came to an abrupt end last Sunday night as they crashed out of the Europa League against Sevilla, costing them a place in the final against Lukaku's current side Inter Milan.

Up to 6,000 children who normally would have been referred to social services in Greater Manchester have potentially been missed during lockdown.Social care professionals are calling for a change in approach to tackle the ‘hidden harm’ faced by children who are stuck at home with abusive family members while schools remain closed.Alison Alexander, the CEO of children’s services support organisation Cornerstone, said referrals have dropped in many parts of the UK by 50pc, and by up to 75pc in

city centre bar have hit out at the council's decision to close it down for flouting coronavirus lockdown rules. Viadux was the first venue in the city to be shut by the council using new powers handed to local authorities to help curb the spread of Covid-19.

two days after it was shut down for flouting coronavirus lockdown rules.Viadux, an event space that replaced the old Bauer Millet garage on Albion Street, was the first venue in the city to be shut by the council using new powers handed to local authorities to help curb the spread of Covid-19.Officials served owners Fac251 with the closure direction on Thursday, saying they had witnessed 'a complete breakdown in social distancing'.It was the first time Manchester council made such a direction

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The number of people to have tested positive for coronavirus in Bolton has increased for a fourth week in a row – but the mayor of Greater Manchester says a full local lockdown of the region is not yet necessary.There were 27.1 positive tests of COVID-19 per 100,000 people in the borough in the seven days up to August 8, rising from 23 the week before.Bolton is following the general trend in Greater Manchester – although Oldham has shot up to 108.8 and Wigan remains much lower at 7.3.The

shut last week under existing town hall licensing procedures after being found to be operating as a nightclub against the current Covid restrictions. The M.E.N. has contacted the bar for comment.