Abandoned lockdown dog found in such a state he lost his tail... but he's recovered brilliantly

direct to your inboxMillions more people moved into the toughest lockdown restrictions on Boxing Day after Matt Hancock said the new coronavirus variant was spreading at a 'dangerous rate'.From December 26, some six million people entered Tier 4, which sees strict rules on mixing and the closure of non-essential shops.A further four million people were placed under Tier 3, bringing the total in Tier 3 to 25 million people - 44 per cent of the population of England.Greater Manchester has remained

direct to your inboxNearly half of people surveyed think there should now be a national lockdown over Christmas.Some 47% of 5,734 people who answered the question in an Manchester Evening News survey over the Christmas bubble changes thought that we should move to one set of strict rules across the country. It comes as Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to take tougher measures after the new fast-spreading variant was identified.

direct to your inbox The latest figures showing the most recent coronavirus infection rate for every local authority area in England have been released. Public Health England data published on Monday shows that of the 315 local areas in England, 90 per cent (284) have seen a rise in case rates, while 10 per cent (30) have seen a fall.

direct to your inboxPolice have recovered a 'large knife' from the scene of a stabbing in Moss Side.A 15-year-old boy remains in a serious condition in hospital after he was stabbed in the back near Alexandra Park on Saturday night.Three teenagers, all 15, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack.They remain in police custody for questioning.Police are treating the stabbing as a targeted attack.Greater Manchester Police are appealing for anyone with information about

accusing ministers of not treating the north and the south equally.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about yesterday's decision, he said:  “It isn’t equal treatment.

direct to your inboxTwo friends are facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a man in Wythenshawe.Aiden Matthews, 30, and Joseph Stott, 33, were both unanimously convicted of murdering David Allan.Mr Allan, 23, was beaten to death in the street following a row over a bike, Manchester Crown Court has heard.He was pursued by Matthews, after he had pushed a 12-year-old boy off his bike.The boy's mother told Matthews, who later armed himself with a torch and repeatedly attacked

Bolton Council leader, Conservative councillor David Greenhalgh told the Manchester Evening News : "I am frustrated and disappointed at the decision to keep us in Tier 3.

direct to your inboxAs a relaxation of Christmas lockdown rules gets the green light, we can reveal that almost two-thirds of people surveyed believe that the restrictions shouldn't be softened at all.And 55 per cent say they won't be forming a bubble with anyone else despite the Government allowing up to three households to mix during the five-day period from Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, December 27.The Manchester Evening News survey saw 4,822 people post responses in less than 24 hours.

direct to your inboxDivorce inquiries, problem drinking, and domestic conflict have all increased in the last nine months, according to experts, as the pressures of the pandemic put couples and families under strain.Research from organisations including Drinkaware, Co-op Legal Services, and our own data unit - which found one in five crimes during lockdown in England and Wales concerned domestic abuse - has laid bare the worrying trends over the last year.Now, one woman from Greater Manchester

direct to your inboxJeremy Corbyn's brother led an anti-lockdown march in the city centre today.Piers Corbyn was one of around 500 people who marched through Manchester in another protest against lockdown regulations.The protesters marched through the city centre, starting in Piccadilly Gardens at around midday.

direct to your inboxHundreds of people gathered for an anti-lockdown protest in Piccadilly Gardens which spilled over into a march through the city centre.Holding placards and banners with a variety of messages - including ‘Your Voice Your Choice’ and ‘Boris Loves Satan’ - the group gathered for the ‘Rise Up Manchester’ event at around 1pm on Sunday afternoon (December 12).But Manchester City Councillor Pat Karney has slammed those who marched down Market Street as ‘totally dangerous and

direct to your inboxFashion boss Seema Malhotra is fighting back after lockdown by launching her first ever dedicated store.Seema, the owner of the Manchester-based online fashion brand Forever Unique, has opened the shop in the Trafford Centre.Determined Seema, one of the stars of the hit ITVBe reality series The Real Housewives of Cheshire, believes there's now light at the end of the tunnel for retail and Manchester - the 'fashion city' - where her brand was founded."Who could have predicted

direct to your inboxThey were wearing suits for the first time in their career, even though it was a performance for radio.It was March 7th 1962 and they sang three cover versions - Dream Baby; Memphis Tennessee; and Please Mister Postman.The recording made at the Playhouse Theatre in Hulme, Manchester, for the show, 'Teenager's Turn - Here We Go', was broadcast the next day on the BBC Light Programme.It was the first ever radio recording of The Beatles - featuring Pete Best on drums.Seven

direct to your inboxA teenager who told police challenging him over a breach of lockdown rules that there was 'nothing they could do' has been hauled to court and fined. Nariah Ellison, 18, was spotted in Manchester city centre during the first coronavirus lockdown in April.

direct to your inboxThe University of Manchester has been criticised for numerous ‘failings’ after putting up ‘lockdown fencing’ at its Fallowfield campus - a move which sparked a major student protest. Furious students tore down metal fencing at the Owens Park and Unsworth Park halls of residence during a demonstration on November 5.

direct to your inbox A pub in Manchester city centre has been hit with a fine after it allowed customers in to drink during the coronavirus lockdown.

Love Island villa last summer but Molly-Mae Hague has revealed the second lockdown has taken its toll on her romance with Tommy Fury.The reality star and influencer opened up about her relationship woes in a candid YouTube video as she told fans that the Greater Manchester area, where she lives with her boxer boyfriend, will be in Tier 3 when lockdown is lifted.Molly, 21, admitted she’s found the restrictions “really hard” as she chatted to the camera while walking down the street.She said,