AO creates 650 new jobs in Bolton and Manchester as Covid pandemic drives sales

Naman Ramachandran ViacomCBS experiments with remote shooting; Manchester’s Space Studios plots expansion; ZDF sells kids’ content; Discovery ups Tony Qiu; BBC commissions “Uncle Vanya”; and Antalya reveals competition line-up.ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) and ViacomCBS Digital Studios International (VDSI) are partnering with the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) and VodafoneZiggo to remotely produce MTV’s first Live 5G Remote Production.The show will feature Dutch MTV EMA’s

hereThe graphs, the tables, the numbers - they're more alarming every day.Althrough hospital admissions are not yet significantly rising, there are fears it is only a matter of time before the virus preads to more vulnerable people.Bolton, Oldham, Salford, Tameside and Manchester are now all on the highest level of alert - imposed by the government when the infection rate goes above 50.Rochdale is also teetering on the brink of becoming 'red' with an infection rate of 49.5 per 100,000 people for

but the government decided to keep the restrictions in place at the last minute following a surge in cases.Stricter restrictions that prevent the mixing of different households both indoors and outdoors will remain in Oldham.However, casinos, skating rinks, conference centres and the other venues and services listed above will be allowed to reopen in Oldham along with other boroughs of Greater Manchester.Stockport and Wigan remain the only two boroughs in Greater Manchester to have their local

in addition to a household mixing ban indoors, residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere.

hereBut the rising number of cases in both boroughs since that decision was made by the government have alarmed local leaders.Trafford's infection rate is still relatively high - at 35.4 per 100,000 people - for the week ending August 29.There were 84 new cases of coronavirus recorded in the borough the last week - 38 more than the week before.In Stockport - where restrictions are also set to be lifted tomorrow - it's a different story.

Tesco also has vacancies at One Stop convenience stores, which make up part of the company's portfolio.

Coronation Street favourite looked chic in a long camel-coloured coat as she filmed a candlelit vigil in the city centre. The Walkden soap star showcased her new honey-coloured locks after a trip to the salon.

The Co-operative Bank is to cut 350 jobs and close 18 branches across the UK - including one in Greater Manchester.The bank, which has its headquarters in Balloon Street, Manchester city centre, has said cuts will be made to middle management and head office roles as well as in the affected branches.Chief executive Andrew Bester said the cuts were being made due to low interest rates during the coronavirus pandemic and more transactions being made online.Consultations with affected staff have

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

Eccles, to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, after suffering a catastrophic bleed on the brain.

here.Amazon is looking for Fulfilment Associates  to work in centres in Manchester and Warrington.Fulfillment Associates work in Amazon Fulfillment Centres where they are responsible for receiving products, producing and packaging orders and preparing them for shipping.The role requires GCSE Maths and English at a grade C or above, and the ability to work "in a high stress, fast paced environment".You will be paid between £9.50 and £10.50 per hour for a day shift, dependant on your location, and

the Manchester Evening News understands.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after building a strong partnership with Bruno Fernandes in midfield.The 27-year-old's contract is set to expire in June 2021, though United have the option to extend for an extra 12 months.But former United striker Saha, speaking exclusively to the Football Index Podcast, believes there are no immediate worries about Pogba leaving the club.

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

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

here.Here are the roles available:Aldi are looking for store managers in Runcorn, Crewe and Widnes.The permanent position could earn you between £46,385 and £60,490.The role will see you sorting out deliveries, placing orders and scheduling hours to meet productivity targets, as well as focusing on people management and performance, handling customer queries and carrying out till spot checks.Apprentices are being sought at the city centre Arndale Aldi, as well as in Salford, Ancoats, Failsworth,

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

That's the prediction from employment law specialists Slater Heelis Solicitors as bosses across the region weigh up whether to bring staff back full-time, part-time or let them go.Slater Heelis reckon the toll for jobs could hit as many as 169,268 people as employers lose the financial support afforded by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).