Calls for cuts to homelessness support in Manchester to be shelved if extra government funding handed over

with some calling the decision a ‘disgrace’.But speaking at the council’s public engagement board this morning Eleanor Roaf, Trafford’s Director for Public Health, said: “I know there’s been a lot of disappointment in some quarters about the fact that we’re still in tier 3, but I think that even though our rates are lower than some other places that are not in tier 3, we do have to recognise that we’re part of Greater Manchester.“People travel in and out of our borough all the time, for work in

Five of six schemes put forward for ‘active travel’ funding in Stockport did not meet the government’s criteria, it has emerged.Greater Manchester has been allocated nearly £20m for projects that make it safer and easier to make journeys on foot or by bike.The region was awarded £3.1m in July as ministers moved to capitalise on the increase in walking and cycling during the first lockdown.But the bulk - £15.9m - is for longer term ‘tranche two projects’, with the full details of successful

straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

Andy Burnham wants Greater Manchester to be moved into Tier 2 within a fortnight if the region's coronavirus infection rate continues to fall.The Mayor was reacting to the government's decision to place the region in Tier 3, the highest category of restrictions under the new system due to take effect on December 2.It means all hospitality venues will have to stay closed except for takeaway and delivery services.Other areas with high infection rates, including Liverpool and London, have been

Rishi Sunak, the calling for support to ‘bridging the funding gap’ for green spaces.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

straight to your inbox every day, freeFIFA 21 was officially released on October 9 worldwide, but Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is still missing from the Ultimate Team game mode.Summer signing Cavani wasn't added to the virtual United squad on FIFA 21 until the day after the game was officially released, with the former Paris Saint-Germain forward joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.

straight to your inbox every day, freeIan Wright has called for a change in the laws of football to stop penalty takers jumping in their run-up like Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes.Fernandes scored the game’s only goal as United beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday night, but his goal was surrounded by controversy.

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

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Patient safety and care is our top priority and we are undertaking an investigation into a recent incident at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital involving a small number of patients who became unwell during dialysis treatment. "All patients are well and continue to be monitored, and their families are being kept fully informed.

Manchester Evening News, we have pledged to pay tribute to the special people who have died with this terrible disease.This week, more families have been in touch with tributes for loved ones.Here are some of their stories.If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here.Brenda was born in Rusholme and moved to Wythenshawe in 1973.She was wife to Derek, mum to Mark and Dawn and sister to Bernadette.Brenda moved into a care home in February 2019.She died aged 87 at Wythenshawe

hereHe became 'angry' after being ordered to leave by security staff, calling them a 'grass'.He then started making threats including saying 'I'm going to stab you, you are going to die'.Shortly after he left in a BMW, Manchester Crown Court heard.Then about 30 minutes later, Smith returned in a Transit van with two other men.Smith had brought a bottle of alcohol with him, while another man was holding an axe.He threw the bottle at one of the security staff, which hit him to the head and caused

straight to your inboxEngland manager Gareth Southgate has hit out at the 'personal criticism' Roy Keane handed to Manchester City defender Kyle Walker during Sunday's draw with Liverpool.Despite fearing that his England career may be over after being shown a red card in the draw with Iceland in September, Walker has remained a key part of the international side and is enjoying a fine run of form as of late.The right-back started the Three Lions' last two Nations League matches and was also

Have you been happy with the support from school during both lockdowns? Has your child been set work and/or received a call if they needed to isolate? Let us know your experiences in the comments here, or on our Manchester Family Facebook page.As part of the award process, inspectors spoke to students and parents about how they found the communication between themselves and the academy.Buile Hill provided evidence of its sustained approach to parental engagement, which saw a 50% increase in