Calls for rethink on policing of Covid restrictions after less than half of fines for lockdown breaches are paid

hereGMP said it has a Covid-19 contingency plan in place to minimise the impact on police resources, but said the virus 'remains an on-going concern for us as an emergency service'.The force added that following any positive tests among staff, 'internal track and trace protocols are launched and if there are indications that there is learning then we work with both individuals and the organisation to effect changes to minimise future infections amongst our staff.' During the first peak of

straight to your inboxLuke Shaw says Manchester United need to make more signings before the transfer window closes in just over two weeks.United suffered a chastening 3-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace in their season opener and have until October 5 to strengthen until the January transfer window opens.Donny van de Beek remains the only signing United have made this summer amid protracted negotiations over Jadon Sancho.

straight to your inbox Patrice Evra accused Luke Shaw of 'laziness' in the build-up to Crystal Palace's opening goal against Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side found themselves 1-0 down at half-time following Andros Townsend's seventh-minute strike.

The mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Sorrell Leczkowski said she 'may as well be dead' as she paid a moving tribute to her 'precious and perfect' daughter.Sorrell, 14, travelled to the Ariana Grande concert at the Arena with her mum, Samantha, and grandmother, Pauline.Both were seriously injured.Sorrell, who lived with her family in Leeds, tragically lost her life - one of 22 who died in the bombing.Her mum, Samantha, and other family members compiled a highly-emotional statement to the

a wedding attended by 100 people in Bolton - the area with the highest coronavirus infection rate in the UK.

1-0 pre-season defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, dominating the first half but falling behind to an Ollie Watkins goal.And although players like Shaw, Daniel James and Donny van de Beek impressed, the United left-back admitted it has been a strange pre-season so far.

Dutchman one of the players to really impress for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game at Villa Park but United dominated the first half thanks to an effective midfield axis comprising Van de Beek and Scott McTominay.Shaw revealed United's squad are still getting to know Van de Beek but the initial impressions have been good. "Really good.

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A Greater Manchester Police officer has been sacked after he hit a man over the head with his baton during a 'disturbance' on Deansgate Locks.Police constable Philip Ellis was found to have used 'excessive force' and breached standards of professional behaviour, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.The incident in October 2016 left a 23-year-old man needing hospital treatment for his injuries.The IOPC launched an investigation that concluded in March 2017 and evidence was handed

hereManchester City Council says however that the protests 'cannot adhere' to the local lockdown restrictions still in place in Manchester, which prohibit groups of more than six people from meeting up outdoors. They are calling on the group to 'seriously reconsider' their actions, in light of the pandemic.

Former Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon, 24, has reportedly split from her HR manager boyfriend, Tom Leech, 29. The star, who played Bethany Platt on the hit ITV soap, was in a relationship with the Manchester University graduate for four years.

Jennifer Metcalfe has been spotted looking happy days after announcing her split from Greg Lake.

straight to your inboxManchester United defender Luke Shaw is stepping up his recovery from injury ahead of the new Premier League season.Shaw suffered an ankle injury during United's draw with his former club Southampton on July 13 which sidelined him for the remainder of the league campaign.The England international was not fit enough to travel to Cologne for the Europa League finals, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hoping to have the defender back in time for the new season."Luke will be

It filled St Ann's Square in Manchester.A majestic, deep, scalp-tingling, rendition of a Philadelphia soul classic.Lou Rawls' 'You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine' sounding refined and real rather than strangled in a karaoke bar.The voice came from a man in his 50s who then delivered equally stunning performances of classical music.He was not your average busker.People stopped, listened, and put money in a blanket he placed on the paving.

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