Children starting the new term in September to be told to scrap social distancing on school buses as part of 'urgent review'

GoFundMe page reads: 'We VfB fans are collecting money to pay for Lionel Messi's transfer.'In the event that the planned amount is not reached on time or Lionel Messi joins another club, 100 per cent of the money raised will be donated to Viva con Agua.'After seeing the fundraising effort, one Twitter user wrote: 'This is the best thing I’ve seen all day,' while another added: 'Now this legendary.'Manchester City emerged as the favourites to seal Messi's signature after the star told

A new ITV drama starring Catherine Tyldesley has begun filming in Manchester.The former Coronation Street actress is appearing in Viewpoint, a five part drama focusing on a tense police surveillance operation.This will be the first ITV drama to begin filming since all UK production went into lockdown in March due to coronavirus.The series will focus its attention on a tight knit Manchester community, exploring whether it is ever possible to observe the lives of others with true objectivity and

Manchester Evening News they are working with education leaders and public health colleagues to get pupils back safely.However, because each school varies in size, pupil population and building constraints, their methods will also be different.

Naman Ramachandran In today’s Global Bulletin, ITV’s first post-COVID production starts to shoot, Channel 4 gives diversity a boost with a new program, Cara Delevingne lands on “Planet Sex,” and Swiss festivals come together at Zurich.Production has commenced at locations in Manchester, England on drama series “Viewpoint,” based on an idea by Emmy-winning “Fleabag” director Harry Bradbeer, with a cast headlined by “Bulletproof” star Noel Clarke.Co-created and written by Ed Whitmore (“Manhunt”),

hereThe infection rate across nine out of the ten boroughs is continuing to fall."I think we are beginning to see the numbers move in the right direction and that includes Oldham, which saw a noticeable fall in the number of cases this week, and we have begun to see falls in other Greater Manchester boroughs as well," Mr Burnham told the BBC."We had the restrictions introduced about three weeks ago and I would say we have begun to see these restrictions are now working, so fingers crossed we can

"Officers attended and three children were taken to hospital under police protection to ensure their safety whilst enquiries were carried out. "A 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of breach of the peace and has since been released with no further actions."The children remain in hospital for assessment."Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to

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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

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says Eric Garcia has started for Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final as he has specific qualities to combat Lyon's threats. Garcia was handed just his second-ever Champions League appearance despite telling the club he does not intend on extending his contract past next summer.

delivery boy set up a business in the garage of his parents' home that is now worth billions. Ben Francis was just 19 when he started Gymshark while studying and working at Pizza Hut in the evenings.The 28-year-old confirmed on Friday that the company had struck a whopping £1billion investment deal.

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

Netflix still have plenty more to offer this week with plenty of new releases and all time favourites added.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereTo help you navigate the streaming services a little more easily, here are the new films this week.Starring Jamie Foxx, Project Power sees an ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source

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.

Blossoms have backed the #WeMakeEvents campaign ahead of thousands of music industry workers marching through Manchester city centre later today (August 11).The campaign has been launched to increase awareness of the huge crisis facing the touring and festival events sector, which is facing a staggering 114,000 job losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.The march will see crew members including producers, engineers, tour managers, truck drivers, cleaners and security staff passing by some of

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola watched on as he gave his Manchester City fringe players and academy youngsters one final chance to impress before the squad travel to Lisbon. City overcame Real Madrid on Friday to book their place in the Champions League quarter finals, where they will meet Lyon on Saturday.