Coronation Street can keep filming despite sudden Greater Manchester lockdown measures

Kym Marsh has spoken out in defence of Gareth Pierce, who is set to replace Bruno Langley as Todd Grimshaw on Coronation Street in the autumn. Bruno, 37, was sacked from the programme after he was accused and later found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in a Manchester nightclub.The popular ITV show's bosses faced backlash over their decision to cast Gareth, 39, as many felt they should've hired someone who looks similar to Bruno to keep the transition as smooth as possible.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon’s character Maria Connor has been a staple part of the soap since she first graced the cobbles on 19 May 2000.The character of Maria has been the centre of some major storylines and, as a result, she’s become a household name for Corrie fans.

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

have managed to drive rates down since the measures were introduced at the end of July. The last time the government reviewed its local lockdown measures was on August 13, according to the Department of Health.

apart from in Oldham.As a result, he said restrictions limiting different households from mixing in homes and gardens could be lifted by Government. Mr Burnham told the Mirror : "Hopefully, we will begin to see some people getting released.

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

Catherine Tyldesley has proudly shown off her brand new bathroom which she's had remodelled during lockdown. The former Coronation Street star, who lives in Walkden in Greater Manchester with her husband Tom Pitfield and their son Alfie, shared a look at the new glamorous space which she said she is "beyond thrilled with".

Corrie fans were also captivated by actor Jimmy Harkishin's post-lockdown transformation with a new beard.

Coronation Street recently announced that Todd Grimshaw will be returning to the soap, but a new actor will play the part of the staple character.Todd was previously played by actor Bruno Langley but the part disappeared from the cobbles in 2017 as Todd then fled Weatherfield while on the run.

Molly-Mae Hague, Paige Turley and Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent all stunned as they cooled down with some ice cream in Manchester this weekend.The stars were dressed in pretty summer ensembles as they grabbed a refreshing snack on the hottest day of the year.The Ice Queen van was sent out and about in Manchester by fashion brand PrettyLittleThing, with Molly-Mae Hague, who works with the fashion brand, there to check it out.

Coronation Street has released the first snaps of Todd Grimshaw returning to the Cobbles.

Matt Hancock has announced.It means the stricter rules on social gatherings - announced last week to tackle an increase in coronanivirus cases - will continue here and in other parts of the North West, West Yorkshire and Leicester. The decision comes following a review of all the local lockdowns yesterday (Thursday) by government and the local authorities which showed no evidence of a fall in the recent rise of cases per 100,000 people in each of the affected areas.

banned people in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire from mixing with members of other households in houses and private gardens in the affected area.

Manchester Evening News Corrie fan chat Facebook page.

Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd was in a very cheeky mood when he took and then posted a picture of his girlfriend's pert derriere.The 32-year-old, who plays David Platt in the ITV soap, shared the image of Hanni Treweek holding her teacup chihuahua called Lady and carrying a black Chanel handbag on his Instagram Stories.The couple have been dating for nearly a couple of years and are happily living together in Manchester.

coronavirus in each borough. But at the start of what would have been the summer holidays, what does this mean in terms of travel? Can Mancunians still go on a day trip this summer? Will we be able to visit the beach with the kids? Or do we have to stay local?This is what you need to know about travelling out of the area during the Greater Manchester local lockdown.Yes, people in Greater Manchester can travel out of the area to visit the beach.