'Covid was the final nail in the coffin'... high street shoemaker to close after 97 years

straight to your inbox every day, free Edinson Cavani has congratulated Facundo Pellistri on his transfer to Manchester United.The Uruguayan duo moved to Old Trafford on deadline day and will be eager to make an impact in the first team after the international break. United announced a deal to sign free agent Cavani on Monday night before later confirming the arrival of 18-year-old winger Pellistri from Penarol.

AskTraders has revealed there could be no high street branches left in the UK by April 2032. Research by the financial analysis firm found that just 7,655 banks remain in an increasingly volatile economic climate.

Brooks Laich is opening up about the lessons that he has learned from the pandemic.

economic and health impact of coronavirus. Official figures published on Friday show UK’s national debt soared to the new high amid predictions High Street jobs will be wiped out despite the Chancellor's new job support scheme.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorUK union Bectu has called on the government to provide the culture and entertainment sector with further support in coming months after its announcement yesterday of additional COVID-19 restrictions, which could stretch to six months.Head of Bectu Philippa Childs, responding to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement, said: “Theatres and live events are already on the brink – a further six months potentially without audiences could be the final nail in the

school bubbles have now been sent home across Greater Manchester and St Gilbert's is the third primary school to shut altogether. Last week we reported how St Luke's Primary in Heywood had to close amid 'staffing issues' because of the pandemic.

reported the closure of another primary - The Duke of Norfolk CE Primary in Glossop, Derbyshire - earlier today. Among two positive cases was a member of the catering team who'd had widespread contact with the rest of the school.

Wigan after confirmed cases of coronavirus.The positive tests for pupils in years 9 and 11 at Cansfield High School, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, mean both years must now self-isolate for a fortnight.Headteacher Dr Geoff Baker wrote to the parents of those impacted on Wednesday morning.In a letter addressed to parents with children in year 11, he said: "It was with great sadness that I had to send our Year 11 students home today following a positive diagnosis for Covid 19."While I am aware that the

How has sending your child back to school been for you so far? Let us know in the survey below. If it fails to load click here. The news comes after more than 100 schools have been forced to send pupils home after confirmed cases among children and staff across Greater Manchester.

hereThe three centres are run by private contractors on behalf of the government, not the council.Among those affected was Margot Power from New Moston, whose 10-year-old son was sent home from school with ‘his usual back to school cough’.He was turned away from the walk-up centre as he did not have an appointment.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Trees have been felled in Dumbarton High Street leading to uncertainty over whether they will be replaced.West Dunbartonshire Council took the decision to remove the trees after an inspection.The local authority said consideration is being given over whether they can be replaced.A Dumbarton man contacted the Lennox Herald and said the felling left hazardous stumps in the middle of the high street.He said: