Deaf rail passenger denied priority seat on journey from Manchester Piccadilly - but train operator says there was a good reason

will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from anther household anywhere. This is because it still has the highest infection rate in the region.

Extinction Rebellion will be returning to the streets of Manchester city centre as part of a series of nationwide protests over the bank holiday weekend.Regional branches of the environmental movement in the north of England have been urged to ‘build up energy and demonstrate the power of local rebellions’.This will include a socially distanced march through Manchester on August 30 taking in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Art Gallery and the Royal Exchange.The locations have been chosen to

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

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

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

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Sophie’s welfare and I would encourage anybody who sees her or knows where she is to contact us immediately."We now believe that Sophie may have left London and potentially travelled to Wales or even be back closer to home."I’d ask anyone who knows anything at all about her whereabouts to please get in touch."I would also appeal directly to Sophie to make contact with us if she sees this appeal.”Anyone with

The number of people to have tested positive for coronavirus in Bolton has increased for a fourth week in a row – but the mayor of Greater Manchester says a full local lockdown of the region is not yet necessary.There were 27.1 positive tests of COVID-19 per 100,000 people in the borough in the seven days up to August 8, rising from 23 the week before.Bolton is following the general trend in Greater Manchester – although Oldham has shot up to 108.8 and Wigan remains much lower at 7.3.The

Moss Side.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates Court earlier today (August 11).The 17-year-old, of Hulme, confirmed his name, date of birth and address.He has been charged with murder and an offence of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, both taking place on July 26.No pleas were entered.

A third teenager has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Mohamoud Mohamed in Moss Side.The 17-year-old was appearing before magistrates in Manchester this morning - Tuesday.He cannot be named for legal reasons because of his age.The boy has also been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.He remains in custody.Two others have already been charged with murder.They are a 17-year-old boy, who also can't be named because of his age, and Daneaco

Moss Side, Manchester, after they received reports of a disturbance. Mohamoud Mohamed, 17, died at the scene.

Bolton nurse is retiring after working for the NHS for fifty years. Ida Johnson is set to hang up her uniform after 35 years at Bolton Royal Hospital.