Denise Johnson album Where Does It Go to be released posthumously

coronavirus cases in both boroughs continuing to rise. The latest figures today show Manchester's rate at 335.9 cases per 100,000 - one of the worst in the country - and Oldham's at 177.1.

Boris Johnson suggested people did not have to strictly follow local lockdown guidance as long as they 'show common sense.' He was also unable to confirm whether restrictions in Oldham were stricter than in other areas of Greater Manchester. It comes after health secretary Matt Hancock told MPs this week that the government was bringing restrictions in Bolton in line with the rest of the region.

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Denise Johnson has appeared in her hometown of Manchester.The much-loved Manchester singer, who provided vocals on Primal Scream‘s ‘Screamadelica’, died in July at the age of 56.The new mural, by French-born artist Akse, appears on the outside of arts centre Niamos in the Hulme district of the city. See it below.

their life savings had been stolen. Mr and Mrs Anderson, who were known as Charlie and Gayle, had sold their home in Gorton and moved to Jamaica just over a year before they were killed, the inquest at Manchester coroners court heard.

Elbow singer Guy Garvey has released new solo single ‘My Angel’, his first new solo material since his 2015 album ‘Courting The Squall’.‘My Angel’ is the theme to BBC1 drama Life. Starting tonight (September 29), it’s from Doctor Foster writer Mike Bartlett, and stars Garvey’s wife Rachael Stirling as Kelly, one of a community of neighbours in a Manchester housing development.

She has been bailed pending further enquiries, a GMP spokesman said. A neighbour told the Manchester Evening News she was in at the time of the fatal blaze.

hit by a vehicle seconds after he had been floored by an assault in the town centre.

hereCheshire Police were called to reports of a smash between two cars and two motorbikes.A grey Audi RS3, a dark blue Audi R8, a black Suzuki GSXR motorbike and a blue Suzuki GSXR motorcycle crashed near to the shopping centre roundabout.The rider of the black Suzuki - a 34-year-old man from Bradford - was pronounced dead at the scene.Police said the rider on the blue Suzuki, a 32-year-old man thought to be from Bradford, was also injured.He was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary.A 28-year-old

Doves‘ comeback album ‘The Universal Want’ has shot straight to Number One in the UK albums chart.The Manchester trio were on course to land at the top-spot in the midweek charts after outselling their four nearest rivals combined.It’s the band’s third chart-topping album following 2002’s ‘The Last Broadcast’ and 2005’s ‘Some Cities’.

Congratulations to Doves, who land straight in at Number 1 with their comeback album The Universal Want on this week’s Official Albums Chart.

Denise Johnson is set to be released next month.The much-loved Manchester singer, who provided vocals on Primal Scream‘s ‘Screamadelica’, died in July at the age of 56.Johnson had been preparing to release her debut solo album, ‘Where Does It Go’, which will now arrive on October 2 via ADASSA.The collection will contain acoustic covers of The Smiths‘ ‘Well I Wonder’, 10cc‘s ‘I’m Not In Love’ and ‘True Faith’ by past collaborators New Order as well as two original tracks: ‘Nothing You Can Do’ and

Doves‘ comeback album ‘The Universal Want’ is racing towards Number One, currently outselling its four nearest rivals combined.It would be the Manchester band’s third chart-topping LP, following 2002’s ‘The Last Broadcast’ and 2005’s ‘Some Cities’.

Niall Doherty Throughout the ‘00s, Doves were responsible for some of indie-rock’s most exquisite music. The trio from Manchester, England released four records between 2000-2009, each a perfectly-balanced ecosystem of euphoric anthems, haunting balladry and dreamy atmospherics.

Doves release their acclaimed new album ‘The Universal Want‘, the band have spoken to NME about returning after 11 years away and the inspiration behind new single ‘Broken Eyes’.

Manchester United, Man City and the Premier League itself as coronavirus cases rise.

The night-time economy is facing a bleak future with three in every five operators facing closure, it has been warned.Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord has urged the government to provide more targeted support for the sector.He has also labelled the government's latest 'All In, All Together' campaign, which is encouraging people to return to workplaces, as 'shameful, ignorant and insulting' for those still unable to do so.Describing Boris Johnson's recent television