Director denies 'complacency had set in' before Manchester Arena atrocity

direct to your inboxEighteen more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has now risen to 3,787, the latest NHS figures show.Thirteen new deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Saint Mary's and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed four new deaths.

Bury.Cole Kershaw, 18, died in hospital after being shot in the chest in Chesham Road on August 12.Raheem Hall, 19, of Hardfield Street, Heywood, appeared at Manchester Crown Court today where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.He has also denied a second count of assisting an offender.The second charge relates to the alleged disposal of a BMW 5 Series and the transportation of two fellow defendants, Kamran Mohammed and Mohammed Izaarh Khan,

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt could be another weekend to remember for Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United prepare to face West Ham in the Premier League.United know victory at the London Stadium on Saturday evening could launch them up the Premier League table and within touching distance of the leading pack.It won't be easy for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side though.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand believes Manchester United should appoint a technical director. Recent reports claimed United are lining up Everton's Marcel Brands to become the man to lead their recruitment operation after his success at Goodison Park.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

straight to your inbox every day, freeDean Henderson expects to start for Manchester United in their Champions League group stage game against Istanbul Basaksehir.The MEN reported Henderson would start in the away leg three weeks ago and the 23-year-old goalkeeper is also believed to have been told by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he is set for selection in the return match at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.United were shambolic in their 2-1 defeat in Istanbul but Henderson was not blameworthy for either

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are lining up a move for Everton's Marcel Brands to become the club's first director of football, according to reports.The Dutchman has earned a stellar reputation after leading Everton's transfer policy in recent years, masterminding the signings of James Rodriguez and others.However, his contract at Goodison Park is due to expire at the end of the season and United are said to be keen on bringing him across the north west.According to the

straight to your inbox every day, freeBruno Fernandes's successful retake earned Manchester United their first Premier League home win of the season against West Brom and took him above Denis Irwin for penalty goals.Fernandes has netted 19 times in 34 appearances for United and 12 of them have come from 12 yards since he assumed the spotkick responsibility against Watford in February.The 26-year-old has only recorded one failure for United - at Newcastle last month - and his potency from the

straight to your inbox every day, freeDenis Irwin believes Alex Telles could add another dimension to Manchester United's team with his attacking qualities and his ability from set-pieces.Telles has played just once since signing for United, for 67 minutes in the brilliant 2-1 victory over PSG in the Champions League, before testing positive for covid-19.

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, November 15.United could have new director of football options Manchester United have yet to appoint a director of football but could soon be presented with a new opportunity. Former Arsenal winger Marc Overmars, now Ajax’s director of football, has suggested his time at the club could be up .

straight to your inbox every day, freeIt is the issue that many inside Manchester United would simply love to go away, and yet it won't. In truth, it is bizarre that United fans are still talking about who should be their inaugural director of football, technical director, or whatever you want to call it.

Patient safety and care is our top priority and we are undertaking an investigation into a recent incident at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital involving a small number of patients who became unwell during dialysis treatment. "All patients are well and continue to be monitored, and their families are being kept fully informed.