Doves racing towards third Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with The Universal Want

hereAs of August 13, the most up-to-date figures show a total of 301,938 people are currently receiving the benefit across the city-region, that’s around 10pc of the area’s 2.8m population.Manchester saw the biggest increase with 1674 new sign-ons in between July and August.Next came Salford with 644, then Oldham with 542 new claimants.Bolton came closely behind with 541 new applicants, then Rochdale with 471, then Tameside with 388, Stockport with 329, Wigan with 223, Bury with 203 and lastly

The decision to ask hundreds of students at Manchester Met University to stay in lockdown has been brewing for more than a month.As far back as August, Manchester's public health team agreed a ten-point plan for the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic that included a specific clause on universities.While outbreaks at primary and secondary schools made the headlines earlier in September, officials have always been concerned that the return of university students would become a major

In recognition of the popularity of the folk music genre, the Official Charts Company announces the first Official Folk Albums Chart. 

The University of Manchester has warned students they could be subject to a curfew following a 'significant' number of coronavirus breaches. It comes after a number of students were caught breaking the rules in the last 24 hours, which led to police being called.Bosses say 'active consideration' is now being given to the introduction of a curfew across halls, or other restrictive measures.

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.

Doves will join us the next episode of The Record Club to talk all about their comeback album, The Universal Want.

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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 Evening News asked shoppers at The Rock in Bury town centre if they think a lockdown for the borough is on its way. Many of them all came out with one word: inevitable.

straight to your inboxA forgotten friendly between Manchester United and Sheffield United proved the starting inspiration for the club's new third kit, which was revealed this morning.The new black and white striped kit with red detailing was unveiled by Adidas to complete United's collection of shirts for the new 2020/21 season.And the shirt has a special recognition on the inside of the collar to recognise United's 110th year of playing at Old Trafford, with a similar design to the plaque at