Free farms families can visit around Manchester this summer

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New cycle lanes are popping up around a part of Salford which campaigners say is slowly becoming a "cycling city" in the wake of the pandemic.Pop-up bike lanes and planters have been placed around new "filtered" neighbourhoods and on routes leading towards Manchester city centre.This comes as walking and cycling has increased by 34 per cent across Greater Manchester since the coronavirus crisis commenced.Campaigners Walk Ride Salford have welcomed the move by the council with spokesman Harry

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

hit out at Instagram influencers asking for free meals - requests abelled 'excessive' and 'inconsiderate'. Simon Wood of Wood restaurant, Mughli, Kala and Mama Z all reported receiving - and rejecting - similar requests after months of forced closures.

You don't need to travel far in the north west to find an amazing day out, whatever your age.Whether you're in to natural wonders, theme parks, shopping or the seaside, there's something to fit your brief.

FREE digital courses, including tailored one-to-one tuition, at its various centres across the city and learners have found a range of benefits already.Sue, from South Manchester, enrolled on a course at Wythenshawe Forum after losing her job due to health issues. “I needed another avenue into work, as I could no longer stand all day,” she said.

Jadon Sancho this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his squad.

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

on Facebook, the Sandinista team wrote: "Lockdown 2020 took us all by surprise, and one of the things we know it affected was everyone’s birthday. Birthdays in lockdown were not what we wanted, or expected.

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United need four players to become genuine challengers.The Reds crashed out of the Europa League following defeat to Sevilla, the Spanish club coming from behind to progress with a 2-1 win.The defeat means United's long season is finally over, but while it yielded some improvements - a top four finish and a good run in a European competition - Ole Gunner Solskjaer and his men still aren't where they want to be.And to fix that ahead of

straight to your inboxManchester United legend Paul Scholes said the team's entire back four was to blame for Sevilla's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final.

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

straight to your inboxManchester United's players were put through their paces on Saturday afternoon, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw one final training session before the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla. It took place at the RheinEnergieStadion, where the semi-final will be played on Sunday night.

Queen of Curls’ by her colleagues at McCrory Hair, Vicky can no longer take on new clients following the coronavirus lockdown because she’s fully booked, and is now training others in the salon. But it’s not just Vicky who has discovered a career from curly hair; Instagrammer Toni Macaroni has too.

* In light of Covid-19, please check with individual restaurants to make sure they are open before you visit. Opening times may have changed and there could be restrictions in place. It is likely that the number of children allowed to play at any one time will be limited.Less than a mile from the main terminals at Manchester Airport this is the perfect place for your kids to be entertained.They can watch the planes take off from the pub's large play area, which includes a giant climbing frame

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United players were robbed: David Beckham and Robin van Persie should have picked up those respective awards.But since 2013 it has not been a debate. Both in the main award and the PFA young player of the year stakes, United have lagged behind as players from Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have dominated.