Fresh consultations open on part of Manchester to Chorlton cycling and walking scheme

direct to your inboxTwo men from Greater Manchester who won £20,000 on the hit BBC show Race Across the World have donated their prize money to charity.Emon Choudhury, 36, from Stockport, beat four other teams to win the race alongside his nephew Jamiul Choudhury, 25, from Oldham.The pair beat the odds to complete an epic 54-day journey from Mexico City to the south of Argentina for the second series of the BBC2 show.On their travels, the men were visibly moved by the number of homeless children

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Paul Pogba could stay at Manchester United if the club can convince him they are capable of winning silverware.Pogba's future at the club is unclear after multiple statements from his agent Mino Raiola over the last month claiming the World Cup winner is unhappy at the club and touting a transfer in next summer's transfer window.Solskjaer has praised Pogba's conduct in the wake of Raiola's interview with Tuttosport and has

straight to your inboxManchester City have given a Christmas present to every primary school kid in East Manchester and every child in in care across the whole city.Staff, players and coaches have paid for, wrapped and delivered more than 5,500 gifts.And with the coronavirus pandemic meaning the traditional Christmas visits to hospitals are off the cards, stars including Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne have been video calling patients on children's wards at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital,

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani could miss Manchester United's first visit of Leeds United in nearly 11 years due to a groin injury.Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches since he was forced off at half-time in United's win at West Ham on December 5.The Uruguayan has resumed light training this week but faces a three-match domestic suspension over a Football Association misconduct charge that alleges he 'brought the game into disrepute' over an Instagram post.After

direct to your inboxAn extra 24 miles of permanent cycling and walking routes will be built across Greater Manchester using almost £16m in government funding.Permanent and ‘pop-up’ cycle lanes, footpaths, pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures feature amongst 25 schemes delivered in each of the 10 boroughs.They form the second phase of Greater Manchester’s active travel vision, with the city-region using a £3.1m emergency government grant to trial temporary cycle lanes and

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have joked the club should make a move to sign Thomas Partey from Arsenal if the club suffer an unlikely relegation from the Premier League.The Gunners have struggled under Mikel Arteta this season, sitting 15th in the table after 12 games played, just five points ahead of Fulham in the bottom three.Arsenal were defeated by Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, their fourth home defeat of the season already, increasing pressure

straight to your inbox every day for freeMino Raiola has released a new statement on the future of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, hinting that a January transfer won't be possible.Raiola dropped a bombshell last week on the eve of United's game against RB Leipzig, claiming Pogba's United career was "over" while touting a return to former side Juventus.Pogba broke his silence on Raiola's comments on Instagram following United's Premier League draw against Manchester City and publicly

direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 3,800 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.Behind the Covid-19 death statistics that we publish each day are human beings who all had stories to tell.

direct to your inboxWe're just over a week into December and the region's courts have already been busy. People have been locked up for all manner of  criminal offences  with M.E.N.

direct to your inboxTwenty-six more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 3,900, the latest NHS figures show.Nine more Covid-related deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in its 24 hour data.The trust runs the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital, the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Saint Mary's hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed five new deaths.

direct to your inbox The Home Secretary has written to both Andy Burnham and Greater Manchester Police to express ‘deep’ concerns about the findings of a damning inspection report into the force - and to demand their plans for improvement.

a jury was told last week.Skana was found not guilty after a seven-day trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court ended with the prosecution telling jurors it would no longer pursue a murder charge.She was sentenced today (Tuesday) at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to manslaughter at an earlier hearing.She was given a life sentence, with a minimum term of 8 years, but will be detained in hospital and only be sent to prison if her treatment allows it.Judge Mr

straight to your inbox every day for freeMino Raiola has launched a fresh swipe at Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his recent comments on Erling Haaland.

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.

direct to your inboxDavid Oliver is an experienced NHS Consultant Physician and medical writer from Manchester, who has played a variety of national medical leadership and policy roles and has a weekly column in the British Medical Journal.He is currently managing two Covid wards at a hospital in the south of England - and says conspiracy theories have placed the reputation of NHS professionals under attack.In a piece for the M.E.N, the researcher, who is an expert in older people's care,

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.