Government £1.5bn arts and culture rescue package 'hugely welcome' says Manchester's struggling Royal Exchange Theatre

Temporary cycle lanes are planned, or have already been established, on major routes like the A6 in Stockport, as well as stretches of the A56 in Trafford and Bury.New walking and cycling zones, pedestrian crossings and ‘filtered neighbourhoods’ are also among the scenes expected to be in place by October.A second tranche of government funding will also be made available for more permanent measures to cement walking and cycling habits in the future.All but two of Greater Manchester’s councils -

Countdown star Rachel Riley was spotted leaving the TV studios looking every inch the doting mum. Cradling her seven-month-old daughter Maven in a trendy leopard print sling Rachel was dressed casually in a white t-shirt, jeans, white cardigan and trainers.

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand has admitted he would be happy to see Manchester United sign Raul Jimenez from Wolves.Speculation continues to gather that the 29-year-old is wanted by United though MEN Sport understands the Mexican is not a priority target following the extension of Ighalo's loan until January 2021.However, reports elsewhere continue to link Manchester United, as well as other big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe, with a big-money move.Jimenez has scored 20

The Observer reports that the health secretary has agreed to provide patient-identifiable test results - named lists of individuals who have contracted the virus - to town halls so they can help track the virus on the ground.

joining United after spending most of his childhood career with lower league French side FC Les Lilas. Todibo eventually joined Toulouse's academy, before switching to Barcelona in 2019, where he is still contracted.But it could have been very different as he has now revealed.

straight to your inboxManchester United have been luckier than the other teams competing for a top four finish in the Premier League, according to Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho. The former United boss said his old side had benefitted from good fortune at various points this season to find themselves in with a chance of securing Champions League football next season.

hereRachel Hind owns two care homes in Trafford - Faversham House and Brookfield Nursing Home.The homes have remained coronavirus-free throughout the crisis. Rachel has vowed to ban visits to the home regardless of whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson decides to allow them or not.She says they will stay in a self-imposed lockdown until 'at least the end of the year'.

Alistair Rennie, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Major Trauma at Manchester Royal Infirmary said: “When dealing with major trauma and serious injuries, seconds count, and getting patients to the right care can potentially mean the difference between life and death.

Salford’s Paul Dennett all writing to government arguing that without it, their public health departments will be unable to effectively monitor and contain the disease.Officials want the same information they would legally receive about any other ‘notifiable’ disease - such as TB or measles - in order to take preventative action and squash any outbreaks.

straight to your inboxWolves manager Nuno Espirito Santos claims the club are unfazed by comments made by Mexico manager Gerard Martino that star forward Raul Jimenez should join Manchester United.Jimenez was linked with a move to Old Trafford in January prior to the signing of Odion Ighalo.

straight to your inbox Frank Lampard has admitted that Manchester United pose the biggest threat to Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the top-four this season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been in terrific form since the restart, winning four of their five league matches with an aggregate score of 14-4.

Staff at a group of Greater Manchester NHS hospitals have now helped more than 1,000 patients who were suffering from Covid-19 on the road to recovery.The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) celebrated reaching the milestone after discharging more people this weekend who had tested positive for the coronavirus.The group oversees five hospitals - Salford Royal, The Royal Oldham, Fairfield, Rochdale Infirmary and North Manchester General - as well as looking after community services.A spokesman for the

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

Restrictions on the hospitality sector will be lifted after midnight on July 4, but the government has pushed the reopening times back to prevent midnight parties being held.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans can be excused for their recent goal gluttony following the rejuvenated run of form since the return of football last month.Victory over Brighton on Tuesday night was a vintage display in its dominance as United had no hesitation but to tear apart a team battling for survival.With an unassailable three-goal lead many fans would have happily settled for the first Premier League away win over Brighton in such comfortable style, for others there was

straight to your inboxFormer Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood believes a summer transfer for Jack Grealish to Manchester United is “already done”.United are leading the race to sign the Villa captain, who is being tipped to leave the Midlands club regardless of whether or not they avoid relegation from the Premier League.Villa currently sit 18th, just one point behind Watford but with a much tougher run-in, meaning an immediate return to the Championship is very much on the cards.United are the

straight to your inboxWolves striker Raul Jimenez said that he is flattered by the speculation surrounding his future but insisted he is committed to Wolves.The forward has had an impressive season both in the Premier League and Europa League, scoring 24 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions. Two of those goals have come in Wolves' three Premier League games since fixtures restarted earlier this month.

here Dr Alex Horsley, respiratory consultant at Wythenshawe Hospital and Medical Director of the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility (CRF), is leading the study while Prof Maya Buch, Honorary Consultant and Professor of Rheumatology at The University of Manchester, leads the study at the MRI. Dr Horsley said: "Bemcentinib is a drug which has shown promise in clinical trials as a potential cancer treatment.

hereThe idea has also been proposed by the country's most senior judge, Lord Burnett of Maldon.Another suggestion made has been reducing the amount of jurors sitting on juries from the usual figure of 12.There are reported to be 40,000 cases outstanding in the crown court, with more than 480,000 in the magistrates court nationally.In defence of the jury system, Mr Storrie said: "The Government believes it needs emergency powers to deal with a crisis in the Courts."These powers extend to the