Greater Manchester driver sent home from Wales after stopping to ask police for sightseeing advice

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Wednesday, June 17, is:Nationally, 77 people who tested positive for the coronavirus died, bringing the total number of deaths in hospitals in England to 28,138.The latest weekly data shows that coronavirus-related deaths in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest number since lockdown was first implemented.A total of 1,588 deaths registered in the week ending June 5 mentioned Covid-19, down from

Another storm warning has been issued for Greater Manchester after thunder and lightning battered the region.On Tuesday, heavy downpours and spectacular displays of lightning went on into the evening.Flash flooding also caused traffic chaos on the M60, M62 and M602.But there will be no respite from the dramatic weather, with a new yellow weather warning in place on Wednesday.The weather alert warns of thunderstorms between 12pm and 9pm today in Greater Manchester.Forecasters have said to expect

The man is thought to be aged between 20 and 25 and is described as a white man with a Salford accent.He is believed to be around 5ft 7/8ins tall with a medium build and wearing what appeared to be a grey tracksuit.He has dark blonde hair, short at the sides, and with a longer fringe to one side.No arrests have been made and specialist officers are supporting the victim.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very

as passenger numbers plummeted and social distancing was introduced.

hereAll the data analysed by our Data Unit originated from records police submitted to the Home Office themselves, and calculated using the latest population statistics available from the Office of National Statistics.

hereIts local triage hub will ultimately be staffed by up to 200 skilled contact tracers, with points of contact in each local authority and key public body, including the police and fire service.

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