Greater Manchester's hour-by-hour weather forecast for tonight as thunderstorms and lightning hit

no new Covid deaths were recorded by hospitals in Greater Manchester since the start of lockdown.

hereManchester council has handed out around 3,500 laptops to vulnerable children across the city, the majority of which have come through the government scheme.Around 150 have come from the Greater Manchester combined authority, while academies have made their own separate applications for laptops to the government.In Oldham, more than 1,200 devices have been distributed to schools to allocate to those most in need, with additional devices going directly to local academies.Councillor Shaid

Abdul Ghafar, 44, of Roberts Street, Nelson: money laundering and supply of Class A drugs.Romaz Ahmed, 37, of Rossall Road, Rochdale, money laundering.Nathan Powell, 29, of Cheney Close, Openshaw, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, and money laundering.Craig O'Brien, 31, of Further Pits, Rochdale, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.Ryan Denton, 36, of Bury Road, Rochdale, conspiracy to supply class A drugs.Craig Cox, 31, of Lance Todd Close, conspiracy to commit robbery; conspiracy to supply

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, July 5 is:The NHS publishes data relating to the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.These often include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.This is because of the time it

had potentially exposed hundreds of vulnerable people to 'potential risk of harm'. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereInspectors went into GMP in October and November to look at the backlog of open crimes that had built up since iOPS had been introduced three months earlier, in order to assess the risk levels within the queues and the impact on the force.

when it emerged that the results of tests carried out in commercially-run testing centres were not being shared with public health directors.

Manchester Evening News that their goal is to offer children a new way of learning-centered around landscapes, seasons, and weather.

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, July 4 is:The NHS publishes data relating to the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.These often include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.This is because of the time it

things to entertain themselves at home, many are now looking for things they can safely do further afield.That's why we've been taking a look at activities that kids of all ages can enjoy doing while maintaining a safe distance from others.From roller skating and crazy golf to fruit picking and fishing, we hope we've covered all bases.

The night-time economy advisor for Greater Manchester has said he is “nervous” about pubs, bars and restaurants reopening tomorrow.Sacha Lord, founder of the Warehouse Project and Parklife festival and advisor for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, said he has had a number of conversations with venues and police – but knows things will all hinge on “how the customers behave”.He said: “I am nervous about tomorrow.

It's going to be a wet, windy and chilly week in Greater Manchester according to forecasters.Temperatures have plunged to below average for this time of year, following the heatwave from last week.Unfortunately, it is going to be some time before the sunny weather makes an appearance again and it is expected to be raining when the pubs re-open on Saturday.According to the Met Office website Monday will be wet and windy, with outbreaks of heavy rain.However, the rain will travel southwards by the

Torrential rain could bring flooding to Greater Manchester this afternoon, forecasters have warned.A yellow weather warning for rain is in place in the region from 5pm today until 2am tomorrow (Sunday).Downpours could cause 'spray and flooding on roads', according to the Met Office website.The bad weather could cause issues for people catching public transport, with longer journey times predicted.It could bring flooding to a 'few homes and businesses', according to the Met Office

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

#recordbreaking " The Met Office has warned people to expect thunder and lightning from 1pm today until 6am on Wednesday morning. Two yellow alert warnings of thunderstorms have been issued.Forecasters had warned there could be 40 to 50mm over two to three hours in some areas.

hereMeanwhile, video footage on Moss Lane, in Timperely, captures heavy downpours and blustery winds.The torrential rain caused some roads to flood and traffic problems.Two lanes of the M602, near Eccles, were shut after they became submerged by water.There were also reports of flooding in Farnworth as well as the Trafford Centre.In Milnrow on Kiln Lane, some cars were left submerged in the water, while the roof collapsed in an Asda in Rochdale.A yellow weather alert had been issued by the Met

as passenger numbers plummeted and social distancing was introduced.

protesters have taken to the streets of Manchester in recent days in response to the death of George Floyd in America.

Rochdale Town Hall car park.The facility - one of only three of its type in the country - is for residents who are displaying Covid-19 symptoms but unable to visit drive-through sites due to not having their own transport.It is a self-testing site - meaning those who use it have to perform the procedure themselves, under guidance from staff - and has the capacity to carry out 16 tests an hour.The facility, off Packer Street, is one of the government’s Local Test Sites (LTS).

The Manchester Evening News is on the lookout for the region's best lockdown dog.

On Monday, health secretary Matt Hancock returned to a buzz-phrase that has become increasingly prevalent as government moves England into the next phase of its pandemic response.