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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.

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direct to your inboxIt's a performance that is consistent, but frankly disappointing - the Britannia Hotel chain has been ranked the worst in the UK for the eighth year on the run.Guests described its rooms and venues as "filthy".The hotel chain, which has its headquarters in Hale, Greater Manchester, is the only firm to receive just one star out of five for cleanliness following the survey of more than 4,000 people by consumer organisation Which?Despite being one of the cheapest chains in the

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt could be another weekend to remember for Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United prepare to face West Ham in the Premier League.United know victory at the London Stadium on Saturday evening could launch them up the Premier League table and within touching distance of the leading pack.It won't be easy for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side though.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United officials have been encouraged by the performances of the team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently as well as the "positive signs" they've seen on the training ground.Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward told a fans forum meeting that Solskjaer retained the faith of the club, while admitting consistency was needed to go to the next level and win trophies.Woodward revealed that the signs on matchday and in training were helping United to

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.

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Manchester council has thrown its weight behind the beleaguered regional masterplan for jobs and housing - despite uncertainty over its future.With no end in sight to the political standoff in Stockport, plans to approve the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) have been postponed in Salford, Trafford, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury.Councillors in Manchester were told this week that there was a ‘very high risk’ that the GMSF would not get the support it needed.Under the proposals the city

Rishi Sunak, the calling for support to ‘bridging the funding gap’ for green spaces.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

hereCeiling decorations are allowed in atriums and other spaces designated as 'not high risk'.

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Like all other modes of public transport, bus usage has been hit hard by the pandemic with passenger levels dropping by around half.But bosses say bus patronage recovered more quickly than than others.A central part of funding the bus franchising scheme is the mayoral precept, a part of council tax which goes towards paying for regional services that fall within Mr Burnham’s remit.Taxpayers already pay £3 towards a year towards bus reform as part of their preceptBut this will rise progressively

this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyBury News'A further £1m could be raised by the closure of civic venues, dimming street lights at night, and improving the efficiency of waste collection services.If approved by cabinet, the proposals will go out for feedback from staff, residents and businesses, and a final report brought back to full council for approval in February 2021.

Wanderers and scored 21 goals after joining from German side Kaiserslautern in 2002.