Heaton Park lantern festival Lightopia issues warning to people travelling from outside Greater Manchester

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester residents can still enjoy Christmas with friends and family - but plans will need to be drastically scaled back.In London and the South East ‘Christmas bubbles’ have been cancelled.Things look a little brighter up here - but Greater Manchester residents have been issued with a stark warning that celebrations must only take place on Christmas Day.Residents across the country are also being warned to “stay local” and avoid travelling outside their areas and

direct to your inboxFifteen more lives have been claimed by coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's coronavirus hospital death toll has risen to 4,019, the latest NHS figures show.Eight more deaths have been recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours.The trust runs the city's main hospitals including the Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.Three more Covid deaths were recorded the Royal Bolton, two at Pennine Acute and two at

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting a stern test from Leeds United as they prepare for their first Premier League trip to Manchester United in nearly 17 years.Leeds travel to Old Trafford in the league for the first time since February 2004 on Sunday after a 16-year absence from the top-flight and could go to within three points of United with a win.Solskjaer first played at Elland Road in 1996 and scored four times against Leeds, including two in a

direct to your inboxAnother 15 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in Greater Manchester’s hospitals.This brings the region’s hospital death toll to 3,982, according to the latest NHS figures.NHS England gives an update on virus-related fatalities at hospital trusts in England each day.These are cases where a patient has tested positive within 28 days of their death or where Covid-19 is mentioned on their death certificate.Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust recorded the highest

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester will remain in the highest level of coronavirus restrictions, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today.During a statement in the House of Commons, Mr Hancock released the details of the latest government review of the tier system in England.There had been hopes that Greater Manchester - or some boroughs - would be moved down to Tier 2, due to a fall in infection rates.But the Health Secretary said many areas in Tier 3 were not 'quite there,' as he

direct to your inbox Some 16 more people with coronavirus have died in hospitals in Greater Manchester. Every day the NHS gives an update on virus-related fatalities at hospital trusts in England.

direct to your inboxTwenty one more people with coronavirus have died in hospitals in Greater Manchester.Every day the NHS gives an update on virus-related fatalities at hospital trusts in England.These are cases where a patient has tested positive within 28 days of their death or where Covid-19 is mentioned on their death certificate.Today trusts in Greater Manchester have recorded 21 new deaths.Both the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust both

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 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 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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJulian Nagelsmann has warned Manchester United that RB Leipzig's defeat in the reverse fixture will not affect them ahead of the crucial Champions League decider.United, Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain all head into the final round of the group stage level on nine points, though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side hold a narrow advantage due to their goal difference.

direct to your inboxAnother three people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.It takes the death toll from the virus in the Greater Manchester's hospitals to 3,769. Each day the NHS gives an update on coronavirus related fatalities at hospital trusts in England.

direct to your inboxA yellow weather warning has been issued for Greater Manchester.Snow and sleet has already arrived in some parts of the region and is forecast to continue falling into Friday evening.The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow, sleet and rain from now until 9pm .Motorists are warned of tricky driving conditions with an increased risk of collisions.Forecasters say the rain will turn to wintry showers this evening and continue overnight, falling heaviest over

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Greater Manchester's hospitals.

A council leader has warned that stricter Covid-19 Tier restrictions could continue for a ‘number of months’ until a widespread vaccination programme is rolled-out across the country.Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced today that Greater Manchester will be placed back into Tier 3 of the government’s strengthened tier system when national lockdown ends next week.The Tier 3 classification – the ‘very high alert’ level – means that people cannot meet others they do not live or bubble with

hereForecasters are also predicting a cold week ahead, with foggy, frosty mornings. Their advice includes:Today:A dry day. Some overnight fog may linger for a time, persisting through the day in a few areas, and feeling chilly where it does.

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

hereWhen police managed to get inside after opening a number of locked doors they found a crowd of people.A total of 17 fixed penalty notices were issued to those at the gathering.

The schools closing a week early include:Focus Trust’s chief executive Helen Rowland said: “We recognise the short notice may be an issue for some families but we hope that by taking the proactive and practical approach of extending the break, we can ensure that no one is forced to self-isolate over the holiday because of someone they have come into contact with at school.“The time will be made up later in the school year when it is safe and practical to do so and families will be informed of