Hundreds of pupils isolating as schools reopen following half term break

Crisis talks over Greater Manchester's long term development plan appear to be close to a breakthrough in Stockport - with hundreds of homes set to be removed from green belt proposals.It comes after councillors voted on Tuesday to adjourn a vote on whether to approve the controversial Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF).During the meeting, all opposition parties indicated they would reject the blueprint as it currently stands.As Labour doesn’t have the numbers to get it through alone,

impact closures are having on pupils in the north, bubbles of schoolchildren are continuing to be sent home from primaries and secondaries across the region.

Public Health England.

The letter, written last week, follows a chaotic couple of months at the university.Fallowfield became a coronavirus hotspot after students returned in September.At one point, it was recording more positive cases than anywhere else in the country.But students, parents and staff have repeatedly complained of a lack of support saying very little was being done to assist those who were ill or having to self-isolate.Last week metal fencing was put up around the Fallowfield halls of residence.The

warning parents to expect 'major disruption' in the weeks ahead, bubbles of pupils are continuing to be sent home to isolate on a daily basis. Today's confirmed cases include the closure of one primary school to all year groups.

here"We have been doing everything that we can to serve customers on this incredibly busy Sunday and we have increased staff capacity in our store to manage the click & collect service."We’d like to thank our customers for their patience and for shopping with IKEA.”The M.E.N.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are reportedly considering a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou in the summer.After spending £130million on defenders - in the shape of Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka - in the summer of 2019, further additions to the back-line weren't a priority in the previous transfer window.However, views soon changed following the 3-1 opening day defeat against Crystal Palace, with every goal coming from a defensive mishap, and

reports the Mirror. Serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, who died in hospital this morning aged 74 after contracting coronavirus, had brutally murdered the 20-year-old and dumped her body on an allotment in Manchester.

warning parents to expect 'major disruption' in the weeks ahead, bubbles of pupils are continuing to be sent home to isolate on a daily basis. In the first half of the autumn term the number of schools affected by the virus reached more than 580.

Powers to take over property without permission from the owner are 'likely to be needed' if plans to develop land at Pocket Nook in Lowton are to progress.The plans to build around 600 homes and 15,000 sqm of work floorspace are part of Greater Manchester's proposals for homes, jobs and the environment.But one of the landowners at the site, Peter Adamson, has repeatedly told a number of authorities that he has no intention to sell his farm off Carr Lane.Half of Carr Farm is already under threat

more than 580.

as Greater Manchester struggles with soaring coronavirus cases.Paul Boys said he's been asked to attend a police station after police were forced to disperse crowds on Sunday afternoon, which the region's top cop described as 'utterly ridiculous'.Greater Manchester Police, who tonight say they have handed the event's organiser a £10,000 fine, said as many as 600 people attended the 'Rise Up Manchester' rally.

straight to your inbox every day, freeBorussia Dortmund chief Michael Zorc has voiced concerns over Jadon Sancho's fitness following the summer's long-running transfer saga with Manchester United.United failed to wrap up a deal for the England and Dortmund right-winger despite making him their top target, with the German club unwilling to budge from their £108million asking price.

straight to your inboxIn four of Aymeric Laporte's five games for Manchester City this season, he has been alongside new signing Ruben Dias. In that time, City have conceded two goals - one from the penalty spot - and they are unbeaten, including a relatively solid showing against Liverpool's four talented forwards.

Several hundred people gathered in Manchester city centre this afternoon despite government orders to stay home to try and curb the spread of coronavirus. Many of those attending did not observe social distancing guidance and were not wearing masks.

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more than 580. Now we're reporting on those where cases have been confirmed this week and over the school holidays.With councils not issuing the information to us, we are largely reliant on parents keeping us informed, so the true figure is expected to be much higher.Today's list includes Stockport Academy where Year 8 are now isolating until November 19 after a positive case.

Manchester Family : "They have been told now that all windows must be wide open and if they're cold, they can wear their coats. "The temperature is just starting to drop, how on earth can this be acceptable?"My daughter suffers with her circulation.