'I'm pulling my hair out with staff throwing conspiracy theories at me'... the care home workers who WON'T take the coronavirus vaccine

direct to your inboxFootage of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire talking to Jack Grealish has sparked hopes the two could have been discussing a transfer to Old Trafford for the Aston Villa star.United came out on top of a pulsating game with Villa in the Premier League on Friday, as Bruno Fernandes’ penalty earned a 2-1 win. Anthony Martial opened the scoring with a deft header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross before Grealish found Bertrand Traore to equalise after the break.

straight to your inbox every day for free Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been appointed to the first-team coaching staff by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Fletcher has been working with United's Under-16s since October, initially joining the club to get experience as he worked his way towards his coaching badges.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain but that hasn't stopped some supporters from holding out hope that he will one day join Manchester United.Although they made last season's Champions League final and qualified for this year's knock-out stages, PSG sacked former manager Thomas Tuchel on Christmas Eve and Pochettino was installed as the immediate favourite to be his replacement.The Argentine has been out of a

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has been accused of telling team-mate Luke Shaw to dive during Manchester United's Premier League victory over Aston Villa. Pogba played a key role as United beat Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford on New Year's Day, winning the penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted to clinch the points.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plans to extend Edinson Cavani's stay at Old Trafford until Erling Haaland's reported release clause at Borussia Dortmund can be activated.Solskjaer was desperate to add to his striking department at the start of the year and targeted Haaland following his extraordinary run of form for Red Bull Salzburg.

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityA 68-year-old woman is in hospital with serious burns to her back and legs following a fire at a residential care home.Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to Kenyon Lodge, off Manchester Road West in Little Hulton, just after 10am this morning.Residents reported seeing two fire engines as well as a number of police cars outside the home, with crime scene investigators arriving

direct to your inboxA suspected drink driver was stopped by police after they spotted the 'state' of his car.The silver Land Rover was pulled over by officers in Chadderton, Oldham, after it was seen being driven on its rims.Police said the motorist provided a positive breath test at the road side, but refused to provide another sample in custody.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

coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on the dogs' home. Fundraising has plunged by '80 or 90 per cent', according to the centre manager, Steve Mapley.He's close to tears as he recalls the struggle, speaking to the M.E.N.

direct to your inboxFor many women working the streets of Manchester during the coronavirus pandemic, clients have been their only regular human contact.With the city under lockdown these women were forced to seek help through windows or over Facetime, instead of speaking to someone sitting across from them.This not only had a ‘noticeable’ impact on the mental wellbeing of some sex workers, but it also affected those reaching out to help from Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH).But for one

direct to your inbox On Christmas Eve last year, as had become annual tradition, a Manchester Evening News reporter was at the airport to record and capture the poignant moments as families and loved ones were reunited for the holiday season. Their warm hugs, passionate kisses and carefree abandon with personal space might now seem like a foreign concept.

direct to your inboxThis is the heartwarming moment Jason Manford turned up outside a care home in Greater Manchester to sing Christmas songs to residents.The Salford-born comedian sang a series of Christmas classics from outside the window of the home, thought to be in south Manchester.He posted the video on Facebook, saying he'd wanted to surprise his friend's dad at the care home.Residents can be seen inside the home cheering, dancing along from their chairs, and singing along.Jason gave them

direct to your inboxA drugs boss and his 'loyal and trusted workers' have been jailed for flooding the streets of Manchester and Oldham with heroin and cocaine.Dorian Bell spearheaded the long-running enterprise over two years, recruiting 'vulnerable and naïve young men' to do his bidding.He was arrested three times but carried on dealing, only stopping because he had been remanded into custody.Bell, 23, has now been locked up for nine years after admitting three counts of conspiracy to supply

straight to your inboxManchester City have given a Christmas present to every primary school kid in East Manchester and every child in in care across the whole city.Staff, players and coaches have paid for, wrapped and delivered more than 5,500 gifts.And with the coronavirus pandemic meaning the traditional Christmas visits to hospitals are off the cards, stars including Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne have been video calling patients on children's wards at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital,

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have tipped Jadon Sancho for a move to Old Trafford in the wake of Borussia Dortmund sacking Lucien Favre.Dortmund and Sancho have struggled for consistency this season as they sit fifth in the Bundesliga, five points behind league leaders Bayern Munich.Sancho was a priority transfer target for United during the summer window but the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement over his transfer fee.

direct to your inboxResidents of a Manchester care home were put ‘at risk of avoidable harm’ by staff during a Covid-19 outbreak, a report has found.Three workers at The Royal Elms Care in Newton Heath were found wearing their face masks under their nose during a visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in October.Inspectors said the spread of infection was increased by personal protective equipment (PPE) being left out in areas frequently touched by staff and people living in the