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Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityOne of Greater Manchester's best curry cafes is preparing to open its second site.Chapati Cafe has been a much-loved part of Chorlton since it opened in 2014, and has now set its sights on Salford.The independent Gujarati-influenced cafe has secured a unit in MediaCityUK, which will open next week as a takeaway.Once Government restrictions relax, the new Chapati Cafe will have space for customers to dine

R Banks & Son Ltd for more than 20 years - following in her father's and grandfather's footsteps. She first worked in the company offices during the school holidays aged just 13.

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straight to your inboxNuno Espirito Santo insists he will not change Wolves' approach when they take on Manchester City, even though the Blues are in such dangerous form.City have won 20 games in a row - an English top flight record - and are in pole position to win back the Premier League title. Three more wins in this run will equal Bayern Munich's record of consecutive wins for a side in a 'top five' European league.

direct to your inboxA national consultation over proposed new counter-terrorism legislation was being launched today after a campaign in memory of Manchester Arena bomb victim Martyn Hett.Maryn's mother, Figen Murray, hailed the breakthrough as a 'major stride towards making our country safer' - and saving lives.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be looking to secure safe passage to the next round of the Europa League when they meet Real Sociedad on Thursday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side hold a 4-0 lead on aggregate after their win in Turin last week and will qualify for the last 16 as long as they avoid a shock defeat at Old Trafford.United are unbeaten in their last 14 Europa League home matches, but they have won just one of their last nine home matches against

the highest in Greater Manchester, has seen more of its residents die during the pandemic. Manchester Evening News spoke to some members of the community in Broughton about the figures and how they have coped with the pandemic in one of the worst hit areas in Greater Manchester.

straight to your inbox every day for free Daniel James claims he meant to play the ball into the path of Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United's second goal in their Europa League romp against Real Sociedad. Fernandes scored United's first two goals of the tie, the second confirmed after he'd initially been flagged offside after sweeping in a first-time shot from James' lay-off.

Wigan toddler have described their 'sheer relief' after she beat cancer for the second time in less than two years. Ruby Rose Scotson, aged three, has been fighting in a long-term battle against leukaemia for 20 months.

direct to your inboxA mural of George Floyd has once again been defaced with racist graffiti in the Northern Quarter.The painting was created in Stevenson Square by famed street artist Akse in the wake of Mr Floyd's death in May last year.Mr Floyd, a security guard, died in Minneapolis, USA, after being forcibly held down by police officers.His image has become an emblem for a worldwide campaign to stamp out racism.Sadly, the mural was targeted with vile graffiti last summer when a masked vandal

Lyndon Higginson, who is also behind Southside, The Bay Horse Tavern and Junkyard Golf.

We all swooned over Paige and Finn's romance in the villa, but one year on they are still going strong and celebrating a major milestone in their relationship.Take a look inside the luxe Manchester three bedroom apartment they share together, just for OK! VIP members. Now that the loved-up couple are settled in, we give VIP members full access inside their first home together and reflect on how far they have come as a couple in just one year.

direct to your inboxA new initiative aimed at transforming black-owned business in Greater Manchester is set to be launched next month.The programme, ran by the Black United Representation Network (BURN), will be providing black-owned businesses in the region with their own board of advisors.With a limited number of spaces available only 10 businesses will be able to take part in the scheme.Those looking to apply for the programme must fit the criteria of being a black-owned business, have at

Gallery: EastEnders spoilers for next week in 17 pictures as Chelsea forces Denise into shock decision and a proposal takes place (Manchester Evening News)Meanwhile, comedian Rufus Hound, 41, was at the centre of a storm when tweets in which he made tasteless comments about the Manchester Arena terror attack in 2017 were unearthed. He has since left the show after testing positive for Covid-19.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Manchester United players to produce a fitting performance to commemorate the anniversary of the Munich air disaster.United host Everton on Saturday night 63 years on from the tragedy that decimated the Busby Babes, killing 23 people who were on board the flight back to Manchester after a European Cup quarter-final second leg win over Red Star Belgrade.

Radcliffe has been approved by the government.The proposal for the new facility - submitted by Star Academies and backed by Bury council - is one of four new free schools to have been given the green light across Greater Manchester.A further ten of the region's schools are set be rebuilt as part of a £1 billion scheme to boost education.The town has been without a high school since Radcliffe Riverside shut in 2014, meaning hundreds of youngsters have been forced to attend schools in other areas