Lee Rigby's mum sends message to people using his image 'in a divisive way' over Black Lives Matter protests

Old Trafford is cause for 'mixed' emotions as they prepare for the first of four home Premier League matches staged behind closed doors.United host Sheffield United on Wednesday night at Old Trafford for the first time since their uplifting derby win over City 108 days earlier but supporters are forbidden from attending the remaining matches this season due to the coronavirus pandemic.Banners that read '"FOOTBALL IS NOTHING WITHOUT FANS" - Sir Matt Busby', ‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE

Manchester City are currently taking on Burnley at home and like all games across the last week, the message of 'Black Lives Matter' has been prominent as the Premier League does its bit in the search for equality for all.

three protests across consecuitve days in the city centre. Marches have also taken place in Bury and Salford.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 instructions here Last weekend there were angry scenes in Bolton as a Black Lives Matter demonstration was met by a counter-protest, with police forced to keep the two sides apart.

anchester Evening News that he had submitted the applications to raise money for charity. He said the profits would go to 'help people from Manchester and beyond'.He said he did not plan to manufacture products himself using the trademarks, but that he was looking to work with 'big names' to manufacture products with the branding.Speaking on Tuesday, he said: "I want to help people, I feel I have been put on this earth to help people."I won't be happy in my life unless I do that.

Stockport home last month.

Manchester Evening News found and spoke to Mohamed Ali - the 26-year-old security guard from Bolton who, during a time of division around the world, stopped the fighting and started the talking. Mohamed was born in Sudan and moved over to the UK, aged 18, forced to escape fighting in his home country.

Friday and Sunday demonstrations. She said she created an Instagram account called Manchestermarch three days after Floyd’s death with the hopes of organising a small, static, socially-distanced protest at Piccadilly Gardens on Saturday, June 6.In just three days the account grew to 3,000 followers and Heba was inundated with direct messages from volunteers interested in helping her.

protesters have taken to the streets of Manchester in recent days in response to the death of George Floyd in America.

Manchester Council have announced they will review every statue in the city in response to the Black Lives Matter protests. Thousands of people joined demonstrations all over the country this weekend, including in Manchester, London and Bristol.

Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has hit back after he was criticised by some fans on social media for taking part in the Black Lives Matter protest in Manchester.Tom joined protesters in Manchester over the weekend as hundreds took part in three days of demonstrations following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The popular Channel 4 regular documented his time at the protests on his social media accounts but drew criticism from some people - with one person accusing him of not caring about

Sterling was speaking to BBC Newsnight and was asked about the comments of Home Secretary Priti Patel, who said the protests were illegal as they contravened social distancing laws designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.However, the Manchester City star insisted that as long as the protests were safe and peaceful, they are necessary."I know this might sound a little bit cheesy but the only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting," he said.Get the latest breaking Man City news

hereThere was also a march across the city, and speeches.The M.E.N.

hereThe mayors will select some of their favourite music from Manchester and Liverpool acts, and the event will raise funds for those affected by the coronavirus.It comes as thousands of people attended protests across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd in the United States.A third day of demonstrations has taken place across Manchester city centre today.A statement posted by United We Stream read: "We have taken the decision to postpone tonight's show because this weekend does