Liberal Democrat councillors in Manchester accused of ‘bribing the electorate’ after failed attempt to amend budget

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direct to your inboxLast week marked the one-year anniversary since the first coronavirus death was reported in the UK.Just days after it was reported, tragedy struck closer to home as the first Covid-related death was recorded in Greater Manchester.Since that first death, we have pledged to pay tribute to the people in our region who have lost their lives to the disease. The M.E.N has published countless tributes from families in our Loved and Lost series.

direct to your inboxThe use of coronavirus testing in schools could be behind rises in infection rates in five areas of Greater Manchester, the latest figures suggest.Figures from Public Health England show that cases rose by 19 per cent in Tameside and 18 per cent in Oldham in comparison to the figure a week ago, with smaller increases in Salford, Stockport and Trafford.Cases fell in the other five boroughs, with the largest decrease being 25 per cent in Bury.Statistics show that there were

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United and Nottingham Forest fans alike have been impressed by James Garner's continuing progress at first-team level.Garner spent the first half of this season on loan at Watford, making 21 appearances in all competitions for the Hornets.

United have a host of injury problems in attack ahead of the game at Old Trafford, with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford both major doubts, while striker Edinson Cavani has been ruled out completely.

direct to your inboxFor many of us, today will be a very different Mother's Day.It would usually be a day for visiting our families, enjoying a meal and celebrating with the special women in our lives.But today, due to the coronavirus lockdown rules, most of us will have to spend the occasion away from our mums.In the hope of spreading some love and keeping spirits up, we asked our readers to tell us about the women who are special to them.We asked you to tell us who you are celebrating today.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates are continuing to drop in all 10 boroughs across Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.The latest Public Health England data shows that nine boroughs recorded double-digit reduction in infection rates for the week ending March 8 compared to the previous week.Tameside was the only borough which recorded a single-digit reduction in transmission rate.The overall rate for Greater Manchester now stands at 89.9 per 100,000 population.This is higher

direct to your inboxA council leader in Greater Manchester has accused neighbouring authorities of ‘virtue signalling’ by urging the regional pension fund to divest from fossil fuels.High-ranking councillors in Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Stockport, Bury and Wigan want the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) to match the city-region’s target of becoming ‘zero carbon’ by 2038.Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, has also been asked to back their calls as part of his re-election

direct to your inboxThe Fire Brigades Union said it would be 'surprised' if the 'failings' of the fire service on the night of the Manchester Arena bombing 'were not replicated' or be even worse in the event of a future terror attack.Andy Dark, the FBU's assistant general secretary, made the comment in his statement to the Manchester Arena Public Inquiry dated January this year.The revelation would cause families bereaved by the suicide bombing 'profound anxiety', the inquiry heard on

direct to your inboxTwo properties in Manchester where large crowds of ‘selfish’ revellers attended house parties during lockdown - including one attacked by a gunman - have been shut down.A closure order was issued against a student house in Fallowfield on March 5 after police and the city council received several complaints from neighbours.The main occupier of the property on Brailsford Road received a £10,000 fine for hosting an illegal gathering attended by around 40 people on February 26.It

straight to your inboxManchester City take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday afternoon as they saunter to another Premier League title, but Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn't recognise his team earlier in the season.Man City sit 14 points clear of their rivals. They also have a game-in-hand and are massively strong favourites to win their third league title in four years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

direct to your inboxTaxpayers in Manchester will see their council tax bills rise from April after the council set its yearly budget - which includes cuts of £41m.Leaders say the 4.99 per cent increase will raise £8.5m to protect vital frontline services such as social care after a year in which finances have been decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic.It will mean the annual council tax bill for Band D properties will rise by £71.13 to £1,496.59 - before taking into account mayoral and police

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

direct to your inbox Bolton continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.