Local lockdowns are suppressing an explosion of new Covid-19 cases - but they're not enough to stop rising infections, one council leader has warned

hereInstead he was pushed repeatedly on both the science behind the move - and why it is more effective than a national circuit break - and the lack of an acceptable financial package, although he made clear that discussions were not over.At the end of the meeting, according to someone in the room: “Ed Lister is saying it has to be sorted today, but the decision is to made by others.

A new £12m ‘cold weather fund’ to help rough sleepers into accommodation and keep them Covid-safe over the winter has been announced by the government.But Manchester council say the funding does not go far enough, while homelessness charities have warned that plans to reopen communal night shelters could risk lives.The fund will be split into a £10m cold weather payment to support local authorities in providing self-contained accommodation.An additional £2m will be made available to faith groups

Manchester Evening News can reveal.

VenGent however has come up with the ingenious solution to make finding the right estate agent a much simpler task - and it won't cost you a penny extra.Founded by 32-year-old Bobby Gee, VenGent is an estate agent comparison site allowing sellers to upload their details and images of their home online.

today announced a new three tiered Covid Alert Level system in England, with areas designated as being at either medium, high, or very high risk.Despite fears to the contrary, Greater Manchester was designated high risk and placed in tier 2 meaning all mixing of households indoors will be prohibited but hospitality can remain open.Although he urged Labour MPs to "prevail on the authorities in Greater Manchester to come into Tier 3.""I would hope is that we can work together to bring down the

People in Greater Manchester will once again be able to meet other households in the garden after being placed in Tier 2 of the government's new local lockdown system.Millions breathed a sigh of relief as the region avoided being placed in the highest Tier 3 category which would have required a blanket closure of hospitality venues.

Johnny Marr has praised Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, for leading legal action against the UK government over the detrimental impact that a local lockdown would have on the hospitality sector in the north of England.News of this legal challenge comes ahead of Boris Johnson’s expected announcement today (October 12) of a three-tier lockdown strategy for England in order to prevent a further rise in coronavirus cases.

it has been reported tonight but restaurants could be allowed to stay open. Merseyside Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram tonight tweeted no deal had yet been reached, and suggested measures could still vary from those which are expected.

A Manchester councillor who was hospitalised with coronavirus at the peak of the pandemic has been awarded an OBE for his services to local government.Luthfur Rahman - executive member for culture, leisure and skills - has been awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.It comes during a difficult year for the father-of-four, in which he lost his mum and found himself in hospital with Covid-19 facing the prospect of intensive care.He has dedicated the award to his mother and father and tweeted

unable to confirm whether restrictions in Oldham were stricter than in other areas of Greater Manchester.

with each other rather than, for example, being linked to any obvious large workplace outbreak.

coronavirus.

coronavirus cases in both boroughs continuing to rise. The latest figures today show Manchester's rate at 335.9 cases per 100,000 - one of the worst in the country - and Oldham's at 177.1.

Manchester is approaching 300 new Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people as the city grapples with escalating infection rates amongst students and young people.The virus has spread rapidly through university campuses and student accommodation where case numbers among 17 to 21-year olds are more than treble Manchester’s overall rate of infection.Hundreds of students and staff have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past ten days, pushing the city’s infection rates to become the highest in Greater

reached 294.

t it would be offering students a two-week rent rebate and a £50 grocery gift card for those affected, as well as access to emergency cleaning and toiletry supplies.

straight to your inbox Enzo Maresca was forced to delay his start as Manchester City's new EDS head coach this season due to quarantine restrictions but has wasted no time making his mark on the academy. The former player and assistant is an interesting choice to replace Paul Harsley and probably the most high profile appointment since Patrick Vieira seven years ago.

Manchester Evening News online learning would remain in place for a fortnight.