Loved and Lost: The people from our region who have died after contracting coronavirus

direct to your inbox More than 5,500 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals alone after contracting coronavirus. And tragically, this number continues to rise everyday.

red light.Karl Freeman, 52, collided with a car and died after suffering a serious brain injury, an inquest has heard. Our sister title The Manchester Evening News reports how Mr Freeman was not wearing a helmet and ‘not paying proper attention’ and was almost double the drink drive limit.

here"This is something that could have been easily avoided and it has resulted in tragic consequences."The coroner said the case demonstrated the importance of wearing helmets when cycling.Rochdale Coroner's Court heard that Mr Freeman, a father who was born in Ramsbottom, was cycling on Manchester Road at about noon on Sunday, January 26 last year.His sister Janet Freeman told the inquest she didn't know where her brother, who had a gutter cleaning business, was cycling at the time.The coroner

direct to your inboxAnother 16 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19.The region's hospital death toll has now reached 5,516, the latest NHS figures show.Five new deaths were recorded by Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 5,200 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.

The Los Angeles Department of Public Health has confirmed two additional cases of the UK variant of COVID-19, totaling 14 total cases in LA County.

direct to your inbox A further 18 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street star Sally Dynevor has thanked the NHS after having her Covid vaccine.Sally, who plays Corrie's Sally Metcalfe, says she feels 'so grateful' after having her jab.The actress praised the health service after the Altrincham Healthcare Alliance Primary Care Network revealed Sally and former England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson, 64, were among more than 800 people receiving their Coronavirus vaccines yesterday.She wrote on Twitter: "Thank you so

Emily Andrea has opened up about her thoughts on the Oxford vaccine against coronavirus, saying she hopes that people in the UK will believe in its effectiveness.

Veronica Green has revealed she is yet to decide whether or not to take up RuPaul's offer to return to Drag Race UK next year after being forced to pull out after contracting coronavirus. Fans of the hit BBC iPlayer show were left shocked on Thursday night when it was revealed that Veronica, 35, had tested positive for the deadly virus during their seven month filming break, meaning she wasn't allowed to carry on competing in the competition.

direct to your inbox A further 19 people have died in our hospitals after contracting coronavirus, the latest NHS figures show.

direct to your inboxA new Covid-19 surge testing centre will be set up at Moss Side leisure centre after a new variant of coronavirus was discovered in the area.The facility is expected to open by Thursday along with a mobile testing unit at the Arrahman Mosque on Bedwell Street.Testing centres have already been established at Our Lady’s RC Church on Raby Street and in the car park of the Gurdwara Temple on Monton Street.More than 10,000 people are being offered immediate PCR tests after four

UK has banned arrivals from 'red list' countries, unless they fall under once of the limited exemptions.

direct to your inbox A further 23 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.

direct to your inboxA further 27 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll is now 5,168, the latest NHS figures show.In the past 24 hours another 16 deaths were recorded at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and seven people died at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Bolton NHS Foundation Trust reported two more deaths, while Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation

direct to your inboxPolice are investigating after the death of a man in Trafford today.Emergency services were called to an address on Barwell Road, Sale, at just after 10am.It followed calls from people concerned for his welfare.Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man, who has not been identified, died despite the best efforts of paramedics at the scene.His death is not being treated as suspicious, the force said.GMP confirmed enquiries were ongoing, however, to establish the full

direct to your inboxA further six people have died in Greater Manchester hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's coronavirus hospital death toll has now reached 5,012, the latest NHS figures show.Five more deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in its 24 hour figures.The trust is in charge of some of the city's major hospitals including the Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust recorded one more

Groundbreaking pop producer Sophie has tragically passed away at the age of 34. The Scottish hitmaker, who was born and raised in Glasgow, made a name for herself with her avant-pop tracks which pushed the boundaries of the genre. She sadly died on January 30 at her home in Athens “following a sudden accident.” Here are 5 things to know about her.