Manchester Airport set to shut two terminals following lockdown

Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

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Heywood - were also full. During the first lockdown play areas were one of many things forced to close as the Government tried to stop the spread of Covid-19.But this time around they've been allowed to stay open.

The schools closing a week early include:Focus Trust’s chief executive Helen Rowland said: “We recognise the short notice may be an issue for some families but we hope that by taking the proactive and practical approach of extending the break, we can ensure that no one is forced to self-isolate over the holiday because of someone they have come into contact with at school.“The time will be made up later in the school year when it is safe and practical to do so and families will be informed of

Andy Burnham has warned against the introduction of ‘permanent’ coronavirus restrictions once the national lockdown ends.The mayor of Greater Manchester says talks are underway between local leaders and the government about what will happen after December 2.Changes to the national tiered system of restrictions were being considered according to Mr Burnham, though he admitted that it was likely that the city-region would remain in Tier 3.In their decision-making the government has been urged to

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United remain interested in Ousmane Dembele but could face competition from Arsenal for the player's services, according to reports.The France international was considered as a loan signing on deadline day after United failed to land Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, and it's now reported that their interest has not waned.Spanish outlet Sport state Dembele has 'offers on the table' ahead of the January transfer window and Barcelona could be

from Tameside, was with 17 other men as part of the stag party who were booked onto an early flight from Manchester to Palma in Majorca on Friday June 7 last year.However another member of the party was found to have two cling film wrapped packages in his hand luggage.That man said they didn't belong to him and that Birch had put them there the court was told.Birch was escorted from the plane and accepted responsibility to police saying he had them in his pocket before placing them in the other

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

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Manchester Airport will not be able to bounce back from a second national lockdown without urgent help from the government.

Patient safety and care is our top priority and we are undertaking an investigation into a recent incident at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital involving a small number of patients who became unwell during dialysis treatment. "All patients are well and continue to be monitored, and their families are being kept fully informed.

Manchester Evening News, we have pledged to pay tribute to the special people who have died with this terrible disease.This week, more families have been in touch with tributes for loved ones.Here are some of their stories.If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here.Brenda was born in Rusholme and moved to Wythenshawe in 1973.She was wife to Derek, mum to Mark and Dawn and sister to Bernadette.Brenda moved into a care home in February 2019.She died aged 87 at Wythenshawe

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are reportedly considering a move for Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou in the summer.After spending £130million on defenders - in the shape of Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka - in the summer of 2019, further additions to the back-line weren't a priority in the previous transfer window.However, views soon changed following the 3-1 opening day defeat against Crystal Palace, with every goal coming from a defensive mishap, and

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to help shut down the event in Piccadilly Gardens and disperse those present.

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