Manchester Arena's new name revealed as bold redesign plans take another step forward

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe signing a new centre-back should be the transfer priority before the summer deadline next month.United's defensive frailties were exposed on the opening day of the season as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side beaten emphatically by Crystal Palace.The game epitomised every worry with the current United side and in particular the vulnerability in the centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.After the match club great Gary

A 10pm curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for pubs and bars in Greater Manchester, operators have warned.Hospitality businesses are bracing for the opening time limit to be introduced across the region, as similar restrictions come into force elsewhere in England.As well as being a further blow to already financially stricken sector, industry leaders fear it will only shift the problem elsewhere, leading to more day drinking, house parties and large crowds leaving venues at the same

the government’s latest extra Covid-19 restrictions, announced this morning, will have caused brows to furrow among those looking at the wider northern map.

that the number of hospital admissions is 'creeping up'.Giving an update to councillors, Steve Taylor, managing director of Bury & Rochdale Care Organisation, said: “On Monday in intensive care there was one patient at Bury, four in Oldham and two in North Manchester.“In general beds there are four Covid patients in Bury, 12 in Oldham, 11 in North Manchester and nine in our infectious disease department."Meanwhile in Bolton, the infection rate is now above 200 cases per 100,000 people.

Several roads have been closed by police after reports a collision involving a bus and at least three cars.Charlestown Road in Blackley is closed in both directions between Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road due to a road traffic collision, Transport for Greater Manchester said in a tweet.Pictures from the scene showed a number of damaged cars including a black Audi Q7.Eyewitness Robert Duck told the M.E.N: "The Audi tried to overtake a bus at speed, it hit the back of the bus and then hit

For years, questions have been asked about the relationship between Freemasonry and police.As recently as 2018, the then-retiring head of the Police Federation, Steve White, said he suspected Lodge members were obstructing reform from within police services.And in the 1980s, a decade when Freemasonry's influence on policing, the judiciary and local government came under intense scrutiny, a high-profile scandal raised the question of Masonic influence on Greater Manchester Police.That was the

If the week began with concern within the Greater Manchester system about Covid rates here, that concern is turning into genuine alarm in many quarters, now expressed in expletives. Cases have continued to rocket since Monday.

coronavirus infection rates soar in the last few weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust both recorded one more death.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 11, currently stands at: Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single borough.

straight to your inbox Benjani Mwaruwari has explained what it was like to become an 'instant hero' for Manchester City after scoring on his debut against Manchester United. Before Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan took over the club a matter of months later, City completed the then big-money signing of Benjani for £4.68million in January 2008, after he had impressed in his first stint at Premier League rivals Portsmouth.

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans believe that Dylan Levitt is the perfect replacement for Nemanja Matic following his impressive debut for Wales. United legend and Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been keen on promoting talented youngsters to the national side during his stint in charge and, after being a regular in the squad, Levitt finally made his debut in the 1-0 victory over Finland in the Nations League on Thursday.

straight to your inbox Dean Henderson says he feels like a new signing for Manchester United as he prepares to battle David de Gea for the No.1 spot at Old Trafford. MEN Sport reported earlier in the week that Henderson has agreed to spend the 2020-21 campaign with his parent club and will go 'head-to-head' with De Gea in goal.

hereBut the rising number of cases in both boroughs since that decision was made by the government have alarmed local leaders.Trafford's infection rate is still relatively high - at 35.4 per 100,000 people - for the week ending August 29.There were 84 new cases of coronavirus recorded in the borough the last week - 38 more than the week before.In Stockport - where restrictions are also set to be lifted tomorrow - it's a different story.

after car thieves twice ran over a dad who tried to stop them stealing his partner, Collette Kunyo's, Audi A6 S line from their home in Middleton.

'Northern Rebellion - We Want To Live.'Council bosses warned there may be an increased police presence across the city centre and on public transport.

Wigan will be removed from local lockdown measures which were implemented last month on Wednesday (August 26).

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

straight to your inboxRaiola gives update on Paul Pogba's Manchester United futureMino Raiola has confirmed that his client Paul Pogba will remain at Old Trafford next season with talks set to begin over a new contract at Manchester United. “Pogba is a key player for Manchester United, they have an important project and he is 100 per cent included,” he told Sky Sport Italia."Manchester United will not accept any bid this summer to sell Pogba.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are frustrated with the club's lack of activity in the transfer market thus far, especially compared with the excellent business Chelsea are getting done.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his forward options to build on his side's potential and turn them into title challengers, but it has been a slow start to the summer.United missed out on teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund and have also been unable to sign top targets Jadon