Manchester Arndale shopping centre confirms late opening hours once national lockdown ends

accusing ministers of not treating the north and the south equally.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about yesterday's decision, he said:  “It isn’t equal treatment.

straight to your inboxManchester City have given a Christmas present to every primary school kid in East Manchester and every child in in care across the whole city.Staff, players and coaches have paid for, wrapped and delivered more than 5,500 gifts.And with the coronavirus pandemic meaning the traditional Christmas visits to hospitals are off the cards, stars including Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne have been video calling patients on children's wards at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital,

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani could miss Manchester United's first visit of Leeds United in nearly 11 years due to a groin injury.Cavani, 33, has missed the last three matches since he was forced off at half-time in United's win at West Ham on December 5.The Uruguayan has resumed light training this week but faces a three-match domestic suspension over a Football Association misconduct charge that alleges he 'brought the game into disrepute' over an Instagram post.After

direct to your inboxManchester United head coach Casey Stoney was pleased her side ground out the result after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Reading.Leah Galton put the Reds ahead before Millie Turner’s own goal levelled the score but Hayley Ladd headed home in the closing ten minutes to seal victory.In a physical contest, which saw four bookings in the match, United continued their unbeaten record in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this season.But Stoney knows how important it was for her

direct to your inboxManchester United Women continued to set the pace at the top of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League with a 2-1 victory over Reading.The away side opened the scoring through Leah Galton, but a Millie Turner own goal saw the Royals level before Hayley Ladd headed home in the final ten minutes.United extended their unbeaten record this season and manager Casey Stoney was pleased her side were on the right side of the result. “It wasn’t our best performance,” Stoney said.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 3,800 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.Behind the Covid-19 death statistics that we publish each day are human beings who all had stories to tell.

direct to your inboxPolice took to social media to call out the 'worst parking in 2020' after a car was found on a grass verge near the Trafford Centre.The black Vauxhall had come off the road and onto a grass area on Old Park Lane in Trafford Park.It appeared to be damaged, with the front bumper hanging off.Officers said the driver of the car had no insurance, and the vehicle was seized.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou

direct to your inboxTwenty-six more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 3,900, the latest NHS figures show.Nine more Covid-related deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in its 24 hour data.The trust runs the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital, the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Saint Mary's hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed five new deaths.

direct to your inboxEighteen more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has now risen to 3,787, the latest NHS figures show.Thirteen new deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Saint Mary's and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed four new deaths.

direct to your inboxFashion boss Seema Malhotra is fighting back after lockdown by launching her first ever dedicated store.Seema, the owner of the Manchester-based online fashion brand Forever Unique, has opened the shop in the Trafford Centre.Determined Seema, one of the stars of the hit ITVBe reality series The Real Housewives of Cheshire, believes there's now light at the end of the tunnel for retail and Manchester - the 'fashion city' - where her brand was founded."Who could have predicted

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direct to your inboxThe University of Manchester has been criticised for numerous ‘failings’ after putting up ‘lockdown fencing’ at its Fallowfield campus - a move which sparked a major student protest. Furious students tore down metal fencing at the Owens Park and Unsworth Park halls of residence during a demonstration on November 5.

A new theatre is preparing to open in Manchester in the new year, providing a Covid-safe way for locals to get their culture fix.The DriveINSIDE theatre - which had to postpone its launch because of the spike in coronavirus cases this autumn - also has plans to create 1000 jobs for the region.The drive-in theatre will open next spring at the Trafford Centre and will be permitted to operate even in Tier 3 restrictions.Theatre-goers will be greeted by a 'theatrical drive jockey' who will guide

straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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.

Andy Burnham says it is ‘more likely than not’ that Greater Manchester will be put into the highest tier of coronavirus restrictions despite falling infection rates.The mayor is expecting that the new measures, due to be shared with leaders tomorrow, will be applied consistently across the city-region.But the government has been urged to look at Greater Manchester’s position in two weeks when the first review of the revised arrangements takes place.There are widely-held expectations that almost

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