Manchester council to review Storm Christoph response after residents had requests for sandbags turned down

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has expressed confidence that city centres such as Manchester will 'bounce back' from the coronavirus pandemic.At a Downing Street press conference tonight, the Prime Minister was asked about fears that cities are 'staring disaster in the face' due to restrictions that are likely to last until mid-summer and perhaps drive a more fundamental shift in living and working trends."I think there will be changes as a result of the pandemic, I think it will accelerate

Sign up for our What's On newsletter - for all the latest whether you're staying in or heading out and aboutPub and restaurant owners in Greater Manchester have finally been given a jot of hope for the future, with the Government outlining potential reopening dates.Boris Johnson has set out a four-step roadmap out of the current lockdown in England, which would see schools open first before the rest of the economy slowly opens up.But while hospitality experts have welcomed the Government's

straight to your inboxThe EFL is hoping fans will be able to attend the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.Pep Guardiola 's side are due to take on Jose Mourinho's men at Wembley Stadium on April 26. Matches are currently being played behind closed doors in the U.K.

direct to your inboxFans will be allowed back in sports stadiums no earlier than 17 May, the government has said. The announcement is being made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson as part of his 'roadmap' out of the current national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.

direct to your inboxLatest figures show Bury is one of just 12 places in England where coronavirus infection rates have gone up.Rates are continuing to fall in nine of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs.But in Bury, figures published by Public Health England on Monday showed infection rates to be up slightly.

direct to your inboxHow will local elections, postponed from last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, look in 2021?With lockdown still in place and Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s road map out of lockdown yet to be announced, this year’s local and mayoral elections across Greater Manchester are set to look very different.Trafford council is busy preparing, as up to a third of its council seats are being contested on May 6.The authority is expecting a wave of applications for postal votes ahead

Boris Johnson, were taken by a taxpayer-funded photographer on Monday.

Sign up to the M.E.N.'s Manchester Family newsletter for all the latest from school closures to ways to entertain the kidsBoris Johnson has refused to bow to pressure over when schools should reopen.The Prime Minister has currently set a date of March 8, as the earliest point at which schools in England could open again.His decision has led to a backlash from some Tory MPs, who argue that given the success of the vaccine, lockdown could be eased sooner.It comes as the Scottish First Minister,

Milot Rashica transfer expected 'in the next few days' amid Aston Villa claimsAshley Preece's video verdict as Aston Villa fall to defeat at Manchester CityBradley Walsh accused of being 'rude' over translate comment to contestant on The ChaseBoris Johnson says it remains the government’s intention to review the circumstances on February 15Boris Johnson reveals tougher border measures may have to be introduced to stop new variants arriving in the UKChris Whitty urges people not to let their

direct to your inboxParts of the UK could see temperatures drop as low as minus 10 as Storm Christoph gives way to colder weather over the weekend.The storm brought torrential rain and flooding to parts of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and North Wales on Wednesday, with hundreds having to evacuate their homes overnight.The Met Office predicts that colder weather will bring bitter temperatures as the storm continues to move east.“We’re losing the rain but gaining some colder and possibly some

Wigan, a woman became stuck in her car with water up to the bonnet.  In Radcliffe, fire crews were called to a river that had burst its banks.

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson today said the government will keep Greater Manchester's flood defences under review after the River Mersey came 'very close' to flooding. The Prime Minister visited south Manchester this morning after Storm Christoph raged through the region and the canal almost breached its banks.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester has felt the full force of Storm Christoph with more severe flood warnings in place.Thousands of homes were evacuated on Wednesday night because of rising water levels following a day of heavy, torrential rain.Snow the proceeded to fall across the region and across England and Wales, with many rivers at "dangerously high levels", the Environment Agency said.The Met Office's most serious weather warning – amber for rain - has been removed and is now a yellow

direct to your inboxLabour leaders have urged the government to make evacuations Covid-safe as widespread flooding may force people from their homes.People from different households may need to take shelter in evacuation centres as Storm Christoph batters Greater Manchester.The statement, from North West Labour, urged the government to put in place clear Covid-safe contingency plans for any evacuations and ensure all frontline workers have access to adequate PPE.

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph has brought torrential rain and some flooding to Greater Manchester - and it might get worse.An amber weather warning is in place until 6am tomorrow.Flood warnings have been issued across the region as some roads have been submerged by rain.Around 3,000 homes are at risk of flooding in Trafford and south Manchester, according to a top police chief.The peak of the rainfall is due to hit around 11pm.But how did it start and what is in store for the region?Here

direct to your inboxUp to 3,000 properties are at risk of flooding in south Manchester and Trafford this evening, police have warned.Authorities have been monitoring the heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph and a number of warnings have already been issued.At the Mayor Andy Burnham's press conference this afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey gave an update on the latest information.He said the main risk in the Greater Manchester area is around the River Mersey relating to Didsbury,

direct to your inboxA number of roads across Greater Manchester have been flooded as Storm Christoph hits the region.Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident on Tuesday evening as torrential rain fell across the region, with more heavy downpours expected today (Wednesday).The heavy rain has caused flooding on several major roads across Greater Manchester.Some have been completely closed while some are partially blocked.Here is the full list of roads that are closed and blocked due to