Manchester Crown Court closes again after three people test positive for Covid-19

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to withdraw from the France squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.Reports in France surfaced over Thursday lunchtime that Pogba had been left out of Didier Deschamps’ squad for the matches against Sweden and Croatia, with the France boss explaining the 27-year-old had tested positive for coronavirus.United confirmed what Deschamps told reporters in a statement: “Paul has been

hereAcross England, a further seven people who tested positive for coronavirus died in the country’s hospitals.That brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,531, NHS England said on Thursday (August 27).The patients were aged between 77 and 90, and all had known underlying health conditions.Another six deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days -

Manchester Crown Court is set to reopen for remote hearings following a coronavirus outbreak.

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 inboxManchester United fans are still awaiting the club's first major signing of the summer transfer window. Headlines have been dominated by one name and one name only: Jadon Sancho.

hereIn a tweet earlier, HM Courts & Tribunals Service said: "Update: The Crown Court at Manchester Crown Square will not reopen on Monday 24 August 2020, as we’re still waiting on staff, contractor & judiciary #coronoavirus test results.  "We continue to follow public health advice."The M.E.N.

published by NHS England, includes hospital discharges from March 20,  the first day of national lockdown, until August 9.

hereIt re-opened in the afternoon, and then as usual the following day.But it was closed again on Monday, August 10 after more positive tests, and has remained shut since.Some judges who usually sit at the court have been presiding over cases at the city's other crown court at Minshull Street.Lawyers appearing in those cases have been appearing remotely using video technology.Court users who were in the building prior to the outbreak are set to be contacted and asked to undergo a coronavirus

Hulme.

straight to your inboxThere was a harsh reality check for Manchester United after they were dumped out of Europe by Sevilla on Sunday night.Defeat for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side condemned them to another trophyless season, but there has still been promise within the way in which they progressed over the last eight months.Although many fans were left disappointed by the anti-climactic finale to their extended season that in itself is credit to United for even giving supporters the right to dream

Up to 6,000 children who normally would have been referred to social services in Greater Manchester have potentially been missed during lockdown.Social care professionals are calling for a change in approach to tackle the ‘hidden harm’ faced by children who are stuck at home with abusive family members while schools remain closed.Alison Alexander, the CEO of children’s services support organisation Cornerstone, said referrals have dropped in many parts of the UK by 50pc, and by up to 75pc in

hereThe trial is set to start again next month.Trial judge Richard Mansell QC thanked jurors for their patience and for attending during the pandemic.Jurors had heard prosecution barrister Peter Wright QC's opening speech.He told Manchester Crown Court Mr Khan died after being stabbed once near his abdomen on Sunday, February 16.

hereThe court was first closed last Thursday, before reopening in the afternoon and the following day.It has remained shut since Monday."As of 14 August 2020, eight people who worked on site at the Crown Court in Manchester, Crown Square, last week have now tested positive for COVID-19," the statement read."Since the building closed on Monday 10 August, urgent work has moved to Minshull Street."The Crown Court will not reopen on Monday or Tuesday (17/18 August), allowing us to review the

Boutique gym and fitness studio BLOK in Manchester has closed temporarily after being told two recent visitors tested positive for coronavirus.The gym is based within the Ducie Street warehouse, the towering red brick former Victorian railway building near Piccadilly railway station.Bosses said the gym closed today - Thursday - and would not reopen until Monday.Members and visitors have been contacted and told to get a test then self-isolate until they get their results.BLOK chief executive

A £1million grant awarded to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will be used to encourage more women, children and BAME communities to walk and cycle more.Around 10,000 people in up to 60 communities will be supported by the money provided by the London Marathon Charitable Trust.More than half of Greater Manchester residents want to become more physically active but 70 per cent of those don’t feel safe or confident enough to, according to TfGM.Research shows that 69 per cent of frequent

Manchester Crown Court will remain closed 'until further notice' after court and security staff tested positive for coronavirus.

his agent Mino Raiola has been vocal about Pogba's desire to find a new challenge. Real Madrid and Pogba's former club Juventus had been heavily linked.But Pogba returned from ankle surgery to play a major part in the Premier League restart for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and help United clinch third place.