Manchester Crown Court to remain closed after court and security staff 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 inbox Gareth Southgate included Manchester United captain Harry Maguire in his latest England squad after speaking to the centre back about his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos last week.

hereOfficers received intelligence indicating that a number of people were being controlled and exploited at the property.Seven “potential Romanian victims” were removed from the address during the operation, which was supported by Greater Manchester Police and the Department for Work and Pensions.Nechita, of Garthwaite Avenue, Oldham, appeared at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 20.He has been charged with facilitating the travel of two men from Romania to the UK with a view to

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.

straight to your inboxRyan Giggs has heaped praise on former Manchester United coach Carlos Quieroz for his role in helping the Reds defeat Chelsea on penalties in the 2008 Champions League final.Sir Alex Ferguson guided his United team to the final in Moscow after knocking out Barcelona and took an early lead through Cristiano Ronaldo's header.

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

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

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

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.

Manchester's Crown Square Crown Court has been forced to shut again after three people tested positive for coronavirus.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 9 August.Dortmund planning Sancho contract talksManchester United’s intent to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is well documented.He is the club’s top target, MEN understands, but the club is also unhappy with the Bundesliga side’s demands over a transfer.A deadline for the deal to be struck was set by BVB for 10 August and United are ready to walk away from the deal.As a result, Dortmund themselves are