Manchester Pride 2021: dates, tickets, line-up rumours and everything else we know so far

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Courteeners frontman Liam Fray is set to launch a new restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.According to Manchester Evening News, the singer plans to open The Smithfield Social at some point next month.

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand believes Erling Haaland would be a better signing for Manchester City than Harry Kane due to the two players' differing ages. With Sergio Aguero out contract in the summer, Manchester City have been linked with a move for Haaland as a replacement.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes could make Premier League history for Manchester United this season - but Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah will be out to stop him.Salah currently leads the way in the race to win the 2020-21 Premier League Golden Boot with 17 goals to his name so far.Fernandes is just one goal behind on 16, as is Tottenham Hotspur front man Harry Kane.

direct to your inboxLast week marked the one-year anniversary since the first coronavirus death was reported in the UK.Just days after it was reported, tragedy struck closer to home as the first Covid-related death was recorded in Greater Manchester.Since that first death, we have pledged to pay tribute to the people in our region who have lost their lives to the disease. The M.E.N has published countless tributes from families in our Loved and Lost series.

direct to your inboxThe use of coronavirus testing in schools could be behind rises in infection rates in five areas of Greater Manchester, the latest figures suggest.Figures from Public Health England show that cases rose by 19 per cent in Tameside and 18 per cent in Oldham in comparison to the figure a week ago, with smaller increases in Salford, Stockport and Trafford.Cases fell in the other five boroughs, with the largest decrease being 25 per cent in Bury.Statistics show that there were

direct to your inboxFor many of us, today will be a very different Mother's Day.It would usually be a day for visiting our families, enjoying a meal and celebrating with the special women in our lives.But today, due to the coronavirus lockdown rules, most of us will have to spend the occasion away from our mums.In the hope of spreading some love and keeping spirits up, we asked our readers to tell us about the women who are special to them.We asked you to tell us who you are celebrating today.

Marketing Manchester, which incorporates the tourism board and VisitManchester.com, has outlined 21 things we can still get excited about in 2021, and beyond.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates are continuing to drop in all 10 boroughs across Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.The latest Public Health England data shows that nine boroughs recorded double-digit reduction in infection rates for the week ending March 8 compared to the previous week.Tameside was the only borough which recorded a single-digit reduction in transmission rate.The overall rate for Greater Manchester now stands at 89.9 per 100,000 population.This is higher

straight to your inboxManchester City take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday afternoon as they saunter to another Premier League title, but Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn't recognise his team earlier in the season.Man City sit 14 points clear of their rivals. They also have a game-in-hand and are massively strong favourites to win their third league title in four years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeImages of Manchester United's rumoured away shirt for the 2021/2022 season have been 'leaked' on social media - drawing a mixed reaction from fans.Posted by Stretty News on Twitter, the white and blue combination gives us a first look at how Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's side could be kitted beyond the summer, with supporters hopefully set to return in their thousands to Old Trafford.Featuring an all-red United crest and Adidas logo, the strip gives off strong

direct to your inboxA mum has spoken of her pride for her 10-year-old son battling leukaemia.Hughie Higginson was diagnosed with the blood cancer last year and is being treated at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.He is an outpatient on the hospital’s Ward 84 Oncology and Haematology Unit, having been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on September 23, 2020.His mum Katy said: “Our world was turned upside down when Hughie got his diagnosis.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

direct to your inbox Bolton continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

fans upset at a 'ridiculous' price hike, but allowed Manchester Pride to put on their largest-ever MCR Pride Live and welcome back Ariana Grande to the city.