Manchester Pride CEO says his experiences with racism led to 'controversial' decision to adopt racially-inclusive pride flag

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said 'nothing's changed' after it was confirmed 'extra resources' have been offered during Tier 3 negotiations with the government.A cabinet minister said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal 'today or tomorrow'.Housing and local government secretary Robert Jenrick this morning (Monday) said 'extra resources' have been offered during negotiations between the government and local leaders, which he said had continued over the weekend and had been

Today programme on BBC Radio 4 this morning (Monday) after a leaked document revealed that some of the region's hospitals are already full. Hospitals in Salford, Stockport and Bolton were at maximum capacity by Friday due to the resurgence of coronavirus infections, it claimed.

What do you think about how Andy Burham and Greater Manchester MPs are dealing with this? Click here to have your say in the comments below Shadow education secretary Kate Green called for an end to the “blame game” and for discussions to resume to get the region an adequate support package.The Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “That has not been offered by the Government.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, 16 October.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that Pep Guardiola is happy at Manchester City as the two coaches prepare to face each other for the third time.City host Arsenal on Saturday evening with Guardiola keen to avenge July’s FA Cup semi-final defeat by the Gunners.The Catalan coach is out of contract in 2021 but Arteta has taken it as a positive sign that Guardiola spoke about City’s future in a recent

Meetings between Downing Street and Greater Manchester's leaders were held earlier today amid mounting expectation the region would be moved to the 'very high' alert level. But MPs have branded them an 'utter waste of time' as no decision was made.

straight to your inboxMikel Arteta has confirmed he still doesn't know if defender Kieran Tierney will be available for Arsenal's trip to Manchester City this weekend, but revealed new signing Thomas Partey could make his debut.Arsenal have started the season with three wins from four as Arteta continues to revitalise the Gunners with an attractive playing style.

coronavirus status amid new tiering rules being announced today.

straight to your inbox every day, freeMark Hughes has backed Ryan Giggs to take over at Manchester United if he leads Wales to a successful Euro 2020.Giggs led Wales to second place in their qualifying group as they finished a point ahead of Slovakia to make it to the Europe-wide tournament, which has been postponed for a year due to the coronavirus.United legend Hughes believes Giggs is in a better place now than he was when he was first touted to take over at Old Trafford in 2016.

Robert Waddington, who was Dean of Manchester Cathedral between 1984 and 1993, died of cancer in 2007.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United defender Patrice Evra said he doesn't think his old club is capable of winning trophies because there are no leaders in the squad.United tackle Jose Mourinho's Tottenham on Saturday afternoon, having endured a slow start to the Premier League season after defeat against Crystal Palace and an unconvincing win over Brighton.

cancelled its official lights switch-on, and many of the region's theatres have had to postpone their pantos.

Facebook at 7pm on Thursday.Packed with inspirational winners, emotional moments and amazing celebrity surprises, the show will be the perfect pick-me-up during these difficult times.The courage and dedication of NHS staff on the frontline of the pandemic will also be honoured during the special ceremony, hosted by Kym Marsh.

there is no legal enforcement of the lockdown, but students are being asked to 'do the right thing' and self-isolate.MMU said: "We are unable to prevent our students from leaving the halls, but our students are bright young adults and we trust that they will do the right thing."That statement followed concerns voiced by legal commentators.On Monday, the university said students would be given financial compensation of more than a week's rent.There have been 137 positive cases in a matter of

straight to your inboxRoy Keane has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that his 'honeymoon period is over' at Manchester United. The Manchester United legend has been unimpressed by his former side's start to the campaign, with a defeat to Crystal Palace and a narrow win over Brighton, which came courtesy of a last-gasp penalty after the Seagulls had hit the woodwork five times.Keane says that, after making the top four last season, the aim will be higher for United this time around.

straight to your inboxThe Porto supporters could not believe it at first.Alex Telles, their new left-back, had joined the Portuguese giants from Galatasaray for a fee of around £5million in the summer of 2016.The Brazilian signed for Porto following a season on loan in Serie A with Inter, whose manager, Roberto Mancini, had been his boss in Turkey.Telles made 21 appearances for the Italians during the 2015/2016 campaign, regularly lining up against clubs of the magnitude of AC Milan, Roma and

here"The government has said the 10pm curfew is based on Belgium, but they also have police to disperse people on the streets."My personal feeling is that the curfew is probably doing more harm than good as it’s creating a major incentive for people to carry on drinking and partying at home. And that is where we are told the virus spreads - gatherings in the home."He added: "If it is doing more harm and damaging businesses, then the government shouldn’t just plough on with it.

Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discussed their win at Brighton. It was a nervy afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men, who came back from behind to pull off a dramatic victory at the Amex Stadium.