Manchester town hall reopening and Albert Square work delayed until 2024 because of Covid-19, nesting peregine falcons and the discovery of hazardous materials

if the latest round of government funding falls short of what is needed to cover the outstanding deficit.

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Manchester council says the discovery of peregrine falcons nesting in the town hall should be celebrated despite delaying the building's restoration.Having at one time been close to extinction in the UK, the bird of prey’s numbers are now increasing as the protected species have adapted to nest on tall buildings.It is the first time in several years that the birds - the fastest animals on Earth - have made the town hall’s clock tower their home.Peregrines are provided with the highest category

One-way routes will also be in place around the museum to ensure social distancing, as part of new safety measures that will be demonstrated in a video emailed to visitors before their trip.The first areas to reopen will be the galleries in its New Warehouse building, together with half an acre of outdoor space in the atmospheric, cobbled Upper Yard.Visitors will be able to explore Manchester’s industrial heritage in the Revolution Manchester gallery, and learn more about its role in the cotton

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday July 12.City fans full of praise for SterlingRaheem Sterling claimed a hat-trick on Saturday night as Manchester City thumped Brighton and Hove Albion 5-0.And Blues supporters believe he has re-found his form at the perfect time ahead of the return to Champions League football.Sterling’s hat-trick means that he has scored seven goals since the Premier League re-start and has reached a new career record for goals

Hatch, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED |  olbrewerybar.com Boasting one of the largest outdoor spaces in Spinningfields, The Oast House is a magnet for sun-seekers in summer.After a major revamp and remodel last year, the sprawling courtyard now features two new outdoor bars with their own toilets and a wooden canopy with heaters and a fire pit. You'll now need to book a table as part of their new safety measures.

straight to your inboxGary Lineker and Gary Neville have both hailed the finishing technique of Mason Greenwood after he scored against Aston Villa. The Manchester United forward put his side 2-0 up at Villa Park with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box on the stroke of half-time.

website, as there are limited staff numbers to answer phones. Taking over a row of old railway arches beneath Manchester Central, the Spirit of Manchester distillery is home to a gin school, a bar, and a restaurant.The restaurant - Three Little Words - is throwing open its doors again this weekend, with a brand new menu including Sunday roasts.

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hereOr to like her Facebook page and keep up to with the latest news, click hereHere's the link to the M.E.N's main Facebook page where we share our latest stories.He added: “John Gannon’s nights at the Ritz saw that venue’s famous sprung dance floor witness all manner of drunken wonk dancing, goth meandering and indie shuffling as well as bands being formed, relationships starting and the possibilities of life and music being explored to his glorious soundtrack that brought people together and

straight to your inboxFootball is a curious thing at times.Manchester City are still on course to have a better season than Manchester United ’s famed Treble winners, and yet there is a view that they have had a disappointing campaign. Yesterday’s defeat at Southampton was a stark reminder of the old adage that you are only as good as your last game.

Between May 11 and June 30 16 warrants were executed at residential addresses across South Manchester, as part of an intelligence-led operation.Working with the Royal Mail and Border Force GMP intercepted weapons purchased online from abroad.City of Manchester division officers seized 35 knives, 10 batons, six stun guns, five crossbows, four axes, two swords, gas powered air weapons and other weapons.

hereThe establishments will now have to complete a safety plan and face a licencing review before they can reopen. Venues across England were allowed to open on Saturday, subject to a range of new restrictions, including limits on customer numbers, table service and controlled access to toilets.

The night-time economy advisor for Greater Manchester has said he is “nervous” about pubs, bars and restaurants reopening tomorrow.Sacha Lord, founder of the Warehouse Project and Parklife festival and advisor for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, said he has had a number of conversations with venues and police – but knows things will all hinge on “how the customers behave”.He said: “I am nervous about tomorrow.

A string of iconic Manchester music venues have written to the government demanding a cash injection for the industry before it goes under.The likes of the Deaf Institute, the Albert Hall, Band on the Wall, Yes, Factory 251 and many, many more from across Greater Manchester have co-signed a letter demanding the government provide a £50m package immediately.The cash would prevent mass permanent closures, with around 90pc of venues in the UK warning they might be forced to shut forever as a result

town centre are to be closed to traffic allow venues to create outdoor seating areas.

hereSome venues would have a barrier system outside and their own security, he said, while roads would be closed around the city centre and in other towns."What we are saying to licensed premises is to ensure the Covid 19 guidelines are adhered to.

Greater Manchester Police is cancelling leave for many of its officers this weekend as it steps up patrols to oversee the reopening of pubs and prevent further illegal raves.A ‘significant operation’ is planned across the region on Saturday July 4, the day when bars and restaurants will open for the first time in more than three months.Mayor Andy Burnham says there will be an increased police presence in cities and towns but the force’s approach will not be ‘heavy handed’.He said: "GMP will have

number of journeys scheduled to resume today from the terminal.The couple, from Oldham, have a holiday home about 40 minutes north east of Bordeux."We went earlier in the year and came back just before the lockdown, thinking we would go back a week and a half later, and we are going to go now", Paul says."Our family is here, we don’t live over there.