Manchester University apologises for new lockdown fences and promises to take them down

Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.

barricaded themselves into a derelict building in Owens Park earlier this month after failing to get the attention of management.They unfurled banners criticising the heavy presence of security and police on campus and called for action from Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

according to the M.E.N’s analysis of yesterday’s figures, with some dropping by more than a third in that time. Trafford's have seen a particularly substantial reduction, having almost halved since October 23.

like he 'didn't belong' on the grounds of the University  and that there had been reports of 'drug dealing'. Footage posted online showed French and linguistics student Mr Adan being held against a wall by the two guards during the incident last week.The staff involved have been suspended pending an investigation.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes that today's match against West Brom almost represents the start of the season for Manchester United, as a four-month period without the distractions of international football gets underway.United return from the November internationals still awaiting their first Premier League win at Old Trafford this season, having suffered defeats to Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Arsenal at home.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have laughed off suggestions that Bruno Fernandes could leave for either Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Andy Burnham has warned against the introduction of ‘permanent’ coronavirus restrictions once the national lockdown ends.The mayor of Greater Manchester says talks are underway between local leaders and the government about what will happen after December 2.Changes to the national tiered system of restrictions were being considered according to Mr Burnham, though he admitted that it was likely that the city-region would remain in Tier 3.In their decision-making the government has been urged to

Manchester Evening News spoke to Vice-Chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell today about the events of this term and plans that are being made for the rest of the year. Here is the interview in full:"Yes we were, obviously we thought very hard, we've offered any student who didn't require in person teaching to study online, if they chose to."And we've offered that again.

Marcus Rashford has also been recognised by the Powerlist in the unranked sport category. The Manchester United star, who is from Wythenshawe, received national praise for his campaign for free school meals for disadvantaged students during lockdown.

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

Patient safety and care is our top priority and we are undertaking an investigation into a recent incident at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital involving a small number of patients who became unwell during dialysis treatment. "All patients are well and continue to be monitored, and their families are being kept fully informed.

was 'intimidating and excessive'.One video shared online appears to show university security staff filming students as they entered the campus.It was retweeted by Gorton MP Afzal Khan who wrote: "This seems unnecessarily heavy handed.

Manchester Evening News, we have pledged to pay tribute to the special people who have died with this terrible disease.This week, more families have been in touch with tributes for loved ones.Here are some of their stories.If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here.Brenda was born in Rusholme and moved to Wythenshawe in 1973.She was wife to Derek, mum to Mark and Dawn and sister to Bernadette.Brenda moved into a care home in February 2019.She died aged 87 at Wythenshawe

top floor of Owens Park Tower.They want to meet the university's vice chancellor, Dame Nancy Rothwell, to discuss a discount on their rent fees due to the circumstances they have endured this term.A member of University of Manchester Rent Strike told the Manchester Evening News that the university staff backed down on the blockage of food supplies later in the evening and gave them access to WiFi this morning, following intervention from Gorton MP Afzal Khan.In a retweet showing officers at the

A green space on the border of Trafford and Manchester has yet again become the site of a stand-off between the public and its owners.Protesters gathered at the Trafford end of Ryebank Fields close to Firswood and Chorlton this morning to fight against its owners Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) erecting a permanent fence there to stop people from accessing it.Police confirmed they were called to a disturbance on Ryebank Road in Firswood at 9.10am.MMU’s investigations of the site this

straight to your inbox every day, free It was another weekend of progress for Manchester United's youngsters who are currently out on loan away from the club. While the first-team squad experienced something of a resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with their fine with at Goodison Park fans were also reminded of the bright future at the club, regardless of who is in charge.