Matt Hancock's full statement as he confirms details of new lockdown measures across Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire

map showing cases in smaller districts, the hotspots in Oldham have been particularly concentrated in two areas - Alexandra Park and Werneth.

here“I feel we’ve been really fair with the public, engaging and explaining with them and only enforcing as a last resort."However, these blatant breaches continue and we owe it to our communities to thoroughly investigate these types of reports and prosecute those involved."We will continue to enforce when there is a blatant disregard for the rules.“We understand that the vast majority of people across Greater Manchester are doing the right thing and it’s incredibly disappointing that these

hereThere could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans' before the next audience arrives.The PM also announced tough new fines for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves.At present, people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.Under the new measures, announced tonight, that penalty will double for subsequent

households in the area will be banned from mixing indoor s or in gardens.

Matt Hancock has announced.It means the stricter rules on social gatherings - announced last week to tackle an increase in coronanivirus cases - will continue here and in other parts of the North West, West Yorkshire and Leicester. The decision comes following a review of all the local lockdowns yesterday (Thursday) by government and the local authorities which showed no evidence of a fall in the recent rise of cases per 100,000 people in each of the affected areas.

Wigan in lockdown an “unacceptable approach”. The mayor of Greater Manchester took to Twitter this evening after Bury Conservatives revealed they had written a letter to Matt Hancock regarding lockdown measures today.

Bolton nurse is retiring after working for the NHS for fifty years. Ida Johnson is set to hang up her uniform after 35 years at Bolton Royal Hospital.

Matt Hancock's announcement last Thursday. He said that people in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire have been banned from meeting each other inside their homes or gardens following a spike in coronavirus cases.

expressed their frustrations at having the new restrictions imposed despite the relatively low rate of infection in the borough.

New data has revealed the numbers of children in Greater Manchester - and the areas where they live - who have been classed as obese or overweight.

1. Go for a walkWe know it's likely you've been for more walks during lockdown than in all the rest of your time on the planet.But why not use this opportunity to get a few more under your trekking belt?Manchester is only a stone's throw away from some of the best countryside in the UK.From wooded valleys to breathtaking peaks, fresh air is yours for the taking.Why not check out this list of walks?You may not be able to gather in your garden with your extended circle of favourite people - but

The 23-year-old man was riding alongside his friends, who were also on off-road bikes, on Common Lane, in Carrington when he fell from the seat.After emergency services scrambled to reach him, the man was rushed to hospital but left fighting for his life because of the injuries."These bikes pose a serious risk," CI Firth said."There was an incident in the middle of June in Leigh.

Targeted lockdown measures were implemented across Greater Manchester at midnight on Thursday, following a concerning rise in the infection rate.

hereIt comes three days after Oldham council announced that restrictions on socialising and visiting other people’s homes were being reintroduced following a spike of 119 new cases in the borough.Reacting to the latest news, leader Sean Fielding said he was supportive of the measures being brought back by government but criticised the way they were communicated.“There is real concern about the way that it was announced, both the timing and lack of clarity,” he added.“The amount of confusion and

coronavirus cases, more than four million people will face tighter measures - including in parts of east Lancashire and West Yorkshire.

announced amid much confusion late last night.Different households must also not meet ‘indoors’ at pubs, bars and restaurants under the tighter restrictions.The new rules also apply to East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire.William Wragg, MP for the Hazel Grove, took to Twitter to voice his displeasure over Greater Manchester being treated as ‘one homogeneous area’, adding ‘to treat all 10 boroughs the same is not the right approach’.His constituency lies within Stockport which, while

coronavirus cases. The new measures were announced in a series of tweets on Thursday evening by health secretary Matt Hancock The revised restrictions also prevent members of two different households from mixing in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues.

hereIf you live in one of the affected areas, in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, you should not:The government has said it will pass new laws to enforce the changes to meeting people in private homes and gardens.

Manchester Evening News has contacted the DHSC asking for clarification.However Mr Hancock has been ridiculed on social media for what is being described as muddled messaging.Many said they had pre-existing plans and needed to know if there allowed or not.Richard Cook said on Twitter: "Matt 'Crystal Clear' Hancock just contradicted the advice on BBC Breakfast TV. "He confirmed that If you live in the affected areas, you can visit someone’s home as long as you follow SD guidelines.

coronavirus transmission which has resulted in a spike in cases in Greater Manchester has occurred in private homes the health secretary said today.The government last night announced a tightening of restrictions across the whole of Greater Manchester as well parts of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire to try and halt a rise in new infections.Matt Hancock last night claimed on Twitter "the spread is largely due to households meeting and not abiding to social distancing."Asked on BBC Breakfast