The first coronavirus deaths at NHS Nightingale North West Hospital have been reported as the number of people to die in Greater Manchester rises again.
30.04.2020 - 18:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
More than 500 laptops will be handed out to poorer pupils across Greater Manchester who are struggling to get online while schools are closed during the coronavirus lockdown.
Schools and colleges are working with the combined authority to help ‘digitally isolated’ youngsters stay in touch with teachers, friends and family.
It comes after the government announced that devices will be ordered for Year 10 pupils studying for their GCSES, as well as those who have a social worker or have left care.
The first coronavirus deaths at NHS Nightingale North West Hospital have been reported as the number of people to die in Greater Manchester rises again.
Andy Burnham has accused the government of giving Greater Manchester 'no real notice' of last Sunday's announcement which saw lockdown measures eased and a return to work in certain industries encouraged.
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The total number of Covid-19 related deaths at hospitals in our region now stands at 1,580.
Parents have reacted with fury at the suggestion that primary schools may begin to reopen to pupils from June.
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One of Andy Burnham's key advisors has hit back at the wife of former Manchester United player Angel Di Maria over her comments about the city.
Greater Manchester's coronavirus death toll has now reached 1,500.
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Cycling and walking in Greater Manchester are to get a £5m boost to help people travel while social-distancing - and avoid a spike in car use.
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