Mountain of fly-tipped rubbish blocks a road in Manchester - and the culprits could face prison

“The COVID-19 vaccination programme is the single biggest immunisation programme in the history of the NHS and we are absolutely privileged and excited that our Salford Royal site and group is one of the first in the country to receive the vaccine and be at the forefront of its delivery in Greater Manchester.

direct to your inboxThe demolition of two of Oldham’s iconic tower blocks is set to start next spring, housing chiefs have revealed.Housing association First Choice Homes Oldham has announced it has appointed local specialists, D Hughes Demolition & Excavation Ltd, to knock down Crossbank House and Summervale House.First Choice says the demolition of the two blocks, which stand at the so-called ‘gateway’ to the town at the junction of Manchester Street and Oldham Way, is the first ‘important

direct to your inboxEighteen more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has now risen to 3,787, the latest NHS figures show.Thirteen new deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Saint Mary's and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed four new deaths.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

PA news agency that Abdallah is to be released this week.

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

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Mason Greenwood will become the club's best finisher as his game progresses over time, while Rio Ferdinand drew similarities between the teenager and Ruud van Nistelrooy.Greenwood impressed after coming on in United's 4-1 Champions League victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday evening.The comfortable win against the Turkish champions - who won the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier this month - puts Ole Gunnar

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

hereNorthern are conveying passengers between Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in both directions until further notice, Avanti West Coast said.The operator said the following trains have been cancelled:11:40 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, due 13:4611:55 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, due 14:0612:20 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, due 14:3512:40 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, due 14:4612:55 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, due 15:07No further details have

Manchester United and Manchester City fans could be forced to wait as areas placed in Tier 3 will not be allowed to welcome any supporters into their grounds.

A tougher tier system is reportedly set to be brought in when the national restrictions, with more areas expected to be placed in the highest tiers and under the strictest measures.

Clayton at around 8.30am this morning (Wednesday).

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are among the clubs vying for the signature of highly-rated FC Braga centre-back David Carmo, according to reports.The 21-year-old penned a new contract with the Portuguese side last week and has seen his reputation soar since making his debut for the club in January.Comparisons have been made with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk due to his commanding presence and the Athletic reports United are among 10 different clubs chasing Carmo's

straight to your inbox every day, freeGary Neville has recalled the time that Sir Alex Ferguson lost his temper with Ruud van Nistelrooy after swapping shirts with a Manchester City player.The Dutchman spent five years at Old Trafford netting 150 goals in 219 appearances. He held a problematic relationship with the United boss, though, which eventually saw him leave the club in 2006 after a high-profile bust-up.