MP asks 'why does the government hate Greater Manchester' as Tier 3 deadline passes

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coronavirus pandemic, officers can now hand out the huge penalty to those disregarding the law on gatherings.And, in extreme circumstances, organisers could be prosecuted and face an even greater fine imposed by a court.GMP can impose the highest level of fines - but only in the most severe instances of lockdown breaches.Yet despite the introduction of tougher penalties, officers have still had to hand out several of the harshest fines to those who have shown the most blatant disregard for the

there have been eight more deaths in the region's hospitals.This brings Greater Manchester’s hospital death toll to 2,952.Some 122 deaths were reqistered in England overall, bringing the total to 34,496.Of the 122 Covid-related deaths recorded in England, the patients were aged between 44 and 98 years old.

Manchester Evening News we have pledged to honour the lives lost to this terrible disease in our Loved and Lost series.It is a chance for people to get in touch with their special tributes.If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form hereAlready, more than 100 people have been in touch with photos and memories of their loved ones.Today, we remember more people from the region who died with the virus.If you wish to pay tribute to a loved one who lost their life to coronavirus,

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, November 8 are:These are cases in which a patient has tested positive for the virus within 28 days of their death - or when Covid is mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England provides an update on Covid-19 related fatalities each day.The figures do not include deaths in care homes or other settings.

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Greater Manchester recorded one of the highest daily death tolls since the first peak of the pandemic.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, November 7 are:These are cases in which a patient has tested positive for the virus within 28 days of their death - or when Covid is mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England provides an update on Covid-19 related fatalities each day.The figures do not include deaths in care homes or other settings.A further 283 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England,

Both Wigan and Stockport’s NHS trusts had already taken that decision in the past fortnight as both had come under increasing pressure. On Wednesday the region’s health lead Sir Richard Leese indicated that that move was likely to happen more broadly across the system in November - as hospitals dealt with a ‘very, very worrying’ level of pressures - and last night the M.E.N.

no 'single driver' behind a recent rise among the over-60s.She said: "Based on what we know from the first wave and what we know from what’s happened in other countries, we know it is very likely that those increasing cases in the over-60s will translate into higher numbers in hospital."Six boroughs - Wigan, Rochdale, Bolton, Manchester, Stockport and Trafford - are now showing a downward trend week-on-week.

more than 580. Now we're reporting on those where cases have been confirmed this week and over the school holidays.With councils not issuing the information to us, we are largely reliant on parents keeping us informed, so the true figure is expected to be much higher.Today's list includes Stockport Academy where Year 8 are now isolating until November 19 after a positive case.

"We have also worked extremely hard to make our buildings COVID-19 secure and have been following national police guidance regarding PPE throughout. However, as we have now entered a second lockdown due to rising infection rates within the country, we feel it's appropriate to encourage staff to wear an extra level of protection where suitable whilst moving around our police buildings."This is in line with national guidance which has been given to retail and business premises.

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Pennine Acute, which runs Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary, recorded 21 more deaths.

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said discussions with Greater Manchester had failed to produce a deal because Greater Manchester is 'unwilling to take action required'.Talks have been going on for most of the day between the government and local leaders, including mayor Andy Burnham.Mr Jenrick put pressure on the region by announcing late on Monday night that leaders had until midday to come up with a solutions.But this deadline passed.He tweeted: "I'm disappointed that despite

Prestwich just three weeks ago. What do you think? Have your say in the comments section here But in just a few hours time Mike and his staff will learn what their immediate future holds as the Government prepares to impose stringent new coronavirus controls on 2.8 million people in Greater Manchester after talks with local leaders failed to reach agreement.

See the infection rates on the graphic below (it may take a couple of seconds to appear)Areas in red are the Greater Manchester boroughs, orange marks areas currently in Tier 3, in blue are areas in Tier 2That places Stockport in 46th place in the country on the most recent data.If Stockport is moved onto Tier 3 restrictions today there will be a total of 18 local authorities in England which currently have a higher infection rate.The infection rate in Nottingham is currently more than two and a

coronavirus restrictions. The Greater Manchester Mayor said health is 'not just about controlling the virus' and that if 'punishing lockdowns are imposed' over winter, people's mental health will suffer.

Greater Manchesters' leaders have been given a deadline of noon tomorrow to reach an agreement on the terms of a Tier 3 lockdown.Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said in a statement that he has written to local leaders to warn them about the deadline, saying they must take 'action urgently'.Leaders in Greater Manchester have been in tense discussions since last week over the terms of an agreement to introduce stricter measures.The region's mayor Andy Burnham has so far resisted calls to

The government is looking into the next steps for Greater Manchester after failing to come to a lockdown agreement this afternoon.Leaders in the region met with Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick to discuss moving from Tier 2 into Tier 3, however no resolution was made.The meeting comes after days of back and forth discussions as pressure grows on both sides to find a solution.Due to the region's high Covid rates, hospital admissions, and rising infections among those over 60, Downing Street