New coronavirus test centre for Heywood

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester currently stands at:Nationally, the number of positive coronavirus cases climbed by 3,497 on Saturday.Cases are expected to jump up again when they are confirmed later today.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device.You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -

Manchester Evening News : "I panicked as I have minor symptoms and need a test to rule out coronavirus so I can go back into my office. "The options online at 9am were only Wallasey, Leicester and Aberdeen."We decided to follow someone else's advice and drive to the Etihad testing centre, but they were no longer taking non-appointments."Samantha decided to try her luck by going to Bolton's Moor Lane mobile testing facility.

A driving instructor has branded the Government a 'disgrace' after they took the decision to close test centre waiting rooms.Charles Royle, 54, says he and his colleagues have been forced to stand outside for up to an hour at a time after the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) took the decision to shut indoor facilities.The waiting rooms have been closed because they are not deemed 'Covid-secure.'Mr Royle, who teaches across north Manchester, says he has had to wait outside in all

United on a contract until the end of the 2020/21 season, subject to obtaining a work permit. The 32-year-old has spent the past seven seasons with National Women’s Soccer League side, Portland Thorns.

but was told the closest facility open to him was Llandudno in Wales - 80 miles away.

coronavirus test in Greater Manchester? Is it easier to go to a drive-through test centre, to a walk-in centre or to order a home-testing kit? In recent weeks, some people have complained about being sent to centres miles away from their homes - one resident was even told the closest facility to him was in Llandudno, Wales.

hereAs of Sunday, September 6 the total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester stands at:Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths and they do not include deaths in care homes or community

coronavirus are being directed to test centres miles away from their homes.The government's booking system has been slated - with reports of people being offered appointments at test centres over 80 miles away.One Mancunian said he tried to book a test - but was told the closed facility open to him was in Llandudno, Wales.Areas of the region - such as Oldham and Bolton - have among the highest infection rates in the country.

the old security cabin on stilts at Kampus, opposite Canal Street. The residency is led by Joseph Otway, who was formerly head chef at Stockport's acclaimed Where the Light Gets In and has also worked at Copenhagen's Michelin-starred Relæ, and Richard Cossins, formerly general manager at Fera at Claridges in London and New York's Blue Hill Stone Barns restaurant, where the pair met.

hereBut the rising number of cases in both boroughs since that decision was made by the government have alarmed local leaders.Trafford's infection rate is still relatively high - at 35.4 per 100,000 people - for the week ending August 29.There were 84 new cases of coronavirus recorded in the borough the last week - 38 more than the week before.In Stockport - where restrictions are also set to be lifted tomorrow - it's a different story.

Wigan will be removed from local lockdown measures which were implemented last month on Wednesday (August 26).

The latest data shows the city has 42.7 cases per 100,000, with the minimum threshold to become a 'red alert' at 50 per 100,000. Areas of Oldham, which has been one of the worst affected places in England, remain particularly badly hit, with 17 new cases this week in Chadderton North, 12 in Oldham Town North, 13 in Busk, 24 in Alexandra Park and a massive 30 in Werneth.In spite of stricter local lockdown measures in the area, Oldham accounts for 96 of Greater Manchester’s new cases.

hereFurther advice was issued to staff, the firm said.A spokesperson for Slug & Lettuce said: “We were notified by NHS Track and Trace of an individual testing positive at Deansgate and another at Manchester, Piccadilly site. "In both instances full Public Health England guidance procedure was followed, the premises deep cleaned and further guidance issued to all staff to ensure our teams and customers remain safe.”Slug and Lettuce has more than 80 bars across the UK, and four in Manchester city

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, August 21 is:Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.They do not include

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Wednesday, August 19 is:In total, in hospitals across England, a further 15 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths to  29,480.Yesterday a further 154 positive cases of coronavirus were announced across Greater Manchester, which was the highest daily increase for the last three days.The data takes into account the seven days up to

New images have been released of the huge new wellbeing resort set to open near the Trafford Centre - and it looks enormous.The £250m Therme Manchester resort will feature pools, water slides, a wave pool and relaxation areas in the family-friendly section alone.Elsewhere in the urban oasis there will be a dedicated adults' area with swim-up bars, warm water lagoons, botanical gardens and therapeutic mineral pools.There'll also be spa facilities including steam rooms and saunas.A daily programme

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, August 16 is:The latest figures come as the government announced that the region-wide lockdown restrictions would continue in Greater Manchester.The rules means people from different households can't meet in each other's gardens or homes.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories

New images have been released of the huge new wellbeing resort set to open near the Trafford Centre - and it looks enormous.The £250m Therme Manchester resort will feature pools, water slides, a wave pool and relaxation areas in the family-friendly section alone.Elsewhere in the urban oasis there will be a dedicated adults' area with swim-up bars, warm water lagoons, botanical gardens and therapeutic mineral pools.There'll also be spa facilities including steam rooms and saunas.A daily programme