Number of agency social workers soars by 43.5pc as 'burnt out' staff leave

As the school summer holidays near, many families are looking forward to days out and trips abroad. But on the streets of Harpurhey - one of the most deprived areas in the UK - the looming summer break is being viewed with anxiety and dread.

After a slow start to the summer, Manchester United's transfer window is finally sparking into life.

Manchester United hero Dwight Yorke believes Steve McClaren will want to restore a winning culture to the club.

Brits could be facing a 'beer drought' as temperatures soar across the UK this weekend. Budweiser workers at a Lancashire factory plan to stage a walk-out from today in a dispute over pay.

An NHS doctor has warned that the heatwave and the surge in cases of Covid-19 in England are resulting in a “nightmare” for health workers. Dr Claire Bronze, 38, who is an A&E consultant in London, said she is worried about the effect the hot weather will have on patients and staff.

When Newall Green High School closed its doors in August last year, hundreds of young students were left displaced. Many were forced to start afresh in schools miles from home where they had no friends.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, July 8.

Courtney Barnett has shared details of a new UK and Europe tour later this year.The Australian singer-songwriter will play 14 shows in support of her latest album, ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’, kicking things off at Munich’s Neue Theaterfabrik on October 28 before wrapping at London’s Roundhouse on November 13 for Pitchfork Music Festival.Earlier this month Barnett supported The Rolling Stones for their 60th anniversary show at BST in Hyde Park, London. Sam Fender, Phoebe Bridgers and The War On Drugs also played on the day in support of the veteran rockers.Tickets for some of the UK dates are available to buy here.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United exit could mean several things for Jadon Sancho.

Two burglars were found with keys to a number of high-end cars, WW1 medals and keys to a disability-adapted caravan - as they were being arrested for ANOTHER burglary. Shah Ahmed and Saiyeem Ali, both 21, were both caught in the act of burgling a house in Cheadle in February 2020.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday, July 6.

Video footage has captured the terrifying moment a 'deliberate' fire ravaged a derelict social club in Leigh. The blaze broke out on Tuesday evening (July 5), with huge flames seen bursting from the windows.

Police have dismissed social media rumours about an attempted child abduction in Rochdale. Officers said they had investigated claims about an incident involving a pupil at Hollingworth Academy.

Manchester United look to be finally making strides in the transfer market after seemingly dragging their feet on new signings compared to their Premier League rivals.

Manchester City have completed the £42m transfer of Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United, with the potential to pay an additional £3m based on performance-related targets.

Manchester Airport is the second best hub in the country, according to number-crunching by a holiday firm. OVO Network used several key indicators to determine which airports were the best. These included the number of passengers, total outbound flight routes, access to accommodation, amentiies like shops and restaurants, parking costs, and access to respective city centres.

The number of children eligible for free school meals in Bolton has rocketed by more than 100 per month this year, councillors have heard.