Parklife organisers are “confident” that Manchester festival will go ahead in September

direct to your inboxLast week marked the one-year anniversary since the first coronavirus death was reported in the UK.Just days after it was reported, tragedy struck closer to home as the first Covid-related death was recorded in Greater Manchester.Since that first death, we have pledged to pay tribute to the people in our region who have lost their lives to the disease. The M.E.N has published countless tributes from families in our Loved and Lost series.

direct to your inboxThe use of coronavirus testing in schools could be behind rises in infection rates in five areas of Greater Manchester, the latest figures suggest.Figures from Public Health England show that cases rose by 19 per cent in Tameside and 18 per cent in Oldham in comparison to the figure a week ago, with smaller increases in Salford, Stockport and Trafford.Cases fell in the other five boroughs, with the largest decrease being 25 per cent in Bury.Statistics show that there were

direct to your inboxFor many of us, today will be a very different Mother's Day.It would usually be a day for visiting our families, enjoying a meal and celebrating with the special women in our lives.But today, due to the coronavirus lockdown rules, most of us will have to spend the occasion away from our mums.In the hope of spreading some love and keeping spirits up, we asked our readers to tell us about the women who are special to them.We asked you to tell us who you are celebrating today.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates are continuing to drop in all 10 boroughs across Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.The latest Public Health England data shows that nine boroughs recorded double-digit reduction in infection rates for the week ending March 8 compared to the previous week.Tameside was the only borough which recorded a single-digit reduction in transmission rate.The overall rate for Greater Manchester now stands at 89.9 per 100,000 population.This is higher

in Bolton is now the lowest it has been since the start of September.

hereWatch the moment police stopped the protest on our Facebook page hereSpeaking on a microphone, Karen told those assembled she disagreed with the decision but said she had no choice but to comply. The Manchester Evening News was live-streaming the incident and our video shows Karen made clear the event was over after less than ten minutes.

direct to your inboxAn NHS worker who organised a protest over the government's 1 per cent pay offer in Manchester city centre has been fined £10,000. Karen Reissmann, a mental health worker and Unison rep, was among those who turned up for the demonstration in St Peter's Square at midday on Sunday.

straight to your inboxManchester City take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday afternoon as they saunter to another Premier League title, but Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn't recognise his team earlier in the season.Man City sit 14 points clear of their rivals. They also have a game-in-hand and are massively strong favourites to win their third league title in four years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhile the stars hit the headlines with their grandiose parties and weddings, the organisers of these lavish events are seldom seen.Global event planner Julie Perry prefers to remain working behind the scenes as she makes dreams come true.In an exclusive interview with the Manchester Evening News, Julie has spoken out about her journey from working in music talent scouting in her home city of Manchester to becoming the brains behind Coleen and Wayne

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

manchesterfoodanddrinkfestival.nutickets.com for a reservation fee of £5. Alexa Stratton-Powell, festival director commented: “This year’s festival is about celebration, reflection and recovery.

direct to your inbox Bolton continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

straight to your inboxBefore Manchester City's win over Wolves this week, statisticians rated their chances of winning the Premier League title as 99.9 per cent. Fast forward two days, and City scored three late goals to edge past a stubborn Wolves side for a 21st straight win.

fans upset at a 'ridiculous' price hike, but allowed Manchester Pride to put on their largest-ever MCR Pride Live and welcome back Ariana Grande to the city.

coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThomas Tuchel has said it's "bad news" that Chelsea have to face Bruno Fernandes on Sunday - but things could have turned out quite differently for the pair. Ahead of the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, the Manchester United playmaker is once again expected to lead their charge against top-four rivals.

direct to your inbox More than 5,500 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals alone after contracting coronavirus. And tragically, this number continues to rise everyday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani faces a race against time to be fit for Manchester United's Premier League trip to Chelsea today with the Uruguayan keen to play an active part in training before returning to the side.Cavani has missed United's latest three games through injury and while Solskjaer is hoping he will be fit for action at Stamford Bridge he won't miss the 34-year-old.The striker still hadn't trained with his teammates before the draw with Real Sociedad and