Pensioner sent home from planned operation because Covid-19 test result had not come back in time

Plans to build on green belt land in Trafford have sparked a row between party leaders.The Trafford Conservative group leader Coun Nathan Evans shared a blog post on his group’s website over the weekend, which accused Labour of ‘misleading’ residents over the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and what it meant for the borough.But Trafford’s Labour council leader Coun Andrew Western hit back saying Coun Evans was treating residents like they had ‘short memories’ over the matter and the

Rochdale primary school are facing their second round of isolation after further positive Covid cases at their school. Youngsters in Year 2 at Meanwood Primary School had just spent a fortnight at home after a child tested positive in their bubble when they were sent home for a second time last week.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says it is a huge honour to play alongside a 'legend' like Manchester United teammate Juan Mata.The Dutch midfielder has struck up a good understanding with Mata since he joined the club from Ajax in the summer transfer window.Mata and Van de Beek were both brought into the United line up for the Carabao Cup victory over Brighton on Wednesday night with the creative duo playing crucial roles in the 3-0 win.The Spanish midfielder set-up Scott McTominay for

straight to your inbox There were two surprise names on the Manchester City teamsheet for their latest EFL Trophy triumph - Claudio Gomes and Matthew Smith. The pair had not featured so far this season after spending last season out on loan - Gomes at PSV under-21s and Smith at QPR and Charlton.

straight to your inboxThe Porto supporters could not believe it at first.Alex Telles, their new left-back, had joined the Portuguese giants from Galatasaray for a fee of around £5million in the summer of 2016.The Brazilian signed for Porto following a season on loan in Serie A with Inter, whose manager, Roberto Mancini, had been his boss in Turkey.Telles made 21 appearances for the Italians during the 2015/2016 campaign, regularly lining up against clubs of the magnitude of AC Milan, Roma and

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek has vowed to challenge for a trophy at Manchester United. After making progress under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season, the Reds are now keen to win a trophy and summer signing van de Beek shares that ambition.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have made it clear that Alex Telles is the left-back they want the club to sign this summer.The transfer window will finally come to a close on October 5 and United are still trying to bring more players to Old Trafford in the week and half that they have left.Although United did pull off a coup with the £40.1million signing of Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek, fans have been left frustrated with the lack of improvements made elsewhere in the

How has sending your child back to school been for you so far? Let us know in the survey below. If it fails to load click here. A spokesman for Bury Council told the Manchester Evening News that the situation has improved over the last week - including special arrangements enabling school staff to access tests through the testing centre at Waterfold and the opening of a third walk-in testing centre at Whitefield Library.

straight to your inboxManchester United have confirmed their line up for their Carabao Cup third round meeting with Luton on Tuesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made ten changes from the United side which lost to Crystal Palace at the weekend, with Dean Henderson coming into the squad for his competitive debut in place of David de Gea.

here“If schools are to remain open during this second wave, tests need to be readily available for everyone so that those who get negative results can get back into school quickly.”The DfE statistics, based on responses from 76 per cent of state schools, suggest that hardly any schools have completely closed with 99 per cent of state schools recorded as open on September 17.

3-1 win for the Eagles.Van de Beek came off the bench to score his first United goal to bring it back to 2-1. But despite VAR controversy and his personal milestone, the Dutchman lamented his side's performance."First match for the club, a day you want to win.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaHis early errant pass set the tone for an abysmal half from United but he pulled off a great save from Jordan Ayew. Saved a penalty but pathetically penalised and beaten on the retake.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says Manchester United 'need a lot of players' if they are going to seriously compete for silverware this season.United have gone three years without a trophy and tasted defeat in three separate semi-finals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season.Despite a rejuvenated run in the Premier League after the restart in June the squad struggled when it came to straight knockout matches in the cup competitions.Van de Beek remains the only new arrival in the summer

straight to your inboxJack Grealish admitted it was 50-50 whether he would stay at Aston Villa this summer, amid fierce interest from Manchester United.The Villa captain signed a new five-year contract at his boyhood club on Tuesday, and then went onto score as Dean Smith's side beat Burton Albion 3-1 in the Carabao Cup second round later that evening.United had a genuine interest in the player, though opted to pursue other targets such as Donny van de Beek and Jadon Sancho instead.

straight to your inboxDutch great Ruud Gullit has warned new Manchester United signing Donny van de Beek to avoid becoming a ‘a second Davy Klaassen’ ahead of his debut season in the Premier League.Van de Beek became United's first signing of the summer when the club confirmed the transfer from Eredivisie champions Ajax, in a deal that could rise up to £40.1million.The 23-year-old rose through the ranks at the famed Ajax academy and made his name in the Amsterdam club's run to the Champions

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 13 September.