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direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 5,200 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.

direct to your inboxHundreds of people have called a helpline for crime victims unhappy with how Greater Manchester Police has handled their cases.The crime support line was established by mayor Andy Burnham after the force failed to record 80,000 crimes in a year - including one in four violent crimes.But the helpline will be closed down from tomorrow (Friday February 19) due to a ‘very low number’ of new callers in recent weeks.There have been 240 calls to the helpline since it launched in

direct to your inboxThe NHS has confirmed the deaths of 18 more patients in hospitals in Greater Manchester who had tested positive for coronavirus.Nationally, a further 309 hospital deaths were reported on Thursday.Of those, 42 were in hospitals in the north west region.Six further deaths have been recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, with five more at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.Three further deaths were recorded at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh

direct to your inboxThe Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester held a closed meeting with Trafford council this week to discuss policing, following the city-region’s police force being placed into special measures.The meeting came after local calls for Mayor Andy Burnham to set out an action plan to bring Greater Manchester Police ‘up to scratch’ in Trafford.Conservative members of the council criticised the fact that the meeting was held in private and felt members of the public,

straight to your inboxKyle Walker has admitted he was "lucky" to get on the scoresheet in Manchester City's FA Cup win over Swansea City.Walker opened the scoring in City's fifth round tie at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday evening, With half an hour on the clock, the England defender put in a teasing ball from the right, which found its way all the way into the net without a touch from anyone else.So, was it a shot or a cross? Walker initially joked that it was intended as a shot, before

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United had to rely on extra-time to make it through to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday evening as they beat West Ham 1-0.Scott McTominay's goal in the first half of extra-time proved the difference in a game low on chances.Here is how the national media reported the game, which saw manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rotate his XI during a busy fixture period.'Telles takes opportunity'The BBC's Simon Stone wrote: "A £13.6m summer deadline-day

straight to your inbox every day for freeMason Greenwood was substituted in the second-half against West Ham because Manchester United are managing his game-time.Greenwood, 19, has started in six of United's last seven matches but was replaced by Edinson Cavani in the 86th minute, much to the surprise of many observers who felt he had performed better than fellow forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.Martial was starting for the first time in four games but failed to score while

direct to your inboxPolice handed out £800 fines to students in Fallowfield for allegedly holding a 'large gathering' in their common room, the M.E.N can reveal.Officers entered halls of residence accommodation in south Manchester at least twice this weekend to question them over their socialising.Furious parents and students have accused Greater Manchester Police of heavy-handed tactics facilitated by the University of Manchester.Students say police raided the Owens Park halls of residence at

Preparing Your Car For The MOT Test, Nutrition Nuggets For Lockdown Wellbeing, Introduction To Hairstyling, and Grow A Garden From Your Kitchen.Julia Heap, principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College said: “We are truly delighted to offer this gift to the people of Greater Manchester.

direct to your inboxTobin Heath, one of the Reds’ two big American summer signings, is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 32-year-old had turned down the opportunity to attend a United States camp so she could stay in Manchester - and shortly after doing so, picked up an ankle injury."Unfortunately it is a longer one," Manchester United head coach Casey Stoney said.

direct to your inboxManchester United Women manager Casey Stoney lamented her side’s missed chances as they were beaten 2-0 by Reading in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League. Two goals in two minutes from the visitors ensured they claimed all three points as United suffered their first home defeat since January 2020.

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direct to your inboxA person has died on the tracks at a south Manchester railway station.Emergency crews were called to Levenshulme station at 7.48am this morning (February 3) following reports of a “casualty on the tracks”.Paramedics attended but the person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

direct to your inboxCasey Stoney has a team laced with match-winners, but the Manchester United Women boss saved special praise for in-form star Ella Toone.The 21-year-old forward put the gloss on last week's win over Birmingham City and bagged another poacher's effort in a 2-0 win over challengers Everton in the Barclays FA Women's Super League. Toone's role in the United frontline continues to change and she has added goals to her contribution, a fact acknowledged by her manager.

direct to your inboxThree men have been arrested for begging money from drivers stuck in city centre traffic.Police said they took action against the trio after they 'ignored prior warnings and refused support'.The problem has been cropping up on Great Ancoats Street, where ongoing roadworks are almost complete, for many months.Drivers stuck in congestion caused by temporary traffic lights and reduced lanes have been approached by people begging for money at their window.Officers from Greater

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe games are still coming thick and fast and Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday as Sheffield United visit Old Trafford.United go into the game full of confidence after beating Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday and having not lost in the Premier League in 13 matches.The players were back in training at the start of the week ahead of the Blades' visit.

direct to your inboxWith so much time spent indoors this past year, many homeowners have taken to DIY to spruce up their properties.On the other hand, you may be thinking it's time to move on, and up sticks to somewhere new - particularly as house moves are allowed under current lockdown restrictions.But have you thought about what your dream home would look like?Maybe there's plenty of garden space for children to play in, a luxurious master ensuite bathroom fit for a fancy hotel, or perhaps

direct to your inboxThe Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is to open emergency Covid beds for adults in a sign of the unprecedented pressure facing Greater Manchester’s hospitals.Sir Richard Leese, the region’s health chief, said the situation in the system was now ‘critical’ as NHS bosses have scrambled to discharge as many people as possible ahead of a sustained peak over the coming three weeks.Crisis meetings have been held to determine the ability to scale up beds, as Salford Royal and

direct to your inboxThe NHS has sadly confirmed the deaths of 29 more patients in hospitals in Greater Manchester who had tested positive for Covid-19.The region's hospital death toll now stands at 4,757.NHS bosses said on Friday a further 993 people who tested positive for the virus have died in hospitals across England.It brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 65,104.In the north west, a further 94 hospital deaths were reported, the NHS said on Friday.A

direct to your inboxPolice investigating a shocking gun battle between three cars racing through a suburb have carried out a series of armed swoops across north Manchester.Officers, supported by armed cops, smashed their way into six address on Wednesday night as they executed a number of warrants.One man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody being questioned by detectives.