Police called to ‘several house parties’ across Greater Manchester last night... including a wedding with more than 50 guests

number of hospital admissions for Covid-19 has slightly increased, which health bosses said was something 'we were really trying to avoid.'The borough's infection is continuing to rise, and stands at 39.3 per 100,000 people in the week ending August 31. There were 93 new cases of the virus recorded there in the last seven days, an increase of 86 per cent week-on-week.

The coronavirus infection rate in Bolton is continuing to rise at an alarming rate.Cases are soaring in the town as the rate of infection nears 70 per 100,000 people, in the week ending August 30.The borough is on red alert and has now overtaken Oldham as the Covid-19 hotspot in Greater Manchester, for two days in a row.There were 200 new cases of the virus recorded in Bolton in the last seven days, an increase of 270 per cent from the week before.The town has been ordered to stay in local

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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.

near 100 per cent increase in case numbers in the last week - Old Trafford and Firswood were hotspots. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions here An interactive map  shows the number of positive Cocid test results in each neighbourhood across the country.

court cases  our reporters have covered in August.

after car thieves twice ran over a dad who tried to stop them stealing his partner, Collette Kunyo's, Audi A6 S line from their home in Middleton.

'sudden, concerning and unpredicted', has prompted council and health leaders to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning. Separate government figures show there were 40 new cases recorded on Thursday in Bolton.

interactive map showing the number of positive Covid test results in each neighbourhood in England. The map uses data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Despite local restrictions being eased in Trafford, two neighbourhoods were still hitting double figures.Firswood in the north of Trafford recorded 13 cases while neighbouring Old Trafford recorded 11 - both between August 18 and 24.

will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from anther household anywhere.

They have been asking for donations for local schools, a dogs home charity, and people made unemployed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Five crimes relate to an ongoing investigation with a named suspect.

Sunday Times. The unknown murderer could still be at large, it is claimed.

Bolton, in the early hours of Sunday.

published by NHS England, includes hospital discharges from March 20,  the first day of national lockdown, until August 9.

map showing cases in smaller districts, the hotspots in Oldham have been particularly concentrated in two areas - Alexandra Park and Werneth.

Up to 6,000 children who normally would have been referred to social services in Greater Manchester have potentially been missed during lockdown.Social care professionals are calling for a change in approach to tackle the ‘hidden harm’ faced by children who are stuck at home with abusive family members while schools remain closed.Alison Alexander, the CEO of children’s services support organisation Cornerstone, said referrals have dropped in many parts of the UK by 50pc, and by up to 75pc in

"Friday night is one of the busiest in terms of demand on the police service and incidents like this one pull invaluable resources away from other people who may need the police more desperately. These blatant breaches slow us down.

Bolton nurse is retiring after working for the NHS for fifty years. Ida Johnson is set to hang up her uniform after 35 years at Bolton Royal Hospital.

expressed their frustrations at having the new restrictions imposed despite the relatively low rate of infection in the borough.