Police issue 80 Covid fines in Greater Manchester over the weekend

GMP is failing to record and therefore investigate thousands of crimes reported.The report said the force failed to record 80,000 crimes in 12-months.The police inspectorate, which has been raising concerns since 2016, said domestic violence and vulnerable victims is a particular concern.One in four violent crimes reported to GMP is not being recorded, while one in three investigations are failing to meet basic standards in the way they are carried out, while also too often being slow.In a

direct to your inboxUPDATE: Christian has now been found safe and well.Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a man missing from Urmston.Christian, 20, is missing from home.Officers have not released Christian's surname.He is described as slim with a muscular build.He was last seen wearing a red jacket, grey top and shorts.Police have urged anyone who sees Christian or knows his whereabouts to call 999.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -  download it

direct to your inboxTwenty-six more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 3,900, the latest NHS figures show.Nine more Covid-related deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in its 24 hour data.The trust runs the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital, the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Saint Mary's hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed five new deaths.

direct to your inbox The mayor’s office has repeatedly refused to say whether it has confidence in the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police after a damning report found the force was failing to record one in four violent crimes. It also cast doubt over the Chief’s long-term future at the helm of the force and criticised the fact he has not fronted up any interviews today.

direct to your inboxEighteen more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has now risen to 3,787, the latest NHS figures show.Thirteen new deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Saint Mary's and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed four new deaths.

direct to your inboxA yellow weather warning has been issued for Greater Manchester.Snow and sleet has already arrived in some parts of the region and is forecast to continue falling into Friday evening.The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow, sleet and rain from now until 9pm .Motorists are warned of tricky driving conditions with an increased risk of collisions.Forecasters say the rain will turn to wintry showers this evening and continue overnight, falling heaviest over

Lightopia is preparing to welcome visitors later this week, filling Heaton Park with colourful lanterns and light installations.The festival, which has delayed its opening due to the national lockdown, will officially kick off on Thursday December 3.Many people who held tickets for earlier dates have had their bookings pushed into the new year, with the festival running through now until January 10.It's one of the few festive events that will be able to go ahead, thanks to being outdoors.But the

Coronavirus infection rates are falling faster in Greater Manchester than at any time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from Public Health England.The rate for the Greater Manchester region is now 246.9, the lowest it has been since the end of September.There were exactly 7000 confirmed cases in Greater Manchester for the week ending November 23, which is 3,796 fewer cases than in the previous week.That represents a week-on-week fall of 35.2 per cent, the highest

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The latest infection rates for Greater Manchester are:Oldham 366.9, down 31pcRochdale 342.2, down 32pcWigan 301.2, down 27pcBury 300.5, down 33pcBolton 294.6, down 32pcSalford 246.5, down 42pcManchester 245.3, down 32pcTameside 241.1, down 36pcStockport 204.5, down 36pcTrafford 169.4, down 45pcThe national average in England is 202.4 per 100,000 population.Trafford is the only Greater Manchester borough to sit below the national average with 169.4 per 100,000.There were 661 positive tests across

hereForecasters are also predicting a cold week ahead, with foggy, frosty mornings. Their advice includes:Today:A dry day. Some overnight fog may linger for a time, persisting through the day in a few areas, and feeling chilly where it does.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

according to the M.E.N’s analysis of yesterday’s figures, with some dropping by more than a third in that time. Trafford's have seen a particularly substantial reduction, having almost halved since October 23.

In a special report published last year, the M.E.N looked at the story of a sixteen-strong gang of boys as young as 13 who found themselves in court over a series of violent robberies in Manchester.

Tameside. Police seized a 'substantial amount' of drugs during the raids including crack cocaine, a quarter kilo of heroin and a cannabis farm.They also seized some cash.Seven men - aged between 22 and 54 - were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.A 54-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence.They all remain in custody for questioning.

Great Clowes Street, Salford: Party at a warehouse for 200 wedding guests including musicians and sound equipment on November 3rd. Morris Green Lane, Bolton: A house party with 40 revellers on November 2nd, Simpson Street, Angel Meadow, Manchester: A massive city centre party at a Airbnb with bouncers and DJs at a flat on October 24th.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has issued a defiant response to the criticism that was previously directed to him at the club. The Spaniard joined United from Atletico Madrid at the age of 20 and marks a decade in the Premier League next year, though it hasn't always been plain sailing.

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

Manchester Evening News, we have pledged to pay tribute to the special people who have died with this terrible disease.This week, more families have been in touch with tributes for loved ones.Here are some of their stories.If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here.Brenda was born in Rusholme and moved to Wythenshawe in 1973.She was wife to Derek, mum to Mark and Dawn and sister to Bernadette.Brenda moved into a care home in February 2019.She died aged 87 at Wythenshawe