Police warning over Covid vaccine scam

direct to your inboxPlayers involved in a breakaway European Super League would be banned from competing in the World Cup and European Championships, FIFA and UEFA have announced today.Football’s two biggest governing bodies have released a joint statement condemning the idea of a breakaway competition, which has gathered momentum in recent months.Manchester United and Liverpool were approached last year to join a proposed European Premier League, which would include the 18 biggest teams from

direct to your inboxA number of flood warnings and alerts are in place across Greater Manchester and its surrounding area after hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes overnight. Storm Christoph has brought heavy, torrential rain to the region yesterday (Wednesday) before snow settled in overnight.

direct to your inboxA number of flood warnings and alerts are in place across Greater Manchester and its surrounding area as Storm Christoph hits the region. River levels have risen rapidly after torrential rain hit the region yesterday (Tuesday) and through the night.

direct to your inboxPolice have declared a major incident due to concerns about the impact of Storm Christoph.An amber weather warning for rain has been issued as torrential downpours are set to hit the region.It's in force until Thursday lunchtime, with forecasters warning of potential flooding.A top police chief urged people to leave their home if they need to despite the stay at home message.Residents are being urged to follow their local authority's advice about evacuations.Assistant Chief

direct to your inboxPeople are being urged to avoid travel unless 'absolutely necessary' ahead of Storm Christoph hitting the region.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain and flooding warning in parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, East Midlands and the east of England.Flood alerts are in place for some areas surrounding the River Mersey and the River Irwell in Greater Manchester for the next 48 hours.The warnings have prompted Greater Manchester Police to issue

began legal action against the council over alleged breach of contract after their plans to turn the Salford Crescent building into flats were rejected.Stama Development told the Manchester Evening News last year that they were left 'with no alternative' than to start proceedings.The case was scheduled to be considered at a hearing at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre in March 2021.Negotiations to settle the matter out of court have so far failed.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMoises Caicedo is said to be closing in on a move to Brighton & Hove Albion after Manchester United ended their interest in the teenager. The MEN understands that United shelved plans to sign the 19-year-old Ecuador international from Independiente de Valle this month after the deal became "too messy" due to the involvement of various intermediaries.

What do you think about the safety of schools? Do you think teachers and school staff should be prioritised for the vaccine? Let us know in the comments here, or on our Manchester Family Facebook page. Teacher unions have been calling for all those working in education and childcare settings to be vaccinated.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek could look to leave Manchester United if he is not given more game time, according to Dimitar Berbatov.Van de Beek has had to bide his time since arriving at Old Trafford from Ajax in a £39million deal during the summer transfer window. The Dutch midfielder has made 21 appearances in all competitions for United this season but only two Premier League starts.

direct to your inboxPeople could receive 'multiple invites' for coronavirus jabs due to a cross-over between national and local vaccination programmes.A GP practice in South Manchester has warned patients that they could be contacted more than once in the early stages of the vaccination roll-out.Barlow Medical Centre on Wilmslow Road published a statement on its website stating: "We will be running our vaccination programme alongside the national vaccination campaign so you may receive multiple

direct to your inboxA practice in South Manchester has warned patients they will not 'operate as normal for many months' as staff are diverted to the mass vaccination programme.Barlow Medical Centre on Wilmslow Road have published a statement on their website stating that a 'significant number' of staff would be working 'round the clock' to get the vaccination programme up and running.

direct to your inboxFrontline medical staff treating Covid patients at Greater Manchester hospitals have been told they must wait 11 weeks for their second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.It was reported last month that the government intended to extend the period between jabs from three or four weeks to as many as 12 to maximise those receiving the first dose amid the rise of a mutant strain.This means the second dose of both the Oxford/AstraZeneca and the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines will be within

direct to your inboxPolice have warned motorists to take extra care this morning after parts of Greater Manchester woke up to snow.A band of wintery showers is moving slowly south bringing snow on higher ground and sleet and rain in other areas.Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside and Glossop were among the areas to get a covering of snow overnight as temperatures plunged below freezing.A Met Office weather warning remains in place for the region.The yellow warning for snow and ice was issued at 5pm

direct to your inboxIt was reported earlier this week that high street pharmacies were being ‘snubbed’ in the government’s rollout of the Covid vaccine. While supermarket car parks have been highlighted as key vaccine centres, local pharmacies are said to have been left at the side of the rollout - despite being ‘willing and ready’ to assist.

straight to your inboxThe Football Association has postponed Manchester City's scheduled Women's Super League fixture on Saturday after four positive Covid-19 cases in the squad. The City Football Academy has been hit with a number of positive Covid cases in the last two weeks, with nine members of the men's first team group testing positive and having to isolate, plus four members of staff and one player from the Elite Development Squad.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police responded to 1,500 reports of ‘stupid and selfish’ people breaking Covid-19 laws over the New Year period.More than 1,000 callouts involved officers breaking up house parties held inside residential homes, properties rented for the night and short-term lets.‘Hundreds’ of fines have been handed out to those attending illegal gatherings in the past week, including people who went to a rave on an industrial estate.Rising infection rates are also

Follow our dedicated live blog here The ones that are closed are providing places for key worker and vulnerable children, as they did during the first lockdown. If your child's school has closed, get in touch with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page here, let us know in the comments here, or email [email protected]. These are the schools that have closed by boroughMount Carmel RC, BlakleyOswald Road Primary, ChorltonSt Peter's Catholic Primary, WythenshaweBirchfields Primary,

Follow our dedicated live blog hereThe ones that are closed are providing places for key worker and vulnerable children, as they did during the first lockdown.And some that were due to reopen later this week are warning parents they'll be staying closed.If your child's school has closed, get in touch with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page here, let us know in the comments here, or email [email protected] are the schools that have closed by boroughMount Carmel RC, BlakleyOswald

Covid-19 variant is putting an extra strain on already stretched hospital resources.In London, one hospital declared they were unable to provide 'high standard critical care' because it is understaffed and swamped by Covid-19 patients. A campaigning doctor revealed on  Twitter  on New Year's Eve that the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel had sent an email to notify staff of the situation.