Residents in Tameside town 'don't want' to be connected to the Metrolink, according to a councillor

direct to your inboxManchester council will review its response to severe flooding caused by Storm Christoph after some residents had requests for sandbags rejected.Around 2,000 homes and businesses in East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden were evacuated on January 20 as the River Mersey came within centimetres of bursting its banks.In the aftermath of the storm, Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Didsbury Basin, which the Environment Agency said had served its purpose.Before the

direct to your inboxAn expert says outbreaks of Covid-19 are appearing in care homes after residents have had their first dose of the vaccine.Professor Martin Vernon, a consultant geriatrician in Greater Manchester, says he is “deeply concerned” by infection outbreaks “within, and beyond 21 days of vaccination”.The former national director for older people at NHS England says he would like to see second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine administered as close as possible to the 21 days advised

straight to your inboxThe transfer deadline is fast approaching and so far it’s been a quiet window for Manchester City.Pep Guardiola is yet to add any reinforcements to his squad, and it remains to be seen whether that narrative will change before Monday’s 11pm deadline. On the pitch, City are currently top of the table and have won their last eight league games to establish a three-point lead at the Premier League’s summit.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have endured a quiet January transfer window but have welcomed the arrival of Amad Diallo. The 18-year-old arrived from Atalanta this month after a deal was agreed in the summer window.

What the Michelin Guide says: "There is so much to love about Mana, not least of which is the service; the team create a relaxed atmosphere, while at the same time letting you know that this is a place that’s serious about its food. Chef Simon Martin has spent years garnering experience and ideas from restaurants around the world and now brings this knowledge to Manchester.

direct to your inboxEvery care home resident in Manchester has now been given the Covid-19 vaccine.Residents of the city's 56 care homes were among the first people to be prioritised for the vaccine rollout, with NHS teams aiming to have completed the vaccination programme by January 24.After a busy weekend, council bosses said every resident has now had the vaccine in the borough.The vaccines were administered by either local GPs or gtd healthcare with support from Manchester Health and Care

direct to your inboxMystery surrounds a loud bang which boomed out across Tameside on Sunday night. Residents in Audenshaw, Denton, Dukinfield reported hearing the noise just before 10pm, with some also saying they saw a flash of orange light.

direct to your inboxManchester residents can now have their say on the city council’s plans to make cuts of nearly £50m in the coming year.The town hall is also considering a council tax rise of almost five per cent to protect frontline services such as adult social care and homelessness support.But the council’s homelessness service would still see £2.3m cut from its budgets under the proposals due to go out to consultation until Sunday February 21.A further £1m in discretionary housing

direct to your inboxA pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Tameside.Wellington Road is shut between Oldham Road and Lord Sheldon Way in Ashton-under-Lyne while police investigate.The pedestrian was struck at around 7.50pm this evening.The driver stopped at the scene and the pedestrian was taken to hospital.Police have not said how serious their injuries are.Transport for Greater Manchester are urging motorists to avoid the area.

Leigh could have been easily prevented if the council had acted on complaints dating back 'years'. Water flowed into Stirling Close, on the Higher Folds estate, after the nearby Pen Leach Brook burst its banks yesterday afternoon (Wednesday January 20).Although it stopped at most people's front fences, some people were not so lucky.

direct to your inboxTrain services were disrupted following two separate landslips in Stockport and Tameside.Services were temporarily suspended between Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield following the incident near Mossley.Rose Hill station in Stockport was also shut due to a landslip.The incidents came after Storm Christoph brought 24 hours of heavy rainfall to the region.

direct to your inboxA 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy in Moston.Alexander John Soyoye, known as John, died following a report of a stabbing on Birchenall Street on November 7.On Thursday morning, two warrants were executed in the Cheetham Hill and Gorton areas of Greater Manchester.Police say a 17-year-old boy remains in custody for questioning.The warrants were executed as part of Operation Tyrol, which was

direct to your inboxResidents in Greater Manchester have reacted to being evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night.Around 2,000 properties in the East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden areas of Manchester were due to be evacuated on Wednesday night because of rising water levels, the city council said.Storm Christoph brought a day of heavy rain to the region with the Environment Agency issuing 'severe' threat to life warnings.Residents were able to go to Wythenshawe Forum if

direct to your inboxFlood alerts are in place tonight in Oldham and Tameside with images showing the River Tame reaching 'extremely high water levels'.Storm Christoph continues to bring torrential rain across Greater Manchester and it is forecast to continue into Thursday morning.

direct to your inboxResidents have blasted Manchester Council for backing plans for a controversial 55-storey student skyscraper - despite being warned it will face an immediate legal challenge.Hundreds of people living in the Macintosh village area off Oxford Road have been fighting the £130m proposal to build a 'landmark' student tower block with 853 rooms for several years.They have raised a long list of objections including the 'tombstone' design which would leave many facing onto a

direct to your inboxNeighbours evacuated from their homes due to flooding won’t be in breach of coronavirus laws if they need to and stay with family or friends. However people must still do everything they can to minimise the risk from the virus, Manchester Council bosses say.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was placed in ‘special measures’ following a damning inspection report last month.

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 inboxTeachers endured a ‘constant rolling nightmare’ after the government made a series of U-turns on school closures and January exams, a Manchester councillor has said.Schools and colleges were told in the first week of January that the decision to hold BTEC and vocational exams was theirs to make while most students stayed home during lockdown.The Department of Education (DfE) was accused by Labour of placing thousands of learners and teaching staff in an ‘incredibly difficult

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