Review finds people from BAME backgrounds more likely to get Covid-19 fines than white people

The government has announced that the next easing of lockdown can resume from Saturday - except for in Greater Manchester where local restrictions are still in place.But what is set to change for all residents across England is the introduction of new enforcement measures to target flouters.Fines for repeatedly not wearing face coverings where mandated will be significantly increased in the coming weeks, and on the spot fines for hosting or facilitating illegal gatherings of more than 30 people

A £1million grant awarded to Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will be used to encourage more women, children and BAME communities to walk and cycle more.Around 10,000 people in up to 60 communities will be supported by the money provided by the London Marathon Charitable Trust.More than half of Greater Manchester residents want to become more physically active but 70 per cent of those don’t feel safe or confident enough to, according to TfGM.Research shows that 69 per cent of frequent

here Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) told the Manchester Evening News : "Advice for passengers on public transport to adopt a social distance of two metres from people outside their household or support bubble, or a 'one metre plus' approach where this is not possible, will not apply from the autumn term on dedicated transport." The reason given for this is that 'pupils on dedicated school services do not mix with the general public'.There are estimated to be around 1.8m trips per school

in Manchester city centre have been released.The 14 year-old girl was attacked in the Northern Quarter last month.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they were called to a report of a rape on the canal tow path near to Dale Street at around 6.50pm on Saturday July 11. They said enquiries have established that the girl and her friends were approached by a group of men close to the scene at around 5.15pm, before the man raped her.The victim and her family are being supported by specialist

summer activities. Following a popular event a couple of years back, eight of the enormous creations will feature in this year's Lego Brick Animals trail, which has launched at the Lancashire venue, around half an hour from Manchester.

legislation to enforce new lockdown rules in Greater Manchester was published. It allows the police to fine people £100 for entering someone’s house or garden, with certain exceptions.However it doesn’t appear to include any legal restrictions on going to the pub, despite more restrictive advice being issued last week.

Manchester Airport as he tried to board a plane. Airport staff contacted police on Sunday morning after their system identified the 32-year-old, from Bradford, West Yorks, as a wanted man.

hereKerris, who lives in Cardiff, was visiting her brother in Manchester when she sat down to enjoy her savoury pastry snack on Sunday, July 26."I was sat in Piccadilly Gardens. I had walked over from the Arndale Centre", she recalled."I was eating a Greggs Sausage Roll.

The Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday reported.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 hereThe Metropolitan Police said it received allegations on Friday of sexual offences and assault relating to four separate incidents at addresses in London, including in Westminster, between July last year and January this year.A spokesman for the Met said: "The Met has launched an

Bury Council this week allow the local authority to fine rogue landlords and letting agents up to £30,000.

hereThe order gives constables and police community support officers the power to disperse crowds.Anyone returning to the area would face arrest. The gathering - described by GMP as a 'rave-style event' - was due to start at 7pm, the Manchester Evening News understands.

There will be extra police patrols at a park in north Manchester this week following concerns revellers are planning to host a party.The event has been advertised to take place in Boggart Hole Clough, in Blackley, where police have already prevented a number of pre-planned raves from happening.In a post on Facebook Councillor Hannah Priest, who represents the Charlestown ward, told residents there will be a visible police presence in the area after police and Manchester City Council were made

cancellation of Bath Christmas Markets today, tourist board Visit Bath said the decision was taken following advice from Public Health England.

Wigan in recent weeks.Wigan council has now obtained a closure order for the site, which makes it a criminal offence to enter.The order, which was supported by Greater Manchester Police, is valid until October 8.Anyone found trespassing on the site, next to Mesnes Park, during that time could be liable to an unlimited fine and/or up to six months in prison.This latest development comes after Wigan Council spent more than £150,000 on preventing access to the mill.The authority was forced to take

hereThe driver - a 58-year-old man - was treated by paramedics at the scene for minor injuries, GMP said.North West Ambulance Service confirmed he was subsequently taken to Tameside Hospital.He was cut free from the wreckage by firefighters.The collision happened on a stretch of the road between Ashworth Lane and Bucklow Close.