Royal Albert Hall, Alexandra Palace and more win £400m in latest Cultural Recovery Fund round

direct to your inboxA massive 35,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have already been distributed across Greater Manchester – and more are set to follow.Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham gave a press conference this morning (Thursday) and announced the plan for the region’s vaccine distribution.He said 12,000 of the vaccines already provided were given at hospital hubs and 23,000 via the region’s primary care network.Mr Burnham said 25 per cent of Greater Manchester’s new coronavirus cases

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba moved into a more adventurous role in Manchester United's successful quest for a breakthrough in their 1-0 win over Wolves.United rose to second in the Premier League table through Marcus Rashford's 93rd minute deflected winner in what was their first league victory over Wolves since 2012.Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took off Alex Telles at half-time in favour of the more direct Luke Shaw at left-back and Anthony Martial emerged just after the

direct to your inboxA determined drugs boss carried on operating even after being arrested twice.Dorian Bell's involvement in selling heroin, cocaine and ecstasy only stopped when he was remanded in custody.He and a number of other dealers face lengthy sentences for their role in an Oldham and Manchester based drugs gang, in which 23-year-old Bell played a 'leading' role.Police recovered significant quantities of drugs and also found a safe house the gang used in the Green Quarter of Manchester

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have made contact with the agent of David Alaba over a potential transfer, according to reports.United initially decided not to prioritise their defence in the previous transfer window after spending big on Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the year prior, but that soon changed following the opening day defeat to Crystal Palace.Alex Telles was drafted in on deadline day to provide competition at left-back but the club were unable to

direct to your inboxFifteen more lives have been claimed by coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's coronavirus hospital death toll has risen to 4,019, the latest NHS figures show.Eight more deaths have been recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours.The trust runs the city's main hospitals including the Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.Three more Covid deaths were recorded the Royal Bolton, two at Pennine Acute and two at

direct to your inboxPolice and firefighters were called to a street in Hale Barns following reports of an explosion.They were scrambled to Alan Drive at 8.10pm.When they arrived, they found the remnants of a firework and a box of nails in the road.There were no reports of any injuries.Police later confirmed that a loud bang had been caused by accident when a car ran over building materials.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said two fire engines were scrambled following

Take a peak inside the cosy home Hayley Tamaddon returns to after filming The Real Full Monty on Ice. The soap star shares the Manchester home with her estate agent partner Adrian and their baby son, one year old Jasper.

direct to your inboxManchester United Women continued to set the pace at the top of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League with a 2-1 victory over Reading.The away side opened the scoring through Leah Galton, but a Millie Turner own goal saw the Royals level before Hayley Ladd headed home in the final ten minutes.United extended their unbeaten record this season and manager Casey Stoney was pleased her side were on the right side of the result. “It wasn’t our best performance,” Stoney said.

direct to your inboxFifteen more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 3,915, the latest NHS figures show.Six more Covid-related deaths were recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is unaffected by what Mino Raiola said about Paul Pogba's future at Manchester United. Pogba, 27, started United's Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig on the bench a day after the emergence of an interview in which Raiola claimed the Frenchman was 'unhappy' at the club and would not sign a new contract.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United left-back Alex Telles has sent Wolverhampton Wanderers’ striker Raul Jimenez a message after the Mexican fractured his skull.Jimenez required immediate surgery on the head injury, which was sustained following a clash of heads in the opening minutes of Wolves’ 2-1 win over Arsenal last month.The 29-year-old is recovering at home and while no timescale has been put on his return, the club are optimistic about his recovery.Telles has

Royal Variety Performance 2020.The comedian and actor is presenting the annual entertainment show from the historic Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens Complex.It is the first time the Royal Variety, which airs on ITV, has been held in the north in nine years.However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year's edition will feature a "virtual audience" and the Prince of Wales will record a special video of thanks instead of attending.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester

direct to your inboxForty-six more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus.The latest NHS figures bring the region's hospital death toll to 3,833.Thirteen more Covid-19 deaths were recorded by Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in their 24 hour data.The trust's figures include those for the Royal Oldham, Rochdale Infirmary, Fairfield General and North Manchester General.The Royal Bolton Hospital recorded 12 new deaths while Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh

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.