coronavirus restrictions – including the possible closure of hospitality – amid fears the disease is spiralling out of control.
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reports.It comes as a new report shows the coins were used in less than three in 10 transactions last year, compared to six in 10 a decade ago.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 National Audit Office (NAO), which carried out the report, said the coronavirus outbreak may have accelerated the trend as customers were encouraged to make contactless payments.Coin
.coronavirus restrictions – including the possible closure of hospitality – amid fears the disease is spiralling out of control.
th October 2020, police were called to Wash Lane, Bury, Manchester to reports of a male being stabbed. "Officers arrived at the scene whereby a male was located and taken to hospital for treatment.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 here"His injuries are not life threatening and the investigation continues.
From Arthur Lewis, the Nobel prize-winning economist, to the ordinary people who Quaker abolitionist Thomas Clarkson spotted in the crowd at the first-ever anti-slavery public meeting, back in 1787 at Manchester Cathedral, black Mancunians have made history.October each year is Black History Month, a time when a light is shone on the contributions of those whose stories have been neglected by history, because of the colour of their skin. In previous years, the M.E.N. has looked at the lives of
court cases our reporters have covered in September 2020.A woman has been jailed after a scuffle with police officers saw her spit at them as she was being restrained - one officer said the spit landed ‘directly in her mouth’.Michelle Brown, aged 44, had turned up at her ex’s house, breaching a restraining order against her, and the police were called to attend.After trying to attack the officers with a wine bottle, Brown, of Salford, was restrained on the floor by the four officers, Manchester
the official website, puts it: "2020 has held a mirror up to the world and forced many to see the reality of racism in all its guises."Shining a light on black history, heritage and culture, this year's Black History Month programme includes plenty of virtual events in light of the current coronavirus restrictions.Many of Greater Manchester's reopened galleries, museums and theatres will also be hosting in-person performances and exhibitions, with extra safety measures in place.
the town hall had to cancel green bin collections for a month due to staff absence.
straight to your inboxManchester United have had an enquiry for Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa pushed back, according to reports.As transfer deadline day nears it's understood that United remain in various discussions in order to rescue their window and add to their sole signing of Donny van de Beek.While the club continues talks with Porto over the transfer of Alex Telles, Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is still the top target ahead of the October 5 international deadline.The saga has
hereReynhard Sinaga - Britain's most prolific rapist - stalked the streets of Manchester hunting for victims.Branded a narcissist and a psychopath by police, Sinaga lured dozens of men back to his city centre flat, where he raped them and filmed the attacks on two iPhones.The details emerged during a series of trials at Manchester Crown Court over an 18-month period.Sinaga was found guilty of 159 offences in total - 136 rapes, eight attempted rapes, 13 sexual assaults and two assaults by
straight to your inbox Gary Neville has reversed his prediction that Manchester City would win the Premier League title, after only two games. Pep Guardiola's side opened their account with a 3-1 win over Wolves but were thumped 5-2 by Leicester City at the weekend.
Mirror. Keep in mind - these are UK-wide rule changes.
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Stockport will not pull out of the region’s controversial development masterplan ahead of its latest draft being released next month.Councillors voted against withdrawing from the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) at a heated town hall meeting last night.The Liberal Democrat group tabled a motion calling for the authority to concentrate on developing its own local plan, claiming the government’s intention to radically overhaul the planning system would soon render the GMSF ‘redundant’
Matt Hancock has warned that the country is facing a “big moment” as coronavirus hospital admissions continue to rise.The Health Secretary said it is vital that people follow the rule of six, or the more stringent measures imposed here in Greater Manchester.“It is deadly serious,” he told Radio 4’s Today programme on Friday (September 18).“The results of not doing so will be that this goes more out of control and we have to take more stringent measures which have a bigger economic impact and
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev showed off their stylish side as they stepped out with their baby on Wednesday.The lovely couple were spotted leaving the Countdown studios in Manchester after Rachel, 34, had been in to record some episodes on the show. Pasha, 40, looked casual but cool in black shorts, a matching jacket and red Nike trainers as he carried baby Maven.
coronavirus restrictions come into force on Monday.The concern was raised as tough new Covid-19 lockdown measures were announced for parts of the UK, as cases continued to rise, and as the R number climbed above one.From Monday in England, people will be banned from meeting in groups of more than six.
straight to your inboxGary Neville says Manchester United need to end any speculation surrounding Jadon Sancho. After it appeared that hopes of signing Sancho were over earlier in the summer, the Reds made a breakthrough in their chase for the Borussia Dortmund star earlier this week.It has boosted hopes that a deal may be done before the delayed transfer deadline at the start of next month.