She wasn't afraid of dying, but seeing her life change forever as coronavirus ravaged her body - Greater Manchester MP on her gruelling Covid battle

We all swooned over Paige and Finn's romance in the villa, but one year on they are still going strong and celebrating a major milestone in their relationship.Take a look inside the luxe Manchester three bedroom apartment they share together, just for OK! VIP members. Now that the loved-up couple are settled in, we give VIP members full access inside their first home together and reflect on how far they have come as a couple in just one year.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates continue to fall across most of the region - but one borough has seen a slight rise in cases.There were 799 new cases in Bolton in the week to February 4, a 1% rise on the previous seven days.Every other borough saw a drop in cases, the latest Public Health England figures show.But Oldham's infection rate, while continuing to fall, is now above the national average of 211.8 cases per 100,000 people.Salford saw the smallest drop in cases, down 1% to

direct to your inboxTens of thousands of the lowest paid people in Greater Manchester have been rejected after applying for financial support to self-isolate due to Covid-19.So far 22,598 applications for support under the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme have been received by Greater Manchester’s 10 councils.In total 13,390 - or 59% - of those applications have been rejected.Reasons for refusal varied and included no loss of income for self-employed people who were already receiving

direct to your inboxShe turned heads during her time on Love Island in warmer climes, and Chloe Crowhurst wowed as she braved the Manchester cold.Chloe strutted through the Northern Quarter in a cropped corset top and matching leather-look trousers with striking tassel detailing.The reality TV star, who was a contestant on the hit ITV2 dating show in 2017, looked unbothered by the chill as she headed to a photo studio for a Valentine's photo shoot with Mirror Image Style, modelling lingerie and

direct to your inboxTameside has become the latest borough in Greater Manchester to go above the national average for its coronavirus infection rate.Although the number of cases has fallen around 8 per cent in the borough, it joins Manchester in hitting a rate that is higher than the England average of 280 per 100,000 people.Tameside is on 287 and Manchester 299.Salford was also above the national average yesterday but has now fallen back below, after recording a 23 per cent drop in

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates in Manchester are now higher than the national average as cases fall faster elsewhere in the country.It is the first time since December 16 that any of the boroughs in Greater Manchester has been above the national average.The infection rate for Manchester in the week ending January 26 was 314.4 cases per 100,000 people - down 22pc week-on-week.The national rate was 309.1 cases per 100,000 people - down 30pc.Infection rates in the remaining nine

direct to your inbox The latest coronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester show Salford remains the borough which has the highest rate. On Thursday, Salford had the highest infection rates in the region, as it overtook Manchester.Rates in every area are still continuing to fall, reflecting an England-wide trend.Figures from Public Health England show that overall the rate of infection for England is 329.5 cases per 100,000 people.

direct to your inboxSalford now has the highest coronavirus infection rates in the region overtaking Manchester, the latest data shows.The latest Public Health England figures show that rates in every area are still continuing to fall.The overall rate for the region currently stands at 304.7 per 100,000, a fall of 19 per cent week-on-week.This is lower than the national average which was recorded at 353.7 per 100,000 in the week ending January 24.The rate appears to be falling faster nationally

Manchester Evening News heard from the remarkable men and women who not only escaped the Holocaust with their lives, but survived the coronavirus pandemic to carry on making their voices heard. Werner and Ruth Lachs feel 'lucky' to be here.

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus infection rate has fallen below 400 in every borough in Greater Manchester for the first time since New Year's Day.Across the region the number of infections continues to fall, the latest Public Health England figures show.Manchester remains the worst-affected borough in the region.But in the week up to January 20, its rate dropped 14% to 397.1 cases per 100,000 people.It means for the first time since January 1, all 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester have an

direct to your inboxA glimmer of hope in these dark days.Photos of people grinning from ear to ear under their masks while getting their coronavirus vaccines have been shared across Greater Manchester.The cheerful images represent hope following a tough year.A reminder that better days will come and one day things will get back to normal.Here are just some of the wonderful images that have been popping up on social media during the mass vaccination roll-out.GP Bev Matta from Westhoughton Primary

direct to your inboxThe NHS has sadly confirmed the deaths of 29 more patients in hospitals in Greater Manchester who had tested positive for Covid-19.The region's hospital death toll now stands at 4,757.NHS bosses said on Friday a further 993 people who tested positive for the virus have died in hospitals across England.It brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 65,104.In the north west, a further 94 hospital deaths were reported, the NHS said on Friday.A

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterCoronavirus infection rates have continued to fall across Greater Manchester, but have edged back upwards in one borough.Overall the number of positive tests dropped by 12 per cent in the week ending on January 16, compared with the previous week.Latest figures issued by Public Health England show that 10,963 people tested positive across Greater Manchester during the 7 days period up to Saturday - that's

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus infection rates have fallen again in Greater Manchester.The spread of infection has slowed in nine out of 10 boroughs.Experts say the impact of the third national lockdown is starting to be reflected in Public Health England's infection rate data.The overall figure for Greater Manchester has fallen by 14pc to 392.2 per 100,000 for the seven days ending January 15.It is still lower than the average rate for England, which stands at 495.4 for the same week.The

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus infection rates have fallen in nine out of 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester.Bolton is the only area in the region where the transmission rate has increased.Public Health England have released the most up-to-date figures for the seven days ending January 14.Health experts say England is beginning to see the effects of national lockdown measures.Yet Prof Powis, NHS medical director, said it would be a number of weeks before current lockdown measures would begin

direct to your inboxOnly one borough in Greater Manchester has recorded a rising infection rate, the latest Government data confirms.Bolton is the only borough to see an increase in the spread of the virus in the week ending January 13.The town now has an infection rate of 381.2 per 100,000 people in its population, an increase of 9pc.The overall infection rate for Greater Manchester has fallen for the second day running to 402.0, a drop of 4pc.The spread of the virus has slowed nationally too.

direct to your inboxThe week-on-week coronavirus infection rate for Greater Manchester has fallen for the first time since before Christmas.Figures released today (Saturday) by Public Health England revealed there were 410.9 positive tests in Greater Manchester for every 100,000 people in the week ending January 12, which was the first full week of the national lockdown.The rate was 2.3 per cent down compared to the infection rate for the previous week (420.5).The last time the week-on-week

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates in some parts of Greater Manchester are beginning to fall.Lockdown measures appear to be taking effect across the region, with five boroughs seeing a reduction in cases for the first time in two weeks.The latest infection rate for the region was 419.30 cases per 100,000 population in the week ending January 11, according to figures released by Public Health England.Cases are now seeing a week-on-week fall in Wigan, Trafford, Stockport, Rochdale and

direct to your inboxLocals have of spoken of their shock after a gunman fired at a house in north east Manchester.It was one of two shootings which took place in the region just hours apart. The first happened on Belfield Mill Lane in Rochdale on Thursday evening.

direct to your inboxA flood 'alert' has been put in force in Greater Manchester today after hours of heavy rainfall overnight.The alert warns of 'possible' flooding around the area of the middle River Mersey catchment area.It includes areas near Bramhall in Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.The Environment Agency warned: "Flooding is possible - be prepared."And Transport for Greater Manchester said: "With heavy rain in Greater Manchester this morning, expect flooding in some areas.