Slum clearance forced me out of my home at 17. Now I'm facing it again at 66

A driving instructor has branded the Government a 'disgrace' after they took the decision to close test centre waiting rooms.Charles Royle, 54, says he and his colleagues have been forced to stand outside for up to an hour at a time after the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) took the decision to shut indoor facilities.The waiting rooms have been closed because they are not deemed 'Covid-secure.'Mr Royle, who teaches across north Manchester, says he has had to wait outside in all

The Manchester Evening News."I asked for four things, firstly can Bolton have extra funds to help business? Second, can the furlough scheme in Bolton be extended or changed to provide more support."Third, I asked for more efforts to be made to improve test and trace. Some people are having to travel miles to get tested."And, I asked for more resources to be given to the local authority so that they can hire more people.

Wigan, was forced to close on Friday (September 4) after being found to be in breach of the rules.

Bolton, yesterday evening (Friday, September 4).

the old security cabin on stilts at Kampus, opposite Canal Street. The residency is led by Joseph Otway, who was formerly head chef at Stockport's acclaimed Where the Light Gets In and has also worked at Copenhagen's Michelin-starred Relæ, and Richard Cossins, formerly general manager at Fera at Claridges in London and New York's Blue Hill Stone Barns restaurant, where the pair met.

Fallowfield has been forced to temporarily close after a member of staff contracted Covid-19.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have slammed Danny Murphy's suggestion that Paul Pogba will leave the club if Donny van de Beek joins this summer.Van de Beek is set to become United's first signing of the summer in the coming days but personal terms are yet to be agreed with a medical still requiring completion.Murphy believes his impending arrival could force Pogba out of the club, despite his agent Mino Raiola claiming the Frenchman is happy to stay at Old Trafford with talks over

It filled St Ann's Square in Manchester.A majestic, deep, scalp-tingling, rendition of a Philadelphia soul classic.Lou Rawls' 'You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine' sounding refined and real rather than strangled in a karaoke bar.The voice came from a man in his 50s who then delivered equally stunning performances of classical music.He was not your average busker.People stopped, listened, and put money in a blanket he placed on the paving.

Hanna and Martin Kinsella couldn’t be more happy when we meet up with them at their stunning two-bedroom apartment in Greater Manchester. And it’s no wonder, as the married couple – who found fame on The Real Housewives Of Cheshire in 2018 – have some exciting news to share.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Sergio Romero has been treated unfairly after David de Gea was recalled to the starting XI for tonight's Europa League semi-final against Sevilla.Romero has been United's cup goalkeeper this season, starting both the round-of-16 wins over LASK and the quarter-final victory against FC Copenhagen.Despite De Gea's patchy form over recent months, the Spaniard has been restored to the starting line-up for the game against Sevilla.De Gea's mistakes

2,000 rough sleepers who were put up in hotels and other accommodation across Greater Manchester as part of the Everyone In scheme. But while staying at the Amblehurst Hotel in Sale he fell ill and spent weeks in hospital.

"Friday night is one of the busiest in terms of demand on the police service and incidents like this one pull invaluable resources away from other people who may need the police more desperately. These blatant breaches slow us down.

Netflix still have plenty more to offer this week with plenty of new releases and all time favourites added.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 hereTo help you navigate the streaming services a little more easily, here are the new films this week.Starring Jamie Foxx, Project Power sees an ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source

Blossoms have backed the #WeMakeEvents campaign ahead of thousands of music industry workers marching through Manchester city centre later today (August 11).The campaign has been launched to increase awareness of the huge crisis facing the touring and festival events sector, which is facing a staggering 114,000 job losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.The march will see crew members including producers, engineers, tour managers, truck drivers, cleaners and security staff passing by some of