Spiralling covid cases and the 'invasion' of Fallowfield: Manchester Uni boss speaks out after 'hardest term ever'

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid Moyes has revealed how close he came to signing Edinson Cavani during his time as Manchester United manager.Cavani joined United at the end of the 2020 summer transfer window - but it seems he was a target long before that.

direct to your inboxA senior Manchester Arena boss has issued a public apology to the mother of one of the 22 victims of the 2017 bombing atrocity.Two policing experts, meanwhile, have outlined to the public inquiry into the attack a series of criticisms they have found relating to security in place on the night.John Sharkey met with Figen Murray, Martyn Hett's mother, on December 8, 2017, seven months after the bombing.At the meeting, arranged by the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham,

with some calling the decision a ‘disgrace’.But speaking at the council’s public engagement board this morning Eleanor Roaf, Trafford’s Director for Public Health, said: “I know there’s been a lot of disappointment in some quarters about the fact that we’re still in tier 3, but I think that even though our rates are lower than some other places that are not in tier 3, we do have to recognise that we’re part of Greater Manchester.“People travel in and out of our borough all the time, for work in

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek has revealed a potential ankle injury following Manchester United's win against Southampton. The Dutchman made his first Premier League start since joining United from Ajax in the summer and was on the receiving end of a strong challenge from Saints midfielder James Ward-Prowse in the first-half.

I AM, formerly the Autistic Society of Greater Manchester, says they have heard of delays approaching three years.

Coronavirus infection rates are falling faster in Greater Manchester than at any time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from Public Health England.The rate for the Greater Manchester region is now 246.9, the lowest it has been since the end of September.There were exactly 7000 confirmed cases in Greater Manchester for the week ending November 23, which is 3,796 fewer cases than in the previous week.That represents a week-on-week fall of 35.2 per cent, the highest

heading for tier 3 restrictions when lockdown ends next week, pupils are continuing to be sent home from primaries and secondaries across the region. We reported at the weekend how many feel schools are 'descending into chaos' and concerns are growing over Year 11s being expected to sit exams next year despite missing out on large chunks of classroom learning time.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

schools in Greater Manchester 'descending into chaos', bubbles of schoolchildren are continuing to be sent home from primaries and secondaries across the region. Staff shortages are having a huge impact - with teachers either being confirmed with the virus themselves, identified as a close contact, or having to stay home because their own children are isolating from schools.

like he 'didn't belong' on the grounds of the University  and that there had been reports of 'drug dealing'. Footage posted online showed French and linguistics student Mr Adan being held against a wall by the two guards during the incident last week.The staff involved have been suspended pending an investigation.

impact closures are having on pupils in the north, bubbles of schoolchildren are continuing to be sent home from primaries and secondaries across the region.

Salford’s own ‘moonshot’, a trial that was itself announced to fanfare less than two months before the Liverpool pilot, was in reality a very initial pilot of new technology. At the time the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance noted of mass testing that ‘we would be completely wrong to assume this is a slam dunk that can definitely happen’, although it was hailed as a ‘freedom pass’ by the government.

experiencing a rise in cases, as the Manchester Evening News reported on Monday.

warning parents to expect 'major disruption' in the weeks ahead, bubbles of pupils are continuing to be sent home to isolate on a daily basis. Today's confirmed cases include the closure of one primary school to all year groups.

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

said to be the victim of a 'racial profiling' incident at the University of Manchester says he has been left 'traumatised'.Three security guards have been suspended after footage emerged of a young black man being pinned up against a wall in Fallowfield this weekend and asked to show his ID card.The university said it is 'deeply concerned' by the images and has launched a 'full investigation'.Bosses said the guards have been 'suspended without prejudice' while they look into the circumstances

Patient safety and care is our top priority and we are undertaking an investigation into a recent incident at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital involving a small number of patients who became unwell during dialysis treatment. "All patients are well and continue to be monitored, and their families are being kept fully informed.

straight to your inbox every day, freeAlex Telles will undergo another COVID-19 test on Sunday before a decision is made on whether he can travel to Uruguay with the Brazil national team. The Manchester United left-back came off the bench to feature for the Selecao in their 1-0 win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifying on Friday.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans believe that youngster Isak Hansen-Aaroen is destined for big things after he scored his first goal for the Under-18s on Friday.Hansen-Aaoren joined United in the summer from Tromso, though it was a few weeks before he was officially confirmed due to international clearance, and he has already been making a big impression in the youth ranks.He became Tromso's youngest-ever player when he made his debut at the age of 15 years and 319

that controversial new arena, there's lots to look forward to. What do you think of Manchester's future projects? Let us know in the comments below. Coming in at an eye-watering £250m, the Therme Manchester is one of the biggest developments heading to the north west in the next few years.