The UK's coronavirus lockdown has begun, meaning stricter-than-ever social distancing rules are now in place.
06.03.2020 - 19:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
These gorgeous photos show the moment schoolchildren in Oldham held fluffy chicks in their hands after they'd hatched.
It's a welcome sign that Spring is here as the skies brighten and new life is welcomed into the world following a miserable few weeks in Greater Manchester.
The heartwarming pictures were taken at Rushcroft Primary School in Shaw during World Book Day.
They capture the excitement on the pupils' faces as they marvel at the young birds.
Headteacher Gillian Kay said: "The
The UK's coronavirus lockdown has begun, meaning stricter-than-ever social distancing rules are now in place.
The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is appealing for donations of food, drink and toiletries for staff working around the clock amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Social distancing measures affecting funerals at Manchester's crematorium and cemeteries have come into immediate effect to try and limit the spread of coronavirus.
Children’s play parks in Salford are to close as the council introduces tougher measures in an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
All children's playgrounds in Manchester have been closed with immediate effect in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Several parks and beauty spots across the north have closed or begun restricting access as visitors flout coronavirus social distancing advice.
On any ordinary sunny Saturday in Manchester, on the cusp of Spring, people would be out enjoying everything the city has to offer - but today is anything but ordinary.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has partnered with charity FareShare to help bring free meals to vulnerable children while they can not access school meals.
The government's publication of the list of 'key workers' whose children can still go to school has brought a strong reaction from Manchester Evening News readers - with many saying the same thing.
A secondary school in Harpurhey has closed after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
A parent attacked a schoolgirl after getting involved in a row between the 15-year-old and her daughter which had played out over social media, a court heard.
A primary school in Oldham has closed after two staff members tested positive for coronavirus.
A primary school teacher has told how she nearly quit her job because of vile online trolls who mercilessly teased her about her severe acne.
A flasher who exposed himself to five women including a schoolgirl has been hauled before the courts again after being caught performing a sex act upon himself near a primary school playground.
Everyone loves a good car boot sale, whether it’s to pick up some bargains, chuck out some of your old stuff, or simply because they’re so distinctly British - we can’t get enough of them.
There’s a jam-packed schedule for music lovers this spring, as artists flock to the cultural hotspot that is Manchester.
The brother of four children killed in the Walkden arson attack has been jailed after being found with a homemade shotgun.
The Slow Readers Club will play a free gig at Manchester's Hatch next week.