The blueprint for Manchester's newest 'park' is finally out - but is it what people want?

Russell added: "Patrick Mulchrone was a big man in every way with a huge appetite for life. "He had the build of a part-time prop in the veterans 15 but was, at heart, a gentle, kind soul who loved his family, friends, fishing for mackerel, rugby and conviviality, not necessarily in that order "He was a fine journalist, always utterly professional.

Prestwich just three weeks ago. What do you think? Have your say in the comments section here But in just a few hours time Mike and his staff will learn what their immediate future holds as the Government prepares to impose stringent new coronavirus controls on 2.8 million people in Greater Manchester after talks with local leaders failed to reach agreement.

straight to your inbox every day, freeNow that Manchester United have extinguished the pain of the Tottenham Hotspur defeat with a 4-1 win over Newcastle United, the European journey begins.Having passed their St James’ Park assignment, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are bracing themselves for an intense two weeks which includes four huge games.It begins with a return to Champions League action with a daunting trip to France face Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday evening.After the clash with PSG, a

the NHS gives an update on  coronavirus related  fatalities recorded by hospitals trusts in England during the previous 24 hour period.

We asked readers what they thought about the three tier lockdown, which has already been implemented in Liverpool and Lancashire.For now, Manchester is currently in tier 2 or 'high level' of restrictions, which means indoor mixing between households is banned, but households can meet outdoors as long as they follow the rule of six and social distancing is followed.However, pressures have mounted this week as the government and local MPs have been in numerous talks about moving the region into

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday October 18 is:Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 263Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 493NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 613Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 204Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 241Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust -

Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have confirmed their line up for the Premier League game against Newcastle at St. James' Park.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made five changes from the United side which was thrashed by Tottenham two weeks ago with David de Gea keeping his place in goal.

herePatients were aged between 44 and 99 years old.

The Government and Andy Burnham remain at loggerheads over tighter coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester.As of this evening, the Prime Minister and leaders in Greater Manchester still haven't reached an agreement on how to tackle the region's rising infection rate.But in contrast to Mayor Andy Burnham's fighting talk, people in north Manchester are fed up and confused.For some another lockdown seems inevitable.Phillip Jones, 57, runs a plant stall at Harpurhey Market."We've got to do

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans have called for both Harry Maguire and David de Gea to be dropped for tonight's Premier League clash against Newcastle.United travel to St.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, October 16 is:Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 263Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 492NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 603Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 204Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 241Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust -

coronavirus related fatalities recorded by hospitals trusts in England during the previous 24 hour period.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Tuesday, October 13 are:Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 260Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 484NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 599Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 200Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 239Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust -

and have promised to build a ‘vibrant new neighbourhood’ in its place.

Littleborough was cordoned off for much of last Thursday following the incident.Police were called to the park at 1am after a man reported he had been sexually assaulted by another man.In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called at around 1am on Thursday, October 8, to a report of sexual assault at Hare Hill Park, Littleborough."It was a reported that a man had been approached by a second man in the park who has sexually assaulted him."Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests

People in Greater Manchester will once again be able to meet other households in the garden after being placed in Tier 2 of the government's new local lockdown system.Millions breathed a sigh of relief as the region avoided being placed in the highest Tier 3 category which would have required a blanket closure of hospitality venues.

straight to your inbox every day, freeAtalanta president Antonio Percassi has opened up on Manchester United's nearly year-long negotiations for Amad Diallo.United agreed a deal to sign the 18-year-old on transfer deadline day for a fee that could rise tio £37.2million, although Diallo will not link up with his new teammates until January.Percassi recalled how United made their interest in Diallo clear after a UEFA Youth League game between the Bergamo club and Manchester City in 2019, and also

straight to your inbox every day, free FIFA 21 was officially released last week, but Manchester United fans were left disappointed when new signing Edinson Cavani wasn't included on the game at launch. For Cavani to be included on the game, the development team at EA SPORTS needed to complete a player database update, in order to add the veteran striker back into the database and into the United squad.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, October 9:Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.They do not include deaths