The 'co-living' flats planned for edge of Manchester city centre that could be the future - or the 'slums of the future'

the number of cases are starting to fall in Oldham and Rochdale, but are still creeping up in Salford and Manchester.So far, restaurants, pubs and bars have been allowed to stay open - giving a crucial boost to the hospitality economy. But in Manchester city centre, that has brought about some tension.

Manchester city centre. The girl was raped after going to a property on Shudehill with her friends at around 4am on Monday, April 6.She managed to flee the scene but has been left 'shaken and upset' by the incident, police said.

city centre bar have hit out at the council's decision to close it down for flouting coronavirus lockdown rules. Viadux was the first venue in the city to be shut by the council using new powers handed to local authorities to help curb the spread of Covid-19.

two days after it was shut down for flouting coronavirus lockdown rules.Viadux, an event space that replaced the old Bauer Millet garage on Albion Street, was the first venue in the city to be shut by the council using new powers handed to local authorities to help curb the spread of Covid-19.Officials served owners Fac251 with the closure direction on Thursday, saying they had witnessed 'a complete breakdown in social distancing'.It was the first time Manchester council made such a direction

described as a 'complete breakdown in social distancing'. David Regan, director of public health for Manchester, said: "We all know that we need to stop the spread of Covid-19 and get the number of cases going back down again.

shut last week under existing town hall licensing procedures after being found to be operating as a nightclub against the current Covid restrictions. The M.E.N. has contacted the bar for comment.

All Star Lanes, the bowling alley bar in the heart of Manchester city centre, has announced its immediate closure.The venue at the Great Northern Warehouse had managed to reopen as a bar and restaurant after lockdown restrictions were eased, but had been unable to resume its bowling sessions under the latest government guidelines.The American-style diner and tenpin lanes opened in 2013 and once hosted Rihanna and Drake after Drake's show at Manchester Arena, as well as welcoming Lady Gaga and

The IRA had wrecked the streets around his home, but Danny O’Neill refused to budge.It’s a true story that sounds like Manchester folklore - how a doughty RAF veteran, 77, ignored all warnings to evacuate his flat in the wake of the ‘96 bomb, because he had the flu and wanted to stay in bed.It’s one of many stories to spring from Cromford Court, a lost city centre street which pops up repeatedly, in different guises, in recent Manchester history.When Mr O’Neill lived there it was affordable

hereSilva wrote: "I am touched our fans planned a guard of honour for me tonight but cancelling is the right decision in the circumstances."We will say goodbye together at the right time when it is safe."Enjoy the match at home!"Greater Manchester Police said it had worked closely with the 1894 fans' group.The group had factored in social distancing and all the current guidelines into the planning."Our plans have always had government guidelines in mind and we have always intended the guard of

Manchester bar Mahiki has had its licence suspended after being found to be operating as a nightclub, against Government orders.The Polynesian-themed tiki bar on Central Street reopened on July 11 after closing in March when the national lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus.Police and council licensing officers visited on the opening evening and initially found it to be 'operating in the style of a bar, with low level music, patrons all seated and social distancing being

which some fear could become ‘slums of the future’ - has been deferred for a site visit.

The £294m development - dominated by the ‘Blade’ and ‘Cylinder’ towers - will support a ‘positive vision for growth’ in the Deansgate area, according to developer Renaker.A total of 855 apartments would be provided near the Mancunian Way, a third of which will be one-bedroom flats with the remainder being two-bedroom, three bedroom and duplex units.Renaker has also agreed with Manchester council to pay £1.75m to provide the primary school and nursery, with playing fields planned on the roof of

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday July 30.City close to completing Ake dealManchester City are on the verge of completing a £40million deal for Nathan Ake.They are in advanced talks with Bournemouth and look set to sign the centre-back in the coming days.An agreement has not yet been reached, but City are believed to be close to securing Ake’s transfer.Pep Guardiola is looking to strengthen his defensive options following last summer’s departure

United missing out on his transfer despite registering serious interest. United scouts watched Haaland and were keen on a move, though the fact Haaland is represented by controversial super-agent Mino Raiola, plus a number of proposed add-ons in the deals, forced the Old Trafford club to pull out.  Haaland previously worked with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde and has spoken effusively about the United boss.

huge regeneration as part of the NOMA, Northern Gateway and New Cross masterplans.

Levenshulme, East Manchester Leisure Centre in Beswick and Hough End Leisure Centre. Moss Side Leisure Centre, North City Family & Fitness Centre in Harpurhey and Wythenshawe Forum will also reopen.All six centres will operate in a limited capacity to ensure that social distancing measures can be implemented successfully.Tennis facilities at Manchester Tennis & Football Centre and the outdoor athletics track at Manchester Regional Arena will also reopen to the public on August 1.

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