The government wants to change the law that stopped the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber from getting a whole life jail term

hereAs of August 13, the most up-to-date figures show a total of 301,938 people are currently receiving the benefit across the city-region, that’s around 10pc of the area’s 2.8m population.Manchester saw the biggest increase with 1674 new sign-ons in between July and August.Next came Salford with 644, then Oldham with 542 new claimants.Bolton came closely behind with 541 new applicants, then Rochdale with 471, then Tameside with 388, Stockport with 329, Wigan with 223, Bury with 203 and lastly

His death rocked the Manchester music and academia scenes - but CP Lee’s memory still lives on at a music venue.A special memorial has been put on display at Fred's Ale House, Levenshulme - where the musician and Salford University lecturer passed away on July 25 - to honour his extraordinary life.Didsbury-born Chris Lee, known as CP, excelled as a writer, broadcaster, performer and university lecturer and at the time of his death was praised by a friend and colleague for his 'incredible

Manchester Airport are facing redundancy after an aviation company proposed to make substantial job cuts.

Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.“Where it can, we will expect the top tiers of professional sport to look at ways in which it can support itself with government focussing on those most in need.”MP Damian Collins subsequently pressed Huddleston on what could be done to help prevent EFL clubs from going out of business.Huddleston said he had asked governing bodies to provide information of any clubs under imminent financial threat.Get the latest breaking Man City news and analysis every

hereSpeaking as the total number of cases rose to 4,368 in 24 hours and Covid-related deaths were recorded as 41,788, Mr Burnham also called on the Government to consult consistently with the regions - and invite more regional voices to the COBRA meetings, one of which is to be held today (Tuesday).He said: "If he (Boris Johnson) listens more to people at a regional level we would build a greater sense of national unity in facing this virus going into the rest of autumn and the winter."Referring

a curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for Manchester pubs.

straight to your inbox Newcastle great Lee Clark has revealed how frustrated he was that promising youngster Shola Shoretire joined Manchester United six years ago.

A professional dancer from Manchester who recovered from two different eating disorders has warned about the government’s new law of calorie labelling on restaurant menus.Although its aim is to tackle obesity as part of a wider campaign, Victoria Spence, who was diagnosed with anorexia and orthorexia in her late teens, has described it as ‘dangerous’ in that it will instead target those with disordered eating.“If someone is obese they probably don’t really care to look at the calories on a menu,

A 10pm curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for pubs and bars in Greater Manchester, operators have warned.Hospitality businesses are bracing for the opening time limit to be introduced across the region, as similar restrictions come into force elsewhere in England.As well as being a further blow to already financially stricken sector, industry leaders fear it will only shift the problem elsewhere, leading to more day drinking, house parties and large crowds leaving venues at the same

straight to your inbox Charlton manager Lee Boywer has urged fans to be patient with Dylan Levitt following his arrival on loan from Manchester United.Wales international Levitt completed his season-long loan to The Valley last week and made his debut against West Ham on Tuesday night.The teenager impressed with his confidence on the ball but saw a loose pass emphatically punished in the first-half as West Ham pounced to set-up Sebastien Haller for a goal.Bowyer insists the mistake wouldn't

coronavirus.There are reports that laboratories have been overwhelmed by a surge in swabs.Far from being the envy of the world, Labour’s Wes Streeting told Health Secretary Matt Hancock in the Commons this week the system was 'a bloody mess'.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 hereNHS Test and Trace figures show that 33.3 per cent of people who were tested for coronavirus

Several roads have been closed by police after reports a collision involving a bus and at least three cars.Charlestown Road in Blackley is closed in both directions between Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road due to a road traffic collision, Transport for Greater Manchester said in a tweet.Pictures from the scene showed a number of damaged cars including a black Audi Q7.Eyewitness Robert Duck told the M.E.N: "The Audi tried to overtake a bus at speed, it hit the back of the bus and then hit

here"We hope everyone who sees it will enjoy our tribute to our amazing son," Mr Hett said.Clips of Martyn as a young boy were included - and his famous leg tattoo of Coronation Street character Deirdre Barlow was shown.Mr Hett said Martyn's life was 'vibrant and full of energy'.He said he was constantly dressing up and making up plays -  and had a passion and a love of acting.Mr Hett said Martyn told his family he was gay as a teenager - and the family simply told him they loved him

coronavirus infection rates soar in the last few weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust both recorded one more death.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 11, currently stands at: Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single borough.

straight to your inbox Manchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan. Levitt, 19, made his United debut against Astana last November and was poised to head out on loan in the January transfer window but fell ill.

The night-time economy is facing a bleak future with three in every five operators facing closure, it has been warned.Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser Sacha Lord has urged the government to provide more targeted support for the sector.He has also labelled the government's latest 'All In, All Together' campaign, which is encouraging people to return to workplaces, as 'shameful, ignorant and insulting' for those still unable to do so.Describing Boris Johnson's recent television

Confusion and anger were the main reactions from the people of Bolton after the town was ordered to stay in a local lockdown following a U-turn by the national government.Bolton - along with Trafford - was due to be released from the Greater Manchester-wide restrictions today (Wednesday, September 2), but Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced earlier that lockdown measures will remain.Latest figures show the borough has the second highest coronavirus infection rate in the country.Health

explained why Trafford and Bolton will now stay under existing Greater Manchester coronavirus restrictions.The government U-turn comes 'following a significant change in the level of infection rates over the last few days', says Health and Care Secretary Matt Hancock.The boroughs were due to be released from additional Greater Manchester measures, along with Stockport, today.In a statement, Mr Hancock said the decision was based on figures which showed that infection rates had doubled in