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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

Coronation Street favourite looked chic in a long camel-coloured coat as she filmed a candlelit vigil in the city centre. The Walkden soap star showcased her new honey-coloured locks after a trip to the salon.

will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from anther household anywhere. This is because it still has the highest infection rate in the region.

here"I've worried about things like people's mental health, we know people have died, people are grieving and people get a lot of support from loved ones and friends, not being able to see them has been really, really hard."Although Greater Manchester's leaders, including Mayor Andy Burnham, had asked for Stockport and Bolton to have restrictions lifted on Wednesday, the decision was not confirmed until Friday evening ahead of a bank holiday weekend.Asked about the timing of the announcement,

Manchester Evening New that the borough will no longer be subject to the extra regulations which have applied to the region for the past month.The government is yet to confirm when the change will come into effect.It means people living in the borough will once again be allowed to socialise in groups of up to two households indoors.They will also be able to stay overnight at somebody else’s home - but must try to social distance.The relaxation means they can also book close contact services such

decision to shut the line was made in July but has been slammed by the councillors.In a motion due at Stockport council’s next full meeting in September, the representatives wrote: “This could permanently damage local trust and confidence in the Greater Manchester public transport network, putting more pressure on our already congested roads as people have little option but to resort to car usage.”The councillors are also concerned the closure will place even greater pressure on the already

lowest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester. At 11.2 cases per 100,000 people its rate is lower than Wigan.

announced plans to ease restrictions that meant mums-to-be had to attend the scans alone.

In future local authorities would have to - ‘immediately’, in Greater Manchester’s case - get around the table with their MPs and hammer out where exactly which parts of their boroughs they want measures to apply to.

hereA 35-year-old man and two women aged 34 and 26 have been arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.They remain in custody and enquiries are on-going.PC Joel Murphy, of GMP Stockport district, said: “I hope these arrests will reassure residents in Stockport that we are fully committed to making their area a safer place by continuing to target the supply of suspected illegal drugs across Greater Manchester.“Listening to residents and receiving information is

Hanna and Martin Kinsella couldn’t be more happy when we meet up with them at their stunning two-bedroom apartment in Greater Manchester. And it’s no wonder, as the married couple – who found fame on The Real Housewives Of Cheshire in 2018 – have some exciting news to share.

United revive Saul interestManchester United have revived their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to reports. The details are outlined in a story from the Daily Star , as cited by the MEN , who claim that United are weighing up a move for the Spain international.

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.