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direct to your inboxThe independent public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing atrocity has been put on hold over the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.The inquiry was due to resume on Tuesday next week after the Christmas break.But it was confirmed today that chairman Sir John Saunders has decided to 'pause' proceeding until January 18 at the earliest.The use of virtual hearings and limited attendance at Manchester magistrates court, where the inquiry is sitting, will be considered in the

Salford flat on September 14. The 23-year-old said he was unhappy in his retail job in the weeks leading up to his death. His mother urged him to go home to Plymouth so she could help 'bring him out of the darkness he was suffering'. Tragically, he was found hanged just weeks later.  An inquest into Mr Kelly's death was held at  Bolton Coroners' Court  by area coroner Alan Walsh today (January 5).

direct to your inboxA cold weather alert has been issued by Public Health England after wintry conditions hit our region and other parts of the UK overnight.It said the severe weather forecast for parts of England - which is expected to continue into Tuesday morning - has led it to issue the warning, which reminds people how to stay well in cold conditions.Severe winter weather forecast for parts of England from 6am Sunday, December 27 to 9am Tuesday 29 December has prompted Public Health

direct to your inboxSnow has fallen across Greater Manchester this Bank Holiday Monday.But what is the weather going to be like the rest of the day?Here's our hour-by-hour forecast for the region - for every borough.There's a Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in place until 6pm.An area of rain, sleet and snow moved south through Sunday night.It's caused icy surfaces and some travel disruption.Drivers are being told to expect longer journey times.Get the latest updates from across

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere was a time back in the autumn when it looked like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Thomas Tuchel were engaged in a personal battle over which boss was under the greater pressure.

straight to your inboxAfter somewhat of a stop-start campaign so far, Bernando Silva has started each of Manchester City’s previous two matches and again looks like he’s in Pep Guardiola’s plans. The attacker has been a key player at City since he signed back in 2017 for a fee of around £43million.

direct to your inboxA man discharged by mental health staff attempted to take his own life on hospital grounds - before he 'rolled' onto a major road and died after being hit by a taxi, an inquest heard. Daniel Kirton passed away at Manchester Royal Infirmary earlier this month.

direct to your inboxThe new highly transmissible strain of Covid-19 is not thought to have reached Greater Manchester yet, say the region's health leaders. A variant of the virus, which is said to be behind huge spikes in the south of England, is believed to have already reached parts of Cumbria.

had his decks confiscated after holding a rave in the school toilets.Cael Bell found online fame after hosting a 30-minute rave in the bathroom of St.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says it did 'his head in' that Manchester United winger Daniel James was booked for simulation in their 6-2 thrashing of Leeds.James was cautioned by referee Anthony Taylor in the second-half for going down under a challenge from Leeds captain Liam Cooper and the Welshman saw yellow twice last season for diving.

In an exclusive report published last night, the Manchester Evening News revealed that the force had been placed in 'special measures' following a damning inspection report published last week. The report on behalf of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services found GMP had failed to record one in four violent crimes reported to it, warning that people were being 'denied justice'.

direct to your inbox Manchester Airport has revealed holidaymakers will be able to take advantage of a new direct service to Antalya next year. New for 2021, SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is launching the service to the popular destination for the first time on March 26.

Tim Burgess has propelled one Manchester band onto BBC Radio 6 Music – as well as a slot at next year’s Kendal Calling.Guitarist Jack Iddon approached Burgess while working at Crewe train station to ask for a photograph, according to 6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins.When Iddon bumped into the Charlatans frontman a second time, the young musician told him about his own band, prompting Burgess to suggest that Iddon send him one of their tracks.‘Love Is A Pleasure’ by Rhys E – the band fronted by Rhys

Early on Nov. 26, police in northern England arrested a man U.S.