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Manchester Orchestra have shared a psychedelic video for their new single ‘Keel Timing’ – which you can view below.The track, from their forthcoming album ‘The Million Masks Of God’, follows recent single ‘Bed Head’.“‘Keel Timing’ serves as a prequel to ‘Bed Head,’” explains singer Andy Hull. “It’s an isolated internal investigation about personal growth.

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direct to your inboxManchester United revealed this week that they had tied exciting prospect Hannibal Mejbri down to a new long-term contract.The 18-year-old attacking midfielder joined United from Monaco in 2019 and has been one of the standout performers in Neil Wood's under-23 side this season.His displays for the 23s earned him a promotion to United's first-team training bubble and he might have made his first-team debut by now had he not been sidelined in recent weeks by a shoulder

direct to your inboxLast week marked the one-year anniversary since the first coronavirus death was reported in the UK.Just days after it was reported, tragedy struck closer to home as the first Covid-related death was recorded in Greater Manchester.Since that first death, we have pledged to pay tribute to the people in our region who have lost their lives to the disease. The M.E.N has published countless tributes from families in our Loved and Lost series.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have urged Ed Woodward to splash the cash on a centre-forward this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left short on the ground for attackers against West Ham, though Marcus Rashford provided a big boost by returning to the starting XI.

direct to your inboxThe use of coronavirus testing in schools could be behind rises in infection rates in five areas of Greater Manchester, the latest figures suggest.Figures from Public Health England show that cases rose by 19 per cent in Tameside and 18 per cent in Oldham in comparison to the figure a week ago, with smaller increases in Salford, Stockport and Trafford.Cases fell in the other five boroughs, with the largest decrease being 25 per cent in Bury.Statistics show that there were

direct to your inboxFor many of us, today will be a very different Mother's Day.It would usually be a day for visiting our families, enjoying a meal and celebrating with the special women in our lives.But today, due to the coronavirus lockdown rules, most of us will have to spend the occasion away from our mums.In the hope of spreading some love and keeping spirits up, we asked our readers to tell us about the women who are special to them.We asked you to tell us who you are celebrating today.

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates are continuing to drop in all 10 boroughs across Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.The latest Public Health England data shows that nine boroughs recorded double-digit reduction in infection rates for the week ending March 8 compared to the previous week.Tameside was the only borough which recorded a single-digit reduction in transmission rate.The overall rate for Greater Manchester now stands at 89.9 per 100,000 population.This is higher

Bury.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United modified their attacking approach at half-time amid concern they were clinging onto a 1-0 lead against City.Anthony Martial earned a penalty with just 35 seconds on the clock at The Etihad which was converted by Bruno Fernandes, but United weathered a sustained spell of City dominance and were unconvincing on the counter-attack.Within five minutes of the restart, Luke Shaw received Dean Henderson's throw, sped past Joao Cancelo,

straight to your inboxManchester City take on Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday afternoon as they saunter to another Premier League title, but Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn't recognise his team earlier in the season.Man City sit 14 points clear of their rivals. They also have a game-in-hand and are massively strong favourites to win their third league title in four years.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United go into the derby against Manchester City on Sunday with several injury problems. United face a tough ask against their rivals, who are on a 21-game winning streak and are 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de Gea has taken to social media to celebrate the birth of his first child, Yanay.De Gea and girlfriend Edurne Garcia both posted a picture on their Instagram accounts on Friday morning of the baby's hand along with a caption which read: "Yanay 4•3•21" along with a loveheart emoji. The Spanish goalkeeper, 30, missed Manchester United's goalless draw away at Crystal Palace in midweek ahead of the birth of his child on Thursday.

direct to your inbox Bolton continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show.