The moment brilliant lightning lit up Greater Manchester skies as storms hit

Abdul Ghafar, 44, of Roberts Street, Nelson: money laundering and supply of Class A drugs.Romaz Ahmed, 37, of Rossall Road, Rochdale, money laundering.Nathan Powell, 29, of Cheney Close, Openshaw, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, and money laundering.Craig O'Brien, 31, of Further Pits, Rochdale, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.Ryan Denton, 36, of Bury Road, Rochdale, conspiracy to supply class A drugs.Craig Cox, 31, of Lance Todd Close, conspiracy to commit robbery; conspiracy to supply

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, July 5 is:The NHS publishes data relating to the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.These often include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.This is because of the time it

had potentially exposed hundreds of vulnerable people to 'potential risk of harm'. 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 hereInspectors went into GMP in October and November to look at the backlog of open crimes that had built up since iOPS had been introduced three months earlier, in order to assess the risk levels within the queues and the impact on the force.

when it emerged that the results of tests carried out in commercially-run testing centres were not being shared with public health directors.

Manchester Evening News that their goal is to offer children a new way of learning-centered around landscapes, seasons, and weather.

hereThe total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Saturday, July 4 is:The NHS publishes data relating to the number of deaths that have been recorded at each hospital trust in England in the last 24 hours.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.These often include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.This is because of the time it

things to entertain themselves at home, many are now looking for things they can safely do further afield.That's why we've been taking a look at activities that kids of all ages can enjoy doing while maintaining a safe distance from others.From roller skating and crazy golf to fruit picking and fishing, we hope we've covered all bases.

The night-time economy advisor for Greater Manchester has said he is “nervous” about pubs, bars and restaurants reopening tomorrow.Sacha Lord, founder of the Warehouse Project and Parklife festival and advisor for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, said he has had a number of conversations with venues and police – but knows things will all hinge on “how the customers behave”.He said: “I am nervous about tomorrow.

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Another storm warning has been issued for Greater Manchester after thunder and lightning battered the region.On Tuesday, heavy downpours and spectacular displays of lightning went on into the evening.Flash flooding also caused traffic chaos on the M60, M62 and M602.But there will be no respite from the dramatic weather, with a new yellow weather warning in place on Wednesday.The weather alert warns of thunderstorms between 12pm and 9pm today in Greater Manchester.Forecasters have said to expect

#recordbreaking " The Met Office has warned people to expect thunder and lightning from 1pm today until 6am on Wednesday morning. Two yellow alert warnings of thunderstorms have been issued.Forecasters had warned there could be 40 to 50mm over two to three hours in some areas.

Bury tonight as further storms are forecast for 7pm. Lightning lit up the skies across Greater Manchester this afternoon while heavy rainfall and flash floods brought chaos to the roads.

as passenger numbers plummeted and social distancing was introduced.

The Manchester Evening News is on the lookout for the region's best lockdown dog.

On Monday, health secretary Matt Hancock returned to a buzz-phrase that has become increasingly prevalent as government moves England into the next phase of its pandemic response.

Former Love Island contestant and ex-cop Mike Boateng has published an angry tirade against his former employer Greater Manchester Police, accusing the force and individual officers he has named of being racist.

The number of reported hospital admissions for coronavirus in Greater Manchester is now higher than at any point since late April, having risen for the second week in a row.

Greater Manchester leaders have pledged to build ‘stronger dialogue’ with local black communities in the wake of the ‘callous murder’ of George Floyd.

Lockdown has ‘pretty much ended’ in the eyes of criminals in light of ‘significantly weakened’ social distancing guidelines, says Greater Manchester’s deputy mayor.

Salford has the highest rate of deaths from coronavirus in Greater Manchester, figures show.