'The people of Trafford deserve better': Leader blasts 'chaotic' government handling of lockdown as he seeks 'urgent clarity'

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Greater Manchester Savers website in a bid to 'give voice' to what they felt were the real issues real issues concerning housing in Manchester.The network is partnered with Community Led Action and Savings Support (CLASS), which provides professional support to savings groups affiliated to Greater Manchester Savers."Greater Manchester Savers feel that, ultimately, there was inadequate analysis of the local, national and international factors that are shaping the current housing crisis and

of Collyhurst and the Irk Valley in north Manchester were announced this week. Around 15,000 new homes, as well as new schools, healthcare facilities and transport links are promised for the 155-hectare area stretching two miles out from the city centre over the new two decades.The first phase would see 270 new homes built with 130 for social rent in Collyhurst village and South Collyhurst.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 18, currently stands at:Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths and they do not include deaths in care homes or

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Thursday, September 17, currently stands at:Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths and they do not include deaths in care homes or

Community police officers will be visiting Ashton-under-Lyne’s IKEA and major supermarkets to ‘shame’ people into wearing face coverings.Superintendent Jane Higham revealed that police community support officers (PCSOs) will be heading to ‘large retail premises’ in Tameside to speak to people not wearing face masks from Thursday.She said that the message across the entire Greater Manchester Police force was to take a more ‘enforcement angle’ when needed.Speaking at a meeting of the health and

A gang of homeless men attacked and stabbed a victim in Manchester city centre after he had tried to save his girlfriend from their clutches, a court heard.The victim emerged from a shop to protect his girlfriend who had become involved in a row with the group of men only to be stabbed twice and beaten to the ground where he was kicked and stamped on.Only two of the attackers has been brought to justice for the vicious attack, with one of them blaming 'spice rage'.Jeremy Lasker, prosecuting,

Health chiefs are battling a Covid-19 outbreak at Greater Manchester hospital where 18 people died from the virus in a week.In recent weeks, Tameside and Glossop NHS trust has seen a rise in mortality rates as more older people become seriously ill.There were 18 confirmed deaths at Tameside General Hospital from Covid-19 in the week to September 10.

for a ride in support of making the lanes permanent.But despite that increase, a large chunk of the pop-lanes are being removed following complaints that traffic has increased now that schools and businesses have reopened.One Trafford said it is looking at a long-term plan 'to accommodate all users of the A56 from across Trafford.'They added: "Funding permitted, measures will include keeping segregated cycleways wherever possible and keeping the traffic flowing by opening lanes to motor

Manchester Evening News asked shoppers at The Rock in Bury town centre if they think a lockdown for the borough is on its way. Many of them all came out with one word: inevitable.

infection rates in Bolton are still too high to allow such businesses and services to reopen.

Lockdown rules across Greater Manchester are set to ease next week, with some businesses allowed to reopen.But, there will be no change to the restrictions on meeting people from another household, whether in your home or in your garden.It means that residents in nearly every borough of the region are prohibited from meeting anyone who does not live in their home or is not part of their support bubble.This includes meetings at your house in the garden or at indoor public venues, including the

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

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola's ego has prevented him from replicating his success at Barcelona, according to Germany legend Lothar Matthaus.Guardiola has not won the Champions League since leaving Barcelona, or even reached a final, but has won 13 domestic trophies - including five league titles - at Bayern Munich and Manchester City in eight seasons.That is not good enough for Matthaus, though, with the 1990 World Cup winner calling Guardiola 'egocentric' for his insistance on changing

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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

officially lifted by the government today.The Greater Manchester mayor said the region finds itself in “a completely unsustainable position” after restrictions were released in the two boroughs overnight.

which happened in a popular dog walking spot in the suburb of Offerton.Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to a woodland area off The Fairway, in Offerton, following reports of a stabbing shortly after 4.30pm on Tuesday (September 1).Enquiries have established that a group of individuals had been involved in an altercation, GMP say.