Three people found dead in house has police launch investigation

direct to your inboxSince the start of the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of families across Greater Manchester have lost loved ones.More than 4,000 people have died in the region's hospitals alone after contracting Covid-19 since March last year.But, behind the statistics that we have been publishing each day, there are human beings who all had loving families and friends.They all had stories to tell.

direct to your inboxA further 24 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.It means the region's hospital death toll has now reached 4,607, the latest NHS data shows.At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust another 12 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.Eight more people died at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, two more deaths were reported at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, while Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS

direct to your inboxA further 23 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.It means the region's hospital death toll has now reached 4,583, the latest NHS data shows.In the last 24 hours seven more deaths were recorded at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, while another five people died at both Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester

direct to your inboxThree people from Greater Manchester have been fined for breaking lockdown after they were caught driving to Yorkshire in heavy snow for a takeaway.West Yorkshire Police stopped the car on the M62 after it reached speeds of 90mph, despite adverse weather conditions.The occupants of the vehicle were found to be travelling from Manchester to the West Yorkshire area for a takeaway, police said.All three passengers were from different households.They were all issued with a Covid

direct to your inboxThirty-five more people have died Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll has now reached 4,560, the latest NHS data shows.Sixteen more deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.Meanwhile, six more deaths were recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, five at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and three at

direct to your inboxOn Thursday evening (January 14), FoodCycle’s newest hub in Manchester opened its doors for the first time.The service provides free community meals to vulnerable people using surplus food.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRB Leipzig have no interest in selling star defender Dayot Upamecano this month, amid Manchester United's interest, and more transfer rumours. M.E.N.

direct to your inboxA further 21 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 4,525, the latest NHS figures show.Ten people died after testing positive for the virus at Stepping Hill Hospital, which is run by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust recorded five deaths each.One more coronavirus-related death was recorded at Salford

direct to your inboxCovid patients now make up two thirds of people in our critical care beds as the region’s health lead warns Greater Manchester faces its ‘worst crisis’ since the pandemic began.Fears are also growing that people with other life-threatening illnesses are now staying away from A&E, in echoes of the first wave.But priority operations, including cancer, are continuing to be postponed as the region tracks close to its ‘worst case scenario’ for bed occupancy and attempts to manage

direct to your inboxA further 44 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after contracting coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 4,504, the latest NHS figures show.Seventeen more deaths have been recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours.The trust's figures include those for the Manchester Royal Infirmary and Wythenshawe Hospital.Meanwhile, eight more deaths were confirmed by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.Pennine Acute Hospitals

direct to your inboxWith the health system in Greater Manchester under greater strain than ever, authorities are desperate to curb the spread of coronavirus as much as possible.The government brought in a national lockdown last week with the message to 'stay at home' unless absolutely necessary.But questions have been raised about whether restrictions are working.Fewer businesses have been forced to close than when the UK first went into lockdown last March, and there are once again reports of

straight to your inbox every day for freeChelsea are set to join Manchester United in the chase for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports.M.E.N. Sport understands that United are planning on making four new signings in 2021 to finally complete their squad overhaul and, as well as a right-winger, right-back and defensive-midfielder, a new central defender is also on the list.

direct to your inboxDrivers were slapped with fines as they ignored double yellow lines to park up at Dovestones Reservoir on Saturday.The area was 'rammed' with people flocking to the Oldham beauty spot, according to posts on social media.Photos showed a traffic officer issuing fines on a number of cars parked on the side of the road.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

direct to your inboxA further 22 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19.It brings the region's hospital death toll to 4,403, the latest NHS figures show.Across the UK the hospital death toll has increased by 789 which is the highest number recorded on a Saturday since May.England reported 625 fatalities, Scotland had 93, Wales recorded 62 and Northern Ireland had nine.In Greater Manchester in the last 24 hours eight more deaths were recorded at

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police has asked people to report non-emergencies online as a number of staff from the communications team are self-isolating.The force said a number of staff in the Operational Communications Branch (OCB), which receives 101 calls, were having to stay at home due to coronavirus.Staff from the Transport Unit were assisting the department with a 'high volume ' of calls.Assistant Chief Con Nick Bailey said: “All of our staff in OCB have worked extremely hard

direct to your inboxA further 24 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's COVID-19 hospital death toll has risen to 4,381, the latest NHS figures show.Seven more Covid-related deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; the organisation in charge of the city's main hospitals including the MRI and Wythenshawe hospital.Six additional deaths were confirmed by Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Royal

direct to your inboxBosses at Manchester's People's History Museum are calling for urgent support to secure its future.Like many institutions, the pandemic has hit the museum hard.Stars such as Sir Ian McKellen, Julie Hesmondalgh and Maxine Peake are among those to have pledged their support.Bosses need to raise £25,000.During video messages for the campaign, former Coronation Street star Hesmondhalgh said it was her 'favourite museum', highlighting 'ordinary people and our struggles'.Sir Ian

direct to your inboxA further 22 people have sadly died in Greater Manchester hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus, the NHS said today.The latest figures include eight more deaths at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.It brings the total of hospital deaths in Greater Manchester to 4,357.Nationally, the NHS said on Thursday 661 more people have died in hospitals in England.In a statement today, the NHS said: "A further 661 people, who tested positive for the

Greater Manchester Police over alleged failings in the investigation into her death. Shukri Abdi died after getting into difficulties in the river, near Bury town centre, during a heatwave in June 2019.

from Bolton, say they don't yet know what caused her death. They fear it could be connected to an undiagnosed stomach problem, which caused her pain for several years. Silhesha leaves behind twins Aliyah and Hugo. Her inconsolable partner Marc Stott said he had made plans to propose to her in the near future. "Just like her name, she was one in a million, there was no one else like her," he told the Manchester Evening News ."She drove me to be a better man.