University of Manchester agrees 30pc discount on rent two weeks after strikers occupied Fallowfield tower

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans believe Facundo Pellistri will make an impact in the first-team sooner rather than later after netting in the mini-derby against Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.Pellistri joined United on deadline day of the summer transfer window after impressing in Uruguay while working with former United striker Diego Forlan at Penarol.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stressed patience is required over the youngster's development though

direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 3,800 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.Behind the Covid-19 death statistics that we publish each day are human beings who all had stories to tell.

direct to your inboxTwenty-six more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 3,900, the latest NHS figures show.Nine more Covid-related deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in its 24 hour data.The trust runs the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital, the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Saint Mary's hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed five new deaths.

direct to your inboxEighteen more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has now risen to 3,787, the latest NHS figures show.Thirteen new deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Saint Mary's and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed four new deaths.

direct to your inboxA man who died after being hit by a car near the Royal Manchester Infirmary has been namedThe person fatally struck on Upper Brook Street (A34) was 35-year-old Daniel Kirton, police have confirmed.Mr Kirton was said to have been lying in the road when he was struck by a grey Toyota Verso at 11.35pm last night (December 3).Police say his next of kin have been informed of his death.The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.No arrests

direct to your inboxThis is the moment a group of students marched the length of Oxford Road in protest at the University of Manchester.More than 100 students staged a demonstration on Friday afternoon, walking through Rusholme to the city centre, flanked by police vehicles and a number of officers.The latest protest comes after a tumultuous start to the academic year, which has seen the university heavily criticised for its handling of the pandemic.Get the latest updates from across Greater

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Edinson Cavani start for the club from now on following his match-winning display against Southampton. It looked as though United were going to suffer their fourth defeat of the Premier League season at half-time on the South Coast, as Saints had taken a two-goal lead thanks to a Jan Bednarek header and a wicked James Ward-Prowse free-kick.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans watched Amad Diallo in action for the first time since his move to Old Trafford was announced during Atalanta's defeat against Hellas Verona on Saturday.The MEN understands United agreed to pay £19m up front, with £18.1m in add-ons, for the 18-year-old on deadline day of the summer transfer window.Diallo will move to England in January with United still working on securing a work permit for the youngster.United fans have been forced

straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

LancsLive reports. Mrs Rubb did not ensure the infusion on May 11 was checked out by another nurse and she did not ensure there was clear and visible labelling of the drug used on the patient.Since 2011, five reviews were taken to assess the Lancashire-registered nurse.Mrs Rubb was initially suspended in November 2013 for 12 months.

Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United players past and present have been reacting to the death of Diego Maradona, the Argentine hero who is considered one of the best football players of all time.The Argentine Football Association confirmed on Wednesday that Maradona passed away at his home in Tigre just two weeks after undergoing successful surgery for a blood clot on his brain.It's reported that he suffered a heart attack and subsequently died at the age of 60.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans are getting excited about recent signing Facundo Pellistri following his latest performance for the Under-23s. The 18-year-old Uruguayan, who arrived at Old Trafford from Penarol last month, set up a goal as United beat Tottenham 4-2 in Premier League 2 on Sunday.

Andy Burnham has warned against the introduction of ‘permanent’ coronavirus restrictions once the national lockdown ends.The mayor of Greater Manchester says talks are underway between local leaders and the government about what will happen after December 2.Changes to the national tiered system of restrictions were being considered according to Mr Burnham, though he admitted that it was likely that the city-region would remain in Tier 3.In their decision-making the government has been urged to

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coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

Patient safety and care is our top priority and we are undertaking an investigation into a recent incident at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital involving a small number of patients who became unwell during dialysis treatment. "All patients are well and continue to be monitored, and their families are being kept fully informed.