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police team in Greater Manchester has taken to social media to share news of its particularly 'busy week'. GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley posted about a string of incidents that they have spotted, while patrolling Leigh, since last Thursday (November 26).

What do you think? Have your say in our c omments section. Click here to join in the conversation... Mary Robinson, Conservative MP for Cheadle, described a 'borough by borough basis' as the right way forward, adding: "I'll continue to argue for this approach and that provisions are in place for our hospital to manage both Covid and winter pressures."Mr Wragg agrees, arguing that, although rates in Stockport are still high, they have dropped by a third in the last week - bolstering the case for

anger from residents this week about the decision to put the borough into Tier 3 restrictions when national lockdown ends.

straight to your inboxRiyad Mahrez was happy to put a bit of frustration behind him by netting his first Manchester City hat-trick.Mahrez netted his maiden treble for the club as City thumped Burnley 5-0 in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players that they are more likely to maintain their places in his starting XI by getting on the scoresheet.Guardiola saw City record their first win in three Premier League outings, scoring more than once for the first time in seven games in all competitions. City's win was effectively sealed in the first half with a Riyad Mahrez brace followed by Benjamin Mendy's first goal for the club.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola bluntly reminded Manchester City's forwards that they need to score goals if they want to play under him. City have had uncharacteristically struggled this season in front of goal, with the five that they put past Burnley half the number they had managed in their previous eight games combined.

straight to your inbox every day for free Ralph Hasenhuttl admits nothing less than 'perfection' will do if his Southampton side are to beat Manchester United this weekend. The Saints have been one of the surprise packages in the Premier League this season and go into the weekend fixtures occupying 5th place in top-flight.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRalph Hasenhuttl played down the idea that he could be considered a potential Manchester United manager in the near future.The 53-year-old has impressed as Saints boss, with his side taking their positive end to last season into the start of this campaign. They currently sit fifth in the table, five places and four points above United, and that has led to speculation he could land a top job in English football soon.

Three men arrested following a suspected road rage shooting in Salford have been released under investigation, police have said.The suspects were held on suspicion of attempted murder yesterday (Thursday).It came following an incident on November 17 in Lower Kersal.A 38-year-old man turned up at hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand at around 7.20pm.He was discharged the next day.Greater Manchester Police said that following an altercation between two drivers, one got out of his vehicle,

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straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Mason Greenwood will become the club's best finisher as his game progresses over time, while Rio Ferdinand drew similarities between the teenager and Ruud van Nistelrooy.Greenwood impressed after coming on in United's 4-1 Champions League victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday evening.The comfortable win against the Turkish champions - who won the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier this month - puts Ole Gunnar

here“Following the deferral at Stockport council [last week], talks were held with local political leaders and it initially appeared as if progress was being made towards a solution. However that does not now look to have been the case.“This is now a matter for local councils, including Stockport council, to decide on.

during the last lockdown, which appears to have continued into the second wave. However, unlike during the first peak, recycling centres in Greater Manchester have remained open this time - if only for 'essential visits'.

in Rochdale which was closed for several hours on Thursday night. The nature of the incident remains unclear as Greater Manchester Police have so far declined to comment to the Manchester Evening News for up to 24 hours, despite repeated approaches.

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Clayton at around 8.30am this morning (Wednesday).