Walking and cycling scheme finally set to launch in Levenshulme and Burnage at start of year

direct to your inbox It’s just a couple of hours after the Prime Minister has addressed the nation on Monday evening, and there’s a quiet chaos emerging within the streets of Levenshulme. This isn’t in response to the newly-announced national lockdown but, in fact, due to new ‘modal filters’ being installed in the streets - an attempt by Manchester Council to ease road traffic in the area.

direct to your inboxPolice have warned people to be wary of scams linked to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.Officers say criminals are “already taking advantage” of the vaccine.They have warned those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine to hang up if they are contacted by anyone asking for cash.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has advised that GPs will confirm names and not ask for any further details when they call to book patients in for a vaccination.A post on the GMP Middleton Facebook

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville believes it's "very unlikely" Manchester United would try and sign Jack Grealish, despite the midfielder's fine form for Aston Villa this season.MEN Sport reported that United were interested in signing Grealish in 2020 but were put off by his £80million price tag after the Villa captain helped his side to avoid relegation.

Christmas over-indulgence or need to stretch your legs and get out into nature, these local walks are sure to blow off the cobwebs.

direct to your inboxPolice are trying to find a missing man from Levenshulme.Eric Seddon, 37, was last seen at an ATM at the Medina Superstore on Stockport Road, Levenshulme.The sighting was just after midnight on Wednesday (December 30).He has not been seen or heard from since.Greater Manchester Police say there is growing concern for his welfare.Officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.Eric is described as 5ft 10" tall, of a slim build with very short brown

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect to settle on a first XI this season due to the crammed schedule.United are in three cup competitions and could play up to 40 games in under five months, while their Premier League game in hand at Burnley has yet to be rearranged nearly four months after it was postponed.The club focused on strengthening the squad depth over the starting side with the additions of Donny van de Beek, Edinson

direct to your inboxThe Premier League has confirmed it has no plans to pause the 2020/21 season amid a rise in positive COVID-19 casesReports surfaced on Tuesday that chairmen of top-flight clubs had held informal talks about a two-week break in action. That came on the back of Manchester City’sPremier League clash with Everton being postponed on Monday night due to a COVID outbreak in the City squad.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHarry Maguire believes Manchester United are showing greater determination to keep themselves in games this season.United were made to fight hard for their 1-0 victory over Wolves on Tuesday night, leaving it late to clinch the three points through Marcus Rashford's stoppage time strike.The victory lifts United up to second in the Premier League table and has prompted talk that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can challenge Liverpool for the league crown.

direct to your inboxRochdale's club doctor has called on the football season to be halted as cases of coronavirus rise.Dr Wes Tensel spoke out as a number of football clubs including Rochdale and Manchester City have had matches called off after positive cases were revealed.Dr Tensel, who also works as a GP, said he believes the season should be postponed, as more clubs are hit by outbreaks.“This is my opinion as a doctor," he told the PA news agency."Some people will disagree, some won’t, this

Bolton is the largest town in the country without a direct train service to the capital and with the recent electrification of the line, transport leaders believe it is the ideal time for that to be rectified.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy have offered firm Manchester United predictions on where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could finish this season. The Reds have enjoyed a resurgence in the Premier League of late, winning six of their last seven in the top-flight before a 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Boxing Day.

direct to your inbox Manchester’s first accommodation service catered specifically for homeless people who identify as LGBT+ opened earlier this week. The Riverside Housing project in the city centre consists of six modern flats providing residents with a safe space ‘free from discrimination’ alongside additional support services.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola was thrilled with Manchester City's performance in their 2-0 win over Newcastle.

6km route follows the Roe Green Loopline all the way up from Monton to Worsley Woods.