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A 10pm curfew would be the 'nail in the coffin' for pubs and bars in Greater Manchester, operators have warned.Hospitality businesses are bracing for the opening time limit to be introduced across the region, as similar restrictions come into force elsewhere in England.As well as being a further blow to already financially stricken sector, industry leaders fear it will only shift the problem elsewhere, leading to more day drinking, house parties and large crowds leaving venues at the same

hereSuicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb in the City Room area of the Arena after an Ariana Grande concert.

Several roads have been closed by police after reports a collision involving a bus and at least three cars.Charlestown Road in Blackley is closed in both directions between Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road due to a road traffic collision, Transport for Greater Manchester said in a tweet.Pictures from the scene showed a number of damaged cars including a black Audi Q7.Eyewitness Robert Duck told the M.E.N: "The Audi tried to overtake a bus at speed, it hit the back of the bus and then hit

straight to your inboxWhilst the majority of the Premier League clubs get under way this weekend, Manchester United's European exploits mean fans are forced to wait for the new season to start.The Reds have been given a week-long break from Premier League action in order to give them a rest after taking part in last month's Europa League.

coronavirus infection rates soar in the last few weeks. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust both recorded one more death.The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, September 11, currently stands at: Meanwhile in Greater Manchester, the latest figures show there are sharp increases in coronavirus infection rates in every single borough.

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Stormzy has shared the powerful new video for his song ‘Superheroes’ — check out the uplifting animated visuals below.The track is the latest single to be taken from the London MC’s December 2019 album ‘Heavy Is the Head’.The clip for ‘Superheroes’ premiered earlier today (September 9) in a number of school classrooms across the UK.

Families of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombing will gather in the city today as a public inquiry into the terror attack gets underway.Ahead of its opening the parents of the youngest victim of the attack have called for transparency.Retired High Court judge Sir John Saunder is chairing the Manchester Arena Inquiry, which will investigate events before, during and after the atrocity at the end of an Ariana Grande concert May 22, 2017.It is expected to last for around four months.The

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straight to your inboxManchester United fans have joked that Donny van de Beek's arrival at Old Trafford could see Bruno Fernandes enter the race for the Premier League golden boot next season.Van de Beek is set to become United's first major signing of the summer after the Reds reached an agreement with Ajax for the 23-year-old.

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Pride as an important occasion in the calendar.Since the announcement, bosses behind one of the country’s biggest Pride events have been working tirelessly on an ‘alternative’ Pride held virtually.The event, taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, will feature a virtual parade, discussion panels, live performances, and a host of other surprises to ensure the party is still able to go on in some form.Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Mark Fletcher, Chief Executive of Manchester

Love Island star Georgia Steel may have just found someone to be loyal to.The reality TV star is reported to have gone after Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood during a night out in London. According to sources Georgia and her friend were in trendy restaurant and bar Amazonico when they spotted Mason out with his mates.

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

straight to your inboxTwo years ago Manchester United began their search for a First Team Scout in France who would be tasked 'to identify world-class and emerging talent for the club, ensuring a talent pipeline and a world class first-team squad'.