Watch: Timelapse footage of bridge to lifesaving helipad at Manchester Royal Infirmary being lifted into place

despite Greater Manchester's rising infection rates.The Prime Minister has said that shielding will still end this weekend despite the local lockdown - for everyone except those in Blackburn or Darwen and other high risk areas of the country. But people in Greater Manchester who have been shielding told the Manchester Evening News they would either continue as they were - or venture out reluctantly only because they no longer have the Government's protection and have to go to work.

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Friday, June 31.Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the Portuguese broadcaster RTP, but MEN Sport understands the Mexican is not being considered by the Reds.

straight to your inboxManchester United insist there is 'nothing in' reports they have agreed a move for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez. Portuguese public service broadcaster RTP claimed Jimenez, 29, was in line to move to United as Wolves had agreed a deal to sign Braga forward Paulinho.

Loudspeakers will be installed at Salford Quays in an attempt to deter people from jumping from bridges into the canal.It comes after almost 200 lockdown breaches were reported in a single month.Hundreds of people have flocked to the area during spells of warm weather since April - with some coming from as far away as Wigan borough.Teenagers and adults have been spotted leaping into the Manchester Ship Canal from the Detroit Bridge, or taking part in unauthorised swimming, despite these

Countdown star Rachel Riley was spotted leaving the TV studios looking every inch the doting mum. Cradling her seven-month-old daughter Maven in a trendy leopard print sling Rachel was dressed casually in a white t-shirt, jeans, white cardigan and trainers.

east Manchester has officially opened to the public.It comes as council bosses reveal work to widen Hyde Road in Gorton for traffic will be finished by the end of the year.The new pre-fabricated steel bowstring arch bridge, which crosses the A57 near Debdale Park was lifted in place in a huge operation at the end of last month which saw Hyde Road closed completely for a weekend.And after workers secured it in place and put in the finishing touches it was officially opened to the public on

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand has admitted he would be happy to see Manchester United sign Raul Jimenez from Wolves.Speculation continues to gather that the 29-year-old is wanted by United though MEN Sport understands the Mexican is not a priority target following the extension of Ighalo's loan until January 2021.However, reports elsewhere continue to link Manchester United, as well as other big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe, with a big-money move.Jimenez has scored 20

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Brad Miller, chief operating officer at Manchester Airport, said: "Manchester Airport is proud of the role it plays in providing employment for so many local people, either directly or with the dozens of different companies that operate on our site."This new bridge will give those living in surrounding neighbourhoods a safe and sustainable way to travel to the airport campus, whether they work here, are using our Ground Transport Interchange or are accessing other facilities like our new

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straight to your inboxWolves manager Nuno Espirito Santos claims the club are unfazed by comments made by Mexico manager Gerard Martino that star forward Raul Jimenez should join Manchester United.Jimenez was linked with a move to Old Trafford in January prior to the signing of Odion Ighalo.

Staff at a group of Greater Manchester NHS hospitals have now helped more than 1,000 patients who were suffering from Covid-19 on the road to recovery.The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) celebrated reaching the milestone after discharging more people this weekend who had tested positive for the coronavirus.The group oversees five hospitals - Salford Royal, The Royal Oldham, Fairfield, Rochdale Infirmary and North Manchester General - as well as looking after community services.A spokesman for the