We must organise 'difficult dialogues that would foster greater harmony in our society'

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United need four players to become genuine challengers.The Reds crashed out of the Europa League following defeat to Sevilla, the Spanish club coming from behind to progress with a 2-1 win.The defeat means United's long season is finally over, but while it yielded some improvements - a top four finish and a good run in a European competition - Ole Gunner Solskjaer and his men still aren't where they want to be.And to fix that ahead of

United missed multiple chances to retake the lead in their semi-final clash with Sevilla in Cologne and were eventually punished by a late Luuk de Jong sucker punch and went out, losing 2-1 after Fernandes' penalty had given them an early lead.The Portuguese playmaker admitted United did enough to win on the night, but rued those missed opportunities. He says United must make good performances count with more ruthless finishing.

Up to 6,000 children who normally would have been referred to social services in Greater Manchester have potentially been missed during lockdown.Social care professionals are calling for a change in approach to tackle the ‘hidden harm’ faced by children who are stuck at home with abusive family members while schools remain closed.Alison Alexander, the CEO of children’s services support organisation Cornerstone, said referrals have dropped in many parts of the UK by 50pc, and by up to 75pc in

straight to your inbox Paul Scholes has insisted Manchester United don't have enough strength in depth to close the gap on Premier League champions Liverpool. United were knocked out of the Europa League at the semi-final stage on Sunday night after losing 2-1 to Sevilla.

hereInfection rates are calculated up to three days ago, in this case, the week ending August 13, because it takes a couple of days for the test results to be reported.In the week up to August 13, there were 998 positive tests across Greater Manchester.The Oldham infection rate has fallen to below 100, however the week-on-week trend for the borough is still upwards.

In June last year 21,700 sales had been registered by this point. The drop is likely to be a combination of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on both house sales and on the registration of sales.

hereThere could also be increased delays between performances as venues will be required to undertake 'deep cleans' before the next audience arrives.The PM also announced tough new fines for people who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask - and organisers of illegal raves.At present, people who refuse to wear a face covering where it is required face a £100 fine, which can be reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.Under the new measures, announced tonight, that penalty will double for subsequent

Fergal Kinney meets the passionate protestors making their caseIt’s a blazing hot Tuesday lunchtime, and at Manchester’s 2500-capacity Academy 1 venue, something is happening that hasn’t been possible in months.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola shied away from the notion that he could write a huge chapter in Manchester City's history by guiding the club to their first Champions League triumph.The Blues boss helped spark a dynasty at Barcelona as a player by helping them to their first victory in the competition, at Wembley in 1992 – and they have since won it four more times, two of them under his management.But Guardiola deflected the question by declaring that there are others at the club who

straight to your inboxSeven is not the only famed squad number vacant at Manchester United. Anthony Martial requested the nine and relinquished the 11 but Bruno Fernandes is not a winger.Jadon Sancho is but seven is more suitable for a right winger and 11 is traditionally reserved for the dribbler on the opposite flank.

straight to your inboxManchester United are closing in on their first signing of the summer transfer window as they near a deal for Jadon Sancho.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was quick to identify Sancho as his No.1 target for the summer window and United are confident of acquiring his services this month.Borussia Dortmund have attempted to exert pressure on United by imposing their own deadline of August 10 for United to buy Sancho and demanding in excess of €100m, but their posturing has failed to

coronavirus in each borough. But at the start of what would have been the summer holidays, what does this mean in terms of travel? Can Mancunians still go on a day trip this summer? Will we be able to visit the beach with the kids? Or do we have to stay local?This is what you need to know about travelling out of the area during the Greater Manchester local lockdown.Yes, people in Greater Manchester can travel out of the area to visit the beach.

Manchester Evening News have looked back over the cases where Manchester’s most jealous criminals have landed themselves in the dock. The jealous ex who terrorised his former partner by turning up at her house, climbing through her bedroom window and attacking herA jealous ex terrorised his former partner by climbing through her bedroom window and attacking her.Stewart Edge, 34, has been jailed for 16 months following the incident at the woman's home in Denton.