What happened to the other Chorlton? Why the great town by the Medlock is disappearing from Manchester's map

it recorded the highest daily infection rate in England, at more than 100 cases per 100,000, and leaders are openly worried about it becoming ‘another Leicester’. By contrast, Wigan has remained in single digits, roughly flat at around seven cases per 100,000.

Trafford has seen the most marked decline in the infection rate in the first week of local lockdown. The chart shows that cases rose rapidly in the middle of July but actually peaked a couple of days before the new restrictions were brought in on July 30.

hereThe city’s mortality rate remains below the English average and well below the north west average.Until a fortnight ago, meanwhile, the rolling average for cases in the city since mid-March had been solidly mid-table for the ten boroughs, pretty much bang on the Greater Manchester average.Its cumulative infection rate - in other words the number of cases recorded per 100,000 people since the start - stands at 621, around the average for the north west.So by no means cheerful, but not what

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.

Ryan, 36, also has an 11-year-old daughter Scarlett with his ex Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah Barlow in Corrie.Manchester actor Ryan, who played Jason Grimshaw in the soap, and entrepreneur and model Lucy live between Manchester and Essex.They met and fell for each other when they both appeared on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls in 2017.

straight to your inboxThe transfer window is now officially open until October, and transfer activity looks to be ramping up around Europe, with Manchester City closing in on the £40million purchase of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake ahead of the new campaign.The MEN understands that City are close to agreeing a deal for £40million, with an extra £1million in add-ons, but the deal has not yet been struck.

straight to your inboxWith Manchester United's top four place in the Premier League confirmed, and therefore a place in next season's Champions League too, the club's attentions will now turn to the transfer market as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to improve his squad ahead of next season.Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho and Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish are both targets for United in this transfer window, which officially opened on Monday.For a bit of fun, we carried out a Football

The Big Interview podcast, Ferdinand also opened up on his 'addiction' to winning and the Champions League in particular. Ferdinand won the 2008 Champions League with United, captaining the final that Sir Alex Ferguson's side won via penalties against Chelsea.

straight to your inboxManchester United's 19-game unbeaten streak came to an end on Sunday after losing to Chelsea in the semi-final of this season's FA Cup.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rotated his squad to face Frank Lampard's men and United took confidence from the fact that they had already defeated Chelsea on three occasions this season.However, there was to be no repeat of the Premier League and Carabao Cup performances as goals from Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount coupled with an own goal from

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's changes and tactical tweaks backfiring against Frank Lampard's side.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has warned David de Gea he has to arrest his slump in form if he is to remain the Manchester United number one beyond this season after another mistake.De Gea was culpable for Olivier Giroud's opener in Chelsea's 3-1 FA Cup semi-final stroll but committed an especially egregious error when he let in a speculative Mason Mount shot through his hands shortly after the restart.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaConceded a soft goal to bookend his week with two unconvincing acts of goalkeeping and then committed a howler for Mason Mount's strike. 2Aaron Wan-BissakaHas looked tired all week and never looked like getting at a fresher Chelsea side who looked as though they had rumbled United.

David de Gea blunders proved costly to United's chances of setting up a final against Arsenal on August 1. The Spaniard failed to keep out Olivier Giroud's near-post effort in first-half stoppage time and then inexplicably let Mason Mount's long-range effort squirm under his body at the start of the second half.

straight to your inboxChelsea defender Antonio Rudiger believes Olivier Giroud could hold the key to beating Manchester United this weekend.United face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday evening as both sides look to finish their season with a piece of silverware to show for their efforts.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are on an incredible 19-match unbeaten run and go into the game boosted by the knowledge they have already beaten Chelsea three times this season.However, Rudiger is

'powerfully built' doorman Gareth Carr, which knocked him unconscious as he fell backwards and hit his head on the ground.

straight to your inboxPhil Foden is looking to take advantage of the one-year postponement to Euro 2020 as he looks to break into the England national team next season.Foden has been a regular for Manchester City since the lockdown, giving England boss Gareth Southgate what he wanted when he challenged the midfielder to play more at club level before being considered for a call-up.Such has been Foden's form for City, he has drawn praise for his performances from all quarters, with former

Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford is to become the youngest person to receive an honorary degree from The University of Manchester.Rashford, 22, will follow in the footsteps of Manchester United legends Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton in earning the accolade from the university, which is being awarded for his campaigning work off the pitch.Last month, he forced a Government U-turn after he wrote an open letter to MPs asking for the reversal of a decision not to