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direct to your inboxMajor plans to transform Manchester city centre’s landmark Debenhams building have been recommended for approval by council bosses. The Rylands building on Market Street is for an extensive makeover which will see it restored to its original Art Deco glory both inside and outside.

direct to your inboxThe ambulance service across Greater Manchester and the north west region is now facing 'unprecedented challenges' over the Covid-19 pandemic, it's been revealed.North West Ambulance Service has cancelled all planned leave for staff as a result.And the trust expects demand on its services and paramedics to 'peak over the next two weeks', a QC has said.All clinically trained staff have been switched 'to the responding frontline' and the trust is increasing its use of private

straight to your inbox every day for freeBeing the main shirt sponsor for Manchester United is quite the honour in commercial circles. From Sharp, to AIG and Aon, it can thrust a company's name into the mainstream when their logo dons the iconic red shirt.

What do you think about the safety of schools? Do you think teachers and school staff should be prioritised for the vaccine? Let us know in the comments here, or on our Manchester Family Facebook page. Teacher unions have been calling for all those working in education and childcare settings to be vaccinated.

direct to your inboxThe Premier League title race is set to take more twists and turns this week as Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.The top two go head-to-head in a mouthwatering match that should have a significant impact on the race to be crowned Premier League champions. The intrigue is further added to by the fact United and Manchester City are in action this midweek to play their games in hand on Liverpool.

Here we are again...Nearly two weeks into the New Year and 2021 is already feeling a bit, well, 2020.Now into our third national lockdown after months of tough local coronavirus restrictions that have hit Greater Manchester particularly hard, once again we’re being urged to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.Normally, our What's On pages are all about showing you the best places to eat, drink and generally go out and have a good time.For now though, our Stay In section is here to

direct to your inboxThis is the first look inside Greater Manchester's mass coronavirus vaccination centre ahead of its opening on Monday.The site, at the Manchester Tennis and Football Centre at the Etihad Campus, has undergone a remarkable transformation as this exclusive footage provided by the NHS shows.It's one of seven vaccination centres being launched in England next week.Initially it will be open to people over 80 and healthcare staff by appointment only.Manchester's director of public

direct to your inboxOn November 1, 2019, a 61-year-old woman was stabbed nine times during a frenzied attack.The unprovoked and random assault on a care worker in Oldham shocked the community around Waterhead Park.Miraculously, the victim - grandmother, Joy Clarke, who was knifed from behind on Longfield Crescent - survived.Unknown to police at the time, the person who carried the attack had done so just 90 minutes after being released on bail at Manchester Magistrates' Court, where he had

direct to your inboxThe temperature has certainly dropped and the thought of going outside is filling most of us with dread.And the snow has been falling across Greater Manchester after a brief glimpse of a white Christmas a couple of weeks ago.The Met Office forecast has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice beginning at 5pm tonight (Thursday) right up until late Friday evening.The weather warning means that icy stretches are likely to form, perhaps leading to some disruption to

direct to your inboxThe former chief executive and founder of UKFast has been charged with rape and sexual assault following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police.The 52-year-old has been charged with one count of rape and four sexual assaults, Greater Manchester Police said.Its investigation began in 2019.In a statement, the GMP force said: "A man has been charged with rape and sexual assault following an investigation by detectives."Lawrence Jones (01/08/1968), of Brooks Drive, Hale

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe New Year was barely three days old when the first major transfer reports relating to Manchester United began to trickle through, heralding the start of a new phase of the season.Nobody should be surprised, mind, given how much attention gets paid to United, especially when the January transfer market has just opened.Although the summer window stretched into October, there is no lack of thirst for more tasty titbits where this behemoth football club is

direct to your inboxPolice have had to shut down a Boxing Day rave after a huge gathering in the city centre.A man was arrested and two teenagers were handed a £1,000 fine following the incident.Officers were called at around 4.20am this morning after getting reports of loud music at an address in Shudehill.When they got there, they discovered around 100 people attending a rave at empty flats in Hanover Street.They dispersed the crowd and seized musical equipment.Two teenage boys – aged 17 and

Bolton, says Greater Manchester Police.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWe take a look at Manchester United's 2020 season as they prove themselves one of the top teams in the Women's Super League - just two years into their professional life.Where they finished in 2019/20United finished fourth in the WSL in the 2019/20 campaign, a brilliant feat for a side in only its second year of existence.However, they were far away from competing with Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal at the top of the table; United’s PPG of 1.64

direct to your inboxWe take a look at Manchester City Women's calendar year, from Nick Cushing's departure to Lucy Bronze's Best in the World award.With the division decided on points per game after the league was curtailed, Manchester City finished second in the Women’s Super League and earned themselves a spot in the 2020/21 Champions League.The final game of the season, a 3-3 draw between City and Chelsea at the Academy Stadium, ended up being the title decider.

GMP in areas including Wardley and Bolton town centre on Wednesday (December 22).  Police traffic officers stopped the driver of an Audi A3 on Manchester Road in Wardley. They claim the driver’s MOT test certificate had expired on January 8 this year.In a tweet, officers said: “XT58 stopped this Audi A3 on Manchester Road Wardley. Test certificate expired 8th Jan 2020.