Tag: Manchester
Covid-19: First female medic to serve RAF frontline talks about her...
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Veterans have joined the numerous skilled workforces helping the country -...
New, more infectious strain of Covid-19 now dominates globally
• Researchers globally tracking the spread of Covid-19 discover viruses with a new variant have now overtaken the original strain• Analysis...
Former top Met officer sues force for £500k over ‘racist and...
Scotland Yard's former top female Asian officer is suing the force in a £500,000 claim over alleged racist and sexist abuse.
“We begged for it to be shut down’ say ...
Food factory workers say the site they worked at has seen 237 cases of coronavirus, and claim they had begged bosses to...
How a Welsh hotel is surviving Covid-19
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There is a wide range of financial support available to...
Safer shopping: Restoring people’s livelihoods and keeping everyone safe
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With all non-essential retailers, including fashion shops and homeware stores, able to...
NHS Chief Executive Pays tribute to contributions of Windrush generation
On the 72nd anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, carrying migrants from the Caribbean to England, the NHS is marking...
BRIXTON CLASH: Over 20 officers injured and police cars smashed
An illegal street party last night witnessed "significant disorder" leaving some 22 officers injured and police cars smashed.
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25,000 NHS Test & Trace contact tracing staff protecting families
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Katie Hopkins permanently removed from Twitter for violating policy
Controversial rightwing commentator Katie Hopkins has had her Twitter account permanently suspended. The platform said she violated their “hateful conduct” policy.
Supporting local produce and helping farms in your area
We can all do our bit to support our food industry, be it eating vegetables that are currently in season, trying new...
TURBOCHARGED: Troy Autopoint’s been revving it up for over 55 years
A family-run garage has been tending to vehicles from the everyday commercial van to beefy supercars since 1965.
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Manchester’s iconic Trafford Centre on the verge of collapse?
Owners of the Trafford Centre have warned that the shopping centre could be forced to shut if rescue talks with lenders fail.
Everyone can be their own boss says Instagram star
A man fractured by society turned his life around by building an influential following on social media. He says the secret to...
Britain’s most prolific serial rapist linked to almost 200 victims jailed
PHD student Reynhard Sinaga, 36, who filmed himself attacking his victims after drugging them at his Manchester home, has been sentenced to...
Brave breast cancer survivor unveils special bench marking her recovery
When 45-year-old Shamilla Mirza found a pea-shaped lump in her breast, she was shocked to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
YHM Solicitors in Leeds opens its doors to new offices
A legal practice has just celebrated its tenth anniversary year with the inauguration of new offices in the heart of the Leeds...
Victory for Leeds boxer Qais Ashfaq after first title fight win
Leeds Super-Bantamweight Qais Ashfaq turned in the best performance of his blossoming eight-fight career to win the WBA Continental title against...
Manchester Gandhi statue marks 150th year of his birth
A gift to Manchester of a bronze statue of the iconic spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled outside Manchester Cathedral in the...