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Victoria Theatre, SalfordThe beautiful terracotta facade of the Victoria Theatre is overrun with vegetation, and the Grade II-listed building has been a target for vandalism over the years.There are fears that the roof needs to be urgently repaired to prevent permanent damage to the building, which the Theatres Trust hopes could be converted into a multi-purpose space.In January 2021, Theatres Trust applied to Historic England to upgrade the listing of the Victoria from II to II* as it is the earliest surviving theatre wholly designed by Bertie Crewe.Hulme HippodromeAlong with its neighbour the Hulme Playhouse, the Hippodrome dates back to the early 1900s and its magnificent auditorium remains mostly unchanged - though in a state of

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans noticed Scott McTominay was desperate for the Reds to score a 10th goal against Southampton on Tuesday night. United hammered a depleted Saints side 9-0 at Old Trafford as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team took full advantage of Alex Jankewitz’s early red card.

Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool on his shortlist before buying Chelsea in 2003.The Russian took charge at Stamford Bridge and has seen the club win 16 major trophies during his time, including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.Abramovich has regularly splashed out and saw the club spend £200m in the recent summer following a season without success.Though it could have all been so different, with Jon Smith's book ‘The Deal’ explaining that Abramovich had other potential targets.It’s explained that Abramovich’s advisers initially drew up a list of clubs across five European countries before it was whittled down to England.There were five clubs shortlisted though the current Blues owner already owned a

direct to your inboxA pilot scheme to use rapid coronavirus testing at courts is being held in Manchester.Tests are being offered to those without symptoms attending cases at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre for the next four weeks.Those set to be offered tests include judges, court staff, lawyers and other workers based at the city centre site.The lateral flow tests are voluntary and give results faster than other methods of testing.Results are expected to be provided within about 30 minutes, by text or email.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereAnyone testing positive will not be allowed to enter the court.HM

direct to your inboxAs the fight continues against the Covid-19 pandemic, a number of key buildings have been transformed into testing and vaccine centres.But one new facility - which will offer tests to asymptomatic key workers in Greater Manchester - might be the grandest yet.Manchester Rates Hall, which forms part of Manchester Town Hall, has been transformed into the city's latest Coronavirus lateral flow testing site.The Grade 2 listed building carves a narrow line between Manchester's Town Hall Extension on one side, and the Central Library on the other.Staffed by soldiers from the First Battalion, Coldstream Guards and local healthcare teams, the new facility will open on Wednesday (3 February).The Rates Hall will be open to key

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Manchester United's 9-0 win over Southampton at Old Trafford on Tuesday saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side go level on points with top of the table Manchester City.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has called on the government to help stamp out online racism by regulating social media platforms. A host of Premier League footballers, including Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford , Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial, have been subjected to vile racist abuse on social media in the past week.

direct to your inboxCouncillors are calling for up to 25 Manchester city centre roads closed temporarily due to the pandemic to become permanently pedestrianised.A string of streets within the inner ring road were closed to car traffic under emergency legislation brought in by the government last year to allow people more room to social distance.Now a number of city centre councillors are pushing for a review to examine whether the closures can be made permanent.Piccadilly ward councillor Jon-Connor Lyons is set to raise the issue with the council's transport boss Angeliki Stogia at today's (WEDS) full council meeting."Over the summer last year, we saw parts of the city centre pedestrianised to encourage people to travel safely and

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaSolid stop from James Ward-Prowse. Other than that, he was a spectator amid the one-way traffic. 7Aaron Wan-BissakaProbably the best attacking display of his United career.

Manchester Evening News reports.Mr Jones claimed to have not seen Mr Dutton take any drugs but admitted: "I knew he'd taken something, he had too much energy and I could tell by his eyes."Pub licensee, Nicola Fishwick, said Mr Dutton was staggering and she took his car keys as she didn't want him driving home.At around 10pm, Mr Dutton left the pub with his friend Michael Reardon and the pair started to walk down Belle Green Lane.Mr Reardon said during the night they had both taken ketamine in Mr Dutton's car, which they'd taken together a "couple of times on weekends".Asked to describe the effects of how ketamine makes you feel, Mr Reardon said: "Very drunk and very disorderly."It gives you a bit of a buzz.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer urged his Manchester United side to go out and score more goals in the second-half during their 9-0 thrashing of Southampton in the Premier League.United were ruthless on Tuesday night and found themselves 4-0 up at half-time as they ripped Ralph Hasenhuttl's side apart.Goals from Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani and an own-goal from Jan Bednarek moved United into a comfortable lead as they took full advantage of Southampton debutant Alexandre Jankewitz's red card after just 77 seconds.Many teams would have taken their foot off the gas in the second-half, but Solskjaer and Harry Maguire inspired the squad at half-time with a team talk focused on adding further

Premier League table will look come the end of the season with Manchester City tipped to win the title.Reigning Prem champions Liverpool have impressed recently following a spell where they struggled in front of goal, though Jurgen Klopp improved his team on Deadline Day with two defensive signings.Though a supercomputer, provided by Football Web Pages, has suggested it’s not quite been enough.The table has City winning the league by 11 points with Liverpool in second, though the top four may surprise some.Manchester United have impressed this season, though are down in sixth, while Chelsea are even further adrift.Instead, the supercomputer predicted table has Leicester City in third while Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham are tipped to finish

Holly Willoughby's new show has been postponed over safety fears amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The 39 year old was gearing up to front new show The Real Games alongside cricketer Freddie Flintoff this summer, but plans for the show have been shelved.This Morning host Holly's show was set to see celebrities going head to head in a number of different sporting challenges. Six male and six female celebrities were due to battle it out in an athletics arena, swimming pool and gym with events believed to have included the 100 metre sprint and doubles diving.

Compared to previous years, the Premier League winter transfer window was very quiet this January.

Manchester United fans could have been forgiven for expecting the finished article when they splashed £55million to land Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

direct to your inboxA beloved dad who lost his life to coronavirus died penniless, his heartbroken family said.Tom Woodworth, 57, passed away in intensive care on Saturday after catching the virus around Christmas time.Like most relatives of coronavirus patients, Tom's children, Kelly and Ashley, were not able to be with him when he died.Nor are the family able to cover the costs of his funeral due to Tom having no insurance or savings at the time of his death.Until Kelly and Ashley find the money for a funeral, their dad's body will stay in the morgue at the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI). Tom's friends and family have set up a GoFundMe page to help 'give him the send off he deserves'.

Marcus Rashford hailed a "special moment" after he passed Eric Cantona in Manchester United's all-time scoring records.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has revealed how John Stones hit the depths of his football career amidst injury problems and personal troubles.The Manchester City defender has bounced back to form this season and is expected to regain his place in the team to face Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night after contributing to a stunning 12-match winning streak.But he looked to be headed out of the Etihad exit door in the last two summers, when the break-up of his long-term relationship and persistent injury problems, saw his form plummet.He ended up being kept out of the City team by converted midfielder Fernandinho and dropped out of the England squad.The Blues would have been open to offers for the 26-year-old, who was fifth choice at

straight to your inboxManchester City will have to try to win the Premier League without a prolific goalscorer this season, Pep Guardiola has come to accept.Sergio Aguero has suffered a number of setbacks in his attempts to return from a knee problem that kept him out of the beginning of the campaign, while Gabriel Jesus has just three league goals to his name after another frustrating season. The top five goalscorers in the division hail from four of the five teams closest to City: Liverpool, United, Leicester, and Tottenham.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe worst captain in modern Manchester United history still left a void - not one, but two. Antonio Valencia had all the leadership of the captain of the Titanic but his decade with United was enriched by superb seasons at right-back and on the right wing.Valencia was signed to offset Cristiano Ronaldo's world record £80million sale to Real Madrid in 2009 and the Ecuadorian's shift-run-cross strategy was reminiscent of Andrei Kanchelskis.