Greater Manchester would be in lower tier if schools had closed in lockdown, says Mayor Andy Burnham

Alexander (Jolie is literally one year older than Farrell)—but still, goofy.This pairing is for the first season of an upcoming Apple anthology series called The Crowded Room. explains their characters thusly: “Holland… is starring as a man named Danny Sullivan; Rossum will play Sullivan’s mother, who is always looking for a man to fulfill her dreams of salvation.” Amanda Seyfried plays a clinical psychologist.Let's be generous.

Chris Evans, 55, has spoken out on Oti Mabuse’s sensational exit from Strictly Come Dancing.The professional dancer earlier this week announced she was leaving the hit BBC One contest after seven years.Speaking on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, the radio presenter reflected on the hugely popular TV star’s decision to leave the programme.He explained how, over the years, dancers had become celebrities in their own right thanks to the show’s roaring success.Chris referred to Oti’s growing following as her “stoic” fanbase.He said: “There’s dancers now that are bigger stars than a lot of the celebrities that are invited to dance with them.“And that has changed. And so we tune in, because [Oti] has this amazing, sort of stoic, concrete fanbase…“Because we’ve all got our favourite dancers and we don’t really mind who they get now.”The broadcaster continued: “And of course it’s the celebrity’s journey that’s the intrigue, isn’t it?“It’s how far they can get and how well they can do and how much they can grow and what they discover about themselves in that time, which is fantastic.“But the pillars of the temple now, the reason we all tuned in, you know, when it first started […], was because of the celebs.“And the dancers, but primarily the celebs were the box office, they opened the movie as it were.“But now it’s the dancers, and the dancers realised it.

What could have been. Prior to their split, Cheryl Burke was vocal about her plans to have children with Matthew Lawrence.

A heartbreaking end to the holidays. Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence officially separated last month — just days after they spent Christmas together.

The abolition of covid restrictions in Scotland can't come soon enough, say leaders of Renfrewshire's hard-hit hospitality sector.

direct to your inboxA senior Manchester Arena boss has issued a public apology to the mother of one of the 22 victims of the 2017 bombing atrocity.Two policing experts, meanwhile, have outlined to the public inquiry into the attack a series of criticisms they have found relating to security in place on the night.John Sharkey met with Figen Murray, Martyn Hett's mother, on December 8, 2017, seven months after the bombing.At the meeting, arranged by the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Mrs Murray wanted answers to questions relating to security within the City Room at the time, the inquiry heard.Suicide bomber Salman Abedi hid there on a mezzanine level for almost an hour in a CCTV black spot before he detonated a device he was

The government took into account the potential economic impact on the capital in sparing London from tough Tier 3 restrictions.But the same analysis wasn't applied to Manchester and the rest of the country.That's according to furious Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham who described the alleged differing approach as 'unacceptable' as MPs prepare for a key vote in Parliament today (Tuesday).Last week Boris Johnson's government announced that Greater Manchester would be placed in the toughest Tier 3 restrictions even though the coronavirus infection rate here, although still high, is falling fast.It means pubs and restaurants must remain closed here but they can open in Tier 2 areas like London when the national lockdown ends

including Greater Manchester where cases are falling rapidly.Michael Gove was reportedly among those arguing London should be under the strictest measures due to the high infection rate in several boroughs.The M.E.N has attempted to contact Downing Street for confirmation that the cabinet received a briefing note on potential job losses in London and whether similar impact assessments were made of other regions.So far, we have had no response.The Mayor Andy Burnham tweeted the Mail's story and said: "So it would seem the Government added an extra point to their five criteria - just for London.

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The Mayor’s A Bed Every Night homelessness reduction scheme is being extended after a charity warned numbers seeking help have rocketed during the pandemic.With ‘at least’ 40 new rooms added to the scheme in time for the winter, £663,000 has also been pledged to support young people at risk of homelessness and to tackle the causes that could see people ‘slip through the net’.Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, announced the expansion of his flagship scheme using cash from his mayoral priorities funding pot this afternoon and called on the public to give generously to support those in need.Alongside Mayor of Salford Paul Dennett, Jo Walby, CEO of homelessness prevention charity the Mustard Tree, and Reverend Ian Rutherford, from the

The prime minister is facing a revolt from members of his own party after the majority of the country was placed under tough new measures to control coronavirus.Health secretary Matt Hancock outlined which areas would be placed under which tiers in Parliament yesterday.Just three places in England managed to avoid being placed in either Tier 2 or Tier 3, which both include tougher controls on the hospitality industry.Now, a number of MPs have said they will not support the new measures when they are brought before the House of Commons next week.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham has said he hopes the region will be able to move from Tier 3 to Tier 2 when the measures are reviewed two weeks after they come into force on December

heading for tier 3 restrictions when lockdown ends next week, pupils are continuing to be sent home from primaries and secondaries across the region. We reported at the weekend how many feel schools are 'descending into chaos' and concerns are growing over Year 11s being expected to sit exams next year despite missing out on large chunks of classroom learning time.

where he outlined the rationale behind each of the three revised tiers.The tougher system, which which will see harsher measures taken against the hospitality industry, will come into force on December 2.Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he wasn't surprised to see the region placed into Tier 3, due to a rate of infection standing higher than the current national average.

coronavirus restrictions has led to a chorus of disapproval from Andy Burnham and many of the region's MPs.

Andy Burnham wants Greater Manchester to be moved into Tier 2 within a fortnight if the region's coronavirus infection rate continues to fall.The Mayor was reacting to the government's decision to place the region in Tier 3, the highest category of restrictions under the new system due to take effect on December 2.It means all hospitality venues will have to stay closed except for takeaway and delivery services.Other areas with high infection rates, including Liverpool and London, have been placed in the Tier 2 category that allows venues to open if they serve a substantial meal.Parts of Greater Manchester, including Stockport and Trafford, have infection rates that are below the national average.Mr Burnham appeared to accept that the

coronavirus lockdown ends. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he believes the region will be put under the highest level of measures, which will see the closure of all hospitality venues with only takeaway and delivery permitted.The UK also recorded its highest daily death toll since the beginning of May yesterday, adding a further 696 coronavirus-related deaths to the total.A NHS Nightingale hospital in Exeter is due to receive its first patients today, while Germany is preparing to extend its shutdown well into December amid rising case rates.

Kent continues to lead England with the worst coronavirus infection rates - but there have been increases in cases elsewhere.

Andy Burnham says it is ‘more likely than not’ that Greater Manchester will be put into the highest tier of coronavirus restrictions despite falling infection rates.The mayor is expecting that the new measures, due to be shared with leaders tomorrow, will be applied consistently across the city-region.But the government has been urged to look at Greater Manchester’s position in two weeks when the first review of the revised arrangements takes place.There are widely-held expectations that almost no regions in England will be in anything lower than Tier 2 once the national lockdown ends on December 2.Greater Manchester had been in Tier 3 before the lockdown after reporting some of the highest Covid-19 rates in the country.Things have changed

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.A joint statement issued by the four UK governments said they had been working closely together to find a way for family and friends to see each other, recognising it must be “limited and cautious”.Boris Johnson warned families they must make a “personal judgement” about the risks of coronavirus to vulnerable loved ones when forming a Christmas bubble.“We can’t afford to throw caution to the wind.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had originally offered.But Mr Hancock said infection rates in the region had climbed while negotiations were talking place and that had been "bad for public health".Speaking to the Health and Social Care Committee in the House of Commons today, Mr Hancock said

Matt Hancock has admitted the Government will stop negotiating with local leaders over Covid-19 restrictions after its bust up with Greater Manchester.