Heat, humidity, thunderstorms and downpours - what weather forecasters predict for Manchester this week

Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes looks set to join Arsenal this summer following reports suggesting they are his number one choice of club.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterBig Brother: All Stars climbed two-tenths from its Sunday premiere last week, delivering a 1.0 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic and 4.04 million viewers. The popular CBS reality competition won the night while 60 Minutes (0.6, 6.91M) topped the night in viewership.

A chicken shop chain has lost its bid to keep its Fallowfield store open until later in the morning following objections from police, residents and councillors.Dixy Chicken on Wilbraham Road currently shuts at 11pm but the owners argued that it should be allowed to open later as some neighbouring takeaways trade until 5am.An initial application sought to close at 4.30am but it was accepted that this was too late, with the owners instead asking to stay open until 1.30am or 3am depending on the day of the week.Despite the changes, Manchester council’s licensing subcommittee refused the licence over concerns that it would exacerbate existing noise, litter and antisocial behaviour issues in the area.The panel also felt that the changes would go

hereIt continues however, to have the highest rate of cases of all ten boroughs by some distance, with an infection rate of 91.5.On Monday, a total of 89 new cases were added to figures in Greater Manchester, taking the total for the region to 21,316 since the pandemic began.In the week ending August 14, there were 1,008 positive tests across Greater Manchester, which is 63 more than the previous week.Coronavirus infection rates are calculated up to three days ago, in this case Friday, August 14, because there is a delay in reporting cases.The infection rate is still going up in Manchester, the rate has now reached 46.9 and there were 259 positive tests in the seven days up to August 14.This is an increase of 69, or 36 per cent, on the

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes Manchester United need four players to become genuine challengers.The Reds crashed out of the Europa League following defeat to Sevilla, the Spanish club coming from behind to progress with a 2-1 win.The defeat means United's long season is finally over, but while it yielded some improvements - a top four finish and a good run in a European competition - Ole Gunner Solskjaer and his men still aren't where they want to be.And to fix that ahead of next season, they must strengthen in four areas this summer, according to former midfielder Hargreaves.“I think he’s learned that since February, United have been fantastic, to finish third from where they were, where the top-four looked unlikely at

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterAmandla Stenberg has joined the cast of Universal Pictures’ Dear Evan Hansen, based on the original stage musical play with music and lyrics by Academy Award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.Stenberg will play Alana, a high school senior whose cheery façade and social-media savvy mask a deeper loneliness and isolation, and whose response to the death of a classmate ignites a movement.  The role has been reconceived and expanded for the film, with Stenberg singing a new original song composed expressly for the film. She is writing the song in collaboration with Pasek and Paul.

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David de Gea has warned Dean Henderson he has no intention of relinquishing his No.1 status at Manchester United.

in Bury. The 66-year-old has spoken for the first time about how she was attacked by a stranger while out walking her dog in Prestwich.

straight to your inboxManchester United legend Paul Scholes said the team's entire back four was to blame for Sevilla's winning goal in the Europa League semi-final.

straight to your inbox David Silva has picked out two games that changed the course of Manchester City's history as he reflected on his ten years at the club. Silva has played his final game for City, bringing to an end a decorated decade at the Etihad where he will be remembered as one of the club's best ever players.

This Is Us season 5 will tackle the coronavirus pandemic, creator Dan Fogleman confirmed in a new tweet.“Some vague #ThisIsUs answers (sorry),” the writer, 44, began on Sunday, August 16. “Not sure yet on production start.

Harpurhey.Mahar Mansour, aged 24, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates Court this afternoon (August 17).He confirmed his name, date of birth and address.Mr Mansour, of Salford, is charged with two offences of section 18, attempt to unlawfully and maliciously wound two police officers, one offence of criminal damage to a Renault Scenic, and one offence of possession of a bladed article, namely a knife on Kingsbridge Road.No pleas were entered at this stage due to the offences being indictable only.On August 15 2020, shortly before 4.25am, police were called to Kingsbridge Court on Kingsbridge Road to reports of a man causing a disturbance, smashing up cars with a metal pole and being in possession of a knife.In detaining the man,

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea believes Manchester United need more experience if they are to improve on a third successive trophyless season.United squandered a plethora of chances in their Europa League semi-final loss to Sevilla and last went three years without silverware in 1988.De Gea was recalled for the Sevilla tie in Cologne at the expense of Sergio Romero, open to leaving United after five years mainly spent as De Gea's deputy.Dean Henderson's loan with Sheffield United has ended and there have been calls for the England international to replace De Gea, but the 29-year-old Spaniard is bullish about his role at United."I trust in myself," De Gea said.

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke claims the club is under no pressure to sell Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho despite club accounts showing a €44million loss for the financial year to 30 June 2020.Sancho remains a priority target for United despite Dortmund insisting their star player will not leave this summer.MEN Sport understands United are frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to develop the talented Dutch winger.And after sealing a United loan exit, Chong name-checked Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry and Man City superstar Kevin De Bruyne as two former Bremen players he would love to match at the club.Both had stuttering spells in the Premier League before moves to Bremen kick-started their careers.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens He decided to take part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s Brave the Shave challenge, to raise vital cash for the charity that provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by the deadly disease.Craig also decided that if he beat his fundraising target of £400 he’d get his legs waxed as well.And that cost his legs dear as he passed that total earlier this week, with Craig losing all the hair on his head, face and pins yesterday at De Beers pub in the town. Read More News:  Craig told the Express: “I’ve done stuff for Macmillan before, not because I have had it or know someone close that has but just because they’re such a good cause.“Everyone will be

A house where ‘lockdown parties’ were held and police officers were assaulted when called to the address has been shut down by the town hall.In July, officers from Greater Manchester Police attended a property at 102 Elm Road in Limehurst Village following reports of 30 people partying.But while visiting the house in Oldham the officers were assaulted.The council says it was the latest incident in a string of anti-social and criminal activities at the dwelling over the past year.And it was also reported to be having other house parties during lockdown.Now Oldham council has secured a closure order on the house, working with Regenda Homes and GMP.It means that anybody, apart from those who live there, who enters the property or garden,

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer coldly congratulated Julen Lopetegui at full-time, rattled a fraught atmosphere intensified by Sevilla's partisan dignitaries. At some stage on his march to the officials, Solskjaer became more sanguine and was warmer with Lopetegui.

straight to your inboxManchester United's new third kit for the 2020/21 season appears to have been leaked online in a series of fresh images.United have already officially unveiled their new home and away strips for next season and it looks like their striking third kit could be launched soon too. Footy Headlines previously reported United's third kit for next season would feature a 'dazzle camo' print all over the shirt, and the latest images appear to confirm that.

The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Monday, August 17 is: The latest available figures show two Greater Manchester boroughs are currently are showing an upward trend in  coronavirus  infections. Oldham recorded 20 per cent more cases than the previous week, in the seven days up to August 13, while Manchester saw its infection rate increase by almost a third in the same time frame.Overall, a further 119 cases were added in Greater Manchester on Sunday, taking the total for the region up to 21,227.In the week up to August 13, there were 998 positive tests across Greater Manchester.