Mayor Andy Burnham 'appalled, shocked and sickened' by free school meal parcels given to families

Weather forecasters predict more wind and freezing temperatures after Storm Eunice chaos as further warnings are put in place.The Met Office have issued further weather warnings following the worst gale force winds in 32 years.On Friday, the country was battered by winds after a "rare" red alert was issued which indicated a "significant danger to life."Thousands of homes have been left without power and a new yellow weather warning has been announced across the UK by the Met Office.The yellow warning for wind will be in place in England and Wales from midday on Sunday until 3pm on Monday.The north-west of England also has a yellow warning in place for rain from midnight to 6pm on Sunday, February 20.The weather will remain unsettled with rain moving in across the county and the temperature dramatically dropping later in the week.Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge told the Guardian, people should expect “wet and windy weather” to continue.He said: “Eunice is gone, but unfortunately things are not settling down.“There is another area of low pressure up near Iceland, and that will bring very strong winds again through Sunday. As well as that we’ve got reasonably heavy rain as well."He added: “There’s also a fair bit of snow, and the rain is going to melt it.

Kate Middleton has been left embarrassed after making a sweet mum gesture for Prince George which ended in disaster.The Duchess of Cambridge definitely has a creative side after photographing her family and drawing artwork in the order of service for her sister Pippa's wedding.Recently, Kate revealed she picked up a new hobby to create a special present for her eight-year-old son.However, the present turned into a disaster after it didn't quite go to plan as the 40-year-old admitted she was "really bad" at the skill.In 2013, when she was pregnant with George she revealed she was trying out knitting.Kate told a group of royal fans while visiting Glasgow: "I've been trying to knit and I'm really bad. I should be asking for tips!," reports Hello!In 2020, Kate visited an organisation that supports grandparents in Bradford where she met with some grandmothers who were showing off their crocheting skills.The mum-of-three confessed that her attempts to knit George a jumper had completely failed.She said: "I tried knitting when I first had George.

Denise Van Outen's ex-fiancé Eddie Boxshall has revealed he lost over a stone in weight through "stress" after their breakup.Eddie also claimed he has struggled with "anxiety" and hasn't been able to sleep properly since splitting with Denise, 47.The TV star dumped Eddie last month after being together for seven years and finding out he had been having phone sex and dates with other women.Posing for a mirror selfie in the gym, Eddie told fans: “I’m just back into my training as I lost over a stone in weight due to stress and anxiety over the last four months."He added: "Exercise helps my mental health as well."After moving out of the Celebrity Gogglebox stars home Eddie claimed he's been feeling "sluggish and crap."He said: “I never got much sleep last night as brain was working overtime with life in general.""Felt sluggish and crap this morning, but told myself to get up and at ’em."Since the breakup, trade worker Eddie previously took to Instagram sharing a note which appeared to hit out at Denise.The statement read: "I'd rather be alone than be with someone who makes me feel lonely."Singer Denise admitted last year that she didn't "give enough" to their relationship.Speaking on the podcast Before We Say I Do, she said: "I'm very aware of me putting us in ­situations where I'm not giving enough."I'm not as affectionate as I should be and I feel like I've lost my way a little bit within the relationship."She added: "It's a good relationship but I think it could be better if we take the time to discuss what is ­bothering us about each other so we can move forward." Stay up to date with the latest news in Showbiz and follow your favourite celebrities by signing up for our newsletter by clicking here .

fashion, designs worn by celebs can be quickly replicated so us normal folks can have a go at recreating the look.But one outfit that has been ‘inspired’ by Maya Jama’s red carpet look at the BRITS has been mocked and compared to a style that would have been worn by the stone-age cartoon family, The Flintstones.Stunning influencer Jenna Orr took to TikTok to model the black zig zag edge top and maxi skirt from online fashion store I Saw It First.The blonde haired beauty admitted in the clip that the cut-out attire was her “new favourite outfit” as she walked backwards and posed for the camera.Jenna finished the look with some glam makeup and a silver bag, looking ready to hit the town.She confessed in the clip: “I’m sorry but is this not the HOTTEST outfit you’ve ever seen.”Although Jenna sung the praises of the sexy two piece number, many people did not quite agree.Unfortunately, the design has been compared to clothing from The Flintstones and a Halloween costume from B&M.One person commented: “What in the Flintstones! Sorry.”Another user added: “It’s giving Flintstones vibes.”Whilst another person chuckled: “Have a yabbadabbadoo time.”Someone else voiced: “You're beautiful, your body is banging but this outfit looks like it came from B&M Halloween section.

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham says Greater Manchester’s flood defences worked far better than in 2015 last night thanks to subsequent investment and good planning - making its resilience in the face of Storm Christoph a ‘good news story’.But he admitted a ‘bigger look’ would now need to be taken at the Mersey.Hundreds of people had to be evacuated overnight in south Manchester as record rainfall saw the river come within a couple of centimetres of overtopping late yesterday.

direct to your inboxPiers Morgan blasted Gavin Williamson over 'catastrophic failings' during the coronavirus pandemic. The education secretary appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday morning and was quizzed by Piers and co-host Susanna Reid.

Piers Morgan let rip at Education Secretary Gavin Williamson in a heated interview on Good Morning Britain on Thursday.

Parents will get two weeks notice before schools reopen, Gavin Williamson has said.

Ministers are expected to drop plans for daily Covid tests in England's secondary schools after regulators failed to approve the flagship policy.

direct to your inboxTeachers endured a ‘constant rolling nightmare’ after the government made a series of U-turns on school closures and January exams, a Manchester councillor has said.Schools and colleges were told in the first week of January that the decision to hold BTEC and vocational exams was theirs to make while most students stayed home during lockdown.The Department of Education (DfE) was accused by Labour of placing thousands of learners and teaching staff in an ‘incredibly difficult situation’.Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced on January 13 that BTEC and vocational exams would now be cancelled in February and March.Speaking before the announcement, Councillor Suzannah Reeves said senior leaders were told the night

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wants to add £15 to the average council tax bill to help restore our failing police force.In his first policing press conference since Ian Hopkins was forced out of his job as the chief constable of GMP, the mayor outlined his vision for a 'new era' of policing.GMP was effectively placed in 'special measures' just before Christmas when Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) inspectors estimated the force had failed to properly record 80,000 crimes, resulting in the exit of Mr Hopkins from his £208,000-a-year post.Mr Burnham, who was elected mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017, made a string of announcements in his first press conference on policing since events last year

Labour will force a Commons vote on giving children the full value of free school meals during the holidays. 

Labour today demanded Gavin Williamson resigns after a string of fiascos in England's schools.

Schools in areas with high coronavirus rates could remain closed after the February half term, Gavin Williamson has hinted.

Gavin Williamson has confirmed that schools will be able to return tot he national school voucher scheme run by the Government from Monday.

Embattled Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been accused of running a “chumocracy” after laptop contracts went to a Tory donor’s firm.

Ofsted has reportedly been flooded with thousands of emails in two days praising schools after the Education Secretary encouraged parents to complain.

Gavin Williamson turned down an offer to get free or cheap broadband for thousands of disadvantaged families, the Mirror has learned.

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham admits there is 'a real worry' about the NHS in Greater Manchester due to the spiralling number of coronavirus patients.The Mayor revealed today there were 119 people in intensive care units and 922 in general hospital beds with covid-19 on January 5.That represents a 'steep rise' in the number of people in ICU, in particular, the mayor said.And the figures are, in fact, likely to be 'quite a bit worse than that', Mr Burnham added, as the situation is changing so rapidly.Asked why only around 30 covid patients are currently in the Nightingale hospital in Manchester city centre, Mr Burnham said it is because the NHS has been 'coping' until this point. "The Nightingale is that insurance, it's that back up

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has defended his handling of the crisis at Greater Manchester Police, saying: "I'm absolutely happy to be held to account". The force was put in special measures following a damning inspection report last month which found it failed to record 80,000 crimes in a year.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has urged the government to extend its ban on evictions during the coronavirus pandemic to avoid a further surge in homelessness.Court-ordered evictions are due to start again on January 11 after being temporarily suspended after the initial Covid-19 outbreak.Boris Johnson says the ban will be kept under review after being challenged by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during a debate this week.But Mr Burnham is seeking a cast-iron guarantee from the prime minister following the announcement of a new national lockdown on Monday.Almost 1,000 people are currently being put up in beds provided by Greater Manchester’s ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, or in hotels.Thousands more - including