Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a press conference earlier this evening, He was joined by England’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty & the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance You can watch the press conference again on our facebook page Follow our live blog below for reaction to the press conference:
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham is hosting a bumper 90-minute press conference this afternoon starting at 1 pm. Firstly, he will give an update on Greater Manchester’s response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and will also be joined by Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes to discuss enforcement of coronavirus restrictions. And then following that…
A new campaign to unite Greater Manchester has been launched called oneGM. oneGM has brought together the public, private, charity, social enterprise, faith, sport and cultural sectors, in support of people and businesses facing a challenging time as a result of the Covid restrictions. It aims to provide help that goes beyond the package of…
Greater Manchester will move into Tier 3 restrictions, the Prime Minister has announced. Restrictions will come into force as of 12.01 am on Friday morning. Pubs and bars must close unless they’re serving substantial meals. And indoor household mixing will be banned, also the PM strongly advises against travel into and out of the area….
Students now have more time to prepare for their exams next year, as most AS, A levels and GCSEs will be held three weeks later to help address the disruption caused by the pandemic. The Prime Minister and Education Secretary are clear that exams will go ahead, as they are the fairest and most accurate…
Greater Manchester are to be placed in Tier 2 within the new restrictions, according to a local MP Oldham West MP, Jim McMahon said on social media that he’s had a call with the Health Secretary Matt Hancock this afternoon to confirm the news. He said on Twitter: “Call with the Secretary of State confirms…
A young boy has been taken to hospital with a leg injury after collision on Bolton Road West in Ramsbottom. The road was blocked from Holcombe Brook to Dundee Lane for a time after the incident near Top Park. Surrounding roads were heavily congested but are now starting to ease. The collision took place just…
Some residents of Bury have been battling flood waters today as heavy rain hit the borough. Areas of Tottington & Walshaw are the most affected with homes flooded. Scobell Street, Bury Road & Church Street have all been under inches of water today. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue service have since confirmed that flooding was…
Armed Police attended Woodhey High School earlier this afternoon after a “false call” was made, says Headteacher Brian Roadnight. The school had an issue with its mains power earlier today and a lockdown procedure was implemented to ensure safety. They’ll update parents and pupils by 7 am tomorrow morning about whether the school will reopen…
THE Government is in danger of losing public support for its approach to local lockdowns without an urgent re-think of the policy, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has warned. Andy Burnham has called on the Government to open negotiations with Mayors and local leaders across the country on the proposed new “three tiers” policy for…
