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Police warn public they are issuing fines to help prevent ‘full lockdown’ in Manchester

Local police were forced to break up an alarming number of gatherings over the course of the past weekend, with officers being called to disperse crowds in Stockport, Wigan, Bolton, Trafford, Mottram and North Manchester.

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Businesses in local lockdowns are now entitled to claim £1,500 cash grants

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay made the announcement to MPs in the House of Commons yesterday.

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This is how First Dates is being filmed in a locked down Manchester

First Dates is returning to film in Manchester, but how exactly are they managing this in the middle of a local lockdown?

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This multi-section frying pan is perfect for lazy cookers

Lockdown has really brought out the 'lazy chefs' in us all.

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The Manc Asked: What’s kept you going throughout lockdown?

Lockdown has come with a series of personal challenges for all, so we asked what's kept you going.

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Oldham Council just paid Jay from The Inbetweeners £34 on Cameo for this ‘stay safe’ video message

Oldham Council has enlisted the help of a cult 00s TV character in the urge to get local residents to follow government guidance.

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‘Mystery shoppers’ will be used in Manchester to monitor breaches of new lockdown restrictions

Authorities are planning to employ people to pose as secret customers to follow up on any complaints.

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Official legislation published to enforce lockdown rules in Greater Manchester from tomorrow

The legislation will come into force tomorrow (5th August 2020) and applies to residents in England only.

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Paul Scholes questioned by police over ‘lockdown party’ for son’s 21st birthday

The party was held at Scholes' Oldham home and is believed to have lasted for seven hours.

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Major incident declared in Greater Manchester following rise in coronavirus cases

A rise in cases has led to an announcement confirming a major incident in the area - but the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has emphasised that "the guidelines announced by Government on Thursday remain unchanged."

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What goes up, must come down: New BBC podcast charts the rise & fall of ecstasy in Manchester

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Social Avenue: The Manchester promoters throwing safe parties in a pandemic

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The FA Cup Final was once played at Fallowfield Stadium – and it was chaos

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