Government confirms funding bailout for Metrolink after fears trams could be 'mothballed' during coronavirus pandemic

An ongoing legal issue that could affect the medallists in the team figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics, an event in which Canada finished fourth, has caused the award ceremony to be delayed, the IOC said Wednesday.

More than 70 Girvan residents did their bit for the Quay Zone leisure centre by continuing to pay membership fees despite the facility being forced to close because of Covid.

The Scottish Government has confirmed 15 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours,

Jenna Jameson appears to be on the mend after a weeks-long struggle with a mystery illness. The model and former porn star, 47, was hospitalized in early January after losing her ability to walk.  Taking to her Instagram Story this week, the former adult film actress wrote to fans, "Hey, guys. I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing OK and i’ll be out soon," Page Six reports.

Boris Johnson has announced a shock plan to end all covid self-isolation laws in England in just two weeks time.

With the announcement that Boris Johnson hopes to scrap all coronavirus restrictions by the end of February, you may be wondering what restrictions are still in place.

The City of Saskatoon is lifting vaccine mandates along with the province — but it may be done more as a requirement than by choice.

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PHILLIP Schofield got a scolding from his This Morning bosses after joking he was still Covid positive - despite being back at work. The presenter returned to the daytime sofa after coronavirus forced him to isolate for a week.

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coronavirus restrictions may end in just two weeks time.Opening Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Johnson said: “It is my intention to return on the first day after the half-term recess to present our strategy for living with Covid.“Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions – including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive – a full month early.”Mr Johnson indicated that as long as the data remained positive, the legal duty to self-isolate would be lifted a whole month earlier than planned.The plan was for self-isolation regulations to expire on March 24., but the announcement means the law could axed on around as early as Thursday 24 February.Mr Johnson's announcement comes as a leading expert believes the UK is “past the point” where vaccinating young, healthy children against Covid-19 will do any good.Paul Hunter, professor of medicine from the University of East Anglia, said most children have already had coronavirus, with the vast majority not falling seriously ill.Prof Hunter told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme infection rates in children are “falling really quickly at the moment”, adding: “So I think in many ways we’re past the point where vaccines are actually going to make much difference.”This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

The immediate future of Metrolink has been secured thanks to an £11.6m government bailout.

We are now well into a month of lockdown, and as most of us have begun to accept the ‘new normal’, a few of us still can’t grasp the importance of social distancing.

The mayor of Greater Manchester has urged the public to abide by coronavirus lockdown rules following after a surge in people travelling on the roads this week.

A worried mum has warned parents to lookout for symptoms of a new children's syndrome, which doctors fear could be linked to coronavirus.

A hospital consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 would "look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need", his son said.

More than 500 laptops will be handed out to poorer pupils across Greater Manchester who are struggling to get online while schools are closed during the coronavirus lockdown.

Government has so far failed to pay to accommodate the growing numbers of people who are becoming homeless during the Covid-19 outbreak, the mayor has warned - while slashing the amount of funding to Greater Manchester’s councils in their latest Covid bailout by £12m.

Public transport passengers in Greater Manchester could be told to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic, the mayor has said.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said there should be a “standards-led” easing of lockdown measures, with the Health and Safety Executive deciding whether businesses can put effective social distancing measures in place to re-open.

People arriving in the UK will have to quarantine for two weeks before they are allowed to go about their business, it is claimed.

As the coronavirus crisis hits its peak in Greater Manchester, many bus drivers are ploughing on despite fears for their own welfare and the health of their families.

The government has warned some 10m key workers and their households not to ‘waste’ booking a coronavirus test as 16,000 were ordered on the first day of the online launch.

British Transport Minister Grant Shapps addressed media during Friday’s COVID-19 update in the United Kingdom, announcing new transport measures amid the pandemic and lockdown.

Drones could soon be used to deliver urgent medical supplies, the transport secretary announced today.

UK transport secretary Grant Shapps says he has given green light for trials to begin for drones to deliver medical supplies to UK hospitals to help them battle against the deadly coronavirus.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has appealed to the Muslim community to avoid social gatherings during Ramadan.

A brand new ‘early warning’ system for Greater Manchester’s care homes has been drawn up in the space of a week, designed to flag any potential concerns around coronavirus outbreaks and PPE shortages.

More than 1,100 rough sleepers have been safely housed in Greater Manchester hotels during the coronavirus crisis - but hundreds more people have become homeless since lockdown began.

A lucky punter has found cause to celebrate during lockdown after bagging a 58million lottery jackpot.

Some tips are set to reopen over the next two weeks, Greater Manchester's Mayor announced today.

A deal to bring a struggling Metrolink ‘back to life’ could be agreed within days - but a £3 million government bailout would only be enough to keep it ‘ticking over’.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham believes that local recycling centres could reopen during the coronavirus crisis despite raising concerns.

The north’s economy will have to be ‘built back better’ after the coronavirus crisis has eased, Andy Burnham has warned - including upping the ‘shameful’ wages of social care staff and capitalising on a drop in air pollution.

Metrolink could be shut down unless the government provides extra funding within ‘days rather than weeks’, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has warned.

A hospital worker has penned an emotional open letter which details the PPE crisis faced by NHS staff.

Locked down Brits could still enjoy late summer holidays despite the coronavirus pandemic, if social distancing measures are upheld, an EU chief has revealed.

Every life is precious.

With most people's holidays either cancelled or on hold, many have been considering booking themselves a new trip away to give themselves something to look forward to when the covid-19 pandemic is over.

Downing Street has warned that people should thnk carefully before booking any summer holiday - as it hinted Britain's lockdown may continue.

Families were warned not to book summer holidays amid renewed questions about the coronavirus lockdown.

Buses across Greater Manchester will come to a stop at 11am for a minutes silence in memory of drivers and staff who have fallen victim to coronavirus.

Greater Manchester Police officers have done their best to enforce new coronavirus legislation while being subjected to 'shocking' attacks, the chief constable.

The coronavirus death toll in Greater Manchester has doubled in the last week with care homes also reporting nearly 100 new outbreaks.

The latest national shipment of protective equipment for Greater Manchester’s social care sector finally arrived today - but it was two days late, a tenth of what was asked for and will last ‘barely a day’.