Boris Johnson announced a four step approach for lockdown release, with at least five weeks between each step, to ensure they knew the impact of each step and by the 21st June, all limits on social contacts should be lifted.

Captain Sir Tom Moore died at the age of 100, the veteran inspired a nation when he raised more than £32 million for the NHS, walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday during the first national lockdown.

 

All adults aged 50 and over will have had a coronavirus vaccine by May, the Cabinet Offices aid, while confirming that the local elections would still go ahead in May.

9,765 cases of Covid were confirmed in mid February by the Department for Health, the lowest figure since September 27th, when 6,974 cases were confirmed.

Health officials urged people to get worrying symptoms checked, after figures suggested that thousands of people in England could have undiagnosed lung cancer.

A vaccination site worker captured the faces of Mancunians who stepped up to volunteer, David McLenachan from Bury was carrying out his stewarding duties when he decided that as semi-professional photographer, he would begin to take portraits of his fellow volunteers.

 

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, welcomed a significant moment for the city-region’s long-term vision for rail as Transport for Greater Manchester took over the operation of Horwich Parkway Station.

A brand new homelessness prevention pilot trialling in three Greater Manchester boroughs launched, aiming to work with an anticipated 250 young people in 2021 to prevent homelessness and sustain long-term housing arrangements.

A Worsley man ran an incredible 72 miles in just 24 hours in memory of his mother who died of bowel cancer. Jack Prady, 32, completed the extremely daunting feat, which worked out at 3 miles every hour, to raise funds for The Christie charity in memory of his mum, Tracy.

It was announced that a Stockport woman would become the first ever patient in the world to be entirely treated for cervical cancer using a state-of-art radiotherapy treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

The British Beer & Pub Association, the leading trade association representing brewers and pubs, revealed that up to 87 million pints of beer could have been wasted since the Coronavirus pandemic started.

National Police warned about the rise in Dog thefts during the pandemic. Officers warned that criminals were exploiting the huge increase in prices and demand for puppies over the Coronavirus restrictions.

Well-respected former Mayoress, Pauline Crowther died after being admitted to Fairfield Hospital. Pauline and her husband John (or Johnny as he was known) were Mayor and Mayoress between 1981–1982.

It was revealed that ‘All 4’ achieved its biggest ever month of streaming in January 2021 with almost double the number of views compared to the same month last year  thanks to the huge success of brand new five-part drama It’s A Sin.

 

Manchester actor Will Mellor walked into Weatherfield as Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) found herself forced into a dangerous world of drugs and despair.

Ahead of Valentine’s Day  The Corn Exchange unveiled a special ‘Messages from Manchester’ mural that brought positivity to residents on the international celebration of romance, add a dash of history to the city via some celebrity portraits, as well as raise money for We Love MCR.

 

A dog walker and trainer from Manchester was shortlisted for an award recognising her dedication to supporting pets in the city. Michelle Walker from Failsworth runs Michelle’s Canine Care but had to stop her walks when lockdown hit to keep in line with Coronavirus rules.

Manchester International Festival (MIF) offered five Greater Manchester artists, each within the first ten years of their career, the unique opportunity of an MIF21 Creative Fellowship. The Fellowships provided mentoring support, a £3,000 bursary, opportunities to shadow the creation of major Festival productions from February 2021 until completion at Manchester International Festival.

Lidl confirmed that its new supermarkets in Central Manchester, Bolton and Glossop would all welcome customers for the first time at the end of February.

The East Lancashire Railway (ERL) received a vital cash boost to help towards safeguarding its future, as the ongoing impact of the pandemic has left it fighting for financial survival. The ELR Trust has provided the heritage railway with a £300,000 interest-free loan to help them get through the remainder of the challenging winter period and provide moral support to its staff and volunteers.

Salford-based connectivity provider TalkTalk began advertising six-month work placements for more than 50 young people, as part of the Government’s Kickstart Scheme.

 

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