Jennifer Metcalfe is all smiles as she enjoys lunch with pals days after announcing split from Greg Lake

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez are now adjusting to their new routine.

but the government decided to keep the restrictions in place at the last minute following a surge in cases.Stricter restrictions that prevent the mixing of different households both indoors and outdoors will remain in Oldham.However, casinos, skating rinks, conference centres and the other venues and services listed above will be allowed to reopen in Oldham along with other boroughs of Greater Manchester.Stockport and Wigan remain the only two boroughs in Greater Manchester to have their local

this link, enter your email address, and select 'MySalford News'. That's all there is to it.If the project had gone ahead, 30 per cent of the homes would have been affordable - something Peel argued would be key to meeting Salford's housing needs.They also wanted to create a marina on Bridgewater Canal, which was aimed at boosting tourism in the city.But Salford mayor Paul Dennett - and others at the council - opposed the plans and committed to fighting the case through the courts.

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straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Tuesday, September 1.Eric Garcia said, smiling, that Manchester City’s players have not talked about Lionel Messi potentially joining the club this summer.Messi has spent the entirety of his career at Barcelona but is now entertaining the prospect of leaving the club.

straight to your inboxEric Garcia expects to return to Manchester City despite telling the club he will not sign a deal beyond the end of his contract that expires next summer.Having been developing under Pep Guardiola since leaving the Barcelona academy in 2017, 19-year-old Garcia flourished in the second half of last season and became the preferred partner for Aymeric Laporte in the first team.

straight to your inbox Eric Garcia said, with a smile, that Manchester City players have not discussed the prospect of Lionel Messi completing a sensational move to the Premier League side but that he would be a welcome addition to any team.

'sudden, concerning and unpredicted', has prompted council and health leaders to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday morning. Separate government figures show there were 40 new cases recorded on Thursday in Bolton.

Love Island star Georgia Steel may have just found someone to be loyal to.The reality TV star is reported to have gone after Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood during a night out in London. According to sources Georgia and her friend were in trendy restaurant and bar Amazonico when they spotted Mason out with his mates.

TOWIE star Olivia Attwood has been spotted filming scenes for her brand new reality show, which will feature fiancé Bradley Dack.The stunning 29 year old cut a stylish figure while filming in Manchester on Wednesday, wearing a skintight black unitard and her long blonde hair up in high bunches.The star, who recently opened up on her ADHD battle, was filming Olivia Meets Her Match while donning a pair of snake print boots and a red lip, as she met up with Love Island co-star Georgia Harrison.

Manchester Evening News they are working with education leaders and public health colleagues to get pupils back safely.However, because each school varies in size, pupil population and building constraints, their methods will also be different.

here“I remain strong and confident regarding our innocence in this matter – if anything myself, family and friends are the victims.”The verdict led England boss Southgate to withdraw the defender from the squad for the Nations League doubleheader against Iceland and Denmark, having only selected him earlier in the day.In a club statement released shortly after the verdict Manchester United said: “Manchester United notes the verdict of the Greek court today.“Harry Maguire pleaded not guilty to

straight to your inbox Manchester United have released a statement confirming their captain Harry Maguire intends to appeal his conviction on charges of assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery in Greece.