Cavani makes Europa League history after netting another brace against Roma in Man Utd's semi-final triumph
The Uruguayan frontman scored both of the Red Devils' goals at Stadio Olimpico as they progressed to the final of Europe's second tier competition Edinson Cavani made Europa League history after netting his second brace against Roma in the space of a week to help Manchester United win their semi-final tie.
RI To Bridge The Gap To Vaccine Accessibility
Welcome to Thursday's edition of Patch PM.Here's a look at today's top stories.Rather than a broad approach, health officials are working to individually reach the remaining residents who have not yet gotten a vaccine.With sunny weather in the forecast for Mother's Day, health officials urged Rhode islanders to take their celebrations outside.
Children as young as 14 will be taught to save stabbing victims following soaring knife crime deaths
The Young Responders scheme will be piloted in Manchester.Children as young as 14 will be trained to treat stabbing victims as part of a scheme to cut death rates among teenage gangs.Youngsters from Manchester, Leeds and London will form part of a pilot St John Ambulance scheme before the project is rolled out across the country next year, The Mirror reports.
Charity worker's chilling threats as he held meat cleaver to man's throat
Donald Foster, 43, threatened to 'slice up' his victim if he saw him again A charity worker who put a meat cleaver to a man’s throat in the middle of the street has been jailed.Donald Foster, 43, held a grudge against a man who allegedly tried to sell dodgy scratchcards and demanded money from his friend.
Boys to be taught to save stabbing victims to cut soaring teen gang death rate
EXCLUSIVE: A groundbreaking St John Ambulance project to train youths as young as 14 to save the lives of stabbing victims due to Britain's surging deadly gang culture is being launched Boys as young as 14 are to be trained to treat the victims of knife attacks in a bid to cut soaring death rate among teen gangs.
Man United XI vs Roma: Team news and lineup
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given Donny van de Beek a rare start in a strong lineup as Manchester United look to avoid any unwanted surprises in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against AS Roma this evening.United were in real trouble at half-time of the first leg, trailing 2-1 at Old Trafford - but a second-half blitz saw the Red Devils hit five goals without reply to canter to a 6-2 win.
Phyllis Mitton obituary
As a Manchester homemaker during the 1940s, 50s and 60s, my mother, Phyllis Mitton, who has died aged 97, was the archetypal make do and mender – sewing, tailoring, knitting, toymaking, crocheting, baking and cooking to the highest standards.She was always creative in the home, and ensured that laughter was in the fabric of the house, where hobbies were everywhere and pets featured heavily.
New first of its kind delivery platform coming to Liverpool
Unique delivery platform Shocal will launch in Liverpool next month A new delivery platform aimed at supporting independent businesses is launching in Liverpool next month.Shopping platform Shocal originally launched in Manchester as the world's first shopping platform for independent businesses and it will be expanding to Liverpool in June.
Leeds United's injury list in full as Helder Costa's season is over and doubts over duo remain
Leeds United continue to play the waiting game over Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha Leeds United will be looking to show that their defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend was just a mere blip when they host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday lunchtime.Ryan Mason's Champions League-chasing side are the latest so-called 'Big Six' side to face Leeds in recent weeks, after Marcelo Bielsa's side took points off Chelsea, Liverpool and the two Manchester sides during their recent six-match unbeaten run.
The legacy of Victorian-era pollution still shapes English cities
THE EAST END of London was long an epitome of industrial squalor.Today its smokestacks are gone, but it remains the city’s poorest area.This lopsided distribution of poverty is typical in England, where the western halves of metropolitan areas tend to be richer than the eastern ones.
Kits for Kids campaign: Robbie Savage on the passion across Greater Manchester for grassroots football
'Every professional player should never forget that no matter how successful they've become, we all started at the same grassroots level, whether it's in the park, the street or the school team' Grassroots football will always hold a special place in Robbie Savage's heart.
Ashnikko announces UK and Ireland tour for December 2021
Ashnikko has announced a new run of live dates in the UK and Ireland.The ‘Demidevil’ singer will stop off in London, Manchester, Dublin and Glasgow throughout December, with tickets going on general sale from 10am tomorrow (May 7).The dates, which include stop-offs at the 02 Forum Kentish Town and Manchester’s 02 Ritz, can be viewed in full below.
Audio branding agency PHMG to create 50 jobs with new Leeds office
Audio branding agency PHMG is expanding across the Pennines and creating more than 50 jobs with the opening of a new office in Leeds.The satellite office will be located at Number One Leeds, which is also home to The Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post and Sky.
Life through a window - capturing Covid lockdown images from a distance
A photographer based in Manchester has captured family photos, through the windows of their homes as they remain in lockdown.Coralie Monnet was struck by the coming together of relatives who might normally lead busy lives outside the house.She was aware of the Covid restrictions so decided to photograph them from a distance and with her subjects behind glass!
EasyHotel launch 20% off room sale - with stays from £29.99 this summer
EASYHOTEL has slashed their prices for breaks this summer, with rooms from just £29.99.It means you can bag a discount on hotels in popular cities across the UK from May 17, when hotels are allowed to welcome guests back.This article contains affiliate links and if you click a link and buy a product we may earn revenue The Stay More Pay Less sale allows Brits to book three nights for the price of two and save up to 20 percent off short breaks.
Arsene Wenger breaks down Man City and Chelsea "difference" before Champions League final
Arsenal icon Arsene Wenger unpicked the strengths and weaknesses of Manchester City and Chelsea as he previewed their upcoming Champions League final encounter later this month Arsene Wenger has pinpointed the difference between Manchester City and Chelsea, claiming City are the more "mature" and clinical of the two Champions League finalists.
Meet the Best Tech Start-Up and Best Digital Innovation Finalists
These finalists have shown an impressive capacity for using tech to strengthen and enhance their business The 2021 MEN Tech Awards are approaching, and after a period of judging the finalists for each category have been chosen.The awards will be held on May 20th as a virtual ceremony - tickets are free and can be booked via the official website.
Barcelona make first move in Sergio Aguero transfer battle with Chelsea, Spurs and Everton
The 32-year-old striker is out of contract with Manchester City next month and is attracting plenty of attention.Barcelona have reportedly landed the first punch in the race to sign Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero this summer.Aguero is out of contract at City next month and has attracted attention from all over Europe since the club announced that they would not renew his deal in March.
Manchester student, 17, named BBC Young Musician of the year
Percussionist Fang Zhang, a student at the city's Chetham's School of Music, was named as the winner of the illustrious competition A Manchester student has been named as the BBC's Young Musician for 2020.Percussionist Fang Zhang, 17, who had recently been studying at the city's Chetham's School of Music, was named as the winner of the illustrious competition which had been delayed due to the pandemic.