themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--The places allowed to reopen in Greater Manchester next week - apart from Bolton

These are all the places that are allowed to reopen in Greater Manchester - apart from in Bolton A number of Greater Manchester venues that were closed during local lockdown will be able to open again next week .
The government has announced a series of changes , that will give venues such as casinos and bowling alleys the green light to welcome back the public .
The relaxation comes as a result of 'local efforts to reduce infection rates ' .
It will bring most of Greater Manchester in line with the changes made in the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be reviewed again by next Friday , September 11 .
The government says however , that a ban on two households mixing indoors - and in gardens - will continue in , Salford , Rochdale , Trafford , Oldham , Bury , Bolton , Tameside and borough of Manchester .
In Wigan and Stockport , where measures have been eased , no more than two households can mix .
In Oldham , in addition to a household mixing ban , residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that allowed to reopen in Greater Manchester from Tuesday , September 8 - apart from in Bolton What else will be allowed from Tuesday ?
• Close contact services such as treatments on the face , such as eyebrow threading or make-up application Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ I ’ m very glad we ’ ve been able to make this change , working with local councils , because local lockdowns are working to control the virus .
`` We are seeing improvements in the rates of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local communities and authorities working alongside our effective Test and Trace system .
“ We must stay alert and I continue to encourage everyone to play their part by following local rules , self-isolating and requesting a free test as soon as they get any symptoms .
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These are all the places that are allowed to reopen in Greater Manchester - apart from in Bolton
A number of Greater Manchester venues that were closed during local lockdown will be able to open again next week.
The government has announced a series of changes, that will give venues such as casinos and bowling alleys the green light to welcome back the public.
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The relaxation comes as a result of 'local efforts to reduce infection rates'.
It will bring most of Greater Manchester in line with the changes made in the rest of the country on 15 August.
The restrictions will be reviewed again by next Friday, September 11.
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The government says however, that a ban on two households mixing indoors - and in gardens - will continue in, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Oldham, Bury, Bolton,Tameside and borough of Manchester.
In Wigan and Stockport, where measures have been eased, no more than two households can mix.
In Oldham, in addition to a household mixing ban, residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere.
All the places that allowed to reopen in Greater Manchester from Tuesday, September 8 - apart from in Bolton
Casinos,
Skating rinks
Bowling alleys
Exhibition halls
Conference centres
Indoor play areas (including soft play areas)
What else will be allowed from Tuesday?
Socially distanced indoor performances
Close contact services such as treatments on the face, such as eyebrow threading or make-up application
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “I’m very glad we’ve been able to make this change, working with local councils, because local lockdowns are working to control the virus.
"We are seeing improvements in the rates of infection thanks to the huge efforts made by local communities and authorities working alongside our effective Test and Trace system.
“We must stay alert and I continue to encourage everyone to play their part by following local rules, self-isolating and requesting a free test as soon as they get any symptoms.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--When is Gogglebox 2020 back on Channel 4?

For Gogglebox fans , Friday nights have n't been the same for months .
The popular Channel 4 series came to an end in May having kept viewers entertained throughout lockdown .
While fans were gutted , it was n't all bad news .
We did get more than a month of Celebrity Gogglebox to fill the void .
What we 've longed to hear is that our favourite families would soon be back to give us their hilarious - sometimes tear-jerking - reactions to the latest news and TV .
The show 's stars have now teased us with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - from Jenny and Lee and The Malones , to Sophie and Pete and Giles and Mary - will be back a week today - on Friday , September 11 .
Teasing the news last week , creator Tania Alexander shared a picture from filming on Twitter .
She wrote : `` Oi !
Oi !
Gogglers the gang are BACK filming # gogglebox See you ALL on Sept 11th . ''
The hit show was still able to air during lockdown .
Ian Katz , director of programmes at Channel 4 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the families ' homes so crews did n't have to film inside .
Instead , the cameras were operated from vans parked outside .

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For Gogglebox fans, Friday nights haven't been the same for months.
The popular Channel 4 series came to an end in May having kept viewers entertained throughout lockdown.
While fans were gutted, it wasn't all bad news. We did get more than a month of Celebrity Gogglebox to fill the void.
What we've longed to hear is that our favourite families would soon be back to give us their hilarious - sometimes tear-jerking - reactions to the latest news and TV.
The show's stars have now teased us with behind-the-scenes snaps.
Our favourite armchair critics - from Jenny and Lee and The Malones, to Sophie and Pete and Giles and Mary - will be back a week today - on Friday, September 11.
Teasing the news last week, creator Tania Alexander shared a picture from filming on Twitter.
She wrote: "Oi! Oi! Gogglers the gang are BACK filming #gogglebox See you ALL on Sept 11th."
The hit show was still able to air during lockdown.
Ian Katz, director of programmes at Channel 4, said producers had to install rigs at the families' homes so crews didn't have to film inside.
Instead, the cameras were operated from vans parked outside.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Watch live as the Blackpool Illuminations are switched on

Blackpool 's famous Illuminations are switched on tonight , in a ceremony unlike anything the attraction has seen before .
Traditionally , the big switch-on event takes place in a packed arena attended by almost 20,000 people , however COVID restrictions mean that for the first time in 70 years , that won ’ t be possible .
This year , everyone is invited , as there ’ ll be an hour-long live-streamed event in association with MTV - and you can watch it right here .
Starting at 8:30pm tonight ( Friday 4th September ) , the concert will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a host of A-list performers .
Melanie C , Becky Hill , Fleur East , Tom Grennan , and Joel Corry will all be performing , as will Blackpool ’ s very own Rae Morris .
Dance troupe Diversity will also be performing as part of the event , alongside some further special guest appearances .
Hosts Jordan and Perri will anchor the switch-on party , live from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom .
The climax of the show will see seven of the UK ’ s coronavirus heroes flicking the big switch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Illuminations will be presented under the theme of Bring On The Light , celebrating the work of the NHS , key workers and those who have gone the extra mile during the pandemic .
Once the switch is pulled , the famous Golden Mile will be home to a dazzling display of hearts and rainbows in a big ‘ thank you ’ to those who have got the country through the crisis .
This year ’ s annual display has been extended by two months , running from September 4 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be the first time Blackpool Illuminations have shone over Christmas and New Year Cllr Gillian Campbell , Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council , said : “ We are delighted to be able to announce an all-star line-up for what will definitely go down as the most unique Switch-On event in Illuminations history !
“ Demand for tickets for our traditional live event hugely outweighs the number available , so it is great that everyone will get the opportunity to see this year ’ s Switch-On concert from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Llewelyn-Bowen , who is the Illuminations ’ Creative Curator , added : “ This has been the most extraordinary year , but we are delighted that Blackpool Illuminations will shine throughout the autumn and winter months .
“ The Illuminations have long given the British public a sprinkling of magic and a sense of escapism , and never have those qualities been more relevant than today .
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Blackpool's famous Illuminations are switched on tonight, in a ceremony unlike anything the attraction has seen before.
Traditionally, the big switch-on event takes place in a packed arena attended by almost 20,000 people, however COVID restrictions mean that for the first time in 70 years, that won’t be possible.
This year, everyone is invited, as there’ll be an hour-long live-streamed event in association with MTV - and you can watch it right here.
Starting at 8:30pm tonight (Friday 4th September), the concert will feature ‘at home’ performances from a host of A-list performers.
Melanie C, Becky Hill, Fleur East, Tom Grennan, and Joel Corry will all be performing, as will Blackpool’s very own Rae Morris.
Dance troupe Diversity will also be performing as part of the event, alongside some further special guest appearances.
Watch the stream here:
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Hosts Jordan and Perri will anchor the switch-on party, live from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
The climax of the show will see seven of the UK’s coronavirus heroes flicking the big switch.
It’s all because this year’s Illuminations will be presented under the theme of Bring On The Light, celebrating the work of the NHS, key workers and those who have gone the extra mile during the pandemic.
Once the switch is pulled, the famous Golden Mile will be home to a dazzling display of hearts and rainbows in a big ‘thank you’ to those who have got the country through the crisis.
This year’s annual display has been extended by two months, running from September 4 to January 3, 2021.
(Image: Getty Images)
It means it will be the first time Blackpool Illuminations have shone over Christmas and New Year
Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture for Blackpool Council, said: “We are delighted to be able to announce an all-star line-up for what will definitely go down as the most unique Switch-On event in Illuminations history!
“Demand for tickets for our traditional live event hugely outweighs the number available, so it is great that everyone will get the opportunity to see this year’s Switch-On concert from the comfort of their homes.”
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, who is the Illuminations’ Creative Curator, added: “This has been the most extraordinary year, but we are delighted that Blackpool Illuminations will shine throughout the autumn and winter months.
“The Illuminations have long given the British public a sprinkling of magic and a sense of escapism, and never have those qualities been more relevant than today.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Man United to be offered Samuel Umtiti for free and more rumours

Manchester United could be offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti for free this summer - according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to trim his defensive options this summer with Chris Smalling , Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones all allowed to depart .
Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have been Solskjaer 's preferred defensive partnership but the Reds continue to be linked with centre-backs this summer .
United were linked with Gabriel Magalhaes prior to his move to Arsenal but MEN Sport understand the club were never interested in the Brazilian .
The Reds have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Umtiti who has been plagued with injuries since leaving Lyon for Barcelona in 2016 .
Various reports claim Barcelona will look to sell the Frenchman this summer , with United named as a potential suitor .
Spanish outlet Cadena Ser believe the La Liga side are keen to get his wages off their books and could release him on a free .
Umtiti is under contract until 2023 but Barcelona are ready to take drastic measures to lower their wage bill , allowing United to sign him for nothing .
MEN Sport understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for United .
Elsewhere , Chelsea have been linked with a move for Sergio Romero .
Romero , 33 , is expected to leave United following the return of Dean Henderson who will stay at the club next season to challenge David de Gea for a starting berth at Old Trafford .
Chelsea are in the market for a new goalkeeper as a result of Kepa Arrizabalaga 's poor performances under Frank Lampard and The Athletic report Romero is on their list of targets .
The Argentine is viewed as a cheaper option @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United could be offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti for free this summer - according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to trim his defensive options this summer with Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones all allowed to depart. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have been Solskjaer's preferred defensive partnership but the Reds continue to be linked with centre-backs this summer.
United were linked with Gabriel Magalhaes prior to his move to Arsenal but MEN Sport understand the club were never interested in the Brazilian.
The Reds have long been linked with a move for Umtiti who has been plagued with injuries since leaving Lyon for Barcelona in 2016.
Various reports claim Barcelona will look to sell the Frenchman this summer, with United named as a potential suitor. Spanish outlet Cadena Ser believe the La Liga side are keen to get his wages off their books and could release him on a free.
Umtiti is under contract until 2023 but Barcelona are ready to take drastic measures to lower their wage bill, allowing United to sign him for nothing.
MEN Sport understand the defender is not a priority target for United.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have been linked with a move for Sergio Romero.
Romero, 33, is expected to leave United following the return of Dean Henderson who will stay at the club next season to challenge David de Gea for a starting berth at Old Trafford.
Chelsea are in the market for a new goalkeeper as a result of Kepa Arrizabalaga's poor performances under Frank Lampard and The Athletic report Romero is on their list of targets.
The Argentine is viewed as a cheaper option than the club's alternative targets.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--The very latest coronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester

The coronavirus infection rate in Bolton has nearly reached 100 .
There have been 265 new cases of the virus in the last seven days , in the week leading to September 1 .
That 's an increase in of 391 per cent week-on-week .
The borough 's infection rate is continuing to soar , and now stands at 92.16 - the highest it 's been throughout the pandemic .
Bolton now has the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the whole country , for the second day running .
While other parts of Greater Manchester are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor performances lifted , they will remain closed in Bolton .
Casinos , bowling alleys and other leisure facilities can re-open everywhere in Greater Manchester from 00.01am on Tuesday 8 September - except in Bolton .
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume , and remaining restrictions on certain close contact services such as treatments on the face will be lifted .
But this will not be allowed to happen in Bolton due to the spike in infection rate .
Bolton 's latest infection rate puts the borough nearly double @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alert , ' which is triggered when it reaches 50 .
The average infection rate in England is currently 14.7 per 100,000 people .
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because of the delay in reporting cases .
The ward of Breightmet South and Darcy Lever continues to be the boroughs ' hotspot , with 23 cases recorded from August 25 to 31 .
In the week ending September 1 , there was an upward trend in the number of cases in every borough in Greater Manchester .
Tameside is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection rate week-on-week , at 45.03 in the week ending September 1 .
That 's the highest rate the borough has seen May 28 , when the country was still under tighter lockdown measures .
There were 102 new cases recorded there in the last seven days , an increase of 62 per cent week-on-week .
Salford is also seeing a similar pattern , with the infection rate at 42.50 per 100,000 people in the seven days leading to September 1 .
That 's the highest rate of infection the borough has seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 42.88 .
The ward of Eccles appears to be the borough 's hotspot , with 15 cases recorded there between August 25 to 31 .
Rochdale is also showing an upward trend week-on-week , with an infection rate of 45.51 - the third highest in the region .
Trafford is continuing to experience a rise in positive tests , with 83 new cases in the last seven days , a jump of 34 per cent week-on-week .
The infection rate there stands at 34.97 per 100,000 people in the week ending September 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Bury appear to be plateauing , with the rates remaining fairly consistent over the last few days .
In Oldham , which has a rate of 61.15 , there were 145 new cases recorded in the last seven days , an increase of 12 per cent week-on-week .
The city of Manchester has recorded 248 positive tests in the last week , an increase of 16 from the week before .
The infection rate there remains on 'amber alert ' at 44.9 per 100,000 people in the week ending September 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last week , which is a minor increase of two per cent from the week before .
The borough 's infection rate is currently 31.41 .
The only two boroughs that have a lower infection rate than the national average , are Wigan and Stockport .
Stockport has the lowest rate of infection in Greater Manchester , with just 11.93 cases per 100,000 people as of September 1 .
Only 35 new cases were recorded in the borough in the last seven days , an increase of six per cent week-on-week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13.08 , but the number of cases have been creeping up over the last seven days .
There were 43 new cases in the borough in the week ending September 1 , that 's increase of 16 per cent from the week before .

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The coronavirus infection rate in Bolton has nearly reached 100.
There have been 265 new cases of the virus in the last seven days, in the week leading to September 1.
That's an increase in of 391 per cent week-on-week.
The borough's infection rate is continuing to soar, and now stands at 92.16 - the highest it's been throughout the pandemic.
Bolton now has the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the whole country, for the second day running.
While other parts of Greater Manchester are now seeing some restrictions on leisure facilities and indoor performances lifted, they will remain closed in Bolton.
Casinos, bowling alleys and other leisure facilities can re-open everywhere in Greater Manchester from 00.01am on Tuesday 8 September - except in Bolton.
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume, and remaining restrictions on certain close contact services such as treatments on the face will be lifted.
But this will not be allowed to happen in Bolton due to the spike in infection rate.
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Bolton's latest infection rate puts the borough nearly double over the Government threshold for a 'red alert,' which is triggered when it reaches 50.
The average infection rate in England is currently 14.7 per 100,000 people.
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because of the delay in reporting cases.
The ward of Breightmet South and Darcy Lever continues to be the boroughs' hotspot, with 23 cases recorded from August 25 to 31.
In the week ending September 1, there was an upward trend in the number of cases in every borough in Greater Manchester.
Tameside is also seeing a notable upward trend in the infection rate week-on-week, at 45.03 in the week ending September 1.
That's the highest rate the borough has seen May 28, when the country was still under tighter lockdown measures.
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There were 102 new cases recorded there in the last seven days, an increase of 62 per cent week-on-week.
Salford is also seeing a similar pattern, with the infection rate at 42.50 per 100,000 people in the seven days leading to September 1.
That's the highest rate of infection the borough has seen since May 7, when it was 42.88.
The ward of Eccles appears to be the borough's hotspot, with 15 cases recorded there between August 25 to 31.
Rochdale is also showing an upward trend week-on-week, with an infection rate of 45.51 - the third highest in the region.
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Trafford is continuing to experience a rise in positive tests, with 83 new cases in the last seven days, a jump of 34 per cent week-on-week.
The infection rate there stands at 34.97 per 100,000 people in the week ending September 1.
Infection rates in Oldham, Manchester and Bury appear to be plateauing, with the rates remaining fairly consistent over the last few days.
In Oldham, which has a rate of 61.15, there were 145 new cases recorded in the last seven days, an increase of 12 per cent week-on-week.
The city of Manchester has recorded 248 positive tests in the last week, an increase of 16 from the week before.
The infection rate there remains on 'amber alert' at 44.9 per 100,000 people in the week ending September 1.
Bury has seen 60 new cases in the last week, which is a minor increase of two per cent from the week before. The borough's infection rate is currently 31.41.
The only two boroughs that have a lower infection rate than the national average, are Wigan and Stockport.
Stockport has the lowest rate of infection in Greater Manchester, with just 11.93 cases per 100,000 people as of September 1.
Only 35 new cases were recorded in the borough in the last seven days, an increase of six per cent week-on-week.
Wigan's infection rate remains low at 13.08, but the number of cases have been creeping up over the last seven days.
There were 43 new cases in the borough in the week ending September 1, that's increase of 16 per cent from the week before.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--The new rules for Greater Manchester after latest lockdown announcement

More business will be allowed to reopen in parts of Greater Manchester following the latest lockdown announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care .
Casinos , skating rinks , bowling alleys , exhibition halls , conference centres , and indoor play areas will be able to reopen from next Tuesday in all of Greater Manchester apart from Bolton .
Meanwhile tighter restrictions in Oldham that prevent households from mixing indoors and outdoors will remain in place .
The Department of Health also said the rate infection is “ still too high ” to lift the restrictions on gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another review of the restrictions will take place by September 11 , the Department of Health has said .
Here 's what the latest announcement means for each borough of Greater Manchester .
The ban on two households mixing indoors will continue in Manchester , Salford , Rochdale , Trafford , Bury and Tameside .
This includes gardens .
These restrictions were announced by Matt Hancock at the end of July and remain unchanged .
Following the latest announcement , casinos , skating rinks , bowling alleys , exhibition halls , conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to reopen from Tuesday , September 8 .
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume , as will close contact beauty services - such as eyebrow threading and make up application .
Local lockdown restrictions preventing the mixing of different households indoors will also remain in Bolton .
There will be no further business reopening in the borough .
According to the latest announcement , rates of infection remain too high in Bolton for casinos , skating rinks , conference centres and the other venues and services listed above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway with local leaders to discuss when this could happen , according to the government .
Restrictions were due to be lifted in Bolton this week - 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain the only two boroughs in Greater Manchester to have their local lockdown restrictions lifted completely , bringing them in line with the national guidance .

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More business will be allowed to reopen in parts of Greater Manchester following the latest lockdown announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, exhibition halls, conference centres, and indoor play areas will be able to reopen from next Tuesday in all of Greater Manchester apart from Bolton.
Meanwhile tighter restrictions in Oldham that prevent households from mixing indoors and outdoors will remain in place.
The Department of Health also said the rate infection is “still too high” to lift the restrictions on gatherings in the boroughs they remain in place.
Another review of the restrictions will take place by September 11, the Department of Health has said.
Here's what the latest announcement means for each borough of Greater Manchester.
Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Bury, Trafford and Tameside
The ban on two households mixing indoors will continue in Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Bury and Tameside. This includes gardens.
These restrictions were announced by Matt Hancock at the end of July and remain unchanged.
Following the latest announcement, casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, exhibition halls, conference centres and indoor play areas will be allowed to reopen from Tuesday, September 8.
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume, as will close contact beauty services - such as eyebrow threading and make up application.
Bolton
Local lockdown restrictions preventing the mixing of different households indoors will also remain in Bolton.
There will be no further business reopening in the borough.
According to the latest announcement, rates of infection remain too high in Bolton for casinos, skating rinks, conference centres and the other venues and services listed above to reopen.
Further work is now underway with local leaders to discuss when this could happen, according to the government.
Restrictions were due to be lifted in Bolton this week - but the government decided to keep the restrictions in place at the last minute following a surge in cases.
Oldham
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
Stockport and Wigan remain the only two boroughs in Greater Manchester to have their local lockdown restrictions lifted completely, bringing them in line with the national guidance.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--New rules for Bolton as Greater Manchester Covid lockdown eased

Bolton will soon have the strictest economic lockdown measures in Greater Manchester - as restrictions across much of the rest of the region are eased .
From next Tuesday ( September 8 ) casinos , skating rinks , bowling alleys , conference halls and indoor play areas will be allowed to reopen for the first time since the pandemic began .
But in Bolton - which now has the highest infection rate in England - the rules will stay the same .
It means the town will be under stricter economic lockdown than Greater Manchester 's other nine boroughs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact services , such as eyebrow salons , will also have to remain closed .
The changes were announced this evening ( Friday ) and will bring most of the region in line with the rest of the country .
A ban on two households mixing indoors will continue in Manchester , Salford , Rochdale , Trafford , Oldham , Bury , Bolton and Tameside .
In Oldham , in addition to a household mixing ban indoors , residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoors will continue in Manchester , Salford , Rochdale , Trafford , Oldham , Bury , Bolton and Tameside - except in Wigan and Stockport , where no more than two households can mix indoors .
The rules are set to be reviewed on Friday , September 11 .
The government has said it is working closely with local leaders on the coronavirus situtation in Bolton .
Speaking after the rule changes were announced , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ I ’ m very glad we ’ ve been able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ councils , because local lockdowns are working to control the virus .
`` We are seeing improvements in the rates of infection thanks to the huge efforts made by local communities and authorities working alongside our effective Test and Trace system .
“ We must stay alert and I continue to encourage everyone to play their part by following local rules , self-isolating and requesting a free test as soon as they get any symptoms.
” Official figures from Public Health England show Bolton has an infection rate of 92.16 per 100,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has risen alarmingly quickly from 17.4 cases over the same period to August 24 .

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Bolton will soon have the strictest economic lockdown measures in Greater Manchester - as restrictions across much of the rest of the region are eased.
From next Tuesday (September 8) casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, conference halls and indoor play areas will be allowed to reopen for the first time since the pandemic began.
But in Bolton - which now has the highest infection rate in England - the rules will stay the same.
It means the town will be under stricter economic lockdown than Greater Manchester's other nine boroughs.
Socially distanced indoor performances and some close contact services, such as eyebrow salons, will also have to remain closed.
The changes were announced this evening (Friday) and will bring most of the region in line with the rest of the country.
A ban on two households mixing indoors will continue in Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Oldham, Bury, Bolton and Tameside.
In Oldham, in addition to a household mixing ban indoors, residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere.
A ban on two households mixing indoors will continue in Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Oldham, Bury, Bolton and Tameside - except in Wigan and Stockport, where no more than two households can mix indoors.
The rules are set to be reviewed on Friday, September 11.
The government has said it is working closely with local leaders on the coronavirus situtation in Bolton.
Speaking after the rule changes were announced, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “I’m very glad we’ve been able to make this change, working with local councils, because local lockdowns are working to control the virus.
"We are seeing improvements in the rates of infection thanks to the huge efforts made by local communities and authorities working alongside our effective Test and Trace system.
“We must stay alert and I continue to encourage everyone to play their part by following local rules, self-isolating and requesting a free test as soon as they get any symptoms.”
Official figures from Public Health England show Bolton has an infection rate of 92.16 per 100,000 people in the week leading to September 1.
It has risen alarmingly quickly from 17.4 cases over the same period to August 24.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--What health secretary said about some restrictions being eased in region

A number of lockdown restrictions in Greater Manchester are set to be eased next week .
The government has announced that casinos , bowling alleys and other leisure facilities can re-open everywhere in Greater Manchester - except for Bolton - from Tuesday .
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume , and remaining restrictions on certain close contact services such as treatments on the face will be lifted .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that the easing has been made possible due to the hard work of 'residents , communities and local authorities ' , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 'further work ' is now underway with local leaders in Bolton , which for now remains subject to more stringent measures , after infection rates soared in the borough .
Mr Hancock said : “ I ’ m very glad we ’ ve been able to make this change , working with local councils , because local lockdowns are working to control the virus .
`` We are seeing improvements in the rates of infection thanks to the huge efforts made by local communities and authorities working alongside our effective Test and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's stories here “ We must stay alert and I continue to encourage everyone to play their part by following local rules , self-isolating and requesting a free test as soon as they get any symptoms .
“ The rates of infection remain too high in Bolton for these easements to be applied and further work is now under way with local leaders .
“ Today ’ s announcement is a testament to the hard work of residents , local communities and local authorities who have all worked to bring down the rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good progress , it is important local residents continue to wear face coverings where necessary , practise good hygiene and adhere to national social distancing rules .
“ The rate of infection is still too high in Greater Manchester , parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire to allow lifting restrictions on gatherings .
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A number of lockdown restrictions in Greater Manchester are set to be eased next week.
The government has announced that casinos, bowling alleys and other leisure facilities can re-open everywhere in Greater Manchester - except for Bolton - from Tuesday.
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume, and remaining restrictions on certain close contact services such as treatments on the face will be lifted.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that the easing has been made possible due to the hard work of 'residents, communities and local authorities', to bring infection rates down.
He added that 'further work' is now underway with local leaders in Bolton, which for now remains subject to more stringent measures, after infection rates soared in the borough.
Mr Hancock said: “I’m very glad we’ve been able to make this change, working with local councils, because local lockdowns are working to control the virus.
"We are seeing improvements in the rates of infection thanks to the huge efforts made by local communities and authorities working alongside our effective Test and Trace system.
“We must stay alert and I continue to encourage everyone to play their part by following local rules, self-isolating and requesting a free test as soon as they get any symptoms.
“The rates of infection remain too high in Bolton for these easements to be applied and further work is now under way with local leaders.
“Today’s announcement is a testament to the hard work of residents, local communities and local authorities who have all worked to bring down the rates of infection.
"To maintain this good progress, it is important local residents continue to wear face coverings where necessary, practise good hygiene and adhere to national social distancing rules.
“The rate of infection is still too high in Greater Manchester, parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire to allow lifting restrictions on gatherings.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Full Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up revealed

Jacqui Smith , the first female Home Secretary , has completed the line-up for this year 's Strictly Come Dancing .
The former Labour MP for Redditch announced that she 's set for to embrace the fake tan and sequins on BBC Radio Two .
She joked : `` Who does n't want a fake tan that is n't all streaky like when you put it on yourself ? ''
She told presenter Steve Wright that she was 'speechless with excitement ' at joining the star-studded line-up .
The 57-year-old says she 's been using lockdown to prepare for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing some extra running and yoga to make sure it 's not too much of a bodyshock , '' she said .
Jacqui follows in the footsteps of fellow Labour politician Ed Balls who was taken to the hearts of Strictly fans in 2016 .
The 18th series of the NTA and BAFTA award-winning show will return this autumn on BBC One putting the sparkle back into our Saturday and Sunday nights .
Here is the rest of the full line-up ... Also taking to the dancefloor is popstar HRVY , real name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a billion combined streams to his name and a social following of over 10 million globally .
He has sold out two UK and European tours including headline shows at Hammersmith ’ s Eventim Apollo and a now postponed London Palladium show , plus shows in Asia , Australia and America .
He said : “ Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I ’ m so thankful to be taking part this year .
`` I think my mum is more excited that she ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night now.
” Maisie , best known for playing Tiffany Butcher-Baker in the BBC soap EastEnders , ca n't wait for the Strictly experience .
“ Get me in those sequins , I can ’ t wait to dive into the Strictly fancy dress box this winter !
This is a dream come true , '' she said .
Maisie , 19 , has previously won Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actress at the British Soap Awards and Best Young Actor at the Inside Soap Awards .
So could she now be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her trophy cabinet ?
This is Jamie 's dancefloor comeback after sadly last year he was forced to pull out due to injury .
Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher stepped in in his place and he went on to win the series with his 'snake hips . '
The Made in Chelsea star said : `` Here we go again , hopefully this time I can last long enough so my mum can see me dance .
`` The reason I ’ m doing it , is to make my mum proud but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her even more disappointed .
Let ’ s change that this year , can ’ t wait ! ''
JJ is an Invictus Games medallist and a former Royal Marine Commando .
The Scottish TV presenter was wounded in a bomb explosion in 2011 while serving as a marine in Afghanistan .
The blast completely destroyed his elbow , blew holes in his legs and left him with two fingers missing .
`` It 's all just become very real !
The music , the unveil , the fact I can tell someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , basically , '' JJ told chat show host Lorraine Kelly .
The stand-up comedian is best known for his roles in the sitcom Black Books and for his appearances on the panel shows Never Mind the Buzzcocks , Have I Got News for You and QI .
`` I 'm not really Lord of the Dance ...
I 'm more the caretaker , '' joked Bill , who was announced for Strictly on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Two '' So it will be quite a challenge but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually that is one of my favourite dances , the Hokey Cokey , so I 'm hoping to introduce that this year as one of the dances . ''
Nicola Adams OBE is a double Olympic gold medallist boxer and she 'll be making history in the first ever all-female pairing on Strictly .
The 37-year-old , who studied a BTEC National Diploma in Sport at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton , became the first female amateur boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at London 2012 and became double Olympic champion following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 as well as being the first boxer in history to retain an Olympic title .
Having also become World Amateur Champion in May 2016 she secured a grand slam of titles , and is the only female boxer in the history of the sport to have won every major title available to her - Olympic , World , European and Commonwealth Nicola said : `` I ’ m a huge fan of the show and am thrilled to be part of something that holds such a special place in so many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know me from work in the ring , but I 'll be every bit as passionate and dedicated on the dance-floor too .
`` I also wanted to thank the BBC for supporting me and making me the first ever all female-pairing ; and it ’ s amazing to be a part of the movement for change , diversity and breaking boundaries in the entertainment industry.
” The Radio One DJ took over the 10am to 1pm show from Fearne Cotton in 2015 .
Clara , who started out as a marketing intern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1Xtra as host of the weekend breakfast show in 2013 .
In the same year she became host of MTV 's weekly Official UK Top 40 and Top 20 chart shows .
In 2015 Clara became the host of The Official Chart on BBC Radio One .
The 36-year-old said : `` As we know this year has been a real challenge and escapism through dancing is something I know we all enjoy .
`` So to be taught by a pro and live a fantasy is something that I ca n't wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dancefloor ! ''
The Preston-born journalist and broadcaster is political editor for ITV ’ s Good Morning Britain , anchor for ITV ’ s Tonight and newsreader on ITN .
Ranvir has fronted several ITV primetime factual series including Eat , Shop , Save and has co-presented The Martin Lewis Show Live .
She has also recently fronted Loose Women .
Alongside her television work , Ranvir has presented on various shows for BBC Radio 5 Live .
She said : “ The initial feeling of being confirmed for Strictly is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a rollercoaster , where you really want to do it but you are equally scared .
`` Hopefully after the first dance I will feel exhilarated rather than sick !
” Former American football player Jason played as a cornerback/safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys .
He then played for the Houston Texans , where he was named a recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award , one of the league 's highest honours .
He finished his professional career with the New York Giants and now co-hosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL Alum Osi Umenyiora .
Californian Jason was engaged to Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle and the former couple have a daughter Anaiya born in February 2014 .
Former The Wanted singer Max is 'buzzing ' to be following in the footsteps of his former The Wanted bandmate Jay McGuinness who won Strictly back in 2015 .
The Swinton-born popstar shot to fame as a member of the band that racked up two number one singles in the UK and reached the top three in the US Billboard charts .
In 2018 he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year and the music video starred British surfer and Love Island contestant Laura Crane .
Award-winning actress , broadcaster and national treasure Caroline is known for acting roles including Maddie in Jonathan Creek and DCI Janine Lewis in Blue Murder .
She also had roles in Kiss Me Kate , Life Begins and Life of Riley .
She 's best known for starring as deadpan Dorothy in the hit 90s sitcom Men Behaving Badly .
Caroline , who performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company last year , also presented Extraordinary Homes for BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am thrilled and terrified in equal measure to be taking part ”

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Jacqui Smith, the first female Home Secretary, has completed the line-up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The former Labour MP for Redditch announced that she's set for to embrace the fake tan and sequins on BBC Radio Two.
She joked: "Who doesn't want a fake tan that isn't all streaky like when you put it on yourself?"
She told presenter Steve Wright that she was 'speechless with excitement' at joining the star-studded line-up.
The 57-year-old says she's been using lockdown to prepare for the dance show.
"I've been doing some extra running and yoga to make sure it's not too much of a bodyshock," she said.
Jacqui follows in the footsteps of fellow Labour politician Ed Balls who was taken to the hearts of Strictly fans in 2016.
The 18th series of the NTA and BAFTA award-winning show will return this autumn on BBC One putting the sparkle back into our Saturday and Sunday nights.
Here is the rest of the full line-up ...
HRVY
(Image: BBC)
Also taking to the dancefloor is popstar HRVY, real name Harvey Leigh Cantwell.
The 21-year-old has over a billion combined streams to his name and a social following of over 10 million globally.
He has sold out two UK and European tours including headline shows at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo and a now postponed London Palladium show, plus shows in Asia, Australia and America.
He said: “Being on Strictly is going to be such an amazing experience and I’m so thankful to be taking part this year. "I think my mum is more excited that she’ll be able to see me every Saturday night now.”
Maisie Smith
(Image: BBC)
Maisie, best known for playing Tiffany Butcher-Baker in the BBC soap EastEnders, can't wait for the Strictly experience.
“Get me in those sequins, I can’t wait to dive into the Strictly fancy dress box this winter! This is a dream come true," she said.
Maisie, 19, has previously won Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actress at the British Soap Awards and Best Young Actor at the Inside Soap Awards.
So could she now be set to add the coveted Glitterball to her trophy cabinet?
Jamie Laing
(Image: Getty Images)
This is Jamie's dancefloor comeback after sadly last year he was forced to pull out due to injury.
Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher stepped in in his place and he went on to win the series with his 'snake hips.'
The Made in Chelsea star said: "Here we go again, hopefully this time I can last long enough so my mum can see me dance.
"The reason I’m doing it, is to make my mum proud but all I did last year was make her even more disappointed. Let’s change that this year, can’t wait!"
JJ Chalmers
(Image: ITV)
JJ is an Invictus Games medallist and a former Royal Marine Commando.
The Scottish TV presenter was wounded in a bomb explosion in 2011 while serving as a marine in Afghanistan.
The blast completely destroyed his elbow, blew holes in his legs and left him with two fingers missing.
"It's all just become very real! The music, the unveil, the fact I can tell someone who isn't my mum and dad, basically," JJ told chat show host Lorraine Kelly.
Bill Bailey
(Image: PA)
The stand-up comedian is best known for his roles in the sitcom Black Books and for his appearances on the panel shows Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You and QI.
"I'm not really Lord of the Dance... I'm more the caretaker," joked Bill, who was announced for Strictly on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Two
"So it will be quite a challenge but that's what this is all about... actually that is one of my favourite dances, the Hokey Cokey, so I'm hoping to introduce that this year as one of the dances."
Nicola Adams
(Image: BBC)
Nicola Adams OBE is a double Olympic gold medallist boxer and she'll be making history in the first ever all-female pairing on Strictly.
The 37-year-old, who studied a BTEC National Diploma in Sport at Hopwood Hall College in Middleton, became the first female amateur boxer to win an Olympic gold medal at London 2012 and became double Olympic champion following her second gold medal win in Rio 2016 as well as being the first boxer in history to retain an Olympic title.
Having also become World Amateur Champion in May 2016 she secured a grand slam of titles, and is the only female boxer in the history of the sport to have won every major title available to her - Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth
Nicola said: "I’m a huge fan of the show and am thrilled to be part of something that holds such a special place in so many people’s hearts.
"People might know me from work in the ring, but I'll be every bit as passionate and dedicated on the dance-floor too.
"I also wanted to thank the BBC for supporting me and making me the first ever all female-pairing; and it’s amazing to be a part of the movement for change, diversity and breaking boundaries in the entertainment industry.”
Clara Amfo
(Image: Getty Images)
The Radio One DJ took over the 10am to 1pm show from Fearne Cotton in 2015.
Clara, who started out as a marketing intern at KISS FM, joined BBC Radio 1Xtra as host of the weekend breakfast show in 2013.
In the same year she became host of MTV's weekly Official UK Top 40 and Top 20 chart shows.
In 2015 Clara became the host of The Official Chart on BBC Radio One.
The 36-year-old said: "As we know this year has been a real challenge and escapism through dancing is something I know we all enjoy.
"So to be taught by a pro and live a fantasy is something that I can't wait to fully embrace, see you on the dancefloor!"
Ranvir Singh
(Image: BBC)
The Preston-born journalist and broadcaster is political editor for ITV’s Good Morning Britain, anchor for ITV’s Tonight and newsreader on ITN.
Ranvir has fronted several ITV primetime factual series including Eat, Shop, Save and has co-presented The Martin Lewis Show Live.
She has also recently fronted Loose Women. Alongside her television work, Ranvir has presented on various shows for BBC Radio 5 Live.
She said: “The initial feeling of being confirmed for Strictly is one of complete terror – feels like embarking on a rollercoaster, where you really want to do it but you are equally scared.
"Hopefully after the first dance I will feel exhilarated rather than sick!”
Jason Bell
(Image: BBC)
Former American football player Jason played as a cornerback/safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.
He then played for the Houston Texans, where he was named a recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, one of the league's highest honours.
He finished his professional career with the New York Giants and now co-hosts The Jason and Osi Podcast with fellow NFL Alum Osi Umenyiora.
Californian Jason was engaged to Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle and the former couple have a daughter Anaiya born in February 2014.
Max George
(Image: BBC)
Former The Wanted singer Max is 'buzzing' to be following in the footsteps of his former The Wanted bandmate Jay McGuinness who won Strictly back in 2015.
The Swinton-born popstar shot to fame as a member of the band that racked up two number one singles in the UK and reached the top three in the US Billboard charts.
In 2018 he released his first solo single Barcelona last year and the music video starred British surfer and Love Island contestant Laura Crane.
Caroline Quentin
(Image: BBC)
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Award-winning actress, broadcaster and national treasure Caroline is known for acting roles including Maddie in Jonathan Creek and DCI Janine Lewis in Blue Murder.
She also had roles in Kiss Me Kate, Life Begins and Life of Riley.
She's best known for starring as deadpan Dorothy in the hit 90s sitcom Men Behaving Badly.
Caroline, who performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company last year, also presented Extraordinary Homes for BBC Two.
She said: “I am thrilled and terrified in equal measure to be taking part”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Government announces lockdown changes in Greater Manchester

A number of lockdown restrictions in Greater Manchester are set to be eased next week .
The government has announced that casinos , bowling alleys and other leisure facilities can re-open everywhere in Greater Manchester - except for in Bolton .
Changes will come into affect from 12.01am on Tuesday , September 8 .
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume , and remaining restrictions on certain close contact services such as treatments on the face will be lifted This will not be allowed to happen yet in Bolton .
These changes will bring Greater Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Yorkshire in line with the changes made in the rest of the country on 15 August .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the infection rate in Greater Manchester is too high to lift restrictions on gatherings .
A ban on two households mixing in homes - or gardens - will continue in Manchester , Salford , Rochdale , Trafford , Oldham , Bury , Bolton and Tameside - except in Wigan and Stockport , where no more than two households can mix .
In Oldham , in addition to a household mixing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere .
The current lockdown restrictions in Northern England , including Greater Manchester , are set to be reviewed again next Friday ( 11th September ) .
We will be bringing you all the latest updates and reaction below .

A number of lockdown restrictions in Greater Manchester are set to be eased next week.
The government has announced that casinos, bowling alleys and other leisure facilities can re-open everywhere in Greater Manchester - except for in Bolton.
Changes will come into affect from 12.01am on Tuesday, September 8.
Socially distanced indoor performances will also be able to resume, and remaining restrictions on certain close contact services such as treatments on the face will be lifted
This will not be allowed to happen yet in Bolton.
These changes will bring Greater Manchester, apart from Bolton, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire in line with the changes made in the rest of the country on 15 August.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the infection rate in Greater Manchester is too high to lift restrictions on gatherings.
A ban on two households mixing in homes - or gardens - will continue in Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Oldham, Bury, Bolton and Tameside - except in Wigan and Stockport, where no more than two households can mix.
In Oldham, in addition to a household mixing ban inside homes and gardens, residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere.
The current lockdown restrictions in Northern England, including Greater Manchester, are set to be reviewed again next Friday (11th September).
We will be bringing you all the latest updates and reaction below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Nearly 2,000 coronavirus cases confirmed in UK in last 24 hours

Close to 2,000 more coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the UK in the last 24 hours .
The Department of Health said 1,940 tests have come back positive since the same point yesterday - that 's the largest daily rise since May 30 when a total of 2,445 new cases were recorded .
Overall , 342,351 cases have been confirmed in the UK since the pandemic began .
The government also said 41,537 people had died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 - an increase of 10 since yesterday .
Separate figures published by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there have now been 57,300 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate .
The new figures come as data from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) revealed that an estimated 27,100 people in private households in England had Covid-19 between August 19 and 25 .
This was the equivalent of around 0.05 per cent of the population , or one in 2,000 individuals .
The estimate is broadly unchanged from the previous figures for August 14 to 20 , which were 0.05 per cent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The figures do not include people staying in hospitals , care homes or other institutional settings .
The ONS said there was some evidence of regional differences in the percentage of people testing positive for antibodies to Covid-19 .
In London , an estimated 11 per cent of people have tested positive for antibodies – the highest for any region in England .
The lowest regional estimate was 3.5 per cent for south-west England .
The estimates , which the ONS has published for the first time , refer to people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Close to 2,000 more coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the UK in the last 24 hours.
The Department of Health said 1,940 tests have come back positive since the same point yesterday - that's the largest daily rise since May 30 when a total of 2,445 new cases were recorded.
Overall, 342,351 cases have been confirmed in the UK since the pandemic began.
The government also said 41,537 people had died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 - an increase of 10 since yesterday.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,300 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
The new figures come as data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that an estimated 27,100 people in private households in England had Covid-19 between August 19 and 25.
This was the equivalent of around 0.05 per cent of the population, or one in 2,000 individuals.
The estimate is broadly unchanged from the previous figures for August 14 to 20, which were 0.05 per cent of the population and one in 1,900 individuals.
The figures do not include people staying in hospitals, care homes or other institutional settings.
The ONS said there was some evidence of regional differences in the percentage of people testing positive for antibodies to Covid-19.
In London, an estimated 11 per cent of people have tested positive for antibodies – the highest for any region in England.
The lowest regional estimate was 3.5 per cent for south-west England.
The estimates, which the ONS has published for the first time, refer to people in private households and are subject to revision.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Messi breaks silence to explain Barcelona decision and transfer saga

Lionel Messi has opened up on the disillusionment at Barcelona that led to him handing in a transfer request this summer .
Messi , 33 , has taken the decision to stay at the club for the remaining year of his contract following two days of talks between the president and his father and agent Jorge .
However , Barcelona were right to be worried that their star asset and one of the best players in the game wanted to leave .
In a punchy interview accompanying his decision to stay at the club , the forward made it clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the complete unwillingness of Barcelona to keep their word that he could leave - and his own unwillingness to take the club that he loves to court in order to escape for a new challenge .
However , he also spoke of how difficult the last few weeks have been for his family as they considered a move away .
“ When I communicated my wish to leave to my wife and children , it was a brutal drama , '' he told Goal .
“ The whole family began crying , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona , nor did they want to change schools .
“ My son , my family , they grew up here and are from here .
There was nothing wrong with wanting to leave .
I needed it , the club needed it and it was good for everyone.
” “ All this time it has been hard for everyone .
I was clear about what I wanted , I have said what I felt I wanted .
My wife , with all the pain of her soul , supported and accompanied me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does n't realise what it means to go somewhere else and make your life a few years elsewhere .
“ Thiago yes , he is older .
He heard something on TV and found out something and asked .
I did n't want him to know anything about being forced to leave , to have to live in a new school , or make new friends .
“ He cried to me and said ‘ let 's not go ’ , I repeat that it was hard , really .
It was understandable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very difficult to make a decision .
“ I love Barcelona and I 'm not going to find a better place than here anywhere .
Still I have the right to decide .
I was going to look for new goals and new challenges .
And tomorrow I could go back , because here in Barcelona I have everything .
Manchester City were at the front of the queue to sign the player , but have been enforced spectators as the saga of whether Messi could leave or not played out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etihad over for another year City still expect to sign another central defender in the transfer window , while further additions can not be ruled out .

Lionel Messi has opened up on the disillusionment at Barcelona that led to him handing in a transfer request this summer.
Messi, 33, has taken the decision to stay at the club for the remaining year of his contract following two days of talks between the president and his father and agent Jorge. However, Barcelona were right to be worried that their star asset and one of the best players in the game wanted to leave.
In a punchy interview accompanying his decision to stay at the club, the forward made it clear that his decision in part came down to the complete unwillingness of Barcelona to keep their word that he could leave - and his own unwillingness to take the club that he loves to court in order to escape for a new challenge.
However, he also spoke of how difficult the last few weeks have been for his family as they considered a move away.
“When I communicated my wish to leave to my wife and children, it was a brutal drama," he told Goal. “The whole family began crying, my children did not want to leave Barcelona, nor did they want to change schools.
“My son, my family, they grew up here and are from here. There was nothing wrong with wanting to leave. I needed it, the club needed it and it was good for everyone.”
“All this time it has been hard for everyone. I was clear about what I wanted, I have said what I felt I wanted. My wife, with all the pain of her soul, supported and accompanied me. Mateo is still little and he doesn't realise what it means to go somewhere else and make your life a few years elsewhere.
“Thiago yes, he is older. He heard something on TV and found out something and asked. I didn't want him to know anything about being forced to leave, to have to live in a new school, or make new friends.
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“He cried to me and said ‘let's not go’, I repeat that it was hard, really. It was understandable. It happened to me. It is very difficult to make a decision.
“I love Barcelona and I'm not going to find a better place than here anywhere. Still I have the right to decide. I was going to look for new goals and new challenges. And tomorrow I could go back, because here in Barcelona I have everything.
Manchester City were at the front of the queue to sign the player, but have been enforced spectators as the saga of whether Messi could leave or not played out. With hopes of bringing Messi to the Etihad over for another year City still expect to sign another central defender in the transfer window, while further additions cannot be ruled out.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Mystery as number of fish die in canal with 'no obvious cause of death'

A number of large fish have been seen floating on the surface of a canal but experts admit they are not completely certain of how they died .
Images circulated on social media show around three or four dead bream in the Manchester , Bolton and Bury Canal , near Moses Gate Country Park in Bolton .
Commenters on Facebook blamed the deaths on a number of things including pollution and algae but a spokesman for the Canal and River Trust , the company responsible for the canal , said there is no obvious cause of death .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead fish on the Manchester , Bolton and Bury Canal , '' a Canal and River Trust spokesman said .
`` Three or four large bream carcasses are currently floating on the surface of the water .
`` There is no sign of pollution or obvious cause or reason for their death . ''
Although no cause of death could be confirmed , the trust 's fisheries manager suggested that it could be down to the warm weather .
A spokesman added : `` Sometimes warm weather can affect the amount of oxygen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gasping for breath . ''
The Canal and River Trust confirmed that they will remove the fish carcasses from the water .

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A number of large fish have been seen floating on the surface of a canal but experts admit they are not completely certain of how they died.
Images circulated on social media show around three or four dead bream in the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal, near Moses Gate Country Park in Bolton.
Commenters on Facebook blamed the deaths on a number of things including pollution and algae but a spokesman for the Canal and River Trust, the company responsible for the canal, said there is no obvious cause of death.
"We have checked out a report of several dead fish on the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal," a Canal and River Trust spokesman said.
"Three or four large bream carcasses are currently floating on the surface of the water.
"There is no sign of pollution or obvious cause or reason for their death."
Although no cause of death could be confirmed, the trust's fisheries manager suggested that it could be down to the warm weather.
A spokesman added: "Sometimes warm weather can affect the amount of oxygen in the water which can leave fish gasping for breath."
The Canal and River Trust confirmed that they will remove the fish carcasses from the water.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Piccadilly Gardens evacuated over 'suspicious package on bus' - LIVE updates

Piccadilly Gardens has been evacuated as police respond to reports of a 'suspicious package on a bus' Pictures and video @ @ @ @ @ numbers of police officers in the area .
Transport for Greater Manchester have said on @ @ @ @ @ a Police Incident Parker Street , Piccadilly is closed .
`` Congestion expected on Portland @ @ @ @ @ alternative route if possible . ''

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Piccadilly Gardens has been evacuated as police respond to reports of a 'suspicious package on a bus'
Pictures and video from the scene show large numbers of police officers in the area.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found on a bus.
In a statement, police said: "At around 1.15pm today (Saturday 5 September 2020), police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found on a bus at Manchester Piccadilly bus station.
"Officers are in attendance and several roads are closed.
"The bus has been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon remains in place.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1452 of 05/09/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Transport for Greater Manchester have said on Twitter: "Due to a Police Incident Parker Street, Piccadilly is closed.
"Congestion expected on Portland St, please use an alternative route if possible."
Manchester councillor Pat Karney tweeted: "Suspicious package on a bus in Piccadilly.
"Major incident response."
More to follow...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Jose Mourinho delivers foul-mouthed praise of Man City players

Jose Mourinho described Manchester City as a team of c**** as he pleaded with his Tottenham players to be more like them .
Mourinho had a fierce rivalry with Pep Guardiola in Spain when the two managers were in charge of Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively , although struggled to get the upper hand when the pair were reunited in Manchester and lasted just over two years at Old Trafford before getting sacked .
The Portuguese coach is back in the Premier League with Tottenham , and enjoyed a 2-0 win over City in February in a game where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countless chances , including a first-half penalty .
Amazon cameras were granted access to all areas for a documentary on Spurs last season , and they captured the fiery team talk from Mourinho at half-time with the score at 0-0 .
“ When you save the penalty , they try to put huge pressure for another penalty to be given .
This is the difference between a team of c**** and a team of good guys , '' he said .
“ But the story of football is that the teams of good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f****** hell !
Be a c*** !
” Mourinho added that City players would certainly be aware of Tottenham players already on a yellow card and reiterated that Kyle Walker , Aleks Zinchenko and Raheem Sterling were all on yellow cards .
Zinchenko would be sent off for a second bookable offence 15 minutes into the second half , with the visitors then conceding twice in the final half-hour to sink to another defeat .
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Jose Mourinho described Manchester City as a team of c**** as he pleaded with his Tottenham players to be more like them.
Mourinho had a fierce rivalry with Pep Guardiola in Spain when the two managers were in charge of Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, although struggled to get the upper hand when the pair were reunited in Manchester and lasted just over two years at Old Trafford before getting sacked.
The Portuguese coach is back in the Premier League with Tottenham, and enjoyed a 2-0 win over City in February in a game where the Blues were made to pay for missing countless chances, including a first-half penalty.
Amazon cameras were granted access to all areas for a documentary on Spurs last season, and they captured the fiery team talk from Mourinho at half-time with the score at 0-0.
“When you save the penalty, they try to put huge pressure for another penalty to be given. This is the difference between a team of c**** and a team of good guys," he said.
“But the story of football is that the teams of good guys, they never win. So f****** hell! Be a c***!”
Mourinho added that City players would certainly be aware of Tottenham players already on a yellow card and reiterated that Kyle Walker, Aleks Zinchenko and Raheem Sterling were all on yellow cards.
Zinchenko would be sent off for a second bookable offence 15 minutes into the second half, with the visitors then conceding twice in the final half-hour to sink to another defeat.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--A popular children's adventure playground is back - after being forced to shut

Down in the woods there is a new surprise .
Two years after a children 's adventure playground was dismantled on safety grounds a new one has gone up .
The wobbly bridge suspended by ropes , swing bars , and other equipment in Worsley Woods were taken down after failing health and safety checks .
Installed in 2008 the play area has been an oasis of fun for children and parents .
But with wear and tear and the weather it rotted becoming unsafe .
The Woods along with one of Salford 's nearby old railway routes , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a popular walkway and cycleway .
Now Salford City Council and the Worsley Woods Action Group ( WWAG ) have worked together to fund a replacement .
The council secured a £43,800 government grant and WWAG launched a crowdfunder which raised a further £4,000 .
Work is now complete and the equipment is open for use .
Children can follow activity trails that weave their way through the woodland .
The equipment includes an accessible boat swing , monkey bars , climbing nets , wobble boards and even parallel bars making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
Councillor David Lancaster , lead member for environment and community safety , said : “ The original adventure playground was installed in 2008 using Section 106 money from developers but the wooden equipment reached the end of its lifespan .
“ The woods and play area are very popular with families so we always planned to replace it .
It has been delayed slightly by the pandemic but it is now complete .
`` We ’ re very grateful for the support provided by WWAG and it ’ s a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community groups to continue improving our parks and open spaces .
Paul Hassall from Worsley Woods Action Group said : “ We were delighted with the community involvement and we had feedback from across Salford , which demonstrates the appeal of this unique attraction .
“ As well as individual donors we would like to thank Worsley Rotary , St Mark ’ s School and Bridgewater School for their support .
“ The new playground is an added attraction to the woods , along with the new Wildlife Sculpture Trail . ''

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Down in the woods there is a new surprise.
Two years after a children's adventure playground was dismantled on safety grounds a new one has gone up.
The wobbly bridge suspended by ropes, swing bars, and other equipment in Worsley Woods were taken down after failing health and safety checks.
Installed in 2008 the play area has been an oasis of fun for children and parents. But with wear and tear and the weather it rotted becoming unsafe.
The Woods along with one of Salford's nearby old railway routes, and the Bridgewater Canal towpath have been transformed into a popular walkway and cycleway.
Now Salford City Council and the Worsley Woods Action Group (WWAG) have worked together to fund a replacement.
The council secured a £43,800 government grant and WWAG launched a crowdfunder which raised a further £4,000.
Work is now complete and the equipment is open for use. Children can follow activity trails that weave their way through the woodland.
The equipment includes an accessible boat swing, monkey bars, climbing nets, wobble boards and even parallel bars making the trails suitable for both younger and older children.
Councillor David Lancaster, lead member for environment and community safety, said: “The original adventure playground was installed in 2008 using Section 106 money from developers but the wooden equipment reached the end of its lifespan.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“The woods and play area are very popular with families so we always planned to replace it. It has been delayed slightly by the pandemic but it is now complete.
"We’re very grateful for the support provided by WWAG and it’s a great example of how we can work with community groups to continue improving our parks and open spaces.
Paul Hassall from Worsley Woods Action Group said: “We were delighted with the community involvement and we had feedback from across Salford, which demonstrates the appeal of this unique attraction.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“As well as individual donors we would like to thank Worsley Rotary, St Mark’s School and Bridgewater School for their support.
“The new playground is an added attraction to the woods, along with the new Wildlife Sculpture Trail."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man United target Sancho gives verdict on Dortmund transfer valuation

Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho says its a `` nice feeling '' to be valued at over £100million but insists his focus is fully on improving as a footballer .
Sancho has emerged as one of the world 's most promising youngsters after leaving Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund in 2017 .
The 20-year-old immediately joined the first-team squad and has blossomed into a key player for the Bundesliga side , enjoying the best season of his career so far last year which has sparked transfer interest from United .
The England international is a priority transfer target for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club are still aiming to resolve two issues that is preventing a deal for the youngster .
United have still not found a resolution over Sancho 's salary expectations and the agents ' fees during talks with his representative Emeka Obasi and the intermediary Marco Lichtsteiner , acting on behalf of Dortmund .
Dortmund value Sancho at over £100m but United have been insistent that such a transfer fee is simply not realistic given the current financial climate .
In an interview with SoccerBible , Sancho gave his verdict on such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a nice feeling to be worth so much , but again , I don ’ t really look at it that much , '' he said .
`` For me it ’ s about doing well for my team and doing well for myself as well .
`` When I have a s*** game I ’ m just down .
I feel s*** about myself .
So I always like having a good game and showing people what I can do .
`` I know what I can do , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m just p***** off with myself .
Next game I ’ ll try and improve on whatever I ’ ve done wrong . ''
Sancho took a risk when leaving City at such a young age but has no regrets over making the move to Germany .
Nevertheless , he believes staying to play U23 football would not have hurt his development .
He added : `` Not at all .
`` It ’ s about patience .
You can ’ t rush things .
Everything happens for a reason .
If it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I broke through , then I ’ d be more than happy .
`` I ’ m still young at the end of the day .
But obviously I was lucky enough that I had the coaches that had faith in me , and they took a chance .
The last few years have gone so quick for me and I ’ m enjoying the journey . ''
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Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho says its a "nice feeling" to be valued at over £100million but insists his focus is fully on improving as a footballer.
Sancho has emerged as one of the world's most promising youngsters after leaving Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
The 20-year-old immediately joined the first-team squad and has blossomed into a key player for the Bundesliga side, enjoying the best season of his career so far last year which has sparked transfer interest from United.
The England international is a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but MEN Sport understand the club are still aiming to resolve two issues that is preventing a deal for the youngster. United have still not found a resolution over Sancho's salary expectations and the agents' fees during talks with his representative Emeka Obasi and the intermediary Marco Lichtsteiner, acting on behalf of Dortmund.
Dortmund value Sancho at over £100m but United have been insistent that such a transfer fee is simply not realistic given the current financial climate.
In an interview with SoccerBible, Sancho gave his verdict on such a transfer fee.
"I guess it’s a nice feeling to be worth so much, but again, I don’t really look at it that much," he said. "For me it’s about doing well for my team and doing well for myself as well.
"When I have a s*** game I’m just down. I feel s*** about myself. So I always like having a good game and showing people what I can do.
"I know what I can do, and if I play bad then I’m just p***** off with myself. Next game I’ll try and improve on whatever I’ve done wrong."
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Sancho took a risk when leaving City at such a young age but has no regrets over making the move to Germany. Nevertheless, he believes staying to play U23 football would not have hurt his development.
He added: "Not at all.
"It’s about patience. You can’t rush things. Everything happens for a reason. If it was meant to be this year that I broke through, then I’d be more than happy.
"I’m still young at the end of the day. But obviously I was lucky enough that I had the coaches that had faith in me, and they took a chance. The last few years have gone so quick for me and I’m enjoying the journey."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Luis Enrique picks out Ferran Torres quality that Man City need

Spain coach Luis Enrique praised Ferran Torres after the Manchester City signing made his debut for the national team .
In a competitive match with Germany , 20-year-old Torres gave an accomplished performance and worked some space in the final minute to cross into the box for what would prove to be the equalising goal .
Sergio Ramos praised the hunger and desire shown by the debutants as Spain look to bring their next generation through , while Enrique was more interested in talking about Torres 's ability with the ball at his feet .
Describing him as one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ La Liga , the Spain manager praised the former Valencia player 's knack for finding teammates .
`` Ferran Torres has been at a very high level , on both wings , '' he said .
`` He was a constant danger to the German defence .
He is one of the players whose crosses are the best in La Liga .
More than crosses , I think he is making ( incisive ) passes . ''
As well as his positional versatility , Pep Guardiola will hope that he will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to unlock defences .
City have increasingly used the tactic of peppering the opposition box when they have been faced with deep-lying defences , although their lack of height in attack does not make things straightforward .
Brought in as a replacement for Leroy Sane , Torres can expect to compete with Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez for a place on the right side of City 's attack .

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Spain coach Luis Enrique praised Ferran Torres after the Manchester City signing made his debut for the national team.
In a competitive match with Germany, 20-year-old Torres gave an accomplished performance and worked some space in the final minute to cross into the box for what would prove to be the equalising goal.
Sergio Ramos praised the hunger and desire shown by the debutants as Spain look to bring their next generation through, while Enrique was more interested in talking about Torres's ability with the ball at his feet. Describing him as one of the best crossers of a ball in La Liga, the Spain manager praised the former Valencia player's knack for finding teammates.
"Ferran Torres has been at a very high level, on both wings," he said.
"He was a constant danger to the German defence. He is one of the players whose crosses are the best in La Liga. More than crosses, I think he is making (incisive) passes."
As well as his positional versatility, Pep Guardiola will hope that he will be able to call on Torres's crossing ability to unlock defences. City have increasingly used the tactic of peppering the opposition box when they have been faced with deep-lying defences, although their lack of height in attack does not make things straightforward.
Brought in as a replacement for Leroy Sane, Torres can expect to compete with Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez for a place on the right side of City's attack.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Children witness horrific machete attack as thugs surround man in street

A man was rushed to hospital after being attacked by two men with machetes .
The thugs set upon the man in Mersey Drive , in Whitefield , on Friday afternoon .
They then fled the scene in a black Peugeot SUV .
The 36-year-old man was rushed to hospital for treatment .
Police say he remains in a stable condition .
The horrifying attack and its aftermath are reported to have been witnessed by a number of people , including parents with young children .
One eyewitness said she saw the man 'lay on the floor with people around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was told he was hit with a machete when he got out of his car .
`` He was in a bad way and was drifting in and out of consciousness . ''
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` Shortly before 4.10pm on Friday 4 September 2020 , police were called to reports that a man had been assaulted on Mersey Drive , Whitefield .
`` Emergency services attended and 36-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment .
He remains in a stable condition .
`` Two men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man in the street before fleeing in a black Peugeot SUV .
`` No arrests have currently been made and enquiries are ongoing .
`` Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8562 or 101 quoting incident number 1985 of 04/09/2020 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 . ''

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A man was rushed to hospital after being attacked by two men with machetes.
The thugs set upon the man in Mersey Drive, in Whitefield, on Friday afternoon.
They then fled the scene in a black Peugeot SUV.
The 36-year-old man was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Police say he remains in a stable condition.
The horrifying attack and its aftermath are reported to have been witnessed by a number of people, including parents with young children.
One eyewitness said she saw the man 'lay on the floor with people around him'.
She added: "I was told he was hit with a machete when he got out of his car.
"He was in a bad way and was drifting in and out of consciousness."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Shortly before 4.10pm on Friday 4 September 2020, police were called to reports that a man had been assaulted on Mersey Drive, Whitefield.
"Emergency services attended and 36-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment. He remains in a stable condition.
"Two men - armed with machetes - attacked the man in the street before fleeing in a black Peugeot SUV.
"No arrests have currently been made and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 8562 or 101 quoting incident number 1985 of 04/09/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Manchester United transfer news LIVE

Manchester United transfer news LIVE

Manchester United have announced new squad numbers for academy graduates Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams ahead of the new Premier @ @ @ @ @ wore No.26 but will be given the iconic Manchester United No.11 following his breakthrough season @ @ @ @ @ Martial was the last player to wear the number but vacated it when switching back @ @ @ @ @ United legends such as Ryan Giggs , George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton have all @ @ @ @ @ the past .
Williams previously wore No.58 but has been given the No.33 last worn @ @ @ @ @ for Sunderland in 2016 .
United kick off their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ duo will wear their new squad numbers for the first time .
Meanwhile , United @ @ @ @ @ star Jadon Sancho and are monitoring Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon .

Manchester United have announced new squad numbers for academy graduates Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams ahead of the new Premier League season.
Greenwood previously wore No.26 but will be given the iconic Manchester United No.11 following his breakthrough season at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial was the last player to wear the number but vacated it when switching back to the No.9 jersey. United legends such as Ryan Giggs, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton have all worn the iconic shirt in the past.
Williams previously wore No.58 but has been given the No.33 last worn by Paddy McNair who left for Sunderland in 2016.
United kick off their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on September 19 when the duo will wear their new squad numbers for the first time.
Meanwhile, United continue to chase Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho and are monitoring Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon.
A recap of today's news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Predict Manchester United's 2020/21 season in our new survey

Manchester United are going into the 2020/21 season on a high after a huge improvement in form in the second @ @ @ @ @ .
Things looked grim halfway through the season , but an upturn sparked by the @ @ @ @ @ the Reds climb into a third-place Premier League finish , qualification for the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ all three cup competitions .
United have captured the services of 23-year-old Dutch midfielder Donny @ @ @ @ @ for the new season , and remain hopeful of signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ next month .
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Manchester United are going into the 2020/21 season on a high after a huge improvement in form in the second half of the last campaign.
Things looked grim halfway through the season, but an upturn sparked by the signing of Bruno Fernandes saw the Reds climb into a third-place Premier League finish, qualification for the Champions League, and lengthy runs in all three cup competitions.
United have captured the services of 23-year-old Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax for the new season, and remain hopeful of signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho before the transfer window closes next month.
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Manchester City go into the 2020/21 season hoping for a return to the trophy-laden seasons of the recent past .
@ @ @ @ @ pace with a rampant Liverpool side in the Premier League title race , and were @ @ @ @ @ Cup or Champions League despite reaching the latter stages of both competitions , having only @ @ @ @ @ for their efforts .
They made a quick impression in the post-season transfer market this @ @ @ @ @ and Ferran Torres , remain keen on Kalidou Koulibaly and could even be in the @ @ @ @ @ - Lionel Messi .
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Manchester City go into the 2020/21 season hoping for a return to the trophy-laden seasons of the recent past.
The Blues failed to keep pace with a rampant Liverpool side in the Premier League title race, and were unable to lift the FA Cup or Champions League despite reaching the latter stages of both competitions, having only the Carabao Cup to show for their efforts.
They made a quick impression in the post-season transfer market this summer, signing Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, remain keen on Kalidou Koulibaly and could even be in the running for the big one - Lionel Messi.
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