themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Coronation Street's Shona has glam transformation on return to soap

Coronation Street 's Shona Platt will be making a return to Weatherfield soon .
Julia Goulding , who plays Shona , left the ITV soap at the end of last year as she prepared for the birth of her first child .
Julia and husband Ben Silver welcomed son Franklin Wolf Silver into the world at the end of November and the Middleton actress returned to filming in February .
She left for her maternity leave as character Shona suffered a brain injury after she was shot over Christmas , losing her memory and forgetting her current life .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to the cobbles despite not remembering husband David Platt or pretty much any of her life with the popular family .
And she is set to comeback with a bit of a new look as Julia told the Daily Star that the will be reverting back to the look viewers first saw of her when she joined the soap back in December 2016 .
`` It 's interesting because obviously she 's still Shona underneath it all , the essence of her is still there , as is her fashion sense , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did , I spoke to Liz our head of makeup , and costume as well , and we discussed taking her back to the Shona that we first met three-and-a-half years ago .
`` So the Doc Martens are still very much a staple , she 's gone slightly more grungy , we 've gone a bit heavier with her eye makeup , which is the way I looked when I actually started playing Shona . ''
She added : `` We 've sort of reverted back to that needing to be quick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Docs on , she 's not an Ugg Boot wearer , she 's sturdier than that .
`` So that 's the way we went with the way she looks , to let the audience know which Shona we 're receiving at the moment . ''
Shona is currently residing at rehabilitation centre in Leeds but she will soon be making a permanent return to Weatherfield .
But this will just be the start for the character as her severe memory loss hampers her relationship with the Platt family .
We may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to unfold , however , as Corrie had to suspend filming back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The ITV staple reduced it 's weekly transmission to keep the soap on air for as long as possible and this week it has been revealed that a returning to filming could be made in June .
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV .

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Coronation Street's Shona Platt will be making a return to Weatherfield soon.
Julia Goulding, who plays Shona, left the ITV soap at the end of last year as she prepared for the birth of her first child.
Julia and husband Ben Silver welcomed son Franklin Wolf Silver into the world at the end of November and the Middleton actress returned to filming in February.
She left for her maternity leave as character Shona suffered a brain injury after she was shot over Christmas, losing her memory and forgetting her current life.
But the Shona is set to make a return to the cobbles despite not remembering husband David Platt or pretty much any of her life with the popular family.
And she is set to comeback with a bit of a new look as Julia told the Daily Star that the will be reverting back to the look viewers first saw of her when she joined the soap back in December 2016.
"It's interesting because obviously she's still Shona underneath it all, the essence of her is still there, as is her fashion sense," she said.
"What we did, I spoke to Liz our head of makeup, and costume as well, and we discussed taking her back to the Shona that we first met three-and-a-half years ago.
"So the Doc Martens are still very much a staple, she's gone slightly more grungy, we've gone a bit heavier with her eye makeup, which is the way I looked when I actually started playing Shona."
(Image: ITV)
She added: "We've sort of reverted back to that needing to be quick on your feet. She's got her Docs on, she's not an Ugg Boot wearer, she's sturdier than that.
"So that's the way we went with the way she looks, to let the audience know which Shona we're receiving at the moment."
Shona is currently residing at rehabilitation centre in Leeds but she will soon be making a permanent return to Weatherfield.
But this will just be the start for the character as her severe memory loss hampers her relationship with the Platt family.
We may have to wait longer for the storyline to unfold, however, as Corrie had to suspend filming back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The ITV staple reduced it's weekly transmission to keep the soap on air for as long as possible and this week it has been revealed that a returning to filming could be made in June.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Mum says school 'will be like a prison' as school shares plan to reopen

A mum is refusing to send her son back to school saying it 'will be like a prison ' as measures are put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus .
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy in Ashton , Tameside , has provided parents with a detailed outline of the changes children will face should they return in June .
Providing the transmission rate of the disease is low enough , the government wants to start with a phased return of pupils , starting with the ' key transition years ' of Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan from parents and teachers , many of whom have spoken about the difficulties of young children social distancing .
In the guidance from Rosehill - part of the Wesley Trust - headteacher Kathy Allen says : `` Due to the stringent precautions we will put in place to ensure the safety of our school community , and to support social distancing measures , it is important to make you aware now that on return , school will look and run very differently to what your child will previously be used to .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ upon pupil numbers ' , they should be prepared for the following changes • Not all year groups eligible may be in all the time .
• Children may not necessarily be with their friends , as they will be divided into small groups within which they will stay for all future sessions .
• There will be no social mixing between the groups and the children of key workers will be in separate groups to allow continuity of provision for these children .
• We may no longer be able to offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
We will aim to continue to offer it to key worker children .
• Due to capacity , children will not necessarily be with their class teacher or teaching assistant .
• Start and collection times for groups will be staggered to minimise parent contact .
• The learning environments will be arranged very differently and scaled back from what the children are used to .
• Children may not be in their normal classroom • We will practise , where possible , 2 metre social distancing but please note this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the age of some of the children .
• Children will spend their time within the same classroom with outdoor breaks as appropriate .
In her letter , the head says 'it is not possible for school to welcome back all children in the way the Prime Minister described ' and instead school will be taking ' a gradual and phased approach to ensure all necessary protective measures can be put into place ' .
She says 'key worker children will remain the priority group in school ' and key worker parents have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take up a school place .
One mum , whose son is in Year 1 at the school , feels now is not the right time to be sending children back and with the changes being proposed , she 'd rather keep her son at home .
She told the M.E.N 's Manchester Family : `` Whilst I understand the schools are under pressure to open , I feel it ’ s too soon .
It will be like a prison for the children not allowed to communicate with friends or play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wording used by the school suggests that the children of key workers are being given priority .
She added : `` It comes across that key worker children are more important than anyone else and that simply can ’ t be true .
Every child has had a disruptive eight or nine weeks and deserves normality .
I don ’ t think it ’ s right to be sending them back right now . ''
Ms Allen 's letter stresses that 'it is a parental decision ' whether to send children to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'no families will be penalised for poor attendance ' .
A spokesperson for the Wesley Trust said their priority is ensuring 'school is as safe as possible for children , staff and families ' and they want to be honest with parents about the changes that lie ahead .
A spokesperson said : `` Following all the guidance , and adapting some of it to suit the layout and staffing of our school , ultimately this means that school will look very different in the short term .
This doesn ’ t mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but a child ’ s experience in a classroom will change .
`` While our plans are still developing , we wanted to be clear to parents what all the national guidance will mean for our children when they do return .
We fully appreciate that many parents and carers will be questioning what is right for them and their families at this stage – so we feel that being transparent and open is really important . ''
He added : `` We also understand that the concept of having children of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will be new to families who have not sent their children to school since the lockdown began .
`` We want to stress that those children who have been joining us regularly over this time have settled into a new pattern of learning .
We think it would be unfair to disrupt this by moving them to what will be another interim measure .
`` These are strange times , and school leaders are working through a situation that we have never faced before .
Our community has been incredibly supportive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues as we plan our way through the coming weeks . ''

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A mum is refusing to send her son back to school saying it 'will be like a prison' as measures are put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy in Ashton, Tameside, has provided parents with a detailed outline of the changes children will face should they return in June.
Providing the transmission rate of the disease is low enough, the government wants to start with a phased return of pupils, starting with the ' key transition years ' of Reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
There has been widespread opposition to the plan from parents and teachers, many of whom have spoken about the difficulties of young children social distancing.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In the guidance from Rosehill - part of the Wesley Trust - headteacher Kathy Allen says: "Due to the stringent precautions we will put in place to ensure the safety of our school community, and to support social distancing measures, it is important to make you aware now that on return, school will look and run very differently to what your child will previously be used to."
She has told parents that 'dependent upon pupil numbers', they should be prepared for the following changes
Not all year groups eligible may be in all the time.
Children may not necessarily be with their friends, as they will be divided into small groups within which they will stay for all future sessions.
There will be no social mixing between the groups and the children of key workers will be in separate groups to allow continuity of provision for these children.
We may no longer be able to offer before or after school provision to returning children. We will aim to continue to offer it to key worker children.
Due to capacity, children will not necessarily be with their class teacher or teaching assistant.
Start and collection times for groups will be staggered to minimise parent contact.
The learning environments will be arranged very differently and scaled back from what the children are used to.
Children may not be in their normal classroom
We will practise, where possible, 2 metre social distancing but please note this may not always be possible due to the age of some of the children.
Children will spend their time within the same classroom with outdoor breaks as appropriate.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In her letter, the head says 'it is not possible for school to welcome back all children in the way the Prime Minister described' and instead school will be taking 'a gradual and phased approach to ensure all necessary protective measures can be put into place'.
She says 'key worker children will remain the priority group in school' and key worker parents have been contacted to check whether they want to take up a school place.
One mum, whose son is in Year 1 at the school, feels now is not the right time to be sending children back and with the changes being proposed, she'd rather keep her son at home.
She told the M.E.N's Manchester Family : "Whilst I understand the schools are under pressure to open, I feel it’s too soon. It will be like a prison for the children not allowed to communicate with friends or play with them."
And she says the wording used by the school suggests that the children of key workers are being given priority.
She added: "It comes across that key worker children are more important than anyone else and that simply can’t be true. Every child has had a disruptive eight or nine weeks and deserves normality. I don’t think it’s right to be sending them back right now."
Ms Allen's letter stresses that 'it is a parental decision' whether to send children to school during this time, adding that 'no families will be penalised for poor attendance'.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A spokesperson for the Wesley Trust said their priority is ensuring 'school is as safe as possible for children, staff and families' and they want to be honest with parents about the changes that lie ahead.
A spokesperson said: "Following all the guidance, and adapting some of it to suit the layout and staffing of our school, ultimately this means that school will look very different in the short term. This doesn’t mean that our caring ethos will be lost, but a child’s experience in a classroom will change.
"While our plans are still developing, we wanted to be clear to parents what all the national guidance will mean for our children when they do return. We fully appreciate that many parents and carers will be questioning what is right for them and their families at this stage – so we feel that being transparent and open is really important."
He added: "We also understand that the concept of having children of key workers in separate classes is something that will be new to families who have not sent their children to school since the lockdown began.
"We want to stress that those children who have been joining us regularly over this time have settled into a new pattern of learning. We think it would be unfair to disrupt this by moving them to what will be another interim measure.
"These are strange times, and school leaders are working through a situation that we have never faced before. Our community has been incredibly supportive, and we hope that level of collaboration continues as we plan our way through the coming weeks."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Some Premier League football games could be shown free-to-air

Some Premier League games could be shown on free-to-air television when it returns , the country 's sports minister said tonight .
Work is currently ongoing to try and get elite sport , including top-level football , recommenced behind closed doors by the middle of next month .
Currently , subscription broadcasters Sky and BT Sport have the rights to exclusively show live Premier League games in the UK in a deal worth a reported three billion pounds .
However with fans shut out and pubs - where many fans watch games - currently closed there have been calls for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV when it does return to make sure all fans can tune in .
At today 's Downing Street press conference the minister for culture media and sport Oliver Dowden said he believed a relaxing of the current Saturday afternoon football TV blackout - during which games ca n't be shown - could create an opportunity for some extra games to be screened .
In a rule dating back to the 1960s , no Premier League , Football League or FA Cup matches are allowed be broadcast on live television on Saturday between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he hopes a relaxing of that rule could see some games screened on terrestrial channels .
`` We have to respect the existing rights that broadcasters have but I do think we have got some flexibility '' he said .
`` Because if you look on Saturday afternoons , it has been the case that Premier League matches ca n't be broadcast The idea is that people would be able to watch them in the stadium and they did n't want to compete .
`` Clearly that wo n't be possible if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think that creates an opportunity for us to be able to get some Premier League free-to-air .
`` Those discussions are ongoing .
I had productive discussions a couple of weeks ago .
I 've now had the latest one with the Premier League , EFL and the FA .
`` I hope we can sort this out and that we can now get some more money going into the sport of football .
`` I think we can find ourselves in a win-win situation . ''
Mr Dowden also gave an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said there had today been a fourth rounding of meetings with representatives from the country 's elite sports to discuss a potential return to competitive action .
There was a mass testing of players and staff at Premier League clubs this week before players were given the green light to initially return to socially distanced , non-contact training in small groups .
Players at both City and United both were seen returning to their training grounds .
It is the first phase of what Premier League has has called Project Restart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin more comprehensive training to prepare for a return to action behind closed doors , currently pencilled in for mid-June .
`` I 've said it many times before , I am really keen that if we can get the Premier League back behind closed doors , we should do that , '' he said .
`` The process for doing this is three-fold .
`` Firstly we 've already issued the guidance for carrying out training behind closed doors , that 's non-contact training , those guidelines have already been published earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subject to the sign off from Public Health England and others we will then later this week very shortly get the guidance about how we can have training in a contact environment .
This is for elite sport 's so they can start to build up .
`` The final stage would then be guidelines on whether they can then resume behind closed doors .
`` In doing that we have been guided by the health advice .
`` If we can do it safely , I would like us to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-June , if that 's possible . ''

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Some Premier League games could be shown on free-to-air television when it returns, the country's sports minister said tonight.
Work is currently ongoing to try and get elite sport, including top-level football, recommenced behind closed doors by the middle of next month.
Currently, subscription broadcasters Sky and BT Sport have the rights to exclusively show live Premier League games in the UK in a deal worth a reported three billion pounds.
However with fans shut out and pubs - where many fans watch games - currently closed there have been calls for games to be shown on free-to air TV when it does return to make sure all fans can tune in.
At today's Downing Street press conference the minister for culture media and sport Oliver Dowden said he believed a relaxing of the current Saturday afternoon football TV blackout - during which games can't be shown - could create an opportunity for some extra games to be screened.
In a rule dating back to the 1960s, no Premier League, Football League or FA Cup matches are allowed be broadcast on live television on Saturday between 2:45pm and 5:15pm. However Mr Dowden said he hopes a relaxing of that rule could see some games screened on terrestrial channels.
"We have to respect the existing rights that broadcasters have but I do think we have got some flexibility" he said.
(Image: PA)
"Because if you look on Saturday afternoons, it has been the case that Premier League matches can't be broadcast The idea is that people would be able to watch them in the stadium and they didn't want to compete.
"Clearly that won't be possible if we compete behind closed doors.
"I think that creates an opportunity for us to be able to get some Premier League free-to-air.
"Those discussions are ongoing. I had productive discussions a couple of weeks ago. I've now had the latest one with the Premier League, EFL and the FA.
(Image: PA)
"I hope we can sort this out and that we can now get some more money going into the sport of football.
"I think we can find ourselves in a win-win situation."
Mr Dowden also gave an update on the potential return of football.
He said there had today been a fourth rounding of meetings with representatives from the country's elite sports to discuss a potential return to competitive action.
There was a mass testing of players and staff at Premier League clubs this week before players were given the green light to initially return to socially distanced, non-contact training in small groups.
Players at both City and United both were seen returning to their training grounds.
It is the first phase of what Premier League has has called Project Restart.
It is hoped they could soon begin more comprehensive training to prepare for a return to action behind closed doors, currently pencilled in for mid-June.
(Image: PA)
"I've said it many times before, I am really keen that if we can get the Premier League back behind closed doors, we should do that," he said.
"The process for doing this is three-fold.
"Firstly we've already issued the guidance for carrying out training behind closed doors, that's non-contact training, those guidelines have already been published earlier this week.
"I hope, subject to the sign off from Public Health England and others we will then later this week very shortly get the guidance about how we can have training in a contact environment. This is for elite sport's so they can start to build up.
"The final stage would then be guidelines on whether they can then resume behind closed doors.
"In doing that we have been guided by the health advice.
"If we can do it safely, I would like us to be able to get it up and running towards mid-June, if that's possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Man Utd star Shaw makes Greenwood and Van Persie prediction

Luke Shaw has tipped Mason Greenwood to become Manchester United 's new Robin van Persie .
Greenwood has enjoyed a breakout season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , netting 12 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions , with 20 of those coming as a substitute .
United fans are excited over his rapid development and believe the local lad can lead the line at Old Trafford for years to come .
Shaw was full of praise for the 18-year-old and believes he has all the attributes to follow in the footsteps of Van Persie for the Reds .
The Dutchman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guided his new side to a Premier League title in his first season .
`` He ’ s had a fantastic first season in the first team .
He ’ s clearly a natural goalscorer , '' Shaw told the United website .
`` This season – even though he doesn ’ t start all the time – his goals return and his stats are great , and he ’ s got some assists too .
For someone so young , in their first season , he ’ s done brilliantly .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to learn , but if he carries on working hard and pushes himself every day then I don ’ t see why we can ’ t see him turn into another Robin van Persie or a player of that style that ’ ll score lots of goals for us . ''
Greenwood is known for being comfortable on either foot and many United players have admitted they do n't know which side he favours .
Shaw believes Greenwood is one of two players he has ever played with that are purely two-footed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he ’ s so two-footed , it ’ s unbelievable .
`` When I was younger , when I played youth football , there was a young lad called Lewis Baker who played with Chelsea , he was always both-footed .
`` Him and Mason are probably the only two pure two-footed players I ’ ve seen .
When I was at Southampton , Adam Lallana could also use his left and right very well .
`` Also Ravel Morrison was very strong on both feet and we ’ ve seen a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent weeks , but I ’ d say Mason is stronger on that front . ''

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Luke Shaw has tipped Mason Greenwood to become Manchester United's new Robin van Persie.
Greenwood has enjoyed a breakout season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, netting 12 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions, with 20 of those coming as a substitute.
United fans are excited over his rapid development and believe the local lad can lead the line at Old Trafford for years to come.
Shaw was full of praise for the 18-year-old and believes he has all the attributes to follow in the footsteps of Van Persie for the Reds.
The Dutchman swapped Arsenal for United in 2012 and guided his new side to a Premier League title in his first season.
"He’s had a fantastic first season in the first team. He’s clearly a natural goalscorer," Shaw told the United website.
"This season – even though he doesn’t start all the time – his goals return and his stats are great, and he’s got some assists too. For someone so young, in their first season, he’s done brilliantly.
"He’s still got so much to learn, but if he carries on working hard and pushes himself every day then I don’t see why we can’t see him turn into another Robin van Persie or a player of that style that’ll score lots of goals for us."
Greenwood is known for being comfortable on either foot and many United players have admitted they don't know which side he favours.
Shaw believes Greenwood is one of two players he has ever played with that are purely two-footed.
He said: "Purely the fact that he’s so two-footed, it’s unbelievable.
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"When I was younger, when I played youth football, there was a young lad called Lewis Baker who played with Chelsea, he was always both-footed.
"Him and Mason are probably the only two pure two-footed players I’ve seen. When I was at Southampton, Adam Lallana could also use his left and right very well.
"Also Ravel Morrison was very strong on both feet and we’ve seen a lot of people talking about his potential in recent weeks, but I’d say Mason is stronger on that front."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Man Utd pros and cons for behind-closed-doors Premier League return

As preparations for ‘ Project Restart ’ intensify , Premier League fans are beginning to think about how their club might fare over the final nine rounds of the season should English football resume behind closed doors and at neutral venues .
The Bundesliga action last weekend suggested that the intensity and pace of the football will reduce in these new conditions , and while statistical analysis suggested there was no difference compared with the rest of the Bundesliga season , , there were some visual differences .
It looked like more technically and tactically proficient teams gained an advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the crowd .
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund methodically took their opponents apart , for example .
Some Premier League clubs will benefit from being away from the glare , while others will suffer without being cheered on .
In Manchester United ’ s case , it isn ’ t so easy to work out… Here are the two sides of the debate .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has attempted to implement direct , wing-based attacking football that is broadly reminiscent of the football deployed by Sir Alex Ferguson in the 1990s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ flanks means United only really look coherent when allowed to sit deep and play on the counter-attack , something few clubs allow when visiting Old Trafford .
The natural tendency to face United with a deep defensive line forces Solskjaer ’ s side to hold possession they don ’ t want .
Consequently it could be argued that playing at neutral venues will help United .
Away from expectant Old Trafford supporters , Solskjaer can focus on his more humble tactical methods , while opponents who are n't intimidated will happily be more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s trap .
Form may improve without the pressure of Old Trafford Part of the reason for United ’ s erratic form in 2019/20 is that their team is young and still developing , with the pressure of playing at Old Trafford potentially a factor for some .
As with Bayern and Dortmund last weekend , perhaps younger heads like Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka can quietly focus on their game , taking advantage of the training-like feel of these matches .
Their technical superiority compared to the majority of clubs can shine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the famous United shirt comes with serious pressure , as the last six years have shown .
Some of those emotional wobbles should decrease in eerie stadiums outside the spotlight .
United ’ s tendency to meander could get worse without fans On the flip side , perhaps United need the support of the Old Trafford fans to puncture through some oddly-meandering performances under Solskjaer .
United were on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions before the hiatus , and yet in that spell all that really changed was the addition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t become any more complex or understandable .
If they are often guilty of being unable to raise the tempo required to break down a deep-lying defence , then that could get considerably worse in a cold and quiet neutral stadium .
Smaller clubs no longer have to face daunting Old Trafford visit Maybe the United players feel the heat of Old Trafford , but not anywhere near as much as the away team .
Solskjaer ’ s side were due to welcome Sheffield United , Bournemouth , West Ham , and Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign ; those four games have all got harder now they could be in empty grounds .
Once the division has settled into the new normal , we might find nobody fears a club of United ’ s size because the psychological aspects of the sport have levelled out .
Considering some tactical problems in the foundation of what Solskjaer has built over the last 12 months , losing the fear factor could spell danger .

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As preparations for ‘Project Restart’ intensify, Premier League fans are beginning to think about how their club might fare over the final nine rounds of the season should English football resume behind closed doors and at neutral venues.
The Bundesliga action last weekend suggested that the intensity and pace of the football will reduce in these new conditions, and while statistical analysis suggested there was no difference compared with the rest of the Bundesliga season, per The Mirror , there were some visual differences.
It looked like more technically and tactically proficient teams gained an advantage from the absence of the emotional factor of the crowd. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund methodically took their opponents apart, for example.
Some Premier League clubs will benefit from being away from the glare, while others will suffer without being cheered on. In Manchester United’s case, it isn’t so easy to work out…
Here are the two sides of the debate.
Pros
Solskajer can focus on deeper, counter-attacking football
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has attempted to implement direct, wing-based attacking football that is broadly reminiscent of the football deployed by Sir Alex Ferguson in the 1990s.
Focusing so heavily on speed down the flanks means United only really look coherent when allowed to sit deep and play on the counter-attack, something few clubs allow when visiting Old Trafford. The natural tendency to face United with a deep defensive line forces Solskjaer’s side to hold possession they don’t want.
Consequently it could be argued that playing at neutral venues will help United. Away from expectant Old Trafford supporters, Solskjaer can focus on his more humble tactical methods, while opponents who aren't intimidated will happily be more expansive - falling into the Norwegian’s trap.
Form may improve without the pressure of Old Trafford
Part of the reason for United’s erratic form in 2019/20 is that their team is young and still developing, with the pressure of playing at Old Trafford potentially a factor for some.
As with Bayern and Dortmund last weekend, perhaps younger heads like Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka can quietly focus on their game, taking advantage of the training-like feel of these matches. Their technical superiority compared to the majority of clubs can shine through on neutral ground.
Pulling on the famous United shirt comes with serious pressure, as the last six years have shown. Some of those emotional wobbles should decrease in eerie stadiums outside the spotlight.
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Cons
United’s tendency to meander could get worse without fans
On the flip side, perhaps United need the support of the Old Trafford fans to puncture through some oddly-meandering performances under Solskjaer.
United were on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions before the hiatus, and yet in that spell all that really changed was the addition of Bruno Fernandes. The tactics didn’t become any more complex or understandable.
If they are often guilty of being unable to raise the tempo required to break down a deep-lying defence, then that could get considerably worse in a cold and quiet neutral stadium.
Smaller clubs no longer have to face daunting Old Trafford visit
Maybe the United players feel the heat of Old Trafford, but not anywhere near as much as the away team.
Solskjaer’s side were due to welcome Sheffield United, Bournemouth, West Ham, and Southampton to Manchester before the end of the campaign; those four games have all got harder now they could be in empty grounds.
Once the division has settled into the new normal, we might find nobody fears a club of United’s size because the psychological aspects of the sport have levelled out. Considering some tactical problems in the foundation of what Solskjaer has built over the last 12 months, losing the fear factor could spell danger.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--BREAKING: Woman killed and man seriously hurt in double stabbing

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a double stabbing in Wigan - which left one person dead and another seriously hurt .
Police were called to reports of an incident at a property on Upholland Road just before 4.10pm this afternoon ( Wednesday , May 20 ) .
Officers found a woman , believed to be in her 30s , with `` catastrophic '' injuries .
Despite the efforts of paramedics , she was pronounced dead at the scene .
She was later named as Melissa Belshaw , 32 , a mum-of-one , after her friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Read more here .
A man , who is in his 40s , is in a serious condition in hospital after being knifed .
Police believe he was injured while trying to intervene .
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder .
He remains in custody for questioning .
A scene remains in place whilst investigation work is carried out , police said .
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a double stabbing in Wigan - which left one person dead and another seriously hurt.
Police were called to reports of an incident at a property on Upholland Road just before 4.10pm this afternoon (Wednesday, May 20).
Officers found a woman, believed to be in her 30s, with "catastrophic" injuries. Despite the efforts of paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
She was later named as Melissa Belshaw, 32, a mum-of-one, after her friends and family paid tribute to her. Read more here.
A man, who is in his 40s, is in a serious condition in hospital after being knifed.
Police believe he was injured while trying to intervene.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody for questioning.
A scene remains in place whilst investigation work is carried out, police said.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Woman overcame breast cancer, battled skin cancer and has now beat coronavirus

A retired care home worker who beat breast cancer - and has battled skin cancer - has now recovered from coronavirus .
Elsie McMahon was admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital in March after feeling unwell for a week .
The 70-year-old , from Timperley , tested positive for COVID-19 and chronic viral pneumonia .
She was hooked up to an oxygen machine on a dedicated coronavirus ward .
Now , back home and on the road to recovery , Elsie wants to pay tribute to the staff who cared for her - and 'kept her going ' .
Elsie , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses in Greater Manchester , fell in the 'increased risk ' category for COVID-19 due to her age and previous illnesses .
She beat breast cancer five-years-ago and , more recently , has had treatment at The Christie Hospital for melanoma .
Elsie said she did n't release how serious the virus was until doctors asked her if her family knew of her dying wishes .
`` I didn ’ t want to go onto a ventilator , and fortunately I did not need to , but I remember saying to a doctor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life in your hands and my faith in you ' , '' she said .
Elsie said she felt 'very breathless ' , had a loss of appetite and generally felt very unwell .
She said it hurt to breathe during her time in hospital , which was a 'very scary experience ' .
After a few days in isolation - and being moved onto a ward specialising in caring for people with COVID - Elsie was discharged to recover at home in April .
She said the staff who cared for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know how they do it , even though you can ’ t see their faces properly , you just know they are smiling at you and they care for you with such grace '' , Elsie added .
`` From the doctors to the nurses and the cleaners , they are all fantastic .
`` It was a very frightening experience but I felt really reassured .
Their sense of humour and uplifting approach is what kept me going .
“ Despite being in hospital , I still clapped for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with other patients and I am so grateful we have this service .
`` I didn ’ t leave hospital until I was able to breathe without the support of oxygen and was able to get on my feet confidently.
” Two of Elsie 's daughters work for the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust ( MFT ) at Wythenshawe Hospital .
They usually work in the A6 Surgical Ward and are now frontline members of staff treating coronavirus patients .
Two of her other daughters also work in the NHS across the region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all able to keep in touch with her while she was in hospital over the phone .
Elsie 's daughter Liz , who works as a housekeeper and health care assistant on theatres at Wythenshawe Hospital , said : “ It was a very frightening time for me and my siblings , and not being able to physically visit our mum made it harder .
“ The communication from the ward to our family was amazing and they kept us up to date with her care every step of the way .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wards was fantastic and delivered in a very professional and delivered in '' It makes me extremely proud and a privilege to be part of such an amazing team here at Wythenshawe Hospital.
” Elsie said she has a 'lot to thank ' Wythenshawe Hospital for , after having three of her children there and having breast cancer treatment at the Nightingale Centre .
She said she is 'immensely proud ' of her daughters for the contributions they make to the NHS .
In a bid to share some hope , Elsie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her to 'not give up ' .
`` There are some very sad circumstances for families but also some real positive stories too '' , she said .
“ I ’ m 71 this year and I was very poorly but I am still here , sharing my story which should give others hope .
`` You can overcome the virus , just stay positive and listen to what the doctors and nurses are telling you .
”

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A retired care home worker who beat breast cancer - and has battled skin cancer - has now recovered from coronavirus.
Elsie McMahon was admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital in March after feeling unwell for a week.
The 70-year-old, from Timperley, tested positive for COVID-19 and chronic viral pneumonia. She was hooked up to an oxygen machine on a dedicated coronavirus ward.
Now, back home and on the road to recovery, Elsie wants to pay tribute to the staff who cared for her - and 'kept her going'.
Elsie, who has four daughters who all work as nurses in Greater Manchester, fell in the 'increased risk' category for COVID-19 due to her age and previous illnesses.
(Image: MEN Media)
She beat breast cancer five-years-ago and, more recently, has had treatment at The Christie Hospital for melanoma. Elsie said she didn't release how serious the virus was until doctors asked her if her family knew of her dying wishes.
"I didn’t want to go onto a ventilator, and fortunately I did not need to, but I remember saying to a doctor 'I will have to put my life in your hands and my faith in you'," she said.
Elsie said she felt 'very breathless', had a loss of appetite and generally felt very unwell.
She said it hurt to breathe during her time in hospital, which was a 'very scary experience'.
After a few days in isolation - and being moved onto a ward specialising in caring for people with COVID - Elsie was discharged to recover at home in April.
She said the staff who cared for her were all 'fantastic'.
(Image: MEN Media)
“I don’t know how they do it, even though you can’t see their faces properly, you just know they are smiling at you and they care for you with such grace", Elsie added.
"From the doctors to the nurses and the cleaners, they are all fantastic.
"It was a very frightening experience but I felt really reassured. Their sense of humour and uplifting approach is what kept me going.
“Despite being in hospital, I still clapped for the NHS on a Thursday at 8pm with other patients and I am so grateful we have this service.
"I didn’t leave hospital until I was able to breathe without the support of oxygen and was able to get on my feet confidently.”
Two of Elsie's daughters work for the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) at Wythenshawe Hospital.
They usually work in the A6 Surgical Ward and are now frontline members of staff treating coronavirus patients.
Two of her other daughters also work in the NHS across the region and she has two sons who were all able to keep in touch with her while she was in hospital over the phone.
Elsie's daughter Liz, who works as a housekeeper and health care assistant on theatres at Wythenshawe Hospital, said: “It was a very frightening time for me and my siblings, and not being able to physically visit our mum made it harder.
“The communication from the ward to our family was amazing and they kept us up to date with her care every step of the way.
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"The care she received on both of the wards was fantastic and delivered in a very professional and delivered in
a very professional and friendly manner.
"It makes me extremely proud and a privilege to be part of such an amazing team here at Wythenshawe Hospital.”
Elsie said she has a 'lot to thank' Wythenshawe Hospital for, after having three of her children there and having breast cancer treatment at the Nightingale Centre.
She said she is 'immensely proud' of her daughters for the contributions they make to the NHS.
In a bid to share some hope, Elsie told people going through a similar experience to her to 'not give up'.
"There are some very sad circumstances for families but also some real positive stories too", she said.
“I’m 71 this year and I was very poorly but I am still here, sharing my story which should give others hope.
"You can overcome the virus, just stay positive and listen to what the doctors and nurses are telling you.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--Austrian league aces who could replicate Liverpool and Dortmund success

The Austrian Bundesliga has received widespread publicity across Europe this season after RB Salzburg ’ s performances in the Champions League .
Erling Braut Haaland stole the show with an incredible goal-scoring record before a move to Borussia Dortmund in January .
Similarly , Takumi Minamino left the Austrian top flight and joined Liverpool in a shrewd piece of business from Jurgen Klopp ’ s side .
Such high-profile moves for both players has led to a number of other players in the Austrian Bundesliga being linked with similar moves in the next transfer window .
A highly uncertain transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could lead to clubs becoming imaginative with recruitment strategies and looking towards more affordable options .
For Manchester City , replicating the transfer moves made by Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool in January could be an effective method of investing in the future .
Here , we outline three players Pep Guardiola ’ s side could target in the next transfer window .
The 19-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs in recent months and this season has been a particularly successful one for the left-sided midfielder .
Szoboszlai has played 27 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contributions for Jesse Marsch ’ s side .
Predominantly playing on the left , the Hungarian is a creative outlet that could be developed into a number of attacking positions .
Such versatility in attack could be an attractive proposition for Guardiola who often favours signing players with the flexibility to be moulded into the type of player he needs .
It remains to be seen where Szoboszlai ’ s main strengths lay , but a move to the Etihad Stadium could see him develop as an exciting player .
Staying in Salzburg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more goals than Haaland in the Austrian Bundesliga this season .
Daka ’ s 17 goals in 21 games is an impressive return considering the fact that Haaland had been the main source of attack before his January move .
The Zambian is an exciting prospect at the age of 21 and could set for a big future if he carries on at a similar rate to what he has established this season .
His goal-poaching abilities and speciality inside the penalty area could be further developed and used to great effect when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Manchester City ’ s attacking midfielders .
Manchester City could be on the hunt for added left-back options in the coming months and the Austrian Bundesliga boasts a number of interesting players .
Rapid Vienna ’ s wing-back system means that Ullmann may be viewed as an option given his capabilities to play a specialist role .
The chances of him making the jump from third in the Austrian Bundesliga to a title-challenging Manchester City side is slim , but the possibility doesn ’ t stop at making him a first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angelino , making a move for the 23-year-old might be viewed as a shrewd business decision that gives the club control over the future of a player who could hold good value in the future .

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The Austrian Bundesliga has received widespread publicity across Europe this season after RB Salzburg’s performances in the Champions League.
Erling Braut Haaland stole the show with an incredible goal-scoring record before a move to Borussia Dortmund in January. Similarly, Takumi Minamino left the Austrian top flight and joined Liverpool in a shrewd piece of business from Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Such high-profile moves for both players has led to a number of other players in the Austrian Bundesliga being linked with similar moves in the next transfer window.
A highly uncertain transfer window from a financial point of view could lead to clubs becoming imaginative with recruitment strategies and looking towards more affordable options.
For Manchester City, replicating the transfer moves made by Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool in January could be an effective method of investing in the future. Here, we outline three players Pep Guardiola’s side could target in the next transfer window.
Dominik Szoboszlai, RB Salzburg
The 19-year-old has been linked with a number of clubs in recent months and this season has been a particularly successful one for the left-sided midfielder.
Szoboszlai has played 27 matches this season and provided nine goal-scoring contributions for Jesse Marsch’s side. Predominantly playing on the left, the Hungarian is a creative outlet that could be developed into a number of attacking positions.
Such versatility in attack could be an attractive proposition for Guardiola who often favours signing players with the flexibility to be moulded into the type of player he needs.
It remains to be seen where Szoboszlai’s main strengths lay, but a move to the Etihad Stadium could see him develop as an exciting player.
Patson Daka, RB Salzburg
Staying in Salzburg and Daka presents another goal-scoring threat with more goals than Haaland in the Austrian Bundesliga this season.
Daka’s 17 goals in 21 games is an impressive return considering the fact that Haaland had been the main source of attack before his January move. The Zambian is an exciting prospect at the age of 21 and could set for a big future if he carries on at a similar rate to what he has established this season.
His goal-poaching abilities and speciality inside the penalty area could be further developed and used to great effect when you consider the amount of chances produced by Manchester City’s attacking midfielders.
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Maximilian Ullmann, Rapid Vienna
Manchester City could be on the hunt for added left-back options in the coming months and the Austrian Bundesliga boasts a number of interesting players.
Rapid Vienna’s wing-back system means that Ullmann may be viewed as an option given his capabilities to play a specialist role. The chances of him making the jump from third in the Austrian Bundesliga to a title-challenging Manchester City side is slim, but the possibility doesn’t stop at making him a first team regular.
As we have seen with Angelino, making a move for the 23-year-old might be viewed as a shrewd business decision that gives the club control over the future of a player who could hold good value in the future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-20--What the new 'normal' will look like at our hospitals

Health bosses are drawing up contingency plans to enable hospitals in Greater Manchester to return to 'normal business ' - and cope with further waves of coronavirus cases .
More than 1,700 people have died at Greater Manchester 's hospitals having contracting COVID-19 .
Those in charge have been forced to transform the way patients are treated in a bid to keep infection rates down .
At the start of the outbreak , measures included banning visitors from most sites ; cancelling all non-urgent treatment indefinitely ; and building a new field hospital - the NHS Nightingale North West .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to slow , health bosses are now drawing up plans to resume the day-to-day work of hospitals - around COVID-19 .
It is accepted across the board that the virus is here for the long-term .
The days of patients and visitors freely wandering in and out of hospitals appear to be over .
The Northern Care Alliance ( NCA ) oversees the work of Salford Royal , Fairfield General , the Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary .
This week , the NCA announced new security measures for staff and patients at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , staff and patients will use separate entrances to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection .
Patients attending hospital for an appointment will have to attend a designated entrance , explain the reason for their visit and use hand sanitiser .
Security checks will be in force at all entrances and all staff will have to show their ID , according to guidance issued to workers .
All staff will be urged to continue with two meter social distancing rules for the long-term .
Dr Chris Brookes , chief medical officer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system as a 'traffic light approach ' and says it will be part of hospital life for the foreseeable future .
`` At Salford Royal , we do n't want people coming on site to use the M & S or cafe , '' he said .
`` This new system is a way of politely making sure that patients and visitors have an appropriate reason to be on our site .
`` This is all part of the new normal and everybody has a responsibility to follow the measures . ''
Cancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester with cancer surgery mainly carried out at two hubs , Rochdale Infirmary and The Christie , or at private hospitals .
Each site is considered to be 'clean ' of COVID-19 , or at least a low-risk environment .
The next step for hospital bosses across the region is working out how elective treatment and out-patient work can resume alongside COVID-19 .
It is likely that video and phone consultations will continue to be used where appropriate .
However , it is understood that hospitals will be divided into high risk and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sites , or COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 zones within hospitals .
Bosses believe that streaming patients will be key in resuming elective treatment .
When non-urgent or non-emergency treatment can resume is unclear , yet planning is underway .
Prior to the pandemic , negotiations between NHS trusts about how services were delivered had been ongoing for years .
Dr Brookes , who was one of the leading figures in the Healthier Together consultation more than five years ago , says coronavirus has brought an urgency to these discussions , and shown how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It has definitely brought an urgency to those conversations , '' adds Dr Brookes .
`` The system has to be nimble and be able to react to the new situation . ''
Dr Brookes says the increase of critical care beds from 100 to 800 in Greater Manchester demonstrates how the system has adapted to the emergency .
`` We need to use the same pace and the same collective approach for patients to make sure we deal with changes of the COVID-19 crisis because it will be with us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS ] will need to be more agile than it was before , and we need to transfer all of that learning to make sure that those routine patients are handled in a safe way . ''
Dr Brookes ' described the staff response in Salford , Bury , Oldham and Rochdale as 'magnificent ' and acknowledged that the recovery phase will be much longer than the recovery from previous challenges , such as the Manchester Arena bombing .
`` The recovery phase will be much more prolonged , '' he added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancel or postpone some of their annual leave during this , and will still be worried about their loved ones at home .
`` This is why our bio-security is so important in protecting staff as well as patients .
`` It 's really important for everyone in the NHS or any workplace that we pay much attention to the needs and wellbeing of our staff .
`` The NCA will be working really hard at that to ensure our staff 's health and wellbeing [ are looked after ] .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole raft of approaches that we 're using to support our staff for a wide range of things ; from risk assessment of black and ethnic minority colleagues and all colleagues , right the way through to our mental health and wellbeing .
`` A lot of this leadership attention has gone into putting this message out to staff : please take some time off because it 's important to us that you are able to maintain your valued contribution going forward . ''
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Health bosses are drawing up contingency plans to enable hospitals in Greater Manchester to return to 'normal business' - and cope with further waves of coronavirus cases.
More than 1,700 people have died at Greater Manchester's hospitals having contracting COVID-19.
Those in charge have been forced to transform the way patients are treated in a bid to keep infection rates down.
At the start of the outbreak, measures included banning visitors from most sites; cancelling all non-urgent treatment indefinitely; and building a new field hospital - the NHS Nightingale North West.
As the infection and death rates begins to slow, health bosses are now drawing up plans to resume the day-to-day work of hospitals - around COVID-19.
It is accepted across the board that the virus is here for the long-term. The days of patients and visitors freely wandering in and out of hospitals appear to be over.
The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) oversees the work of Salford Royal, Fairfield General, the Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary.
This week, the NCA announced new security measures for staff and patients at all of its hospitals.
From now on, staff and patients will use separate entrances to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Patients attending hospital for an appointment will have to attend a designated entrance, explain the reason for their visit and use hand sanitiser.
Security checks will be in force at all entrances and all staff will have to show their ID, according to guidance issued to workers.
All staff will be urged to continue with two meter social distancing rules for the long-term.
Dr Chris Brookes, chief medical officer of the NCA, referred to the new system as a 'traffic light approach' and says it will be part of hospital life for the foreseeable future.
"At Salford Royal, we don't want people coming on site to use the M&S or cafe," he said.
"This new system is a way of politely making sure that patients and visitors have an appropriate reason to be on our site.
"This is all part of the new normal and everybody has a responsibility to follow the measures."
(Image: Daily Mirror)
Cancer care has already been re-organised across Greater Manchester with cancer surgery mainly carried out at two hubs, Rochdale Infirmary and The Christie, or at private hospitals. Each site is considered to be 'clean' of COVID-19, or at least a low-risk environment.
The next step for hospital bosses across the region is working out how elective treatment and out-patient work can resume alongside COVID-19.
It is likely that video and phone consultations will continue to be used where appropriate.
However, it is understood that hospitals will be divided into high risk and low risk, or 'clean', sites, or COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 zones within hospitals.
Bosses believe that streaming patients will be key in resuming elective treatment.
When non-urgent or non-emergency treatment can resume is unclear, yet planning is underway.
Prior to the pandemic, negotiations between NHS trusts about how services were delivered had been ongoing for years.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Dr Brookes, who was one of the leading figures in the Healthier Together consultation more than five years ago, says coronavirus has brought an urgency to these discussions, and shown how the NHS can adapt quickly to new demands.
"It has definitely brought an urgency to those conversations," adds Dr Brookes.
"The system has to be nimble and be able to react to the new situation."
Dr Brookes says the increase of critical care beds from 100 to 800 in Greater Manchester demonstrates how the system has adapted to the emergency.
"We need to use the same pace and the same collective approach for patients to make sure we deal with changes of the COVID-19 crisis because it will be with us for the long-term.
"[The NHS] will need to be more agile than it was before, and we need to transfer all of that learning to make sure that those routine patients are handled in a safe way."
(Image: MEN Media)
Dr Brookes' described the staff response in Salford, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale as 'magnificent' and acknowledged that the recovery phase will be much longer than the recovery from previous challenges, such as the Manchester Arena bombing.
"The recovery phase will be much more prolonged," he added.
"Every staff member will have had to cancel or postpone some of their annual leave during this, and will still be worried about their loved ones at home.
"This is why our bio-security is so important in protecting staff as well as patients.
"It's really important for everyone in the NHS or any workplace that we pay much attention to the needs and wellbeing of our staff.
"The NCA will be working really hard at that to ensure our staff's health and wellbeing [are looked after].
"Our chief of people looks after a whole raft of approaches that we're using to support our staff for a wide range of things; from risk assessment of black and ethnic minority colleagues and all colleagues, right the way through to our mental health and wellbeing.
"A lot of this leadership attention has gone into putting this message out to staff: please take some time off because it's important to us that you are able to maintain your valued contribution going forward."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Chester Zoo plans changes as it prepares to reopen

Chester Zoo has revealed what changes are being made as it makes preparations to reopen .
New self-scanning tickets and floor markings are being introduced to the attraction in its bid to become a safe place for families and other visitors .
While no opening date has yet been confirmed , bosses at the zoo say there are lots of things happening behind-the-scenes 'to ensure that the zoo will be ready to welcome people back safely , when the time comes ' .
As well as the changes to tickets and floor markings , other physical measures include multiple hand-sanitisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and additional outdoor picnic areas .
Visitor numbers will also be restricted to the 128-care site so that fewer people are allowed in and all customers will need to book online in advance of their day out .
Jamie Christon , Chester Zoo ’ s chief operating officer , is admitting that a trip to the zoo will not be the same as it was before the pandemic .
But he says it will still have the 'Chester Zoo magic ' that people know and love .
He said : `` Chester Zoo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our gates again soon .
When exactly that will be , we don ’ t yet know , but we ’ re busy making a whole host of changes to ensure that when the times comes , and when the government makes it possible for us to do so , we ’ ll be ready to welcome visitors back safely .
When we do reopen , it ’ ll be at the right time . ''
He added : `` All our indoor animal habitats will remain closed , as will our restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and drink kiosks will be open and we ’ ve added more outdoor picnic areas , while lots of fully trained staff will be dotted around to ensure people keep well apart .
`` Hard surfaces , such as touchscreen computers and cash machines will be covered and out of use , and viewing windows will have one metre standoff markings around them , again to prevent touching .
Stringent deep cleaning will also be ongoing . ''
Last month the zoo launched a fundraising drive and revealed it costs around £465,000 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its 35,000 animals .
Mr Christon added : `` There ’ s no hiding from the fact that these times are tough for us .
Visitor revenue is absolutely critical ; it makes up about 97 % of our income .
And unlike many other charities and organisations which are able to limit their outgoings , the zoo still has incredibly high costs to ensure that each and every one of the 35,000 animals here receives the exact same level of care and attention they are accustomed to .
`` It costs £465K @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the animals and plants – that covers feed , bedding , the wages of the animal care staff , heating animal houses and much more besides .
Being unable to open and welcome any guests at all for so long now means we ’ ve been having to do this with little coming in .
`` We have though said many times throughout this crisis that we will beat this , we will bounce back and we won ’ t ever stop our fight to prevent extinction .
As ever , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff , our members , our visitors and our vast support network for helping to protect our fantastic organisation through this .
Thank you .
Thank you so , so much . ''
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People can still enjoy what Chester Zoo has to offer .
They have been hosting virtual zoo days which are available to watch on the zoo 's YouTube channel .

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Chester Zoo has revealed what changes are being made as it makes preparations to reopen.
New self-scanning tickets and floor markings are being introduced to the attraction in its bid to become a safe place for families and other visitors.
While no opening date has yet been confirmed, bosses at the zoo say there are lots of things happening behind-the-scenes 'to ensure that the zoo will be ready to welcome people back safely, when the time comes'.
As well as the changes to tickets and floor markings, other physical measures include multiple hand-sanitisation stations, protective screens in key locations and additional outdoor picnic areas.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
Visitor numbers will also be restricted to the 128-care site so that fewer people are allowed in and all customers will need to book online in advance of their day out.
Jamie Christon, Chester Zoo’s chief operating officer, is admitting that a trip to the zoo will not be the same as it was before the pandemic. But he says it will still have the 'Chester Zoo magic' that people know and love.
He said: "Chester Zoo remains closed but we hope to reopen our gates again soon. When exactly that will be, we don’t yet know, but we’re busy making a whole host of changes to ensure that when the times comes, and when the government makes it possible for us to do so, we’ll be ready to welcome visitors back safely. When we do reopen, it’ll be at the right time."
He added: "All our indoor animal habitats will remain closed, as will our restaurants and cafes, but our outdoor food and drink kiosks will be open and we’ve added more outdoor picnic areas, while lots of fully trained staff will be dotted around to ensure people keep well apart.
"Hard surfaces, such as touchscreen computers and cash machines will be covered and out of use, and viewing windows will have one metre standoff markings around them, again to prevent touching. Stringent deep cleaning will also be ongoing."
(Image: Chester Zoo)
Last month the zoo launched a fundraising drive and revealed it costs around £465,000 a month just to feed and look after its 35,000 animals.
Mr Christon added: "There’s no hiding from the fact that these times are tough for us. Visitor revenue is absolutely critical; it makes up about 97% of our income. And unlike many other charities and organisations which are able to limit their outgoings, the zoo still has incredibly high costs to ensure that each and every one of the 35,000 animals here receives the exact same level of care and attention they are accustomed to.
"It costs £465K per month just to look after all of the animals and plants – that covers feed, bedding, the wages of the animal care staff, heating animal houses and much more besides. Being unable to open and welcome any guests at all for so long now means we’ve been having to do this with little coming in.
"We have though said many times throughout this crisis that we will beat this, we will bounce back and we won’t ever stop our fight to prevent extinction. As ever, we are incredibly grateful to all of our staff, our members, our visitors and our vast support network for helping to protect our fantastic organisation through this. Thank you. Thank you so, so much."
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People can still enjoy what Chester Zoo has to offer. They have been hosting virtual zoo days which are available to watch on the zoo's YouTube channel.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Liverpool boss Klopp clarifies comment about Man Utd great Gary Neville

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has expanded on his comments about Gary Neville after joking the Manchester United legend had `` an opinion on everything '' .
During an interview last week , Klopp joked about Neville `` having an opinion on everything '' , much to the amusement of the Sky Sports pundit .
Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League agreed a return to training this week as they step up preparations for Project Restart .
With that in mind , Klopp added to his comments on Neville , jesting he 's looking forward to football 's return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to focus on .
Reminded of his comments by Sky Sports on Thursday , Klopp said : `` I usually do n't watch that kind of stuff .
Now , in lockdown , I obviously had too much time and I watched a lot and read newspapers .
`` I do n't think it 's his ( Gary Neville 's ) fault .
If you get asked a lot of questions , you have to give a lot of answers .
But I realised it in this time more than ever before !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ again in the future with some different stuff , and then he can have a bit more time off !
I would wish it for him at least . ''

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has expanded on his comments about Gary Neville after joking the Manchester United legend had "an opinion on everything".
During an interview last week, Klopp joked about Neville "having an opinion on everything", much to the amusement of the Sky Sports pundit.
Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League agreed a return to training this week as they step up preparations for Project Restart.
With that in mind, Klopp added to his comments on Neville, jesting he's looking forward to football's return giving the media and Neville something else to focus on.
Reminded of his comments by Sky Sports on Thursday, Klopp said: "I usually don't watch that kind of stuff. Now, in lockdown, I obviously had too much time and I watched a lot and read newspapers.
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"I don't think it's his (Gary Neville's) fault. If you get asked a lot of questions, you have to give a lot of answers. But I realised it in this time more than ever before!
"Hopefully we can fill the newspapers again in the future with some different stuff, and then he can have a bit more time off! I would wish it for him at least."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--BREAKING: Air ambulance called after teenage boy hit by a car in Sale

An air ambulance has been scrambled to Sale after a teenage boy was hit by a car .
The collision happened on Brooklands Road just after 12pm on Thursday ( May 21 ) .
A spokesperson from North West Ambulance Service said a boy in his mid-teens suffered a back injury .
Paramedics continue to treat him at the scene .
Pictures show an air ambulance , which is reported to have landed a short distance away .
A spokesperson from North West Ambulance Service said : `` We were called to Brooklands Road at 12.01pm to reports of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car .
`` We are still at the scene at the moment .
`` An air ambulance was there but they have now left .
`` We are treating one patient , a male in his mid-teens .
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An air ambulance has been scrambled to Sale after a teenage boy was hit by a car.
The collision happened on Brooklands Road just after 12pm on Thursday (May 21).
A spokesperson from North West Ambulance Service said a boy in his mid-teens suffered a back injury.
Paramedics continue to treat him at the scene.
The car involved in the collision was a blue Kia Picanto, Greater Manchester Police said.
No arrests have been made.
Pictures show an air ambulance, which is reported to have landed a short distance away.
A spokesperson from North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called to Brooklands Road at 12.01pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car.
"We are still at the scene at the moment.
"An air ambulance was there but they have now left.
"We are treating one patient, a male in his mid-teens.
"He has suffered a back injury."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Manchester author Carl Tighe dies after battle with Covid-19

An acclaimed author , described as a “ true renaissance man ” , has died from coronavirus .
Award-winning Carl Tighe , 70 , died on May 8 after several weeks in hospital battling Covid-19 .
The highly respected professor , from Didsbury , was best known for his fiction but also enjoyed a career as a renowned authority on Eastern European politics and literature .
A former University of Manchester lecturer , Carl also became the first Professor of Creative in the UK at Derby University , where he taught until his retirement in 2015 .
Read more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ path to success was not all smooth .
In fact , when Carl penned his first novel Burning Worm - based on his own experiences in Poland at the end of the Cold War - it was turned down by more than 30 publishers .
The book was eventually picked up by a tiny Manchester press , IMPress , and went on to win the Authors ’ Club First Novel Award and be shortlisted for the prestigious Whitbread Award .
He is survived by his wife Madeleine , his stepson Luke , six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Carl was a writer , a musician , a cook , an artist , a friend and above all else a lover of our life together .
“ I think he was a true renaissance man .
I will miss him every day of my life.
” Carl was born into the Irish community of Handsworth , Birmingham , the eldest of seven children .
He started writing in his early twenties and wrote and acted for community theatre .
He wrote novels and short stories and his story collection , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times Fiction Award .
Carl came from humble beginnings and was once told by his headmaster : “ No one from this school has ever gone to university , and we ’ re not going to start with you.
” Despite this , Carl was last year awarded the high accolade of a Doctorate of Letters by the University of Manchester for his work on the politics and literature of Eastern Europe and his overall contribution to British literature .
Carl first travelled to Poland to teach in the mid 1970s and returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Communism .
He once described that era as a time of extreme hardship with no food in the shops , the heavy weight of government bureaucracy , and an atmosphere of suspicion .
In an interview with the Irish Times he said : “ I got asthma as a result of the stress and damp and cold and very poor diet .
Sometimes I didn ’ t eat the whole day.
” It was those experiences that led to Carl ’ s distinguished career as a self-taught scholar of Eastern European politics and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiction writing career .
D H Lawrence scholar John Worthen knew Carl from their time at the University of Wales , in Swansea .
He says : “ Carl was one of those people whose political grasp was matched by a searing kind of wit .
He could hardly believe what he was seeing and understanding in the world around him - and he could show that devastatingly and always with mordant humour.
” Julian Preece , Professor of German at Swansea University , says : “ Carl Tighe was a unique scholar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back news from Poland in the last decade of the Cold War .
He knew more about Polish literature and culture than anyone in the British university sector , though his academic study was Creative Writing .
`` At the editors ’ insistence he sent his scholarly articles on Polish and Central European topics to The Journal of European Studies where they found readers from across the world.
” Carl ’ s colleague at Derby , novelist Moy McCrory , adds : “ While programme leader he took the subject of Creative Writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mind of clarity and determination , passionate about the value of language .
“ There was a kindness in him , for above all Carl was a man who understood grief and trouble and the power of writing to save us .
”

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An acclaimed author, described as a “true renaissance man”, has died from coronavirus.
Award-winning Carl Tighe, 70, died on May 8 after several weeks in hospital battling Covid-19.
The highly respected professor, from Didsbury, was best known for his fiction but also enjoyed a career as a renowned authority on Eastern European politics and literature.
A former University of Manchester lecturer, Carl also became the first Professor of Creative Writing in the UK at Derby University, where he taught until his retirement in 2015.
But his path to success was not all smooth.
In fact, when Carl penned his first novel Burning Worm - based on his own experiences in Poland at the end of the Cold War - it was turned down by more than 30 publishers.
The book was eventually picked up by a tiny Manchester press, IMPress, and went on to win the Authors’ Club First Novel Award and be shortlisted for the prestigious Whitbread Award.
He is survived by his wife Madeleine, his stepson Luke, four brothers and two sisters.
Madeleine said: “Carl was a writer, a musician, a cook, an artist, a friend and above all else a lover of our life together.
“I think he was a true renaissance man. I will miss him every day of my life.”
Carl was born into the Irish community of Handsworth, Birmingham, the eldest of seven children.
He started writing in his early twenties and wrote and acted for community theatre.
He wrote novels and short stories and his story collection, Rejoice! was shortlisted for the Irish Times Fiction Award.
Carl came from humble beginnings and was once told by his headmaster: “No one from this school has ever gone to university, and we’re not going to start with you.”
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Despite this, Carl was last year awarded the high accolade of a Doctorate of Letters by the University of Manchester for his work on the politics and literature of Eastern Europe and his overall contribution to British literature.
Carl first travelled to Poland to teach in the mid 1970s and returned in the 1980s during the fall of Communism.
He once described that era as a time of extreme hardship with no food in the shops, the heavy weight of government bureaucracy, and an atmosphere of suspicion.
(Image: Madeleine Tighe)
In an interview with the Irish Times he said: “I got asthma as a result of the stress and damp and cold and very poor diet. Sometimes I didn’t eat the whole day.”
It was those experiences that led to Carl’s distinguished career as a self-taught scholar of Eastern European politics and literature, which he pursued alongside his fiction writing career.
D H Lawrence scholar John Worthen knew Carl from their time at the University of Wales, in Swansea.
He says: “Carl was one of those people whose political grasp was matched by a searing kind of wit. He could hardly believe what he was seeing and understanding in the world around him - and he could show that devastatingly and always with mordant humour.”
Julian Preece, Professor of German at Swansea University, says: “Carl Tighe was a unique scholar and adventurous individual.
“He brought back news from Poland in the last decade of the Cold War. He knew more about Polish literature and culture than anyone in the British university sector, though his academic study was Creative Writing.
"At the editors’ insistence he sent his scholarly articles on Polish and Central European topics to The Journal of European Studies where they found readers from across the world.”
Carl’s colleague at Derby, novelist Moy McCrory, adds: “While programme leader he took the subject of Creative Writing in new directions.
“His was a mind of clarity and determination, passionate about the value of language.
“There was a kindness in him, for above all Carl was a man who understood grief and trouble and the power of writing to save us.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Young mum killed in double stabbing was due to open salon

A young mum killed in a double stabbing had been looking towards the next chapter in her life as she prepared to open the doors to her own beauty salon - now there are fears her daughter will be 'scarred for life ' .
It is understood Melissa Belshaw 's teenage daughter was with her when she was knifed at her home in Wigan on Wednesday afternoon ( May 20 ) .
Melissa , 32 , who was due to open The Lash Room in Wigan , suffered 'catastrophic injuries ' when she was attacked on Upholland Road , Billinge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood to be a neighbour who intervened , remains in hospital in a serious condition having also been knifed .
A witness , who asked not to be named , said he saw two men fighting next to the One Stop shop , near to the junction with Crank Road .
One man appeared to be trying to stab the other with a large knife .
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning .
In an emotional tribute to the mum-of-one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was a 'sad day ' .
She said the pain Melissa 's daughter is going through is 'heart-wrenching ' .
In a tribute penned on Facebook - shared here with her permission - Kimberley wrote : `` Melissa must have been terrified beyond belief , her daughter scared to death - now scarred for the rest of her life .
`` Melissa 's poor mum , no parent should ever have to bury their child .
`` Melissa 's family all absolutely heartbroken now have to live with this loss FOREVER .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pained , heartbroken , gone forever .
Horrific circumstances .
`` Poor Melissa .
Never to be seen again .
`` Some vile heartless excuse of a human being has taken her life .
`` How ?
Why ?
What ?
Where ?
When ?
Many will ask , but do you really truly care ?
Because if you do n't why are you asking ?
`` The heartache now that will be suffered now is REAL , that does matter . ''
She said the beautician would do 'anything ' for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` She was lovely .
She is going to be so sadly missed .
I got a phone call saying a man had gone into her house and stabbed her .
I had no idea she had died until I read it on Facebook . ''
Another friend , Leanne Fairhurst , said Melissa was 'caring and lovely ' .
She said : `` She had a good heart .
She was so outgoing and was always smiling and loved a good time .
When we used to go parties , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody laugh .
`` Someone told me what had happened and I did not believe it so I rang her , but her phone was off .
`` I just broke down in tears when I found out .
I have lost a good friend and I am going to miss her so much . ''
Police said they believed the attack , which happened at around 4pm , was an 'isolated incident ' .
Det Sup Jamie Daniels said : “ Firstly our thoughts are with the lady ’ s loved ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will offer them full support and do all that we can to provide them with much deserved answers .
Our thoughts also remain with the man who is currently in hospital and receiving treatment .
Our specially trained officers will continue to support his family at this difficult time .
“ Clearly this investigation is in its very early stages and we are working to ensure that we follow every line of enquiry .
We understand that this news will likely cause concern among the local community but I would like to stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this to be an isolated incident .
“ There will be a higher police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to these officers who are there to offer support and help .
I would also urge anyone with information to please get in contact with us as even the smallest detail could progress our investigation significantly.
” Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1981 of 20/05/20 .
Reports can also be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously @ @ @ @ @

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A young mum killed in a double stabbing had been looking towards the next chapter in her life as she prepared to open the doors to her own beauty salon - now there are fears her daughter will be 'scarred for life'.
It is understood Melissa Belshaw's teenage daughter was with her when she was knifed at her home in Wigan on Wednesday afternoon (May 20).
Melissa, 32, who was due to open The Lash Room in Wigan, suffered 'catastrophic injuries' when she was attacked on Upholland Road, Billinge.
A man in his 40s, understood to be a neighbour who intervened, remains in hospital in a serious condition having also been knifed.
(Image: UGC)
A witness, who asked not to be named, said he saw two men fighting next to the One Stop shop, near to the junction with Crank Road.
One man appeared to be trying to stab the other with a large knife.
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A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning.
In an emotional tribute to the mum-of-one, her friend Kimberley Phillips said that it was a 'sad day'.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
She said the pain Melissa's daughter is going through is 'heart-wrenching'.
In a tribute penned on Facebook - shared here with her permission - Kimberley wrote: "Melissa must have been terrified beyond belief, her daughter scared to death - now scarred for the rest of her life.
"Melissa's poor mum, no parent should ever have to bury their child.
"Melissa's family all absolutely heartbroken now have to live with this loss FOREVER. She's gone now, gone. Pained, heartbroken, gone forever. Horrific circumstances.
"Poor Melissa. Never to be seen again.
"Some vile heartless excuse of a human being has taken her life.
"How? Why? What? Where? When? Many will ask, but do you really truly care? Because if you don't why are you asking?
"The heartache now that will be suffered now is REAL, that does matter."
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Melissa's stepmother, Lisa Belshaw, also paid tribute.
She said the beautician would do 'anything' for her teenage daughter.
Paying tribute, she said: "She was lovely. She is going to be so sadly missed. I got a phone call saying a man had gone into her house and stabbed her. I had no idea she had died until I read it on Facebook."
Another friend, Leanne Fairhurst, said Melissa was 'caring and lovely'.
She said: "She had a good heart. She was so outgoing and was always smiling and loved a good time. When we used to go parties, Melissa was always the one trying make everybody laugh.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
"Someone told me what had happened and I did not believe it so I rang her, but her phone was off.
"I just broke down in tears when I found out. I have lost a good friend and I am going to miss her so much."
Police said they believed the attack, which happened at around 4pm, was an 'isolated incident'.
Det Sup Jamie Daniels said: “Firstly our thoughts are with the lady’s loved ones after this absolutely tragic incident. We will offer them full support and do all that we can to provide them with much deserved answers. Our thoughts also remain with the man who is currently in hospital and receiving treatment. Our specially trained officers will continue to support his family at this difficult time.
“Clearly this investigation is in its very early stages and we are working to ensure that we follow every line of enquiry. We understand that this news will likely cause concern among the local community but I would like to stress that at this stage we do believe this to be an isolated incident.
“There will be a higher police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to these officers who are there to offer support and help. I would also urge anyone with information to please get in contact with us as even the smallest detail could progress our investigation significantly.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1981 of 20/05/20.
Reports can also be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.