themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Emmerdale resumes filming with six new ‘lockdown’ episodes

ITV has confirmed that Emmerdale has resumed filming almost two months after announcing it was to suspend production due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The programme has commenced a “ phased return to filming ” by recording six new episodes featuring characters during lockdown .
The soap ’ s production team announced that filming for these new episodes began yesterday at Emmerdale ’ s studio in Leeds - daytime show This Morning showed clips of workers filming under the new rules .
The crew is working on a reduced workforce so make sure that strict health and safety and social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses say they have worked out “ new ways of working ” have been introduced by ITV Studios to protect the crew and cast , while following government protocols .
The measures will also include crews working together in designated studios and using their own sanitised equipment , office staff working from home , no on location filming , scripts featuring a smaller number of characters and fewer scenes to avoid camera moves .
The six new episodes , which will see the characters address COVID-19 , are being recorded over a two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June .
They will feature Cain and Aaron ( Jeff Hordley and Danny Miller ) , Chas and Paddy ( Lucy Pargeter and Dominic Brunt ) , Sam and Lydia ( James Hooton and Karen Blick ) , Marlon , Al and Ellis ( Mark Charnock , Michael Wildman , Aaron Anthony ) , Mandy and Vinny ( Lisa Riley and Bradley Johnson ) and Jimmy and Nicola ( Nick Miles and Nicola Wheeler ) .
Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson said : “ Lockdown has created an opportunity for us to focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ When we first discussed commissioning these episodes back in March the writers instantly rose to the challenge .
“ Seven weeks into lockdown and the scripts have an added poignancy and meaning .
“ The response from everyone at Emmerdale to filming these episodes has been fantastic and we ’ re really grateful for their support.
” This is likely to be a relief for fans of the show who have been concerned that episodes would run out after ITV boss Kevin Lygo revealed Emmerdale will run out at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , towards the end of June .
While Corrie bosses are yet to reveal their plans for the soap ’ s return to filming , the Manchester Evening News understands that there are enough Coronation Street episodes to take us in excess of this time and into July .
They said : `` The health and well-being of our people and those who work with us has always been our highest priority and remains so as we look to restart production .
“ ITV is in the final stages of working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protocol and we are in active discussions with the Government on this .
“ We will share further updates in due course .
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ITV has confirmed that Emmerdale has resumed filming almost two months after announcing it was to suspend production due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The programme has commenced a “phased return to filming” by recording six new episodes featuring characters during lockdown.
The soap’s production team announced that filming for these new episodes began yesterday at Emmerdale’s studio in Leeds - daytime show This Morning showed clips of workers filming under the new rules.
The crew is working on a reduced workforce so make sure that strict health and safety and social distancing measures are in place.
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ITV bosses say they have worked out “new ways of working” have been introduced by ITV Studios to protect the crew and cast, while following government protocols.
(Image: ITV)
The measures will also include crews working together in designated studios and using their own sanitised equipment, office staff working from home, no on location filming, scripts featuring a smaller number of characters and fewer scenes to avoid camera moves.
The six new episodes, which will see the characters address COVID-19, are being recorded over a two week filming period and will air in June.
(Image: ITV)
They will feature Cain and Aaron (Jeff Hordley and Danny Miller), Chas and Paddy (Lucy Pargeter and Dominic Brunt), Sam and Lydia (James Hooton and Karen Blick), Marlon, Al and Ellis (Mark Charnock, Michael Wildman, Aaron Anthony), Mandy and Vinny (Lisa Riley and Bradley Johnson) and Jimmy and Nicola (Nick Miles and Nicola Wheeler).
Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson said: “Lockdown has created an opportunity for us to focus on what is important in our lives.
“When we first discussed commissioning these episodes back in March the writers instantly rose to the challenge.
(Image: ITV)
“Seven weeks into lockdown and the scripts have an added poignancy and meaning.
“The response from everyone at Emmerdale to filming these episodes has been fantastic and we’re really grateful for their support.”
This is likely to be a relief for fans of the show who have been concerned that episodes would run out after ITV boss Kevin Lygo revealed Emmerdale will run out at the end of May, and Coronation Street would be later, towards the end of June.
While Corrie bosses are yet to reveal their plans for the soap’s return to filming, the Manchester Evening News understands that there are enough Coronation Street episodes to take us in excess of this time and into July.
They said: "The health and well-being of our people and those who work with us has always been our highest priority and remains so as we look to restart production.
“ITV is in the final stages of working with others across the industry on a return-to-production protocol and we are in active discussions with the Government on this.
“We will share further updates in due course.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Manchester United explain why net debt has risen by over £120million

Manchester United saw their net debt rise by 42 per cent in the first three months of 2020 compared to the same period last year .
The club now has net debt of £429.1million , a rise of £127.4million compared to the previous 12 months , but have put that sharp increase down a drop in cash as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the exchange rate between the pound and the dollar .
In a statement detailing financial results from January 1 to March 31 , the club said : `` Net Debt as of 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase of £127.4 million over the prior year quarter , due to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents and adverse movements in the GBP : USD exchange rate .
The gross USD debt principal remains unchanged . ''
United 's overall debt remains unchanged , with the net debt figure rising due to that drop in cash reserves , which has also been partially caused by the acquisitions of Harry Maguire , with the full fee paid to Leicester City upfront , and some instalments paid to Sporting Lisbon for Bruno @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a significant impact on the finances of football clubs and , while United 's latest results only run to the end of March , just two weeks after the Premier League season was suspended , they have also been affected .
Broadcast revenue for the three months has fallen by just over 50 % , to £26million .
Part of that is down to an expected £15million rebate due to broadcasters `` following delay and broadcast schedule changes to the 2019/20 football season '' .
The club has also missed out on broadcasting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has also affected that figure .
Matchday revenue fell by just 8.2 per cent , but these figures only include a postponed last-16 second leg Europa League tie against LASK Linz and the closure of non-matchday operations , such as the megastore , museum and tours , in mid-March .
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the business , the United statement said : `` Operationally , the impact of the pandemic and measures to prevent further spread continues to disrupt its businesses in a number of ways , most significantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford and its flagship Megastore operations have been closed to visitors since 20 March 2020 and Museum , Stadium Tour and Red Café operations have been closed since 17 March 2020 .
`` Government imposed restrictions have also resulted in the postponement of the Premier League , UEFA competitions and FA Cup competition since 13 March 2020 .
`` Postponement of the Premier League and changes to match scheduling has resulted in a reduction in the total broadcasting revenue expected for the season and has impacted broadcasting revenue during the quarter for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addition , during the quarter , Broadcasting and Matchday revenues were impacted due to the postponement of three matches : one away Premier League match , one home Round of 16 Europa League match and one away FA cup quarter-final match . ''
United still have cash reserves of just over £90million , as well as access to £150million in credit .

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Manchester United saw their net debt rise by 42 per cent in the first three months of 2020 compared to the same period last year.
The club now has net debt of £429.1million, a rise of £127.4million compared to the previous 12 months, but have put that sharp increase down a drop in cash as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the exchange rate between the pound and the dollar.
In a statement detailing financial results from January 1 to March 31, the club said: "Net Debt as of 31 March 2020 was £429.1 million, an increase of £127.4 million over the prior year quarter, due to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents and adverse movements in the GBP:USD exchange rate. The gross USD debt principal remains unchanged."
United's overall debt remains unchanged, with the net debt figure rising due to that drop in cash reserves, which has also been partially caused by the acquisitions of Harry Maguire, with the full fee paid to Leicester City upfront, and some instalments paid to Sporting Lisbon for Bruno Fernandes.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the finances of football clubs and, while United's latest results only run to the end of March, just two weeks after the Premier League season was suspended, they have also been affected.
Broadcast revenue for the three months has fallen by just over 50%, to £26million. Part of that is down to an expected £15million rebate due to broadcasters "following delay and broadcast schedule changes to the 2019/20 football season".
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The club has also missed out on broadcasting revenue from the Champions League this season, which has also affected that figure.
Matchday revenue fell by just 8.2 per cent, but these figures only include a postponed last-16 second leg Europa League tie against LASK Linz and the closure of non-matchday operations, such as the megastore, museum and tours, in mid-March.
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the business, the United statement said: "Operationally, the impact of the pandemic and measures to prevent further spread continues to disrupt its businesses in a number of ways, most significantly in Broadcasting and Matchday operations.
"Old Trafford and its flagship Megastore operations have been closed to visitors since 20 March 2020 and Museum, Stadium Tour and Red Café operations have been closed since 17 March 2020.
"Government imposed restrictions have also resulted in the postponement of the Premier League, UEFA competitions and FA Cup competition since 13 March 2020.
"Postponement of the Premier League and changes to match scheduling has resulted in a reduction in the total broadcasting revenue expected for the season and has impacted broadcasting revenue during the quarter for matches played to date.
"In addition, during the quarter, Broadcasting and Matchday revenues were impacted due to the postponement of three matches: one away Premier League match, one home Round of 16 Europa League match and one away FA cup quarter-final match."
United still have cash reserves of just over £90million, as well as access to £150million in credit.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United players and staff have arrived at their training complex for their first session at Carrington in over two @ @ @ @ @ , Fred , Scott McTominay , Tahith Chong , Mason Greenwood , Harry Maguire , @ @ @ @ @ and assistant manager Mike Phelan were among the first arrivals on Wednesday morning after the @ @ @ @ @ on clubs ' return to training on Monday .
The MEN understands United players are @ @ @ @ @ times between 10am and 4pm for their first sessions in small groups .
United last @ @ @ @ @ 13 and the majority of players reported at Carrington on Tuesday for final checks .
@ @ @ @ @ United are still prioritising signing Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham in the @ @ @ @ @ been linked with Wolves forward Raul Jimenez and Borussia Monchengladbach star Alassane Plea .
The @ @ @ @ @ is also being discussed amid loan interest .
Stay with us for the latest United @ @ @ @

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Manchester United players and staff have arrived at their training complex for their first session at Carrington in over two months yesterday.
Angel Gomes, Fred, Scott McTominay, Tahith Chong, Mason Greenwood, Harry Maguire, Nemanja Matic, Phil Jones and assistant manager Mike Phelan were among the first arrivals on Wednesday morning after the Premier League held a vote on clubs' return to training on Monday.
The MEN understands United players are due to arrive at staggered times between 10am and 4pm for their first sessions in small groups. United last trained at Carrington on March 13 and the majority of players reported at Carrington on Tuesday for final checks.
On the transfer front, United are still prioritising signing Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham in the upcoming transfer window but have been linked with Wolves forward Raul Jimenez and Borussia Monchengladbach star Alassane Plea. The future of youngster James Garner is also being discussed amid loan interest.
A recap of today's news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Piers Morgan blasts PM for raising ‘tax’ on NHS workers who saved his life

Piers Morgan directed his ire at Boris Johnson today after the announcement that the government is to raise the ‘ tax ’ on foreign NHS workers .
The immigration healthcare surcharge - an fee paid in addition to national insurance and tax - is due to increase from £400 to £624 from this October .
This is paid by anyone applying for immigration permission to enter or remain in the UK , allowing them to use NHS services including emergency health care and hospital treatment .
During Prime Minister ’ s Questions on Wednesday , the Prime Minister announced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have helped save his life - should still continue to pay the surcharge .
“ For Boris Johnson to stand there and say , yes I know I have been praising the NHS for weeks and they saved my life , but do you know what ?
I am going to sting them , because we need their cash .
People earning £20,000 a year , we ’ re gon na squeeze them .
Thanks , Boris .
“ Will you be out clapping tonight , Boris ?
Outside Number 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers ?
The ones you ’ re going to be stinging for £624 a year ?
On top of their taxes and national insurance ?
Really Boris ?
You ’ re going to do that tonight ?
“ Thanks so much , here ’ s your reward .
I ’ m going to punish you financially , because I need your money.
” During a discussion with Ranvir Singh , Piers accused Mr Johnson of “ clearly trying to still play to their base of those Brexit voters , many of whom thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ” .
The issue was also raised during an interview with Ann Widdecombe .
Piers pointed out that the overseas health care workers being taxed are putting their lives at risk daily , saying : “ 181 NHS workers have lost their lives from COVID-19 - with the majority of whom are migrant workers.
” The former Conservative MP said that the money raised from the surcharge - £900 million a year - is `` ringfenced for the NHS '' and added that it is being kept under review .

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Piers Morgan directed his ire at Boris Johnson today after the announcement that the government is to raise the ‘tax’ on foreign NHS workers.
The immigration healthcare surcharge - an fee paid in addition to national insurance and tax - is due to increase from £400 to £624 from this October.
This is paid by anyone applying for immigration permission to enter or remain in the UK, allowing them to use NHS services including emergency health care and hospital treatment.
During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, the Prime Minister announced that foreign NHS workers - including those who may have helped save his life - should still continue to pay the surcharge.
(Image: ITV)
Piers fumed: “It’s completely outrageous. Everybody knows it’s outrageous.
“For Boris Johnson to stand there and say, yes I know I have been praising the NHS for weeks and they saved my life, but do you know what? I am going to sting them, because we need their cash. People earning £20,000 a year, we’re gonna squeeze them. Thanks, Boris.
“Will you be out clapping tonight, Boris? Outside Number 10, doing your big clap for the NHS workers? The ones you’re going to be stinging for £624 a year? On top of their taxes and national insurance? Really Boris? You’re going to do that tonight?
(Image: ITV)
“Thanks so much, here’s your reward. I’m going to punish you financially, because I need your money.”
During a discussion with Ranvir Singh, Piers accused Mr Johnson of “clearly trying to still play to their base of those Brexit voters, many of whom thought immigration was a big problem in this country”.
The issue was also raised during an interview with Ann Widdecombe.
Piers pointed out that the overseas health care workers being taxed are putting their lives at risk daily, saying: “181 NHS workers have lost their lives from COVID-19 - with the majority of whom are migrant workers.”
The former Conservative MP said that the money raised from the surcharge - £900 million a year - is "ringfenced for the NHS" and added that it is being kept under review.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Teenager arrested in dawn raids by police investigating Cheetham Hill shooting

A teenager was arrested during dawn raids by police investigating a shooting in Cheetham Hill .
Two addresses were searched as part of an ongoing probe on Thursday morning ( May 21 ) .
Up to four shots were fired on Galsworthy Avenue at about 1.15am on May 11 .
The incident raised fears that a violent Cheetham Hill gun war has erupted again .
Since last year , there has been a series of attacks - caused by a feud between two rival crime gangs .
The root cause of the violence is thought to be a dispute over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been shot .
In the May 11 shooting , no one was injured , but some damage was caused to a vehicle on the street .
Cash was also seized by cops this morning .
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and Class B drugs with intent to supply .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce , of GMP 's North Manchester district , said : “ First and foremost , I sincerely hope that this morning ’ s activity shows to the people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to take incidents of this nature .
`` We will explore every line of enquiry available to us and leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice .
“ Guns and violence have no place on our streets ; and anyone who is harbouring weapons of this nature or taking part in this kind of criminal activity should know that we do not take these incidents lightly .
`` Anyone who brandishes a weapon within our communities and ultimately puts the lives of others at risk can expect to be investigated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our ongoing commitment to protecting people and making the streets of Cheetham Hill a safer place , we have been working closely with partners , including Manchester council – both adult and children ’ s services and housing providers .
`` This prevention work is absolutely vital if we are to support those most vulnerable in our society and put a stop to this type of offending .
A huge priority for us is discouraging people from taking this path and turning to this kind of criminality and I would like to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners who have continued to support us in this .
“ We have been always very clear that we can not do this alone and would like to continue to appeal to the public to help us .
Often , answers lie within communities and this type of criminal activity can only be halted completely with the support of those with information .
If people would prefer to speak anonymously , they can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.
” Police are trying to establish if the shooting is linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year .
It included an attack in January in which an 18-year-old suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being shot in Spender Avenue .
That incident came after five shootings - and a street fight , in which machetes were brandished .
The violence has included a day-time drive-by shooting , in which two men were blasted in the leg ; shots being fired in a convenience store ; and car windscreens being blasted .
In the January shooting , the victim was driven to North Manchester General Hospital by men in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on September 1 , when the windscreen of a Toyota was blasted .
GMP has launched Operation Heamus to tackle the dispute .
Children 's services staff are also involved .
It is hoped staff will be able to intervene and guide teenagers involved in the violence - and those on the periphery .
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 3924 quoting incident number 124 of 11/05/2020 .
Details can also be anonymously passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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A teenager was arrested during dawn raids by police investigating a shooting in Cheetham Hill.
Two addresses were searched as part of an ongoing probe on Thursday morning (May 21).
Up to four shots were fired on Galsworthy Avenue at about 1.15am on May 11.
The incident raised fears that a violent Cheetham Hill gun war has erupted again.
Since last year, there has been a series of attacks - caused by a feud between two rival crime gangs.
The root cause of the violence is thought to be a dispute over drugs territory. Several young men have been shot.
In the May 11 shooting, no one was injured, but some damage was caused to a vehicle on the street.
(Image: GMP)
Cash was also seized by cops this morning.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A and Class B drugs with intent to supply.
He remains in custody for questioning.
Superintendent Rebecca Boyce, of GMP's North Manchester district, said: “First and foremost, I sincerely hope that this morning’s activity shows to the people of Cheetham Hill just how seriously we continue to take incidents of this nature.
"We will explore every line of enquiry available to us and leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice.
“Guns and violence have no place on our streets; and anyone who is harbouring weapons of this nature or taking part in this kind of criminal activity should know that we do not take these incidents lightly.
"Anyone who brandishes a weapon within our communities and ultimately puts the lives of others at risk can expect to be investigated by us.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting people and making the streets of Cheetham Hill a safer place, we have been working closely with partners, including Manchester council – both adult and children’s services and housing providers.
(Image: Dominic Salter)
"This prevention work is absolutely vital if we are to support those most vulnerable in our society and put a stop to this type of offending. A huge priority for us is discouraging people from taking this path and turning to this kind of criminality and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our partners who have continued to support us in this.
“We have been always very clear that we cannot do this alone and would like to continue to appeal to the public to help us. Often, answers lie within communities and this type of criminal activity can only be halted completely with the support of those with information. If people would prefer to speak anonymously, they can do so by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
Police are trying to establish if the shooting is linked to a violent feud which began in September last year.
It included an attack in January in which an 18-year-old suffered potentially life-changing injuries after being shot in Spender Avenue.
That incident came after five shootings - and a street fight, in which machetes were brandished.
The violence has included a day-time drive-by shooting, in which two men were blasted in the leg; shots being fired in a convenience store; and car windscreens being blasted.
In the January shooting, the victim was driven to North Manchester General Hospital by men in a Toyota Yaris.
The gun war started on September 1, when the windscreen of a Toyota was blasted.
GMP has launched Operation Heamus to tackle the dispute. Children's services staff are also involved.
It is hoped staff will be able to intervene and guide teenagers involved in the violence - and those on the periphery.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 3924 quoting incident number 124 of 11/05/2020. Details can also be anonymously passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Man United chief Ed Woodward sends message ahead of Premier League restart

Ed Woodward says Manchester United have built 'exciting momentum ' under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they prepare for the possible restart of the Premier League season next month .
Domestic and European football was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic with United fifth in the Premier League , in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and all but through to the last eight of the Europa League .
United are unbeaten in their last 11 matches and players returned to training at Carrington on Wednesday for the first time since March 13 amid plans to restart the season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for various charitable gestures and assistance offered to frontline workers in the UK , and executive vice-chairman Woodward expressed his pride at United 's response to the health crisis .
Woodward is due to host a conference call later on Thursday and , in a statement attached to United 's financial results for the third quarter , said : `` Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our colleagues , fans and partners around the world and we are extremely proud of how those connected to the club have responded during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic , Manchester United and our Foundation have provided assistance to hospitals , charities and schools in our communities , as well as support for frontline workers and vulnerable fans .
`` These actions reflect our core values as a club and the resilience through adversity that we have demonstrated many times throughout our long history and will do so again to weather these current challenges .
`` In that spirit , we look forward to the team safely returning to the pitch and building on the exciting momentum that Ole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while taking all necessary steps to protect public health .
`` Our thoughts remain with all those affected during this unprecedented time . ''
United 's debt has risen to £429.1million , an increase of £127.4m over the prior year quarter .
United say in that is 'due to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents and adverse movements in the GBP : USD exchange rate ' .

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Ed Woodward says Manchester United have built 'exciting momentum' under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they prepare for the possible restart of the Premier League season next month.
Domestic and European football was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic with United fifth in the Premier League, in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and all but through to the last eight of the Europa League.
United are unbeaten in their last 11 matches and players returned to training at Carrington on Wednesday for the first time since March 13 amid plans to restart the season.
The club has garnered widespread praise for various charitable gestures and assistance offered to frontline workers in the UK, and executive vice-chairman Woodward expressed his pride at United's response to the health crisis.
Woodward is due to host a conference call later on Thursday and, in a statement attached to United's financial results for the third quarter, said: "Our focus remains on the health and well-being of our colleagues, fans and partners around the world and we are extremely proud of how those connected to the club have responded during this crisis.
"Since the start of the pandemic, Manchester United and our Foundation have provided assistance to hospitals, charities and schools in our communities, as well as support for frontline workers and vulnerable fans.
"These actions reflect our core values as a club and the resilience through adversity that we have demonstrated many times throughout our long history and will do so again to weather these current challenges.
"In that spirit, we look forward to the team safely returning to the pitch and building on the exciting momentum that Ole and the players had previously achieved, while taking all necessary steps to protect public health.
"Our thoughts remain with all those affected during this unprecedented time."
United's debt has risen to £429.1million, an increase of £127.4m over the prior year quarter. United say in that is 'due to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents and adverse movements in the GBP:USD exchange rate'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Stones has finally given Man City boss Pep Guardiola what he wanted

John Stones says he has taken a step back in the last two months to address why the last 12 months have been so frustrating .
Stones has struggled to hold down a place for Manchester City in 2019/20 due to a mixture of injury problems and poor form , even with the lengthy absence of Aymeric Laporte opening up a spot in defence for much of the season .
His struggles came after a difficult Nations League tournament with England last summer , with the likes of Tyrone Mings and Joe Gomez enjoying more playing time under Gareth Southgate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender Micah Richards on England 's official Twitter account , Stones admitted his frustration at his injury problems this season and revealed what he has been doing during lockdown to turn his fortunes around .
`` This season has been frustrating for me injury-wise , '' Stones said .
`` Coming back from injury , getting re-injured , things like that .
So I 've used this time really to take a step back and see where I can do more in terms of off the pitch like gym work , strength work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I went straight into the gym , did n't stop and started on the little things .
`` Two months in now I feel brilliant .
I can see where I 've come from with my co-ordination , my strength and things like that .
You get wrapped up when you 're playing thinking 'yeah , I feel fit ' but you 've not done the work off the pitch for your body to sustain it when you 're playing .
`` So it 's kind of been an eye-opener for me in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at it before .
Taking that step back and realising I 've got to do more - not only more for me but for my teammates and for my own career as well to be able to be selected to play . ''
Stones ' comments will be music to Pep Guardiola 's ears , having spent the last few months fielding questions about the centre-back 's form and setting challenges for the 25-year old .
`` He has the conditions to do it , but to be the best central defender you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every three days being there , '' Guardiola said in January .
`` It ’ s difficult to reach the potential that he has , he has to be at the level to play regularly .
The last three seasons and a half he could not do it .
It ’ s difficult to know the reason why . ''
A month later , Guardiola issued a similar message to Stones , saying : `` He has good points and some have to improve .
It is simple , he is a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make decisions that he likes but I have to make decisions to be honest with me .
I know it is not easy for him.
” Perhaps the first step of Stones fulfilling his potential is the realisation that it is up to him to improve his own fortunes .
Perhaps the thinking time he has had during lockdown will prove to be the catalyst Stones needed , and he might finally be rising to Guardiola 's challenge .

John Stones says he has taken a step back in the last two months to address why the last 12 months have been so frustrating.
Stones has struggled to hold down a place for Manchester City in 2019/20 due to a mixture of injury problems and poor form, even with the lengthy absence of Aymeric Laporte opening up a spot in defence for much of the season.
His struggles came after a difficult Nations League tournament with England last summer, with the likes of Tyrone Mings and Joe Gomez enjoying more playing time under Gareth Southgate this season.
Speaking to former City defender Micah Richards on England's official Twitter account, Stones admitted his frustration at his injury problems this season and revealed what he has been doing during lockdown to turn his fortunes around.
"This season has been frustrating for me injury-wise," Stones said. "Coming back from injury, getting re-injured, things like that. So I've used this time really to take a step back and see where I can do more in terms of off the pitch like gym work, strength work. As soon as we stopped, I went straight into the gym, didn't stop and started on the little things.
"Two months in now I feel brilliant. I can see where I've come from with my co-ordination, my strength and things like that. You get wrapped up when you're playing thinking 'yeah, I feel fit' but you've not done the work off the pitch for your body to sustain it when you're playing.
"So it's kind of been an eye-opener for me in a way I wouldn't have looked at it before. Taking that step back and realising I've got to do more - not only more for me but for my teammates and for my own career as well to be able to be selected to play."
Stones' comments will be music to Pep Guardiola's ears, having spent the last few months fielding questions about the centre-back's form and setting challenges for the 25-year old.
"He has the conditions to do it, but to be the best central defender you have to play one entire season, every three days being there," Guardiola said in January.
"It’s difficult to reach the potential that he has, he has to be at the level to play regularly. The last three seasons and a half he could not do it. It’s difficult to know the reason why."
A month later, Guardiola issued a similar message to Stones, saying: "He has good points and some have to improve. It is simple, he is a young central defender.
“I want to make decisions that he likes but I have to make decisions to be honest with me. I know it is not easy for him.”
Perhaps the first step of Stones fulfilling his potential is the realisation that it is up to him to improve his own fortunes.
Perhaps the thinking time he has had during lockdown will prove to be the catalyst Stones needed, and he might finally be rising to Guardiola's challenge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington on Thursday

Manchester United 's players are training again on Thursday after returning in small groups for the first time on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes arrived at United 's AON training complex at similar times as the work continues @ @ @ @ @ League restart in June .

Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington on Thursday
Manchester United's players are training again on Thursday after returning in small groups for the first time on Wednesday.
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes arrived at United's AON training complex at similar times as the work continues ahead of a possible Premier League restart in June.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Sky adds multiple screen option for streaming service NowTV

Sky has made a major change to its streaming services that could help diffuse the traditional argument over the TV remote .
Sky has a streaming service called NowTV which can be bought monthly and gives access to Sky TV channels depending on the type of pass you buy .
Sport , Cinema , Entertainment and Kids passes are all available .
As many families in the UK are currently sharing homes due to lockdown restrictions , Sky has now added a new tier to the NowTV service that allows users to watch it simultaneously on up to three devices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with streaming rival Netflix , which already offers a multiple screen streaming service depending on your subscription .
Sky has called the new service NowTV Boost and as with any ordinary NowTV Pass , customers can choose between full access to Sky 's Cinema , Entertainment , Kids or Sports Passes .
Other than Sports , each of these , along with reality TV service 'Hayu ' , come with an initial 7 day trial period .
This means that if you already have a NowTV Pass , you can trail Boost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Passes come with an immediate cost , with prices ranging between £12.99 and £33.99 .
From £3 a month , the additional 'Boost ' also gives access to full HD and a more `` immersive audio experience '' with Dolby Digital 5.1 .
This may be of particular interest for those of you thinking about a NowTV Cinema Pass .
NowTV Boost can be accessed through selected LG and Samsung Smart TV 's , PlayStation 4 games consoles , YouView boxes and Roku or Roku Express streaming sticks .
If you 're a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also want to look into the possibility of purchasing their dedicated devices , the NOW TV Smart Stick .
Further information and FAQ 's on how to access some of NOW TV Boosts additional features , including how to switch on Dolby Digital 5.1 , can be found here .

Sky has made a major change to its streaming services that could help diffuse the traditional argument over the TV remote.
Sky has a streaming service called NowTV which can be bought monthly and gives access to Sky TV channels depending on the type of pass you buy. Sport, Cinema, Entertainment and Kids passes are all available.
As many families in the UK are currently sharing homes due to lockdown restrictions, Sky has now added a new tier to the NowTV service that allows users to watch it simultaneously on up to three devices.
It means Sky has finally caught up with streaming rival Netflix, which already offers a multiple screen streaming service depending on your subscription.
Sky has called the new service NowTV Boost and as with any ordinary NowTV Pass, customers can choose between full access to Sky's Cinema, Entertainment, Kids or Sports Passes.
Other than Sports, each of these, along with reality TV service 'Hayu', come with an initial 7 day trial period. This means that if you already have a NowTV Pass, you can trail Boost "whenever you fancy".
Sports Passes come with an immediate cost, with prices ranging between £12.99 and £33.99.
From £3 a month, the additional 'Boost' also gives access to full HD and a more "immersive audio experience" with Dolby Digital 5.1. This may be of particular interest for those of you thinking about a NowTV Cinema Pass.
NowTV Boost can be accessed through selected LG and Samsung Smart TV's, PlayStation 4 games consoles, YouView boxes and Roku or Roku Express streaming sticks.
If you're a frequent NOW TV user then you may also want to look into the possibility of purchasing their dedicated devices, the NOW TV Smart Stick.
Further information and FAQ's on how to access some of NOW TV Boosts additional features, including how to switch on Dolby Digital 5.1, can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Man charged after 14 cars vandalised outside Strangeways

A man has been charged after 14 cars were vandalised at Strangeways .
Police were called to the prison on @ @ @ @ @ In a statement Greater Manchester Police said : `` A man has been charged after @ @ @ @ @ a prison in Manchester .
`` Samuel Walker , 36 , of HMP Durham has @ @ @ @ @ commit criminal damage , conveying a class B article into prison and possession of a @ @ @ @ @ `` He will appear at a virtual court hearing on Tuesday June 16th 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ Thursday 27 February 2020 police were called to a report of criminal damage to 14 @ @ @ @ @ Manchester . ''

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A man has been charged after 14 cars were vandalised at Strangeways.
Police were called to the prison on February 27th this year.
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "A man has been charged after 14 vehicles were damaged at a prison in Manchester.
"Samuel Walker, 36, of HMP Durham has been charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage, conveying a class B article into prison and possession of a mobile phone in prison.
"He will appear at a virtual court hearing on Tuesday June 16th 2020.
"At around 6.45pm on Thursday 27 February 2020 police were called to a report of criminal damage to 14 vehicles at Strangeways prison in Manchester."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Stones explains how Man City teammates reacted to his Carabao Cup final mistake

John Stones says he is proud of his Carabao Cup final performance , despite being at fault for Aston Villa 's goal in the tight 2-1 win earlier this season .
Manchester City had established a two-goal lead at Wembley , but Stones slipped when trying to head away a routine Aston Villa ball forward , allowing Anwar El-Ghazi to advance and send over a fine cross for Mbwana Samatta to head past Ederson .
The mistake was a poor one , but Stones says he showed character to bounce back and put in a solid defensive performance from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eighth domestic trophy from the last nine available .
Speaking to Micah Richards on the England national team 's Twitter account about reacting to criticism , Stones said : `` Literally everyone is different , so some might take it to heart , it might affect some more than others .
I 've got to try and turn it into a positive and let that negative press or whatever it might be motivate me to come back better and stronger .
`` Take for instance the Carabao Cup final .
The ball 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm backtracking , but as I 'm looking up in the air , all I could see - and you 'll know when you kick the ball up in the air and it 's just blue sky - it 's coming down and you do n't know where it 's going to land .
I just got disorientated .
The next minute I 'm on the floor and thinking 'oh , no , just get up , get back into it . '
`` But it could have gone two ways , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and let it affect me .
But then I thought my character and performance after that was something I should be proud of .
How I reacted and helped the team , especially in the last ten minutes . ''
Stones revealed that while the post-match analysis of his performance centred around his role in Villa 's goal , his teammates were more appreciative of his overall contribution to the hard-fought victory .
`` You 've got to come through those situations to know what to do , '' he added , explaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistake , they still used the opportunity to joke about it at Stones ' expense .
`` Those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates , '' he said .
`` Everyone saw the mistake , which happens .
Everyone was saying I got snipered after ! ''

John Stones says he is proud of his Carabao Cup final performance, despite being at fault for Aston Villa's goal in the tight 2-1 win earlier this season.
Manchester City had established a two-goal lead at Wembley, but Stones slipped when trying to head away a routine Aston Villa ball forward, allowing Anwar El-Ghazi to advance and send over a fine cross for Mbwana Samatta to head past Ederson.
The mistake was a poor one, but Stones says he showed character to bounce back and put in a solid defensive performance from that moment on to help City win their eighth domestic trophy from the last nine available.
Speaking to Micah Richards on the England national team's Twitter account about reacting to criticism, Stones said: "Literally everyone is different, so some might take it to heart, it might affect some more than others. I've got to try and turn it into a positive and let that negative press or whatever it might be motivate me to come back better and stronger.
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"Take for instance the Carabao Cup final. The ball's gone up in the air and I'm backtracking, but as I'm looking up in the air, all I could see - and you'll know when you kick the ball up in the air and it's just blue sky - it's coming down and you don't know where it's going to land. I just got disorientated. The next minute I'm on the floor and thinking 'oh, no, just get up, get back into it.'
"But it could have gone two ways, I could have crumbled and not done anything and let it affect me. But then I thought my character and performance after that was something I should be proud of. How I reacted and helped the team, especially in the last ten minutes."
Stones revealed that while the post-match analysis of his performance centred around his role in Villa's goal, his teammates were more appreciative of his overall contribution to the hard-fought victory.
"You've got to come through those situations to know what to do," he added, explaining that while they were understanding of his mistake, they still used the opportunity to joke about it at Stones' expense.
"Those things go unrecognised but not to your teammates," he said. "Everyone saw the mistake, which happens. Everyone was saying I got snipered after!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--ADVERTORIAL: Buying or selling, the marketplace is at your fingers

Following Boris Johnson 's update last Sunday , Maxwell Auctioneers would like to clarify its current position .
As things stand , its auction rooms remain CLOSED to the public .
This is the advice for all auction rooms .
Currently , Maxwell Auctioneers is providing a telephone service by answerphone on 0161 439 5182 - messages are picked up at least once a day .
The auction house hopes everyone is staying safe and well , and wants to reassure everyone that it is still operating and is determined to come back to the office as soon as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Maxwell is no clearer as to when it will be able to reopen its auction rooms .
Classed within the retail group , government rules have not yet changed and so all of Maxwell 's routine auctions have to be postponed until it is safe to reopen .
The auction house is reviewing the situation daily so keep checking in via the website .
If you do need a valuation for Inheritance Tax or need some advice on goods you may wish to sell , Maxwell Auctioneers is open for enquiries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or leave a message via phone on 0161 439 5182 to have a chat with Max .
It may be possible to make some arrangements for visits , within government guidelines , to assist .
If you are not familiar with Maxwells , the auction business has had its own saleroom on Levens Road , Hazel Grove for 15 years , providing an efficient service for vendors and buyers alike .
The saleroom is easily accessible from all areas ; it is close to the M60 and M56 , and rail networks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The local family firm is able to tailor their service to meet their clients ’ requirements .
Max is a professionally qualified chartered art and antiques surveyor , ably assisted by his son Tom .
The two are helped by an excellent team of friendly staff .
If you have never been to an auction before or are not sure what is involved entering items into an auction , the team will be pleased to help and offer guidance .
All sales are illustrated in catalogues on Maxwells ' website , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live bidding is also available on both of these sites .
Maxwells is a regular host on TV programmes , David Dickinson ’ s Real Deal , Celebrity Antiques Road Trip and Bargain Hunt .
The auction house is also proud to be a green business .
An independent report has confirmed that antiques are environmentally friendly with a piece of antique furniture likely to have a carbon footprint 16 times lower than that of a newly manufactured item .
The report stated : “ Buying antiques reduces landfill , reduces carbon emissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abroad .
The antiques trade is the oldest recycling business in the world and the ultimate in terms of preserving our heritage for future generations .
Antiques should be recognised for their genuine green hallmark – sustainable , re-usable and re-saleable.
” You can buy an old piece of ‘ brown ’ solid furniture for very little , paint it in your choice of contemporary colour , and you have something unique that would cost a small fortune in a shop .
Auctions are not just for the older amongst us or dealers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next generation , buying and furnishing houses and flats .
Auctions are the ultimate recycling business , where you can find some fantastic bargains and quirky items .
For more information on Maxwells Auctioneers , visit the website or call 0161 439 5182 .

Following Boris Johnson's update last Sunday, Maxwell Auctioneers would like to clarify its current position. As things stand, its auction rooms remain CLOSED to the public. This is the advice for all auction rooms.
Currently, Maxwell Auctioneers is providing a telephone service by answerphone on 0161 439 5182 - messages are picked up at least once a day.
The auction house hopes everyone is staying safe and well, and wants to reassure everyone that it is still operating and is determined to come back to the office as soon as it is safe to do so.
Unfortunately, Maxwell is no clearer as to when it will be able to reopen its auction rooms. Classed within the retail group, government rules have not yet changed and so all of Maxwell's routine auctions have to be postponed until it is safe to reopen.
The auction house is reviewing the situation daily so keep checking in via the website.
If you do need a valuation for Inheritance Tax or need some advice on goods you may wish to sell, Maxwell Auctioneers is open for enquiries. You can email info@maxwells-auctioneers.co.uk, or leave a message via phone on 0161 439 5182 to have a chat with Max.
It may be possible to make some arrangements for visits, within government guidelines, to assist.
(Image: Maxwell Auctioneers)
Step into the auction world
If you are not familiar with Maxwells, the auction business has had its own saleroom on Levens Road, Hazel Grove for 15 years, providing an efficient service for vendors and buyers alike. The saleroom is easily accessible from all areas; it is close to the M60 and M56, and rail networks, and also has a good car park.
The local family firm is able to tailor their service to meet their clients’ requirements. Max is a professionally qualified chartered art and antiques surveyor, ably assisted by his son Tom. The two are helped by an excellent team of friendly staff. If you have never been to an auction before or are not sure what is involved entering items into an auction, the team will be pleased to help and offer guidance.
All sales are illustrated in catalogues on Maxwells' website, as well as on easyliveauction.com and the-saleroom.com. Live bidding is also available on both of these sites.
Maxwells is a regular host on TV programmes, David Dickinson’s Real Deal, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip and Bargain Hunt.
The auction house is also proud to be a green business. An independent report has confirmed that antiques are environmentally friendly with a piece of antique furniture likely to have a carbon footprint 16 times lower than that of a newly manufactured item.
(Image: Maxwell Auctioneers)
The report stated: “Buying antiques reduces landfill, reduces carbon emissions and reduces consumption of new goods from abroad. The antiques trade is the oldest recycling business in the world and the ultimate in terms of preserving our heritage for future generations. Antiques should be recognised for their genuine green hallmark – sustainable, re-usable and re-saleable.”
You can buy an old piece of ‘brown’ solid furniture for very little, paint it in your choice of contemporary colour, and you have something unique that would cost a small fortune in a shop.
Auctions are not just for the older amongst us or dealers. It is very relevant for the next generation, buying and furnishing houses and flats. Auctions are the ultimate recycling business, where you can find some fantastic bargains and quirky items.
For more information on Maxwells Auctioneers, visit the website or call 0161 439 5182.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Man United players Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes arrive for training

Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes arrived at the Manchester United training ground at similar times ahead of training together .
The United players were given time-slots to report on their return to the club 's Carrington complex on Wednesday as training resumed ahead of the possible Premier League restart next month .
United have organised group training sessions for their squad and the MEN understands Pogba and Fernandes reported on Thursday around the same time .
Pogba has not played for United since Boxing Day due to an ankle injury and Fernandes arrived from Sporting Lisbon in a £68million deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has had a totemic impact at United and there is mounting anticipation among fans for him and Pogba to start together .
`` Good players can always play together , '' United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said .
`` So definitely , it 's a big yes [ that Pogba and Fernandes can play together ] .
`` But I 've also got Scott [ McTominay ] , Fred , Nemanja [ Matic ] .
You 've got three players there as well , and you ca n't just play with midfielders either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming up and I 'm sure we can find a good connection between them , and we 've been discussing that as a coaching team and are looking forward to it . ''
None of the United players or staff tested positive for COVID-19 following tests that were conducted at drive-thru facilities at Carrington .
Premier League players are forbidden from contact training and must maintain social distancing on club premises .
United club doctor Steve McNally was at Carrington on Monday ahead of the players ' return .
United assistant manager Mike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` Back to work .
Tiny steps.. still very important to follow medical advice and play our part in helping the nation back on to its feet .
The more we can all do the quicker we can hopefully get OT rocking again ... 2m apart ... wash your hands ... let ’ s beat this thing # StaySafe . ''

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Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes arrived at the Manchester United training ground at similar times ahead of training together.
The United players were given time-slots to report on their return to the club's Carrington complex on Wednesday as training resumed ahead of the possible Premier League restart next month.
United have organised group training sessions for their squad and the MEN understands Pogba and Fernandes reported on Thursday around the same time.
Pogba has not played for United since Boxing Day due to an ankle injury and Fernandes arrived from Sporting Lisbon in a £68million deal in the January transfer window. Fernandes has had a totemic impact at United and there is mounting anticipation among fans for him and Pogba to start together.
"Good players can always play together," United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said. "So definitely, it's a big yes [that Pogba and Fernandes can play together].
"But I've also got Scott [McTominay], Fred, Nemanja [Matic]. You've got three players there as well, and you can't just play with midfielders either.
(Image: Eamonn and James Clarke)
"But there are many games coming up and I'm sure we can find a good connection between them, and we've been discussing that as a coaching team and are looking forward to it."
None of the United players or staff tested positive for COVID-19 following tests that were conducted at drive-thru facilities at Carrington.
Premier League players are forbidden from contact training and must maintain social distancing on club premises. United club doctor Steve McNally was at Carrington on Monday ahead of the players' return.
United assistant manager Mike Phelan returned to Carrington on Wednesday and tweeted: "Back to work. Tiny steps.. still very important to follow medical advice and play our part in helping the nation back on to its feet. The more we can all do the quicker we can hopefully get OT rocking again... 2m apart... wash your hands... let’s beat this thing #StaySafe."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Ed Woodward Manchester United conference call LIVE updates

While it is too soon to know with any certainty if , or when , these measures can fully be relaxed , we are optimistic that it will soon be possible to resume playing football .
Our Men ’ s first team has begun a phased return to training this week , with rigorous medical protocols in place to manage risks .
Subject to Government and Premier League shareholder approval , including input from medical staff and players , we anticipate domestic games could restart again in June .
All indications from UEFA are that the culmination of the Europa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in constant dialogue with the Premier League , the FA and UEFA about the next steps towards returning to play , while continuing to protect the health of our players , staff and the wider public .
We are encouraged by the return of the German Bundesliga which was the first major European league to restart last weekend , with the successful completion of nine matches , all played behind closed doors .
While no one in the football industry enjoys seeing football without fans in the stadiums , the TV audiences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong pent-up demand for live football after a two-month absence .
Players have also returned to training in Spain , Italy , Portugal and several other European countries , all with the aim of completing the 2019-20 season , so there is clear momentum behind efforts to get football going again across Europe ’ s major leagues .
All in all , as many as 32 countries are expected to restart domestic leagues by the end of June .
As in Germany and elsewhere , it is now inevitable that our matches will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season resumes .
This is as disappointing for us as it is for our fans , but we hope it will allow the Men ’ s first team to complete all of its competitions in the 2019-20 season by the end of August , and to start next season in time to target completion of next season still in May 2021 .

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Ed Woodward's statement in full
While it is too soon to know with any certainty if, or when, these measures can fully be relaxed, we are optimistic that it will soon be possible to resume playing football. Our Men’s first team has begun a phased return to training this week, with rigorous medical protocols in place to manage risks. Subject to Government and Premier League shareholder approval, including input from medical staff and players, we anticipate domestic games could restart again in June. All indications from UEFA are that the culmination of the Europa League could be during August.
We remain in constant dialogue with the Premier League, the FA and UEFA about the next steps towards returning to play, while continuing to protect the health of our players, staff and the wider public.
We are encouraged by the return of the German Bundesliga which was the first major European league to restart last weekend, with the successful completion of nine matches, all played behind closed doors. While no one in the football industry enjoys seeing football without fans in the stadiums, the TV audiences attracted to the German matches demonstrates the strong pent-up demand for live football after a two-month absence.
Players have also returned to training in Spain, Italy, Portugal and several other European countries, all with the aim of completing the 2019-20 season, so there is clear momentum behind efforts to get football going again across Europe’s major leagues. All in all, as many as 32 countries are expected to restart domestic leagues by the end of June.
As in Germany and elsewhere, it is now inevitable that our matches will initially be played behind closed doors when the season resumes. This is as disappointing for us as it is for our fans, but we hope it will allow the Men’s first team to complete all of its competitions in the 2019-20 season by the end of August, and to start next season in time to target completion of next season still in May 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Disgust as beauty spot found covered in litter after temperatures soared

A beauty spot was trashed by people out and about as temperatures soared .
Gas canisters , cigarette packets and beer cans were found strewn across the Stoney Bank lakes area of Egerton , near the Delph Reservoir , by a walker this morning ( May 21 ) .
Thursday was the hottest day of the year - and people across the country made the most of relaxed lockdown measures .
Astley Bridge resident James Bunting , who discovered the mess , told the Manchester Evening News : `` There is always some litter that I usually collect on my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He added in a Facebook post : `` This is not acceptable .
`` Enjoy the environment , party , dance , swim - but don ’ t leave it in this state . ''
Residents say a large group of people were seen gathered at the beauty spot drinking during the afternoon - and well into the evening .
Police were called to break the gathering up .
Another resident , Sean Hill , is running a clean-up operation to clear the litter .
He said : `` It is somewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you never left any litter .
It 's disgraceful .
`` With it being hot yesterday , people have gone down to the spot and , well , you can see what has happened .
`` I do n't want to take my dog up there to see that .
It 's sad really .
`` A group of us are going down to the lakes at 1pm .
Hopefully we will get a good response and people will turn up and help clear it . ''
Social media was flooded with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One person said : `` Just why would you do that ?
!
It makes me so angry . ''
Another posted : `` Not difficult to take your rubbish home with you and leave it as it should be for whoever goes next .
`` Should be ashamed of themselves . ''
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment .

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A beauty spot was trashed by people out and about as temperatures soared.
Gas canisters, cigarette packets and beer cans were found strewn across the Stoney Bank lakes area of Egerton, near the Delph Reservoir, by a walker this morning (May 21).
Thursday was the hottest day of the year - and people across the country made the most of relaxed lockdown measures.
Bolton residents claim social distancing measures are being flouted.
(Image: James Bunting)
Astley Bridge resident James Bunting, who discovered the mess, told the Manchester Evening News : "There is always some litter that I usually collect on my walk, but this was disgraceful."
He added in a Facebook post: "This is not acceptable.
"Enjoy the environment, party, dance, swim - but don’t leave it in this state."
(Image: James Bunting)
Residents say a large group of people were seen gathered at the beauty spot drinking during the afternoon - and well into the evening.
Police were called to break the gathering up.
Another resident, Sean Hill, is running a clean-up operation to clear the litter.
He said: "It is somewhere we always went as kids, but you never left any litter. It's disgraceful.
"With it being hot yesterday, people have gone down to the spot and, well, you can see what has happened.
(Image: James Bunting)
"I don't want to take my dog up there to see that. It's sad really.
"A group of us are going down to the lakes at 1pm. Hopefully we will get a good response and people will turn up and help clear it."
(Image: James Bunting)
Social media was flooded with people slamming those who left the mess.
One person said: "Just why would you do that?! It makes me so angry."
Another posted: "Not difficult to take your rubbish home with you and leave it as it should be for whoever goes next.
"Should be ashamed of themselves."
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--People are furious with McDonald's latest reopening announcement

Yesterday , McDonald 's reopened a further 39 of its UK branches to shoppers .
The fast-food chain has now reopened several of its drive-thrus , and huge queues were seen at many of them as people ventured out to get their first taste of Maccies in weeks .
But the lengthy queues are n't the only thing that have rubbed people up the wrong way .
Upon reading the updated list of reopened restaurants , fans of the fast food giant were annoyed to see that , once again , no Northern restaurants had been included in the line-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Why does McDonald 's hate the north ? ''
`` You do realise there 's people north of Peterborough ? ''
one user added .
A third wrote : `` Could n't have opened one a bit more north east could ya ? ''
Another added : `` Seriously ?
Still nothing in the north ?
Are we non-existent ? ''
A McDonald 's spokeswoman told Mirror Online : “ We 're taking our time to reopen in a way helps everyone stay safe including our suppliers .
`` This means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to one of our distribution centres as we prepare our supply chain for reopening .
`` We are working hard to expand our restaurant reopenings to all Drive-Thrus across the UK and Ireland by early June.
” The McDonald 's branches currently open are : McDonald 's has said that it hopes to have all UK restaurants back up and running by June if it is safe to do so , so watch this space , Northerners !

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Yesterday, McDonald's reopened a further 39 of its UK branches to shoppers.
The fast-food chain has now reopened several of its drive-thrus, and huge queues were seen at many of them as people ventured out to get their first taste of Maccies in weeks.
But the lengthy queues aren't the only thing that have rubbed people up the wrong way.
Upon reading the updated list of reopened restaurants, fans of the fast food giant were annoyed to see that, once again, no Northern restaurants had been included in the line-up. Boo.
One frustrated person tweeted: "Why does McDonald's hate the north?"
"You do realise there's people north of Peterborough?" one user added.
A third wrote: "Couldn't have opened one a bit more north east could ya?"
Another added: "Seriously? Still nothing in the north? Are we non-existent?"
A McDonald's spokeswoman told Mirror Online: “We're taking our time to reopen in a way helps everyone stay safe including our suppliers.
"This means the first 44 pilot restaurants are close to one of our distribution centres as we prepare our supply chain for reopening.
"We are working hard to expand our restaurant reopenings to all Drive-Thrus across the UK and Ireland by early June.”
The McDonald's branches currently open are:
Drive-Thru only
Ipswich, Ranelagh Road
Ipswich, Ravenswood
Ipswich, Whitehouse
Chelmsford, Regiment Business Park
Hounslow, Travellers Friend
Sutton, Oldfields Road
North Cheam, Worcester Park
Strood, Commercial Road
Rochester, Medway Valley Park
Hertfordshire, Bushey
Staines, Two Rivers Retail Park
Staines, London Road
Peterborough, Bouges Boulevard
Peterborough, Boongate
Peterborough, Hampton
Peterborough, Morrisons,
Peterborough, Eye Green
Rochester, Medway City Estate
Bobbing, Sheppey Way
Dunstable, Luton Road
Luton Retail Park, Gipsy Lane
Watford, Garston
McDelivery and Drive-Thru:
Chelmsford Riverside
Chelmsford Westway
Ipswich, Cardinal Park
Boreham Interchange
Luton Leagrave
Luton, Chaul End Lane
Watford, Hertfordshire Arms
Beechings Way
Sittingbourne
Gillingham, Bowaters
McDelivery only
Tooting
Dalston
Welling
Harrow
Luton George Street
McDonald's has said that it hopes to have all UK restaurants back up and running by June if it is safe to do so, so watch this space, Northerners!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Amazon's same-day delivery service is back

After being previously placed on hold , Amazon 's same-day delivery service returns today on selected products .
At the height of the pandemic in March and April , the e-commerce giants placed a priority on essential items to customers most in need .
It meant items that did n't fall under the categories of food , health and personal care products could take as long as a month to arrive at your door .
As one of the few companies that continued unabated , Amazon hired an additional 175,000 individuals to their workforce throughout the past few months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also said to have made 150 procedural changes with social-distancing to enhanced cleaning measures put in place .
Today , one of the main perks of being a Prime member resumes operation with 'Evening Deliveries ' an option upon checkout once again .
Same-day deliveries incur no additional costs for Prime members but are also available to non-Prime members for a £5.99 charge .
Please also be advised that Amazon Prime 's same-day delivery service is only available in selected postcodes around the UK including Greater London , Edinburgh , Glasgow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Liverpool and a few more .
You can find out whether your area is included , by typing in your postcode through this link .
Items ordered arrive between 6pm and 10pm with no minimum order required .
If you 're looking into the possibility of becoming a Prime member , you can start a free 30-day trial today by going to www.amazon.co.uk/prime

After being previously placed on hold, Amazon 's same-day delivery service returns today on selected products.
At the height of the pandemic in March and April, the e-commerce giants placed a priority on essential items to customers most in need.
It meant items that didn't fall under the categories of food, health and personal care products could take as long as a month to arrive at your door.
As one of the few companies that continued unabated, Amazon hired an additional 175,000 individuals to their workforce throughout the past few months.
According to their daily blog, they are also said to have made 150 procedural changes with social-distancing to enhanced cleaning measures put in place.
Today, one of the main perks of being a Prime member resumes operation with 'Evening Deliveries' an option upon checkout once again.
Same-day deliveries incur no additional costs for Prime members but are also available to non-Prime members for a £5.99 charge.
Please also be advised that Amazon Prime's same-day delivery service is only available in selected postcodes around the UK including Greater London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and a few more.
You can find out whether your area is included, by typing in your postcode through this link.
Items ordered arrive between 6pm and 10pm with no minimum order required.
If you're looking into the possibility of becoming a Prime member, you can start a free 30-day trial today by going to www.amazon.co.uk/prime


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Harry Maguire explains how Man United training has changed

Harry Maguire says Manchester United had a 'tough ' first session upon their return to training earlier this week as he outlined how the need for social distancing has changed how the players train .
United players and staff took part in their first session at Carrington in over two months on Wednesday as part of a staggered return after the Premier League held a vote on clubs ' return to training on Monday .
Club captain Maguire was among the first to arrive as part of the initial training group , with the rest of the squad arriving at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the day .
Premier League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training earlier this week with officials still keen on a return to action next month .
United will have great interest in how the Premier League plan to resume the season and Maguire says he is looking forward to future sessions after a successful return on Wednesday .
`` There are a lot less people at the training ground when we go in , '' Maguire told Sky Sports .
`` Today ( Wednesday ) I was in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So not many people , you 've got a lot of space , big areas and are not going really close to anyone .
`` The main thing is getting the work in and it was a tough session .
Now I 'm home , it 's all in the bank and I 'm looking forward to tomorrow . ''

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Harry Maguire says Manchester United had a 'tough' first session upon their return to training earlier this week as he outlined how the need for social distancing has changed how the players train.
United players and staff took part in their first session at Carrington in over two months on Wednesday as part of a staggered return after the Premier League held a vote on clubs' return to training on Monday.
Club captain Maguire was among the first to arrive as part of the initial training group, with the rest of the squad arriving at staggered times between 10am and 4pm later in the day.
Premier League clubs voted unanimously for players to return to training earlier this week with officials still keen on a return to action next month.
United will have great interest in how the Premier League plan to resume the season and Maguire says he is looking forward to future sessions after a successful return on Wednesday.
"There are a lot less people at the training ground when we go in," Maguire told Sky Sports.
"Today (Wednesday) I was in a group of four working with one coach. So not many people, you've got a lot of space, big areas and are not going really close to anyone.
"The main thing is getting the work in and it was a tough session. Now I'm home, it's all in the bank and I'm looking forward to tomorrow."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Popular Wigan bakery to reopen more than half its shops from next week

A popular Wigan bakery is set to reopen more than half its shops next week .
Galloways closed all 25 @ @ @ @ @ , but will begin a phased reopening after the Bank Holiday weekend .
A total @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday , May 27 , the bakery has annonced .
All of its Wigan @ @ @ @ @ closed - for now .
The full list of shops reopening next week is as @ @ @ @ @ of the first 15 shops , Galloways is set to then reopen four more pie @ @ @ @ @ Place , Tunstall Lane , Pemberton , and Smithy Green .
The bakery is yet @ @ @ @ @ for when the second phase of shops will reopen .
It is understood the shops @ @ @ @ @ with a limited number of customers allowed in at any one time .
Hand sanitiser @ @ @ @ @ payments will be encouraged .
The business , which was formed in Wigan back in @ @ @ @ @ across the town , as well as others in St Helens and Preston .

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A popular Wigan bakery is set to reopen more than half its shops next week.
Galloways closed all 25 of its branches in March, but will begin a phased reopening after the Bank Holiday weekend.
A total of 15 shops will open on Wednesday, May 27, the bakery has annonced.
All of its Wigan town centre branches will remain closed - for now.
The full list of shops reopening next week is as follows:
City Road, Wigan
Aspull
Billinge
Haydock
Chain Lane, St Helens
Eccleston, St Helens
Ashton
Winstanley, Wigan
Beech Hill, Wigan
Platt Bridge, Wigan
Hindley, Wigan
Eccleston
Standish
Marsh Green, Wigan
Hawkley Hall, Wigan
Following the reopening of the first 15 shops, Galloways is set to then reopen four more pie shops in Wigan in Market Place, Tunstall Lane, Pemberton, and Smithy Green.
The bakery is yet to reveal an exact date for when the second phase of shops will reopen.
It is understood the shops will obey social distancing rules with a limited number of customers allowed in at any one time.
Hand sanitiser will be available and contactless payments will be encouraged.
The business, which was formed in Wigan back in 1971, has 18 stores across the town, as well as others in St Helens and Preston.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Man nicknamed Captain Covid is raising money for NHS with series of challenges

A man with autism has found a way of coping with the lockdown blues - by taking part challenges to raise money for the NHS .
Nathaniel Marsden , 26 , has raised more than £1,000 after helping out with jobs for neighbours and designing keyrings and fridge magnets .
Nathaniel ’ s mum Lynn said he came up with the fundraising idea after he was asked to create a birthday card for fellow fundraiser Captain Tom Moore .
“ He looked up some videos about him on YouTube and the next day he went into his day centre and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rid of the germs from the hospital , ” Lynn told the Manchester Evening News .
“ Thankfully , they ran with it and they ’ ve helped him with challenges , such as washing the dishes or emptying and cleaning the bins .
“ He ’ s also baked cakes , helped water the neighbour ’ s plants and has become a street artist by doing chalk drawings .
This has been all his own idea.
” Inspired by Captain Tom , Nathaniel has also decided to go by the name 'Captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the challenge .
Lynn , who works as a teaching assistant at a special needs school , says keyrings and fridge magnets have been the most popular part of Nathaniel ’ s campaign .
Read more of today 's top stories here “ So many people have bought them , they ’ ve been flying out .
I ’ ve had to keep ordering more and more because they ’ ve been in so much demand , '' she said .
“ They ’ re the ones that you put photographs in but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bees and pictures of Captain Covid .
`` He ’ s also really insisted on doing drawings of the NHS too.
” Nathaniel , who lives in Levenshulme , has been going to the same day centre in Salford for 20 years .
His mum says the fundraising campaign has also been a welcome distraction for him .
“ At first he was really struggling and was finding the change of his routine difficult , ” Lynn said .
“ His sleeping pattern was all over the place and he wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really helped him massively and it ’ s put a big smile on his face .
Nathaniel ’ s initial target when he launched the fundraiser was £100 .
Three weeks into the challenge , he ’ s now raised over £1,100 .
“ He ’ s still got some cash donations to add that ’ s not been included , ” Lynn says .
“ When we tell him how much money he ’ s managed to raise , he ’ s like “ woohoo !
” - he ’ s so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a keyring , he ’ s wanted to do it immediately .
`` This has been all his own idea .
It ’ s never been a chore for him and he ’ s really enjoyed being able to do something to support the NHS.
” You can donate to Captain Covid ’ s fundraiser here .

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A man with autism has found a way of coping with the lockdown blues - by taking part challenges to raise money for the NHS.
Nathaniel Marsden, 26, has raised more than £1,000 after helping out with jobs for neighbours and designing keyrings and fridge magnets.
Nathaniel’s mum Lynn said he came up with the fundraising idea after he was asked to create a birthday card for fellow fundraiser Captain Tom Moore.
“He looked up some videos about him on YouTube and the next day he went into his day centre and demanded 20 million dollars to help get rid of the germs from the hospital,” Lynn told the Manchester Evening News.
“Thankfully, they ran with it and they’ve helped him with challenges, such as washing the dishes or emptying and cleaning the bins.
“He’s also baked cakes, helped water the neighbour’s plants and has become a street artist by doing chalk drawings. This has been all his own idea.”
Inspired by Captain Tom, Nathaniel has also decided to go by the name 'Captain Covid' while he takes part in the challenge.
Lynn, who works as a teaching assistant at a special needs school, says keyrings and fridge magnets have been the most popular part of Nathaniel’s campaign.
“So many people have bought them, they’ve been flying out. I’ve had to keep ordering more and more because they’ve been in so much demand," she said.
“They’re the ones that you put photographs in but he’s been drawing rainbows, little bees and pictures of Captain Covid.
"He’s also really insisted on doing drawings of the NHS too.”
Nathaniel, who lives in Levenshulme, has been going to the same day centre in Salford for 20 years. His mum says the fundraising campaign has also been a welcome distraction for him.
“At first he was really struggling and was finding the change of his routine difficult,” Lynn said.
“His sleeping pattern was all over the place and he wanted to eat more, but this project has really helped him massively and it’s put a big smile on his face.
Nathaniel’s initial target when he launched the fundraiser was £100. Three weeks into the challenge, he’s now raised over £1,100.
“He’s still got some cash donations to add that’s not been included,” Lynn says.
“When we tell him how much money he’s managed to raise, he’s like “woohoo!” - he’s so happy.
“Whenever someone has wanted a keyring, he’s wanted to do it immediately.
"This has been all his own idea. It’s never been a chore for him and he’s really enjoyed being able to do something to support the NHS.”
You can donate to Captain Covid’s fundraiser here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--Two more arrests as Aya Hachem murder investigation ramps up

A further two arrests have been made by detectives investigating the murder in Blackburn of Salford law student Aya Hachem , Lancashire Police said tonight .
Two men , aged 34 and 24 , were held today on suspicion of the 19-year-old 's murder .
The arrests mean 13 people have now been detained in connection with Ms Hachem 's murder .
All 13 remain in police custody .
The force added magistrates have today granted a warrant of further detention in relation to three men arrested on Tuesday .
Two , aged 31 and 35 , were held on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 29 , was held on suspicion of assisting an offender .
The warrant gives police more time to question them in custody .
None of those arrested have been named .
Aya , who was studying law at the University of Salford and had just sat her second year exams , died from a gunshot wound to the chest in Blackburn last Sunday .
She was shopping close to the Lidl supermarket on King Street in the town at the time .
Police said a Toyota Avensis drove past her and shots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement , Lancashire Police said : `` Officers do not believe she was the intended target of the attack . ''
The Asylum and Refugee Community ( ARC ) , a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn , said Aya was originally from Lebanon .
Aya was a charity worker and a young trustee of charity The Children 's Society .
She was also said to be the vice-chair of the University of Salford 's law society .
Lancashire Police said nine men and a woman remained in custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two men and a woman were still being questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender .
All but one are from Blackburn , with one from the Great Harwood area of Lancashire , the force revealed .
In an updated statement Lancashire Police said : `` Yesterday , police were granted extra time to question the three men arrested on Monday and today , were allowed more time to question those detained on Tuesday .
`` We are still working hard to find who was involved in the killing of Aya , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended target of the shooting .
`` Thank you to those who have told us what they know and sent us video footage , it is really helping us piece together what happened . ''
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A further two arrests have been made by detectives investigating the murder in Blackburn of Salford law student Aya Hachem, Lancashire Police said tonight.
Two men, aged 34 and 24, were held today on suspicion of the 19-year-old's murder.
The arrests mean 13 people have now been detained in connection with Ms Hachem's murder. All 13 remain in police custody.
The force added magistrates have today granted a warrant of further detention in relation to three men arrested on Tuesday.
Two, aged 31 and 35, were held on suspicion of murder and the third, aged 29, was held on suspicion of assisting an offender.
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The warrant gives police more time to question them in custody. None of those arrested have been named.
Aya, who was studying law at the University of Salford and had just sat her second year exams, died from a gunshot wound to the chest in Blackburn last Sunday. She was shopping close to the Lidl supermarket on King Street in the town at the time.
Police said a Toyota Avensis drove past her and shots were fired from the vehicle.
In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "Officers do not believe she was the intended target of the attack."
(Image: PA)
The Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC), a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn, said Aya was originally from Lebanon.
Aya was a charity worker and a young trustee of charity The Children's Society.
She was also said to be the vice-chair of the University of Salford's law society.
Lancashire Police said nine men and a woman remained in custody after their arrest on suspicion of murder and two men and a woman were still being questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All but one are from Blackburn, with one from the Great Harwood area of Lancashire, the force revealed.
In an updated statement Lancashire Police said: "Yesterday, police were granted extra time to question the three men arrested on Monday and today, were allowed more time to question those detained on Tuesday.
"We are still working hard to find who was involved in the killing of Aya, who we do not believe was the intended target of the shooting.
"Thank you to those who have told us what they know and sent us video footage, it is really helping us piece together what happened."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-21--The staggering lockdown call outs GMP dealt with in just two hours

Police in Trafford received a staggering 35 reports of people breaking social distancing rules in just two hours on Wednesday night .
They included reports of streets parties in Old Trafford , more than 30 people playing football in Partington and large groups drinking and causing trouble in Urmston .
As Manchester basked in the hottest day of the year so far , other incidents included more than 15 children playing inside a closed playground in Sale , large gatherings in Flixton , barbecues in Altrincham and multiple reports of big groups of youths .
GMP Trafford Chief Insp Shan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a 'major impact ' , the majority of incidents involved youngsters and called on parents to ensure their kids were following the lockdown rules .
He added : `` I can appreciate continuing to follow the government guidance to protect your health can be difficult as the weeks have turned into months .
However the vast majority of Trafford residents are following social distancing measures to keep their friends and family safe .
`` Unfortunately a small minority seem to think that Covid-19 is no longer an issue as they ignore the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them at risk .
Yesterday the warm weather had a major impact on the volume of reports we received in a short period of time .
`` We currently have a limited number of officers and we try to attend as many reports as possible to engage , educate and where necessary prosecute those that continue to ignore the advice .
`` While officers are responding to these reports they are unable to attend other emergency calls .
`` The majority of issues related to younger people , so I would ask parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government advice to keep everyone in the household safe and well .
`` We all need to keep on playing our part in stopping the spread of Covid-19 to protect our communities . ''
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Police in Trafford received a staggering 35 reports of people breaking social distancing rules in just two hours on Wednesday night.
They included reports of streets parties in Old Trafford, more than 30 people playing football in Partington and large groups drinking and causing trouble in Urmston.
As Manchester basked in the hottest day of the year so far, other incidents included more than 15 children playing inside a closed playground in Sale, large gatherings in Flixton, barbecues in Altrincham and multiple reports of big groups of youths.
GMP Trafford Chief Insp Shan Nasim said that while the sunny weather had a 'major impact', the majority of incidents involved youngsters and called on parents to ensure their kids were following the lockdown rules.
He added: "I can appreciate continuing to follow the government guidance to protect your health can be difficult as the weeks have turned into months. However the vast majority of Trafford residents are following social distancing measures to keep their friends and family safe.
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"Unfortunately a small minority seem to think that Covid-19 is no longer an issue as they ignore the advice and put themselves and those around them at risk. Yesterday the warm weather had a major impact on the volume of reports we received in a short period of time.
"We currently have a limited number of officers and we try to attend as many reports as possible to engage, educate and where necessary prosecute those that continue to ignore the advice.
"While officers are responding to these reports they are unable to attend other emergency calls.
"The majority of issues related to younger people , so I would ask parents and guardians to remind their children about the government advice to keep everyone in the household safe and well.
"We all need to keep on playing our part in stopping the spread of Covid-19 to protect our communities."
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