themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--New 10-storey office building in Salford where BT will be based gets green light

Salford will be home to BT 's new regional hub for the next two decades as plans for its offices in the New Bailey area have been given the green light .
Four New Bailey , a 10-storey office block , which will feature an outdoor terrace at the top , has been granted planning permission by Salford City Council .
It comes one week after the telecommunications giant signed a 20-year lease for 175,000 sq ft of office space at the site in what developer English Cities Fund says is Greater Manchester ’ s largest regional office deal so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been scaled down from the 12-storey building first proposed .
Salford 's lead councillor for planning and sustainable development Derek Antrobus said it helps fulfil long-held dreams of restoring the city centre .
He said : `` We are creating a real sense of a city centre in this part of the city .
And with that comes the responsibility to make sure that it ’ s sustainable and to provide those open spaces within the development – those pocket parks – wherever we can .
But I ’ m really pleased about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased about the way in which the developer has taken on some of our sustainability issues and the space which they ’ ve devoted for cycling , the brown roof and the fact that they ’ re using ground source pumps for some of the energy supply .
`` This is all going in the right direction and I ’ ve got nothing but praise for this development whose design actually draws on the heritage of the area . ''
But one councillor on the planning committee described the design as a 'black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be out of context with the area .
Conservative councillor Bob Clarke said it looks like it has 'dropped out of Blade Runner ' , comparing it to the 1982 science fiction film 's aesthetic .
Danielle Bell , who has lived in the area for six years , complained of a lack of green space nearby and said this site used by the public as an open space .
She said : “ I think it ’ s time that Salford addresses this imbalance of use and keep this area which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the River Irwell for recreational use by local residents and for the office workers.
” Speaking on behalf of the developer at the committee meeting on Thursday , Kayleigh Dixon from DPP Planning said the site 's current use is temporary .
She said : “ The benefits of the scheme and the wider initiative has to be seen for what they are and what they have and will deliver , which is significant regeneration benefits and these far outweigh the objections made to the current application.
” BT has secured the lease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from late 2023 .
Graeme Paton , BT ’ s managing director of property and facilities services , said there will be a 'considerable increase ' in the number of staff based in Salford .
He said : “ We hope our colleagues will be inspired by the new spaces , which will give them the tools and environment to be able to thrive .
`` Our building at New Bailey will boast panoramic views over the River Irwell and across the city , as well as incorporating outstanding design features including a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Work is expected to start on site of Four New Bailey later in the year .

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Salford will be home to BT's new regional hub for the next two decades as plans for its offices in the New Bailey area have been given the green light.
Four New Bailey, a 10-storey office block, which will feature an outdoor terrace at the top, has been granted planning permission by Salford City Council.
It comes one week after the telecommunications giant signed a 20-year lease for 175,000 sq ft of office space at the site in what developer English Cities Fund says is Greater Manchester’s largest regional office deal so far in 2020.
The plans have been scaled down from the 12-storey building first proposed.
(Image: English Cities Fund)
Salford's lead councillor for planning and sustainable development Derek Antrobus said it helps fulfil long-held dreams of restoring the city centre.
He said: "We are creating a real sense of a city centre in this part of the city. And with that comes the responsibility to make sure that it’s sustainable and to provide those open spaces within the development – those pocket parks – wherever we can. But I’m really pleased about this.
"I’m really pleased about the way in which the developer has taken on some of our sustainability issues and the space which they’ve devoted for cycling, the brown roof and the fact that they’re using ground source pumps for some of the energy supply.
"This is all going in the right direction and I’ve got nothing but praise for this development whose design actually draws on the heritage of the area."
But one councillor on the planning committee described the design as a 'black and white cage' which he said would be out of context with the area.
(Image: English Cities Fund)
Conservative councillor Bob Clarke said it looks like it has 'dropped out of Blade Runner', comparing it to the 1982 science fiction film's aesthetic.
Danielle Bell, who has lived in the area for six years, complained of a lack of green space nearby and said this site used by the public as an open space.
She said: “I think it’s time that Salford addresses this imbalance of use and keep this area which is perfectly situated by the side of the River Irwell for recreational use by local residents and for the office workers.”
Speaking on behalf of the developer at the committee meeting on Thursday, Kayleigh Dixon from DPP Planning said the site's current use is temporary.
She said: “The benefits of the scheme and the wider initiative has to be seen for what they are and what they have and will deliver, which is significant regeneration benefits and these far outweigh the objections made to the current application.”
BT has secured the lease and plans to move into New Bailey from late 2023.
Graeme Paton, BT’s managing director of property and facilities services, said there will be a 'considerable increase' in the number of staff based in Salford.
He said: “We hope our colleagues will be inspired by the new spaces, which will give them the tools and environment to be able to thrive.
"Our building at New Bailey will boast panoramic views over the River Irwell and across the city, as well as incorporating outstanding design features including a rooftop garden and exceptional communal spaces.”
Work is expected to start on site of Four New Bailey later in the year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--The new coronavirus hotspot emerging in Stockport

Central Reddish appears to be emerging as the new coronavirus hotspot in Stockport .
Public Health England figures show there were 60 positive cases recorded in the area during the week to October 11 .
It was the worst affected place in the borough over the seven day period by some margin .
Neighbouring North Reddish saw the second highest number of cases with 43 , while Reddish Vale View recorded 36 .
It means three of the four worst hit parts of the borough that week were in the Reddish area .
And although South Reddish and Heaton Norris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 14 , there is clear evidence of a cluster developing in north Stockport .
It represents a worrying spike for an area that just four weeks ago was seeing single figure cases .
While worse hit than other areas , however , the trend reflects the recent alarming rise in Stockport ’ s infection rate .
Figures for the week to October 11 show a 30pc week-on-week increase , taking it to 296.2 per 100,000 people .
While Stockport is the only borough in Greater Manchester to have a rate under 300 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direction things are currently heading in .
Public health bosses say they have procedures in place to deal with any specific outbreaks , but are focusing on how the virus is being spread in the community .
Jennifer Connolly , director of public health at Stockport council , said : `` We know there is rising community transmission across Stockport and we urge residents to be vigilant about isolating if they are positive or have been asked to do so as the result of being a close contact of a case .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the key behaviours are , which include social distancing , use of face coverings and hand hygiene .
`` Across the borough we manage any setting-based outbreak through a risk assessment and by providing advice , including isolation of close contacts and infection control measures as necessary.
” In further advice to residents she added : “ Decreasing the number of times you come into contact with others outside your household or bubble - in a shop , at the school gates , in the gym or meeting friends – will also lessen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate of transmission.
” Further guidance and support for people in Stockport can be found here : https : //www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/coronavirus

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Central Reddish appears to be emerging as the new coronavirus hotspot in Stockport.
Public Health England figures show there were 60 positive cases recorded in the area during the week to October 11.
It was the worst affected place in the borough over the seven day period by some margin.
Neighbouring North Reddish saw the second highest number of cases with 43, while Reddish Vale View recorded 36.
It means three of the four worst hit parts of the borough that week were in the Reddish area.
And although South Reddish and Heaton Norris had a relatively low number of cases with 14, there is clear evidence of a cluster developing in north Stockport.
It represents a worrying spike for an area that just four weeks ago was seeing single figure cases.
While worse hit than other areas, however, the trend reflects the recent alarming rise in Stockport’s infection rate.
Figures for the week to October 11 show a 30pc week-on-week increase, taking it to 296.2 per 100,000 people.
While Stockport is the only borough in Greater Manchester to have a rate under 300, chiefs will be concerned by the direction things are currently heading in.
Public health bosses say they have procedures in place to deal with any specific outbreaks, but are focusing on how the virus is being spread in the community.
Jennifer Connolly, director of public health at Stockport council, said: "We know there is rising community transmission across Stockport and we urge residents to be vigilant about isolating if they are positive or have been asked to do so as the result of being a close contact of a case.
“We remind all our residents how important the key behaviours are, which include social distancing, use of face coverings and hand hygiene.
"Across the borough we manage any setting-based outbreak through a risk assessment and by providing advice, including isolation of close contacts and infection control measures as necessary.”
In further advice to residents she added: “Decreasing the number of times you come into contact with others outside your household or bubble - in a shop, at the school gates, in the gym or meeting friends – will also lessen your exposure and help reduce the rising rate of transmission.”
Further guidance and support for people in Stockport can be found here: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/coronavirus


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--'Bad driver' makes off from police - but leaves behind drugs and DOG

A 'bad driver ' left their dog , car and some drugs behind after making off from police .
Police in Tameside said the driver of the Volkswagen Golf failed to stop then abandoned the car .
They made off from the scene but left behind some drugs .
They also left their 'passenger ' behind - an adorable bulldog .
Officers have taken the dog into Ashton police station and are looking after him until the driver turns up .
Pictures of the dog at the station were posted on the GMP Tameside North and East Facebook page this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer said : `` Dear Bad driver , whilst making off from the police not only did you leave your VW Golf behind you also left your drugs and passenger behind .
`` If you ’ d like your dog back nip in to Ashton police station and we can discuss why you failed to stop and what the crack is with the drugs .
`` We ’ ll look after him for now . ''
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A 'bad driver' left their dog, car and some drugs behind after making off from police.
Police in Tameside said the driver of the Volkswagen Golf failed to stop then abandoned the car.
They made off from the scene but left behind some drugs.
They also left their 'passenger' behind - an adorable bulldog.
(Image: GMP Tameside)
Officers have taken the dog into Ashton police station and are looking after him until the driver turns up.
Pictures of the dog at the station were posted on the GMP Tameside North and East Facebook page this morning.
Alongside the photos, an officer said: "Dear Bad driver, whilst making off from the police not only did you leave your VW Golf behind you also left your drugs and passenger behind.
"If you’d like your dog back nip in to Ashton police station and we can discuss why you failed to stop and what the crack is with the drugs.
"Proof of ownership needed.
"We’ll look after him for now."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Driver tries to make it all the way to Manchester without any wheels on her car

A driver was spotted 'trying to get all the way to Manchester ' without any tyres on her car .
@ @ @ @ @ being forced down the East Lancashire Road on bare wheels .
The driver was finally @ @ @ @ @ Police discovered she had been trying to 'make it all the way to Manchester ' @ @ @ @ @ she had no licence nor insurance , before the driver failed a breath test .
@ @ @ @ @ Manchester Traffic Police said : `` Amazingly the driver of this VW Touran was trying @ @ @ @ @ way to Manchester with no tyres !
Stopped by # XT18 on the East Lancs @ @ @ @ @ She was found to have no licence or insurance and failed a breath test .
@ @ @ @ @ !
# fatal5 # nonefortheroad ``

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A driver was spotted 'trying to get all the way to Manchester' without any tyres on her car.
Police spied the blue Volkswagen being forced down the East Lancashire Road on bare wheels.
The driver was finally pulled over near Worsley. Police discovered she had been trying to 'make it all the way to Manchester'.
Officers then found that she had no licence nor insurance, before the driver failed a breath test.
In a tweet, Greater Manchester Traffic Police said: "Amazingly the driver of this VW Touran was trying to make it all the way to Manchester with no tyres! Stopped by #XT18 on the East Lancs Road near Worsley.
"She was found to have no licence or insurance and failed a breath test. In custody she blew 50! #fatal5 #nonefortheroad "


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Cat's multi-storey adventure comes within a whisker of disaster

A wild cat 's curiosity led to a full scale rescue after he explored a multi-storey car park .
It got stuck behind railings for a day - and then fell 16ft down a gap .
The RSPCA and the fire service worked together to rescue the feral moggie .
RSPCA animal welfare officer Steve Wickham was called to level two of Redrock car park in Stockport .
The large male black and white cat was sitting in the corner behind a railing unable to get out .
Steve said : “ The cat had been huddled up in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day and car park users were growing concerned for him so called us .
“ When I arrived he was still sitting behind the railing so I suspect he ’ d fallen down there and wasn ’ t able to climb back out .
When I went to catch him , however , he made a dash for it but ended up falling down the gap between the building structure and the outside cladding .
“ He fell around five metres down and we couldn ’ t see him but could hear him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera - provided by RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch - to push down to see where the cat had ended up .
A fire crew helped to remove some cladding and used their ladders and chimney rods to reach the cat .
“ Luckily the new gadget makes it much easier for us to locate animals who have got stuck in hard to reach places so that meant I could look on the screen and accurately guide the reach and rescue pole down to him , ” Steve explained .
“ Thankfully we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of him to pull him up and out of the gap .
He was desperate to get away from us and dashed off as soon as he was free .
“ Luckily he didn ’ t appear injured .
He was a big , strong male so I believe he ’ s probably a local feral cat who ’ d got himself into a bit of a tight spot !
At least cats have nine lives !
” '' Cats can be extremely resourceful and feral cats can thrive in the wild living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask local people to keep an eye on them and to report any sick or injured cats to the RSPCA emergency hotline on 0300 1234 999 . ''
To help the RSPCA continue to rescuing animals and investigating animal cruelty , please donate whatever you can spare at www.rspca.org.uk/covid .

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A wild cat's curiosity led to a full scale rescue after he explored a multi-storey car park.
It got stuck behind railings for a day - and then fell 16ft down a gap.
The RSPCA and the fire service worked together to rescue the feral moggie.
RSPCA animal welfare officer Steve Wickham was called to level two of Redrock car park in Stockport.
The large male black and white cat was sitting in the corner behind a railing unable to get out.
Steve said: “The cat had been huddled up in the corner, perched on a beam all day and car park users were growing concerned for him so called us.
(Image: Andy Lambert)
“When I arrived he was still sitting behind the railing so I suspect he’d fallen down there and wasn’t able to climb back out. When I went to catch him, however, he made a dash for it but ended up falling down the gap between the building structure and the outside cladding.
“He fell around five metres down and we couldn’t see him but could hear him yowling.”
Steve used a 5m-long snake-eye camera - provided by RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch - to push down to see where the cat had ended up. A fire crew helped to remove some cladding and used their ladders and chimney rods to reach the cat.
“Luckily the new gadget makes it much easier for us to locate animals who have got stuck in hard to reach places so that meant I could look on the screen and accurately guide the reach and rescue pole down to him,” Steve explained.
“Thankfully we managed to reach him and get hold of him to pull him up and out of the gap. He was desperate to get away from us and dashed off as soon as he was free.
“Luckily he didn’t appear injured. He was a big, strong male so I believe he’s probably a local feral cat who’d got himself into a bit of a tight spot! At least cats have nine lives!”
"Cats can be extremely resourceful and feral cats can thrive in the wild living independent lives. However, we would ask local people to keep an eye on them and to report any sick or injured cats to the RSPCA emergency hotline on 0300 1234 999."
To help the RSPCA continue to rescuing animals and investigating animal cruelty, please donate whatever you can spare at www.rspca.org.uk/covid.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Council bosses urge families not to go trick or treating this Halloween

Council bosses say they are 'not being killjoys ' as they urge families not to go trick or treating this Halloween .
Trafford council has warned families to follow local lockdown rules and not knock on doors for sweets this year .
Bosses said it is a 'huge shame ' children wo n't be able to celebrate Halloween as they usually would , but that people 's health is their 'main concern ' .
They are encouraging families to dress up and celebrate in their own homes instead .
Going from door to door counts as household mixing , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coun Jane Slater , Trafford council ’ s executive member for health , wellbeing and equalities , said ignoring the rules would 'put others at risk ' .
“ Halloween has become a major event in Britain and families are used to going out on the streets to take part in trick or treat on the big night , '' she said .
`` But , this year , it is very different and unfortunately we can not do this as we would be breaking the rules around different households mixing and putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a huge shame but I would like to take this opportunity to remind people of the rules and to not trick or treat this year .
`` Health and wellbeing is our main concern and we want to do everything we can to stop the spread of this awful disease .
It is in everyone ’ s interests to follow the rules and stay healthy .
Have a great Halloween , let ’ s all stick to the rules and look forward to next year ’ s celebrations ” Eleanor Roaf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public health , said : “ Infection rates in Trafford are on the rise so it is very important we do everything to halt the spread of coronavirus in the borough .
`` Trick or treating obviously increases household mixing and so increases the likelihood of catching or passing on the disease .
`` There is also a problem with the way sweets are distributed on the doorstep when trick or treating .
`` If several people put their hands into the same bucket to take sweets , there is an clear risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a case of us being killjoys , but asking people to follow the rules and be sensible .
It is in all our interests.
” Downing Street previously insisted that the rules are 'clear ' that people living under the rules can not mix .
However , people will only face a fine if they step inside someone 's home - which could incur a £200 penalty .
People living in areas where there are no local lockdown restrictions will still be allowed to go trick or treating , but in groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep within the 'rule of six ' .
This is because the person answering the door to their home counts as the sixth person in the group .
A No10 spokesperson said : `` The rules are clear on household mixing , dependent on whether you are in a local lockdown area or not .
`` We are clear that everybody needs to follow the rule of six to ensure we can control and try and reduce the spread of the virus .
We are asking everybody to abide by that rule @ @

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Council bosses say they are 'not being killjoys' as they urge families not to go trick or treating this Halloween.
Trafford council has warned families to follow local lockdown rules and not knock on doors for sweets this year.
Bosses said it is a 'huge shame' children won't be able to celebrate Halloween as they usually would, but that people's health is their 'main concern'.
They are encouraging families to dress up and celebrate in their own homes instead.
Going from door to door counts as household mixing, which is currently banned in Greater Manchester.
Coun Jane Slater, Trafford council’s executive member for health, wellbeing and equalities, said ignoring the rules would 'put others at risk'.
“Halloween has become a major event in Britain and families are used to going out on the streets to take part in trick or treat on the big night," she said.
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"But, this year, it is very different and unfortunately we cannot do this as we would be breaking the rules around different households mixing and putting ourselves and others at risk.
"It is a huge shame but I would like to take this opportunity to remind people of the rules and to not trick or treat this year.
"Health and wellbeing is our main concern and we want to do everything we can to stop the spread of this awful disease. It is in everyone’s interests to follow the rules and stay healthy. Have a great Halloween, let’s all stick to the rules and look forward to next year’s celebrations ”
Eleanor Roaf, Trafford council’s director of public health, said: “Infection rates in Trafford are on the rise so it is very important we do everything to halt the spread of coronavirus in the borough.
"Trick or treating obviously increases household mixing and so increases the likelihood of catching or passing on the disease.
"There is also a problem with the way sweets are distributed on the doorstep when trick or treating.
"If several people put their hands into the same bucket to take sweets, there is an clear risk of transmission.
"It’s not a case of us being killjoys, but asking people to follow the rules and be sensible. It is in all our interests.”
Downing Street previously insisted that the rules are 'clear' that people living under the rules cannot mix.
However, people will only face a fine if they step inside someone's home - which could incur a £200 penalty.
People living in areas where there are no local lockdown restrictions will still be allowed to go trick or treating, but in groups of no more than than five, to keep within the 'rule of six'.
This is because the person answering the door to their home counts as the sixth person in the group.
A No10 spokesperson said: "The rules are clear on household mixing, dependent on whether you are in a local lockdown area or not.
"We are clear that everybody needs to follow the rule of six to ensure we can control and try and reduce the spread of the virus. We are asking everybody to abide by that rule."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Disgust as 'callous' thugs vandalise graves outside Bolton church

A police inspector has spoken of his disgust after 'callous ' thugs vandalised graves outside a church .
A number of headstones at St Peter 's Parish Church , in Bolton , have been targeted recently .
At around 7.30am on Thursday , October 8 , officers received a report that several graves had been damaged outside the church on Church Road .
Following the incident , extra officers were sent out to patrol the graveyard .
Door-to-door enquiries were also carried out in the surrounding area , while checks of CCTV cameras were made .
A at 12.35pm yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police received a report that further graves had been damaged .
Officers are now appealing to the public for information about the damage .
Inspector David Johnston , of GMP 's Bolton district , said : `` I would like to start by sending my condolences to the families and friends affected by these callous crimes .
`` The person/people responsible clearly have no regard for others - I would encourage them to think about how they would feel if the grave belonged to one of their loved ones .
`` I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An investigation is underway and I can reassure people that my team will work hard to identify the offenders and ensure they face justice .
`` Finally , I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with this to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible so that we can prevent any further incidents . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5599 quoting 645 of 08/10/20 or 1151 of 15/10/20 .
Alternatively , the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 @

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A police inspector has spoken of his disgust after 'callous' thugs vandalised graves outside a church.
A number of headstones at St Peter's Parish Church, in Bolton, have been targeted recently.
At around 7.30am on Thursday, October 8, officers received a report that several graves had been damaged outside the church on Church Road.
Following the incident, extra officers were sent out to patrol the graveyard.
(Image: Archie Allen I'Onn)
Door-to-door enquiries were also carried out in the surrounding area, while checks of CCTV cameras were made.
A at 12.35pm yesterday (Thursday, October 15), police received a report that further graves had been damaged.
Officers are now appealing to the public for information about the damage.
Inspector David Johnston, of GMP's Bolton district, said: "I would like to start by sending my condolences to the families and friends affected by these callous crimes.
"The person/people responsible clearly have no regard for others - I would encourage them to think about how they would feel if the grave belonged to one of their loved ones.
"I am disgusted by what has happened.
"An investigation is underway and I can reassure people that my team will work hard to identify the offenders and ensure they face justice.
"Finally, I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with this to contact us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible so that we can prevent any further incidents."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5599 quoting 645 of 08/10/20 or 1151 of 15/10/20. Alternatively, the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Is Wales now in lockdown and can you still visit after travel ban announcement?

The rules on travelling to Wales are changing on Friday - with people banned from entering the country if they are from an area of the UK 'with a high prevalence of coronavirus ' .
After Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford had his request for a travel restrictions to be implemented in high-risk areas rejected , the devolved government has now imposed its own regulations .
In a statement on Friday , Mr Drakeford said the number of Covid-19 cases across Wales was growing , with the health services coming “ under pressure ” .
“ To keep Wales safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the regulations to make it clear that people living in areas with a high prevalence of coronavirus in England , Scotland and Northern Ireland would not be able to travel to parts of Wales where there is a low prevalence .
“ It is vital that we keep communities which have low levels of infection as safe as possible and this sensible and necessary restriction will help prevent the virus moving from more urban , highly populated areas to more sparsely populated areas.
” It means anyone travelling to the country from Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banned from 6pm on Friday night .
Travel to and from 17 areas currently in local lockdown in Wales is already prohibited , with few exceptions - or `` reasonable excuse '' .
Mr Drakeford said that Wales is facing a “ very serious winter ” and has reached a “ critical point ” with coronavirus .
The R number for Wales is now 1.4 , with around 2,500 people in the country being infected with Covid-19 every day .
“ These figures would have been much higher if we hadn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and national measures in place , ” Mr Drakeford said .
“ We are still in a better place in Wales than in any other part of the United Kingdom.
” Before the tough new Welsh rules , people from covid hotspots in the UK could freely travel to parts of Wales with no restrictions - while a large population of Welsh residents were unable to do so .
This has raised concerns that people from areas currently experiencing high levels of Covid-19 are still able to travel - and potentially bring the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s health minister Vaughan Gething has also said Wales could soon be placed under a new national `` circuit-breaker '' lockdown in order to halt a sharp rise in coronavirus cases .
The new Welsh Govenment 's rules will bring people elsewhere in the UK in line with measures currently in place in the areas of Wales under local lockdown restrictions .
Under the new Welsh legislation , travel into Wales from high-risk areas will be prohibited from 6pm BST on Friday , October 16 .
The ban will apply to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas of England - meaning large parts of England including those in Greater Manchester will no longer be able to cross the border .
It will also affect those living in areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland with a high prevalence of Covid-19 .
Why has the Welsh Government banned travel ?
The issue has come about after Boris Johnson ignored the Welsh Governments calls to apply an outright travel ban on people living in the highest risk areas .
There are concerns that people from areas with high levels of coronavirus are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that currently have low infection rates .
At present , under the new three-tier advice for England , there has been guidance telling people not to travel .
However guidance is not law , and can not be policed .
Mark Drakeford said : “ The Prime Minister says to me he ’ s issued guidance .
The problem with that is the police can ’ t take action on the basis of guidance , they have to have the force of law behind them.
” The Welsh Govenment said it had identified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections are spread by super-spreaders - meaning it doesn ’ t take many people to come in from an outside area who are a super-spreader to have a very large effect The First Minister told the Senedd that evidence presented by scientists in north Wales demonstrates that visitors from beyond Wales bring the virus with them - which has led to action being taken .
How will it be policed ?
The Welsh travel ban will be backed up by legislation , and those who ignore the restrictions will be breaking the law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police in Wales could use automatic number plate recognition ( ANPR ) technology to identify visitors from areas of the UK with high levels of coronavirus , First Minister Mark Drakeford has said .
He has also confirmed that police forces will carry out extra patrols on main roads to enforce a planned travel ban to prevent people entering Wales from Covid hotspots in the UK .
He said that officers will explain the rules to people but could also issue fixed penalty notices to those who “ knowingly and flagrantly ” breach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` will take the action that they need to take '' but added that `` enforcement is the final resort , not the first resort.
” He added that he has already discussed the plans with police forces and Police and Crime Commissioners in Wales .
He said : “ I believe the police will have a range of techniques that they will be able to use .
“ Number plates are one of the ways in which they are able to identify cars that are travelling long distances , but that won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They will have long-practised techniques developed earlier in the year and they will apply those again over the weeks to come.
” The First Minister has also said that holiday providers should not accept half-term bookings from people in areas of the UK with high levels of coronavirus , and that no holidays will be taking place .
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The rules on travelling to Wales are changing on Friday - with people banned from entering the country if they are from an area of the UK 'with a high prevalence of coronavirus'.
After Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford had his request for a travel restrictions to be implemented in high-risk areas rejected, the devolved government has now imposed its own regulations.
In a statement on Friday, Mr Drakeford said the number of Covid-19 cases across Wales was growing, with the health services coming “under pressure”.
“To keep Wales safe, the Welsh Government is therefore amending the regulations to make it clear that people living in areas with a high prevalence of coronavirus in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland would not be able to travel to parts of Wales where there is a low prevalence.
“It is vital that we keep communities which have low levels of infection as safe as possible and this sensible and necessary restriction will help prevent the virus moving from more urban, highly populated areas to more sparsely populated areas.”
It means anyone travelling to the country from Tier 2 or Tier 3 areas will be banned from 6pm on Friday night.
Travel to and from 17 areas currently in local lockdown in Wales is already prohibited, with few exceptions - or "reasonable excuse".
Mr Drakeford said that Wales is facing a “very serious winter” and has reached a “critical point” with coronavirus. The R number for Wales is now 1.4, with around 2,500 people in the country being infected with Covid-19 every day.
“These figures would have been much higher if we hadn’t acted quickly and early to put local and national measures in place,” Mr Drakeford said.
“We are still in a better place in Wales than in any other part of the United Kingdom.”
Before the tough new Welsh rules, people from covid hotspots in the UK could freely travel to parts of Wales with no restrictions - while a large population of Welsh residents were unable to do so.
This has raised concerns that people from areas currently experiencing high levels of Covid-19 are still able to travel - and potentially bring the virus with them.
While the country’s health minister Vaughan Gething has also said Wales could soon be placed under a new national "circuit-breaker" lockdown in order to halt a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.
The new Welsh Govenment's rules will bring people elsewhere in the UK in line with measures currently in place in the areas of Wales under local lockdown restrictions.
Can I travel to Wales?
Under the new Welsh legislation, travel into Wales from high-risk areas will be prohibited from 6pm BST on Friday, October 16.
The ban will apply to people living in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas of England - meaning large parts of England including those in Greater Manchester will no longer be able to cross the border.
It will also affect those living in areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland with a high prevalence of Covid-19.
Why has the Welsh Government banned travel?
The issue has come about after Boris Johnson ignored the Welsh Governments calls to apply an outright travel ban on people living in the highest risk areas.
There are concerns that people from areas with high levels of coronavirus are bringing the disease into areas of Wales that currently have low infection rates.
At present, under the new three-tier advice for England, there has been guidance telling people not to travel. However guidance is not law, and cannot be policed. Mark Drakeford said: “The Prime Minister says to me he’s issued guidance. The problem with that is the police can’t take action on the basis of guidance, they have to have the force of law behind them.”
The Welsh Govenment said it had identified that up to 80% of new infections are spread by super-spreaders - meaning it doesn’t take many people to come in from an outside area who are a super-spreader to have a very large effect
The First Minister told the Senedd that evidence presented by scientists in north Wales demonstrates that visitors from beyond Wales bring the virus with them - which has led to action being taken.
How will it be policed?
The Welsh travel ban will be backed up by legislation, and those who ignore the restrictions will be breaking the law and could face fixed penalty notices.
Police in Wales could use automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology to identify visitors from areas of the UK with high levels of coronavirus, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.
He has also confirmed that police forces will carry out extra patrols on main roads to enforce a planned travel ban to prevent people entering Wales from Covid hotspots in the UK.
He said that officers will explain the rules to people but could also issue fixed penalty notices to those who “knowingly and flagrantly” breach them.
Mr Drakeford explained that officers "will take the action that they need to take" but added that "enforcement is the final resort, not the first resort.”
He added that he has already discussed the plans with police forces and Police and Crime Commissioners in Wales. He said: “I believe the police will have a range of techniques that they will be able to use.
“Number plates are one of the ways in which they are able to identify cars that are travelling long distances, but that won’t be the only way.
“They will have long-practised techniques developed earlier in the year and they will apply those again over the weeks to come.”
The First Minister has also said that holiday providers should not accept half-term bookings from people in areas of the UK with high levels of coronavirus, and that no holidays will be taking place.
Are you affected by the Welsh travel ban? Do you think it's a good idea? Let us know in the comments below


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Raab says Burnham should not be 'pulling up the drawbridge'

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said Andy Burnham should be working with the government rather than 'pulling up the drawbridge ' .
Mr Raab said the quicker issues over the new tier system are resolved in Greater Manchester 'the better for the country as a whole ' .
He was speaking on Radio 4 ’ s Today programme this morning ( Friday ) after a dramatic intervention by the region ’ s mayor yesterday over pressure to put the region on 'Tier 3 ' lockdown .
Local leaders are at loggerheads with the government over the level of financial support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to accept the most severe coronavirus restrictions .
Mr Raab insisted that the new tiering system will avoid a blanket lockdown - which Labour leader Kier Starmer has called for .
“ The quicker we can get those issues resolved the better for the country as a whole , ” he said .
“ There ’ s a risk this approach won ’ t work so the answer is to lean in as quickly as possible which is why Andy - who I ’ ve got a lot of respect for , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years - ought to now be working with the government instead of pulling up the drawbridge .
“ There ’ s a huge package of support in place and of course we ’ ve got the perverse irony that he ’ s resisting targeted measures in Manchester while Kier Starmer , the leader of the Labour Party , is calling for a three week national level lockdown , which is far more damaging to the economy.
” The Foreign Secretary said the scientific advice suggests that imposing the tiered targeted approach 'properly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we avoid the very economic impact that Andy Burnham is criticising us for ' .
He added : “ We have taken the balanced careful approach - targeted measures , a huge amount of support that ’ s going in for those local areas .
That ’ s why I pay tribute to Sadiq Khan in London and Steve Rotheram in Merseyside and the door will always be open for Andy to do so .
“ I think that ’ s the approach the people of Manchester want and it ’ s also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set of national lockdown measures.
” When asked if the country was heading for another national lockdown anyway , Mr Raab said the new tiers , properly implemented 'with the full vim and vigour of local authorities as well as central government ' will be effective .
“ We can only make it work with the cooperation of local leaders , ” he added .
“ I hope Andy will pick up the phone , work with us and get it done.
” The region ’ s Tory MPs have joined forces with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister 's handling of the second coronavirus wave .
One former Tory cabinet minister has said the 'vast majority ' of Tory MPs are against the current strategy of three tiers of restrictions .
Further talks between the region ’ s MPs and the government are due today .
But when Mr Raab was asked about this he said action is needed now .
“ The earlier we can act , particularly in these targeted ways , the more effective the measures are and the more we can prevent the risk of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a circuit breaker or otherwise , ” he said .
Mr Raab argued that 'millions of jobs ' have been protected through the furlough scheme and support is in place through Universal Credit and other packages .
Mr Burnham yesterday accused the government of treating the North with 'contempt ' , claiming the region was being treated 'as the canaries in the coal mine ' for an experimental regional lockdown strategy .
He claimed the Government ’ s own top scientific advisors have told him such a strategy has no guarantee of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hardship .
He said : “ They are asking us to gamble our residents ’ jobs , homes and businesses and a large chunk of our economy on a strategy that their own experts tell them might not work .
We would never sign up for that .
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said Andy Burnham should be working with the government rather than 'pulling up the drawbridge'.
Mr Raab said the quicker issues over the new tier system are resolved in Greater Manchester 'the better for the country as a whole'.
He was speaking on Radio 4’s Today programme this morning (Friday) after a dramatic intervention by the region’s mayor yesterday over pressure to put the region on 'Tier 3' lockdown.
Local leaders are at loggerheads with the government over the level of financial support Greater Manchester would get if it is forced to accept the most severe coronavirus restrictions.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Mr Raab insisted that the new tiering system will avoid a blanket lockdown - which Labour leader Kier Starmer has called for.
“The quicker we can get those issues resolved the better for the country as a whole,” he said.
“There’s a risk this approach won’t work so the answer is to lean in as quickly as possible which is why Andy - who I’ve got a lot of respect for, I’ve known him for many years - ought to now be working with the government instead of pulling up the drawbridge.
“There’s a huge package of support in place and of course we’ve got the perverse irony that he’s resisting targeted measures in Manchester while Kier Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is calling for a three week national level lockdown, which is far more damaging to the economy.”
The Foreign Secretary said the scientific advice suggests that imposing the tiered targeted approach 'properly and fully' will work and 'that way we avoid the very economic impact that Andy Burnham is criticising us for'.
He added: “We have taken the balanced careful approach - targeted measures, a huge amount of support that’s going in for those local areas. That’s why I pay tribute to Sadiq Khan in London and Steve Rotheram in Merseyside and the door will always be open for Andy to do so.
“I think that’s the approach the people of Manchester want and it’s also the way we avoid a more severe set of national lockdown measures.”
When asked if the country was heading for another national lockdown anyway, Mr Raab said the new tiers, properly implemented 'with the full vim and vigour of local authorities as well as central government' will be effective.
(Image: PA)
“We can only make it work with the cooperation of local leaders,” he added.
“I hope Andy will pick up the phone, work with us and get it done.”
The region’s Tory MPs have joined forces with Labour MPs to put pressure on the Prime Minister's handling of the second coronavirus wave.
One former Tory cabinet minister has said the 'vast majority' of Tory MPs are against the current strategy of three tiers of restrictions.
Further talks between the region’s MPs and the government are due today.
But when Mr Raab was asked about this he said action is needed now.
“The earlier we can act, particularly in these targeted ways, the more effective the measures are and the more we can prevent the risk of a nationwide lockdown, whether it’s a circuit breaker or otherwise,” he said.
(Image: PA)
Mr Raab argued that 'millions of jobs' have been protected through the furlough scheme and support is in place through Universal Credit and other packages.
Mr Burnham yesterday accused the government of treating the North with 'contempt', claiming the region was being treated 'as the canaries in the coal mine' for an experimental regional lockdown strategy.
He claimed the Government’s own top scientific advisors have told him such a strategy has no guarantee of success and will result in job losses and hardship.
He said: “They are asking us to gamble our residents’ jobs, homes and businesses and a large chunk of our economy on a strategy that their own experts tell them might not work. We would never sign up for that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Guardiola makes Bernardo Silva prediction after Man City struggles

Pep Guardiola has backed Bernardo Silva to return to his title-winning best this season .
The 26-year-old stepped up in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne in the 2018/19 campaign and was the outstanding player in the Premier League as Manchester City won a domestic clean sweep .
Repeating those efforts proved more difficult last season and where Guardiola had once declared his team was 'Bernardo plus 10 ' he preferred other players as regular starters in the team .
Guardiola has long bemoaned the burden placed on players by the non-stop fixture list and believes Bernardo suffered last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played .
However , the City boss has seen some of the player 's best form returning to him ahead of another busy period for the club as they start their Champions League campaign alongside the domestic calendar .
`` He was injured in some moments and he didn ’ t reach the levels of previous season , but it happens .
I ’ ve an opinion that if there ’ s one player I have absolutely no doubts about who he is as a football player , it ’ s Bernardo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played absolutely incredible all season when we won four domestic titles , incredible , then was the best player with Portugal at the UEFA Nations League finals .
He didn ’ t have time to refresh , he was exhausted and his mind was exhausted and he struggled with this .
`` It is not because he didn ’ t want it , it was because we demand a lot of the players and sometimes it is not possible .
In the NBA - the best league in basketball and we can say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best in football - they have three or four months break , they play a lot of games - 70 or 80 - but they have three or four months ' break .
`` Here we have two weeks .
Kevin said he had eight days .
After last season which was incredibly demanding with Covid and everything , eight days .
Then you have to come here and win and run and run and do it and after , what happens ?
He ’ s injured .
It ’ s too much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League , they will point to quality and not quantity – if not we ’ ll rubbish this incredible sport .
`` With Bernardo it was like this – he couldn ’ t refresh mentally and started the season tired mentally .
But I have a feeling he ’ ll do a very good season this season because he ’ s coming back in many things to what we ’ ve seen in the past . ''

Pep Guardiola has backed Bernardo Silva to return to his title-winning best this season.
The 26-year-old stepped up in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne in the 2018/19 campaign and was the outstanding player in the Premier League as Manchester City won a domestic clean sweep. Repeating those efforts proved more difficult last season and where Guardiola had once declared his team was 'Bernardo plus 10' he preferred other players as regular starters in the team.
Guardiola has long bemoaned the burden placed on players by the non-stop fixture list and believes Bernardo suffered last season because of the amount of games he played. However, the City boss has seen some of the player's best form returning to him ahead of another busy period for the club as they start their Champions League campaign alongside the domestic calendar.
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"He was injured in some moments and he didn’t reach the levels of previous season, but it happens. I’ve an opinion that if there’s one player I have absolutely no doubts about who he is as a football player, it’s Bernardo," said his manager.
"He played absolutely incredible all season when we won four domestic titles, incredible, then was the best player with Portugal at the UEFA Nations League finals. He didn’t have time to refresh, he was exhausted and his mind was exhausted and he struggled with this.
"It is not because he didn’t want it, it was because we demand a lot of the players and sometimes it is not possible. In the NBA - the best league in basketball and we can say the Premier League is one of the best in football - they have three or four months break, they play a lot of games - 70 or 80 - but they have three or four months' break.
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"Here we have two weeks. Kevin said he had eight days. After last season which was incredibly demanding with Covid and everything, eight days. Then you have to come here and win and run and run and do it and after, what happens? He’s injured. It’s too much. Hopefully with the new ideas the Premier League, they will point to quality and not quantity – if not we’ll rubbish this incredible sport.
"With Bernardo it was like this – he couldn’t refresh mentally and started the season tired mentally. But I have a feeling he’ll do a very good season this season because he’s coming back in many things to what we’ve seen in the past."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Manchester United explain Paul Pogba Real Madrid transfer comments

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the French media are trying to intensify speculation surounding Paul Pogba 's future due to his connection with compatriot Zinedine Zidane .
World Cup winner Pogba , 27 , said at France 's Clairefontaine training base last week that 'all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid ' and it is a 'dream ' for him to join Real Madrid .
Pogba 's agent Mino Raiola said last December the reappointment of Zidane as Real coach was a key factor in the United midfielder 's interest in moving to Spain .
Pogba and Zidane were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international break last year and Solskjaer is believed to have been unhappy with Zidane 's public attempts to unsettle Pogba .
United re-signed Pogba in 2016 for a then-world record £89million and but the MEN revealed the club has triggered the one-year extension in Pogba 's deal to tie him to Old Trafford until 2022 .
Zidane lobbied Real president Florentino Perez to sign Pogba four years ago and , provided he is still the Madrid coach next summer , an approach is inevitable unless United negotiate a new contract with the wantaway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on internationals they might be affected by the questions , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Or it 's the French connection there with Zidane , I think that ’ s the angle the French media had .
`` Paul has responded as he has .
He has two years in his contract here , I ’ m sure we ’ ll get the best out of him .
We ’ re still working to get the best out of him here . ''
United have endured a disastrous start to the season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games and conceding 11 goals to leave them 16th in the table with a goal difference of minus-seven .
Despite an encouraging end to their domestic campaign last term , United still ended 2019-20 trophyless after three semi-final defeats and have not lifted silverware since the Europa League triumph in May 2017 .
Solskjaer faces a testing period before the November internationals , with league games against Newcastle , Chelsea , Arsenal and Everton peppered by Champions League ties with Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig .
`` The spotlight should be on me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m responsible , '' Solskjaer stressed .
`` I hold my hand up that you do have the spotlight on me .
`` Last season was also hard , we played nine games and won two of the first nine , which was difficult .
But , if you are part of Man United as player or staff you ’ re used to this and you have to be mentally strong and , for me , this period is another chance to prove and tell the players how much we believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being focused for the next game because I know they ’ re capable of getting results and moving up the table . ''
`` This is a long-term project , we ’ re taking it step-by-step .
I think maybe last season showed in glimpses that we do have potential to be getting closer to the teams in front of us .
`` Football now is strange we see some results… After the restart it was a bit new and the unknown and it felt like everyone enjoyed it .
Now I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or more like training games .
Some of the internationals there was no point to them , really .
`` For us , now we have to create that energy in our game now that we had , that ’ s the key for us now - that we bounce back and create that energy - and it ’ s not going to be easy without the fans .
`` Hopefully we get the fans back in soon in the meantime we need to find that extra edge , that mental edge .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the French media are trying to intensify speculation surounding Paul Pogba's future due to his connection with compatriot Zinedine Zidane.
World Cup winner Pogba, 27, said at France's Clairefontaine training base last week that 'all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid' and it is a 'dream' for him to join Real Madrid.
Pogba's agent Mino Raiola said last December the reappointment of Zidane as Real coach was a key factor in the United midfielder's interest in moving to Spain. Pogba and Zidane were pictured together in Dubai during the October international break last year and Solskjaer is believed to have been unhappy with Zidane's public attempts to unsettle Pogba.
United re-signed Pogba in 2016 for a then-world record £89million and but the MEN revealed the club has triggered the one-year extension in Pogba's deal to tie him to Old Trafford until 2022.
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Zidane lobbied Real president Florentino Perez to sign Pogba four years ago and, provided he is still the Madrid coach next summer, an approach is inevitable unless United negotiate a new contract with the wantaway Pogba.
"When players are away on internationals they might be affected by the questions," Solskjaer said. "Or it's the French connection there with Zidane, I think that’s the angle the French media had.
"Paul has responded as he has. He has two years in his contract here, I’m sure we’ll get the best out of him. We’re still working to get the best out of him here."
United have endured a disastrous start to the season, losing two of their three Premier League games and conceding 11 goals to leave them 16th in the table with a goal difference of minus-seven.
Despite an encouraging end to their domestic campaign last term, United still ended 2019-20 trophyless after three semi-final defeats and have not lifted silverware since the Europa League triumph in May 2017.
Solskjaer faces a testing period before the November internationals, with league games against Newcastle, Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton peppered by Champions League ties with Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig.
"The spotlight should be on me because I’m the manager and I’m responsible," Solskjaer stressed. "I hold my hand up that you do have the spotlight on me.
"Last season was also hard, we played nine games and won two of the first nine, which was difficult. But, if you are part of Man United as player or staff you’re used to this and you have to be mentally strong and, for me, this period is another chance to prove and tell the players how much we believe in them. It’s about being focused for the next game because I know they’re capable of getting results and moving up the table."
"This is a long-term project, we’re taking it step-by-step. I think maybe last season showed in glimpses that we do have potential to be getting closer to the teams in front of us.
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"Football now is strange we see some results… After the restart it was a bit new and the unknown and it felt like everyone enjoyed it. Now I feel more and more games are getting sterile or more like training games. Some of the internationals there was no point to them, really.
"For us, now we have to create that energy in our game now that we had, that’s the key for us now - that we bounce back and create that energy - and it’s not going to be easy without the fans.
"Hopefully we get the fans back in soon in the meantime we need to find that extra edge, that mental edge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Manchester United prepared to start Harry Maguire at Newcastle

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has indicated Harry Maguire will start if he is fit enough to travel to Newcastle United on Saturday evening .
Maguire , 27 , was sent off in the 31st minute of England 's Nations League defeat by Denmark on Wednesday night to prolong his dire start to the season and sustained a knock prior to his dismissal .
The United captain was abysmal in the 6-1 thrashing by Tottenham and there have been calls from some supporters for Maguire to be dropped at St James ' Park .
Maguire has endured a fraught personal period since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in August but Solskjaer intends to stick by the defender if he recovers in time .
`` We ’ re all different individuals and we all deal with different things differently , '' Solskjaer said .
`` I ’ m not sure how you deal with criticism .
I ’ m always the one that wants to bounce back and prove myself .
`` What you do with individuals is you speak to them and you sit down and look them in the eye and see where we do we go from here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a captain for us , and it is still early on in the season .
`` He missed the first internationals , he ’ s not had the pre-season he had last season , I ’ m sure he ’ ll bounce back , he ’ s got great resilience and great personality .
`` For me , I just hope he can play tomorrow because he picked up that knock just before the red card .
I ’ m not sure if he ’ s going to be available yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an hour and a half .
`` We even gave Harry a rest in one of the games in the Carabao Cup [ against Brighton ] which we normally don ’ t do because we wanted him to do some training .
He ’ s adamant he ’ s ready to play .
`` He ’ s a lad who does n't want to hide .
He does n't want to hide behind a red card or a bad performance , he wants to go out there and prove himself .
I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect .
`` He ’ s very professional , so he wants to put himself ready for selection and then it 's up to me to choose him or not and if I want to take him out the firing line .
I haven ’ t considered that without him coming to knock on my door .
`` I speak to him regularly and he ’ s been very positive in his communication . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has indicated Harry Maguire will start if he is fit enough to travel to Newcastle United on Saturday evening.
Maguire, 27, was sent off in the 31st minute of England's Nations League defeat by Denmark on Wednesday night to prolong his dire start to the season and sustained a knock prior to his dismissal.
The United captain was abysmal in the 6-1 thrashing by Tottenham and there have been calls from some supporters for Maguire to be dropped at St James' Park.
Maguire has endured a fraught personal period since he was arrested on holiday in Mykonos in August but Solskjaer intends to stick by the defender if he recovers in time.
"We’re all different individuals and we all deal with different things differently," Solskjaer said. "I’m not sure how you deal with criticism. I’m always the one that wants to bounce back and prove myself.
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"What you do with individuals is you speak to them and you sit down and look them in the eye and see where we do we go from here. Harry is a leader, he’s a captain for us, and it is still early on in the season.
"He missed the first internationals, he’s not had the pre-season he had last season, I’m sure he’ll bounce back, he’s got great resilience and great personality.
"For me, I just hope he can play tomorrow because he picked up that knock just before the red card. I’m not sure if he’s going to be available yet, we’ve got training in an hour and a half.
"We even gave Harry a rest in one of the games in the Carabao Cup [against Brighton] which we normally don’t do because we wanted him to do some training. He’s adamant he’s ready to play.
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"He’s a lad who doesn't want to hide. He doesn't want to hide behind a red card or a bad performance, he wants to go out there and prove himself. I don’t doubt his resilience in that respect.
"He’s very professional, so he wants to put himself ready for selection and then it's up to me to choose him or not and if I want to take him out the firing line. I haven’t considered that without him coming to knock on my door.
"I speak to him regularly and he’s been very positive in his communication."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Man City give updates on Sterling and Aguero for Arsenal FC game

Manchester City could welcome Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero back to face Arsenal .
Kevin De Bruyne has added to Pep Guardiola 's injury worries with the Belgian joining Gabriel Jesus on the sidelines after picking up a problem on international duty .
However , Sterling has trained `` much better in the last few days '' after pulling out of the England squad with a minor hamstring injury and should be in contention for the Premier League game against Mikel Arteta 's side .
And there could also be a place in the squad for Aguero , who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since hobbling out of a game with Burnley back in June .
The Argentine striker trained with his teammates at the start of the international break for the first time since that injury , and a final decision will be made on Saturday morning to see whether he is able to be included .
Aguero himself is feeling good about his condition , and Guardiola is happy to have his star striker back with the squad as they face up to another busy run of games in the league and Champions League .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we ’ ll decide if he ’ s fit , '' said the manager .
`` He ’ s trained well the last two or three days but we can not forget he was four or five months out .
But it is good news as we start again with this amount of games .
We will try to handle the minutes if we decide to play him .
We will see . ''

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Manchester City could welcome Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero back to face Arsenal.
Kevin De Bruyne has added to Pep Guardiola's injury worries with the Belgian joining Gabriel Jesus on the sidelines after picking up a problem on international duty.
However, Sterling has trained "much better in the last few days" after pulling out of the England squad with a minor hamstring injury and should be in contention for the Premier League game against Mikel Arteta's side.
And there could also be a place in the squad for Aguero, who has not been seen in a City shirt since hobbling out of a game with Burnley back in June. The Argentine striker trained with his teammates at the start of the international break for the first time since that injury, and a final decision will be made on Saturday morning to see whether he is able to be included.
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Aguero himself is feeling good about his condition, and Guardiola is happy to have his star striker back with the squad as they face up to another busy run of games in the league and Champions League.
"We have training in the morning and we’ll decide if he’s fit," said the manager. "He’s trained well the last two or three days but we cannot forget he was four or five months out. But it is good news as we start again with this amount of games. We will try to handle the minutes if we decide to play him. We will see."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Grey Horse Inn forced to close due to Covid

A city centre pub has been forced to close due to coronavirus .
Staff at The Grey Horse Inn on Portland Street are isolating after a number of their relatives tested positive for Covid-19 .
It 's not clear when the pub will be able to reopen again .
A statement posted on The Grey Horse 's Twitter account said : '' TEMPORARY CLOSURE Due to a number of family members testing positive , our staff have had to self isolate .
`` Unfortunately it is therefore necessary to close our premises until our staff are able to return .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ again very soon .
Thank you . ''
The hospitality industry in Greater Manchester faces another weekend of uncertainty over COVID-19 restrictions .
No agreement has been made on whether Greater Manchester should move to a Tier 3 lockdown , Boris Johnson confirmed today .
In his address to the nation on Friday , the Prime Minister revealed that the government and the region 's leaders had not yet come to a decision that they could agree on .
If an agreement can not be reached , Mr Johnson said he would intervene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ save the lives of Manchester 's residents ' .
This comes after the Greater Manchester mayor accused the government of treating the region as ' a canary in the coal mine ' as he called for more financial support for businesses and workers affected by potential restrictions .

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A city centre pub has been forced to close due to coronavirus.
Staff at The Grey Horse Inn on Portland Street are isolating after a number of their relatives tested positive for Covid-19.
It's not clear when the pub will be able to reopen again.
A statement posted on The Grey Horse's Twitter account said:"TEMPORARY CLOSURE Due to a number of family members testing positive, our staff have had to self isolate.
"Unfortunately it is therefore necessary to close our premises until our staff are able to return.
"We hope to open our doors again very soon. Thank you."
The hospitality industry in Greater Manchester faces another weekend of uncertainty over COVID-19 restrictions.
No agreement has been made on whether Greater Manchester should move to a Tier 3 lockdown, Boris Johnson confirmed today.
In his address to the nation on Friday, the Prime Minister revealed that the government and the region's leaders had not yet come to a decision that they could agree on.
If an agreement cannot be reached, Mr Johnson said he would intervene to 'to protect Manchester's hospitals and save the lives of Manchester's residents'.
This comes after the Greater Manchester mayor accused the government of treating the region as 'a canary in the coal mine' as he called for more financial support for businesses and workers affected by potential restrictions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--History teacher decapitated in a street near Paris

A history teacher who opened a discussion with students on caricatures of Islam 's Prophet Mohammed has been decapitated in a street near Paris , a police official said .
Officers shot the suspected killer dead , the official continued .
The French anti-terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation into Friday 's incident outside the capital .
The gruesome killing of the teacher in a middle school occurred in the town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine while the suspect was killed by police in adjoining Eragny .
The towns are located in the Val d'Oise region north west of Paris .
Heavily armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school , and police vans and emergency vehicles lined leafy adjacent streets .
The suspect 's identity was not made public .
French media reported that the suspect was an 18-year-old Chechen , born in Moscow .
That information could not be immediately confirmed .
France has offered asylum to many Chechens since the Russian military waged war against Islamist separatists in Chechnya in the 1990s and early 2000s , and there are Chechen communities scattered around France .
France has seen occasional violence involving its Chechen community in recent months , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Nice , and the western town of Saint-Dizier , believed linked to local criminal activity .
The attack came as President Macron is pushing for a new law against what he calls domestic `` separatism , '' notably by Islamic radicals accused of indoctrinating vulnerable people through home schools , extremist preaching and other activities .
France has the largest Muslim population in Western Europe with up to five million members , and Islam is the country 's second religion .
A police official said the suspect , armed with a knife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plastic pellets - was shot dead about 600 metres from where the male teacher was killed after he failed to respond to orders to put down his arms , and acted in a threatening manner .
The teacher had received threats after opening a discussion `` for a debate '' about the caricatures about 10 days ago , the police official told The Associated Press .
The parent of a student had filed a complaint against the teacher , another police official said , adding that the suspected killer did not have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials could not be named because they were not authorized to discuss ongoing investigations .
`` We did n't see this coming , '' Conflans resident Remi Tell said on CNews TV station .
He had attended the middle school where the teacher taught , Bois D'Aulne , and described the town as peaceful .
It was the second terrorism-related incident since the opening of an ongoing trial on the newsroom massacre in Jan. 2015 at the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo after the publication of caricatures of the prophet of Islam .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caricatures of the prophet to underscore the right of freedom of expression .
Exactly three weeks ago , a young man from Pakistan was arrested after stabbing , outside the newspaper 's former offices , two people who suffered non life-threatening injuries .
The 18-year-old told police he was upset about the publication of the caricatures .
Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer tweeted that it was France itself that was attacked .
`` Our unity and firmness are the only response in the face of the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism , '' he tweeted @

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A history teacher who opened a discussion with students on caricatures of Islam's Prophet Mohammed has been decapitated in a street near Paris, a police official said.
Officers shot the suspected killer dead, the official continued.
The French anti-terrorism prosecutor has opened an investigation into Friday's incident outside the capital.
The gruesome killing of the teacher in a middle school occurred in the town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine while the suspect was killed by police in adjoining Eragny. The towns are located in the Val d'Oise region north west of Paris.
President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the school.
Heavily armed police sealed off the area around the school, and police vans and emergency vehicles lined leafy adjacent streets.
The suspect's identity was not made public. French media reported that the suspect was an 18-year-old Chechen, born in Moscow. That information could not be immediately confirmed.
France has offered asylum to many Chechens since the Russian military waged war against Islamist separatists in Chechnya in the 1990s and early 2000s, and there are Chechen communities scattered around France.
France has seen occasional violence involving its Chechen community in recent months, in the Dijon region, the Mediterranean city of Nice, and the western town of Saint-Dizier, believed linked to local criminal activity.
The attack came as President Macron is pushing for a new law against what he calls domestic "separatism," notably by Islamic radicals accused of indoctrinating vulnerable people through home schools, extremist preaching and other activities.
France has the largest Muslim population in Western Europe with up to five million members, and Islam is the country's second religion.
A police official said the suspect, armed with a knife and an airsoft gun - which fires plastic pellets - was shot dead about 600 metres from where the male teacher was killed after he failed to respond to orders to put down his arms, and acted in a threatening manner.
The teacher had received threats after opening a discussion "for a debate" about the caricatures about 10 days ago, the police official told The Associated Press.
The parent of a student had filed a complaint against the teacher, another police official said, adding that the suspected killer did not have a child at the school.
The two officials could not be named because they were not authorized to discuss ongoing investigations.
"We didn't see this coming," Conflans resident Remi Tell said on CNews TV station. He had attended the middle school where the teacher taught, Bois D'Aulne, and described the town as peaceful.
It was the second terrorism-related incident since the opening of an ongoing trial on the newsroom massacre in Jan. 2015 at the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo after the publication of caricatures of the prophet of Islam.
As the trial opened, the paper republished caricatures of the prophet to underscore the right of freedom of expression. Exactly three weeks ago, a young man from Pakistan was arrested after stabbing, outside the newspaper's former offices, two people who suffered non life-threatening injuries.
The 18-year-old told police he was upset about the publication of the caricatures.
Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer tweeted that it was France itself that was attacked.
"Our unity and firmness are the only response in the face of the monstrosity of Islamist terrorism," he tweeted.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Greater Manchester still no closer to an answer on Tier 3 lockdown

After days of intense negotiations , Greater Manchester heads into the weekend in limbo .
Millions of people across the region are no closer to an answer ; no closer to knowing how their lives will be affected in the coming weeks .
After months of anxiety and hardship , people are growing increasingly weary .
Thousands of businesses are unsure when , or even if , the region will follow Liverpool and Lancashire into Tier 3 lockdown .
Leaders here have reportedly been enraged during video calls with ministers this week .
Politicians on our patch have been left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time ' .
There 's been apparent government 'leaks ' to national newspapers , with subsequent reports that Tier 3 measures would be imposed within hours .
They turned out to be off the mark as it emerged a deal was far from done .
Politician 's morning radio and TV rounds have been dominated by questions over the increasingly-bitter bust-up ; the war of words ever-intensifying .
The stalemate between government ministers and local leaders comes down to the level of financial support Downing Street is offering to the workers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
Leaders here are also far from convinced Tier 3 measures would work - and want specifics on an exit strategy .
As it stands , neither side is willing to budge .
Stood on the steps of Central Library on Thursday afternoon , Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham delivered an impassioned speech , accusing the government of treating the region like a 'canary down the coal mine ' .
He accused the government of attempting to use areas of the north as part of an 'experimental regional lockdown strategy ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme for those affected should pubs and other venues shut , Mr Burnham said Downing Street 's plans to impose a Tier 3 lockdown were 'flawed and unfair ' .
`` The north is fed up of being pushed around , '' he added .
`` They are asking us to gamble our jobs , homes and businesses - on a Tier 3 strategy their experts say might not work . ''
On Friday morning , commuters arrived in the city centre to see the infamous Piccadilly Gardens wall had been graffitied .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a petri dish . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Mr Burnham and his colleagues to work 'constructively ' with the government , insisting that measures could still be imposed if a deal is not agreed .
He will , he insists , step in 'to protect Manchester 's hospitals and save the lives of Manchester 's residents ' .
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon , the PM said he understood the reluctance of Greater Manchester 's leaders - but said 'time is of the essence ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases in the region had doubled in the last nine days - and the number of Covid patients in Greater Manchester ICU beds was already 40 per cent above occupancy at the height of the first wave - he said : `` I must stress the situation is grave and it worsens with each passing day . ''
His message to Mr Burnham and his colleagues was clear : `` If an agreement can not be reached , I will need to intervene . ''
Mr Johnson added : `` I urge the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can not stress enough - time is of the essence .
`` Each day that passes before action is taken means more people will go to hospital , more people will end up in intensive care , and tragically more people will die . ''
Earlier , the Prime Minister thanked Mr Burnham 's Merseyside counterpart Steve Rotherham - as well as London mayor Sadiq Khan and Lancashire leaders - for 'working constructively ' with the government following the announcement of Tier 3 restrictions in those areas .
`` In Merseyside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were able to conclude talks quickly , '' he said .
That thinly-veiled dig did n't go unnoticed here , nor have perceived attempts to capitalise on the old Manchester-Liverpool rivalry .
It remains to be seen whether the government 's tactics will work - or whether a compromise can be struck .
In a statement following Mr Johnson 's address to the nation , Mr Burnham and his colleagues held firm .
After a week of toing and froing , they said they were 'on standby all day ' on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A meeting , they say , was never arranged .
`` We can assure the Prime Minister that we are ready to meet at any time to try to agree a way forward , '' the statement , also signed by deputy mayor Bev Hughes and the ten Greater Manchester council leaders read .
`` We can also say with confidence that we have done , and will continue to do , everything within our power to protect the health of our residents . ''
Blackpool council leader Lynn Williams has claimed Lancashire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 lockdown .
Greater Manchester 's leaders seem determined not to follow suit .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Damon Wilkinson, Todd Fitzgerald)

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After days of intense negotiations, Greater Manchester heads into the weekend in limbo.
Millions of people across the region are no closer to an answer; no closer to knowing how their lives will be affected in the coming weeks.
After months of anxiety and hardship, people are growing increasingly weary.
Thousands of businesses are unsure when, or even if, the region will follow Liverpool and Lancashire into Tier 3 lockdown.
Leaders here have reportedly been enraged during video calls with ministers this week.
Politicians on our patch have been left furious following meetings branded an 'utter waste of time'.
There's been apparent government 'leaks' to national newspapers, with subsequent reports that Tier 3 measures would be imposed within hours. They turned out to be off the mark as it emerged a deal was far from done.
Politicians' morning radio and TV rounds have been dominated by questions over the increasingly-bitter bust-up; the war of words ever-intensifying.
The stalemate between government ministers and local leaders comes down to the level of financial support Downing Street is offering to the workers and firms which would be forced to close down.
Leaders here are also far from convinced Tier 3 measures would work - and want specifics on an exit strategy.
As it stands, neither side is willing to budge.
Stood on the steps of Central Library on Thursday afternoon, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham delivered an impassioned speech, accusing the government of treating the region like a 'canary down the coal mine'.
He accused the government of attempting to use areas of the north as part of an 'experimental regional lockdown strategy'.
Calling for an 80 per cent furlough scheme for those affected should pubs and other venues shut, Mr Burnham said Downing Street's plans to impose a Tier 3 lockdown were 'flawed and unfair'.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
"The north is fed up of being pushed around," he added.
"They are asking us to gamble our jobs, homes and businesses - on a Tier 3 strategy their experts say might not work."
On Friday morning, commuters arrived in the city centre to see the infamous Piccadilly Gardens wall had been graffitied.
The message: "The north is not a petri dish."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Mr Burnham and his colleagues to work 'constructively' with the government, insisting that measures could still be imposed if a deal is not agreed.
He will, he insists, step in 'to protect Manchester's hospitals and save the lives of Manchester's residents'.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon, the PM said he understood the reluctance of Greater Manchester's leaders - but said 'time is of the essence'.
Quoting figures which showed the number of cases in the region had doubled in the last nine days - and the number of Covid patients in Greater Manchester ICU beds was already 40 per cent above occupancy at the height of the first wave - he said: "I must stress the situation is grave and it worsens with each passing day."
(Image: PA)
His message to Mr Burnham and his colleagues was clear: "If an agreement cannot be reached, I will need to intervene."
Mr Johnson added: "I urge the mayor to reconsider and engage constructively. I cannot stress enough - time is of the essence.
"Each day that passes before action is taken means more people will go to hospital, more people will end up in intensive care, and tragically more people will die."
Earlier, the Prime Minister thanked Mr Burnham's Merseyside counterpart Steve Rotherham - as well as London mayor Sadiq Khan and Lancashire leaders - for 'working constructively' with the government following the announcement of Tier 3 restrictions in those areas.
(Image: PA)
"In Merseyside, where the situation is most acute, we were able to conclude talks quickly," he said.
That thinly-veiled dig didn't go unnoticed here, nor have perceived attempts to capitalise on the old Manchester-Liverpool rivalry.
It remains to be seen whether the government's tactics will work - or whether a compromise can be struck.
In a statement following Mr Johnson's address to the nation, Mr Burnham and his colleagues held firm.
After a week of toing and froing, they said they were 'on standby all day' on Friday to continue talks with the government. A meeting, they say, was never arranged.
"We can assure the Prime Minister that we are ready to meet at any time to try to agree a way forward," the statement, also signed by deputy mayor Bev Hughes and the ten Greater Manchester council leaders read.
"We can also say with confidence that we have done, and will continue to do, everything within our power to protect the health of our residents."
Blackpool council leader Lynn Williams has claimed Lancashire had been 'bullied' into accepting a Tier 3 lockdown.
Greater Manchester's leaders seem determined not to follow suit.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri met their new Manchester United teammates on Thursday as the squad returned after the internationals @ @ @ @ @ came on in Brazil 's World Cup qualifying wins over Bolivia and Peru and is @ @ @ @ @ Hotel until he locates a permanent property .
Pellistri , 18 , was at United @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday for a photocall with club media .
Telles arrived at Carrington later in the @ @ @ @ @ the main group just after ten o'clock .
Brazilian Telles was greeted by fans at @ @ @ @ @ .
Anthony Martial , Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes were the only United internationals not @ @ @ @ @ of the squad reported ahead of the Saturday night trip to Newcastle .
Telles could @ @ @ @ @ but Uruguayan Pellistri has not played in nearly a month and is likely to be @ @ @ @ @ given his age .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media ahead of Saturday 's @ @ @ @

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Richard Fay, Marcus Banks)

Alex Telles and Facundo Pellistri met their new Manchester United teammates on Thursday as the squad returned after the internationals.
Telles, 27, came on in Brazil's World Cup qualifying wins over Bolivia and Peru and is temporarily residing in The Lowry Hotel until he locates a permanent property. Pellistri, 18, was at United's Carrington training base on Wednesday for a photocall with club media.
Telles arrived at Carrington later in the morning whereas Pellistri arrived with the main group just after ten o'clock. Brazilian Telles was greeted by fans at The Lowry and signed autographs.
Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes were the only United internationals not accounted for as the majority of the squad reported ahead of the Saturday night trip to Newcastle.
Telles could make his debut at Newcastle but Uruguayan Pellistri has not played in nearly a month and is likely to be given time to settle, given his age.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's game this morning.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-16--Keir Starmer backs Burnham and says he is 'right to stick up for his community’

Sir Keir Starmer has defended Andy Burnham , saying the Greater Manchester mayor 'is quite right to stick up for his community ’ .
The Labour Party leader 's comments come after Boris Johnson failed to reach an agreement with Greater Manchester leaders on 'Tier 3 ' restrictions .
Sir Keir told ITV Granada Reports that politicians in the region are 'fighting back ' against restrictions they believe are `` flawed and unfair '' .
Asked whether Mr Burnham and fellow leaders should do as they 're asked by central Government and enter Tier 3 , Sir Keir said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders much earlier in the process .
`` It 's been 'Whitehall knows best ' and that 's not acceptable . ''
He added : `` Andy Burnham is quite right to stick up for his community and say 'it 's not good enough to impose restrictions on us and not give us the economic support that is necessary to go with them . ''
Sir Keir is calling for a two to three week period of a 'circuit break ' which could see the closing of non-essential offices , limiting household mixing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pubs , bars and restaurants .
Schools , he says , could remain open .
The Prime Minister today described Covid situation in Greater Manchester as 'grave ' and worsening each day .
Mr Johnson stressed he will intervene if an agreement is not reached on Tier 3 restrictions .
Andy Burnham says that the leaders of Greater Manchester are `` 'fighting back '' against restrictions they say are `` flawed and unfair '' .
The mayor said they had been 'on standby all day ' on Friday to continue talks with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never arranged .
The Prime Minister 's message was clear to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and his colleagues .
If an agreement can not be reached , Mr Johnson said he would intervene to 'to protect Manchester 's hospitals and save the lives of Manchester 's residents ' .
`` I urge the mayor to reconsider and engage constructively , '' he said .
`` I can not stress enough , time is of the essence .

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Sir Keir Starmer has defended Andy Burnham, saying the Greater Manchester mayor 'is quite right to stick up for his community’ .
The Labour Party leader's comments come after Boris Johnson failed to reach an agreement with Greater Manchester leaders on 'Tier 3' restrictions.
Sir Keir told ITV Granada Reports that politicians in the region are 'fighting back' against restrictions they believe are "flawed and unfair".
Asked whether Mr Burnham and fellow leaders should do as they're asked by central Government and enter Tier 3, Sir Keir said: "The Government should have involved those leaders much earlier in the process.
(Image: PA)
"It's been 'Whitehall knows best' and that's not acceptable."
He added: "Andy Burnham is quite right to stick up for his community and say 'it's not good enough to impose restrictions on us and not give us the economic support that is necessary to go with them."
Sir Keir is calling for a two to three week period of a 'circuit break' which could see the closing of non-essential offices, limiting household mixing to one household, and closing all pubs, bars and restaurants. Schools, he says, could remain open.
The Prime Minister today described Covid situation in Greater Manchester as 'grave' and worsening each day.
Mr Johnson stressed he will intervene if an agreement is not reached on Tier 3 restrictions.
Andy Burnham says that the leaders of Greater Manchester are "'fighting back" against restrictions they say are "flawed and unfair".
The mayor said they had been 'on standby all day' on Friday to continue talks with the government, but that a meeting was never arranged.
The Prime Minister's message was clear to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and his colleagues.
If an agreement cannot be reached, Mr Johnson said he would intervene to 'to protect Manchester's hospitals and save the lives of Manchester's residents'.
"I urge the mayor to reconsider and engage constructively," he said.
"I cannot stress enough, time is of the essence.