themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--Local lockdowns to be imposed on areas across UK, government says

'Local lockdowns ' will be part of government plans to control coronavirus in the future , the health secretary has confirmed .
Speaking at today 's daily press briefing Matt Hancock said that areas with local flare-ups will be put in lockdown as part of the new test , track and trace system .
He also gave further details on how the contact tracing system will work .
He told the briefing : “ Yes , we will have local lockdowns in future where there are flare-ups and we have a system we are putting in place with a combination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joint bio-security centre , along with the local directors of public health who play an absolutely crucial role in the decision-making in the system to make sure if there is a local flare-up there is a local lockdown .
“ And so local lockdowns will be part of the future system that we put in place as part of the NHS test-and-trace system.
” Earlier this month , communities secretary Robert Jenrick had said that as restrictions are lifted across the country , some could be reimposed at a local level if required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working for the programme would inform anyone who had been in contact with a known case of coronavirus .
He said the nation has a `` civic duty '' to self-isolate if told to by the programme .
“ If you ’ re phoned up and asked to self-isolate even though you ’ re perfectly healthy because you ’ ve been in close contact with somebody who ’ s tested positive , then it ’ s your civic duty to then self-isolate , '' he said .
He added that it should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , for your family '' urging people to `` come together '' .
Mr Hancock faced questions over Dominic Cummings ' trip to Country Durham during lockdown as the government faces increased calls to sack the chief aide .
He told the Downing Street briefing he believes that Mr Cummings acted within the guidelines set out by the government .
“ I can understand why reasonable people can take a different view , but my judgment , which is the same as the Prime Minister ’ s judgment , is that what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said .
“ After all , the guidelines allow for exceptional circumstances , particularly with regards to childcare and we ’ ve stated before that if you ’ re unable to look after a small child , that is an exceptional circumstance .
”

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'Local lockdowns' will be part of government plans to control coronavirus in the future, the health secretary has confirmed.
Speaking at today's daily press briefing Matt Hancock said that areas with local flare-ups will be put in lockdown as part of the new test, track and trace system.
He also gave further details on how the contact tracing system will work.
He told the briefing: “Yes, we will have local lockdowns in future where there are flare-ups and we have a system we are putting in place with a combination of Public Health England and the new joint bio-security centre, along with the local directors of public health who play an absolutely crucial role in the decision-making in the system to make sure if there is a local flare-up there is a local lockdown.
“And so local lockdowns will be part of the future system that we put in place as part of the NHS test-and-trace system.”
Earlier this month, communities secretary Robert Jenrick had said that as restrictions are lifted across the country, some could be reimposed at a local level if required.
Mr Hancock said that contact tracers working for the programme would inform anyone who had been in contact with a known case of coronavirus.
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He said the nation has a "civic duty" to self-isolate if told to by the programme.
“If you’re phoned up and asked to self-isolate even though you’re perfectly healthy because you’ve been in close contact with somebody who’s tested positive, then it’s your civic duty to then self-isolate," he said.
He added that it should be done "for yourself, for your community, for your family" urging people to "come together".
Mr Hancock faced questions over Dominic Cummings' trip to Country Durham during lockdown as the government faces increased calls to sack the chief aide.
He told the Downing Street briefing he believes that Mr Cummings acted within the guidelines set out by the government.
“I can understand why reasonable people can take a different view, but my judgment, which is the same as the Prime Minister’s judgment, is that what Mr Cummings did was within the guidelines," he said.
“After all, the guidelines allow for exceptional circumstances, particularly with regards to childcare and we’ve stated before that if you’re unable to look after a small child, that is an exceptional circumstance.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--Dad crashed car after 'reckless' police chase the night before his baby was born

A Wigan dad led police on a “ reckless and extreme ” chase the night before his baby was born .
Ryan Pinkney reached speeds of almost 70mph in a residential zone during the pursuit on April 25 .
A patrolling officer was driving towards Bolton at around 9.50pm when he noticed Pinkney in a Ford Mondeo .
The officer signalled for the 30-year-old to stop after checks revealed he was not the registered keeper of the vehicle .
Pinkney was driving down Bury Road and then Ainsworth Lane when the officer turned on his lights .
But instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight over a crossroads and drove the wrong way down a one-way system before crashing into another vehicle .
Bolton Crown Court heard how he was eventually detained when he was found hiding behind another car in a nearby garden .
Duncan Wilcock , prosecuting , said he was asked to provide a breath sample but refused .
Towards the end of the police chase , Pinkney , who has 27 previous convictions , was driving at speeds of up to 75mph .
He claimed he had been out shopping and needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the keys to his house .
He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving , driving whilst disqualified , failure to provide a specimen of breath for analysis and using a motor vehicle without insurance .
Josh Bowker , defending , said Pinkney had struggled with his mental health following the death of his mother a few years ago .
He revealed his youngest child was born the morning after the incident and he has yet to see his baby due to being on remand .
Mr Bowker said : “ He has not seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
He has not met his youngest that was born after the remand .
“ He felt that his health was deteriorating prior to the offence and he tried to receive support from the relevant services and felt he was getting nowhere .
“ The defendant is genuinely remorseful and ashamed of his actions .
He can see plainly that his actions were incredibly foolish and selfish.
” Passing sentence , judge Graeme Smith said : “ Your driving was reckless and extreme .
“ It ’ s a particular concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences.
” Pinkney , of Eyet Street , Leigh , was sentenced to eight months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for five years .

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A Wigan dad led police on a “reckless and extreme” chase the night before his baby was born.
Ryan Pinkney reached speeds of almost 70mph in a residential zone during the pursuit on April 25.
A patrolling officer was driving towards Bolton at around 9.50pm when he noticed Pinkney in a Ford Mondeo.
The officer signalled for the 30-year-old to stop after checks revealed he was not the registered keeper of the vehicle.
Pinkney was driving down Bury Road and then Ainsworth Lane when the officer turned on his lights.
But instead of stopping, Pinkney sped up, went straight over a crossroads and drove the wrong way down a one-way system before crashing into another vehicle.
Bolton Crown Court heard how he was eventually detained when he was found hiding behind another car in a nearby garden.
Duncan Wilcock, prosecuting, said he was asked to provide a breath sample but refused. Towards the end of the police chase, Pinkney, who has 27 previous convictions, was driving at speeds of up to 75mph.
He claimed he had been out shopping and needed to visit his girlfriend in Bolton who had the keys to his house.
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He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, failure to provide a specimen of breath for analysis and using a motor vehicle without insurance.
Josh Bowker, defending, said Pinkney had struggled with his mental health following the death of his mother a few years ago.
He revealed his youngest child was born the morning after the incident and he has yet to see his baby due to being on remand.
Mr Bowker said: “He has not seen his children for some time because of the pandemic. He has not met his youngest that was born after the remand.
“He felt that his health was deteriorating prior to the offence and he tried to receive support from the relevant services and felt he was getting nowhere.
“The defendant is genuinely remorseful and ashamed of his actions. He can see plainly that his actions were incredibly foolish and selfish.”
Passing sentence, judge Graeme Smith said: “Your driving was reckless and extreme.
“It’s a particular concern because of your extensive record of driving-related offences.”
Pinkney, of Eyet Street, Leigh, was sentenced to eight months imprisonment and disqualified from driving for five years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--'A slap in the face to every citizen' - nurse hits out at Dominic Cummings

A nurse working on the front line during the coronavirus pandemic has described Dominic Cummings ' actions as ' a slap in the face to every citizen of this country ' .
Anger towards Boris Johnson 's chief advisor continues today following his statement on Monday in which he said he had 'no regrets ' about driving 260 miles from London to Durham to self-isolate with his family after his wife became unwell .
Mr Cummings has faced calls to resign amid criticism of his actions and his failure to apologise .
However , several government ministers have rallied to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Chancellor Rishi Sunak .
In an email to Bury North 's Conservative MP James Daly , the nurse , who has asked not to be named here , shared her harrowing experiencing of caring for patients on the front line at Fairfield Hospital .
She called on Mr Daly to condemn Mr Cummings ' actions , which she described as 'wrong and unlawful ' .
The correspondence read : `` I work with Coronavirus .
I have stared it in the whites of its eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die scared and alone in the last two months than I have in my 5 year career .
`` I have sat and held the feet of a man who was consumed by COVID in just 30 minutes , whilst my two colleagues clung onto his hands - just so he knew that he wasn ’ t dying completely alone .
`` He did .
He ’ d met us a couple of hours before .
As he was dying , a doctor asked whether we ’ d contacted his family .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ring his wife and tell her that he is dying but you can ’ t be here or we ring her once he has passed and we tell her he died peacefully with dignity ’ .
`` I won ’ t tell you the choice that we made .
But his family made the choice of viewing his body in his hospital bed rather than attending his funeral .
They had to isolate after that .
`` The same colleague had a lady in her 40 ’ s die .
The lady had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleague had to call her 12 year old daughter and explain that her mum had died from Coronavirus .
`` The 12 year old girl responded with ‘ please will you make sure that my Mummy has her teddy ?
’ .
My colleague will always be haunted by that .
`` My colleagues have sent their children elsewhere so that they can continue to work on the frontline .
Some haven ’ t seen or touched their children since the beginning of lockdown .
`` We haven ’ t seen our parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our own family members who have died alone .
`` The majority of the people in the UK have been affected by the lockdown .
They have missed weddings , birthdays , christenings , FUNERALS .
They have sat beside the phone whilst their most precious die alone in hospital .
`` Like the vast majority of the public , we have all adhered to the lockdown rules that your government has placed upon us in order to protect the people of the UK .
`` We have worked 6-7 night stretches .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We have sacrificed more and more and more as the weeks have unfolded .
`` The actions of Mr Cummings are wrong and unlawful .
This is about the truth .
And the truth is that his actions can not be tolerated the Prime Minister and your fellow Tory members defending this man is the fundamental issue with your party and it ’ s politics .
`` It is not too late to do the right thing but I urge you to do so fast .
`` Tory back benchers have condemned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for far lesser offences than this one .
`` This is a slap in the face to every single citizen of this country .
I would love to know your opinion on this . ''
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , the nurse said she had written to Mr Daly to let him know how much staff and patients had 'sacrificed because of the lockdown rules ' .
But after failing to receive a response , she then decided to reach out to his predecessor , James Frith .
Sharing the letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Bury North , urged Mr Daly to join the calls for Mr Johnson to sack his advisor .
Mr Frith said : `` Millions of people in Bury and beyond have made huge sacrifices fighting this disease .
`` The letter from a Fairfield nurse hits the nail on the head on the human cost of this crisis and why so many of us followed the government advice .
`` It ’ s obviously one rule for us and another for those at the heart of government and our MP should call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already.
” James Daly has been approached for comment .

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A nurse working on the front line during the coronavirus pandemic has described Dominic Cummings' actions as 'a slap in the face to every citizen of this country'.
Anger towards Boris Johnson's chief advisor continues today following his statement on Monday in which he said he had 'no regrets' about driving 260 miles from London to Durham to self-isolate with his family after his wife became unwell.
Mr Cummings has faced calls to resign amid criticism of his actions and his failure to apologise.
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However, several government ministers have rallied to defend his actions, including Health Secretary Matt Hancock, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
In an email to Bury North's Conservative MP James Daly, the nurse, who has asked not to be named here, shared her harrowing experiencing of caring for patients on the front line at Fairfield Hospital.
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She called on Mr Daly to condemn Mr Cummings' actions, which she described as 'wrong and unlawful'.
The correspondence read: "I work with Coronavirus. I have stared it in the whites of its eyes.
"I have seen more people die scared and alone in the last two months than I have in my 5 year career.
"I have sat and held the feet of a man who was consumed by COVID in just 30 minutes, whilst my two colleagues clung onto his hands - just so he knew that he wasn’t dying completely alone.
"He did. He’d met us a couple of hours before. As he was dying, a doctor asked whether we’d contacted his family.
"My colleague responded with ‘we either ring his wife and tell her that he is dying but you can’t be here or we ring her once he has passed and we tell her he died peacefully with dignity’.
"I won’t tell you the choice that we made. But his family made the choice of viewing his body in his hospital bed rather than attending his funeral. They had to isolate after that.
"The same colleague had a lady in her 40’s die. The lady had a 12 year old daughter. My colleague had to call her 12 year old daughter and explain that her mum had died from Coronavirus.
"The 12 year old girl responded with ‘please will you make sure that my Mummy has her teddy?’. My colleague will always be haunted by that.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"My colleagues have sent their children elsewhere so that they can continue to work on the frontline. Some haven’t seen or touched their children since the beginning of lockdown.
"We haven’t seen our parents and friends for months. We have our own family members who have died alone.
"The majority of the people in the UK have been affected by the lockdown. They have missed weddings, birthdays, christenings, FUNERALS. They have sat beside the phone whilst their most precious die alone in hospital.
"Like the vast majority of the public, we have all adhered to the lockdown rules that your government has placed upon us in order to protect the people of the UK.
"We have worked 6-7 night stretches. We have worked through our annual leave. We have sacrificed more and more and more as the weeks have unfolded.
"The actions of Mr Cummings are wrong and unlawful. This is about the truth. And the truth is that his actions cannot be tolerated the Prime Minister and your fellow Tory members defending this man is the fundamental issue with your party and it’s politics.
"It is not too late to do the right thing but I urge you to do so fast.
"Tory back benchers have condemned and called for the sacking of others for far lesser offences than this one.
"This is a slap in the face to every single citizen of this country. I would love to know your opinion on this."
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Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , the nurse said she had written to Mr Daly to let him know how much staff and patients had 'sacrificed because of the lockdown rules'.
But after failing to receive a response, she then decided to reach out to his predecessor, James Frith.
Sharing the letter on social media, the former MP for Bury North, urged Mr Daly to join the calls for Mr Johnson to sack his advisor.
Mr Frith said: "Millions of people in Bury and beyond have made huge sacrifices fighting this disease.
"The letter from a Fairfield nurse hits the nail on the head on the human cost of this crisis and why so many of us followed the government advice.
"It’s obviously one rule for us and another for those at the heart of government and our MP should call this out now and should have done already.”
James Daly has been approached for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--These are the Greater Manchester Tory MPs who have spoken about Dominic Cummings

Public anger towards Dominic Cummings is mounting after he told journalists he had 'no regrets ' about driving 260 miles from London to Durham to self-isolate with his family .
The Prime Minister 's top advisor has faced repeated pressure to resign , after an investigation by the Mirror and Guardian revealed he had broken lockdown rules .
Speaking in the Rose Garden at Downing Street on Monday , Mr Cummings said he believed in all the circumstances he had behaved 'responsibly ' and 'legally . '
He denied he had broken the `` spirit '' of the rules and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mr Johnson .
Mr Cummings said allegations he returned to Durham for a second visit after April 14 were `` false . ''
Boris Johnson is now facing revolt from within his own ranks , after dozens of Tory MPs lined up to condemn his support for Mr Cummings .
As the political fallout continues , on Tuesday , we contacted each Conservative MP in Greater Manchester about their own views on the situation .
Some members of parliament did not respond , and others issued statements via Twitter or Facebook .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : In a statement published on Tuesday , Mr Wakeford said : `` Over the Bank Holiday weekend , many constituents have contacted me to express their views on the Dominic Cummings situation , whilst asking me to set out my stance on the matter .
`` I ’ ll start with saying that I have never met or spoken to Dominic Cummings , and whilst I have a lot of respect for what he ’ s achieved I certainly have no axe to grind .
`` However , this issue goes beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour and values I believe in – those values I hope I have demonstrated since being elected to serve as your MP .
`` We can not give the impression there is one rule for some and another for the rest .
`` Dominic Cummings has explained his actions , and I am sure we can all sympathise with the desire of a father and husband to keep his sick family safe .
`` However , the reaction to this news shows that Mr Cummings ’ interpretation of the Government advice was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done as the Government asked often to great personal sacrifice .
`` As such , based on what we have heard so far , in my view it was not appropriate to take the actions he did and they are not the actions that I myself would have taken .
`` Dominic Cummings is a high-profile public figure .
He may not be an MP but given his role and profile it is absolutely vital that he leads by example .
`` Even more so when he has played a significant part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow .
`` In my opinion he has broken the spirit – if not the letter – of the guidance designed to limit the spread of coronavirus .
`` He should now have the courage to admit his judgement was questionable , and should be reprimanded .
`` He has undermined the essence of the government ’ s key “ Stay at Home ” messaging and has muddied the messaging moving forward when we need clarity more than ever .
`` Since Saturday morning , I have expressed my thoughts and concerns on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government .
That is the correct way to voice my views , and I will continue to do so .
`` This story has become an unnecessary distraction from the key work the Government is undertaking to slowly move us out of lockdown and of all of the fantastic work being performed here in Bury South by its great key workers , volunteers and residents . ''
The M.E.N contacted Mr Wragg for a comment about his views on Mr Cummings , but he did not respond .
In a post on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We can not throw away valuable public & political good will any longer .
`` It ’ s humiliating and degrading to their office to see ministers put out agreed lines in defence of an advisor .
`` This is a time of national emergency and our focus must be unrelenting .
We owe it to the nation . ''
In a statement issued on Tuesday , Ms Robinson said : `` I have had many constituents get in touch with me this bank holiday weekend , understandably angry with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rules by a senior advisor to the Prime Minister .
`` All of you have obeyed the rule over lockdown , in order to stop the spread of this terrible virus .
`` People have made extremely difficult decisions to keep loves ones safe - not just to shield the most vulnerable in society but also to protect our NHS from becoming overwhelmed .
`` I know that so many of my constituents have done the right thing , even when this has caused great hardship and sacrifice .
`` Many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such as grandchildren who have been left unable to see grandparents , family being unable to attend funerals , parents who have been juggling working , caring and home schooling as well as health care workers who have been unable to see their children in order to keep them safe .
`` It is only right and fair that Mr Cummings thinking behind his decision be heard .
I have listened carefully to the explanations that have been given and his reasons for travelling , specifically the necessity of safe-guarding his child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during their period of isolation .
`` He categorically denied newspaper reports of a return to Durham later that month after returning to work in London .
Nevertheless , many people dealt with the same situation whilst remaining at home and will remain angry that he made the decision to travel .
`` Mr Cummings should have informed the Prime Minister of his decision to travel and explanations regarding his actions should have been provided much sooner .
`` It is hugely disappointing that many people feel let down by his decisions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown were not being properly obeyed , at least in spirit if not in practise .
`` In order to defeat coronavirus we have all been asked to accept significant and unprecedented restrictions in our lives and it is only right that those in the pulic eye should be seen to be behaving in the right way .
`` I have made my views and the strength of my constituents ' feelings known to the Prime Minister.
`` The Manchester Evening News contacted Mr Green on Tuesday but he did not respond .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The Prime Minister 's advisor comprehensively answered every question posed by the media at today 's ( Monday 's ) press conference .
`` He was able to clarify some misunderstandings around his stay in and transit to Durham and why it was within the rules .
`` We now need to focus on the UK 's priorities . ''
Mr Logan , who was elected to his seat during the 2019 General Election , refused to pick a side on the debate .
He said : “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the subject of special adviser Dominic Cummings , from those that disagree with his actions , to those who deeply empathise with what he did under the circumstances he detailed at a press conference on Monday.
” Meanwhile , the leader of Rochdale council ’ s Conservative group says Dominic Cummings should have resigned , or been sacked , for the 'overwhelming good of the country . '
Councillor Ashley Dearnley said : `` My view is that he might have done what he believed to be right , that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my overriding concern is that , what the vast majority in the country are doing and what we asked them to do , was to stay in one place and we should stay there regardless .
`` It clearly sends out very mixed messages to people .
I understand people ’ s anger about it and I think for the overwhelming good of the country - which should always be the top priority - I would personally have taken it on the chin and resigned .
`` It ’ s for others to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be my personal view .
That ’ s what I hope I would do if I got myself into a similar situation . ''
He added : `` I have had numerous people contacting me , that are Conservative supporters , who are very unhappy with what has happened .
`` I think we are , as a party , there for everybody .
We were elected on a straight-forward agenda of honesty , openness and integrity and we must make sure we maintain that relationship with the British people . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cummings a 'very foolish gentleman ' as he called for Boris Johnson to sack his top advisor .
`` People will be perplexed , I am perplexed about the whole situation , '' Cllr Hudson said .
`` I personally would tell him he is a very foolish gentleman and he shouldn ’ t have done what he did .
`` He ’ s sent the wrong message out to people when people are already misguided and provided them with a reason to break the rules .
`` And the Prime Minister has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It makes it look politically weak if he does sack him at this stage . ''
But , Stockport councillor , Alanna Vine gave her full backing to Mr Cummings .
`` I ’ m fully supportive of Dominic Cummings .
I think the media and a lot of people have got a vested interest in trying to get rid of him , '' said the Bramhall North representative .
`` I think the most important thing is we all just get on with stopping this virus and getting this country back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think it ’ s all been whipped up by the media .
Obviously people looking at it are going to say ‘ it ’ s one rule for him , one rule for me ’ , that ’ s the way people would look at it because they are suffering themselves .
`` But he was in an invidious position , the Prime Minister was poorly , he was poorly and all around him were poorly .
`` His family was sick and he did what he thought was best .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister and the cabinet members would support him if they thought what he was doing was wrong . ''
At the daily Downing Street press conference on Tuesday , a question from the public , asked by Martin from Brighton , questioned travelling for childcare , in reference to the row .
`` Will the Government review all penalty fines imposed on families travelling for childcare purposes during lockdown ? ''
he asked .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` It ’ s a very good question and we do understand the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that children get adequate childcare , that is one of the significant concerns that we have had all the way through this . ''

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Public anger towards Dominic Cummings is mounting after he told journalists he had 'no regrets' about driving 260 miles from London to Durham to self-isolate with his family.
The Prime Minister's top advisor has faced repeated pressure to resign, after an investigation by the Mirror and Guardian revealed he had broken lockdown rules.
Speaking in the Rose Garden at Downing Street on Monday, Mr Cummings said he believed in all the circumstances he had behaved 'responsibly' and 'legally.'
He denied he had broken the "spirit" of the rules and said he had not offered his resignation to Mr Johnson.
Mr Cummings said allegations he returned to Durham for a second visit after April 14 were "false."
Boris Johnson is now facing revolt from within his own ranks, after dozens of Tory MPs lined up to condemn his support for Mr Cummings.
As the political fallout continues, on Tuesday, we contacted each Conservative MP in Greater Manchester about their own views on the situation.
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Some members of parliament did not respond, and others issued statements via Twitter or Facebook.
This is what they had to say:
Christian Wakeford - MP for Bury South
In a statement published on Tuesday, Mr Wakeford said: "Over the Bank Holiday weekend, many constituents have contacted me to express their views on the Dominic Cummings situation, whilst asking me to set out my stance on the matter.
"I’ll start with saying that I have never met or spoken to Dominic Cummings, and whilst I have a lot of respect for what he’s achieved I certainly have no axe to grind.
"However, this issue goes beyond politics: it is about the right behaviour and values I believe in – those values I hope I have demonstrated since being elected to serve as your MP.
"We cannot give the impression there is one rule for some and another for the rest.
"Dominic Cummings has explained his actions, and I am sure we can all sympathise with the desire of a father and husband to keep his sick family safe.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
"However, the reaction to this news shows that Mr Cummings’ interpretation of the Government advice was not shared by the vast majority who have done as the Government asked often to great personal sacrifice.
"As such, based on what we have heard so far, in my view it was not appropriate to take the actions he did and they are not the actions that I myself would have taken.
"Dominic Cummings is a high-profile public figure. He may not be an MP but given his role and profile it is absolutely vital that he leads by example.
"Even more so when he has played a significant part in formulating the rules we have been asked follow.
"In my opinion he has broken the spirit – if not the letter – of the guidance designed to limit the spread of coronavirus.
"He should now have the courage to admit his judgement was questionable, and should be reprimanded.
"He has undermined the essence of the government’s key “Stay at Home” messaging and has muddied the messaging moving forward when we need clarity more than ever.
"Since Saturday morning, I have expressed my thoughts and concerns on this issue known to senior figures in the government. That is the correct way to voice my views, and I will continue to do so.
"This story has become an unnecessary distraction from the key work the Government is undertaking to slowly move us out of lockdown and of all of the fantastic work being performed here in Bury South by its great key workers, volunteers and residents."
William Wragg - MP for Hazel Grove
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The M.E.N contacted Mr Wragg for a comment about his views on Mr Cummings, but he did not respond.
In a post on Twitter on Tuesday morning, Mr Wragg said: "We cannot throw away valuable public & political good will any longer.
"It’s humiliating and degrading to their office to see ministers put out agreed lines in defence of an advisor.
"This is a time of national emergency and our focus must be unrelenting. We owe it to the nation."
Mary Robinson - MP for Cheadle
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ms Robinson said: "I have had many constituents get in touch with me this bank holiday weekend, understandably angry with what appears to be a breach of lockdown rules by a senior advisor to the Prime Minister.
"All of you have obeyed the rule over lockdown, in order to stop the spread of this terrible virus.
"People have made extremely difficult decisions to keep loves ones safe - not just to shield the most vulnerable in society but also to protect our NHS from becoming overwhelmed.
"I know that so many of my constituents have done the right thing, even when this has caused great hardship and sacrifice.
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"Many of you have told me your own stories, such as grandchildren who have been left unable to see grandparents, family being unable to attend funerals, parents who have been juggling working, caring and home schooling as well as health care workers who have been unable to see their children in order to keep them safe.
"It is only right and fair that Mr Cummings thinking behind his decision be heard. I have listened carefully to the explanations that have been given and his reasons for travelling, specifically the necessity of safe-guarding his child who required an overnight stay in hospital during their period of isolation.
"He categorically denied newspaper reports of a return to Durham later that month after returning to work in London. Nevertheless, many people dealt with the same situation whilst remaining at home and will remain angry that he made the decision to travel.
"Mr Cummings should have informed the Prime Minister of his decision to travel and explanations regarding his actions should have been provided much sooner.
"It is hugely disappointing that many people feel let down by his decisions and by the impression that the rules regarding lockdown were not being properly obeyed, at least in spirit if not in practise.
"In order to defeat coronavirus we have all been asked to accept significant and unprecedented restrictions in our lives and it is only right that those in the pulic eye should be seen to be behaving in the right way.
"I have made my views and the strength of my constituents' feelings known to the Prime Minister. "
Chris Green - MP for Bolton West
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The Manchester Evening News contacted Mr Green on Tuesday but he did not respond.
In a post on Twitter, he said: "The Prime Minister's advisor comprehensively answered every question posed by the media at today's (Monday's) press conference.
"He was able to clarify some misunderstandings around his stay in and transit to Durham and why it was within the rules.
"We now need to focus on the UK's priorities."
Mark Logan - MP for Bolton North East
Mr Logan, who was elected to his seat during the 2019 General Election, refused to pick a side on the debate.
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He said: “I’ve received a diverse set of views on the subject of special adviser Dominic Cummings, from those that disagree with his actions, to those who deeply empathise with what he did under the circumstances he detailed at a press conference on Monday.”
Meanwhile, the leader of Rochdale council’s Conservative group says Dominic Cummings should have resigned, or been sacked, for the 'overwhelming good of the country.'
Councillor Ashley Dearnley said: "My view is that he might have done what he believed to be right, that’s for him to decide.
"But my overriding concern is that, what the vast majority in the country are doing and what we asked them to do, was to stay in one place and we should stay there regardless.
"It clearly sends out very mixed messages to people. I understand people’s anger about it and I think for the overwhelming good of the country - which should always be the top priority - I would personally have taken it on the chin and resigned.
"It’s for others to say what they believe, but that would be my personal view. That’s what I hope I would do if I got myself into a similar situation."
He added: "I have had numerous people contacting me, that are Conservative supporters, who are very unhappy with what has happened.
"I think we are, as a party, there for everybody. We were elected on a straight-forward agenda of honesty, openness and integrity and we must make sure we maintain that relationship with the British people."
Saddleworth South Councillor John Hudson called Mr Cummings a 'very foolish gentleman' as he called for Boris Johnson to sack his top advisor.
"People will be perplexed, I am perplexed about the whole situation," Cllr Hudson said.
"I personally would tell him he is a very foolish gentleman and he shouldn’t have done what he did.
"He’s sent the wrong message out to people when people are already misguided and provided them with a reason to break the rules.
"And the Prime Minister has lost a bit of kudos with people. It makes it look politically weak if he does sack him at this stage."
But, Stockport councillor, Alanna Vine gave her full backing to Mr Cummings.
"I’m fully supportive of Dominic Cummings. I think the media and a lot of people have got a vested interest in trying to get rid of him," said the Bramhall North representative.
"I think the most important thing is we all just get on with stopping this virus and getting this country back to work," she said.
"I think it’s all been whipped up by the media. Obviously people looking at it are going to say ‘it’s one rule for him, one rule for me’, that’s the way people would look at it because they are suffering themselves.
"But he was in an invidious position, the Prime Minister was poorly, he was poorly and all around him were poorly.
"His family was sick and he did what he thought was best. I don’t think the Prime Minister and the cabinet members would support him if they thought what he was doing was wrong."
At the daily Downing Street press conference on Tuesday, a question from the public, asked by Martin from Brighton, questioned travelling for childcare, in reference to the row.
"Will the Government review all penalty fines imposed on families travelling for childcare purposes during lockdown?" he asked.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "It’s a very good question and we do understand the impact and the need for making sure that children get adequate childcare, that is one of the significant concerns that we have had all the way through this."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--Tourists able to travel to Spain from July with no quarantine

Tourists will be able to visit Spain from July without having to put themselves in quarantine for two weeks , according to the Spanish government .
The news comes as the country has begun to outline how they are going to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said over the weekend that foreign visitors will be able to arrive from July 1 .
In a press conference he announced : “ We will have a tourist season this summer '' - where he encouraged bars and restaurants to gradually resume their activity due to their fundamental role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world ’ s most visited countries with 80 million tourists a year , he is also looking to establish “ safe corridors ” between parts of the country that have the pandemic under control and with similar areas in Europe .
However , only European Union countries were mentioned .
On Monday , Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya tweeted on Monday following a cabinet meeting that from July , the country will gradually lift international tourism and lift the quarantine , which was followed by an optimistic message of ‘ get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She later sent a second tweet , which was retweeted by Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto , saying : “ The hardest part is behind us .
In July we will : Gradually open [ Spain flag emoji ] international tourists , lift quarantine measures , ensure the highest health and safety standards.
” “ Spain is waiting for you !
” she added .
Alongside Spain ’ s announcement , Ryanair has today released a statement saying that the budget airline will be offering 'daily flights from countries all over northern Europe including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holland , Germany and to the key holiday airports of Portugal , Spain , Italy , Greece and Cyprus from 1 July . '
Yet it is still unclear as to whether Brits will be able to travel abroad this summer as the Foreign Office messaging remains untouched , which advises against all but essential international travel .
While Spain is gearing up to ease their restrictions for travellers , the UK government is preparing to bring in its own 14-day quarantine policy from June 8 .
And although Cyprus has said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , the UK was not included in its first stage to be allowed into the country .
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Tourists will be able to visit Spain from July without having to put themselves in quarantine for two weeks, according to the Spanish government.
The news comes as the country has begun to outline how they are going to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said over the weekend that foreign visitors will be able to arrive from July 1.
In a press conference he announced: “We will have a tourist season this summer" - where he encouraged bars and restaurants to gradually resume their activity due to their fundamental role in the Spanish economy.
As one of the world’s most visited countries with 80 million tourists a year, he is also looking to establish “safe corridors” between parts of the country that have the pandemic under control and with similar areas in Europe. However, only European Union countries were mentioned.
On Monday, Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya tweeted on Monday following a cabinet meeting that from July, the country will gradually lift international tourism and lift the quarantine, which was followed by an optimistic message of ‘get ready’ and a bikini emoji.
She later sent a second tweet, which was retweeted by Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto, saying: “The hardest part is behind us. In July we will: Gradually open [Spain flag emoji] international tourists, lift quarantine measures, ensure the highest health and safety standards.”
“Spain is waiting for you!” she added.
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Alongside Spain’s announcement, Ryanair has today released a statement saying that the budget airline will be offering 'daily flights from countries all over northern Europe including Ireland, the UK, Belgium, Holland, Germany and to the key holiday airports of Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus from 1 July.'
Yet it is still unclear as to whether Brits will be able to travel abroad this summer as the Foreign Office messaging remains untouched, which advises against all but essential international travel.
While Spain is gearing up to ease their restrictions for travellers, the UK government is preparing to bring in its own 14-day quarantine policy from June 8.
And although Cyprus has said they are reopening for the holiday season next week, the UK was not included in its first stage to be allowed into the country.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--European league latest and impact on Man City Champions League hopes

After more than two months without football in England , the Premier League and EFL are working towards a safe return .
The Premier League , which has been suspended since mid-March in the battle against coronavirus , and its clubs will vote on proposals to return to contact training on Wednesday .
While clubs in England are hoping to return to competitive action in mid-June , some leagues across Europe have been forced into different measures depending on the severity of the virus in the country .
As the Premier League pushes ahead with Project Restart , which could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than later , here is the state of play in the major leagues across Europe .
Like the Premier League , Serie A is hoping for a return to action in mid-June .
Earlier this month , 16 Serie A clubs voted to resume the season on June 13 , while the other four favoured a June 20 return .
Players in Italy have returned to training in small groups ahead of the league ’ s return .
Serie A is hoping to have completed the season by August 20 , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 games in that period .
Should plans for a mid-June resumption fall through , there is a contingency strategy which involves a curtailed finish to the season , including play-offs to determine the champions , European qualification and relegation .
Juventus , champions in each of the last eight seasons , are one point ahead of Lazio with 12 games remaining .
Juventus , Atalanta and Napoli are all still in this season ’ s Champions League , so there is a chance that City may face one of them when Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Like the rest of Europe , City have been interested spectators as the Bundesliga has returned , paving the way for the rest of elite football in Europe .
The German top flight resumed on May 16 , with matches being played behind closed doors , with cardboard cut-out fans used to fill seats in certain stadiums .
Substitutes have worn masks while social distancing measures have been observed during goal celebrations .
Pep Guardiola ’ s former side Bayern Munich remain top of the pile in Germany , four points clear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what to expect if they have been following the action in Germany .
While caution rightly remains , the Bundesliga has shown how football can return safely .
City also have loan interest in Germany with Angelino having been with RB Leipzig since January .
The defender ’ s spell is due to end on June 30 , but it remains to be seen if the two clubs can agree on a permanent deal .
Goalkeeper Zack Steffen is another City player on loan in Germany , with Fortuna Dusseldorf .
The Spanish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to competitive action .
On Saturday , Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed that La Liga could resume from June 8 having been on hold since mid-March .
Clubs in the top two divisions in Spain have been training in groups of no more than 10 players since last week .
From June 1 , they will be allowed to train as full squads .
La Liga president Javier Tebas previously stated his desire to play league games on every day of the week in order to finish the season .
Barcelona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently two points clear of second-placed Real Madrid .
City will be monitoring the progress of Los Blancos , of course , with a Champions League last-16 second leg with Zinedine Zidane ’ s side to come eventually .
City won the first leg 2-1 at the Bernabeu on February 26 .
Pedro Porro , the young City winger , is currently on loan at Real Vallodolid , who are only four points clear of the La Liga relegation zone .
With Germany over a week into its return and Spain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in France has taken a different turn .
In April , the Professional Football League announced that the 2019/20 Ligue 1 and 2 seasons had been cancelled .
Paris Saint-Germain were crowned champions of Ligue 1 , their seventh title in eight years , while Amiens and Toulouse were relegated .
However , those two clubs , along with Lyon , who missed out on European qualification , are taking their case to the State Council after having appeals rejected by a Paris court .
Like Ligue 1 , the Eredivisie season has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a crucial difference in that the Dutch league has been declared void , meaning Ajax were denied the title .
Promotion to and relegation from the Eredivisie has also been scrapped for this season .
If this were to happen in the Premier League , City - currently second behind Liverpool - would qualify for the Champions League and would technically remain as holders if the Reds were to be denied the title .
The Portuguese top tier is set to return to competitive action on June 4 , the league announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been on hold since March 12 .
As it stands , Porto are a point clear of defending champions Benfica .

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After more than two months without football in England, the Premier League and EFL are working towards a safe return.
The Premier League, which has been suspended since mid-March in the battle against coronavirus, and its clubs will vote on proposals to return to contact training on Wednesday.
While clubs in England are hoping to return to competitive action in mid-June, some leagues across Europe have been forced into different measures depending on the severity of the virus in the country.
As the Premier League pushes ahead with Project Restart, which could see Manchester City return to action sooner rather than later, here is the state of play in the major leagues across Europe.
Serie A - Italy
Like the Premier League, Serie A is hoping for a return to action in mid-June.
Earlier this month, 16 Serie A clubs voted to resume the season on June 13, while the other four favoured a June 20 return.
Players in Italy have returned to training in small groups ahead of the league’s return.
Serie A is hoping to have completed the season by August 20, with clubs needing to play either 12 or 13 games in that period.
Should plans for a mid-June resumption fall through, there is a contingency strategy which involves a curtailed finish to the season, including play-offs to determine the champions, European qualification and relegation.
Juventus, champions in each of the last eight seasons, are one point ahead of Lazio with 12 games remaining.
Juventus, Atalanta and Napoli are all still in this season’s Champions League, so there is a chance that City may face one of them when Europe’s top club competition returns.
Bundesliga - Germany
Like the rest of Europe, City have been interested spectators as the Bundesliga has returned, paving the way for the rest of elite football in Europe.
The German top flight resumed on May 16, with matches being played behind closed doors, with cardboard cut-out fans used to fill seats in certain stadiums.
Substitutes have worn masks while social distancing measures have been observed during goal celebrations.
Pep Guardiola’s former side Bayern Munich remain top of the pile in Germany, four points clear of Borussia Dortmund.
City supporters will know what to expect if they have been following the action in Germany.
While caution rightly remains, the Bundesliga has shown how football can return safely.
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City also have loan interest in Germany with Angelino having been with RB Leipzig since January. The defender’s spell is due to end on June 30, but it remains to be seen if the two clubs can agree on a permanent deal.
Goalkeeper Zack Steffen is another City player on loan in Germany, with Fortuna Dusseldorf.
La Liga - Spain
The Spanish league has been given the go-ahead to return to competitive action.
On Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed that La Liga could resume from June 8 having been on hold since mid-March.
Clubs in the top two divisions in Spain have been training in groups of no more than 10 players since last week.
From June 1, they will be allowed to train as full squads.
La Liga president Javier Tebas previously stated his desire to play league games on every day of the week in order to finish the season.
Barcelona, Guardiola’s former club, are currently two points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
City will be monitoring the progress of Los Blancos, of course, with a Champions League last-16 second leg with Zinedine Zidane’s side to come eventually.
City won the first leg 2-1 at the Bernabeu on February 26.
Pedro Porro, the young City winger, is currently on loan at Real Vallodolid, who are only four points clear of the La Liga relegation zone.
Ligue 1 - France
With Germany over a week into its return and Spain and Italy working towards a restart, football in France has taken a different turn.
In April, the Professional Football League announced that the 2019/20 Ligue 1 and 2 seasons had been cancelled.
Paris Saint-Germain were crowned champions of Ligue 1, their seventh title in eight years, while Amiens and Toulouse were relegated.
However, those two clubs, along with Lyon, who missed out on European qualification, are taking their case to the State Council after having appeals rejected by a Paris court.
Eredivisie - Netherlands
Like Ligue 1, the Eredivisie season has also ended early.
However, there is a crucial difference in that the Dutch league has been declared void, meaning Ajax were denied the title. Promotion to and relegation from the Eredivisie has also been scrapped for this season.
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If this were to happen in the Premier League, City - currently second behind Liverpool - would qualify for the Champions League and would technically remain as holders if the Reds were to be denied the title.
Primeira - Portugal
The Portuguese top tier is set to return to competitive action on June 4, the league announced earlier this month.
The Primeira Liga has been on hold since March 12. As it stands, Porto are a point clear of defending champions Benfica.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--Armed police scrambled following report of 'gunshots'

Armed police were called following a number of early morning vandalism attacks across the south Manchester suburbs .
During one incident , a neighbour reported hearing masked men - who were brandishing a shovel - shouting : `` this is for the money you owe us '' .
Police were initially called to a report of gunshots on Ascot Parade , in Burnage , at around 8:20am this morning ( Tuesday , May 26 ) .
When uniformed officers attended they discovered that a brick had been thrown through the window of a property on the avenue - but no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fled the scene in a black A-class Mercedes which was later found abandoned three miles away on Maitland Avenue , in Chorlton , Greater Manchester Police said .
Firearms officers attended in Chorlton and conducted “ an immediate area search ” .
No one was injured and no arrests have been made .
At around the same time , police attended another three scenes across south Manchester and Stockport .
Officers were called to reports that a car had been vandalised on Goldsmith Road , in Reddish , Stockport , shortly before 8:40am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minor injuries during the incident , police said .
Officers were also called to a report of vehicle vandalism on St George 's Road in Ladybarn .
One neighbour on St George ’ s Road told the M.E.N that they heard a car pulling up on the street just after 7am .
They saw two men , wearing balaclavas , brandishing a shovel smash the window of a parked car before banging on a door and shouting and then fleeing from the scene in a black car , they said .
At around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presence was seen on Farrington Avenue , in Withington .
Police say all four incidents may be linked .
Speaking about the police scene in Chorlton , eyewitness Laura Connor said she arrived at nearby Chorlton Water Park to go for a run at about 9.20am .
`` There were three or four tactical aid vans , along with around five other police vans and a dog van , '' she said .
`` The police were n't stopping people going into the park , but when I saw armed police I asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go in .
`` There was also a police helicopter overhead , circling the water park .
`` I was running for 50mins and when I got back no-one was being allowed to leave the park .
I was told it would be at least 20mins until I could get to my car .
So I did another lap of the lake .
`` When I got back , there was a crowd forming and police tape was closing off the car park .
`` I was told there was a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enter .
We were allowed back into the car park at about 10.50am , where a group of officers were inspecting a taped-off black car .
`` I was really surprised we were being let into the park in the first place to be honest , it 's not the sort of place you 'd normally expect to see armed cops . ''
A GMP spokesperson said police were called to a report of gunshots on Ascot Parade at around 8:20am this morning .
“ Officers attended and enquiries have established that no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ A brick was thrown through the window of a property .
“ Specialist officers located a black Mercedes on Maitland Avenue , Chorlton and conducted an immediate area search .
“ No one was injured and no arrests have been made .
“ An investigation is underway and there is an increased police presence in the area whilst officers carry out their enquiries .
“ It is believed this incident may be linked to a number of reports of cars being vandalised in the Manchester and Stockport area.
” GMP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a car had been vandalised on St George ’ s Road shortly before 8:20am this morning .
Officers were also called to reports that a car had been vandalised on Goldsmith Road , Stockport , shortly before 8:40am this morning .
Anyone with any information about these incidents should contact police on 0161 85 66153 quoting incident number 607 of 26/05/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Armed police were called following a number of early morning vandalism attacks across the south Manchester suburbs.
During one incident, a neighbour reported hearing masked men - who were brandishing a shovel - shouting: "this is for the money you owe us".
Police were initially called to a report of gunshots on Ascot Parade, in Burnage, at around 8:20am this morning (Tuesday, May 26).
When uniformed officers attended they discovered that a brick had been thrown through the window of a property on the avenue - but no gunshots had been fired.
The offenders fled the scene in a black A-class Mercedes which was later found abandoned three miles away on Maitland Avenue, in Chorlton, Greater Manchester Police said.
Firearms officers attended in Chorlton and conducted “an immediate area search”.
No one was injured and no arrests have been made.
At around the same time, police attended another three scenes across south Manchester and Stockport.
Officers were called to reports that a car had been vandalised on Goldsmith Road, in Reddish, Stockport, shortly before 8:40am this morning.
An adult male suffered minor injuries during the incident, police said.
Officers were also called to a report of vehicle vandalism on St George's Road in Ladybarn.
Nobody was injured.
One neighbour on St George’s Road told the M.E.N that they heard a car pulling up on the street just after 7am .
They saw two men, wearing balaclavas, brandishing a shovel smash the window of a parked car before banging on a door and shouting and then fleeing from the scene in a black car, they said.
At around the same time, a heavy police presence was seen on Farrington Avenue, in Withington.
Police say all four incidents may be linked.
Speaking about the police scene in Chorlton, eyewitness Laura Connor said she arrived at nearby Chorlton Water Park to go for a run at about 9.20am.
"There were three or four tactical aid vans, along with around five other police vans and a dog van," she said.
"The police weren't stopping people going into the park, but when I saw armed police I asked a PCSO whether it was still safe to go in.
"There was also a police helicopter overhead, circling the water park.
"I was running for 50mins and when I got back no-one was being allowed to leave the park. I was told it would be at least 20mins until I could get to my car. So I did another lap of the lake.
"When I got back, there was a crowd forming and police tape was closing off the car park.
"I was told there was a "police scene" and we couldn't enter. We were allowed back into the car park at about 10.50am, where a group of officers were inspecting a taped-off black car.
"I was really surprised we were being let into the park in the first place to be honest, it's not the sort of place you'd normally expect to see armed cops."
A GMP spokesperson said police were called to a report of gunshots on Ascot Parade at around 8:20am this morning.
“Officers attended and enquiries have established that no gunshots were fired,” a spokesperson said.
“A brick was thrown through the window of a property.
“The offenders fled the scene in a black A-class Mercedes.
“Specialist officers located a black Mercedes on Maitland Avenue, Chorlton and conducted an immediate area search.
“No one was injured and no arrests have been made.
(Image: Jon Martin)
“An investigation is underway and there is an increased police presence in the area whilst officers carry out their enquiries.
“It is believed this incident may be linked to a number of reports of cars being vandalised in the Manchester and Stockport area.”
GMP added that police were called to reports that a car had been vandalised on St George’s Road shortly before 8:20am this morning.
Officers were also called to reports that a car had been vandalised on Goldsmith Road, Stockport, shortly before 8:40am this morning.
Anyone with any information about these incidents should contact police on 0161 85 66153 quoting incident number 607 of 26/05/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Ighalo makes personal request to extend Man United loan

Odion Ighalo has made a personal plea to Shanghai Shenhua to let him finish the season at Manchester United before returning to China .
The striker 's loan deal at Old Trafford expires on Sunday and so far talks to extend it between United and the Chinese Super League side have failed to provide a resolution .
But boyhood United fan Ighalo is desperate to finish the season with the club , having made a positive impact in his eight appearances to date , and he 's asked Shanghai Shenhua to allow him to stay put until United 's campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ striker aware this is probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent the club that means so much to him .
Confidence is growing in Ighalo 's camp that a deal to extend the loan may yet be struck before Sunday 's expiry , with talks described as `` much more positive '' than they had been .
While Shanghai Shenhua would prefer to sell Ighalo on a permanent deal if they to allow the 30-year-old to stay at United , United have made it clear they are not interested in a transfer .
Instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing loan arrangement .
Ighalo signed a four-month loan deal on the final day of the transfer window and the original terms would have taken the Nigerian until the end of United 's season .
But with the campaign on hold as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , Ighalo 's scheduled return now comes with nine Premier League games left to play , while United are still in the FA Cup and Europa League .
Ighalo has made a valuable contribution to United , scoring four times in eight appearances , three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer is `` relaxed '' about the possibility of losing the striker thanks to Marcus Rashford 's return to fitness , he would prefer to keep hold of him for the run-in .
With the CSL season edging closer to a start date , with the end of June or start of July mentioned as potential targets , Shanghai Shenhua had been keen to get Ighalo back , but the striker 's camp are hoping that his personal request to his CSL employees to be allowed to complete the season at a club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing could have an impact on his short-term future .

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Odion Ighalo has made a personal plea to Shanghai Shenhua to let him finish the season at Manchester United before returning to China.
The striker's loan deal at Old Trafford expires on Sunday and so far talks to extend it between United and the Chinese Super League side have failed to provide a resolution.
But boyhood United fan Ighalo is desperate to finish the season with the club, having made a positive impact in his eight appearances to date, and he's asked Shanghai Shenhua to allow him to stay put until United's campaign is completed, with the former Watford striker aware this is probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent the club that means so much to him.
Confidence is growing in Ighalo's camp that a deal to extend the loan may yet be struck before Sunday's expiry, with talks described as "much more positive" than they had been.
While Shanghai Shenhua would prefer to sell Ighalo on a permanent deal if they to allow the 30-year-old to stay at United, United have made it clear they are not interested in a transfer.
Instead Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to extend the existing loan arrangement. Ighalo signed a four-month loan deal on the final day of the transfer window and the original terms would have taken the Nigerian until the end of United's season.
But with the campaign on hold as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Ighalo's scheduled return now comes with nine Premier League games left to play, while United are still in the FA Cup and Europa League.
Ighalo has made a valuable contribution to United, scoring four times in eight appearances, three of which have been starts. While Solskjaer is "relaxed" about the possibility of losing the striker thanks to Marcus Rashford's return to fitness, he would prefer to keep hold of him for the run-in.
With the CSL season edging closer to a start date, with the end of June or start of July mentioned as potential targets, Shanghai Shenhua had been keen to get Ighalo back, but the striker's camp are hoping that his personal request to his CSL employees to be allowed to complete the season at a club where he is loving the experience of playing could have an impact on his short-term future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Police called to reports of a body in Irwell - thankfully it was a mannequin

Police were called to reports of a body seen in the River Irwell .
Large numbers of police , ambulance @ @ @ @ @ seen parked on Bridge Street , in Spinningfields , on Wednesday lunchtime .
A member @ @ @ @ @ police after reportedly seeing a body in the water .
However , all was not @ @ @ @ @ officers got closer to the river they realised the body was in fact a mannequin @

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Police were called to reports of a body seen in the River Irwell.
Large numbers of police, ambulance and fire service vehicles were seen parked on Bridge Street, in Spinningfields, on Wednesday lunchtime.
A member of the public had contacted police after reportedly seeing a body in the water.
However, all was not what it seemed.
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When officers got closer to the river they realised the body was in fact a mannequin.
The emergency service vehicles quickly left the scene.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Man United have perfect three players to implement a new strategy

Football has been played at a slightly different pace since it returned to our screens , beamed back from Germany .
It 's no surprise that players have been making fewer sprints and covering less ground in the last week or two , since their outrageous fitness levels simply could n't be maintained during two months of lockdown .
In the cases of stars like Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho , of Borussia Dortmund , there has been a noticeable drop-off in intensity .
In fairness to Sancho he has been carrying a minor muscle injury , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
It will no doubt be something the Premier League clubs and players have to address in the coming weeks , as we edge closer to a return for English football .
But Sancho was n't the only Dortmund player who looked off the pace during Tuesday night 's title showdown with rivals Bayern Munich .
Der Klassiker was by no means short of entertainment and the Black and Yellows played their part , but eventually fell victim to an incredible display of organisation , discipline and , yes , fitness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team in red , nominally the away team at an empty Signal Iduna Park , were in full control of the game despite rarely dominating possession .
In the end they had 49 per cent of the ball , but it could have been far less and it would n't have altered the result .
As soon as Joshua Kimmich chipped home a delightful opening goal , Bayern were never going to relinquish their lead .
Because while other Bundesliga sides have struggled to match their running stats of old upon resumption , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressing game to a new level .
No Dortmund player could rest on the ball for fear of being swarmed by red shirts .
Sancho was introduced at half-time to make an attacking impact , but his struggles owed to the fact he could n't live with Bayern 's relentless tempo .
Not many could .
It 's difficult to explain how the German league leaders , now champions elect , have managed to do this .
You can only say they must have been working tremendously hard when they were finally allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after weeks of being locked down .
You can only applaud them .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might want to try something similar .
The Norwegian has been all about pressing from the front since he took charge at Old Trafford , placing an extra focus on fitness in pre-season with the aim of giving United that extra dimension .
Every top team implements a press of some kind nowadays but it had been strangely lacking from United 's game under Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal .
You would suggest that in Anthony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - likely to be United 's front three when football returns - Solskjaer has the players to press from the front .
He 's always wanted lots of running from his forwards .
But to press like Bayern takes hours on the training field .
United will be able to put in that work now the Premier League has granted permission for a return to full-contact training .
Bayern have managed to press their title challenges into submission in the space of three games since the Bundesliga returned .
For United , being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the difference in earning a spot in the top four and next season 's Champions League .

Football has been played at a slightly different pace since it returned to our screens, beamed back from Germany.
It's no surprise that players have been making fewer sprints and covering less ground in the last week or two, since their outrageous fitness levels simply couldn't be maintained during two months of lockdown. In the cases of stars like Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho, of Borussia Dortmund, there has been a noticeable drop-off in intensity.
In fairness to Sancho he has been carrying a minor muscle injury, but that is part and parcel of this unprecedented situation. It will no doubt be something the Premier League clubs and players have to address in the coming weeks, as we edge closer to a return for English football.
But Sancho wasn't the only Dortmund player who looked off the pace during Tuesday night's title showdown with rivals Bayern Munich. Der Klassiker was by no means short of entertainment and the Black and Yellows played their part, but eventually fell victim to an incredible display of organisation, discipline and, yes, fitness, from Hansi Flick's Bayern.
The team in red, nominally the away team at an empty Signal Iduna Park, were in full control of the game despite rarely dominating possession. In the end they had 49 per cent of the ball, but it could have been far less and it wouldn't have altered the result. As soon as Joshua Kimmich chipped home a delightful opening goal, Bayern were never going to relinquish their lead.
Because while other Bundesliga sides have struggled to match their running stats of old upon resumption, Bayern actually look to have taken their pressing game to a new level. No Dortmund player could rest on the ball for fear of being swarmed by red shirts. Sancho was introduced at half-time to make an attacking impact, but his struggles owed to the fact he couldn't live with Bayern's relentless tempo. Not many could.
It's difficult to explain how the German league leaders, now champions elect, have managed to do this.
You can only say they must have been working tremendously hard when they were finally allowed to train as a group again, after weeks of being locked down. You can only applaud them.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might want to try something similar. The Norwegian has been all about pressing from the front since he took charge at Old Trafford, placing an extra focus on fitness in pre-season with the aim of giving United that extra dimension.
Every top team implements a press of some kind nowadays but it had been strangely lacking from United's game under Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal. You would suggest that in Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Daniel James - likely to be United's front three when football returns - Solskjaer has the players to press from the front. He's always wanted lots of running from his forwards.
But to press like Bayern takes hours on the training field. United will be able to put in that work now the Premier League has granted permission for a return to full-contact training.
Bayern have managed to press their title challenges into submission in the space of three games since the Bundesliga returned. For United, being able to emulate Flick's tactic could be the difference in earning a spot in the top four and next season's Champions League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Hundreds of people ignored lockdown rules and partied in a garden

This is the moment revellers ignored lockdown rules and partied in a garden until the early hours of the morning .
Frustrated neighbours said loud music was blasting out from a house on Chester Road , in Stretford .
The party reportedly started at 7pm on Tuesday night , with the music not stopping until 3am this morning ( Wednesday ) .
A resident said a DJ was seen blasting out music in the garden , while people kept arriving with more booze .
Read more of today 's top stories here Witnesses said there were around 100 people attending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Greater Manchester Police .
One neighbour , who wishes to remain anonymous , said : `` It went on until 3am in the morning .
There were a lot of people around on the street .
`` They were told to turn down the music .
They were not respecting social distancing , there were 100 people drinking and smoking all of the time .
`` They opened the back gate , there were lots of cars . ''
He added : `` They were playing loud music .
It was so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` They were n't respecting any neighbours at all .
My children could n't go to sleep at all , and I am going to work today .
`` They were all different ages .
I went over and asked if they would lower down the music because of my children .
`` They said yes , but as soon as I got back home it went up again . ''

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This is the moment revellers ignored lockdown rules and partied in a garden until the early hours of the morning.
Frustrated neighbours said loud music was blasting out from a house on Chester Road, in Stretford.
The party reportedly started at 7pm on Tuesday night, with the music not stopping until 3am this morning (Wednesday).
A resident said a DJ was seen blasting out music in the garden, while people kept arriving with more booze.
Witnesses said there were around 100 people attending the party.
The incident was reported to Greater Manchester Police.
One neighbour, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: "It went on until 3am in the morning. There were a lot of people around on the street.
"They were told to turn down the music. They were not respecting social distancing, there were 100 people drinking and smoking all of the time.
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"They opened the back gate, there were lots of cars."
He added: "They were playing loud music. It was so loud my kitchen windows were shaking."
"They weren't respecting any neighbours at all. My children couldn't go to sleep at all, and I am going to work today.
"They were all different ages. I went over and asked if they would lower down the music because of my children.
"They said yes, but as soon as I got back home it went up again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Stolen car abandoned after crashing into tree in Bolton

A stolen car was driven into a tree and abandoned following a burglary in Bolton .
The Honda Civic was @ @ @ @ @ Deane Church Lane at around 4.20am on Wednesday morning .
It was pursued through Bolton @ @ @ @ @ near Gibbon Street .
Officers say the vehicle then crashed into a tree and was @ @ @ @ @ later recovered for forensic analysis and enquiries are ongoing , a spokesman for Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ for GMP Traffic said : “ Honda Civic was stolen by means of burglary on @ @ @ @ @ 04:20hrs .
“ 15 mins later it was sighted by # XT18 and pursued through @ @ @ @ @ road near to Gibbon St. Having collided with a tree it was abandoned .
Enqs @ @ @ @ @ forensics .
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A stolen car was driven into a tree and abandoned following a burglary in Bolton.
The Honda Civic was stolen from a property on Deane Church Lane at around 4.20am on Wednesday morning.
It was pursued through Bolton before it went off road near Gibbon Street. Officers say the vehicle then crashed into a tree and was abandoned.
The car was later recovered for forensic analysis and enquiries are ongoing, a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said.
A spokesman for GMP Traffic said: “Honda Civic was stolen by means of burglary on Deane Church lane Bolton at 04:20hrs.
“15 mins later it was sighted by #XT18 and pursued through Bolton where it went off road near to Gibbon St. Having collided with a tree it was abandoned. Enqs ongoing. Car recovered for forensics.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes that Shanghai Shenhua will allow Odion Ighalo to stay at the club past @ @ @ @ @ contract .
The postponement of the Premier League season plunged Ighalo 's future into doubt @ @ @ @ @ to expire on May 31 and MEN Sport understands the forward is set to leave @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese Super League side keen to have him back .
Solskjaer confirmed that Ighalo @ @ @ @ @ expire but hopes that an agreement can be reached with his parent club .
`` @ @ @ @ @ the end of May now , so obviously he 's supposed to be going back @ @ @ @ @ United website .
`` We ’ re in dialogue .
They ’ ve been great @ @ @ @ @ , and allowed him to play for his dream club . ''
United transfer target @ @ @ @ @ evening last night as Borussia Dortmund lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich in a huge Bundesliga @ @ @ @ @ club remain keen on Sancho .
All the latest news all day long .

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes that Shanghai Shenhua will allow Odion Ighalo to stay at the club past the expiry of his loan contract.
The postponement of the Premier League season plunged Ighalo's future into doubt with his loan contract set to expire on May 31 and MEN Sport understands the forward is set to leave the club this week with the Chinese Super League side keen to have him back.
Solskjaer confirmed that Ighalo's deal is set to expire but hopes that an agreement can be reached with his parent club.
"The loan deal went to the end of May now, so obviously he's supposed to be going back," he told the United website.
"We’re in dialogue. They’ve been great towards us, his club, and allowed him to play for his dream club."
United transfer target Jadon Sancho endured a tough evening last night as Borussia Dortmund lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich in a huge Bundesliga contest. The Old Trafford club remain keen on Sancho.
A recap of today's news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Woman whose body was discovered in Reddish Vale Country Park named

A woman whose body was found in a park in Stockport has been named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann .
Police launched a murder investigation after a member of the public found human remains in Reddish Vale Country Park on Monday morning .
Following enquiries , police said they believe the remains belong to a woman in her 40s .
Formal identification of the victim has not yet taken place , but she has been named locally as Yvonne .
Yvonne , also known as Vonnie to friends , reportedly lived nearby to the park in Brinnington .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Friends and family have paid tribute to Yvonne on social media sites .
One child posted on Facebook `` Miss you mum '' , while another friend wrote `` Please say it 's not true Vonnie . ''
Floral tributes have been left at an entrance to the park as well as at a house nearby .
A number of TAU police vans can also be seen outside the park this morning .
Detective Superintendent Neil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Incident Team , said in a statement released on Tuesday morning : “ This is an absolutely devastating incident .
`` First and foremost , our thoughts are with the victim ’ s loved ones and specialist officers will do everything they can to support them .
“ Understandably , this news may cause concern within the community but I would like to provide some reassurance by saying that , at this time , we believe that this was an isolated incident .
`` Nevertheless , there will be increased patrols in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to those officers .
“ Our investigation is in the early stages and , whilst a suspect is in custody being questioned , I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with our enquiries to get in touch without delay.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting incident 913 of 25/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A woman whose body was found in a park in Stockport has been named locally as Yvonne Lawson McCann.
Police launched a murder investigation after a member of the public found human remains in Reddish Vale Country Park on Monday morning.
Following enquiries, police said they believe the remains belong to a woman in her 40s.
Formal identification of the victim has not yet taken place, but she has been named locally as Yvonne.
Yvonne, also known as Vonnie to friends, reportedly lived nearby to the park in Brinnington.
It is understood she was a mother.
(Image: MEN)
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody for questioning.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Friends and family have paid tribute to Yvonne on social media sites.
One child posted on Facebook "Miss you mum", while another friend wrote "Please say it's not true Vonnie."
Floral tributes have been left at an entrance to the park as well as at a house nearby.
(Image: facebook.com)
A number of TAU police vans can also be seen outside the park this morning.
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said in a statement released on Tuesday morning: “This is an absolutely devastating incident.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones and specialist officers will do everything they can to support them.
“Understandably, this news may cause concern within the community but I would like to provide some reassurance by saying that, at this time, we believe that this was an isolated incident.
"Nevertheless, there will be increased patrols in the area in the coming days and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to those officers.
“Our investigation is in the early stages and, whilst a suspect is in custody being questioned, I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with our enquiries to get in touch without delay.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting incident 913 of 25/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--What to dress baby in for bed in the hot weather

With temperatures finally hotting up for us Mancunians , it can be difficult to know how to dress babies at bedtime .
Baby sleep specialist Abi Thompson has come up with an easy to follow chart giving parents a rough guide on what young children should sleep in depending on the temperature .
The guide shows that in the temperatures of 27 degrees plus , babies should be sleeping either in just a nappy , or a nappy and vest .
The mum-of-three is a maternity nurse and night nanny and helps sleep-deprived parents by working with them to create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through her Baby Sound Asleep business .
She said : `` Whenever we have nice weather parents understandably worry about what our babies should sleep in .
`` Keeping your baby sleeping safely in hot weather is essential .
You are probably quite experienced in getting the temperature right using a baby sleeping bag for our normal temperatures but here are a few tips to manage the summer heat .
`` It is important we make sure baby doesn ’ t get too hot or too cold for safe sleep without increased risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 16-20 degrees is ideal but in a heatwave we are getting temperatures of up to 28 degrees . ''
She shares the following tips in her blog post 'Keeping your baby sleeping safely in hot weather' • Use a room thermometer – One of my top buys is the Grobag Egg ( available at Argos and other stores ) .
It is an accurate way of reading the temperature of your baby ’ s room .
• Safe bedtime clothes – I am a big fan of a sleeping bag .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3.5 tog to 0.5 tog ; the latter is useful for such hot weather .
Here is a rough guide of how to safely dress your baby depending on the temperature : 27 degrees + – vest and nappy or nappy only • Cooler bath – a cooler than usual bath before bed .
Your baby will be sweaty and clammy as sweating is babies ’ natural way to regulate their temperature .
• Increased fluids – Breast milk is as hydrating as water so no additional water is required for breastfed babies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Formula fed babies should be offered cooled boiled water in excessive heat .
I try not to do this too close to a feed ( within 30 minutes ) so that they still feed hungry for their milk feeds .
• Use a fan – A fan will keep the air moving through the room and create a very welcome breeze .
Bottles of frozen water in front of the fan will help to cool the room down quicker .
• Open windows and keep blinds partially down – Make sure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bedtime .
Keeping the blind partially down helps to stop the room heating up in direct sunlight but still allows the flow of air .
• Watch the temperature – In the UK temperatures can change rapidly so regularly check the temperature throughout the night .
You may need to remove or add more layers .
Don ’ t be afraid to disturb your baby ’ s sleep – keeping them safe is the priority .
• Check your baby – Too hot ?
Too cold ?
Put your hand on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get the most accurate idea of how hot your baby is .
Their arms and legs are always cooler .

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With temperatures hotting up for us Mancunians, it can be difficult to know how to dress babies at bedtime.
Baby sleep specialist Abi Thompson has come up with an easy to follow chart giving parents a rough guide on what young children should sleep in depending on the temperature.
The guide shows that in the temperatures of 27 degrees plus, babies should be sleeping either in just a nappy, or a nappy and vest.
The mum-of-three is a maternity nurse and night nanny and helps sleep-deprived parents by working with them to create packages tailored to each family and child through her Baby Sound Asleep business.
READ MORE: Tips for keeping your baby's room cool in the heat
(Image: Tom Gradwell Photography)
She said: "Whenever we have nice weather parents understandably worry about what our babies should sleep in.
"Keeping your baby sleeping safely in hot weather is essential. You are probably quite experienced in getting the temperature right using a baby sleeping bag for our normal temperatures but here are a few tips to manage the summer heat.
"It is important we make sure baby doesn’t get too hot or too cold for safe sleep without increased risk of SIDS.
"A bedroom temperature of 16-20 degrees is ideal but in a heatwave we are getting temperatures of up to 28 degrees."
She shares the following tips in her blog post 'Keeping your baby sleeping safely in hot weather'
Use a room thermometer – One of my top buys is the Grobag Egg ( available at Argos and other stores ). It is an accurate way of reading the temperature of your baby’s room.
Safe bedtime clothes – I am a big fan of a sleeping bag. They are available in numerous tog ratings from 3.5 tog to 0.5 tog; the latter is useful for such hot weather.
Here is a rough guide of how to safely dress your baby depending on the temperature:
27 degrees + – vest and nappy or nappy only
24-27 degrees – short sleeved vest and 0.5 tog sleeping bag
21-23 degrees – short or long sleeved vest and 1 tog sleeping bag
17 -20 degrees – babygro and 2.5 tog sleeping bag
Below 16 degrees – Babygro, vest and 2.5 tog sleeping bag
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Cooler bath – a cooler than usual bath before bed. Your baby will be sweaty and clammy as sweating is babies’ natural way to regulate their temperature.
– a cooler than usual bath before bed. Your baby will be sweaty and clammy as sweating is babies’ natural way to regulate their temperature. Increased fluids – Breast milk is as hydrating as water so no additional water is required for breastfed babies, though that may need increased feeds. Formula fed babies should be offered cooled boiled water in excessive heat. I try not to do this too close to a feed (within 30 minutes) so that they still feed hungry for their milk feeds.
– Breast milk is as hydrating as water so no additional water is required for breastfed babies, though that may need increased feeds. Formula fed babies should be offered cooled boiled water in excessive heat. I try not to do this too close to a feed (within 30 minutes) so that they still feed hungry for their milk feeds. Use a fan – A fan will keep the air moving through the room and create a very welcome breeze. Bottles of frozen water in front of the fan will help to cool the room down quicker.
– A fan will keep the air moving through the room and create a very welcome breeze. Bottles of frozen water in front of the fan will help to cool the room down quicker. Open windows and keep blinds partially down – Make sure you do this several hours before nap time and bedtime. Keeping the blind partially down helps to stop the room heating up in direct sunlight but still allows the flow of air.
– Make sure you do this several hours before nap time and bedtime. Keeping the blind partially down helps to stop the room heating up in direct sunlight but still allows the flow of air. Watch the temperature – In the UK temperatures can change rapidly so regularly check the temperature throughout the night. You may need to remove or add more layers. Don’t be afraid to disturb your baby’s sleep – keeping them safe is the priority.
– In the UK temperatures can change rapidly so regularly check the temperature throughout the night. You may need to remove or add more layers. Don’t be afraid to disturb your baby’s sleep – keeping them safe is the priority. Check your baby – Too hot? Too cold? Put your hand on their tummy or the back of the neck to get the most accurate idea of how hot your baby is. Their arms and legs are always cooler.
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