themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--The latest borough-by-borough coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in eight out of ten of the boroughs in Greater Manchester , according to the latest data .
It comes as all ten boroughs in the region prepare to enter Tier 3 , the strictest tier of the lockdown grading system tomorrow .
In Rochdale , the area with the highest levels of infection in the region , the infection rate has gone over 500 per 100,000 population .
The area with the second highest infection rate is Salford .
It now stands at 493.7 per 100,000 people - which represents a 27pc week-on-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Bolton - the week-on-week infection rate is up 32pc .
In Manchester , cases continued to drop for the 11th day in a row .
The latest infection rate is 437.2 per 100,000 population , down 8pc week-on-week .
Cases are also continuing to fall in Trafford , which has seen a 3pc week-on-week drop in rates of infection , according to the latest data .
The rate for the whole of Greater Manchester is up 9.8 per cent week on week .
The infection rate signifies the total amount of cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending October 18 .
From Friday at 00.01 , stricter measures will be enforced in Greater Manchester as the area enters Tier 3 of the coronavirus alert system .
Pubs that do n't serve significant meals with drinks will have to close , while people will no longer be able to mix with other households in most settings .
A number of other venues , such as casinos , bingo halls , betting shops , adult gaming centres and soft play areas must also shut .

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Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in eight out of ten of the boroughs in Greater Manchester, according to the latest data.
It comes as all ten boroughs in the region prepare to enter Tier 3, the strictest tier of the lockdown grading system tomorrow.
In Rochdale, the area with the highest levels of infection in the region, the infection rate has gone over 500 per 100,000 population.
The area with the second highest infection rate is Salford.
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It now stands at 493.7 per 100,000 people - which represents a 27pc week-on-week increase.
Cases continue to rise significantly in Bolton - the week-on-week infection rate is up 32pc.
In Manchester, cases continued to drop for the 11th day in a row.
The latest infection rate is 437.2 per 100,000 population, down 8pc week-on-week.
Cases are also continuing to fall in Trafford, which has seen a 3pc week-on-week drop in rates of infection, according to the latest data.
The rate for the whole of Greater Manchester is up 9.8 per cent week on week.
The infection rate signifies the total amount of cases recorded per 100,000 people in the week ending October 18.
From Friday at 00.01, stricter measures will be enforced in Greater Manchester as the area enters Tier 3 of the coronavirus alert system.
Pubs that don't serve significant meals with drinks will have to close, while people will no longer be able to mix with other households in most settings.
A number of other venues, such as casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, adult gaming centres and soft play areas must also shut.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Jet2 and TUI issue update on Canary Island trips

Jet2 and TUI have issued updates on when they plan to resume flights and holidays to the Canary Islands .
It comes after the government added the Spanish islands to the UK 's travel corridor list .
From Sunday , October 26 , holidaymakers returning to the UK from the Canary Islands will not have to self-isolate for 14 days .
This will include the eight main islands of Tenerife , Fuerteventura , Gran Canaria , Lanzarote , La Palma , La Gomera , El Hierro and La Graciosa .
Despite the addition of the Canary Islands , the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those returning to the UK from any other parts will have to quarantine for two weeks .
Mykonos , the Maldives and Denmark were also added .
TUI , the UK 's largest travel firm , announced it would resume flights to the Canary Islands from Saturday , October 24 .
Flights will depart to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote `` with many more added in the coming days . ''
Jet2 has announced that flights and holidays will restart from Friday October 30 .
Tenerife will be the first departure with Gran Canaria , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 from all nine of its UK bases - Belfast International , Birmingham , East Midlands , Edinburgh , Glasgow , Leeds Bradford , Manchester , Newcastle and London Stansted .

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Jet2 and TUI have issued updates on when they plan to resume flights and holidays to the Canary Islands.
It comes after the government added the Spanish islands to the UK's travel corridor list.
From Sunday, October 26, holidaymakers returning to the UK from the Canary Islands will not have to self-isolate for 14 days.
This will include the eight main islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa.
Despite the addition of the Canary Islands, the rest of Spain is still not exempt and those returning to the UK from any other parts will have to quarantine for two weeks.
Mykonos, the Maldives and Denmark were also added.
TUI, the UK's largest travel firm, announced it would resume flights to the Canary Islands from Saturday, October 24.
Flights will depart to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote "with many more added in the coming days."
Jet2 has announced that flights and holidays will restart from Friday October 30.
Tenerife will be the first departure with Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura all commencing from November 1 from all nine of its UK bases - Belfast International, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-22--Manchester's public health boss begs households not to mix

The director of Public Health for Manchester has made a plea for people not mix with other households as the city battles to lower coronavirus infection rates .
David Regan stressed the need for people to 'take responsibility ' for reducing the spread of the virus by adhering to social distancing restrictions .
Greater Manchester will move to England 's highest tier of coronavirus restrictions , Tier 3 , from Friday at 00:01 .
Mr Regan , speaking during a Public Health briefing today ( Thursday ) , said the city 's infection rate had fallen to 436 per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fall in young people testing positive for the virus , Mr Regan said transmission was increasing among older people .
The infection rate among the over-sixties has now reached 338 per 100,000 .
This age group , he said , was a 'key focus ' because they are more vulnerable to complications of the virus , and therefore more at risk of being admitted to hospital .
Mr Regan warned that the main driver of infection rates was within and between households .
He urged residents to follow the Tier 3 restrictions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now and we really need to reinforce those core public health messages , '' Mr Regan explained .
“ Particularly when we move into Tier 3 at one minute past midnight tomorrow , our emphasis is on reducing households mixing .
`` We know transmission within households is still the main driver of transmission rate in Manchester .
“ We want to do everything we can to really reduce transmission now .
“ I can ’ t emphasise that enough because what we do now will reduce pressure on our hospitals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our care homes in the next few challenging months.
” He added : `` It 's about all of us taking responsibility and just reducing our social contact . ''
She said : `` It 's now time for each and every one of us to take personal responsibility for how we respond to and reduce the transmission of the virus .
`` There are patients who are particularly susceptible to this , those with chronic illnesses .
Those patients will know who they are and their families will know and it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect them . ''
During the first wave , around 22,000 people were shielding in Greater Manchester - and many of them are 'still not back in society ' .
Mr Regan said they were planning to act on feedback from those shielding around wellbeing and mental health - and balance that with protecting them from the virus .
He said humanitarian support and practical elements like food shopping would be considered .
He said care homes also needed to be protected .
It was n't just about shielding those medically vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had also learnt from the first wave to look out for those in certain occupations , including taxi drivers , bus drivers and security guards .
He added : `` We know our black and ethnic minority communities are at greater risk . ''

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The director of Public Health for Manchester has made a plea for people not mix with other households as the city battles to lower coronavirus infection rates.
David Regan stressed the need for people to 'take responsibility' for reducing the spread of the virus by adhering to social distancing restrictions.
Greater Manchester will move to England's highest tier of coronavirus restrictions, Tier 3, from Friday at 00:01.
Mr Regan, speaking during a Public Health briefing today (Thursday), said the city's infection rate had fallen to 436 per 100,000 people.
While there had been a fall in young people testing positive for the virus, Mr Regan said transmission was increasing among older people.
The infection rate among the over-sixties has now reached 338 per 100,000. This age group, he said, was a 'key focus' because they are more vulnerable to complications of the virus, and therefore more at risk of being admitted to hospital.
Mr Regan warned that the main driver of infection rates was within and between households.
He urged residents to follow the Tier 3 restrictions.
"That’s where our focus is now and we really need to reinforce those core public health messages," Mr Regan explained.
“Particularly when we move into Tier 3 at one minute past midnight tomorrow, our emphasis is on reducing households mixing.
"We know transmission within households is still the main driver of transmission rate in Manchester.
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“We want to do everything we can to really reduce transmission now.
“I can’t emphasise that enough because what we do now will reduce pressure on our hospitals, on our social care facilities, on our care homes in the next few challenging months.”
He added: "It's about all of us taking responsibility and just reducing our social contact."
Professor Jane Eddleston, Joint Group Medical Director & Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, echoed Mr Regan's point.
She said: " It's now time for each and every one of us to take personal responsibility for how we respond to and reduce the transmission of the virus.
"There are patients who are particularly susceptible to this, those with chronic illnesses. Those patients will know who they are and their families will know and it's really important we do everything we can to protect them."
During the first wave, around 22,000 people were shielding in Greater Manchester - and many of them are 'still not back in society'.
Mr Regan said they were planning to act on feedback from those shielding around wellbeing and mental health - and balance that with protecting them from the virus. He said humanitarian support and practical elements like food shopping would be considered.
He said care homes also needed to be protected.
It wasn't just about shielding those medically vulnerable , he said, but that they had also learnt from the first wave to look out for those in certain occupations, including taxi drivers, bus drivers and security guards.
He added: "We know our black and ethnic minority communities are at greater risk."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Guardiola explains why Man City have Premier League disadvantage

Pep Guardiola says the 13 Premier League teams who are not competing in Europe this season have an advantage over the seven teams who are .
City are one of four English teams competing in the Champions League , with three midweek fixtures in as many weeks before the November international break , and three immediately after .
The same goes for the three clubs in the Europa League , meaning players are facing at least two games a week - including during the international break - between the beginning of the season and the New Year .
Guardiola has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has on his players , and he has already had to deal with injuries to 13 first-team players this season .
In defence , for example , Guardiola has fielded seven different centre-back pairings in the seven games already played .
And speaking ahead of the Premier League trip to West Ham , with just two full days between the evening kick-off against Porto on Wednesday and the lunchtime kick off at the London Stadium on Saturday , Guardiola said playing in Europe will be a disadvantage this year .
`` All the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem , '' he said , when asked how he picks a team with so many fixtures to manage .
`` The schedule is crazy for everyone .
I do n't know , I would like to answer you but three , four games in a row maybe I decide to use the same squad and other ones I make four or five changes .
`` Right now the day before I do n't know my selection .
We play tomorrow at 12.30 , not much recovery .
The guys train well and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some players , some coming back .
Some come back immediately and others need time . ''
Guardiola was pressed to expand on his thoughts on the advantages a side with a week to prepare for games has , but he accepted this is the price City have to pay if they want to be competing for titles .
`` Definitely [ there is a disadvantage ] , this league is so difficult , '' he explained .
`` The guys who have seven , eight days between games have more time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are competing for titles and this is how we have to live . ''
This season has already seen plenty of high-scoring games and surprise results - some involving City - and Guardiola offered his thoughts on how the global pandemic and lack of fans in stadiums has affected the season so far .
He said : `` I do n't know .
It 's too early to know it .
It looks like there are unexpected results , but the situation is all over the world not just in this bubble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not go out as usual in the restaurants and that is a problem so everyone takes influence in the games .
It 's only four games .
`` I think before I came here the history of the Premier League speaks for itself .
It 's the most open league in the world .
The last two seasons , two teams dominate the league with a big , big gap between the other ones is an exceptional season for this league .
The normality will be back this season . ''

Pep Guardiola says the 13 Premier League teams who are not competing in Europe this season have an advantage over the seven teams who are.
City are one of four English teams competing in the Champions League, with three midweek fixtures in as many weeks before the November international break, and three immediately after. The same goes for the three clubs in the Europa League, meaning players are facing at least two games a week - including during the international break - between the beginning of the season and the New Year.
Guardiola has previously spoken about the impact this schedule has on his players, and he has already had to deal with injuries to 13 first-team players this season. In defence, for example, Guardiola has fielded seven different centre-back pairings in the seven games already played.
And speaking ahead of the Premier League trip to West Ham, with just two full days between the evening kick-off against Porto on Wednesday and the lunchtime kick off at the London Stadium on Saturday, Guardiola said playing in Europe will be a disadvantage this year.
"All the teams playing in Europe have the same problem," he said, when asked how he picks a team with so many fixtures to manage.
"The schedule is crazy for everyone. I don't know, I would like to answer you but three, four games in a row maybe I decide to use the same squad and other ones I make four or five changes.
"Right now the day before I don't know my selection. We play tomorrow at 12.30, not much recovery. The guys train well and tonight we decide. There are niggles in some players, some coming back. Some come back immediately and others need time."
Guardiola was pressed to expand on his thoughts on the advantages a side with a week to prepare for games has, but he accepted this is the price City have to pay if they want to be competing for titles.
"Definitely [there is a disadvantage], this league is so difficult," he explained. "The guys who have seven, eight days between games have more time to prepare. On the other side we are competing for titles and this is how we have to live."
This season has already seen plenty of high-scoring games and surprise results - some involving City - and Guardiola offered his thoughts on how the global pandemic and lack of fans in stadiums has affected the season so far.
He said: "I don't know. It's too early to know it. It looks like there are unexpected results, but the situation is all over the world not just in this bubble. In our normal lives you cannot go out as usual in the restaurants and that is a problem so everyone takes influence in the games. It's only four games.
"I think before I came here the history of the Premier League speaks for itself. It's the most open league in the world. The last two seasons, two teams dominate the league with a big, big gap between the other ones is an exceptional season for this league. The normality will be back this season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Police issue CCTV appeal after dying elderly woman's belongings stolen

The belongings of an elderly dying woman were stolen as she laid in bed at home .
A CCTV appeal is underway after the incident which happened at around 3am on Friday , October 16 , at an address on Walter Street , Brierfield , in Lancashire .
The elderly woman 's husband had gone out into the street to try and get help for his wife , Lancs Live reports .
A man and woman then reportedly went inside their home and offered to phone an ambulance , while the man - aged in his 80s - went upstairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sadly died later that day .
Following the incident , a purse and mobile phone belonging to the deceased woman were found to be missing .
They were later reported as stolen .
Detectives at Lancashire Police have now released CCTV footage of a man and woman they want to speak to in connection with the 'shameful and appalling ' incident .
PC Rob Bayley of Lancashire Police said : “ To commit a crime like this on an elderly and vulnerable man in his hour of need is shameful and appalling and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The male victim believed the offenders , who were passers-by , were helping him by ringing for an ambulance while he went back upstairs to sit by the bedside of his dying wife .
“ But it has later transpired that they had in fact helped themselves to a purse , which was on a table in the front room and a mobile phone from inside a handbag , which was down the side of a chair .
“ I would ask anyone who saw these individuals around the time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might recognise them to please get in touch with any information they think would be useful.
” Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number 0633 of October 17th .
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The belongings of an elderly dying woman were stolen as she laid in bed at home.
A CCTV appeal is underway after the incident which happened at around 3am on Friday, October 16, at an address on Walter Street, Brierfield, in Lancashire.
The elderly woman's husband had gone out into the street to try and get help for his wife, Lancs Live reports.
A man and woman then reportedly went inside their home and offered to phone an ambulance, while the man - aged in his 80s - went upstairs to sit with his wife.
She sadly died later that day.
Following the incident, a purse and mobile phone belonging to the deceased woman were found to be missing.
They were later reported as stolen.
(Image: Lancashire Police)
Detectives at Lancashire Police have now released CCTV footage of a man and woman they want to speak to in connection with the 'shameful and appalling' incident.
PC Rob Bayley of Lancashire Police said: “To commit a crime like this on an elderly and vulnerable man in his hour of need is shameful and appalling and we are committed to finding those responsible.
"The male victim believed the offenders, who were passers-by, were helping him by ringing for an ambulance while he went back upstairs to sit by the bedside of his dying wife.
“But it has later transpired that they had in fact helped themselves to a purse, which was on a table in the front room and a mobile phone from inside a handbag, which was down the side of a chair.
“I would ask anyone who saw these individuals around the time of the incident or anyone who think they might recognise them to please get in touch with any information they think would be useful.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number 0633 of October 17th.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Pep Guardiola confirms Man City short term plan for John Stones

Pep Guardiola will not consider moving John Stones out of central defence as he aims to keep the player 's confidence and focus on his specialist position .
Stones started Manchester City 's opening game of the campaign , playing alongside Nathan Ake in a 3-1 win over Wolves in September .
However , he then suffered a setback that caused him to miss the next three games and his two minutes off the bench in the midweek win over Porto was his first appearance since Wolves .
One of Guardiola 's primary targets when he joined the club back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support over the years from his manager but has suffered from fitness and form issues that have made him an unreliable pick at the back and he was not certain to stay in the squad over the summer .
Despite remaining at the Etihad , he saw Eric Garcia - who would have left in the transfer window for Barcelona if he had had his way - preferred next to Ruben Dias against Porto in the absence of Aymeric Laporte and Ake .
Fernandinho 's injury stretches City 's midfield further ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kevin De Bruyne 's availability .
While Stones has previously been used on occasion in midfield , the manager wants him focused on the one position for whenever he is needed next .
`` No .
I see his position as central defender , '' said Guardiola .
`` If we have some problems maybe he is another alternative but for now I want him confident as a centre-back . ''

Pep Guardiola will not consider moving John Stones out of central defence as he aims to keep the player's confidence and focus on his specialist position.
Stones started Manchester City's opening game of the campaign, playing alongside Nathan Ake in a 3-1 win over Wolves in September. However, he then suffered a setback that caused him to miss the next three games and his two minutes off the bench in the midweek win over Porto was his first appearance since Wolves.
One of Guardiola's primary targets when he joined the club back in 2016, Stones has had ferocious support over the years from his manager but has suffered from fitness and form issues that have made him an unreliable pick at the back and he was not certain to stay in the squad over the summer. Despite remaining at the Etihad, he saw Eric Garcia - who would have left in the transfer window for Barcelona if he had had his way - preferred next to Ruben Dias against Porto in the absence of Aymeric Laporte and Ake.
Fernandinho's injury stretches City's midfield further ahead of the West Ham game with uncertainty over Kevin De Bruyne's availability. While Stones has previously been used on occasion in midfield, the manager wants him focused on the one position for whenever he is needed next.
"No. I see his position as central defender," said Guardiola. "If we have some problems maybe he is another alternative but for now I want him confident as a centre-back."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Axe-throwing venue gets alcohol licence despite safety concerns

An axe-throwing venue in Manchester will be allowed alcohol to customers -despite concerns 'axes and alcohol would not make good bedfellows ' .
People have been able to have a go at hurling metal axes at wooden targets at Whistle Punks in the Great Northern Warehouse since 2017 .
The four lanes where axes are thrown are caged off with chain-link fencing to prevent wayward hatchets from flying into neighbouring groups .
But customers have been seeking an ‘ all-incorporating experience ’ which includes the sale of alcohol and the playing of music and videos , alongside the axe-throwing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester council allows Whistle Punks to sell alcohol between 11am and 11pm Sunday to Wednesday , and from 11am to midnight Thursday to Saturday .
A licensing hearing on October 12 was told that alcohol sales would allow the venue to retain customers after they finish their activites , thereby providing more revenue and supporting 'the longevity of the business ' in light of the Covid-19 pandemic .
The government has since announced that Greater Manchester would come under Tier 3 lockdown rules , and Whistle Punks will remain closed while the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting Margaret Lewis , a licensing compliance officer at Manchester council , raised concerns about granting the licence .
“ I did visit the premises and spoke with the operational manager and they spoke passionately about the health and safety aspect , ” she said .
“ I actually thought I was being unreasonable [ in objecting to the application ] and asked if I could see an axe .
“ When they brought one to me and I held it , it actually solidified in my mind that alcohol and axes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” This assumption was challenged by the solicitor representing Chris Poole , head of operations at Whistle Punks , and one of the business ’ co founders , Jools Whitehorn .
The meeting heard theve had been no hospitalisations of customers at the Manchester venue , or the premises in Bristol which also has permission to sell alcohol .
Councillors were told that the behaviour of customers - and the number of drinks consumed before axe throwing - would be monitored by instructors , who would also look out for signs of customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliberation the council ’ s licensing subcommittee agreed to permit the premises licence after considering that staff would be able to appropriately monitor customer behavior .
A statement read out to the meeting added : “ The committee obviously accepts that axe throwing is intrinsically a high risk activity .
“ They ’ ve looked at all the measures in place at the premises and are satisfied the operator is a responsible operator who prioritises the health and safety of its patrons .
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An axe-throwing venue in Manchester will be allowed alcohol to customers -despite concerns 'axes and alcohol would not make good bedfellows'.
People have been able to have a go at hurling metal axes at wooden targets at Whistle Punks in the Great Northern Warehouse since 2017.
The four lanes where axes are thrown are caged off with chain-link fencing to prevent wayward hatchets from flying into neighbouring groups.
But customers have been seeking an ‘all-incorporating experience’ which includes the sale of alcohol and the playing of music and videos, alongside the axe-throwing, bosses say.
The licence approved by Manchester council allows Whistle Punks to sell alcohol between 11am and 11pm Sunday to Wednesday, and from 11am to midnight Thursday to Saturday.
A licensing hearing on October 12 was told that alcohol sales would allow the venue to retain customers after they finish their activites, thereby providing more revenue and supporting 'the longevity of the business' in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The government has since announced that Greater Manchester would come under Tier 3 lockdown rules, and Whistle Punks will remain closed while the restrictions are in place.
But during the meeting Margaret Lewis, a licensing compliance officer at Manchester council, raised concerns about granting the licence.
“I did visit the premises and spoke with the operational manager and they spoke passionately about the health and safety aspect,” she said.
“I actually thought I was being unreasonable [in objecting to the application] and asked if I could see an axe.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“When they brought one to me and I held it, it actually solidified in my mind that alcohol and axes in this situation would not make good bedfellows.”
This assumption was challenged by the solicitor representing Chris Poole, head of operations at Whistle Punks, and one of the business’ co founders, Jools Whitehorn.
The meeting heard theve had been no hospitalisations of customers at the Manchester venue, or the premises in Bristol which also has permission to sell alcohol.
Councillors were told that the behaviour of customers - and the number of drinks consumed before axe throwing - would be monitored by instructors, who would also look out for signs of customers being drunk beforehand.
After a short deliberation the council’s licensing subcommittee agreed to permit the premises licence after considering that staff would be able to appropriately monitor customer behavior.
A statement read out to the meeting added: “The committee obviously accepts that axe throwing is intrinsically a high risk activity.
“They’ve looked at all the measures in place at the premises and are satisfied the operator is a responsible operator who prioritises the health and safety of its patrons.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Inside Chester Zoo's new Monsoon Forest as it reopens after devastating fire

Chester Zoo 's Monsoon Forest is set to reopen this weekend nearly two years after it was devastated by a fire .
The south east Asia-inspired rain forest space closed after it was destroyed in a blaze triggered by an electrical fault in December 2018 .
The tragic incident resulted in the death of a number of birds , fish and insects .
But zookeepers managed to rescue all of the mammals , including the endangered Sumatran orangutans and Sulawesi macaques , Cheshire Live reports .
Following the blaze , a conservation fundraising page was set up and more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The funds are being spent on Chester Zoo 's charitable mission of preventing extinction , specifically to help protect critically endangered species in South East Asia .
Now , after 22 months of work , the animals are settled back in to newly restored Monsoon Forest .
The attraction will reopen to the public on Saturday ( October 24 ) .
It will home nearly 70 different animal species including silvery gibbons , rhinoceros hornbills , Sunda gharial crocodiles and tentacled snakes - a reptile that can not be seen anywhere else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its own weather system , which enables it to 'rain indoors ' and reach temperatures as high as 27 degrees to replicate the climate of South East Asia .
More than 2,500 tropical plants and trees have been installed inside , including 20ft-tall giant palm trees .
Conservationists at the zoo hope the reopening of the attraction will shine a light on some of the world 's most endangered species again .
Dr Mark Pilgrim , CEO at Chester Zoo , said : `` Monsoon Forest is an incredible building – there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
`` It ’ s a little piece of South East Asian rainforest in Cheshire .
`` To see it once again brimming with life - tropical trees full of birds , gibbons singing their calls and crashing waterfalls - just two years after the awful fire , really does give me goosebumps .
“ This place is a real showcase for the vital conservation work that Chester Zoo carries out to help prevent the extinction of so many wonderful species throughout South East Asia .
`` It ’ s immersive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connects people with the amazing animals it ’ s home to like no other zoological building .
`` For all of those reasons it simply had to bounce back from the tragic events of 2018 , and I ’ m so proud of the team that has restored it to its former glory.
” Dr Pilgrim said the fire at Monsoon Forest in December 2018 was a 'heart-breaking event ' which will never be forgotten .
But he said the legacy of the fire will have a 'lasting impact ' .
“ Already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spontaneous donations that came in have done a fantastic amount of good – to the benefit of vital conservation work both here at the zoo , and in South East Asia '' , he added .
“ One of these projects was the support of the Borneo Nature Foundation and their amazing efforts to extinguish the huge forest fires that engulfed parts of Borneo last year .
`` The money raised helped protect vital rainforest habitat that thousands of species call home.
” '' Monsoon Forest is the centrepiece to the zoo ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotlight on a number of highly threatened species from across South East Asia .
`` Within Islands , visitors can set off on their own expedition , walking over bridges , travelling in boats and see buildings that are architecturally identical to those found on the islands of Panay , Papua , Bali , Sumba and Sulawesi .

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Chester Zoo's Monsoon Forest is set to reopen this weekend nearly two years after it was devastated by a fire.
The south east Asia-inspired rain forest space closed after it was destroyed in a blaze triggered by an electrical fault in December 2018.
The tragic incident resulted in the death of a number of birds, fish and insects.
But zookeepers managed to rescue all of the mammals, including the endangered Sumatran orangutans and Sulawesi macaques, Cheshire Live reports.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
Following the blaze, a conservation fundraising page was set up and more than £220,000 was raised in just a week.
The funds are being spent on Chester Zoo's charitable mission of preventing extinction, specifically to help protect critically endangered species in South East Asia.
(Image: PA)
Now, after 22 months of work, the animals are settled back in to newly restored Monsoon Forest.
The attraction will reopen to the public on Saturday (October 24).
It will home nearly 70 different animal species including silvery gibbons, rhinoceros hornbills, Sunda gharial crocodiles and tentacled snakes - a reptile that cannot be seen anywhere else in the UK.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
It also features its own weather system, which enables it to 'rain indoors' and reach temperatures as high as 27 degrees to replicate the climate of South East Asia.
More than 2,500 tropical plants and trees have been installed inside, including 20ft-tall giant palm trees.
Conservationists at the zoo hope the reopening of the attraction will shine a light on some of the world's most endangered species again.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
Dr Mark Pilgrim, CEO at Chester Zoo, said: "Monsoon Forest is an incredible building – there’s nothing else quite like it in the UK.
"It’s a little piece of South East Asian rainforest in Cheshire.
"To see it once again brimming with life - tropical trees full of birds, gibbons singing their calls and crashing waterfalls - just two years after the awful fire, really does give me goosebumps.
(Image: Chester Zoo)
“This place is a real showcase for the vital conservation work that Chester Zoo carries out to help prevent the extinction of so many wonderful species throughout South East Asia.
"It’s immersive, it exhilarates the senses and it connects people with the amazing animals it’s home to like no other zoological building.
"For all of those reasons it simply had to bounce back from the tragic events of 2018, and I’m so proud of the team that has restored it to its former glory.”
Dr Pilgrim said the fire at Monsoon Forest in December 2018 was a 'heart-breaking event' which will never be forgotten.
(Image: PA)
But he said the legacy of the fire will have a 'lasting impact'.
“Already, the funds raised via the incredible spontaneous donations that came in have done a fantastic amount of good – to the benefit of vital conservation work both here at the zoo, and in South East Asia", he added.
“One of these projects was the support of the Borneo Nature Foundation and their amazing efforts to extinguish the huge forest fires that engulfed parts of Borneo last year.
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"The money raised helped protect vital rainforest habitat that thousands of species call home.”
" Monsoon Forest is the centrepiece to the zoo’s Islands zone, which throws a spotlight on a number of highly threatened species from across South East Asia.
"Within Islands, visitors can set off on their own expedition, walking over bridges, travelling in boats and see buildings that are architecturally identical to those found on the islands of Panay, Papua, Bali, Sumba and Sulawesi.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Pep Guardiola hints at Man City injury boosts vs West Ham

Pep Guardiola indicated that some Manchester City players will return from injury against West Ham .
Fernandinho became the sixth first team star to be sidelined when he was ruled out after pulling up during the Champions League win over Porto .
However , Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte began to train again with the team on Thursday while Nathan Ake 's absence from that game with niggles in his groin was not seen as a major issue .
Guardiola was coy about how many of the three will be available for the Saturday lunchtime clash but did say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the game .
`` Some of them will be involved , some of them not , '' he said .
`` You will know it tomorrow . ''
Gabriel Jesus and Benjamin Mendy remain injured .
Jesus has not played since the first match of the season against Wolves but has started training again , while Mendy suffered a problem during the international break and is not expected to be back before the middle of November at the earliest .
Fernandinho also remains out but there is better news on his injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six weeks , but Guardiola suggested that the latest tests had indicated a more favourable outcome for the team with the veteran midfielder now expected to return sooner .
Guardiola added : `` The injury is tough but the results yesterday are a little bit more optimistic so I think he will be out for shorter than one month so it is good .
He is tough . ''

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Pep Guardiola indicated that some Manchester City players will return from injury against West Ham.
Fernandinho became the sixth first team star to be sidelined when he was ruled out after pulling up during the Champions League win over Porto. However, Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte began to train again with the team on Thursday while Nathan Ake's absence from that game with niggles in his groin was not seen as a major issue.
Guardiola was coy about how many of the three will be available for the Saturday lunchtime clash but did say that some of them will be involved in the game.
"Some of them will be involved, some of them not," he said. "You will know it tomorrow."
Gabriel Jesus and Benjamin Mendy remain injured. Jesus has not played since the first match of the season against Wolves but has started training again, while Mendy suffered a problem during the international break and is not expected to be back before the middle of November at the earliest.
Fernandinho also remains out but there is better news on his injury.
An initial diagnosis was four to six weeks, but Guardiola suggested that the latest tests had indicated a more favourable outcome for the team with the veteran midfielder now expected to return sooner.
Guardiola added: "The injury is tough but the results yesterday are a little bit more optimistic so I think he will be out for shorter than one month so it is good. He is tough."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Asda and Tesco respond to ban on selling non-essential items in some UK stores

As of 6pm today , all supermarkets in Wales will be banned from selling non-essential items .
The new rule comes into place as part of the nation 's fire-break lockdown - which is set to last for two weeks .
According to WalesOnline , it is understood that many of the retailers that are allowed to say open were not told about the non-essential regulations until Thursday afternoon , 24 hours before they were due to be implemented .
Options they now have to comply include cordoning off aisles and stopping shoppers going into certain areas , but critics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of movement through the store and will impact on social distancing .
Asda has now said that it has not been given a list of what is or is not classed as an essential item or been given `` sufficient notice '' to implement the changes Responding to the news , an Asda spokesman said : `` The Welsh Government ’ s fire-break regulations means that we can only sell products they deem to be essential .
“ We have been given very little time to implement these changes or clarity on what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have expressed our deep concerns about the implications for customers accessing products they genuinely need and the risk to our colleagues ' safety .
`` We will continue to do our utmost to keep our customers and colleagues safe and would appeal to our customers to be patient when they shop with us and to continue to treat our colleagues with respect as they do their best to help them understand the new regulations . ''
A spokesperson for Tesco said : `` Our colleagues across Wales will be working incredibly hard today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government 's ban on selling ‘ non-essential ’ goods to our customers from 6pm this evening . ''
Head of the Welsh Retail Consortium , Sara Jones , has called the new rule `` ill-conceived and short-sighted '' .
She said : `` The regulations were only published on Thursday , giving essential retailers ( supermarkets , hardware/DIY , pharmacies/pet food retailers ) an incredibly short period to understand and then seek to implement the new rules .
Some non-essential products will be in transit to stores .
`` We had the regulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-essential retailer , but it certainly did n't give us any indication of what the non-essential items are .
`` The Welsh Government is now informing us that essential retailers ca n't sell those non-essential items , but what constitutes those items ?
With less than 11 hours to go , how do we classify what the Welsh Government is dictating to us ?
`` It is very difficult , because what is essential to one person ?
A lightblub , a newborn babygro , a plug ?
How does this list work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that clarity , this is a real logistical nightmare .
It is not just an operational challenge for our members , it is also going to increase risk and harm to our colleagues and to consumers going in to stores .
`` We do n't agree with the policy and scrap restrictions .
We need a list of some sort of affected items .
The lack of notice is astonishing , it is very disappointing . ''

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As of 6pm today, all supermarkets in Wales will be banned from selling non-essential items.
The new rule comes into place as part of the nation's fire-break lockdown - which is set to last for two weeks.
According to WalesOnline, it is understood that many of the retailers that are allowed to say open were not told about the non-essential regulations until Thursday afternoon, 24 hours before they were due to be implemented.
Options they now have to comply include cordoning off aisles and stopping shoppers going into certain areas, but critics are concerned that would restricts the flow of movement through the store and will impact on social distancing.
Asda has now said that it has not been given a list of what is or is not classed as an essential item or been given "sufficient notice" to implement the changes
Responding to the news, an Asda spokesman said: "The Welsh Government’s fire-break regulations means that we can only sell products they deem to be essential.
“We have been given very little time to implement these changes or clarity on what is deemed ‘essential’. We have expressed our deep concerns about the implications for customers accessing products they genuinely need and the risk to our colleagues' safety.
"We will continue to do our utmost to keep our customers and colleagues safe and would appeal to our customers to be patient when they shop with us and to continue to treat our colleagues with respect as they do their best to help them understand the new regulations."
A spokesperson for Tesco said: "Our colleagues across Wales will be working incredibly hard today so we can comply with the Welsh Government's ban on selling ‘non-essential’ goods to our customers from 6pm this evening."
Head of the Welsh Retail Consortium, Sara Jones, has called the new rule "ill-conceived and short-sighted".
She said: "The regulations were only published on Thursday, giving essential retailers (supermarkets, hardware/DIY, pharmacies/pet food retailers) an incredibly short period to understand and then seek to implement the new rules. Some non-essential products will be in transit to stores.
"We had the regulations that defined what is an essential and non-essential retailer, but it certainly didn't give us any indication of what the non-essential items are.
"The Welsh Government is now informing us that essential retailers can't sell those non-essential items, but what constitutes those items? With less than 11 hours to go, how do we classify what the Welsh Government is dictating to us?
"It is very difficult, because what is essential to one person? A lightblub, a newborn babygro, a plug? How does this list work in reality?
"Until we have that clarity, this is a real logistical nightmare. It is not just an operational challenge for our members, it is also going to increase risk and harm to our colleagues and to consumers going in to stores.
"We don't agree with the policy and scrap restrictions. We need a list of some sort of affected items. The lack of notice is astonishing, it is very disappointing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--How Cavani is impressing new Man United teammates in training

Juan Mata says Edinson Cavani 's quality is already on show in Manchester United 's training sessions .
The new United signing is yet to make his debut as he gets up to speed following his summer departure from PSG , but is in contention to feature against Chelsea this weekend , with fellow striker Anthony Martial still suspended .
Speaking to Sky Sports , Mata revealed he had consulted former teammate Ander Herrera on what Cavani is like to play with , and explained how the Uruguayan 's famed work ethic has been impressing his teammates at Carrington this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mata said when asked how Cavani was settling in .
`` He 's training with the team already and you can see how professional he is , how driven he is and he has been during his career .
`` I spoke with my good friend Ander Herrera before Edinson signed as they 're also good friends having played together in Paris .
`` He told me that Edinson would be a great edition for us and straight away you can see he 's really focussed on playing already and giving his best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have such a great striker with such a great scoring record and how professional he is , his mentality has made him one of the best strikers in the world over the last year .
`` It 's great to have him with us .
I 'm trying my best to help him with the adaptation but I 'm sure he does n't need a lot of help on the pitch .
I 'm sure he 'll be very good for us . ''

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Juan Mata says Edinson Cavani's quality is already on show in Manchester United's training sessions.
The new United signing is yet to make his debut as he gets up to speed following his summer departure from PSG, but is in contention to feature against Chelsea this weekend, with fellow striker Anthony Martial still suspended.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Mata revealed he had consulted former teammate Ander Herrera on what Cavani is like to play with, and explained how the Uruguayan's famed work ethic has been impressing his teammates at Carrington this week.
"Very good," Mata said when asked how Cavani was settling in. "He's training with the team already and you can see how professional he is, how driven he is and he has been during his career.
"I spoke with my good friend Ander Herrera before Edinson signed as they're also good friends having played together in Paris.
"He told me that Edinson would be a great edition for us and straight away you can see he's really focussed on playing already and giving his best for the team.
"When you have such a great striker with such a great scoring record and how professional he is, his mentality has made him one of the best strikers in the world over the last year.
"It's great to have him with us. I'm trying my best to help him with the adaptation but I'm sure he doesn't need a lot of help on the pitch. I'm sure he'll be very good for us."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Hundreds of unexpected hospital deaths sound 'smoke alarm'

Hundreds more people than expected died at hospitals run by two NHS trusts in Greater Manchester , over the course of a year .
Figures released by NHS Digital show that 1,565 patients died at Royal Bolton Hospital , or within 30 days of discharge , between June 2019 and May this year .
During that time it was estimated that 1,330 people would die , meaning 235 more people than expected died under the care of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust .
Deaths from Covid-19 have not been included , meaning the extra deaths are unrelated to the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected number of deaths is not necessarily an indicator of poor performance - but it should be regarded as a 'smoke alarm ' , which requires further investigation .
Francis Andrews , medical director at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust , said : `` Hospital admissions have not followed an expected pattern in the last year and it would be premature to make assumptions about excess deaths at this stage .
`` We have been looking carefully into these figures , and have found that within conditions that have had a higher than expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues in quality of care that have contributed to this .
`` We have made significant improvements to how we record patients ’ conditions , and as such the death rate for many conditions is now within the expected range .
`` We take patient safety extremely seriously .
We regularly review deaths in line with national guidance to ensure that learning is identified . ''
The figures also show that 230 more people than expected died either in hospitals run by Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust , or just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people died against an expected number of 1,430 .
Most of the patients were under the care of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan .
Dr Martin Farrier , Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust 's associate medical director , said : `` Due to the Covid-19 pandemic , admissions to Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ( WWL ) have not followed the year ’ s expected patterns .
`` With this in mind , it would be premature to make assumptions about excess deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient safety extremely seriously and holds a weekly review of deaths meeting which enables us to learn lessons and share that learning throughout the organisation .
`` Additionally , we work with our partner organisations and researchers across the Borough and beyond as lessons and processes develop .
`` The figures from NHS Digital are in line with what we were expecting at WWL and are not a reflection of any issues in care . ''
All other hospital trusts that provide medical care within Greater Manchester recorded a death count that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are produced on a monthly basis and provide an indication to each hospital trust in England for whether the observed number of deaths was higher , lower or as expected when compared to the national baseline .
The expected number of deaths is calculated using a complex statistical model that examines the characteristics of patients treated , including their age , gender , the condition they are being treated for , any underlying health concerns and the month they were admitted into hospital .
There were approximately 8.7 million hospital discharges across 125 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and May 2020 .
From that , around 277,000 deaths were recorded either in hospital or within 30 days of discharge .
An NHS spokesperson added : “ NHS services , and the care provided by our staff , are safe and open , so people should continue to come forward for treatment if they need it , and although this data is not by itself a measure of a hospital ’ s performance , it is one of a number of ways local leaders can seek to continuously improve the care they @ @ @ @

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Hundreds more people than expected died at hospitals run by two NHS trusts in Greater Manchester, over the course of a year.
Figures released by NHS Digital show that 1,565 patients died at Royal Bolton Hospital, or within 30 days of discharge, between June 2019 and May this year.
During that time it was estimated that 1,330 people would die, meaning 235 more people than expected died under the care of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
Deaths from Covid-19 have not been included, meaning the extra deaths are unrelated to the pandemic.
NHS Digital said that a higher than expected number of deaths is not necessarily an indicator of poor performance - but it should be regarded as a 'smoke alarm', which requires further investigation.
Francis Andrews, medical director at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said: "Hospital admissions have not followed an expected pattern in the last year and it would be premature to make assumptions about excess deaths at this stage.
"We have been looking carefully into these figures, and have found that within conditions that have had a higher than expected death rate, there have been no issues in quality of care that have contributed to this.
"We have made significant improvements to how we record patients’ conditions, and as such the death rate for many conditions is now within the expected range.
"We take patient safety extremely seriously. We regularly review deaths in line with national guidance to ensure that learning is identified."
The figures also show that 230 more people than expected died either in hospitals run by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, or just after discharge.
A total of 1,660 people died against an expected number of 1,430. Most of the patients were under the care of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
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Dr Martin Farrier, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust's associate medical director, said: "Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, admissions to Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have not followed the year’s expected patterns.
"With this in mind, it would be premature to make assumptions about excess deaths at this stage.
"WWL takes patient safety extremely seriously and holds a weekly review of deaths meeting which enables us to learn lessons and share that learning throughout the organisation.
"Additionally, we work with our partner organisations and researchers across the Borough and beyond as lessons and processes develop.
"The figures from NHS Digital are in line with what we were expecting at WWL and are not a reflection of any issues in care."
All other hospital trusts that provide medical care within Greater Manchester recorded a death count that was within the expected number.
The figures are produced on a monthly basis and provide an indication to each hospital trust in England for whether the observed number of deaths was higher, lower or as expected when compared to the national baseline.
The expected number of deaths is calculated using a complex statistical model that examines the characteristics of patients treated, including their age, gender, the condition they are being treated for, any underlying health concerns and the month they were admitted into hospital.
There were approximately 8.7 million hospital discharges across 125 NHS trusts in England between June 2019 and May 2020.
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From that, around 277,000 deaths were recorded either in hospital or within 30 days of discharge.
An NHS spokesperson added: “NHS services, and the care provided by our staff, are safe and open, so people should continue to come forward for treatment if they need it, and although this data is not by itself a measure of a hospital’s performance, it is one of a number of ways local leaders can seek to continuously improve the care they give patients.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--How family of dad to 'miracle' baby will honour his memory

The family of the dad of a 'miracle baby ' who drowned when his canoe overturned on a lake have started a memorial fund .
Mark Hill died on July 18 after getting into difficulties at Amberswood Lake in Hindley , Wigan .
It came just 14 weeks after the 40-year-old 's fiancé Lisa Veasey gave birth to their 'miracle baby ' Corey Oliver Hill .
Mark had 'wanted a child for 20 years ' .
The couple struggled to conceive and had to have IVF .
Finally , after two failed rounds , Mark and Lisa welcomed little Corey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's canoe overturned on the lake .
Three months on , Lisa has set up a GoFundMe page to help install a permanent reminder of Mark 's life .
She said : `` At the minute , we obviously have nowhere to go to tell stories about him or remember him .
`` It was his mum 's idea as well , just so there 's somewhere we can all get together .
`` It costs around £1,635 so we decided to do £2,000 for the target and then anything we have left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity . ''
The GoFundMe page is written from Corey 's perspective .
The fundraising page reads : `` I was three months old , just a tiny baby .
All I wanted was one last cuddle from him .
I did n't get it .
`` We are trying to raise funds to buy land and place a memorial bench and plaque at the lake , where we can all go and sit to remember him by , me , mummy , grandma , granddad , his brothers and sisters and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We all have a piece of our hearts that has been ripped away , never to be healed again .
We miss him so much , he was so loved . ''
Lisa said Corey has kept her going in the past four months .
`` There 's good and bad days , '' she added .
`` Corey gets me through it every single morning .
If I did n't have him it would probably be a different story .
`` He 's a right little character now , he 's keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark 's Memorial Fund , visit the GoFundMe page .

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The family of the dad of a 'miracle baby' who drowned when his canoe overturned on a lake have started a memorial fund.
Mark Hill died on July 18 after getting into difficulties at Amberswood Lake in Hindley, Wigan.
It came just 14 weeks after the 40-year-old's fiancé Lisa Veasey gave birth to their 'miracle baby' Corey Oliver Hill.
Mark had 'wanted a child for 20 years'. The couple struggled to conceive and had to have IVF.
Finally, after two failed rounds, Mark and Lisa welcomed little Corey.
Then unthinkable tragedy struck after Mark's canoe overturned on the lake.
Three months on, Lisa has set up a GoFundMe page to help install a permanent reminder of Mark's life.
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She said: "At the minute, we obviously have nowhere to go to tell stories about him or remember him.
"It was his mum's idea as well, just so there's somewhere we can all get together.
(Image: Family handout)
"It costs around £1,635 so we decided to do £2,000 for the target and then anything we have left over will go to a drowning prevention charity."
The GoFundMe page is written from Corey's perspective.
The fundraising page reads: "I was three months old, just a tiny baby. All I wanted was one last cuddle from him. I didn't get it.
"We are trying to raise funds to buy land and place a memorial bench and plaque at the lake, where we can all go and sit to remember him by, me, mummy, grandma, granddad, his brothers and sisters and all of his nieces and nephews.
(Image: Family handout)
"We all have a piece of our hearts that has been ripped away, never to be healed again. We miss him so much, he was so loved."
Lisa said Corey has kept her going in the past four months.
"There's good and bad days," she added.
"Corey gets me through it every single morning. If I didn't have him it would probably be a different story.
"He's a right little character now, he's keeping me strong."
To donate to Mark's Memorial Fund, visit the GoFundMe page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Tier 3 rules for Warrington - everything you can and can't do

Warrington has become the latest region to enter a Tier 3 lockdown .
The town joins Greater Manchester , Liverpool , Lancashire and South Yorkshire in coming under the tightest restrictions in England .
The move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 comes after councillors requested further action over concerns that infections rates are rising rapidly in Warrington .
Further details on a financial support package and a start date for the restrictions are set to be announced soon .
Here 's everything you need to know about the Tier 3 rules which are set to come into force in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you will not be allowed to meet with anyone outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting - i.e .
homes , restaurants - or in a private garden and 'most outdoor public venues ' .
That means you should n't meet other households or bubbles at a restaurant 's outdoor seating area or a pub beer garden .
You can continue to see people you do n't live with in groups of six or less in the following outdoor places : • public gardens ( whether or not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allotments When meeting friends and family outdoors you should : • limit how many different people you see socially over a short period of time - however the government has n't specified this limit Meeting in a group larger than six is against the law and you could be fined .
You can be fined £200 for the first offence , doubling for further offences up to a maximum of £6,400 .
If you hold , or are involved in holding , an illegal gathering of over 30 people , the police can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rules , there are exceptions to when households can see each other indoors , such as for work .
A full list of exemptions can be read here .
As a baseline , pubs and bars will be closed in Warrington unless they can operate as a restaurant .
That means serving 'substantial ' meals , like a main lunchtime or evening meal , and alcohol can only be purchased with food .
Retail and places of worship will remain open , but subject to further restrictions on social contact that apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Covid-19 secure ' can host more people , but no one must mix indoors with anyone who is not their household .
This is in : • pubs and restaurants - where they can open At least one person in your group should give their contact details to the venue or check in using the official NHS Covid-19 app .
Pubs and bars that do n't serve food will close as a baseline - however , it is up to local leaders to agree any additional business closures .
According to Warrington Borough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centres and casinos will need to close in Warrington - however , leisure centres , gyms , fitness centres , beauticians , hairdressers and trampoline centres can remain open .
Any other businesses that will be asked to close will be confirmed by the government ahead of the lockdown coming into force .
Within a very high alert level , you can continue to travel , but should aim to reduce the number of journeys where possible .
The government encourages walking and cycling , and to plan ahead to avoid busy journey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people not to travel into or out of an area if it has been categorised as a very high alert level area - but you can continue to do so for work , education purposes etc .
You may also do so where necessary as part of a longer journey .
And you must also only travel with those in your household .
Unless for essential purposes , the government also says residents in very high alert areas should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK .
But you may travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that area but should only do this with people in your household/support bubble .
Office workers who can work effectively from home should do so over winter .
Public sector employees working in essential services , including education settings , should continue to go into work where necessary .
Anyone else who can not work from home should go to their place of work .
Employers should follow 'Covid-19 secure ' guidelines .
Those vulnerable can still go to work as long as the workplace is secure .
There is no limit to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or gathering for work purposes .
There are exemptions to the legal limit on gatherings for childcare such as after-school clubs and nannies .
There is separate guidance on this .
Registered childcare providers can still enter your private home to provide childcare .
There is also an exemption to households mixing if the purpose is to provide childcare with a 'childcare bubble ' .
Someone in one household can provide informal ( unpaid and unregistered ) childcare to a child aged 13 or under in another household .
For any given childcare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same two households .
Friends or family who do not live with you and are not part of a support or childcare bubble must not visit your home to help with childcare .
You must not visit a care home unless in exception circumstances , for example to visit an individual who is at the end of their life .
You can still attend places of worship , but must not mingle with anyone outside of your household/support bubble .
Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies can take place in 'Covid-19 secure ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However receptions must not take place in a very high alert level area .
Funerals can take place in 'Covid-19 secure ' venues or public outdoor spaces with up to 30 people in attendance .
Wakes or linked ceremonial events ( such as stone-settings ) before or after the funeral are limited to 15 people and must not take place in private homes .
Where food or drink is consumed , this should be in the form of a sit down meal .
Within these larger gatherings , people do not need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or their own household , but social distancing should still be followed between people who do not live together or share a support bubble .
People living outside of a very high alert level area can travel to this area to attend an event , but they must not meet with another household indoors or stay over .
You can still take part in sport and physical activity outdoors .
Organised indoor exercise classes are only permitted if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do n't live with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sport and physical activity indoors , in any number .
If you have a particular health condition , you may be clinically vulnerable , meaning you could be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus .
If you are clinically vulnerable you : • can go outside as much as you like but you should still try to keep your overall social interactions low • can visit businesses , such as supermarkets , pubs and shops , whilst keeping two metres away from others wherever possible or one metre plus other precautions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carefully and more frequently than usual and maintain thorough cleaning of frequently touched areas in your home and/or workspace There are further measures for those 'extremely critically vulnerable ' , which can be viewed online here .

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Warrington has become the latest region to enter a Tier 3 lockdown.
The town joins Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and South Yorkshire in coming under the tightest restrictions in England.
The move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 comes after councillors requested further action over concerns that infections rates are rising rapidly in Warrington.
Further details on a financial support package and a start date for the restrictions are set to be announced soon.
Here's everything you need to know about the Tier 3 rules which are set to come into force in Warrington.
Household mixing
Under a Tier 3 lockdown, you will not be allowed to meet with anyone outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting - i.e. homes, restaurants - or in a private garden and 'most outdoor public venues'.
That means you shouldn't meet other households or bubbles at a restaurant's outdoor seating area or a pub beer garden.
You can continue to see people you don't live with in groups of six or less in the following outdoor places:
parks, beaches, countryside, forests
public gardens (whether or not you pay to enter them), allotments
outdoor sports courts and facilities, and playgrounds
When meeting friends and family outdoors you should:
follow social distancing rules
limit how many different people you see socially over a short period of time - however the government hasn't specified this limit
Meeting in a group larger than six is against the law and you could be fined.
You can be fined £200 for the first offence, doubling for further offences up to a maximum of £6,400.
If you hold, or are involved in holding, an illegal gathering of over 30 people, the police can issue fines of £10,000.
Like most lockdown rules, there are exceptions to when households can see each other indoors, such as for work. A full list of exemptions can be read here.
Hospitality, leisure and places of worship
As a baseline, pubs and bars will be closed in Warrington unless they can operate as a restaurant.
That means serving 'substantial' meals, like a main lunchtime or evening meal, and alcohol can only be purchased with food.
Retail and places of worship will remain open, but subject to further restrictions on social contact that apply for this level.
Venues that are 'Covid-19 secure' can host more people, but no one must mix indoors with anyone who is not their household.
This is in:
pubs and restaurants - where they can open
leisure and entertainment venues
places of worship
At least one person in your group should give their contact details to the venue or check in using the official NHS Covid-19 app.
Further business closures
Pubs and bars that don't serve food will close as a baseline - however, it is up to local leaders to agree any additional business closures.
According to Warrington Borough Council, betting offices, soft play centres and casinos will need to close in Warrington - however, leisure centres, gyms, fitness centres, beauticians, hairdressers and trampoline centres can remain open.
Any other businesses that will be asked to close will be confirmed by the government ahead of the lockdown coming into force.
Travel
Within a very high alert level, you can continue to travel, but should aim to reduce the number of journeys where possible.
The government encourages walking and cycling, and to plan ahead to avoid busy journey times on public transport.
They advise people not to travel into or out of an area if it has been categorised as a very high alert level area - but you can continue to do so for work, education purposes etc.
You may also do so where necessary as part of a longer journey.
And you must also only travel with those in your household.
Unless for essential purposes, the government also says residents in very high alert areas should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK.
But you may travel to hotels and other guest accommodation within that area but should only do this with people in your household/support bubble.
Going to work
Office workers who can work effectively from home should do so over winter.
Public sector employees working in essential services, including education settings, should continue to go into work where necessary.
Anyone else who cannot work from home should go to their place of work.
Employers should follow 'Covid-19 secure' guidelines. Those vulnerable can still go to work as long as the workplace is secure.
There is no limit to the group size when you are meeting or gathering for work purposes.
Childcare
There are exemptions to the legal limit on gatherings for childcare such as after-school clubs and nannies. There is separate guidance on this. Registered childcare providers can still enter your private home to provide childcare.
There is also an exemption to households mixing if the purpose is to provide childcare with a 'childcare bubble'. Someone in one household can provide informal (unpaid and unregistered) childcare to a child aged 13 or under in another household.
For any given childcare bubble, this must always be between the same two households.
Friends or family who do not live with you and are not part of a support or childcare bubble must not visit your home to help with childcare.
Visiting relatives in care homes
You must not visit a care home unless in exception circumstances, for example to visit an individual who is at the end of their life.
Weddings, civil partnerships, religious services and funeral
You can still attend places of worship, but must not mingle with anyone outside of your household/support bubble.
Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies can take place in 'Covid-19 secure' venues - restricted to 15 people.
However receptions must not take place in a very high alert level area.
Funerals can take place in 'Covid-19 secure' venues or public outdoor spaces with up to 30 people in attendance. Wakes or linked ceremonial events (such as stone-settings) before or after the funeral are limited to 15 people and must not take place in private homes. Where food or drink is consumed, this should be in the form of a sit down meal.
Within these larger gatherings, people do not need to limit their interaction to groups of six or their own household, but social distancing should still be followed between people who do not live together or share a support bubble.
People living outside of a very high alert level area can travel to this area to attend an event, but they must not meet with another household indoors or stay over.
Sport and physical activity
You can still take part in sport and physical activity outdoors.
Organised indoor exercise classes are only permitted if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they don't live with. Exemptions apply to disability and youth sport and physical activity indoors, in any number.
Shielding advice
If you have a particular health condition, you may be clinically vulnerable, meaning you could be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus.
If you are clinically vulnerable you:
can go outside as much as you like but you should still try to keep your overall social interactions low
can visit businesses, such as supermarkets, pubs and shops, whilst keeping two metres away from others wherever possible or one metre plus other precautions
should continue to wash your hands carefully and more frequently than usual and maintain thorough cleaning of frequently touched areas in your home and/or workspace
There are further measures for those 'extremely critically vulnerable', which can be viewed online here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Juan Mata identifies why Bruno Fernandes partnership works for Man United

Juan Mata admitted he and Bruno Fernandes have a special connection on the pitch and explained why he loves playing with the Manchester United midfielder .
Both players linked up to devastating effect during United 's 4-1 win over Newcastle last weekend , with Mata now preparing to face former club Chelsea on Saturday .
The Spaniard did not feature in midweek as United beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 but Fernandes captained Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side and performed well .
Mata said the pair have a telepathic understanding that makes them a great combination on the pitch .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with players like him .
I think we understand football in the same way , ” Mata told MUTV .
“ We both like to play in spaces and play and move , to create opportunities for our strikers .
We understand each other really well on the pitch .
“ With one look between us , we know where we want the ball , we know where we ’ re going to move .
Of course , it doesn ’ t always work but we try to play together because we understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked ahead to the Chelsea contest and admitted United would have to hit the heights of their previous two performances to get a result against Frank Lampard 's side .
“ It ’ s always special for me to play against them .
I ’ ve still got many friends in there , ” Mata added .
`` I know Frank , we were team-mates .
I know how good he is as a manager and of course how good he was as a player .
“ It will be tough because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad .
They have a big squad , so a lot of players can play and do well .
We need to make sure we are ready for that and that we are ready to play at our best level , like the last two games .
If we play in that way , I ’ m sure we will be close to winning .
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Juan Mata admitted he and Bruno Fernandes have a special connection on the pitch and explained why he loves playing with the Manchester United midfielder.
Both players linked up to devastating effect during United's 4-1 win over Newcastle last weekend, with Mata now preparing to face former club Chelsea on Saturday. The Spaniard did not feature in midweek as United beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 but Fernandes captained Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and performed well.
Mata said the pair have a telepathic understanding that makes them a great combination on the pitch.
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“I enjoy playing with [Bruno] and with players like him. I think we understand football in the same way,” Mata told MUTV. “We both like to play in spaces and play and move, to create opportunities for our strikers. We understand each other really well on the pitch.
“With one look between us, we know where we want the ball, we know where we’re going to move. Of course, it doesn’t always work but we try to play together because we understand each other really well.”
Mata then looked ahead to the Chelsea contest and admitted United would have to hit the heights of their previous two performances to get a result against Frank Lampard's side.
“It’s always special for me to play against them. I’ve still got many friends in there,” Mata added. "I know Frank, we were team-mates. I know how good he is as a manager and of course how good he was as a player.
“It will be tough because they’ve got great new players in the squad. They have a big squad, so a lot of players can play and do well. We need to make sure we are ready for that and that we are ready to play at our best level, like the last two games. If we play in that way, I’m sure we will be close to winning.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Missguided cleared by ad watchdog after complaint model looked 'under 18'

Manchester online fashion retailer Missguided has been cleared by the advertising watchdog after complaints a model used in a poster campaign for 'Playboy ' clothing looked under 18 .
The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) said 18 complaints were received in total , but Missguided later confirmed the model was actually 28 .
As a result , the ASA said the complaints were not upheld .
The model appeared in four poses on two posters , with the upper part of her face and eyes obscured by large sunglasses , the watchdog said .
One was a billboard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complainants challenged whether they were 'offensive and irresponsible ' because by depicting the model in Playboy-branded clothing , they portrayed someone in a sexual way who seemed to be under 18 , the ASA said .
Missguided Ltd however , based in Trafford Park , said in response the model was 28 at the time of the photoshoot .
The ASA said both posters were seen between mid-July and early August this year .
The first showed images of a model dressed in a long coat , a cropped top and trouser set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The ad also featured a Playboy logo and text stating 'PLAYBOY X MISSGUIDED ' .
The ASA said the second poster had the same text and similar images of the model .
In a published ruling , the ASA said : `` Eighteen complainants who believed the model looked under 18 years of age challenged whether the ad was offensive and irresponsible because , by depicting the model in Playboy-branded clothing , the ad portrayed someone in a sexual way who seemed to be under the age of 18 .
`` Missguided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was aged 28 years at the time of the photoshoot , and they did not consider that she could be seen to look under 18 years , or foresee complaints of that nature .
`` They said that the theme of female empowerment was the basis of the 'Missguided X Playboy ' collection promoted in the ad . ''
The retailer told the ASA the model was fully clothed and that while her stance was 'confident and poised ' they did not consider 'it invoked any sexual implication ' .
The ruling added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some complainants had unfortunately perceived the model to be under 18 years old , they did not believe that was the general perception of the ad . ''
Playboy Enterprises International , Inc , said that Playboy licensed its brand to Missguided as part of a collaboration , but did not have any role in the advertising of the products by Missguided , the ASA added .
They said they understood the model was 28 at the time she was photographed , and that Missguided had taken appropriate diligence to ensure the model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` Playboy did not consider that the ad portrayed the model , who was fully clothed , in a sexual way and said that neither the clothing featured nor anything else in the ad had any sexual implication . ''
The ASA said in its assessment : `` We considered that her face was fairly youthful in appearance , particularly in two images in which her head was tilted to one side .
`` We did not , however , consider the model appeared to be below the age of 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above , we also did not consider that the ads presented the model in a sexual way .
`` We acknowledged that those who saw the ad were likely to associate the Playboy clothing worn by the model with Playboy magazine .
However , the model was dressed in a long coat and a casual hooded top and trouser set , with only her midriff exposed .
`` Her poses were not sexual in nature and were in keeping with typical poses seen in fashion advertising .
`` For these reasons , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in certain images , she did not appear to be under 18 years of age and had not been depicted in a sexual way in the ads .
`` The ads , therefore , were not offensive or irresponsible . ''
The Advertising Standards Authority is the UK 's independent regulator of advertising across all media .
The M.E.N .
has contacted Missguided for comment .

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Manchester online fashion retailer Missguided has been cleared by the advertising watchdog after complaints a model used in a poster campaign for 'Playboy' clothing looked under 18.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said 18 complaints were received in total, but Missguided later confirmed the model was actually 28.
As a result, the ASA said the complaints were not upheld.
The model appeared in four poses on two posters, with the upper part of her face and eyes obscured by large sunglasses, the watchdog said.
One was a billboard, the other a street sign.
The complainants challenged whether they were 'offensive and irresponsible' because by depicting the model in Playboy-branded clothing, they portrayed someone in a sexual way who seemed to be under 18, the ASA said.
Missguided Ltd however, based in Trafford Park, said in response the model was 28 at the time of the photoshoot.
The ASA said both posters were seen between mid-July and early August this year.
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The first showed images of a model dressed in a long coat, a cropped top and trouser set featuring Playboy rabbit logos and large sunglasses.
The ad also featured a Playboy logo and text stating 'PLAYBOY X MISSGUIDED'.
The ASA said the second poster had the same text and similar images of the model.
In a published ruling, the ASA said: "Eighteen complainants who believed the model looked under 18 years of age challenged whether the ad was offensive and irresponsible because, by depicting the model in Playboy-branded clothing, the ad portrayed someone in a sexual way who seemed to be under the age of 18.
"Missguided Ltd said the model in the ad was aged 28 years at the time of the photoshoot, and they did not consider that she could be seen to look under 18 years, or foresee complaints of that nature.
"They said that the theme of female empowerment was the basis of the 'Missguided X Playboy' collection promoted in the ad."
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The retailer told the ASA the model was fully clothed and that while her stance was 'confident and poised' they did not consider 'it invoked any sexual implication'.
The ruling added: "They also said that while some complainants had unfortunately perceived the model to be under 18 years old, they did not believe that was the general perception of the ad."
Playboy Enterprises International, Inc, said that Playboy licensed its brand to Missguided as part of a collaboration, but did not have any role in the advertising of the products by Missguided, the ASA added.
They said they understood the model was 28 at the time she was photographed, and that Missguided had taken appropriate diligence to ensure the model met minimum age requirements, the ruling said.
"Playboy did not consider that the ad portrayed the model, who was fully clothed, in a sexual way and said that neither the clothing featured nor anything else in the ad had any sexual implication."
The ASA said in its assessment: "We considered that her face was fairly youthful in appearance, particularly in two images in which her head was tilted to one side.
"We did not, however, consider the model appeared to be below the age of 18 in the ads.
"Notwithstanding the above, we also did not consider that the ads presented the model in a sexual way.
"We acknowledged that those who saw the ad were likely to associate the Playboy clothing worn by the model with Playboy magazine. However, the model was dressed in a long coat and a casual hooded top and trouser set, with only her midriff exposed.
"Her poses were not sexual in nature and were in keeping with typical poses seen in fashion advertising.
"For these reasons, we concluded that while the model appeared youthful in certain images, she did not appear to be under 18 years of age and had not been depicted in a sexual way in the ads.
"The ads, therefore, were not offensive or irresponsible."
The Advertising Standards Authority is the UK's independent regulator of advertising across all media.
The M.E.N. has contacted Missguided for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Fourth man arrested on suspicion of murder of man found dead outside church

A fourth man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead outside a church .
Steven McMyler , 34 , died following an attack in the gardens of Wigan Parish Church on August 6 .
A man and two boys have appeared in court charged with his murder .
In the early hours of this morning ( Friday , October 23 ) , officers arrested a 20-year-old man from Merseyside on suspicion of murder .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Mr McMyler was found by members of the public outside the church , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7.50pm .
He died at the scene .
Jordan Short , 19 , of Rushey Hey Road , Kirkby , appeared in court charged with murder in August .
Two boys , aged 13 and 17 , have since appeared in court to face the same charge .
The pair can not be named because of their age .
A trial has been set for February 1 next year .
In a statement previously released by the police , Mr McMyler 's family paid tribute to him .
They said : `` Steven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone who came across him loved him as much as we all did .
He was a popular lad , and he lit the room up as soon as he walked in .
`` Everybody thought the world of him , as he had a heart of gold . ''
Detective Inspector Wes Knights , of GMP 's Major Incident Team , said : `` Our thoughts remain with Steven 's family and friends - we have been working around the clock to investigate the full circumstances surrounding his tragic death .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their co-operation in providing any information they have had to help our investigation , and we have now been able to make a fourth arrest in relation to this incident .
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4815 , quoting incident 2974 of August 6 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A fourth man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead outside a church.
Steven McMyler, 34, died following an attack in the gardens of Wigan Parish Church on August 6.
A man and two boys have appeared in court charged with his murder.
Detectives investigating Mr McMyler's death have now made a fourth arrest.
In the early hours of this morning (Friday, October 23), officers arrested a 20-year-old man from Merseyside on suspicion of murder.
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He remains in custody for questioning.
Mr McMyler was found by members of the public outside the church, in Wigan town centre, just before 7.50pm.
He died at the scene.
Jordan Short, 19, of Rushey Hey Road, Kirkby, appeared in court charged with murder in August.
Two boys, aged 13 and 17, have since appeared in court to face the same charge.
The pair cannot be named because of their age.
A trial has been set for February 1 next year.
In a statement previously released by the police, Mr McMyler's family paid tribute to him.
They said: "Steven was an extremely likeable lad, and everyone who came across him loved him as much as we all did. He was a popular lad, and he lit the room up as soon as he walked in.
"Everybody thought the world of him, as he had a heart of gold."
Detective Inspector Wes Knights, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "Our thoughts remain with Steven's family and friends - we have been working around the clock to investigate the full circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
"I would like to thank the public for their co-operation in providing any information they have had to help our investigation, and we have now been able to make a fourth arrest in relation to this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4815, quoting incident 2974 of August 6; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.