themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Albert's Schloss boss warns curfew will halve trade as bars are 'wrongly blamed'

The boss of one of Manchester 's biggest and busiest bars has warned the new 10pm curfew could slash trade in half , labelling the new measure 'undemocratic and potentially unnecessary ' .
Roy Ellis is the CEO of Mission Mars , which owns Albert 's Schloss in the city centre , as well as Rudy 's pizzeria , the Albert Hall , and Trof in the Northern Quarter .
His remarks join a wave of frustration and worry from the hospitality industry , which is facing a strict 10pm curfew from tomorrow .
Roy said it is 'entirely wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sudden increase in Covid-19 cases .
He added that businesses have spent money to become Covid-safe , and he believes if the rise in cases was the result of bars and restaurants reopening , the spike would have come in August .
Albert 's Schloss , on Peter Street , is now taking its last table bookings at 8.15pm , with last entry to the bar at 9.20pm - a far cry from its usual 2am last orders .
Roy said : `` I am really concerned about what appears to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being placed on our sector .
`` It is entirely wrong to blame the hospitality sector for transmission of the virus , as the Health Secretary has done repeatedly in the media this weekend .
There is no evidence that this is the case .
`` We are a highly regulated sector and have implemented ( at significant cost ) many Covid safety measures to protect our guests and staff .
`` The statistics from PHE appear to suggest it is not leisure operations where transmission is taking place but care homes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If pubs and restaurants were the source of high transmissions , why did we not see significant increases in cases across August when we had been open for at least a month ?
`` This feels like an important moment for millions of jobs , the physical and mental health of the population and of course the prospects for our people .
`` We are forecasting that these restrictions will mean we are more than 50 per cent down on previous sales and volumes and this will inevitably lead to further damage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first to lay out its new safety measures way back in May , which included visors for staff , safety screens , and a thermal imaging camera at the entrance .
In an email sent out today and posts on their social media channels , the bar confirmed its new opening hours .
The message read : `` We have been digesting yesterday 's news ; whilst the latest developments are disappointing for the industry , we are committed to keeping each other safe .
`` There will be some changes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! )
, we ask for your understanding whilst our team navigate these changes ( again ! )
, rest assured the show will go on !
`` Our last table in our Cook Haus will be 8.15pm and last entry to the bar will be 9.20pm .
Our team will be wearing facemasks during service , please remember to bring yours for trips to das toilette and we ask all our guests to continue to Track & Trace when visiting us .
`` We look forward to seeing you , perhaps a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socially distanced Schloss shenanigans , and watch this space for more upcoming escapades in our Bier Palace !

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The boss of one of Manchester's biggest and busiest bars has warned the new 10pm curfew could slash trade in half, labelling the new measure 'undemocratic and potentially unnecessary'.
Roy Ellis is the CEO of Mission Mars, which owns Albert's Schloss in the city centre, as well as Rudy's pizzeria, the Albert Hall, and Trof in the Northern Quarter.
His remarks join a wave of frustration and worry from the hospitality industry, which is facing a strict 10pm curfew from tomorrow.
Roy said it is 'entirely wrong to blame the hospitality sector' for the sudden increase in Covid-19 cases.
He added that businesses have spent money to become Covid-safe, and he believes if the rise in cases was the result of bars and restaurants reopening, the spike would have come in August.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Albert's Schloss, on Peter Street, is now taking its last table bookings at 8.15pm, with last entry to the bar at 9.20pm - a far cry from its usual 2am last orders.
Roy said: "I am really concerned about what appears to be new, undemocratic and potentially unnecessary restrictions being placed on our sector.
"It is entirely wrong to blame the hospitality sector for transmission of the virus, as the Health Secretary has done repeatedly in the media this weekend. There is no evidence that this is the case.
"We are a highly regulated sector and have implemented (at significant cost) many Covid safety measures to protect our guests and staff.
"The statistics from PHE appear to suggest it is not leisure operations where transmission is taking place but care homes, education settings and private homes.
"If pubs and restaurants were the source of high transmissions, why did we not see significant increases in cases across August when we had been open for at least a month?
"This feels like an important moment for millions of jobs, the physical and mental health of the population and of course the prospects for our people.
"We are forecasting that these restrictions will mean we are more than 50 per cent down on previous sales and volumes and this will inevitably lead to further damage."
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Albert's Schloss was one of the first to lay out its new safety measures way back in May, which included visors for staff, safety screens, and a thermal imaging camera at the entrance.
In an email sent out today and posts on their social media channels, the bar confirmed its new opening hours.
The message read: "We have been digesting yesterday's news; whilst the latest developments are disappointing for the industry, we are committed to keeping each other safe.
"There will be some changes to our beloved Bavarian party palace (again!), we ask for your understanding whilst our team navigate these changes (again!), rest assured the show will go on!
"Our last table in our Cook Haus will be 8.15pm and last entry to the bar will be 9.20pm. Our team will be wearing facemasks during service, please remember to bring yours for trips to das toilette and we ask all our guests to continue to Track & Trace when visiting us.
"We look forward to seeing you, perhaps a little earlier than usual, for some socially distanced Schloss shenanigans, and watch this space for more upcoming escapades in our Bier Palace!
"Keep washing those hands."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Delap and Doyle to start - Man City predicted starting XI vs Bournemouth

Despite only getting their Premier League season underway on Monday , Manchester City are already back in action on Thursday when they take on Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup .
City got their campaign off to a perfect start as they comfortably beat bogey side Wolves 3-1 at Molineux but while Pep Guardiola will want to keep the momentum going as City are looking to retain the League Cup for a fourth successive season , he has admitted that he will play a youthful side in the match .
“ Against Bournemouth we will play mostly players in the academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League , '' he said .
“ With the lack of preparation and seven players out , we have to keep the players who played today as fresh as possible .
“ We will see how the players recover .
We won the Carabao Cup three times and we want to win again but we will have to see .
It is what it is .
We have to adapt .
Winning away in this stadium is so difficult .
That ’ s why it ’ s a good victory for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recover in three days .
That ’ s the situation we have . ''
With that in mind we can expect plenty of changes against the Cherries and the first will likely come in goal with Zack Steffen being handed his debut for the club .
The American impressed on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf last season and has been promoted to be Ederson 's second choice as a result .
The Brazilian will probably make way to give Steffen an opportunity to perform in front of Guardiola .
City had seven players unavailable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a position hit particularly hard , with Joao Cancelo and Alexs Zinchenko both absent .
With Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy 's fitness now crucially important for the upcoming league games they 'll both likely be rested here .
Eric Garcia also missed the match after suffering a head injury in training but he could come back into the team at right-back , a position he has played in the past .
Nathan Ake 's versatility may come in useful and he can be shifted to left-back after his impressive debut in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Laporte is also available again it may be wise to not risk him in this game and instead play youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Nicolas Otamendi at centre-back .
In midfield Rodri may keep his place in the side but there could be room for teenagers Tommy Doyle and Adrian Bernabe , following their appearances on the bench on Monday , to come in for starts in order to rest Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden .
Ferran Torres could make his full debut for the club after a brief cameo against Wolves , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting XI after he was n't risked on Monday .
That leaves a free spot for 17-year-old striker Liam Delap to lead the line after he too appeared as a substitute against Wolves and has impressed massively in the youth ranks since signing for the club .

Despite only getting their Premier League season underway on Monday, Manchester City are already back in action on Thursday when they take on Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.
City got their campaign off to a perfect start as they comfortably beat bogey side Wolves 3-1 at Molineux but while Pep Guardiola will want to keep the momentum going as City are looking to retain the League Cup for a fourth successive season, he has admitted that he will play a youthful side in the match.
“Against Bournemouth we will play mostly players in the academy and try to keep energy for the Premier League," he said. “With the lack of preparation and seven players out, we have to keep the players who played today as fresh as possible.
“We will see how the players recover. We won the Carabao Cup three times and we want to win again but we will have to see. It is what it is. We have to adapt. Winning away in this stadium is so difficult. That’s why it’s a good victory for us. We cannot pretend we can recover in three days. That’s the situation we have."
With that in mind we can expect plenty of changes against the Cherries and the first will likely come in goal with Zack Steffen being handed his debut for the club. The American impressed on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf last season and has been promoted to be Ederson's second choice as a result. The Brazilian will probably make way to give Steffen an opportunity to perform in front of Guardiola.
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City had seven players unavailable for the victory against Wolves and full-back was a position hit particularly hard, with Joao Cancelo and Alexs Zinchenko both absent. With Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy's fitness now crucially important for the upcoming league games they'll both likely be rested here.
Eric Garcia also missed the match after suffering a head injury in training but he could come back into the team at right-back, a position he has played in the past. Nathan Ake's versatility may come in useful and he can be shifted to left-back after his impressive debut in the middle of defence.
Although Aymeric Laporte is also available again it may be wise to not risk him in this game and instead play youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Nicolas Otamendi at centre-back.
In midfield Rodri may keep his place in the side but there could be room for teenagers Tommy Doyle and Adrian Bernabe, following their appearances on the bench on Monday, to come in for starts in order to rest Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden.
Ferran Torres could make his full debut for the club after a brief cameo against Wolves, with Riyad Mahrez coming back into the starting XI after he wasn't risked on Monday. That leaves a free spot for 17-year-old striker Liam Delap to lead the line after he too appeared as a substitute against Wolves and has impressed massively in the youth ranks since signing for the club.
Predicted Man City XI vs Bournemouth: Steffen; Garcia, Harwood-Bellis, Otamendi, Ake; Doyle, Rodri, Bernabe; Mahrez, Delap, Torres.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Exclusive: Greenwood backed to meet Sancho challenge by Andy Cole

Mason Greenwood will thrive on the competition and rivalry brought about by a marquee right-wing signing at Manchester United this summer .
That is the verdict of former United striker Andy Cole , amid the club 's ongoing interest in Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho .
United have so far been frustrated by negotiations with the German club for Sancho , and unwilling to meet their asking price , which stands at around £108million .
But even if Sancho , or another right-wing target , arrives before the window shuts on October 5th , Greenwood and Marcus Rashford will relish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Treble winner Cole .
`` For me , 100 per cent , I was always more than happy to have competition , '' he told MEN Sport .
`` Competition for me is a big thing , you ca n't go into any game thinking ' I 'm comfortable ' .
If you 're comfortable , you start to knock off a little bit .
`` So if Man United bring in players to make them better , whatever position it is , that will only bring them [ the current players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad and whoever is in that position will believe they can perform . ''
Cole has talked up Greenwood 's ability in the past and has no doubt the 18-year-old will pass whatever challenges come his way .
On Greenwood , he added : `` He 's a kid and as a kid even more so you feel more threat .
If things are going well and they bring someone else in , as a kid you always want to show that little bit more .
I 've said about Mason before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of him , massive future , he 's a real talent .
`` Only time will tell where [ which position ] he 'll end up .
He 's another one , like Marcus , you can only ask them what you believe their best positions are .
To speculate and say ' I believe it 's this or that ' ... they 'll have the real answers .
`` Coming back after the lockdown , he [ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ] had him playing really well , which is a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create problems and score goals . ''
Cole believes United can also take confidence from their form towards the end of last season .
Solskjaer 's side have endured a tricky start to the new campaign , in unusual circumstances , but the former United forward has backed them to qualify for the Champions League again .
`` I thought that was a real brilliant spell because before lockdown I do n't think anyone would have been thinking Manchester United will have finished in the top four , '' Cole added .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top four , Champions League football , which everyone wanted , that was a bonus in itself .
`` They fell at the final hurdle in the [ Europa League and FA Cup ] semis , but that 's improvement .
We always want to get to the final and win it , but sometimes things like that do n't happen in football , the fairytale has to stop somewhere .
But I look upon that as progress , that we 've had the opportunity to get there .
`` That 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players to come in .
There 's going to be more games , a lot more strain on the players we do have .
And if Manchester United bring in more players before the window closes in October , they will be players who , fingers crossed , make United a better team .
`` If they can get themselves up and running again , I believe they can finish in the top four again . ''
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Mason Greenwood will thrive on the competition and rivalry brought about by a marquee right-wing signing at Manchester United this summer.
That is the verdict of former United striker Andy Cole, amid the club's ongoing interest in Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.
United have so far been frustrated by negotiations with the German club for Sancho, and unwilling to meet their asking price, which stands at around £108million.
But even if Sancho, or another right-wing target, arrives before the window shuts on October 5th, Greenwood and Marcus Rashford will relish the added competition for places, according to Treble winner Cole.
"For me, 100 per cent, I was always more than happy to have competition," he told MEN Sport. "Competition for me is a big thing, you can't go into any game thinking 'I'm comfortable'. If you're comfortable, you start to knock off a little bit.
"So if Man United bring in players to make them better, whatever position it is, that will only bring them [the current players] more confidence and more belief to the squad and whoever is in that position will believe they can perform."
Cole has talked up Greenwood's ability in the past and has no doubt the 18-year-old will pass whatever challenges come his way.
On Greenwood, he added: "He's a kid and as a kid even more so you feel more threat. If things are going well and they bring someone else in, as a kid you always want to show that little bit more. I've said about Mason before that he's got a massive future ahead of him, massive future, he's a real talent.
"Only time will tell where [which position] he'll end up. He's another one, like Marcus, you can only ask them what you believe their best positions are. To speculate and say 'I believe it's this or that'... they'll have the real answers.
"Coming back after the lockdown, he [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] had him playing really well, which is a great positive. They are always going to create problems and score goals."
Cole believes United can also take confidence from their form towards the end of last season. Solskjaer's side have endured a tricky start to the new campaign, in unusual circumstances, but the former United forward has backed them to qualify for the Champions League again.
"I thought that was a real brilliant spell because before lockdown I don't think anyone would have been thinking Manchester United will have finished in the top four," Cole added. The comeback after the lockdown, finishing in the top four, Champions League football, which everyone wanted, that was a bonus in itself.
"They fell at the final hurdle in the [Europa League and FA Cup] semis, but that's improvement. We always want to get to the final and win it, but sometimes things like that don't happen in football, the fairytale has to stop somewhere. But I look upon that as progress, that we've had the opportunity to get there.
"That's why I understand why people want more players to come in. There's going to be more games, a lot more strain on the players we do have. And if Manchester United bring in more players before the window closes in October, they will be players who, fingers crossed, make United a better team.
"If they can get themselves up and running again, I believe they can finish in the top four again."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Drug peddling brothers jailed after police uncovered £1,000-a-day cocaine ring

Two drug-peddling brothers have been jailed after officers discovered a sophisticated cocaine ring operating in Rochdale .
Sulman Khan , 26 , and Zafran Khan , 24 , convinced a drug user to allow them to use her home as a base for their ‘ business ’ , cooking and bagging up the class A drug before selling it on through burner phones .
Sulman , of Rochdale , also involved his girlfriend at the time , Dana Pickering-Raczycki , aged 20 , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
She helped bag up the drugs , she took orders and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was said .
The drug user , who also had mental health issues , said that the brother controlled her day-to-day life , threatened to damage her home , hurt her pets and caused her to fear for the safety of her family .
It wasn ’ t until Sulman was spotted by the police driving erratically in a VW Golf that the brothers were eventually tracked down and arrested .
At an earlier hearing , Sulman and Zafran both pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of an organised crime group .
Today both brothers were sentenced to seven years and six months imprisonment each , whereas Pickering-Raczycki was handed 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years .
Prosecuting , Jon Close said : “ Zafran and Sulman are brothers involved in the supply of class A drugs - they both have served a custodial sentence in respect of similar matters .
“ Sulman received three years imprisonment in 2018 for being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These offences they are due to be sentenced for today were committed during the licence period .
“ Between August 21 2019 and June 18 2020 , various drug phones were used to take orders .
“ Sulman took charge of cooking and bagging , whereas Zafran would collect the bags .
“ Sulman recruited others including two females in assisting with bagging up , one was his girlfriend at the time , Pickering-Racyzki .
“ The brothers took control of a property involving others with cooking and bagging up , this occurred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The woman involved was 47 years old , has a history of mental health issues and uses crack cocaine.
” It was said that Sulman was allowed to stay at the woman ’ s home and in exchange he would supply her with cocaine , Zafran would then take the brothers too and from the address and collect the drugs .
However , they took over the address by cooking the drugs and bagging them up in her kitchen around three to four times a week .
These amounts started at two ounces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six ounces , the drugs were then bagged and collected .
Mr Close said : “ The woman was controlled by the brothers further as they threatened to damage her home , burn her dogs alive and they made references to her daughter and father making her fear they were at risk .
“ Neighbours saw them constantly going in and out of the house , and letting themselves in .
“ Following their arrest , Pickering 's phone was seized and examined .
“ There were around two thousand communications with Sulman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear she was in a relationship with Sulman and she provided assistance with his and the other defendant as and when required.
” The court heard that Pickering-Raczycki monitored the police ANPR reports , she allowed them to pick up the drugs in her car , she brought them bags for bagging up and helped them look out for police cars .
In one message , she said she ‘ didn ’ t want anything to do with his dirty money ’ , to which he responded calling her a ‘ grass ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It wasn ’ t until June 16 this year that Sulman was followed by the police and later seen overtaking cars .
Despite escaping , two days later , officers turned up on the doorstep of his home he shared with brother Zafran and both were arrested .
In response to being arrested , Sulman said : “ Are you the drugs unit ?
Have any of my team been caught up ?
” Whilst the scale of the operation was said to be ‘ difficult to quantify ’ investigating officers understand the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1,000 per day , after analysing the burner phones .
Zafran was said to have six convictions for nine offences including a conviction for possession with intent to supply class A drugs .
Sulman was said to have 17 convictions for 24 offences including possession with intent to supply class A drugs , and Pickering-Raczycki had no previous convictions .
In mitigation for Zafran it was said his personal mitigation would not impact the length of the sentence .
Mitigating for Pickering-Raczycki , defence lawyer Michael Johnson said : “ this has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her family worked hard to solve the issues between them and are determined to put this behind them .
“ They need to move forward as a family.
” In mitigation for Sulman , it was said he didn ’ t lead a ‘ champagne lifestyle ’ , and there was no evidence that he purchased the drugs .
It was also said he had ‘ no real idea ’ how matters operated further up the chain , that he was more of a ‘ foot soldier ’ and was under pressure due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 .
Sentencing them , Judge John Potter said : “ This was a sophisticated drug dealing operation which was designed to generate very significant profits for both of you .
`` The evidence in this case and previous conviction portrays you both as professional drug dealers .
“ You peddle harmful substances into the community resulting in mayhem and chaos for those subject to thefts due to drugs .
“ Your respective actions are inspired by that selfishness , ruthlessness and willingness to exploit others.
” Zafran Khan and Sulman Khan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 years 6 months imprisonment .
Dana Pickering-Raczycki , of Shaftesbury Drive was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years , 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirements , 150 hours unpaid work and an electronically monitored curfew for four months between the hours of 9pm to 7am .

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Two drug-peddling brothers have been jailed after officers discovered a sophisticated cocaine ring operating in Rochdale.
Sulman Khan, 26, and Zafran Khan, 24, convinced a drug user to allow them to use her home as a base for their ‘business’, cooking and bagging up the class A drug before selling it on through burner phones.
Sulman, of Rochdale, also involved his girlfriend at the time, Dana Pickering-Raczycki, aged 20, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
She helped bag up the drugs, she took orders and even drove the brothers around the country it was said.
The drug user, who also had mental health issues, said that the brother controlled her day-to-day life, threatened to damage her home, hurt her pets and caused her to fear for the safety of her family.
It wasn’t until Sulman was spotted by the police driving erratically in a VW Golf that the brothers were eventually tracked down and arrested.
At an earlier hearing, Sulman and Zafran both pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and Pickering-Raczycki, also of Rochdale, pleaded guilty to participating in the activities of an organised crime group.
Today both brothers were sentenced to seven years and six months imprisonment each, whereas Pickering-Raczycki was handed 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years.
Prosecuting, Jon Close said: “Zafran and Sulman are brothers involved in the supply of class A drugs - they both have served a custodial sentence in respect of similar matters.
“Sulman received three years imprisonment in 2018 for being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine and Zafran received 32 months imprisonment.
“These offences they are due to be sentenced for today were committed during the licence period.
“Between August 21 2019 and June 18 2020, various drug phones were used to take orders.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“Sulman took charge of cooking and bagging, whereas Zafran would collect the bags. “Sulman recruited others including two females in assisting with bagging up, one was his girlfriend at the time, Pickering-Racyzki.
“The brothers took control of a property involving others with cooking and bagging up, this occurred over the last 12 months.
“The woman involved was 47 years old, has a history of mental health issues and uses crack cocaine.”
It was said that Sulman was allowed to stay at the woman’s home and in exchange he would supply her with cocaine, Zafran would then take the brothers too and from the address and collect the drugs.
However, they took over the address by cooking the drugs and bagging them up in her kitchen around three to four times a week.
These amounts started at two ounces and then went up to five or six ounces, the drugs were then bagged and collected.
Mr Close said: “The woman was controlled by the brothers further as they threatened to damage her home, burn her dogs alive and they made references to her daughter and father making her fear they were at risk.
“Neighbours saw them constantly going in and out of the house, and letting themselves in.
“Following their arrest, Pickering's phone was seized and examined.
“There were around two thousand communications with Sulman and his brother.
“It was clear she was in a relationship with Sulman and she provided assistance with his and the other defendant as and when required.”
The court heard that Pickering-Raczycki monitored the police ANPR reports, she allowed them to pick up the drugs in her car, she brought them bags for bagging up and helped them look out for police cars.
In one message, she said she ‘didn’t want anything to do with his dirty money’, to which he responded calling her a ‘grass’ and suggested he had a firearm.
It wasn’t until June 16 this year that Sulman was followed by the police and later seen overtaking cars.
Despite escaping, two days later, officers turned up on the doorstep of his home he shared with brother Zafran and both were arrested.
In response to being arrested, Sulman said: “Are you the drugs unit? Have any of my team been caught up?”
Whilst the scale of the operation was said to be ‘difficult to quantify’ investigating officers understand the brothers were said to be making around £1,000 per day, after analysing the burner phones.
Zafran was said to have six convictions for nine offences including a conviction for possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Sulman was said to have 17 convictions for 24 offences including possession with intent to supply class A drugs, and Pickering-Raczycki had no previous convictions.
(Image: GMP/photo)
In mitigation for Zafran it was said his personal mitigation would not impact the length of the sentence.
Mitigating for Pickering-Raczycki, defence lawyer Michael Johnson said: “this has been a salutary experience for her.
“Her family worked hard to solve the issues between them and are determined to put this behind them.
“They need to move forward as a family.”
In mitigation for Sulman, it was said he didn’t lead a ‘champagne lifestyle’, and there was no evidence that he purchased the drugs.
It was also said he had ‘no real idea’ how matters operated further up the chain, that he was more of a ‘foot soldier’ and was under pressure due to drug debts from his previous conviction in 2018.
(Image: GMP/photo)
Sentencing them, Judge John Potter said: “This was a sophisticated drug dealing operation which was designed to generate very significant profits for both of you.
"The evidence in this case and previous conviction portrays you both as professional drug dealers.
“You peddle harmful substances into the community resulting in mayhem and chaos for those subject to thefts due to drugs.
“Your respective actions are inspired by that selfishness, ruthlessness and willingness to exploit others.”
Zafran Khan and Sulman Khan, both of Kingsway, were handed 7 years 6 months imprisonment.
Dana Pickering-Raczycki, of Shaftesbury Drive was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years, 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirements, 150 hours unpaid work and an electronically monitored curfew for four months between the hours of 9pm to 7am.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Diary written by teenage victim of sexual abuse Victoria Agoglia recovered

A diary written by a teenage victim of sexual abuse has been recovered by police - 17 years after her death .
The journal will now play a significant part in an ongoing new inquiry into the abuse of Victoria Agoglia .
GMP became aware of the existence of the diary last year , but only obtained it last month .
It had been in the possession of Manchester council .
Victoria 's loved ones have been asking for her abuse to be investigated ever since her death , aged 15 , in 2003 .
Victoria , who was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after she was injected with heroin .
A damning report published in January said a coroner 's narrative verdict recorded at her inquest 'significantly underplays the coercion and control she was subject to ' in terms of child sexual exploitation .
It also suggests the reports contents , following information gathered as part of the review , could represent new evidence and an application for a fresh inquest into Victoria 's death could now be made to the Attorney General .
The report represents the findings of the first part of a review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with in Greater Manchester and considers a police operation launched in 2004 in response to Victoria 's death .
Operation Augusta was designed to investigate the sexual abuse of children predominantly in care in south Manchester , with the report identifying up to 97 potential paedophiles and around 57 potential victims .
But the review , commissioned by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham in 2017 , found Augusta was discontinued in July 2005 due to resourcing .
This was despite police and other authorities amassing colossal evidence against the perpetrators .
A number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commit , and be convicted of , sex crimes .
Victoria , who had been in care since the age of eight , disclosed two months before her death to her social worker and a substance misuse worker that an older man was injecting her with heroin , the report found .
Operation Greenjacket , was launched by GMP in May 2018 , aimed initially at re-investigating child exploitation in 2004/05 .
The force was strongly criticised after the grooming investigation , prompted by the death of Victoria was closed down .
Assistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading Operation Greenjacket , said there has been a sea-change in the force 's approach to dealing with child sexual exploitation .
The scope of Green Jacket has grown as result of GMP and Manchester council reviewing historic files and speaking to victims and alleged perpetrators .
This has uncovered additional historic information and victims that were not seen by the original 2005/04 investigation .
It means the number of victims has grown from the original 25 reviewed in the report commissioned by the mayor to more than 50 .
In a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP said : `` GMP first became aware of the existence of this diary in May 2019 .
The diary was subsequently handed over to GMP detectives by Manchester City Council in August 2020 .
`` As this is a live investigation , it would be inappropriate to comment furher .
`` Our thoughts remain with the family of Victoria .
`` Any victim of child exploitation is encouraged to contact police on 0161 856 2124 or via opgreenjacket @ gmp.police.uk '' Even if victims do n't wish to pursue a criminal justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available to listen to them and ensure they receive personalised support . ''
A Manchester council spokesperson said : `` We have proactively worked with Greater Manchester Police to support Operation Green Jacket and share the determination of all involved to bring perpetrators to justice .
`` We have shared the diary with GMP as quickly as we could within the correct legal processes .
We are also assisting the coroner with inquiries .
`` The diary - which parties were aware of at the relevant time - and all matters relating to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation and ongoing coronial inquiries and as such it would be inappropriate for us to comment further on the detail . ''
It is understood the council would refute any suggestion they had been sitting on the diary .
In January GMP said that one man had been arrested and another questioned under caution over the abuse of Victoria .
Both were released under investigation .
A council source said : `` Manchester council has been in possession of a diary belonging to Victoria .
The police found out about it last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for them to get it .
Questions are being asked as to why .
The contents are horrible .
It is very odd that it was not made available sooner . ''
The report issued in January said : `` Having considered both the harrowing experience of Victoria and that of many of her contemporaries in public care in Manchester in the review team ’ s sample , we can not understand how the coroner felt able to conclude his remarks with the following statement : 'It is absolutely essential also that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care and support afforded to children cared for within the child protection system ' . ''
The report found young people 'were not well served or protected by the statutory agencies ' - police and councils .
Both police and Manchester council have now issued apologies .
Victoria , who was known as Vicky and used her stepfather 's surname of Byrne , spent time in care homes across Greater Manchester .
She had ambitions of becoming a hairdresser and a model .
In the two years before her death , the report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and returned to her residential unit intoxicated ' .
Distressed , the report said she disclosed she was involved in sexual exploitation and alleged rape and sexual assault .
It emerged she had told repeatedly of her suffering at the hands of older , Asian men , who the report 's authors said appeared to 'operate in plain sight ' in and around care homes .
`` While we found evidence of multi-agency meetings , not one of these occasions resulted in a child protection investigation to protect Victoria from significant harm , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victoria was cared for by Manchester City Council , a man who had been previously identified as her so-called 'pimp ' was given permission to visit her in her accommodation three times a week . ''
Victoria 's grandmother , Joan Agoglia , wept as she told a press conference to launch the report that Victoria was regularly beaten by her abusers .
Paramedics were called to a house on Sussex Street in Rochdale and found Victoria collapsed .
She died five days later .
A man aged 50 at the time was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of injecting Victoria with heroin and was jailed for three and a half years .

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A diary written by a teenage victim of sexual abuse has been recovered by police - 17 years after her death.
The journal will now play a significant part in an ongoing new inquiry into the abuse of Victoria Agoglia.
GMP became aware of the existence of the diary last year, but only obtained it last month.
It had been in the possession of Manchester council.
Victoria's loved ones have been asking for her abuse to be investigated ever since her death, aged 15, in 2003.
Victoria, who was in the care of Manchester council, died after she was injected with heroin.
A damning report published in January said a coroner's narrative verdict recorded at her inquest 'significantly underplays the coercion and control she was subject to' in terms of child sexual exploitation.
It also suggests the reports contents, following information gathered as part of the review, could represent new evidence and an application for a fresh inquest into Victoria's death could now be made to the Attorney General.
The report represents the findings of the first part of a review into how child sexual exploitation is dealt with in Greater Manchester and considers a police operation launched in 2004 in response to Victoria's death.
Operation Augusta was designed to investigate the sexual abuse of children predominantly in care in south Manchester, with the report identifying up to 97 potential paedophiles and around 57 potential victims.
But the review, commissioned by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham in 2017, found Augusta was discontinued in July 2005 due to resourcing.
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This was despite police and other authorities amassing colossal evidence against the perpetrators.
A number of the men identified went on to commit, and be convicted of, sex crimes.
Victoria, who had been in care since the age of eight, disclosed two months before her death to her social worker and a substance misuse worker that an older man was injecting her with heroin, the report found.
Operation Greenjacket, was launched by GMP in May 2018, aimed initially at re-investigating child exploitation in 2004/05.
The force was strongly criticised after the grooming investigation, prompted by the death of Victoria was closed down.
Assistant Chief Constable Mabs Hussain, who is leading Operation Greenjacket, said there has been a sea-change in the force's approach to dealing with child sexual exploitation.
The scope of Green Jacket has grown as result of GMP and Manchester council reviewing historic files and speaking to victims and alleged perpetrators.
This has uncovered additional historic information and victims that were not seen by the original 2005/04 investigation.
It means the number of victims has grown from the original 25 reviewed in the report commissioned by the mayor to more than 50.
In a statement issued to the Manchester Evening News, GMP said: "GMP first became aware of the existence of this diary in May 2019. The diary was subsequently handed over to GMP detectives by Manchester City Council in August 2020.
"As this is a live investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment furher.
"Our thoughts remain with the family of Victoria.
"Any victim of child exploitation is encouraged to contact police on 0161 856 2124 or via opgreenjacket@gmp.police.uk
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"Even if victims don't wish to pursue a criminal justice outcome, specialist officers from GMP are available to listen to them and ensure they receive personalised support."
A Manchester council spokesperson said: "We have proactively worked with Greater Manchester Police to support Operation Green Jacket and share the determination of all involved to bring perpetrators to justice.
"We have shared the diary with GMP as quickly as we could within the correct legal processes. We are also assisting the coroner with inquiries.
"The diary - which parties were aware of at the relevant time - and all matters relating to Victoria are subject to a live police investigation and ongoing coronial inquiries and as such it would be inappropriate for us to comment further on the detail."
It is understood the council would refute any suggestion they had been sitting on the diary.
In January GMP said that one man had been arrested and another questioned under caution over the abuse of Victoria. Both were released under investigation.
A council source said: "Manchester council has been in possession of a diary belonging to Victoria. The police found out about it last year and it has taken a long time for them to get it. Questions are being asked as to why. The contents are horrible. It is very odd that it was not made available sooner."
The report issued in January said: "Having considered both the harrowing experience of Victoria and that of many of her contemporaries in public care in Manchester in the review team’s sample, we cannot understand how the coroner felt able to conclude his remarks with the following statement: 'It is absolutely essential also that the public remain confident about the quality of care and support afforded to children cared for within the child protection system'."
The report found young people 'were not well served or protected by the statutory agencies' - police and councils.
Both police and Manchester council have now issued apologies.
Victoria, who was known as Vicky and used her stepfather's surname of Byrne, spent time in care homes across Greater Manchester.
She had ambitions of becoming a hairdresser and a model.
In the two years before her death, the report found Victoria was repeatedly 'threatened, assaulted and returned to her residential unit intoxicated'.
Distressed, the report said she disclosed she was involved in sexual exploitation and alleged rape and sexual assault.
It emerged she had told repeatedly of her suffering at the hands of older, Asian men, who the report's authors said appeared to 'operate in plain sight' in and around care homes.
"While we found evidence of multi-agency meetings, not one of these occasions resulted in a child protection investigation to protect Victoria from significant harm," the report added.
"Although Victoria was cared for by Manchester City Council, a man who had been previously identified as her so-called 'pimp' was given permission to visit her in her accommodation three times a week."
Victoria's grandmother, Joan Agoglia, wept as she told a press conference to launch the report that Victoria was regularly beaten by her abusers.
Paramedics were called to a house on Sussex Street in Rochdale and found Victoria collapsed. She died five days later.
A man aged 50 at the time was cleared of manslaughter but admitted two offences of injecting Victoria with heroin and was jailed for three and a half years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Dog that attacked man on mobility scooter in his garden will be destroyed

A bulldog is to be destroyed after it attacked a 56-year-old man in ill health as he was approaching his front door in his mobility scooter .
On April 26 , 2019 , Lee Hutchinson was returning to his ground floor flat in a shared house in Blackbank Street , Bolton , after visiting his son .
Mr Hutchinson , who suffered from serious medical conditions , needed walking aids including a zimmer frame and a mobility scooter - which he was using on the day of the incident .
The 56-year-old dad was passing through the yard of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black and white bulldog ran towards the victim and bit him on the arm while he was sitting in his mobility scooter .
The dog continued the painful attack and began biting Mr Hutchinson on his hand as well .
The dog , named Shadow , was owned by John Walkden , also 56 , a resident of the flat above Mr Hutchinson ’ s , and was roaming free in the yard at the time Mr Hutchinson returned home .
Walkden emerged from the house shouting at Shadow , but the dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began punching and kicking it .
Shadow eventually relented and was locked in a shed .
Walkden then told Mr Hutchinson , who was bleeding ‘ profusely ’ , that he ‘ should not have come into the yard ’ , or ‘ should have shouted before he came in ’ .
The horrified victim took a taxi to his GP to stop the gushing blood .
He was given a tetanus injection and then rushed to hospital to have a stitch put in .
The incident was then reported to the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to light that just days before Mr Hutchinson was mauled , his own son , Casey Hutchinson , was also attacked and bitten by Shadow .
Walkden had done nothing to change the way the dog was being kept in the front yard , said the prosecution , and Mr Hutchinson was often 'scared to open the gate to his home fearing the dog might attack him ' .
`` The onus was placed on others to protect themselves , '' a prosecutor told Bolton Crown Court at Walkden 's sentencing for keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
`` It was not safe for people to enter that yard if the dog was unsupervised and roaming in the garden .
`` There was a lack of safety and control measures for a situation that could have been foreseen .
If the dog had been tied up with a lead , this could have been prevented .
`` This is a dog that does constitute a risk to the public 's safety .
Walkden was at first charged with both incidents , but the charges relating to Mr Hutchinson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived at the house in Blackbank Street and found that the dog became aggressive , before it was sent to a kennel where it has also showed dangerous behaviour in the months after the incident .
The defence added that despite attacking two people in one week , Shadow had not been trained in violence and had instead been a beloved companion to Walkden for 20 months .
`` This was clearly not a trifling injury , there was a stitch needed , but it is not a significant injury , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly got used to that being its space .
There had been no other incidents with this dog , it had caused no issue with anyone .
It is just a terrible tragedy , that is what happened on this occasion .
`` Walkden has lost his companion and he has a somewhat solitary life as it is . ''
Judge Graeme Smith admitted that the incident was ' a terrible tragedy ' , saying that dogs are far more than just 'objects ' .
But the judge ultimately decided that the bulldog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour continued at the kennel following the attack on Mr Hutchinson .
Judge Smith told Walkden in court : `` Dogs are not simply objects but they are living creatures with whom owners can develop a very close bond .
`` A terrible tragedy , indeed it was .
The real problem is the incident that occurred a week before where there was no change to the way you controlled Shadow which should have been done .
`` There were some nasty bites .
`` The behaviour Shadow shows he has an ongoing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a position to take care of him .
`` It is a difficult order to make but I do have to order his destruction . ''
Walkden was not , however , disqualified from owning a dog as he 'had not trained it to be aggressive ' , according to the judge .
He was also given a 12 month community order and will have 10 rehabilitation activity days , along with 60 hours unpaid work .
The victim has since died , in February of this year , unrelated to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A bulldog is to be destroyed after it attacked a 56-year-old man in ill health as he was approaching his front door in his mobility scooter.
On April 26, 2019, Lee Hutchinson was returning to his ground floor flat in a shared house in Blackbank Street, Bolton, after visiting his son.
Mr Hutchinson, who suffered from serious medical conditions, needed walking aids including a zimmer frame and a mobility scooter - which he was using on the day of the incident.
The 56-year-old dad was passing through the yard of the house to access the door when a black and white bulldog ran towards the victim and bit him on the arm while he was sitting in his mobility scooter.
The dog continued the painful attack and began biting Mr Hutchinson on his hand as well.
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The dog, named Shadow, was owned by John Walkden, also 56, a resident of the flat above Mr Hutchinson’s, and was roaming free in the yard at the time Mr Hutchinson returned home.
Walkden emerged from the house shouting at Shadow, but the dog would not let go until its owner began punching and kicking it.
Shadow eventually relented and was locked in a shed.
Walkden then told Mr Hutchinson, who was bleeding ‘profusely’, that he ‘should not have come into the yard’, or ‘should have shouted before he came in’.
The horrified victim took a taxi to his GP to stop the gushing blood. He was given a tetanus injection and then rushed to hospital to have a stitch put in.
The incident was then reported to the police. On further investigation, it came to light that just days before Mr Hutchinson was mauled, his own son, Casey Hutchinson, was also attacked and bitten by Shadow.
Walkden had done nothing to change the way the dog was being kept in the front yard, said the prosecution, and Mr Hutchinson was often 'scared to open the gate to his home fearing the dog might attack him'.
"The onus was placed on others to protect themselves," a prosecutor told Bolton Crown Court at Walkden's sentencing for keeping a dangerous dog today (September 24).
"It was not safe for people to enter that yard if the dog was unsupervised and roaming in the garden.
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"There was a lack of safety and control measures for a situation that could have been foreseen. If the dog had been tied up with a lead, this could have been prevented.
"This is a dog that does constitute a risk to the public's safety.
Walkden was at first charged with both incidents, but the charges relating to Mr Hutchinson’s son were later dropped.
Officers arrived at the house in Blackbank Street and found that the dog became aggressive, before it was sent to a kennel where it has also showed dangerous behaviour in the months after the incident.
The defence added that despite attacking two people in one week, Shadow had not been trained in violence and had instead been a beloved companion to Walkden for 20 months.
"This was clearly not a trifling injury, there was a stitch needed, but it is not a significant injury," said the defence.
"The dog had clearly got used to that being its space. There had been no other incidents with this dog, it had caused no issue with anyone. It is just a terrible tragedy, that is what happened on this occasion.
"Walkden has lost his companion and he has a somewhat solitary life as it is."
Judge Graeme Smith admitted that the incident was 'a terrible tragedy', saying that dogs are far more than just 'objects'.
But the judge ultimately decided that the bulldog must be 'destroyed' after its aggressive behaviour continued at the kennel following the attack on Mr Hutchinson.
Judge Smith told Walkden in court: "Dogs are not simply objects but they are living creatures with whom owners can develop a very close bond.
"A terrible tragedy, indeed it was. The real problem is the incident that occurred a week before where there was no change to the way you controlled Shadow which should have been done.
"There were some nasty bites.
"The behaviour Shadow shows he has an ongoing problem with people and you are not in a position to take care of him.
"It is a difficult order to make but I do have to order his destruction."
Walkden was not, however, disqualified from owning a dog as he 'had not trained it to be aggressive', according to the judge.
He was also given a 12 month community order and will have 10 rehabilitation activity days, along with 60 hours unpaid work.
The victim has since died, in February of this year, unrelated to the injuries he sustained in the dog attack.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Man City launch new Puma esports kit for 2020/21 season

Manchester City have announced the launch of a stunning bespoke esports shirt for the 2020/21 season , with the design inspired by the City third-kit .
The esports shirt , which is PUMA 's first-ever Manchester City esports shirt , features a paisley pattern which is inspired by the club 's third kit .
The shirt will also feature club sponsors Nexen Tire and Etisalat , with both sponsors appearing on the sleeve of this bespoke kit .
And it looks like this is just the start for PUMA , as they have confirmed that they will ' continue this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020-21 season ' , so expect more City esports kit and merchandise to be available over the course of the 2020/21 season .
City 's esports presence is growing significantly , having previously announced a collaborative partnership with FaZe Clan , one of the biggest and most popular esports organisations in the world , back in September 2019 .
The club also have two dedicated FIFA esports players in Shaun ‘ Shellzz ’ Springette and Ryan Pessoa , who represent club in major events around the world .
City also have professional esports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly representing the club in key FIFA tournaments worldwide .
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Both Shellzz and Pessoa will wear the bespoke City esports shirt during their 2020/21 competitive FIFA esports season .
Both Shellzz and Pessoa are two of the best professional FIFA players in the world , with Shellzz representing the club on Xbox and Pessoa , who signed for the club in November 2019 , represents the club on PlayStation .
City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also featured on Level up !
The Esports and Gaming Show , a Reach podcast which explores the popularity and success of the esports and gaming industry by talking to high-profile members of the community .
You can listen to our chat with Ryan Pessoa here , and you can also subscribe to Level up !
The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Spreaker .
City say that the esports jersey celebrates the rich music and fashion culture of the city .
The esports jersey features a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featuring the details of the club ’ s crest .
The club also states that the pattern is synonymous with artists from the ‘ Mod ’ and the ‘ Brit Pop ’ eras of the 1990 ’ s and was a staple of youth fashion in the 1960 ’ s , influencing fashion and music culture in Manchester for generations .
The new Manchester City esports shirt is available to buy now , in limited numbers .

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Manchester City have announced the launch of a stunning bespoke esports shirt for the 2020/21 season, with the design inspired by the City third-kit.
The esports shirt, which is PUMA's first-ever Manchester City esports shirt, features a paisley pattern which is inspired by the club's third kit. The shirt will also feature club sponsors Nexen Tire and Etisalat, with both sponsors appearing on the sleeve of this bespoke kit.
And it looks like this is just the start for PUMA, as they have confirmed that they will ' continue this trend with more products dropping throughout the 2020-21 season', so expect more City esports kit and merchandise to be available over the course of the 2020/21 season.
City's esports presence is growing significantly, having previously announced a collaborative partnership with FaZe Clan, one of the biggest and most popular esports organisations in the world, back in September 2019.
The club also have two dedicated FIFA esports players in Shaun ‘Shellzz’ Springette and Ryan Pessoa, who represent club in major events around the world. City also have professional esports teams in China and South Korea, regularly representing the club in key FIFA tournaments worldwide.
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Both Shellzz and Pessoa will wear the bespoke City esports shirt during their 2020/21 competitive FIFA esports season.
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Both Shellzz and Pessoa are two of the best professional FIFA players in the world, with Shellzz representing the club on Xbox and Pessoa, who signed for the club in November 2019, represents the club on PlayStation.
City's profossional FIFA esports star Ryan Pessoa has also featured on Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show, a Reach podcast which explores the popularity and success of the esports and gaming industry by talking to high-profile members of the community.
You can listen to our chat with Ryan Pessoa here, and you can also subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.
City say that the esports jersey celebrates the rich music and fashion culture of the city. The esports jersey features a unique paisley pattern created for Manchester City featuring the details of the club’s crest.
The club also states that the pattern is synonymous with artists from the ‘Mod’ and the ‘Brit Pop’ eras of the 1990’s and was a staple of youth fashion in the 1960’s, influencing fashion and music culture in Manchester for generations.
The new Manchester City esports shirt is available to buy now, in limited numbers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Plans for 750 homes and hotel on former Kellogg’s site to be decided today

Huge plans for the regeneration of parts of Trafford will be decided today .
Proposals for 750 homes , an 100-bedroom hotel , a leisure centre , a primary school and offices will be decided today by Trafford council for the former Kellogg ’ s factory site in Old Trafford , as part of the authority ’ s masterplan for the area .
The council is working with developers Bruntwood Works on the site and bought the plot for £12m back in September 2017 .
The public were consulted on the plans last year and at the time council leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan presents a fantastic opportunity to provide much-needed housing , further develop local amenities , improve community use of the area and completely transform our public spaces .
“ The plans aims to create a fantastic place for those who live and work here , so please take the time to tell us what you want : your views are vital in shaping this project.
” In January this year , Trafford council ’ s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan , which the former Kellogg ’ s site plans are part of , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of approval and were sent out for the next stage of public consultation .
Andrew Cooke , regional director for Bruntwood Works , said : “ We ’ re pleased to be bringing forward this exciting vision for a vibrant mixed-use development , which will sit at the heart of the Trafford Civic Quarter community .
“ The next phase of development will provide the facilities and amenities to anchor and support the sustainable long-term growth of the area – providing high-quality housing and education , alongside an attractive retail and leisure proposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area and enable local businesses to attract and retain first-class talent.
” The planning application is due to go before Trafford council ’ s planning committee on Thursday evening at 5.30pm , where outline permission for the proposals will either be granted or refused .
Kellogg ’ s moved from the Talbot Road site after 27 years in 2017 , relocating a few miles down the road to MediaCityUK , at Salford Quays .
Coun James Wright , Trafford council ’ s executive member for housing and regeneration , presented the Civic Quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ We are really excited about these recent developments – the establishment of a Civic Quarter presents a fantastic opportunity to further develop local amenities , improve community use of the area and completely transform our public spaces .
“ The plans aim to create a fantastic place for those who live and work in Trafford .
This exemplifies our priority of creating successful and thriving places in the borough .
“ The people of Trafford are at the centre of these plans becoming a reality .
We will consult with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we continue the journey to creating a vibrant and amazing Civic Quarter for everyone in the borough to enjoy .
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Huge plans for the regeneration of parts of Trafford will be decided today.
Proposals for 750 homes, an 100-bedroom hotel, a leisure centre, a primary school and offices will be decided today by Trafford council for the former Kellogg’s factory site in Old Trafford, as part of the authority’s masterplan for the area.
The council is working with developers Bruntwood Works on the site and bought the plot for £12m back in September 2017.
The public were consulted on the plans last year and at the time council leader Coun Andrew Western said: “The plan presents a fantastic opportunity to provide much-needed housing, further develop local amenities, improve community use of the area and completely transform our public spaces.
“The plans aims to create a fantastic place for those who live and work here, so please take the time to tell us what you want: your views are vital in shaping this project.”
In January this year, Trafford council’s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan, which the former Kellogg’s site plans are part of, received the cabinet’s unanimous stamp of approval and were sent out for the next stage of public consultation.
Andrew Cooke, regional director for Bruntwood Works, said: “We’re pleased to be bringing forward this exciting vision for a vibrant mixed-use development, which will sit at the heart of the Trafford Civic Quarter community.
“The next phase of development will provide the facilities and amenities to anchor and support the sustainable long-term growth of the area – providing high-quality housing and education, alongside an attractive retail and leisure proposition, which will bring people to the area and enable local businesses to attract and retain first-class talent.”
The planning application is due to go before Trafford council’s planning committee on Thursday evening at 5.30pm, where outline permission for the proposals will either be granted or refused.
Kellogg’s moved from the Talbot Road site after 27 years in 2017, relocating a few miles down the road to MediaCityUK, at Salford Quays.
Coun James Wright, Trafford council’s executive member for housing and regeneration, presented the Civic Quarter plans to cabinet earlier this year and said: “We are really excited about these recent developments – the establishment of a Civic Quarter presents a fantastic opportunity to further develop local amenities, improve community use of the area and completely transform our public spaces.
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“The plans aim to create a fantastic place for those who live and work in Trafford. This exemplifies our priority of creating successful and thriving places in the borough.
“The people of Trafford are at the centre of these plans becoming a reality. We will consult with residents every step of the way as we continue the journey to creating a vibrant and amazing Civic Quarter for everyone in the borough to enjoy.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Dayot Upamecano confirms transfer talks amid Manchester United links

Dayot Upamecano has confirmed he held transfer talks with other clubs before committing his future to RB Leipzig .
The 21-year-old 's performances last season marked him out as one of the top centre-backs in European football , with Manchester United believed to be among the clubs keen to sign him .
While he signed a new three-year contract extension at Leipzig in July , he was given permission to speak to clubs over a potential move away from the Bundesliga club .
In an interview with Telefoot , Upamecano said that his future is currently at Leipzig - although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away in the short-term .
He said : `` For the moment I am with Leipzig but it is true that I was able to discuss with certain clubs '' As I said , for now I am focused on Leipzig and I will continue to play for Leipzig .
And then we ’ ll see .
`` You never know what can happen in a football season . ''
United have been linked with Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele at points this summer , potentially as an alternative for Jadon Sancho .
Upamecano @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre-back said he would love to play with the former Borussia Dortmund winger at some point in his career .
He said : `` Would I like to play with Ousmane Dembele again ?
I would like that , why not ?
`` Ousmane is a very good player and we have grown up together .
`` So of course I would like to play with him one day . ''

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Dayot Upamecano has confirmed he held transfer talks with other clubs before committing his future to RB Leipzig.
The 21-year-old's performances last season marked him out as one of the top centre-backs in European football, with Manchester United believed to be among the clubs keen to sign him.
While he signed a new three-year contract extension at Leipzig in July, he was given permission to speak to clubs over a potential move away from the Bundesliga club.
In an interview with Telefoot, Upamecano said that his future is currently at Leipzig - although he did not rule out a move away in the short-term.
He said: "For the moment I am with Leipzig but it is true that I was able to discuss with certain clubs
"As I said, for now I am focused on Leipzig and I will continue to play for Leipzig. And then we’ll see.
"You never know what can happen in a football season."
United have been linked with Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele at points this summer, potentially as an alternative for Jadon Sancho.
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Upamecano and Dembele are close friends and the centre-back said he would love to play with the former Borussia Dortmund winger at some point in his career.
He said: "Would I like to play with Ousmane Dembele again? I would like that, why not?
"Ousmane is a very good player and we have grown up together.
"So of course I would like to play with him one day."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Why Zack Steffen can be the perfect understudy for Ederson

The arrival of Ederson at Manchester City was transformative .
The Brazilian was a drastic improvement upon Claudio Bravo and was by far the most composed goalkeeper in the Premier League .
Signed from Benfica in 2017 , his ability to play out from the back won him many admirers , and made it almost impossible for Bravo to win his place in the first team back .
The Chilean international departed Manchester City this summer and it left a vacancy as Ederson ’ s back-up .
The club are ready to promote American shot-stopper Zack Steffen to that role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , how well-suited is Steffen to playing as Ederson ’ s understudy ?
The goalkeeper was born in Coatesville , Pennsylvania .
He spent time at Freiburg in Germany before returning to America to join Columbus Crew SC in the MLS .
His form there caught the attention of City Football Group , and they signed him in 2019 .
He spent last season on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf in the Bundesliga .
A senior U.S. international , he has 17 caps for his country .
Steffen ’ s distribution will be under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed a good range of distribution during a friendly against Basel .
While he does not look as comfortable as Ederson when executing passes he did manage to find teammates and pass it through narrow angles .
Steffen ’ s development is evidenced by the fact it was a poor short pass against Bayern Munich in November that allowed Corentin Tolisso to score Bayern ’ s second goal .
Distribution was not a key aspect of Steffen ’ s game at Fortuna Dusseldorf .
Among Bundesliga goalkeepers that played a minimum of 1,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeepers managed fewer passes per 90 minutes than Steffen ’ s 21.63 ( source : Wyscout ) .
He was fifth in the league for forward pass accuracy ( 82.33 % ) and ninth for average pass length ( 34.15 metres ) .
City will be keen to have a goalkeeper that is comfortable sweeping up .
Steffen ranked third ( 2.01 ) for Exits per 90 minutes among Bundesliga goalkeepers that played a minimum of 1,000 minutes in the league last season .
Wyscout defines an exit as an instance of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against was 36.01 , which tallies with the 36 goals he conceded .
Some of his best games in terms of shot-stopping were the 2-1 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach in September 2019 , and the 2-1 win against Union Berlin in December .
It wasn ’ t a perfect season for Steffen .
He conceded some soft goals for Dusseldorf .
He appeared to misjudge the run of the ball for Hoffenheim ’ s goal during their 1-1 draw in November .
In December , he was too easily beaten by a header @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Three days later he allowed a long-range free-kick from Phillipp Max to slip through his gloves .
Overall , Steffen ranked 12th for save percentage ( 65.71 % ) among Bundesliga goalkeepers that played a minimum of 1,000 minutes in the league .
It is worth adding the context that Steffen faced the most shots per 90 minutes ( 5.87 ) among that same collection of goalkeepers .
This is a massive step up for Steffen .
The American represents a modern goalkeeper in the sense he is keen to play out from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case to be made that this aspect of his game will be more pronounced when playing in front of a better defence than Fortuna Dusseldorf .
It is also worth acknowledging the intangibles at play here .
There is a greater pressure attached to playing for a club like Manchester City , and how Steffen handles that may be vital in projecting his future .
For the time being , he will be an adequate back-up , but he still has some way to go before he can be considered a challenger to @ @

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The arrival of Ederson at Manchester City was transformative. The Brazilian was a drastic improvement upon Claudio Bravo and was by far the most composed goalkeeper in the Premier League.
Signed from Benfica in 2017, his ability to play out from the back won him many admirers, and made it almost impossible for Bravo to win his place in the first team back. The Chilean international departed Manchester City this summer and it left a vacancy as Ederson’s back-up.
The club are ready to promote American shot-stopper Zack Steffen to that role this season. It begs the question, how well-suited is Steffen to playing as Ederson’s understudy?
Background
The goalkeeper was born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
He spent time at Freiburg in Germany before returning to America to join Columbus Crew SC in the MLS. His form there caught the attention of City Football Group, and they signed him in 2019.
He spent last season on loan at Fortuna Dusseldorf in the Bundesliga. A senior U.S. international, he has 17 caps for his country.
Strengths
Steffen’s distribution will be under the spotlight, and in January he showed a good range of distribution during a friendly against Basel.
While he does not look as comfortable as Ederson when executing passes he did manage to find teammates and pass it through narrow angles. Steffen’s development is evidenced by the fact it was a poor short pass against Bayern Munich in November that allowed Corentin Tolisso to score Bayern’s second goal.
Distribution was not a key aspect of Steffen’s game at Fortuna Dusseldorf. Among Bundesliga goalkeepers that played a minimum of 1,000 minutes in the league, only three goalkeepers managed fewer passes per 90 minutes than Steffen’s 21.63 (source: Wyscout). He was fifth in the league for forward pass accuracy (82.33%) and ninth for average pass length (34.15 metres).
City will be keen to have a goalkeeper that is comfortable sweeping up. Steffen ranked third (2.01) for Exits per 90 minutes among Bundesliga goalkeepers that played a minimum of 1,000 minutes in the league last season. Wyscout defines an exit as an instance of a goalkeeper leaving their line.
His xG against was 36.01, which tallies with the 36 goals he conceded. Some of his best games in terms of shot-stopping were the 2-1 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach in September 2019, and the 2-1 win against Union Berlin in December.
Weaknesses
It wasn’t a perfect season for Steffen. He conceded some soft goals for Dusseldorf.
He appeared to misjudge the run of the ball for Hoffenheim’s goal during their 1-1 draw in November.
In December, he was too easily beaten by a header from Nordi Mukele against RB Leipzig. Three days later he allowed a long-range free-kick from Phillipp Max to slip through his gloves.
Overall, Steffen ranked 12th for save percentage (65.71%) among Bundesliga goalkeepers that played a minimum of 1,000 minutes in the league. It is worth adding the context that Steffen faced the most shots per 90 minutes (5.87) among that same collection of goalkeepers.
Conclusion
This is a massive step up for Steffen.
The American represents a modern goalkeeper in the sense he is keen to play out from the back, and there is a case to be made that this aspect of his game will be more pronounced when playing in front of a better defence than Fortuna Dusseldorf.
It is also worth acknowledging the intangibles at play here. There is a greater pressure attached to playing for a club like Manchester City, and how Steffen handles that may be vital in projecting his future. For the time being, he will be an adequate back-up, but he still has some way to go before he can be considered a challenger to Ederson.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--LIVE as fate of £350m arena next to Etihad Stadium to be decided - updates

Plans for a new £350 million music and indoor sports arena next to the Etihad Stadium are to be decided @ @ @ @ @ the Oak View Group ( OVG ) want to build the 23,500 capacity venue , @ @ @ @ @ indoor arena in Britain , on land next to Manchester City 's home and the @ @ @ @ @ that it could bring in as much as £1.5bn into the city ’ s economy @ @ @ @ @ .
The existing Manchester Arena are bitterly opposed to the proposals , saying they fear @ @ @ @ @ of business .
However OVG insist the city can accommodate more than one arena , @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham and London .
Council officers have recommended it be approved in their report to @ @ @ @ @ to be discussed and voted upon at a meeting of Manchester City Council 's Planning @ @ @ @ @ .
We will have live updates from the meeting in the live blog below

Plans for a new £350 million music and indoor sports arena next to the Etihad Stadium have been approved by Manchester Council today.
American firm the Oak View Group (OVG) wanted to build the 23,500 capacity venue, which would become the biggest indoor arena in Britain, on land next to Manchester City's home and the Ashton Canal.
They claim that it could bring in as much as £1.5bn into the city’s economy over the next 20 years.
The existing Manchester Arena were bitterly opposed to the proposals, saying they fear it could drive them out of business.
However OVG insist the city can accommodate more than one arena, as in the case in Birmingham and London.
Council officers recommended it be approved in their report to councillors.
And in a meeting of Manchester City Council's Planning and Highways committee this afternoon, councillors voted to approve the proposals.
We will have live updates from the meeting in the live blog below


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--How other countries are dealing with a second wave of coronavirus

New measures have come into force across the UK this week in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus .
From today in England , pubs , restaurants and bars must close at 10pm and operate as table service or takeaway only .
Ahead of the new restrictions being announced by the Prime Minister , England 's Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty , warned of a `` very challenging winter '' ahead , as the current trend in cases is heading in the wrong direction .
Joining Prof Whitty , the government 's chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe – and that was leading to a mounting daily death toll .
He said in Spain and France `` it started with younger people in their 20s and spread gradually to older ages as well . ''
Sir Patrick added : `` That increasing case number has translated into an increase in hospitalisations .
`` As the hospitalisations have increased… very sadly , but not unexpectedly , deaths are also increasing . ''
The government has appeared to use France and Spain as a guide as they are a `` few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates of coronavirus .
So , how are other countries dealing with the Covid-19 'second wave ' ?
Aiming to avoid a new national lockdown , the French government moved in July to make face masks compulsory in enclosed public spaces .
In Paris , anyone aged 11 and older must wear a mask in public .
Other cities have followed that lead , including Lille , Nice and Toulouse .
Masks must also be worn in most workplaces .
The country is facing further lockdown restrictions as the government unveiled a map @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The nation 's health minister gave the hardest-hit local authorities , days to tighten measures or risk having a state of health emergency declared there .
Olivier Veran told a news conference the country would be divided into zones by alert level .
The Spanish government has also cracked down on the use of masks , with face coverings mandatory for anyone older than six on all forms of public transport and in most indoor areas .
Most parts of Spain have enforced the wearing of masks outside as well .
Children are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school .
Madrid is said to be at the `` epicentre '' of the latest outbreak with tighter restrictions imposed on the city .
On average , Spain is recording 312 cases per 100,000 people .
After relatively few cases early on , Covid-19 began to rise in Denmark in August , prompting guidance to make face masks on public transport mandatory .
Bars , restaurants and nightclubs must close by 10pm .
The same curfew is applied to private parties , including wedding receptions .
The country has had to put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks are compulsory in all public areas .
Nightclubs remain closed , major events including festivals are still not allowed , and while fans are permitted back into football games , it is at a limited capacity only .
The country has extended its ban on large gatherings until the end of the year .
Testing at airports is mandatory for all people arriving from high-risk countries .
Fines starting from 50 euros ( £46 ) have been brought in for anyone failing to wear a mask on public transport or in shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its new football season last weekend , but with no fans present .
With the virus resurgence , authorities ordered all nightclubs and dance halls to close .
A face mask rule has been brought in , but has drawn widespread criticism , if not ridicule .
In all public spaces in Italy where social distancing is not possible , people must wear face coverings – but only between the hours of 6pm and 6am .
Meanwhile , schools have reopened , despite officials in many regions calling the step premature .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cases by imposing a second state-wide lockdown in July .
With that lockdown still in place , protests have broken out regularly in the past few weeks .
After largely declaring the battle won , and with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging people to “ have fun ” , Israel has suffered an intense resurgence of Covid-19 which has triggered strict measures .
The nation last week began a second country-wide lockdown , with schools , restaurants , malls , hotels and other businesses all ordered to shut .
The lockdown is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been held against the measure , but new rules addressing these say they must be limited to groups of up to 20 people , with participants not allowed to travel more than one kilometre from their home to take part .

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New measures have come into force across the UK this week in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.
From today in England, pubs, restaurants and bars must close at 10pm and operate as table service or takeaway only.
Ahead of the new restrictions being announced by the Prime Minister, England's Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty, warned of a "very challenging winter" ahead, as the current trend in cases is heading in the wrong direction.
Joining Prof Whitty, the government's chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance said Covid-19 cases were rising across Europe – and that was leading to a mounting daily death toll.
He said in Spain and France "it started with younger people in their 20s and spread gradually to older ages as well."
Sir Patrick added: "That increasing case number has translated into an increase in hospitalisations.
"As the hospitalisations have increased… very sadly, but not unexpectedly, deaths are also increasing."
The government has appeared to use France and Spain as a guide as they are a "few weeks" ahead of us in terms of rates of coronavirus.
So, how are other countries dealing with the Covid-19 'second wave'?
France
Aiming to avoid a new national lockdown, the French government moved in July to make face masks compulsory in enclosed public spaces.
In Paris, anyone aged 11 and older must wear a mask in public.
Other cities have followed that lead, including Lille, Nice and Toulouse. Masks must also be worn in most workplaces.
(Image: Getty Images)
The country is facing further lockdown restrictions as the government unveiled a map of coronavirus "danger zones".
The nation's health minister gave the hardest-hit local authorities, days to tighten measures or risk having a state of health emergency declared there.
Olivier Veran told a news conference the country would be divided into zones by alert level.
Spain
The Spanish government has also cracked down on the use of masks, with face coverings mandatory for anyone older than six on all forms of public transport and in most indoor areas.
Most parts of Spain have enforced the wearing of masks outside as well. Children are also being asked to wear masks at school.
Madrid is said to be at the "epicentre" of the latest outbreak with tighter restrictions imposed on the city.
On average, Spain is recording 312 cases per 100,000 people.
Denmark
After relatively few cases early on, Covid-19 began to rise in Denmark in August, prompting guidance to make face masks on public transport mandatory. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs must close by 10pm.
The same curfew is applied to private parties, including wedding receptions.
Belgium
The country has had to put on hold plans for widespread reopenings. Face masks are compulsory in all public areas. Nightclubs remain closed, major events including festivals are still not allowed, and while fans are permitted back into football games, it is at a limited capacity only.
Germany
The country has extended its ban on large gatherings until the end of the year.
Testing at airports is mandatory for all people arriving from high-risk countries. Fines starting from 50 euros (£46) have been brought in for anyone failing to wear a mask on public transport or in shops.
The Bundesliga was able to start its new football season last weekend, but with no fans present.
Italy
With the virus resurgence, authorities ordered all nightclubs and dance halls to close.
A face mask rule has been brought in, but has drawn widespread criticism, if not ridicule. In all public spaces in Italy where social distancing is not possible, people must wear face coverings – but only between the hours of 6pm and 6am.
(Image: Getty Images)
Meanwhile, schools have reopened, despite officials in many regions calling the step premature.
Australia
The state of Victoria reacted to a resurgence in cases by imposing a second state-wide lockdown in July.
With that lockdown still in place, protests have broken out regularly in the past few weeks.
Israel
After largely declaring the battle won, and with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging people to “have fun”, Israel has suffered an intense resurgence of Covid-19 which has triggered strict measures.
The nation last week began a second country-wide lockdown, with schools, restaurants, malls, hotels and other businesses all ordered to shut.
The lockdown is expected to last three weeks. Protests have been held against the measure, but new rules addressing these say they must be limited to groups of up to 20 people, with participants not allowed to travel more than one kilometre from their home to take part.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Morrisons is now rationing some items as food shortage fears rise

Since Boris Johnson announced the new 10pm curfew rules and tightening of laws for people in the UK , many @ @ @ @ @ lockdown could be on its way .
As a result , shoppers in England have @ @ @ @ @ of essentials like toilet roll and pasta - just as we saw back in March @ @ @ @ @ that it is rationing selected items , and has introduced buying limits on some of @ @ @ @ @ in a bid to make sure that everyone is able to get what they need @ @ @ @ @ : `` We are introducing a limit on a small number of key products , @ @ @ @ @ disinfectant .
`` Our stock levels of these products are good but we want to @ @ @ @ @ for everyone . ''

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Since Boris Johnson announced the new 10pm curfew rules and tightening of laws for people in the UK, many have feared a second full lockdown could be on its way.
As a result, shoppers in England have reported seeing shelves stripped bare of essentials like toilet roll and pasta - just as we saw back in March.
Now Morrisons has confirmed that it is rationing selected items, and has introduced buying limits on some of its most popular essentials, in a bid to make sure that everyone is able to get what they need.
A spokesperson told Metro: "We are introducing a limit on a small number of key products, such as toilet roll and disinfectant.
"Our stock levels of these products are good but we want to ensure that they are available for everyone."
More to follow...