themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Drive-in concerts will be allowed at Bolton stadium despite noise nuisance fears

Bolton Wanderers have been given the go ahead to host six weeks of drive-in events at the University of Bolton stadium ’ s car park over this summer despite noise nuisance fears .
Around 3,000 tickets have already been sold for the concerts featuring Gary Numan , The Streets and Dizzee Rascal gigs , which are due to start in just over a fortnight .
But the event venue has only now been given an official licence after Bolton council heard that residents are concerned about noise pollution and traffid .
The council has agreed to make changes to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also allows it to host a winter wonderland event on site later in the year .
The University of Bolton stadium is one of 12 venues in the country selected by promoters Live Nation for the events which start on July 25 .
Artists announced so far include Gary Numan , The Streets and Dizzee Rascal .
There will also be shows for children including The Tiger Who Came to Tea , Horrible Histories and Braniac Live as well as appearances by Dick and Dom .
The Live from the Drive-In events at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 300 cars each with their own socially-distanced parking space .
There will be four slots every day – 11am , 2pm , 6.30pm and 9pm – each lasting up to an hour and a half .
They will be allowed to take place six days a week .
Around 3,000 tickets have already been sold for these events – but the licensing sub-committee was asked to consider objections from neighbours .
Some residents raised their concerns noise and traffic at a virtual meeting via video conference – although two residents spoke in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s pollution control unit told the committee , which is made up of three councillors , that they had concerns about noise pollution .
But representatives from the club and the promoter said they recognised that granting a licence for these events , which are taking place in “ unprecedented ” circumstances , would rely on the “ good will ” of the local authority .
Club owner Sharon Brittan addressed the committee at the meeting .
She said : “ Our core values are doing things properly and respectfully .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area who have objections and we will do everything we can to really relay their concerns and work with them .
“ If we do get permission to go ahead , we will absolutely communicate with the local residents at any time .
We will be available .
We will talk this through .
“ I truly believe the positivity this can bring here is a real boost that ’ s needed not only for Bolton , but for the UK , to everybody .
But I ’ m very aware there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents .
“ We will work with you and will do everything we can do within our capabilities to make this totally not as painful as you think it might be .
“ We do care .
I certainly don ’ t want to think that somebody ’ s up every night and we ’ re causing them anxiety .
So we ’ re very aware of the noise levels .
“ This is not just about generating revenue for Bolton Wanderers , this about a lot more than that.
” The application @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with conditions .

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Bolton Wanderers have been given the go ahead to host six weeks of drive-in events at the University of Bolton stadium’s car park over this summer despite noise nuisance fears.
Around 3,000 tickets have already been sold for the concerts featuring Gary Numan, The Streets and Dizzee Rascal gigs, which are due to start in just over a fortnight.
But the event venue has only now been given an official licence after Bolton council heard that residents are concerned about noise pollution and traffid.
The council has agreed to make changes to the football club’s premise licence which also allows it to host a winter wonderland event on site later in the year.
The University of Bolton stadium is one of 12 venues in the country selected by promoters Live Nation for the events which start on July 25.
Artists announced so far include Gary Numan, The Streets and Dizzee Rascal.
There will also be shows for children including The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Horrible Histories and Braniac Live as well as appearances by Dick and Dom.
The Live from the Drive-In events at the Bolton Wanderers stadium will be limited to 300 cars each with their own socially-distanced parking space.
There will be four slots every day – 11am, 2pm, 6.30pm and 9pm – each lasting up to an hour and a half. They will be allowed to take place six days a week.
Around 3,000 tickets have already been sold for these events – but the licensing sub-committee was asked to consider objections from neighbours.
Some residents raised their concerns noise and traffic at a virtual meeting via video conference – although two residents spoke in support of the events.
Bolton Council’s pollution control unit told the committee, which is made up of three councillors, that they had concerns about noise pollution.
But representatives from the club and the promoter said they recognised that granting a licence for these events, which are taking place in “unprecedented” circumstances, would rely on the “good will” of the local authority.
Club owner Sharon Brittan addressed the committee at the meeting.
She said: “Our core values are doing things properly and respectfully.
“I totally understand people who live in the area who have objections and we will do everything we can to really relay their concerns and work with them.
“If we do get permission to go ahead, we will absolutely communicate with the local residents at any time. We will be available. We will talk this through.
“I truly believe the positivity this can bring here is a real boost that’s needed not only for Bolton, but for the UK, to everybody. But I’m very aware there’s a negative impact on local residents.
“We will work with you and will do everything we can do within our capabilities to make this totally not as painful as you think it might be.
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“We do care. I certainly don’t want to think that somebody’s up every night and we’re causing them anxiety. So we’re very aware of the noise levels.
“This is not just about generating revenue for Bolton Wanderers, this about a lot more than that.”
The application to vary the premises licence was approved with conditions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--First person arrested for alleged fraud of furlough scheme

A man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with an alleged fraud of the furlough scheme .
HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) said it had arrested a 57-year-old male from Solihull , West Midlands , on Wednesday , in connection with allegations of a £495,000 fraud of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme .
HMRC added it was the first such arrest to happen .
Officers executed a search warrant , seizing computers and other digital devices , while funds held in a bank account relating to the arrested man ’ s business have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also arrested in relation to a suspected multimillion-pound tax fraud and alleged money laundering offences .
A further eight men from across the region have also been detained as part of this linked investigation , which involved the deployment of more than 100 HMRC officers to 11 locations .
Computers , digital devices , and business and personal records were also seized during the raids .
Richard Las , acting director , Fraud Investigation Service , HMRC , said : `` The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is part of the collective national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vast majority of employers will have used the CJRS responsibly , but we will not hesitate to act on reports of abuse of the scheme .
`` This is taxpayers ’ money and any claim that proves to be fraudulent limits our ability to support people and deprives public services of essential funding .
`` As usual , we have built steps in to prevent mistakes and fraud happening in the first place , but anyone who is concerned that their employer might be abusing the scheme should report it to HMRC online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ furlough scheme back in March in a bid to protect jobs during the coronavirus pandemic .
More than £27.4 billion has been claimed through the scheme , supporting 1.1 million employers and 9.4 million furloughed jobs .
The scheme will remain in place until the end of October but changes will be made from August and employers will be asked to start making contributions towards workers ' wages .

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A man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with an alleged fraud of the furlough scheme.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said it had arrested a 57-year-old male from Solihull, West Midlands, on Wednesday, in connection with allegations of a £495,000 fraud of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
HMRC added it was the first such arrest to happen.
Officers executed a search warrant, seizing computers and other digital devices, while funds held in a bank account relating to the arrested man’s business have been frozen.
HMRC added that the man was also arrested in relation to a suspected multimillion-pound tax fraud and alleged money laundering offences.
A further eight men from across the region have also been detained as part of this linked investigation, which involved the deployment of more than 100 HMRC officers to 11 locations.
Computers, digital devices, and business and personal records were also seized during the raids.
Richard Las, acting director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC, said: "The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is part of the collective national effort to protect jobs.
"The vast majority of employers will have used the CJRS responsibly, but we will not hesitate to act on reports of abuse of the scheme.
"This is taxpayers’ money and any claim that proves to be fraudulent limits our ability to support people and deprives public services of essential funding.
"As usual, we have built steps in to prevent mistakes and fraud happening in the first place, but anyone who is concerned that their employer might be abusing the scheme should report it to HMRC online."
Chancellor Rish Sunak announced the furlough scheme back in March in a bid to protect jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than £27.4 billion has been claimed through the scheme, supporting 1.1 million employers and 9.4 million furloughed jobs.
The scheme will remain in place until the end of October but changes will be made from August and employers will be asked to start making contributions towards workers' wages.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Young people are more at risk of ‘lockdown loneliness’

Young people are more than twice as likely to have experienced ‘ lockdown loneliness ’ than those over the age of 55 .
A total of 50.8pc of people aged 16 to 24 say they ’ ve experienced the feeling since the pandemic first struck in March , while only 24.1pc of those aged 55 to 69 reported the same .
But while the figures from loneliness charity the Cares Family show young people are lonely , the older generation have been hit hardest by the physical impacts of COVID-19 , with death rates much higher in the over 60s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Family , Manchester Cares , has been putting younger and older people together locally to provide mutual support and bridge the age divide during the pandemic .
Alice , 23 , befriended 69-year-old Charles when she started volunteering for Manchester Cares last year and she ’ s really glad they ’ ve been keeping in touch and checking in on each other during lockdown .
The pair have two phone calls a week and chat about all sorts , as well as life in general .
Alice said : “ I lived in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great to meet people who have lived there all their lives and watched Manchester change .
They ’ ve got these amazing stories and such different life experiences .
“ If I ’ m feeling a bit low or working from home has been a struggle that day , it ’ s good to have that time to remove yourself from that and distract yourself .
Talking to Charles really lifts my mood .
It makes me feel happy , valued and gives me a sense of purpose .
“ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other through lockdown , because I know he found it hard at the beginning because of his shielding .
And it ’ s lovely having someone to talk to outside your circle , like your family your living with , it ’ s a breath of fresh air.
” Alice has helped get Charles up and running online , helping him set up Zoom calls , sort his emails and get back involved with all of the social clubs he was a part of before lockdown began .
Charles , who ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also downloaded Spotify to listen to Alice ’ s favourite artists and the pair have begun swapping music recommendations .
He ’ s even working on a poem , called ‘ Alice , My Guardian Angel ’ .
He said : “ It ’ s good to talk to someone , someone you get on with .
We can talk about health problems , things to pass away the time , what we ’ ve been up to in lockdown.
” Charles hasn ’ t seen his family in Scotland for more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be going up in April for his birthday and had a train ticket booked , but then he got a letter from Boris Johnson .
He said : “ I ’ ve haven ’ t been able to go out in 12 weeks because I ’ m classed as vulnerable .
It has been hard .
“ But Alice is very good to talk to , she ’ s a good listener and I think Manchester Cares partnering young and older people is a very good idea.
” A study released in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the most age-segregated countries in the world , and COVID hasn ’ t made this any better .
The over-70s have been instructed to shield by the Government and have been doing so for over three months now .
This ‘ enforced social isolation ’ is a concern for the CEO of Care Family , Alex Smith .
He said : “ Care homes have been ravaged both by the virus and the isolation .
Meanwhile , reports of long term ‘ shielding ’ of people over 70 – in other words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to complaints of unfairness , victimisation and a future for older people that is unimaginably bleak .
“ But this awful virus is not only affecting the lives of our older relatives , friends and neighbours .
We already know that the oncoming recession will hit young people hardest .
With the depth and breadth of the economic shutdown , prolonged joblessness is a real fear.
” But Alex said he noticed a new “ intergenerational phenomenon ” when Boris Johnson first called the lockdown and his charity is continuing to try and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ At The Cares Family , we received hundreds of new offers of help to connect older and younger people in new ways .
Virtual social clubs have offered a lifeline for younger and older people alike , with octogenarians enjoying yoga , disco dancing and happy hour , and Millennials and Gen Z-ers learning about days gone by .
“ Thousands of phone calls between younger and older people have provided opportunities for new shared fun and feeling.
” Alex added : “ Many of the older people we work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depth of their resilience and stoicism .
They are as worried about their younger friends as younger people are concerned about them .
“ That empathy matters .
It matters because , while older people may be the most vulnerable to the virus , younger people are shown to be most vulnerable to lockdown loneliness.
” For more information about Manchester Cares and how to get involved , visit their website here .

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Young people are more than twice as likely to have experienced ‘lockdown loneliness’ than those over the age of 55.
A total of 50.8pc of people aged 16 to 24 say they’ve experienced the feeling since the pandemic first struck in March, while only 24.1pc of those aged 55 to 69 reported the same.
But while the figures from loneliness charity the Cares Family show young people are lonely, the older generation have been hit hardest by the physical impacts of COVID-19, with death rates much higher in the over 60s.
The Manchester branch of the Cares Family, Manchester Cares, has been putting younger and older people together locally to provide mutual support and bridge the age divide during the pandemic.
Alice, 23, befriended 69-year-old Charles when she started volunteering for Manchester Cares last year and she’s really glad they’ve been keeping in touch and checking in on each other during lockdown.
The pair have two phone calls a week and chat about all sorts, as well as life in general.
Alice said: “I lived in Manchester city centre near Ancoats and its great to meet people who have lived there all their lives and watched Manchester change. They’ve got these amazing stories and such different life experiences.
“If I’m feeling a bit low or working from home has been a struggle that day, it’s good to have that time to remove yourself from that and distract yourself. Talking to Charles really lifts my mood. It makes me feel happy, valued and gives me a sense of purpose.
(Image: Manchester Cares)
“I’m so happy we’ve had each other through lockdown, because I know he found it hard at the beginning because of his shielding. And it’s lovely having someone to talk to outside your circle, like your family your living with, it’s a breath of fresh air.”
Alice has helped get Charles up and running online, helping him set up Zoom calls, sort his emails and get back involved with all of the social clubs he was a part of before lockdown began.
Charles, who’s family all live in Aberdeen, has also downloaded Spotify to listen to Alice’s favourite artists and the pair have begun swapping music recommendations.
He’s even working on a poem, called ‘Alice, My Guardian Angel’.
He said: “It’s good to talk to someone, someone you get on with. We can talk about health problems, things to pass away the time, what we’ve been up to in lockdown.”
Charles hasn’t seen his family in Scotland for more than 12 months – he was meant to be going up in April for his birthday and had a train ticket booked, but then he got a letter from Boris Johnson.
He said: “I’ve haven’t been able to go out in 12 weeks because I’m classed as vulnerable. It has been hard.
“But Alice is very good to talk to, she’s a good listener and I think Manchester Cares partnering young and older people is a very good idea.”
A study released in January this year shows the UK is one of the most age-segregated countries in the world, and COVID hasn’t made this any better.
The over-70s have been instructed to shield by the Government and have been doing so for over three months now.
This ‘enforced social isolation’ is a concern for the CEO of Care Family, Alex Smith.
He said: “Care homes have been ravaged both by the virus and the isolation. Meanwhile, reports of long term ‘shielding’ of people over 70 – in other words, enforced social isolation – have led to complaints of unfairness, victimisation and a future for older people that is unimaginably bleak.
“But this awful virus is not only affecting the lives of our older relatives, friends and neighbours. We already know that the oncoming recession will hit young people hardest. With the depth and breadth of the economic shutdown, prolonged joblessness is a real fear.”
But Alex said he noticed a new “intergenerational phenomenon” when Boris Johnson first called the lockdown and his charity is continuing to try and bridge the age gap.
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He said: “At The Cares Family, we received hundreds of new offers of help to connect older and younger people in new ways. Virtual social clubs have offered a lifeline for younger and older people alike, with octogenarians enjoying yoga, disco dancing and happy hour, and Millennials and Gen Z-ers learning about days gone by.
“Thousands of phone calls between younger and older people have provided opportunities for new shared fun and feeling.”
Alex added: “Many of the older people we work with at The Cares Family have shown the depth of their resilience and stoicism. They are as worried about their younger friends as younger people are concerned about them.
“That empathy matters. It matters because, while older people may be the most vulnerable to the virus, younger people are shown to be most vulnerable to lockdown loneliness.”
For more information about Manchester Cares and how to get involved, visit their website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Man City's Phil Foden names Man Utd striker as best finisher he's seen

Despite training alongside Sergio Aguero at Manchester City every day , Phil Foden has overlooked his club teammate when asked to name the best finisher he has played alongside .
Foden has enjoyed a breakthrough season , especially since the Premier League restart , as he has repaid Pep Guardiola with some impressive performances when given extended game time with City .
His form has prompted calls for an England call-up next season , with BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand saying he could be the future of English football .
Foden is yet to be called up to the senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level - and that is where he looked when choosing the best finisher he has seen .
Speaking to Premier League Productions , Foden named Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood as the best natural finisher he has worked with .
Foden and Greenwood received under-21 calls at a similar time last season , and both needed little time to adapt to the step up .
And as Foden is taking his chance in the Premier League of late , Greenwood is doing the same over at United - with eight goals this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under-21 roommate , has become known for his sharp finishing and two-footed ability , drawing comparisons with former United striker Robin Van Persie .
He has also seen calls backing a senior international call .
So although Foden chose to overlook the likes of Aguero for his best finisher , it 's understandable why he chose Greenwood .
“ Mason Greenwood is the best I ’ ve seen finishing wise , ” Foden said .
“ He ’ s both-footed in and around the box .
He ’ s always going to score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type of shot — he just knows when to finesse or lace it .
The keeper ’ s never stable or set .
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Despite training alongside Sergio Aguero at Manchester City every day, Phil Foden has overlooked his club teammate when asked to name the best finisher he has played alongside.
Foden has enjoyed a breakthrough season, especially since the Premier League restart, as he has repaid Pep Guardiola with some impressive performances when given extended game time with City.
His form has prompted calls for an England call-up next season, with BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand saying he could be the future of English football.
Foden is yet to be called up to the senior team, but is capped at under-21 level - and that is where he looked when choosing the best finisher he has seen.
Speaking to Premier League Productions, Foden named Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood as the best natural finisher he has worked with.
Foden and Greenwood received under-21 calls at a similar time last season, and both needed little time to adapt to the step up. And as Foden is taking his chance in the Premier League of late, Greenwood is doing the same over at United - with eight goals this season already.
Greenwood, Foden's England under-21 roommate, has become known for his sharp finishing and two-footed ability, drawing comparisons with former United striker Robin Van Persie. He has also seen calls backing a senior international call.
So although Foden chose to overlook the likes of Aguero for his best finisher, it's understandable why he chose Greenwood.
“Mason Greenwood is the best I’ve seen finishing wise,” Foden said.
“He’s both-footed in and around the box. He’s always going to score. It’s just the right type of shot — he just knows when to finesse or lace it. The keeper’s never stable or set.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Hotels in Scotland will open this months as more restrictions are eased

Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Scotland are being relaxed , as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed dates for hotels , indoor pubs and hairdressers to reopen and announced plans to lift restrictions on funerals and worship .
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament , Ms Sturgeon said the ongoing decline in the prevalence of coronavirus means the country can move into phase three of its four-step plan to exit lockdown .
She confirmed that from tomorrow , people can meet in extended groups outdoors of up to 15 people from five different households , while adhering to social distancing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to three households can meet indoors .
From Monday , children can enjoy contact sports and shopping centres can fully reopen .
Hairdressers , indoor pubs and restaurants will reopen from July 15 along with museums and galleries .
Tourism businesses such as hotels will also be able to open as expected on the same day .
The social distancing rule will be relaxed to one-metre for certain sectors , including retail , from Friday .
Places of worship can reopen for communal prayer , congregational services and contemplation on July 15 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and chanting .
Restrictions at funerals , weddings and civil partnerships will also be eased on that same date , though wakes and receptions must continue to follow limits on household gatherings and hospitality .
Ms Sturgeon said : “ I am well aware that the restrictions we have had to place on attendance at funerals in these last few months have been particularly hard to bear and I am grateful to everyone who has complied , in what I know will have been heart-breaking circumstances.
” From July 22 , beauticians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleges can implement a “ phased return to on-campus learning ” .

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Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Scotland are being relaxed, as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed dates for hotels, indoor pubs and hairdressers to reopen and announced plans to lift restrictions on funerals and worship.
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Ms Sturgeon said the ongoing decline in the prevalence of coronavirus means the country can move into phase three of its four-step plan to exit lockdown.
She confirmed that from tomorrow, people can meet in extended groups outdoors of up to 15 people from five different households, while adhering to social distancing.
A maximum of eight people from up to three households can meet indoors.
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From Monday, children can enjoy contact sports and shopping centres can fully reopen.
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Hairdressers, indoor pubs and restaurants will reopen from July 15 along with museums and galleries.
Tourism businesses such as hotels will also be able to open as expected on the same day.
The social distancing rule will be relaxed to one-metre for certain sectors, including retail, from Friday.
Places of worship can reopen for communal prayer, congregational services and contemplation on July 15, but with restrictions on numbers, singing and chanting.
Restrictions at funerals, weddings and civil partnerships will also be eased on that same date, though wakes and receptions must continue to follow limits on household gatherings and hospitality.
Ms Sturgeon said: “I am well aware that the restrictions we have had to place on attendance at funerals in these last few months have been particularly hard to bear and I am grateful to everyone who has complied, in what I know will have been heart-breaking circumstances.”
From July 22, beauticians and nail salons can reopen and universities and colleges can implement a “phased return to on-campus learning”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Boots to cut more than 4,000 jobs after significant fall in sales due to Covid

Boots pharmacy is to cut more than 4,000 jobs after a significant drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Despite the high-street pharmacy chain keeping stores open during the nationwide lockdown , bosses say retail sales have tumbled by nearly 50 per cent over the past three months .
The company has announce a major restructure of its business that will affect around seven per cent of its workforce .
A large number of jobs at risk are understood to be at the Boots support office in Nottingham .
The move will also affect some deputy and assistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roles across its stores , and result in the closure of 48 Boots Opticians stores .
The opticians sector of the business reportedly saw sales dive by 72 per cent during lockdown , compared to the same quarter last year .
Sebastian James , managing director of Boots UK , said : “ The proposals announced today are decisive actions to accelerate our transformation plan , allow Boots to continue its vital role as part of the UK health system , and ensure profitable long-term growth .
“ I am so very grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the last few challenging months .
“ They have stepped forward to support their communities , our customers and the NHS during this time , and I am extremely proud to be serving alongside them . ''
He added : “ In doing this , we are building a stronger and more modern Boots for our customers , patients and colleagues .
“ We recognise that today ’ s proposals will be very difficult for the remarkable people who make up the heart of our business , and we will do everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support during this time.
” The announcement of job losses and store closures from Boots follows another significant blow for the high street announced earlier today .
John Lewis has confirmed it will be closing eight stores permanently , putting around 1,300 jobs at risk .
Meanwhile , high street sandwich chain Pret a Manger announced the closure of 30 stores putting 1,000 jobs at risk on Monday .

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Boots pharmacy is to cut more than 4,000 jobs after a significant drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the high-street pharmacy chain keeping stores open during the nationwide lockdown, bosses say retail sales have tumbled by nearly 50 per cent over the past three months.
The company has announce a major restructure of its business that will affect around seven per cent of its workforce.
A large number of jobs at risk are understood to be at the Boots support office in Nottingham.
The move will also affect some deputy and assistant manager, beauty adviser and customer adviser roles across its stores, and result in the closure of 48 Boots Opticians stores.
The opticians sector of the business reportedly saw sales dive by 72 per cent during lockdown, compared to the same quarter last year.
Sebastian James, managing director of Boots UK, said: “The proposals announced today are decisive actions to accelerate our transformation plan, allow Boots to continue its vital role as part of the UK health system, and ensure profitable long-term growth.
“I am so very grateful to all our colleagues for their dedication during the last few challenging months.
“They have stepped forward to support their communities, our customers and the NHS during this time, and I am extremely proud to be serving alongside them."
He added: “In doing this, we are building a stronger and more modern Boots for our customers, patients and colleagues.
“We recognise that today’s proposals will be very difficult for the remarkable people who make up the heart of our business, and we will do everything in our power to provide the fullest support during this time.”
The announcement of job losses and store closures from Boots follows another significant blow for the high street announced earlier today.
John Lewis has confirmed it will be closing eight stores permanently, putting around 1,300 jobs at risk.
Meanwhile, high street sandwich chain Pret a Manger announced the closure of 30 stores putting 1,000 jobs at risk on Monday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Gyms and beauty salons given fresh reopening date by the government

Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said the Government hopes to open gyms in mid-July with the reopening of beauty salons to follow “ as soon as possible ” .
Responding to a request from Tory Martin Vickers ( Cleethorpes ) for more information about when beauty salons will be able to reopen , Mr Rees-Mogg said : `` Our hope is to reopen gyms and leisure facilities in mid-July .
`` Other close-contact services , tattoo and nail parlours , will follow as soon as possible .
`` The Government has been clear that it wants to reopen the economy carefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses which involve less sustained contact between people have opened before others.
” PA reports how earlier in a response to Tory Caroline Ansell ’ s ( Eastbourne ) call for the return of gyms , Mr Rees-Mogg said : `` I can ’ t claim to be a native gym goer personally .
`` I did have to go occasionally in my childhood and never quite recovered from the experience , but many people up and down the country will be very keen to get back to sports centres , gymnasiums , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peak physical performance .
`` And they can then compensate by eating out to get back the calories that they ’ ve just worn off when they have been in the gymnasium . ''

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Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said the Government hopes to open gyms in mid-July with the reopening of beauty salons to follow “as soon as possible”.
Responding to a request from Tory Martin Vickers (Cleethorpes) for more information about when beauty salons will be able to reopen, Mr Rees-Mogg said: "Our hope is to reopen gyms and leisure facilities in mid-July.
"Other close-contact services, tattoo and nail parlours, will follow as soon as possible.
"The Government has been clear that it wants to reopen the economy carefully and gradually and this is why some businesses which involve less sustained contact between people have opened before others.”
PA reports how earlier in a response to Tory Caroline Ansell’s (Eastbourne) call for the return of gyms, Mr Rees-Mogg said: "I can’t claim to be a native gym goer personally.
"I did have to go occasionally in my childhood and never quite recovered from the experience, but many people up and down the country will be very keen to get back to sports centres, gymnasiums, and swimming pools to get themselves into peak physical performance.
"And they can then compensate by eating out to get back the calories that they’ve just worn off when they have been in the gymnasium."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--FIFA to implement VAR changes which will impact Man United and Man City

The Premier League have lost control over their use of VAR after FIFA took full control of the technology protocol .
Pierluigi Collina , the former Italian referee , who is now the chairman of Fifa ’ s Referees ’ Committee , will oversee VAR and he has made it clear that he wants the system to be used the same way across the world .
VAR has endured a controversial first season in English football with fans growing frustrated with the technology and its inconsistent use compared to other European league and competitions .
One major sticking points has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow referees to consult with pitch-side monitors , which have been used to good effect overseas and in the Champions League and Europa League .
However , Fifa has sent a letter to national associations ( the FA ) and leagues saying it has taken over all VAR-related activities from the International FA Board ( IFAB ) , who govern the game 's laws .
It means Collina will now be in charge instead of David Elleray , the former English referee who is IFAB 's technical director and had been seen as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter states : “ All VAR-related activities will now transfer to Fifa .
Therefore , please address all your VAR-related questions , comments or suggestions directly to Fifa Refereeing.
” The Premier League , which has had 94 decisions overturned during the season , expects to push ahead with plans to have a margin of error for offside decisions next season .
The Premier League has also insisted on not using VAR to judge whether a goalkeeper has moved off his line at penalty kicks , contrary to Collina ’ s wishes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball strikes their arm .
As well as the reduction in Elleray ’ s influence , FIFA 's decision means that the four British associations , who have privileged positions on IFAB , will now have less of a voice on the VAR protocol .
The four home nations have one vote each and Fifa has four votes , with any IFBA decision needing six votes to pass a motion .
It will also give former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger , who is now FIFA 's head of global football development , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Under his guidance , FIFA is set to trial changing the offside law so that there has to be clear daylight between the attacker and defender for an offside offence to occur .

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The Premier League have lost control over their use of VAR after FIFA took full control of the technology protocol.
Pierluigi Collina, the former Italian referee, who is now the chairman of Fifa’s Referees’ Committee, will oversee VAR and he has made it clear that he wants the system to be used the same way across the world.
VAR has endured a controversial first season in English football with fans growing frustrated with the technology and its inconsistent use compared to other European league and competitions.
One major sticking points has been the Premier League's reluctance to allow referees to consult with pitch-side monitors, which have been used to good effect overseas and in the Champions League and Europa League.
However, Fifa has sent a letter to national associations (the FA) and leagues saying it has taken over all VAR-related activities from the International FA Board (IFAB), who govern the game's laws.
It means Collina will now be in charge instead of David Elleray, the former English referee who is IFAB's technical director and had been seen as the chief architect of VAR.
The letter states: “All VAR-related activities will now transfer to Fifa. Therefore, please address all your VAR-related questions, comments or suggestions directly to Fifa Refereeing.”
The Premier League, which has had 94 decisions overturned during the season, expects to push ahead with plans to have a margin of error for offside decisions next season.
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The Premier League has also insisted on not using VAR to judge whether a goalkeeper has moved off his line at penalty kicks, contrary to Collina’s wishes, and giving a defender more leeway when the ball strikes their arm.
As well as the reduction in Elleray’s influence, FIFA's decision means that the four British associations, who have privileged positions on IFAB, will now have less of a voice on the VAR protocol.
The four home nations have one vote each and Fifa has four votes, with any IFBA decision needing six votes to pass a motion.
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It will also give former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who is now FIFA's head of global football development, a much greater say in VAR developments.
Under his guidance, FIFA is set to trial changing the offside law so that there has to be clear daylight between the attacker and defender for an offside offence to occur.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--BBC say free TV licences for over-75s will end next month

The free TV licence for over-75s will end next month , the BBC has announced .
From August 1 , the ability to get the licence for nothing will be 'means-tested ' and will leave more than three million households having to start paying the £157.50 fee .
There will be an exemption made only for households where someone receives the Pension Credit benefit .
The broadcaster was due to introduce means-testing at the start of last month , but it was delayed until August because of the coronavirus .
BBC chairman Sir David Clementi said : `` The decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not been easy , but implementation of the new scheme will be Covid-19 safe .
The BBC could not continue delaying the scheme without impacting on programmes and services .
`` Around 1.5 million households could get free TV licences if someone is over 75 and receives Pension Credit , and 450,000 of them have already applied .
And critically it is not the BBC making that judgment about poverty .
It is the Government who sets and controls that measure .
`` Like most organisations the BBC is under severe financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have continued to put the public first in all our decisions .
`` I believe continuing to fund some free TV licences is the fairest decision for the public , as we will be supporting the poorest oldest pensioners without impacting the programmes and services that all audiences love . ''
The BBC agreed to take on responsibility for funding the scheme as part of the charter agreement hammered out with the government in 2015 .
The broadcaster announced its plans to end the scheme in 2019 and lead to an outcry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signed a petition set up by the charity Age UK , which called on the prime minister to take action .

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The free TV licence for over-75s will end next month, the BBC has announced.
From August 1, the ability to get the licence for nothing will be 'means-tested' and will leave more than three million households having to start paying the £157.50 fee.
There will be an exemption made only for households where someone receives the Pension Credit benefit.
The broadcaster was due to introduce means-testing at the start of last month, but it was delayed until August because of the coronavirus.
BBC chairman Sir David Clementi said: "The decision to commence the new scheme in August has not been easy, but implementation of the new scheme will be Covid-19 safe. The BBC could not continue delaying the scheme without impacting on programmes and services.
"Around 1.5 million households could get free TV licences if someone is over 75 and receives Pension Credit, and 450,000 of them have already applied. And critically it is not the BBC making that judgment about poverty. It is the Government who sets and controls that measure.
"Like most organisations the BBC is under severe financial pressure due to the pandemic, yet we have continued to put the public first in all our decisions.
"I believe continuing to fund some free TV licences is the fairest decision for the public, as we will be supporting the poorest oldest pensioners without impacting the programmes and services that all audiences love."
The BBC agreed to take on responsibility for funding the scheme as part of the charter agreement hammered out with the government in 2015.
The broadcaster announced its plans to end the scheme in 2019 and lead to an outcry from charities.
More than 630,000 people signed a petition set up by the charity Age UK, which called on the prime minister to take action.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Man suffers serious injuries in crash involving bus and car

A man suffered serious injuries following a crash between a double-decker bus and an Audi .
Emergency services were alerted to the smash on the East Lancs Road near Swinton , at about 4.55pm on Wednesday .
Pictures from the scene show the extent of the damage sustained by the Audi involved , along with a large emergency services presence surrounding the vehicle .
Fire crews cut a man in his 20s free from the car and he was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries .
Several passengers on the Vantage bus involved were also treated for minor injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North West Ambulance Service : `` We were called at 4.55pm to reports of a collision , involving a bus and another vehicle , on the East Lancs Road .
`` We assessed multiple people .
Most people had injuries and were discharged on scene .
`` There was one patient , a male in his 20s , who was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries . ''
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service said : “ Shortly after 5.15pm on Wednesday , two fire engines from Farnworth and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a road traffic collision involving a bus and a car on the East Lancashire Road in Worsley .
“ Firefighters extricated a man from the car and were on the scene for two hours.
” Greater Manchester Police have been approached for further information .

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A man suffered serious injuries following a crash between a double-decker bus and an Audi.
Emergency services were alerted to the smash on the East Lancs Road near Swinton, at about 4.55pm on Wednesday.
Pictures from the scene show the extent of the damage sustained by the Audi involved, along with a large emergency services presence surrounding the vehicle.
Fire crews cut a man in his 20s free from the car and he was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries.
Several passengers on the Vantage bus involved were also treated for minor injuries at the scene.
(Image: Phil Taylor)
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service: "We were called at 4.55pm to reports of a collision, involving a bus and another vehicle, on the East Lancs Road.
"We assessed multiple people. Most people had injuries and were discharged on scene.
"There was one patient, a male in his 20s, who was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service said: “Shortly after 5.15pm on Wednesday, two fire engines from Farnworth and the Technical Response Unit from Leigh attended a road traffic collision involving a bus and a car on the East Lancashire Road in Worsley.
“Firefighters extricated a man from the car and were on the scene for two hours.”
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for further information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Man City chief Txiki gives his verdict on striker Gabriel Jesus

The Blues striker netted his first goal for nine games as City blew away Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium last night .
And that was important for the Brazil number nine , whose form and confidence have been a roller-coaster , the highs of which coincide with him scoring .
Jesus has the unenviable task of stepping in for the club ’ s all-time top goalscorer Sergio Aguero , a player with the experience to know – when he hits a barren patch - that the goals will start flowing again .
Aguero is injured , expected to miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is a big doubt for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid on August 7 or 8 .
So that Jesus goal last night was important for the player but also for the club as well .
And Begiristain , who was at the heart of the decision to spend £27million on a teenage Jesus when he was at Palmeiras , was quick to praise the 23-year-old .
`` His work rate is unbelievable , ” said Begiristain .
“ He helps a lot by creating space for the midfielders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine and he likes to score and today he could .
We are always happy with the work rate.
” It is odd that Jesus is under scrutiny , as his stats this season are remarkable – 18 goals in 45 appearances is good for any striker .
And his City career total of 63 in 144 appearances would be exceptional anywhere else – but does not compare favourably to Aguero ’ s 254 in 370 games .

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Manchester City football director Txiki Begiristain says striker Gabriel Jesus is “unbelievable”.
The Blues striker netted his first goal for nine games as City blew away Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium last night.
And that was important for the Brazil number nine, whose form and confidence have been a roller-coaster, the highs of which coincide with him scoring.
Jesus has the unenviable task of stepping in for the club’s all-time top goalscorer Sergio Aguero, a player with the experience to know – when he hits a barren patch - that the goals will start flowing again.
Aguero is injured, expected to miss the rest of the domestic season, and is a big doubt for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid on August 7 or 8.
So that Jesus goal last night was important for the player but also for the club as well.
And Begiristain, who was at the heart of the decision to spend £27million on a teenage Jesus when he was at Palmeiras, was quick to praise the 23-year-old.
"His work rate is unbelievable,” said Begiristain. “He helps a lot by creating space for the midfielders.
“He’s the number nine and he likes to score and today he could. We are always happy with the work rate.”
It is odd that Jesus is under scrutiny, as his stats this season are remarkable – 18 goals in 45 appearances is good for any striker.
And his City career total of 63 in 144 appearances would be exceptional anywhere else – but does not compare favourably to Aguero’s 254 in 370 games.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Man United have key reason to avoid Nathan Ake transfer

Manchester United are improving and the upturn in performance and it is no surprise the upturn in fortunes have coincided with the club securing success in the transfer market .
Harry Maguire , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James moved to Old Trafford last summer , with Bruno Fernandes signing six months later .
Since , Paul Pogba has recovered from injury and Mason Greenwood has established himself as a starter even though he 's just 18 years-old .
Good players have turned United into a better team over the course of the past 12 months , which should n't really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue evolving , the Reds must simply ensure that productive transfer business keeps happening , as any failed purchase only slows the rate of development .
There are various names linked with a move to Manchester at the end of the campaign , with Bournemouth 's Nathan Ake amongst the players included .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly stated that he 's got enough central defenders at his disposal so the rumour is likely to be untrue , and once analysing the specifics of Ake 's game beneath the surface , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Dutchman has some positives attached to his game considering he rarely suffers from injury and he 's currently 25 year-old entering his peak years , but he seems to struggle when it comes to one key aspect .
Ake is n't aerially dominant .
He 's quick for a centre-back , but is very poor in the air compared to his peers , which may stem from his height - standing 5ft 11in - meaning he would be United 's joint-shortest centre-back alongside Phil Jones .
Some 60 central defenders have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League this season , with Ake placing 58th for aerial duel success .
He wins just 47.5 percent of his aerial battles which places him ahead of only Southampton 's Jack Stephens and Newcastle United 's Paul Dummett .
For further context , some 301 central defenders have accumulated over 1,000 minutes in Europe 's top five leagues this season with Ake ranking inside the bottom 30 overall His lack of aerial prowess could be a major problem at Old Trafford given United 's desire to dominate matches , as when opponents are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often opting to hit long , meaning that Ake would have to deal with aerial balls quite regularly .
Solskjaer 's men are actually the joint-best aerial team in England 's top-flight according to win percentage this season - alongside Brighton and Hove Albion - with an average of 54 percent posted .
Ultimately , although he could arrive for a reduced fee at the end of the campaign given Bournemouth 's potential relegation , United would be wise to solely target players who tick every box .
The Cherries defender is good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre-back , he could find one who is better suited from elsewhere .

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Manchester United are improving and the upturn in performance and it is no surprise the upturn in fortunes have coincided with the club securing success in the transfer market.
Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James moved to Old Trafford last summer, with Bruno Fernandes signing six months later. Since, Paul Pogba has recovered from injury and Mason Greenwood has established himself as a starter even though he's just 18 years-old.
Good players have turned United into a better team over the course of the past 12 months, which shouldn't really be much of a surprise.
To continue evolving, the Reds must simply ensure that productive transfer business keeps happening, as any failed purchase only slows the rate of development.
There are various names linked with a move to Manchester at the end of the campaign, with Bournemouth's Nathan Ake amongst the players included.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly stated that he's got enough central defenders at his disposal so the rumour is likely to be untrue, and once analysing the specifics of Ake's game beneath the surface, it's reasonable to suggest he's unsuited regardless.
The Dutchman has some positives attached to his game considering he rarely suffers from injury and he's currently 25 year-old entering his peak years, but he seems to struggle when it comes to one key aspect.
Ake isn't aerially dominant. He's quick for a centre-back, but is very poor in the air compared to his peers, which may stem from his height - standing 5ft 11in - meaning he would be United's joint-shortest centre-back alongside Phil Jones.
Some 60 central defenders have accumulated over 1,000 minutes in the Premier League this season, with Ake placing 58th for aerial duel success.
He wins just 47.5 percent of his aerial battles which places him ahead of only Southampton's Jack Stephens and Newcastle United's Paul Dummett.
For further context, some 301 central defenders have accumulated over 1,000 minutes in Europe's top five leagues this season with Ake ranking inside the bottom 30 overall
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His lack of aerial prowess could be a major problem at Old Trafford given United's desire to dominate matches, as when opponents are presented with a high press, they often opting to hit long, meaning that Ake would have to deal with aerial balls quite regularly.
Solskjaer's men are actually the joint-best aerial team in England's top-flight according to win percentage this season - alongside Brighton and Hove Albion - with an average of 54 percent posted.
Ultimately, although he could arrive for a reduced fee at the end of the campaign given Bournemouth's potential relegation, United would be wise to solely target players who tick every box.
The Cherries defender is good but if Solskjaer does want a new centre-back, he could find one who is better suited from elsewhere.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--One woman dead and man critical after London crane collapse

A woman has died and a man is in a critical condition after a crane collapsed onto terraced housing in London .
The 20-metre crane , part of a construction site building flats , fell yesterday afternoon ( July 8 ) crushing two homes on Compton Close in Bow , east London .
Emergency services launched a rescue operation to free trapped residents after the crane smashed through the roof of adjacent terraced houses .
The family of the woman who was pronounced dead at the scene have named her as 85-year-old June Harvey .
London Fire Brigade said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the properties .
The Met Police said specialist firefighters will be working today to safely recover her body .
A construction worker was also injured and remains in hospital in critical condition , according to the force .
Following the incident , the London Ambulance Service said that two people were taken to hospital with head injuries and a further two were treated at the scene by paramedics .
The Met Police added that `` a number of other people are believed to have suffered non life-threatening injuries '' .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now underway , which involves officers from the Met ’ s Central East Command Unit and Specialist Crime , the Health and Safety Executive , and the London Fire Brigade .
Police say that cordon will remain in place for the next few days while investigations continue .
A woman who lives next door to one of the houses that was crushed said the collapse sounded “ like an earthquake ” .
She said she felt “ traumatised ” by what had happened and added that it was lucky her siblings were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have been completely crushed '' .
“ We are all just so lucky to be alive – that is all I can really say , ” she told the PA news agency .
A spokeswoman for Tower Hamlets said a rest centre has been set up to help those who are displaced and accommodation is being provided to those who need it .
It is understood that at least 40 people had been asked to leave their homes last night and it is not yet known when they may be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said access to the local area will be restricted for some time , adding : “ We are incredibly shocked by the crane collapse this evening in Bow and our thoughts are with the families of those affected .
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A woman has died and a man is in a critical condition after a crane collapsed onto terraced housing in London.
The 20-metre crane, part of a construction site building flats, fell yesterday afternoon (July 8) crushing two homes on Compton Close in Bow, east London.
Emergency services launched a rescue operation to free trapped residents after the crane smashed through the roof of adjacent terraced houses.
The family of the woman who was pronounced dead at the scene have named her as 85-year-old June Harvey.
London Fire Brigade said she was found on the first floor of one of the properties.
(Image: PA)
The Met Police said specialist firefighters will be working today to safely recover her body.
A construction worker was also injured and remains in hospital in critical condition, according to the force.
Following the incident, the London Ambulance Service said that two people were taken to hospital with head injuries and a further two were treated at the scene by paramedics.
(Image: PA)
The Met Police added that "a number of other people are believed to have suffered non life-threatening injuries".
A joint investigation into the fatal incident is now underway, which involves officers from the Met’s Central East Command Unit and Specialist Crime, the Health and Safety Executive, and the London Fire Brigade.
Police say that cordon will remain in place for the next few days while investigations continue.
A woman who lives next door to one of the houses that was crushed said the collapse sounded “like an earthquake”.
(Image: PA)
She said she felt “traumatised” by what had happened and added that it was lucky her siblings were not upstairs at the time otherwise "they would have been completely crushed".
“We are all just so lucky to be alive – that is all I can really say,” she told the PA news agency.
A spokeswoman for Tower Hamlets said a rest centre has been set up to help those who are displaced and accommodation is being provided to those who need it.
It is understood that at least 40 people had been asked to leave their homes last night and it is not yet known when they may be able to return.
Speaking yesterday, the spokeswoman said access to the local area will be restricted for some time, adding: “We are incredibly shocked by the crane collapse this evening in Bow and our thoughts are with the families of those affected.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--LIVE: Main road in Bolton shut after three-car crash

A main road in Bolton has been shut following a crash involving three cars .
The smash happened in Wigan @ @ @ @ @ at about 11.10am on Thursday .
Pictures from the scene appear to show firefighters cutting @ @ @ @ @ the vehicles involved .
Police officers and paramedics are also at the scene , close @ @ @ @ @ road has been closed while the emergency services deal with the incident , and traffic @ @ @ @ @ Drive and other roads in the area .
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service @ @ @ @ @ called to Wigan Road at about 11.10am and are currently on scene .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ vehicles . ''
No details of injuries have been released at this stage .

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A main road in Bolton was closed for several hours following a crash involving three cars.
The smash happened in Wigan Road, in Westhoughton, at about 11.10am on Thursday.
Pictures from the scene appear to show firefighters cutting a person from one of the vehicles involved.
A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service said that two people had to be taken to hospital.
The road was closed while the emergency services dealt with the incident, and traffic was being diverted down Southfield Drive and other roads in the area.
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called to Wigan Road at about 11.10am and are currently on scene.
"It is a collision involving three vehicles."
No details of injuries have been released at this stage.
For more information, see our live updates below...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--A stunning private island in the middle of Loch Lomond is up for sale

A private island in the middle of Loch Lomond in Scotland is up for sale .
The uninhabited island , known as Inchconnachan , is only accessible by boat and no-one has lived there for 20 years .
The ruins of a rotting timber bungalow built in Colonial style in the 1920s can still be seen .
It was once the holiday home of thrill-seeking aristocrat Fiona Gore , the Countess of Arran , who was at one-time the fastest woman on the water , after setting record speeds of 102 mph in a powerboat in 1980 .
Planning consent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to replace the existing bungalow with a new four-bedroom lodge and one-bedroom warden ’ s house , along with a boat house and pier .
The island is both an Area of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation as well as being part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park , and is surrounded by enviable views of mountain ranges .
Wildlife lovers could watch nesting ospreys , otters and deer on the 103-acre island , which can only be accessed by a boat from Luss , Argyll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market for offers over £500,000 .
Cameron Ewer , of Savills , said : “ This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a beautiful and completely private , yet accessible , retreat and create a wonderful new residence there .
`` For those seeking peace and seclusion , yet wanting all that this part of Scotland has to offer in the way of nature and water-based sport and activities , this is surely the ultimate prize.
” Tom Stewart-Moore of estate agents Knight Frank said : “ To be able to build your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but yet in a very accessible and beautiful part of the country will be a dream for many and is likely to have global appeal .
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A private island in the middle of Loch Lomond in Scotland is up for sale.
The uninhabited island, known as Inchconnachan, is only accessible by boat and no-one has lived there for 20 years.
The ruins of a rotting timber bungalow built in Colonial style in the 1920s can still be seen.
It was once the holiday home of thrill-seeking aristocrat Fiona Gore, the Countess of Arran, who was at one-time the fastest woman on the water, after setting record speeds of 102 mph in a powerboat in 1980.
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Planning consent and detailed architectural drawings have been obtained to replace the existing bungalow with a new four-bedroom lodge and one-bedroom warden’s house, along with a boat house and pier.
(Image: Knight Frank / SWNS.COM)
The island is both an Area of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation as well as being part of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and is surrounded by enviable views of mountain ranges.
Wildlife lovers could watch nesting ospreys, otters and deer on the 103-acre island, which can only be accessed by a boat from Luss, Argyll and Bute.
It is on the market for offers over £500,000.
(Image: Knight Frank / SWNS.COM)
Cameron Ewer, of Savills, said: “This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a beautiful and completely private, yet accessible, retreat and create a wonderful new residence there.
"For those seeking peace and seclusion, yet wanting all that this part of Scotland has to offer in the way of nature and water-based sport and activities, this is surely the ultimate prize.”
Tom Stewart-Moore of estate agents Knight Frank said: “To be able to build your own house on your own private island but yet in a very accessible and beautiful part of the country will be a dream for many and is likely to have global appeal.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Drink driver admits he's disqualified and has smoked a spliff

A man admitted to police that he had smoked a ‘ spliff ’ half an hour before getting behind the wheel - he was then arrested for drink driving .
Gary Woodward , 36 , was first spotted going through a red light on Chester Road heading towards Manchester city centre .
After officers pulled him over they smelt a strong odour of cannabis - he then admitted he had smoked the class B drug just half an hour earlier .
However he wasn ’ t arrested or tested , Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
Woodward , of Eccles , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insurance and was disqualified from driving .
Following a breathalyser test , its results showed he was over the limit , blowing 49mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath .
At an earlier hearing Woodward pleaded guilty to drink driving , driving whilst disqualified , no insurance and failing to comply with traffic signals .
He was sentenced to a two year community order with stringent conditions .
Outlining the facts , prosecutor Martha Dowd said that in the early hours of June 14 this year , officers spotted Woodward driving along Chester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic signal was green which allowed traffic to move , ” Ms Dowd said .
“ They were 20 metres away when a blue vehicle went through a red light and turned into the road .
“ The officers used their emergency lights to get him to stop .
“ When they approached the car there was a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle .
“ When they spoke to him he said he had smoked a spliff in the last hour - however he was not charged and the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing .
“ He then said he had no licence or insurance and he was also disqualified from driving .
He blew a reading of 49mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.
” Woodward was said to have a ‘ poor ’ record with a number of previous convictions for driving offences including drink driving and driving whilst being disqualified .
Addressing the court , District Judge John Temperley : “ He ’ s got a really poor driving record but they are almost all ten years in age , a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that go back a long time now .
“ I am struck by the fact he appears to have made genuine attempts to turn things around for the last few years .
“ He is in a business with someone else .
“ This could jeopardize someone 's career and he could lose his liberty .
“ He ’ s got children to support - his partner is dependent on him as well .
“ It beggars belief that after what he ’ s been through in the past he could put himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did .
“ The presentence report says he is genuinely remorseful .
“ He ’ s got to find a way of stopping this behaviour .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Sam Corcoran said : “ He understands he remains disqualified .
“ He has two children outside of the home , one with an ex-wife , his daughter , who suffers with leukaemia .
“ He also has a son who he sees on a fortnightly basis .
“ There is work for him to do even if he can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Judge Temperley said : “ You certainly placed your immediate fate in some jeopardy by your actions on the night of June 14 .
“ This is a massive surprise for someone who was turning things around in recent years .
“ Any offence committed in the next 24 months and you can kiss goodbye to your family as you will go to prison.
” Woodward , of Alexander Road , was also ordered to complete seven days of rehabilitation activity requirements , and must carry out 200 hours unpaid work .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 months and must take an extended retest .

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A man admitted to police that he had smoked a ‘spliff’ half an hour before getting behind the wheel - he was then arrested for drink driving.
Gary Woodward, 36, was first spotted going through a red light on Chester Road heading towards Manchester city centre.
After officers pulled him over they smelt a strong odour of cannabis - he then admitted he had smoked the class B drug just half an hour earlier.
However he wasn’t arrested or tested, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
Woodward, of Eccles, then admitted he had no licence or insurance and was disqualified from driving.
Following a breathalyser test, its results showed he was over the limit, blowing 49mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.
The legal limit is 35mg.
At an earlier hearing Woodward pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving whilst disqualified, no insurance and failing to comply with traffic signals.
He was sentenced to a two year community order with stringent conditions.
Outlining the facts, prosecutor Martha Dowd said that in the early hours of June 14 this year, officers spotted Woodward driving along Chester Road.
“As they approached the traffic signal was green which allowed traffic to move,” Ms Dowd said.
“They were 20 metres away when a blue vehicle went through a red light and turned into the road.
“The officers used their emergency lights to get him to stop.
“When they approached the car there was a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle.
“When they spoke to him he said he had smoked a spliff in the last hour - however he was not charged and the police didn’t take any blood for testing.
“He then said he had no licence or insurance and he was also disqualified from driving. He blew a reading of 49mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.”
Woodward was said to have a ‘poor’ record with a number of previous convictions for driving offences including drink driving and driving whilst being disqualified.
Addressing the court, District Judge John Temperley: “He’s got a really poor driving record but they are almost all ten years in age, a number of driving whilst disqualified and two drink drives that go back a long time now.
“I am struck by the fact he appears to have made genuine attempts to turn things around for the last few years.
“He’s in a stable relationship.
“He is in a business with someone else.
“This could jeopardize someone's career and he could lose his liberty.
“He’s got children to support - his partner is dependent on him as well.
“It beggars belief that after what he’s been through in the past he could put himself and others at risk in the way he did.
“The presentence report says he is genuinely remorseful.
“He’s got to find a way of stopping this behaviour.
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In mitigation, his defence lawyer Sam Corcoran said: “He understands he remains disqualified.
“He was driving socially.
“He has two children outside of the home, one with an ex-wife, his daughter, who suffers with leukaemia.
“He also has a son who he sees on a fortnightly basis.
“There is work for him to do even if he cannot drive from today.”
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Sentencing him, Judge Temperley said: “You certainly placed your immediate fate in some jeopardy by your actions on the night of June 14.
“This is a massive surprise for someone who was turning things around in recent years.
“Any offence committed in the next 24 months and you can kiss goodbye to your family as you will go to prison.”
Woodward, of Alexander Road, was also ordered to complete seven days of rehabilitation activity requirements, and must carry out 200 hours unpaid work.
He was also disqualified from driving for 15 months and must take an extended retest.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--The oldest working men's club in the country is seeking cash to survive

The oldest working men 's club in the country is re-opening this weekend and is asking people for money to survive .
Reddish Working Men 's Club , also known as Greg Street Working Men 's Club , in Stockport , was already struggling to pay off thousands of pounds ' worth of debt before the coronavirus pandemic hit .
An emergency meeting was held at the end of last year and club members began coming up with ways to drum up cash .
However , since the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown in mid-March the club has been shut .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , committee members have been using lockdown to renovate the building to make it safe and attract customers to visit .
Volunteers have been working on refurbishing the club , adding new carpets , new toilets and a new sign installed .
It is due to reopen on Saturday , with members urging people to visit and enjoy a drink to help secure its future .
An online fundraising appeal has also been launched by a committee member .
The Greg Street Club is believed to be England 's first working men 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was created for workers in the area who were shut out of their lodgings in the evening and had nowhere to relax .
Ryan Crook , committee member , who lives in South Reddish said : `` Over the last few years it has n't been making enough money to cover the costs .
`` It has slowly declined and getting into more debt .
Then the lockdown came about while we were trying to drum up more cash .
`` We have been busy renovating the club .
A few of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming after work and on Saturdays and Sundays .
`` We have put new windows in , flooring down and toilets in , new sign frontage .
`` We are opening up on Saturday .
Even the postman and BT have been helping out .
`` Everyone has come together .
If we can get more people through the door we can pay the bill and debts off . ''
He said a lot of people are fond of the club .
`` Everyone in the area wants to get involved , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Give me a ring I can help ' , they do n't want it to shut down .
It is part of the area , long before we were here .
`` People 's dads and grandfathers were members .
We want to keep it going .
Nobody wants it to go anytime soon . ''
To make a donation to the online appeal visit gofundme.com .

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The oldest working men's club in the country is re-opening this weekend and is asking people for money to survive.
Reddish Working Men's Club, also known as Greg Street Working Men's Club, in Stockport, was already struggling to pay off thousands of pounds' worth of debt before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
An emergency meeting was held at the end of last year and club members began coming up with ways to drum up cash.
However, since the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown in mid-March the club has been shut.
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Desperate to save the club from closure, committee members have been using lockdown to renovate the building to make it safe and attract customers to visit.
Volunteers have been working on refurbishing the club, adding new carpets, new toilets and a new sign installed.
It is due to reopen on Saturday, with members urging people to visit and enjoy a drink to help secure its future.
(Image: Ryan Crook)
An online fundraising appeal has also been launched by a committee member.
The Greg Street Club is believed to be England's first working men's club, dating back to 1857.
It was created for workers in the area who were shut out of their lodgings in the evening and had nowhere to relax.
Ryan Crook, committee member, who lives in South Reddish said: "Over the last few years it hasn't been making enough money to cover the costs.
(Image: Ryan Crook)
"It has slowly declined and getting into more debt. Then the lockdown came about while we were trying to drum up more cash.
"We have been busy renovating the club. A few of us have turned up alongside volunteers, coming after work and on Saturdays and Sundays.
"We have put new windows in, flooring down and toilets in, new sign frontage.
(Image: Ryan Crook)
"We are opening up on Saturday. Even the postman and BT have been helping out.
"Everyone has come together. If we can get more people through the door we can pay the bill and debts off."
He said a lot of people are fond of the club.
"Everyone in the area wants to get involved," Ryan added. "People are saying 'Give me a ring I can help', they don't want it to shut down. It is part of the area, long before we were here.
"People's dads and grandfathers were members. We want to keep it going. Nobody wants it to go anytime soon."
To make a donation to the online appeal visit gofundme.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--Manchester Arena terror attack survivors won't be represented at public inquiry

Survivors of the Manchester Arena terror attack have lost a legal challenge to be represented at a public inquiry in September .
A group of more than 50 survivors had been seeking to overturn a decision by inquiry chairman , Sir John Saunders , not to grant them core participant status .
The families of those who lost their lives , the police , the security services , other emergency services and the Arena have been granted the status , among other organisations .
If successful , survivors would have been allowed legal representation to obtain disclosure of evidence in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines of inquiry .
Following a hearing earlier this week , senior judges ruled against the survivors , saying their claim that Sir John 's decision was unlawful is `` not arguable . ''
At the High Court on Thursday , they were told that the application had failed because it was out of time .
Twenty-two people were killed in May 2017 when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb in his rucksack in the foyer of the arena at an Ariana Grande gig .
Dame Victoria Sharp , the president of the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have decided that the application is out of time and we decline to extend time .
`` We would in any event have refused permission to apply on the ground that the claim itself is not arguable . ''
Sitting with Mr Justice Garnham , she said the the reasons for their judgement would be handed down at a later date .
Sir John explained his ruling `` does not mean that the survivors will not have a voice in this inquiry '' as he said their evidence would be `` important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any questions are answered .
However , in an application for a judicial review of the decision , Brenda Campbell QC , on behalf of the group of survivors , told the High Court : `` The survivors have not been important or treated with importance at any point until they put their hand up and asked for core participant status .
`` In fact they have not even been contacted , their accounts have not been taken , they have not been interviewed and , we infer from that , in addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the survivors ' experiences .
`` For example , in relation to the emergency medical response that for a great number of those who unfortunately died , and perhaps mercifully , survivability was not an issue , but these survivors - these claimants - were there .
They experienced , they saw , they felt , they heard and they have not been contacted .
`` With the greatest respect , telling someone that they are important witnesses does not make it so in practice .
`` The reality is that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very important spectators . ''
The inquiry is due to begin on September 7 to examine the background to the attack and the response of the emergency services .
The mother of a teenager - who was 14 at the time of the blast and was not expected to survive her injuries - said in a witness statement they believed they had been `` forgotten and ignored '' , the court heard .
Paul Greaney QC , counsel to the inquiry , argued the current application was `` plainly '' out of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14-day cut-off following Sir John 's decision on April 21 .
He added there was no good or sufficient reason for the delay and that the matter currently before the courts had diverted `` very considerable '' resources away from the inquiry team at a `` critical time period '' with a pre-inquiry hearing already delayed twice .
When the hearing resumed on Wednesday , Mr Greaney argued a floodgate of similar applications could `` overwhelm '' the inquiry if survivors of the explosion were granted a formal role .
He said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , effective and wide-ranging '' and that it be would be compliant with Article 2 ( right to life ) of the Human Rights Act , with its purpose met without the need for the claimants ' designation as core participants .
He said many survivors had already provided accounts and further statements to the inquiry were being provided .
Many would give evidence and they were being encouraged to raise any issues with the inquiry team which may suggest lines of inquiry to pursue or lines of questioning to follow , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status are the bereaved families of the 22 people killed in the explosion , along with Greater Manchester Police , Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service , the NHS and commercial bodies related to the Manchester Arena .
The initial application from the survivors was opposed by some families of the bereaved and Mr Greaney who said that including survivors as core participants could possibly prolong the hearings and the scope of the inquiry .
Salman Abedi , 22 , detonated a rucksack bomb in the foyer of the arena , known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 , killing 22 bystanders and injuring hundreds more .
His brother , Hashem , 23 , was convicted in March of murder and attempted murder and is yet to be sentenced .

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Survivors of the Manchester Arena terror attack have lost a legal challenge to be represented at a public inquiry in September.
A group of more than 50 survivors had been seeking to overturn a decision by inquiry chairman, Sir John Saunders, not to grant them core participant status.
The families of those who lost their lives, the police, the security services, other emergency services and the Arena have been granted the status, among other organisations.
If successful, survivors would have been allowed legal representation to obtain disclosure of evidence in advance, challenge evidence and participate in lines of inquiry.
Following a hearing earlier this week, senior judges ruled against the survivors, saying their claim that Sir John's decision was unlawful is "not arguable."
At the High Court on Thursday, they were told that the application had failed because it was out of time.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Twenty-two people were killed in May 2017 when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb in his rucksack in the foyer of the arena at an Ariana Grande gig.
Dame Victoria Sharp, the president of the Queen's Bench Division, said: "We have decided that the application is out of time and we decline to extend time.
"We would in any event have refused permission to apply on the ground that the claim itself is not arguable."
Sitting with Mr Justice Garnham, she said the the reasons for their judgement would be handed down at a later date.
Sir John explained his ruling "does not mean that the survivors will not have a voice in this inquiry" as he said their evidence would be "important" and he would aim to ensure any questions are answered.
However, in an application for a judicial review of the decision, Brenda Campbell QC, on behalf of the group of survivors, told the High Court: "The survivors have not been important or treated with importance at any point until they put their hand up and asked for core participant status.
"In fact they have not even been contacted, their accounts have not been taken, they have not been interviewed and, we infer from that, in addition experts have been briefed with limited reference to the survivors' experiences.
(Image: Eddie Garvey)
"For example, in relation to the emergency medical response that for a great number of those who unfortunately died, and perhaps mercifully, survivability was not an issue, but these survivors - these claimants - were there. They experienced, they saw, they felt, they heard and they have not been contacted.
"With the greatest respect, telling someone that they are important witnesses does not make it so in practice.
"The reality is that they are treated at the very best as very important spectators."
The inquiry is due to begin on September 7 to examine the background to the attack and the response of the emergency services.
The mother of a teenager - who was 14 at the time of the blast and was not expected to survive her injuries - said in a witness statement they believed they had been "forgotten and ignored", the court heard.
Paul Greaney QC, counsel to the inquiry, argued the current application was "plainly" out of time and was made several weeks after the 14-day cut-off following Sir John's decision on April 21.
He added there was no good or sufficient reason for the delay and that the matter currently before the courts had diverted "very considerable" resources away from the inquiry team at a "critical time period" with a pre-inquiry hearing already delayed twice.
When the hearing resumed on Wednesday, Mr Greaney argued a floodgate of similar applications could "overwhelm" the inquiry if survivors of the explosion were granted a formal role.
(Image: Getty Images)
He said the inquiry would be "full, thorough, effective and wide-ranging" and that it be would be compliant with Article 2 (right to life) of the Human Rights Act, with its purpose met without the need for the claimants' designation as core participants.
He said many survivors had already provided accounts and further statements to the inquiry were being provided. Many would give evidence and they were being encouraged to raise any issues with the inquiry team which may suggest lines of inquiry to pursue or lines of questioning to follow, he added.
Among those granted core participant status are the bereaved families of the 22 people killed in the explosion, along with Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, the NHS and commercial bodies related to the Manchester Arena.
The initial application from the survivors was opposed by some families of the bereaved and Mr Greaney who said that including survivors as core participants could possibly prolong the hearings and the scope of the inquiry.
Salman Abedi, 22, detonated a rucksack bomb in the foyer of the arena, known as the City Room, at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, killing 22 bystanders and injuring hundreds more.
His brother, Hashem, 23, was convicted in March of murder and attempted murder and is yet to be sentenced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-09--John Stones sends fresh Man City title race warning to Liverpool

John Stones insists Manchester City remain the best team in the Premier League , despite losing the title to Liverpool .
It 's been a strange season for City as they have continued to play some brilliant football but have let their dominance in the league slip and have lost a massive nine times , more than the two previous seasons put together .
While the Blues have struggled for consistency throughout the year , Liverpool have been relentless on the march to their first ever Premier League title and could yet beat City 's record points total of 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side 's great campaign , Stones still believes that City remain the strongest team in the division going into next season 's title fight .
`` I think yeah , quietly confident , '' the centre-back told beIN Sports when asked if City were still the best team in England following their 5-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday night .
`` We know our abilities and I think that the standard that we 've set for ourselves and each other in the dressing room is every three , four days , playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last few years is something to be very proud of as players .
`` That 's what we keep striving to do and take that into next season and to finish this season off by keeping our standards and trying to better ourselves , as I said , defensively and taking our chances at the other end of the pitch . ''
However , Stones did admit that this season has been a frustrating one for City after they 've failed to get all three points from some games which they really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrating for all of us really , '' he added .
`` I think it 's something we 're definitely not proud of from previous seasons , breaking the record , doing back-to-back and then this season letting games slip where we 've been on top and been the better team is something we need to improve on and are looking to try and do that . ''

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John Stones insists Manchester City remain the best team in the Premier League, despite losing the title to Liverpool.
It's been a strange season for City as they have continued to play some brilliant football but have let their dominance in the league slip and have lost a massive nine times, more than the two previous seasons put together.
While the Blues have struggled for consistency throughout the year, Liverpool have been relentless on the march to their first ever Premier League title and could yet beat City's record points total of 100.
However, despite Jurgen Klopp's side's great campaign, Stones still believes that City remain the strongest team in the division going into next season's title fight.
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"I think yeah, quietly confident," the centre-back told beIN Sports when asked if City were still the best team in England following their 5-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
"We know our abilities and I think that the standard that we've set for ourselves and each other in the dressing room is every three, four days, playing at this high, high standard over the last few years is something to be very proud of as players.
"That's what we keep striving to do and take that into next season and to finish this season off by keeping our standards and trying to better ourselves, as I said, defensively and taking our chances at the other end of the pitch."
However, Stones did admit that this season has been a frustrating one for City after they've failed to get all three points from some games which they really should have won.
"It's frustrating for all of us really," he added. "I think it's something we're definitely not proud of from previous seasons, breaking the record, doing back-to-back and then this season letting games slip where we've been on top and been the better team is something we need to improve on and are looking to try and do that."