themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--'Tens of thousands of Greater Manchester jobs at risk' as furlough winds down

More than 169,000 workers in the North West could be facing redundancy as the Government furlough scheme winds down .
That 's the prediction from employment law specialists Slater Heelis Solicitors as bosses across the region weigh up whether to bring staff back full-time , part-time or let them go .
Slater Heelis reckon the toll for jobs could hit as many as 169,268 people as employers lose the financial support afforded by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ( CJRS ) .
The scheme , first introduced by the Chancellor in March to protect jobs during lockdown , has so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Greater Manchester region , with almost one in three employees put on the scheme by their employers .
The scheme means workers placed on leave have been able to receive 80pc of their pay , up to a maximum of £2,500 a month .
But new research suggests more than two-fifths - or 44pc - of businesses will have to make some or all of their furloughed staff redundant when the scheme comes to an end in October .
This equates to 169,268 jobs .
The firm says it has seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law enquiries as bosses get to grips with the new flexible furlough scheme , which allows employers to bring back workers part-time while lockdown restrictions are eased .
Since July , this means an employer has been able to pay someone to work , for example , two days a week , while the furlough scheme would cover the other three days not worked .
Sarah Calderwood , partner in employment law at Slater Heelis , told the Manchester Evening News : `` As employer contributions to the furlough scheme increase , ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more businesses will be considering the future of their workforce and whether they need to restructure based on anticipated activity levels .
`` It is a reality that a considerable proportion of those currently not working will not be returning to their roles as a result . ''
She said reports from employers had been mixed - with some sectors struggling to operate under distancing and local lockdown guidelines , while others are under increased pressure from raised demand .
She said those sectors which have been hit harder than others , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subject to strict measures , while far fewer office-based employees than anticipated have returned to the workplace .
Clarification from the Government on using the CJRS scheme for paying employees ' notice periods also means many will consider this route to reduce the cost of restructuring .
Senior employees that have been with a business for a number of years may also be presented with a settlement offer .
These employees , say legal experts , should seek advice as they can affect your rights .
CJRS has been used by 1.1 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the total value of claims made so far reaching almost £21bn according to HMRC .

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More than 169,000 workers in the North West could be facing redundancy as the Government furlough scheme winds down.
That's the prediction from employment law specialists Slater Heelis Solicitors as bosses across the region weigh up whether to bring staff back full-time, part-time or let them go.
Slater Heelis reckon the toll for jobs could hit as many as 169,268 people as employers lose the financial support afforded by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
The scheme, first introduced by the Chancellor in March to protect jobs during lockdown, has so far been used to save 384,700 jobs in the Greater Manchester region, with almost one in three employees put on the scheme by their employers.
The scheme means workers placed on leave have been able to receive 80pc of their pay, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
But new research suggests more than two-fifths - or 44pc - of businesses will have to make some or all of their furloughed staff redundant when the scheme comes to an end in October. This equates to 169,268 jobs.
The firm says it has seen a 50 per cent hike in employment law enquiries as bosses get to grips with the new flexible furlough scheme, which allows employers to bring back workers part-time while lockdown restrictions are eased.
Since July, this means an employer has been able to pay someone to work, for example, two days a week, while the furlough scheme would cover the other three days not worked.
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Sarah Calderwood, partner in employment law at Slater Heelis, told the Manchester Evening News : " As employer contributions to the furlough scheme increase, ahead of it ending on October 31, more businesses will be considering the future of their workforce and whether they need to restructure based on anticipated activity levels.
"It is a reality that a considerable proportion of those currently not working will not be returning to their roles as a result."
She said reports from employers had been mixed - with some sectors struggling to operate under distancing and local lockdown guidelines, while others are under increased pressure from raised demand.
She said those sectors which have been hit harder than others, such as hospitality and travel, are still subject to strict measures, while far fewer office-based employees than anticipated have returned to the workplace.
Clarification from the Government on using the CJRS scheme for paying employees' notice periods also means many will consider this route to reduce the cost of restructuring.
Senior employees that have been with a business for a number of years may also be presented with a settlement offer. These employees, say legal experts, should seek advice as they can affect your rights.
CJRS has been used by 1.1 million employers to protect 9.1 million jobs, with the total value of claims made so far reaching almost £21bn according to HMRC.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Manchester's hour-by-hour forecast as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning

It 's another scorcher in Greater Manchester with temperatures forecast to reach 30C today .
While some will be delighted that the sun is out for another day , it also means another hot and sleepless night .
There could also be some spectacular scenes in the sky this evening as the Met Office has again issued a yellow weather warning across the North West of England for heavy showers and thunderstorms .
During the past few nights , the region has been hit with massive thunder and lighting storms .
Incredible images and video footage has been captured of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramsdale said : “ A second yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for parts of North West England , North Wales and West Midlands where the worst of the storms are likely to occur .
`` Here exceptional rainfall totals could be seen of 60mm in an hour with a very small chance of 150mm of rainfall in 3 or 4 hours ” .
However , the most up to date weather forecast by the Met Office for Greater Manchester says it 'll stay dry throughout the day .
12pm : Sunny intervals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like 27c 1pm : Sunny with temperatures of 27c but feeling more like 39c 2pm : Sunny intervals with temperatures of 29c but feeling more like 30c 3pm : Sunny intervals with temperatures of 29c but feeling more like 30c 4pm : Sunny intervals with temperatures of 30c but feeling more like 31c 5pm : Cloudy with temperatures of 29c but feeling more like 30c 6pm : Sunny intervals with temperatures of 28c but feeling more like 30c 7pm : Cloudy with temperatures of 28c but feeling more like 29c 8pm : Cloudy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like 28c 10pm : Partly cloudy with temperatures of 24c but feeling more like 25c 11pm : Partly cloudy with temperatures of 23c but feeling more like 24c

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It's another scorcher in Greater Manchester with temperatures forecast to reach 30C today.
While some will be delighted that the sun is out for another day, it also means another hot and sleepless night.
There could also be some spectacular scenes in the sky this evening as the Met Office has again issued a yellow weather warning across the North West of England for heavy showers and thunderstorms.
During the past few nights, the region has been hit with massive thunder and lighting storms.
Incredible images and video footage has been captured of the lightning flashes.
Chief Meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said: “A second yellow thunderstorm warning is in place for parts of North West England, North Wales and West Midlands where the worst of the storms are likely to occur.
"Here exceptional rainfall totals could be seen of 60mm in an hour with a very small chance of 150mm of rainfall in 3 or 4 hours”.
However, the most up to date weather forecast by the Met Office for Greater Manchester says it'll stay dry throughout the day.
Here’s the hour-by-hour forecast for Wednesday, August 12:
Manchester's hour-by-hour forecast
12pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 26c but feeling more like 27c
1pm: Sunny with temperatures of 27c but feeling more like 39c
2pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 29c but feeling more like 30c
3pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 29c but feeling more like 30c
4pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 30c but feeling more like 31c
5pm: Cloudy with temperatures of 29c but feeling more like 30c
6pm: Sunny intervals with temperatures of 28c but feeling more like 30c
7pm: Cloudy with temperatures of 28c but feeling more like 29c
8pm: Cloudy with temperatures of 27c but feeling more like 28c
9pm: Cloudy with temperatures of 26c
10pm: Partly cloudy with temperatures of 24c but feeling more like 25c
11pm: Partly cloudy with temperatures of 23c but feeling more like 24c


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Man charged as baby boy in hospital with life-threatening injuries

A man has been charged after a baby boy was left fighting for his life in hospital .
The four-month-old from Salford was brought to hospital on Sunday August 9 with injuries - where he remains in critical condition , says Greater Manchester Police .
Police were called by hospital staff to concerns over the baby 's injuries .
He had been brought in for medical assistance shortly before 12.30pm that day .
A man and a woman , both aged 20 , were arrested on suspicion of assault on Tuesday .
Benjamin Welsh , of Whittle Grove , Walkden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 assault , the force has confirmed .
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Manchester Magistrates ’ Court today , August 12 .
Enquiries are ongoing and the force has issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward .
In a statement , GMP said : `` A man has been charged in connection with life-threatening injuries sustained by a baby boy from Salford .
`` Benjamin Welsh ( 21/12/1999 ) of Whittle Grove , Walkden has been charged with section 18 assault .
`` He has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ’ Court today , Wednesday 12 August 2020 .
`` Shortly before 12.30pm on Sunday 9 August 2020 , police were called by hospital staff to concerns over the injuries of a baby boy who had been brought in for medical assistance .
Call police on 0161 856 3653 or 101 quoting incident number 1761 of 09/08/2020 , or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been charged after a baby boy was left fighting for his life in hospital.
The four-month-old from Salford was brought to hospital on Sunday August 9 with injuries - where he remains in critical condition, says Greater Manchester Police.
Police were called by hospital staff to concerns over the baby's injuries. He had been brought in for medical assistance shortly before 12.30pm that day.
A man and a woman, both aged 20, were arrested on suspicion of assault on Tuesday.
Benjamin Welsh, of Whittle Grove, Walkden, has now been charged with section 18 assault, the force has confirmed.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Manchester Magistrates’ Court today, August 12.
Enquiries are ongoing and the force has issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
In a statement, GMP said: "A man has been charged in connection with life-threatening injuries sustained by a baby boy from Salford.
"Benjamin Welsh (21/12/1999) of Whittle Grove, Walkden has been charged with section 18 assault.
"He has been remanded in custody to appear before Manchester Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 12 August 2020.
"Shortly before 12.30pm on Sunday 9 August 2020, police were called by hospital staff to concerns over the injuries of a baby boy who had been brought in for medical assistance.
"The 4-month-old baby remains in a critical condition."
Call police on 0161 856 3653 or 101 quoting incident number 1761 of 09/08/2020, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Emre Can and Erling Braut Haaland are the latest players to express their delight over Borussia Dortmund 's claims that @ @ @ @ @ at the club .
Sancho is Manchester United 's top transfer target this summer but @ @ @ @ @ blow on Monday when sporting director Michael Zorc announced that the 20-year-old would be staying @ @ @ @ @ deadline imposed by the club passed without a transfer being completed .
Although MEN Sport @ @ @ @ @ given up on the signing , Dortmund 's star players have been reacting to Zorc @ @ @ @ @ be remaining their teammate .
Prolific striker Haaland said : “ Jadon is a fantastic @ @ @ @ @ m very happy that he is staying .
I ’ m sure he ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ goals – but I ’ ll give him some too.
” Elsewhere , United have @ @ @ @ @ Koulibaly and Gabriel Magalhaes in recent days .
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Emre Can and Erling Braut Haaland are the latest players to express their delight over Borussia Dortmund's claims that Jadon Sancho will be staying at the club.
Sancho is Manchester United's top transfer target this summer but they were dealt a huge blow on Monday when sporting director Michael Zorc announced that the 20-year-old would be staying put after the August 10 deadline imposed by the club passed without a transfer being completed.
Although MEN Sport understands that United have not given up on the signing, Dortmund's star players have been reacting to Zorc's claim that Sancho will be remaining their teammate.
Prolific striker Haaland said: “Jadon is a fantastic player, so I’m very happy that he is staying. I’m sure he’ll give me a couple of goals – but I’ll give him some too.”
Elsewhere, United have been linked with centre-backs Kalidou Koulibaly and Gabriel Magalhaes in recent days.
Recap our day blog for the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Two Manchester United players can help solve a transfer problem

The predominant reaction from Manchester United fans to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's midfield selection against Copenhagen was one of excitement .
If Solskjaer had begun to evolve his midfield when picking Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes together for the first time earlier in the campaign , then this was the next logical step in the evolution .
Solskjaer had previously and understandably thought Nemanja Matic was the ideal defensive midfield foil for the pair , but the selection of Fred for the Europa League quarter-final got tongues wagging .
Fans were optimistic that this , arguably the most attacking midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could wreak some serious havoc .
Fred is not a defensive midfield native but he is being groomed for the role by Solskjaer and Michael Carrick .
The latter , an expert in the position in his United days , could be heard shouting `` well done Fred '' over and over again during the 1-0 Copenhagen win .
And for the most part , Carrick 's praise was justified .
Fred vindicated his selection apart from one major lapse , which nearly cost United a goal , when he was swamped on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press .
The 27-year-old knew he had made an error , but managed to improve thereafter and looked disappointed to be hauled off for Matic later in the second half .
Whether or not Fred can be a genuine option for United in the most defensive midfield position in Solskjaer 's system seems to be a question that , for now , remains unanswered .
That mistake against Copenhagen rather summed up his performances since the restart , erratic at times , seemingly unsettled after he lost the place in the side he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Much of the same can be said for Scott McTominay , who stepped in alongside Pogba for the league game against Crystal Palace a month ago but like Fred was replaced by Matic .
Solskjaer is finding it hard to trust anyone other than the Serbian international to sit behind Pogba and Fernandes - who are automatic selections , such is their talent - but he 's getting there .
He does trust Fred and McTominay as footballers and especially as part of a two-man midfield pivot , which United played earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured .
Both men look more comfortable with someone next to them , but Pogba is more forward thinking and it 's actually credit to Solskjaer that he acknowledges the need for balance .
He wanted to get Fred and McTominay in his side after the restart but , after both men were dropped after below-par displays in the first game back against Tottenham , the Norwegian had little choice .
He admitted in July that he was finding it hard to keep leaving them out as he started the same side for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s because of good form and two , they do create a nice unit and attacking threat , '' he said , clearly referring to the balance brought by Matic .
“ But we have got other players .
It ’ s so difficult for me to leave Scott and Fred out the team and Brandon [ Williams ] and Dan James out .
We ’ ve got players who deserve to play , but we will need everyone.
” Matic has the experience and positional nous that makes him virtually United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Perhaps James Garner is one for that role going forward , but he 's likely to spend the coming season on loan in the Championship .
In normal circumstances , perhaps United might look to the transfer market to bring in someone like Declan Rice or Wilfred Ndidi , with whom they have been heavily linked .
Matic may recently have signed a new contract but he 's 32 and can not play every game .
Transfer links with big names from the Premier League are inevitable .
There is no doubt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have merit in that role in front of the back four , but they would cost a lot .
United , rightly or wrongly , are putting most of their eggs in the Jadon Sancho basket .
It leaves little room for a marquee signing in another position .
But Solskjaer has faith in Fred and McTominay to provide back up to Matic .
He must keep throwing them in , allowing them to become more accustomed to the role , which is arguably one of the most specialised in football .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least have options .

The predominant reaction from Manchester United fans to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's midfield selection against Copenhagen was one of excitement.
If Solskjaer had begun to evolve his midfield when picking Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes together for the first time earlier in the campaign, then this was the next logical step in the evolution. Solskjaer had previously and understandably thought Nemanja Matic was the ideal defensive midfield foil for the pair, but the selection of Fred for the Europa League quarter-final got tongues wagging.
Fans were optimistic that this, arguably the most attacking midfield trio United had picked all season, could wreak some serious havoc. Fred is not a defensive midfield native but he is being groomed for the role by Solskjaer and Michael Carrick. The latter, an expert in the position in his United days, could be heard shouting "well done Fred" over and over again during the 1-0 Copenhagen win.
And for the most part, Carrick's praise was justified. Fred vindicated his selection apart from one major lapse, which nearly cost United a goal, when he was swamped on the ball by the Danish side's press. The 27-year-old knew he had made an error, but managed to improve thereafter and looked disappointed to be hauled off for Matic later in the second half.
Whether or not Fred can be a genuine option for United in the most defensive midfield position in Solskjaer's system seems to be a question that, for now, remains unanswered. That mistake against Copenhagen rather summed up his performances since the restart, erratic at times, seemingly unsettled after he lost the place in the side he had worked hard to make his own.
Much of the same can be said for Scott McTominay, who stepped in alongside Pogba for the league game against Crystal Palace a month ago but like Fred was replaced by Matic. Solskjaer is finding it hard to trust anyone other than the Serbian international to sit behind Pogba and Fernandes - who are automatic selections, such is their talent - but he's getting there.
He does trust Fred and McTominay as footballers and especially as part of a two-man midfield pivot, which United played earlier in the campaign while Pogba was out injured. Both men look more comfortable with someone next to them, but Pogba is more forward thinking and it's actually credit to Solskjaer that he acknowledges the need for balance.
He wanted to get Fred and McTominay in his side after the restart but, after both men were dropped after below-par displays in the first game back against Tottenham, the Norwegian had little choice.
He admitted in July that he was finding it hard to keep leaving them out as he started the same side for five successive games.
“One it’s because of good form and two, they do create a nice unit and attacking threat," he said, clearly referring to the balance brought by Matic.
“But we have got other players. It’s so difficult for me to leave Scott and Fred out the team and Brandon [Williams] and Dan James out. We’ve got players who deserve to play, but we will need everyone.”
Matic has the experience and positional nous that makes him virtually United's only specialist defensive midfielder right now. Perhaps James Garner is one for that role going forward, but he's likely to spend the coming season on loan in the Championship.
In normal circumstances, perhaps United might look to the transfer market to bring in someone like Declan Rice or Wilfred Ndidi, with whom they have been heavily linked. Matic may recently have signed a new contract but he's 32 and cannot play every game. Transfer links with big names from the Premier League are inevitable.
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There is no doubt both the West Ham and Leicester destroyers have merit in that role in front of the back four, but they would cost a lot. United, rightly or wrongly, are putting most of their eggs in the Jadon Sancho basket. It leaves little room for a marquee signing in another position.
But Solskjaer has faith in Fred and McTominay to provide back up to Matic.
He must keep throwing them in, allowing them to become more accustomed to the role, which is arguably one of the most specialised in football. It's a positive for United that they at least have options.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Inter target Man Utd defender Chris Smalling and more rumours

Inter Milan have made Manchester United defender Chris Smalling their prime target this summer - according to reports .
Smalling joined AS Roma on a season-long loan last summer and is believed to be keen on extending his stay in Italy , despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinting he could remain at Old Trafford .
Roma are yet to meet United 's asking price for the 29-year-old and reports claim Inter Milan are looking to take advantage of the situation .
Inter have already signed one player from United this summer , Alexis Sanchez completing a permanent move to the Italian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Reds can help secure Smalling 's services .
Tuttosport claim Antonio Conte has cooled his interest in Torino defender Armando Izzo in order to pursue a move for Smalling .
Inter could face competition from Roma after a takeover of the club was completed earlier this month with reports suggesting extra transfer funds have been made available .
Elsewhere , Jack Grealish is reportedly set to hold talks with Aston Villa over his future at the club when he returns from his holiday .
Have your say in our United end-of-season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for United and helped Villa secure survival in the Premier League on the final day of the season .
The Mirror report Grealish will hold talks with club chief executive Christian Purslow as he fears the club could price him out of a move this summer .
It adds Villa will demand as much as £80million for their captain and Grealish wants assurances interest from United will not be dismissed out of hand .

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Inter Milan have made Manchester United defender Chris Smalling their prime target this summer - according to reports.
Smalling joined AS Roma on a season-long loan last summer and is believed to be keen on extending his stay in Italy, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinting he could remain at Old Trafford.
Roma are yet to meet United's asking price for the 29-year-old and reports claim Inter Milan are looking to take advantage of the situation.
Inter have already signed one player from United this summer, Alexis Sanchez completing a permanent move to the Italian giants, and believe their good relationship with the Reds can help secure Smalling's services.
Tuttosport claim Antonio Conte has cooled his interest in Torino defender Armando Izzo in order to pursue a move for Smalling.
Inter could face competition from Roma after a takeover of the club was completed earlier this month with reports suggesting extra transfer funds have been made available.
Elsewhere, Jack Grealish is reportedly set to hold talks with Aston Villa over his future at the club when he returns from his holiday.
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The 24-year-old is a target for United and helped Villa secure survival in the Premier League on the final day of the season.
The Mirror report Grealish will hold talks with club chief executive Christian Purslow as he fears the club could price him out of a move this summer.
It adds Villa will demand as much as £80million for their captain and Grealish wants assurances interest from United will not be dismissed out of hand.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Teenage boy in life-threatening condition in hospital after shots were fired

A teenage boy has been shot in Bury and is in hospital with 'life-threatening ' injuries .
In a statement , Greater Manchester Police said officers were currently responding to ' a serious incident ' .
Emergency services were called to reports of shots having been fired on Chesham Road in the town at around 9.35pm .
A teenage boy was subsequently taken to hospital with what have been described by police as 'life-threatening ' injuries .
No arrests have been made .
No age for the boy has been confirmed by the force as yet .
In a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responding to a serious incident in Bury '' Officers were called shortly after 9.35pm this evening , Wednesday , to reports of shots fired on Chesham Road .
`` A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries .
`` No arrests have been made and initial enquiries are underway .
`` A scene is in place and a large high-visibility police presence will remain in the area . ''
It 's understood a large police cordon also involves Dawson Street and a section of Walmersley Road as well as Chesham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One witness said in excess of 10 police vehicles were at the scene , with investigations ongoing .
No further details have been revealed .
The force has issued an appeal for witnesses .
Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3452 of 12/08/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A teenage boy has been shot in Bury and is in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said officers were currently responding to 'a serious incident'.
Emergency services were called to reports of shots having been fired on Chesham Road in the town at around 9.35pm.
A teenage boy was subsequently taken to hospital with what have been described by police as 'life-threatening' injuries.
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No arrests have been made.
No age for the boy has been confirmed by the force as yet.
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In a statement, GMP said: "Police are responding to a serious incident in Bury
"Officers were called shortly after 9.35pm this evening, Wednesday, to reports of shots fired on Chesham Road.
"A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
"No arrests have been made and initial enquiries are underway.
"A scene is in place and a large high-visibility police presence will remain in the area."
(Image: ASP)
It's understood a large police cordon also involves Dawson Street and a section of Walmersley Road as well as Chesham Road, which is near Clarence Park.
One witness said in excess of 10 police vehicles were at the scene, with investigations ongoing.
No further details have been revealed.
The force has issued an appeal for witnesses.
Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3452 of 12/08/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Bernardo Silva says Spurs shock is Man City wake-up call

Bernardo Silva is homing in on the Champions League trophy – but he is refusing to take quarter-final opponents Lyon for granted .
The Manchester City midfielder has been given an extra incentive to lift the trophy this year , with the finals tournament being switched to his home town of Lisbon .
And City are seen by some as favourites to win the competition , especially after knocking out Real Madrid in the last 16 .
But Bernardo says there is no way they will be looking beyond the meeting with the French side at the Jose Alvalade Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being pitched against one of the lesser-known clubs left in the tournament , Bernardo was having none of it .
“ Anything can happen , ” he said .
“ Juventus were knocked out by Lyon .
We have seen lots of surprises in the competition over the last years .
“ We lost against Tottenham last year in the quarter-finals .
It 's very difficult to predict the games and the results in this competition .
“ The fact that Liverpool are out , Real Madrid are out , it 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That would be a wrong thought .
“ We need to go game by game , be very focused , knowing that every game is going to be very tough .
All the teams in Lisbon are here because they deserve it .
“ We need to be at our best level to win the games and try to reach the final.
” Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : City can also reflect on the fact that Lyon surprised the Blues in a group meeting at the Etihad Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last nine European games at home .
Bernardo also knows Lyon better than most , having joined City from their Ligue 1 rivals Monaco .
“ I know Lyon very well having played for three years in Ligue 1 where I played many times against them , ” he said .
“ Also here at Manchester City we faced them last season and it was n't easy .
“ We did n't manage to beat them in either of the two games .
That shows how difficult a team they are .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the French teams are very physical , very strong and in just one game , it 's unpredictable .
“ It 's going to be very difficult .
We are going to try to prepare ourselves the best way we can , but we know it 's not going to be easy.
” But City are being driven on by the thought of taking the one major prize which has eluded them in recent years .
“ The Champions League is the only competition we still have n't won at this club , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has never won this competition , most of our players have n't won it yet , including me .
“ Of course , winning this competition has always been a target for the players and the club .
It will be very special to win it .
“ For me , even more so because it 's my city and it 's an extra motivation to fight for the trophy here .
“ It would definitely be special to win the Champions League in Lisbon .
”

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Bernardo Silva is homing in on the Champions League trophy – but he is refusing to take quarter-final opponents Lyon for granted.
The Manchester City midfielder has been given an extra incentive to lift the trophy this year, with the finals tournament being switched to his home town of Lisbon.
And City are seen by some as favourites to win the competition, especially after knocking out Real Madrid in the last 16.
But Bernardo says there is no way they will be looking beyond the meeting with the French side at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Saturday night.
When asked about being pitched against one of the lesser-known clubs left in the tournament, Bernardo was having none of it.
“Anything can happen,” he said. “Juventus were knocked out by Lyon. We have seen lots of surprises in the competition over the last years.
“We lost against Tottenham last year in the quarter-finals. It's very difficult to predict the games and the results in this competition.
“The fact that Liverpool are out, Real Madrid are out, it's not going to make our path easier. That would be a wrong thought.
“We need to go game by game, be very focused, knowing that every game is going to be very tough. All the teams in Lisbon are here because they deserve it.
“We need to be at our best level to win the games and try to reach the final.”
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City can also reflect on the fact that Lyon surprised the Blues in a group meeting at the Etihad Stadium last season – their only defeat in the last nine European games at home.
Bernardo also knows Lyon better than most, having joined City from their Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.
“I know Lyon very well having played for three years in Ligue 1 where I played many times against them,” he said. “Also here at Manchester City we faced them last season and it wasn't easy.
“We didn't manage to beat them in either of the two games. That shows how difficult a team they are.
“Not only Lyon, but all the French teams are very physical, very strong and in just one game, it's unpredictable.
“It's going to be very difficult. We are going to try to prepare ourselves the best way we can, but we know it's not going to be easy.”
But City are being driven on by the thought of taking the one major prize which has eluded them in recent years.
“The Champions League is the only competition we still haven't won at this club,” he said. “Manchester City has never won this competition, most of our players haven't won it yet, including me.
“Of course, winning this competition has always been a target for the players and the club. It will be very special to win it.
“For me, even more so because it's my city and it's an extra motivation to fight for the trophy here.
“It would definitely be special to win the Champions League in Lisbon.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Teenager from Merseyside charged with the murder of Steven McMyler in Wigan

A teenager has been charged with the murder of Steven McMyler in Wigan .
Mr McMyler , 34 , was found dead in the gardens of Wigan Parish Church last Thursday .
Police said tonight Jordan Short , 19 , of Rushey Hey Road , Kirby , Merseyside , has been charged with a single count of murder .
He 's due to appear at Wigan magistrates court tomorrow - Thursday .
Greater Manchester Police added three men - aged 30 , 19 and 18 - who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been released under investigation .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 - have since been arrested on suspicion of murder .
Police said the boy remains in custody for questioning .
In a statement GMP said : `` Jordan Short , 19 , of Rushey Hey Road , Kirkby , Merseyside , has been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Steven James McMyler .
`` He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Wigan Magistrates ’ Court tomorrow , Thursday .
`` Shortly before 7.50pm on Thursday , August 6 , police were called by the ambulance service to reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Bishopgate , Wigan .
`` Despite the best efforts of emergency services , Steven James McMyler sadly died at the scene . ''
Paying tribute to him , Mr McMyler 's family said : `` Steven was an extremely likeable lad , and everyone who came across him loved him as much as we all did .
`` He was a popular lad , and he lit the room up as soon as he walked in .
`` Everybody thought the world of him , as he had a heart of gold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has happened , and we are struggling to come to terms with this terrible tragedy . ''
Police said enquiries were continuing and repeated an appeal for witnesses .

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A teenager has been charged with the murder of Steven McMyler in Wigan.
Mr McMyler, 34, was found dead in the gardens of Wigan Parish Church last Thursday.
Police said tonight Jordan Short, 19, of Rushey Hey Road, Kirby, Merseyside, has been charged with a single count of murder.
He's due to appear at Wigan magistrates court tomorrow - Thursday.
Greater Manchester Police added three men - aged 30, 19 and 18 - who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been released under investigation.
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A 19-year-old man - and a boy aged 13 - have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police said the boy remains in custody for questioning.
In a statement GMP said: "Jordan Short, 19, of Rushey Hey Road, Kirkby, Merseyside, has been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Steven James McMyler.
"He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Wigan Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Thursday.
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"Shortly before 7.50pm on Thursday, August 6, police were called by the ambulance service to reports of concern for a man outside the church on Bishopgate, Wigan.
"Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Steven James McMyler sadly died at the scene."
Paying tribute to him, Mr McMyler's family said: "Steven was an extremely likeable lad, and everyone who came across him loved him as much as we all did.
"He was a popular lad, and he lit the room up as soon as he walked in.
"Everybody thought the world of him, as he had a heart of gold.
"We can't believe what has happened, and we are struggling to come to terms with this terrible tragedy."
Police said enquiries were continuing and repeated an appeal for witnesses.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Sockets blown off walls as lightning strikes house

Sockets were blown off walls inside a house struck by lightning tonight .
Firefighters said no one was injured , but the bolt out of the blue sparked a small fire in the loft .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was called to a townhouse on Gardinar Close in Standish , Wigan , at 6.10pm .
High temperatures across the country are triggering thunderstorms , with Met Office weather warnings currently in place across Greater Manchester .
A fire service spokesman said the house was struck by lightning , causing damage to the roof and a small fire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owns the house was inside at the time , but no one was injured .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here The charred eaves of a section of the roof can be seen .
Roof tiles are also understood to have been damaged and dislodged .
Station Officer Haslam said the force of the lightning blew sockets off the walls .
He tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lightning strike in # Standish .

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Sockets were blown off walls inside a house struck by lightning tonight.
Firefighters said no one was injured, but the bolt out of the blue sparked a small fire in the loft.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was called to a townhouse on Gardinar Close in Standish, Wigan, at 6.10pm.
High temperatures across the country are triggering thunderstorms, with Met Office weather warnings currently in place across Greater Manchester.
A fire service spokesman said the house was struck by lightning, causing damage to the roof and a small fire in a loft space.
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A woman who owns the house was inside at the time, but no one was injured.
Firefighters remained at the scene.
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Carl Haslam, a station officer, tweeted pictures of the damage caused.
The charred eaves of a section of the roof can be seen.
Roof tiles are also understood to have been damaged and dislodged.
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Station Officer Haslam said the force of the lightning blew sockets off the walls.
He tweeted: "First job of the night. Lightning strike in #Standish.
"Sockets blown off the wall. Stay Safe."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight - here's where to look

Stargazers will be able to catch a glimpse of one of the biggest and best celestial light shows of the year as the Perseid meteor shower peaks over the UK .
Hundreds of shooting stars will rain over the sky during one of the brightest astronomical displays - and it looks like the weather will be ideal too .
The Perseid meteors have actually been active in the sky since July 17 , but the peak of the shower and the best time to watch them , is imminent .
And those hoping to see the amazing event wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the meteors will be visible to the naked eye .
You just need a clear sky away from trees and tall buildings with minimal light pollution .
Allowing your eyes to adjust to the dark sky will help you catch a glimpse of the fast-moving fireballs .
What 's the weather going to be like ?
Up to 100 shooting stars could rain down each hour - but a whether you will see them depends on the conditions .
Just a few days ago we were treated to phenomenal electrical storms lighting up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into tonight , the weather is likely to be much calmer than what we 've seen previously .
Across the UK it 's a mixed bag tonight .
The Met Office predicts the UK will be mostly dry .
The forecast for tonight says : `` Thunderstorms perhaps developing over Northern Ireland and southern Scotland later .
Some sporadic thunderstorms continuing for England and Wales .
Another very warm night . ''
And in Greater Manchester specifically , much of the early evening will be cloudy .
But it is likely to remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperatures .
But good news for night sky watchers as the cloud cover will begin to clear as the meteor shower peaks , gradually revealing clear skies in the early hours of Thursday morning .
So while the clouds may obscure the view , you 're still likely to see some of the shooting stars .
You may spot some by simply watching from the garden , but to get the optimum view , avid stargazers should aim for somewhere elevated away from trees and tall buildings and with little light pollution .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to adjust to the dark .
When is the best time to see them ?
Stargazers across Britain will be able to see the Perseid meteor shower peak from midnight until around 5.30am on Thursday ( August 13 ) .
The sun will rise at 5.45am , completely erasing them from view .
So given the weather forecast and the peak of the shower , the best time to see the Perseid meteors will be in the early hours of Thursday .
But this is n't to say you wo n't get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The sun goes down at 8.47pm tonight so the meteor shower will be visible from then .
And meteors can appear in any part of the sky - so the more sky you can see the better .
What causes the Perseid meteor shower ?
The Perseid is made up of tiny pieces of a comet called Swift-Tuttle .
It can be seen every year when Earth passes through a cloud of the comet 's debris .
The debris is bits of ice and dust which can vary in size from as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about as big as pea .
But they produce an eye-catching stream of light in the sky as they burn up upon hitting the atmosphere at speeds .

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Stargazers will be able to catch a glimpse of one of the biggest and best celestial light shows of the year as the Perseid meteor shower peaks over the UK.
Hundreds of shooting stars will rain over the sky during one of the brightest astronomical displays - and it looks like the weather will be ideal too.
The Perseid meteors have actually been active in the sky since July 17, but the peak of the shower and the best time to watch them, is imminent.
And those hoping to see the amazing event won't need any special equipment either, as the meteors will be visible to the naked eye.
You just need a clear sky away from trees and tall buildings with minimal light pollution. Allowing your eyes to adjust to the dark sky will help you catch a glimpse of the fast-moving fireballs.
What's the weather going to be like?
Up to 100 shooting stars could rain down each hour - but a whether you will see them depends on the conditions.
Just a few days ago we were treated to phenomenal electrical storms lighting up the sky. However as we move into tonight, the weather is likely to be much calmer than what we've seen previously.
Across the UK it's a mixed bag tonight. The Met Office predicts the UK will be mostly dry. The forecast for tonight says: "Thunderstorms perhaps developing over Northern Ireland and southern Scotland later. Some sporadic thunderstorms continuing for England and Wales. Another very warm night."
And in Greater Manchester specifically, much of the early evening will be cloudy. But it is likely to remain dry for most - with pleasant balmy temperatures.
But good news for night sky watchers as the cloud cover will begin to clear as the meteor shower peaks, gradually revealing clear skies in the early hours of Thursday morning.
So while the clouds may obscure the view, you're still likely to see some of the shooting stars. You may spot some by simply watching from the garden, but to get the optimum view, avid stargazers should aim for somewhere elevated away from trees and tall buildings and with little light pollution.
Don't forget to let your eyes to adjust to the dark.
When is the best time to see them?
Stargazers across Britain will be able to see the Perseid meteor shower peak from midnight until around 5.30am on Thursday (August 13).
The sun will rise at 5.45am, completely erasing them from view. So given the weather forecast and the peak of the shower, the best time to see the Perseid meteors will be in the early hours of Thursday.
But this isn't to say you won't get a brilliant glimpse of nature's fireworks earlier. The sun goes down at 8.47pm tonight so the meteor shower will be visible from then. And meteors can appear in any part of the sky - so the more sky you can see the better.
What causes the Perseid meteor shower?
The Perseid is made up of tiny pieces of a comet called Swift-Tuttle. It can be seen every year when Earth passes through a cloud of the comet's debris.
The debris is bits of ice and dust which can vary in size from as small as a grain of sand to about as big as pea.
But they produce an eye-catching stream of light in the sky as they burn up upon hitting the atmosphere at speeds.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Barcelona name Dembele asking price and more Man Utd rumours

Barcelona are willing to sell Ousmane Dembele in the summer transfer window if Manchester United meet their valuation of the Frenchman - according to reports .
United remain firmly focused on signing Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho but the Bundesliga side have reiterated the England international would be staying in Germany for at least one more season .
MEN Sport understand Kingsley Coman , Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada have been lined up as alternatives for United should they fail to sign the 20-year-old but ESPN claim Dembele is also on their shortlist .
Dembele has struggled to make an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dortmund with injuries hampering his progress .
Spanish outlet Sport claim Barcelona are open to a deal for the 23-year-old and would allow him to leave on loan , provided a mandatory purchase option is included in the deal .
The report claims any potential suitor would be forced to pay €90million to secure his services .
However , the newspaper adds United are yet to firm up their interest in Dembele as a result of his history with injuries .
Old Trafford chiefs view the winger as a risky investment .
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati .
Fati , 17 , has also been mentioned as a potential option for the Reds if they fail to sign Sancho .
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey : Sport report United have made a fresh enquiry over his availability in the wake of Dortmund 's announcement that Sancho is under contract until 2023 , not 2022 .
The report claims the Reds have not been deterred by Fati 's huge release clause as they believe they would end up paying less for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of his lower wages and lesser agent fees .
Barcelona have already denied the possibility of Fati leaving the club on multiple occasions meaning it 's highly unlikely he will be playing in the Premier League next year .

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Barcelona are willing to sell Ousmane Dembele in the summer transfer window if Manchester United meet their valuation of the Frenchman - according to reports.
United remain firmly focused on signing Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho but the Bundesliga side have reiterated the England international would be staying in Germany for at least one more season.
MEN Sport understand Kingsley Coman, Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada have been lined up as alternatives for United should they fail to sign the 20-year-old but ESPN claim Dembele is also on their shortlist.
Dembele has struggled to make an impact since his move to Spain from Dortmund with injuries hampering his progress.
Spanish outlet Sport claim Barcelona are open to a deal for the 23-year-old and would allow him to leave on loan, provided a mandatory purchase option is included in the deal. The report claims any potential suitor would be forced to pay €90million to secure his services.
However, the newspaper adds United are yet to firm up their interest in Dembele as a result of his history with injuries. Old Trafford chiefs view the winger as a risky investment.
Elsewhere, United continue to be linked with a move for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati.
Fati, 17, has also been mentioned as a potential option for the Reds if they fail to sign Sancho.
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Sport report United have made a fresh enquiry over his availability in the wake of Dortmund's announcement that Sancho is under contract until 2023, not 2022.
The report claims the Reds have not been deterred by Fati's huge release clause as they believe they would end up paying less for the youngster than for Sancho as a result of his lower wages and lesser agent fees.
Barcelona have already denied the possibility of Fati leaving the club on multiple occasions meaning it's highly unlikely he will be playing in the Premier League next year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Emre Can and Erling Braut Haaland are the latest players to express their delight over Borussia Dortmund 's claims that @ @ @ @ @ at the club .
Sancho is Manchester United 's top transfer target this summer but @ @ @ @ @ blow on Monday when sporting director Michael Zorc announced that the 20-year-old would be staying @ @ @ @ @ deadline imposed by the club passed without a transfer being completed .
Although MEN Sport @ @ @ @ @ given up on the signing , Dortmund 's star players have been reacting to Zorc @ @ @ @ @ be remaining their teammate .
Prolific striker Haaland said : “ Jadon is a fantastic @ @ @ @ @ m very happy that he is staying .
I ’ m sure he ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ goals – but I ’ ll give him some too.
” Elsewhere , United have @ @ @ @ @ Koulibaly and Gabriel Magalhaes in recent days .
Recap our day blog for the latest @ @ @


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Bayern Munich have put a dent in any plans that Manchester City may have to try and sign David Alaba @ @ @ @ @ who worked with Pep Guardiola during his time at Bayern , has been mentioned as @ @ @ @ @ to his experience and ability to play at centre-back and left-back .
The MEN understands @ @ @ @ @ Alaba but might go in for him were Bayern to make him available for transfer @ @ @ @ @ executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed he is `` cautiously optimistic '' that Alaba will sign @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga champions .
`` With Alaba , I am cautiously optimistic we will find a @ @ @ @ @ the media on Tuesday .
Alaba has less than a year remaining on his existing @ @ @ @ @ and Rummenigge ’ s comments come just weeks after he insisted the defender is not @ @ @ @ @ Recap the latest news from the day .

Bayern Munich have put a dent in any plans that Manchester City may have to try and sign David Alaba this summer.
Alaba, who worked with Pep Guardiola during his time at Bayern, has been mentioned as a potential City target due to his experience and ability to play at centre-back and left-back.
The MEN understands City are not actively pursuing Alaba but might go in for him were Bayern to make him available for transfer.
But now Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed he is "cautiously optimistic" that Alaba will sign a contract extension with the Bundesliga champions.
"With Alaba, I am cautiously optimistic we will find a solution," Rummenigge told the media on Tuesday.
Alaba has less than a year remaining on his existing deal at the Allianz Arena and Rummenigge’s comments come just weeks after he insisted the defender is not for sale this summer.
Recap the latest news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Man City evening headlines as Blues handed Koulibaly boost after Napoli deal

Here are the latest Man City evening headlines for Wednesday , August 12 .
Napoli are close to signing £22million defender Gabriel Magalhaes , with personal terms agreed for the defender .
The belief is that the move will pave the way for Kalidou Koulibaly to join Manchester City , as Pep Guardiola looks to boost his defensive options .
Manchester City and Napoli are yet to agree a fee for the Senegalese international , which could prove a stumbling block , with the Italians keen to secure around £62million for the 29-year-old .
That would match City ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer - with the club valuing the player at closer to £55million .
News of Gabriel ’ s potential arrival will no doubt harden their resolve , with Napoli likely earmarking a portion of the fee for Koulibaly to fund the deal .
Ferran Torres was motivated to join Man City by Pep Guardiola , he has revealed .
Torres , 20 , is the club ’ s first signing of the summer window after agreeing a deal to join from Valencia .
He will join for an initial £21million fee that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is already excited by the prospect of working with his compatriot Guardiola .
“ It was crucial because he ’ s one of the best managers - or I ’ d say the best - in the world and at the current point I am now in my career he can get the best out of me , ” the Spaniard .
“ I ’ d say that I have more strength than speed .
I also make good crosses , but above all , I ’ d highlight my power and strength @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football is a little bit more physical than it is in Spain but I feel I ’ m ready and I ’ m looking forward to getting going as soon as possible.
” Manchester City have landed a plush training centre ahead of the latter stages of the UEFA specifically chose the Portuguese capital to host the tournament due to its high number of world-class facilities , but City have undoubtedly landed the best of the best , by being allocated the state-of-the-art Cidade do Futebol , which appropriately translates as “ Football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s national team , the base is familiar to Bernardo Silva , who took time to praise it .
“ The facilities are great , the pitches are incredible .
and I will certainly feel good and prepare myself in the best way for these important games , ” he said .

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Here are the latest Man City evening headlines for Wednesday, August 12.
Kalidou Koulibaly to Man City transfer takes a step closer as Napoli agree replacement deal
Napoli are close to signing £22million defender Gabriel Magalhaes, with personal terms agreed for the defender.
The belief is that the move will pave the way for Kalidou Koulibaly to join Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola looks to boost his defensive options.
Manchester City and Napoli are yet to agree a fee for the Senegalese international, which could prove a stumbling block, with the Italians keen to secure around £62million for the 29-year-old.
That would match City’s club record - set by Rodri last summer - with the club valuing the player at closer to £55million.
News of Gabriel’s potential arrival will no doubt harden their resolve, with Napoli likely earmarking a portion of the fee for Koulibaly to fund the deal.
Ferran Torres says Pep Guardiola ’crucial’ in Man City transfer decision
Ferran Torres was motivated to join Man City by Pep Guardiola, he has revealed.
Torres, 20, is the club’s first signing of the summer window after agreeing a deal to join from Valencia. He will join for an initial £21million fee that could rise to £31million, and the Spaniard is already excited by the prospect of working with his compatriot Guardiola.
“It was crucial because he’s one of the best managers - or I’d say the best - in the world and at the current point I am now in my career he can get the best out of me,” the Spaniard told City TV .
“I’d say that I have more strength than speed. I also make good crosses, but above all, I’d highlight my power and strength.
“The truth is that English football is a little bit more physical than it is in Spain but I feel I’m ready and I’m looking forward to getting going as soon as possible.”
Inside Man City’s amazing Champions League training facility in Lisbon
Manchester City have landed a plush training centre ahead of the latter stages of the Champions League in Lisbon.
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UEFA specifically chose the Portuguese capital to host the tournament due to its high number of world-class facilities, but City have undoubtedly landed the best of the best, by being allocated the state-of-the-art Cidade do Futebol, which appropriately translates as “Football City”.
The home of Portugal’s national team, the base is familiar to Bernardo Silva, who took time to praise it.
“The facilities are great, the pitches are incredible. and I will certainly feel good and prepare myself in the best way for these important games,” he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Man United evening headlines as Ferdinand delivers Sancho verdict

Here are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday , August 12 .
Rio Ferdinand feels the arrival of Jadon Sancho will provide greater competition for places at Manchester United and spur the club onto success .
Man Utd have made no secret of their eagerness to sign Sancho this summer , but as yet they have been unable to reach an agreement with Borussia Dortmund .
Michael Zorc , Dortmund ’ s Sporting Director , confirmed publicly this week that Sancho would not be sold this season after United refused to meet their £100million valuation .
MEN Sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former defender Ferdinand has explained how transformative Sancho ’ s arrival could be .
“ He is fantastic , ” the former United defender told “ If he does come he ’ ll be an added value in terms of quality no doubt .
“ Manchester United need top players who are going to have an effect on their first XI , and I think Jadon Sancho falls into that category.
” You can read his full thoughts .
What Manchester United have told Tahith Chong and James Garner ahead of loan moves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has revealed that planned loan moves for Tahith Chong and James Garner are with a view to them becoming Man Utd players in the long term .
The club are keen to loan out a number of promising youngsters next season , with Garner and Chong arguably the biggest names on the list of those likely to depart the club on a temporary basis .
Both have shone for the reserves as the club earned promotion back to Premier League 2 Division One , and Wood feels they are now ready for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next logical step of their carers , ” Wood told MEN Sport when asked specifically about Chong and Garner .
“ If they are not going to be part of the first team , there is no reason to keep them playing in the Under-23s , it wouldn ’ t be right for their own individual development .
They ’ re at the point now where they need to go play in the league , play in a first-team environment , playing in those games every week where they are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have your say in our United end-of-season survey : Neil Wood has indicated Hannibal Mejbri will be part of his U23 squad next season .
The 17-year-old has impressed during his first season in England , but the midfielder is likely to remain a part of Neil Wood ’ s U23 side as he continues to adjust to life in England .
He joined the club from Monaco for a fee that could rise to €10million and has already shown why the club are so excited by his potential .
Supporters had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s squad , but a more cautious approach is preferred .
“ I think what you need to remember is Hannibal is still a young lad , he is only 17 , ” .
“ He ’ s not long been here really , he is probably coming up to almost a first completed season if that .
“ I think the challenge is going to be enough for him at U23s right now and we are going to push him and try to move him up as quick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time we won ’ t rush him if he ’ s not ready to do that .
”

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Rio Ferdinand explains why Manchester United need Jadon Sancho transfer
Rio Ferdinand feels the arrival of Jadon Sancho will provide greater competition for places at Manchester United and spur the club onto success.
Man Utd have made no secret of their eagerness to sign Sancho this summer, but as yet they have been unable to reach an agreement with Borussia Dortmund.
Michael Zorc, Dortmund’s Sporting Director, confirmed publicly this week that Sancho would not be sold this season after United refused to meet their £100million valuation.
MEN Sport understands United are not giving up and former defender Ferdinand has explained how transformative Sancho’s arrival could be.
“He is fantastic,” the former United defender told BBC Sport. “If he does come he’ll be an added value in terms of quality no doubt.
“Manchester United need top players who are going to have an effect on their first XI, and I think Jadon Sancho falls into that category.”
You can read his full thoughts here .
What Manchester United have told Tahith Chong and James Garner ahead of loan moves
Neil Wood, Manchester United U23s manager, has revealed that planned loan moves for Tahith Chong and James Garner are with a view to them becoming Man Utd players in the long term.
The club are keen to loan out a number of promising youngsters next season, with Garner and Chong arguably the biggest names on the list of those likely to depart the club on a temporary basis.
Both have shone for the reserves as the club earned promotion back to Premier League 2 Division One, and Wood feels they are now ready for the next step.
“That is the next logical step of their carers,” Wood told MEN Sport when asked specifically about Chong and Garner.
“If they are not going to be part of the first team, there is no reason to keep them playing in the Under-23s, it wouldn’t be right for their own individual development. They’re at the point now where they need to go play in the league, play in a first-team environment, playing in those games every week where they are going to be stretched and find it hard.
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Manchester United confirm plans for Hannibal Mejbri next season
Neil Wood has indicated Hannibal Mejbri will be part of his U23 squad next season.
The 17-year-old has impressed during his first season in England, but the midfielder is likely to remain a part of Neil Wood’s U23 side as he continues to adjust to life in England. He joined the club from Monaco for a fee that could rise to €10million and has already shown why the club are so excited by his potential.
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Supporters had been keen to see him step up into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad, but a more cautious approach is preferred.
“I think what you need to remember is Hannibal is still a young lad, he is only 17,” Wood told MEN Sport . “He’s not long been here really, he is probably coming up to almost a first completed season if that.
“I think the challenge is going to be enough for him at U23s right now and we are going to push him and try to move him up as quick as we can, but at the same time we won’t rush him if he’s not ready to do that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Dad's house hit by lightning 11 years after family home struck and set on fire

They say lightning never strikes twice .
But after Manchester was battered by thunderstorms on Wednesday morning , Marco Coppola proved the famous saying wrong .
The dad-of-two had been asleep in his house on Howlick Road in Wythenshawe , when he and his wife were awoken by a loud bang .
After jumping out of bed to find out what had happened , Mario said he could smell fire .
He knew the distinctive smell all too well , after his mum 's house in Bowdon was struck by lightning eleven years ago .
Lorraine Coppola 's townhouse was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit a boiler in Marco 's bedroom in 2009 .
Thirty firefighters were called in at the height of the blaze .
The house was struck just after 10pm in the evening , after a violent storm like Tuesday 's , swept over the Altrincham area .
Luckily , on both occasions , none of Marco 's family were injured after the frightening events .
`` It was about 1am last night when we heard this roaring bang and saw a white light in the bedroom , '' Marco said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on and then we started to smell some kind of fire , or electrical cables burning .
`` My mum 's house was struck by lightning several years ago so instantly I am thinking , we have been hit by lightning .
`` The neighbour came outside and he said he could smell burning too . ''
Marco said the lightning bolt appeared to have struck a series of Virgin Media cables coming into his house , causing them to fuse .
Three fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire Service attended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90 minutes .
`` Because the cables are so close to the radiator it has caused the pipe to burst , '' Marco said .
`` Water has started pouring out and I 've spent all morning trying to get it to stop . ''
`` When my mum 's house was struck it was actually my room that got hit , so I think I must be pretty unlucky .
`` I think I would have preferred to win the lottery . ''
Marco says he does n't have any power , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were also without electricity on Wednesday morning .
He believes his house was the worst hit by the storm .
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said : `` Crews were called to Malsham Road in Wythenshawe at around 1.15am this morning , following reports that lightning had struck a house .
`` Three fire engines from Stretford , Sale and Wythenshawe stations were soon on the scene .
`` Working quickly , firefighters used a thermal imaging device to establish that there were no signs of fire , though the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property .
`` Crews completed a thorough internal inspection of the home and ensured the homeowner was safe and well before departing the scene after roughly 90 minutes . ''

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They say lightning never strikes twice.
But after Manchester was battered by thunderstorms on Wednesday morning, Marco Coppola proved the famous saying wrong.
The dad-of-two had been asleep in his house on Howlick Road in Wythenshawe, when he and his wife were awoken by a loud bang.
After jumping out of bed to find out what had happened, Mario said he could smell fire.
He knew the distinctive smell all too well, after his mum's house in Bowdon was struck by lightning eleven years ago.
Lorraine Coppola's townhouse was set on fire after a lightning strike hit a boiler in Marco's bedroom in 2009.
Thirty firefighters were called in at the height of the blaze.
The house was struck just after 10pm in the evening, after a violent storm like Tuesday's, swept over the Altrincham area.
Luckily, on both occasions, none of Marco's family were injured after the frightening events.
"It was about 1am last night when we heard this roaring bang and saw a white light in the bedroom," Marco said.
"We got up quickly to see what was going on and then we started to smell some kind of fire, or electrical cables burning.
"My mum's house was struck by lightning several years ago so instantly I am thinking, we have been hit by lightning.
"The neighbour came outside and he said he could smell burning too."
Marco said the lightning bolt appeared to have struck a series of Virgin Media cables coming into his house, causing them to fuse.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Three fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire Service attended the property, and deemed it safe after 90 minutes.
"Because the cables are so close to the radiator it has caused the pipe to burst," Marco said.
"Water has started pouring out and I've spent all morning trying to get it to stop."
"When my mum's house was struck it was actually my room that got hit, so I think I must be pretty unlucky.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"I think I would have preferred to win the lottery."
Marco says he doesn't have any power, and that a number of neighbouring properties were also without electricity on Wednesday morning.
He believes his house was the worst hit by the storm.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Crews were called to Malsham Road in Wythenshawe at around 1.15am this morning, following reports that lightning had struck a house.
"Three fire engines from Stretford, Sale and Wythenshawe stations were soon on the scene.
"Working quickly, firefighters used a thermal imaging device to establish that there were no signs of fire, though the strike had tripped the electricity inside the property.
"Crews completed a thorough internal inspection of the home and ensured the homeowner was safe and well before departing the scene after roughly 90 minutes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Man City 'hijack Liverpool move for Thiago Alcantara' and more rumours

Manchester City have joined the race to sign reported Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich - according to reports .
The 29-year-old is set to leave the club this summer after informing the German champions he wants a new challenge after winning his seventh Bundesliga title this season .
Various reports suggest the Spaniard is eager to join Liverpool to work with Jurgen Klopp but German outlet Sport1 claim City 's title rivals have reached an agreement with the midfielder .
However , a contrasting report from SportBild claim Liverpool are concerned that Manchester City have joined the race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thiago worked with Pep Guardiola in Spain as well as in Germany and the report claims the Blues are willing to offer a significant improvement on Liverpool 's offer .
The report adds Guardiola remains convinced that Thiago can be a huge success in the Premier League and views the Spain international as the ideal replacement for David Silva .
Elsewhere , City have been named as a potential suitor for Sporting Lisbon winger Joelson Fernandes .
A Bola report Fernandes is wanted by Arsenal , Chelsea and City with the Gunners seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Portuguese outlet claims City have been in contact with the player 's agent over a move to the Etihad Stadium .
Furthermore , more meetings with the player 's representatives are expected to take place this week with City open to paying the player 's €45m release clause .
Barcelona and Juventus are also believed to be keeping tabs on the 17-year-old .

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Manchester City have joined the race to sign reported Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich - according to reports.
The 29-year-old is set to leave the club this summer after informing the German champions he wants a new challenge after winning his seventh Bundesliga title this season.
Various reports suggest the Spaniard is eager to join Liverpool to work with Jurgen Klopp but German outlet Sport1 claim City's title rivals have reached an agreement with the midfielder.
However, a contrasting report from SportBild claim Liverpool are concerned that Manchester City have joined the race to sign the former Barcelona man.
Thiago worked with Pep Guardiola in Spain as well as in Germany and the report claims the Blues are willing to offer a significant improvement on Liverpool's offer.
The report adds Guardiola remains convinced that Thiago can be a huge success in the Premier League and views the Spain international as the ideal replacement for David Silva.
Elsewhere, City have been named as a potential suitor for Sporting Lisbon winger Joelson Fernandes.
A Bola report Fernandes is wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea and City with the Gunners seeing a €32million offer rejected for the forward.
The Portuguese outlet claims City have been in contact with the player's agent over a move to the Etihad Stadium.
Furthermore, more meetings with the player's representatives are expected to take place this week with City open to paying the player's €45m release clause.
Barcelona and Juventus are also believed to be keeping tabs on the 17-year-old.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Dramatic footage moments before man is seriously injured in police shooting

Dramatic footage shows the moments before man is seriously injured in police shooting .
Cheshire Police said officers were called to concerns for the safety of a man at an address in Runcorn at around 1.20pm this afternoon , Wednesday August 12 .
A spokesman said that officers swiftly arrived at the scene and located the man at The Knoll .
`` During the incident , a police firearm was discharged .
The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital , '' the spokesman added .
The video captured by a witness shows the officers approached him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a grass bank .
The police can be heard shouting asking the man to put his hands above his head .
The camera is then turned to show him sat down , raising his arms with an item in his hands , pointed in the direction of the police .
The end of the clip hears a gun being fired which injured the man as he appears to clutch his stomach .
The police force has now referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct .
Chief Inspector Sarah Heath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I would like to reassure the local community that this is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public .
`` Officers will remain in the area as we continue with our inquiries and I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer .
`` In line with normal procedure , the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct . ''
Anyone who witnessed the incident , or anyone with any video footage , should contact Cheshire Police on 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ //www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report .

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Dramatic footage shows the moments before man is seriously injured in police shooting.
Cheshire Police said officers were called to concerns for the safety of a man at an address in Runcorn at around 1.20pm this afternoon, Wednesday August 12.
A spokesman said that officers swiftly arrived at the scene and located the man at The Knoll.
"During the incident, a police firearm was discharged. The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital," the spokesman added.
The video captured by a witness shows the officers approached him, with their guns pointed in his direction on a grass bank.
The police can be heard shouting asking the man to put his hands above his head.
The camera is then turned to show him sat down, raising his arms with an item in his hands, pointed in the direction of the police.
The end of the clip hears a gun being fired which injured the man as he appears to clutch his stomach.
The police force has now referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Chief Inspector Sarah Heath, from Runcorn local policing unit, said: "I would like to reassure the local community that this is an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.
"Officers will remain in the area as we continue with our inquiries and I would urge anyone with any concerns to speak to an officer.
"In line with normal procedure, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with any video footage, should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 778324 or visit https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Jadon Sancho breaks silence amid Man United transfer interest

Jadon Sancho insists he is happy at Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Manchester United this summer .
Sancho , 20 , is a priority target for United who are yet to meet Dortmund 's valuation of their star players .
Dortmund chief Michael Zorc issued an update on Sancho 's future earlier this week stating that he expects the England international to remain at the Bundesliga side .
Zorc also dropped a bombshell by revealing the club had extended his contract last summer meaning his deal will expire in 2023 , not 2022 .
MEN Sport understand United are frustrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner .
United sources have described it as 'unusual ' of Dortmund to have hired an intermediary to act on their behalf and claim Sancho 's wage demands and agents fees continue to be an 'obstacle ' .
United are determined not to repeat mistakes of the past in overpaying the agent .
Sancho travelled to Switzerland for Dortmund 's pre-season training camp after spending the weekend in the UK to attend a friend 's house party .
The winger was included in the starting XI for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy at the club following the game .
`` I like to play with this special bunch , '' he told BVB-TV .
`` We now have some very special players with us .
`` I am very happy to be on the pitch with them .
Once I was in their situation .
I know what it is like to move from the next generation to the professionals .
I try to guide them .
`` To show you what is good and what is not good . ''

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Jadon Sancho insists he is happy at Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Manchester United this summer.
Sancho, 20, is a priority target for United who are yet to meet Dortmund's valuation of their star players.
Dortmund chief Michael Zorc issued an update on Sancho's future earlier this week stating that he expects the England international to remain at the Bundesliga side. Zorc also dropped a bombshell by revealing the club had extended his contract last summer meaning his deal will expire in 2023, not 2022.
MEN Sport understand United are frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner. United sources have described it as 'unusual' of Dortmund to have hired an intermediary to act on their behalf and claim Sancho's wage demands and agents fees continue to be an 'obstacle'. United are determined not to repeat mistakes of the past in overpaying the agent.
Sancho travelled to Switzerland for Dortmund's pre-season training camp after spending the weekend in the UK to attend a friend's house party.
The winger was included in the starting XI for their friendly against Altach and insisted he was happy at the club following the game.
"I like to play with this special bunch," he told BVB-TV . "We now have some very special players with us.
"I am very happy to be on the pitch with them. Once I was in their situation. I know what it is like to move from the next generation to the professionals. I try to guide them.
"To show you what is good and what is not good."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Oldham now has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the country

Oldham now has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the country , overtaking Pendle .
The town is now recording more daily coronavirus cases than at the height of the pandemic in April .
There were 258 cases in the week ending August 8 and 248 cases in the week ending August 9 , according to the latest data from Public Health England ( PHE ) .
The previous highest was 248 on April 12 .
There was no data released on Tuesday , because of a technical hitch so Public Health England has released two days worth of figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week ending August 9 , Oldham had an infection rate of 104.6 .
But on the previous day it was actually slightly higher at 108.8 .
Separately , a Covid map showing local neighbourhoods - updated by Public Health England this afternoon - shows two of Oldham 's central communities had the highest case numbers in the country in the week to August 8 .
There were 991 Covid-19 cases recorded in Greater Manchester in the seven days up to August 9 - an increase of 176 on the previous week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases were in Oldham .
Oldham ’ s infection rate currently stands at 104.6 in the seven days up to August 9 - still the highest across all of Greater Manchester .
It also has the highest rate of any local authority in England , jumping from 62 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to August 2 .
In Pendle , the rate has risen from 66.2 to 82.5 , with 76 new cases .
Blackburn with Darwen is third , where the rate has fallen from 83.5 to 73.5 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen a rise from 56.7 to 68.9 , with 244 new cases .
Across Greater Manchester there were 991 cases of Covid-19 recorded in the seven days up to August 9 .
Like Oldham , Rochdale has also seen an acceleration in positive tests .
There were 99 cases recorded in the borough in the seven days up to August 9 - up from 69 the previous week .
The infection rate stands at 44.5 .
The the number of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 9 across each borough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the seven days to August 7 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government ’ s testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data released by Public Health England and can be accessed via this link .
- The government uses this data to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown .
It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is rising , which will lead to the number of positive tests rising .
However , there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas , so it is not possible to compare these .
- The government uses the cases per 100,000 rate to decide on local lockdowns It is this data which the government uses to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown - and the data would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted The rate is expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 people .
Death rates are going down and there were no deaths recorded at any Greater Manchester hospital for three days running over the weekend .
Also , the number of people being tested is rising , which will lead to the number of positive tests rising .
However , there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas , so it is not possible to compare these .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Beth Abbit, Paul Gallagher)

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Oldham now has the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the country, overtaking Pendle.
The town is now recording more daily coronavirus cases than at the height of the pandemic in April.
There were 258 cases in the week ending August 8 and 248 cases in the week ending August 9, according to the latest data from Public Health England (PHE).
The previous highest was 248 on April 12.
There was no data released on Tuesday, because of a technical hitch so Public Health England has released two days worth of figures.
On the latest data, for the week ending August 9, Oldham had an infection rate of 104.6. But on the previous day it was actually slightly higher at 108.8.
Separately, a Covid map showing local neighbourhoods - updated by Public Health England this afternoon - shows two of Oldham's central communities had the highest case numbers in the country in the week to August 8.
Alexandra Park recorded 72 cases and Werneth recorded 43.
There were 991 Covid-19 cases recorded in Greater Manchester in the seven days up to August 9 - an increase of 176 on the previous week.
More than a quarter of the new cases were in Oldham.
Oldham’s infection rate currently stands at 104.6 in the seven days up to August 9 - still the highest across all of Greater Manchester.
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It also has the highest rate of any local authority in England, jumping from 62 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to August 2.
In Pendle, the rate has risen from 66.2 to 82.5, with 76 new cases.
Blackburn with Darwen is third, where the rate has fallen from 83.5 to 73.5, with 110 new cases.
Leicester has seen a rise from 56.7 to 68.9, with 244 new cases.
Across Greater Manchester there were 991 cases of Covid-19 recorded in the seven days up to August 9.
Like Oldham, Rochdale has also seen an acceleration in positive tests.
There were 99 cases recorded in the borough in the seven days up to August 9 - up from 69 the previous week. The infection rate stands at 44.5.
The the number of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 9 across each borough were:
Oldham - 248
Rochdale - 99
Tameside - 86
Manchester - 207
Bolton - 83
Salford - 63
Bury - 48
Stockport - 74
Trafford - 58
Wigan - 25
The PHE figures, for the seven days to August 7, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
How the infection rates are calculated - These charts are based on data released by Public Health England and can be accessed via this link. - The government uses this data to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown. It would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted. - The number of people being tested is rising, which will lead to the number of positive tests rising. However, there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas, so it is not possible to compare these. - The government uses the cases per 100,000 rate to decide on local lockdowns
It is this data which the government uses to determine whether to put a region into local lockdown - and the data would also be used to decide if local restrictions should be lifted
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Death rates are going down and there were no deaths recorded at any Greater Manchester hospital for three days running over the weekend.
Also, the number of people being tested is rising, which will lead to the number of positive tests rising. However, there is no publicly accessible data for how many tests were conducted in all areas, so it is not possible to compare these.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Lotto results LIVE: National Lottery numbers for Wednesday's £8.5m draw

We 've made it half way through another , very very hot week and now is your chance to win a mega amount of cash .
It 's the first National Lottery draw of the week and who knows , tomorrow morning you could be waking up a multi-millionaire .
Tonight 's Lotto jackpot stands at £8.5m thanks to a triple rollover .
And if you 're a lucky winner their will be plenty more opportunity to celebrate with lockdown measures now easing .
And not only celebrate , but spend too !
If you manage to match all six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jackpot could be all yours .
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight .
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card , then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours .
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play .
Do n't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in .

We've made it half way through another, very very hot week and now is your chance to win a mega amount of cash.
It's the first National Lottery draw of the week and who knows, tomorrow morning you could be waking up a multi-millionaire.
Tonight's Lotto jackpot stands at £8.5m thanks to a triple rollover.
And if you're a lucky winner their will be plenty more opportunity to celebrate with lockdown measures now easing.
And not only celebrate, but spend too!
If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that jackpot could be all yours.
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight. If you manage to match all six numbers on your card, then that £2 million jackpot could be all yours.
You can also play online on the National Lottery website for £2 a play. Don't worry if you have missed your chance to play tonight because there will be another Lotto draw on Saturday.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws below as soon as the results are in.