themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Rooney compares De Bruyne to United and Liverpool greats

Wayne Rooney has revealed what it is like to face Kevin De Bruyne on the field .
And the Manchester United legend believes that his former Manchester City foe is one of the three best players on the planet at the moment .
Rooney lined up against De Bruyne in Manchester derbies just twice , losing one and drawing one , but the following season he felt the full force of the Belgium international as City beat his Everton team 3-1 at Goodison Park .
Writing in his column for The Sunday Times , Rooney said : “ There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest weapon is De Bruyne — arguably one of the top three players in the world right now “ Playing against him was never , ever , easy and I ’ ll always remember Everton using me and Morgan Schneiderlin , in a 4-4-2 , against a City midfield of De Bruyne , David Silva and Fernandinho , with Sterling dropping in .
“ They absolutely outnumbered us .
Me and Schneiderlin were in the middle of the pitch saying , ‘ What ’ s going on here ?
!
’ “ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had 18 per cent possession in the game.
” Rooney goes on to compare De Bruyne to United legend Ryan Giggs and Liverpool great Steven Gerrard .
“ De Bruyne reminds me a bit of Steven Gerrard , ” Rooney said .
“ He drifts out to that right-hand side and plays some brilliant balls whipped in , like Stevie used to .
“ What I like most is he takes chances , he takes risks , he doesn ’ t go for the easy ball — he plays the hard pass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s in possession in space other players start running and that ’ s the biggest compliment you can pay a midfielder .
“ When I played with Ryan Giggs and Giggsy got the ball , I made runs because I knew he ’ d try and find me , and if it came off he ’ d get me through on goal .
“ De Bruyne is like that .
Teams think they can force him to play it to the side but he can squeeze those passes through the smallest gaps .
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Wayne Rooney has revealed what it is like to face Kevin De Bruyne on the field.
And the Manchester United legend believes that his former Manchester City foe is one of the three best players on the planet at the moment.
Rooney lined up against De Bruyne in Manchester derbies just twice, losing one and drawing one, but the following season he felt the full force of the Belgium international as City beat his Everton team 3-1 at Goodison Park.
Writing in his column for The Sunday Times , Rooney said: “There’s no doubt Man City’s biggest weapon is De Bruyne — arguably one of the top three players in the world right now
“Playing against him was never, ever, easy and I’ll always remember Everton using me and Morgan Schneiderlin, in a 4-4-2, against a City midfield of De Bruyne, David Silva and Fernandinho, with Sterling dropping in.
“They absolutely outnumbered us. Me and Schneiderlin were in the middle of the pitch saying, ‘What’s going on here?!’
“We were 3-0 down after 37 minutes and had 18 per cent possession in the game.”
Rooney goes on to compare De Bruyne to United legend Ryan Giggs and Liverpool great Steven Gerrard.
“De Bruyne reminds me a bit of Steven Gerrard,” Rooney said. “He drifts out to that right-hand side and plays some brilliant balls whipped in, like Stevie used to.
“What I like most is he takes chances, he takes risks, he doesn’t go for the easy ball — he plays the hard pass.
“You watch, when he’s in possession in space other players start running and that’s the biggest compliment you can pay a midfielder.
“When I played with Ryan Giggs and Giggsy got the ball, I made runs because I knew he’d try and find me, and if it came off he’d get me through on goal.
“De Bruyne is like that. Teams think they can force him to play it to the side but he can squeeze those passes through the smallest gaps.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--UK considers Gandhi coin to commemorate Indian independence hero

A special minted coin to commemorate India ’ s independence hero Mahatma Gandhi is being considered in the UK .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has written to the Royal Mint Advisory Committee ( RMAC ) asking it to recognise contributions of people from black , Asian , and minority ethnic ( BAME ) groups .
“ RMAC is currently considering a coin to commemorate Gandhi , ” the UK Treasury announced late on Saturday , Reuters reports .
In his letter to the RMAC , Mr Sunak said members of BAME communities had made a `` profound contribution '' and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK 's coinage .
Gandhi , an advocate for non-violence , led the successful campaign for India ’ s independence from British Rule before he was assassinated a few months later on January 30 , 1948 .
The lawyer has inspired civil rights and freedoms across the world and his birthday , October 2 , is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence .
It comes as British institutions have begun to re-examine their colonial past amid the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement , triggered by the death of black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when the bronze statue of Gandhi was erected outside Manchester Cathedral in November 2019 , it was met with backlash from some University of Manchester students who claimed the peace leader as 'anti-black ' .
Bosses behind the project said the nine-foot statue celebrated the ‘ universal power ’ of Gandhi ’ s message on the 150th anniversary of his birth .
The statue was presented by the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur ( SRMD ) .
Manthan Taswala , from the SRMD , said : `` Mahatma Gandhi ’ s teachings remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , ‘ be the change that you want to see in the world' '' A statue in Manchester will ensure that the heart of our politics and democracy can all be blessed with his ethos . ''
But in an open letter sent by students from the Decolonize Network , they called for acknowledgement from Manchester 's civic leaders of Gandhi ’ s ‘ anti-black racism and complicity in the British empire ’ s actions in Africa ’ .
“ He saw himself as a ‘ fellow-colonist ’ , theorising Indians as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Indo-Ayran ’ in explicit reference to white supremacist logic , ” the letter read .
The # GandhiMustFall letter suggested Gandhi referred to Africans as being 'savages ' and 'like animals ' .
A Manchester City Council spokesperson responded at the time : `` Although we are aware that there is some debate about Gandhi ’ s life , most people in the city will see the statue in the context in which it was intended - to spread a message of peace , love and harmony . ''

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A special minted coin to commemorate India’s independence hero Mahatma Gandhi is being considered in the UK.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has written to the Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) asking it to recognise contributions of people from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.
“RMAC is currently considering a coin to commemorate Gandhi,” the UK Treasury announced late on Saturday, Reuters reports.
In his letter to the RMAC, Mr Sunak said members of BAME communities had made a "profound contribution" and that the committee should consider recognising it on the UK's coinage.
Gandhi, an advocate for non-violence, led the successful campaign for India’s independence from British Rule before he was assassinated a few months later on January 30, 1948.
The lawyer has inspired civil rights and freedoms across the world and his birthday, October 2, is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence.
It comes as British institutions have begun to re-examine their colonial past amid the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, triggered by the death of black American Geroge Floyd in May.
(Image: Getty Images)
However, when the bronze statue of Gandhi was erected outside Manchester Cathedral in November 2019, it was met with backlash from some University of Manchester students who claimed the peace leader as 'anti-black'.
Bosses behind the project said the nine-foot statue celebrated the ‘universal power’ of Gandhi’s message on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
The statue was presented by the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD).
Manthan Taswala, from the SRMD, said: "Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings remain as potent today as when he first said, ‘be the change that you want to see in the world'
"A statue in Manchester will ensure that the heart of our politics and democracy can all be blessed with his ethos."
But in an open letter sent by students from the Decolonize Network, they called for acknowledgement from Manchester's civic leaders of Gandhi’s ‘anti-black racism and complicity in the British empire’s actions in Africa’.
“He saw himself as a ‘fellow-colonist’, theorising Indians as a superior race, which he called ‘Indo-Ayran’ in explicit reference to white supremacist logic,” the letter read.
The #GandhiMustFall letter suggested Gandhi referred to Africans as being 'savages' and 'like animals'.
A Manchester City Council spokesperson responded at the time: "Although we are aware that there is some debate about Gandhi’s life, most people in the city will see the statue in the context in which it was intended - to spread a message of peace, love and harmony."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Car bursts into flames on hard shoulder of motorway

This is the moment a car burst into flames whilst parked on the hard shoulder of the M61 .
Emergency services were called to a southbound stretch of the motorway , near junction six for Bolton north , at 8.45am on Sunday morning .
Crews from Greater Manchester Fire Service spent around an hour tackling the blaze .
It is believed the owner of the vehicle managed to escape without any injuries .
Footage from the scene shows the car engulfed by flames , with smoke bellowing from the vehicle .
One lane of the motorway had to be closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic officers helped to clear the scene .
It is not yet clear what caused the fire .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire Service said : `` We were called at 8.45am this morning to reports of a car fire on the M61 south between junction five and six .
`` One fire engine from Horwich attended and another from Bolton .
`` They found a fire involving a car on the hard shoulder .
Crews were on scene until about 9.25am .
`` The owner of the vehicle remained at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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This is the moment a car burst into flames whilst parked on the hard shoulder of the M61.
Emergency services were called to a southbound stretch of the motorway, near junction six for Bolton north, at 8.45am on Sunday morning.
Crews from Greater Manchester Fire Service spent around an hour tackling the blaze.
It is believed the owner of the vehicle managed to escape without any injuries.
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Footage from the scene shows the car engulfed by flames, with smoke bellowing from the vehicle.
One lane of the motorway had to be closed for most of Sunday morning, whilst traffic officers helped to clear the scene.
It is not yet clear what caused the fire.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire Service said: "We were called at 8.45am this morning to reports of a car fire on the M61 south between junction five and six.
"One fire engine from Horwich attended and another from Bolton.
"They found a fire involving a car on the hard shoulder. Crews were on scene until about 9.25am.
"The owner of the vehicle remained at the side of the vehicle to assist."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Two Manchester United players return to training

Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay returned to Manchester United training on Sunday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's preparations for the Europa League dead rubber against LASK Linz continued .
United hold an unassailable lead going into the game having beaten the Austrian side 5-0 in their final game before the season was put on hold in March .
Solskjaer gave United 's players five days off following last Sunday 's victory over Leicester at the King Power Stadium , with the majority of players returning to Carrington on Saturday .
Maguire and McTominay were not among the players spotted arriving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maguire 's social media channels last week showed he enjoyed a short break with his family , while McTominay used his time off to go to Greece .
Luke Shaw was also spotted arriving at United 's training ground on Sunday having not been present on Saturday , but will not play again until next season due to an ankle injury .
Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe missed all of United 's domestic games post-lockdown through injury and neither player was at Carrington on either Saturday or Sunday .
United will play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter-finals of the Europa League .
That match will be staged in Cologne on August 10 .
All of United 's knockout ties will be staged in Cologne , including the final .

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Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay returned to Manchester United training on Sunday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's preparations for the Europa League dead rubber against LASK Linz continued.
United hold an unassailable lead going into the game having beaten the Austrian side 5-0 in their final game before the season was put on hold in March.
Solskjaer gave United's players five days off following last Sunday's victory over Leicester at the King Power Stadium, with the majority of players returning to Carrington on Saturday.
Maguire and McTominay were not among the players spotted arriving on Saturday but were present on Sunday.
Maguire's social media channels last week showed he enjoyed a short break with his family, while McTominay used his time off to go to Greece.
Luke Shaw was also spotted arriving at United's training ground on Sunday having not been present on Saturday, but will not play again until next season due to an ankle injury.
Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe missed all of United's domestic games post-lockdown through injury and neither player was at Carrington on either Saturday or Sunday.
United will play either Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. That match will be staged in Cologne on August 10.
All of United's knockout ties will be staged in Cologne, including the final.
United players seen reporting at Carrington
David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Lee Grant, Nathan Bishop; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Ethan Laird, Teden Mengi, Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Luke Shaw (injured); Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay, Fred, James Garner, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Andreas Pereira; Tahith Chong, Daniel James, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Mason Greenwood, Odion Ighalo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Pictures: Man Utd players arrive at Carrington on Sunday ahead of LASK fixture

Man Utd 's domestic season is over but they can still win the Europa League .
Manchester United 's players @ @ @ @ @ club 's Carrington training complex on Sunday morning ahead of United 's game against LASK @ @ @ @ @ lead 5-0 going into the second leg at Old Trafford .
Read the full story @ @ @ @ @ of Eamonn and James Clarke .

Man Utd's domestic season is over but they can still win the Europa League.
Manchester United's players were pictured arriving at the club's Carrington training complex on Sunday morning ahead of United's game against LASK Linz on Wednesday.
Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire were both back after absences on Saturday.
United lead LASK 5-0 going into the second leg at Old Trafford. Read the full story here.
All pictures courtesy of Eamonn and James Clarke.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--15 famous people you never knew were from Bury

Cherie 's husband , Tony , might be the more well-known of the pair , but Bury-born Cherie is a successful professional in her own right .
Born at Fairfield General Hospital in 1954 , the impressive barrister achieved Queen 's Counsel status and has used her skills to advocate for women - setting up the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women , supporting female entrepreneurs in developing countries .
The prominent BBC journalist became a trusted voice on TV with in-depth investigations on her current affairs and debate programme that proved a hit over the last five years .
Victoria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grammar School for Girls before heading to Liverpool for university .
During her long career on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC News Channel , she has received praise for her thorough presenting skills during high-pressure interviews .
Victoria has been named Presenter of the Year at the Royal Television Society Awards and after the end of her eponymous show , she continued as a nightly news presenter on BBC One .
Arlene became a famous face as a judge on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vast wealth of experience as the choreographer on the West End .
Arlene was born in 1943 and grew up in Prestwich , learning her skills on the dance-floor at the Muriel Tweedy School in Manchester .
She went on to choreograph some of the most famous shows in the world , including The Wizard of Oz , Flashdance , The Sound of Music and Grease , among a host of others .
Antony Cotton has been a mainstay on the cobbles of Corrie for years .
His origins lie not too far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now filmed .
Antony was born in Bury and attended Woodhey High School in Holcombe Brook .
In 2003 , he embarked on his role as Sean Tully on Coronation Street and fast became a TV-favourite , winning a slew of awards .
Antony has also become a figurehead in the British LGBTQ+ scene , advocating for a number of charities .
Lisa Riley has been a constant fixture on prime time television over the years .
Lisa grew up in Tottington and trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop before taking on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finally made a name for herself on Emmerdale , staying on the ITV soap as Mandy Dingle for six years from 1995 to 2001 .
Lisa then waltzed her way over to Strictly Come Dancing , followed by successful run as a panellist on Loose Women from 2016 to 2018 .
Last year , the proud Bury native made her big return to the show where she became a famous face , reprising her role in Emmerdale .
The Oscar-winning director was born in Radcliffe in 1956 , attending Thornleigh Salesian College in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critically-acclaimed films and box-office successes alike , including Trainspotting , Slumdog Millionaire , The Beach , 127 Hours and Steve Jobs .
Along with his work in cinema , Danny directed the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics - something which has written him into British history for many who loved the show .
Danny often recalls his time in Radcliffe , most recently praising the buses he used to catch .
The singer-songwriter has won Brit Awards and Mercury Prize nods as part of Pyramid Stage-strutting rock band Elbow .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guy 's home town of Bury , where he formed the band while at sixth-form college in Whitefield with other local musicians , Mark and Craig Potter , Pete Turner , and Richard Jupp .
His song One Day Like This became a festival anthem and has brought in Ivor Novello Awards for being the best song of 2009 .
Much like his fellow Bury-native Danny Boyle , Guy was drafted in to make the 2012 London Olympics a success - writing a theme song and performing it at the closing ceremony .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the airwaves with his BBC 6 Music show on Sunday afternoons .
One of England 's most famous families comes straight out of Bury .
Phil Neville , along with sibling twins Gary and Tracey have taken the sporting world by storm .
The two brothers are heroes of football in both Manchester and England , while Tracey has lead England 's netball team for years - first as a player , now as a coach .
Their father , Neville Neville , was a big name in his own right as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The main stand at Gigg Lane now bears his name as a tribute to his contributions as Bury FC 's longtime club director .
The sporting talent coming out of Bury did not stop with the Neville family .
England and Atl ético Madrid player Kieran Trippier also came from the borough .
He grew up in Summerseat in Ramsbottom , attending Holcombe Brook Primary School followed by Woodhey Hey School .
Perhaps his first big moment in football was helping to bring home the Bury Cup for his primary school with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started out at Manchester City 's academy and won the FA Youth Cup in 2008 .
Just 10 years later , he became one of the most well-known British faces of 2018 after stunning displays at the 2018 World Cup in Russia .
Born in Prestwich in 1953 , Victoria Wood was a treasured Bury-native who broke new ground as a comedian , actress , producer and director .
Victoria went to Fairfield County Primary School before going to Bury Grammar School for Girls .
By the 1980s , she had established herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand-up stars before becoming a TV fixture with her shows Victoria Wood as Seen on TV , Pat and Margaret , and Dinnerladies - among many others .
The comedian sadly died in 2016 and a statue of her now stands in Bury to commemorate her life and achievements .
Gemma rose to fame playing Lisa Hunter on Hollyoaks , but started out life in Bury .
She attended Castlebrook High School before making a name for herself on the soap and a variety of other TV shows , including Casualty and Emmerdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roots behind .
In 2016 , Gemma became the vice-patron of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield and has raised money for the Christie Hospital by running in the Greater Manchester Run several times .
Sir Robert Peel was born at Chamber Hall in Bury in 1788 and twice served as the British Prime Minister .
He is regarded as the founder of modern British policing , creating the Metropolitan Police Service , and is one of the founding members of the modern Conservative Party .
Peel Tower was named after his achievements in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the centre of Bury .
Anyone who loves their 00s tunes will know Jenny .
She became a member of chart-topping girl group Atomic Kitten in 2001 .
But Jenny 's origins actually lie in Prestwich - where she was raised in The Grapes Pub in Bury Old Road with her landlord dad .
After success with the band , Jenny later went on to host BBC Three dating show Snog , Marry Avoid ?
and appear on I ’ m a Celebrity ... Another 00s hit-maker , Suzanne Shaw catapulted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning the talent contest Popstars .
Raised in Bury , she attended St Joseph 's R.C .
High School before getting her big break in 2000 on the ITV talent show , alongside Kym Marsh and Myleene Klass .
Since her Hear'Say days , she won Dancing on Ice , bagged herself a role on Emmerdale , and has performed on the West End .

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Cherie Blair CBE
(Image: Getty Images)
Cherie's husband, Tony, might be the more well-known of the pair, but Bury-born Cherie is a successful professional in her own right.
Born at Fairfield General Hospital in 1954, the impressive barrister achieved Queen's Counsel status and has used her skills to advocate for women - setting up the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, supporting female entrepreneurs in developing countries.
Victoria Derbyshire
(Image: BBC)
The prominent BBC journalist became a trusted voice on TV with in-depth investigations on her current affairs and debate programme that proved a hit over the last five years.
Victoria was born in Ramsbottom and attended Bury Grammar School for Girls before heading to Liverpool for university.
During her long career on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC News Channel, she has received praise for her thorough presenting skills during high-pressure interviews.
Victoria has been named Presenter of the Year at the Royal Television Society Awards and after the end of her eponymous show, she continued as a nightly news presenter on BBC One.
Arlene Phillips
(Image: Getty Images)
Arlene became a famous face as a judge on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance, but she has a vast wealth of experience as the choreographer on the West End.
Arlene was born in 1943 and grew up in Prestwich, learning her skills on the dance-floor at the Muriel Tweedy School in Manchester.
She went on to choreograph some of the most famous shows in the world, including The Wizard of Oz, Flashdance, The Sound of Music and Grease, among a host of others.
Antony Cotton
(Image: ITV)
Antony Cotton has been a mainstay on the cobbles of Corrie for years.
His origins lie not too far from Media City, where the show is now filmed.
Antony was born in Bury and attended Woodhey High School in Holcombe Brook.
In 2003, he embarked on his role as Sean Tully on Coronation Street and fast became a TV-favourite, winning a slew of awards.
Antony has also become a figurehead in the British LGBTQ+ scene, advocating for a number of charities.
Lisa Riley
(Image: ITV)
Lisa Riley has been a constant fixture on prime time television over the years.
Lisa grew up in Tottington and trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop before taking on roles in Coronation Street and Brookside
She finally made a name for herself on Emmerdale, staying on the ITV soap as Mandy Dingle for six years from 1995 to 2001.
Lisa then waltzed her way over to Strictly Come Dancing, followed by successful run as a panellist on Loose Women from 2016 to 2018.
Last year, the proud Bury native made her big return to the show where she became a famous face, reprising her role in Emmerdale.
Danny Boyle
(Image: Liverpool Echo/James Maloney)
The Oscar-winning director was born in Radcliffe in 1956, attending Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton.
He went on to make critically-acclaimed films and box-office successes alike, including Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, The Beach, 127 Hours and Steve Jobs.
Along with his work in cinema, Danny directed the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics - something which has written him into British history for many who loved the show.
Danny often recalls his time in Radcliffe, most recently praising the buses he used to catch.
Guy Garvey
(Image: Getty Images)
The singer-songwriter has won Brit Awards and Mercury Prize nods as part of Pyramid Stage-strutting rock band Elbow.
But the bands first performances took place in Guy's home town of Bury, where he formed the band while at sixth-form college in Whitefield with other local musicians, Mark and Craig Potter, Pete Turner, and Richard Jupp.
His song One Day Like This became a festival anthem and has brought in Ivor Novello Awards for being the best song of 2009.
Much like his fellow Bury-native Danny Boyle, Guy was drafted in to make the 2012 London Olympics a success - writing a theme song and performing it at the closing ceremony.
He's since become a favourite on the airwaves with his BBC 6 Music show on Sunday afternoons.
The Nevilles
(Image: AP)
One of England's most famous families comes straight out of Bury.
Phil Neville, along with sibling twins Gary and Tracey have taken the sporting world by storm. The two brothers are heroes of football in both Manchester and England, while Tracey has lead England's netball team for years - first as a player, now as a coach.
Their father, Neville Neville, was a big name in his own right as a British league cricketer and football director. The main stand at Gigg Lane now bears his name as a tribute to his contributions as Bury FC's longtime club director.
Kieran Trippier
(Image: PA)
The sporting talent coming out of Bury did not stop with the Neville family. England and Atl ético Madrid player Kieran Trippier also came from the borough.
He grew up in Summerseat in Ramsbottom, attending Holcombe Brook Primary School followed by Woodhey Hey School. Perhaps his first big moment in football was helping to bring home the Bury Cup for his primary school with a legendary long-distance goal.
The now 29-year-old started out at Manchester City's academy and won the FA Youth Cup in 2008. Just 10 years later, he became one of the most well-known British faces of 2018 after stunning displays at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Victoria Wood CBE
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Born in Prestwich in 1953, Victoria Wood was a treasured Bury-native who broke new ground as a comedian, actress, producer and director.
Victoria went to Fairfield County Primary School before going to Bury Grammar School for Girls.
By the 1980s, she had established herself as one of the country's favourite stand-up stars before becoming a TV fixture with her shows Victoria Wood as Seen on TV, Pat and Margaret, and Dinnerladies - among many others.
The comedian sadly died in 2016 and a statue of her now stands in Bury to commemorate her life and achievements.
Gemma Atkinson
(Image: PA)
Gemma rose to fame playing Lisa Hunter on Hollyoaks, but started out life in Bury.
She attended Castlebrook High School before making a name for herself on the soap and a variety of other TV shows, including Casualty and Emmerdale.
But she hasn't left her roots behind. In 2016, Gemma became the vice-patron of Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield and has raised money for the Christie Hospital by running in the Greater Manchester Run several times.
Sir Robert Peel
(Image: PA)
Sir Robert Peel was born at Chamber Hall in Bury in 1788 and twice served as the British Prime Minister.
He is regarded as the founder of modern British policing, creating the Metropolitan Police Service, and is one of the founding members of the modern Conservative Party.
Peel Tower was named after his achievements in British politics and a statue commemorates him in the centre of Bury.
Jenny Frost
(Image: SHARED CONTENT UNIT)
Anyone who loves their 00s tunes will know Jenny. She became a member of chart-topping girl group Atomic Kitten in 2001.
But Jenny's origins actually lie in Prestwich - where she was raised in The Grapes Pub in Bury Old Road with her landlord dad.
After success with the band, Jenny later went on to host BBC Three dating show Snog, Marry Avoid? and appear on I’m a Celebrity...
Suzanne Shaw
(Image: Getty Images)
Another 00s hit-maker, Suzanne Shaw catapulted to fame as a member of Hear'Say after winning the talent contest Popstars.
Raised in Bury, she attended St Joseph's R.C. High School before getting her big break in 2000 on the ITV talent show, alongside Kym Marsh and Myleene Klass.
Since her Hear'Say days, she won Dancing on Ice, bagged herself a role on Emmerdale, and has performed on the West End.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Why you might have seen a man dressed as a penguin running through Manchester

If you 've been out in Manchester over the last month , you might have seen a man dressed as a parrot , giraffe , chameleon , and more , running around the city .
While it may have looked wacky , there 's a very good reason why .
Brendan Rendall challenged himself to running a half-marathon every day in June .
Then he started running full marathons every day in July .
But the special needs teaching assistant did n't stop there with his already-momentous challenge .
Just a few days into the undertaking , he decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Brendan 's efforts are all in aid of Chester Zoo , which he is raising thousands of pounds for with his runs across Greater Manchester .
Starting from his home in Salford Quays , Brendan spends up to six hours a day running around Manchester , sometimes having to fit the miles in around his work for Ladywood School in Bolton .
The mammoth challenge will see him rack up an eye-watering 1,204 miles in total across Salford , Manchester City Centre , Chorlton , Sale and more - 31 marathons in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth it , having witnessed first-hand the good that days out at Chester Zoo can bring to his students , as well as the animals being conserved by the charity .
He wanted to put his love of a challenge to use to help the struggling zoo get through their own challenging time in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
Brendan told the Manchester Evening News : `` During lockdown I wanted to do a challenge , it was always in the back of my mind .
When Chester Zoo did its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with me .
`` I have been working with children and adults with special educational needs for the last 10 years .
I have been many times to the zoo and just to see the reaction of the children and adults that I 've gone with is very special .
`` The zoo itself plays a vital role in conservation and education , and I think it 's a very special place .
That 's why I wanted to do my bit and try and make a difference , and maybe inspire people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistant has done running challenges before , including a race across Africa , so he came up with the idea of a 'month of marathons ' .
`` I thought a month of marathons was quite a nice amount .
I was just going to do it in normal running clothes but then I started wearing costumes , '' said Brendan .
`` I like to push myself physically and mentally .
I hope that people who have seen me will think 'do you know what , I can do Couch To 5k @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to get people outside and I like showing people that we can push a little bit out of our comfort zone .
It was a mixture of those things . ''
Brendan first caught up with the Manchester Evening News at the start of his challenge .
Since then , he has certainly been out of his comfort zone - deciding to run on the hottest days of the year so far wearing huge costumes .
`` In June , I was running in 30-degree heat in costume and this week I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and rain , '' he said .
`` It has tested me because you 're more restricted .
In June , I was very sweaty in the costumes and now I 'm very wet and heavy and cold .
`` But I thought that with the year we 've had , a lot of uncertain times , I wanted to make people smile and laugh .
I wanted to bring a bit of fun to Manchester and Salford .
`` I came up with the idea that if I was this crazy person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could crack a smile . ''
Brendan has been amazed by the response , saying : `` I wear six different costumes and they 've gone down amazingly - a rhino , bear , giraffe , penguin , chameleon and a parrot .
I went online and got the cheapest ones .
I looked for the ones that we 're going to make people laugh .
`` I 've been blown away with the reaction - trams beeping , cars beeping , builders have shouted and clapped .
I ca n't thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really moved by it .
It 's made this year a really special year .
It 's been incredible . ''
So far , he 's earned more than £6,400 , but is hoping to push it over £10,000 by the time of his final run on August 3 .
His last run will take him on a 35-mile journey from Media City all the way to Chester Zoo , in fancy dress , where he will be joined by some grateful zookeepers .
Brendan says it has been tough to stay so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people it 's possible : `` It 's been mentally challenging because you 're going out and doing the same distances from the same place each day .
`` But I think if you set a challenge , you 've got to see it through .
I want to show that anyone with the right passion and drive can go and do these crazy things .
`` If I can get to £10,000 that would be great , thank you to all who have donated . ''
If you would like to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweet him @ BrendanRendall .
Or find him on Facebook and Instagram .
His final run to Chester Zoo will start at 8am on August 3 and will be going from Salford Quays for anyone who wants to get involved .
If you would like to donate , head to his Just Giving page .

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If you've been out in Manchester over the last month, you might have seen a man dressed as a parrot, giraffe, chameleon, and more, running around the city.
While it may have looked wacky, there's a very good reason why.
Brendan Rendall challenged himself to running a half-marathon every day in June. Then he started running full marathons every day in July.
But the special needs teaching assistant didn't stop there with his already-momentous challenge. Just a few days into the undertaking, he decided to add in hot and heavy animal costumes.
Brendan's efforts are all in aid of Chester Zoo, which he is raising thousands of pounds for with his runs across Greater Manchester.
(Image: Adam Lynch)
Starting from his home in Salford Quays, Brendan spends up to six hours a day running around Manchester, sometimes having to fit the miles in around his work for Ladywood School in Bolton.
The mammoth challenge will see him rack up an eye-watering 1,204 miles in total across Salford, Manchester City Centre, Chorlton, Sale and more - 31 marathons in 31 days.
Brendan says it's worth it, having witnessed first-hand the good that days out at Chester Zoo can bring to his students, as well as the animals being conserved by the charity.
He wanted to put his love of a challenge to use to help the struggling zoo get through their own challenging time in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: Adam Lynch)
Brendan told the Manchester Evening News : "During lockdown I wanted to do a challenge, it was always in the back of my mind. When Chester Zoo did its first appeal, it struck a chord with me.
"I have been working with children and adults with special educational needs for the last 10 years. I have been many times to the zoo and just to see the reaction of the children and adults that I've gone with is very special.
"The zoo itself plays a vital role in conservation and education, and I think it's a very special place. That's why I wanted to do my bit and try and make a difference, and maybe inspire people along the way."
The teaching assistant has done running challenges before, including a race across Africa, so he came up with the idea of a 'month of marathons'.
"I thought a month of marathons was quite a nice amount. I was just going to do it in normal running clothes but then I started wearing costumes," said Brendan.
"I like to push myself physically and mentally. I hope that people who have seen me will think 'do you know what, I can do Couch To 5k or a Parkrun. I'm really want to get people outside and I like showing people that we can push a little bit out of our comfort zone. It was a mixture of those things."
(Image: Adam Lynch)
Brendan first caught up with the Manchester Evening News at the start of his challenge. Since then, he has certainly been out of his comfort zone - deciding to run on the hottest days of the year so far wearing huge costumes.
"In June, I was running in 30-degree heat in costume and this week I've been running in cold, wind and rain," he said.
"It has tested me because you're more restricted. In June, I was very sweaty in the costumes and now I'm very wet and heavy and cold.
(Image: Adam Lynch)
"But I thought that with the year we've had, a lot of uncertain times, I wanted to make people smile and laugh. I wanted to bring a bit of fun to Manchester and Salford.
"I came up with the idea that if I was this crazy person running around in costume, at least it could crack a smile."
(Image: Brendan Rendall)
Brendan has been amazed by the response, saying: "I wear six different costumes and they've gone down amazingly - a rhino, bear, giraffe, penguin, chameleon and a parrot. I went online and got the cheapest ones. I looked for the ones that we're going to make people laugh.
"I've been blown away with the reaction - trams beeping, cars beeping, builders have shouted and clapped. I can't thank everyone enough.
"I've been really moved by it. It's made this year a really special year. It's been incredible."
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So far, he's earned more than £6,400, but is hoping to push it over £10,000 by the time of his final run on August 3. His last run will take him on a 35-mile journey from Media City all the way to Chester Zoo, in fancy dress, where he will be joined by some grateful zookeepers.
Brendan says it has been tough to stay so determined, but he wants to show people it's possible: "It's been mentally challenging because you're going out and doing the same distances from the same place each day.
"But I think if you set a challenge, you've got to see it through. I want to show that anyone with the right passion and drive can go and do these crazy things.
"If I can get to £10,000 that would be great, thank you to all who have donated."
If you would like to join Brendan on one of his runs, tweet him @BrendanRendall. Or find him on Facebook and Instagram.
His final run to Chester Zoo will start at 8am on August 3 and will be going from Salford Quays for anyone who wants to get involved.
If you would like to donate, head to his Just Giving page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Salford clinic owner hits back at PM’s postponement of close-contact services

A skincare clinic owner from Salford has hit back at the government for postponing the go-ahead for close-contact beauty treatments .
Ella Gorton , 27 , of My Skin Story Clinic , shared her fustration to her Instagram followers over how the public is still able to go to social venues such as pubs amid a rising coronavirus infection rate - but can ’ t receive clinical treatments .
In a press briefing on Friday , July 31 , the Prime Minister announced the government ’ s decision to put the brakes on the next easing of lockdown set for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatments postponed until at least August 15 .
“ We ’ ve been kicked to the curb and kicked to the back of the queue , ” Ella said in a video .
“ I drove through Manchester city centre yesterday and I ca n't tell you how busy it was there , I thought hang on , how is this acceptable ?
” The beautician specialising in skincare treatments has been unable to see clients since the start of lockdown , and had consultations booked in to resume from Monday , August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive rollercoaster of emotions yesterday going from having a beer and thinking f*** you Boris ... then upset , then angry .
I put myself to bed at 8.30pm as I just needed to calm down and think logically , ” Ella continued .
“ I understand there ’ s a pandemic and we need to keep people safe but I also do n't understand how you are still allowed to go to the pub and drink as that ’ s causing the spread of the virus.
” Ella went on to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be living at home with her parents .
“ I do n't have a mortgage and three kids to feed .
But for those that do , I feel so so sorry for them .
We are on our knees as an industry .
“ A lot of people are debating whether to work and say ‘ I need to work , I ca n't afford not to.
’ A lot are scared of not being professional and by working and I would never blame anyone if they continue to work from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s illegal , you can get a fine , but people ’ s lives are at risk .
People have closed businesses , people have committed suicide , it ’ s ridiculous.
” Ella added : “ I ’ m at the end of my tether , we can not be bothered .
I ’ m being so good and sticking to the rules , but other people aren ’ t ; makes me think , ‘ What 's the point ?
’ ” On a final note , the skincare expert sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the industry .
“ Stay positive , I know we have done so for so long .
It could be a matter of a couple of weeks so keep your fingers crossed.
” Beauty salons were allowed to reopen on July 13 offering set treatments , along with nail salons and tattooists .
However the following services are still not permitted : Following the announcement by Boris Johnson , the National Hair & Beauty Federation said on Friday : `` We are extremely disappointed that this last-minute decision has been made .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England who were due to resume treatments to the face ... We will continue to push for financial support following this further setback . ''
BABTAC , British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology , commented on its Instagram page : `` We are absolutely devastated for our members and all other beauty businesses in England that this news impacts and [ we ] will continue to push for further financial assistance from the government . ''
In his press conference , Mr Johnson said the Office for National Statistics ( ONS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus in the community in England was likely to be rising for the first time since May .
He said that the ONS estimates there are now 4,900 new infections every day , up from around 3,000 per day on July 14 and 2,000 a day at the end of June .
The PM said he could not afford to ignore this evidence , and added that “ our assessment is that we should squeeze that brake pedal in order to keep the virus under control ” .

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A skincare clinic owner from Salford has hit back at the government for postponing the go-ahead for close-contact beauty treatments.
Ella Gorton, 27, of My Skin Story Clinic, shared her fustration to her Instagram followers over how the public is still able to go to social venues such as pubs amid a rising coronavirus infection rate - but can’t receive clinical treatments.
In a press briefing on Friday, July 31, the Prime Minister announced the government’s decision to put the brakes on the next easing of lockdown set for Saturday, with all additional close-contact beauty treatments postponed until at least August 15.
“We’ve been kicked to the curb and kicked to the back of the queue,” Ella said in a video.
“I drove through Manchester city centre yesterday and I can't tell you how busy it was there, I thought hang on, how is this acceptable?”
The beautician specialising in skincare treatments has been unable to see clients since the start of lockdown, and had consultations booked in to resume from Monday, August 3.
“I went through a massive rollercoaster of emotions yesterday going from having a beer and thinking f*** you Boris... then upset, then angry. I put myself to bed at 8.30pm as I just needed to calm down and think logically,” Ella continued.
“I understand there’s a pandemic and we need to keep people safe but I also don't understand how you are still allowed to go to the pub and drink as that’s causing the spread of the virus.”
Ella went on to say that she’s “lucky” to be living at home with her parents.
“I don't have a mortgage and three kids to feed. But for those that do, I feel so so sorry for them. We are on our knees as an industry.
“A lot of people are debating whether to work and say ‘I need to work, I can't afford not to.’ A lot are scared of not being professional and by working and I would never blame anyone if they continue to work from today.
(Image: PA)
“Fair enough it’s illegal, you can get a fine, but people’s lives are at risk. People have closed businesses, people have committed suicide, it’s ridiculous.”
Ella added: “I’m at the end of my tether, we cannot be bothered. I’m being so good and sticking to the rules, but other people aren’t; makes me think, ‘What's the point?’”
On a final note, the skincare expert sent a message of encouragement to those in the industry.
“Stay positive, I know we have done so for so long. It could be a matter of a couple of weeks so keep your fingers crossed.”
Banned close-contact beauty treatments
Beauty salons were allowed to reopen on July 13 offering set treatments, along with nail salons and tattooists. However the following services are still not permitted:
Face waxing, sugaring or threading services
Facial treatments
Advanced facial technical (electrical or mechanical)
Eyelash treatments
Make-up application
Dermarolling
Dermaplaning
Microblading
Electrolysis on the face
Eyebrow treatments
Following the announcement by Boris Johnson, the National Hair & Beauty Federation said on Friday: "We are extremely disappointed that this last-minute decision has been made.
"It will impact beauty businesses and professionals in England who were due to resume treatments to the face... We will continue to push for financial support following this further setback."
BABTAC, British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology, commented on its Instagram page: "We are absolutely devastated for our members and all other beauty businesses in England that this news impacts and [we] will continue to push for further financial assistance from the government."
In his press conference, Mr Johnson said the Office for National Statistics (ONS) had reported that the prevalence of the virus in the community in England was likely to be rising for the first time since May.
He said that the ONS estimates there are now 4,900 new infections every day, up from around 3,000 per day on July 14 and 2,000 a day at the end of June.
The PM said he could not afford to ignore this evidence, and added that “our assessment is that we should squeeze that brake pedal in order to keep the virus under control”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Man taken to hospital after stabbing at tower block in Stockport

A man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed at a block of flats in Stockport .
Police were called to Conway Towers on Blackberry Lane in Brinnington at around 10.55pm on Friday ( 31 July ) , to reports of an assault .
Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital with stab wounds .
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening .
Pictures show two benches sealed off with police tape , in the community garden of the block of flats .
Blood could be seen trailing from the entrance of the tower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Residents said stairs inside the building were also cordoned off .
Eye witnesses described seeing a large emergency response to the incident , with several police cars and ambulances attending the scene .
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault , to come forward .
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` At around 10.55pm on Friday 31 July 2020 , police were called to reports of an assault on Blackberry Lane , Brinnington .
`` A man was taken to hospital .
His injuries are not believed to be life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No arrests have been made . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 846 9821 quoting 3849 of 31/07/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0880 555 111 .

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A man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed at a block of flats in Stockport.
Police were called to Conway Towers on Blackberry Lane in Brinnington at around 10.55pm on Friday (31 July), to reports of an assault.
Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital with stab wounds. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Pictures show two benches sealed off with police tape, in the community garden of the block of flats.
(Image: ASP)
Blood could be seen trailing from the entrance of the tower block, to the bench outside.
Residents said stairs inside the building were also cordoned off.
Eye witnesses described seeing a large emergency response to the incident, with several police cars and ambulances attending the scene.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault, to come forward.
(Image: ASP)
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 10.55pm on Friday 31 July 2020, police were called to reports of an assault on Blackberry Lane, Brinnington.
"Officers attended.
"A man was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 846 9821 quoting 3849 of 31/07/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0880 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Boy, 17, charged over murder of Mohamoud Mohamed in south Manchester

A teenager has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Mohamoud Mohamed in Moss Side , police have said .
He 's 17 and ca n't be named for legal reasons because of his age .
Greater Manchester Police said on Sunday he 's been charged with a single count of murder .
The boy is due to appear before magistrates in Manchester on Monday - August 3 .
He remains in custody , the force said .
Police were called to Henbury Street , Moss Side , at around 7.15pm last Sunday - July 26 - after reports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from Moss Side , was pronounced dead at the scene .
GMP said he he suffered stab wounds in what the force described as an altercation .
Four other teenage boys also suffered injuries .
The boy charged with murder is due to appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates court .
In a statement on Sunday , Greater Manchester Police said : `` Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old boy in South Manchester have charged a teenage boy .
`` A 17-year-old boy , who can not be named for legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday , August 3 .
`` At around 7.15pm on Sunday 26 July 2020 , police were called to reports of a disturbance on Henbury Street , Manchester .
`` Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` He has since been formally identified as Mohamoud Mohamed . ''
No further details have been released .

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A teenager has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Mohamoud Mohamed in Moss Side, police have said.
He's 17 and can't be named for legal reasons because of his age.
Greater Manchester Police said on Sunday he's been charged with a single count of murder.
The boy is due to appear before magistrates in Manchester on Monday - August 3.
He remains in custody, the force said.
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Police were called to Henbury Street, Moss Side, at around 7.15pm last Sunday - July 26 - after reports of a disturbance.
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The force said Mohamoud, from Moss Side, was pronounced dead at the scene.
GMP said he he suffered stab wounds in what the force described as an altercation.
Four other teenage boys also suffered injuries.
The boy charged with murder is due to appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates court.
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In a statement on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said: "Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old boy in South Manchester have charged a teenage boy.
"A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder.
"He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday, August 3.
"At around 7.15pm on Sunday 26 July 2020, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Henbury Street, Manchester.
"Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"He has since been formally identified as Mohamoud Mohamed."
No further details have been released.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Bayern Munich chief Oliver Kahn reacts to Man City Uefa ban triumph

Bayern Munich director Oliver Kahn has admitted that Manchester City ’ s victory in over-turning Uefa ’ s European ban has made it tougher for Bayern to win the Champions League .
And the former Germany goalkeeper called for tougher financial fair play ( FFP ) rules to “ get more balanced competition ” .
That comes after Bayern , easily the richest club in the Bundesliga and a firm supporter of FFP , won their eighth title on the bounce .
Critics of FFP say that they turn both domestic and European competitions into a boring procession in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
Thy see the introduction of FFP as being driven by those powerful clubs in a bid to stop the march of clubs like City , Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain , who have all benefited from investment by rich owners .
Kahn who will succeed Karl Heinz Rummenigge as chief executive of Bayern in 2022 , says that FFP needs to change even if it means spreading the prize money from competition like the Champions League more evenly .
Agreeing that City ’ s verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European chances , Kahn added : “ If we look at the financial fair play issue it would be .
We are very interested that this financial fair play should be taken more seriously .
“ I do n't know the situation exactly now in Man City or Paris St Germain or other clubs but I think we should take this financial fair play in the future more seriously , because if we do n't do that , we do n't need it .
“ I think there is a lot of work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the competition in Europe , we need a clear structure and serious financial fair play so that we get more balanced competition .
“ If in the future you only have the same clubs winning the Champions League or winning for example Bundesliga or Premier League or other leagues I think it 's getting a little bit boring .
So , I think we should do everything to get really strong Financial Fair Play.
” That ignores the fact that such domination is not “ in the future ” but is the norm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid and Barcelona have dominated in Spain , and Juventus have won nine Italian titles on the trot .
England was heading down the same route .
After Blackburn won it in 1995 – thank to a big cash injection from owner Jack Walker – United and Arsenal shared the next nine titles .
That was broken up when Roman Abramovich took over Chelsea .
Since then , the London club ’ s new-found wealth , followed by City ’ s revolution , have changed the landscape and made the Premier League the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
In contrast to that United-Arsenal hegemony , we now have a healthy situation where there have been five different winners in the last nine years – and next season has the potential to be another open contest .
Kahn accepted that FFP has to change , and maybe allow for a fairer distribution of Champions League proceeds .
Of course , that would still benefit clubs like Bayern , who have much stronger commercial and matchday revenue streams than everyone else .
But it would also help City these days – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are now fifth in the world in terms of generating revenue , only behind Real Madrid , Barcelona , United and Liverpool .
Kahn says FFP needs to help foster greater competition in domestic football as well as in Europe , by spreading the Champions League cash around more .
“ I think that 's the big question at the moment in football , ” he said .
“ If you look for example in Italy , you have Juventus winning now the ninth title .
If you look to Spain , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Barcelona .
I think if you look to England , you have different champions in the last years .
“ We as Bayern Munich we are always interested in a more-balanced competition in our league but we have to be careful concerning the money because we are not only competing in the German Bundesliga , we as a global brand are also competing in Europe .
These are not easy questions but we need to find an answer in the next months . '
“ There is absolutely no agenda because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the highest level and that is what the audience loves . ''

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Bayern Munich director Oliver Kahn has admitted that Manchester City ’s victory in over-turning Uefa’s European ban has made it tougher for Bayern to win the Champions League.
And the former Germany goalkeeper called for tougher financial fair play (FFP) rules to “get more balanced competition”.
That comes after Bayern, easily the richest club in the Bundesliga and a firm supporter of FFP, won their eighth title on the bounce.
Critics of FFP say that they turn both domestic and European competitions into a boring procession in which only the traditionally big, wealthy clubs win.
Thy see the introduction of FFP as being driven by those powerful clubs in a bid to stop the march of clubs like City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, who have all benefited from investment by rich owners.
Kahn who will succeed Karl Heinz Rummenigge as chief executive of Bayern in 2022, says that FFP needs to change even if it means spreading the prize money from competition like the Champions League more evenly.
Agreeing that City’s verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is a setback for Bayern’s European chances, Kahn added: “If we look at the financial fair play issue it would be. We are very interested that this financial fair play should be taken more seriously.
“I don't know the situation exactly now in Man City or Paris St Germain or other clubs but I think we should take this financial fair play in the future more seriously, because if we don't do that, we don't need it.
“I think there is a lot of work to do and as you see from the competition in Europe, we need a clear structure and serious financial fair play so that we get more balanced competition.
“If in the future you only have the same clubs winning the Champions League or winning for example Bundesliga or Premier League or other leagues I think it's getting a little bit boring. So, I think we should do everything to get really strong Financial Fair Play.”
That ignores the fact that such domination is not “in the future” but is the norm in the last 30 years.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have dominated in Spain, and Juventus have won nine Italian titles on the trot.
England was heading down the same route. After Blackburn won it in 1995 – thank to a big cash injection from owner Jack Walker – United and Arsenal shared the next nine titles.
That was broken up when Roman Abramovich took over Chelsea. Since then, the London club’s new-found wealth, followed by City’s revolution, have changed the landscape and made the Premier League the most exciting and unpredictable competition in the world.
In contrast to that United-Arsenal hegemony, we now have a healthy situation where there have been five different winners in the last nine years – and next season has the potential to be another open contest.
Kahn accepted that FFP has to change, and maybe allow for a fairer distribution of Champions League proceeds.
Of course, that would still benefit clubs like Bayern, who have much stronger commercial and matchday revenue streams than everyone else.
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But it would also help City these days – the latest figures show that the Blues are now fifth in the world in terms of generating revenue, only behind Real Madrid, Barcelona, United and Liverpool.
Kahn says FFP needs to help foster greater competition in domestic football as well as in Europe, by spreading the Champions League cash around more.
“I think that's the big question at the moment in football,” he said. “If you look for example in Italy, you have Juventus winning now the ninth title. If you look to Spain, you have always the situation between Real Madrid and Barcelona. I think if you look to England, you have different champions in the last years.
“We as Bayern Munich we are always interested in a more-balanced competition in our league but we have to be careful concerning the money because we are not only competing in the German Bundesliga, we as a global brand are also competing in Europe. These are not easy questions but we need to find an answer in the next months.'
“There is absolutely no agenda because I think Bayern Munich always wants to compete at the highest level and that is what the audience loves."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Ryan Thomas shares photo of his son in a mini Chelsea kit with a bottle of beer

Actor Ryan Thomas caused a 'cuteness overload ' as he shared a photo of his son in a mini Chelsea kit .
The former Coronation Street star posted an adorable photo on Instagram of baby Roman looking chilled out on the sofa in his kit , with a dummy in his mouth and an arm wrapped around a bottle of beer .
Arsenal went on to beat Chelsea 2-1 and won the FA Cup for a record 14th time at Wembley Stadium .
`` He 's so cute , I had to like but do n't tell my Arsenal fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said one fan .
`` Oh my '' gasped another fan in response to the adorable snap .
Ryan , who is engaged to former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh , also shared a photo of himself on his Instagram Stories carrying their boy wearing the mini kit with 'Roman ' on the back .
The couple welcomed Roman Ravello Thomas on March 12 , just days before the UK went into lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
The pair got engaged last summer during a trip to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amalfi Coast .
Ryan , 36 , also has an 11-year-old daughter Scarlett with his ex Tina O'Brien , who plays Sarah Barlow in Corrie .
Manchester actor Ryan , who played Jason Grimshaw in the soap , and entrepreneur and model Lucy live between Manchester and Essex .
They met and fell for each other when they both appeared on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls in 2017 .

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Actor Ryan Thomas caused a 'cuteness overload' as he shared a photo of his son in a mini Chelsea kit.
The former Coronation Street star posted an adorable photo on Instagram of baby Roman looking chilled out on the sofa in his kit, with a dummy in his mouth and an arm wrapped around a bottle of beer.
"How’s this happened?" Ryan jokingly captioned the photo.
Arsenal went on to beat Chelsea 2-1 and won the FA Cup for a record 14th time at Wembley Stadium.
"He's so cute, I had to like but don't tell my Arsenal fan of a hubby will you!," said one fan.
"Cuteness overload," commented another.
"Oh my" gasped another fan in response to the adorable snap.
And Ryan's younger brother Scott posted laughing face and love-heart emojis.
(Image: Ryan Thomas)
Ryan, who is engaged to former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh, also shared a photo of himself on his Instagram Stories carrying their boy wearing the mini kit with 'Roman' on the back.
The couple welcomed Roman Ravello Thomas on March 12, just days before the UK went into lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The pair got engaged last summer during a trip to the Italian cliffside village of Positano on the Amalfi Coast.
Ryan, 36, also has an 11-year-old daughter Scarlett with his ex Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah Barlow in Corrie.
Manchester actor Ryan, who played Jason Grimshaw in the soap, and entrepreneur and model Lucy live between Manchester and Essex.
They met and fell for each other when they both appeared on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls in 2017.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--More than 700 from music industry sign unity letter against racism

More than 700 artists , managers , producers and companies from across the UK music industry have signed a letter calling for unity again racism .
The 1975 , Lewis Capaldi and Little Mix are among the artists that have signed the letter urging everyone in the music industry to speak out and eradicate racism .
Part of the statement reads : “ We , the British music industry are proudly uniting to amplify our voices , to take responsibility , to speak out and stand together in solidarity .
Silence is not an option.
” The letter is accompanied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it was prompted by 'too many examples of racism and intolerance ' in the industry .
It follows an anti-Semitic outburst by grime artist Wiley around a fortnight ago , which led to a social media blackout .
Wiley , real name is Richard Cowie , posted a series of posts on the social media site starting last month , and was initially given a temporary ban .
After Facebook and Instagram banned Wiley from its platforms , Twitter then permanently suspended him .
Artists who have signed the open letter have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter movement .
Global protests have taken place in recent months following the death of George Floyd , who died after being forcibly pinned down by police officers in the USA .
Other artists to sign the open letter include Nile Rodgers , Rita Ora , Clean Bandit , Biffy Clyro , Jess Glynne and Niall Horan .

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More than 700 artists, managers, producers and companies from across the UK music industry have signed a letter calling for unity again racism.
The 1975, Lewis Capaldi and Little Mix are among the artists that have signed the letter urging everyone in the music industry to speak out and eradicate racism.
Part of the statement reads: “We, the British music industry are proudly uniting to amplify our voices, to take responsibility, to speak out and stand together in solidarity. Silence is not an option.”
The letter is accompanied by the hashtag #NoSilenceInMusic.
Organisers said it was prompted by 'too many examples of racism and intolerance' in the industry.
It follows an anti-Semitic outburst by grime artist Wiley around a fortnight ago, which led to a social media blackout.
Wiley, real name is Richard Cowie, posted a series of posts on the social media site starting last month, and was initially given a temporary ban.
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After Facebook and Instagram banned Wiley from its platforms, Twitter then permanently suspended him.
Artists who have signed the open letter have also pledged their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Global protests have taken place in recent months following the death of George Floyd, who died after being forcibly pinned down by police officers in the USA.
Other artists to sign the open letter include Nile Rodgers, Rita Ora, Clean Bandit, Biffy Clyro, Jess Glynne and Niall Horan.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Man United attack has clear advantage over Liverpool FC and Man City

If Mason Greenwood can find the back of the net three more times during United 's Europa League run this month he will propel himself , Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial into the record books .
United have n't had three players all score 20 goals in a season since 1964/65 , when Dennis Law , David Herd and John Connelly were providing the firepower , but if Greenwood - currently on 17 - can edge his way past that marker he will join Rashford and Martial - both on 22 - in surpassing that tally .
Such landmarks do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best in more than 50 years , of course .
Their total together this season is 61 , a figure comfortably surpassed by Wayne Rooney , Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez in 2007/08 , for example .
And crucially the goals scored by Law , Herd and Connelly and Rooney , Ronaldo and Tevez were enough to win titles for United .
So far the goals scored this season by Rashford , Martial and Greenwood have only carried United to third in the top flight , two domestic semi-finals and the brink of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing they do have on their side is age , as will Jadon Sancho if United complete a deal for the Borussia Dortmund winger this summer , as expected .
Greenwood is only 18 , Sancho has recently turned 20 , Rashford is 22 and Martial is 24 .
Compared to some of the other attacking tridents in Europe United 's four into three equation is perhaps the most exciting in Europe .
Barcelona started the era of iconic front threes with their MSN attack of Lionel Messi , Luis Suarez and Neymar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ departed to Paris Saint-Germain , while Messi and Suarez are both 33 .
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are an exciting duo for PSG , but they lack a third member and any semblance of competition in France .
What Barcelona have Real Madrid must try and copy but their BBC version of Gareth Bale , Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo never quite hit the same heights , despite their Champions League successes .
Bale is barely glimpsed on the pitch these days , Benzema has had a fine season as the sole leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Ronaldo is with Juventus in Serie A , who do n't have a trident of attackers to go with his endless brilliance .
Liverpool 's front three are probably the world 's best at the moment , but Mohamed Salah , Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are all 28 .
They are probably at their peak , the question is how long they can stay there before a gradual decline begins .
Chelsea are attempting to build their own exciting attack and have a supreme talent in Christian Pulisic , as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hakim Ziyech and , potentially , Kai Havertz , but it 's an attack witnessed on paper only so far .
At Manchester City Raheem Sterling is evidently world-class , but last season they lacked a regular front three and there is uncertainty over how long Sergio Aguero can go on for .
Perhaps Bayern Munich , with Leroy Sane , Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski can compete in promise as a front three , but the Polish striker is now 31 .
The reality is no trio of forwards at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match the age profile and impact of United 's trio .
Add in Sancho , with 33 goal contributions in 32 Bundesliga games this season , and United would have a set of four forwards who are all yet to reach their peak but have already shown exceptional promise .
If their trajectory continues as expected then it should only be a matter of time before United have one of the best front threes in world football , with a world-class reserve as well , and figures of 61 goals in a season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ titles now , as long as your defence is n't a complete disaster , and there should be plenty to come from United 's attackers over the next few years .
It 's not inconceivable that Rashford , Greenwood and Sancho could all be competing for places in England 's front three at Euro 2020 next summer , with the competition for attacking slots in the national team just as competitive .
The challenge for United 's young attackers is to build on what they 've achieved this season , while Sancho will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga can translate to the Premier League , but there is no reason why that should n't happen and it will certainly be exciting to watch .

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If Mason Greenwood can find the back of the net three more times during United's Europa League run this month he will propel himself, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial into the record books.
United haven't had three players all score 20 goals in a season since 1964/65, when Dennis Law, David Herd and John Connelly were providing the firepower, but if Greenwood - currently on 17 - can edge his way past that marker he will join Rashford and Martial - both on 22 - in surpassing that tally.
Such landmarks don't automatically make this trio United's best in more than 50 years, of course. Their total together this season is 61, a figure comfortably surpassed by Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez in 2007/08, for example. And crucially the goals scored by Law, Herd and Connelly and Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez were enough to win titles for United.
So far the goals scored this season by Rashford, Martial and Greenwood have only carried United to third in the top flight, two domestic semi-finals and the brink of the Europa League quarter-finals.
But one thing they do have on their side is age, as will Jadon Sancho if United complete a deal for the Borussia Dortmund winger this summer, as expected. Greenwood is only 18, Sancho has recently turned 20, Rashford is 22 and Martial is 24. Compared to some of the other attacking tridents in Europe United's four into three equation is perhaps the most exciting in Europe.
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Barcelona started the era of iconic front threes with their MSN attack of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, but the latter has long since departed to Paris Saint-Germain, while Messi and Suarez are both 33. Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are an exciting duo for PSG, but they lack a third member and any semblance of competition in France.
What Barcelona have Real Madrid must try and copy but their BBC version of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo never quite hit the same heights, despite their Champions League successes. Bale is barely glimpsed on the pitch these days, Benzema has had a fine season as the sole leader of Real's attack this season, while Ronaldo is with Juventus in Serie A, who don't have a trident of attackers to go with his endless brilliance.
Liverpool's front three are probably the world's best at the moment, but Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are all 28. They are probably at their peak, the question is how long they can stay there before a gradual decline begins.
Chelsea are attempting to build their own exciting attack and have a supreme talent in Christian Pulisic, as well as fascinating new arrivals in Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and, potentially, Kai Havertz, but it's an attack witnessed on paper only so far. At Manchester City Raheem Sterling is evidently world-class, but last season they lacked a regular front three and there is uncertainty over how long Sergio Aguero can go on for.
Perhaps Bayern Munich, with Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski can compete in promise as a front three, but the Polish striker is now 31.
The reality is no trio of forwards at the top of the game in Europe can match the age profile and impact of United's trio. Add in Sancho, with 33 goal contributions in 32 Bundesliga games this season, and United would have a set of four forwards who are all yet to reach their peak but have already shown exceptional promise.
If their trajectory continues as expected then it should only be a matter of time before United have one of the best front threes in world football, with a world-class reserve as well, and figures of 61 goals in a season could soon be dwarfed.
Goals win titles now, as long as your defence isn't a complete disaster, and there should be plenty to come from United's attackers over the next few years. It's not inconceivable that Rashford, Greenwood and Sancho could all be competing for places in England's front three at Euro 2020 next summer, with the competition for attacking slots in the national team just as competitive.
The challenge for United's young attackers is to build on what they've achieved this season, while Sancho will have to show his numbers in the Bundesliga can translate to the Premier League, but there is no reason why that shouldn't happen and it will certainly be exciting to watch.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--Man taken to hospital after fight breaks out in Piccadilly Gardens

A man has been taken to hospital following a fight in Piccadilly Gardens .
Police were called to Manchester City Centre at around 12.50am on Sunday morning , to reports of a fight .
A man , believed to be in his 20s , was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident .
His injuries are not thought to be serious .
Officers attended the scene but found a group of people had fled before their arrival .
Pictures from the scene show a number of uniformed attending to the man as he lay injured .
Police are appealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight , to come forward .
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` At around 12.50am on Sunday 2 August 2020 , police were called to reports of an fight in Piccadilly Gardens , Manchester City Centre .
`` Officers attended but the group dispersed prior to their arrival .
`` A man in his 20s has been to hospital .
His injuries aren ’ t believed to be life threatening . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4409 quoting 230 of 02/08/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A man has been taken to hospital following a fight in Piccadilly Gardens.
Police were called to Manchester City Centre at around 12.50am on Sunday morning, to reports of a fight.
A man, believed to be in his 20s, was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.
His injuries are not thought to be serious.
Officers attended the scene but found a group of people had fled before their arrival.
Pictures from the scene show a number of uniformed attending to the man as he lay injured.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the fight, to come forward.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 12.50am on Sunday 2 August 2020, police were called to reports of an fight in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester City Centre.
"Officers attended but the group dispersed prior to their arrival.
"A man in his 20s has been to hospital. His injuries aren’t believed to be life threatening."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4409 quoting 230 of 02/08/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-02--'Complex' planning system shake-up to build more homes faster

The country 's 'complex and outdated planning system ' is to undergo a radical shake-up in a bid to speed up the building of new homes .
In plans due to be announced this week , Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has proposed a complete overhaul of a system that has been in place since just after the Second World War .
Mr Jenrick said legislation has failed to keep up with the needs of the country and the change is needed so affordable , good quality homes can be built .
Part of the new process will involve quicker development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for renewal ” , with a “ permission in principle ” approach that the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government said will balance the need for proper checks with a speedier way of working .
The other two categories will see land designated for growth where new homes , hospitals and schools will be allowed automatically to empower development , while areas of outstanding natural beauty and the green belt will come under the protection category .
The new process will be done through democratic local agreement , be clearer and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Mr Jenrick said : “ For too long home ownership has remained out of reach for too many , as a complex and outdated planning system has failed to keep up with the needs of our country .
“ I am completely overhauling the system so we can build more good quality , attractive and affordable homes faster – and more young families can finally have the key to their own home.
” The new plans will focus on quality and design , the department said , and be inspired by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ books that built the picturesque city of Bath , the model village of Bournville south of Birmingham and the wealthy district of Belgravia in London .
Mr Jenrick wrote in The Sunday Telegraph : “ John Ruskin said that we must build , and ‘ when we do , let us think that we build forever ’ .
That will be the guiding principle as we set out the future of the planning system .
“ We will build environmentally-friendly homes that will not need to be expensively retrofitted in the future , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at close hand , where tree-lined streets are provided for in law , where neighbours are not strangers , ” he added .
The government said the new approach will work through an interactive and accessible map-based online system “ placing planning at the fingertips ” .
The changes come after the Prime Minister promised last month to “ build , build , build ” his way out of the coronavirus crisis .
Boris Johnson said he would slash “ newt-counting ” red tape in the planning system to speed up delivery of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government Association ( LGA ) said it is ready to work with the government to ensure any reforms bring improvement and added it is vital the right protections are in place through a locally-led planning system .
LGA chairman James Jamieson said : “ Any suggestion that planning is a barrier to housebuilding is a myth .
Nine in 10 planning applications are approved by councils while more than a million homes given planning permission in the last decade have not yet been built .
“ The planning system needs to be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standard , are built in the right places , include affordable homes and are supported by infrastructure that provides enough schools , promotes greener and more active travel , and tackles climate change.
” But the housing and homelessness charity Shelter cautioned that changes to the system could slow things down rather than speed them up , and said more Government investment is needed .
But housing and homelessness charity Shelter cautioned that changes to the system could slow things down rather than speed them up , and called on more government investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive , said : “ Instead of getting England building faster , major changes to the planning system could actually slow England down .
“ House builders risk facing uncertainty as they scramble to understand the new system and what it means for their plans – just as the construction industry is facing a huge economic downturn .
In fact , it could even inadvertently put the frighteners on developers building new homes .
“ Planning permission is not what is stopping England from getting high-quality , genuinely affordable homes – a lack @ @ @ @ @ @

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The country's 'complex and outdated planning system' is to undergo a radical shake-up in a bid to speed up the building of new homes.
In plans due to be announced this week, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has proposed a complete overhaul of a system that has been in place since just after the Second World War.
Mr Jenrick said legislation has failed to keep up with the needs of the country and the change is needed so affordable, good quality homes can be built.
Part of the new process will involve quicker development on land which has been designated “for renewal”, with a “permission in principle” approach that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said will balance the need for proper checks with a speedier way of working.
The other two categories will see land designated for growth where new homes, hospitals and schools will be allowed automatically to empower development, while areas of outstanding natural beauty and the green belt will come under the protection category.
The new process will be done through democratic local agreement, be clearer and cut out red tape, the government said.
Mr Jenrick said: “For too long home ownership has remained out of reach for too many, as a complex and outdated planning system has failed to keep up with the needs of our country.
(Image: Getty Images)
“I am completely overhauling the system so we can build more good quality, attractive and affordable homes faster – and more young families can finally have the key to their own home.”
The new plans will focus on quality and design, the department said, and be inspired by the idea of design codes and pattern books that built the picturesque city of Bath, the model village of Bournville south of Birmingham and the wealthy district of Belgravia in London.
Mr Jenrick wrote in The Sunday Telegraph: “John Ruskin said that we must build, and ‘when we do, let us think that we build forever’. That will be the guiding principle as we set out the future of the planning system.
“We will build environmentally-friendly homes that will not need to be expensively retrofitted in the future, homes with green spaces and new parks at close hand, where tree-lined streets are provided for in law, where neighbours are not strangers,” he added.
The government said the new approach will work through an interactive and accessible map-based online system “placing planning at the fingertips”.
The changes come after the Prime Minister promised last month to “build, build, build” his way out of the coronavirus crisis.
Boris Johnson said he would slash “newt-counting” red tape in the planning system to speed up delivery of infrastructure projects and homes.
(Image: PA)
The Local Government Association (LGA) said it is ready to work with the government to ensure any reforms bring improvement and added it is vital the right protections are in place through a locally-led planning system.
LGA chairman James Jamieson said: “Any suggestion that planning is a barrier to housebuilding is a myth. Nine in 10 planning applications are approved by councils while more than a million homes given planning permission in the last decade have not yet been built.
“The planning system needs to be able to ensure developments are of a high standard, are built in the right places, include affordable homes and are supported by infrastructure that provides enough schools, promotes greener and more active travel, and tackles climate change.”
But the housing and homelessness charity Shelter cautioned that changes to the system could slow things down rather than speed them up, and said more Government investment is needed.
But housing and homelessness charity Shelter cautioned that changes to the system could slow things down rather than speed them up, and called on more government investment.
Polly Neate, Shelter's chief executive, said: “Instead of getting England building faster, major changes to the planning system could actually slow England down.
“House builders risk facing uncertainty as they scramble to understand the new system and what it means for their plans – just as the construction industry is facing a huge economic downturn. In fact, it could even inadvertently put the frighteners on developers building new homes.
“Planning permission is not what is stopping England from getting high-quality, genuinely affordable homes – a lack of government investment is.”