themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--All the reasons viewers have been moaning about Gogglebox

Gogglebox has attracted a rather large amount of attention of late as viewers raised questions over whether stars were observing social distancing rules .
Viewers flooded Ofcom with complaints about the Channel 4 programme at the height of lockdown , complaining that the two-metre rule and ‘ stay at home ’ message were not being observed by all .
Indeed , over the last eight weeks the show has been hit by hundreds of complaints about the issue .
The programme is filmed weekly in each household ahead of the episode airing on Friday , with the stars watching a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The TV regulator received 20 complaints about the Channel 4 series between March 31 and April 6 .
And that wasn ’ t the end - a further 163 complaints were logged about the issue in April , followed by another 57 earlier this month .
But while this has been a big sticking point for many viewers , it appears it is not just social distancing that has irked fans of the show .
Here 's a round up of the most controversial moments .
It ’ s normally her husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his mouth , but on this occasion people were unimpressed with Mary ’ s outburst mocking the North Korean accent .
As rumours swirled around whether footage captured of the country ’ s leader , Kim Jong-Un , was faked , Mary surmised that if he was dead , his sister may take his place .
Mary then did an impression of what the leader ’ s sister may say : `` Oh great leader .
He die . ''
Giles , while impressed with her take on it , was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well by others .
`` That 's a very good imitation , Mary , ” he said .
“ I 'm not sure how PC it is , but that is an excellent imitation . ''
He was right - some viewers were so offended they branded her impression ‘ racist ’ , with Ofcom receiving 33 complaints about it .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation earlier this month to update England ’ s lockdown stance with the new ‘ stay alert ’ slogan - and the Gogglebox stars ripped into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their comments - the Siddiquis ( minus the dad ) kept to their usual dry and witty comments , while others had a few choice names for the PM .
Blackpool siblings Sophie and Pete made their feelings clear as they reacted to Boris ’ new plan .
Sophie said : “ Control the virus ?
What are we going to do , put it on a b***ard lead ?
Other families interjected with comments about the government ’ s plan to rebuild the UK post-lockdown .
They also criticised the ‘ confusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to work if we can , but not to use public transport .
Hairdresser Stephen said : `` Work from home if you can .
If you ca n't , then you should go to work .
Meanwhile Tom Malone jr made an observation of his own .
“ Do you reckon that he has left it so open to interpretation so that if people get ill they can ’ t blame him ?
” The telly addicts ’ comments polarised viewers , some of whom shared their frustration , while others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : “ Always loved # Gogglebox but why so much anti-Boris clips in a time when the country should be united and try to find the positives in life rather than looking for someone to blame.
” Another moaned : “ Here we go again ... the one sided anti-government , anti-boris 'confused ' eejits.
” Families including the Malones , sisters Ellie and Izzi and pals Jenny and Lee were criticised for being so close to one another despite the fact that they don ’ t all live together .
Responding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Tom , Julie , Tom Jnr and Shaun - tweeted : `` Just going to put this out there so we are all up to date .
“ I know the social distancing rules too , I love my Grandkids , I would never put them or anyone else 's health in danger .
`` My daughter and her children live with us , so she can go to work as a nurse . ''
Jenny and Lee have also spoken out to say they are isolating together during lockdown in Lee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reference to her bad snoring in one episode .
Elsewhere it was a little confusing as to whether the Leeds sisters were able to film together - for a couple of weeks , Ellie 's boyfriend filled in for Izzi following the lockdown announcement , but Izzi was soon back on the show .
They received a barrage of hate from Twitter users over their decision to continue filming together .
One said : `` How can Izzie & Ellie talk about pressure on the NHS when they are breaking social distancing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Before one episode the C4 announcer was forced to respond to the issue .
`` Just in case you 're worried , they are all keeping to the guidelines of social distancing , '' they said .
The show has since seen the return of some characters who are sitting noticeably further away from each other than usual .
It ’ s not the first series that has attracted complaints to the TV watchdog .
Ellie and Izzi were berated last year when they appeared to mock the # MeToo movement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be sacked for their jokes about the campaign against sexual harassment and sexual assault of women .
In one clip , Ellie told Izzi about playing a game of ‘ tag ’ as an adult and how the objective was to grab 'boobs or bum ' and to shout 'me too ' when they were caught by another player .
Viewers took to Twitter to complain .
One said : “ Why are TV producers still airing things that they know are wrong ?
!
Ellie from # Gogglebox ‘ Me Too ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have immediately been removed from the show .
It ’ s gross negligence ... yet again !
” A second blasted : “ I do n't understand why Ellie would play a game based around the horrific acts that the me too movement inspired .
I mostly do not understand why @ Channel4 aired it .
”

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Gogglebox has attracted a rather large amount of attention of late as viewers raised questions over whether stars were observing social distancing rules.
Viewers flooded Ofcom with complaints about the Channel 4 programme at the height of lockdown, complaining that the two-metre rule and ‘stay at home’ message were not being observed by all.
Indeed, over the last eight weeks the show has been hit by hundreds of complaints about the issue.
The programme is filmed weekly in each household ahead of the episode airing on Friday, with the stars watching a set of TV shows that they critique.
(Image: Channel 4)
The TV regulator received 20 complaints about the Channel 4 series between March 31 and April 6.
And that wasn’t the end - a further 163 complaints were logged about the issue in April, followed by another 57 earlier this month.
But while this has been a big sticking point for many viewers, it appears it is not just social distancing that has irked fans of the show.
Here's a round up of the most controversial moments.
Mary’s ‘un PC’ impression
(Image: Channel 4)
It’s normally her husband Giles who likes to put his foot in his mouth, but on this occasion people were unimpressed with Mary’s outburst mocking the North Korean accent.
As rumours swirled around whether footage captured of the country’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, was faked, Mary surmised that if he was dead, his sister may take his place.
Mary then did an impression of what the leader’s sister may say: "Oh great leader. He die."
Giles, while impressed with her take on it, was also concerned that it may not be taken well by others.
"That's a very good imitation, Mary,” he said. “I'm not sure how PC it is, but that is an excellent imitation."
He was right - some viewers were so offended they branded her impression ‘racist’, with Ofcom receiving 33 complaints about it.
Boris-bashing
(Image: Channel 4)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation earlier this month to update England’s lockdown stance with the new ‘stay alert’ slogan - and the Gogglebox stars ripped into it.
Some were more reserved with their comments - the Siddiquis (minus the dad) kept to their usual dry and witty comments, while others had a few choice names for the PM.
Blackpool siblings Sophie and Pete made their feelings clear as they reacted to Boris’ new plan.
Sophie said: “Control the virus? What are we going to do, put it on a b***ard lead?
“What an absolute c**k.”
(Image: Channel 4)
Other families interjected with comments about the government’s plan to rebuild the UK post-lockdown.
They also criticised the ‘confusing’ changes to lockdown, such as going to work if we can, but not to use public transport.
Hairdresser Stephen said: "Work from home if you can. If you can't, then you should go to work.
“That is f***ing brilliant."
Meanwhile Tom Malone jr made an observation of his own.
“Do you reckon that he has left it so open to interpretation so that if people get ill they can’t blame him?”
The telly addicts’ comments polarised viewers, some of whom shared their frustration, while others leaped to Boris’ defence.
One tweeted: “Always loved #Gogglebox but why so much anti-Boris clips in a time when the country should be united and try to find the positives in life rather than looking for someone to blame.”
Another moaned: “Here we go again...the one sided anti-government, anti-boris 'confused' eejits.”
Responses to social distancing criticism
(Image: Channel 4)
Families including the Malones, sisters Ellie and Izzi and pals Jenny and Lee were criticised for being so close to one another despite the fact that they don’t all live together.
Responding to the criticism, the Manchester family - Tom, Julie, Tom Jnr and Shaun - tweeted: "Just going to put this out there so we are all up to date.
“I know the social distancing rules too, I love my Grandkids, I would never put them or anyone else's health in danger.
"My daughter and her children live with us,so she can go to work as a nurse."
(Image: CHANNEL 4)
Jenny and Lee have also spoken out to say they are isolating together during lockdown in Lee’s caravan - he even made reference to her bad snoring in one episode.
Elsewhere it was a little confusing as to whether the Leeds sisters were able to film together - for a couple of weeks, Ellie's boyfriend filled in for Izzi following the lockdown announcement, but Izzi was soon back on the show.
They received a barrage of hate from Twitter users over their decision to continue filming together.
One said: "How can Izzie & Ellie talk about pressure on the NHS when they are breaking social distancing and are sat next to each other."
Before one episode the C4 announcer was forced to respond to the issue.
"Just in case you're worried, they are all keeping to the guidelines of social distancing," they said.
The show has since seen the return of some characters who are sitting noticeably further away from each other than usual.
#MeToo-gate
(Image: Channel 4)
It’s not the first series that has attracted complaints to the TV watchdog.
Ellie and Izzi were berated last year when they appeared to mock the #MeToo movement.
Some fans even called for them to be sacked for their jokes about the campaign against sexual harassment and sexual assault of women.
In one clip, Ellie told Izzi about playing a game of ‘tag’ as an adult and how the objective was to grab 'boobs or bum' and to shout 'me too' when they were caught by another player.
Viewers took to Twitter to complain.
One said: “Why are TV producers still airing things that they know are wrong?! Ellie from #Gogglebox ‘Me Too’ comment should never have aired and she should have immediately been removed from the show. It’s gross negligence...yet again!”
A second blasted: “I don't understand why Ellie would play a game based around the horrific acts that the me too movement inspired. I mostly do not understand why @Channel4 aired it.”
Watch Gogglebox on All4 now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--White Lines: The filming locations for the Netflix clubbing thriller revealed

If you ’ ve immersed yourself in the madness that is Netflix ’ s White Lines , you ’ ll no doubt be dreaming of the day that you can once again jet off for a summer of sunshine .
Let ’ s be honest , a holiday right here in the UK would be pretty sweet right now .
But while this is perhaps still a long way off from being a reality , there ’ s no harm in living vicariously through the characters of our favourite TV shows - especially the ones set in holiday hot spots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series to offer sun , sand… and a hefty dose of Manc swagger .
Set between Manchester and Ibiza , the 10-part thriller contrasts the city ’ s iconic red brick houses and warehouse-chic with the rolling beaches and beautiful Spanish scenery .
But you may be a little surprised to know that some of the Manchester scenes were not actually shot in the city - it was Bolton that took centre stage .
White Lines follows Zoe , who flies out to Ibiza when her brother ’ s body is discovered there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vows to find out what happened to him .
Bolton played host to a number of key flashback scenes featuring librarian Zoe ( Laura Haddock ) , her brother Axel ( Tom Rhys Harries ) and their GMP officer dad Clint ( Francis Magee ) .
And - shock horror - the Spanish scenes were n't filmed in Ibiza , either .
The series also stars Line of Duty ’ s Daniel Mays as Axel ’ s best mate Marcus , with Cold Feet ’ s Cel Spellman taking on the role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David , Corrie 's Angela Griffin as Anna , Nuno Lopes as Boxer , Marta Milans as Kika Calafat and Juan Diego Botto as Oriol Calafat .
It ’ s a rollercoaster ride of danger , secrets and passion - with a dose of humour , drugs and regret .
Here ’ s a list of filming locations here and in Spain .
This is the ‘ Manchester ’ street where the young guys - Axel , Marcus and David - are chatting prior to their court appearance in episode two .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street , which is situated in the Great Lever area of Bolton .
The lads are in court after an illegal warehouse party they organised was raided by Greater Manchester Police - led by Axel ’ s own dad , Clint .
This is the location for the exterior of Clint ’ s House throughout the whole series .
It is located just round the corner from the location above - again in Great Lever .
This is the place where young Zoe used to live with her brother and their dad until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ibiza in a bid to become the world ’ s best DJ .
One of the main elements of White Lines is , of course , the music .
You can expect a whole host of top flight tracks that will have you throwing shapes while watching the programme .
Well known songs by artists including Primal Scream , Sub Sub and the Happy Mondays make up the soundtrack , including some club favourites .
Mayfield Depot - the former railway depot behind Piccadilly train station and more recently a major gig space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect location for Axel , Marcus and David ’ s illegal party .
Throughout Zoe ’ s time in Ibiza , in between all the craziness she still manages the occasional chat to her daughter Jenny ( Tallulah Evans ) .
She is back in Manchester with her dad Mike , Zoe ’ s husband , and they desperately want her to return home to get on with her regular life .
In these video calls Jenny is located in Catalan Square , next to the Bridgewater Canal .
Now over to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based in the Balearic island of Ibiza , in episode one Axel 's body is found in the desert after a freak rain storm shifts the sand and exposes his hand in a rather provocative position .
The Tabernas Desert is located in Almeria , which is in southern Spain .
If you look on a map , it is to the east of Malaga .
It looks a pretty unforgiving landscape - and in the series it is the property of the wealthy Calafat family , which is what sparks their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enter the amazing Boxer ) .
Yes it is set in Ibiza , but who says it had to be filmed there ?
One of the show ’ s most stunning properties belongs to Marcus , who lives in a gorgeous villa in Cala D ’ or - a small town on the south-east coast of Mallorca .
The middle aged DJ lives there with his two daughters despite the fact he can ’ t actually afford it after splitting up with his wife , Anna .
It can be seen throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episode one where Marcus can be seen dragging a banana boat filled with cocaine across his garden - leaving a trail behind him which his poor dog can ’ t resist having a go at .
Another location on Ibiza ’ s neighbouring island - the iconic main seafront road of Palma is where the exterior shots of the club were filmed .
The club is where Boxer lives and invites Zoe to say while they both go in search of Axel ’ s killer .
Although the exterior is in Mallorca , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club in Madrid .
White Lines is available to stream on Netflix now .

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If you’ve immersed yourself in the madness that is Netflix’s White Lines, you’ll no doubt be dreaming of the day that you can once again jet off for a summer of sunshine.
Let’s be honest, a holiday right here in the UK would be pretty sweet right now.
But while this is perhaps still a long way off from being a reality, there’s no harm in living vicariously through the characters of our favourite TV shows - especially the ones set in holiday hot spots.
White Lines is the latest Netflix series to offer sun, sand… and a hefty dose of Manc swagger.
Set between Manchester and Ibiza, the 10-part thriller contrasts the city’s iconic red brick houses and warehouse-chic with the rolling beaches and beautiful Spanish scenery.
But you may be a little surprised to know that some of the Manchester scenes were not actually shot in the city - it was Bolton that took centre stage.
White Lines follows Zoe, who flies out to Ibiza when her brother’s body is discovered there, 20 years after he disappeared, and vows to find out what happened to him.
Bolton played host to a number of key flashback scenes featuring librarian Zoe (Laura Haddock), her brother Axel (Tom Rhys Harries) and their GMP officer dad Clint (Francis Magee).
And - shock horror - the Spanish scenes weren't filmed in Ibiza, either.
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The series also stars Line of Duty’s Daniel Mays as Axel’s best mate Marcus, with Cold Feet’s Cel Spellman taking on the role of younger Marcus, Laurence Fox as David, Corrie's Angela Griffin as Anna, Nuno Lopes as Boxer, Marta Milans as Kika Calafat and Juan Diego Botto as Oriol Calafat.
It’s a rollercoaster ride of danger, secrets and passion - with a dose of humour, drugs and regret.
Here’s a list of filming locations here and in Spain.
Eustace Street, Bolton
(Image: Netflix)
This is the ‘Manchester’ street where the young guys - Axel, Marcus and David - are chatting prior to their court appearance in episode two.
The flashback scene is actually filmed in Eustace Street, which is situated in the Great Lever area of Bolton.
The lads are in court after an illegal warehouse party they organised was raided by Greater Manchester Police - led by Axel’s own dad, Clint.
Woodgate Street, Bolton
(Image: Netflix)
This is the location for the exterior of Clint’s House throughout the whole series.
It is located just round the corner from the location above - again in Great Lever.
This is the place where young Zoe used to live with her brother and their dad until Axel decides to up and leave for Ibiza in a bid to become the world’s best DJ.
Mayfield Depot, Baring Street, Manchester
(Image: Netflix)
One of the main elements of White Lines is, of course, the music.
You can expect a whole host of top flight tracks that will have you throwing shapes while watching the programme.
Well known songs by artists including Primal Scream, Sub Sub and the Happy Mondays make up the soundtrack, including some club favourites.
Mayfield Depot - the former railway depot behind Piccadilly train station and more recently a major gig space in the city - is perhaps the perfect location for Axel, Marcus and David’s illegal party.
Catalan Square, Manchester
(Image: Google)
Throughout Zoe’s time in Ibiza, in between all the craziness she still manages the occasional chat to her daughter Jenny (Tallulah Evans).
She is back in Manchester with her dad Mike, Zoe’s husband, and they desperately want her to return home to get on with her regular life.
In these video calls Jenny is located in Catalan Square, next to the Bridgewater Canal.
The Tabernas Desert in Almeria, southern Spain
(Image: Netflix)
Now over to the Spanish locations.
Despite the series being based in the Balearic island of Ibiza, in episode one Axel's body is found in the desert after a freak rain storm shifts the sand and exposes his hand in a rather provocative position.
The Tabernas Desert is located in Almeria, which is in southern Spain. If you look on a map, it is to the east of Malaga.
It looks a pretty unforgiving landscape - and in the series it is the property of the wealthy Calafat family, which is what sparks their own investigation into Axel’s murder (enter the amazing Boxer).
Cala D’or, Mallorca
(Image: Netflix)
Yes it is set in Ibiza, but who says it had to be filmed there?
One of the show’s most stunning properties belongs to Marcus, who lives in a gorgeous villa in Cala D’or - a small town on the south-east coast of Mallorca.
The middle aged DJ lives there with his two daughters despite the fact he can’t actually afford it after splitting up with his wife, Anna.
It can be seen throughout the series, but perhaps more so in episode one where Marcus can be seen dragging a banana boat filled with cocaine across his garden - leaving a trail behind him which his poor dog can’t resist having a go at.
Palma, Mallorca
(Image: Netflix)
Another location on Ibiza’s neighbouring island - the iconic main seafront road of Palma is where the exterior shots of the club were filmed.
The club is where Boxer lives and invites Zoe to say while they both go in search of Axel’s killer.
Although the exterior is in Mallorca, the interior was filmed in an undisclosed club in Madrid.
White Lines is available to stream on Netflix now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--YouTube star criticised for 'dangerous' social media posts about lockdown

Parents say they are deeply concerned about a skateboarding YouTube star amid claims he is encouraging young people to break lockdown rules .
Claudius Vertesi describes himself as a professional scooter rider on his channel , which has over 1.4million subscribers .
The 22-year-old from Germany , who appears to be living in Stockport , has been posting a series of videos on his YouTube and Instagram accounts .
Many of his videos feature a skate park in Alexandra Park in Edgeley , which councillors have confirmed was closed to the public at the start of lockdown .
Despite this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his social media channels , encouraging local youngsters to join him for games and competitions at the skate park .
In one Instagram post on Thursday , the YouTuber posted a picture of himself and seven other teenage boys - none of whom are adhering to social distancing .
Replying to comments , Mr Vertesi wrote : `` COVID-19 is not a threat .
Death rate is 0.1 % exact same as seasonal flu since day one .
`` The taking away of constitutional rights is the biggest threat and the unnecessary brainwashing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sick and divides them .
Exactly what they want . ''
Councillor for Edgeley and Cheadle Health , Sheila Bailey said she had been contacted by dozens of concerned parents , saying Mr Vertesi 's actions were both `` dangerous '' and `` irresponsible . ''
She confirmed that Mr Vertesi 's social media posts had been reported to Greater Manchester Police , and senior council officials .
`` Our skate park in Alexandra Park has been closed since the start of lockdown because it is too difficult to maintain social distancing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign posts advising members of the public that the skate park is closed were put in place at the start of lockdown several weeks ago .
When the Manchester Evening News visited the park , a young child was seen using the skate park with his mother , despite clear signposting saying that it was closed .
`` This Youtuber has come along and is encouraging young people to ignore the rules put in place , '' Cllr Bailey added .
`` The information he is giving is dangerous and irresponsible and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the North West we have one of the highest infection rates in the country and there are still over 1,000 cases of coronavirus in Stockport .
`` People ca n't just do what they want , there are rules in place and they are for a very good reason .
`` It is hard enough for parents with children who desperately want to go out and visit sports facilities and they will be able to if it is done in a sensible way . ''
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , police received reports of a breach of Covid-19 restrictions in Alexandra Park , Edgeley . ''
The Manchester Evening News have contacted Claudius Vertesi for comment .

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Parents say they are deeply concerned about a skateboarding YouTube star amid claims he is encouraging young people to break lockdown rules.
Claudius Vertesi describes himself as a professional scooter rider on his channel, which has over 1.4million subscribers.
The 22-year-old from Germany, who appears to be living in Stockport, has been posting a series of videos on his YouTube and Instagram accounts.
Many of his videos feature a skate park in Alexandra Park in Edgeley, which councillors have confirmed was closed to the public at the start of lockdown.
Despite this, Mr Vertesi has been posting on his social media channels, encouraging local youngsters to join him for games and competitions at the skate park.
In one Instagram post on Thursday, the YouTuber posted a picture of himself and seven other teenage boys - none of whom are adhering to social distancing.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Replying to comments, Mr Vertesi wrote: "COVID-19 is not a threat. Death rate is 0.1% exact same as seasonal flu since day one.
"The taking away of constitutional rights is the biggest threat and the unnecessary brainwashing into fear and apathy which makes people sick and divides them. Exactly what they want."
Councillor for Edgeley and Cheadle Health, Sheila Bailey said she had been contacted by dozens of concerned parents, saying Mr Vertesi's actions were both "dangerous" and "irresponsible."
She confirmed that Mr Vertesi's social media posts had been reported to Greater Manchester Police, and senior council officials.
"Our skate park in Alexandra Park has been closed since the start of lockdown because it is too difficult to maintain social distancing," Cllr Bailey said.
Fencing and sign posts advising members of the public that the skate park is closed were put in place at the start of lockdown several weeks ago.
When the Manchester Evening News visited the park, a young child was seen using the skate park with his mother, despite clear signposting saying that it was closed.
"This Youtuber has come along and is encouraging young people to ignore the rules put in place," Cllr Bailey added.
"The information he is giving is dangerous and irresponsible and we are very concerned about it.
"In the North West we have one of the highest infection rates in the country and there are still over 1,000 cases of coronavirus in Stockport.
"People can't just do what they want, there are rules in place and they are for a very good reason.
"It is hard enough for parents with children who desperately want to go out and visit sports facilities and they will be able to if it is done in a sensible way."
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 7pm on Thursday 21 May 2020, police received reports of a breach of Covid-19 restrictions in Alexandra Park, Edgeley."
The Manchester Evening News have contacted Claudius Vertesi for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Greater Manchester's hospital coronavirus death toll has risen by eight

Eight more people have died with coronavirus in Greater Manchester , according to the latest NHS figures .
It brings the total death toll in the region 's hospitals to 1,734 .
Two of the region 's main NHS trusts - Pennine Acute and Tameside - have recorded no news deaths in the last 24 hours .
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Bolton NHS Foundation Trust recorded one new coronavirus-related death each .
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust recorded two new deaths each .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released by NHS England for hospital deaths , but the total number of fatalities caused by COVID-19 in the wider community is likely to be much higher .
NHS England announced today that 157 more people had died from coronavirus , taking the total death toll in England to 25,544 .
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester , as of May 23 , is : The latest figures come after reports that the Prime Minister 's top advisor , Dominic Cummings had broken lockdown rules to visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Mirror and Guardian revealed that Boris Johnson 's top adviser had been interviewed by police after reports he had broken lockdown rules .
Mr Cummings was seen by witnesses at his parents home in Durham at the end of March , when he was supposedly isolating with coronavirus symptoms at his London home .
In the daily Downing Street Press conference , Transport Secretary , Grant Shapps said Mr Cummings went to Durham because `` that ’ s where the family was . ''
`` As we all do in moments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our family , those who can assist us around us and I think that ’ s all that has happened in this case , '' Mr Shapps said .
He said he didn ’ t know the `` personal circumstances '' of the Cummings family that prevented them seeking help closer to home .

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Eight more people have died with coronavirus in Greater Manchester, according to the latest NHS figures.
It brings the total death toll in the region's hospitals to 1,734.
Two of the region's main NHS trusts - Pennine Acute and Tameside - have recorded no news deaths in the last 24 hours.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Bolton NHS Foundation Trust recorded one new coronavirus-related death each.
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust recorded two new deaths each.
These are the most up to date figures released by NHS England for hospital deaths, but the total number of fatalities caused by COVID-19 in the wider community is likely to be much higher.
NHS England announced today that 157 more people had died from coronavirus, taking the total death toll in England to 25,544.
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of May 23, is:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 205
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 363
NHS Nightingale North West - 2
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 416
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 5
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 164
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 178
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 144
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 13
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 235
The latest figures come after reports that the Prime Minister's top advisor, Dominic Cummings had broken lockdown rules to visit his family in Durham.
An investigation by the Mirror and Guardian revealed that Boris Johnson's top adviser had been interviewed by police after reports he had broken lockdown rules.
Mr Cummings was seen by witnesses at his parents home in Durham at the end of March, when he was supposedly isolating with coronavirus symptoms at his London home.
In the daily Downing Street Press conference, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps said Mr Cummings went to Durham because "that’s where the family was."
"As we all do in moments of crisis we always seek to have our family, those who can assist us around us and I think that’s all that has happened in this case," Mr Shapps said.
He said he didn’t know the "personal circumstances" of the Cummings family that prevented them seeking help closer to home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Man United player Chris Smalling explains reason behind Roma loan

Chris Smalling has revealed his desire to play in a foreign country was behind his decision to swap Manchester United for Roma .
The 30-year-old centre-back completed a season-long loan switch to the Italian capital club last summer and has been lauded for his performances in Serie A .
After almost a decade at Old Trafford , where he arrived at 2010 when Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge , it has been a move that has broadened Smalling 's horizons .
He revealed why he was soon keen to play abroad in an interview with The Times .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but not many , '' said Smalling .
`` It was a challenge that I wanted to take .
I ’ m someone who definitely lives by not having any regrets .
I like new things maybe out of my comfort zone and show people that anything is possible .
`` I obviously enjoy my football , I enjoy my life and I try to maximise all of that but seeing kids flourish and invest in people who have good ideas is where I get my main fulfilment.
” Smalling also expressed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having been locked down in Italy like everyone has been in the United Kingdom .
He admitted he sympathises with players such as Troy Deeney and Danny Rose who have voiced concerns .
“ I can understand everyone ’ s position if they ’ ve not got that full clarity , '' added the United defender .
`` Everybody wants to be as informed as possible .
Fortunately , here at Roma , I feel like they have that clarity .
They ’ ve kept us in the loop .
We had regular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] , talking about different measures , and keeping us up to date .
That ’ s been very useful to know their discussions with the league and the doctors and they are relaying that straight back to us .
“ That ’ s why I feel like a lot of players here are comfortable about coming back , knowing the different measures .
”

Chris Smalling has revealed his desire to play in a foreign country was behind his decision to swap Manchester United for Roma.
The 30-year-old centre-back completed a season-long loan switch to the Italian capital club last summer and has been lauded for his performances in Serie A.
After almost a decade at Old Trafford, where he arrived at 2010 when Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge, it has been a move that has broadened Smalling's horizons. He revealed why he was soon keen to play abroad in an interview with The Times.
“Some English players have gone abroad but not many," said Smalling.
"It was a challenge that I wanted to take. I’m someone who definitely lives by not having any regrets. I like new things maybe out of my comfort zone and show people that anything is possible.
"I obviously enjoy my football, I enjoy my life and I try to maximise all of that but seeing kids flourish and invest in people who have good ideas is where I get my main fulfilment.”
Smalling also expressed his views on football's proposed return, having been locked down in Italy like everyone has been in the United Kingdom.
He admitted he sympathises with players such as Troy Deeney and Danny Rose who have voiced concerns.
“I can understand everyone’s position if they’ve not got that full clarity," added the United defender.
"Everybody wants to be as informed as possible. Fortunately, here at Roma, I feel like they have that clarity. They’ve kept us in the loop. We had regular meetings with the CEO [Guido Fienga], talking about different measures, and keeping us up to date. That’s been very useful to know their discussions with the league and the doctors and they are relaying that straight back to us.
“That’s why I feel like a lot of players here are comfortable about coming back, knowing the different measures.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Railway between Bury and Rochdale could be restored

A former railway line between Bury and Rochdale could be reopened .
The government has announced plans to spend £500,000 developing a proposal explaining why reinstating the route would be worthwhile .
The cash will be used to explore the feasibility of the project in more detail , after the Department for Transport decided it was worthy of further consideration .
The railway would run passengers from Bury through Heywood and into Rochdale .
There used to be a line which connected the two towns but it was shut down in the 1960s as part of the sweeping Beeching cuts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles of railway across the country , particularly in rural areas .
The government has promised that restoring lines affected by the Beeching cuts will be a priority during this term .
Money for the Bury-Rochdale proposal will come from the Restoring Your Railway Fund - a £500m Whitehall scheme which is offering funding for studies into reopening closed lines and stations , as well as developing news ones .
Bury North MP James Daly said he hoped the proposals could be developed as soon as possible .
“ I am delighted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop proposals such as this one in more detail , which will bring huge benefits to people living and working here , '' he said .
“ Good transport links are essential , and I hope this funding marks the first step in getting this project off the ground as quickly as possible .
`` I will work with all stakeholders , including the East Lancs Railway , to deliver this exciting project for Bury . ''

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A former railway line between Bury and Rochdale could be reopened.
The government has announced plans to spend £500,000 developing a proposal explaining why reinstating the route would be worthwhile.
The cash will be used to explore the feasibility of the project in more detail, after the Department for Transport decided it was worthy of further consideration.
The railway would run passengers from Bury through Heywood and into Rochdale.
There used to be a line which connected the two towns but it was shut down in the 1960s as part of the sweeping Beeching cuts which closed thousands of stations and decommissioned miles of railway across the country, particularly in rural areas.
The government has promised that restoring lines affected by the Beeching cuts will be a priority during this term.
Money for the Bury-Rochdale proposal will come from the Restoring Your Railway Fund - a £500m Whitehall scheme which is offering funding for studies into reopening closed lines and stations, as well as developing news ones.
Bury North MP James Daly said he hoped the proposals could be developed as soon as possible.
“I am delighted that we will now receive government funding to develop proposals such as this one in more detail, which will bring huge benefits to people living and working here," he said.
“Good transport links are essential, and I hope this funding marks the first step in getting this project off the ground as quickly as possible.
"I will work with all stakeholders, including the East Lancs Railway, to deliver this exciting project for Bury."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Spanish Prime Minister gives update on when tourists will be able to visit

People across the country have been forced to cancel holidays amid the coronavirus pandemic .
But some Brits are still holding onto hopes for a trip abroad in the coming months .
Spain is the latest country to issue an update on when tourists will be allowed back in .
Last week , the country 's transport minister said bosses hope to restart the country 's travel economy in time for the summer holidays - around late June .
That could coincide with the end of the Spanish government 's travel ban , which currently sees Brits and non-EU travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be lifted on June 15 .
The Spanish Prime Minister has now said the country will open borders to foreign holidaymakers from July .
`` From now , foreign tourists can plan their vacations in our country , '' Pedro Sanchez added .
`` We will guarantee that tourists will not run any risks and they will not bring us any risks .
`` There will be a tourist season this summer .
`` There will be no opposing forces between health and business . ''
The state of emergency in Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 .
The country 's R value now stands at 0.2 , Mr Sanchez said , which is a significant drop from three a couple of months ago .

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People across the country have been forced to cancel holidays amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But some Brits are still holding onto hopes for a trip abroad in the coming months.
Spain is the latest country to issue an update on when tourists will be allowed back in.
Last week, the country's transport minister said bosses hope to restart the country's travel economy in time for the summer holidays - around late June.
That could coincide with the end of the Spanish government's travel ban, which currently sees Brits and non-EU travellers denied entry. That measure is due to be lifted on June 15.
The Spanish Prime Minister has now said the country will open borders to foreign holidaymakers from July.
"From now, foreign tourists can plan their vacations in our country," Pedro Sanchez added.
"We will guarantee that tourists will not run any risks and they will not bring us any risks.
"There will be a tourist season this summer.
"There will be no opposing forces between health and business."
The state of emergency in Spain, is due to end on June 7.
The country's R value now stands at 0.2, Mr Sanchez said, which is a significant drop from three a couple of months ago.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Exclusive: Rabbi Matondo addresses Man United transfer interest

Rabbi Matondo insists he is fully focused on FC Schalke amid interest from Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window .
M.E.N .
Sport revealed earlier this month United are currently monitoring Matondo as a possible back-up target for Jadon Sancho and view the Wales international as a more cost-efficient option .
The 19-year-old has a release clause in his contract which would allow him to move to United for €60million this summer , while former club Manchester City have their own buyback option which could see them complete a deal for €46.5m .
United believe they could possibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than his release clause this summer , however Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho remains the priority target .
Matondo says plenty of people have been asking him about the transfer interest ahead of the summer window , but he insists he is fully focused on repaying the faith Schalke put in him .
`` Obviously there are people talking , asking me and stuff but I am not really thinking about it , '' Matondo told M.E.N .
Sport .
`` I am concentrating on Schalke .
I still have to achieve my goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on that and we just see how things go , but for now I am just focused on Schalke .
`` Hopefully I can get into the team and help them climb up the table . ''
Matondo only moved to Germany in January of last year but has been attracting plenty of interest from English sides ahead of the summer window .
When asked if a return to play in the Premier League was his ultimate club ambition the Welsh winger remained coy but admitted it was n't something he 'd ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have n't really thought about it like that .
`` I just want to do well at Schalke and give back what they have invested into me .
`` I just want to give my all and then whatever happens in the future happens .
Never say never . ''

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Rabbi Matondo insists he is fully focused on FC Schalke amid interest from Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.
M.E.N. Sport revealed earlier this month United are currently monitoring Matondo as a possible back-up target for Jadon Sancho and view the Wales international as a more cost-efficient option.
The 19-year-old has a release clause in his contract which would allow him to move to United for €60million this summer, while former club Manchester City have their own buyback option which could see them complete a deal for €46.5m.
United believe they could possibly sign Matondo for a much lower fee than his release clause this summer, however Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho remains the priority target.
Matondo says plenty of people have been asking him about the transfer interest ahead of the summer window, but he insists he is fully focused on repaying the faith Schalke put in him.
"Obviously there are people talking, asking me and stuff but I am not really thinking about it," Matondo told M.E.N. Sport.
"I am concentrating on Schalke. I still have to achieve my goals for Schalke. I am just concentrating on that and we just see how things go, but for now I am just focused on Schalke.
"Hopefully I can get into the team and help them climb up the table."
Matondo only moved to Germany in January of last year but has been attracting plenty of interest from English sides ahead of the summer window.
When asked if a return to play in the Premier League was his ultimate club ambition the Welsh winger remained coy but admitted it wasn't something he'd ever rule out.
He added: "I haven't really thought about it like that.
"I just want to do well at Schalke and give back what they have invested into me.
"I just want to give my all and then whatever happens in the future happens. Never say never."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Creative mum transforms backyard into stunning retreat using bargain items

A creative mum has transformed her backyard into a stunning retreat - and it hardly set her back .
Paula Owen , 46 , used bargain items from B & M , Aldi , Poundland and charity shops to leave her previously-uninspiring garden looking unrecognisable .
The mum-of-two , from Ashton-in-Makerfield , Wigan , wanted a change of scenery while at home during lockdown .
She told the Liverpool Echo : `` When we first moved in it was just a paved backyard .
`` Over the years , I added little pots , but I decided about four years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's about making it personal to you .
`` I did n't transform it all in a week , it took a while , but because of lockdown I wanted to get it nice . ''
Paula has always been a dab hand when it comes to decorating , but for years she had n't touched the garden .
She said : `` I 've always loved transforming things such as painting , upcycling units and swapping furniture around .
`` But to be honest , I was running out of things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As Paula collected items from various shops and DIY 'd products she already owned , she could see it all coming together .
She said : `` As you see it evolving , it gives you that extra boost .
If I see something in the shop and I like it , I 'll buy it and then tweak it at home so it can fit in .
`` I absolutely rate B & M , they always have what you need .
Even Poundland has a lovely section for the garden .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bits they have do n't look great , but if you put them together they start to look like something .
`` I also really like charity shops too , but you can change what you already have by spray painting and sanding . ''
Proud of her accomplishment , Paula posted her picture on Facebook group , Gardening on a Budget , and was shocked to see it liked by over 6,000 people .
Paula said : `` It was absolutely overwhelming .
I was expecting some negative comments but there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comments even brought a tear to my eye .
`` I wanted to show you do n't have to have a lot of money or a massive lush green garden to do it . ''

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A creative mum has transformed her backyard into a stunning retreat - and it hardly set her back.
Paula Owen, 46, used bargain items from B&M, Aldi, Poundland and charity shops to leave her previously-uninspiring garden looking unrecognisable.
The mum-of-two, from Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, wanted a change of scenery while at home during lockdown.
She told the Liverpool Echo : "When we first moved in it was just a paved backyard.
(Image: Paula Owen)
"Over the years, I added little pots, but I decided about four years ago I would smarten things up. It's about making it personal to you.
"I didn't transform it all in a week, it took a while, but because of lockdown I wanted to get it nice."
Paula has always been a dab hand when it comes to decorating, but for years she hadn't touched the garden.
She said: "I've always loved transforming things such as painting, upcycling units and swapping furniture around.
"But to be honest, I was running out of things to do in the house!"
(Image: Paula Owen)
As Paula collected items from various shops and DIY'd products she already owned, she could see it all coming together.
She said: "As you see it evolving, it gives you that extra boost. If I see something in the shop and I like it, I'll buy it and then tweak it at home so it can fit in.
"I absolutely rate B&M, they always have what you need. Even Poundland has a lovely section for the garden.
"You might think a few of the bits they have don't look great, but if you put them together they start to look like something.
(Image: Paula Owen)
"I also really like charity shops too, but you can change what you already have by spray painting and sanding."
Proud of her accomplishment, Paula posted her picture on Facebook group, Gardening on a Budget, and was shocked to see it liked by over 6,000 people.
Paula said: "It was absolutely overwhelming. I was expecting some negative comments but there was not one negative. Some of the comments even brought a tear to my eye.
"I wanted to show you don't have to have a lot of money or a massive lush green garden to do it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Owner on how his hair salon will look after lockdown

A Salford salon owner has revealed how he plans to operate his business after lockdown .
Customers can expect to wear PPE and sit between plastic dividers when Avesta Hair and Beauty Salon eventually reopens to the public .
The business was forced to close in March when non-essential shops were asked to shut due to the coronavirus outbreak .
It is hoped the Salford Quays firm can reopen its doors on July 4 – but co-owner Amin Ramshini fears it could be longer than that .
The 31-year-old , who runs the firm with his wife Anita , revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent capacity once open .
Appointments will be made by booking only and walk-ins will not be accepted .
Staff will wear face masks and face shields while clients will wear gowns .
No drinks will be served to customers , keeping contact to a bare minimum .
Clients will also be asked not to bring coats .
Clients will be kept two metres apart and separated by plastic divider sheets .
As fewer people will be inside the salon at one time , Amin also plans to leave one chair empty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We don ’ t know what to expect in terms of guidance from the government , but there are certain things we do know and we are taking precautions already .
“ We are trying to order some PPE and we have ordered some of it for the staff already because they are going to be in contact with the clients .
“ We are trying to keep all services unless we are told otherwise .
We will be using the dividers between chairs , the same thing they have done with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 50 per cent capacity , but these things are unclear at the moment .
“ We are appointment based only but we do have walk-ins from time to time when we ’ re not too busy .
That ’ s going to be scrapped all the way through.
” Amin revealed the main struggle is trying to access PPE equipment before the salon opens in July .
He received a grant from the government but put the money towards bills and rent for the building , meaning he will have to purchase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s challenging financially , ” he added .
“ The main struggle is getting all this beforehand .
We are purchasing this all with our own money .
“ We have ordered the PPE we definitely know we will be using .
We need to open as soon as possible if we are to survive .
”

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A Salford salon owner has revealed how he plans to operate his business after lockdown.
Customers can expect to wear PPE and sit between plastic dividers when Avesta Hair and Beauty Salon eventually reopens to the public.
The business was forced to close in March when non-essential shops were asked to shut due to the coronavirus outbreak.
It is hoped the Salford Quays firm can reopen its doors on July 4 – but co-owner Amin Ramshini fears it could be longer than that.
The 31-year-old, who runs the firm with his wife Anita, revealed the salon will operate at around 50 per cent capacity once open.
Appointments will be made by booking only and walk-ins will not be accepted. Staff will wear face masks and face shields while clients will wear gowns.
No drinks will be served to customers, keeping contact to a bare minimum. Clients will also be asked not to bring coats.
(Image: Amin Ramshini)
Clients will be kept two metres apart and separated by plastic divider sheets. As fewer people will be inside the salon at one time, Amin also plans to leave one chair empty between each customer.
He said: “We don’t know what to expect in terms of guidance from the government, but there are certain things we do know and we are taking precautions already.
“We are trying to order some PPE and we have ordered some of it for the staff already because they are going to be in contact with the clients.
“We are trying to keep all services unless we are told otherwise. We will be using the dividers between chairs, the same thing they have done with the supermarkets.
(Image: Karen Dexter / Avesta Hair and Beauty Salon)
“We will trade on 50 per cent capacity, but these things are unclear at the moment.
“We are appointment based only but we do have walk-ins from time to time when we’re not too busy. That’s going to be scrapped all the way through.”
Amin revealed the main struggle is trying to access PPE equipment before the salon opens in July.
He received a grant from the government but put the money towards bills and rent for the building, meaning he will have to purchase all PPE himself.
“It’s challenging financially,” he added. “The main struggle is getting all this beforehand. We are purchasing this all with our own money.
“We have ordered the PPE we definitely know we will be using. We need to open as soon as possible if we are to survive.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--NISA plans to build restaurant in Bolton store after losing sales to nearby Asda

A NISA convenience store wants to open a restaurant or takeaway inside its Bolton premises after losing food sales to a nearby Asda .
The store in St Helens Road is set to be redeveloped to create a new unit inside which would be used as a restaurant or takeaway .
An application to turn two-thirds of the retail space into a separate eatery has been approved by Bolton Council .
The application said the plans were made because of falling sales of tobacco , newspapers and magazines , and competition from the nearby Asda , which took over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2011 .
The post office , butchers and Asian fresh produce department will remain but stocks will be smaller , according to the application .
The application said : “ Due to the emergence of national retail operators nearby and diminishing sales of printed publications and tobacco the business is struggling commercially .
“ In recent years , a post office , butchers and specialist Asian grocery facilities have been added to widen the range of sales and to fill in the gaps left in the shelves as sales of fresh and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the nearby ASDA store .
“ There is currently a significant amount of shelved produced mainly of the tinned and pre-packaged type foods and cleaning products which do not sell to justify retaining them as an offer at the store .
“ This will result in a large amount of empty shelving which reflects poorly on the customer experience .
“ The saving in sales area will be achieved by stocking smaller quantities of each product and by removing those products from the sales offer which are not being purchased by customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the long-term viability of the store.
” Alterations will be made to the shop front including the removal of an existing window within the front elevation replaced by a door and smaller window .
An extractor flue will be installed at the back of the building .
The agreed opening hours for the new eatery are 9am to 11.30pm from Sunday to Thursday and 9am to midnight on Friday and Saturday .
A decision notice granting planning permission was issued by Bolton Council on May 14 .
It states that the premises can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed hours .

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A NISA convenience store wants to open a restaurant or takeaway inside its Bolton premises after losing food sales to a nearby Asda.
The store in St Helens Road is set to be redeveloped to create a new unit inside which would be used as a restaurant or takeaway.
An application to turn two-thirds of the retail space into a separate eatery has been approved by Bolton Council.
The application said the plans were made because of falling sales of tobacco, newspapers and magazines, and competition from the nearby Asda, which took over a former Netto store 500m down the road in 2011.
The post office, butchers and Asian fresh produce department will remain but stocks will be smaller, according to the application.
The application said: “Due to the emergence of national retail operators nearby and diminishing sales of printed publications and tobacco the business is struggling commercially.
“In recent years, a post office, butchers and specialist Asian grocery facilities have been added to widen the range of sales and to fill in the gaps left in the shelves as sales of fresh and long date convenience sales have been lost to the nearby ASDA store.
“There is currently a significant amount of shelved produced mainly of the tinned and pre-packaged type foods and cleaning products which do not sell to justify retaining them as an offer at the store.
“This will result in a large amount of empty shelving which reflects poorly on the customer experience.
“The saving in sales area will be achieved by stocking smaller quantities of each product and by removing those products from the sales offer which are not being purchased by customers.
“These changes will hopefully ensure the long-term viability of the store.”
Alterations will be made to the shop front including the removal of an existing window within the front elevation replaced by a door and smaller window.
An extractor flue will be installed at the back of the building.
The agreed opening hours for the new eatery are 9am to 11.30pm from Sunday to Thursday and 9am to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
A decision notice granting planning permission was issued by Bolton Council on May 14.
It states that the premises cannot open for trade outside of the agreed hours.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Employers 'will have to pay up to 30 per cent of furloughed workers' wages'

Businesses will soon have to pay between 20 and 30 per cent of furloughed workers ' wages , it has been reported .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has already said the furlough scheme will be in place until at least October .
Companies to be asked to 'start sharing ' the cost from August .
The Times reports that the Treasury has now devised a scheme which would see employers cover between 20 and 30pc of a worker 's wage .
The plans would also see firms paying National Insurance contributions , approximately 5pc of a person 's paycheck .
Under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government is paying up to 80pc of furloughed workers ' wages , with a £2,500 monthly cap .
The scheme currently supports around 7.5 million jobs , at a cost of around £8bn .
Earlier this month , Mr Sunak said he was preparing to 'wean ' workers and business off the programme amid concerns the nation was becoming 'addicted ' to it .
He extended the scheme by four months , until the end of October , and said changes will be made 'to support the transition back to work ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the coming days .
The Chancellor has warned the UK is 'likely to face a severe recession , the likes of which we haven ’ t seen ' .

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Businesses will soon have to pay between 20 and 30 per cent of furloughed workers' wages, it has been reported.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has already said the furlough scheme will be in place until at least October. Companies to be asked to 'start sharing' the cost from August.
The Times reports that the Treasury has now devised a scheme which would see employers cover between 20 and 30pc of a worker's wage.
The plans would also see firms paying National Insurance contributions, approximately 5pc of a person's paycheck.
Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the government is paying up to 80pc of furloughed workers' wages, with a £2,500 monthly cap.
The scheme currently supports around 7.5 million jobs, at a cost of around £8bn.
Earlier this month, Mr Sunak said he was preparing to 'wean' workers and business off the programme amid concerns the nation was becoming 'addicted' to it.
He extended the scheme by four months, until the end of October, and said changes will be made 'to support the transition back to work'.
Full details are expected to be announced in the coming days.
The Chancellor has warned the UK is 'likely to face a severe recession, the likes of which we haven’t seen'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Detectives investigating death of Aya Hachem appeal for dash cam footage

Detectives have issued a fresh appeal for information about the death of Salford student Aya Hachem .
Officers are focusing on what happened leading up to and following the incident in Blackburn last weekend .
They are asking anyone with dash cam footage - who was travelling on the A666 between Blackburn and Bolton , in both directions , from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday , May 17 - to get in touch .
Lancashire Police have been granted extra time to question a man arrested in connection with the incident after applying for a warrant .
Another man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been released under investigation .
Police have arrested a total of 14 people .
Yesterday ( Saturday ) , four men and a woman appeared before magistrates in Preston charged with murder and attempted murder .
Uthman Satia , 28 , of Oxford Close , Blackburn ; Abubakir Satia , 28 , of Oxford Close , Blackburn ; Kashif Manzoor , 24 , of Shakeshaft Road , Blackburn ; Feroz Suleman , 39 , of Shear Brow , Blackburn ; and Judy Chapman , 26 , of St Hubert 's Close , Blackburn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Aya Hachem and the attempted murder of Pashar Khan .
On Friday evening , two men arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder were bailed pending further enquiries .
A man detained on suspicion of murder ; a man and woman arrested on suspicion assisting as offender ; a woman held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder were released under investigation .
A man arrested on Friday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder was released without charge .
Det Supt Andy Cribbin , from Lancashire ’ s Force Major Investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our investigation we are looking at what happened before and after [ the incident ] .
“ To understand this fully , we need anyone who was driving along the A666 , particularly between Ewood in Blackburn and Bolton and vice versa around those times mentioned , to send us any dash cam footage they may have .
`` I appreciate this is quite a long period of time , but knowing who was moving along that road at those times is key to us.
” Any information or video footage in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent via the Major Incident Public Portal at http : //orlo.uk/iOtQb Anybody with any other information is asked to call 101 , quoting log number 0412 of May 18th , or anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at http : //orlo.uk/fNLNj .

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Detectives have issued a fresh appeal for information about the death of Salford student Aya Hachem.
Officers are focusing on what happened leading up to and following the incident in Blackburn last weekend.
They are asking anyone with dash cam footage - who was travelling on the A666 between Blackburn and Bolton, in both directions, from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, May 17 - to get in touch.
Lancashire Police have been granted extra time to question a man arrested in connection with the incident after applying for a warrant.
Another man, aged 39, from Blackburn, has been released under investigation.
Police have arrested a total of 14 people. Yesterday (Saturday), four men and a woman appeared before magistrates in Preston charged with murder and attempted murder.
Uthman Satia, 28, of Oxford Close, Blackburn; Abubakir Satia, 28, of Oxford Close, Blackburn; Kashif Manzoor, 24, of Shakeshaft Road, Blackburn; Feroz Suleman, 39, of Shear Brow, Blackburn; and Judy Chapman, 26, of St Hubert's Close, Blackburn, have been charged with the murder of Aya Hachem and the attempted murder of Pashar Khan.
On Friday evening, two men arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder were bailed pending further enquiries.
A man detained on suspicion of murder; a man and woman arrested on suspicion assisting as offender; a woman held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder were released under investigation.
A man arrested on Friday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder was released without charge.
Det Supt Andy Cribbin, from Lancashire’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “As part of our investigation we are looking at what happened before and after [the incident].
“To understand this fully, we need anyone who was driving along the A666, particularly between Ewood in Blackburn and Bolton and vice versa around those times mentioned, to send us any dash cam footage they may have.
"I appreciate this is quite a long period of time, but knowing who was moving along that road at those times is key to us.”
Any information or video footage in relation to this investigation can still be sent via the Major Incident Public Portal at http://orlo.uk/iOtQb
Anybody with any other information is asked to call 101, quoting log number 0412 of May 18th, or anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at http://orlo.uk/fNLNj.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--McDonald's explains limited menu - and teases big news for the North

McDonald 's fans across the country rejoiced when the announcement came that it would be reopening some of its branches .
But this was than short lived for some when they realised the menu was very limited .
Not only that , northern customers were left pretty unimpressed when the fast-food chain reopened a further 39 of its UK branches to shoppers earlier this week - all based in the south .
However , McDonald 's CEO Paul Pomroy has explained the reason for both of those things in an email to customers - and it could be good news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country and fans of a certain breakfast item .
First on the subject of the limited menu , Mr Pomroy said it was only offering a limited menu because some foods can be difficult for workers to make while they maintain social distancing rules in the kitchen .
He explained that items such as wraps and milkshakes create additional traffic in certain parts of the kitchen and adds that `` we need more time to ensure that we can bring them back to you , without impacting the safety measures we have put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing their McMuffin fix , this is the latest .
A spokesperson for McDonald 's told The Sun : `` Over the coming weeks and months , we will slowly add more services and menu items - including reintroducing our much-missed McMuffins , but only when we know we can do so whilst still enabling our employees to work safely . ''
Now onto the subject of more restaurants , particularly those in the north , Mr Pomroy said he has `` not forgotten about any part of the UK or Ireland '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening soon with an announcement due in the next week .
He said : `` I promise I have not forgotten about any part of the UK or Ireland .
We are taking our time to test the new ways of working in our restaurants , ensuring that we can continue to help our teams to work safely , and to get back to the communities we have proudly served for so many years . ''
Mr Pomroy then added : `` Next week we will confirm the reopening timetable for all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where we will increase the availability of McDelivery .
`` Over the coming months , we will explore how to extend the menu , increase our opening hours and reintroduce those much-missed McMuffins at breakfast .
`` We are doing this deliberately cautiously , guided by the information from governments and health authorities .
Working with our employees , franchisees and suppliers I want to ensure we only move forward to the next stage of reopening at the right time , when we are confident it is safe for us to do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your continued patience on this . ''

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McDonald's fans across the country rejoiced when the announcement came that it would be reopening some of its branches.
But this was than short lived for some when they realised the menu was very limited.
Not only that, northern customers were left pretty unimpressed when the fast-food chain reopened a further 39 of its UK branches to shoppers earlier this week - all based in the south.
However, McDonald's CEO Paul Pomroy has explained the reason for both of those things in an email to customers - and it could be good news for us in the north of the country and fans of a certain breakfast item.
First on the subject of the limited menu, Mr Pomroy said it was only offering a limited menu because some foods can be difficult for workers to make while they maintain social distancing rules in the kitchen.
He explained that items such as wraps and milkshakes create additional traffic in certain parts of the kitchen and adds that "we need more time to ensure that we can bring them back to you, without impacting the safety measures we have put in place."
And for those missing their McMuffin fix, this is the latest.
A spokesperson for McDonald's told The Sun : "Over the coming weeks and months, we will slowly add more services and menu items - including reintroducing our much-missed McMuffins, but only when we know we can do so whilst still enabling our employees to work safely."
Now onto the subject of more restaurants, particularly those in the north, Mr Pomroy said he has "not forgotten about any part of the UK or Ireland" and teased the possibility of more restaurants opening soon with an announcement due in the next week.
He said: "I promise I have not forgotten about any part of the UK or Ireland. We are taking our time to test the new ways of working in our restaurants, ensuring that we can continue to help our teams to work safely, and to get back to the communities we have proudly served for so many years."
(Image: Getty Images)
Mr Pomroy then added: "Next week we will confirm the reopening timetable for all of our Drive Thrus, alongside when and where we will increase the availability of McDelivery.
"Over the coming months, we will explore how to extend the menu, increase our opening hours and reintroduce those much-missed McMuffins at breakfast.
"We are doing this deliberately cautiously, guided by the information from governments and health authorities. Working with our employees, franchisees and suppliers I want to ensure we only move forward to the next stage of reopening at the right time, when we are confident it is safe for us to do so.
"I am very grateful for your continued patience on this."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Squirrels, bad haircuts and lots of wine - your lockdown moments in pictures

Paddling pools , PPE and quite a lot of wine - they ’ ve been common themes for many during lockdown .
As we ’ ve all found , life under lockdown can be stressful and difficult at times .
But it can also provide moments of fun .
We asked readers to choose one photo from their phone that sums up lockdown .
The results were sometimes surprising , sometimes sad and at times life affirming .
Here we share some of your responses .
Joanne Schofield wrote : `` Making salt dough rainbows as we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year old daughter has Hypoplastic left heart syndrome so we ’ re grounded . ''
Damon Barnes shared this image of a new friend .
He wrote : `` my life consists of getting woken up from this guy every morning tapping on the window to be fed lol '' Emma Frances Featherstone said : `` Lockdown for me meant being redeployed to a ward away from my normal department .
`` Meeting lots of new colleagues that I would never have met , then relaxing at home on my days off xx @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her lovely dogs in the sunshine .
She commented : `` My doggie enjoying the sunshine in the garden .
`` Would n't usually be doing this , they 'd be stuck in doors while I 'm in work . ''
However as Tom Jenkinson pointed out : `` Some of us have n't stopped working '' Carole Easey shared this picture of a beautiful bunch of flowers .
She wrote : `` My husband sends me flowers once a month and lockdown has not stopped him , getting them delivered supporting small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me after 30 years .
Bless him xxx '' Lockdown has also brought joy for a lot of new parents , including Leshea Tia .
She wrote : `` My 64 day old 3-month premature baby Tiger sending lockdown with the incredible nurses at the neonatal unit '' While Claire Bond has been finding more time to explore the neighbourhood .
She shared this picture and wrote : `` Finding places on our doorstep to explore that we never knew existed and finally mastering the bike without stabilisers ! ''
Jennifer Owen added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re getting to do things as a family together '' While Christine Stockton showed off some of her chairty work writing : `` Charity knitting extensions for the face masks '' Chloe-leigh Etesami says she has been enjoying spending more time with her pony .
She writes : `` Pony loves have increased tenfold with no work or school loving our long , slow , ambling adventures in the countryside x '' For Ian Marshall the lockdown has meant he 's had to opt for an unusual approach to greeting his new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first look at our first grandchild , Isaac James born 16th April .
Through the window . ''
While Zoe Smith says even her pet is tired of the lockdown .
She writes : `` Even the cat had enough of lockdown and went into hiding '' Naomi Samuels Samuels shared a picture that most likely sums up life in quite a few homes across Greater Manchester .
She wrote : `` A few empty bottles from the last 4 weeks . ''
`` I put the towels out at 5am this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote . ''
An image of Rebecca McCormick 's young daughter sums up the mood amongst many during lockdown .
Rebecca wrote : `` My 5 year old .
She can ’ t go on the swings .
She misses her friends .
McDonald ’ s is shut . ''
It 's been a rollercoaster lockdown for Clarabella Louise Curtis who had a lockdown baby three weeks ago and shared this picture of her lovely new arrival .
However Kelsie Baguley says : `` Lockdown was too much for my lockdown baby !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience of homeschooling , comment : `` Day 1 , Day 3 and Day 50 . ''
Charlotte McAlees shared an image of her attempt at barbering in lockdown .
She commented : `` Massively failing at being a first time barber '' Katie Wilde shared a picture of herself working on a Critical Care Unit While Julie Hardman showed off her offerings to the NHS , commenting : `` Making scrubs and bags and masks all the time '' Shanice Jones shared a picture of herself `` After a long night shift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen her working on covid positive ward .
For Katherine Atkin , lockdown has involved making a sourdough bread `` most days '' .
While Nicola Farrer shared a cheerful image of herself and a friend kitted out in 1940s outfits while celebrating VE Day in lockdown .
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Paddling pools, PPE and quite a lot of wine - they’ve been common themes for many during lockdown.
As we’ve all found, life under lockdown can be stressful and difficult at times. But it can also provide moments of fun.
We asked readers to choose one photo from their phone that sums up lockdown.
The results were sometimes surprising, sometimes sad and at times life affirming.
Here we share some of your responses.
(Image: Facebook)
Joanne Schofield wrote: "Making salt dough rainbows as we’re not allowed out until 30th June! 10 year old daughter has Hypoplastic left heart syndrome so we’re grounded."
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Damon Barnes shared this image of a new friend.
He wrote: "my life consists of getting woken up from this guy every morning tapping on the window to be fed lol"
(Image: Facebook)
Emma Frances Featherstone said: "Lockdown for me meant being redeployed to a ward away from my normal department.
"Meeting lots of new colleagues that I would never have met, then relaxing at home on my days off xx"
(Image: Facebook)
While Jacqueline Lynch shared pictures of her lovely dogs in the sunshine.
She commented: "My doggie enjoying the sunshine in the garden. "Wouldn't usually be doing this, they'd be stuck in doors while I'm in work."
(Image: Facebook)
However as Tom Jenkinson pointed out: "Some of us haven't stopped working"
(Image: Facebook)
Carole Easey shared this picture of a beautiful bunch of flowers.
She wrote: "My husband sends me flowers once a month and lockdown has not stopped him, getting them delivered supporting small business and showing me he still loves me after 30 years. Bless him xxx"
(Image: Facebook)
Lockdown has also brought joy for a lot of new parents, including Leshea Tia.
She wrote: "My 64 day old 3-month premature baby Tiger sending lockdown with the incredible nurses at the neonatal unit"
(Image: Facebook)
While Claire Bond has been finding more time to explore the neighbourhood.
She shared this picture and wrote: "Finding places on our doorstep to explore that we never knew existed and finally mastering the bike without stabilisers!"
(Image: Facebook)
Jennifer Owen added: "Actually enjoying lockdown as we’re getting to do things as a family together"
(Image: Facebook)
While Christine Stockton showed off some of her chairty work writing: "Charity knitting extensions for the face masks"
(Image: Facebook)
Chloe-leigh Etesami says she has been enjoying spending more time with her pony.
She writes: "Pony loves have increased tenfold with no work or school loving our long, slow, ambling adventures in the countryside x"
(Image: Facebook)
For Ian Marshall the lockdown has meant he's had to opt for an unusual approach to greeting his new grandchild.
He commented: "The first look at our first grandchild, Isaac James born 16th April. Through the window."
(Image: Facebook)
While Zoe Smith says even her pet is tired of the lockdown.
She writes: "Even the cat had enough of lockdown and went into hiding"
(Image: Facebook)
Naomi Samuels Samuels shared a picture that most likely sums up life in quite a few homes across Greater Manchester.
She wrote: "A few empty bottles from the last 4 weeks."
(Image: Facebook)
Becca Atkinson-Fletcher meanwhile shared another familiar view.
"I put the towels out at 5am this morning hoping nobody would notice," she wrote."
(Image: Facebook)
An image of Rebecca McCormick's young daughter sums up the mood amongst many during lockdown.
Rebecca wrote: "My 5 year old. She can’t go on the swings. She misses her friends. McDonald’s is shut."
(Image: Facebook)
It's been a rollercoaster lockdown for Clarabella Louise Curtis who had a lockdown baby three weeks ago and shared this picture of her lovely new arrival.
(Image: Facebook)
However Kelsie Baguley says: "Lockdown was too much for my lockdown baby!!"
(Image: Facebook)
Irina Gleeson has shared her experience of homeschooling, comment: "Day 1, Day 3 and Day 50."
(Image: Facebook)
Charlotte McAlees shared an image of her attempt at barbering in lockdown.
She commented: "Massively failing at being a first time barber"
(Image: Facebook)
Katie Wilde shared a picture of herself working on a Critical Care Unit
(Image: Facebook)
While Julie Hardman showed off her offerings to the NHS, commenting: "Making scrubs and bags and masks all the time"
(Image: Facebook)
Shanice Jones shared a picture of herself "After a long night shift".
(Image: Facebook)
While Brenda Rumney can be seen her working on covid positive ward.
(Image: Facebook)
For Katherine Atkin, lockdown has involved making a sourdough bread "most days".
(Image: Facebook)
While Nicola Farrer shared a cheerful image of herself and a friend kitted out in 1940s outfits while celebrating VE Day in lockdown.
(Image: Facebook)
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Calls for Dominic Cummings to resign following claims he broke lockdown rules

Conservative MPs have spoken out against Dominic Cummings following claims he broke lockdown rules .
Mr Cummings says he behaved 'reasonably ' and 'legally ' when he travelled 260 miles from London home to County Durham .
Strict restrictions were in place at the time , with the Prime Minister telling people not to journey long distances .
In a statement issued through Number 10 , Mr Cummings said he travelled to be close to family to seek help caring for his four-year-old child after his wife became ill with coronavirus symptoms .
Boris Johnson has offered his chief advisor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior cabinet ministers .
Now prominent backbench MPs have called for Mr Cummings to resign .
Speaking on the Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme , MP Steve Baker said : `` If he does n't resign , we ’ ll just keep burning through Boris 's political capital at a rate we can ill afford in the midst of this crisis .
`` It is very clear that Dominic travelled when everybody else understood Dominic 's slogans to mean 'stay at home , protect the NHS and save lives ' .
`` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much care about their children and who have been forgoing the childcare of their extended family will wonder why he has been allowed to do this .
`` I really just do n't see , as we approach the Prime Minister [ appearing ] at the liaison committee on Wednesday , how this is going to go away unless Dominic goes . ''
Tory MP Caroline Nokes , chairwoman of the Commons women and equalities committee , said she has informed her party whips there could not be “ wriggle room ” for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules .
While Craig Whittaker , Conservative MP for Calder Valley in West Yorkshire , and Peter Bone , Conservative MP for Wellingborough and Rushden , said his position was 'untenable ' .
Transport secretary Grant Shapps defended Mr Cummings .
He said allegations that he returned to Durham and was spotted on April 19 were untrue .
`` I think there are more stories today that I ’ m seeing that he travelled backwards and forwards , accusations he then went back up to Durham again further times – I understand it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` When he came back to London , which was on April 14 I see , he has remained in London since and hasn ’ t been back to Durham .
`` There are all kinds of things that are being said here that are completely untrue .
`` The basic story is actually pretty straightforward .
Husband and wife were ill , they hunker down , they look after their four-year-old and they don ’ t move until they are better .
`` And coming back down to London afterwards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , which is always allowed as well . ''
Mr Shapps also sought to clarify reports that Mr Cummings and his family were spoken to by police - which has already been denied by Durham police .
Mr Shapps said the conversation Mr Cummings ' father had with Durham Constabulary did not relate to his son ’ s travel from London .
He said : `` I think it was , in fact , Mr Cummings ' father who contacted the police , not the other way round .
`` And it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which you 'll appreciate the family don ’ t want to go into – not about this specific issue . ''
Asked whether the Prime Minister knew his top aide was in Durham self-isolating , Mr Shapps added : `` I do n't actually know whether the Prime Minister tracks every single move of Dominic Cummings .
`` I think he knew that Dominic Cummings was ill and self-isolating , which is exactly what he was doing with his wife and his child . ''
The Labour party has called for an investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on BBC One 's The Andrew Marr Show , Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said : `` What we 're asking for , for two things : firstly for there to be an urgent investigation by the Cabinet Office , and second for the Prime Minister today to take the press conference , the daily press conference , himself to provide answers , because this is an extraordinarily serious situation . ''

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Conservative MPs have spoken out against Dominic Cummings following claims he broke lockdown rules.
Mr Cummings says he behaved 'reasonably' and 'legally' when he travelled 260 miles from London home to County Durham.
Strict restrictions were in place at the time, with the Prime Minister telling people not to journey long distances.
In a statement issued through Number 10, Mr Cummings said he travelled to be close to family to seek help caring for his four-year-old child after his wife became ill with coronavirus symptoms.
Boris Johnson has offered his chief advisor his 'full support', as have senior cabinet ministers.
Now prominent backbench MPs have called for Mr Cummings to resign.
Speaking on the Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, MP Steve Baker said: "If he doesn't resign, we’ll just keep burning through Boris's political capital at a rate we can ill afford in the midst of this crisis.
"It is very clear that Dominic travelled when everybody else understood Dominic's slogans to mean 'stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives'.
"And I think mums and dads who very much care about their children and who have been forgoing the childcare of their extended family will wonder why he has been allowed to do this.
"I really just don't see, as we approach the Prime Minister [appearing] at the liaison committee on Wednesday, how this is going to go away unless Dominic goes."
(Image: Getty Images)
Tory MP Caroline Nokes, chairwoman of the Commons women and equalities committee, said she has informed her party whips there could not be “wriggle room” for some people when it comes to lockdown rules.
While Craig Whittaker, Conservative MP for Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, and Peter Bone, Conservative MP for Wellingborough and Rushden, said his position was 'untenable'.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps defended Mr Cummings. He said allegations that he returned to Durham and was spotted on April 19 were untrue.
"I think there are more stories today that I’m seeing that he travelled backwards and forwards, accusations he then went back up to Durham again further times – I understand it is completely untrue," he said.
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"When he came back to London, which was on April 14 I see, he has remained in London since and hasn’t been back to Durham.
"There are all kinds of things that are being said here that are completely untrue.
"The basic story is actually pretty straightforward. Husband and wife were ill, they hunker down, they look after their four-year-old and they don’t move until they are better.
(Image: PA)
"And coming back down to London afterwards, they would have been travelling for essential work, which is always allowed as well."
Mr Shapps also sought to clarify reports that Mr Cummings and his family were spoken to by police - which has already been denied by Durham police.
Mr Shapps said the conversation Mr Cummings' father had with Durham Constabulary did not relate to his son’s travel from London.
He said: "I think it was, in fact, Mr Cummings' father who contacted the police, not the other way round.
"And it was in reference to security advice, which you'll appreciate the family don’t want to go into – not about this specific issue."
Asked whether the Prime Minister knew his top aide was in Durham self-isolating, Mr Shapps added: "I don't actually know whether the Prime Minister tracks every single move of Dominic Cummings.
"I think he knew that Dominic Cummings was ill and self-isolating, which is exactly what he was doing with his wife and his child."
The Labour party has called for an investigation into Mr Cummings' movements.
Speaking on BBC One's The Andrew Marr Show, Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds said: "What we're asking for, for two things: firstly for there to be an urgent investigation by the Cabinet Office, and second for the Prime Minister today to take the press conference, the daily press conference, himself to provide answers, because this is an extraordinarily serious situation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-24--Brits will get a coronavirus vaccine from September - if it works

British people will be able to access a coronavirus vaccine from September , the chief executive of drug maker AstraZeneca has said .
Pascal Soriot told The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday ( May 24 ) that Brits will get first access to the vaccine from autumn .
AstraZeneca has previously said it had concluded deals to deliver at least 400 million doses of the vaccine , which it is developing with Oxford University .
Asked if people in Britain will be among the first to get the vaccine , Mr Soriot said : `` Yes , we have actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to supply 100 million doses of vaccine , and those will go to the British people .
`` And there 's no doubt , starting in September , we will start delivering these doses of vaccine to the British Government for vaccination .
`` The vaccine has to work and that ’ s one question , and the other question is , even if it works we have to be able to demonstrate it .
`` We have to run as fast as possible before the disease disappears so we can demonstrate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week , Health Secretary Matt Hancock also said that if the University of Oxford ’ s Covid-19 vaccine candidate proves successful , then up to 30 million doses for the UK could be available by September .
Oxford University 's Jenner Institute and the Oxford Vaccine Group began development on a coronavirus vaccine in January , using a virus taken from chimpanzees .
Following an initial phase of testing on 160 healthy volunteers between 18 and 55 , the study is now set to progress to phases two and three , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10,260 people and expanding the age range of volunteers to include children and the elderly .
While this does seem like a breakthrough , the UK government has continued to warn that a vaccine may not be available within the next year - if at all .
Professor Chris Whitty , chief medical officer for England , said during the government 's daily coronavirus press briefing on Friday that he expects the possibility of a vaccine being available before next year and on a widespread basis to be `` very unlikely '' .

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British people will be able to access a coronavirus vaccine from September, the chief executive of drug maker AstraZeneca has said.
Pascal Soriot told The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday (May 24) that Brits will get first access to the vaccine from autumn.
AstraZeneca has previously said it had concluded deals to deliver at least 400 million doses of the vaccine, which it is developing with Oxford University.
Asked if people in Britain will be among the first to get the vaccine, Mr Soriot said: "Yes, we have actually received an order from the British Government to supply 100 million doses of vaccine, and those will go to the British people.
"And there's no doubt, starting in September, we will start delivering these doses of vaccine to the British Government for vaccination.
"The vaccine has to work and that’s one question, and the other question is, even if it works we have to be able to demonstrate it.
"We have to run as fast as possible before the disease disappears so we can demonstrate that the vaccine is effective."
Earlier this week, Health Secretary Matt Hancock also said that if the University of Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate proves successful, then up to 30 million doses for the UK could be available by September.
Oxford University's Jenner Institute and the Oxford Vaccine Group began development on a coronavirus vaccine in January, using a virus taken from chimpanzees.
(Image: PA)
Following an initial phase of testing on 160 healthy volunteers between 18 and 55, the study is now set to progress to phases two and three, which involve increasing the testing to up to 10,260 people and expanding the age range of volunteers to include children and the elderly.
While this does seem like a breakthrough, the UK government has continued to warn that a vaccine may not be available within the next year - if at all.
Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, said during the government's daily coronavirus press briefing on Friday that he expects the possibility of a vaccine being available before next year and on a widespread basis to be "very unlikely".