themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Police issue statement on ex-cop turned drug dealer who has been sentenced again

Police bosses have labelled a former officer turned drug dealer `` foolish and deceitful '' after he was jailed again for TV fraud .
Ex-GMP constable Daniel Aimson , 39 , ran an online business selling set-top boxes and software which gave people illegal access to subscription TV channels such as Sky Sports and the latest films and dramas .
He raked in over half a million pounds in just over a year a court heard and spent the profits on lavish breaks and meals at top restaurants with his ex-wife Rachel Aimson a court heard .
A judge yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months behind bars on top of his sentence for running two cannabis farms .
Aimson , of Astley , Wigan was jailed for six years and four months for conspiracy to produce cannabis and misconduct in a public office in December 2017 after he was found to be heading up a gang flooding the streets of Manchester and north Wales with the drug .
Dubbed a real life Walter White he `` revelled in leading a double life '' and looked up to the main character in the show Breaking Bad , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on it the prosecutors of that case said at the time .
It was after his arrest and interview for those matters , that the TV box scam then came to light , prosecutors of the new case revealed on Monday .
GMP and the Federation Against Copyright ( FACT ) began a joint investigation after Aimson said he had been selling Internet Protocol Television ( IPTV ) devices .
They allow people to access to content like live sport and the latest and films and TV that would normally require a monthly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services allowing anything from 48 hours up to six months access to paid-for content from the boxes , which can be legally used .
These passes enabled viewers to log on to an online portal where paid-for content was available without the need for a physical IPTV device police said .
A total of 1,640 boxes were sold between September 2016 and May 2017 they added .
Prosecutor Alex Langhorn told Manchester Crown Court on Monday the company had in total turned over around £655,000 in 13 months with some of the profits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then wife 's `` lavish '' lifestyle .
The income was not declared to HMRC either .
An analysis by Sky showed that if every box contained the illicit software and that that diverted each person away from buying legitimate subscriptions the potential loss could be up to £5 million .
However only around 123,000 of those sold on Ebay , described as being `` fully loaded '' , could be proved to have had the software so the true figure was likely closure to half a million pounds the court was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost to the satellite TV firms was `` uknowable . ''
GMP vehicle cleaner Martyn Foster , 39 , has also admitted conspiracy to defraud for his role in the operation .
Mr Langhorn said Foster was the `` packer and sender '' of the devices and received some of the profits in return .
Foster of Stott Wharf , Leigh , will be sentenced later this month .
He has been suspended from his role and is set to face a hearing in front of the force 's Professional Standards Branch in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When Aimson was arrested at his home on Ullswater Road in Astley a number of items were recovered implicating him in the fraud .
He was sacked from the force in February 2017 ahead of his sentencing for the drugs offences .
Today , GMP bosses released a scathing statement accusing Aimson of throwing away his career and said copyright fraud was not a victimless crime , and in fact cost the country 's economy millions each year .
Detective Constable Paul Bayliss said : “ Aimson was making enormous amounts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an illegal activity .
`` That is now in tatters and he ’ s facing a lengthy prison sentence during which to contemplate his foolish and deceitful actions .
“ I ’ d like to thank our partners at FACT whose hard work and diligence helped us bring the prosecution .
“ This type of crime costs legitimate companies millions each year in loss of revenue , which ultimately results in a loss to the exchequer .
“ This sentencing should serve as a message to those who think they can access or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are breaking the law , costing the country money and we will do everything in our power to prosecute such offending.
” FACT Chief Executive Kieron Sharp said : “ This result is an excellent example of the serious actions taken against those who provide illicit content through streaming services .
“ Individuals are motivated by the financial benefits from providing illegal content , but FACT is leading the way in combating digital piracy and has worked closely with Greater Manchester Police to hold these suppliers accountable for their actions .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this and FACT will continue to monitor channels used to advertise , market , sell and distribute apps , devices and streams to take action against suppliers and operators . ''
Two cannabis farms inside a newsagent 's and a lettings bureau with plants worth £84,000 were found during the investigation into the drugs ring .
The court was told Aimson , who was on sick leave at the time of his offending , stole the identity of a motorist he had stopped whilst working and subsequently used it to lease the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the farms .

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Police bosses have labelled a former officer turned drug dealer "foolish and deceitful" after he was jailed again for TV fraud.
Ex-GMP constable Daniel Aimson, 39, ran an online business selling set-top boxes and software which gave people illegal access to subscription TV channels such as Sky Sports and the latest films and dramas.
He raked in over half a million pounds in just over a year a court heard and spent the profits on lavish breaks and meals at top restaurants with his ex-wife Rachel Aimson a court heard.
A judge yesterday ordered him to serve a further 12 months behind bars on top of his sentence for running two cannabis farms.
Aimson, of Astley, Wigan was jailed for six years and four months for conspiracy to produce cannabis and misconduct in a public office in December 2017 after he was found to be heading up a gang flooding the streets of Manchester and north Wales with the drug.
Dubbed a real life Walter White he "revelled in leading a double life" and looked up to the main character in the show Breaking Bad, even wearing a t-shirt with his alter-ego Heisenberg on it the prosecutors of that case said at the time.
It was after his arrest and interview for those matters, that the TV box scam then came to light, prosecutors of the new case revealed on Monday.
GMP and the Federation Against Copyright (FACT) began a joint investigation after Aimson said he had been selling Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) devices.
(Image: MEN Media)
They allow people to access to content like live sport and the latest and films and TV that would normally require a monthly subscription.
The company also sold streaming services allowing anything from 48 hours up to six months access to paid-for content from the boxes, which can be legally used.
These passes enabled viewers to log on to an online portal where paid-for content was available without the need for a physical IPTV device police said.
A total of 1,640 boxes were sold between September 2016 and May 2017 they added.
(Image: Evening Gazette)
Prosecutor Alex Langhorn told Manchester Crown Court on Monday the company had in total turned over around £655,000 in 13 months with some of the profits being used to fund Aimson and his then wife's "lavish" lifestyle.
The income was not declared to HMRC either.
An analysis by Sky showed that if every box contained the illicit software and that that diverted each person away from buying legitimate subscriptions the potential loss could be up to £5 million.
However only around 123,000 of those sold on Ebay, described as being "fully loaded", could be proved to have had the software so the true figure was likely closure to half a million pounds the court was told.
Aimson's barrister said the true cost to the satellite TV firms was "uknowable."
GMP vehicle cleaner Martyn Foster, 39, has also admitted conspiracy to defraud for his role in the operation.
(Image: PA)
Mr Langhorn said Foster was the "packer and sender" of the devices and received some of the profits in return.
Foster of Stott Wharf, Leigh, will be sentenced later this month.
He has been suspended from his role and is set to face a hearing in front of the force's Professional Standards Branch in due course the Manchester Evening News understands.
When Aimson was arrested at his home on Ullswater Road in Astley a number of items were recovered implicating him in the fraud.
He was sacked from the force in February 2017 ahead of his sentencing for the drugs offences.
Today, GMP bosses released a scathing statement accusing Aimson of throwing away his career and said copyright fraud was not a victimless crime, and in fact cost the country's economy millions each year.
Detective Constable Paul Bayliss said: “Aimson was making enormous amounts of money from what he knew to be an illegal activity.
“He was a police employee with a good career.
"That is now in tatters and he’s facing a lengthy prison sentence during which to contemplate his foolish and deceitful actions.
“I’d like to thank our partners at FACT whose hard work and diligence helped us bring the prosecution.
“This type of crime costs legitimate companies millions each year in loss of revenue, which ultimately results in a loss to the exchequer.
“This sentencing should serve as a message to those who think they can access or provide such content without consequences: you are breaking the law, costing the country money and we will do everything in our power to prosecute such offending.”
FACT Chief Executive Kieron Sharp said: “This result is an excellent example of the serious actions taken against those who provide illicit content through streaming services.
“Individuals are motivated by the financial benefits from providing illegal content, but FACT is leading the way in combating digital piracy and has worked closely with Greater Manchester Police to hold these suppliers accountable for their actions.
“We thank Greater Manchester Police for their work on this and FACT will continue to monitor channels used to advertise, market, sell and distribute apps, devices and streams to take action against suppliers and operators."
Two cannabis farms inside a newsagent's and a lettings bureau with plants worth £84,000 were found during the investigation into the drugs ring.
The court was told Aimson, who was on sick leave at the time of his offending, stole the identity of a motorist he had stopped whilst working and subsequently used it to lease the buildings in which he and others set up the farms.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Tributes to former headteacher and much loved 'family man'

A popular Bury headteacher and father-of-three has died following a prolonged illness .
Frank Bennett , the former head of Woodhey High School , died last Thursday ( May 28 ) , aged 82 .
Mr Bennett 's wife Kay , who is also mother to their three children , led the tributes to him .
She said : `` He was a true family man , full of life and very caring to everyone .
`` He was really intellectual but also had another side to him which was very loving , down-to-earth and supportive .
He could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was everything to him but he also loved singing and his music .
He was also interested in cars , trains , fishing , rugby , football , all sorts really .
`` He 's my husband so really I should n't be bragging but he was a wonderful man , he really was . ''
Mr Bennett grew up in Wardley , Salford and went to Bolton School , before entrolling at the University of Manchester .
After graduating and receiving a Masters , he became a teacher , taking jobs at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before becoming deputy head of The Derby and Farnworth Grammar School .
In 1979 , he helped to open Woodhey High School .
He spent 20 years as the school 's headteacher , eventually leaving in 1999 .
The school 's current headteacher Brian Roadnight said that Mr Bennett played a huge part in his own career and the school 's success .
He added : `` In the 20 years that he was headteacher , Frank set up the blueprint for the successful school that continues to serve the Ramsbottom community well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Headteachers and I have spoken this morning to Martin Braidley who was Woodhey 's second Headteacher .
Martin said that it had been a privilege to take over the school from Frank Bennett as he had set up a school that held as much importance on extra-curricular ( in particular Sport , Music and Drama ) as it did on high academic standards .
`` Frank could not have been more supportive when Martin took over and clearly the school was very close to Frank 's heart .
`` I was fortunate enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me to Woodhey in 1997 and Frank 's support made a huge impact on my career .
He was a strong supportive headteacher and I am proud to be able to carry on his strong tradition of a school where children work hard , play hard , achieve success and grow to be well-rounded individuals .
`` Frank will be mourned by the whole school community , but his huge contribution will forever be remembered as today 's pupils attend assemblies in the 'Frank Bennett Hall ' every day .
`` Our thoughts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family . ''
As well as teaching , Mr Bennett was also a magistrate in Salford for 25 years and became chair of the Salford School Committee following his retirement .
Mr Bennett spent a number of months in hospital with sepsis and pneumonia and was in isolation , meaning his family could not see him until the day before his death .
Mrs Bennett added : `` It 's been heartbreaking .
It was n't until last Wednesday that I was able to see him .
We 've tried to FaceTime him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Sepsis is a nasty thing so I 'm going to try and raise some money for Sepsis research . ''

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A popular Bury headteacher and father-of-three has died following a prolonged illness.
Frank Bennett, the former head of Woodhey High School, died last Thursday (May 28), aged 82.
Mr Bennett's wife Kay, who is also mother to their three children, led the tributes to him.
She said: "He was a true family man, full of life and very caring to everyone.
"He was really intellectual but also had another side to him which was very loving, down-to-earth and supportive. He could be quite mischievous as well!
"Teaching was everything to him but he also loved singing and his music. He was also interested in cars, trains, fishing, rugby, football, all sorts really.
"He's my husband so really I shouldn't be bragging but he was a wonderful man, he really was."
Mr Bennett grew up in Wardley, Salford and went to Bolton School, before entrolling at the University of Manchester.
After graduating and receiving a Masters, he became a teacher, taking jobs at Bolton School and Manchester Grammar School, before becoming deputy head of The Derby and Farnworth Grammar School.
In 1979, he helped to open Woodhey High School. He spent 20 years as the school's headteacher, eventually leaving in 1999.
The school's current headteacher Brian Roadnight said that Mr Bennett played a huge part in his own career and the school's success.
He added: "In the 20 years that he was headteacher, Frank set up the blueprint for the successful school that continues to serve the Ramsbottom community well.
"Woodhey has only had three Headteachers and I have spoken this morning to Martin Braidley who was Woodhey's second Headteacher. Martin said that it had been a privilege to take over the school from Frank Bennett as he had set up a school that held as much importance on extra-curricular (in particular Sport, Music and Drama) as it did on high academic standards.
"Frank could not have been more supportive when Martin took over and clearly the school was very close to Frank's heart.
"I was fortunate enough to work with Frank as he appointed me to Woodhey in 1997 and Frank's support made a huge impact on my career. He was a strong supportive headteacher and I am proud to be able to carry on his strong tradition of a school where children work hard, play hard, achieve success and grow to be well-rounded individuals.
"Frank will be mourned by the whole school community, but his huge contribution will forever be remembered as today's pupils attend assemblies in the 'Frank Bennett Hall' every day.
"Our thoughts are with his wife Kay and his family."
As well as teaching, Mr Bennett was also a magistrate in Salford for 25 years and became chair of the Salford School Committee following his retirement.
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Mr Bennett spent a number of months in hospital with sepsis and pneumonia and was in isolation, meaning his family could not see him until the day before his death.
Mrs Bennett added: "It's been heartbreaking. It wasn't until last Wednesday that I was able to see him. We've tried to FaceTime him but it's been absolutely dreadful.
"Sepsis is a nasty thing so I'm going to try and raise some money for Sepsis research."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Wigan schools told to delay opening amid fears over 'rapid easing of lockdown'

Primary schools in Wigan have been 'strongly advised ' to delay the reopening of classes amid fears over the rates of coronavirus .
While the government has pushed ahead with its plan to see schools reopen to specific year groups this week , it has been a staggered start across Greater Manchester .
In some areas it is still half term , so children will return next week , while other local authorities say it will be mid-June before they start their phased return .
Those that have opened are n't necessarily taking all of the priority year groups back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's doubtful they will have them all back before the end of the academic year .
In Wigan , the council said schools would be open from June 8 at the earliest , but stressed the guidance was still under review .
Now the authority 's director or public health , Professor Kate Ardern , has urged schools to delay opening until at least June 15 .
She says she 's 'concerned that the easing of lockdown in England is proceeding too quickly ' and pupils numbers should only increase when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right systems in place nationally and locally ' and these are working effectively .
Ultimately the decision to reopen lies with school leaders and governing bodies , but now many nurseries and primaries who had planned to reopen in Wigan next week , are altering their plans .
While the government said its five safety tests to easing lockdown had been met , Prof Ardern says there is still too much concern over the 'rapid easing of lockdown ' .
In a letter to schools , she says : `` Following the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easing of national lockdown arrangements , we have take time to consider our position as a Council and in order to support the increase of numbers of children in schools and childcare settings , we need to be confident of our local position against the government ’ s five tests set out on 19th April 2020 especially as the current national alert level as advised by the Joint Biosecurity Centre remains at 4 which means there continues to be “ a high or rising level of transmission – enforced social distancing ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ requesting that schools and childcare settings start to increase the numbers of pupils attending over the coming weeks , we do not feel assured that locally the government ’ s five tests can be met and more time is needed firstly for schools and childcare settings to undertake and complete individual risk assessments with appropriate support , and secondly for the national and local elements of the Test , Track Trace , Isolate and Support systems which was only partially launched on Thurs 28th May to be properly operational and able to effectively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreaks of Covid 19 and also for us to properly assess the impact that other easing of lockdown measures has on rates of transmission . ''
She adds : `` Members of SAGE ( Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies ) and Independent SAGE and the Association of Directors of Public Health have all over recent days advised caution and concern about the too rapid easing of lockdown and the increased risk of a second pandemic wave .
`` For these reasons , I am strongly advising all schools and childcare settings to delay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to allow for a full 14 day cycle of the Test and Trace systems and for us to assess the impact on community transmission through our new local surveillance system and better intelligence from the national system . ''
The council has stressed that its guidance is 'under constant review ' as it 'continues to monitor what is a fast-evolving situation very closely ' .
Parents should hear from their individual schools and childcare settings about their children are due to return .
Has your child returned to school this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been made will keep pupils and staff safe ?
Are you a teacher who has welcomed their class back ?
Share your views in the comments , or on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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Primary schools in Wigan have been 'strongly advised' to delay the reopening of classes amid fears over the rates of coronavirus.
While the government has pushed ahead with its plan to see schools reopen to specific year groups this week, it has been a staggered start across Greater Manchester.
In some areas it is still half term, so children will return next week, while other local authorities say it will be mid-June before they start their phased return.
Those that have opened aren't necessarily taking all of the priority year groups back at once and some have already said it's doubtful they will have them all back before the end of the academic year.
(Image: PA)
In Wigan, the council said schools would be open from June 8 at the earliest, but stressed the guidance was still under review.
Now the authority's director or public health, Professor Kate Ardern, has urged schools to delay opening until at least June 15.
She says she's 'concerned that the easing of lockdown in England is proceeding too quickly' and pupils numbers should only increase when she's 'confident that we have all the right systems in place nationally and locally' and these are working effectively.
Ultimately the decision to reopen lies with school leaders and governing bodies, but now many nurseries and primaries who had planned to reopen in Wigan next week, are altering their plans.
While the government said its five safety tests to easing lockdown had been met, Prof Ardern says there is still too much concern over the 'rapid easing of lockdown'.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In a letter to schools, she says: "Following the government’s recent announcements relating to the easing of national lockdown arrangements, we have take time to consider our position as a Council and in order to support the increase of numbers of children in schools and childcare settings, we need to be confident of our local position against the government’s five tests set out on 19th April 2020 especially as the current national alert level as advised by the Joint Biosecurity Centre remains at 4 which means there continues to be “a high or rising level of transmission – enforced social distancing”.
"Whilst nationally, the government is requesting that schools and childcare settings start to increase the numbers of pupils attending over the coming weeks, we do not feel assured that locally the government’s five tests can be met and more time is needed firstly for schools and childcare settings to undertake and complete individual risk assessments with appropriate support, and secondly for the national and local elements of the Test, Track Trace, Isolate and Support systems which was only partially launched on Thurs 28th May to be properly operational and able to effectively identify, manage and contain any local outbreaks of Covid 19 and also for us to properly assess the impact that other easing of lockdown measures has on rates of transmission."
(Image: Getty Images)
She adds: "Members of SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies) and Independent SAGE and the Association of Directors of Public Health have all over recent days advised caution and concern about the too rapid easing of lockdown and the increased risk of a second pandemic wave.
"For these reasons, I am strongly advising all schools and childcare settings to delay wider reopening until at least June 15th in order to allow for a full 14 day cycle of the Test and Trace systems and for us to assess the impact on community transmission through our new local surveillance system and better intelligence from the national system."
The council has stressed that its guidance is 'under constant review' as it 'continues to monitor what is a fast-evolving situation very closely'. Parents should hear from their individual schools and childcare settings about their children are due to return.
Has your child returned to school this week? Are you confident the changes that have been made will keep pupils and staff safe? Are you a teacher who has welcomed their class back? Share your views in the comments, or on our Manchester Family Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Voluntary groups in Manchester receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The Greater Manchester organisations recognised with the Queen ’ s Award for Voluntary Service this year have been announced .
230 charities , social enterprises and voluntary groups from across the UK have been recognised with the highest award given to organisations delivering exceptional service within their communities .
31 of the organisations to receive the award are based in and around Greater Manchester .
One of the groups recognised is The Bread and Butter Thing ( TBBT ) , who have been a lifeline for many vulnerable families across Greater Manchester and Darlington .
The service , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from supermarkets and manufacturers to people on low incomes .
20 tonnes of food is handed out each week through the service ’ s 29 community hubs across the city , including areas like Moss Side and Sale .
The charity has recently seen an increase in people signing up to the service who are struggling for money because of the coronavirus crisis .
`` Receiving the Queen 's Award for Voluntary Service is the perfect celebration and recognition that our volunteers are fundamental to the TBBT operation , ” Mark Game , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over 160 individuals volunteer each week at our community hubs , and whilst many of our regular team are self-isolating in these complicated times , we have been bolstered by the volunteer forces of furloughed staff from local businesses , housing associations , schools , students , teachers , parents , friends and family .
It 's a true team effort .
“ TBBT prides itself in uniting its local communities and this award is a real reflection of the esteem and gratitude we have for our volunteer teams . ''
The Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched in 2002 to celebrate the Queen ’ s Golden Jubilee and recipients are announced every year on the anniversary of the Queen ’ s Coronation .
Manchester Parents Group , Love Withington Baths , Manchester Bangladeshi Women 's Organisation , and Reach Out to the Community are also amongst this year ’ s recipients .
Based in Chorlton , Reach Out to the Community offer support to homeless people across South Manchester and help them to rebuild their lives .
`` It ’ s a wonderful tribute to everyone who has helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last four years , '' co-founders Stephanie Moore and Becky Elliott said of the recognition .
`` We ’ d be nothing without our volunteers - they hold everything together , working in the shop ; delivering furniture , clothes and food ; advising homeless clients and making outreach visits .
“ We ’ ve had to rise to some tough new challenges in recent weeks , working in a different way to help people who ’ ve been badly hit by the virus and its impact .
`` We ’ ve pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job done , cooking meals and providing food for homeless people , rough sleepers and those who find it hard to make ends meet .
`` This award comes as the best possible morale boost for us all.
” Hulme-based Sow The City , The Destitution Project in Bolton and HIV charity George House Trust have also been recognised .
Based in the city centre , George House Trust launched in 1985 and provides support services to people living with HIV across the north west .
“ We are thrilled and honoured that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Trust ’ s volunteers has been recognised at this level , ” Rachel Purvis , Volunteer Co-ordinator at George House Trust , said .
“ We could not deliver our wide variety of support services to people living with HIV in Greater Manchester and the wider North West without the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteer team .
“ Everything each and every one of our volunteers does contributes to our vision - for people living with HIV to live healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination .
We could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Independent Committee Chair for the award said the 2020 recipients were wonderfully diverse .
“ This year ’ s Queen ’ s Awards highlight the considerable achievements of groups of volunteers who have been making a real impact to the fabric of our country for many years – in some cases decades , ” Sir Martyn Lewis said .
“ Inspired by all that is best in the human spirit , they are made up of local people who have come together to address particular issues and problems facing their communities - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ All of these award winners have demonstrated a long-term commitment to volunteering that gives real meaning to society , and which shows Britain at its best .
“ Moreover , some of them have also managed to provide valuable support with the fight against Covid-19 .
We owe them our gratitude – and our congratulations.
” Any volunteer-led group comprising two or more people having a positive impact on the lives of others in an exceptional way can be nominated for the award .
Nominations for the 2021 awards close on 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found on the Queen ’ s Award for Voluntary Service website .
All of this year 's recipients can be found here .
• Reach Out to the Community , Chorlton

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The Greater Manchester organisations recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service this year have been announced.
230 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups from across the UK have been recognised with the highest award given to organisations delivering exceptional service within their communities.
33 of the organisations to receive the award are based in and around Greater Manchester.
One of the groups recognised is The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT), who have been a lifeline for many vulnerable families across Greater Manchester and Darlington.
The service, which has over 8000 members, redistributes surplus food from supermarkets and manufacturers to people on low incomes.
(Image: The Bread And Butter Thing)
20 tonnes of food is handed out each week through the service’s 29 community hubs across the city, including areas like Moss Side and Sale.
The charity has recently seen an increase in people signing up to the service who are struggling for money because of the coronavirus crisis.
"Receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is the perfect celebration and recognition that our volunteers are fundamental to the TBBT operation,” Mark Game, CEO of TBBT, said.
“Over 160 individuals volunteer each week at our community hubs, and whilst many of our regular team are self-isolating in these complicated times, we have been bolstered by the volunteer forces of furloughed staff from local businesses, housing associations, schools, students, teachers, parents, friends and family. It's a true team effort.
“TBBT prides itself in uniting its local communities and this award is a real reflection of the esteem and gratitude we have for our volunteer teams."
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service was launched in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and recipients are announced every year on the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation.
(Image: Love Withington Baths)
Manchester Parents Group, Love Withington Baths, Manchester Bangladeshi Women's Organisation, and Reach Out to the Community are also amongst this year’s recipients.
Based in Chorlton, Reach Out to the Community offer support to homeless people across South Manchester and help them to rebuild their lives.
"It’s a wonderful tribute to everyone who has helped us in so many ways over the last four years," co-founders Stephanie Moore and Becky Elliott said of the recognition.
"We’d be nothing without our volunteers - they hold everything together, working in the shop; delivering furniture, clothes and food; advising homeless clients and making outreach visits.
(Image: Reach Out to the Community)
“We’ve had to rise to some tough new challenges in recent weeks, working in a different way to help people who’ve been badly hit by the virus and its impact.
"We’ve pulled together and we’re getting the job done, cooking meals and providing food for homeless people, rough sleepers and those who find it hard to make ends meet.
"This award comes as the best possible morale boost for us all.”
Hulme-based Sow The City, The Destitution Project in Bolton and HIV charity George House Trust have also been recognised.
Based in the city centre, George House Trust launched in 1985 and provides support services to people living with HIV across the north west.
“We are thrilled and honoured that the hard work and commitment of George House Trust’s volunteers has been recognised at this level,” Rachel Purvis, Volunteer Co-ordinator at George House Trust, said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“We could not deliver our wide variety of support services to people living with HIV in Greater Manchester and the wider North West without the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteer team.
“Everything each and every one of our volunteers does contributes to our vision - for people living with HIV to live healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination. We could not be prouder of them all.”
The Independent Committee Chair for the award said the 2020 recipients were wonderfully diverse.
“This year’s Queen’s Awards highlight the considerable achievements of groups of volunteers who have been making a real impact to the fabric of our country for many years – in some cases decades,” Sir Martyn Lewis said.
“Inspired by all that is best in the human spirit, they are made up of local people who have come together to address particular issues and problems facing their communities - often in new and imaginative ways.
“All of these award winners have demonstrated a long-term commitment to volunteering that gives real meaning to society, and which shows Britain at its best.
“Moreover, some of them have also managed to provide valuable support with the fight against Covid-19. We owe them our gratitude – and our congratulations.”
Any volunteer-led group comprising two or more people having a positive impact on the lives of others in an exceptional way can be nominated for the award.
Nominations for the 2021 awards close on 25 September 2020. More details can be found on the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service website.
All of this year's recipients can be found here.
The Greater Manchester recipients are:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Manchester will light up tonight in solidarity for protests in America

Wythenshawe Hall will light up tonight to show support for the recent protests in America .
Manchester City Council has announced that the historic 16th-century building will be lit in solidarity with those protesting for equal rights in America and across the globe .
Protests have been held across the US after George Floyd , a man from Minneapolis , died when police were filmed kneeling on his neck last Monday .
Derek Chauvin , who was sacked along with three other police officers , has been charged with murdering Mr Floyd and will appear in court on June 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matter demonstrations were held in Manchester .
Protesters gathered in St Peter 's Square where they knelt in tribute to Mr Floyd , 46 .
Read more of today 's top stories here Manchester Council said the lighting up of Wythenshawe Hall was to challenge discrimination around the world .
“ Discrimination takes many forms , but in whatever guise it takes , it must be challenged head on , '' Sir Richard Leese , Leader of Manchester City Council , said .
`` This is the only way we can make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live for everyone .
“ The ongoing protests in America may feel thousands of miles away , but they are asking for the fundamental right to live , be safe and be free .
“ These are the simple requests that we as a global community of people should have a right to expect . ''
To mark such events , Manchester Town Hall would normally be lit but ongoing restoration work means that lighting the building is n't currently feasible .
Wythenshawe Hall has also been used recently to light up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthcare professionals .
“ Manchester has always been a city that tries to unite our communities while celebrating our diversity , '' Sir Leese added .
“ For this reason , Manchester will always stand in solidarity with those who feel they have no other choice other than to protest and fight for a more equal place in the world .
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Wythenshawe Hall will light up tonight to show support for the recent protests in America.
Manchester City Council has announced that the historic 16th-century building will be lit in solidarity with those protesting for equal rights in America and across the globe.
Protests have been held across the US after George Floyd, a man from Minneapolis, died when police were filmed kneeling on his neck last Monday.
Derek Chauvin, who was sacked along with three other police officers, has been charged with murdering Mr Floyd and will appear in court on June 8.
Over the weekend, Black Lives Matter demonstrations were held in Manchester.
Protesters gathered in St Peter's Square where they knelt in tribute to Mr Floyd, 46.
(Image: Friends of Wythenshawe Hall)
Manchester Council said the lighting up of Wythenshawe Hall was to challenge discrimination around the world.
“Discrimination takes many forms, but in whatever guise it takes, it must be challenged head on," Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said.
"This is the only way we can make the world a more fair and equal place to live for everyone.
“The ongoing protests in America may feel thousands of miles away, but they are asking for the fundamental right to live, be safe and be free.
“These are the simple requests that we as a global community of people should have a right to expect."
To mark such events, Manchester Town Hall would normally be lit but ongoing restoration work means that lighting the building isn't currently feasible.
Wythenshawe Hall has also been used recently to light up blue in support of the NHS and healthcare professionals.
“Manchester has always been a city that tries to unite our communities while celebrating our diversity," Sir Leese added.
“For this reason, Manchester will always stand in solidarity with those who feel they have no other choice other than to protest and fight for a more equal place in the world.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Odion Ighalo will remain a Manchester United player until the end of January next year after the club announced an @ @ @ @ @ .
The 30-year-old 's original four-month loan deal expired on Sunday , but United had @ @ @ @ @ Shanghai Shenhua and will now keep hold of the striker .
The deal includes no @ @ @ @ @ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be delighted to have landed his man and bolstered his squad @ @ @ @ @ restart later this month .
Ighalo was desperate to stay at Old Trafford and a @ @ @ @ @ to allow him to remain with his boyhood club .
Elsewhere on the transfer front @ @ @ @ @ to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez , though their top targets are Borussia Dortmund @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's captain Jack Grealish .
Stay with us for the latest United news throughout @ @ @

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Former Liverpool star John Barnes believes Manchester United have allowed standards to slip just like Liverpool did.
He told beIN Sports:
"I see a huge similarity between Manchester United and Liverpool, huge similarity and I'll tell you in what way.
“In the way when I first went to Liverpool, they were a successful team before I was there and the demands to win and the pressure to win was the most important thing, regardless of whether they had superstars like Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish and they had won everything.
“The demand to win everything was there. Then, all of a sudden, Manchester United came along in the early nineties and things had changed.
"If you look at the way the players were after say 1992-93, Liverpool still was a huge club, and it seemed that the players there were happy to be at Liverpool without necessarily recognising the responsibility to win.
“So when we were finishing third in the league, fourth in the league, we were still Liverpool players, bigger than 99 per cent of the teams, even if they finished above us, Arsenal whoever, but we were the Liverpool players without the demands to win.
“So we still got that kudos, that feeling that we are great, that we are better than everyone else because we are Liverpool players.
“Now with Manchester United, when Ryan [Giggs] was there and he came through and they started to win all the Premier League trophies, regardless of whether they won the Premier League the year before, they had that demand that they put on themselves to win.
“Then I think after that Man City took over, Manchester United still were the biggest club, and the players were happy to be with Manchester United without recognising the responsibility of having to win.
"Because if they finished third and Tottenham finished above they were still bigger than Tottenham players because they played for Manchester United, and that happened at Liverpool.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Huge fire on moorland north of Bolton is finally under control

A huge fire which has been raging on a moorland near Bolton for days is finally under control .
Up @ @ @ @ @ tackling the blaze on Darwen Moor since Saturday ( May 30 ) .
It is @ @ @ @ @ by a barbeque .
The person responsible has been spoken to by police .
Crews @ @ @ @ @ scene just off Bolton Road at around 6pm .
Dozens of firefighters remained on the @ @ @ @ @ ten crews were still tackling the blaze last night .
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire @ @ @ @ @ fire had finally been contained this morning .
Crews will spend the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ service said : “ The fire on Darwen moor is now under control .
At @ @ @ @ @ fire engines will be at the scene and firefighters will be damping down hot spots @ @ @ @ @ are at Longridge fell and firefighters there are maintaining a watching brief this morning .
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A huge fire which has been raging on a moorland near Bolton for days is finally under control.
Up to 60 firefighters have been tackling the blaze on Darwen Moor since Saturday (May 30).
It is believed the fire was started by a barbeque. The person responsible has been spoken to by police.
Crews were first called to the scene just off Bolton Road at around 6pm.
Dozens of firefighters remained on the moors over the weekend and ten crews were still tackling the blaze last night.
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire had finally been contained this morning.
Crews will spend the rest of the day dampening down.
The service said: “The fire on Darwen moor is now under control. At 8am this morning, eight fire engines will be at the scene and firefighters will be damping down hot spots.
“Three fire engines are at Longridge fell and firefighters there are maintaining a watching brief this morning.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Ferdinand sends Man Utd fans wild with cryptic Saul tweet

Rio Ferdinand sent Manchester United fans into overdrive after replying with a cryptic message to Saul Niguez 's latest tweet .
The Atletico Madrid star has established himself as one of La Liga 's top central midfielders under Diego Simeone , making over 285 appearances for the club and winning one Spanish league title .
United scouted Saul in 2014 with David Moyes sending then first-team coach Phil Neville to watch his performances during a loan spell at Rayo Vallecano .
Due to the uncertainty over Paul Pogba 's long-term future , Saul has again been linked with United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to United in April after admitting he was a huge fan of the Spain international .
`` I like Saul Niguez , he 's a very , very good player in midfield , '' he said .
On Sunday , Saul revealed that he would be announcing a 'new club ' on Wednesday , leading to fans dreaming that he could be on his way to Manchester .
The midfielder has been counting down the days on his official Twitter account and Ferdinand replied to his latest update with the shifty eyes emoji @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time Ferdinand has commented on transfer reports , after he used the exact same emoji when United were pursuing Bruno Fernandes , who ultimately joined the club in January .
United fans , rather optimistically , believe the former defender has the inside scoop on Saul 's next club and reckon Ferdinand 's transfer wish could be coming true .
Unfortunately for fans hoping to see Saul at Old Trafford , the midfielder will not be announcing he is joining United .
Saul signed a nine-year contract at Atletico in 2017 and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be related to his business affairs .

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Rio Ferdinand sent Manchester United fans into overdrive after replying with a cryptic message to Saul Niguez's latest tweet.
The Atletico Madrid star has established himself as one of La Liga's top central midfielders under Diego Simeone, making over 285 appearances for the club and winning one Spanish league title.
United scouted Saul in 2014 with David Moyes sending then first-team coach Phil Neville to watch his performances during a loan spell at Rayo Vallecano. Due to the uncertainty over Paul Pogba's long-term future, Saul has again been linked with United.
Ferdinand backed the midfielder for a move to United in April after admitting he was a huge fan of the Spain international."I like Saul Niguez, he's a very, very good player in midfield," he said.
On Sunday, Saul revealed that he would be announcing a 'new club' on Wednesday, leading to fans dreaming that he could be on his way to Manchester.
The midfielder has been counting down the days on his official Twitter account and Ferdinand replied to his latest update with the shifty eyes emoji.
It wouldn't be the first time Ferdinand has commented on transfer reports, after he used the exact same emoji when United were pursuing Bruno Fernandes, who ultimately joined the club in January.
United fans, rather optimistically, believe the former defender has the inside scoop on Saul's next club and reckon Ferdinand's transfer wish could be coming true.
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Unfortunately for fans hoping to see Saul at Old Trafford, the midfielder will not be announcing he is joining United.
Saul signed a nine-year contract at Atletico in 2017 and his announcement on Wednesday is almost certain to be related to his business affairs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Weekly coronavirus deaths fall by almost a third as total nears 44,000

There have been 43,837 deaths in England and Wales up to May 22 which have mentioned coronavirus on the death certificate , according to official figures - which show weekly deaths fell by almost a third .
The number of deaths during the seven-day period reached its lowest level for seven weeks , according to the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) .
A total of 2,589 deaths involving coronavirus in England and Wales were registered in the week ending May 22 .
This is down 32 per cent from the previous week ending May 15 , when 3,810 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ONS said there were 12,288 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending May 22 – a drop of 2,285 from the previous week , but still 2,348 more than the five-year average .
There were 1,289 excess deaths in care homes during the seven days , compared with the five-year average , and 24 fewer deaths in hospitals .
In total this year , the ONS said there have been 286,759 deaths to date in England and Wales – 51,466 more than the five-year average .
Of the deaths registered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the death certificate – 15.3 per cent of all deaths .
Detailed analysis on non-Covid-19 deaths will be published by the ONS on Friday .
The proportion of deaths in care homes involving coronavirus fell to below a third in the week ending May 22 .
Some 32.5 per cent of all deaths in care homes involved Covid-19 during the seven days , compared with 37.2 per cent the week before .
Out of all deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales registered up to May 22 2020 , 64 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital , the ONS said .
A further 29 per cent ( 12,739 deaths ) took place in care homes , with 5 per cent ( 1,991 ) in private homes , 1 per cent ( 582 ) in hospices , 0.4 per cent ( 197 ) in other communal establishments , and 0.4 per cent ( 169 ) elsewhere .
The ONS figures show that 147,863 deaths were registered in England and Wales between March 21 and May 22 2020 .
This was 56,308 more than the average deaths for this period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was responsible for 77 per cent of these excess deaths .

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There have been 43,837 deaths in England and Wales up to May 22 which have mentioned coronavirus on the death certificate, according to official figures - which show weekly deaths fell by almost a third.
The number of deaths during the seven-day period reached its lowest level for seven weeks, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
A total of 2,589 deaths involving coronavirus in England and Wales were registered in the week ending May 22.
This is down 32 per cent from the previous week ending May 15, when 3,810 deaths involving coronavirus were registered.
The ONS said there were 12,288 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending May 22 – a drop of 2,285 from the previous week, but still 2,348 more than the five-year average.
There were 1,289 excess deaths in care homes during the seven days, compared with the five-year average, and 24 fewer deaths in hospitals.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
In total this year, the ONS said there have been 286,759 deaths to date in England and Wales – 51,466 more than the five-year average.
Of the deaths registered by May 22, 43,837 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate – 15.3 per cent of all deaths.
Detailed analysis on non-Covid-19 deaths will be published by the ONS on Friday.
The proportion of deaths in care homes involving coronavirus fell to below a third in the week ending May 22.
(Image: PA)
Some 32.5 per cent of all deaths in care homes involved Covid-19 during the seven days, compared with 37.2 per cent the week before.
Out of all deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales registered up to May 22 2020, 64 per cent (or 28,159 deaths) occurred in hospital, the ONS said.
A further 29 per cent (12,739 deaths) took place in care homes, with 5 per cent (1,991) in private homes, 1 per cent (582) in hospices, 0.4 per cent (197) in other communal establishments, and 0.4 per cent (169) elsewhere.
The ONS figures show that 147,863 deaths were registered in England and Wales between March 21 and May 22 2020.
This was 56,308 more than the average deaths for this period in the previous five years.
Covid-19 was responsible for 77 per cent of these excess deaths.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Road closed in Oldham while wooden bridge seen 'sagging' is dismantled

A wooden bridge in Oldham is being dismantled after it was seen `` sagging '' .
Oldham Council have closed off Church Road , in Uppermill , following reports the Bridleway Bridge had become unsafe .
A member of the public called the fire service on Saturday after the bridge was seen `` sagging in the middle '' and there were concerns it could collapse into the road .
The fire service sealed off pedestrian access to the bridge and alerted Oldham Council .
An inspection of the bridge took place on Monday .
Oldham Council have since sealed off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being dismantled .
A statement posted on the council Facebook page said : `` Church Road , Uppermill , will temporarily stay closed while we remove the bridleway bridge which has become structurally unsafe .
`` Please use alternative routes until the road reopens .
`` We ’ ll keep you updated when we have more information . ''
It is unknown at this stage when the road will be able to re-open again .
A spokesman for the fire service said : `` At 7.41am on May 30 we received a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Church Road was sagging in the middle and could collapse onto the road .
`` Fire fighters attended the scene and closed off pedestrian access to the bridge . ''

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A wooden bridge in Oldham is being dismantled after it was seen "sagging".
Oldham Council have closed off Church Road, in Uppermill, following reports the Bridleway Bridge had become unsafe.
A member of the public called the fire service on Saturday after the bridge was seen "sagging in the middle" and there were concerns it could collapse into the road.
The fire service sealed off pedestrian access to the bridge and alerted Oldham Council.
An inspection of the bridge took place on Monday.
Oldham Council have since sealed off the road underneath the bridge while it is being dismantled.
(Image: Google StreetView)
A statement posted on the council Facebook page said: "Church Road, Uppermill, will temporarily stay closed while we remove the bridleway bridge which has become structurally unsafe.
"Please use alternative routes until the road reopens.
"We’ll keep you updated when we have more information."
It is unknown at this stage when the road will be able to re-open again.
A spokesman for the fire service said: "At 7.41am on May 30 we received a 999 call which said a pedestrian bridge on Church Road was sagging in the middle and could collapse onto the road.
"Fire fighters attended the scene and closed off pedestrian access to the bridge."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Town hall bill for new Factory arts centre rises AGAIN... by another £10m

Manchester town hall ’ s bill for new Factory arts project is to soar by another £10m - taking the council ’ s contribution 130pc higher than originally expected .
The new arts centre , which is being built on the old Granada Studios site off Quay Street , had already risen in cost by £19m in 2018 due to complications with construction .
A year earlier , a design flaw had cost £1.6m to fix after it emerged that the theatre space , orchestra pit and facade were not fit for purpose .
Tomorrow town hall leaders are due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result of inflation within the construction sector .
Council leader Sir Richard Leese insisted that during the pandemic ‘ it is more important than ever that we keep building for the future ’ , arguing that the Factory will deliver more than £1.1bn in economic benefits over a decade .
However the latest cost increase is likely to cause unease among councillors , who had already expressed concern when the bill last rose .
The Factory project was signed off by George Osborne in 2014 when he was still in the Treasury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - £78m - of what was at the time expected to be a £110m price tag .
Manchester council was to fill much of what remained , beginning with a £21.6m budget .
Four years later , that had nearly doubled to £40.6m , after issues with design and construction logistics caused delays .
An update on the council ’ s capital programme , due to go before the town hall ’ s executive , now shows construction sector inflation is taking its toll on the budget as well .
Originally , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials had expected inflation to remain largely flat for several years before falling to 1.5pc in 2019 .
But in fact it is running at between 4pc and 5pc , partly as a result of high demand for labour in the city centre ’ s booming building sector .
“ It is now evident that general inflation in the north west construction market did not tail off in that period and in fact has increased due to the significant volume of construction work that took place ( and continues to take place ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three to four years , ” says the report .
“ Central Manchester has been experiencing a construction boom with a record number of sites under construction.
” That has seen inflation averaging 4-5pc each year and expected to remain at that level , it says , adding that while future inflation was hard to predict , it must now be accounted for in the budget .
“ Based on the current programme , the excess inflation allowance required is £10m , ” it says .
The cash will be taken from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capital programme designed to allow for inflation , so the town hall says it will not impact on other services or projects .
Sir Richard Leese , leader of Manchester council , said : `` In the midst of this pandemic , it is more important than ever that we keep building for the future .
Whether that is safeguarding an historical gem for future generations or creating a new world-class attraction , these investments will help underpin Manchester 's economic recovery .
`` It is estimated that The Factory alone will deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , creating 1,500 new jobs in the process as well as providing a rich source of creative training and inspiration .
Culture plays a dynamic role in the life of this city .
`` It is also acting as the anchor for the wider St John 's creative neighbourhood which will accommodate up to 6,000 jobs . ''
The Factory is already running several years behind , with opening having originally been due for last year ’ s Manchester International Festival .
Work has still been taking place during the pandemic , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a result of social distancing on site .

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Manchester town hall’s bill for new Factory arts project is to soar by another £10m - taking the council’s contribution 130pc higher than originally expected.
The new arts centre, which is being built on the old Granada Studios site off Quay Street, had already risen in cost by £19m in 2018 due to complications with construction.
A year earlier, a design flaw had cost £1.6m to fix after it emerged that the theatre space, orchestra pit and facade were not fit for purpose.
Tomorrow town hall leaders are due to sign off a further £10m as a result of inflation within the construction sector.
Council leader Sir Richard Leese insisted that during the pandemic ‘it is more important than ever that we keep building for the future’, arguing that the Factory will deliver more than £1.1bn in economic benefits over a decade.
However the latest cost increase is likely to cause unease among councillors, who had already expressed concern when the bill last rose.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
The Factory project was signed off by George Osborne in 2014 when he was still in the Treasury, with the government providing the bulk - £78m - of what was at the time expected to be a £110m price tag.
Manchester council was to fill much of what remained, beginning with a £21.6m budget.
Four years later, that had nearly doubled to £40.6m, after issues with design and construction logistics caused delays.
An update on the council’s capital programme, due to go before the town hall’s executive, now shows construction sector inflation is taking its toll on the budget as well.
Originally, when the costs were done in 2016, officials had expected inflation to remain largely flat for several years before falling to 1.5pc in 2019.
But in fact it is running at between 4pc and 5pc, partly as a result of high demand for labour in the city centre’s booming building sector.
“It is now evident that general inflation in the north west construction market did not tail off in that period and in fact has increased due to the significant volume of construction work that took place (and continues to take place) in Manchester city centre over the past three to four years,” says the report.
(Image: MEN)
“Central Manchester has been experiencing a construction boom with a record number of sites under construction.”
That has seen inflation averaging 4-5pc each year and expected to remain at that level, it says, adding that while future inflation was hard to predict, it must now be accounted for in the budget.
“Based on the current programme, the excess inflation allowance required is £10m,” it says.
The cash will be taken from a reserve built into the council’s capital programme designed to allow for inflation, so the town hall says it will not impact on other services or projects.
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester council, said: "In the midst of this pandemic, it is more important than ever that we keep building for the future. Whether that is safeguarding an historical gem for future generations or creating a new world-class attraction, these investments will help underpin Manchester's economic recovery.
"It is estimated that The Factory alone will deliver economic benefits of £1.1bn over a decade, creating 1,500 new jobs in the process as well as providing a rich source of creative training and inspiration. Culture plays a dynamic role in the life of this city.
"It is also acting as the anchor for the wider St John's creative neighbourhood which will accommodate up to 6,000 jobs."
The Factory is already running several years behind, with opening having originally been due for last year’s Manchester International Festival.
Work has still been taking place during the pandemic, according to the report, but more slowly as a result of social distancing on site.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Tech firm backed by GCHQ develops social distancing sensor

A tech start-up company backed by GCHQ has created a social distancing wrist sensor that alerts the wearer when other people get too close .
The new device , which sends an alert by vibrating if another person comes within 2 metres , promises to be a major breakthrough for staff safety in the post Covid-19 workplace .
More than 200 companies worldwide have expressed an interest in the device as they look to adapt their workplaces for staff returning after lockdown .
The wearable sensor was developed by Tended , a company which has an office at the Landing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Lincoln .
Tended was one of a number of start-up companies which were selected to be part of a GCHQ business accelerator programme for firms around Greater Manchester .
And it was while the company was being mentored by experts from the UK 's intelligence service that it developed the wearable social distancing sensor .
Tended had already been working on proximity sensors before the Covid pandemic emerged in January , including one which alerted staff in warehouses when an HGV was close by .
As the coronavirus spread globally , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology into a wearable device which would alert the user whenever a work colleague came too close .
The device can be worn on the wrist or as a tag on the waistband and will vibrate whenever someone else wearing the device breaches social distancing .
Founder Leo Scott Smith said : `` We 've done this in eight weeks .
We had researched the technology beforehand working on collision avoidance at work .
`` We only launched the solution two weeks ago and we 've had 200 enquiries .
It 's been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come from engineering and heavy industrial firms , logistics businesses , schools , museums and hotels .
`` The enquiries have mainly come from the UK but also Mexico , Africa , the USA and we are about to start pilot projects with quite a few companies .
`` We are talking to one of the largest clothing retailers in the UK as well as many other large businesses . ''
The device will allow companies to track how their employees interact with one another in the workplace , using the data to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart .
Businesses may be able to use the data to demonstrate they are complying with social distancing regulations .
They can analyse data for contact tracing to see how long each employee spent in proximity to others .
The cost of the sensors is expected to be between £8-£12 per user per month .
They will only trigger a proximity alert for a work colleagues who is also wearing a sensor .
Manufacturing the sensors had to be moved from China because of the pandemic and the new devices are being made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 companies around Greater Manchester to take part in a 16-week business accelerator programme which began in January and ended last week .
During the programme , technical experts from GCHQ advised the companies taking part on developing their products and building their businesses .
The UP Accelerator programme was launched as GCHQ , which has its main HQ in Cheltenham , opened a new hi-tech Manchester office in Heron House , off Albert Square in Manchester .
Leo said Tended had received invaluable advice from the GCHQ experts on engineering and connected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There were some challenges around what we could talk about and what we could share - it was very interesting '' .
he added .

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A tech start-up company backed by GCHQ has created a social distancing wrist sensor that alerts the wearer when other people get too close.
The new device, which sends an alert by vibrating if another person comes within 2 metres, promises to be a major breakthrough for staff safety in the post Covid-19 workplace.
More than 200 companies worldwide have expressed an interest in the device as they look to adapt their workplaces for staff returning after lockdown.
The wearable sensor was developed by Tended, a company which has an office at the Landing in Salford Quays and is also based in Lincoln.
Tended was one of a number of start-up companies which were selected to be part of a GCHQ business accelerator programme for firms around Greater Manchester.
And it was while the company was being mentored by experts from the UK's intelligence service that it developed the wearable social distancing sensor.
Tended had already been investigating proximity sensors before the Covid pandemic emerged in January, including one which alerted staff in warehouses when an HGV was close by.
As the coronavirus spread globally, the company saw the opportunity to develop the technology into a wearable device which would alert the user whenever a work colleague came too close.
The device can be worn on the wrist or as a tag on the waistband and will vibrate whenever someone else wearing the device breaches social distancing.
(Image: Tended.co.uk)
Founder Leo Scott Smith said: "We've done this in eight weeks. We had researched the technology beforehand working on collision avoidance at work.
"We only launched the solution two weeks ago and we've had 200 enquiries. It's been chaotic!"
(Image: Tended.co.uk)
Leo said interest has come from engineering and heavy industrial firms, logistics businesses, schools, museums and hotels.
"The enquiries have mainly come from the UK but also Mexico, Africa, the USA and we are about to start pilot projects with quite a few companies.
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"We are talking to one of the largest clothing retailers in the UK as well as many other large businesses."
The device will allow companies to track how their employees interact with one another in the workplace, using the data to redesign warehouses and factories to keep people apart.
Businesses may be able to use the data to demonstrate they are complying with social distancing regulations. They can analyse data for contact tracing to see how long each employee spent in proximity to others.
The cost of the sensors is expected to be between £8-£12 per user per month. They will only trigger a proximity alert for a work colleagues who is also wearing a sensor.
Manufacturing the sensors had to be moved from China because of the pandemic and the new devices are being made in Newbury in Berkshire.
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GCHQ selected 11 companies around Greater Manchester to take part in a 16-week business accelerator programme which began in January and ended last week.
During the programme, technical experts from GCHQ advised the companies taking part on developing their products and building their businesses.
GCHQ, which has its main HQ in Cheltenham, sponsored the UP accelerator programme as it opened a new hi-tech Manchester office in Heron House, off Albert Square in Manchester.
Leo said Tended had received invaluable advice from the GCHQ experts on engineering and connected devices as well as marketing and sales.
"There were some challenges around what we could talk about and what we could share - it was very interesting". he added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Mum of murdered jogger Ahmaud Arbery tells GMB ‘we don’t have a voice’

The mother of murdered jogger Ahmaud Arbery today told Good Morning Britain that African American people ‘ don ’ t have a voice ’ as the George Floyd protests continue .
Wanda Cooper-Jones spoke to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid today via video link from her home in the US , sharing her sadness over Mr Floyd ’ s death on May 25 at the hands of a police officer who knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes .
The incident was caught on camera and Mr Floyd , 46 , can be heard saying “ I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derek Chauvin has since been sacked and charged with third degree murder .
This has sparked a backlash from those who demand justice for George and other people of colour harmed by police brutality and racism in America .
This comes months after Ahmaud , 25 , was shot dead on February 23 as he was on a run through his neighborhood in Brunswick , Georgia , by two white men who accused him of robbery .
As with Mr Floyd , her son ’ s murder was filmed - he can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confronted and gunned down .
Wanda told the ITV hosts that while she has never seen the video of her son ’ s death , watching Mr Floyd ’ s has hit her hard .
`` I really took a dramatic change , ” she said .
“ I was beginning to heal .
I was beginning to feel better but once I saw the video of Mr Floyd 's murder , it set me back to think of Ahmaud when he was killed back in February . ''
Wanda also spoke about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening across all 50 states in the wake of Mr Floyd ’ s death .
She said : “ Unfortunately , the citizens of the United States , especially African Americans , we feel like we don ’ t have a voice .
“ Ahmaud was just murdered back in February and here we are in May .
We have the same type of event to occur again .
“ The people of America - we ’ re ready for change .
We need answers .
And foremost , we need these killings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cease immediately.
” Ahmaud ’ s death sparked outrage across the country amid claims that the shooting was racially motivated .
Two men , Gregory McMicheal and his son Travis , 34 , have both been arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault .

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The mother of murdered jogger Ahmaud Arbery today told Good Morning Britain that African American people ‘don’t have a voice’ as the George Floyd protests continue.
Wanda Cooper-Jones spoke to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid today via video link from her home in the US, sharing her sadness over Mr Floyd’s death on May 25 at the hands of a police officer who knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes.
The incident was caught on camera and Mr Floyd, 46, can be heard saying “I can’t breathe”.
Police officer Derek Chauvin has since been sacked and charged with third degree murder.
(Image: ITV)
This has sparked a backlash from those who demand justice for George and other people of colour harmed by police brutality and racism in America.
This comes months after Ahmaud, 25, was shot dead on February 23 as he was on a run through his neighborhood in Brunswick, Georgia, by two white men who accused him of robbery.
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As with Mr Floyd, her son’s murder was filmed - he can be seen out jogging before being followed, confronted and gunned down.
Wanda told the ITV hosts that while she has never seen the video of her son’s death, watching Mr Floyd’s has hit her hard.
"I really took a dramatic change,” she said.
“I was beginning to heal. I was beginning to feel better but once I saw the video of Mr Floyd's murder, it set me back to think of Ahmaud when he was killed back in February."
(Image: ITV)
Wanda also spoke about the protests and demonstrations that are now happening across all 50 states in the wake of Mr Floyd’s death.
She said: “Unfortunately, the citizens of the United States, especially African Americans, we feel like we don’t have a voice.
“Ahmaud was just murdered back in February and here we are in May. We have the same type of event to occur again.
“The people of America - we’re ready for change. We need answers. And foremost, we need these killings to stop. We need them to cease immediately.”
Ahmaud’s death sparked outrage across the country amid claims that the shooting was racially motivated.
Two men, Gregory McMicheal and his son Travis, 34, have both been arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Police shut off road and search house after reports of gunshots in Salford

Police have sealed off a residential street in Salford following reports of gunshots being fired .
Officers were called to Broughton Lane in Lower Broughton after receiving reports of a firearms discharge .
GMP believe that the incident happened on Monday night ( June 1 ) , but the report was made to them on Tuesday afternoon .
Nobody was injured in the incident .
No arrests have been yet been made .
A police cordon is in place and Broughton Lane is sealed off this evening while officers search a property .
A number of police vehicles remain at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We received reports of a firearms discharge overnight on Broughton Lane .
`` It was a late report that came into us today .
`` The cordon is in place currently while an address is being searched .
`` There are no reports of any injuries and no arrests have been made .
`` We would ask anyone with information to get in touch with us . ''
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Police have sealed off a residential street in Salford following reports of gunshots being fired.
Officers were called to Broughton Lane in Lower Broughton after receiving reports of a firearms discharge.
GMP believe that the incident happened on Monday night (June 1), but the report was made to them on Tuesday afternoon.
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Nobody was injured in the incident.
No arrests have been yet been made.
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A police cordon is in place and Broughton Lane is sealed off this evening while officers search a property.
A number of police vehicles remain at the scene.
A GMP spokesperson said: "We received reports of a firearms discharge overnight on Broughton Lane.
"It was a late report that came into us today.
"The cordon is in place currently while an address is being searched.
"There are no reports of any injuries and no arrests have been made.
"We would ask anyone with information to get in touch with us."
Police can be contacted on 101 or reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--Man City to battle Juventus for Houssem Aouar and more transfer rumours

Manchester City will face competition from Juventus for talented Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar , according to reports .
While City are still going strong in the Champions League , they have seen their grip on the Premier League title slip this season and Pep Guardiola may look to refresh his squad in the summer as a result .
Captain David Silva will depart the club upon the conclusion of the season and , while Phil Foden is heralded to take his place , a new midfielder may be considered once the transfer window reopens again .
The Blues have experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as he played brilliantly against them n the Champions League group stages in the 2018/19 season as they twice failed to defeat the French side .
Ligue 1 has been canceled prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic and as a result Lyon have failed to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1997 , which could spark an exodus of their star players .
While the versatile 21-year-old stayed at Lyon last season despite heavy speculation of a move L'Equipe , via SportWitness , claim that the club have resigned themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door is open for his departure .
It 's claimed that City and Juventus are the two interested clubs in Aouar 's signature , though no negotiations have begun yet , but that City 's potential two year ban from European competition - which will be appealed at CAS for three days from June 8 - has put him off making a move to the Etihad .
Meanwhile , City are determined to try and sign Leonardo Bonucci this summer , according to reports .
Guardiola may also be on the look out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to replace Vincent Kompany and injuries to Aymeric Laporte , John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have proved costly .
Italian outlet Calciomercato claims Bonucci is the Catalan 's primary target for the upcoming transfer window but Juventus are not interested in selling .

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Manchester City will face competition from Juventus for talented Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, according to reports.
While City are still going strong in the Champions League, they have seen their grip on the Premier League title slip this season and Pep Guardiola may look to refresh his squad in the summer as a result.
Captain David Silva will depart the club upon the conclusion of the season and, while Phil Foden is heralded to take his place, a new midfielder may be considered once the transfer window reopens again.
The Blues have experienced first hand just how good Aouar is, as he played brilliantly against them n the Champions League group stages in the 2018/19 season as they twice failed to defeat the French side.
Ligue 1 has been canceled prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic and as a result Lyon have failed to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1997, which could spark an exodus of their star players.
While the versatile 21-year-old stayed at Lyon last season despite heavy speculation of a move L'Equipe, via SportWitness, claim that the club have resigned themselves to losing him this summer and the door is open for his departure.
It's claimed that City and Juventus are the two interested clubs in Aouar's signature, though no negotiations have begun yet, but that City's potential two year ban from European competition - which will be appealed at CAS for three days from June 8 - has put him off making a move to the Etihad.
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Meanwhile, City are determined to try and sign Leonardo Bonucci this summer, according to reports.
Guardiola may also be on the look out for a new defender after the failure to replace Vincent Kompany and injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi have proved costly.
Italian outlet Calciomercato claims Bonucci is the Catalan's primary target for the upcoming transfer window but Juventus are not interested in selling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--A George Floyd mural has appeared in the Northern Quarter

A street art mural of George Floyd , who died after being forcibly pinned down by police officers in the USA has appeared in the Northern Quarter .
The piece was painted by street artist Akse over the course of this afternoon in Stevenson Square .
The portrait of George Floyd has taken up a spot in the Northern Quarter close to Soup Kitchen , Flok , Eastern Bloc and Noho .
On May 25 , the unarmed black security guard died in Minneapolis , Minnesota , after being forcibly held down by police officers .
A viral video of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in pain and couldn ’ t breathe while one white officer , Derek Chauvin , is pictured pinning George Floyd ’ s neck down with his knee .
Mr Floyd died soon afterwards , leaving behind his family , including two daughters , one aged six and one aged 22 .
The video and George Floyd ’ s death have sparked global protests through the Black Lives Matter campaign .
Derek Chauvin has since been arrested and charged with third degree murder – defined as “ killing someone unintentionally and not done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felony ” in the United States – after pressure mounted on the Minneapolis Police Department .
The other three officers who were present during the incident have been labelled by Minneapolis ’ chief of police as “ complicit ” in George Floyd ’ s death , although only Chauvin has been charged with murder .
The Northern Quarter mural is not the only tribute to be paid to George Floyd in Manchester .
Tonight , Trafford Town Hall will be bathed in purple light as a gesture of solidarity with Mr Floyd , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign , council leader Andrew Western has announced .
Wythenshawe Hall will also light up this evening to show support for the recent protests in America .
Coun Western said : “ Trafford will stand in solidarity with black , Asian and minority ethnic communities around the world tonight as we light the town hall purple to remember George Floyd .
“ The video in my view clearly depicts the unlawful killing of a defenceless , handcuffed man and is one of the most vile and heartbreaking images I ’ ve ever seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this man and his family , and we must all stand together to continue to challenge racism , hatred and bigotry in all its forms.
” Over the weekend , Black Lives Matter demonstrations were held in Manchester .
Protesters gathered in St Peter 's Square where they knelt in tribute to Mr Floyd , 46 .
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A street art mural of George Floyd, who died after being forcibly pinned down by police officers in the USA has appeared in the Northern Quarter.
The piece was painted by street artist Akse over the course of this afternoon in Stevenson Square.
The portrait of George Floyd has taken up a spot in the Northern Quarter close to Soup Kitchen, Flok, Eastern Bloc and Noho.
On May 25, the unarmed black security guard died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after being forcibly held down by police officers.
A viral video of the incident showed the 46-year-old saying he was in pain and couldn’t breathe while one white officer, Derek Chauvin, is pictured pinning George Floyd’s neck down with his knee.
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Mr Floyd died soon afterwards, leaving behind his family, including two daughters, one aged six and one aged 22. The video and George Floyd’s death have sparked global protests through the Black Lives Matter campaign.
Derek Chauvin has since been arrested and charged with third degree murder – defined as “killing someone unintentionally and not done as part of the commitment of another felony” in the United States – after pressure mounted on the Minneapolis Police Department.
The other three officers who were present during the incident have been labelled by Minneapolis’ chief of police as “complicit” in George Floyd’s death, although only Chauvin has been charged with murder.
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The Northern Quarter mural is not the only tribute to be paid to George Floyd in Manchester.
Tonight, Trafford Town Hall will be bathed in purple light as a gesture of solidarity with Mr Floyd, his family and the Black Lives Matter campaign, council leader Andrew Western has announced.
Wythenshawe Hall will also light up this evening to show support for the recent protests in America.
Coun Western said: “Trafford will stand in solidarity with black, Asian and minority ethnic communities around the world tonight as we light the town hall purple to remember George Floyd.
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“The video in my view clearly depicts the unlawful killing of a defenceless, handcuffed man and is one of the most vile and heartbreaking images I’ve ever seen.
“Justice must be served for this man and his family, and we must all stand together to continue to challenge racism, hatred and bigotry in all its forms.”
Over the weekend, Black Lives Matter demonstrations were held in Manchester.
Protesters gathered in St Peter's Square where they knelt in tribute to Mr Floyd, 46.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-02--There are now more than 10,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in our region

There are now more than 10,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester .
Government data released today revealed that 10,025 people in our region have now tested positive for COVID-19 .
Across Greater Manchester , the diagnosis rate currently stands at 356 per 100,000 people .
Oldham has the highest number of confirmed cases per population of 100,000 across the region , the government data shows .
The borough is also the tenth highest in England .
New data also revealed today that the north of England has become the epicentre of the UK coronavirus pandemic - with nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London recorded today .
Throughout the UK , there are now 277,985 confirmed COVID-19 patients , a rise of 1,613 in 24 hours .
This is the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in each borough in Greater Manchester as of June 2 : This is the number of confirmed cases per 100,000 people in each borough in Greater Manchester as of June 2 : Greater Manchester 's hospital COVID-19 death toll now stands at 1,882 according to the latest NHS data .
In the last 24 hours , eleven more COVID-19 deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust - the NHS trust in charge of several north Manchester hospitals .
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust , Manchester University NHS Foundation trust , Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossopp Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust all recorded one new death .
There were no new deaths at several of the region 's hospitals , including Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , and Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust .
The latest figures come as Public Health England published a report on Tuesday which stated that people from black and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` disproportionately '' dying with coronavirus .
The report found that age and gender are biggest factors , with older men being the most at risk .
But if that criteria was set aside , BAME people are at the highest risk with people of Bangladeshi ethnicity having twice the risk of dying than people who are white British .
Risk of dying among those diagnosed with COVID-19 is also higher in those living in the most deprived areas and is `` more than double the least deprived areas '' .

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There are now more than 10,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester.
Government data released today revealed that 10,025 people in our region have now tested positive for COVID-19.
Across Greater Manchester, the diagnosis rate currently stands at 356 per 100,000 people.
Oldham has the highest number of confirmed cases per population of 100,000 across the region, the government data shows.
The borough is also the tenth highest in England.
New data also revealed today that the north of England has become the epicentre of the UK coronavirus pandemic - with nearly twice the number of new infections as London recorded today.
Throughout the UK, there are now 277,985 confirmed COVID-19 patients, a rise of 1,613 in 24 hours.
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This is the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in each borough in Greater Manchester as of June 2:
Oldham - 1,084
Bury - 764
Wigan - 1,208
Salford - 935
Rochdale - 801
Stockport - 1,054
Bolton - 1,024
Trafford - 828
Tameside - 740
Manchester - 1,587
This is the number of confirmed cases per 100,000 people in each borough in Greater Manchester as of June 2:
Oldham - 460
Bury - 402
Wigan - 370
Salford - 368
Rochdale - 801
Stockport - 364
Bolton - 361
Trafford - 350
Tameside - 329
Manchester - 290
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Greater Manchester's hospital COVID-19 death toll now stands at 1,882 according to the latest NHS data.
In the last 24 hours, eleven more COVID-19 deaths were recorded at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - the NHS trust in charge of several north Manchester hospitals.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation trust, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside and Glossopp Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust all recorded one new death.
There were no new deaths at several of the region's hospitals, including Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
The latest figures come as Public Health England published a report on Tuesday which stated that people from black and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are "disproportionately" dying with coronavirus.
The report found that age and gender are biggest factors, with older men being the most at risk.
But if that criteria was set aside, BAME people are at the highest risk with people of Bangladeshi ethnicity having twice the risk of dying than people who are white British.
Risk of dying among those diagnosed with COVID-19 is also higher in those living in the most deprived areas and is "more than double the least deprived areas".