themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Inquest of man stabbed to death by his friend set to take place next year

An inquest into the death of a man stabbed in the chest and left for dead by his friend is due to take place next year .
Matthew McKenzie , was knifed in the heart by his pal James Hurst in Heywood in January 2017 .
Hurst was convicted of murder and possession of a bladed article - and jailed for life with a minimum sentence of 26 years in July 2017 .
He was released from prison 18 months before the fatal attack after being sentenced for an unrelated offence .
Manchester Crown Court heard Mr McKenzie 's body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an alleyway off Promenade Street in Heywood .
The 33-year-old spent he day drinking and taking drugs with Hurst and another man .
An inquest , which will examine the circumstances that led to Mr McKenzie 's death , is expected to be held in 2021 - four years after the attack .
The hearing is expected to look at the probation service 's handling of Hurst in the community , after he was released from prison in 2015 .
Greater Manchester Police 's involvement with Hurst is also expected to be examined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr McKenzie 's family are all due to be represented by lawyers at the inuqest .
During a pre-inquest review at Rochdale Coroners ' Court on Wednesday , presiding coroner Dr Edward Morgan said the full hearing was unlikely to take place until next year .
A precise date for the full inquest hearing has yet to be set .
James Hurst will be granted interested person 's status and is allowed to attend the hearing , but it is not yet clear if he will do so .
Mr McKenzie had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before visiting friends on the night of January 12 , 2017 , Manchester Crown Court previously heard .
They had left the house in search of more alcohol , and stole cans of beer , vodka and cigarettes from two nearby newsagents .
Hurst and another man were seen entering the alleyway where Mr McKenzie was later found dead .
A post-mortem examination revealed he had suffered chest wounds , with a blade piercing his heart .
Hurst then returned to his girlfriend ’ s house and bought them a meal from McDonald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rang his mother and told her : `` I ’ ve stabbed someone Mum , on Promenade Street . ''
On January 14 , Hurst handed himself in to police .
A further pre-inquest review is due to take place at Rochdale Coroner 's Court on March 29 , 2021 , with a full inquest expected to take place later in the year .

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An inquest into the death of a man stabbed in the chest and left for dead by his friend is due to take place next year.
Matthew McKenzie, was knifed in the heart by his pal James Hurst in Heywood in January 2017.
Hurst was convicted of murder and possession of a bladed article - and jailed for life with a minimum sentence of 26 years in July 2017.
He was released from prison 18 months before the fatal attack after being sentenced for an unrelated offence.
Manchester Crown Court heard Mr McKenzie's body was discovered by a dog walker in an alleyway off Promenade Street in Heywood.
The 33-year-old spent he day drinking and taking drugs with Hurst and another man.
(Image: Steve Allen)
An inquest, which will examine the circumstances that led to Mr McKenzie's death, is expected to be held in 2021 - four years after the attack.
The hearing is expected to look at the probation service's handling of Hurst in the community, after he was released from prison in 2015.
Greater Manchester Police's involvement with Hurst is also expected to be examined.
The probation service, GMP and Mr McKenzie's family are all due to be represented by lawyers at the inuqest.
During a pre-inquest review at Rochdale Coroners' Court on Wednesday, presiding coroner Dr Edward Morgan said the full hearing was unlikely to take place until next year.
A precise date for the full inquest hearing has yet to be set.
James Hurst will be granted interested person's status and is allowed to attend the hearing, but it is not yet clear if he will do so.
Mr McKenzie had been drinking at Hurst's home in Heywood before visiting friends on the night of January 12, 2017, Manchester Crown Court previously heard.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
They had left the house in search of more alcohol, and stole cans of beer, vodka and cigarettes from two nearby newsagents.
Hurst and another man were seen entering the alleyway where Mr McKenzie was later found dead.
A post-mortem examination revealed he had suffered chest wounds, with a blade piercing his heart.
Hurst then returned to his girlfriend’s house and bought them a meal from McDonald’s.
The following day Hurst rang his mother and told her: "I’ve stabbed someone Mum, on Promenade Street."
On January 14, Hurst handed himself in to police.
A further pre-inquest review is due to take place at Rochdale Coroner's Court on March 29, 2021, with a full inquest expected to take place later in the year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Corrie star has fat freezing treatment in ice chamber

Coronation Street 's Kimberley Hart-Simpson is at the centre of a heated storyline on the soap as sex worker Nicky Wheatley - but temperatures plummeted as she took time out from the drama to have a fat freezing treatment .
Kimberley , whose escort character Nicky is ruffling feathers in Weatherfield , underwent Cryo Lipo at Manchester Cryotherapy clinic The CryoLab .
She stepped inside a cryotherapy chamber that drops down to -130°C for three minutes for the slimming treatment .
Advocates claim it can cause up to 40 per cent of fat cells in a treated area to gradually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then eliminate via the lymphatic system .
Proponents claim cryotherapy , which uses liquid nitrogen , can kickstart the body 's fight or flight mode , triggering a release of epinephrine , endorphins and anti-inflammatory proteins .
They claim the process can increase metabolism and energy levels .
Sharing photos on Instagram , Kimberley joked that it resembled the famous dry ice on the singing talent show Stars In Their Eyes as she stepped out of the chamber .
Kimberley 's character Nicky has caused ructions for widower Daniel Osbourne , played by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a work drinks .
He discovered she was a sex worker and has since been paying her to dress up in his late wife Sinead 's clothes while opening up to her about his late wife and their son Bertie .
His nephew Adam Barlow discovered their secret and has warned Daniel , who has baby boy Bertie with Sinead , that he 's playing with fire .
`` This is the last thing you need in your life right now and Bertie 's , '' he warned .

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Coronation Street's Kimberley Hart-Simpson is at the centre of a heated storyline on the soap as sex worker Nicky Wheatley - but temperatures plummeted as she took time out from the drama to have a fat freezing treatment.
Kimberley, whose escort character Nicky is ruffling feathers in Weatherfield, underwent Cryo Lipo at Manchester Cryotherapy clinic The CryoLab.
She stepped inside a cryotherapy chamber that drops down to -130°C for three minutes for the slimming treatment.
Advocates claim it can cause up to 40 per cent of fat cells in a treated area to gradually die off, for the body to then eliminate via the lymphatic system.
Proponents claim cryotherapy, which uses liquid nitrogen, can kickstart the body's fight or flight mode, triggering a release of epinephrine, endorphins and anti-inflammatory proteins.
They claim the process can increase metabolism and energy levels.
Sharing photos on Instagram, Kimberley joked that it resembled the famous dry ice on the singing talent show Stars In Their Eyes as she stepped out of the chamber.
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"Tonight Matthew I'm gunna be," she wrote.
Kimberley's character Nicky has caused ructions for widower Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard, after he met her at a work drinks.
He discovered she was a sex worker and has since been paying her to dress up in his late wife Sinead's clothes while opening up to her about his late wife and their son Bertie.
His nephew Adam Barlow discovered their secret and has warned Daniel, who has baby boy Bertie with Sinead, that he's playing with fire.
"This is the last thing you need in your life right now and Bertie's," he warned.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Gary Neville admits to transfer confusion over Man United and Thiago Alcantara

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has explained why his old club would benefit from signing Thiago Alcantara .
The future of the Bayern Munich midfielder continues to be the subject of speculation , with rivals Liverpool interested in signing him .
United have been linked too in recent weeks , with Liverpool apparently stalling over the transfer fee for the Spain international , though MEN Sport understands that Thiago is not a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
United are blessed with solid midfield options , with Paul Pogba , Bruno Fernandes , Scott McTominay , Fred , Nemanja @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beek all on the books .
However , Neville believes that Thiago would still be a worthwhile signing and he ca n't understand why they do n't appear to be in for the Spaniard '' United weren ’ t really strongly linked with him and I can see why with Pogba and Fernandes .
But watching him play in a two-man midfield for Bayern Munich I don ’ t think he needs to play in a forward role , '' Neville told 90min .
`` I think he can play deeper and United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fred , [ Scott ] McTominay , [ Nemanja ] Matic – have all done okay .
But if [ Thiago ] was there ...
I think he ’ s clever enough to intercept , read the game and do the things that a holding midfielder can .
`` You don ’ t need to be six feet tall , tackle and quick to play in that position anymore .
You just need to be intelligent and understand the game , and he ’ s got that in abundance .
`` I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t try and get him , particularly if he was going to Liverpool because it would strengthen them . ''

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has explained why his old club would benefit from signing Thiago Alcantara.
The future of the Bayern Munich midfielder continues to be the subject of speculation, with rivals Liverpool interested in signing him.
United have been linked too in recent weeks, with Liverpool apparently stalling over the transfer fee for the Spain international, though MEN Sport understands that Thiago is not a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United are blessed with solid midfield options, with Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay, Fred, Nemanja Matic and new signing Donny van de Beek all on the books.
However, Neville believes that Thiago would still be a worthwhile signing and he can't understand why they don't appear to be in for the Spaniard
"United weren’t really strongly linked with him and I can see why with Pogba and Fernandes. But watching him play in a two-man midfield for Bayern Munich I don’t think he needs to play in a forward role," Neville told 90min.
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"I think he can play deeper and United’s players in that position – Fred, [Scott] McTominay, [Nemanja] Matic – have all done okay. But if [Thiago] was there... I think he’s clever enough to intercept, read the game and do the things that a holding midfielder can.
"You don’t need to be six feet tall, tackle and quick to play in that position anymore. You just need to be intelligent and understand the game, and he’s got that in abundance.
"I don’t know why United wouldn’t try and get him, particularly if he was going to Liverpool because it would strengthen them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Homes and businesses evacuated in Stockport after 'suspicious item' found

Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes and workplaces in Stockport tonight after a 'suspicious item ' was found .
Police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found at a property on Chester Road in Hazel Grove at around 4.15pm on Thursday ( September 10 ) .
A huge police cordon was in place on London Road for several hours with dozens of police vehicles at the scene .
Properties on the A6 London Road , Chester Road and Hatherlow Lane were evacuated 'as a precaution ' , including a McDonald 's and a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the M.E.N it was 'really scary ' being evacuated from her home .
A second cordon was in place on Pepper Road , around a mile away from the London Road .
Employees at a business on Pepper Road also had to be evacuated for several hours .
The cordon was lifted at around 8pm after Greater Manchester Police confirmed that there was 'no risk to the public ' .
In a statement issued earlier this evening , a GMP spokesperson said : `` Police are currently responding to an incident in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today ( Thursday 10 September ) , police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found at a property on Chester Road , Hazel Grove .
`` Officers are in attendance and enquiries and ongoing .
`` A cordon remains in place and those in the vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution .
`` Please avoid the area and follow @ OfficialTfGM for travel updates.
” Officers then issued a further update confirming that the 'suspicious item ' posed no risk to the public .
The statement said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now ended and the cordon will be lifted shortly .
`` Following extensive enquiries , officers have established that there is no risk to the public .
`` Thank you for your patience whilst we responded.
” Anyone with any information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1918 of 10/09/2020 , or the independent charity Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes and workplaces in Stockport tonight after a 'suspicious item' was found.
Police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found at a property on Chester Road in Hazel Grove at around 4.15pm on Thursday (September 10).
A huge police cordon was in place on London Road for several hours with dozens of police vehicles at the scene.
Properties on the A6 London Road, Chester Road and Hatherlow Lane were evacuated 'as a precaution', including a McDonald's and a number of pubs and takeaways.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
One resident told the M.E.N it was 'really scary' being evacuated from her home.
A second cordon was in place on Pepper Road, around a mile away from the London Road.
Employees at a business on Pepper Road also had to be evacuated for several hours.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The cordon was lifted at around 8pm after Greater Manchester Police confirmed that there was 'no risk to the public'.
In a statement issued earlier this evening, a GMP spokesperson said: "Police are currently responding to an incident in Hazel Grove.
"At around 4.15pm today (Thursday 10 September), police were called to reports that a suspicious item had been found at a property on Chester Road, Hazel Grove.
"Officers are in attendance and enquiries and ongoing.
"A cordon remains in place and those in the vicinity have been evacuated as a precaution.
"Please avoid the area and follow @OfficialTfGM for travel updates.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Officers then issued a further update confirming that the 'suspicious item' posed no risk to the public.
The statement said: "The incident in Hazel Grove has now ended and the cordon will be lifted shortly.
"Following extensive enquiries, officers have established that there is no risk to the public.
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"Thank you for your patience whilst we responded.”
Anyone with any information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1918 of 10/09/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Ryan Giggs tells Daniel James what he must do at Manchester United

Daniel James must take his opportunities when they come at Manchester United in the upcoming season , according to Old Trafford legend Ryan Giggs .
The former United winger manages James in the Welsh national team and gave a positive report on the 22-year-old 's two performances in recent Nations League victories over Finland and Bulgaria .
James provided a crucial assist for Cardiff City striker Kieffer Moore in the 1-0 win over Finland and , following a difficult second half to his debut campaign at United , Giggs has backed the former Swansea winger to come good again at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , especially in the first game .
It was a lot to ask for some of the players who had n't played for a long time to play two lots of 90 minutes , '' he told WalesOnline .
Giggs then explained why James must remain patient in the coming season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The ex-Swansea man is not an automatic first-choice pick at United right now , and may slip further down the pecking order if Jadon Sancho is signed from Borussia Dortmund .
But with United competing on four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will get chances , which he must take .
He added : `` He 's still young .
If you go back 18 months he was just getting into the Swansea team , so it has been an interesting two years or so .
He 'll be all the better for last season 's experiences .
`` He 'll look to start the season well and give Ole the problem of picking him .
But with teams like United who are in Europe , you 'll always have a lot of games , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , and when you do get the chance you have to take it . ''

Daniel James must take his opportunities when they come at Manchester United in the upcoming season, according to Old Trafford legend Ryan Giggs.
The former United winger manages James in the Welsh national team and gave a positive report on the 22-year-old's two performances in recent Nations League victories over Finland and Bulgaria.
James provided a crucial assist for Cardiff City striker Kieffer Moore in the 1-0 win over Finland and, following a difficult second half to his debut campaign at United, Giggs has backed the former Swansea winger to come good again at Old Trafford.
"He was excellent, especially in the first game. It was a lot to ask for some of the players who hadn't played for a long time to play two lots of 90 minutes," he told WalesOnline.
Giggs then explained why James must remain patient in the coming season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The ex-Swansea man is not an automatic first-choice pick at United right now, and may slip further down the pecking order if Jadon Sancho is signed from Borussia Dortmund.
But with United competing on four fronts, Giggs is confident that James will get chances, which he must take.
He added: "He's still young. If you go back 18 months he was just getting into the Swansea team, so it has been an interesting two years or so. He'll be all the better for last season's experiences.
"He'll look to start the season well and give Ole the problem of picking him. But with teams like United who are in Europe, you'll always have a lot of games, so you'll get plenty of game time, and when you do get the chance you have to take it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Manchester United target Jadon Sancho given FIFA 21 upgrade but fans spot issue

Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains a target for Manchester United in this summer 's transfer window , and the England international has today been handed a huge upgrade on FIFA 21 with EA confirming the top 100 highest-rated players .
Sancho was named as the 48th highest-ranked player on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team this year , given the same 87 overall rating as Bernardo Silva , Bruno Fernandes , Aymeric Laporte , Antoine Griezmann , Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Luis Suarez amongst others .
The United target also has a higher overall rating than Marcus Rashford , Paul Pogba , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just how high Sancho 's stock has risen over the last 12 months , and exactly why United are so keen to sign him this summer .
This represents a significant upgrade from his rating in FUT 20 , where he was rated at a lowly 84 overall .
Here are the two cards side by side , where you can see which attributes have been upgraded in order to boost his overall rating .
Sancho 's FUT card has been upgraded heavily , with the young forward 's shooting , passing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boosted for FUT 21 .
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But you 'll also notice than Sancho has been given a very curious downgrade too , with the winger 's pace being reduced from 88 to 83 , which is a lot .
This FUT 21 rating suggests that EA believe Sancho is slower overall than players like Ciro Immobile , Kai Havertz and Eden Hazard , which seems very hard to believe .
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In a daily United bulletin from the MEN , we 'll be bringing you the latest breaking news , analysis , transfer features and opinion , as well as the key talking points for fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course , we 'll cover everything that van de Beek performs in a United shirt .
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As you can imagine there has been a lot of reaction to Sancho 's FUT 21 pace rating on social media , with many fans amazed at his low pace attribute .
What do make of Sancho 's rating on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team ?
His pace downgrade seems a little hard to believe , particularly as he 's one of the fastest wide players in Europe .
EA have confirmed that FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this .
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , and PC you ’ ll be able to play from October 6 , 2020 , with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game 's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 .

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Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains a target for Manchester United in this summer's transfer window, and the England international has today been handed a huge upgrade on FIFA 21 with EA confirming the top 100 highest-rated players.
Sancho was named as the 48th highest-ranked player on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team this year, given the same 87 overall rating as Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Aymeric Laporte, Antoine Griezmann, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Luis Suarez amongst others.
The United target also has a higher overall rating than Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba, Thiago Alcantara and Jamie Vardy, showcasing just how high Sancho's stock has risen over the last 12 months, and exactly why United are so keen to sign him this summer.
This represents a significant upgrade from his rating in FUT 20, where he was rated at a lowly 84 overall. Here are the two cards side by side, where you can see which attributes have been upgraded in order to boost his overall rating.
Sancho's FUT card has been upgraded heavily, with the young forward's shooting, passing, dribbling, defending and physical all being boosted for FUT 21.
Click here to subscribe to Level up! The Esports and Gaming Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spreaker.
But you'll also notice than Sancho has been given a very curious downgrade too, with the winger's pace being reduced from 88 to 83, which is a lot.
This FUT 21 rating suggests that EA believe Sancho is slower overall than players like Ciro Immobile, Kai Havertz and Eden Hazard, which seems very hard to believe.
As you can imagine there has been a lot of reaction to Sancho's FUT 21 pace rating on social media, with many fans amazed at his low pace attribute.
What do make of Sancho's rating on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team? His pace downgrade seems a little hard to believe, particularly as he's one of the fastest wide players in Europe.
EA have confirmed that FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020, but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this.
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC you’ll be able to play from October 6, 2020, with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Body found in search for missing Bury teenager

A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager from Bury .
Matthew Young , 17 , @ @ @ @ @ Street , in Bury town centre , at around 2.30pm on Wednesday ( September 9 @ @ @ @ @ failed to return home after attending college for the day and described it as being @ @ @ @ @ A public appeal for help was issued earlier today as concerns grew for the teenager @ @ @ @ @ announced this evening that they had sadly found a body .
Formal identification has not @ @ @ @ @ say they are not treating the death as suspicious .
Matthew was described as a @ @ @ @ @ , of slim build with ginger hair and glasses .
He was last seen wearing @ @ @ @ @ jeans , black boots and was carrying a black ruck sack .

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A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager from Bury.
Matthew Young, 17, was last seen on Broad Street, in Bury town centre, at around 2.30pm on Wednesday (September 9).
Police said he failed to return home after attending college for the day and described it as being 'out of character'.
A public appeal for help was issued earlier today as concerns grew for the teenager.
Officers searching for Matthew announced this evening that they had sadly found a body.
Formal identification has not yet taken place.
Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious.
Matthew was described as a white, 6ft tall male, of slim build with ginger hair and glasses.
He was last seen wearing a green jacket, dark jeans, black boots and was carrying a black ruck sack.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Schools with Covid outbreaks in Greater Manchester now tops 50

The number of schools to confirm Covid cases across Greater Manchester has now reached 55 .
Less than a week after most children returned to class and thousands of them are now having to self-isolate .
We reported yesterday how the number of schools with positive cases - both primaries and secondaries - had reached 41 .
Now a further 14 have been confirmed .
At one school , Adswood Primary in Stockport , pupils from both Year 1 classes , both Year 2 classes and one class from Year 5/6 have been told to stay home .
While some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year groups , two have reported today that although they have cases , they have been able to limit the number of isolations to smaller groups who have been in close contact with the students affected .
Manchester Communication Academy in Harpurhey has sent home a bubble from Year 11 , while Salford City Academy in Eccles has sent home a small group of its final year students after using seating plans to 'identify the contacts of the confirmed case ' .
Today 's list of schools where pupils are self-isolating following positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The very small number of schools that are asking some or all of their pupils to remain at home are following our clear published process following a positive case being confirmed in a school .
“ If a positive case is confirmed , swift action will be taken to ask those who have been in close contact with them to self-isolate , and Public Health England ’ s local health protections teams are standing ready to support and advise schools in this situation .
Children who are self-isolating will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will continue to work with schools to ensure all appropriate steps are taken to keep pupils and staff safe.
” Schools where cases and self-isolations have already been confirmed include : Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill @ trinitymirror.com .

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The number of schools to confirm Covid cases across Greater Manchester has now reached 55.
Less than a week after most children returned to class and thousands of them are now having to self-isolate.
We reported yesterday how the number of schools with positive cases - both primaries and secondaries - had reached 41. Now a further 14 have been confirmed.
At one school, Adswood Primary in Stockport, pupils from both Year 1 classes, both Year 2 classes and one class from Year 5/6 have been told to stay home.
While some high schools have been sending home entire year groups, two have reported today that although they have cases, they have been able to limit the number of isolations to smaller groups who have been in close contact with the students affected.
Manchester Communication Academy in Harpurhey has sent home a bubble from Year 11, while Salford City Academy in Eccles has sent home a small group of its final year students after using seating plans to 'identify the contacts of the confirmed case'.
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Today's list of schools where pupils are self-isolating following positive cases:
Manchester Communication Academy, Harpurhey - (One bubble from Year 11)
Salford City Academy, Eccles - (Small number in Year 11)
Hawkley Hall High, Wigan - (Small number in Year 7)
Inspire Academy, Ashton - (Year 1)
Hey with Zion, Lees, Oldham - (Nursery)
Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport - (Year 1)
Adswood Primary, Stockport - (Year 1, Year 2, one class from Y5/6
St Luke's Primary, Heywood - (Year 2 and 3)
St Anne's Academy, Middleton - (Small number of students)
Meanwood Primary, Rochdale - (Year 2 and Year 4)
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham - (One Year 6 class)
St Bernard's RC, Bolton - (Year 5 bubble)
Beaumont Primary, Bolton - (Reception)
Clarendon Primary, Bolton - (Year 6 bubble)
A Department for Education spokesperson said: "The very small number of schools that are asking some or all of their pupils to remain at home are following our clear published process following a positive case being confirmed in a school.
“If a positive case is confirmed, swift action will be taken to ask those who have been in close contact with them to self-isolate, and Public Health England’s local health protections teams are standing ready to support and advise schools in this situation. Children who are self-isolating will continue to receive remote education from home.
“We will continue to work with schools to ensure all appropriate steps are taken to keep pupils and staff safe.”
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Schools where cases and self-isolations have already been confirmed include:
Manchester
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary, Northern Moor - (Year 2)
Chorlton High School South - (A Year 7 class)
Green End Primary School, Burnage - (One Reception class)
Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton - (Year 3)
Salford
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 11)
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Bury
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W and Year 3)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
St Bernadette's RC Primary, Whitefield - (Nursery, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Gabriel's RC High School, Bury - (Year 11)
Trafford
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Urmston Grammar - (Part of Year 12)
Stockport
St Winifred’s RC Primary, Heaton Mersey
Tameside
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Oldham
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Rochdale
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
Wigan
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating)
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 8)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@trinitymirror.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Fred addresses transfer speculation that he could leave Man United

Fred has put an end to the transfer speculation suggesting he could leave Manchester United this summer - and reiterated his desire to succeed at the club .
The midfielder arrived at Old Trafford in a £53.1m move from Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018 , but struggled in his first season in English football .
But Fred recovered from his inauspicious start to establish himself as one of United 's most reliable midfielder this past season - proving to be a composed influence in the centre of the park .
Despite his drastic improvement , the 27-year-old has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club this summer , with a loan move to Galatasaray touted .
But the Brazilian has moved to quash the rumours , insisting he he does n't want to go anywhere .
“ I want to stay here – that ’ s my desire , ” he told FourFourTwo .
“ I don ’ t want to leave .
As I ’ ve always said , I want to be an important player and win trophies for this club.
`` Winning trophies proved to be a problem for United last season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eliminated at the semi-final stage in three cup competitions .
But Fred believes the club are heading in the right direction , especially with the signing of Donny van de Beek , and that the silverware will soon follow .
“ [ Van de Beek ’ s arrival ] means we ’ re getting stronger and that ’ s good for everyone at United .
“ We need more players for this season because it will be even more demanding : the calendar is crammed and we need a strong squad to compete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a big club , there will always be competition – I ’ m used to it .
It ’ s been like that from day one at United .
“ We can ’ t say it was a good one , because we didn ’ t win a trophy , ” he admitted .
“ For a club like Manchester United , it ’ s not a good season without a title .
“ We managed to reach three semi-finals but lost them all .
We were close to our goals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our way – I was really confident that we would win something , but it didn ’ t happen .
“ At least we managed to play good football at times during the campaign , and qualifying for the Champions League was very important because this club must be in that competition .
It was crucial to get our place back , but that alone isn ’ t enough : we want to fight for that title , too .
“ The good thing is that we ’ re improving as a team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the right direction .
Trophies will come our way soon .
”

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Fred has confirmed he has no intention of leaving Manchester United this summer.
The MEN reported last week Fred had no plans to leave in the wake of the signing of Donny van de Beek, especially after he established himself as one of United's most consistent performers last season.
Despite his drastic improvement, the 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer, with a loan move to Galatasaray touted.
But the Brazilian has moved to quash the rumours, insisting he he doesn't want to go anywhere.
“I want to stay here – that’s my desire,” he told FourFourTwo.
“I don’t want to leave. As I’ve always said, I want to be an important player and win trophies for this club. "
Winning trophies proved to be a problem for United last season, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were eliminated at the semi-final stage in three cup competitions.
But Fred believes the club are heading in the right direction, especially with the signing of Donny van de Beek, and that the silverware will soon follow.
“[Van de Beek’s arrival] means we’re getting stronger and that’s good for everyone at United.
“We need more players for this season because it will be even more demanding: the calendar is crammed and we need a strong squad to compete for every title. When you play at a big club, there will always be competition – I’m used to it. It’s been like that from day one at United.
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“We can’t say it was a good one, because we didn’t win a trophy,” he admitted. “For a club like Manchester United, it’s not a good season without a title.
“We managed to reach three semi-finals but lost them all. We were close to our goals, but they just didn’t come our way – I was really confident that we would win something, but it didn’t happen.
“At least we managed to play good football at times during the campaign, and qualifying for the Champions League was very important because this club must be in that competition. It was crucial to get our place back, but that alone isn’t enough: we want to fight for that title, too.
“The good thing is that we’re improving as a team and I think we’re heading in the right direction. Trophies will come our way soon.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Firefighters tackle fire involving 'large quantity of tyres' in Salford

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service ( GMFRS ) say a crew was called to a blaze involving ' a @ @ @ @ @ on Robert Hall Street in Ordsall at around 7.40pm on Thursday night .
The fire @ @ @ @ @ of smoke which could be seen from across the region .
A spokesperson for GMFRS @ @ @ @ @ 7.40 pm this evening ( Thursday 10 September ) , one fire engine from Salford @ @ @ @ @ reports of a fire involving a large quantity of tyres on open land near Robert @ @ @ @ @ “ Firefighters arrived quickly and are currently tackling the fire using one hose reel .
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Firefighters are tackling a tyre fire in Salford.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) say a crew was called to a blaze involving 'a large quantity of tyres' on Robert Hall Street in Ordsall at around 7.40pm on Thursday night.
The fire fire caused a huge plume of smoke which could be seen from across the region.
A spokesperson for GMFRS said: “At around 7.40 pm this evening (Thursday 10 September), one fire engine from Salford fire station was called to reports of a fire involving a large quantity of tyres on open land near Robert Hall Street, Salford.
“Firefighters arrived quickly and are currently tackling the fire using one hose reel. The crew remains at the scene.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Manchester United evening headlines as Solskjaer discusses lack of signings

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does want further players added to his first-team squad this summer , but says he will not be disappointed if United only have Donny van de Beek to show for their efforts in the transfer market .
`` It ’ s never easy to have too many new players in the team , it takes time for players to gel into units , '' Solskjaer said in an interview with .
“ I am very happy working with these players and the squad .
`` We always trying to improve and to see if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can improve this squad and bring players in that will have the right level of quality and the right personality and have all the right criteria.
” United added van de Beek to their squad earlier this summer and M.E.N .
Sport understands further recruits are wanted , with Jadon Sancho top of the club 's wishlist .
Chris Smalling is set to leave Manchester United and join Roma , according to The .
The England international spent the 2019/20 campaign on loan in the Italian capital , and his impressive form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up their efforts to secure the 30-year-old 's services permanently .
However , contrary to some reports , the centre-back has been at Manchester United ’ s training ground today .
Sources have told MEN Sport that Smalling arrived in his Ferrari at 7.40am this morning and left at 10.15am .
Hannibal Mejbri has certainly caught the eye of Manchester United fans in recent months .
The attacking midfielder has been touted as a star of the future while also being tipped to break into the first team this season despite being only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , tempered those expectations , saying he feels there are plenty of areas to work on for the teenager and that he ’ s got another campaign of building experience at youth level to look forward to .
“ As much as he ’ s a good player there ’ s still a long way to go with Hannibal , he ’ s still got a lot of learning to do , a lot of improving , '' said Wood .
“ You can see the good bits of his play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he ’ s got great vision , he ’ s tenacious , but there ’ s still work to be done with him .
“ I wouldn ’ t get carried away and say he ’ s going to be in the first team , but he ’ s willing to work , he ’ s willing to improve , he ’ s got a very good understanding of the game and a very good understanding of what he needs to get better at as well . ''

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Solskjaer content with current United squad
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does want further players added to his first-team squad this summer, but says he will not be disappointed if United only have Donny van de Beek to show for their efforts in the transfer market.
"It’s never easy to have too many new players in the team, it takes time for players to gel into units," Solskjaer said in an interview with BBC 5 live .
“I am very happy working with these players and the squad.
"We always trying to improve and to see if there’s any way possible that we can improve this squad and bring players in that will have the right level of quality and the right personality and have all the right criteria.”
United added van de Beek to their squad earlier this summer and M.E.N. Sport understands further recruits are wanted, with Jadon Sancho top of the club's wishlist.
Smalling closing in on permanent Roma switch
Chris Smalling is set to leave Manchester United and join Roma, according to The Telegraph .
The England international spent the 2019/20 campaign on loan in the Italian capital, and his impressive form has seen the Serie A side step up their efforts to secure the 30-year-old's services permanently.
However, contrary to some reports, the centre-back has been at Manchester United’s training ground today. Sources have told MEN Sport that Smalling arrived in his Ferrari at 7.40am this morning and left at 10.15am.
Wood outlines Mejbri development plan
Hannibal Mejbri has certainly caught the eye of Manchester United fans in recent months.
The attacking midfielder has been touted as a star of the future while also being tipped to break into the first team this season despite being only 17-years-old.
Under-23s boss Neil Wood has, however, tempered those expectations, saying he feels there are plenty of areas to work on for the teenager and that he’s got another campaign of building experience at youth level to look forward to.
“As much as he’s a good player there’s still a long way to go with Hannibal, he’s still got a lot of learning to do, a lot of improving," said Wood.
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“You can see the good bits of his play, he’s got great feet, he’s got great vision, he’s tenacious, but there’s still work to be done with him.
“I wouldn’t get carried away and say he’s going to be in the first team, but he’s willing to work, he’s willing to improve, he’s got a very good understanding of the game and a very good understanding of what he needs to get better at as well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Josh King prefers to move to Man United this summer and more rumours

Bournemouth striker Joshua King is holding out hope that he will finally be able to return to Manchester United this summer , according to reports .
King left United after spending five years in the club 's youth system in 2013 and , although he did n't enjoy much success at Blackburn Rovers , he has gone on to establish himself as a dependable and versatile Premier League forward at Bournemouth .
Despite only playing 26 games last season due to a muscle injury , he still managed to bag six goals and four assists but it was n't enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flight .
New Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall has admitted that any of his players could be up for grabs this summer and it has opened the door for United to potentially make another approach for the Norwegian .
United tried to re-sign King on January deadline day when they were in desperate need for a new striker but the move was blocked by Bournemouth , with Odion Ighalo being recruited instead .
The 28-year-old has since admitted that he 'really wanted ' to complete the move and , according to The Athletic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford this summer over the number of other options he has on the table .
It 's reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on a reunion with his countryman but the club hierarchy has not yet given any indication on whether they will make an offer , with Bournemouth valuing the player between £15-20million .
Meanwhile , United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Porto left-back Alex Telles , who is on ‘ relatively cheap ’ wages .
MEN Sport understands that United are considering a move for a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full-back positions and are monitoring Sergio Reguilon and Vitaliy Mykolenko .
It ’ s claimed by the Transfer Window Podcast that Telles is also on the list , with Porto looking to cash in on 27-year-old .

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Bournemouth striker Joshua King is holding out hope that he will finally be able to return to Manchester United this summer, according to reports.
King left United after spending five years in the club's youth system in 2013 and, although he didn't enjoy much success at Blackburn Rovers, he has gone on to establish himself as a dependable and versatile Premier League forward at Bournemouth.
Despite only playing 26 games last season due to a muscle injury, he still managed to bag six goals and four assists but it wasn't enough to keep the Cherries in the top flight.
New Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall has admitted that any of his players could be up for grabs this summer and it has opened the door for United to potentially make another approach for the Norwegian.
United tried to re-sign King on January deadline day when they were in desperate need for a new striker but the move was blocked by Bournemouth, with Odion Ighalo being recruited instead.
The 28-year-old has since admitted that he 'really wanted' to complete the move and, according to The Athletic, his preference remains a return to Old Trafford this summer over the number of other options he has on the table.
It's reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on a reunion with his countryman but the club hierarchy has not yet given any indication on whether they will make an offer, with Bournemouth valuing the player between £15-20million.
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Meanwhile, United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Porto left-back Alex Telles, who is on ‘relatively cheap’ wages.
MEN Sport understands that United are considering a move for a new left-back this summer due to uncertainty in full-back positions and are monitoring Sergio Reguilon and Vitaliy Mykolenko.
It’s claimed by the Transfer Window Podcast that Telles is also on the list, with Porto looking to cash in on 27-year-old.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Real Madrid make contact with Man City star Mahrez and more transfer rumours

Real Madrid have made contact with Riyad Mahrez 's representatives over a potential move this summer , according to reports .
Mahrez was one of Manchester City 's best players last season and finished the campaign with an impressive 13 goals and 16 assists to his name .
The 29-year-old 's performances seemingly have n't gone unnoticed as FootMercato report that he is on La Liga champions Madrid 's radar .
It 's claimed that Zinedine Zidane 's side have been gathering information on the Algerian and that they have already established contact with Mahrez 's camp ahead of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems extremely unlikely as Mahrez still has three years remaining on his contract at the Etihad and has gone from strength to strength in a blue shirt .
City have also already lost one winger this summer in Leroy Sane , who finally completed his long awaited move to European champions Bayern Munich .
Though he has been replaced by exciting Spaniard Ferran Torres , the Blues will be determined not to allow another star attacker leave the club .
Meanwhile , City have reportedly rejected an offer from Barcelona for Eric Garcia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year of his contract and wo n't be extending his stay at the club any further , with a return to Catalonia likely .
It remains to be seen if he will join Barca on a free next summer or for a fee this year and , according to AS the La Liga side are no closer to getting a deal done .
It 's reported that Barcelona have bid €10m for Garcia but it has been rejected out of hand with City demanding a higher fee .

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Real Madrid have made contact with Riyad Mahrez's representatives over a potential move this summer, according to reports.
Mahrez was one of Manchester City's best players last season and finished the campaign with an impressive 13 goals and 16 assists to his name.
The 29-year-old's performances seemingly haven't gone unnoticed as FootMercato report that he is on La Liga champions Madrid's radar.
It's claimed that Zinedine Zidane's side have been gathering information on the Algerian and that they have already established contact with Mahrez's camp ahead of a possible bid.
However, a move seems extremely unlikely as Mahrez still has three years remaining on his contract at the Etihad and has gone from strength to strength in a blue shirt.
City have also already lost one winger this summer in Leroy Sane, who finally completed his long awaited move to European champions Bayern Munich.
Though he has been replaced by exciting Spaniard Ferran Torres, the Blues will be determined not to allow another star attacker leave the club.
Meanwhile, City have reportedly rejected an offer from Barcelona for Eric Garcia.
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The young defender is in the last year of his contract and won't be extending his stay at the club any further, with a return to Catalonia likely.
It remains to be seen if he will join Barca on a free next summer or for a fee this year and, according to AS the La Liga side are no closer to getting a deal done.
It's reported that Barcelona have bid €10m for Garcia but it has been rejected out of hand with City demanding a higher fee.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--The graph that shows second wave may already be hitting Greater Manchester

A second wave of coronavirus cases appears to be hitting Greater Manchester , the latest data shows .
For three weeks , the number of confirmed cases in the region has been rising sharply .
Infection rates are increasing across all ten boroughs , with all but three in the government 's 'red alert ' zone for areas above 50 cases per 100,000 people .
Bolton is the highest at 160.7 with Tameside and Salford in the 80s , Oldham , Rochdale and Manchester in the 70s and Bury in the 60s .
Wigan , Trafford and Stockport are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an upward trend as well .
There were 2,029 positive cases in the week ending September 7 , the first time the number has gone above 2,000 since April 24 .
The first coronavirus peak in Greater Manchester was towards the end of April , with the numbers gradually declining until their lowest ebb in early July .
The government lifted a host of lockdown measures on July 4 , including allowing bars , pubs , restaurants and cafes to reopen .
Two households were also able to meet indoors and stay overnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up again , particularly in Greater Manchester , leading to the first local restrictions being imposed on July 30 .
Throughout August , the number of positive cases continued to rise steadily , particularly among younger , less vulnerable people aged 20 to 40-years-old .
As a consequence , hospital admissions and the number of deaths have remained low .
But with the end of the summer holidays , schools reopening and many people returning to work , the mixing of households appears to have driven a much sharper rise in the infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government fears this will eventually result in more vulnerable people contracting Covid-19 and requiring hospital treatment and lives lost .
From Monday , it will be illegal to meet in groups of more than six people , inside or outside .
Local restrictions also remain in place in Greater Manchester .
There is currently a 10pm curfew in Bolton on hospitality businesses which means they must remain shut between 10pm and 5am .
Ministers are said to be considering imposing that move nationwide in a bid to curb the rise in infections .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` In some countries , not only in the Far East but also closer to home , they have seen a rise in cases especially among younger people , taken action and that has turned the curve .
`` That ’ s particularly true , for instance , in Belgium which we were very worried about a month ago but the case rate has come right down when they put a curfew in place . ''
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A second wave of coronavirus cases appears to be hitting Greater Manchester, the latest data shows.
For three weeks, the number of confirmed cases in the region has been rising sharply.
Infection rates are increasing across all ten boroughs, with all but three in the government's 'red alert' zone for areas above 50 cases per 100,000 people.
Bolton is the highest at 160.7 with Tameside and Salford in the 80s, Oldham, Rochdale and Manchester in the 70s and Bury in the 60s.
Wigan, Trafford and Stockport are all in the 30s but are all on an upward trend as well.
There were 2,029 positive cases in the week ending September 7, the first time the number has gone above 2,000 since April 24.
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The first coronavirus peak in Greater Manchester was towards the end of April, with the numbers gradually declining until their lowest ebb in early July.
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The government lifted a host of lockdown measures on July 4, including allowing bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes to reopen.
Two households were also able to meet indoors and stay overnight.
By mid-July, numbers were picking up again, particularly in Greater Manchester, leading to the first local restrictions being imposed on July 30.
Throughout August, the number of positive cases continued to rise steadily, particularly among younger, less vulnerable people aged 20 to 40-years-old.
As a consequence, hospital admissions and the number of deaths have remained low.
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But with the end of the summer holidays, schools reopening and many people returning to work, the mixing of households appears to have driven a much sharper rise in the infection rate in the past fortnight.
The government fears this will eventually result in more vulnerable people contracting Covid-19 and requiring hospital treatment and lives lost.
From Monday, it will be illegal to meet in groups of more than six people, inside or outside.
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Local restrictions also remain in place in Greater Manchester.
There is currently a 10pm curfew in Bolton on hospitality businesses which means they must remain shut between 10pm and 5am.
Ministers are said to be considering imposing that move nationwide in a bid to curb the rise in infections.
Asked about measures imposed in other countries this week, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "In some countries, not only in the Far East but also closer to home, they have seen a rise in cases especially among younger people, taken action and that has turned the curve.
"That’s particularly true, for instance, in Belgium which we were very worried about a month ago but the case rate has come right down when they put a curfew in place."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Man City evening headlines as De Bruyne sends fitness warning

De Bruyne : Every team must be sensible Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne says players across the Premier League must speak up if they are struggling with fatigue , both physically and mentally , this season .
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the conclusion of the 2019/20 season and meant that countless players across the English top flight had less than three weeks off before reporting for pre-season training ahead of the 2020/21 campaign .
“ Every team is going to have to be sensible , ” De Bruyne told .
“ If you see fatigue , even mentally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that .
`` Sometimes it ’ s better to have a week off and come back refreshed than go and play through physical pain or mental tiredness .
“ That ’ s something that will happen during the year – maybe I will be fine – but there ’ s a chance you can get tired because of the amount of games we play in a short space of time.
” Manchester City have rejected a bid of €10 million from Barcelona for centre-back Eric Garcia , according to Spanish publication AS , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stadium expires next summer and he does not plan to extend that deal despite his regular involvement in the first team at the end of last season .
Barcelona are hoping to re-sign Garcia , who left their La Masia academy to join City in the summer of 2017 .
However , they have yet to come close to matching the Premier League side 's valuation , which according to AS stands between €15-18m .
The report further states that City know the player ’ s ambition is to return ‘ home ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Camp Nou outfit will push hard to for his comeback this summer given they could sign him for free next July .
Real Madrid have made contact with Riyad Mahrez 's representatives over a move to the Bernabeu , according to French outlet The Algerian has been earmarked for a potential role alongside Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema in a front three for Los Blancos , although the club are unlikely to spend big money this summer due to the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic .
That could change , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gareth Bale .
The Welsh winger , who has two years remaining on his contract with the La Liga giants , is n't in Zinedine Zidane 's first-team plans and will be sold if an offer is made .

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De Bruyne: Every team must be sensible
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne says players across the Premier League must speak up if they are struggling with fatigue, both physically and mentally, this season.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the conclusion of the 2019/20 season and meant that countless players across the English top flight had less than three weeks off before reporting for pre-season training ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
“Every team is going to have to be sensible,” De Bruyne told CityTV . “If you see fatigue, even mentally, people should not be afraid to say that.
"Sometimes it’s better to have a week off and come back refreshed than go and play through physical pain or mental tiredness.
“That’s something that will happen during the year – maybe I will be fine – but there’s a chance you can get tired because of the amount of games we play in a short space of time.”
City knock back Barca bid for Garcia
Manchester City have rejected a bid of €10 million from Barcelona for centre-back Eric Garcia, according to Spanish publication AS, via Sport Witness.
Garcia's contract at the Etihad Stadium expires next summer and he does not plan to extend that deal despite his regular involvement in the first team at the end of last season.
Barcelona are hoping to re-sign Garcia, who left their La Masia academy to join City in the summer of 2017. However, they have yet to come close to matching the Premier League side's valuation, which according to AS stands between €15-18m.
The report further states that City know the player’s ambition is to return ‘home’ but it remains to be seen whether the Camp Nou outfit will push hard to for his comeback this summer given they could sign him for free next July.
Madrid consider Mahrez move
Real Madrid have made contact with Riyad Mahrez's representatives over a move to the Bernabeu, according to French outlet FootMercato.
The Algerian has been earmarked for a potential role alongside Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema in a front three for Los Blancos, although the club are unlikely to spend big money this summer due to the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
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That could change, however, if Real are able to offload Gareth Bale. The Welsh winger, who has two years remaining on his contract with the La Liga giants, isn't in Zinedine Zidane's first-team plans and will be sold if an offer is made.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--The full list of countries still exempt from UK quarantine rules

It 's all change again as more countries have been added and removed from the UK quarantine exemption list .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , countries are continually being added and removed from the list of countries that are exempt from the government 's 14-day quarantine policy .
On Thursday ( September 10 ) four more destinations were added to the list .
From 4am on Saturday , September 12 , travellers arriving to the UK from Portugal , Hungary , French Polynesia and Reunion will now have to quarantine , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced .
They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel corridor list as data shows a rise in cases and we need to `` keep everyone safe '' , Mr Shapps said .
Portugal has only been on the safe list for three weeks .
On Septemebr 9 , Crete , Lesvos , Mykonos , Santorini , Serifos , Tinos and Zakynthos were removed from the exempt list .
Those arriving in England from these Greek islands do have to self-isolate for two weeks .
The Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office still currently advises British nationals against all but essential international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of countries still exempt from UK quarantine rules : • Cuba ( added 4am , 29 August 2020 – if you arrived in England from Cuba before 4am 29 August you will need to self-isolate ) • French Polynesia ( will be removed from this list at 4am Saturday 12 September 2020 ) • Greece ( except the islands of Crete , Lesvos , Mykonos , Santorini , Serifos , Tinos and Zakynthos ) • Hungary ( will be removed from this list at 4am Saturday 12 September 2020 ) • Portugal ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4am Saturday 12 September 2020 – Azores and Madeira will remain on this list ) • Réunion ( will be removed from this list at 4am Saturday 12 September 2020 ) • Sweden ( will be added to this list at 4am , Saturday 12 September 2020 – if you arrive in England from Sweden before 4am , 12 September , you will need to self-isolate )

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It's all change again as more countries have been added and removed from the UK quarantine exemption list.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, countries are continually being added and removed from the list of countries that are exempt from the government's 14-day quarantine policy.
On Thursday (September 10) four more destinations were added to the list.
From 4am on Saturday, September 12, travellers arriving to the UK from Portugal, Hungary, French Polynesia and Reunion will now have to quarantine, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced.
They are being removed from the UK government's travel corridor list as data shows a rise in cases and we need to "keep everyone safe", Mr Shapps said.
Portugal has only been on the safe list for three weeks.
On Septemebr 9, Crete, Lesvos, Mykonos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos and Zakynthos were removed from the exempt list.
Those arriving in England from these Greek islands do have to self-isolate for two weeks.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office still currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel.
Here's the full list of countries still exempt from UK quarantine rules:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Family issue urgent plea to find missing mum from Stockport last seen a week ago

The family of a missing mum from Stockport has issued an urgent appeal for help to find her .
Debra Cull , 55 , was last seen in Brinnington on the morning of Friday , September 4 - nearly a week ago .
She was pictured on CCTV near Cohen 's chemist , at the junction of Northumberland Road and Brinnington Road , at 10.20am .
The mum-of-eight has not been seen since .
Her disappearance is said to be 'entirely out of character ' .
Her children , who she is usually in regular contact with , have not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has shoulder-length blonde hair and is of slim build .
She was last seen wearing a grey cardigan , a pink jumper and blue jeans .
Debra is believed to have links to the Preston and Fylde areas of Lancashire .
Her husband Matthew , 53 , and daughter Emily , 32 , are desperate or help .
`` I just want to know my wife is safe and comes back home , '' Matthew said .
`` This is entirely out of character and we are missing her . ''
Emily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come home , we all miss her . ''
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand , of GMP 's Stockport division , said : `` This is a very worrying time for Debra 's family and we are urging anyone with information that could help lead us to finding her to get in touch .
`` If the images we have released of Debra strike any resemblance to someone you may have seen in the last seven days , do not hesitate to call police as it may prove to be the vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Anyone with information should call 0161 856 9223 .
Details can anonymously be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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The family of a missing mum from Stockport has issued an urgent appeal for help to find her.
Debra Cull, 55, was last seen in Brinnington on the morning of Friday, September 4 - nearly a week ago.
She was pictured on CCTV near Cohen's chemist, at the junction of Northumberland Road and Brinnington Road, at 10.20am.
The mum-of-eight has not been seen since. Her disappearance is said to be 'entirely out of character'.
Her children, who she is usually in regular contact with, have not heard from her.
(Image: GMP)
Debra is white and has shoulder-length blonde hair and is of slim build.
She was last seen wearing a grey cardigan, a pink jumper and blue jeans.
Debra is believed to have links to the Preston and Fylde areas of Lancashire.
Her husband Matthew, 53, and daughter Emily, 32, are desperate or help.
"I just want to know my wife is safe and comes back home," Matthew said.
"This is entirely out of character and we are missing her."
Emily added: "We just want her to come home, we all miss her."
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP's Stockport division, said: "This is a very worrying time for Debra's family and we are urging anyone with information that could help lead us to finding her to get in touch.
"If the images we have released of Debra strike any resemblance to someone you may have seen in the last seven days, do not hesitate to call police as it may prove to be the vital detail that we need in our search."
Anyone with information should call 0161 856 9223. Details can anonymously be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Swinton Lions make Salford Red Devils centre latest signing for 2021

Salford youngster Luis Roberts has become the latest player to commit to Swinton for the 2021 Betfred Championship season .
The 18-year-old centre is a product of Swinton-based community club Folly Lane and joined the Red Devils to be part of the club 's reserve grade team in 2020 .
And although the Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the reserves competition , Roberts did feature in a Salford shirt early in the year - taking on the Lions in a pre-season friendly at the AJ Bell Stadium .
`` I 'm really excited to sign for Swinton Lions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm looking forward to the challenges ahead and am looking forward to being able to challenge for a regular position in the team .
`` I spoke with Stuart Littler and instantly had a good feeling about the club .
`` I am now looking to develop further as a player and to working hard with the rest of the squad . ''
For a local lad who plays at centre , there can be few better mentors than Stuart Littler .
`` Luis is an exciting young prospect who is coming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said the Lions head coach .
`` After meeting with Luis and doing some homework on him , it is clear to see that he is very passionate about becoming the best possible professional rugby league player he can be .
`` Luis actually played against us for Salford in the friendly game early in 2020 , as well as performing very admirably in a well-beaten Valencia side in the pre-season friendly against a strong Featherstone side .
`` Luis completed a spell as a junior at our community partner club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please a whole host of our fans .
`` It is now an opportune time for Luis to start creating a name for himself and we intend to provide the education and the platform to help him achieve those levels . ''
Swinton appear to be putting together a squad that will blend youth and experience next year , with the arrival of veteran halfback Martyn Ridyard confirmed earlier this week .

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Salford youngster Luis Roberts has become the latest player to commit to Swinton for the 2021 Betfred Championship season.
The 18-year-old centre is a product of Swinton-based community club Folly Lane and joined the Red Devils to be part of the club's reserve grade team in 2020.
And although the Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the reserves competition, Roberts did feature in a Salford shirt early in the year - taking on the Lions in a pre-season friendly at the AJ Bell Stadium.
"I'm really excited to sign for Swinton Lions," said Roberts. "I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead and am looking forward to being able to challenge for a regular position in the team.
"I spoke with Stuart Littler and instantly had a good feeling about the club.
"I am now looking to develop further as a player and to working hard with the rest of the squad."
For a local lad who plays at centre, there can be few better mentors than Stuart Littler.
"Luis is an exciting young prospect who is coming to Swinton for all of the right reasons," said the Lions head coach.
"After meeting with Luis and doing some homework on him, it is clear to see that he is very passionate about becoming the best possible professional rugby league player he can be.
"Luis actually played against us for Salford in the friendly game early in 2020, as well as performing very admirably in a well-beaten Valencia side in the pre-season friendly against a strong Featherstone side.
"Luis completed a spell as a junior at our community partner club Folly Lane, which I know will please a whole host of our fans.
"It is now an opportune time for Luis to start creating a name for himself and we intend to provide the education and the platform to help him achieve those levels."
Swinton appear to be putting together a squad that will blend youth and experience next year, with the arrival of veteran halfback Martyn Ridyard confirmed earlier this week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--How Greater Manchester's latest coronavirus rates compare with rest of England

The government has released the latest rolling seven-day rate of new coronavirus cases for every local authority in England .
Bolton - who this week saw stricter measures imposed on the town - is still topping the list with the highest rate of infection in the country .
The Greater Manchester borough has recorded 462 new cases in the seven days to September 7 – the equivalent of 160.7 per 100,000 people .
This is the highest rate in England and it is up sharply from 80.0 in the seven days to August 31 .
Birmingham could be next to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second highest infection rate .
Nearly 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Birmingham in the seven days to September 7 , according to new data from Public Health England .
A total of 975 cases were recorded – the equivalent of 85.4 cases per 100,000 people , up from 32.0 per 100,000 in the previous week ( the seven days to August 31 ) .
Other areas recording notable week-on-week jumps include Salford , which is up from 39.4 to 82.3 , with 213 new cases and Manchester , up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new cases .
Tameside currently has the fourth highest infection rate in the country with cases up to 84.8 from 39.3 , with 192 new cases and Preston is in third place , where the rate has risen from 35.6 to 85.2 , with 122 new cases .
Oldham has slipped further down the list despite also seeing a slight increase from 62.0 to 73.0 per 100,000 with 173 new cases .
Rochdale and Bury have also seen rises .
Elsewhere Leeds has seen rates continue to go up from 33.5 to 67.6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures , for the seven days to September 7 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government ’ s testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent three days ( September 8-10 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
The list is based on Public Health England data published on September 10 on the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 7 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 7 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 31 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 31 .
Highlighted in bold are the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs .

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The government has released the latest rolling seven-day rate of new coronavirus cases for every local authority in England.
Bolton - who this week saw stricter measures imposed on the town - is still topping the list with the highest rate of infection in the country.
The Greater Manchester borough has recorded 462 new cases in the seven days to September 7 – the equivalent of 160.7 per 100,000 people.
This is the highest rate in England and it is up sharply from 80.0 in the seven days to August 31.
Birmingham could be next to face lockdown measures as it now has the second highest infection rate.
Nearly 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Birmingham in the seven days to September 7, according to new data from Public Health England.
A total of 975 cases were recorded – the equivalent of 85.4 cases per 100,000 people, up from 32.0 per 100,000 in the previous week (the seven days to August 31).
Other areas recording notable week-on-week jumps include Salford, which is up from 39.4 to 82.3, with 213 new cases and Manchester, up from 42.5 to 71.6, with 396 new cases.
Tameside currently has the fourth highest infection rate in the country with cases up to 84.8 from 39.3, with 192 new cases and Preston is in third place, where the rate has risen from 35.6 to 85.2, with 122 new cases.
Oldham has slipped further down the list despite also seeing a slight increase from 62.0 to 73.0 per 100,000 with 173 new cases.
Rochdale and Bury have also seen rises.
Elsewhere Leeds has seen rates continue to go up from 33.5 to 67.6, with 536 new cases.
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The figures, for the seven days to September 7, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government’s testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent three days (September 8-10) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
The list is based on Public Health England data published on September 10 on the Government’s coronavirus online dashboard.
The list in full
From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 7; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 7; rate of new cases in the seven days to August 31; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to August 31.
Highlighted in bold are the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs.
Bolton 160.7 (462), 80.0 (230)
Birmingham 85.4 (975), 32.0 (365)
Preston 85.2 (122), 35.6 (51)
Tameside 84.8 (192), 39.3 (89)
Salford 82.3 (213), 39.4 (102)
Bradford 82.3 (444), 59.3 (320)
Sunderland 80.3 (223), 9.0 (25)
Blackburn with Darwen 80.2 (120), 44.1 (66)
Burnley 77.6 (69), 32.6 (29)
Hyndburn 74.0 (60), 23.4 (19)
Oldham 73.0 (173), 62.0 (147)
Rochdale 72.8 (162), 44.5 (99)
Manchester 71.6 (396), 42.5 (235)
Bury 69.6 (133), 27.2 (52)
Leeds 67.6 (536), 33.5 (266)
Solihull 67.5 (146), 9.7 (21)
Leicester 64.9 (230), 25.4 (90)
Wirral 61.7 (200), 32.4 (105)
Oadby and Wigston 61.4 (35), 8.8 (5)
Liverpool 60.8 (303), 18.3 (91)
Corby 59.5 (43), 48.5 (35)
Warrington 59.5 (125), 17.6 (37)
Gateshead 58.9 (119), 20.3 (41)
Pendle 58.6 (54), 71.7 (66)
St Helens 58.1 (105), 7.8 (14)
Knowsley 56.3 (85), 11.3 (17)
Blaby 56.1 (57), 13.8 (14)
Selby 54.1 (49), 5.5 (5)
Newcastle upon Tyne 53.2 (161), 17.8 (54)
South Tyneside 53.0 (80), 52.3 (79)
Hartlepool 52.3 (49), 20.3 (19)
Calderdale 49.2 (104), 20.3 (43)
Hertsmere 47.7 (50), 38.1 (40)
Wolverhampton 46.3 (122), 10.3 (27)
South Ribble 46.0 (51), 7.2 (8)
Sandwell 46.0 (151), 23.1 (76)
Kirklees 44.1 (194), 28.4 (125)
Middlesbrough 42.6 (60), 34.0 (48)
Rossendale 40.6 (29), 64.4 (46)
Broxtowe 40.3 (46), 14.9 (17)
Harrogate 39.2 (63), 12.4 (20)
North Tyneside 38.5 (80), 12.5 (26)
Lincoln 38.3 (38), 14.1 (14)
Sefton 38.0 (105), 18.8 (52)
West Lancashire 37.6 (43), 7.9 (9)
Halton 37.1 (48), 8.5 (11)
Wigan 36.5 (120), 12.5 (41)
Spelthorne 36.1 (36), 16.0 (16)
Redbridge 36.0 (110), 14.4 (44)
Scarborough 35.9 (39), 6.4 (7)
Trafford 35.8 (85), 39.2 (93)
Malvern Hills 35.6 (28), 3.8 (3)
Sheffield 35.4 (207), 23.4 (137)
Kettering 34.4 (35), 26.5 (27)
Northampton 33.8 (76), 19.6 (44)
Worthing 33.5 (37), 4.5 (5)
County Durham 33.4 (177), 12.8 (68)
Barnsley 32.8 (81), 9.3 (23)
Hounslow 32.4 (88), 15.5 (42)
Havering 32.0 (83), 17.7 (46)
Stockport 31.7 (93), 13.0 (38)
Peterborough 31.1 (63), 19.3 (39)
Coventry 30.4 (113), 17.8 (66)
Newham 30.3 (107), 14.7 (52)
Kensington and Chelsea 30.1 (47), 24.3 (38)
Rotherham 29.8 (79), 12.8 (34)
Nottingham 29.7 (99), 12.0 (40)
Rugby 29.4 (32), 7.3 (8)
Melton 29.3 (15), 3.9 (2)
East Staffordshire 29.2 (35), 24.2 (29)
Hammersmith and Fulham 29.2 (54), 21.6 (40)
Harrow 29.1 (73), 19.5 (49)
Bromsgrove 29.0 (29), 9.0 (9)
Watford 29.0 (28), 15.5 (15)
Stoke-on-Trent 28.5 (73), 17.2 (44)
Mansfield 28.4 (31), 7.3 (8)
Luton 28.2 (60), 11.3 (24)
Craven 28.0 (16), 1.8 (1)
South Staffordshire 27.6 (31), 0.9 (1)
Barking and Dagenham 27.2 (58), 13.2 (28)
Walsall 26.6 (76), 11.2 (32)
Wakefield 26.4 (92), 11.8 (41)
Redcar and Cleveland 26.2 (36), 24.8 (34)
Lambeth 26.1 (85), 16.9 (55)
Haringey 25.7 (69), 11.9 (32)
Chorley 25.4 (30), 8.5 (10)
Uttlesford 25.2 (23), 7.7 (7)
Dudley 25.2 (81), 11.2 (36)
Enfield 25.2 (84), 12.0 (40)
Oxford 24.3 (37), 7.2 (11)
Barnet 24.3 (96), 19.7 (78)
Ashfield 24.2 (31), 3.9 (5)
Cheshire East 24.2 (93), 11.2 (43)
Eastbourne 24.1 (25), 5.8 (6)
Newcastle-under-Lyme 23.9 (31), 20.1 (26)
North Kesteven 23.9 (28), 5.1 (6)
New Forest 23.9 (43), 6.1 (11)
Barrow-in-Furness 23.9 (16), 4.5 (3)
High Peak 23.7 (22), 11.9 (11)
Tower Hamlets 23.7 (77), 16.6 (54)
Ealing 23.7 (81), 13.2 (45)
Blackpool 23.7 (33), 7.2 (10)
Wandsworth 23.7 (78), 20.0 (66)
Welwyn Hatfield 23.6 (29), 21.9 (27)
Elmbridge 23.4 (32), 16.8 (23)
Wyre 23.2 (26), 7.1 (8)
Wychavon 23.2 (30), 6.2 (8)
Hillingdon 22.8 (70), 12.4 (38)
Stockton-on-Tees 22.8 (45), 18.2 (36)
North Somerset 22.8 (49), 12.6 (27)
Rushcliffe 22.7 (27), 13.4 (16)
Charnwood 22.6 (42), 5.9 (11)
Epsom and Ewell 22.3 (18), 12.4 (10)
Southwark 22.3 (71), 8.5 (27)
Islington 21.9 (53), 9.5 (23)
Stafford 21.9 (30), 7.3 (10)
Windsor and Maidenhead 21.8 (33), 13.2 (20)
Test Valley 21.4 (27), 13.5 (17)
Slough 21.4 (32), 13.4 (20)
Tamworth 20.9 (16), 23.5 (18)
Westminster 20.7 (54), 14.2 (37)
Stevenage 20.5 (18), 8.0 (7)
Reading 20.4 (33), 13.0 (21)
Harborough 20.3 (19), 19.2 (18)
Northumberland 20.2 (65), 10.9 (35)
Hackney and City of London 19.9 (58), 15.8 (46)
Bolsover 19.9 (16), 9.9 (8)
Chiltern 19.8 (19), 16.7 (16)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-10--Man’s racist tirade towards police officer after being found with Stanley knife

A man launched a foul-mouthed racist tirade at a police officer , blaming his “ disgusting kind ” for ‘ creating ’ the coronavirus .
Lawrence Ward , aged 25 , had earlier been approached by the police when he was spotted wandering into a busy road in the city centre .
After being stopped and searched , officers found a Stanley knife in his jeans front pocket , Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
Ward , of Newtown , was arrested and as he was walked to the back of the police van , he spotted PC Yang sat in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Chinese b*****d. ” He continued making further offensive remarks stating “ you created corona ” and “ go back to China where you belong ” .
As he was placed in the rear of the van , he was arrested again for racial harassment .
PC Yang then sat in the van opposite Ward , who continued to be abusive .
At an earlier hearing Ward pleaded guilty to possession of a blade and racially aggravated harassment .
Today he was sentenced to a 12 month community order , ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay £100 compensation to officer Yang .
Prosecuting , Ms Lucy Broughton told the court that at around 8am on July 27 this year , the police received reports of a man walking into the traffic on Newton Street shouting at the cars .
“ Police officers attended and detained the male , ” Ms Broughton said .
“ There was an allegation of him causing damage to shop windows in the vicinity , so one officer made some checks whilst the other officer asked the defendant for his name but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began to search the defendant to get some identification , and found a silver Stanley knife in his front jeans pocket .
“ The defendant told the officer that he had the knife as there were people trying to kill him .
“ He was arrested and as he was walked to the rear of the van , he passed officer Yang who was sat in the passenger seat .
“ He said : “ Chinese b*****d ” , then made a further comment stating : “ you created corona ” .
Ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ go back to China where you belong ” and “ if I die it ’ s because of you ” , the court was told .
PC Yang believed the comments were made because he was Chinese and because the coronavirus pandemic started in China , it was said .
In a victim personal statement read to the court , PC Yang said : “ This incident made me feel really upset and angry due to the current climate of Covid-19 and me being originally from China .
“ I became a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , but because of this experience I was met with racist hostility .
“ During the incident I felt frightened because of his behaviour and stature.
” Ward was said to have one previous conviction that was not related to these offences .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Karl Benson told the court that these offences were ‘ not a criminal act , but more a mental health issue ’ .
“ The officer attended because the defendant was going towards cars and acting erratically , ” Mr Benson said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumption of alcohol , and due to his mental health , but also his significant health issues following a car accident a few years ago .
“ The defendant suffers significant issues following the accident with his memory and actions .
“ He is on multiple medications and is supported by his family .
“ The defendant did not have a reasonable excuse for having a knife - there is a suggestion he used it earlier that day to lay a carpet for his mother .
“ He was clearly not in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is horrified when he hears the words that were uttered .
“ He is not racist and this was completely out of character.
” Speaking from the dock , Ward said : “ I ’ m very sorry for what I have done , I ’ m not a racist person.
” Sentencing him , Manchester JPs told him : “ You can ’ t go around with a knife you shouldn ’ t have in the first place , and don ’ t go around abusing police officers - so think on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living , we don ’ t work to be abused - especially when we work for the public.
” Along with his community order , Ward , of Dantzic Street , was also ordered to complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours unpaid work .
He was also ordered to pay £100 compensation to the officer and £180 court costs .

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A man launched a foul-mouthed racist tirade at a police officer, blaming his “disgusting kind” for ‘creating’ the coronavirus.
Lawrence Ward, aged 25, had earlier been approached by the police when he was spotted wandering into a busy road in the city centre.
After being stopped and searched, officers found a Stanley knife in his jeans front pocket, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
Ward, of Newtown, was arrested and as he was walked to the back of the police van, he spotted PC Yang sat in the passenger seat and said to him: “Chinese b*****d.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He continued making further offensive remarks stating “you created corona” and “go back to China where you belong”.
As he was placed in the rear of the van, he was arrested again for racial harassment.
PC Yang then sat in the van opposite Ward, who continued to be abusive.
Ward added: “if I die it’s because of you.”
At an earlier hearing Ward pleaded guilty to possession of a blade and racially aggravated harassment.
Today he was sentenced to a 12 month community order, ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work and told to pay £100 compensation to officer Yang.
Prosecuting, Ms Lucy Broughton told the court that at around 8am on July 27 this year, the police received reports of a man walking into the traffic on Newton Street shouting at the cars.
“Police officers attended and detained the male,” Ms Broughton said.
(Image: Facebook/Lawrence Ward)
“There was an allegation of him causing damage to shop windows in the vicinity, so one officer made some checks whilst the other officer asked the defendant for his name but he refused to engage.
“He then began to search the defendant to get some identification, and found a silver Stanley knife in his front jeans pocket.
“The defendant told the officer that he had the knife as there were people trying to kill him.
“He was arrested and as he was walked to the rear of the van, he passed officer Yang who was sat in the passenger seat.
“He said: “Chinese b*****d”, then made a further comment stating: “you created corona”.
Ward was then heard making further comments including “go back to China where you belong” and “if I die it’s because of you”, the court was told.
PC Yang believed the comments were made because he was Chinese and because the coronavirus pandemic started in China, it was said.
In a victim personal statement read to the court, PC Yang said: “This incident made me feel really upset and angry due to the current climate of Covid-19 and me being originally from China.
“I became a police officer to serve and support the community, but because of this experience I was met with racist hostility.
“During the incident I felt frightened because of his behaviour and stature.”
Ward was said to have one previous conviction that was not related to these offences.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Karl Benson told the court that these offences were ‘not a criminal act, but more a mental health issue’.
“The officer attended because the defendant was going towards cars and acting erratically,” Mr Benson said.
“This is partly due to the consumption of alcohol, and due to his mental health, but also his significant health issues following a car accident a few years ago.
“The defendant suffers significant issues following the accident with his memory and actions.
“He is on multiple medications and is supported by his family.
“The defendant did not have a reasonable excuse for having a knife - there is a suggestion he used it earlier that day to lay a carpet for his mother.
“He was clearly not in his right mind at the time and he is horrified when he hears the words that were uttered.
“He is not racist and this was completely out of character.”
Speaking from the dock, Ward said: “I’m very sorry for what I have done, I’m not a racist person.”
Sentencing him, Manchester JPs told him: “You can’t go around with a knife you shouldn’t have in the first place, and don’t go around abusing police officers - so think on.
“We all work for a living, we don’t work to be abused - especially when we work for the public.”
Along with his community order, Ward, of Dantzic Street, was also ordered to complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 100 hours unpaid work.
He was also ordered to pay £100 compensation to the officer and £180 court costs.