themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--23 of the best European music festivals for 2020 including lineups and how to get tickets

There 's plenty of amazing UK festivals on offer including Manchester 's Parklife , Bluedot and Sounds of the City .
But many festival goers choose to travel across Europe for the guaranteed sunshine and big named artists .
Over the past decade they 've been a huge draw for UK music fans with cheaper tickets up for grabs alongside events that focus on specific genres .
Glastonbury Festival which saw tickets sell out in minutes will see headline sets from Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift , with a third name yet to be announced .
But if you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of chances to see her at a number of European festivals alongside the likes of The Killers , Green Day and Kendrick Lamar .
Other huge stars confirmed for European festivals in 2020 include Lana Del Rey , The Strokes , The National , Stormzy , Robyn , Pearl Jam , Thom Yorke and A $ AP Rocky to name a few .
Below we 've listed 23 of the best music festivals taking place in Europe this summer , with genres for everyone including metal , rock , indie , dance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're thinking of booking your flights as early as possible you can read out complete guide of where you can fly to direct from Manchester Airport here .
Find out everything you need to know including lineup highlights , how to get tickets and more .
After promising a 50/50 split of female and male acts in 2019 , Primavera are once again ahead of the curve with an even split of acts for its 2020 lineup .
This year will see sets from Tyler , The Creator , Lana Del Rey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National with an eclectic lineup across the first weekend in June .
Lineup : Tyler , The Creator / The National / Lana Del Rey / The Strokes / Iggy Pop / Massive Attack / Disclosure / Kacey Musgraves / Beck / Brockhampton / King Krule / Bad Bunny / Maggie Rogers / King Princess / Young Thug / Pavement The Danish festival sees Green Day top its bill as they head to Europe with their Hella Mega Tour this summer .
They 'll be joined by Robyn , White Lies and Weezer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The festival regularly sells out and attract 40,000 music fans each day .
This is one of the biggest rock music festivals in Europe with some of the genre 's royalty headlining the event since 1985 .
This summer it returns for its 34th edition with more than 150,000 fans expected to head to Nürburgring to see the likes of Green Day , System of a Down and Deftones .
Lineup : Green Day / System of a Down / Deftones / Disturbed / Weezer / Babymetal / Creeper / Gojira / @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reckless / Seasick Steve / Of Mice and Men This annual event takes place at Rome 's Capannelle Racecourse and does n't take place as a classic festival , instead the event is spread out across June and July with individual headliners .
So far the likes of Paul Weller and Kendrick Lamar are confirmed for Rock in Roma 2020 .
Another rock-heavy festival taking place in early summer is Hellfest Open Air .
This one is held in France and sees sets from Deftones , System of a Down and Faith No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's biggest metal festivals .
Lineup : Deftones / System of a Down / Faith No More / Incubus / Infectious Grooves / Korn / Alter Bridge / Babymetal / Deep Purple / Volbeat / Judas Priest Denmark 's Roskilde is the country 's oldest festival and is known for hosting eclectic lineups covering rock , metal , rap , R & B and pop for its 100,000 guests each year .
This year is no different with Taylor Swift , Tyler , The Creator , Thom Yorke , Pusha T , Deftones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , plus its side events are also popular with walkabout theatre and grand-scale water fights just some of the activities you can join in with .
Belgium 's Rock Werchter returns for 2020 and is expected to welcome 150,000 fans each year .
It 's one of the biggest festivals in Europe and will host headliners Kendrick Lamar and Pearl Jam this summer , with more to be announced .
Although ticket prices are a little higher than other festivals on this list with some of the biggest names and a 'for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one to miss this summer .
Lineup : Kendrick Lamar / Pearl Jam / Faith No More / Pixies / The Streets / System of a Down / Twenty One Pilots / Yungblud / Thom Yorke Tomorrow 's Modern Boxes / Wilco Since its beginnings in 2013 the festival has hosted an array of artists , moving towards rap and R & B dominated lineups over the past couple of years .
This summer looks to be no different as Tyler , The Creator , Kendrick Lamar and A $ AP Rocky top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years to date .
This festival takes place in the Spanish capital and has become one of the Europe 's fastest growing music events .
The festival is heading into its fifth year and is boasting one of the biggest summer lineups for 2020 .
The headliners include Taylor Swift , Kings of Leon , The Killers , Billie Eilish and Foals with Major Lazer , Khalid , Alt-J and Haim also performing across the weekend .
Lineup : Taylor Swift / Kings of Leon / The Killers / Billie Eilish / Foals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grammar / Diplo / Major Lazer / Anderson .Paak / Wolf Alice / Alt-J / Haim / Rex Orange County / Twenty One Pilots / Charli XCX / Clairo / Tove Lo / Four Tet / Angel Olsen / Yungblud / Sam Fender / Glass Animals / Sigrid / Pale Waves / Peggy Gou / Phoebe Bridgers Taking place on the Oeiras coast this festival is ideal for music fans to relax on the beach during the day before the headliners kick off their sets during the night .
It 's hosting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you 'd prefer a seaside festival to catch the likes of Taylor Swift , Billie Eilish , Alt-J and Khalid as well as Kendrick Lamar then this one is for you .
Lineup : Kendrick Lamar / Taylor Swift / Billie Eilish / Khalid / Alt-J / Anderson .Paak / Two Door Cinema Club / Haim / Angel Olsen / Faith No More / Inhaler / Tom Misch The three-day Spanish festival is expected to see more than 100,000 music fans head to slopes of mount Cobetas across the weekend in July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pet Shop Boys headline who teamed up at Glastonbury last summer for a surprise moment on the Pyramid Stage , while Kendrick Lamar adds to his busy summer schedule with another European festival .
Slovakia 's biggest music festival is one that embraces eclecticism and is also one of the more affordable events on this list .
Taking place at Trenčín Airport it covers everything from rock , pop , indie , hip-hop , classical , and jazz artists as well as theatre , workshops , film screenings and poetry .
Confirmed so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festival say they 've been trying to bag on the lineup for years - Stormzy and Wolf Alice , who are expected to release new music .
Serbia 's EXIT Festival is held each summer in Novi Sad 's magical 18th century Petrovaradin Fortress .
The event showcases rock , punk and hip-hop acts as well as its huge dance arena homed in the fortress pits , the biggest must-see during the weekend .
There are 40 stages across the unique festival which can be found inside the fort 's moats , trenches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe is one of the biggest and best dance festivals on the continent and this summer 's lineup confirms that with Marshmello , David Guetta , DJ Snake , Pendulum and Armin Van Buuren being just some of the names confirmed .
Plus there 's plenty of other parties taking place across Split including Ultra Beach .
Love International returns for a fourth year this summer at The Garden Resort in Croatia after selling out in advance last summer .
The festival encourages artists to experiment and embraces a peerless array of sounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from disco , house and techno , through to dub , reggae , funk and Balearic .
This all takes place against the backdrop of crystal clear sea and stunning beaches with a number of stages to explore across the week .
One of the most popular European festivals is Spain 's Benicassim which launched in 1995 and now sees more than 150,000 guests across the weekend .
Previous headliners have included Arctic Monkeys , Vampire Weekend , Florence and the Machine , Arcade Fire and New Order .
This year sees Foals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garrix top the bill .
Lineup : Foals / Khalid / Liam Gallagher / Vampire Weekend / The Libertines / Martin Garrix / The Lumineers / Steve Aoki / Rita Ora / Crystal Fighters / Basement Jaxx / The Kooks / Kaiser Chiefs / Example / Circa Waves Each year Lisbon welcomes music fans to Super Bock Super Rock which showcases some of the biggest names in music as well as Portugal 's most exciting artists .
Regularly moving locations , the 2020 edition is staying at Meco Beach in Portufal for 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed as the first headliners .
The annual event which takes place in Ferropolis - a museum of titanic mid-20th-century industrial machinery - returns in July .
Also known as 'the city of iron ' , the unique location hosts rock , electronic and pop acts across the weekend with Róisín Murphy , Little Simz , Michael Kiwanuka and Burna Boy already confirmed on the eclectic lineup for 2020 .
Tomorrowland brings an A-list lineup of names from the dance genres to Boom in Belgium covering EDM , house , techno and hardstyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as its considered a mecca for dance music fans with this year 's lineup coming soon , but their winter lineup taking place in March should give you an idea of what to expect with Armin van Buuren , Steve Aoki , Afrojack , Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Martin Garrix on the bill .
If you want to get the first news on tickets then you can pre-register now .
The five day festival returns to Toyen Park in Oslo , Norway this August .
After launching in 1999 as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evolved into one of Norway 's biggest cultural events .
The likes of Florence + the Machine , Bjork , Pulp , Blur and Arctic Monkeys have since topped the bill , while Bon Iver is the first major headliner confirmed for 2020 .
Sziget Festival is one of the biggest multi-genre music festivals in the world and its held on Budapest 's Obuda Island .
Each year sees more than 500,000 music fans flock to catch the biggest names for a truly bucket list festival .
Usually some names have been revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'coming soon ' according the website , so watch this space , as last year saw sets from Foo Fighters , Florence + the Machine , The 1975 and Ed Sheeran to name a few .
Taking place in the Suvilahti area of Helsinki the festival returns for its 17th year .
As well as live music guests will also get explore the rest of the festival which showcases visual arts , film screenings , talks and food and drink .
The festival is hosting more than 100 performers , with Bon Iver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whilst 80,000 people are expected to head to Helsinki for the event .
The three-day festival in Gothenburg will be headlined by Swedish icon Robyn , who 'll perform tracks from her latest LP 'Honey ' alongside her dance floor classics .
It 's one of Sweden 's leading music festivals and brings a diverse lineup of rock , indie , hip-hop and dance acts to its secluded woodland setting .
Lineup : Robyn / Bon Iver / Khalid / FKA Twigs / Burna Boy / The Tallest Man On Earth / @ @ @ @ @ @ @ / Koffee / The Black Madonna

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There's plenty of amazing UK festivals on offer including Manchester's Parklife, Bluedot and Sounds of the City.
But many festival goers choose to travel across Europe for the guaranteed sunshine and big named artists.
Over the past decade they've been a huge draw for UK music fans with cheaper tickets up for grabs alongside events that focus on specific genres.
Glastonbury Festival which saw tickets sell out in minutes will see headline sets from Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift, with a third name yet to be announced.
But if you're a Taylor Swift fan there's plenty of chances to see her at a number of European festivals alongside the likes of The Killers, Green Day and Kendrick Lamar.
Other huge stars confirmed for European festivals in 2020 include Lana Del Rey, The Strokes, The National, Stormzy, Robyn, Pearl Jam, Thom Yorke and A$AP Rocky to name a few.
Below we've listed 23 of the best music festivals taking place in Europe this summer, with genres for everyone including metal, rock, indie, dance, pop and alternative.
Plus if you're thinking of booking your flights as early as possible you can read out complete guide of where you can fly to direct from Manchester Airport here.
Find out everything you need to know including lineup highlights, how to get tickets and more.
Primavera Sound
After promising a 50/50 split of female and male acts in 2019, Primavera are once again ahead of the curve with an even split of acts for its 2020 lineup.
This year will see sets from Tyler, The Creator, Lana Del Rey, The Strokes, Kacey Musgraves and The National with an eclectic lineup across the first weekend in June.
Lineup: Tyler, The Creator / The National / Lana Del Rey / The Strokes / Iggy Pop / Massive Attack / Disclosure / Kacey Musgraves / Beck / Brockhampton / King Krule / Bad Bunny / Maggie Rogers / King Princess / Young Thug / Pavement
When: June 3-7
Where: Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona
Tickets:dice.fm
(Image: Ashlan Grey)
NorthSide Festival
The Danish festival sees Green Day top its bill as they head to Europe with their Hella Mega Tour this summer. They'll be joined by Robyn, White Lies and Weezer, with more names to be revealed. The festival regularly sells out and attract 40,000 music fans each day.
Lineup: Green Day / Robyn / White Lies / Weezer / Johnny Marr / Lukas Graham
When: June 4-6
Where: Aarhus, Denmark
Tickets:northside.dk/billetter
(Image: Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions)
Rock am Ring and Rock im Park
This is one of the biggest rock music festivals in Europe with some of the genre's royalty headlining the event since 1985. This summer it returns for its 34th edition with more than 150,000 fans expected to head to Nürburgring to see the likes of Green Day, System of a Down and Deftones.
Lineup: Green Day / System of a Down / Deftones / Disturbed / Weezer / Babymetal / Creeper / Gojira / Yungblud / The Offspring / The Pretty Reckless / Seasick Steve / Of Mice and Men
When: June 5-7
Where: Nürburgring & Zeppelinfeld, Germany
Tickets:Rock am Ring website here
(Image: Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Rock in Roma
This annual event takes place at Rome's Capannelle Racecourse and doesn't take place as a classic festival, instead the event is spread out across June and July with individual headliners. So far the likes of Paul Weller and Kendrick Lamar are confirmed for Rock in Roma 2020.
Lineup: Paul Weller / Kendrick Lamar / Cigarettes After Sex / The Lumineers / Skillet / Coez / Psicologi
When: June 13 - July 24
Where: Rome, Italy
Tickets:Rock in Roma website here
(Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
Hellfest Open Air
Another rock-heavy festival taking place in early summer is Hellfest Open Air. This one is held in France and sees sets from Deftones, System of a Down and Faith No More, and is one of Europe's biggest metal festivals.
Lineup: Deftones / System of a Down / Faith No More / Incubus / Infectious Grooves / Korn / Alter Bridge / Babymetal / Deep Purple / Volbeat / Judas Priest
When: June 19-21
Where: Clisson, France
Tickets:festicket.com/festivals/hellfest-open-air
Roskilde Festival
Denmark's Roskilde is the country's oldest festival and is known for hosting eclectic lineups covering rock, metal, rap, R&B and pop for its 100,000 guests each year.
This year is no different with Taylor Swift, Tyler, The Creator, Thom Yorke, Pusha T, Deftones, TLC and Mura Masa already confirmed, plus its side events are also popular with walkabout theatre and grand-scale water fights just some of the activities you can join in with.
Lineup: Taylor Swift / Tyler, The Creator / Thom Yorke Tomorrow's Modern Boxes / Pusha T / Deftones / Cage The Elephant / TLC / Mura Masa / Alex Cameron / Whitney
When: June 27 - July 4
Where: Roskilde, Denmark
Tickets:Ticketmaster here
(Image: Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp)
Rock Werchter
Belgium's Rock Werchter returns for 2020 and is expected to welcome 150,000 fans each year. It's one of the biggest festivals in Europe and will host headliners Kendrick Lamar and Pearl Jam this summer, with more to be announced.
Although ticket prices are a little higher than other festivals on this list with some of the biggest names and a 'for the people' attitude it won't be one to miss this summer.
Lineup: Kendrick Lamar / Pearl Jam / Faith No More / Pixies / The Streets / System of a Down / Twenty One Pilots / Yungblud / Thom Yorke Tomorrow's Modern Boxes / Wilco
When: July 2-5
Where: Festival Park, Werchter, Belgium
Tickets:Ticketmaster here
(Image: Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NARAS)
Longitude
Since its beginnings in 2013 the festival has hosted an array of artists, moving towards rap and R&B dominated lineups over the past couple of years.
This summer looks to be no different as Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky top the bill for one of its biggest years to date.
Lineup: Tyler, The Creator / Kendrick Lamar / A$AP Rocky / J Hus / AJ Tracey / Young Thug / DaBaby / Aitch / Playboi Carti / Charli XCX / Mabel / Earthgang
When: July 3-5
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Tickets:Ticketmaster here
(Image: Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
Mad Cool
This festival takes place in the Spanish capital and has become one of the Europe's fastest growing music events. The festival is heading into its fifth year and is boasting one of the biggest summer lineups for 2020.
The headliners include Taylor Swift, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Billie Eilish and Foals with Major Lazer, Khalid, Alt-J and Haim also performing across the weekend.
Lineup: Taylor Swift / Kings of Leon / The Killers / Billie Eilish / Foals / Khalid / Kali Uchis / London Grammar / Diplo / Major Lazer / Anderson .Paak / Wolf Alice / Alt-J / Haim / Rex Orange County / Twenty One Pilots / Charli XCX / Clairo / Tove Lo / Four Tet / Angel Olsen / Yungblud / Sam Fender / Glass Animals / Sigrid / Pale Waves / Peggy Gou / Phoebe Bridgers
When: July 8-11
Where: Madrid, Spain
Tickets:Mad Cool website here
(Image: David Jensen/PA Wire)
NOS Alive
Taking place on the Oeiras coast this festival is ideal for music fans to relax on the beach during the day before the headliners kick off their sets during the night.
It's hosting a similar lineup to Mad Cool, so if you'd prefer a seaside festival to catch the likes of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Alt-J and Khalid as well as Kendrick Lamar then this one is for you.
Lineup: Kendrick Lamar / Taylor Swift / Billie Eilish / Khalid / Alt-J / Anderson .Paak / Two Door Cinema Club / Haim / Angel Olsen / Faith No More / Inhaler / Tom Misch
When: July 8-11
Where: Algés, Lisbon, Portugal
Tickets:See Tickets here
(Image: Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella)
Bilbao BBK
The three-day Spanish festival is expected to see more than 100,000 music fans head to slopes of mount Cobetas across the weekend in July.
It'll see The Killers and Pet Shop Boys headline who teamed up at Glastonbury last summer for a surprise moment on the Pyramid Stage, while Kendrick Lamar adds to his busy summer schedule with another European festival.
Lineup: Kendrick Lamar / The Killers / Pet Shop Boys / Placebo / Bad Bunny / Supergrass / Four Tet / FKA Twigs / Caribou / slowthai / Perfume Genius
When: July 9-11
Where: Cobetas, Spain
Tickets:See Tickets here
(Image: PA Images on behalf of So TV/PA Wire)
Pohoda Festival
Slovakia's biggest music festival is one that embraces eclecticism and is also one of the more affordable events on this list.
Taking place at Trenčín Airport it covers everything from rock, pop, indie, hip-hop, classical, and jazz artists as well as theatre, workshops, film screenings and poetry.
Confirmed so far are Lykke Li - who the festival say they've been trying to bag on the lineup for years - Stormzy and Wolf Alice, who are expected to release new music.
Lineup: Stormzy / Lykke Li / Thom Yorke Tomorrow's Modern Boxes / Wolf Alice / Metronomy / The Libertines / slowthai / Chai / Yves Tumor
When: July 9-11
Where: Trenčín, Slovakia
Tickets:Pohoda website here
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Mail)
Exit Festival
Serbia's EXIT Festival is held each summer in Novi Sad's magical 18th century Petrovaradin Fortress. The event showcases rock, punk and hip-hop acts as well as its huge dance arena homed in the fortress pits, the biggest must-see during the weekend.
There are 40 stages across the unique festival which can be found inside the fort's moats, trenches and even tunnels.
Lineup: David Guetta / Fatboy Slim / James Arthur / Tyga / Meduza / Bury Tomorrow
When: July 9-12
Where: Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia
Tickets:festicket.com/festivals/exit-festival
(Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Ultra Europe
Croatia's Ultra Europe is one of the biggest and best dance festivals on the continent and this summer's lineup confirms that with Marshmello, David Guetta, DJ Snake, Pendulum and Armin Van Buuren being just some of the names confirmed.
Plus there's plenty of other parties taking place across Split including Ultra Beach.
Lineup: Afrojack / Armin Van Buuren / David Guetta / DJ Snake / Galantis / Marshmello / Pendulum / Richie Hawtin / Steve Aoki
When: July 10-12
Where: Split, Croatia
Tickets:Ultra Europe website here
(Image: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Love International
Love International returns for a fourth year this summer at The Garden Resort in Croatia after selling out in advance last summer. The festival encourages artists to experiment and embraces a peerless array of sounds and styles across a scintillating spectrum, from disco, house and techno, through to dub, reggae, funk and Balearic.
This all takes place against the backdrop of crystal clear sea and stunning beaches with a number of stages to explore across the week.
Lineup: Khruangbin (DJ Set) / Ross From Friends (DJ set) / Andrew Weatherall / Crazy P Soundsystem / Ben UFO / Horse Meat Disco
When: July 15-21
Where: Tisno, Croatia
Tickets:Love International website here
(Image: Khris Cowley for Here & Now)
Benicàssim
One of the most popular European festivals is Spain's Benicassim which launched in 1995 and now sees more than 150,000 guests across the weekend.
Previous headliners have included Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend, Florence and the Machine, Arcade Fire and New Order.
This year sees Foals, Khalid, The Libertines and Martin Garrix top the bill.
Lineup: Foals / Khalid / Liam Gallagher / Vampire Weekend / The Libertines / Martin Garrix / The Lumineers / Steve Aoki / Rita Ora / Crystal Fighters / Basement Jaxx / The Kooks / Kaiser Chiefs / Example / Circa Waves
When: July 16-19
Where: Benicàssim, Spain
Tickets:festicket.com/festivals/fib-festival-internacional-de-benicassim
(Image: Photo by Mackenzie Sweetnam/Getty Images)
Super Bock Super Rock
Each year Lisbon welcomes music fans to Super Bock Super Rock which showcases some of the biggest names in music as well as Portugal's most exciting artists.
Regularly moving locations, the 2020 edition is staying at Meco Beach in Portufal for 2020 with A$AP Rocky and Foals confirmed as the first headliners.
Lineup: A$AP Rocky / Foals / Kali Uchis / King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard / Goldlink
When: July 16-18
Where: Meco Beach, Portugal
Tickets:festicket.com/pt/festivals/super-bock-super-rock
Melt Festival
The annual event which takes place in Ferropolis - a museum of titanic mid-20th-century industrial machinery - returns in July.
Also known as 'the city of iron', the unique location hosts rock, electronic and pop acts across the weekend with Róisín Murphy, Little Simz, Michael Kiwanuka and Burna Boy already confirmed on the eclectic lineup for 2020.
Lineup: Róisín Murphy / Michael Kiwanuka / Burna Boy / Bicep / Little Simz / Floating Points / Earthgang
When: July 17-19
Where: Gräfenhainichen, Germany
Tickets:meltfestival.de/en
(Image: Photo by John Phillips/John Phillips/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland brings an A-list lineup of names from the dance genres to Boom in Belgium covering EDM, house, techno and hardstyle.
Tickets for this usually sell-out instantly as its considered a mecca for dance music fans with this year's lineup coming soon, but their winter lineup taking place in March should give you an idea of what to expect with Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Martin Garrix on the bill.
If you want to get the first news on tickets then you can pre-register now.
Lineup: TBA
When: July 17-19 & July 24-26
Where: Boom, Belgium
Tickets:Tomorrowland website here
Øya Festival
The five day festival returns to Toyen Park in Oslo, Norway this August.
After launching in 1999 as a modest music festival, it has since evolved into one of Norway's biggest cultural events. The likes of Florence + the Machine, Bjork, Pulp, Blur and Arctic Monkeys have since topped the bill, while Bon Iver is the first major headliner confirmed for 2020.
Lineup: Bon Iver / AURORA / Stormzy / FKA Twigs / Bikini Kill / Michael Kiwanuka / Dave / Dagny / Suede
When: August 11-15
Where: Toyen Park, Oslo, Norway
Tickets:festicket.com/pt/festivals/oyafestivalen
(Image: PA)
Sziget
Sziget Festival is one of the biggest multi-genre music festivals in the world and its held on Budapest's Obuda Island.
Each year sees more than 500,000 music fans flock to catch the biggest names for a truly bucket list festival.
Usually some names have been revealed by early 2020 but the lineup is 'coming soon' according the website, so watch this space, as last year saw sets from Foo Fighters, Florence + the Machine, The 1975 and Ed Sheeran to name a few.
Lineup: TBA
When: August 5-11
Where: Obuda Island, Budapest
Tickets:festicket.com/pt/festivals/sziget-festival
(Image: Marton Monus/MTI via AP)
Flow Festival
Taking place in the Suvilahti area of Helsinki the festival returns for its 17th year. As well as live music guests will also get explore the rest of the festival which showcases visual arts, film screenings, talks and food and drink.
The festival is hosting more than 100 performers, with Bon Iver, Stormzy and FKA Twigs already confirmed, whilst 80,000 people are expected to head to Helsinki for the event.
Lineup: Bon Iver / Stormzy / FKA Twigs / Michael Kiwanuka / Mac DeMarco / Mabel / Bikini Kill / Chromatics / Koffee
When: August 14-16
Where: Helsinki, Finland
Tickets:Ticketmaster here
(Image: Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Way Out West
The three-day festival in Gothenburg will be headlined by Swedish icon Robyn, who'll perform tracks from her latest LP 'Honey' alongside her dance floor classics.
It's one of Sweden's leading music festivals and brings a diverse lineup of rock, indie, hip-hop and dance acts to its secluded woodland setting.
Lineup: Robyn / Bon Iver / Khalid / FKA Twigs / Burna Boy / The Tallest Man On Earth / Bikini Kill / Michael Kiwanuka / slowthai / Koffee / The Black Madonna
When: August 13-15
Where: Slottsskogen, Gothenburg
Tickets:livenation.co.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--This Morning in chaos as competition goes completely wrong and viewers made the same joke

We say it time and time again but with live TV , anything can happen .
And it has become a running joke on This Morning that its brand new competition just ca n't seem to go to plan .
The Spin To Win game was introduced earlier this month when the daytime favourite was extended by half an hour .
But so far we have seen one viewer win a holiday to Edinburgh - which is lovely except it is where she lives - and another get completely cut off .
So it 's no surprised that Eamonn Holmes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't quite go to plan either .
The ITV programme 's phones appeared to be completely broken as the show made four attempts to call viewers to absolutely no avail .
Addressing the awkward situation , Eamonn said : `` I think it 's our end , our phones are bojaxed .
`` We 'll say goodbye to the wheel now but now we 'll talk about health . ''
And of course , viewers did n't let the moment go quietly - and they were all saying the same thing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't pay the phone bill then lol # thismorning . ''
Others joked : `` Just phone me # thismorning I 'll soon answer spin to win .
DM me for number . ''
`` 'Spin to Win ' has been a roaring success I must say # ThisMorning . ''
Try again on Monday , then ?
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We say it time and time again but with live TV, anything can happen.
And it has become a running joke on This Morning that its brand new competition just can't seem to go to plan.
The Spin To Win game was introduced earlier this month when the daytime favourite was extended by half an hour.
But so far we have seen one viewer win a holiday to Edinburgh - which is lovely except it is where she lives - and another get completely cut off.
So it's no surprised that Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford's attempt on Friday didn't quite go to plan either.
(Image: ITV)
The ITV programme's phones appeared to be completely broken as the show made four attempts to call viewers to absolutely no avail.
Addressing the awkward situation, Eamonn said: "I think it's our end, our phones are bojaxed.
"We'll say goodbye to the wheel now but now we'll talk about health."
And of course, viewers didn't let the moment go quietly - and they were all saying the same thing.
"#ThisMorning haven't paid their phone bill," tweeted one.
A second echoed: "Who didn't pay the phone bill then lol #thismorning."
Others joked: "Just phone me #thismorning I'll soon answer spin to win. DM me for number."
"'Spin to Win' has been a roaring success I must say #ThisMorning."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Part of Chester's historic Roman walls have collapsed 'after private contractor excavations'

Part of the Roman wall in Chester has collapsed , close to an area which had previously crumbled 12 years ago .
The debris was discovered on Friday morning near the Grosvenor Shopping Centre and next to Wesley Church Centre , reports CheshireLive .
The section has been cordoned off from the Grosvenor Hotel to The Newgate .
One theory is that heavy overnight may have contributed to the collapse of the ancient wall .
There are no reported injuries as a result of the damage to the wall from the falling masonry .
Contractors from Cheshire West and Chester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ section of the walls , which date back to Roman and medieval times , collapsed in April 2008 .
Laser scanning and a survey involving radar of the collapsed section of wall was carried out to allow experts better knowledge of weak spots in adjacent sections .
The walls reopened two years later , in 2010 , after scaffolding was put up to allow repair work to take place .
Surveyors , engineers and archaeologists were all drafted in to the stabilising and reconstruction of the damaged section at the time .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support action to repair the damaged section of wall .
He said : `` Chester 's Walls are the jewel in our city 's crown .
`` I am appalled that the company carrying out development on the site has not exercised the care and diligence that we expect to see in such close proximity to this iconic ancient monument .
`` Whilst further details about this incident are still forthcoming , I will be offering my support to all of the heritage partners in Chester , to ensure that action is taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ section of Chester Wall to its former glory . ''
Chester Archaeological Society tweeted : `` Understand that section of wall had already been closed because of fears over stability .
`` Immediate cause of collapse may have been recent heavy rain ( as was the case further north by the Grosvenor Hotel . ''
Cheshire West Council said the section `` collapsed last night after excavations being carried out by a private developer , working alongside the historic structure , compromised the integrity of the Ancient Monument '' .
`` Investigations are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the collapse , but early indications appear to show that earth has been removed from the bottom of the city walls behind 15 to 19 Newgate Street .
`` The removal of too much of the earth exposed a section of bare foundations . ''
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Part of the Roman wall in Chester has collapsed, close to an area which had previously crumbled 12 years ago.
The debris was discovered on Friday morning near the Grosvenor Shopping Centre and next to Wesley Church Centre, reports CheshireLive.
The section has been cordoned off from the Grosvenor Hotel to The Newgate.
One theory is that heavy overnight may have contributed to the collapse of the ancient wall.
There are no reported injuries as a result of the damage to the wall from the falling masonry.
Contractors from Cheshire West and Chester Council are on site.
A 30-metre section of the walls, which date back to Roman and medieval times, collapsed in April 2008.
Laser scanning and a survey involving radar of the collapsed section of wall was carried out to allow experts better knowledge of weak spots in adjacent sections.
The walls reopened two years later, in 2010, after scaffolding was put up to allow repair work to take place.
Surveyors, engineers and archaeologists were all drafted in to the stabilising and reconstruction of the damaged section at the time.
The Labour Chester MP Chris Matheson pledged to support action to repair the damaged section of wall.
He said: "Chester's Walls are the jewel in our city's crown.
"I am appalled that the company carrying out development on the site has not exercised the care and diligence that we expect to see in such close proximity to this iconic ancient monument.
"Whilst further details about this incident are still forthcoming, I will be offering my support to all of the heritage partners in Chester, to ensure that action is taken to rectify this situation and restore this section of Chester Wall to its former glory."
Chester Archaeological Society tweeted: "Understand that section of wall had already been closed because of fears over stability.
"Immediate cause of collapse may have been recent heavy rain (as was the case further north by the Grosvenor Hotel."
Cheshire West Council said the section "collapsed last night after excavations being carried out by a private developer, working alongside the historic structure, compromised the integrity of the Ancient Monument".
"Investigations are continuing to establish the exact reasons for the collapse, but early indications appear to show that earth has been removed from the bottom of the city walls behind 15 to 19 Newgate Street.
"The removal of too much of the earth exposed a section of bare foundations."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Man City transfer news LIVE Crystal Palace team news and Leroy Sane latest

Man City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the media ahead of the weekend 's fixture against Crystal Palace .
The City @ @ @ @ @ concerns to deal with , presenting him with selection dilemmas in multiple positions .
Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ Thursday ahead of the game .
On the other hand , Palace could be without @ @ @ @ @ , Jeffery Schlupp , Joel Ward , Luka Milivojevic , Scott Dann , Patrick Van @ @ @ @ @ Max Meyer are all unavailable .
Guardiola gave an update on the fitness of Aymeric @ @ @ @ @ have stepped up their rehabilitation in recent weeks .
However , both players will miss @ @ @ @ @ manager was full of praise for Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson and was questioned whether @ @ @ @ @ as his opposite in football management .
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Man City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the media ahead of the weekend's fixture against Crystal Palace.
The City boss has no fresh injury concerns to deal with, presenting him with selection dilemmas in multiple positions. Guardiola led a training session on Thursday ahead of the game.
On the other hand, Palace could be without nine players. Andros Townsend, Jeffery Schlupp, Joel Ward, Luka Milivojevic, Scott Dann, Patrick Van Aanholt, Mamadou Sakho and Max Meyer are all unavailable.
Guardiola gave an update on the fitness of Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane who have stepped up their rehabilitation in recent weeks. However, both players will miss the game.
The City manager was full of praise for Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson and was questioned whether he could last as long as his opposite in football management.
Look back over the latest Man City news and higlights from Pep Guardiola's press conference today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--'Disturbing' number of council and NHS staff say they do not feel safe at work

A ‘ disturbing ’ number of council and health staff in Rochdale do not feel safe at work , a survey has revealed .
More than 100 council and CCG employees who responded to the questionnaire indicated they had fears over their safety and security .
The survey results had been fed into the development of a ‘ workforce wellbeing strategy and action plan ’ intended to boost staff engagement and satisfaction .
But an overview of the results says it is ‘ critical that the 103 respondents who do not feel that their place of work is safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eliminated ’ .
It adds that meetings should be held with employees having input into the development and evaluation of health and safety policies .
Nearly a fifth of respondents worked in adult social care and children ’ s services .
The results of the survey were included in an update on workforce wellbeing presented to a meeting of the council ’ s corporate overview and scrutiny committee .
Members of the panel said it raised significant concerns .
Coun Malcom Borris said : “ I think it ’ s a serious thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at work .
`` Why do they not feel safe or do they feel vulnerable - and what departments are they from ; is something stressing them ? ''
Chairman Coun Michael Holly , an ex-director of Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - said it was ‘ disturbing ’ that so many staff did not feel safe .
And he went on to raise concerns over the possibility of employees being subjected to physical attacks .
He said : “ One thing that ’ s not mentioned here ( in the report ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care in the NHS - is violence towards staff .
`` We had it in spades - particularly on Friday evenings - at North Manchester General Hospital , and that is an issue .
Whether or not we have that issue with the council I don ’ t know.
” Coun Holly added that bullying was ‘ a similar issue which can lead to mental health issues ’ and questioned why there was no specific mention of it in the report .
The council and CCG have now produced a ‘ workplace wellbeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming year .
This is supported by an action plan which is managed by a steering group chaired by the council ’ s director of public health and wellbeing .
The council and CCG have also been shortlisted for the ‘ Active Workplace of the Year ’ award by Greater Sport in recognition of the progress they have made in the area of wellbeing .
The trade union Unison - which represents public sector workers - says it hopes the council will continue to work with its to improve employee safety .
UNISON @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Council workers have had to bear the brunt of a decade of austerity cuts .
`` This has affected their pay and conditions , but it has also affected the quality of the public services they provide .
“ As a result , many frontline staff are on the receiving end of anger from members of the public .
This can manifest itself as abuse , and sometimes even violence .
“ No council workers should have to put up with threats , abuse or violence in their job .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with UNISON to improve safety and security at work for all of their employees .
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A ‘disturbing’ number of council and health staff in Rochdale do not feel safe at work, a survey has revealed.
More than 100 council and CCG employees who responded to the questionnaire indicated they had fears over their safety and security.
The survey results had been fed into the development of a ‘workforce wellbeing strategy and action plan’ intended to boost staff engagement and satisfaction.
But an overview of the results says it is ‘critical that the 103 respondents who do not feel that their place of work is safe and secure are recognised and the vulnerabilities are eliminated’.
It adds that meetings should be held with employees having input into the development and evaluation of health and safety policies.
Nearly a fifth of respondents worked in adult social care and children’s services.
The results of the survey were included in an update on workforce wellbeing presented to a meeting of the council’s corporate overview and scrutiny committee.
Members of the panel said it raised significant concerns.
Coun Malcom Borris said: “I think it’s a serious thing - 103 respondents do not feel safe at work.
"Why do they not feel safe or do they feel vulnerable - and what departments are they from; is something stressing them?"
Chairman Coun Michael Holly, an ex-director of Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - said it was ‘disturbing’ that so many staff did not feel safe.
And he went on to raise concerns over the possibility of employees being subjected to physical attacks.
He said: “One thing that’s not mentioned here (in the report) - and is very relevant to integrated care in the NHS - is violence towards staff.
"We had it in spades - particularly on Friday evenings - at North Manchester General Hospital, and that is an issue. Whether or not we have that issue with the council I don’t know.”
Coun Holly added that bullying was ‘a similar issue which can lead to mental health issues’ and questioned why there was no specific mention of it in the report.
The council and CCG have now produced a ‘workplace wellbeing framework’ summarising their priorities for the coming year.
This is supported by an action plan which is managed by a steering group chaired by the council’s director of public health and wellbeing.
The council and CCG have also been shortlisted for the ‘Active Workplace of the Year’ award by Greater Sport in recognition of the progress they have made in the area of wellbeing.
The trade union Unison - which represents public sector workers - says it hopes the council will continue to work with its to improve employee safety.
UNISON North West regional organiser Dan Smith said: “Council workers have had to bear the brunt of a decade of austerity cuts.
"This has affected their pay and conditions, but it has also affected the quality of the public services they provide.
“As a result, many frontline staff are on the receiving end of anger from members of the public. This can manifest itself as abuse, and sometimes even violence.
“No council workers should have to put up with threats, abuse or violence in their job. We hope that Rochdale Borough Council will work with UNISON to improve safety and security at work for all of their employees.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--A member of Slipknot went for a cup of tea at a pub in Middleton

If you 're a member of one of the biggest metal bands in the world and you fancy a pre-gig brew where do you go ?
How about a pub in Middleton ?
That 's exactly what Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson did ahead of the metal megastars ' show at Manchester Arena on Thursday night .
Sid , who normally performs in either a skull mask or gas mask , went for a cup of a tea at the Hare & Hounds .
He was in town to visit his cousin , a regular at the Oldham Road pub .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ English parents , spent about an hour in the pub on Thursday afternoon .
Wearing a black fedora he posed for several pics with staff and customers , but sadly did n't sample the Hare & Hounds ' renowned cheese and onion pie .
The pub posted a couple of the photos of Facebook with the message 'When we get someone famous in and we all crowd round for a piccy ' .
Hare & Hounds manager Jill Micalles told the Manchester Evening News : `` His cousin is one of our regulars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And we knew he was coming because he told us beforehand .
`` He was lovely .
We were all asking for pictures with him and he was really nice about it .
`` We 've had a few Corrie stars in before and Shane Ward and Lip from Shameless , but we 've never had a American heavy metal star in . ''
Slipknot , best known for their hit People = S*** , are currently touring the UK .
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If you're a member of one of the biggest metal bands in the world and you fancy a pre-gig brew where do you go?
How about a pub in Middleton?
That's exactly what Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson did ahead of the metal megastars' show at Manchester Arena on Thursday night.
Sid, who normally performs in either a skull mask or gas mask, went for a cup of a tea at the Hare & Hounds.
He was in town to visit his cousin, a regular at the Oldham Road pub.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
The DJ and rapper, who has English parents, spent about an hour in the pub on Thursday afternoon.
Wearing a black fedora he posed for several pics with staff and customers, but sadly didn't sample the Hare & Hounds' renowned cheese and onion pie.
The pub posted a couple of the photos of Facebook with the message 'When we get someone famous in and we all crowd round for a piccy'.
Hare & Hounds manager Jill Micalles told the Manchester Evening News : "His cousin is one of our regulars who comes in every week.
"And we knew he was coming because he told us beforehand.
"He was lovely. We were all asking for pictures with him and he was really nice about it.
"We've had a few Corrie stars in before and Shane Ward and Lip from Shameless, but we've never had a American heavy metal star in."
Slipknot, best known for their hit People = S***, are currently touring the UK.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool FC injury boost for Manchester United game

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Fabinho and Joel Matip are fit to face Manchester United at the weekend with both players set to be included in the squad .
Fabinho has been out of action since suffering damaged ankle ligaments during the Champions League fixture against Napoli in November while Matip has been sidelined since the reverse fixture against United in December .
Both players returned to first-team training this week but there was still doubt as to whether they 'd feature against United .
Klopp confirmed that he expects both players to be part of the match day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely normal yesterday and the day before , '' he said during his pre-match press conference .
`` That means they are likely to be in the squad . ''
Liverpool wo n't have Dejan Lovren , James Milner and Naby Keita available this weekend as they continue to recover from problems suffered over the festive period .
He added : `` They are getting closer and closer .
Dejan I think will train 100 % from Monday on .
“ With the other two I do n't exactly .
We ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we take them back in training . ''
United have an injury concern of their own with Marcus Rashford a doubt after being substituted in mid-week with a back problem .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful he can recover to feature at Anfield .
`` I ca n't tell you now , '' Solskjaer said .
`` As I said with Harry [ Maguire ] a few weeks ago , of course we 're going to give him the absolute amount of time to find out .
We 'll do some more checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of course , was just a recovery day and some treatment for him .
I 've not see him this morning .
`` I 'm not going to hold my breath .
I would probably think he would n't be ready but let 's see .
it 's 48 hours [ away ] , more than that , so let 's see . ''

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Fabinho and Joel Matip are fit to face Manchester United at the weekend with both players set to be included in the squad.
Fabinho has been out of action since suffering damaged ankle ligaments during the Champions League fixture against Napoli in November while Matip has been sidelined since the reverse fixture against United in December.
Both players returned to first-team training this week but there was still doubt as to whether they'd feature against United.
Klopp confirmed that he expects both players to be part of the match day squad at Anfield.
"They trained completely normal yesterday and the day before," he said during his pre-match press conference.
"That means they are likely to be in the squad."
Liverpool won't have Dejan Lovren, James Milner and Naby Keita available this weekend as they continue to recover from problems suffered over the festive period.
He added: "They are getting closer and closer. Dejan I think will train 100% from Monday on.
“With the other two I don't exactly. We can't rush it. When they are ready we take them back in training."
United have an injury concern of their own with Marcus Rashford a doubt after being substituted in mid-week with a back problem.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful he can recover to feature at Anfield.
"I can't tell you now," Solskjaer said. "As I said with Harry [Maguire] a few weeks ago, of course we're going to give him the absolute amount of time to find out. We'll do some more checks and treatment with him today, yesterday, of course, was just a recovery day and some treatment for him. I've not see him this morning.
"I'm not going to hold my breath. I would probably think he wouldn't be ready but let's see. it's 48 hours [away], more than that, so let's see."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Premier League referees given new pitchside monitors advice

Premier League referees have been advised to use pitchside monitors .
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited , who manage referees in English professional football , have announced the new position today .
The decision comes after a meeting earlier in the week to discuss the use of VAR in the Premier League , contrary to reports earlier this month that suggested there was to be no change in the advice to use the monitors ‘ sparingly ’ .
It is thought that the new protocol was prompted by Michael Oliver ’ s decision to utilise the technology in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace and Derby County .
Having reviewed the incident between Palace ’ s Luka Milivojevic and Derby ’ s Tom Huddlestone , Oliver , who had initially awarded Milivojevic a yellow card , sent the player off .
The move was widely praised by fans and pundits as Oliver asserted his control over decisions on the field , rather than delegating to his colleagues at Stockley Park .
This will bring the Premier League in line with UEFA guidance which has supported the use of the monitors , despite concerns over time delays @ @ @

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Premier League referees have been advised to use pitchside monitors.
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited, who manage referees in English professional football, have announced the new position today.
The decision comes after a meeting earlier in the week to discuss the use of VAR in the Premier League, contrary to reports earlier this month that suggested there was to be no change in the advice to use the monitors ‘sparingly’.
It is thought that the new protocol was prompted by Michael Oliver’s decision to utilise the technology in the FA Cup third round game between Crystal Palace and Derby County.
Having reviewed the incident between Palace’s Luka Milivojevic and Derby’s Tom Huddlestone, Oliver, who had initially awarded Milivojevic a yellow card, sent the player off.
The move was widely praised by fans and pundits as Oliver asserted his control over decisions on the field, rather than delegating to his colleagues at Stockley Park.
This will bring the Premier League in line with UEFA guidance which has supported the use of the monitors, despite concerns over time delays in games.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Man, 28, charged with indecent exposure and sexual activity in the presence of a child

A man has been charged following after reports of indecent exposure and sexual activity in front of a child were made to police .
Police received several reports of indecent exposure , as well as common assault and sexual activity in the presence of a child , on Sunday , January 12 this year .
The incidents took place in Bury , Salford and the Padiham area of Lancashire .
Richard Graham , of Bolton Road North , Edenfield , has been charged with indecent exposure , one count of common assault and a count of engaging in sexual activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 28-year-old was remanded in custody .
He is next due to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Wednesday , February 12 .
Greater Manchester Police are continuing to appeal for information following the incident .
Anyone with information can call GMP on 0161 856 8032 or 0027 quoting 1816 12/01/20 .
Alternatively call the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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A man has been charged following after reports of indecent exposure and sexual activity in front of a child were made to police.
Police received several reports of indecent exposure, as well as common assault and sexual activity in the presence of a child, on Sunday, January 12 this year.
The incidents took place in Bury, Salford and the Padiham area of Lancashire.
Richard Graham, of Bolton Road North, Edenfield, has been charged with indecent exposure, one count of common assault and a count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
The 28-year-old was remanded in custody.
He is next due to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Wednesday, February 12.
Greater Manchester Police are continuing to appeal for information following the incident.
Anyone with information can call GMP on 0161 856 8032 or 0027 quoting 1816 12/01/20. Alternatively call the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Jurgen Klopp responds to Solskjaer's plan for Manchester United against Liverpool FC

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's claims that Manchester United have found a `` nice way '' of playing against his side .
United are the only team to take points from Liverpool in the Premier League this season following a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford back in December .
The Reds have lost just once in their last 11 league meetings against the Merseyside club , coming at Anfield last season when Jose Mourinho was in the dugout .
Solskjaer said prior to the win against Wolves : `` Of course it 's hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice and we 've drawn both .
You want to win those games but we 've found a nice way of playing against them and deserved the points in both of them .
`` Let 's just wait and see . ''
Liverpool have won every Premier League game since the draw against United , keeping six consecutive clean sheets in recent weeks .
Klopp was asked about Solskjaer 's comments and questioned whether his team had found a nice way of playing against United .
`` Hopefully , '' he replied with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know about results but in games with United and Liverpool , there have been good times for both .
`` Not always one clear favourite - both teams try to win it .
`` Last two years away games were strange .
I do n't know if I said United always defend but I probably did .
`` Against Spurs we had 80 % possession after 70 minutes , that is not normal .
I do n't say [ Man Utd ] only counter-attack and it is not a criticism , just a @ @ @

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's claims that Manchester United have found a "nice way" of playing against his side.
United are the only team to take points from Liverpool in the Premier League this season following a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford back in December.
The Reds have lost just once in their last 11 league meetings against the Merseyside club, coming at Anfield last season when Jose Mourinho was in the dugout.
Solskjaer said prior to the win against Wolves: "Of course it's hard. But I've had Liverpool here twice and we've drawn both. You want to win those games but we've found a nice way of playing against them and deserved the points in both of them.
"Let's just wait and see."
Liverpool have won every Premier League game since the draw against United, keeping six consecutive clean sheets in recent weeks.
Klopp was asked about Solskjaer's comments and questioned whether his team had found a nice way of playing against United.
"Hopefully," he replied with a smirk. "I don't know about results but in games with United and Liverpool, there have been good times for both.
"Not always one clear favourite - both teams try to win it.
"Last two years away games were strange. I don't know if I said United always defend but I probably did.
"Against Spurs we had 80% possession after 70 minutes, that is not normal. I don't say [Man Utd] only counter-attack and it is not a criticism, just a description."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Man City boss Pep Guardiola discusses his retirement

Pep Guardiola pits his wits against the grand old manager of the Premier League this weekend when his Manchester City side come up against Roy Hodgson ’ s Crystal Palace .
And the Blues boss said he will not rule out still working as a manager when he reaches pensionable age .
Guardiola himself turns 49 tomorrow , and may have inadvertently invoked the wrath of Roy ’ s wife Sheila , after being asked about the Palace man ’ s longevity .
Hodgson is 74 and still going strong , and Guardiola has said in the past that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job for so long .
But when asked again whether he can see himself still managing into his 70s , Guardiola said : “ If I still like it and I have offers and I ’ m enjoying it on and off the pitch , I ’ d not say I ’ m going to retire next week or next year , don ’ t think I ’ ll be at that age a manager but I don ’ t know.
” Then he came out with the statement that might just upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are training at 74 it must be boring at home !
” he said “ You are with young people , athletes , competition , that ’ s why it ’ s nice , our job .
“ Every game is different , that ’ s maybe the reason why Roy and older managers are still in charge and they do it .
“ I think the important thing when you retire is to know you want to do other things - if you ’ ve no interests and you are at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back but if you want to travel or do other things … “ I ’ m interested in doing other things and I ’ m going to do it .
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Pep Guardiola pits his wits against the grand old manager of the Premier League this weekend when his Manchester City side come up against Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace.
And the Blues boss said he will not rule out still working as a manager when he reaches pensionable age.
Guardiola himself turns 49 tomorrow, and may have inadvertently invoked the wrath of Roy’s wife Sheila, after being asked about the Palace man’s longevity.
Hodgson is 74 and still going strong, and Guardiola has said in the past that he is not likely to continue in the job for so long.
But when asked again whether he can see himself still managing into his 70s, Guardiola said: “If I still like it and I have offers and I’m enjoying it on and off the pitch, I’d not say I’m going to retire next week or next year, don’t think I’ll be at that age a manager but I don’t know.”
Then he came out with the statement that might just upset Mrs Hodgson!
“I think when you are training at 74 it must be boring at home!” he said “You are with young people, athletes, competition, that’s why it’s nice, our job.
“Every game is different, that’s maybe the reason why Roy and older managers are still in charge and they do it.
“I think the important thing when you retire is to know you want to do other things - if you’ve no interests and you are at home then you are going to come back but if you want to travel or do other things …
“I’m interested in doing other things and I’m going to do it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Pep Guardiola message for Man City players after Instagram models party

Pep Guardiola likes the fact that his Manchester City players can socialise together outside of games .
Most of the squad partied with a string of Italian models after their 6-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday , with the team having been given a few days off given they had a week between games for one of the first times this season .
Asked about the incident and whether he was aware of it , City 's manager said he had no problem with the players bonding beyond the time they have to spend together .
“ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ When they have time , they make a lot of times dinners together , with the staff .
They did it many times anyway .
“ And I like it when they are together outside here , they do it sometimes at home , sometimes in a restaurant as was the case .
It was nice.
” City players opted against attending the club 's Christmas party do last month after controversy the previous year .
Guardiola was furious after some of the squad stayed out late in December 2018 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following day - shortly before league defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester that threatened to blow up their title challenge .
Roy Hodgson 's team are hoping to win consecutive league trips to the Etihad for the first time .

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Pep Guardiola likes the fact that his Manchester City players can socialise together outside of games.
Most of the squad partied with a string of Italian models after their 6-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, with the team having been given a few days off given they had a week between games for one of the first times this season.
Asked about the incident and whether he was aware of it, City's manager said he had no problem with the players bonding beyond the time they have to spend together.
“I think I knew it,” said Guardiola. “When they have time, they make a lot of times dinners together, with the staff. They did it many times anyway.
“And I like it when they are together outside here, they do it sometimes at home, sometimes in a restaurant as was the case. It was nice.”
City players opted against attending the club's Christmas party do last month after controversy the previous year.
Guardiola was furious after some of the squad stayed out late in December 2018 and did not impress their manager in training the following day - shortly before league defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester that threatened to blow up their title challenge.
Roy Hodgson's team are hoping to win consecutive league trips to the Etihad for the first time.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--ADVERTORIAL: There's a HUGE wellbeing event coming to Stockport - five reasons why you need to be th

ADVERTORIAL: There's a HUGE wellbeing event coming to Stockport - five reasons why you need to be there

What better time is there to practice a little self care and focus on your wellbeing than in the first few months of the year ?
You might have made resolutions based around your physical health but your mental and spiritual wellbeing are just as important .
If the start of a new decade has left you searching for some direction in life , the Rosemary Douglas Mind , Body & Spirit event in Stockport might just be exactly what you need .
With a full programme of workshops and more than 50 exhibitors tickets are now on sale for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 2 , 2020 .
Event organiser Rosemary Douglas said : `` It ’ s a very uplifting and relaxing experience where like-minded people can come together .
`` It 's a good introduction to a broad spectrum of holistic therapies .
The events are about helping people to resolve issues to move forward in life , offering people choices of what 's available in your journey of life . ''
Want to know more ?
We found out exactly what this two-day event , being held at the Stockport Masonic Guildhall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mediumship , spiritual healing and even the chance to communicate with your pet at this fantastic event .
Here are five reasons why you need to be there .
With more than 36 free talks , workshops and demonstrations of mediumship across two rooms , there really is so much going on .
Giving a lecture both days and sharing stories from her animal communication experience is Sky Heartsong who claims to be a real life animal communicator who can talk to the animals .
Using telepathy , she will communicate directly with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirit .
With 20 years of experience and having talked to thousands of animals , Sky also claims to have a medical intuition and she can tell you how your animal is feeling if there is a health issue .
Bring questions and photos of your animals .
For those needing a boost in their confidence and self esteem , the first order of the day on Saturday will be a taster meditation workshop with Stephanie J .
King 'stepping into your beautiful ' .
Using meditation , visualisation and play , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
And for those that wish they could turn back their body clock to a time when they were younger and healthier , Sheri Dixon from Mitochondrial Therapy will be giving a talk about her book on how you can do just that .
Helping you to take control of your health , her book 'The Fast Way To Slow Down Ageing ' will be given away free to everyone who attends her session .
And many of the inspirational speakers will also be available for one-to-one consultations .
Between workshops , head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of retail therapy and one-to-one readings of tarot , astrology and spiritual guidance .
With products you 're unlikely to find on the high street , there 'll be skincare , crystals , clothing , books , CDs , aromatherapy and more .
Speak to stall holders and really get to know the products and the people behind them .
Starting each day with serenity there will be an opportunity to take part in some open meditation .
It 's a great way to relax and clear your mind for the inspirational talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide you with the opportunity to leave the stresses and strains of everyday life at the door and focus on your own peace and wellbeing .
The techniques you learn on the day will provide you with the tools you need to bring balance and peace into your life going forward , a key aim of what this event is all about .
Among the retailers in the exhibition hall will also be a number of spiritual healers offering a wide range of treatments .
One of the most popular is reiki @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often known as 'energy healing . '
Practitioners use a technique called palm healing which channels universal energy to the patient in order to bring about emotional or physical healing .
If you fancy trying a new treatment and exploring what 's on offer why not have a browse and book in some series pampering .
Pat , a previous attendee at the event , said : `` I love the Mind , Body and Spirit events as it is always interesting and I have got to know the people who exhibit there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , it 's a bit like a social club .
`` I 've been going to MBS events for years but recently there is lots more information coming to them and a lot more people looking for a better way of life ... all I can say is I really feel nourished and filled with positive vibes when I leave . ''
Another past attendee Lu told us about her experience of the events , she said : `` As soon as the Stockport MBS dates are available , they are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building , I feel the vibrations of the entire venue and the combined energies of the stall participants , who are so very knowledgeable , touches minds and hearts - the event uplifts everyone 's spirits .
`` No one is ever disappointed and as the event enables like minded people to be together , everyone gains something and they leave with joy and hope . ''
There 's so much going on over the two days that you might be surprised by the cost of the tickets .
For the best price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1 extra on the door .
Visit the website or call 07828 187468 to book .
Where and when is it ?
The Rosemary Douglas Mind , Body and Spirit event is a two-day event taking place at the Stockport Masonic Guildhall on Saturday February 1 and Sunday February 2 .
Parking is free at the event .
There is also an in house café very reasonably priced .
To find out more about this event including a full itinerary and list of exhibitors , visit the website .
Plus get the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram .

What better time is there to practice a little self care and focus on your wellbeing than in the first few months of the year?
You might have made resolutions based around your physical health but your mental and spiritual wellbeing are just as important.
If the start of a new decade has left you searching for some direction in life, the Rosemary Douglas Mind, Body & Spirit event in Stockport might just be exactly what you need.
With a full programme of workshops and more than 50 exhibitors tickets are now on sale for the event being held on February 1 and 2, 2020.
Event organiser Rosemary Douglas said: "It’s a very uplifting and relaxing experience where like-minded people can come together.
"It's a good introduction to a broad spectrum of holistic therapies. The events are about helping people to resolve issues to move forward in life, offering people choices of what's available in your journey of life."
Want to know more? We found out exactly what this two-day event, being held at the Stockport Masonic Guildhall, has to offer.
Expect demonstrations of mediumship, spiritual healing and even the chance to communicate with your pet at this fantastic event.
Here are five reasons why you need to be there.
Inspirational workshops
With more than 36 free talks, workshops and demonstrations of mediumship across two rooms, there really is so much going on.
Giving a lecture both days and sharing stories from her animal communication experience is Sky Heartsong who claims to be a real life animal communicator who can talk to the animals.
Using telepathy, she will communicate directly with your pets, either living or in spirit.
With 20 years of experience and having talked to thousands of animals, Sky also claims to have a medical intuition and she can tell you how your animal is feeling if there is a health issue. Bring questions and photos of your animals.
For those needing a boost in their confidence and self esteem, the first order of the day on Saturday will be a taster meditation workshop with Stephanie J. King 'stepping into your beautiful'.
Using meditation, visualisation and play, will you be left with a new-found confidence?
And for those that wish they could turn back their body clock to a time when they were younger and healthier, Sheri Dixon from Mitochondrial Therapy will be giving a talk about her book on how you can do just that.
Helping you to take control of your health, her book 'The Fast Way To Slow Down Ageing' will be given away free to everyone who attends her session.
And many of the inspirational speakers will also be available for one-to-one consultations.
Variety of exhibitors
Between workshops, head to the exhibition halls for a spot of retail therapy and one-to-one readings of tarot, astrology and spiritual guidance.
With products you're unlikely to find on the high street, there'll be skincare, crystals, clothing, books, CDs, aromatherapy and more.
Speak to stall holders and really get to know the products and the people behind them.
Retailers include Tropic, Angelic Energies, Aura Mist Essences, Sacred Geometry Shapes By Reality Woven and Astral Orgonite Pyramids.
(Image: Getty Images - Sompong Rattanakunchon)
Open meditation
Starting each day with serenity there will be an opportunity to take part in some open meditation.
It's a great way to relax and clear your mind for the inspirational talks and demonstrations that await you.
It will provide you with the opportunity to leave the stresses and strains of everyday life at the door and focus on your own peace and wellbeing.
The techniques you learn on the day will provide you with the tools you need to bring balance and peace into your life going forward, a key aim of what this event is all about.
Healing treatments
Among the retailers in the exhibition hall will also be a number of spiritual healers offering a wide range of treatments.
One of the most popular is reiki which is a form of alternative medicine often known as 'energy healing.'
Practitioners use a technique called palm healing which channels universal energy to the patient in order to bring about emotional or physical healing.
If you fancy trying a new treatment and exploring what's on offer why not have a browse and book in some series pampering.
Treat yourself to:
Reflexology
Indian head massage
Reiki
Mitochondrial therapy®
Psychic surgery
Law of attraction
Hypnotherapy
Past life regression
It's highly recommended and affordable
Pat, a previous attendee at the event, said: "I love the Mind, Body and Spirit events as it is always interesting and I have got to know the people who exhibit there.
"They feel like my friends now, it's a bit like a social club.
"I've been going to MBS events for years but recently there is lots more information coming to them and a lot more people looking for a better way of life...all I can say is I really feel nourished and filled with positive vibes when I leave."
Another past attendee Lu told us about her experience of the events, she said: "As soon as the Stockport MBS dates are available, they are in my diary.
"From entering the building, I feel the vibrations of the entire venue and the combined energies of the stall participants, who are so very knowledgeable, touches minds and hearts - the event uplifts everyone's spirits.
"No one is ever disappointed and as the event enables like minded people to be together, everyone gains something and they leave with joy and hope."
There's so much going on over the two days that you might be surprised by the cost of the tickets.
For the best price book in advance as all tickets cost £1 extra on the door.
Day tickets
Standard - £4
Concessions - £3.50
Weekend pass
Standard - £7
Concessions - £6
Visit the website or call 07828 187468 to book.
Where and when is it?
The Rosemary Douglas Mind, Body and Spirit event is a two-day event taking place at the Stockport Masonic Guildhall on Saturday February 1 and Sunday February 2.
When: 10am - 5pm - workshops finish at 6pm.
Where: Stockport Masonic Guildhall, 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3UA
Parking is free at the event. There is also an in house café very reasonably priced.
To find out more about this event including a full itinerary and list of exhibitors, visit the website . Plus get the latest event updates on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Lucy Fallon begged not to leave Coronation Street as she films emotional final scenes

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has filmed her final scene in the soap before she heads off to pastures new .
The actress , who has played Bethany Platt for five years , was clearly feeling emotional as she took to social media to tell fans about her last days working on Corrie - and she was begged not to leave .
`` I filmed my last on screen @ itvcorrie scene today , '' she tweeted with a crying emoji .
`` Only two more filming days left . ''
Sharing a photo of her on-screen family the Platts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only two more filming days left ... a lil space in my heart for this lot 4ever x '' Lucy , 24 , was showered with good luck messages and pleas of 'do n't go . '
`` Noooooo way Corrie wo n't be the same without you , why are you leaving , '' wrote one fan .
`` Please do n't go your the best actor in Corrie .
Guess I 'll just have to watch the old Corries then .
`` Will miss you hope you do well in whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Noooooo we will miss you , '' gasped another fan .
And another pleased : `` You can ’ t leave .
You ’ re amazing .
Don ’ t leave please . ''
The Blackpool native has been involved in a host of dramatic Corrie storylines , including schoolgirl Bethany being raped and groomed by evil Nathan Curtis and his sordid gang of friends .
Lucy scooped two awards at the British Soap Awards in 2018 for Best Female Dramatic performance and Best Actress .
Announcing her decision to leave , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this year : `` After the most incredible four years , I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020 .
`` It 's hard to put into words how much this show means to me .
`` I 've made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry , I 've had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I 've laughed with the best people everyday .
`` I 'm so thankful to Iain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone at Coronation Street , I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly .
`` Thank you so much for your support and love ... ca n't wait to see what 's in store for Bethany this year . ''
Earlier this month Lucy was spotted at Manchester Hall filming the wedding of Bethany 's mum Sarah and Adam Barlow .
Fans suspect a fling with widower Daniel Osbourne might be the reason for Bethany 's departure , which is expected to be screened in March .
In October the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her crush Daniel Osbourne while his wife Sinead was dying of cancer , and the pair almost tore the couple apart in Sinead 's final moments by sharing a kiss .
After Sinead passed away the pair have attempted to keep their distance , but journalist Daniel was distraught when he thought Bethany had been shot in the Christmas Day siege .
Next week Bethany discusses career options with Daniel and is shocked when he suggests she might be best leaving Weatherfield .
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Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has filmed her final scene in the soap before she heads off to pastures new.
The actress, who has played Bethany Platt for five years, was clearly feeling emotional as she took to social media to tell fans about her last days working on Corrie - and she was begged not to leave.
"I filmed my last on screen @itvcorrie scene today," she tweeted with a crying emoji.
"Only two more filming days left."
Sharing a photo of her on-screen family the Platts on Instagram she also wrote: "Only two more filming days left... a lil space in my heart for this lot 4ever x"
Lucy, 24, was showered with good luck messages and pleas of 'don't go.'
"Noooooo way Corrie won't be the same without you, why are you leaving," wrote one fan.
"Please don't go your the best actor in Corrie. Guess I'll just have to watch the old Corries then.
"Will miss you hope you do well in whatever you do after Corrie exit xx"
"Noooooo we will miss you," gasped another fan.
And another pleased: "You can’t leave. You’re amazing. Don’t leave please."
The Blackpool native has been involved in a host of dramatic Corrie storylines, including schoolgirl Bethany being raped and groomed by evil Nathan Curtis and his sordid gang of friends.
Lucy scooped two awards at the British Soap Awards in 2018 for Best Female Dramatic performance and Best Actress.
Announcing her decision to leave, Lucy wrote in a statement on Twitter earlier this year: "After the most incredible four years, I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020.
"It's hard to put into words how much this show means to me.
"I've made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry, I've had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I've laughed with the best people everyday.
"I'm so thankful to Iain (Corrie boss Iain MacLeod) and everyone at Coronation Street, I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly.
"Thank you so much for your support and love... can't wait to see what's in store for Bethany this year."
Earlier this month Lucy was spotted at Manchester Hall filming the wedding of Bethany's mum Sarah and Adam Barlow.
Fans suspect a fling with widower Daniel Osbourne might be the reason for Bethany's departure, which is expected to be screened in March.
(Image: ITV)
In October the budding writer caused upset by growing closer to her crush Daniel Osbourne while his wife Sinead was dying of cancer, and the pair almost tore the couple apart in Sinead's final moments by sharing a kiss.
After Sinead passed away the pair have attempted to keep their distance, but journalist Daniel was distraught when he thought Bethany had been shot in the Christmas Day siege.
Next week Bethany discusses career options with Daniel and is shocked when he suggests she might be best leaving Weatherfield.
Want to talk about Corrie with other fans? Join our Coronation Street Fan Chat group on Facebook where you’ll also get updates, spoilers and more.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-17--Old Trafford cricket ground will soon look very different as major plans to revamp section approved

Plans for a 109-bedroom hotel in Stretford and a new 4,935 seater stand at Lancashire Cricket Club have been approved .
The new stand will replace the existing Red Rose Grandstand at the cricket club 's Emirates Old Trafford ground and the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn Hotel will be extended .
To extend the hotel , a six-storey block will be built on the eastern side of Brian Statham Way and a pedestrian bridge will link this with the existing hotel .
The new stand at Emirates Old Trafford will increase the venue 's capacity to 26,700 overall , making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Brian Statham Way , which runs alongside the ground , will also be re-routed to become a curved road as part of the plans and a terrace bar will be added on to the side of the hotel .
The road diversion of Brian Statham Way to accommodate the new stand may itself need to be the subject of a future planning application .
The plans for the site are part of Trafford Council 's development programme for the area around the town hall which incorporates Lancashire Cricket Club , the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new University Academy 92 campus and up to the A56 and White City retail park .
Trafford Council approved the planning application for both the hotel extension and the new stadium stand last night almost unanimously , with just one councillor voting against the plans .
Coun Daniel Jerome ( Green ) , who represents Altrincham , was concerned that part of the site had originally been allocated for housing in previous area plans ; housing which he said `` this borough needs . ''
Despite his concerns , Coun Jerome did acknowledge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exciting and positive .
The plans will also involve the felling of three trees , but a number of trees will be planted in their stead - something which allayed some members ' concerns about the environmental impact of the plans .
A number of councillors , including Coun Mike Cordingley ( Labour ) , who represents Gorse Hill ward where Lancashire Cricket Club 's ground sits , spoke in favour of the plans .
Despite his concerns about potential concert noise being bounced off the new sections of the stadium in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I very much support this application .
I welcome the design , I think the design is really , really attractive .
I 'm quite happy with that side of it .
`` I 'm quite happy with the hotel , it could be a nicer design but that 's what they do these days .
I propose we accept it and I welcome it and it 's only the acoustics that I have a real concern over . ''
Councillors agreed that the design of the hotel had a basic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better '' - but that they understood this was likely cost driven to save money for developers .
The plans were approved with all bar one member voting in favour .

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Plans for a 109-bedroom hotel in Stretford and a new 4,935 seater stand at Lancashire Cricket Club have been approved.
The new stand will replace the existing Red Rose Grandstand at the cricket club's Emirates Old Trafford ground and the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn Hotel will be extended.
To extend the hotel, a six-storey block will be built on the eastern side of Brian Statham Way and a pedestrian bridge will link this with the existing hotel.
The new stand at Emirates Old Trafford will increase the venue's capacity to 26,700 overall, making it the largest cricket ground outside London.
Brian Statham Way, which runs alongside the ground, will also be re-routed to become a curved road as part of the plans and a terrace bar will be added on to the side of the hotel.
The road diversion of Brian Statham Way to accommodate the new stand may itself need to be the subject of a future planning application.
The plans for the site are part of Trafford Council's development programme for the area around the town hall which incorporates Lancashire Cricket Club, the former Kellogg’s factory site, the new University Academy 92 campus and up to the A56 and White City retail park.
Trafford Council approved the planning application for both the hotel extension and the new stadium stand last night almost unanimously, with just one councillor voting against the plans.
Coun Daniel Jerome (Green), who represents Altrincham, was concerned that part of the site had originally been allocated for housing in previous area plans; housing which he said "this borough needs."
Despite his concerns, Coun Jerome did acknowledge that the plans for the stadium were exciting and positive.
The plans will also involve the felling of three trees, but a number of trees will be planted in their stead - something which allayed some members' concerns about the environmental impact of the plans.
A number of councillors, including Coun Mike Cordingley (Labour), who represents Gorse Hill ward where Lancashire Cricket Club's ground sits, spoke in favour of the plans.
Despite his concerns about potential concert noise being bounced off the new sections of the stadium in the direction of Stretford, Coun Cordingley said: "I very much support this application. I welcome the design, I think the design is really, really attractive. I'm quite happy with that side of it.
"I'm quite happy with the hotel, it could be a nicer design but that's what they do these days. I propose we accept it and I welcome it and it's only the acoustics that I have a real concern over."
Councillors agreed that the design of the hotel had a basic design that "could have been done better" - but that they understood this was likely cost driven to save money for developers.
The plans were approved with all bar one member voting in favour.