themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-17--Plans submitted for apartment block which could transform Bolton town centre

A section of Bolton town centre could be transformed under plans for a new apartment block .
A six-storey block of 145 homes and commercial space is proposed for land to the north of Deansgate .
Among the features included in the plans are a courtyard , roof gardens for some properties and a communal ‘ yoga terrace ’ .
Developers Placefirst say they also hope to create a new public square on the site , which overlooks the River Croal .
Planning documents were lodged with Bolton Council earlier this month .
A statement submitted by Maddox Planning , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out their intentions .
It said : “ The proposed development comprises apartments and commercial floorspace fronting Deansgate , which also has frontage to a new public square .
“ Terraces of stacked townhouses and a number of additional apartments run north south from the River Croal to the new public square to the rear of the block fronting Deansgate .
“ The plans also include demolition of existing buildings , new commercial floorspace , public square , stopping up of highway including Palatine Street , car parking and hard and soft landscaping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The site that has been earmarked is currently home to a car park and a row of former commercial premises opposite the former Whittakers/Beales store on Deansgate and includes the former Blue Boar pub .
Maddox said all of the residential units are for build to rent and comprise of 145 new homes , ranging in size from a studio apartment and one-bed apartments to three bedroom townhouses .
The document summarised the main benefits of the proposal as ‘ brownfield regeneration of a key redevelopment site within Bolton town centre that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new and exciting housing offer for Bolton and its central area in the form of build to rent stacked townhouses and apartments ’ .
Placefirst said it had worked with Bolton Council and other stakeholders for the past two years on the design of the site .
The developer has also put its proposals to a number of independent design review panels and held discussions with the Civic Trust and local stakeholders .
David Mawson , chief executive for Placefirst , said : “ Our vision for this Central Street development is much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is about creating a thriving community in the heart of Bolton .
“ We ’ ve a proven track-record of regenerating areas and turning them into places people love to live , so am extremely excited about the transformation we ’ ll make to the town centre through this ambitious development.
” Deputy leader of Bolton Council , Coun Martyn Cox , said : “ Croal Valley is a key site in Bolton Council ’ s £1bn town centre masterplan and PlaceFirst ’ s plans are set to transform what it means to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on high quality residential properties and attractive public spaces making it a more desirable place to live and work .
“ These plans show that developers have confidence in Bolton despite the challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and demonstrates the commitment that investors are prepared to make.
” The application will be decided on by councillors in the new year .

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A section of Bolton town centre could be transformed under plans for a new apartment block.
A six-storey block of 145 homes and commercial space is proposed for land to the north of Deansgate.
Among the features included in the plans are a courtyard, roof gardens for some properties and a communal ‘yoga terrace’.
Developers Placefirst say they also hope to create a new public square on the site, which overlooks the River Croal.
Planning documents were lodged with Bolton Council earlier this month.
A statement submitted by Maddox Planning, on behalf of the developers, set out their intentions.
It said: “The proposed development comprises apartments and commercial floorspace fronting Deansgate, which also has frontage to a new public square.
“Terraces of stacked townhouses and a number of additional apartments run north south from the River Croal to the new public square to the rear of the block fronting Deansgate.
“The plans also include demolition of existing buildings, new commercial floorspace, public square, stopping up of highway including Palatine Street, car parking and hard and soft landscaping and improvement to the River Croal embankment.”
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The site that has been earmarked is currently home to a car park and a row of former commercial premises opposite the former Whittakers/Beales store on Deansgate and includes the former Blue Boar pub.
Maddox said all of the residential units are for build to rent and comprise of 145 new homes, ranging in size from a studio apartment and one-bed apartments to three bedroom townhouses.
The document summarised the main benefits of the proposal as ‘brownfield regeneration of a key redevelopment site within Bolton town centre that is currently under-utilised’ and ‘a new and exciting housing offer for Bolton and its central area in the form of build to rent stacked townhouses and apartments’.
Placefirst said it had worked with Bolton Council and other stakeholders for the past two years on the design of the site.
The developer has also put its proposals to a number of independent design review panels and held discussions with the Civic Trust and local stakeholders.
David Mawson, chief executive for Placefirst, said: “Our vision for this Central Street development is much more than just bricks and mortar and is about creating a thriving community in the heart of Bolton.
“We’ve a proven track-record of regenerating areas and turning them into places people love to live, so am extremely excited about the transformation we’ll make to the town centre through this ambitious development.”
Deputy leader of Bolton Council, Coun Martyn Cox, said: “Croal Valley is a key site in Bolton Council’s £1bn town centre masterplan and PlaceFirst’s plans are set to transform what it means to live in Bolton town centre with the focus on high quality residential properties and attractive public spaces making it a more desirable place to live and work.
“These plans show that developers have confidence in Bolton despite the challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and demonstrates the commitment that investors are prepared to make.”
The application will be decided on by councillors in the new year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-17--Peaky Blinders is looking for extras for filming in Manchester

Filming is due to begin again on Peaky Blinders next year - and it looks like the Shelby gang will be back in Manchester .
Production had to be paused on season six of the smash hit BBC drama this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
But the cameras will start rolling again in the New Year , according to some very heavy hints in a casting advert .
Talent agency LB Casting Ltd is recruiting for extras for ' a very well-known BBC period drama shooting early 2021 in Manchester ' .
The advert features a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cap , like those worn by Tommy Shelby - played by Cillian Murphy - and his associates .
Perhaps most tellingly , male actors 'must be willing to shave hair if required ' - and the wording 'by order of LB Casting ' provides another clue .
The Leeds-based agency has previously provided talent for Peaky Blinders , according to its website .
The agency is casting for men and women of all ethnicities , with 'natural looks that can portray a true reflection of the time period being told ' .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false nails , tattooed or drawn eyebrows , or eyelash extensions .
Women must have mid to shoulder length hair that is n't dyed and has no obvious highlights , and must wear a dress size 12 or smaller .
Men must have no modern haircuts , fades , dye or obvious highlights , must be willing to shave their hair if required .
'Modern beards/facial hair ' are another no-no , and their chest measurements must be no bigger than 44 '' .
Actors will be paid at PACT Equity rates , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be included .
`` Ideally we are looking for people who drive due to early call times and late finishes .
Please ensure you can independently get to and from Manchester outside of peak times , '' the advert continues .
Applicants must be aged 16 or over and should send their details together with two new photos to apply @ lbcastingltd.co.uk by January 3 , 2021 .
While set in Birmingham , Greater Manchester has formed much of the backdrop for Peaky Blinders ' previous seasons .
Its new production base is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and filming has previously taken place at studios on the Roundthorn Industrial Estate in Wythenshawe as well as Old Granada Studios in the city centre .
The five series so far have also featured many scenes shot on location in and around the city too , at sites including Victoria Baths , London Road Fire Station , Rochdale Town Hall , Stockport Plaza and Arley Hall in Cheshire .

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Filming is due to begin again on Peaky Blinders next year - and it looks like the Shelby gang will be back in Manchester.
Production had to be paused on season six of the smash hit BBC drama this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
But the cameras will start rolling again in the New Year, according to some very heavy hints in a casting advert.
Talent agency LB Casting Ltd is recruiting for extras for 'a very well-known BBC period drama shooting early 2021 in Manchester'.
The advert features a silhouette of a man in a newsboy cap, like those worn by Tommy Shelby - played by Cillian Murphy - and his associates.
Perhaps most tellingly, male actors 'must be willing to shave hair if required' - and the wording 'by order of LB Casting' provides another clue.
The Leeds-based agency has previously provided talent for Peaky Blinders, according to its website.
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The agency is casting for men and women of all ethnicities, with 'natural looks that can portray a true reflection of the time period being told'.
That means no piercings or visible tattoos, false nails, tattooed or drawn eyebrows, or eyelash extensions.
Women must have mid to shoulder length hair that isn't dyed and has no obvious highlights, and must wear a dress size 12 or smaller.
Men must have no modern haircuts, fades, dye or obvious highlights, must be willing to shave their hair if required.
'Modern beards/facial hair' are another no-no, and their chest measurements must be no bigger than 44".
Actors will be paid at PACT Equity rates, but travel and accommodation expenses will not be included.
"Ideally we are looking for people who drive due to early call times and late finishes. Please ensure you can independently get to and from Manchester outside of peak times," the advert continues.
Applicants must be aged 16 or over and should send their details together with two new photos to apply@lbcastingltd.co.uk by January 3, 2021.
While set in Birmingham, Greater Manchester has formed much of the backdrop for Peaky Blinders' previous seasons.
Its new production base is at Space Studios in West Gorton, and filming has previously taken place at studios on the Roundthorn Industrial Estate in Wythenshawe as well as Old Granada Studios in the city centre.
The five series so far have also featured many scenes shot on location in and around the city too, at sites including Victoria Baths, London Road Fire Station, Rochdale Town Hall, Stockport Plaza and Arley Hall in Cheshire.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-17--Latest tier announcement and it means for Bolton and Wigan fans attending games

The government has made an announcement regarding the review of the coronavirus tier system with Christmas approaching .
Health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the result this morning of a review which took place yesterday .
There have been a tiered system of restrictions put in place across the country since a second national lockdown to mitigate against the spread of Covid-19 came to an end at the start of December .
Areas in Tier 3 are subject to the strictest restrictions , with these easing for areas in Tier 2 and Tier 1 .
Changes to tiers will come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19 ) .
As far as football is concerned , clubs in Tier 3 areas have had to continue to play matches behind closed doors with supporters not in attendance .
Clubs in Tier 2 areas are able to host 2,000 fans , while those in Tier 1 can host a maximum of 4,000 supporters .
In Greater Manchester , it has meant games held at the DW Stadium and the University of Bolton Stadium - the respective homes of Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers - have continued to take place behind closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 since the national lockdown ended at the start of December .
And Mr Hancock made a statement in the House of Commons where he confirmed that the vast majority of places currently in Tier 3 will remain in this grading .
Only three areas were moved down , the health secretary confirmed , with Bristol and North Somerset moving from Tier 3 to Tier 2 , and Herefordshire moving to Tier 1 .
It means that Greater Manchester will remain in Tier three and that supporters of EFL clubs in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a return to watch their teams .
As well as Bolton and Wigan , it means supporters of Rochdale , Oldham Athletic and Salford City must continue to watch their teams via streaming services as matches continue to be played behind closed doors .

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The government has made an announcement regarding the review of the coronavirus tier system with Christmas approaching.
Health secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the result this morning of a review which took place yesterday.
There have been a tiered system of restrictions put in place across the country since a second national lockdown to mitigate against the spread of Covid-19 came to an end at the start of December.
Areas in Tier 3 are subject to the strictest restrictions, with these easing for areas in Tier 2 and Tier 1.
Changes to tiers will come into force from 12.01am on Saturday (December 19).
As far as football is concerned, clubs in Tier 3 areas have had to continue to play matches behind closed doors with supporters not in attendance.
Clubs in Tier 2 areas are able to host 2,000 fans, while those in Tier 1 can host a maximum of 4,000 supporters.
In Greater Manchester, it has meant games held at the DW Stadium and the University of Bolton Stadium - the respective homes of Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers - have continued to take place behind closed doors.
The region has been in Tier 3 since the national lockdown ended at the start of December.
And Mr Hancock made a statement in the House of Commons where he confirmed that the vast majority of places currently in Tier 3 will remain in this grading.
Only three areas were moved down, the health secretary confirmed, with Bristol and North Somerset moving from Tier 3 to Tier 2, and Herefordshire moving to Tier 1.
It means that Greater Manchester will remain in Tier three and that supporters of EFL clubs in the region will have to wait longer for a return to watch their teams.
As well as Bolton and Wigan, it means supporters of Rochdale, Oldham Athletic and Salford City must continue to watch their teams via streaming services as matches continue to be played behind closed doors.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Man caught speaking to 'teen girl' online was actually a police officer

A man who propositioned a 13-year-old girl in an online chatroom for sex was caught when she turned out to be an undercover police officer .
Ryan Griffiths , from Bolton , began speaking to 'Lucy ' on a website called Chat Avenue in January 2019 .
Their conversation quickly became sexual , with him asking her to meet up and proposing extremely explicit acts .
A hearing at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday heard the 24-year-old suffers from 'significant learning difficulties ' and psychological problems , with an IQ of 64 .
Kathryn Johnson , prosecuting , described the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after they met on the online .
She described the chat as sexual .
Ms Johnson said the officer 'made it clear ' that 'Lucy ' was only 13 during the conversation and even went by the username '13 in UK ' .
She said Griffiths used multiple different usernames and by January 18 had asked the person he thought was a young girl to meet up with him .
He asked to 'touch her body ' and said he would 'teach her ' about sex .
The court heard that Griffiths sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking 'Lucy ' to strip , asking her what size her breasts were and at one point asking if they could wear each others underwear .
He also had a phone call with the officer who was pretending to be the young girl during which he told her he was masturbating .
Later , Griffiths agreed to meet up with 'Lucy ' but never appeared at the meeting and said that he had slept in and missed it .
He went on to send more messages , calling himself her 'boyfriend ' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shower .
Eventually , Griffiths arranged to meet up again in Blackburn but when he arrived police were there to arrest him .
Daniel Morton , defending , told the court the defendant had a 'low IQ ' and was 'very suggestible ' .
He explained that Griffiths had been 'isolated ' through his time at school and struggled with other pupils .
He said : `` This experience , whilst of course unwelcome has enabled Ryan to truly learn and move on .
He no longer uses the internet in any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years now . ''
Mr Morton went on to describe Griffiths as 'extremely vulnerable ' and 'extremely immature ' .
Addressing the defendant directly , Judge Timothy Stead told him he would not be sent to prison .
Instead , he imposed an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order which forbids him from contacting any girls under 18 years of age via email or on the phone unless it is agreed in writing by his police offender manager and means he must tell police about any item he has which can access the internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have come before a court and I hope you never come here again , it will be very bad for you if you do and for your parents , '' the judge told him .
`` I see from everything I have read that they care about you and support you and you do n't want to let them down , do you ? ''
The judge went on to explain to Griffiths that if he failed to abide by any of the rules set out in the order , he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : `` If this had been a real girl and you did n't have the difficulties which I accept you do then you would have been looking at quite a lot of months in prison . ''
Having factored in Griffith 's learning difficulties and his guilty plea given at an earlier hearing , Judge Stead imposed a three-year community order , with a series of mandatory rehabilitation sessions .
He will also be under an electronic curfew at his home in Cook Street , Farnworth , for 90 days and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for eight years .
Griffiths pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to incite a girl between 13-15 into penetrative sex , one count of grooming a girl under 16 and one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child .

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A man who propositioned a 13-year-old girl in an online chatroom for sex was caught when she turned out to be an undercover police officer.
Ryan Griffiths, from Bolton, began speaking to 'Lucy' on a website called Chat Avenue in January 2019.
Their conversation quickly became sexual, with him asking her to meet up and proposing extremely explicit acts.
A hearing at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday heard the 24-year-old suffers from 'significant learning difficulties' and psychological problems, with an IQ of 64.
Kathryn Johnson, prosecuting, described the messages that Griffiths sent to 'Lucy' after they met on the online. She described the chat as sexual.
Ms Johnson said the officer 'made it clear' that 'Lucy' was only 13 during the conversation and even went by the username '13 in UK'.
She said Griffiths used multiple different usernames and by January 18 had asked the person he thought was a young girl to meet up with him. He asked to 'touch her body' and said he would 'teach her' about sex.
The court heard that Griffiths sent a series of explicit messages, including asking 'Lucy' to strip, asking her what size her breasts were and at one point asking if they could wear each others underwear.
He also had a phone call with the officer who was pretending to be the young girl during which he told her he was masturbating.
Later, Griffiths agreed to meet up with 'Lucy' but never appeared at the meeting and said that he had slept in and missed it. He went on to send more messages, calling himself her 'boyfriend' and asking if he could video her in the shower.
Eventually, Griffiths arranged to meet up again in Blackburn but when he arrived police were there to arrest him.
Daniel Morton, defending, told the court the defendant had a 'low IQ' and was 'very suggestible'. He explained that Griffiths had been 'isolated' through his time at school and struggled with other pupils.
He said: "This experience, whilst of course unwelcome has enabled Ryan to truly learn and move on. He no longer uses the internet in any regard and it's been almost two years now."
Mr Morton went on to describe Griffiths as 'extremely vulnerable' and 'extremely immature'.
Addressing the defendant directly, Judge Timothy Stead told him he would not be sent to prison.
Instead, he imposed an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order which forbids him from contacting any girls under 18 years of age via email or on the phone unless it is agreed in writing by his police offender manager and means he must tell police about any item he has which can access the internet.
"This is the only time you have come before a court and I hope you never come here again, it will be very bad for you if you do and for your parents," the judge told him.
"I see from everything I have read that they care about you and support you and you don't want to let them down, do you?"
The judge went on to explain to Griffiths that if he failed to abide by any of the rules set out in the order, he could end up with a prison sentence.
He added: "If this had been a real girl and you didn't have the difficulties which I accept you do then you would have been looking at quite a lot of months in prison."
Having factored in Griffith's learning difficulties and his guilty plea given at an earlier hearing, Judge Stead imposed a three-year community order, with a series of mandatory rehabilitation sessions.
He will also be under an electronic curfew at his home in Cook Street, Farnworth, for 90 days and will be on the sex offenders register for eight years.
Griffiths pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to incite a girl between 13-15 into penetrative sex, one count of grooming a girl under 16 and one count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Man Utd youngsters given harsh lesson by ruthless Chelsea

Two goals conceded within the first two minutes set the tone for an abysmal showing by Manchester United U23 away to league leaders Chelsea in a game that ended 6-1 .
United were on the back foot immediately and conceded inside a minute , Marcel Lewis pouncing on a slip from Teden Mengi to score via a deflection .
Chelsea doubled their advantage just a minute later when Ethan Galbraith was caught in possession by Jude Soonsup-Bell who displayed some fine footwork before driving a low finish past Paul Woolston .
United thought they had pulled one back through Facundo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offside .
The hosts continued to dominate proceedings and had their third before half-time through first-team star Faustino Anjorin .
It was more of the same after the interval with Anjorin netting his second from the penalty spot following a foul by summer signing Alvaro Fernandez .
Lewis scored his second with a fierce effort from the edge of the penalty area .
Substitute Charlie Brown added insult to injury just four minutes later before United netted a consolation goal through Joe Hugill in a fine attacking move .
Chelsea remain top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while United are just four points above the relegation zone .
United set the tone for a disastrous performance inside a minute when Mengi 's slip was punished .
Anjorin broke forward at speed and pulled the ball back for Lewis whose shot evaded Woolston will the help of a deflection .
The Reds failed to respond to the opener and found themselves two down just a minute later when Galbraith was caught in possession deep into his own half .
Soonsup-Bell made him pay with a fine finish following an incisive break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back three with Ethan Laird operating as the third centre-back meaning first-team star Pellistri was utilised as a central forward with Hannibal Mejbri operating as the No.10 .
Pellistri thought he had netted in his fourth consecutive U23 fixture but was flagged for offside after rifling the ball past Lucas Bergstrom .
Chelsea 's high press continued to cause problems for United and their third goal came before half-time .
The lively Valentino Livramento fired a low cross which Will Fish failed to deal with , allowing Anjorin two bites at the cherry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , summer signing Fernandez 's game went from bad to worse after he downed Livramento in the penalty area .
The Spaniard was late to the tackle and beaten to the ball by the Chelsea star with Anjorin converting the resulting spot-kick .
United were caught napping as Chelsea took a quick throw-in with Fish allowing Lewis far too much space on the edge of the area .
The Chelsea forward darted inside and fired a low shot past Woolston to make it 5-0 .
Chelsea 's final goal came from substitute Brown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fish and found the back of the net with ease .
Wood changed United 's system late on with Laird reverting to his usual role at right-back which resulted in their only goal of the game through substitute Hugill .
The 17-year-old continued his impressive form since joining from Sunderland in the summer , expertly finishing a fine United move but it was too little , too late .

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Two goals conceded within the first two minutes set the tone for an abysmal showing by Manchester United U23 away to league leaders Chelsea in a game that ended 6-1.
United were on the back foot immediately and conceded inside a minute, Marcel Lewis pouncing on a slip from Teden Mengi to score via a deflection.
Chelsea doubled their advantage just a minute later when Ethan Galbraith was caught in possession by Jude Soonsup-Bell who displayed some fine footwork before driving a low finish past Paul Woolston. United thought they had pulled one back through Facundo Pellistri but the Uruguayan was flagged for offside.
The hosts continued to dominate proceedings and had their third before half-time through first-team star Faustino Anjorin. It was more of the same after the interval with Anjorin netting his second from the penalty spot following a foul by summer signing Alvaro Fernandez. Lewis scored his second with a fierce effort from the edge of the penalty area.
Substitute Charlie Brown added insult to injury just four minutes later before United netted a consolation goal through Joe Hugill in a fine attacking move.
Chelsea remain top of the Premier League 2 Division 1 table while United are just four points above the relegation zone.
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United set the tone for a disastrous performance inside a minute when Mengi's slip was punished. Anjorin broke forward at speed and pulled the ball back for Lewis whose shot evaded Woolston will the help of a deflection.
The Reds failed to respond to the opener and found themselves two down just a minute later when Galbraith was caught in possession deep into his own half. Soonsup-Bell made him pay with a fine finish following an incisive break.
Neil Wood lined up in a back three with Ethan Laird operating as the third centre-back meaning first-team star Pellistri was utilised as a central forward with Hannibal Mejbri operating as the No.10. Pellistri thought he had netted in his fourth consecutive U23 fixture but was flagged for offside after rifling the ball past Lucas Bergstrom.
Chelsea's high press continued to cause problems for United and their third goal came before half-time. The lively Valentino Livramento fired a low cross which Will Fish failed to deal with, allowing Anjorin two bites at the cherry to score.
Early in the second-half, summer signing Fernandez's game went from bad to worse after he downed Livramento in the penalty area. The Spaniard was late to the tackle and beaten to the ball by the Chelsea star with Anjorin converting the resulting spot-kick.
United were caught napping as Chelsea took a quick throw-in with Fish allowing Lewis far too much space on the edge of the area. The Chelsea forward darted inside and fired a low shot past Woolston to make it 5-0.
Chelsea's final goal came from substitute Brown who led a counter-attack, skipped past Fish and found the back of the net with ease.
Wood changed United's system late on with Laird reverting to his usual role at right-back which resulted in their only goal of the game through substitute Hugill. The 17-year-old continued his impressive form since joining from Sunderland in the summer, expertly finishing a fine United move but it was too little, too late.
United: Woolston; Puigmal, Laird, Fish, Mengi, Fernandez; Galbraith (Helm, 69), Shoretire, Hannibal; Pellistri (Hugill, 65), Elanga.
Subs not used: Mastny, Devine, McCann.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Guardiola warns Man City of 'incredible' Southampton midfield duo

Pep Guardiola has named Oriol Romeu as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League as he warned his Manchester City side to be wary of Southampton .
City travel to third-placed Southampton on the back of two draws in the league , while Ralph Hasenhuttl 's Saints have kept in touch at the top after establishing themselves as one of the early pacesetters .
Guardiola knows all about Southampton 's threats in attack after seeing his side fall to defeat on their last visit to St Mary 's , and ahead of this season 's trip south , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner James Ward-Prowse as Hasenhuttl 's dangermen .
`` They have an exceptional manager .
I know him a little bit from his time in Germany , '' Guardiola started .
`` He was at many clubs , Leipzig he played in a specific style .
He has experience at the back and one of the best midfielders in the Premier League , Romeu .
`` They have James Ward-Prowse , incredible player in set pieces .
So no surprise in their success .
Southampton for many many years have been working well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a challenge and we will see what happens . ''
Over the last year , Hasenhuttl has taken Southampton from a 9-0 home defeat to Leicester , to top of the Premier League , and they now sit third .
That progress , Guardiola says , is no surprise given the way their manager sets them up .
He explained : `` They know exactly what they have to do in different stages and every department and every situation .
`` The position they are in right now speaks for itself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixtures because they are doing really good things . ''
Meanwhile , Hasenhuttl confirmed in his own pre-match press conference that Southampton have no injury concerns ahead of City 's visit , with a fully fit squad to choose from .
`` It is a shame that we do n't have more time to train for this one but we have played many games and we are well organised now , '' he said .
`` We will have to see how all the players feel and then we will field our team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against a fantastic team , one of the best in the world .
There are different ways to play against such team and we had a good game plan in the last game .
`` We have developed our game , every part of our game we are a better team .
I do n't see any reason why we ca n't have a chance for Saturday . ''

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Pep Guardiola has named Oriol Romeu as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League as he warned his Manchester City side to be wary of Southampton.
City travel to third-placed Southampton on the back of two draws in the league, while Ralph Hasenhuttl's Saints have kept in touch at the top after establishing themselves as one of the early pacesetters.
Guardiola knows all about Southampton's threats in attack after seeing his side fall to defeat on their last visit to St Mary's, and ahead of this season's trip south, the City boss namechecked Romeu and midfield partner James Ward-Prowse as Hasenhuttl's dangermen.
"They have an exceptional manager. I know him a little bit from his time in Germany," Guardiola started.
"He was at many clubs, Leipzig he played in a specific style. He has experience at the back and one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, Romeu.
"They have James Ward-Prowse, incredible player in set pieces. So no surprise in their success. Southampton for many many years have been working well - so no surprise. But it's a challenge and we will see what happens."
Over the last year, Hasenhuttl has taken Southampton from a 9-0 home defeat to Leicester, to top of the Premier League, and they now sit third. That progress, Guardiola says, is no surprise given the way their manager sets them up.
He explained: "They know exactly what they have to do in different stages and every department and every situation.
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"The position they are in right now speaks for itself. One team is up there after 12 fixtures because they are doing really good things."
Meanwhile, Hasenhuttl confirmed in his own pre-match press conference that Southampton have no injury concerns ahead of City's visit, with a fully fit squad to choose from.
"It is a shame that we don't have more time to train for this one but we have played many games and we are well organised now," he said.
"We will have to see how all the players feel and then we will field our team for Saturday.
"We will play against a fantastic team, one of the best in the world. There are different ways to play against such team and we had a good game plan in the last game.
"We have developed our game, every part of our game we are a better team. I don't see any reason why we can't have a chance for Saturday."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--ADVERTORIAL: Seven festive bargains to buy at Bury Market this Christmas

Tis ' the season to be jolly and what better way to lift your spirits than visiting Bury 's 'world famous ' market .
Although the lead up to Christmas has n't been as festive as we may have hoped this year , Bury Market traders are keen to spread the Christmas cheer and welcome locals back to their beloved stalls .
Following the second national lockdown , the entire market is now back in full swing as all non-essential stalls have now reopened to the public .
Whether you 're looking to buy presents for loved ones or are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your Christmas dinner this year , Bury Market is full of quality local produce and unique seasonal gifts at prices you wo n't find elsewhere .
By shopping local and supporting small businesses , you 'll not only make their Christmas but you 'll make some great savings too .
Here are the seven best bargains we found during our Christmas shop .
No home is complete at Christmas without a festive wreath hanging on the front door , and there 's a stunning array of them to choose from on the market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both real and artificial wreaths which are bought in and decorated by the staff , who add their own unique touch to each one .
Ranging from £10 to £15 , the florist sells a selection of ready-made wreaths on its stall , but customers can also order them to be custom-made to their liking .
Jim Wiseman , who works at The Snapdragon , said : `` Our wreaths are selling well in the run up to Christmas , particularly the traditional holly wreaths .
We sell wreaths both decorated and undecorated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last two weeks have been really good on the market , we 've all really needed it with what 's going on .
We 've had a lot of crowds which has surprised us , and it seems to be picking up as the days go on .
Christmas is our best time of the year . ''
There 's also mistletoe in stock for any Christmas romantics .
Love it or loathe it , Christmas pudding is a tradition in most households during the festive season .
Christmas pudding maker , Matthew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festive favourite and they 're well-stocked on the market at Tom 's Bargain Corner .
These traditional treats are also a huge bargain on the stall , as they 're on sale for just £1 .
Tom Finnigan , owner of Tom 's Bargain Corner , said : `` The best Christmas bargain this year has got to be the big 400 gram Matthew Walker Christmas puddings which we 're selling for £1 .
We are competitive with our prices because we buy in bulk , get as many deals as we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stack it high and sell it cheap . ''
Also on Tom 's Bargain Corner are Santa 's favourites - mince pies .
Tom sells these at 60p per packet ( which includes six pies ) , or two packets for £1 - you ca n't get much better than that .
He added : `` Since December 1 it 's felt very Christmassy on the market , and we 'll be full of Christmas spirit through to the end of the year .
`` It 's absolutely fantastic to see the amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stall and supported us since reopening , and I 'm glad to see the market getting back to where it used to be .
People are filling their bags full of bargains , and that 's what we want . ''
If you stick to tradition , you 'll be eyeing up and comparing the prices of turkeys for your Christmas dinner .
Over in the meat hall , where the festivities are in full swing , you 'll find a selection of stalls selling poultry and fish with discounts galore .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turkey crowns from F & V Brandwood , which are selling for £15 to £20 .
Andrew Fletcher , who works at F & V Brandwood , said : `` The turkey crowns are absolutely flying out at £15 and £20 .
We do our best to try and keep our prices low and competitive .
`` We 've felt the Christmas spirit for the last three or four weeks - there 's a real buzz on the market and people look forward to coming .
We 're always happy to see our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
We look after them all . ''
It simply would n't be Christmas without a cheese board , but the question is which cheeses will make the cut ?
Whether you prefer Edam , Cheddar , Wensleydale or our neighbouring Lancashire cheese , Purdons Cheese Stall is a specialist in local and continental cheese with some great deals on this Christmas , such as the Wensleydale with cranberries for just £1 .
Paul Purdon , who owns the stall with his wife Pamela , said : `` We 've got various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing three cheeses for £15 or four for £10 which includes all of our Christmas specials .
`` Our cheeses are selling well in the lead up to Christmas .
People are also buying our ready-made cheese boards either as gifts or to use on Christmas Day .
`` Wensleydale with cranberries is always our best seller each year .
We sell loads of that , and it 's currently selling for £1 . ''
No matter how full you feel after stuffing your face with pigs in blankets , there 's always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of festive treats , both sweet and savoury , on offer on the market which would also make great gifts , including the traditional chocolate yule log for £3.50 .
Steve Boss , who works on the Christmas stall , said : `` Normally our best sellers are the cherry and almond slabs but people are actually going for the higher end products and brands this year such as the Christmas cakes and truffles because they are making up special hampers for their loved ones . ''
Gosling 's Sweets has been selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 years , so it knows a thing or two about what sells at Christmas .
This year the stall has introduced the festive Santa and snowman sweet jars , on offer for just £3 , as an ideal stocking filler for children and adults alike .
Beverley Crothers from Gosling 's Sweets said : `` The little Santa sweet jars are flying out at the moment .
They 're popular gifts for children and you can fill up the jars yourself with whatever sweets they may like .
`` Other popular products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 're the old traditional ones that people used to love and still do , so they 're still being bought today . ''
Plan your visit to Bury Market this Christmas For those planning to do some Christmas shopping on the market this month , the opening dates are as follows : Due to the market being under Tier 3 restrictions , cafes and delis can operate as takeaway-only .
*Please note not all market stalls will open on these dates Visit the website or call Bury Market on 0161 253 6520 @ @ @ @

Tis' the season to be jolly and what better way to lift your spirits than visiting Bury's 'world famous' market.
Although the lead up to Christmas hasn't been as festive as we may have hoped this year, Bury Market traders are keen to spread the Christmas cheer and welcome locals back to their beloved stalls.
Following the second national lockdown, the entire market is now back in full swing as all non-essential stalls have now reopened to the public.
Whether you're looking to buy presents for loved ones or are in charge of sourcing the ingredients for your Christmas dinner this year, Bury Market is full of quality local produce and unique seasonal gifts at prices you won't find elsewhere.
By shopping local and supporting small businesses, you'll not only make their Christmas but you'll make some great savings too. Here are the seven best bargains we found during our Christmas shop.
1. Custom-made wreaths
No home is complete at Christmas without a festive wreath hanging on the front door, and there's a stunning array of them to choose from on the market.
Bury Market florist The Snapdragon sells both real and artificial wreaths which are bought in and decorated by the staff, who add their own unique touch to each one.
Ranging from £10 to £15, the florist sells a selection of ready-made wreaths on its stall, but customers can also order them to be custom-made to their liking.
Jim Wiseman, who works at The Snapdragon, said: "Our wreaths are selling well in the run up to Christmas, particularly the traditional holly wreaths. We sell wreaths both decorated and undecorated, ready-made and custom-made.
"The last two weeks have been really good on the market, we've all really needed it with what's going on. We've had a lot of crowds which has surprised us, and it seems to be picking up as the days go on. Christmas is our best time of the year."
There's also mistletoe in stock for any Christmas romantics.
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
2. Christmas pudding
Love it or loathe it, Christmas pudding is a tradition in most households during the festive season.
Christmas pudding maker, Matthew Walker's luxury puds are considered a festive favourite and they're well-stocked on the market at Tom's Bargain Corner.
These traditional treats are also a huge bargain on the stall, as they're on sale for just £1.
Tom Finnigan, owner of Tom's Bargain Corner, said: "The best Christmas bargain this year has got to be the big 400 gram Matthew Walker Christmas puddings which we're selling for £1. We are competitive with our prices because we buy in bulk, get as many deals as we can, and we're brave, we stack it high and sell it cheap."
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
3. Mince pies
Also on Tom's Bargain Corner are Santa's favourites - mince pies.
Tom sells these at 60p per packet (which includes six pies), or two packets for £1 - you can't get much better than that.
He added: "Since December 1 it's felt very Christmassy on the market, and we'll be full of Christmas spirit through to the end of the year.
"It's absolutely fantastic to see the amount of people who have come to our stall and supported us since reopening, and I'm glad to see the market getting back to where it used to be. People are filling their bags full of bargains, and that's what we want."
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
4. Turkey
If you stick to tradition, you'll be eyeing up and comparing the prices of turkeys for your Christmas dinner.
Over in the meat hall, where the festivities are in full swing, you'll find a selection of stalls selling poultry and fish with discounts galore.
The best on offer is the fresh boneless turkey crowns from F&V Brandwood, which are selling for £15 to £20.
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
Andrew Fletcher, who works at F&V Brandwood, said: "The turkey crowns are absolutely flying out at £15 and £20. We do our best to try and keep our prices low and competitive.
"We've felt the Christmas spirit for the last three or four weeks - there's a real buzz on the market and people look forward to coming. We're always happy to see our customers, they're like family to us. We look after them all."
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
5. Christmas cheeses
It simply wouldn't be Christmas without a cheese board, but the question is which cheeses will make the cut?
Whether you prefer Edam, Cheddar, Wensleydale or our neighbouring Lancashire cheese, Purdons Cheese Stall is a specialist in local and continental cheese with some great deals on this Christmas, such as the Wensleydale with cranberries for just £1.
Paul Purdon, who owns the stall with his wife Pamela, said: "We've got various cheese selections on offer. We're doing three cheeses for £15 or four for £10 which includes all of our Christmas specials.
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
"Our cheeses are selling well in the lead up to Christmas. People are also buying our ready-made cheese boards either as gifts or to use on Christmas Day.
"Wensleydale with cranberries is always our best seller each year. We sell loads of that, and it's currently selling for £1."
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
6. Festive desserts
No matter how full you feel after stuffing your face with pigs in blankets, there's always room for dessert.
There's plenty of festive treats, both sweet and savoury, on offer on the market which would also make great gifts, including the traditional chocolate yule log for £3.50.
Steve Boss, who works on the Christmas stall, said: "Normally our best sellers are the cherry and almond slabs but people are actually going for the higher end products and brands this year such as the Christmas cakes and truffles because they are making up special hampers for their loved ones."
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
7. Santa sweet jars
Gosling's Sweets has been selling confectionery on the markets for more than 50 years, so it knows a thing or two about what sells at Christmas.
This year the stall has introduced the festive Santa and snowman sweet jars, on offer for just £3, as an ideal stocking filler for children and adults alike.
Beverley Crothers from Gosling's Sweets said: "The little Santa sweet jars are flying out at the moment. They're popular gifts for children and you can fill up the jars yourself with whatever sweets they may like.
"Other popular products are the mixes of boiled sweets because they're the old traditional ones that people used to love and still do, so they're still being bought today."
(Image: Simon Teasdale)
Plan your visit to Bury Market this Christmas
For those planning to do some Christmas shopping on the market this month, the opening dates are as follows:
December 18 to 19 - Full market
December 20 - Additional opening*
December 21 to 22- Market halls and open market units*
December 23 - Full market opening from 8:30am*
December 24 - Market halls and open market units opening from 8:30am
December 25 to 28 - Closed
December 29 - Market halls only*
December 30 - Full market
December 31 - Market halls only
Due to the market being under Tier 3 restrictions, cafes and delis can operate as takeaway-only.
*Please note not all market stalls will open on these dates
Visit the website or call Bury Market on 0161 253 6520 for more information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Boris Johnson refuses to rule out a third national lockdown after Christmas

Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a third national for England lockdown after Christmas .
The Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to set out any further restrictions that could be put in place after families are permitted to form Christmas bubbles over the festive period .
It comes as the devolved administrations in both Wales and Northern Ireland announced national lockdowns will be implemented towards the end of the month .
During a visit to the Openreach training centre in Breightmet , Bolton , this morning , Mr Johnson would not rule out that the same could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was quizzed on whether additional measures would be needed in the run up to the New Year .
Experts have warned that allowing people to form bubbles of up to three households for a five-day period will result in a spike in infection rates .
Asked whether England would follow the other UK nations in imposing stringent restrictions after the festive period , he said : “ We ’ re hoping very much that we will be able to avoid anything like that .
“ But the reality is that the rates of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last few weeks.
” He urged the public to avoid spreading coronavirus over Christmas .
“ What we ’ re saying to people now over this Christmas period is think of those rules about the three households that you can bubble up with , the five days , '' he told reporters .
`` That is very much a maximum – that ’ s not a target people should aim for .
“ I think people really get this , people do get this , all the evidence I ’ m seeing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look after , to think about , our elderly relatives , avoid spreading the disease .
“ Keep it short , keep it small , have yourselves a very little Christmas as I said the other night – that is , I ’ m afraid , the way through this year .
“ Next year I have no doubt that as we roll out the vaccine and all the other things that we ’ re doing it will be very , very different indeed.
” Mr Johnson 's first appearance in Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one day after the government announced the region would stay under the toughest set of coronavirus measures for Christmas .
During the visit , the prime minister was why the government made the decision to keep Greater Manchester and the North West in Tier 3 despite falling infection rates .
He said people in the region had “ done an amazing job ” at getting infection rates down but that “ decisions about tiering are very very difficult ” .
`` The rates of infection have been increasing overall , I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let the brakes off too much anywhere.
” Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham hit out at the government 's decision yesterday accusing ministers of not treating the north and the south equally .
Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about yesterday 's decision , he said : “ It isn ’ t equal treatment .
It ’ s as simple as that .
`` When we had higher cases and cases rising , we were left on our own .
`` When London and the South East have them it looks like everyone has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in the past this would have been done and we just wouldn ’ t have fought back but I think we are fighting back a bit more now than we have been . ''

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Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a third national for England lockdown after Christmas.
The Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to set out any further restrictions that could be put in place after families are permitted to form Christmas bubbles over the festive period.
It comes as the devolved administrations in both Wales and Northern Ireland announced national lockdowns will be implemented towards the end of the month.
During a visit to the Openreach training centre in Breightmet, Bolton, this morning, Mr Johnson would not rule out that the same could happen in England.
The Prime Minister was quizzed on whether additional measures would be needed in the run up to the New Year.
Experts have warned that allowing people to form bubbles of up to three households for a five-day period will result in a spike in infection rates.
Asked whether England would follow the other UK nations in imposing stringent restrictions after the festive period, he said: “We’re hoping very much that we will be able to avoid anything like that.
“But the reality is that the rates of infection have increased very much in the last few weeks.”
He urged the public to avoid spreading coronavirus over Christmas.
“What we’re saying to people now over this Christmas period is think of those rules about the three households that you can bubble up with, the five days," he told reporters.
"That is very much a maximum – that’s not a target people should aim for.
“I think people really get this, people do get this, all the evidence I’m seeing, people really understand this is the time to look after, to think about, our elderly relatives, avoid spreading the disease.
“Keep it short, keep it small, have yourselves a very little Christmas as I said the other night – that is, I’m afraid, the way through this year.
“Next year I have no doubt that as we roll out the vaccine and all the other things that we’re doing it will be very, very different indeed.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Mr Johnson's first appearance in Greater Manchester since the pandemic began came just one day after the government announced the region would stay under the toughest set of coronavirus measures for Christmas.
During the visit, the prime minister was why the government made the decision to keep Greater Manchester and the North West in Tier 3 despite falling infection rates.
He said people in the region had “done an amazing job” at getting infection rates down but that “decisions about tiering are very very difficult”.
“The national level is worrying," he explained.
"The rates of infection have been increasing overall, I don’t think this is the moment to let the brakes off too much anywhere.”
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham hit out at the government's decision yesterday accusing ministers of not treating the north and the south equally.
Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about yesterday's decision, he said: “It isn’t equal treatment. It’s as simple as that.
"When we had higher cases and cases rising, we were left on our own.
"When London and the South East have them it looks like everyone has to have them.
“The difference is in the past this would have been done and we just wouldn’t have fought back but I think we are fighting back a bit more now than we have been."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Thousands of homes coming to Trafford - some worried what it means for future

Thousands of homes are set to be built across Trafford in the coming years .
Some people are worried about what it means for future generations .
Trafford ’ s Conservative group is particularly concerned about school places in the borough .
With plans to build 86 new homes on the site of the former Sale Magistrates ’ Court ; 282 homes on the former Itron gas meter factory in Stretford ; 30 new social homes in Timperley ; 333 flats on the former B & Q site in Stretford ; new homes in the former high street bank in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town hall in Old Trafford ; and 6,000 homes pencilled across Carrington and Timperley Wedge , Tory politicians are concerned about the influx of families – and where parents will send their kids .
Trafford ’ s draft local plan show proposals for at least 18,547 new homes being built across the borough by 2037 .
It ’ s expected 591 homes will have been built between April 1 , 2020 and March 31 , 2025 ; 1,091 between April 1 , 2025 and March 31 , 2030 ; and 1,448 between April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2037 .
Land has been identified to build these homes as follows : Coun Thomas Carey , the Conservative ’ s shadow lead member for education at Trafford council , is concerned about the situation in Sale .
He said : “ Conservatives welcome the regeneration of town centres and other brownfield sites to provide much needed homes and we welcome the fact that a proportion of the new homes in the pipeline will be sold on an affordable basis .
“ What we , and no doubt families wanting to move into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that due to the popularity of Trafford schools , demand on school places is already exceptionally high and capacity in school places in not catching up with demand .
“ In the Sale area for example , every school in Sale is over-subscribed .
So where will these children go for their education ?
“ We have serious worries over school places for pupils both in the primary and secondary sectors across the borough .
The council needs to address the situation now before more homes are built and more families become angry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have access to their local school.
” Coun Andrew Western , Trafford ’ s Labour council leader , said : “ As Coun Carey is aware , the council has plans to expand the entry at Firs Road Primary School in the Sale catchment area where the Magistrates Court is sited .
The council has a statutory responsibility to meet demand for school places and will continue to plan to meet that need in the years ahead.
” According to government school census data , there is currently a surplus of 208 vacant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with all areas ( including Sale ) having more places available than they need ; except for Stretford which needs 217 places .
For Trafford ’ s secondary schools , there are currently 970 vacant places across the borough , with all areas having more spaces than are currently needed , except for Altrincham which needs 280 places .
Government forecasts for the borough ’ s future need of school places show this situation will not massively change .
Estimates indicate that there could be as many as 1,548 surplus primary school places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places will be needed by that point .

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Thousands of homes are set to be built across Trafford in the coming years.
Some people are worried about what it means for future generations.
Trafford’s Conservative group is particularly concerned about school places in the borough.
With plans to build 86 new homes on the site of the former Sale Magistrates’ Court; 282 homes on the former Itron gas meter factory in Stretford; 30 new social homes in Timperley; 333 flats on the former B&Q site in Stretford; new homes in the former high street bank in Urmston; 750 homes close to the town hall in Old Trafford; and 6,000 homes pencilled across Carrington and Timperley Wedge, Tory politicians are concerned about the influx of families – and where parents will send their kids.
Trafford’s draft local plan show proposals for at least 18,547 new homes being built across the borough by 2037.
It’s expected 591 homes will have been built between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2025; 1,091 between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2030; and 1,448 between April 1, 2030 and March 31, 2037.
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Land has been identified to build these homes as follows:
Pomona Island – 2,400 homes
Trafford Wharfside – 2,000 homes
Trafford Centre rectangle – 1,900 homes
Civic Quarter – 2,700 homes
Town centres – 700 homes
New Carrington – 4,300 homes
Timperley Wedge – 1,700 homes
Coun Thomas Carey, the Conservative’s shadow lead member for education at Trafford council, is concerned about the situation in Sale.
He said: “Conservatives welcome the regeneration of town centres and other brownfield sites to provide much needed homes and we welcome the fact that a proportion of the new homes in the pipeline will be sold on an affordable basis.
“What we, and no doubt families wanting to move into the area are concerned about however is that due to the popularity of Trafford schools, demand on school places is already exceptionally high and capacity in school places in not catching up with demand.
“In the Sale area for example, every school in Sale is over-subscribed. So where will these children go for their education?
(Image: Getty Images)
“We have serious worries over school places for pupils both in the primary and secondary sectors across the borough. The council needs to address the situation now before more homes are built and more families become angry that their children will no longer will have access to their local school.”
Coun Andrew Western, Trafford’s Labour council leader, said: “As Coun Carey is aware, the council has plans to expand the entry at Firs Road Primary School in the Sale catchment area where the Magistrates Court is sited. The council has a statutory responsibility to meet demand for school places and will continue to plan to meet that need in the years ahead.”
According to government school census data, there is currently a surplus of 208 vacant primary school places overall across Trafford, with all areas (including Sale) having more places available than they need; except for Stretford which needs 217 places.
(Image: PA)
For Trafford’s secondary schools, there are currently 970 vacant places across the borough, with all areas having more spaces than are currently needed, except for Altrincham which needs 280 places.
Government forecasts for the borough’s future need of school places show this situation will not massively change.
Estimates indicate that there could be as many as 1,548 surplus primary school places by 2022-23 and just 220 high school places will be needed by that point.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Government issues warning for people planning to travel over Christmas period

The UK Government has issued a warning for people planning to travel over the festive period .
Following the announcement on nationwide tier announcements on Thursday , a warning has now been issued about moving between locations during the Christmascoronavirus rules relaxation period .
Between December 23 and 27 , across the UK people will be allowed to move freely around Britain to meet with their Christmas bubble .
But people are now urged to consider whether they really need to travel during this five-day relaxation period .
Those that feel they do need to travel are warned to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Tier 3 areas are also advised not to travel to places in lower tiers .
A statement on the UK Government website on Friday read : `` If you are forming a Christmas bubble you should consider carefully the risks of travelling at all .
`` If you live in an area with the highest level of protection , for example , tier 3 in England , you should avoid travelling to lower prevalence areas where possible .
`` If you have to travel , book ahead to enable you and others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and return journeys carefully .
`` Once you arrive , you should stay local and avoid unnecessary travel within the area after you arrive . ''
Those planning to travel are also reminding of the rules around the five day relaxation period .
You can not travel to see your bubble before 23 December , or stay with them after 27 December , except in exceptional circumstances .
For example , in the event of unforeseen travel disruption , or if a member of your Christmas bubble develops symptoms of coronavirus and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone travelling to or from Northern Ireland .
However , where travel arrangements require it , people travelling to or from Northern Ireland may travel from 22 December up until 28 December .

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The UK Government has issued a warning for people planning to travel over the festive period.
Following the announcement on nationwide tier announcements on Thursday, a warning has now been issued about moving between locations during the Christmas coronavirus rules relaxation period.
Between December 23 and 27, across the UK people will be allowed to move freely around Britain to meet with their Christmas bubble.
But people are now urged to consider whether they really need to travel during this five-day relaxation period.
Those that feel they do need to travel are warned to stay local when they arrive, while living in Tier 3 areas are also advised not to travel to places in lower tiers.
A statement on the UK Government website on Friday read: "If you are forming a Christmas bubble you should consider carefully the risks of travelling at all.
"If you live in an area with the highest level of protection, for example, tier 3 in England, you should avoid travelling to lower prevalence areas where possible.
"If you have to travel, book ahead to enable you and others to travel safely and plan your outward and return journeys carefully.
"Once you arrive, you should stay local and avoid unnecessary travel within the area after you arrive."
Those planning to travel are also reminding of the rules around the five day relaxation period.
You cannot travel to see your bubble before 23 December, or stay with them after 27 December, except in exceptional circumstances.
For example, in the event of unforeseen travel disruption, or if a member of your Christmas bubble develops symptoms of coronavirus and you are required to self-isolate.
This includes anyone travelling to or from Northern Ireland. However, where travel arrangements require it, people travelling to or from Northern Ireland may travel from 22 December up until 28 December.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Guardiola points to Kevin De Bruyne plan at Man City over Christmas

Pep Guardiola has said that Kevin De Bruyne is too important to rest over the Christmas period .
The Manchester City midfielder , who picked up another gong on Thursday to recognise his outstanding level over the past 18 months , started the West Brom game just days after the derby with United .
City 's manager has had to manage the Belgian 's fitness over the last few years and he missed a few matches earlier in the season with fatigue .
Southampton is the start of five games for the Blues over 16 days over the festive period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - two teams above them in the table - and a Carabao Cup quarter-final at Arsenal .
However , Guardiola does not expect to have to keep De Bruyne sidelined for any of the fixtures and pointed to previous weeks where the 29-year-old has not featured as an indication of how the staff have planned to get the most out of him over this busy period .
`` He is so important for us right now that he wo n't rest , '' said the manager .
`` He rested in the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously and right now we need him . ''
Only four outfield players - Rodri , Raheem Sterling , Kyle Walker and Ruben Dias - have been used more often by Guardiola this season in all competitions than De Bruyne , who played in both Carabao Cup matches in September .

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Pep Guardiola has said that Kevin De Bruyne is too important to rest over the Christmas period.
The Manchester City midfielder, who picked up another gong on Thursday to recognise his outstanding level over the past 18 months, started the West Brom game just days after the derby with United. City's manager has had to manage the Belgian's fitness over the last few years and he missed a few matches earlier in the season with fatigue.
Southampton is the start of five games for the Blues over 16 days over the festive period that include trips to Everton and Chelsea - two teams above them in the table - and a Carabao Cup quarter-final at Arsenal.
However, Guardiola does not expect to have to keep De Bruyne sidelined for any of the fixtures and pointed to previous weeks where the 29-year-old has not featured as an indication of how the staff have planned to get the most out of him over this busy period.
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"He is so important for us right now that he won't rest," said the manager. "He rested in the Champions League, he rested in other weeks previously and right now we need him."
Only four outfield players - Rodri, Raheem Sterling, Kyle Walker and Ruben Dias - have been used more often by Guardiola this season in all competitions than De Bruyne, who played in both Carabao Cup matches in September.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Off-licence staff left 'shaken' following robbery

Shop staff were left “ shaken ” after being threatened by thieves in a terrifying raid in Wigan .
Police were called to reports of a robbery at Pennywise Off-licence in Ennerdale Road , Astley at around 9pm on December 6 .
Three men entered the shop and threatened staff , demanding they hand over goods .
They then fled in a blue Skoda Octavia in the direction of Astley Street and Manchester Road with money and cigarettes from the store .
Police say they are described as being skinny to medium build and wearing dark coloured clothing and balaclavas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Wigan district said : “ Thankfully no injuries were sustained during the robbery but staff were left understandably shaken .
“ We ’ re keen to speak to anyone in the area at the time who may have witnessed the robbery or have information that could assist us in our enquiries .
Did you see anyone behaving suspiciously at the time ?
Did you see the Skoda in the area or have dash-cam footage of the vehicle ?
Please come forward and speak with police.
” Anyone who has any information , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact police on 0161 856 7056 quoting incident number 2304 of 06/12/20 .
Alternatively , details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Shop staff were left “shaken” after being threatened by thieves in a terrifying raid in Wigan.
Police were called to reports of a robbery at Pennywise Off-licence in Ennerdale Road, Astley at around 9pm on December 6.
Three men entered the shop and threatened staff, demanding they hand over goods.
They then fled in a blue Skoda Octavia in the direction of Astley Street and Manchester Road with money and cigarettes from the store.
Police say they are described as being skinny to medium build and wearing dark coloured clothing and balaclavas.
Detective Constable Winnard of GMP ’s Wigan district said: “Thankfully no injuries were sustained during the robbery but staff were left understandably shaken.
“We’re keen to speak to anyone in the area at the time who may have witnessed the robbery or have information that could assist us in our enquiries. Did you see anyone behaving suspiciously at the time? Did you see the Skoda in the area or have dash-cam footage of the vehicle? Please come forward and speak with police.”
Anyone who has any information, or dash-cam footage, is encouraged to contact police on 0161 856 7056 quoting incident number 2304 of 06/12/20.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Chelsea U23 6-1 Manchester United U23 highlights and reaction

Manchester United U23s were soundly beaten by Premier League 2 leaders Chelsea at Kingsmeadow .
Neil Wood named first-team star @ @ @ @ @ to face the league leaders today as well as Teden Mengi and Hannibal Mejbri .
@ @ @ @ @ last three outings for the development side after hitting the ground running following his summer @ @ @ @ @ conceded twice within two minutes which set the tone for a disappointing performance in the @ @ @ @ @ Joe Hugill came off the bench late on to net a consolation for the visitors @ @ @ @ @ an extended break from action , not back in action until January 18 against Leicester @ @ @ @ @ to follow .

Manchester United U23s were soundly beaten by Premier League 2 leaders Chelsea at Kingsmeadow.
Neil Wood named first-team star Facundo Pellistri in his side to face the league leaders today as well as Teden Mengi and Hannibal Mejbri.
Pellistri had netted in his last three outings for the development side after hitting the ground running following his summer transfer from Penarol.
United conceded twice within two minutes which set the tone for a disappointing performance in the capital.
U18 summer signing Joe Hugill came off the bench late on to net a consolation for the visitors.
United U23 now have an extended break from action, not back in action until January 18 against Leicester with a trip to Liverpool to follow.
Recap our live coverage of today's game.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Pep Guardiola confirms new Sergio Aguero injury setback for Man City

Sergio Aguero missed two days of training after Manchester City 's Premier League draw with West Brom due to a new injury problem .
Aguero played 14 minutes in the West Brom game , his first league appearance since October , as Pep Guardiola tries to manage the return of his star striker .
Guardiola has been careful not to rush Aguero back , having twice seen him suffer setbacks after coming back from his knee surgery in the summer .
Now , Guardiola has confirmed Aguero suffered a new reaction after his cameo against West Brom , although he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday to put him in contention for another appearance at Southampton .
Guardiola said : `` I do n't know .
After the game he could not train , yesterday no training , today he trained .
`` He trained really well but I do n't know how many minutes [ he will play against Southampton ] .
`` It 's important he can make training sessions .
Unfortunately after the game he could not , nothing about the knee .
Unfortunately a different position .
Today he trained . ''
Guardiola also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton after dismissing a question that the playmaker could be rested over the Christmas period .
The manager said : `` No , he is so important for us that he wo n't rest .
He rested in the Champions League previously and right now we need him . ''

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Sergio Aguero missed two days of training after Manchester City's Premier League draw with West Brom due to a new injury problem.
Aguero played 14 minutes in the West Brom game, his first league appearance since October, as Pep Guardiola tries to manage the return of his star striker.
Guardiola has been careful not to rush Aguero back, having twice seen him suffer setbacks after coming back from his knee surgery in the summer.
Now, Guardiola has confirmed Aguero suffered a new reaction after his cameo against West Brom, although he was able to return to training on Friday to put him in contention for another appearance at Southampton.
Guardiola said: "I don't know. After the game he could not train, yesterday no training, today he trained.
"He trained really well but I don't know how many minutes [he will play against Southampton].
"It's important he can make training sessions. Unfortunately after the game he could not, nothing about the knee. Unfortunately a different position. Today he trained."
Guardiola also confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne will play at Southampton after dismissing a question that the playmaker could be rested over the Christmas period.
The manager said: "No, he is so important for us that he won't rest. He rested in the Champions League previously and right now we need him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Wigan's The Old Courts donates 'extraordinary' sum to fellow gig venue

It 's been a difficult year for music venues of all sizes this year , but there 's a real risk that some grassroots gig venues - such as The Boulevard in Wigan - could disappear forever .
The intimate venue was identified as being at risk by the Music Venue Trust , which classified it in its traffic light system as being in the red zone and in immediate danger of closure .
But one of Wigan 's fellow venues has stepped up with a donation that 's been described as 'an amazing example of community ' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boulevard 's CrowdFunding campaign 'for the greater good ' of the music industry .
The money had initially been put to one side to fund one of their own grassroots projects , but has been redirected after hearing of The Boulevard 's extreme struggles .
The £4,000 donation is an 'extraordinary ' gesture , Boulevard bosses say , and will help to save the venue .
The Wallgate venue has also been awarded £10,000 by the Music Venue Trust today , as part of a £230,000 scheme distributed between 24 venues in crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Old Courts , said : `` We always support and champion grassroots music .
`` We love the scene in Wigan and work hard to secure the best opportunities for our bands here .
`` When we learned just how hard the pandemic has hit The Boulevard we knew that helping them would help bands , the Wigan scene and also help to protect the jobs of the staff at The Boulevard who all love music like we do .
`` We 'd kept a small pot to one side and planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grassroots project .
In our minds , we 're still absolutely doing this , we 've just adjusted the method slightly .
`` We believe in true collaboration and feel there 's no reason why venues ca n't happily co-exist for the greater good . ''
Emma Elliott , of The Boulevard , said : `` Throughout these demanding past months we ’ ve seen the live music industry band together in mutual support , but our friends at The Old Courts in Wigan have gone an extraordinary extra mile this week by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Save Our Venues ' Crowdfunder .
`` We ’ d like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank The Old Courts team for this much needed gesture and for setting an amazing example of community and industry solidarity . ''
Upon hearing this news , Mark Davyd , CEO of Music Venue Trust , said : `` This is such a fantastic gesture and again demonstrates how highly valued these spaces are and the strong ties they have within their communities . ''
Music promoter Keith Smith , of KDS Promotions , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose The Boulevard .
`` I ’ ve been a promoter in various North-West venues , but it wasn ’ t until I arrived at The Boulevard that I finally found a venue to call home , '' he said .
`` The venue really helps bands get their music heard by offering the 300-capacity room along with a top-class sound technician , PA and backline all free of charge which allows bands to perform with zero overheads while retaining 100 per cent of the door/ticket sales .
`` The sound quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a relaxed atmosphere .
To lose this venue would be a disaster . ''
You can also donate to The Boulevard 's Crowdfunder at crowdfunder.co.uk/boulevardwigan .

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It's been a difficult year for music venues of all sizes this year, but there's a real risk that some grassroots gig venues - such as The Boulevard in Wigan - could disappear forever.
The intimate venue was identified as being at risk by the Music Venue Trust, which classified it in its traffic light system as being in the red zone and in immediate danger of closure.
But one of Wigan's fellow venues has stepped up with a donation that's been described as 'an amazing example of community'.
The Old Courts made a donation to The Boulevard's CrowdFunding campaign 'for the greater good' of the music industry.
The money had initially been put to one side to fund one of their own grassroots projects, but has been redirected after hearing of The Boulevard's extreme struggles.
The £4,000 donation is an 'extraordinary' gesture, Boulevard bosses say, and will help to save the venue.
The Wallgate venue has also been awarded £10,000 by the Music Venue Trust today, as part of a £230,000 scheme distributed between 24 venues in crisis.
Dave Jenkins, managing director of The Old Courts, said: " We always support and champion grassroots music.
"We love the scene in Wigan and work hard to secure the best opportunities for our bands here.
"When we learned just how hard the pandemic has hit The Boulevard we knew that helping them would help bands, the Wigan scene and also help to protect the jobs of the staff at The Boulevard who all love music like we do.
"We'd kept a small pot to one side and planned to use it around now for a grassroots project. In our minds, we're still absolutely doing this, we've just adjusted the method slightly.
"We believe in true collaboration and feel there's no reason why venues can't happily co-exist for the greater good."
Emma Elliott, of The Boulevard, said: "Throughout these demanding past months we’ve seen the live music industry band together in mutual support, but our friends at The Old Courts in Wigan have gone an extraordinary extra mile this week by donating £4,000 to our Music Venue Trust 'Save Our Venues' Crowdfunder.
"We’d like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank The Old Courts team for this much needed gesture and for setting an amazing example of community and industry solidarity."
Upon hearing this news, Mark Davyd, CEO of Music Venue Trust, said: "This is such a fantastic gesture and again demonstrates how highly valued these spaces are and the strong ties they have within their communities."
Music promoter Keith Smith, of KDS Promotions, said it would be a disaster for Wigan to lose The Boulevard.
"I’ve been a promoter in various North-West venues, but it wasn’t until I arrived at The Boulevard that I finally found a venue to call home," he said.
"The venue really helps bands get their music heard by offering the 300-capacity room along with a top-class sound technician, PA and backline all free of charge which allows bands to perform with zero overheads while retaining 100 per cent of the door/ticket sales.
"The sound quality is first class and there’s such a relaxed atmosphere. To lose this venue would be a disaster."
You can also donate to The Boulevard's Crowdfunder at crowdfunder.co.uk/boulevardwigan.