themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--A fifth of Greater Manchester schools now hit by Covid cases

A fifth of all Greater Manchester schools have now had confirmed Covid cases .
Almost 250 primaries and secondaries across the region have had to send pupils and staff home to self-isolate following positive tests - that 's 20 % of the region 's 1,237 schools .
The staggering figure comes just a fortnight after pupils returned from the summer holidays and many believe it was an 'inevitable ' outcome of children returning in large numbers .
The 17 schools confirmed today by the Manchester Evening News brings the total to 247 .
While some of those affected have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been alerted to every bubble closure , so the true figure is expected to be even higher .
The figure has sparked further concerns over the current testing system , which many say is inadequate .
And it has led to calls on the government to ensure that adequate home learning - and the technology that pupils need to work from home - is put in place .
Councillor Garry Bridges , Manchester City Council 's executive member for children and families , said : `` We know that children not being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outcomes and their wellbeing and will widen a disadvantage gap which is already too high in Manchester and the northwest as a whole .
`` Schools have worked phenomenally hard to make their sites as Covid secure as possible and continue to do all they can to keep children in school or learning at home when they are self isolating .
`` This is , not surprisingly , putting huge pressure on teachers and school staff and we 're really grateful to them for everything they 're doing .
`` We should remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ academic year almost all our children were out of school for the whole time , whereas now - even with the need for self-isolation for some - thanks to the efforts of our schools , the overwhelming majority of pupils are in school .
`` And most importantly those who ca n't be in school are now following enhanced home learning - which in many cases involves following their usual timetables from home . ''
He says the government is failing to provide a quick and efficient testing system and needs to invest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to undertake investigations and give tailored advice to schools about who should be asked to isolate .
`` Ensuring there is enough capacity to do that detailed investigation is going to be vital over the coming months in ensuring we keep as many children in school as possible , '' he added .
Henri Murison , director of Northern Powerhouse Partnership - an organisation seeking to boost industry and education in north of England - fears disadvantaged children will suffer most from the school closures .
He said : “ What ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these schools , in places such as Bury and Salford , are in areas with less well-off families with highest R numbers and low testing capacity - meaning the pupils there are even more at risk of falling behind .
“ The key to this will be ensuring every single child , regardless of their background , is able to work effectively from home .
This means access to a laptop and the internet for all children , not just those whose parents are able to afford it .
“ If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they can ’ t afford to forget about the most disadvantaged children in the Covid recovery.
” The government is keen to stress that 'the vast majority of pupils ' are attending schools and insists that 'testing capacity is the highest it has ever been ' , with priority access being put in place for teachers .
But Children 's Commissioner Anne Longfield says more must be done to prevent pupils falling behind .
She said : “ There need to be urgent improvements in the testing and tracking systems so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just because they can ’ t get a test , or are waiting ages for a result .
`` It is important that those children who are sent home are properly supported in home-learning , and that children without access to a laptop or the internet are provided with the tech they need to study .
We can not allow thousands of children to fall further behind.
” A Department for Education spokesperson said : “ It is testament to the hard work of teachers and school staff that over 99.9 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The number of coronavirus cases in schools remains low , and testing capacity is the highest it has ever been .
If and when a case is confirmed from a positive test result , schools have access to a new dedicated advice service that will help them identify close contacts that need to self-isolate , or escalate to the local health protection team if needed .
“ Schools have plans in place to deliver remote education for pupils that are self-isolating , and we are providing an initial additional allocation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them.
” How has sending your child back to school been for you so far ?
Let us know in the survey below .
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The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed .
Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes : • Manchester Communication Academy , Harpurhey - ( One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8 ) • St Agnes CE Primary , Longsight - ( One case in Reception and one in Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trinity C of E High - ( member of staff positive , close contacts isolating • Springwood Primary School , Swinton - ( four confirmed cases in two classes ) • St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School , Bury - ( One confirmed case among staff , Early Years isolating ) • Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary , Bury - ( Two confirmed cases , Years 3 , 5 and 6 isolating ) • Ladybridge High , Bolton - ( Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating ) • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7 ) • Harper Green High , Farnworth - ( Confirmed cases in two year groups .
Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off ) • Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College , Altrincham - ( small number of Year 7s and all of Year 10 ) • Flixton Girls School , Trafford - ( Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating ) • St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary , Stretford - ( a Year 5/6 class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and afterschool club ) Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed : • Broadstone Hall Primary , Stockport - ( One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6 ) • Great Academy Ashton , Tameside - ( part of Y10 and a bubble from another year ) • Fairfield High School for Girls , Droylsden , Tameside - ( some Year 11 and some Year 9 ) • The Radclyffe School , Oldham - ( Close contacts of positive cases in Years 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and around 50 pupils in Year 11 ) • Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - ( one positive case ) • The Hathershaw College , Oldham - ( Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9 ) • The Oldham Academy North , Oldham - ( A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating , plus another confirmed case among staff ) • St Thomas More RC Primary , Middleton - ( Three classes from Key Stage 1 ) • St Vincent 's Roman Catholic Primary School , Norden , Rochdale - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 6 class ) • Dean Trust Wigan - ( Year 8 and one form from Year 7 ) • Hawkley Hall High , Wigan - ( Small number in Year 7 and all Year 8 .
Positive case in Year 11 ) • Ince CE Primary , Wigan - ( One class from Year 5 and confirmed case in Year 4 ) • St John Fisher Catholic High , Wigan - ( Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating ) Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ email the details to emma.gill @ reachplc.com .

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A fifth of all Greater Manchester schools have now had confirmed Covid cases.
Almost 250 primaries and secondaries across the region have had to send pupils and staff home to self-isolate following positive tests - that's 20% of the region's 1,237 schools.
The staggering figure comes just a fortnight after pupils returned from the summer holidays and many believe it was an 'inevitable' outcome of children returning in large numbers.
The 17 schools confirmed today by the Manchester Evening News brings the total to 247. While some of those affected have now returned to class, we have not been alerted to every bubble closure, so the true figure is expected to be even higher.
The figure has sparked further concerns over the current testing system, which many say is inadequate. And it has led to calls on the government to ensure that adequate home learning - and the technology that pupils need to work from home - is put in place.
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Councillor Garry Bridges, Manchester City Council's executive member for children and families, said: "We know that children not being in school has a negative impact on their outcomes and their wellbeing and will widen a disadvantage gap which is already too high in Manchester and the northwest as a whole.
"Schools have worked phenomenally hard to make their sites as Covid secure as possible and continue to do all they can to keep children in school or learning at home when they are self isolating.
"This is, not surprisingly, putting huge pressure on teachers and school staff and we're really grateful to them for everything they're doing.
"We should remember that for nearly half of the last academic year almost all our children were out of school for the whole time, whereas now - even with the need for self-isolation for some - thanks to the efforts of our schools, the overwhelming majority of pupils are in school.
"And most importantly those who can't be in school are now following enhanced home learning - which in many cases involves following their usual timetables from home."
(Image: Manchester City Council)
He says the government is failing to provide a quick and efficient testing system and needs to invest in local infection control teams who are able to undertake investigations and give tailored advice to schools about who should be asked to isolate.
"Ensuring there is enough capacity to do that detailed investigation is going to be vital over the coming months in ensuring we keep as many children in school as possible," he added.
Henri Murison, director of Northern Powerhouse Partnership - an organisation seeking to boost industry and education in north of England - fears disadvantaged children will suffer most from the school closures.
He said: “What’s worrying is that a large number of these schools, in places such as Bury and Salford, are in areas with less well-off families with highest R numbers and low testing capacity - meaning the pupils there are even more at risk of falling behind.
“The key to this will be ensuring every single child, regardless of their background, is able to work effectively from home. This means access to a laptop and the internet for all children, not just those whose parents are able to afford it.
“If the government plans to get serious about levelling-up, they can’t afford to forget about the most disadvantaged children in the Covid recovery.”
The government is keen to stress that 'the vast majority of pupils' are attending schools and insists that 'testing capacity is the highest it has ever been', with priority access being put in place for teachers.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
But Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield says more must be done to prevent pupils falling behind.
She said: “There need to be urgent improvements in the testing and tracking systems so that children are not needlessly having to self-isolate just because they can’t get a test, or are waiting ages for a result.
"It is important that those children who are sent home are properly supported in home-learning, and that children without access to a laptop or the internet are provided with the tech they need to study. We cannot allow thousands of children to fall further behind.”
A Department for Education spokesperson said: “It is testament to the hard work of teachers and school staff that over 99.9% of state-funded schools are now open to pupils.
“The number of coronavirus cases in schools remains low, and testing capacity is the highest it has ever been. If and when a case is confirmed from a positive test result, schools have access to a new dedicated advice service that will help them identify close contacts that need to self-isolate, or escalate to the local health protection team if needed.
“Schools have plans in place to deliver remote education for pupils that are self-isolating, and we are providing an initial additional allocation of 150,000 devices for eligible children that need them.”
(Image: Getty Images)
Today's list includes:
Crab Lane Primary, Higher Blackley - (Year 6)
St James CE Primary, Gorton - (Year 4)
Haveley Hey Primary, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case)
Webster Primary, Hulme - (Confirmed case, Year 5 class isolating)
Ringway Primary, Wythenshawe - (Confirmed case Year 5, class isolating)
Holy Family Catholic School, Langworthy, Salford - (Confirmed case)
Holy Cross CE Primary, Oldham - (Year 3)
Greenfield Primary, Oldham - (Year 5)
Waterhead Academy, Oldham - (Seven children isolating)
Newman RC College, Oldham - (One case confirmed in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
North Chadderton School, Oldham - (One case confirmed)
Werneth School, Stockport - (Confirmed case in Year 7, bubble of 80 students isolating)
Marple Hall School, Stockport - (Year 8)
Cheadle Hulme High School, Stockport - (Confirmed case)
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys - (Year 11)
Kingsway Park High, Rochdale - (Confirmed case in Year 10, bubble isolating)
Broadbent Fold Primary, Dukinfield - (One positive case, group of Year 5/6 isolating)
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The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed. Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes:
Manchester
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One Reception class)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary, Northern Moor - (Year 2)
Chorlton High School South - (A Year 7 class)
Green End Primary School, Burnage - (One Reception class)
Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton - (Year 3)
Manchester Communication Academy, Harpurhey - (One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8)
Co-op Academy North Manchester, Blackley - (one confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Longsight - (a Year 3 class)
St Bernard's RC Primary, Burnage - (Early Years bubble)
Wright Robinson College, Gorton - (A Year 8 bubble, 20 pupils from Year 9, a Year 11 bubble)
St Peter's High, Longsight - (Year 9)
Alma Park Primary, Levenshulme - (Year 1 and 2)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Blackley - (One year group)
Chapel Street Community Primary School, Levenshulme - (One confirmed case)
Abraham Moss Community School, Manchester - (Pupils in Years 7, 9 and 11)
Parrs Wood High, Didsbury - (Two confirmed cases)
St Margaret's CE Primary, Whalley Range - (Nursery)
Ladybarn Primary, Withington - (Year 5)
Abbott Community Primary, Collyhurst - (Year 5 and Year 6)
St Mary's CE Primary, Moston - (Nursery, Reception and Year 3)
Beaver Road Primary, Didsbury - (Two Year 4 classes)
Rolls Crescent Primary, Hulme - (Year 4)
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School, Moston - (two bubbles isolating)
Our Lady's RC High, Blackley - (One confirmed case)
Cheetham CE Primary, Cheetham Hill - (One confirmed case)
Charlestown Primary, Blackley - (Year 5)
St Agnes CE Primary, Longsight - (One case in Reception and one in Year 1. Close contacts isolating)
Manchester Enterprise Academy, Fallowfield - (Two cases in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
St Cuthbert's RC Primary, Withington - (confirmed case in Year 6)
St Augustine's CE Primary, Monsall - (Confirmed case)
Heald Place Primary, Rusholme - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Gorton - (One confirmed case)
Dean Trust Ardwick - (Year 8)
William Hulme's Grammar School - (Confirmed cases in Year 8, 11 and sixth form, close contacts isolating)
Didsbury High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Whalley Range High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Academy High - (Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Trinity C of E High - (member of staff positive, close contacts isolating
E-ACT Academy, Blackey - (Year 4, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Health Academy - (Confirmed case)
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case, contacts isolating)
Cavendish Primary, West Didsbury - (Year 5)
Cedar Mount Academy, Gorton - (Two cases confirmed)
Salford
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 10 and Year 11)
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Salford - (Year 8)
Salford City Academy, Salford - (Small number from Year 7 and Year 11)
Co-op Academy Walkden - (SEND pupils from The Hive)
Springwood Primary School, Swinton - (four confirmed cases in two classes)
Branwood Preparatory School, Salford - (Reception class)
Moorside High, Swinton - (a number of Year 10s isolating)
Broadoak Primary, Swinton - (One confirmed case)
Mossfield Primary, Swinton - (Year 5)
St Gilbert's RC Primary, Winton - (School closed)
St Andrew's CE Primary, Eccles - (Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)
Bridgewater Primary, Little Hulton, Salford - (Year 4)
St Mark's CE Primary, Worsley - (One case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
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Bury
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W and Year 3)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
St Bernadette's RC Primary, Whitefield - (Nursery, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Gabriel's RC High School, Bury - (Year 11)
Bury CE High School, Bury - (confirmed case)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive) Elton Primary, Bury - (Year 3/4 bubble)
Radcliffe Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
Philips High School, Whitefield - (A number of confirmed cases)
Unsworth Academy, Bury - (Year 7)
Whitefield Community Primary, Bury - (One confirmed case)
Butterstile Primary School, Prestwich, Bury - (Year 1)
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, Bury - (One confirmed case among staff, Early Years isolating)
Tottington High, Bury - (Year 8)
St Marie's RC Primary, Bury - (Year 4)
East Ward Community Primary School, Bury - (Classes in Year 4, 5 and 6 affected)
Parrenthorn High School, Bury - (positive case in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
Elton High School, Bury - (Two cases in Year 11, contacts isolating)
Woodhey High, Bury - (Year 11)
St Michael's RC Primary, Whitefield - (one adult positive, one year bubble isolating)
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary, Bury - (Two confirmed cases, Years 3, 5 and 6 isolating)
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Bolton
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
St Bernard's RC, Bolton - (Year 5 bubble)
Beaumont Primary, Bolton - (Reception)
Clarendon Primary, Bolton - (Year 6 bubble)
Spindle Point Primary, Bolton - (Only Year 4 remains in school)
Ladybridge High, Bolton - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
St James CE High, Farnworth - (Year 7)
Mount St Joseph secondary, Bolton - (Year 8)
Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton - (Year 9)
Chorley New Road Primary, Bolton - (Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6)
Tonge Moor Primary Academy, Bolton - (Year 2)
St Gregory's RC Primary, Farnworth - (Two positive cases, Year 5 isolating)
The Ferns Primary Academy, Farnworth - (Year 2 and Year 4)
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary, Heaton, Bolton - (Year 3)
Claypool Primary, Horwich - (Year 3)
Birtenshaw, Bolton - (One confirmed case)
King's Leadership Academy, Bolton - (Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7)
Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton - (Three Year 7 forms)
Little Lever School, Bolton - (One Year 7 form)
Canon Slade School, Bolton - (All Year 7 isolating. Confirmed case in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Leverhulme Community Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Lever Edge Primary Academy, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
St Maxentius CofE Primary School, Bolton - (Head and deputy/Year 5 teacher confirmed cases, all Year 5 isolating)
Harwood Meadows Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Harper Green High, Farnworth - (Confirmed cases in two year groups. Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off)
Kearsley West Primary School, Kearsley, Bolton - (Member of staff positive, Nursery and Reception isolating)
Trafford
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Urmston Grammar - (Part of Year 12)
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Altrincham - (small number of Year 7s and all of Year 10)
Old Trafford Community Academy, Old Trafford
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating)
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls - (16 Year 9 pupils isolating)
Stretford High School, Stretford - (Number of pupils in Year 9 isolating)
St Alphonsus RC Primary, Old Trafford - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Flixton Girls School, Trafford - (Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating)
St Hilda's CE Primary, Stretford - (Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary, Stretford - (a Year 5/6 class, a Year 3 class and breakfast and afterschool club)
Sale Grammar - (Year 9)
Sale High School - (One confirmed case)
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Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed:
Stockport
St Winifred’s RC Primary, Heaton Mersey
Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport - (Year 1)
Adswood Primary, Stockport - (Year 1, Year 2, one class from Y5/6)
Cheadle Hulme Primary School, Stockport - (Two classes from Year 2)
Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme - (Year 12 and Year 13)
Broadstone Hall Primary, Stockport - (One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6)
Gatley Primary School, Stockport - (Reception)
St Anne's RC High, Stockport - (Year 11)
The Kingsway School, Stockport - (One confirmed case)
Great Moor Junior School, Stockport - (Year 3)
Tameside
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10 and a bubble from another year)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Inspire Academy, Ashton - (Year 1)
Yew Tree Primary, Dukinfield - (Year 5)
Manor Green Primary Academy, Denton - (Year 1)
Droylsden Academy - (One staff member)
Denton West End Primary, Tameside - (Two classes from Year 3 bubble)
Dowson Primary Academy, Hyde - (Year 1)
Fairfield High School for Girls, Droylsden, Tameside - (some Year 11 and some Year 9)
Pinfold Primary School, Tameside - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Waterloo Primary School, Ashton, Tameside - (Two classes in Year 4 bubble)
Mossley Hollins High, Tameside - (Staff member tested positive, no isolations)
Mottram CE Primary, Tameside - (One class from Year 4/5)
Denton Community College, Tameside - (One positive case)
Audenshaw School, Tameside - (One positive case)
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy, Ashton, Tameside - (a Year 6 class)
Godley Community Primary, Hyde - (Year 2 class bubble)
Copley Academy, Stalybridge - (Positive cases in Year 7, 10 and 11 - close contacts isolating)
St Thomas More RC College, Denton - (Confirmed case, around 30 pupils isolating)
Alder Community High, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Hyde High School, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Greenside Primary, Droylsden, Tameside - (Year 2)
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Oldham
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Hey with Zion, Lees, Oldham - (Nursery)
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham - (One Year 6 class)
The Radclyffe School, Oldham - (Close contacts of positive cases in Years 7 and 9, whole of Year 10 and around 50 pupils in Year 11)
St Matthew's CE Primary, Chadderton - (two Year 3 classes)
Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - (one positive case)
Saddleworth School, Oldham - (Year 7 and Year 9)
Blue Coat School, Oldham - (Year 10 and contacts of Year 8 case isolating)
Crompton House CE School, Oldham - (Year 7, 8 and 13)
Oasis Academy Oldham - (Year 10 and Year 11)
The Hathershaw College, Oldham - (Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9)
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1)
Roundthorn Primary Academy, Oldham - (Year 1 and Year 6)
Horton Mill Primary School, Oldham - (Several cases, full school closed)
Stanley Road Primary, Chadderton - (Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6)
St Chad's Church of England Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1/2)
Mills Hill Primary, Chadderton - (One Year 4 class bubble)
Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Oldham - (One bubble in Year 7)
The Oldham Academy North, Oldham - (A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating, plus another confirmed case among staff)
Knowsley Junior School, Oldham - (Year 6)
Fir Bank Primary, Royton, Oldham - (One confirmed case)
St Paul's CE Primary, Royton, Oldham - (Year 5)
St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Shaw, Oldham - (Year 5 and 6 bubble)
Co-op Academy Failsworth - (Year 9)
Rochdale
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
St Luke's Primary, Heywood - (Full school closed)
St Anne's Academy, Middleton - (Small number of students)
Meanwood Primary, Rochdale - (Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6)
Alkrington Primary, Middleton - (Year 6)
Woodland Community Primary, Heywood - (Three classes in Year 6)
Falinge Park High School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles from Year 7)
Oulder Hill Community School, Rochdale - (Close contacts of Year 8)
Norden Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Nursery, Reception and Year 5)
St Thomas More RC Primary, Middleton - (Three classes from Key Stage 1)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Littleborough - (positive case in Year 3)
Middleton Technology School - (Two confirmed cases)
Cardinal Langley RC High, Middleton - (Year 7, Year 10)
Deeplish Primary Academy, Rochdale - (Year 4)
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Norden, Rochdale - (One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class)
Hamer Primary, Rochdale - (Two bubbles isolating)
Wardle Academy, Rochdale - (Year 8)
Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale - (Staff member tested positive, close contacts isolating)
Matthew Moss High, Rochdale - (Some bubbles closed following confirmed case)
Holy Family RC and CE College, Heywood - (Year 9)
Greenbank Primary, Rochdale - (Year 6 bubble)
Wigan
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan - (Year 11)
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 8 and one form from Year 7)
Hawkley Hall High, Wigan - (Small number in Year 7 and all Year 8. Positive case in Year 11)
R L Hughes Primary School, Wigan
Canon Sharples CE Primary School, Wigan - (Nursery)
Ince CE Primary, Wigan - (One class from Year 5 and confirmed case in Year 4)
St John Fisher Catholic High, Wigan - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
Twelve Apostles RC Primary, Leigh - (Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5)
Mab's Cross Primary School, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
Cansfield High School, Wigan - (Year 9 and Year 11)
The Deanery, Wigan - (close contacts of positive Year 9 case isolating)
Rowan Tree Primary, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Bedford High, Wigan - (Year 10)
Oakfield High School and College, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Byrchall High, Wigan - (Year 11)
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan - (Year 8, Year 10 and Year 11)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Man United told 'how much Alex Telles will cost' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been told that it will take a bid of €27million for Porto to sell Alex Telles this summer , according to reports .
With less than two weeks left of the transfer window , United are still working on adding to their single signing of Donny van de Beek before the October 5 deadline .
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Sport understands that the club have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence following the humbling defeat to Crystal Palace on the opening day of the season , with it being accepted that a new left-back is now more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monitoring Sergio Reguilon but opted against making a move after it became clear that Real Madrid wanted a buy-back clause inserted in any deal , with the Spaniard instead joining Tottenham .
Telles has since been identified as an alternative , and the Brazilian would bring a new attacking dimension to United as he has 26 goals and 56 assists in 193 games for Porto .
Although the 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract , the Portuguese club are n't - according to Correio da Manha , via SportWitness - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheap .
It 's reported that Porto are set to miss out on 25 per cent of any fee they get for Telles , with 10 per cent going to his former club Galatasaray and 15 per cent being split amongst the agents involved in the deal .
As a result , to get the desired fee they want , Porto are demanding €27million for the left-back .
The report adds that Telles has already agreed personal terms with United but his club 's demands are delaying the deal .
United are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vitaliy Mykolenko .
Meanwhile , Barcelona wide man Ousmane Dembele is reportedly Manchester United ’ s ‘ Plan D ’ amid struggles to sign Jadon Sancho .
Spanish media outlet AS have claimed Barca are not considering the player to head out on loan this summer , though it ’ s been reported they may consider a sale for a €100m fee .
Dembele is not understood to be a target for United but David Brooks , Douglas Costa and Ivan Perisic have been considered as alternatives to the Borussia Dortmund star .

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Manchester United have been told that it will take a bid of €27million for Porto to sell Alex Telles this summer, according to reports.
With less than two weeks left of the transfer window, United are still working on adding to their single signing of Donny van de Beek before the October 5 deadline.
M.E.N. Sport understands that the club have stepped up plans to strengthen their defence following the humbling defeat to Crystal Palace on the opening day of the season, with it being accepted that a new left-back is now more of a pressing concern.
United had been monitoring Sergio Reguilon but opted against making a move after it became clear that Real Madrid wanted a buy-back clause inserted in any deal, with the Spaniard instead joining Tottenham.
Telles has since been identified as an alternative, and the Brazilian would bring a new attacking dimension to United as he has 26 goals and 56 assists in 193 games for Porto.
Although the 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract, the Portuguese club aren't - according to Correio da Manha, via SportWitness - prepared to let him leave on the cheap.
It's reported that Porto are set to miss out on 25 per cent of any fee they get for Telles, with 10 per cent going to his former club Galatasaray and 15 per cent being split amongst the agents involved in the deal. As a result, to get the desired fee they want, Porto are demanding €27million for the left-back.
The report adds that Telles has already agreed personal terms with United but his club's demands are delaying the deal. United are also understood to be monitoring Dynamo Kiev's Vitaliy Mykolenko.
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Meanwhile, Barcelona wide man Ousmane Dembele is reportedly Manchester United’s ‘Plan D’ amid struggles to sign Jadon Sancho.
Spanish media outlet AS have claimed Barca are not considering the player to head out on loan this summer, though it’s been reported they may consider a sale for a €100m fee.
Dembele is not understood to be a target for United but David Brooks, Douglas Costa and Ivan Perisic have been considered as alternatives to the Borussia Dortmund star.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Jules Koundé and José Giménez - the La Liga defenders on Man City radar

Manchester City are currently in the process of slowly but surely overhauling the heart of their defence , following the departure of Vincent Kompany in 2019 .
Last season , defensive midfielder Fernandinho deputised at centre-back for much of the campaign , due to a number of injuries to key players in that position , namely Aymeric Laporte .
This summer , City have added Nathan Aké to their ranks , a calm and composed , left-footed central defender – a rare commodity in the footballing world .
Pep Guardiola is not satisfied with just one defensive addition ; he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a selection of centre-backs to choose from , all capable of playing at an elite level .
Two centre-backs currently playing in La Liga have emerged as possible alternatives to City 's priority target , Kalidou Koulibaly .
They are José Giménez of Atletico Madrid and Jules Koundé , a Europa League winner with Sevilla .
Uruguayan international Giménez has spent the past six seasons under fellow South American Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid .
The 25-year-old – who recently tested positive for COVID-19 – has made 130 La Liga appearances despite having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s defence .
A mixture of injuries and loss of form has seen him feature intermittently throughout his time in Madrid .
Nevertheless , Giménez is still a high-level central defender , even if his injury history is a little concerning .
Guardiola ’ s apparent pursuit of Giménez seems at odds with the style of defender he has typically signed throughout his managerial career .
The Uruguayan is considered something of a magnet for yellow cards , and is hardly one of the more progressive ball-players .
What he is good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , something which is being lost in the discourse of modern central defenders .
According to FootballSlices.com , over the past two seasons in European and domestic competition , Giménez has won 74.1 % of his aerial duels , putting him in the top 8 % of central defenders across Europe ’ s top five leagues .
His value in Simeone ’ s hardened , regimented side should not be underestimated – while his performances are rarely glamorous , they are effective as he can bludgeon opponents into submission .
Considering the options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are lacking something of an enforcer – and while there is the argument one is not necessary , the club clearly feel they are missing a player of Giménez ’ s style , otherwise he would not be on their watchlist .
The 12 matches City lost in all competitions last season is certainly something Guardiola will be hoping to rectify in this campaign , and if that means smartening up in defence with a more rugged centre-back partnering a ball-player , then so be it .
Twenty-one-year-old Jules Koundé is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giménez .
The Frenchman is a better distributor of the ball , although he can be suspect of overplaying at times , attempting more difficult passes which are intercepted .
Koundé ties in with the style of defender Guardiola has been more used to working with , and would require less moulding to City ’ s way of playing .
Over the past season with Sevilla , Koundé has matured massively ; he appears stronger , more resolute and better in physical duels than he did in Ligue 1 with Girondins Bordeaux .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the ability to commit tactical fouls , and Koundé is cunning when it comes to that endeavour too .
Somewhat under the radar , the 21-year-old has been one of the most reliable centre-backs in Spain over the past 12 months .
A stumbling block would be his age and the remaining years on his contract , totalling four .
This indicates Koundé would likely be more expensive than Giménez and ultimately it comes down to whether Guardiola ’ s desire for a centre-back solution is immediate or could perhaps wait six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progressive capabilities suggest he would be a better fit , especially considering he has shown he can improve in more classical defensive areas , competing well in the air and proving to be a difficult pillar to bypass in Sevilla ’ s rearguard .
On the whole , the duo would be more than capable of assimilating to the Premier League – their physical capabilities mean there are no major concerns in that department .

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Manchester City are currently in the process of slowly but surely overhauling the heart of their defence, following the departure of Vincent Kompany in 2019.
Last season, defensive midfielder Fernandinho deputised at centre-back for much of the campaign, due to a number of injuries to key players in that position, namely Aymeric Laporte. This summer, City have added Nathan Aké to their ranks, a calm and composed, left-footed central defender – a rare commodity in the footballing world.
Pep Guardiola is not satisfied with just one defensive addition; he deems it necessary for City to have a selection of centre-backs to choose from, all capable of playing at an elite level.
Two centre-backs currently playing in La Liga have emerged as possible alternatives to City's priority target, Kalidou Koulibaly. They are José Giménez of Atletico Madrid and Jules Koundé, a Europa League winner with Sevilla.
José Giménez
Uruguayan international Giménez has spent the past six seasons under fellow South American Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. The 25-year-old – who recently tested positive for COVID-19 – has made 130 La Liga appearances despite having never been a prolonged regular in Atleti’s defence.
A mixture of injuries and loss of form has seen him feature intermittently throughout his time in Madrid. Nevertheless, Giménez is still a high-level central defender, even if his injury history is a little concerning.
Guardiola’s apparent pursuit of Giménez seems at odds with the style of defender he has typically signed throughout his managerial career. The Uruguayan is considered something of a magnet for yellow cards, and is hardly one of the more progressive ball-players.
What he is good at though, is old-school defensive work, something which is being lost in the discourse of modern central defenders. According to FootballSlices.com, over the past two seasons in European and domestic competition, Giménez has won 74.1% of his aerial duels, putting him in the top 8% of central defenders across Europe’s top five leagues.
His value in Simeone’s hardened, regimented side should not be underestimated – while his performances are rarely glamorous, they are effective as he can bludgeon opponents into submission.
Considering the options City currently have in central defence, they are lacking something of an enforcer – and while there is the argument one is not necessary, the club clearly feel they are missing a player of Giménez’s style, otherwise he would not be on their watchlist.
The 12 matches City lost in all competitions last season is certainly something Guardiola will be hoping to rectify in this campaign, and if that means smartening up in defence with a more rugged centre-back partnering a ball-player, then so be it.
Jules Koundé
Twenty-one-year-old Jules Koundé is a more balanced central defender in comparison to Giménez. The Frenchman is a better distributor of the ball, although he can be suspect of overplaying at times, attempting more difficult passes which are intercepted.
Koundé ties in with the style of defender Guardiola has been more used to working with, and would require less moulding to City’s way of playing. Over the past season with Sevilla, Koundé has matured massively; he appears stronger, more resolute and better in physical duels than he did in Ligue 1 with Girondins Bordeaux.
Crucial to Manchester City’s style is the ability to commit tactical fouls, and Koundé is cunning when it comes to that endeavour too. Somewhat under the radar, the 21-year-old has been one of the most reliable centre-backs in Spain over the past 12 months.
A stumbling block would be his age and the remaining years on his contract, totalling four. This indicates Koundé would likely be more expensive than Giménez and ultimately it comes down to whether Guardiola’s desire for a centre-back solution is immediate or could perhaps wait six to twelve months.
Koundé’s progressive capabilities suggest he would be a better fit, especially considering he has shown he can improve in more classical defensive areas, competing well in the air and proving to be a difficult pillar to bypass in Sevilla’s rearguard.
On the whole, the duo would be more than capable of assimilating to the Premier League – their physical capabilities mean there are no major concerns in that department.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Horror on street as house fire leaves man dead, prompting murder investigation

Neighbours have described the horror of a house fire which left a man dead and prompted a murder investigation .
A woman has been arrested following the blaze in Heaviley , Stockport , at around 9pm last night ( Tuesday ) .
A man was found dead inside the house on Windermere Road after firefighters battled to get the flames under control .
Andrew Jarvis said he was first to arrive at the property .
The 31-year-old sprinted from his house after spotting the flames from across the street .
`` I threw on a pair of pants , managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front and grabbed a weighted candle thinking I could use it to smash a window , '' he said .
`` There was no way I could go in that house .
`` It was an inferno , the flames were bursting out .
Everyone was stood outside . ''
A cordon remained in place today ( Wednesday ) while enquiries continued .
Police say they are treating the fire as an isolated incident .
Other neighbours spoke of their shock .
Simon Rogers , 45 , told the Manchester Evening News : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and the fire engines arrive .
“ There were people everywhere .
The whole road was blocked off.
” Another neighbour , who asked not to be named , said the incident left her 'shaking ' .
She said : “ I just saw the flames , it looked like they were coming out of the roof .
“ I was shaking .
Four fire engines were there and my husband ran over.
” Detective chief inspector Gina Brennand , of GMP 's Stockport District , earlier said : `` Very sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's fire has led to the death of a man .
`` Specialist officers are supporting the man 's family at this distressing time and our thoughts remain with them .
`` While we have arrested a woman in connection with this incident , we would continue to appeal to anyone with information to contact officers .
`` Were you in the area at the time or have any details that can assist our enquiries ?
If so , please get in touch . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 0800 555 111 .

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Neighbours have described the horror of a house fire which left a man dead and prompted a murder investigation.
A woman has been arrested following the blaze in Heaviley, Stockport, at around 9pm last night (Tuesday).
A man was found dead inside the house on Windermere Road after firefighters battled to get the flames under control.
Andrew Jarvis said he was first to arrive at the property.
The 31-year-old sprinted from his house after spotting the flames from across the street.
"I threw on a pair of pants, managed to get a t-shirt on back to front and grabbed a weighted candle thinking I could use it to smash a window," he said.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"There was no way I could go in that house.
"It was an inferno, the flames were bursting out. Everyone was stood outside."
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A cordon remained in place today (Wednesday) while enquiries continued. Police say they are treating the fire as an isolated incident.
Other neighbours spoke of their shock.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Simon Rogers, 45, told the Manchester Evening News : “The kids saw the fire break out and the fire engines arrive.
“There were people everywhere. The whole road was blocked off.”
Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said the incident left her 'shaking'.
She said: “I just saw the flames, it looked like they were coming out of the roof.
“I was shaking. Four fire engines were there and my husband ran over.”
Detective chief inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP's Stockport District, earlier said: "Very sadly, we can confirm that last night's fire has led to the death of a man.
"Specialist officers are supporting the man's family at this distressing time and our thoughts remain with them.
"While we have arrested a woman in connection with this incident, we would continue to appeal to anyone with information to contact officers.
"Were you in the area at the time or have any details that can assist our enquiries? If so, please get in touch."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8692 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--The latest coronavirus infection rates as Manchester records huge spike in cases

Coronavirus cases are rising quickly in Manchester with the city recording a huge spike in cases .
There were more than 800 new cases - a total of 847 - recorded for the first time in the week ending September 20 , figures from Public Health England show .
Manchester remains on red alert with an infection rate now more three times higher than the average for England - which is 42 .
The current infection rate in the city now stands at 153.2 per 100,000 people in the seven days ending September 20 .
Cases are also quickly rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second highest infection rate in Greater Manchester - second only to Bolton where the rate is 212.8 .
Bury recorded 173.3 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending September 20 .
More than 300 people in the borough tested positive for Covid-19 in just one week for the first time since the pandemic began .
Oldham , Rochdale , Salford , Tameside and Wigan all still have infection rates above 100 .
And the rate of infection is still rising in Stockport and Trafford , which currently have rates of 70.5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week ending September 20 respectively .
One more person died in hospital in Greater Manchester after testing positive for Covid-19 according to the latest figures released on Wednesday .
The death was recorded at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours .
It brings the region 's hospital death toll to 2,250 , according to the latest NHS figures .
Meanwhile , the UK today recorded it 's third ever highest number of coronavirus cases in a 24 hour period .
The latest figures show a further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest since May 1 .
This is an increase of over 25 per cent on yesterday 's 4,926 new positive cases .
Today 's total is only 23 cases short of the highest number of cases ever recorded in a daily period in the UK , which saw 6,201 people diagnosed with Covid-19 on May 1 .
The most recent data shows that the overall number of cases confirmed has now reached a total of 409,729 .
It follows a sharp rises over the past few days with new cases said to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also said that as of 9am on Wednesday , a further 37 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for the disease .
This brings the total number of people who have died in the UK to 41,862 .
Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham , was due to hold his weekly press conference today , but it was postponed until Friday .
A statement from a spokesman for Greater Manchester Combined Authority said : “ Following the Prime Minister ’ s address to the nation last night , the Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means for nations and regions , particularly how national measures affect local restrictions currently in place .
“ Rather than add to the confusion , we ’ ll comment on this after the national Government decision-making meeting ( Gold ) .
“ Greater Manchester is in discussion with the Government regarding their decision .
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Coronavirus cases are rising quickly in Manchester with the city recording a huge spike in cases.
There were more than 800 new cases - a total of 847 - recorded for the first time in the week ending September 20, figures from Public Health England show.
Manchester remains on red alert with an infection rate now more three times higher than the average for England - which is 42.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The current infection rate in the city now stands at 153.2 per 100,000 people in the seven days ending September 20.
Cases are also quickly rising in Bury.
The town now has the second highest infection rate in Greater Manchester - second only to Bolton where the rate is 212.8.
Bury recorded 173.3 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending September 20.
More than 300 people in the borough tested positive for Covid-19 in just one week for the first time since the pandemic began.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside and Wigan all still have infection rates above 100.
And the rate of infection is still rising in Stockport and Trafford, which currently have rates of 70.5 and 61.1 per 100,000 people in the week ending September 20 respectively.
One more person died in hospital in Greater Manchester after testing positive for Covid-19 according to the latest figures released on Wednesday.
The death was recorded at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in the last 24 hours.
It brings the region's hospital death toll to 2,250, according to the latest NHS figures.
Meanwhile, the UK today recorded it's third ever highest number of coronavirus cases in a 24 hour period.
The latest figures show a further 6,178 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus - the highest since May 1.
This is an increase of over 25 per cent on yesterday's 4,926 new positive cases.
Today's total is only 23 cases short of the highest number of cases ever recorded in a daily period in the UK, which saw 6,201 people diagnosed with Covid-19 on May 1.
The most recent data shows that the overall number of cases confirmed has now reached a total of 409,729.
It follows a sharp rises over the past few days with new cases said to be doubling every seven days.
The government also said that as of 9am on Wednesday, a further 37 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for the disease.
This brings the total number of people who have died in the UK to 41,862.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was due to hold his weekly press conference today, but it was postponed until Friday.
A statement from a spokesman for Greater Manchester Combined Authority said: “Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation last night, the Greater Manchester mayor and leaders are digesting what this means for nations and regions, particularly how national measures affect local restrictions currently in place.
“Rather than add to the confusion, we’ll comment on this after the national Government decision-making meeting (Gold).
“Greater Manchester is in discussion with the Government regarding their decision.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Paedophile caught by undercover cop posing as 13-year-old girl

A paedophile who posed as a younger man online to have sexual chats with a child was caught by an undercover police officer .
Steven Marchington , of Chadderton in Oldham , thought he was speaking to a teenage girl when he performed a sex act on himself over webchat .
In fact it was an undercover officer who had joined the online forum for teenagers , posing as 13-year-old 'Holly ' .
Manchester Crown Court heard Marchington messaged the undercover officer under the username David UK , saying he was a 22-year-old man .
He was in fact 57 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He told the officer he was a 'horny guy ' , Manchester Crown Court heard .
`` She asked if he minded if she was a 13-year-old girl .
The offender replied 'as long as you are ok with it '' , Daniel Caulder , prosecuting , told the court on Wednesday .
`` In the course of the conversation , the defendant said he needed to relieve himself .
He continued to talk about ( performing a sex act on himself ) . ''
He then asked 'Holly ' if she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chat on another website , which the officer refused .
On another occasion , in February 2018 , the same undercover officer was approached by the defendant , again with the username 'David UK ' on the same platform .
`` He offered to put on his web cam .
He lifted his t-shirt and started to rub his nipples .
He said they were getting hard . ''
He then performed the sex act on himself , before asking her lewd questions .
The defendant was arrested on March 4 last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is offending that would have remained online .
There is no evidence to the contrary .
The defendant is 60-years-of age .
He has held down the same job with the same employer for 44 years .
`` He is someone who has within him two personalities .
One as a responsible and law abiding individual for the vast majority of his life .
But someone who is ... having to suppress within him somebody else who commits these kinds of offences . ''
He said he has a 'realistic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marriage has come to an end , he has no relationship with his adult son at all and he is 'just about managing ' to maintain a relationship with his adult daughter .
He has moved out of the family home 'as a result of these matters ' , the court heard .
Marchington , of Cathedral Road , previously pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual conversations with a child .
He also pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to engage in sexual activity in the presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had previous convictions , in 1985 and 1999 for indecent exposure , one of which resulted in a caution .
Recorder Tom Gilbart told Marchington that what he did was 'horrendous ' .
He said : `` You say you are disgusted and ashamed and have a compulsion to expose yourself .
You should be totally ashamed of yourself .
Thankfully this was not a child . ''
He sentenced him to a 16 month prison sentence suspended for two years .
He also ordered him to undertake 100 hours of unpaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenders register for 10 years and a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years .

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A paedophile who posed as a younger man online to have sexual chats with a child was caught by an undercover police officer.
Steven Marchington, of Chadderton in Oldham, thought he was speaking to a teenage girl when he performed a sex act on himself over webchat.
In fact it was an undercover officer who had joined the online forum for teenagers, posing as 13-year-old 'Holly'.
Manchester Crown Court heard Marchington messaged the undercover officer under the username David UK, saying he was a 22-year-old man.
He was in fact 57 at the time, in January 2018.
He told the officer he was a 'horny guy', Manchester Crown Court heard.
"She asked if he minded if she was a 13-year-old girl. The offender replied 'as long as you are ok with it", Daniel Caulder, prosecuting, told the court on Wednesday.
"In the course of the conversation, the defendant said he needed to relieve himself. He continued to talk about (performing a sex act on himself)."
He then asked 'Holly' if she wanted to chat to him on video chat on another website, which the officer refused.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
On another occasion, in February 2018, the same undercover officer was approached by the defendant, again with the username 'David UK' on the same platform.
"He offered to put on his web cam. He lifted his t-shirt and started to rub his nipples. He said they were getting hard."
He then performed the sex act on himself, before asking her lewd questions.
The defendant was arrested on March 4 last year.
Defending, Ronan Maguire, said: "This is offending that would have remained online. There is no evidence to the contrary. The defendant is 60-years-of age. He has held down the same job with the same employer for 44 years.
"He is someone who has within him two personalities. One as a responsible and law abiding individual for the vast majority of his life. But someone who is...having to suppress within him somebody else who commits these kinds of offences."
He said he has a 'realistic prospect of rehabilitation'.
His 30-year-old marriage has come to an end, he has no relationship with his adult son at all and he is 'just about managing' to maintain a relationship with his adult daughter.
He has moved out of the family home 'as a result of these matters', the court heard.
Marchington, of Cathedral Road, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual conversations with a child.
He also pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to engage in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
The court heard he had previous convictions, in 1985 and 1999 for indecent exposure, one of which resulted in a caution.
Recorder Tom Gilbart told Marchington that what he did was 'horrendous'.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
He said: "You say you are disgusted and ashamed and have a compulsion to expose yourself. You should be totally ashamed of yourself. Thankfully this was not a child."
He sentenced him to a 16 month prison sentence suspended for two years.
He also ordered him to undertake 100 hours of unpaid work.
Marchington must sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and a sexual harm prevention order for 10 years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--How to watch and live stream Man City take on Bournemouth on Thursday

The latest round of the Carabao Cup kicks off this week , with clubs in European competitions entering the tournament .
That means Manchester City will start their defence of the title they won last season as they play host to Bournemouth on Thursday evening .
It will be an early reunion for Nathan Ake with his former club , having left the Cherries for City following their relegation to the Championship last season .
No doubt plenty of fans will be eager to tune into the contest but , whilst numerous matches will be shown on Sky Sports , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rounds saw matches streamed on the EFL ’ s iFollow , but this is not a platform available to Premier League clubs .
Instead , every match involving a Premier League team will be shown on , with match passes costing £10 .
That also means EFL fans wanting to watch the game will have to subscribe to the new platform .
Here is all you need to know about how to watch your team in action .
Games that are not on Sky Sports will be shown on CarabaoCup.live .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involving a Premier League club in the competition this season .
Matches cost £10 and passes will give access to HD streams along with live commentary .
Users will require a minimum internet download speed of 1.2mbps for standard definition , with latency not exceeding 100ms .
For HD , users need an internet download speed of at least 4mbps with latency not exceeding 50ms .
Visit to find out whether your internet connection is strong enough .
What matches will be shown ?

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The latest round of the Carabao Cup kicks off this week, with clubs in European competitions entering the tournament.
That means Manchester City will start their defence of the title they won last season as they play host to Bournemouth on Thursday evening.
It will be an early reunion for Nathan Ake with his former club, having left the Cherries for City following their relegation to the Championship last season.
No doubt plenty of fans will be eager to tune into the contest but, whilst numerous matches will be shown on Sky Sports, not every game will be.
Earlier rounds saw matches streamed on the EFL’s iFollow, but this is not a platform available to Premier League clubs.
Instead, every match involving a Premier League team will be shown on CarabaoCup.live , with match passes costing £10.
That also means EFL fans wanting to watch the game will have to subscribe to the new platform.
Here is all you need to know about how to watch your team in action.
How to watch
Games that are not on Sky Sports will be shown on CarabaoCup.live.
It is a streaming platform for all non-televised matches involving a Premier League club in the competition this season.
Matches cost £10 and passes will give access to HD streams along with live commentary.
What technical requirements are needed?
Users will require a minimum internet download speed of 1.2mbps for standard definition, with latency not exceeding 100ms.
For HD, users need an internet download speed of at least 4mbps with latency not exceeding 50ms.
Visit speedtest to find out whether your internet connection is strong enough.
What matches will be shown?
West Brom vs Brentford
West Ham vs Hull City
Preston North End vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fulham vs Sheffield Wednesday
Millwall vs Burnley
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--How to watch Man City vs Bournemouth

How to watch Man City vs Bournemouth

Just three days after getting their Premier League season underway , Manchester City are back in action on Thursday as they take on Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup .
City got their campaign off to a great start with a commanding 3-1 victory over bogey side Wolves , with goals coming from Kevin De Bruyne , Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus .
Though it 's certain to be a much changed starting XI , Pep Guadiola will be hoping to keep that positive momentum going with a victory over the recently relegated Cherries , as City enter the competition in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the competition three times in a row but Bournemouth will be confident of pulling off an upset against what will be a youthful City side after defeating top flight opposition in Crystal Palace in the previous round .
What TV channel is Man City vs Bournemouth on ?
Man City vs Bournemouth will be played on Thursday , September 24 , but it will not be televised on live television in the UK .
However , the match will be broadcast online on CarabaoCup.live , at a cost of £10 for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live coverage of all the action and subsequent aftermath right here on our live blog .
Kick-off from the Etihad Stadium is at 7:45pm .
Guardiola has confirmed that a very youthful side made up of mostly academy players will play in the match against Bournemouth , as City try and cope with a gruelling fixture pile up .
“ Against Bournemouth we will play mostly players in the academy and try to keep energy for the Premier League , '' he said .
“ With the lack of preparation and seven players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players who played today as fresh as possible .
We will see how the players recover .
We won the Carabao Cup three times and we want to win again but we will have to see .
“ It is what it is .
We have to adapt .
Winning away in this stadium is so difficult .
That ’ s why it ’ s a good victory for us .
We can not pretend we can recover in three days .
That ’ s the situation we have . ''
City were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves and only two , Aymeric Laporte and Eric Garcia , are expected back soon .
Sergio Aguero , Bernardo Silva , Joao Cancelo , Ilkay Gundogan and Aleks Zinchenko all face a longer stint on the sidelines .

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Just three days after getting their Premier League season underway, Manchester City are back in action on Thursday as they take on Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.
City got their campaign off to a great start with a commanding 3-1 victory over bogey side Wolves, with goals coming from Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus.
Though it's certain to be a much changed starting XI, Pep Guadiola will be hoping to keep that positive momentum going with a victory over the recently relegated Cherries, as City enter the competition in the third round.
The Blues have won the competition three times in a row but Bournemouth will be confident of pulling off an upset against what will be a youthful City side after defeating top flight opposition in Crystal Palace in the previous round.
What TV channel is Man City vs Bournemouth on?
Man City vs Bournemouth will be played on Thursday, September 24, but it will not be televised on live television in the UK. However, the match will be broadcast online on CarabaoCup.live, at a cost of £10 for a one-off match pass.
We will have live coverage of all the action and subsequent aftermath right here on our live blog.
Kick-off from the Etihad Stadium is at 7:45pm.
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Guardiola has confirmed that a very youthful side made up of mostly academy players will play in the match against Bournemouth, as City try and cope with a gruelling fixture pile up.
“Against Bournemouth we will play mostly players in the academy and try to keep energy for the Premier League," he said.
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“With the lack of preparation and seven players out, we have to keep the players who played today as fresh as possible. We will see how the players recover. We won the Carabao Cup three times and we want to win again but we will have to see.
“It is what it is. We have to adapt. Winning away in this stadium is so difficult. That’s why it’s a good victory for us. We cannot pretend we can recover in three days. That’s the situation we have."
City were without seven players for the victory against Wolves and only two, Aymeric Laporte and Eric Garcia, are expected back soon. Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, Ilkay Gundogan and Aleks Zinchenko all face a longer stint on the sidelines.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--The 10pm curfew becomes law tomorrow and police are concerned

Police fear Boris Johnson 's 10pm curfew will see hoards of people flooding out onto the streets at closing time .
The new rule becomes law tomorrow ( Thursday ) and Greater Manchester Police will have extra officers on patrol this weekend to ensure licensees and their patrons comply with stricter rules .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new measures to tackle a rise in coronavirus cases , including an order that restaurants , bars and pubs must shut their doors at 10pm and that more people are now required to wear masks or risk a £200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or in hospitality industry venues must now wear face coverings and people who go to restaurants or bars , although they are still allowed to remove masks when they are seated at their table , are now required to wear them when they are moving about that venue , for instance when they go to the toilet .
Today ( Wednesday ) one of Greater Manchester 's top cops outlined his concerns about the new 'closing time ' and admitted his stretched officers were 'tired ' after a summer of dealing with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lockdown rules .
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey , of Greater Manchester Police , said his officers , together with local authority licencing officials , would be speaking with venue owners to impress upon them what was required , particularly that 10pm was when the doors had to shut rather than a call for last orders .
This approach had 'paid dividends ' in Bolton - which has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country - where the 10pm curfew was imposed two weeks ago as cases spiked there , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shift start times so more officers will be on hand at kicking out time .
`` It 's a significant change to the policing pattern .
We know we saw displacement activity with unlicensed music events and raves earlier on this year .
By being able to take some of the action we did we were able to reduce that .
At this time of the year , the weather is going to be on our side a bit more but we do n't know if it 's going to be displaced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now when everybody pours out onto the streets and high street areas there will be no takeaways open .
There will be nowhere else to go .
Transport for Greater Manchester will have to make sure the transport system is geared up to take everyone home .
All the taxis , the trams and the buses - they 'll have to make sure they have the right resources . ''
For the last three months , GMP has boosted the number of officers working weekends by getting volunteer cops to do 12-hour shifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers were 'probably tired ' and while other forces had a 'relatively benign ' experience of the pandemic , GMP had been in a very different position .
He said : `` I would n't go so far as to say they are exhausted , but we started this operation relying on volunteers .
It 's the same resources on overtime .
At the beginning of the period we had a lot of volunteers but now the number of volunteers has reduced significantly .
They have been working non-stop since March and everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it 's going up a level .
That 's quite debilitating to people . ''
At the height of the outbreak , GMP lost about 20 per cent of staff through illness and people isolating .
Today that figure is 3.5 per cent , about 380 police officers and staff who have either tested positive , have symptoms or have been close to someone who has tested positive .
When a fifth of the force was off , reported crime had plummeted by a third so the absence was not as significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported crime in Greater Manchester is almost at the level it was before coronavirus swept across the nation .
It means the current GMP staff absences are being felt acutely , with investigations for lesser crimes being put on hold .
ACC Bailey said : `` We are having to make serious decisions about where we put our resources at this time .
We will always prioritise the vulnerable and those emergency responses .
The vulnerable will always be our number one priority in all of this .
There are clearly things which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with .
At the same time , everything we delay needs to be picked up at some point . ''
He admitted it was going to be 'really difficult ' to enforce the wearing of masks .
He told the M.E.N : `` We will probably maintain the position we have been using , that is the four Es approach of engaging with people where we see a breach , to explain the rules to them and encourage them to abide by those rules .
`` Then , if that does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Officers had found a 'mixed picture ' at shops and supermarkets , he said , adding that smaller venues had appeared less likely to challenge customers who were not wearing masks .
Community police officers and PCSOs have been told to ensure shops comply with the rules , although ACC Bailey hopes the requirement for all staff to wear masks may encourage shop-keepers to ensure customers do the same .
His officers , he said , were alert to the fact people in poorer areas were more likely to be exempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There has to be a conversation with people in the first place to see whether it 's a blatant breach or whether that person has an exception and so there 's no action to be taken , '' the senior officer said .
He said he appreciated these were difficult times and he did n't want to see businesses closed down .
He said : `` People have got to make a living .
We understand that .
People are absolutely trying their best to make a living and it 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's one of the things I 'm really keen to stress .
We are not out there to shut licensed premises .
We are very much part of Greater Manchester and we want the hospitality industry to thrive as much as anyone else .
It 's more about working with them to make sure it works for them rather than finding holes and loopholes to close them down . ''

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Police fear Boris Johnson's 10pm curfew will see hoards of people flooding out onto the streets at closing time.
The new rule becomes law tomorrow (Thursday) and Greater Manchester Police will have extra officers on patrol this weekend to ensure licensees and their patrons comply with stricter rules.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new measures to tackle a rise in coronavirus cases, including an order that restaurants, bars and pubs must shut their doors at 10pm and that more people are now required to wear masks or risk a £200 fine.
Staff who work in shops or in hospitality industry venues must now wear face coverings and people who go to restaurants or bars, although they are still allowed to remove masks when they are seated at their table, are now required to wear them when they are moving about that venue, for instance when they go to the toilet.
Today (Wednesday) one of Greater Manchester's top cops outlined his concerns about the new 'closing time' and admitted his stretched officers were 'tired' after a summer of dealing with the effects of the pandemic and a succession of lockdown rules.
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey, of Greater Manchester Police, said his officers, together with local authority licencing officials, would be speaking with venue owners to impress upon them what was required, particularly that 10pm was when the doors had to shut rather than a call for last orders.
This approach had 'paid dividends' in Bolton - which has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country - where the 10pm curfew was imposed two weeks ago as cases spiked there, said ACC Bailey.
The force has altered shift start times so more officers will be on hand at kicking out time.
"It's a significant change to the policing pattern. We know we saw displacement activity with unlicensed music events and raves earlier on this year. By being able to take some of the action we did we were able to reduce that. At this time of the year, the weather is going to be on our side a bit more but we don't know if it's going to be displaced to houses," he said.
"Now when everybody pours out onto the streets and high street areas there will be no takeaways open. There will be nowhere else to go. Transport for Greater Manchester will have to make sure the transport system is geared up to take everyone home. All the taxis, the trams and the buses - they'll have to make sure they have the right resources."
(Image: GMP)
For the last three months, GMP has boosted the number of officers working weekends by getting volunteer cops to do 12-hour shifts and overtime.
ACC Bailey admitted these officers were 'probably tired' and while other forces had a 'relatively benign' experience of the pandemic, GMP had been in a very different position.
He said: "I wouldn't go so far as to say they are exhausted, but we started this operation relying on volunteers. It's the same resources on overtime. At the beginning of the period we had a lot of volunteers but now the number of volunteers has reduced significantly. They have been working non-stop since March and everybody can see there's a pace change and it's going up a level. That's quite debilitating to people."
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At the height of the outbreak, GMP lost about 20 per cent of staff through illness and people isolating.
Today that figure is 3.5 per cent, about 380 police officers and staff who have either tested positive, have symptoms or have been close to someone who has tested positive.
When a fifth of the force was off, reported crime had plummeted by a third so the absence was not as significant as it could have been.
Now reported crime in Greater Manchester is almost at the level it was before coronavirus swept across the nation.
It means the current GMP staff absences are being felt acutely, with investigations for lesser crimes being put on hold.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
ACC Bailey said: "We are having to make serious decisions about where we put our resources at this time. We will always prioritise the vulnerable and those emergency responses. The vulnerable will always be our number one priority in all of this. There are clearly things which might be delayed or take longer to deal with. At the same time, everything we delay needs to be picked up at some point."
He admitted it was going to be 'really difficult' to enforce the wearing of masks.
He told the M.E.N: "We will probably maintain the position we have been using, that is the four Es approach of engaging with people where we see a breach, to explain the rules to them and encourage them to abide by those rules.
"Then, if that doesn't happen, then clearly we will enforce."
(Image: Getty Images)
Officers had found a 'mixed picture' at shops and supermarkets, he said, adding that smaller venues had appeared less likely to challenge customers who were not wearing masks.
Community police officers and PCSOs have been told to ensure shops comply with the rules, although ACC Bailey hopes the requirement for all staff to wear masks may encourage shop-keepers to ensure customers do the same.
His officers, he said, were alert to the fact people in poorer areas were more likely to be exempt from wearing masks for health reasons.
"There has to be a conversation with people in the first place to see whether it's a blatant breach or whether that person has an exception and so there's no action to be taken," the senior officer said.
He said he appreciated these were difficult times and he didn't want to see businesses closed down.
He said: "People have got to make a living. We understand that. People are absolutely trying their best to make a living and it's not our aim to destroy businesses. That's one of the things I'm really keen to stress. We are not out there to shut licensed premises. We are very much part of Greater Manchester and we want the hospitality industry to thrive as much as anyone else. It's more about working with them to make sure it works for them rather than finding holes and loopholes to close them down."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Arena bomb inquiry: Manchester 'put an arm around those who were suffering'

Manchester 'put an arm around those who were suffering ' after the Arena bombing - and 'no city could have done more ' , the chairman of the public inquiry into the atrocity said .
Sir John Saunders spoke after the families and friends of those who lost their lives shared personal memories of their loved ones .
The public inquiry 's period of 'commemorative hearings ' drew to a close on Wednesday .
Evidence will now start to be heard from Monday .
Mr Justice Saunders said anyone who listened to , and watched , the 'pen portrait ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been profoundly moved .
`` It has been a deeply-affecting and emotionally-draining experience , '' he said .
`` How much worse must it have been for the families to allow us to share their memories .
`` I want to thank all the families and friends of those who died for sharing their intensely personal memories of their loved ones .
`` It has made clear , I hope , that the deceased and their families are at the heart of this inquiry.
`` The terror attack on May 22 , 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more injured .
`` They are not a number , '' Mr Justice Saunders added .
`` Each of them is not just one of the 22 that died .
Each was an individual .
`` Each was unique .
Each loss of life is a separate tragedy .
`` We now know something of what those who died had achieved .
`` What they hoped to achieve .
What they would have achieved and most importantly , what they meant to their family and friends . ''
The chairman said those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to others ' .
`` They seem to have shared a great spirit of fun and enjoyment and a zest for life , '' he said .
`` They were often the glue that kept their families and friends together . ''
`` It is important that the public and I know of the effect on those family and friends of the deaths when they happened .
The effect now and how they see their futures . ''
Mr Justice Saunders said he was 'well aware ' there were many people whose lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they suffered .
The inquiry , he said , would hear from them .
`` Their experiences will not be ignored by the inquiry . ''
`` It is important that the extent of the suffering of both the relatives and friends of those who died , and the continuing physical and mental suffering of survivors , is properly understood , because it shows why we need to get to the truth .
`` It serves to demonstrate why it is so important that we make recommendations at the conclusion of the inquiry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future or minimise as far as possible the consequences of them .
`` Without knowing the very real consequences of an attack such as was carried out in Manchester , a proper balance can not be struck between the right of individuals to a private life and the duty of the state to protect lives . ''
Mr Justice Saunders said the families had given considerable support to each other .
And he said : `` From the moment of the explosion , the families have had support from Manchester .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put an arm around those who were suffering . ''
The inquiry heard on Wednesday from the families of Olivia Campbell-Hardy , Jane Tweddle and Alison Howe .
The three daughters of school receptionist Jane Tweddle , 51 , from Blackpool , spoke of 'our warrior mum ' .
`` Our house was always full of love and laughter , '' they said .
`` There is nothing in this world we would n't give to hear your voice , see your smile or hold your hand for just one minute .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful ' mum Alison Howe , 45 , from Royton , Oldham .
Husband Stephen said : `` The children have soldiered on through everything , and between us we 've carried on without her , even though she 'll be forever in our hearts and minds .
`` Every decision we take we ask what Alison would do , what would mum do ?
It is never going to get any easier .
`` I can not believe there is anybody I have ever met that was as caring and well-liked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15-year-old Olivia Campbell-Hardy shared with the inquiry her love of music , dance and singing .
`` Her death has left us all devastated and we have found it very hard to deal with life without her in it , '' said her dad Andrew .
`` I miss her every day - her infectious laugh and all the good times we had . ''
Mr Justice Saunders spoke of the 'huge responsibility resting on me ' and the inquiry team to 'find answers for the families and the survivors and provide what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it less likely that similar events will happen in the future ' .
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb after an Ariana Grande concert held at the Arena .
Hashem Abedi , his brother , is currently serving a 55-year minimum sentence after being convicted over the atrocity .
The public inquiry - set to run until next spring - is examining all aspects of the bombing .

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Manchester 'put an arm around those who were suffering' after the Arena bombing - and 'no city could have done more', the chairman of the public inquiry into the atrocity said.
Sir John Saunders spoke after the families and friends of those who lost their lives shared personal memories of their loved ones.
The public inquiry's period of 'commemorative hearings' drew to a close on Wednesday.
Evidence will now start to be heard from Monday.
Mr Justice Saunders said anyone who listened to, and watched, the 'pen portrait' tributes over the last fortnight would have been profoundly moved.
"It has been a deeply-affecting and emotionally-draining experience," he said.
(Image: Getty Images)
"How much worse must it have been for the families to allow us to share their memories.
"I want to thank all the families and friends of those who died for sharing their intensely personal memories of their loved ones.
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"It has made clear, I hope, that the deceased and their families are at the heart of this inquiry. "
The terror attack on May 22, 2017, claimed 22 lives and left many more injured.
"They are not a number," Mr Justice Saunders added.
"Each of them is not just one of the 22 that died. Each was an individual.
(Image: Sean Hansford Manchester Evening)
"Each was unique. Each loss of life is a separate tragedy.
"We now know something of what those who died had achieved.
"What they hoped to achieve. What they would have achieved and most importantly, what they meant to their family and friends."
The chairman said those who died' brought great joy and happiness to others'.
"They seem to have shared a great spirit of fun and enjoyment and a zest for life," he said.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
"They were often the glue that kept their families and friends together."
"It is important that the public and I know of the effect on those family and friends of the deaths when they happened. The effect now and how they see their futures."
Mr Justice Saunders said he was 'well aware' there were many people whose lives were 'permanently changed' by the injuries they suffered. The inquiry, he said, would hear from them.
"Their experiences will not be ignored by the inquiry."
"It is important that the extent of the suffering of both the relatives and friends of those who died, and the continuing physical and mental suffering of survivors, is properly understood, because it shows why we need to get to the truth.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
"It serves to demonstrate why it is so important that we make recommendations at the conclusion of the inquiry that will help to prevent terrorist attacks in the future or minimise as far as possible the consequences of them.
"Without knowing the very real consequences of an attack such as was carried out in Manchester, a proper balance cannot be struck between the right of individuals to a private life and the duty of the state to protect lives."
Mr Justice Saunders said the families had given considerable support to each other.
And he said: "From the moment of the explosion, the families have had support from Manchester.
"No city could have done more to put an arm around those who were suffering."
(Image: PA)
The inquiry heard on Wednesday from the families of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, Jane Tweddle and Alison Howe.
Video tributes and photographs were shown.
The three daughters of school receptionist Jane Tweddle, 51, from Blackpool, spoke of 'our warrior mum'.
"Our house was always full of love and laughter," they said. "There is nothing in this world we wouldn't give to hear your voice, see your smile or hold your hand for just one minute."
(Image: PA)
Tributes were paid to 'special and wonderful' mum Alison Howe, 45, from Royton, Oldham.
Husband Stephen said: "The children have soldiered on through everything, and between us we've carried on without her, even though she'll be forever in our hearts and minds.
"Every decision we take we ask what Alison would do, what would mum do? It is never going to get any easier.
"I cannot believe there is anybody I have ever met that was as caring and well-liked."
And the father and grandfather of 15-year-old Olivia Campbell-Hardy shared with the inquiry her love of music, dance and singing.
"Her death has left us all devastated and we have found it very hard to deal with life without her in it," said her dad Andrew.
"I miss her every day - her infectious laugh and all the good times we had."
Mr Justice Saunders spoke of the 'huge responsibility resting on me' and the inquiry team to 'find answers for the families and the survivors and provide what they most want - recommendations which will make it less likely that similar events will happen in the future'.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb after an Ariana Grande concert held at the Arena.
Hashem Abedi, his brother, is currently serving a 55-year minimum sentence after being convicted over the atrocity.
The public inquiry - set to run until next spring - is examining all aspects of the bombing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-23--Man City striker Nabil Touaizi joins Espanyol in permanent transfer

The 19-year-old has joined the La Liga Segunda division side on a four-year deal , returning to Spain after nearly three years at City .
Touaizi arrived at the Etihad in January 2017 , in a £315k deal from Valencia , and he soon emerged as one of the brightest forwards in the youth ranks , scoring 14 goals in 29 games in his first full season .
The following campaign he established himself as a regular in the Under-23s side , netting a further 12 goals , but he never saw himself promoted to a squad for a senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Spaniard only managed four goals last season and the club have now agreed to let him return to his homeland and join Espanyol .
In a total of 81 appearances at various age ranges for City he played 81 games , scored 30 goals and provided 11 assists .
`` I had offers from other clubs , from important teams , '' Touaizi told his new club 's official site about the transfer .
`` But I have opted for Espanyol because it is an entity with a long history , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I think it is the best place to develop my football career . ''
Touaizi becomes the latest City youngster to leave the club this summer , though the only one to leave in a permanent transfer .
Jack Harrison , Aro Muric , Daniel Arzani , Ante Palaversa , Pablo Moreno , Ko Itakura , Gavin Bazunu , Issa Kabore , Pedro Porro and Ryotaro Meshino have all left the club on loan for the season .

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Manchester City striker Nabil Touaizi has joined Espanyol in a permanent transfer.
The 19-year-old has joined the La Liga Segunda division side on a four-year deal, returning to Spain after nearly three years at City.
Touaizi arrived at the Etihad in January 2017, in a £315k deal from Valencia, and he soon emerged as one of the brightest forwards in the youth ranks, scoring 14 goals in 29 games in his first full season.
The following campaign he established himself as a regular in the Under-23s side, netting a further 12 goals, but he never saw himself promoted to a squad for a senior match, unlike many of his teammates.
The Spaniard only managed four goals last season and the club have now agreed to let him return to his homeland and join Espanyol. In a total of 81 appearances at various age ranges for City he played 81 games, scored 30 goals and provided 11 assists.
"I had offers from other clubs, from important teams," Touaizi told his new club's official site about the transfer. "But I have opted for Espanyol because it is an entity with a long history, a very exciting project is being built and I think it is the best place to develop my football career."
Touaizi becomes the latest City youngster to leave the club this summer, though the only one to leave in a permanent transfer.
Jack Harrison, Aro Muric, Daniel Arzani, Ante Palaversa, Pablo Moreno, Ko Itakura, Gavin Bazunu, Issa Kabore, Pedro Porro and Ryotaro Meshino have all left the club on loan for the season.