themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Do I live in Wigan? Check your postcode to see if lockdown has eased for you

Those living in Wigan are to be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions next Wednedsay ( August 26 ) .
Residents wo n't have to adhere to the stricter coronavirus regulations which will still be in place across the region 's other nine boroughs .
This is due to low coronavirus rates in the area .
Every other borough in Greater Manchester will remain subject to the original rules imposed by the government at the end of July .
Follow live updates here .
But seeing as the divides between boroughs can be confusing , with some streets in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to check if the new measures apply to you .
All you need to do is type your postcode into this government tool here , and it 'll let you know if your home falls in Wigan .
According to latest data , Oldham has the highest rate of infection in the country .
The borough recorded 187 new cases in the seven days to August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people , although it 's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10 .
Residents will now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport for essential travel - largely for work and school .
They 'll also be told not to socialise with other households anywhere and testing and localised messaging there will continue to be ramped up .
Meanwhile , the number of Covid-19 cases in Manchester has risen to double figures in eight neighbourhoods across the city .
More positive tests have been reported in the eastern party of the city , as well as in the north and the city centre .
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Those living in Wigan are to be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions next Wednedsay (August 26).
Residents won't have to adhere to the stricter coronavirus regulations which will still be in place across the region's other nine boroughs.
This is due to low coronavirus rates in the area.
Every other borough in Greater Manchester will remain subject to the original rules imposed by the government at the end of July. Follow live updates here.
But seeing as the divides between boroughs can be confusing, with some streets in two different boroughs, it's important to check if the new measures apply to you.
All you need to do is type your postcode into this widget below, or visit this government site here, and it'll let you know the name of your local ward and if that ward falls in Wigan.
According to latest data, Oldham has the highest rate of infection in the country.
The borough recorded 187 new cases in the seven days to August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people, although it's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10.
Residents will now also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely for work and school.
They'll also be told not to socialise with other households anywhere and testing and localised messaging there will continue to be ramped up.
Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 cases in Manchester has risen to double figures in eight neighbourhoods across the city.
More positive tests have been reported in the eastern party of the city, as well as in the north and the city centre.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Rossendale and Darwen set to be removed from local lockdown restrictions

Rossendale and Darwen are set to be removed from local lockdown restrictions in east Lancashire , it has been confirmed .
The news has been confirmed this morning ( Friday ) by Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry .
He said in a social media post he had just got off the phone with Health Secretary Matt Hancock , LancsLive reports .
The Blackburn with Darwen borough is now split down the middle in terms of Covid restrictions .
Rules in the area are now being followed on a constituency basis , with Blackburn separate to its neighbouring constituency of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confusion over rules in the town Haslingden , which is in the borough of Rossendale , but the constituency of Hyndburn .
No announcement on restriction changes has been made regarding Hyndburn , which remains under local lockdown rules until then .
It means residents in the constituency can now visit residents ' homes and private gardens , with rules reverting back to being in line with national restrictions .
There is currently no update for any other areas of Lancashire under local lockdown rules , including Blackburn and Pendle .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I really want to thank people for playing their part in abiding by the enhanced restrictions .
It 's more than pleasing that the infection rate has fallen so that we can now revert to national restrictions rather than enhanced local restrictions . ''
Mr Berry said he had been in discussions with the Health Secretary Matt Hancock over recent weeks , adding : `` I 'm pleased that the government is moving to a more targeted approach .
Rossendale has had actually a very low infection rate . ''
But he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we continue to show solidarity and stand together with other areas of East Lancashire .
It is only by standing together as one community that we will beat this terrible virus . ''
It comes as Oldham faces even tougher lockdown restrictions .
The town narrowly avoided a full economic lockdown .
Restrictions in Wigan meanwhile will be eased .

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Rossendale and Darwen are set to be removed from local lockdown restrictions in east Lancashire, it has been confirmed.
The news has been confirmed this morning (Friday) by Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry.
He said in a social media post he had just got off the phone with Health Secretary Matt Hancock, LancsLive reports.
The Blackburn with Darwen borough is now split down the middle in terms of Covid restrictions.
Rules in the area are now being followed on a constituency basis, with Blackburn separate to its neighbouring constituency of Rossendale and Darwen.
There is currently confusion over rules in the town Haslingden, which is in the borough of Rossendale, but the constituency of Hyndburn.
No announcement on restriction changes has been made regarding Hyndburn, which remains under local lockdown rules until then.
It means residents in the constituency can now visit residents' homes and private gardens, with rules reverting back to being in line with national restrictions.
There is currently no update for any other areas of Lancashire under local lockdown rules, including Blackburn and Pendle.
Speaking to LancsLive, Mr Berry said: "I really want to thank people for playing their part in abiding by the enhanced restrictions. It's more than pleasing that the infection rate has fallen so that we can now revert to national restrictions rather than enhanced local restrictions."
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Mr Berry said he had been in discussions with the Health Secretary Matt Hancock over recent weeks, adding: "I'm pleased that the government is moving to a more targeted approach. Rossendale has had actually a very low infection rate."
But he added: "It's really important that we continue to show solidarity and stand together with other areas of East Lancashire. It is only by standing together as one community that we will beat this terrible virus."
It comes as Oldham faces even tougher lockdown restrictions. The town narrowly avoided a full economic lockdown.
Restrictions in Wigan meanwhile will be eased.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Why have more restrictions been introduced in Oldham?

Oldham has escaped a full Leicester-style lockdown , but will face stricter measures due to high infection rates .
It recorded 187 new cases in the seven days to August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people , although it 's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10 .
Positive cases of the virus have been reported in almost all neighbourhoods , however , most cases are across central Oldham , particularly in the areas of Alexandra Park and Werneth .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here Targeted testing and other measures have brought numbers down significantly with health secretary Matt Hancock agreeing on Friday that a full lockdown would not be necessary .
People in Oldham will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere .
This is a stricter message than the present rules , which had still allowed people to meet in outside public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants .
Oldhamers will also be advised only to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largely work and school - while new guidance is set to limit the size of weddings and funerals to just close family and friends .
Testing will continue to be ramped up .
The new restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday .

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Oldham has escaped a full Leicester-style lockdown, but will face stricter measures due to high infection rates.
It recorded 187 new cases in the seven days to August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people, although it's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10.
Positive cases of the virus have been reported in almost all neighbourhoods, however, most cases are across central Oldham, particularly in the areas of Alexandra Park and Werneth.
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Targeted testing and other measures have brought numbers down significantly with health secretary Matt Hancock agreeing on Friday that a full lockdown would not be necessary.
People in Oldham will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere.
This is a stricter message than the present rules, which had still allowed people to meet in outside public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants.
Oldhamers will also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely work and school - while new guidance is set to limit the size of weddings and funerals to just close family and friends.
Testing will continue to be ramped up.
The new restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--How long will the new restrictions in Oldham last?

Oldham has been made subject to extra measures around social distancing - but how long will they last ?
The M.E.N learned on Friday ( August 21 ) that the town will escape a full Leicester-style economic lockdown , and instead people will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere .
This includes in houses , gardens , pubs and restaurants and at outdoor public spaces such as parks .
It is understood that Oldhamers are now also being advised only to use public transport for essential travel - such as for work or school - and new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and funerals to just close family and friends .
Testing will continue to be ramped up as officials try to slow the rise in positive coronavirus cases in the area .
The new restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday .
The stricter measures are set to be reviewed again next week , meaning they will be in place for at least the next seven days .
It is understood that local leaders will be keeping a close eye on infection rates and will liaise with the government , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a weekly basis .
Similar measures are expected in Pendle and most of Blackburn with Darwen .
Wigan will see the Greater Manchester restrictions imposed at the end of July lifted .
Those restrictions banned households meeting up inside their homes , gardens or in pubs for more than a fortnight in all ten boroughs after rising infection rates in all but one of them .
These will continue to apply for the other eight Greater Manchester boroughs alongside the tougher Oldham rules .
An official announcement on the latest lockdown measures @ @ @ @ @

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Oldham has been made subject to extra measures around social distancing - but how long will they last?
The M.E.N learned on Friday (August 21) that the town will escape a full Leicester-style economic lockdown, and instead people will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere.
This includes in houses, gardens, pubs and restaurants and at outdoor public spaces such as parks.
It is understood that Oldhamers are now also being advised only to use public transport for essential travel - such as for work or school - and new guidance will limit the size of weddings and funerals to just close family and friends.
Testing will continue to be ramped up as officials try to slow the rise in positive coronavirus cases in the area.
The new restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday.
The stricter measures are set to be reviewed again next week, meaning they will be in place for at least the next seven days.
It is understood that local leaders will be keeping a close eye on infection rates and will liaise with the government, with a view to evaluating the measures on a weekly basis.
Similar measures are expected in Pendle and most of Blackburn with Darwen.
Wigan will see the Greater Manchester restrictions imposed at the end of July lifted.
Those restrictions banned households meeting up inside their homes, gardens or in pubs for more than a fortnight in all ten boroughs after rising infection rates in all but one of them.
These will continue to apply for the other eight Greater Manchester boroughs alongside the tougher Oldham rules.
An official announcement on the latest lockdown measures is expected later today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Are pubs and restaurants still open in Oldham?

More stringent social distancing measures are set to be imposed on Oldham today .
The borough had been teetering on the brink of full Leicester-style lockdown due to high coronavirus infection rates .
But targeted testing and other measures have brought numbers down significantly over the last week .
That meant Health Secretary Matt Hancock has agreed that a full lockdown is not necessary .
It means the borough 's pubs and restaurants can remain open .
But people from different households are no longer allowed to go out for a drink or meal together - even if they sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged to halt walk-ins , and only seat people who make reservations in advance , up to a maximum of six people per table .
That 's because people in Oldham have now been told not to socialise with other households anywhere , including in public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants .
Under the new measures Oldhamers will also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely work and school - while new guidance is set to limit the size of weddings and funerals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing will continue to be ramped up .
Similar measures are expected in Pendle and most of Blackburn with Darwen .
The new restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday .
But Wigan , which has had consistently low infection rates for the past few weeks , is set to be released from Greater Manchester 's local lockdown .
The region 's eight other boroughs remain subject to the restrictions brought in on July 30 - which tell people not to meet other households in their homes or gardens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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More stringent social distancing measures are set to be imposed on Oldham today.
The borough had been teetering on the brink of full Leicester-style lockdown due to high coronavirus infection rates.
But targeted testing and other measures have brought numbers down significantly over the last week.
That meant Health Secretary Matt Hancock has agreed that a full lockdown is not necessary.
It means the borough's pubs and restaurants can remain open.
But people from different households are no longer allowed to go out for a drink or meal together - even if they sit outside.
Local restaurants will also be encouraged to halt walk-ins, and only seat people who make reservations in advance, up to a maximum of six people per table.
That's because people in Oldham have now been told not to socialise with other households anywhere, including in public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants.
Under the new measures Oldhamers will also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely work and school - while new guidance is set to limit the size of weddings and funerals to just close family and friends.
And testing will continue to be ramped up.
Similar measures are expected in Pendle and most of Blackburn with Darwen.
The new restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday.
But Wigan, which has had consistently low infection rates for the past few weeks, is set to be released from Greater Manchester's local lockdown.
The region's eight other boroughs remain subject to the restrictions brought in on July 30 - which tell people not to meet other households in their homes or gardens, or inside pubs and restaurants.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Do I live in Oldham? Check your postcode to see if extra measures apply to you

Oldham has escaped a full economic 'Leicester-style ' lockdown - but will be subject to extra measures around social mixing , the M.E.N .
has learned .
Wigan on the other hand is expected to be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions tonight , due to low coronavirus rates .
Every other borough will remain subject to the original rules imposed by the government at the end of July .
In Oldham , residents will now also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely for work and school .
They 'll also be told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Testing and localised messaging there will continue to be ramped up .
But seeing as the divides between boroughs can be confusing , with some streets in two different boroughs , it 's important to check if the new measures apply to you .
All you need to do is type your postcode into this government tool here , and it 'll let you know if your home falls in Oldham .
According to latest data , Oldham has the highest rate of infection in the country .
The borough recorded 187 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people , although it 's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10 .
Meanwhile , the number of Covid-19 cases in Manchester has risen to double figures in eight neighbourhoods across the city .
More positive tests have been reported in the eastern party of the city , as well as in the north and the city centre .
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Oldham has escaped a full economic 'Leicester-style' lockdown - but will be subject to extra measures around social mixing, the M.E.N. has learned.
Wigan on the other hand is expected to be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions tonight, due to low coronavirus rates.
Every other borough will remain subject to the original rules imposed by the government at the end of July.
In Oldham, residents will now also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely for work and school.
They'll also be told not to socialise with other households anywhere.
Testing and localised messaging there will continue to be ramped up.
But seeing as the divides between boroughs can be confusing, with some streets in two different boroughs, it's important to check if the new measures apply to you.
All you need to do is type your postcode into this widget below and it'll let you know the name of your local ward and if it falls in Oldham.
You can also use this government website here ,
According to latest data, Oldham has the highest rate of infection in the country.
The borough recorded 187 new cases in the seven days to August 17 – the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people, although it's down from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10.
Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 cases in Manchester has risen to double figures in eight neighbourhoods across the city.
More positive tests have been reported in the eastern party of the city, as well as in the north and the city centre.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Wigan to be released from Greater Manchester lockdown

Lockdown restrictions imposed across Greater Manchester are set to be lifted in Wigan .
Residents wo n't have to adhere to the more stringent coronavirus regulations which will still be in place across the region 's other nine boroughs .
The move will come into force next week .
Oldham measures will be ramped up - but a full economic lockdown has been avoided .
It follows pleas to the government from local leaders , citing the continuously low infection rates in the town .
The lockdown will be lifted in Wigan from Wednesday , August 26 , the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people from two households can now once again meet in a home , private garden or at pubs and restaurants - regardless of whether they are in a support bubble .
It could also indicate the town will return to the schedule the government had set out for July 30 .
That would mean some businesses being allowed to reopen - including casinos , bowling alleys , play areas and beauty parlours , with wedding receptions and other celebrations of up to 30 people approved as long as they take the form of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded the lowest infection rates in the region , with the number of new cases currently standing at 8.8 for every 10,000 people .
In comparison , neighbouring Bolton has an infection rate of 22.3 and in Oldham the number has reached 78.9 .
The return of lockdown rules in Wigan caused frustration for residents over the last three weeks , partly due to the town 's own low infection rates and partly because the borough straddles Greater Manchester , Merseyside and Lancashire , creating confusion as to which regulations apply .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader David Molyneux joined the region 's mayor Andy Burnham to call for the town to be excluded from the lockdown .
It followed earlier pleas from Leigh MP James Grundy .
The requests have been backed by the other nine Greater Manchester boroughs and were presented to Matt Hancock in a letter penned by Mr Burnham .

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Lockdown restrictions imposed across Greater Manchester are set to be lifted in Wigan.
Residents won't have to adhere to the more stringent coronavirus regulations which will still be in place across the region's other nine boroughs.
The move will come into force next week.
Oldham measures will be ramped up - but a full economic lockdown has been avoided.
It follows pleas to the government from local leaders, citing the continuously low infection rates in the town.
The lockdown will be lifted in Wigan from Wednesday, August 26, the government has announced.
It means groups of people from two households can now once again meet in a home, private garden or at pubs and restaurants - regardless of whether they are in a support bubble.
It could also indicate the town will return to the schedule the government had set out for July 30.
That would mean some businesses being allowed to reopen - including casinos, bowling alleys, play areas and beauty parlours, with wedding receptions and other celebrations of up to 30 people approved as long as they take the form of a sit-down meal.
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Wigan has repeatedly recorded the lowest infection rates in the region, with the number of new cases currently standing at 8.8 for every 10,000 people.
In comparison, neighbouring Bolton has an infection rate of 22.3 and in Oldham the number has reached 78.9.
The return of lockdown rules in Wigan caused frustration for residents over the last three weeks, partly due to the town's own low infection rates and partly because the borough straddles Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire, creating confusion as to which regulations apply.
But, earlier this week, Wigan council leader David Molyneux joined the region's mayor Andy Burnham to call for the town to be excluded from the lockdown. It followed earlier pleas from Leigh MP James Grundy.
The requests have been backed by the other nine Greater Manchester boroughs and were presented to Matt Hancock in a letter penned by Mr Burnham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Why Manchester United have not signed anyone yet in the transfer window

If the decision on Jadon Sancho staying was as 'final ' as Borussia Dortmund say it is then why are they still negotiating with Manchester United ?
None of the Dortmund officials have met United during negotiations but the intermediary Marco Lichtsteiner , brother of Stephan , and Sancho 's own agent Emeka Obasi are acting and speaking on Dortmund 's behalf .
It is normal for an intermediary to represent a club with a view to finalising a transfer : Tottenham sent two to Lisbon to discuss Bruno Fernandes last year and an agency brokered Alexis Sanchez 's permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have found unusual is Obasi acting as Dortmund 's go-between , whilst also representing his actual client .
The MEN revealed this week United are trying to resolve the wage demands of Sancho and the desired agent 's fees , described as a 'real issue ' and an 'obstacle ' .
United have not even broached the issue of the proposed transfer fee and how it would be structured , with Sancho valued at £108million by Dortmund .
United are determined not to repeat mistakes of the past in overpaying the agent or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mino Raiola and Sanchez .
Raiola pocketed £41m from the Paul Pogba deal in 2016 and Sanchez 's status as highest earner caused resentment among some in the United dressing room .
Dortmund have thrown a spanner in the works by announcing Sancho 's contract actually expires in 2023 , rather than 2022 .
That has prompted United to consider loan options such as Douglas Costa of Juventus or the Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman .
Some United sources doubt Bayern would jettison Coman when he is one of three specialist wingers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 next month and was first targeted by United 10 years ago when he was a teenager at Gremio .
The Brazilian started only 11 times for Juventus last season and still has two years left to run on his contract , but United are believed to have cooled their interest in a loan .
United have clarified the right wing is their priority this window and admire David Brooks , available following Bournemouth 's relegation , but have shown no willingness to rush into talks .
Targets tend to be placed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persevering with Sancho , a player they first tried to sign from Manchester City three years ago .
The one-at-a-time strategy prevented United from recruiting two other targets last year and this window - due to shut on October 5 - is two weeks shorter .
Aston Villa 's survival , and the talismanic impact of Jack Grealish in their run-in , has maintained his re-sale value after United tried to set up the framework of a £65m deal in February .
James Maddison , considered along with Grealish , is believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only they have not announced it yet .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to signing a centre-back but United will struggle to justify the expense when they have eight centre halves in the current squad .
Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo have returned from loans abroad and Phil Jones is still injured .
All three are tagged 'for sale ' .
United had the justification to heavily invest in a centre half last year as they had suffered their worst top-flight defensive season in 40 years , and the slapdash pursuit of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between manager and hierarchy .
United have spent over £140m on centre halves in the last four summer windows and set a world-record fee for a defender with the £80m Harry Maguire .
Jude Bellingham , a midfielder by trade , rejected United in favour of Dortmund and the club have consolidated the department by tying down Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic on new long-term deals .
Solskjaer could signal a passing of the torch from Matic to Fred , whom he intends to persist with as a lone holding midfielder .
Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United until next summer , at the very least , and Fernandes has alleviated the creative midfield burden on United 's most expensive signing .
Plans for a deep-lying midfielder have been parked until next year , unless there is a dramatic development .

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If the decision on Jadon Sancho staying was as 'final' as Borussia Dortmund say it is then why are they still negotiating with Manchester United?
None of the Dortmund officials have met United during negotiations but the intermediary Marco Lichtsteiner, brother of Stephan, and Sancho's own agent Emeka Obasi are acting and speaking on Dortmund's behalf.
It is normal for an intermediary to represent a club with a view to finalising a transfer: Tottenham sent two to Lisbon to discuss Bruno Fernandes last year and an agency brokered Alexis Sanchez's permanent move to Inter Milan. What United have found unusual is Obasi acting as Dortmund's go-between, whilst also representing his actual client.
The MEN revealed this week United are trying to resolve the wage demands of Sancho and the desired agent's fees, described as a 'real issue' and an 'obstacle'. United have not even broached the issue of the proposed transfer fee and how it would be structured, with Sancho valued at £108million by Dortmund.
United are determined not to repeat mistakes of the past in overpaying the agent or player, having set dangerous precedents with Mino Raiola and Sanchez. Raiola pocketed £41m from the Paul Pogba deal in 2016 and Sanchez's status as highest earner caused resentment among some in the United dressing room.
Dortmund have thrown a spanner in the works by announcing Sancho's contract actually expires in 2023, rather than 2022. That has prompted United to consider loan options such as Douglas Costa of Juventus or the Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. Some United sources doubt Bayern would jettison Coman when he is one of three specialist wingers on the club's books.
Costa turns 30 next month and was first targeted by United 10 years ago when he was a teenager at Gremio. The Brazilian started only 11 times for Juventus last season and still has two years left to run on his contract, but United are believed to have cooled their interest in a loan.
United have clarified the right wing is their priority this window and admire David Brooks, available following Bournemouth's relegation, but have shown no willingness to rush into talks.
Targets tend to be placed in a 'holding pattern' and United are persevering with Sancho, a player they first tried to sign from Manchester City three years ago. The one-at-a-time strategy prevented United from recruiting two other targets last year and this window - due to shut on October 5 - is two weeks shorter.
Aston Villa's survival, and the talismanic impact of Jack Grealish in their run-in, has maintained his re-sale value after United tried to set up the framework of a £65m deal in February. James Maddison, considered along with Grealish, is believed to have signed a contract with Leicester, only they have not announced it yet.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to signing a centre-back but United will struggle to justify the expense when they have eight centre halves in the current squad. Chris Smalling and Marcos Rojo have returned from loans abroad and Phil Jones is still injured. All three are tagged 'for sale'.
United had the justification to heavily invest in a centre half last year as they had suffered their worst top-flight defensive season in 40 years, and the slapdash pursuit of a central defender in 2018 drove a wedge between manager and hierarchy. United have spent over £140m on centre halves in the last four summer windows and set a world-record fee for a defender with the £80m Harry Maguire.
Jude Bellingham, a midfielder by trade, rejected United in favour of Dortmund and the club have consolidated the department by tying down Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic on new long-term deals. Solskjaer could signal a passing of the torch from Matic to Fred, whom he intends to persist with as a lone holding midfielder.
Pogba is all but certain to stay at United until next summer, at the very least, and Fernandes has alleviated the creative midfield burden on United's most expensive signing. Plans for a deep-lying midfielder have been parked until next year, unless there is a dramatic development.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Man City have a new priority in the summer transfer window

Manchester City have moved quickly to secure Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake for next season to improve Pep Guardiola 's squad .
And while a deal for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly may not be as close as it is being presented in Italy , the matter is in hand .
City 's interest in the player is concrete and the respective valuations of the player from the two far clubs are not so far apart as to be unbridgeable .
Especially given the fallout from the Blues not paying the extra £10m needed to sign Harry Maguire last summer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not make any necessary compromises this summer to land their target .
Another central defender will determine whether the club 's transfer window is seen as successful or not .
With no strong interest in a midfielder following David Silva 's departure and a forward looking unlikely , it is the extent of the strengthening at the back that will define this summer for Txiki Begiristain .
If the pursuit of new faces is progressing well , City now need to turn their attention to the squad players that will leave this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaves clubs short of time , particularly those that have been involved in matches for as long as Guardiola 's side have .
Normally when this close to a new season , there would already have been close to two months to have all the discussions that were necessary to decide who will stay and go and then begin the process of acting on those instructions .
This year , it has not been a week since the Blues returned from Lisbon on Champions League duty and yet there is still much to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the window remains open until October but no team wants to wait until a month into the season before finalising their squad .
Attack , midfield , and goalkeeping departments are all more or less there but it is in defence where the work needs to be done .
There are six players whose position in the squad seems secure - Kyle Walker , Joao Cancelo , Fernandinho , Aymeric Laporte , Ake , and Benjamin Mendy - with Koulibaly or a similar signing bringing that to seven .
Guardiola had ten defenders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are currently seven further players whose futures remain unclear .
Decisions must be made on John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi , who have regressed over the last year , while Eric Garcia 's fate lies in the hands of Barcelona 's transfer kitty .
Aleks Zinchenko also had a disappointing season , failing to build on starting the campaign as the club 's first-choice left-back , although he remains an asset that would be highly desired elsewhere ; Napoli and Wolves have both offered very good money for him in previous windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know promptly how they figure in Guardiola 's plans .
Neither player has given up hope of making it at the Etihad but would rather sort out a good move at another top-flight team if they are to be overlooked again .
There is also Taylor Harwood-Bellis from the academy , who integrated with the first team last year .
City may not have the luxury of time this summer , but having moved quickly to add to the squad they must now take steps to decide on outgoings .

Manchester City have moved quickly to secure Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake for next season to improve Pep Guardiola's squad.
And while a deal for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly may not be as close as it is being presented in Italy, the matter is in hand. City's interest in the player is concrete and the respective valuations of the player from the two far clubs are not so far apart as to be unbridgeable.
Especially given the fallout from the Blues not paying the extra £10m needed to sign Harry Maguire last summer, it is hard to imagine that City will not make any necessary compromises this summer to land their target.
Another central defender will determine whether the club's transfer window is seen as successful or not. With no strong interest in a midfielder following David Silva's departure and a forward looking unlikely, it is the extent of the strengthening at the back that will define this summer for Txiki Begiristain.
If the pursuit of new faces is progressing well, City now need to turn their attention to the squad players that will leave this summer.
The impact of the pandemic leaves clubs short of time, particularly those that have been involved in matches for as long as Guardiola's side have. Normally when this close to a new season, there would already have been close to two months to have all the discussions that were necessary to decide who will stay and go and then begin the process of acting on those instructions.
This year, it has not been a week since the Blues returned from Lisbon on Champions League duty and yet there is still much to address in the squad. Technically, the window remains open until October but no team wants to wait until a month into the season before finalising their squad.
Attack, midfield, and goalkeeping departments are all more or less there but it is in defence where the work needs to be done.
There are six players whose position in the squad seems secure - Kyle Walker, Joao Cancelo, Fernandinho, Aymeric Laporte, Ake, and Benjamin Mendy - with Koulibaly or a similar signing bringing that to seven.
Guardiola had ten defenders in his squad last season, and there are currently seven further players whose futures remain unclear. Decisions must be made on John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi, who have regressed over the last year, while Eric Garcia's fate lies in the hands of Barcelona's transfer kitty.
Aleks Zinchenko also had a disappointing season, failing to build on starting the campaign as the club's first-choice left-back, although he remains an asset that would be highly desired elsewhere; Napoli and Wolves have both offered very good money for him in previous windows.
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Angelino and Tosin Adarabioyo need to know promptly how they figure in Guardiola's plans. Neither player has given up hope of making it at the Etihad but would rather sort out a good move at another top-flight team if they are to be overlooked again. There is also Taylor Harwood-Bellis from the academy, who integrated with the first team last year.
City may not have the luxury of time this summer, but having moved quickly to add to the squad they must now take steps to decide on outgoings.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Police were called to 40 illegal house parties last night

Police were called to at least 40 illegal house parties last night , including one in Stockport where an officer was left with a broken jaw .
Bosses at Greater Manchester Police said they are dealing with around 2000 extra calls a week about people failing to follow the coronavirus lockdown regulations .
Officers responded to at least 40 reports of people holding parties and breaching COVID rules last night ( Thursday , August 21 ) .
At one large house party in Stockport , a female punched an officer in the face leaving him with a suspected broken jaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family members at one illegal house party .
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey told BBC Radio Manchester that having to respond to COVID breaches is placing ' a huge demand ' on resources for the force .
Current social distancing restrictions in place for the region ban people from different households mixing in homes or gardens .
But ACC Bailey said people are 'frustrated ' with the rules , leading to them flouting the restrictions .
When asked about anti-social behaviour rising in Ancoats and whether dispersal orders should be issued more often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action where they can .
But he said that it 's currently ' a struggle ' for the force .
`` Where we stand currently , this is placing a huge demand for policing resource on us '' , ACC Bailey said .
`` Unlike when we had the full lockdown , we have normal calls now as well as probably the 2000 extra calls a week in relation to the breaches since the new restrictions came in .
`` Thankfully , most of the time people are compliant , they accept it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance .
`` But we are seeing some extreme cases where the nature of the gatherings that are in breach involve alcohol , involve lots of people . ''
He said that last night , police were called to at least 40 house parties across the region .
`` There was one large house party in Stockport where we 've potentially got an officer who was assaulted by a female and had their jaw broken '' , he added .
`` We 've got family members fighting in the house when they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same house .
`` People are frustrated and want to be with their friends and families .
They 're gathering together and often alcohol is involved .
`` A lot of the community has returned to normal so the crime that always took place over Greater Manchester is still going on .
`` We 're still getting those calls so we are having to prioritise our resources daily , particularly to those who are vulnerable or who have personal crimes committed against them , as well as these calls in relation to COVID @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who cause these problems , they are one group that do .
But you only need to see some of the breaches in the public houses that are the older generation . ''
Last weekend , police recorded 863 incidents related to COVID-19 .
Of these , 62 related to licensed premises .
Hundreds of people were caught on Snapchat footage partying in a giant gazebo at a property in Gorton and a wedding with more than 50 guests was held in a marquee in Whalley Range .
Wilmslow Road in Rusholme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has had to be shut by police twice in a week after hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Afghan Independence Day and Pakistan Independence Day .
This is despite council leaders warning the public that parties must be put on hold to prevent the region from going into full lockdown .
Coun Bev Craig , executive member for adult health and wellbeing , said : “ For now , the party is on hold .
“ We ’ ve all had to give up things we enjoy , things we love and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We still need to keep up with a lot of that sacrifice over the next few months to keep our numbers down and make sure we don ’ t have to sacrifice them in the long run .
“ We don ’ t want to go back into full lockdown .
”

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Police were called to at least 40 illegal house parties last night, including one in Stockport where an officer was left with a broken jaw.
Bosses at Greater Manchester Police said they are dealing with around 2000 extra calls a week about people failing to follow the coronavirus lockdown regulations.
Officers responded to at least 40 reports of people holding parties and breaching COVID rules last night (Thursday, August 21).
At one large house party in Stockport, a female punched an officer in the face leaving him with a suspected broken jaw.
Police also had to deal with family members at one illegal house party.
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey told BBC Radio Manchester that having to respond to COVID breaches is placing 'a huge demand' on resources for the force.
Current social distancing restrictions in place for the region ban people from different households mixing in homes or gardens.
But ACC Bailey said people are 'frustrated' with the rules, leading to them flouting the restrictions.
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When asked about anti-social behaviour rising in Ancoats and whether dispersal orders should be issued more often, he said officers are taking enforcement action where they can.
But he said that it's currently 'a struggle' for the force.
"Where we stand currently, this is placing a huge demand for policing resource on us", ACC Bailey said.
"Unlike when we had the full lockdown, we have normal calls now as well as probably the 2000 extra calls a week in relation to the breaches since the new restrictions came in.
"Thankfully, most of the time people are compliant, they accept it, they maybe take the advice and guidance.
"But we are seeing some extreme cases where the nature of the gatherings that are in breach involve alcohol, involve lots of people."
He said that last night, police were called to at least 40 house parties across the region.
"There was one large house party in Stockport where we've potentially got an officer who was assaulted by a female and had their jaw broken", he added.
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"We've got family members fighting in the house when they shouldn't have even been together in the same house.
"People are frustrated and want to be with their friends and families. They're gathering together and often alcohol is involved.
"A lot of the community has returned to normal so the crime that always took place over Greater Manchester is still going on.
"We're still getting those calls so we are having to prioritise our resources daily, particularly to those who are vulnerable or who have personal crimes committed against them, as well as these calls in relation to COVID.
"It's not just young people who cause these problems, they are one group that do. But you only need to see some of the breaches in the public houses that are the older generation."
Last weekend, police recorded 863 incidents related to COVID-19. Of these, 62 related to licensed premises.
Hundreds of people were caught on Snapchat footage partying in a giant gazebo at a property in Gorton and a wedding with more than 50 guests was held in a marquee in Whalley Range.
Wilmslow Road in Rusholme, also known as the Curry Mile, has had to be shut by police twice in a week after hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Afghan Independence Day and Pakistan Independence Day.
This is despite council leaders warning the public that parties must be put on hold to prevent the region from going into full lockdown.
Coun Bev Craig, executive member for adult health and wellbeing, said: “For now, the party is on hold.
“We’ve all had to give up things we enjoy, things we love and things that make us happy.
“We still need to keep up with a lot of that sacrifice over the next few months to keep our numbers down and make sure we don’t have to sacrifice them in the long run.
“We don’t want to go back into full lockdown.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--All the new restrictions put in place in Oldham as new measures announced

Oldham had been teetering on the brink of full Leicester-style lockdown due to high infection rates , but after targeted testing and other measures brought numbers down significantly in the space of a week , Matt Hancock yesterday agreed that it would not be necessary .
But what are the new measures - which will come into force at midnight ( Friday into Saturday ) - that have been announced ?
The government said from midnight additional guidance has been introduced in Oldham , Blackburn and parts of Pendle to help curb a rising tide of Covid-19 cases , following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Department of Health and Social Care said : `` Despite dedicated local efforts , evidence of rising rates in areas remain and in close collaboration with the local areas , it has been decided that from midnight on Saturday , local residents in these three areas should not socialise with anyone from outside their household .
`` It does not prevent people from shopping , going to work or attending child-care settings including schools which open from September 1 .
`` But it does mean any social activities indoors and outdoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you live with and in your immediate household .
`` Residents will be advised to avoid using public transport except for essential travel , and the numbers of people who can attend weddings , civil partnerships and funerals should be limited to household members and close family and no more than 20 people .
`` Local restaurants will also be encouraged to halt walk-ins , and only seat people who make reservations in advance , up to a maximum of six people per table . ''
Testing will continue to be ramped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and most of Blackburn with Darwen .
Restrictions had already been in place banning households meeting up inside their homes or gardens for more than a fortnight in all ten boroughs after rising infection rates in all but one of them .

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Oldham had been teetering on the brink of full Leicester-style lockdown due to high infection rates, but after targeted testing and other measures brought numbers down significantly in the space of a week, Matt Hancock yesterday agreed that it would not be necessary.
But what are the new measures - which will come into force at midnight (Friday into Saturday) - that have been announced?
The government said from midnight additional guidance has been introduced in Oldham, Blackburn and parts of Pendle to help curb a rising tide of Covid-19 cases, following careful consideration of rates across England yesterday.
The Department of Health and Social Care said: "Despite dedicated local efforts, evidence of rising rates in areas remain and in close collaboration with the local areas, it has been decided that from midnight on Saturday, local residents in these three areas should not socialise with anyone from outside their household.
"It does not prevent people from shopping, going to work or attending child-care settings including schools which open from September 1.
"But it does mean any social activities indoors and outdoors can only be shared with people that you live with and in your immediate household.
"Residents will be advised to avoid using public transport except for essential travel, and the numbers of people who can attend weddings, civil partnerships and funerals should be limited to household members and close family and no more than 20 people.
"Local restaurants will also be encouraged to halt walk-ins, and only seat people who make reservations in advance, up to a maximum of six people per table."
Testing will continue to be ramped up.
Similar measures are expected in Pendle and most of Blackburn with Darwen.
Restrictions had already been in place banning households meeting up inside their homes or gardens for more than a fortnight in all ten boroughs after rising infection rates in all but one of them.
These restrictions will continue.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--BREAKING: Oldham to avoid full lockdown, Wigan to come out of Covid measures

Oldham is set to escape a full economic lockdown , the M.E.N .
has learned - but will be subject to extra measures around social mixing .
Wigan will be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions next Wednesday ( August 26 ) , due to low Covid rates , while every other borough will remain subject to the original rules imposed at the end of July .
Meanwhile in a departure from the government ’ s existing processes , it is understood that from next week councils and MPs will be asked to recommend any individual neighbourhoods that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their case numbers are low enough .
The latest arrangements have emerged after days of discussions between local areas and government about the state of play on the ground .
Oldham had been teetering on the brink of full Leicester-style lockdown due to high infection rates , but after targeted testing and other measures brought numbers down significantly in the space of a week , Matt Hancock yesterday agreed that would not be necessary .
Instead it is understood people in Oldham will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which had still allowed people to meet in outside public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants .
Oldhamers will also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely work and school .
Testing and localised messaging will continue to be ramped up .
Similar measures are expected in Pendle and most of Blackburn with Darwen .
The new Oldham restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday .
Wigan , which has had consistently low infection rates for the past few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the broader Greater Manchester restrictions after calls first from Leigh MP James Grundy and later from the mayor and council leaders .
While the rest of the conurbation are expected to remain subject to the July 30 measures - which tell people not to meet other households in their homes or gardens , or inside pubs and restaurants - from next week the government will move towards a more neighbourhood-level approach .
It is understood councils and MPs will be asked to scrutinise their data and recommend to government , early each week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the measures .
Exactly how that what boundaries would be used remains unclear , although ward boundaries could be used .
Those recommendations will then go through the usual processes in Whitehall , with a silver meeting chaired by the Chief Medical Officer discussing the situation on a Wednesday , followed by a gold meeting with Matt Hancock on a Thursday .
An official announcement on the latest measures is expected today .

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Oldham is set to escape a full economic lockdown, the M.E.N. has learned - but will be subject to extra measures around social mixing.
Wigan will be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions next Wednesday (August 26), due to low Covid rates, while every other borough will remain subject to the original rules imposed at the end of July.
Meanwhile in a departure from the government’s existing processes, it is understood that from next week councils and MPs will be asked to recommend any individual neighbourhoods that could be taken out of existing restrictions if their case numbers are low enough.
The latest arrangements have emerged after days of discussions between local areas and government about the state of play on the ground.
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Oldham had been teetering on the brink of full Leicester-style lockdown due to high infection rates, but after targeted testing and other measures brought numbers down significantly in the space of a week, Matt Hancock yesterday agreed that would not be necessary.
Instead it is understood people in Oldham will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere, a stricter message than the present rules, which had still allowed people to meet in outside public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants.
Oldhamers will also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely work and school.
Testing and localised messaging will continue to be ramped up.
Similar measures are expected in Pendle and most of Blackburn with Darwen.
The new Oldham restrictions will come into force at midnight - Friday into Saturday.
Wigan, which has had consistently low infection rates for the past few weeks, is set to come out of the broader Greater Manchester restrictions after calls first from Leigh MP James Grundy and later from the mayor and council leaders.
While the rest of the conurbation are expected to remain subject to the July 30 measures - which tell people not to meet other households in their homes or gardens, or inside pubs and restaurants - from next week the government will move towards a more neighbourhood-level approach.
It is understood councils and MPs will be asked to scrutinise their data and recommend to government, early each week, which neighbourhoods could reasonably come out of the measures.
Exactly how that what boundaries would be used remains unclear, although ward boundaries could be used.
Those recommendations will then go through the usual processes in Whitehall, with a silver meeting chaired by the Chief Medical Officer discussing the situation on a Wednesday, followed by a gold meeting with Matt Hancock on a Thursday.
An official announcement on the latest measures is expected today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Man City might have been handed an unavoidable title race disadvantage

On the one hand , Manchester City will benefit from the Premier League granting permission to postpone their opening fixture of the 2020/21 season .
The decision gives City the 30-days they wanted between ending the 2019/20 campaign and starting the new season .
Now , their new season starts in gameweek two , and they will have to fit their clash with Aston Villa in at some point in an already hectic schedule .
That should n't be a problem , as Villa are a side City should be beating , and they will be used to playing three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But perhaps more significant is the game in hand it will give City .
Or more importantly the extra game title rivals like Liverpool will have .
Last season , from the second gameweek when City dropped points against Tottenham , they were unable to catch Liverpool , who embarked on an incredible run of 26 wins and a draw from the start of the season .
Knowing they had to keep up the pace , rather than set it , City dropped 24 points in that time .
So knowing Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even start their campaign could work against Pep Guardiola 's side as they look to regain their title .
Have your say on City 's 2020/21 fixtures in our new Man City survey here .
But Guardiola wo n't be overly worried about the development .
He knows where City need to improve , and the mental side that arguably played a part in all those dropped points is one key area .
He also knows City 's deeper squad depth should give them their own advantage against teams like Liverpool - plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will also fancy their chances of staying in touch with the top two .
The coming season will provide a schedule busier than any before it , which should play into City 's hands rather than hinder them .
But they will be relying on Liverpool to be less consistent than last season , because the fixture list has offered Liverpool an early chance to set the pace in the title race .

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On the one hand, Manchester City will benefit from the Premier League granting permission to postpone their opening fixture of the 2020/21 season.
The decision gives City the 30-days they wanted between ending the 2019/20 campaign and starting the new season. Now, their new season starts in gameweek two, and they will have to fit their clash with Aston Villa in at some point in an already hectic schedule.
That shouldn't be a problem, as Villa are a side City should be beating, and they will be used to playing three games a week in the coming season.
But perhaps more significant is the game in hand it will give City. Or more importantly the extra game title rivals like Liverpool will have.
Last season, from the second gameweek when City dropped points against Tottenham, they were unable to catch Liverpool, who embarked on an incredible run of 26 wins and a draw from the start of the season.
Knowing they had to keep up the pace, rather than set it, City dropped 24 points in that time.
So knowing Liverpool can establish a three-point lead before City even start their campaign could work against Pep Guardiola's side as they look to regain their title.
Have your say on City's 2020/21 fixtures in our new Man City survey here.
But Guardiola won't be overly worried about the development. He knows where City need to improve, and the mental side that arguably played a part in all those dropped points is one key area.
He also knows City's deeper squad depth should give them their own advantage against teams like Liverpool - plus the likes of Chelsea and United, who will also fancy their chances of staying in touch with the top two.
The coming season will provide a schedule busier than any before it, which should play into City's hands rather than hinder them. But they will be relying on Liverpool to be less consistent than last season, because the fixture list has offered Liverpool an early chance to set the pace in the title race.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Live updates as Department of Health confirms new Oldham measures

Oldham has escaped a full economic lockdown , the government has announced - but will be subject to extra measures around social mixing .
Council leader Councillor Sean Fielding confirmed on Friday that Oldham will not go into full economic lockdown .
And the Department of Health and Social Care issued a statement saying people in Oldham , Blackburn and parts of Pendle will be told not to socialise with anyone from outside their household from midnight on Saturday to slow the spread of coronavirus .
While preventing businesses from closing , the Department of Health and Social Care ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities indoors and outdoors can only be shared by people who live in the same home .
Residents will also be told to avoid using public transport except for essential travel .
Wigan is expected to be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions tonight , due to low Covid rates , while every other borough will remain subject to the original rules imposed at the end of July .
Meanwhile in a departure from the government ’ s existing processes , it is understood that from next week councils and MPs will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could be taken out of existing restrictions if their case numbers are low enough .
The latest arrangements have emerged after days of discussions between local areas and government .
Instead it is understood people in Oldham : • Will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere , a stricter message than the present rules , which had still allowed people to meet in outside public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants • Oldhamers will also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ localised messaging will continue to be ramped up .
On Wednesday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock refused to rule out a Leicester-style lockdown for the town following a hike in the number of cases , which appeared to be levelling off slightly .
Oldham had fiercely resisted a full lockdown with the town 's MP Jim McMahon writing to Matt Hancock urging him not to impose one .
It now has the second-highest rate in England .
Restrictions had already been in place banning households meeting up inside their homes or gardens for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boroughs after rising infection rates in all but one of them .
And it is believed Wigan has been removed from the list of areas in Greater Manchester where restrictions are in force banning households from meeting in each other 's homes and gardens .
Wigan , which had the lowest rates of infection , has now been removed .
It repeatedly recorded the lowest infection rates in the region , with the number of new cases currently standing at 8.8 for every 10,000 people .
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach in the past week , towards support for relaxation in places with falling Covid rates and tougher measures in those where they continue to rise .
It ’ s understood that a large proportion of the cases in Alexandra Park stemmed from one large family , who unknowingly transmitted it on to extended family members and neighbours - leading to as many as 30 cases .
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Oldham has escaped a full economic lockdown, the government has announced - but will be subject to extra measures around social mixing.
Council leader Councillor Sean Fielding confirmed on Friday that Oldham will not go into full economic lockdown.
And the Department of Health and Social Care issued a statement saying people in Oldham, Blackburn and parts of Pendle will be told not to socialise with anyone from outside their household from midnight on Saturday to slow the spread of coronavirus.
While preventing businesses from closing, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said the measures mean social activities indoors and outdoors can only be shared by people who live in the same home.
Residents will also be told to avoid using public transport except for essential travel.
Wigan is expected to be released from the existing Greater Manchester restrictions tonight, due to low Covid rates, while every other borough will remain subject to the original rules imposed at the end of July.
Meanwhile in a departure from the government’s existing processes, it is understood that from next week councils and MPs will be asked to recommend any individual neighbourhoods that could be taken out of existing restrictions if their case numbers are low enough.
The latest arrangements have emerged after days of discussions between local areas and government.
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Instead it is understood people in Oldham:
Will be told not to socialise with other households anywhere, a stricter message than the present rules, which had still allowed people to meet in outside public spaces such as parks and outside pubs and restaurants
Oldhamers will also be advised only to use public transport for essential travel - largely work and school
Testing and localised messaging will continue to be ramped up.
On Wednesday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock refused to rule out a Leicester-style lockdown for the town following a hike in the number of cases, which appeared to be levelling off slightly.
Oldham had fiercely resisted a full lockdown with the town's MP Jim McMahon writing to Matt Hancock urging him not to impose one.
It now has the second-highest rate in England.
Restrictions had already been in place banning households meeting up inside their homes or gardens for more than a fortnight in all ten boroughs after rising infection rates in all but one of them.
And it is believed Wigan has been removed from the list of areas in Greater Manchester where restrictions are in force banning households from meeting in each other's homes and gardens.
Wigan, which had the lowest rates of infection, has now been removed. It repeatedly recorded the lowest infection rates in the region, with the number of new cases currently standing at 8.8 for every 10,000 people.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s emphasis has moved away from a broader approach in the past week, towards support for relaxation in places with falling Covid rates and tougher measures in those where they continue to rise.
It’s understood that a large proportion of the cases in Alexandra Park stemmed from one large family, who unknowingly transmitted it on to extended family members and neighbours - leading to as many as 30 cases.
Scroll down for live updates on reaction to the news...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-22--Man United told how much David Brooks would cost and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been told that it will cost £40million to sign David Brooks from Bournemouth this summer , according to reports .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United are considering a move for Brooks as an alternative to Jadon Sancho , if a deal with Borussia Dortmund ca n't be agreed .
Sancho is United 's top transfer target this summer but the move has been thrown into doubt after sporting director Michael Zorc claimed that the 20-year-old would be staying at the club this summer , though United have not yet given up on the deal .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if Sancho ca n't be signed and Brooks is one such option .
United have been considering a move for the versatile attacker for over a year after he impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in United 's 4-1 victory over the Cherries in 2018 .
The Welshman was deemed too expensive last summer as Bournemouth valued him at £50m but , according to The Sun , he could be available for £10m less this summer following the south coast club 's relegation from the Premier League .
Brooks spent the vast majority of last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ankle injury but showed some impressive flashes upon his return and new manager Jason Tindall wants to keep him .
Would Brooks be a good signing for United ?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below !
However , Bournemouth will reportedly be willing to sell to lessen the financial burden upon their return to the Championship , with Everton and Tottenham also said to be interested .
Elsewhere , United have advanced their interest in Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes , according to reports .
While attacking positions are the priority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move for a new centre-back and United have been strongly linked with the 22-year-old in recent weeks .
According to the Independent , Napoli and Arsenal have agreed a fee with Lille for Gabriel and it was expected that he would join the Gunners but United have asked him to delay his decision .
It 's claimed that it 's not yet known if United will make an official bid for the Brazilian but he said to be taking his time to decide his future .

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Manchester United have been told that it will cost £40million to sign David Brooks from Bournemouth this summer, according to reports.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United are considering a move for Brooks as an alternative to Jadon Sancho, if a deal with Borussia Dortmund can't be agreed.
Sancho is United's top transfer target this summer but the move has been thrown into doubt after sporting director Michael Zorc claimed that the 20-year-old would be staying at the club this summer, though United have not yet given up on the deal.
They are, however, earmarking back-up plans if Sancho can't be signed and Brooks is one such option. United have been considering a move for the versatile attacker for over a year after he impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in United's 4-1 victory over the Cherries in 2018.
The Welshman was deemed too expensive last summer as Bournemouth valued him at £50m but, according to The Sun, he could be available for £10m less this summer following the south coast club's relegation from the Premier League.
Brooks spent the vast majority of last season on the sidelines due to an ankle injury but showed some impressive flashes upon his return and new manager Jason Tindall wants to keep him.
Would Brooks be a good signing for United? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
However, Bournemouth will reportedly be willing to sell to lessen the financial burden upon their return to the Championship, with Everton and Tottenham also said to be interested.
Elsewhere, United have advanced their interest in Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports.
While attacking positions are the priority, Solskjaer also hasn't ruled out a move for a new centre-back and United have been strongly linked with the 22-year-old in recent weeks.
According to the Independent, Napoli and Arsenal have agreed a fee with Lille for Gabriel and it was expected that he would join the Gunners but United have asked him to delay his decision.
It's claimed that it's not yet known if United will make an official bid for the Brazilian but he said to be taking his time to decide his future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Teenager who fired rocket at Liver Building during celebrations avoids jail

A man who fired a rocket at the Liver Building causing almost £30,000 worth of damage has been sentenced .
Liverpool fan Matthew Egglesden walked free from court after admitting a charge of arson .
The court heard how he had set off the fireworks as he believed the building has been lit up in blue in support of Everton Football Club .
The incident unfolded as thousands of Liverpool supporters celebrated the club 's title win in the city centre on June 26 .
The 19-year-old set off two high powered rockets , the first of which veered off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were gathered , the Liverpool Echo reports .
The second rocket hit the Liver Building 's first floor balcony .
It set a patch of artificial grass and decking on fire and caused almost £30,000 of damage , Liverpool Crown Court heard .
Egglesden , of Scarisbrick , handed himself into police the next day after his dad saw footage of the incident on the Liverpool Echo website .
The court heard Egglesden and others deliberately fired rockets at the Liver Building over it being lit up in blue .
Sentencing , Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no doubt you did that because you and others there that night knew it was a building associated with your rival team , Everton Football Club . ''
The group thought the building was lit up in blue for their rival football team , when in actual fact it had been lit up in red , white and blue to mark Armed Forces Day , the court heard .
`` You were n't the only one targeting the building in that way .
It seems that every time a firework hit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the judge added .
Merseyside Police commanding officer Kim Carter said the crowd contained a mixture of families and children , young people and older adults , many of whom were enjoying the celebrations and were positive to police .
However , she said `` a great deal of alcohol '' was being consumed and some glass bottles were thrown at officers and a firework set off towards them , so they withdrew .
Egglesden was handed a suspended sentence after the court heard how he had come from a good family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prospect of rehabilitation .
The judge told him : `` Such vandalism brings shame on Liverpool Football Club , it impacts on the reputation of the city worldwide and because of your involvement as well , it brings utter shame on you .
`` There may have been stupid supporters cheering your actions that night , but I am sure that the vast majority of Liverpool supporters , within this city and worldwide , will be appalled by your actions .
`` They risked tarnishing the club 's remarkable achievements this year in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , prosecuting , said video footage shared on social media showed Egglesden in a distinctive t-shirt firing a rocket at the building .
The teenager was then confronted by his dad the following morning .
`` He told his father that his friend had bought the fireworks in Bootle and he had been with his friend 's uncle , '' Mr Taylor said .
`` The defendant said he had set off fireworks but not the one that hit the building . ''
He said as a family they decided to call the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor said the cost of repairs carried out on the building by specialist glaziers , masoners and roofers was £29,506 .
Merseyside Fire and Rescue , which sent six appliances to the scene with an aerial platform and four senior officers , estimated the cost of its response to be £3,183.60 .
The author of a pre-sentence report noted that Egglesden , who has no previous convictions , was `` genuinely remorseful '' and apologised for the damage he had caused .
Simon Driver , defending , suggested there was `` little or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though accepted his client had brought fireworks to the scene .
He said Egglesden was of `` good character '' and had good references from his employers .
Mr Driver said he came across as a `` sensible , responsible and industrious young man '' and said his criminality was `` out of character '' .
He said the pre-sentence report found he had made a series of `` foolish decisions '' and had shown `` immaturity '' in his actions .
`` He has become the face of all that was wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the glare of public attention , '' Mr Driver said .
He added that his client had savings of £4,000 and earned around £1,300 net a month and could pay compensation out of his own pocket .
`` This was a reckless act of gross stupidity and I invite the court to recognise that and draw back from the imposition of an immediate custodial sentence , '' Mr Driver said .
Judge Menary accepted Egglesden probably thought firing a firework would have `` little impact on a large stone building '' but given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stopped to think .
He said the teenager could have no complaint if he was locked up , but accepted he was remorseful and his `` appalled '' parents had turned him in and taken steps to punish him , while comments on social media were `` a considerable weight for you as a young man to bear '' .
He handed him 12 months ' detention , suspended for 18 months , with a 15-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement .
He was also ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from 8pm to 6am daily and to pay £3,183.60 in compensation to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and a contribution of £3,000 towards the loss suffered by the Liver Building .
Speaking after the case , Crown Advocate Christopher Taylor of CPS Mersey Cheshire said : `` Matthew Egglesden admitted at an early stage that he had fired the rocket but said he had n't meant to cause any damage .
However , to fire a powerful firework such as this at the building was almost guaranteed to cause damage .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been reckless at to what the outcome of his actions might be .
This should have been the night when the city was proud of its achievements .
`` Instead images went around the world of disruption , disorder and damage as a result of the celebrations of Liverpool FC 's success .
`` Matthew Egglesden had his part to play in that extremely negative publicity and he needs to learn from that . ''

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A man who fired a rocket at the Liver Building causing almost £30,000 worth of damage has been sentenced.
Liverpool fan Matthew Egglesden walked free from court after admitting a charge of arson.
The court heard how he had set off the fireworks as he believed the building has been lit up in blue in support of Everton Football Club.
The incident unfolded as thousands of Liverpool supporters celebrated the club's title win in the city centre on June 26.
The 19-year-old set off two high powered rockets, the first of which veered off into the crowd where families and children were gathered, the Liverpool Echo reports.
The second rocket hit the Liver Building's first floor balcony.
It set a patch of artificial grass and decking on fire and caused almost £30,000 of damage, Liverpool Crown Court heard.
Egglesden, of Scarisbrick, handed himself into police the next day after his dad saw footage of the incident on the Liverpool Echo website.
The court heard Egglesden and others deliberately fired rockets at the Liver Building over it being lit up in blue.
Sentencing, Judge Andrew Menary QC said: "I have no doubt you did that because you and others there that night knew it was a building associated with your rival team, Everton Football Club."
The group thought the building was lit up in blue for their rival football team, when in actual fact it had been lit up in red, white and blue to mark Armed Forces Day, the court heard.
"You weren't the only one targeting the building in that way. It seems that every time a firework hit the building, the crowd cheered," the judge added.
Merseyside Police commanding officer Kim Carter said the crowd contained a mixture of families and children, young people and older adults, many of whom were enjoying the celebrations and were positive to police.
However, she said "a great deal of alcohol" was being consumed and some glass bottles were thrown at officers and a firework set off towards them, so they withdrew.
Egglesden was handed a suspended sentence after the court heard how he had come from a good family, had a good job and a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.
The judge told him: "Such vandalism brings shame on Liverpool Football Club, it impacts on the reputation of the city worldwide and because of your involvement as well, it brings utter shame on you.
"There may have been stupid supporters cheering your actions that night, but I am sure that the vast majority of Liverpool supporters, within this city and worldwide, will be appalled by your actions.
"They risked tarnishing the club's remarkable achievements this year in the Premier League."
Christopher Taylor, prosecuting, said video footage shared on social media showed Egglesden in a distinctive t-shirt firing a rocket at the building.
The teenager was then confronted by his dad the following morning.
"He told his father that his friend had bought the fireworks in Bootle and he had been with his friend's uncle," Mr Taylor said.
"The defendant said he had set off fireworks but not the one that hit the building."
(Image: PA)
He said as a family they decided to call the police to report their son.
Mr Taylor said the cost of repairs carried out on the building by specialist glaziers, masoners and roofers was £29,506.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue, which sent six appliances to the scene with an aerial platform and four senior officers, estimated the cost of its response to be £3,183.60.
The author of a pre-sentence report noted that Egglesden, who has no previous convictions, was "genuinely remorseful" and apologised for the damage he had caused.
Simon Driver, defending, suggested there was "little or no planning" in the offence, though accepted his client had brought fireworks to the scene.
He said Egglesden was of "good character" and had good references from his employers.
Mr Driver said he came across as a "sensible, responsible and industrious young man" and said his criminality was "out of character".
He said the pre-sentence report found he had made a series of "foolish decisions" and had shown "immaturity" in his actions.
"He has become the face of all that was wrong that night and the primary focus of the glare of public attention," Mr Driver said.
He added that his client had savings of £4,000 and earned around £1,300 net a month and could pay compensation out of his own pocket.
"This was a reckless act of gross stupidity and I invite the court to recognise that and draw back from the imposition of an immediate custodial sentence," Mr Driver said.
Judge Menary accepted Egglesden probably thought firing a firework would have "little impact on a large stone building" but given the size of the rocket he should have stopped to think.
He said the teenager could have no complaint if he was locked up, but accepted he was remorseful and his "appalled" parents had turned him in and taken steps to punish him, while comments on social media were " a considerable weight for you as a young man to bear".
He handed him 12 months' detention, suspended for 18 months, with a 15-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.
He was also ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work, to serve a three-month home curfew, from 8pm to 6am daily and to pay £3,183.60 in compensation to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and a contribution of £3,000 towards the loss suffered by the Liver Building.
Speaking after the case, Crown Advocate Christopher Taylor of CPS Mersey Cheshire said: "Matthew Egglesden admitted at an early stage that he had fired the rocket but said he hadn't meant to cause any damage. However, to fire a powerful firework such as this at the building was almost guaranteed to cause damage.
"On the night, he appears to have been reckless at to what the outcome of his actions might be. This should have been the night when the city was proud of its achievements.
"Instead images went around the world of disruption, disorder and damage as a result of the celebrations of Liverpool FC's success.
"Matthew Egglesden had his part to play in that extremely negative publicity and he needs to learn from that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-21--Police break up children's birthday party and engagement bash

Police broke up a children 's birthday party and an engagement bash which were being held in breach of coronavirus restrictions .
GMP said officers found three families in a private garden in Swinton , celebrating a child 's birthday .
They also went to a house in Rochdale , where people were celebrating an engagement .
In both cases the homeowner was fined .
Legislation introduced to enforce the regulations allow police to fine people £100 with a fixed penalty notice .
GMP tweeted on Friday night : `` Officers attended a property in # Swinton where 3 families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a private garden .
The homeowner has been issued with a fixed penalty notice . ''
Another tweet read : `` Officers have dispersed an Engagement party in # Rochdale .
The occupant was given 30 minutes to disperse attendees and the homeowner was issued with a fixed penalty notice . ''
Restrictions on social gatherings remain in force across Greater Manchester , as concerns remain about the level of cases across the region .
At the end of last month , the Government announced that across Greater Manchester people from different households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are exceptions , including for those within a support bubble .
Under the rules people can still go to pubs or restaurants , but only with members of their household or support bubble .
They allow people from two different households to meet outdoors in a public space such as a park , if social distancing is observed .
This does not apply to private gardens , where meetings between different households are prohibited .
More stringent lockdown measures were imposed in Oldham today , after the town had recorded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now Oldham residents are not allowed to meet with members of other households anywhere , even outside in public places .
People are being advised to only use public transport for essential journeys , such as work or school .
Conversely , residents in Wigan are set to be released from the wider lockdown measures imposed across Greater Manchester last month .
More businesses will be able to open in the town from Wednesday , after weeks of low infection rates .

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Police broke up a children's birthday party and an engagement bash which were being held in breach of coronavirus restrictions.
GMP said officers found three families in a private garden in Swinton, celebrating a child's birthday.
They also went to a house in Rochdale, where people were celebrating an engagement.
In both cases the homeowner was fined.
Legislation introduced to enforce the regulations allow police to fine people £100 with a fixed penalty notice.
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GMP tweeted on Friday night: "Officers attended a property in #Swinton where 3 families were celebrating a child's birthday in a private garden. The homeowner has been issued with a fixed penalty notice."
Another tweet read: "Officers have dispersed an Engagement party in #Rochdale. The occupant was given 30 minutes to disperse attendees and the homeowner was issued with a fixed penalty notice."
Restrictions on social gatherings remain in force across Greater Manchester, as concerns remain about the level of cases across the region.
At the end of last month, the Government announced that across Greater Manchester people from different households would not be able to meet indoors.
There are exceptions, including for those within a support bubble.
Under the rules people can still go to pubs or restaurants, but only with members of their household or support bubble.
They allow people from two different households to meet outdoors in a public space such as a park, if social distancing is observed.
This does not apply to private gardens, where meetings between different households are prohibited.
More stringent lockdown measures were imposed in Oldham today, after the town had recorded the highest amount of cases in the country.
Now Oldham residents are not allowed to meet with members of other households anywhere, even outside in public places.
People are being advised to only use public transport for essential journeys, such as work or school.
Conversely, residents in Wigan are set to be released from the wider lockdown measures imposed across Greater Manchester last month.
More businesses will be able to open in the town from Wednesday, after weeks of low infection rates.