themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--You may see the SpaceX rocket flying across UK sky tonight

Elon Musk 's company SpaceX and NASA are set to make a second attempt to launch astronauts into space later today - and you may be able to catch sight of the rocket .
Brits were left disappointed on Wednesday after the rocket launch in Florida was aborted just 16 minutes before the scheduled take-off due to stormy weather .
While the sun is shining in Greater Manchester , have your fingers crossed for the manned mission , dubbed Demo-2 , because the forecast in the US is looking uncertain .
The mission will see the Falcon 9 rocket carrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre and head for the International Space Station .
Strapped inside will be experienced NASA astronauts Robert Behnken , 48 , and Douglas Hurley , 43 who will be making history as this is the first time astronauts will be launched into orbit from US soil in nine years , and it 's also a first for a private firm .
For Saturday 's launch , mission managers have this time chosen to lift-off an hour earlier at around 3.22pm EDT - which is 8.22pm UK time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , skywatchers in the UK could see the rocket flying over the UK 15 minutes after lift-off at around 8.37pm .
However , because of the earlier schedule , it will likely be too light to see the capsule coming overhead at that time .
There is hope as it passes the UK for a second time at around 10.15pm , which will make for a better viewing with darker sky conditions , however the vehicle will be very low on the horizon in the southwest .
Shortly after lift-off , the rocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first stage and a second stage .
The first will return to a SpaceX landing ship sationed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida , while the second part of the rocket continues the journey with the Crew Dragon .
Once in orbit , the Crew Dragon will then separate from the second stage and dock with the space station 24 hours later .
The pair of astronauts will test the Crew Dragon ’ s environmental control system , the displays and controls , and the manoeuvring thrusters .
Demo-2 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and back safely .
It ’ s the final major step for the firm ’ s astronaut carrier to get certified by Nasa ’ s Commercial Crew Programme for more long-term manned missions to space .

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Elon Musk's company SpaceX and NASA are set to make a second attempt to launch astronauts into space later today - and you may be able to catch sight of the rocket.
Brits were left disappointed on Wednesday after the rocket launch in Florida was aborted just 16 minutes before the scheduled take-off due to stormy weather.
While the sun is shining in Greater Manchester, have your fingers crossed for the manned mission, dubbed Demo-2, because the forecast in the US is looking uncertain.
The mission will see the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew Dragon capsule set off from launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre and head for the International Space Station.
Strapped inside will be experienced NASA astronauts Robert Behnken, 48, and Douglas Hurley, 43 who will be making history as this is the first time astronauts will be launched into orbit from US soil in nine years, and it's also a first for a private firm.
(Image: PA)
For Saturday's launch, mission managers have this time chosen to lift-off an hour earlier at around 3.22pm EDT - which is 8.22pm UK time.
If it all goes to plan, skywatchers in the UK could see the rocket flying over the UK 15 minutes after lift-off at around 8.37pm.
However, because of the earlier schedule, it will likely be too light to see the capsule coming overhead at that time.
There is hope as it passes the UK for a second time at around 10.15pm, which will make for a better viewing with darker sky conditions, however the vehicle will be very low on the horizon in the southwest.
Shortly after lift-off, the rocket will separate into what is called a first stage and a second stage. The first will return to a SpaceX landing ship sationed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida, while the second part of the rocket continues the journey with the Crew Dragon.
Once in orbit, the Crew Dragon will then separate from the second stage and dock with the space station 24 hours later.
The pair of astronauts will test the Crew Dragon’s environmental control system, the displays and controls, and the manoeuvring thrusters.
Demo-2 is a demonstration for SpaceX to show their ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and back safely. It’s the final major step for the firm’s astronaut carrier to get certified by Nasa’s Commercial Crew Programme for more long-term manned missions to space.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Residents who took out loans to remove cladding can't get government funding

‘ Heartbroken ’ residents of a Manchester tower block forced to take out loans to fix dangerous cladding will be unable to apply for financial help from the government .
A new £1 billion fund for the removal of flammable materials will not support projects that have already started , such as the work being funded by leaseholders at Skyline Central 1 .
But the loans were taken out in January - two months before the fund was announced by housing secretary Robert Jenrick .
Residents of the Ancoats high rise tweeted : “ We ’ re not eligible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help people like ourselves .
This can ’ t be right .
“ We are heartbroken and are once again petrified for our financial futures thanks to the decision to exclude us from the fund .
The Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government ( MHCLG ) says leaseholders might be able to seek ‘ recourse through building owners through warranty or insurance claims ’ .
But those living at Skyline 1 say they have ‘ been down the warranty route with no success ’ .
Rebecca Fairclough , a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in another high-rise block with dangerous cladding , described the government ’ s stance as ‘ ridiculous ’ .
“ For the last year Robert Jenrick and the government has said that it ’ s the building owners ’ job and that they need to get on with it but the owners have put the liability on us , ” she said .
“ The government pushed residents to go ahead with the work before this fund but now they ’ re saying they won ’ t help them .
“ They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re not allowed to apply for any funding ?
It ’ s just ridiculous .
“ They didn ’ t need to include that caveat and we need to ask the government if it can be removed .
“ The £1 billion is nowhere near enough to remediate all the work that ’ s required across the country anyway , and needs to be increased.
” Only a third of the 1,700 buildings that are caught up in the industrial cladding crisis would be covered by the fund according to Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come first serve basis for applications was also criticised , as was the ‘ exceptionally small window ’ for applications , which will run from June 1 to July 31 .
Speaking at a meeting of the Greater Manchester combined authority on Friday , Mr Dennett said : “ The government has always maintained that residents and leaseholders shouldn ’ t bear the brunt of this crisis so part of this is about holding their feet to the fire over this .
“ It ’ s nearly three years gone since the tragedy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen a lot of dither and delay on this agenda .
“ The government really needs to come forward with the funding urgently to support out residents in what is an industrial crisis.
” Greater Manchester leaders agreed that Mr Dennett should write to the housing secretary Robert Jenrick and raise their concerns .
A spokesperson for MHCLG said : `` We 're determined to keep residents safe - that 's why we 've published details of our £1bn fund to remove unsafe cladding from buildings and ensure this happens quickly .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action to make their buildings safe and we have reached an agreement with local leaders so that this important work can continue safely during the pandemic . ''

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‘Heartbroken’ residents of a Manchester tower block forced to take out loans to fix dangerous cladding will be unable to apply for financial help from the government.
A new £1 billion fund for the removal of flammable materials will not support projects that have already started, such as the work being funded by leaseholders at Skyline Central 1.
But the loans were taken out in January - two months before the fund was announced by housing secretary Robert Jenrick.
Residents of the Ancoats high rise tweeted: “We’re not eligible to apply for the fund that was designed to help people like ourselves. This can’t be right.
“We are heartbroken and are once again petrified for our financial futures thanks to the decision to exclude us from the fund.
“It’s a desperate situation for us all.”
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) says leaseholders might be able to seek ‘recourse through building owners through warranty or insurance claims’.
But those living at Skyline 1 say they have ‘been down the warranty route with no success’.
Rebecca Fairclough, a member of campaign group Manchester Cladiators who lives in another high-rise block with dangerous cladding, described the government’s stance as ‘ridiculous’.
“For the last year Robert Jenrick and the government has said that it’s the building owners’ job and that they need to get on with it but the owners have put the liability on us,” she said.
“The government pushed residents to go ahead with the work before this fund but now they’re saying they won’t help them.
“They were told that it was dangerous and now they’re not allowed to apply for any funding? It’s just ridiculous.
“They didn’t need to include that caveat and we need to ask the government if it can be removed.
“The £1 billion is nowhere near enough to remediate all the work that’s required across the country anyway, and needs to be increased.”
Only a third of the 1,700 buildings that are caught up in the industrial cladding crisis would be covered by the fund according to Salford city mayor Paul Dennett.
(Image: Daily Mirror)
The first come first serve basis for applications was also criticised, as was the ‘exceptionally small window’ for applications, which will run from June 1 to July 31.
Speaking at a meeting of the Greater Manchester combined authority on Friday, Mr Dennett said: “The government has always maintained that residents and leaseholders shouldn’t bear the brunt of this crisis so part of this is about holding their feet to the fire over this.
“It’s nearly three years gone since the tragedy at Grenfell, and we’ve seen a lot of dither and delay on this agenda.
“The government really needs to come forward with the funding urgently to support out residents in what is an industrial crisis.”
Greater Manchester leaders agreed that Mr Dennett should write to the housing secretary Robert Jenrick and raise their concerns.
A spokesperson for MHCLG said: "We're determined to keep residents safe - that's why we've published details of our £1bn fund to remove unsafe cladding from buildings and ensure this happens quickly.
"We expect building owners to take immediate action to make their buildings safe and we have reached an agreement with local leaders so that this important work can continue safely during the pandemic."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--How an emergency coronavirus hub brought out the best in human kindness

“ People that we ’ ve spoken to never thought they would be struggling with such basic needs as food or being able to pick up a prescription , ” explains Elainna Sayers .
Elainna is one of the army of council workers up and down the country who were redeployed into supporting the emergency coronavirus response when the pandemic hit .
Her normal job was put on hold as she was drafted in to manage Tameside ’ s call centre dealing with people ’ s frantic requests for support .
As the country went into lockdown , supermarket delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bare .
Many people suddenly found themselves facing empty cupboards and anxiety over where their next meal was coming from , a situation they had never been in before .
The centre was set up to help the thousands of people who had been told by the government they needed to self isolate at home , but had no one to support them .
“ In the first three weeks the phones were just non stop , ” Elainna explains .
“ We were averaging at least 190 calls a day and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of uncertainty .
“ People were very very worried and concerned , so we dealt with people who were not in a great place.
” The situation they had been plunged into also took its toll on staff , who themselves were having to come to terms with living in a pandemic .
“ It was difficult at times , ” Elainna says .
“ With many emergency call centres , you ’ re dealing with those calls but at the end of the day you ’ re walking away from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were all in the middle of it .
“ So I obviously had to make sure that the wellbeing of my staff was being looked after as well because they could also have been feeling those same anxieties .
“ But we ’ ve dealt with callers with a lot of empathy and we ’ ve had some fantastic feedback and that ’ s what makes the job so rewarding.
” The response from residents who were relying on Elainna and her team to get help also showed how hard coronavirus was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and how vital their work was .
“ People can come on very upset , people can come on very angry because they can ’ t understand the situation that they ’ re in .
But we haven ’ t had a call where we ’ ve had to terminate it or we ’ ve not been able to progress it .
“ I dealt with a gentleman on Easter Monday and he had two young children and he just couldn ’ t believe he was in this situation where he couldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own food .
“ We turned the parcel around that same day and I came into work on the Tuesday and he ’ d personally emailed me and you could just tell the relief in his email , and what was so lovely as well was that they ’ d been able to provide some Easter eggs , which had touched him beyond words really .
“ That was such a perfect start to what we knew was going to be a challenging week .
“ Most conversations end beautifully really and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been such a lovely demonstration of just human kindness.
” Another call handler , Shelley Taylor , who normally works as an executive support administrator , described how uplifting it actually was to be part of the emergency response .
“ It ’ s the small things , knowing you ’ re going to make a difference for someone on that day , ” she says .
“ It ’ s very humbling as well and you find the people at the end of a call , you end up having so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping well and how they ’ re spending their time “ The number of calls about jigsaws and birdwatching from the garden .
You can empathise because I ’ m stuck in my kitchen , we ’ re all doing it as well .
“ Sometimes they just want to talk to somebody .
“ When you speak to people it ’ s such a surreal situation that we ’ re all in , but there is that sense of community for everybody , even people that you don ’ t know.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the handlers , a referral for food , medicine or wellbeing support will be made – or a combination of the three .
Making sure people are getting the right food parcels is the responsibility of Tracy Brennand and Susan Gregson .
Tracy manages the physical hub at a warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne , and Susan is part of the team who packs and organises deliveries for people who are shielding or self-isolating .
The emergency parcels include a range of food , including fresh essentials and dry goods , and personal supplies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier days of the pandemic they were averaging 500 deliveries a week , and had to source food even as supply seemed to be drying up .
They contacted their providers for school meals , but also approached local supermarkets for donations or to buy up specific products residents would need .
“ Part of the challenge was really where are we going to get the food from , how are we going to respond to that , ” Tracy says .
“ Some individuals have some quite specific dietary requirements so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free diets and dairy free .
“ We ’ ve had food come in bulk so we ’ ve had to decant that into other bags but then put nutrition labels on there .
“ We ’ ve been working a lot with our local taxi drivers because they ’ ve been doing all the deliveries of food to the houses so we know a lot of taxi drivers now by name , they ’ re absolutely fantastic.
” Elections manager Susan would normally have been overseeing the local elections , which were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but were cancelled due to the pandemic , and instead she has been making sure people don ’ t go hungry .
“ It ’ s very different but I ’ m really enjoying it , ” she says of her new role .
“ We ’ re buying a lot of the food and we have had a few donations as well from different local businesses and supermarkets .
“ The number of people needing it varies week from week , anywhere from 20 households in a day to 119 households in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know what you ’ re going to get in a day – you don ’ t always know the numbers , and that can be challenging but we just prep for it.
” Like Elainna and Shelley , Tracy says that the feedback from residents who have been helped is overwhelmingly positive .
“ Quite a few people did come back and say thank you so much , they ’ ve been really grateful and we ’ ve had some wonderful messages from people , ” she adds .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in being on the frontline and having that contact with our residents .
Moving forward , they hope reach a state where the hub can be a more ‘ sustainable model ’ which works with foodbanks and the voluntary sector , as well as local neighbourhood leads .
“ We ’ re living with Covid now so what we want to do is scale this down as much as possible but not leave people high and dry , ” Tracy explains .
“ As a council what we need to be thinking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how would we respond next time so what we ’ re trying to do is build some learning in this process .
“ Would we do it exactly the same again ?
I think there are a lot of things we would do exactly the same again because it ’ s worked so well , but we ’ ll refine it and it will become even slicker.
” Despite the awful circumstances that led to the hub being created , the dedication of the Tameside staff to move from day jobs into emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sends ’ , was incredible , Elainna says .
“ The operation was put together so quickly but it is such a well oiled machine , ” she adds .
“ The actual teamwork has been amazing and the fun that we ’ ve had as well trying to keep each other buoyant in really difficult times .
“ It ’ s a very selfless team really and something we ’ re really proud of .
“ Even though it ’ s been very challenging and difficult at times , for me it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be part of something that has made such a difference .
”

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“People that we’ve spoken to never thought they would be struggling with such basic needs as food or being able to pick up a prescription,” explains Elainna Sayers.
“It has knocked a lot of people sideways.”
Elainna is one of the army of council workers up and down the country who were redeployed into supporting the emergency coronavirus response when the pandemic hit.
Her normal job was put on hold as she was drafted in to manage Tameside’s call centre dealing with people’s frantic requests for support.
As the country went into lockdown, supermarket delivery services were overwhelmed and aisles were left bare.
Many people suddenly found themselves facing empty cupboards and anxiety over where their next meal was coming from, a situation they had never been in before.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The centre was set up to help the thousands of people who had been told by the government they needed to self isolate at home, but had no one to support them.
“In the first three weeks the phones were just non stop,” Elainna explains.
“We were averaging at least 190 calls a day and there was a lot of panic, a lot of uncertainty.
“People were very very worried and concerned, so we dealt with people who were not in a great place.”
The situation they had been plunged into also took its toll on staff, who themselves were having to come to terms with living in a pandemic.
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“It was difficult at times,” Elainna says.
“With many emergency call centres, you’re dealing with those calls but at the end of the day you’re walking away from that emergency, whereas with this particular crisis we were all in the middle of it.
“So I obviously had to make sure that the wellbeing of my staff was being looked after as well because they could also have been feeling those same anxieties.
“But we’ve dealt with callers with a lot of empathy and we’ve had some fantastic feedback and that’s what makes the job so rewarding.”
The response from residents who were relying on Elainna and her team to get help also showed how hard coronavirus was biting, even in the early stages, and how vital their work was.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“There’s a real mix of emotions,” she adds.
“People can come on very upset, people can come on very angry because they can’t understand the situation that they’re in. But we haven’t had a call where we’ve had to terminate it or we’ve not been able to progress it.
“I dealt with a gentleman on Easter Monday and he had two young children and he just couldn’t believe he was in this situation where he couldn’t go out to get his own food.
“We turned the parcel around that same day and I came into work on the Tuesday and he’d personally emailed me and you could just tell the relief in his email, and what was so lovely as well was that they’d been able to provide some Easter eggs, which had touched him beyond words really.
“That was such a perfect start to what we knew was going to be a challenging week.
“Most conversations end beautifully really and they are so relieved. And this has been such a lovely demonstration of just human kindness.”
Another call handler, Shelley Taylor, who normally works as an executive support administrator, described how uplifting it actually was to be part of the emergency response.
“It’s the small things, knowing you’re going to make a difference for someone on that day,” she says.
“It’s very humbling as well and you find the people at the end of a call, you end up having so many different conversations about how they’re keeping well and how they’re spending their time
“The number of calls about jigsaws and birdwatching from the garden. You can empathise because I’m stuck in my kitchen, we’re all doing it as well.
“Sometimes they just want to talk to somebody.
“When you speak to people it’s such a surreal situation that we’re all in, but there is that sense of community for everybody, even people that you don’t know.”
Once a call has been dealt with by the handlers, a referral for food, medicine or wellbeing support will be made – or a combination of the three.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Making sure people are getting the right food parcels is the responsibility of Tracy Brennand and Susan Gregson.
Tracy manages the physical hub at a warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne, and Susan is part of the team who packs and organises deliveries for people who are shielding or self-isolating.
The emergency parcels include a range of food, including fresh essentials and dry goods, and personal supplies such as shampoo and toothpaste.
In earlier days of the pandemic they were averaging 500 deliveries a week, and had to source food even as supply seemed to be drying up.
They contacted their providers for school meals, but also approached local supermarkets for donations or to buy up specific products residents would need.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“Part of the challenge was really where are we going to get the food from, how are we going to respond to that,” Tracy says.
“Some individuals have some quite specific dietary requirements so we have had to learn all about gluten free diets and dairy free.
“We’ve had food come in bulk so we’ve had to decant that into other bags but then put nutrition labels on there.
“We’ve been working a lot with our local taxi drivers because they’ve been doing all the deliveries of food to the houses so we know a lot of taxi drivers now by name, they’re absolutely fantastic.”
Elections manager Susan would normally have been overseeing the local elections, which were due to take place on May 7 but were cancelled due to the pandemic, and instead she has been making sure people don’t go hungry.
“It’s very different but I’m really enjoying it,” she says of her new role.
“We’re buying a lot of the food and we have had a few donations as well from different local businesses and supermarkets.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“The number of people needing it varies week from week, anywhere from 20 households in a day to 119 households in a day.
“Sometimes you don’t know what you’re going to get in a day – you don’t always know the numbers, and that can be challenging but we just prep for it.”
Like Elainna and Shelley, Tracy says that the feedback from residents who have been helped is overwhelmingly positive.
“Quite a few people did come back and say thank you so much, they’ve been really grateful and we’ve had some wonderful messages from people,” she adds.
“It has been amazing really to be involved in being on the frontline and having that contact with our residents.
“It makes it worthwhile working in public services.”
Moving forward, they hope reach a state where the hub can be a more ‘sustainable model’ which works with foodbanks and the voluntary sector, as well as local neighbourhood leads.
“We’re living with Covid now so what we want to do is scale this down as much as possible but not leave people high and dry,” Tracy explains.
“As a council what we need to be thinking about is if there is a second peak how would we respond next time so what we’re trying to do is build some learning in this process.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“Would we do it exactly the same again? I think there are a lot of things we would do exactly the same again because it’s worked so well, but we’ll refine it and it will become even slicker.”
Despite the awful circumstances that led to the hub being created, the dedication of the Tameside staff to move from day jobs into emergency response, ‘working all hours god sends’, was incredible, Elainna says.
“The operation was put together so quickly but it is such a well oiled machine,” she adds.
“The actual teamwork has been amazing and the fun that we’ve had as well trying to keep each other buoyant in really difficult times.
“It’s a very selfless team really and something we’re really proud of.
“Even though it’s been very challenging and difficult at times, for me it’s been an absolute privilege to be part of something that has made such a difference.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--"Bars and restaurants will only survive if everyone comes out"

The man behind a string of Manchester ’ s most popular venues says pubs and restaurants wo n't survive lockdown unless they quickly get back to their busy best .
Lyndon Higginson runs 13 venues across Manchester , including Crazy Pedro ’ s , Cane & Grain and The Liars Club .
He has previously warned that increased rents and rates would lead to £10 pints if owners were to pass the costs on to customers .
And though Lyndon says that particular price tag will never become a reality at his venues , he says public support is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
All but one of Lyndon ’ s 13 Manchester venues are currently closed with staff furloughed .
The director opened up Crazy Pedro ’ s , on Bridge Street , for takeaway last week .
But before that he had felt unable to ask staff to work under the circumstances .
He is desperate to reopen his other bars and restaurants but says it ’ s essential people have the confidence to actually visit them in order for them to survive .
“ We can come back as strong , if not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same as they were before lockdown - but we need everyone to come out for this to happen , ” he says .
Lyndon says the hospitality industry was already suffering from increased rents and costs before the pandemic hit .
But most venues weren ’ t passing those costs on to the customer .
'Crazy rent increases and extortionate rates ' have meant businesses have been making less and less each year , he says .
“ We can ’ t simply pass these costs on to our customers - it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He adds : “ Rent rises had already seen many reputable places close their doors .
Plus , the constant rises of minimum wage over the last few years has really hit everyone hard .
“ Don ’ t get me wrong , people needed this and I ’ m all for it , but you can ’ t adjust prices every time your rent , rates or wage costs go up .
“ Not only does it cost to do anything like that , as you need to reprint all menus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customer wouldn ’ t know what ’ s happening if you changed prices constantly .
Plus if you kept putting prices up you would very quickly run out of customers anyway .
Nobody wants to increase their prices.
” The government has warned that pubs , bars and restaurants will need to have strict social distancing measures in place when they reopen - which may not be until the end of the year .
But some traders say opening at a reduced capacity could be more costly than staying closed , with fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venues .
Lyndon says reduced capacity could lead to job losses , or a decrease in hours unless the government steps in to help top up wages .
“ There ’ s also data saying that over 60 per cent of people don ’ t actually want to go out anyway , ” he says .
“ Now , I ’ m confident this isn ’ t true for Manchester but there will still be some apprehension in going out unless the government assures people it ’ s safe to do so .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over when he told the public not to go out but didn ’ t tell the bars and restaurants to close their doors .
“ That week was the worst week I ’ ve ever seen .
If it ’ s like that when we reopen it ’ ll need to be more than £10 a pint to break even .
Of course we can ’ t do this as we ’ d have no customers.
” Lyndon says the government ’ s job retention scheme has been essential in retaining staff , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ an extra lifeline ” to many places .
Despite this , only three of Lyndon ’ s venues were eligible for a grant because the others have a rateable value of more than £51,000 .
“ If you ’ re a city centre bar your rateable value is going to be way over the threshold of £51,000 so you pay more each year but get nothing , ” he says .
“ Also , landlords still want their rent .
Some have been pretty decent with their tenants and others just still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need a rent holiday to survive .
Every operator is happy to extend their leases and essentially press pause on paying their rent until they are allowed to reopen .
We just need the government to step in and help with this .
It ’ s just going to be impossible without this for a lot of people .
“ Without any customers there ’ s zero coming in but still a fair amount coming out .
“ Every pint or pizza that is purchased goes to pay for the product itself - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , electricity , marketing , tax etc etc etc .
The list is very long .
“ We need to be full to make money .
We need busy weekends to pay for the quieter weekdays .
We need people to be able to hangout and not be two metres away from each other .
We need to get back to normal .
“ Manchester ’ s bars and restaurants need customers to survive and Manchester needs the bars and restaurants to survive to keep it as the great city that it is.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopening for takeaway and delivery is encouraging .
But he warns that Manchester ’ s “ entrepreneurial , resilient ” hospitality industry and its customers must adapt to survive .
“ We opened Crazy Pedro ’ s on Bridge Street last week and we ’ re making a lot of pizzas , ” he says .
“ But we ’ re not a city of takeaways .
We ’ re a city of amazing bars and restaurants where people want to dance on tables and have a good time .
“ This industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come out every single night to celebrate or commiserate , to party , to let their hair down .
“ We can come back as strong , if not stronger than we were with our prices the same as they were before lockdown .
But we need everyone to come out for this to happen .
”

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The man behind a string of Manchester’s most popular venues says pubs and restaurants won't survive lockdown unless they quickly get back to their busy best.
Lyndon Higginson runs 13 venues across Manchester, including Crazy Pedro’s, Cane & Grain and The Liars Club.
He has previously warned that increased rents and rates would lead to £10 pints if owners were to pass the costs on to customers.
And though Lyndon says that particular price tag will never become a reality at his venues, he says public support is the only way they will survive after lockdown.
All but one of Lyndon’s 13 Manchester venues are currently closed with staff furloughed.
The director opened up Crazy Pedro’s, on Bridge Street, for takeaway last week.
But before that he had felt unable to ask staff to work under the circumstances.
He is desperate to reopen his other bars and restaurants but says it’s essential people have the confidence to actually visit them in order for them to survive.
“We can come back as strong, if not stronger than we were with our prices the same as they were before lockdown - but we need everyone to come out for this to happen,” he says.
Lyndon says the hospitality industry was already suffering from increased rents and costs before the pandemic hit. But most venues weren’t passing those costs on to the customer.
'Crazy rent increases and extortionate rates' have meant businesses have been making less and less each year, he says.
“We can’t simply pass these costs on to our customers - it would be over £10 per pint.”
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He adds: “Rent rises had already seen many reputable places close their doors. Plus, the constant rises of minimum wage over the last few years has really hit everyone hard.
“Don’t get me wrong, people needed this and I’m all for it, but you can’t adjust prices every time your rent, rates or wage costs go up.
“Not only does it cost to do anything like that, as you need to reprint all menus, change tills and websites, but the customer wouldn’t know what’s happening if you changed prices constantly. Plus if you kept putting prices up you would very quickly run out of customers anyway. Nobody wants to increase their prices.”
The government has warned that pubs, bars and restaurants will need to have strict social distancing measures in place when they reopen - which may not be until the end of the year.
But some traders say opening at a reduced capacity could be more costly than staying closed, with fears the new measures could kill off many venues.
Lyndon says reduced capacity could lead to job losses, or a decrease in hours unless the government steps in to help top up wages.
“There’s also data saying that over 60 per cent of people don’t actually want to go out anyway,” he says. “Now, I’m confident this isn’t true for Manchester but there will still be some apprehension in going out unless the government assures people it’s safe to do so.
“Boris well and truly screwed us over when he told the public not to go out but didn’t tell the bars and restaurants to close their doors.
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“That week was the worst week I’ve ever seen. If it’s like that when we reopen it’ll need to be more than £10 a pint to break even. Of course we can’t do this as we’d have no customers.”
Lyndon says the government’s job retention scheme has been essential in retaining staff, while the business support grants have offered “an extra lifeline” to many places.
Despite this, only three of Lyndon’s venues were eligible for a grant because the others have a rateable value of more than £51,000.
“If you’re a city centre bar your rateable value is going to be way over the threshold of £51,000 so you pay more each year but get nothing,” he says.
“Also, landlords still want their rent. Some have been pretty decent with their tenants and others just still want paying regardless.
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“We all need a rent holiday to survive. Every operator is happy to extend their leases and essentially press pause on paying their rent until they are allowed to reopen. We just need the government to step in and help with this. It’s just going to be impossible without this for a lot of people.
“Without any customers there’s zero coming in but still a fair amount coming out.
“Every pint or pizza that is purchased goes to pay for the product itself - rent, wages, insurance, gas, electricity, marketing, tax etc etc etc. The list is very long.
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“We need to be full to make money. We need busy weekends to pay for the quieter weekdays. We need people to be able to hangout and not be two metres away from each other. We need to get back to normal.
“Manchester’s bars and restaurants need customers to survive and Manchester needs the bars and restaurants to survive to keep it as the great city that it is.”
Lyndon says the number of venues reopening for takeaway and delivery is encouraging.
But he warns that Manchester’s “entrepreneurial, resilient” hospitality industry and its customers must adapt to survive.
“We opened Crazy Pedro’s on Bridge Street last week and we’re making a lot of pizzas,” he says.
“But we’re not a city of takeaways. We’re a city of amazing bars and restaurants where people want to dance on tables and have a good time.
“This industry is nothing without the general public who come out every single night to celebrate or commiserate, to party, to let their hair down.
“We can come back as strong, if not stronger than we were with our prices the same as they were before lockdown. But we need everyone to come out for this to happen.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man Utd have given Martial two things he's never had before

Manchester United 's movement in the January transfer window will be remembered for the deal to bring Bruno Fernandes to the club .
The Portuguese midfielder has set the standard since his high-profile move earlier this year and fans are eager to see if his form continues when the season resumes .
United 's deal to sign Fernandes not only brought an immediate lift to the club , but it reinvigorated their trophy ambitions and restored belief in the long-term vision under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Only a week before the 25-year-old signed United were embarrassed during a 2-0 home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnley encapsulated everything wrong with United at the time .
They were low on confidence and out of ideas , as Burnley became the latest run-of-the-mill Premier League team to take advantage of Old Trafford 's lost fear factor .
However , Fernandes ' impact goes beyond his own performances , with his influence on Anthony Martial just as crucial in United 's current 11-match unbeaten run .
In August , for the first time in his career , Martial started the season as United 's main striker and in January he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his game to provide him with the goods in front of goal .
The other deal in January saw United , eventually , move for Odion Ighalo late on deadline day and his impact has been just as important in restoring the confidence Martial was missing .
With the Nigerian in the squad the pressure on the popular French forward has eased and United 's pre-pandemic results were telling .
Since Fernandes made his debut at the beginning only Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has scored more goals than Martial , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League since February .
“ I am loving my time at this club , '' Martial gleamed when he signed a new United contract last January .
“ I would like to thank Ole and his coaching staff for their belief in me and for helping me to take my game to the next level .
This club is all about winning trophies and I am sure the next piece of silverware is not that far away.
” A year on and the belief in Martial could n't be stronger .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ give him the platform to reach his peak , and both January arrivals have catered for his style of play rather than impeded it .
Next month Solskjaer will have some big decisions to make with his squad back to full fitness , but it is testament to his faith in Martial that he will be the man leading the line again .

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Manchester United's movement in the January transfer window will be remembered for the deal to bring Bruno Fernandes to the club.
The Portuguese midfielder has set the standard since his high-profile move earlier this year and fans are eager to see if his form continues when the season resumes.
United's deal to sign Fernandes not only brought an immediate lift to the club, but it reinvigorated their trophy ambitions and restored belief in the long-term vision under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Only a week before the 25-year-old signed United were embarrassed during a 2-0 home defeat by Burnley.
That defeat to Burnley encapsulated everything wrong with United at the time. They were low on confidence and out of ideas, as Burnley became the latest run-of-the-mill Premier League team to take advantage of Old Trafford's lost fear factor.
However, Fernandes' impact goes beyond his own performances, with his influence on Anthony Martial just as crucial in United's current 11-match unbeaten run.
In August, for the first time in his career, Martial started the season as United's main striker and in January he was provided with a playmaker at the top of his game to provide him with the goods in front of goal.
The other deal in January saw United, eventually, move for Odion Ighalo late on deadline day and his impact has been just as important in restoring the confidence Martial was missing.
With the Nigerian in the squad the pressure on the popular French forward has eased and United's pre-pandemic results were telling.
Since Fernandes made his debut at the beginning only Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has scored more goals than Martial, with the former Monaco striker the joint-highest scorer in the Premier League since February.
“I am loving my time at this club," Martial gleamed when he signed a new United contract last January.
“I would like to thank Ole and his coaching staff for their belief in me and for helping me to take my game to the next level. This club is all about winning trophies and I am sure the next piece of silverware is not that far away.”
A year on and the belief in Martial couldn't be stronger. Romelu Lukaku was sold in order to give him the platform to reach his peak, and both January arrivals have catered for his style of play rather than impeded it.
Next month Solskjaer will have some big decisions to make with his squad back to full fitness, but it is testament to his faith in Martial that he will be the man leading the line again.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Andy Burnham warns lockdown restrictions are being eased too soon

Andy Burnham has joined a number of scientific advisors in arguing that the UK government 's easing of the lockdown restrictions is happening too soon .
From Monday , schools will reopen along with some non-essential shops , and up to six people will be allowed to meet in a group .
But the Greater Manchester mayor told BBC Radio 4 's Today Programme on Saturday that releasing measures is 'premature . '
He said : “ I think we have arrived at quite a dangerous moment .
“ This is premature , this easing of the lockdown .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it should be , in my view , before these steps are taken.
” Referring to the coronavirus infection rate , Mr Burnham added : “ The R number… is still quite high.
” His comments come as Professor John Edmunds , a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , voiced concern over the lifting of lockdown .
Minutes from a Sage meeting on April 23 show that they estimated there would be 1,000 cases a day by mid-May , however the Office for National Statistics suggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England alone .
Prof Edmunds told Sky News : “ I think it ’ s risky for a couple of reasons .
“ One , I think the reproduction number is only just below one and so there ’ s not a lot of room for manoeuvre and so small changes can put that reproduction number up above one.
” He added : “ I think the other more important thing is that we still have a lot of cases here in this country .
“ The numbers of infections that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day in England alone.
” Prof Edmunds added that officials are “ trying to replace these blanket measures with a much more targeted approach , this track and trace , where instead of everybody being in lockdown you put those who are most at risk in lockdown for a couple of weeks.
” However , because the new system only started a few days ago , he said : “ We can ’ t be sure that is working effectively yet , and yet we ’ re going ahead and making these changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Wellcome Trust and a member of Sage , echoed Edmund 's call and said on Twitter that coronavirus is `` spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England '' and NHS test and trace `` has to be fully working and infection rates have to be lower '' .
In Friday 's government briefing on coronavirus , Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed plans on how to to finalise the furlough scheme , which will come to a close in October .
Speaking on the Today Programme , Andy Burnham continued : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Greater Manchester… and he texted me yesterday after the Chancellor ’ s announcement to say that the stopping of the furlough scheme in October will lead to huge redundancies in the hospitality sector .
“ And , I would say , it almost undermines the point of having the furlough scheme in the first place.
” He added : “ If you are going to pull the rug on people in a sector like hospitality at that point , then we could see a huge number of businesses go bust and jobs @ @ @

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Andy Burnham has joined a number of scientific advisors in arguing that the UK government's easing of the lockdown restrictions is happening too soon.
From Monday, schools will reopen along with some non-essential shops, and up to six people will be allowed to meet in a group.
But the Greater Manchester mayor told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme on Saturday that releasing measures is 'premature.'
He said: “I think we have arrived at quite a dangerous moment.
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“This is premature, this easing of the lockdown.
“Test and trace is not fully operational and it should be, in my view, before these steps are taken.”
Referring to the coronavirus infection rate, Mr Burnham added: “The R number… is still quite high.”
His comments come as Professor John Edmunds, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), voiced concern over the lifting of lockdown.
Minutes from a Sage meeting on April 23 show that they estimated there would be 1,000 cases a day by mid-May, however the Office for National Statistics suggest there are currently 8,000 cases per day in England alone.
Prof Edmunds told Sky News: “I think it’s risky for a couple of reasons.
“One, I think the reproduction number is only just below one and so there’s not a lot of room for manoeuvre and so small changes can put that reproduction number up above one.”
He added: “I think the other more important thing is that we still have a lot of cases here in this country.
“The numbers of infections that we have is about 8,000 new infections every day in England alone.”
Prof Edmunds added that officials are “trying to replace these blanket measures with a much more targeted approach, this track and trace, where instead of everybody being in lockdown you put those who are most at risk in lockdown for a couple of weeks.”
However, because the new system only started a few days ago, he said: “We can’t be sure that is working effectively yet, and yet we’re going ahead and making these changes anyway.”
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Sir Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust and a member of Sage, echoed Edmund's call and said on Twitter that coronavirus is "spreading too fast to lift lockdown in England" and NHS test and trace "has to be fully working and infection rates have to be lower".
In Friday's government briefing on coronavirus, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed plans on how to to finalise the furlough scheme, which will come to a close in October.
Speaking on the Today Programme, Andy Burnham continued: “I have got a night-time economy adviser in Greater Manchester… and he texted me yesterday after the Chancellor’s announcement to say that the stopping of the furlough scheme in October will lead to huge redundancies in the hospitality sector.
“And, I would say, it almost undermines the point of having the furlough scheme in the first place.”
He added: “If you are going to pull the rug on people in a sector like hospitality at that point, then we could see a huge number of businesses go bust and jobs lost.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man City morning headlines as Blues 'monitor Kalidou Koulibaly'

Riyad Mahrez is hungry for more silverware at Manchester City .
The Algerian has already won four domestic trophies for Pep Guardiola ’ s side since his 2018 switch from Leicester City , who he helped to Premier League glory in 2016 .
Mahrez also helped City to last season ’ s domestic treble , and the EFL Cup earlier this season , and now has eyes securing more silverware at the Eithad .
“ You have to stay motivated .
I am a competitor , I am here to try to win something every season , every year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of my job and I want to do my job as best as I can .
At the end of the day you want to win , you are not here just to participate .
You want to win and that is the most important thing for me.
” Manchester City have identified Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly as a transfer target this summer , it has been claimed .
City are said to believe the Senegalese defender can be the replacement for Vincent Kompany - who left for Anderlecht last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Podcast that the in-demand Koulibaly is now on City ’ s shortlist .
However , the MEN understands there is no firm interest in Koulibaly from City .
Coritiba will double their money on teenage defender Yan Couto if he breaks into Manchester City ’ s first team in the coming years .
The Brazilian full-back joined the Premier League champions for an initial €6million and will link up with the City squad this summer .
And now Couto has revealed that the fee City paid for him will double if he matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The clause is to [ play ] five Champions League or Premier League games in five years .
I hope you can do it , then the amount doubles , '' he told Gazeta do Povo .
`` I think it is very possible and Coxa ( Coritiba ) will win the other part of the money . ''

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Mahrez maintains motivation
Riyad Mahrez is hungry for more silverware at Manchester City.
The Algerian has already won four domestic trophies for Pep Guardiola’s side since his 2018 switch from Leicester City, who he helped to Premier League glory in 2016.
Mahrez also helped City to last season’s domestic treble, and the EFL Cup earlier this season, and now has eyes securing more silverware at the Eithad.
“You have to stay motivated. I am a competitor, I am here to try to win something every season, every year," Mahrez said.
"It is part of my job and I want to do my job as best as I can. At the end of the day you want to win, you are not here just to participate. You want to win and that is the most important thing for me.”
City look to Napoli’s Koulibaly - report
Manchester City have identified Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly as a transfer target this summer, it has been claimed.
City are said to believe the Senegalese defender can be the replacement for Vincent Kompany - who left for Anderlecht last year.
Duncan Castles told the Transfer Window Podcast that the in-demand Koulibaly is now on City’s shortlist.
However, the MEN understands there is no firm interest in Koulibaly from City.
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Couto explains transfer fee clause
Coritiba will double their money on teenage defender Yan Couto if he breaks into Manchester City’s first team in the coming years.
The Brazilian full-back joined the Premier League champions for an initial €6million and will link up with the City squad this summer.
And now Couto has revealed that the fee City paid for him will double if he matches the playing requirements in his deal.
"The clause is to [play] five Champions League or Premier League games in five years. I hope you can do it, then the amount doubles," he told Gazeta do Povo.
"I think it is very possible and Coxa (Coritiba) will win the other part of the money."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Police confirm ages and genders of lockdown rule-breakers who have been fined

Police have revealed the ages and genders of the people who have received the most fines for breaking lockdown rules in Greater Manchester .
Since the beginning of lockdown , a total of 295 fines have been issued to rule-breakers in the region who have ignored the Covid-19 legislation .
Of those fined , 82pc have been men , according to data released by the National Police Chief ’ s Council ( NPCC ) .
Young adults have been disproportionately likely to be slapped with a fine .
Men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 have accounted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with fixed penalty notices in Greater Manchester .
During the last bank holiday ( Friday May 22 to Monday , May 25 ) , five men were fined after travelling from West Yorkshire for a takeaway .
Assistant Chief Con Chris Sykes said the crisis has seen a 'great community effort ' .
“ This being said there are a minority of people who are not listening and are brazenly flouting the guidelines and putting others at risk '' , he said .
The NPCC figures have also revealed the number of assaults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lockdown .
There have been 227 incidents of assaults on emergency service workers reported to Greater Manchester Police between Monday , March 23 and Wednesday , May 27 .
Assistant Chief Con Sykes said : `` Thankfully , many of these have resulted in charges and subsequent prosecutions , but I think it is important to share these statistics with you as it helps to paint a better picture of the stresses that many of our frontline staff are under .
`` We would like to say a huge thank you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom are making sacrifices to keep us safe and are doing absolutely outstanding work in the face of unprecedented challenges .
“ Our priority has always been to strike a fair and proportionate balance when it comes to enforcement .
We will continue to follow this approach , working with our communities and policing by consent .
We will engage with people , explain the current circumstances and encourage people to do the right thing in complying with the government guidelines .
We will only take enforcement action as a last resort , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others at risk .
“ As another week of lockdown draws to an end this weekend , we would like to remind everyone just how very grateful we are to those who are doing their bit .
We will only get through this by joining together and I ’ m confident that the spirit of Greater Manchester won ’ t waver as we progress through this hugely difficult time .
”

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Police have revealed the ages and genders of the people who have received the most fines for breaking lockdown rules in Greater Manchester.
Since the beginning of lockdown, a total of 295 fines have been issued to rule-breakers in the region who have ignored the Covid-19 legislation.
Of those fined, 82pc have been men, according to data released by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).
Young adults have been disproportionately likely to be slapped with a fine.
Men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 have accounted for nearly half of the people issued with fixed penalty notices in Greater Manchester.
During the last bank holiday (Friday May 22 to Monday, May 25), five men were fined after travelling from West Yorkshire for a takeaway.
Assistant Chief Con Chris Sykes said the crisis has seen a 'great community effort'.
“This being said there are a minority of people who are not listening and are brazenly flouting the guidelines and putting others at risk", he said.
The NPCC figures have also revealed the number of assaults on police and paramedics since the start of lockdown.
There have been 227 incidents of assaults on emergency service workers reported to Greater Manchester Police between Monday, March 23 and Wednesday, May 27.
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Assistant Chief Con Sykes said: "Thankfully, many of these have resulted in charges and subsequent prosecutions, but I think it is important to share these statistics with you as it helps to paint a better picture of the stresses that many of our frontline staff are under.
"We would like to say a huge thank you to all emergency service workers, many of whom are making sacrifices to keep us safe and are doing absolutely outstanding work in the face of unprecedented challenges.
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“Our priority has always been to strike a fair and proportionate balance when it comes to enforcement. We will continue to follow this approach, working with our communities and policing by consent. We will engage with people, explain the current circumstances and encourage people to do the right thing in complying with the government guidelines. We will only take enforcement action as a last resort, when people are not listening and putting others at risk.
“As another week of lockdown draws to an end this weekend, we would like to remind everyone just how very grateful we are to those who are doing their bit. We will only get through this by joining together and I’m confident that the spirit of Greater Manchester won’t waver as we progress through this hugely difficult time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--What the latest coronavirus data tells us about the virus in Bury

Coronavirus infection rates remain relatively high in Bury with more than 50 new cases confirmed in the past week .
The borough has the second highest infection rate of any area in Greater Manchester as households prepare to transfer to a new phase in the Covid-19 lockdown next week .
In in the seven days leading up to Wednesday this week , there were 52 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bury , according the government 's published statistics .
It means a total of 745 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in Bury since the pandemic began .
When adjusted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has had 392 cases per 100,000 residents - which is the second highest infection rate in Greater Manchester .
By comparison , Manchester 's infection rate is considerably lower at 284 cases per 100,000 people .
Oldham is the borough with the highest infection rate in Greater Manchester , at 453 cases per 100,00 residents .
It is not yet clear what impact these statistics will have on the local ' R ' number , which measures how many people are infected by each new case - and potentially used to determine 'local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variations in the estimate for ' R ' , these are not released at local authority level .
From Monday , a number of lockdown rules will be relaxed with groups of up to six people allowed to meet while socially distancing and non-essential shopping allowed .
Under government plans , the Joint Biosecurity Centre will identify any changes in the infection rate using local testing and could close schools or businesses in areas that see spikes in infection rates .
Latest government statistics have also revealed more details about how many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and where they have passed away .
From the start of the pandemic up until May 15 , a total of 173 people died in Bury with coronavirus mentioned on their death certificate .
Of these , 51 people died in a care home , representing 29 per cent of all Covid-19 deaths in the borough .
Two-thirds ( 115 ) of the deaths were in hospitals with five people dying at home and two categorised in the new ONS statistics as 'elsewhere' The total of 173 deaths is the second-lowest total of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rochdale with 172 deaths has a lower death toll .
However , when adjusted for size of population , Bury has suffered 91 coronavirus deaths for every 100,000 residents and ranks sixth among the ten Greater Manchester council areas .
While the number of people dying in hospitals in Greater Manchester has shown a downward trend in recent weeks , this trend has appeared to stall in the last few days .
NHS England announced there had been more than 20 new deaths reported at hospitals in the region on each of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of deaths in hospitals to 1,824 across Greater Manchester .
On Friday , 14 new deaths reported were at Pennine Acute NHS Trust , which includes Fairfield Hospital in Bury as well as the North Manchester General Hospital and Royal Oldham Hospital .
That is the highest daily total announced at Pennine Acute since 25th April and appears to be linked to a spike of at least 8 deaths on Tuesday this week .

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Coronavirus infection rates remain relatively high in Bury with more than 50 new cases confirmed in the past week.
The borough has the second highest infection rate of any area in Greater Manchester as households prepare to transfer to a new phase in the Covid-19 lockdown next week.
In in the seven days leading up to Wednesday this week, there were 52 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bury, according the government's published statistics.
It means a total of 745 people have now tested positive for Covid-19 in Bury since the pandemic began.
When adjusted for the size of population, Bury has had 392 cases per 100,000 residents - which is the second highest infection rate in Greater Manchester.
By comparison, Manchester's infection rate is considerably lower at 284 cases per 100,000 people. Oldham is the borough with the highest infection rate in Greater Manchester, at 453 cases per 100,00 residents.
It is not yet clear what impact these statistics will have on the local 'R' number, which measures how many people are infected by each new case - and potentially used to determine 'local lockdowns.'
While there are regional variations in the estimate for 'R', these are not released at local authority level.
From Monday, a number of lockdown rules will be relaxed with groups of up to six people allowed to meet while socially distancing and non-essential shopping allowed.
Under government plans, the Joint Biosecurity Centre will identify any changes in the infection rate using local testing and could close schools or businesses in areas that see spikes in infection rates.
Latest government statistics have also revealed more details about how many people in Bury have died with Covid-19 - and where they have passed away.
From the start of the pandemic up until May 15, a total of 173 people died in Bury with coronavirus mentioned on their death certificate.
Of these, 51 people died in a care home, representing 29 per cent of all Covid-19 deaths in the borough.
Two-thirds (115) of the deaths were in hospitals with five people dying at home and two categorised in the new ONS statistics as 'elsewhere'
The total of 173 deaths is the second-lowest total of any area in Greater Manchester, only Rochdale with 172 deaths has a lower death toll.
However, when adjusted for size of population, Bury has suffered 91 coronavirus deaths for every 100,000 residents and ranks sixth among the ten Greater Manchester council areas.
While the number of people dying in hospitals in Greater Manchester has shown a downward trend in recent weeks, this trend has appeared to stall in the last few days.
NHS England announced there had been more than 20 new deaths reported at hospitals in the region on each of the last three days bringing the total number of deaths in hospitals to 1,824 across Greater Manchester.
On Friday, 14 new deaths reported were at Pennine Acute NHS Trust, which includes Fairfield Hospital in Bury as well as the North Manchester General Hospital and Royal Oldham Hospital.
That is the highest daily total announced at Pennine Acute since 25th April and appears to be linked to a spike of at least 8 deaths on Tuesday this week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Firefighters continue to battle huge paper fire at industrial estate

Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze at an industrial estate in Wigan .
Crews were called to Kirkless Industrial Estate , on Cale Lane in Aspull , just before 7pm on Friday .
Dramatic photos showed the fire tearing through 200 tonnes of paper as smoke was sent billowing into the skies .
At the height of the blaze , seven fire crews from across Greater Manchester were trying to douse the flames .
Four fire engines and a high volume pump remain at the scene this morning , according to a post on Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Four fire engines and a high volume pump remain at the scene of a fire at Kirkless Industrial Estate this morning .
`` Crews were initially called to the scene in Aspull at 6.55pm last night .
`` Firefighters are working with site owners to dampen down any remaining pockets of fire .
`` Staff on site are using heavy machinery to break down paper bales with firefighters putting water onto hot spots .
`` GMFRS are expected to be at the incident throughout the day . ''
After the fire broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to the industrial estate were urged to keep their windows and doors shut due to the smoke coming from the fire .

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Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze at an industrial estate in Wigan.
Crews were called to Kirkless Industrial Estate, on Cale Lane in Aspull, just before 7pm on Friday.
Dramatic photos showed the fire tearing through 200 tonnes of paper as smoke was sent billowing into the skies.
At the height of the blaze, seven fire crews from across Greater Manchester were trying to douse the flames.
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Four fire engines and a high volume pump remain at the scene this morning, according to a post on Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service's website.
It adds: "Four fire engines and a high volume pump remain at the scene of a fire at Kirkless Industrial Estate this morning.
"Crews were initially called to the scene in Aspull at 6.55pm last night.
"Firefighters are working with site owners to dampen down any remaining pockets of fire.
"Staff on site are using heavy machinery to break down paper bales with firefighters putting water onto hot spots.
"GMFRS are expected to be at the incident throughout the day."
After the fire broke out on Friday evening, residents living close to the industrial estate were urged to keep their windows and doors shut due to the smoke coming from the fire.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man City must embrace Liverpool change after Carragher comments

It seems more certain than at any point since the middle of March like there will be football to look forward to .
There are no certainties over a mid-June restart , and there have been a few false dawns already , but it looks as though more things are falling into place .
The players are back training , talks continue with a government that have shown a willingness to start easing the strict rules in place across the country , and there are dates for domestic matches with an outline of the Champions League .
In three weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already got us underway .
Not that there is too much for City to play for in the Premier League .
They have next to no chance of winning the league but will also find it very difficult to finish any lower than second unless they dramatically underperform .
With the FA Cup and the Champions League up for grabs , though , City 's season can still be special .
The effects of the pandemic on football has crystallised what was forming as a rerun of the 2017/18 campaign .
Just as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool have been miles better than everyone else this season to the point where they have wrapped up the title comically early .
It will not stop jubilation for anyone with an affinity to Liverpool but the rest of the country accepted them as title winners months ago and have moved on .
As Jamie Carragher begins his Telegraph column : `` Most of the focus in lockdown has been on the club looking for its first domestic title in three decades .
We should not overlook the one seeking to become European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 140-year history . ''
Back in 2018 , Klopp accepted his team had fallen well short of the new standard of excellence in the league but their run to the Champions League final gave them not only momentum for the next campaign but also a sense of achievement in their performances .
Despite losing to Madrid to fall short of the trophy , their success took some of the attention away from a City team that had been seen as league winners since December 2017 .
City can do similar this time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have everything needed to win the competition if it is played out , and while Pep Guardiola would rather measure success in league titles it would be hard to downplay a first ever European title - particularly if included as part of a cup treble .
Guardiola and his players do not need further incentive , but at once talk of the end of a City cycle would instead focus on the continued greatness of a side over three years with renewed optimism for the fourth .

It seems more certain than at any point since the middle of March like there will be football to look forward to.
There are no certainties over a mid-June restart, and there have been a few false dawns already, but it looks as though more things are falling into place.
The players are back training, talks continue with a government that have shown a willingness to start easing the strict rules in place across the country, and there are dates for domestic matches with an outline of the Champions League. In three weeks, Manchester City and Arsenal could have already got us underway.
Not that there is too much for City to play for in the Premier League. They have next to no chance of winning the league but will also find it very difficult to finish any lower than second unless they dramatically underperform.
With the FA Cup and the Champions League up for grabs, though, City's season can still be special.
The effects of the pandemic on football has crystallised what was forming as a rerun of the 2017/18 campaign. Just as City were outstanding champions then, so Liverpool have been miles better than everyone else this season to the point where they have wrapped up the title comically early.
It will not stop jubilation for anyone with an affinity to Liverpool but the rest of the country accepted them as title winners months ago and have moved on.
As Jamie Carragher begins his Telegraph column : "Most of the focus in lockdown has been on the club looking for its first domestic title in three decades. We should not overlook the one seeking to become European champions for the first time in its 140-year history."
Back in 2018, Klopp accepted his team had fallen well short of the new standard of excellence in the league but their run to the Champions League final gave them not only momentum for the next campaign but also a sense of achievement in their performances. Despite losing to Madrid to fall short of the trophy, their success took some of the attention away from a City team that had been seen as league winners since December 2017.
City can do similar this time. Riyad Mahrez is right to say that they have everything needed to win the competition if it is played out, and while Pep Guardiola would rather measure success in league titles it would be hard to downplay a first ever European title - particularly if included as part of a cup treble.
Guardiola and his players do not need further incentive, but at once talk of the end of a City cycle would instead focus on the continued greatness of a side over three years with renewed optimism for the fourth.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man, 48, appears in court charged with murder after human remains found

A man has appeared in court charged with murder .
Thomas McCann , 48 , spoke only to confirm his @ @ @ @ @ during a brief appearance at Manchester and Stockport Magistrates Court this morning .
McCann , @ @ @ @ @ , wore a grey tracksuit and appeared in front of a district judge from behind @ @ @ @ @ 10 .
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Crown @ @ @ @ @ June 2 .
The charge follows the discovery of human remains at a beauty spot @ @ @ @ @ 10.30am on Monday 25 May 2020 , police were called to reports that a member @ @ @ @ @ human remains in Reddish Vale Country Park .
Greater Manchester Police said : “ Enquiries @ @ @ @ @ that the remains belong to a woman in her 40s .
“ Her next of @ @ @ @ @ formal identification has not yet taken place .
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A man has appeared in court charged with murder.
Thomas McCann, 48, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during a brief appearance at Manchester and Stockport Magistrates Court this morning.
McCann, of Rosslave Walk, Brinnington, wore a grey tracksuit and appeared in front of a district judge from behind a closed dock in Court 10.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court on Tuesday June 2.
The charge follows the discovery of human remains at a beauty spot in Stockport.
At around 10.30am on Monday 25 May 2020, police were called to reports that a member of the public had found human remains in Reddish Vale Country Park.
Greater Manchester Police said: “Enquiries have led officers to believe that the remains belong to a woman in her 40s.
“Her next of kin have been informed but formal identification has not yet taken place.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Memphis Depay left Manchester United for four reasons

Four things played a major role in convincing Memphis Depay to leave Manchester United , according to one of the men who helped engineer his move .
Depay left United to join Lyon in 2017 after failing to establish himself as a regular player under either Louis van Gaal or Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford .
During his final season at the club the Dutch winger started just one match , against Northampton in the EFL Cup , before he decided to seek a move away in the January transfer window .
In order to secure a move Depay spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SciSports , a sports analytics company which deals heavily in football data intelligence .
The 26-year-old told Brouwer he wanted to 'play more freely , be important for the team , play in a top European league and for a manager with a clear style of play ' , with Lyon identified as an ideal fit .
`` Memphis made the first laptop transfer by asking us for transfer advice with data , '' Brouwer wrote on his Reddit AMA .
`` The agent of Memphis asked us to visit Memphis in Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I went there with two colleagues and we watched a Champions League game on his couch .
In our discussion about the next step in his career , he was really open about what he wanted and did n't want .
He wanted to play `` more freely '' , he wanted to be `` important for the team '' and wanted to play in a big five competition with a coach that had a clear playing style .
`` We translated these questions into data searches .
We looked for instance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dutch national team and compared that with the playing style of Man United .
We noticed that he was involved with a lot more defensive actions at Man United .
`` Regarding importance of the team , we looked for teams who did n't have their star player on LW or LCF .
For playing style , we investigated consistency , speed of passing and transition , use of flanks and defensive line height of the defenders .
One of his arguments was that playing style and development was more important than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we wrote a report with five potential clubs that would suit his playing style and Lyon was one of them .
Of course , it is up to the agent and the club to make a deal as our work ends there . ''

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Four things played a major role in convincing Memphis Depay to leave Manchester United, according to one of the men who helped engineer his move.
Depay left United to join Lyon in 2017 after failing to establish himself as a regular player under either Louis van Gaal or Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
During his final season at the club the Dutch winger started just one match, against Northampton in the EFL Cup, before he decided to seek a move away in the January transfer window.
In order to secure a move Depay spoke with Giels Brouwer, the founder of SciSports, a sports analytics company which deals heavily in football data intelligence.
The 26-year-old told Brouwer he wanted to 'play more freely, be important for the team, play in a top European league and for a manager with a clear style of play', with Lyon identified as an ideal fit.
"Memphis made the first laptop transfer by asking us for transfer advice with data," Brouwer wrote on his Reddit AMA.
"The agent of Memphis asked us to visit Memphis in Manchester where he was living at that moment. I went there with two colleagues and we watched a Champions League game on his couch. In our discussion about the next step in his career, he was really open about what he wanted and didn't want. He wanted to play "more freely", he wanted to be "important for the team" and wanted to play in a big five competition with a coach that had a clear playing style.
"We translated these questions into data searches. We looked for instance at his playing style at PSV and the Dutch national team and compared that with the playing style of Man United. We noticed that he was involved with a lot more defensive actions at Man United.
"Regarding importance of the team, we looked for teams who didn't have their star player on LW or LCF. For playing style, we investigated consistency, speed of passing and transition, use of flanks and defensive line height of the defenders. One of his arguments was that playing style and development was more important than money.
"In the end, we wrote a report with five potential clubs that would suit his playing style and Lyon was one of them. Of course, it is up to the agent and the club to make a deal as our work ends there."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Warning to Peak District visitors ahead of sunny weekend

People are being urged 'not to rush back ' to the Peak District after the region saw an increase in visitors 're-connecting with the outdoors ' following the government ’ s changes to the lockdown .
The national park ’ s chief executive , Sarah Fowler , has reiterated that it ’ s important “ people do not rush back ” so the park has the space and time to “ offer a warm welcome when all our visitor and hospitality facilities can open once again.
” She asks that those who do want to explore the landscapes to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people and wildlife that call it home - after litter and BBQs being left on a number of occaisions .
Ms Fowler said : “ Following changes to the government ’ s Covid-19 guidance on travel for exercise earlier this month , we have seen the public drawn to the Peak District to re-connect with the outdoors .
“ Sitting at the heart of the nation and with so many communities on our doorstep , it remains important that people do not rush back to provide our national park with the space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when all our visitor and hospitality facilities can open once again .
“ I ask those who do choose to explore our landscapes – perhaps for the first time – to do so with respect .
For the people and wildlife that call it home and for each other as we continue to reduce the spread of the virus .
Ms Fowler added : `` We ’ ve all had it tough , and some really simple actions done well right now will help us all benefit from the beauty , nature and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No BBQs or naked flames – this is especially critical with the current prolonged warm and dry spell we are experiencing , which brings with it an increased risk of wildfire .
• Take home what you bring - our national park rangers and partner agencies are increasingly being confronted by large amounts of litter , when their time and resources could be focused on ensuring others have a safe and enjoyable experience in the Peak District .
• Park safely and be flexible - if car parking spaces are full , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently-launched car park alert system will help to advise visitors on areas that are already busy and crowded , and within its first week , the information has reached more than 200,000 people .
• If an area feels too crowded , it is too crowded – make sure you maintain that all -important social distance as we all need to do our bit to further reduce infection rates and minimise the spread of Covid-19. ''
These unprecedented times have bought home for many the importance of spending time outdoors being active , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we live in towns or cities or the smallest of Peak District villages .
It is vital we respect this interconnectivity between us all so the Peak District can be a safe home and offer a safe welcome .
“ Respecting and protecting the Peak District National Park is a responsibility that lies with each and every one of us so we can enjoy our access together.
” Alongside Ms Fowler 's message , South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service have asked visitors to stay away from a `` dangerous '' blue lagoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarry , known as Harpur Hill Quarry near Buxton , has seen people flock to the site with an estimated 2,000 visitors on Bank Holiday Monday alone .
Derbyshire ’ s Chief Constable has described the lagoon as “ probably the most dangerous water in the UK '' - due to its PH value making it similar to swimming in “ a bath of bleach ” .

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People are being urged 'not to rush back' to the Peak District after the region saw an increase in visitors 're-connecting with the outdoors' following the government’s changes to the lockdown.
The national park’s chief executive, Sarah Fowler, has reiterated that it’s important “people do not rush back” so the park has the space and time to “offer a warm welcome when all our visitor and hospitality facilities can open once again.”
She asks that those who do want to explore the landscapes to do it “with respect” - for the people and wildlife that call it home - after litter and BBQs being left on a number of occaisions.
Ms Fowler said: “Following changes to the government’s Covid-19 guidance on travel for exercise earlier this month, we have seen the public drawn to the Peak District to re-connect with the outdoors.
“Sitting at the heart of the nation and with so many communities on our doorstep, it remains important that people do not rush back to provide our national park with the space and time to offer a warm welcome when all our visitor and hospitality facilities can open once again.
“I ask those who do choose to explore our landscapes – perhaps for the first time – to do so with respect. For the people and wildlife that call it home and for each other as we continue to reduce the spread of the virus.
Ms Fowler added: "We’ve all had it tough, and some really simple actions done well right now will help us all benefit from the beauty, nature and history of our National Park:
• No BBQs or naked flames – this is especially critical with the current prolonged warm and dry spell we are experiencing, which brings with it an increased risk of wildfire.
• Take home what you bring - our national park rangers and partner agencies are increasingly being confronted by large amounts of litter, when their time and resources could be focused on ensuring others have a safe and enjoyable experience in the Peak District.
• Park safely and be flexible - if car parking spaces are full, then seek somewhere else less busy. Our recently-launched car park alert system will help to advise visitors on areas that are already busy and crowded, and within its first week, the information has reached more than 200,000 people.
• If an area feels too crowded, it is too crowded – make sure you maintain that all -important social distance as we all need to do our bit to further reduce infection rates and minimise the spread of Covid-19.
" These unprecedented times have bought home for many the importance of spending time outdoors being active, healthy and connecting to nature, whether we live in towns or cities or the smallest of Peak District villages. It is vital we respect this interconnectivity between us all so the Peak District can be a safe home and offer a safe welcome.
“Respecting and protecting the Peak District National Park is a responsibility that lies with each and every one of us so we can enjoy our access together.”
Alongside Ms Fowler's message, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service have asked visitors to stay away from a "dangerous" blue lagoon in the Peak District.
(Image: PA)
The limestone quarry, known as Harpur Hill Quarry near Buxton, has seen people flock to the site with an estimated 2,000 visitors on Bank Holiday Monday alone.
Derbyshire’s Chief Constable has described the lagoon as “probably the most dangerous water in the UK" - due to its PH value making it similar to swimming in “a bath of bleach”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-30--Man United morning headlines as Inter confirm Alexis Sanchez decision

Alexis Sanchez will be given more first-team football with Inter Milan before the end of the campaign after the Italian club confirmed they will not be sending him back to United before the season is out .
The Chilean is currently on a season-long loan at Inter and is set to return to Old Trafford in the summer .
And now Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has outlined Antonio Conte ’ s plans for the former Arsenal man , who has suffered injury problems during his stint in Italy .
“ He 'll stay with us until the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about his future with Manchester United , ” Ausilio told Sky Sports Italia .
“ He 'll have the opportunity to show his skills.
” Greater Manchester Police have released a statement confirming that they are working with both Manchester United and Manchester City to stage their remaining home matches in the city .
Three matches in Manchester - United 's game against Sheffield United , and City ’ s matches against Liverpool and Newcastle United , were earmarked as games likely to be played at neutral venues .
Deputy Chief Constable Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading officer when it comes to football in the country , is assessing which remaining games of the 2019/20 season should be staged away from their normal venues .
“ We identified three games in our force area that present factors which need further consideration , and GMP is working with both clubs and the relevant Safety Advisory Groups ( SAG ) to assess if we can safely facilitate the playing of these matches at their intended locations , ” Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey said .
“ A decision will be made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will support whichever outcome is decided.
” United are believed to be happy that the situation is being monitored and are hopeful all of their remaining home games will be staged at Old Trafford .
Gary Neville believes United must maintain their proud tradition of playing youth players in their first-team .
The club have a long-held tradition of developing players and promoting them through to the first team , with Neville and his Class of 92 teammates prime examples .
Now the likes of Marcus Rashford , Brandon Williams , Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first-team stars who came through the club ’ s academy .
“ Manchester United can never not play without academy players in its first team squad .
It is far too important a value to drop and that was something born out of the 1950s , ” Neville told Sky Sports ' The Football Show .
“ I think Manchester United won the Youth Cup for the five or six years on the bounce with Bobby Charlton winning three of four of them .
“ I think from those very early years the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club and those principles .
“ Even thinking about the simple things like the club blazer at Manchester United that was worn by the Busby Babes , you still see the Manchester United players wear to this day .
Those traditions and sort of values and principles never more .
You have to keep certain things the same .
“ We know the rest of technology moves on and nutrition , sports science , everything moves forward but some things have to remain stable .
“ And I think with Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50s and 60s under Sir Matt Busby , culminating in that 1968 victory , that we still see values deployed at the club , and by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , the first-team manager .
”

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Inter plan for Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez will be given more first-team football with Inter Milan before the end of the campaign after the Italian club confirmed they will not be sending him back to United before the season is out.
The Chilean is currently on a season-long loan at Inter and is set to return to Old Trafford in the summer.
And now Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio has outlined Antonio Conte’s plans for the former Arsenal man, who has suffered injury problems during his stint in Italy.
“He'll stay with us until the end of the season, then we'll decide about his future with Manchester United,” Ausilio told Sky Sports Italia. “He'll have the opportunity to show his skills.”
Police statement on Old Trafford games
Greater Manchester Police have released a statement confirming that they are working with both Manchester United and Manchester City to stage their remaining home matches in the city.
Three matches in Manchester - United 's game against Sheffield United, and City’s matches against Liverpool and Newcastle United, were earmarked as games likely to be played at neutral venues.
Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts of South Yorkshire Police, the leading officer when it comes to football in the country, is assessing which remaining games of the 2019/20 season should be staged away from their normal venues.
“We identified three games in our force area that present factors which need further consideration, and GMP is working with both clubs and the relevant Safety Advisory Groups (SAG) to assess if we can safely facilitate the playing of these matches at their intended locations,” Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey said.
“A decision will be made by the SAGs in due course and we will support whichever outcome is decided.”
United are believed to be happy that the situation is being monitored and are hopeful all of their remaining home games will be staged at Old Trafford.
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Neville on United youth principles
Gary Neville believes United must maintain their proud tradition of playing youth players in their first-team.
The club have a long-held tradition of developing players and promoting them through to the first team, with Neville and his Class of 92 teammates prime examples.
Now the likes of Marcus Rashford, Brandon Williams, Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood are among the first-team stars who came through the club’s academy.
“ Manchester United can never not play without academy players in its first team squad. It is far too important a value to drop and that was something born out of the 1950s,” Neville told Sky Sports' The Football Show.
“I think Manchester United won the Youth Cup for the five or six years on the bounce with Bobby Charlton winning three of four of them.
“I think from those very early years the sort of Academy was so important to the club and those principles.
“Even thinking about the simple things like the club blazer at Manchester United that was worn by the Busby Babes, you still see the Manchester United players wear to this day. Those traditions and sort of values and principles never more. You have to keep certain things the same.
“We know the rest of technology moves on and nutrition, sports science, everything moves forward but some things have to remain stable.
“And I think with Manchester United those things that were born in the 50s and 60s under Sir Matt Busby, culminating in that 1968 victory, that we still see values deployed at the club, and by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the first-team manager.”