themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Newsnight opener on Dominic Cummings breached 'impartiality guidelines'

The BBC has said that its Newsnight introduction which discussed the Dominic Cummings controversy 'did not meet standards of due impartiality ' .
Journalist Emily Maitlis began the Tuesday evening episode by saying that the Prime Minister 's senior advisor had “ broken the rules ” and “ the country can see that , and it ’ s shocked the government can not ” .
While Emily 's speech has been praised online by some Newsnight watchers , the broadcaster announced in a statement on Wednesday that staff have since been “ reminded of the guidelines ” around impartiality .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued : “ The longer ministers and the Prime Minister tell us he worked within [ the rules ] , the more angry the response to this scandal is likely to be .
“ He was the man , remember , who always got the public mood , who tagged the lazy label of elite on those who disagreed .
“ He should understand that public mood now – one of fury , contempt and anguish.
” She added : `` He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assume they can now flout them . ''
In its response to the broadcast , the BBC said it must “ uphold the highest standards of due impartiality in its news output ” .
The statement said : “ We ’ ve reviewed the entirety of last night ’ s Newsnight , including the opening section , and while we believe the programme contained fair , reasonable and rigorous journalism , we feel that we should have done more to make clear the introduction was a summary of the questions we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the rest of the programme .
“ As it was , we believe the introduction we broadcast did not meet our standards of due impartiality.
” The Newsnight episode in question largely focused on Dominic Cummings who drove 260 miles from London to Durham during April ’ s lockdown .
In a televised press conference with the media on Bank Holiday Monday , Mr Cummings took the opportunity to explain that he embarked on the journey north over childcare concerns in case he and his wife became incapacitated by coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Barnard Castle in Teesside with his four-year-old son and wife on her birthday to test his vision before driving back to the capital .
The BBC has been involved in a similar row over impartiality last year over comments made by BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty about Donald Trump and racism .
Ms Munchetty was judged to have breached BBC editorial guidelines when she discussed remarks made by Mr Trump after he told female Democrats to “ go back ” to their own countries , however the ruling was later reviewed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lord Tony Hall .

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The BBC has said that its Newsnight introduction which discussed the Dominic Cummings controversy 'did not meet standards of due impartiality'.
Journalist Emily Maitlis began the Tuesday evening episode by saying that the Prime Minister's senior advisor had “broken the rules” and “the country can see that, and it’s shocked the government cannot”.
While Emily's speech has been praised online by some Newsnight watchers, the broadcaster announced in a statement on Wednesday that staff have since been “reminded of the guidelines” around impartiality.
In the Newsnight opening, Ms Maitlis continued: “The longer ministers and the Prime Minister tell us he worked within [the rules], the more angry the response to this scandal is likely to be.
“He was the man, remember, who always got the public mood, who tagged the lazy label of elite on those who disagreed.
“He should understand that public mood now – one of fury, contempt and anguish.”
(Image: BBC)
She added: "He made those who struggled to keep to the rules feel like fools, and has allowed many more to assume they can now flout them."
In its response to the broadcast, the BBC said it must “uphold the highest standards of due impartiality in its news output”.
The statement said: “We’ve reviewed the entirety of last night’s Newsnight, including the opening section, and while we believe the programme contained fair, reasonable and rigorous journalism, we feel that we should have done more to make clear the introduction was a summary of the questions we would examine, with all the accompanying evidence, in the rest of the programme.
“As it was, we believe the introduction we broadcast did not meet our standards of due impartiality.”
The Newsnight episode in question largely focused on Dominic Cummings who drove 260 miles from London to Durham during April’s lockdown.
In a televised press conference with the media on Bank Holiday Monday, Mr Cummings took the opportunity to explain that he embarked on the journey north over childcare concerns in case he and his wife became incapacitated by coronavirus.
And he also admitted that he drove to Barnard Castle in Teesside with his four-year-old son and wife on her birthday to test his vision before driving back to the capital.
The BBC has been involved in a similar row over impartiality last year over comments made by BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty about Donald Trump and racism.
Ms Munchetty was judged to have breached BBC editorial guidelines when she discussed remarks made by Mr Trump after he told female Democrats to “go back” to their own countries, however the ruling was later reviewed and reversed by the corporation’s director-general Lord Tony Hall.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Woman warns others to be on their guard after jogger exposes himself in park

A woman is warning others to be vigilant after a jogger exposed himself while she exercised in a popular park .
The woman had gone for a walk in Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield on Tuesday morning , and had stopped to do stretches at a bench when she noticed a man approaching .
As he ran her past , she realised that his genitals were lifted up over the waistband of his shorts and exposed .
She called 101 and GMP sent two patrols out to try to find the man , but he had left the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be aware .
The woman , who is in her thirties , managed to take a photo of the man as he jogged away .
She said : `` Unfortunately I did not get his face just the back of him .
`` I was scared and looking back at him , he looked at me as he made his way towards the exit of the park .
I rang 101 immediately and reported the crime .
`` This is a very serious matter .
I was wearing a hoodie and sunglasses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no indication of my age , and fortunately I am not a teenager .
`` I ’ m distressed now as I fear for the public 's safety .
`` I was just in shock and I was scared .
It 's serious because you do n't know what it could lead to .
`` The police were amazing and kept in contact with me all day and sent two cars .
There 's no CCTV there , but there must be on Wilmslow Road . ''
The incident happened shortly before 8am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man is described as being in his late twenties , and he was wearing a grey hoodie and black shorts .
He left the park in the direction of Wilmslow Road .
GMP says the offence was reported to them , and no arrests have yet been made .

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A woman is warning others to be vigilant after a jogger exposed himself while she exercised in a popular park.
The woman had gone for a walk in Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield on Tuesday morning, and had stopped to do stretches at a bench when she noticed a man approaching.
As he ran her past, she realised that his genitals were lifted up over the waistband of his shorts and exposed.
She called 101 and GMP sent two patrols out to try to find the man, but he had left the scene.
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Now she is warning other park users to be aware.
The woman, who is in her thirties, managed to take a photo of the man as he jogged away.
She said: "Unfortunately I did not get his face just the back of him.
"I was scared and looking back at him, he looked at me as he made his way towards the exit of the park. I rang 101 immediately and reported the crime.
"This is a very serious matter. I was wearing a hoodie and sunglasses so from far away he would have no indication of my age, and fortunately I am not a teenager.
"I’m distressed now as I fear for the public's safety.
"I was just in shock and I was scared. It's serious because you don't know what it could lead to.
"The police were amazing and kept in contact with me all day and sent two cars. There's no CCTV there, but there must be on Wilmslow Road."
The incident happened shortly before 8am on Tuesday, May 26.
The man is described as being in his late twenties, and he was wearing a grey hoodie and black shorts.
He left the park in the direction of Wilmslow Road.
GMP says the offence was reported to them, and no arrests have yet been made.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Gary Neville makes Paul Pogba Manchester United prediction

Gary Neville has predicted Manchester United will be among the teams to benefit from the long lay-off when the season resumes because they will have Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford back fit again .
The former United defender believes the fact that United and Tottenham will be able to welcome back Marcus Rashford and Pogba , and Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min respectively , could be a huge advantage for both teams when fixtures get back underway .
Premier League officials will discuss when to formally resume the season , after a return to full contact training was sanctioned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his predecessor Jose Mourinho , now in charge of Spurs .
`` I think the lockdown helps Tottenham because they get Kane and Son back , '' Neville said on Sky Sports .
`` I think it helps Manchester United because they get Pogba and Rashford back .
`` I know we say that these clubs have squads because they 're the big clubs but , particularly at Tottenham , you can not lose Harry Kane and be impacted greatly .
`` Son , I think is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team in the world .
His style of play is so modern , he 's a modern forward , he can play left , he can play right , he can play off the front .
`` I think in some ways he 's as important to Tottenham as Harry Kane , I think with Harry Kane you need Son playing alongside him .
He makes the runs past that creates the space . ''
Solskjaer gave positive updates on both Rashford and Pogba earlier this week .
The England striker had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fracture in his back , while Pogba needed ankle surgery - having not started a game for the Old Trafford club since September 30th .

Gary Neville has predicted Manchester United will be among the teams to benefit from the long lay-off when the season resumes because they will have Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford back fit again.
The former United defender believes the fact that United and Tottenham will be able to welcome back Marcus Rashford and Pogba, and Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min respectively, could be a huge advantage for both teams when fixtures get back underway.
Premier League officials will discuss when to formally resume the season, after a return to full contact training was sanctioned on Wednesday. Neville believes the revised schedule could help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his predecessor Jose Mourinho, now in charge of Spurs.
"I think the lockdown helps Tottenham because they get Kane and Son back," Neville said on Sky Sports. "I think it helps Manchester United because they get Pogba and Rashford back.
"I know we say that these clubs have squads because they're the big clubs but, particularly at Tottenham, you cannot lose Harry Kane and be impacted greatly.
"Son, I think is a player that can go into any team in the world. His style of play is so modern, he's a modern forward, he can play left, he can play right, he can play off the front.
"I think in some ways he's as important to Tottenham as Harry Kane, I think with Harry Kane you need Son playing alongside him. He makes the runs past that creates the space."
Solskjaer gave positive updates on both Rashford and Pogba earlier this week.
The England striker had been out since January with a double stress fracture in his back, while Pogba needed ankle surgery - having not started a game for the Old Trafford club since September 30th.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Tameside will be one of the first to pilot the 'test and trace' programme

Tameside has been chosen as Greater Manchester ’ s pilot borough for the government ’ s ‘ test and trace ’ programme to tackle outbreaks of coronavirus .
The government has announced it is to distribute £300m in funding for local authorities in England to support the launch of the service .
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick said the programme , which will involve teams of contact tracers and an NHS tracking app , will be launched next week .
Each local authority will be given funding to develop ‘ tailored outbreak control plans ’ , led by council leaders and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS trusts and other partners .
Work on the plans , which the government says is to start ‘ immediately ’ , will focus on identifying and containing potential outbreaks of the virus in locations such as workplaces , housing complexes , care homes and schools .
Speaking at the borough ’ s first virtual meeting of the full council on Tuesday evening , leader Brenda Warrington said that recovery from the pandemic will be a ‘ part of life ’ for all residents and businesses .
“ I ’ m delighted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been chosen as a pilot for the test and trace service to ensure that we create robust and comprehensive plans to deal with local outbreaks of COVID-19 which are key to allowing residents in Greater Manchester to live their lives out of lockdown , I ’ m sure we all look forward to that , ” Coun Warrington said .
“ And it ’ s wonderful that we ’ ve been recognised as having the ability to lead , and being among the first in the country to develop these .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be effective when it ’ s rolled we will need people to continue to follow those guidelines .
“ Stay at home if they have symptoms and I do thank everyone in leading the way in doing this , it ’ s protected the NHS and it ’ s saved lives.
” As part of the test and trace programme , data on the virus ’ s spread will be shared with local authorities through the Joint Biosecurity Centre to inform local outbreak planning .
This means that teams can understand how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with national government where necessary to access the testing and tracing capabilities of the new service .
Town halls also need to ensure they have enough testing capacity , and it is ‘ deployed effectively to high-risk locations ’ .
Initially 11 local authorities across England will share ‘ best practice ’ on how the test and trace programme is working .
Minister for Patient Safety Nadine Dorries , said that town halls are ‘ vital ’ in the effort to contain COVID-19 .
“ The pandemic requires a national effort but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of local authorities , working hand in hand with Public Health England and contact tracers to focus on the containment of local outbreaks , in order to control the transmission and the spread of the virus , ” she added .
But for contact tracing to be effective , bosses say that people must continue to follow health guidelines and stay at home if they have symptoms of the virus .

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Tameside has been chosen as Greater Manchester’s pilot borough for the government’s ‘test and trace’ programme to tackle outbreaks of coronavirus.
The government has announced it is to distribute £300m in funding for local authorities in England to support the launch of the service.
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick said the programme, which will involve teams of contact tracers and an NHS tracking app, will be launched next week.
Each local authority will be given funding to develop ‘tailored outbreak control plans’, led by council leaders and directors of public health, working with NHS trusts and other partners.
Work on the plans, which the government says is to start ‘immediately’, will focus on identifying and containing potential outbreaks of the virus in locations such as workplaces, housing complexes, care homes and schools.
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Speaking at the borough’s first virtual meeting of the full council on Tuesday evening, leader Brenda Warrington said that recovery from the pandemic will be a ‘part of life’ for all residents and businesses.
“I’m delighted that Tameside, on behalf of Greater Manchester has been chosen as a pilot for the test and trace service to ensure that we create robust and comprehensive plans to deal with local outbreaks of COVID-19 which are key to allowing residents in Greater Manchester to live their lives out of lockdown, I’m sure we all look forward to that,” Coun Warrington said.
(Image: Tameside Council)
“And it’s wonderful that we’ve been recognised as having the ability to lead, and being among the first in the country to develop these.
“That said, for contact tracing to be effective when it’s rolled we will need people to continue to follow those guidelines.
“Stay at home if they have symptoms and I do thank everyone in leading the way in doing this, it’s protected the NHS and it’s saved lives.”
As part of the test and trace programme, data on the virus’s spread will be shared with local authorities through the Joint Biosecurity Centre to inform local outbreak planning.
This means that teams can understand how the virus is moving, and can work with national government where necessary to access the testing and tracing capabilities of the new service.
(Image: Hannah McKay/PA Wire)
Town halls also need to ensure they have enough testing capacity, and it is ‘deployed effectively to high-risk locations’.
Initially 11 local authorities across England will share ‘best practice’ on how the test and trace programme is working.
Minister for Patient Safety Nadine Dorries, said that town halls are ‘vital’ in the effort to contain COVID-19.
“The pandemic requires a national effort but that will only be effective as a result of local authorities, working hand in hand with Public Health England and contact tracers to focus on the containment of local outbreaks, in order to control the transmission and the spread of the virus,” she added.
But for contact tracing to be effective, bosses say that people must continue to follow health guidelines and stay at home if they have symptoms of the virus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--National ‘test and trace’ system to launch tomorrow - this is how it will work

The government ’ s new NHS ‘ test and trace ’ system is to come into force nationally tomorrow ( Thursday ) , aimed at ensuring anyone with Covid symptoms - or anyone they have been in contact with - goes into immediate quarantine .
More than 40,000 people have been hired to set up the system , which will initially include a phone bank , but not an app .
Anyone with Covid-like symptoms will be asked to self-isolate as previously and to order a test through the NHS website , or by calling 119 .
If they test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue their week 's self-isolation and will receive a text or email requesting the contact details of anyone they have been in close proximity to - those they have been 2m away from , unprotected , for 15 minutes or longer .
Those people will then be contacted by the service too and asked to self-isolate for a fortnight .
The move is a significant shift away from the system to date , which for most of the pandemic has seen testing restricted to certain groups .
It is also a shift towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in many other countries throughout the outbreak , including in Germany .
From tomorrow , anyone will be able to get a test , relying on people requesting one themselves and providing the details needed to trace their contacts .
Those hired to run the system include between 6,000 and 7,000 clinicians , many of them people who had left the profession but have volunteered to return to work order to support the effort .
There are a further 20,000 on the phone bank , run by outsourcer Serco , and a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other agencies - including the public health teams of local authorities .
Those officials will be in charge of contact tracing on the ground , particularly in institutions such as care homes , schools or hostels , and will lead on infection control and containment .
That will mean quarantining affected people and carrying out deep cleaning , which could involve the temporary closure of the affected place .
Dido Harding , chief executive of the new system , said this would be a ‘ big service ’ that is now being ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnership between national and local level .
She said it represented the key part of the government ’ s contact tracing strategy , with the app - which has been in the pipeline for weeks but has not yet materialised - simply the ‘ cherry on the cake ’ .
However she admitted it would make identifying and tracing contacts faster when it did emerge .
Asked who exactly people should be providing to the service as a contact , should they test positive , she said it would apply to anyone they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with at a distance of less than 2m apart , but that this would not apply if PPE was being worn at the time , or to workers who had been shielded by a screen in a supermarket .
If an office worker tests positive , she said , they would not need to report anyone else in their office as a contact so long as correct safety measures and social distancing had been applied in their workplace .
As a result , she said , the move is likely to refresh people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing is actually being applied around them in their daily lives .
Asked whether or not test results would be turned around within 24 hours , she said that would not happen immediately , adding that the service was expected to gradually improve over the current weeks .
There are no current plans to fine people who fail to report their systems or provide the contact details they have been near , she added , although the Secretary of State does have powers to do so .
The entire process is data protection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the service uses computer systems already used by Public Health England to deal with other infectious disease outbreaks .
“ This is a brand new service which has been launched at incredible speed and scale , ” she said .
“ NHS Test and Trace already employs over 40,000 people , both directly and through trusted partners , who are working hard to deliver both testing and contact tracing at scale .
This is no small achievement and I am hugely grateful to everyone involved .
“ NHS Test and Trace will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to play our part .
This is why we are working hand-in-hand with communities and local authorities across the country to tailor support at a local level , and respond quickly to local needs .
`` And we will be constantly developing and improving as we go .
Together we can help contain the virus , stop it spreading further and ultimately save lives .
”

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The government’s new NHS ‘test and trace’ system is to come into force nationally tomorrow (Thursday), aimed at ensuring anyone with Covid symptoms - or anyone they have been in contact with - goes into immediate quarantine.
More than 40,000 people have been hired to set up the system, which will initially include a phone bank, but not an app.
Anyone with Covid-like symptoms will be asked to self-isolate as previously and to order a test through the NHS website, or by calling 119.
If they test positive, they will be told to continue their week's self-isolation and will receive a text or email requesting the contact details of anyone they have been in close proximity to - those they have been 2m away from, unprotected, for 15 minutes or longer.
Those people will then be contacted by the service too and asked to self-isolate for a fortnight.
The move is a significant shift away from the system to date, which for most of the pandemic has seen testing restricted to certain groups.
It is also a shift towards the systems that have been in operation in many other countries throughout the outbreak, including in Germany.
(Image: PA)
From tomorrow, anyone will be able to get a test, relying on people requesting one themselves and providing the details needed to trace their contacts.
Those hired to run the system include between 6,000 and 7,000 clinicians, many of them people who had left the profession but have volunteered to return to work order to support the effort.
There are a further 20,000 on the phone bank, run by outsourcer Serco, and a similar number of people across the country in other agencies - including the public health teams of local authorities.
Those officials will be in charge of contact tracing on the ground, particularly in institutions such as care homes, schools or hostels, and will lead on infection control and containment.
That will mean quarantining affected people and carrying out deep cleaning, which could involve the temporary closure of the affected place.
Dido Harding, chief executive of the new system, said this would be a ‘big service’ that is now being ‘stood up to scale’ as a partnership between national and local level.
(Image: PA)
She said it represented the key part of the government’s contact tracing strategy, with the app - which has been in the pipeline for weeks but has not yet materialised - simply the ‘cherry on the cake’. However she admitted it would make identifying and tracing contacts faster when it did emerge.
Asked who exactly people should be providing to the service as a contact, should they test positive, she said it would apply to anyone they had recently spent 15 minutes or longer with at a distance of less than 2m apart, but that this would not apply if PPE was being worn at the time, or to workers who had been shielded by a screen in a supermarket.
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If an office worker tests positive, she said, they would not need to report anyone else in their office as a contact so long as correct safety measures and social distancing had been applied in their workplace.
As a result, she said, the move is likely to refresh people’s focus on whether proper social distancing is actually being applied around them in their daily lives.
Asked whether or not test results would be turned around within 24 hours, she said that would not happen immediately, adding that the service was expected to gradually improve over the current weeks.
(Image: PA)
There are no current plans to fine people who fail to report their systems or provide the contact details they have been near, she added, although the Secretary of State does have powers to do so.
The entire process is data protection compliant, she said, adding that the service uses computer systems already used by Public Health England to deal with other infectious disease outbreaks.
“This is a brand new service which has been launched at incredible speed and scale,” she said.
“NHS Test and Trace already employs over 40,000 people, both directly and through trusted partners, who are working hard to deliver both testing and contact tracing at scale. This is no small achievement and I am hugely grateful to everyone involved.
“NHS Test and Trace will not succeed on its own – we all need to play our part. This is why we are working hand-in-hand with communities and local authorities across the country to tailor support at a local level, and respond quickly to local needs.
"And we will be constantly developing and improving as we go. Together we can help contain the virus, stop it spreading further and ultimately save lives.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Burglar posing as NHS worker invaded 78-year-old's home

A burglar posing as an NHS worker invaded the home of a 78-year-old and rifled through her belongings during a frightening raid .
The attempted burglary took place in the Unsworth area on Monday afternoon , say Bury North police officers .
A man , believed to be around 30-years-old , posed as an NHS worker - dressing in a baseball cap and dark blue uniform , and carrying an ID badge and a stethoscope .
He knocked on the door of a bungalow and started a conversation with a 78-year-old woman , according to police .
The man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tall , then entered the property uninvited after asking to use the toilet .
The victim discovered the man searching the wardrobes in a bedroom at the bungalow .
When she challenged the fraudster , he made off with nothing .
A Facebook post for Greater Manchester Police 's Bury North team said : `` Attempted burglary took place in the Unsworth area on Monday afternoon .
`` Offender posing as an NHS worker knocks on bungalow and strikes up conversation with 78 year old victim .
`` He asks to use the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victim then finds the male searching wardrobes in bedroom , she challenges the offender who makes off with nothing taken .
`` Male described as white , 6ft tall , approx 30 years old , wearing a baseball cap and a dark blue uniform carrying an ID badge and stethoscope . ''

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A burglar posing as an NHS worker invaded the home of a 78-year-old and rifled through her belongings during a frightening raid.
The attempted burglary took place in the Unsworth area on Monday afternoon, say Bury North police officers.
A man, believed to be around 30-years-old, posed as an NHS worker - dressing in a baseball cap and dark blue uniform, and carrying an ID badge and a stethoscope.
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He knocked on the door of a bungalow and started a conversation with a 78-year-old woman, according to police.
The man, described as white and around six feet tall, then entered the property uninvited after asking to use the toilet.
The victim discovered the man searching the wardrobes in a bedroom at the bungalow.
When she challenged the fraudster, he made off with nothing.
A Facebook post for Greater Manchester Police's Bury North team said: "Attempted burglary took place in the Unsworth area on Monday afternoon.
"Offender posing as an NHS worker knocks on bungalow and strikes up conversation with 78 year old victim.
"He asks to use the toilet and enters property uninvited.
"Victim then finds the male searching wardrobes in bedroom, she challenges the offender who makes off with nothing taken.
"Male described as white, 6ft tall, approx 30 years old, wearing a baseball cap and a dark blue uniform carrying an ID badge and stethoscope."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--The government said that tennis courts can open but in Tameside they remain shut

Tennis courts across Tameside are remaining closed over social distancing fears – despite the government saying they are allowed to reopen .
The latest guidance states that outdoor sports facilities – such as tennis and basketball courts , golf courses and bowling greens – can open up again as lockdown eases .
The government ’ s coronavirus recovery strategy said that from May 13 , people will be allowed to exercise ‘ as many times each day as they wish ’ with one other person from outside their household .
After hearing about the new guidance , Alex Walker tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tameside with his girlfriend , but found that courts remained locked .
West End Park in Ashton-under-Lyne , and Dukinfield Park both have hard court areas which before coronavirus hit were open to the public .
“ Personally , I can ’ t see why singles tennis is any more dangerous than a whole host of other things that seem to be taking place now , ” he said Other boroughs , such as Manchester , Salford and Oldham have reopened their tennis courts .
But bosses in Tameside say since they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure social distancing is taking place , they won ’ t be opening them .
Under the guidelines , those exercising outdoors with someone from outside their household should stay two metres apart at all times .
A Tameside council spokesperson said : “ The government has said sports courts can be opened as long as social distancing can be maintained .
“ Unfortunately as ours are all located in public open space we can not monitor them for social distancing all the time .
“ We know that sports courts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attract large groups of younger people who are not social distancing and therefore unfortunately we are not opening them at this stage .
“ However we are continuously reviewing all our services and therefore we will open them as soon as we think we can do so safely .
“ In the meantime all our parks are open and people can use the grass areas for playing games as long as social distancing is maintained.
” While recreational activities such as tennis , angling and golf will be permitted , team sports will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your own household ’ , the government has said .
People will also be allowed to spend time outdoors sunbathing or have a picnic with one other person from a different household .
But playgrounds , outdoor gyms and ‘ ticketed outdoor leisure venues ’ – where there is a higher risk of close contact – remain off-limits under step one of the plans .

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Tennis courts across Tameside are remaining closed over social distancing fears – despite the government saying they are allowed to reopen.
The latest guidance states that outdoor sports facilities – such as tennis and basketball courts, golf courses and bowling greens – can open up again as lockdown eases.
The government’s coronavirus recovery strategy said that from May 13, people will be allowed to exercise ‘as many times each day as they wish’ with one other person from outside their household.
After hearing about the new guidance, Alex Walker tried to play tennis at a park in Tameside with his girlfriend, but found that courts remained locked.
West End Park in Ashton-under-Lyne, and Dukinfield Park both have hard court areas which before coronavirus hit were open to the public.
“Personally, I can’t see why singles tennis is any more dangerous than a whole host of other things that seem to be taking place now,” he said
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Other boroughs, such as Manchester, Salford and Oldham have reopened their tennis courts.
But bosses in Tameside say since they cannot monitor their courts or games areas to ensure social distancing is taking place, they won’t be opening them.
Under the guidelines, those exercising outdoors with someone from outside their household should stay two metres apart at all times.
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A Tameside council spokesperson said: “The government has said sports courts can be opened as long as social distancing can be maintained.
“Unfortunately as ours are all located in public open space we cannot monitor them for social distancing all the time.
“We know that sports courts and MUGAs (multi use games areas) attract large groups of younger people who are not social distancing and therefore unfortunately we are not opening them at this stage.
“However we are continuously reviewing all our services and therefore we will open them as soon as we think we can do so safely.
“In the meantime all our parks are open and people can use the grass areas for playing games as long as social distancing is maintained.”
While recreational activities such as tennis, angling and golf will be permitted, team sports will not be allowed ‘except with members of your own household’, the government has said.
People will also be allowed to spend time outdoors sunbathing or have a picnic with one other person from a different household.
But playgrounds, outdoor gyms and ‘ticketed outdoor leisure venues’ – where there is a higher risk of close contact – remain off-limits under step one of the plans.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Six Jack Grealish transfer alternatives Manchester United could consider

In normal circumstances , attention would have now been turning to the summer transfer window in the Premier League as clubs move to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2020/21 campaign .
However , the suspension of fixtures due to the coronavirus pandemic means that there has been a delay while work is being done to get the season restarted and finished .
That though doesn ’ t mean that there has been a lack of talk as to who Manchester United could bring to Old Trafford once fixtures are complete and the window opens .
Two names who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s James Maddison and Aston Villa ’ s Jack Grealish , with both players catching the eye of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his backroom staff with their performances this season .
Both players have scored nine goals in all competitions for their clubs this term .
The MEN understands United are prioritising Grealish over Maddison as they believe the latter is likely to sign a new contract at Leicester .
Regardless of who United go for out of the two , they are going to have to spend big money to bring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a look at a few alternative options the club could consider .
Like both Maddison and Grealish , the 23-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this season despite Norwich ’ s league position .
Although he has failed to find the back of the net this campaign , he has provided seven assists for his teammates .
Although he has mainly been used on the wing by the Canaries , his versatility means that he would be able to play in the number 10 position .
Norwich are currently bottom of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available for a cut-price fee should they fail to stave off likely relegation .
Coutinho could be making his way back to the Premier League , if latest rumours are to be believed , with Chelsea , Arsenal , Leicester and Newcastle among the teams linked with the Brazilian .
The 27-year-old looks to be on the way out of Barcelona after spending this season on loan at Bayern Munich .
With the German side not taking up the permanent option in his loan deal , Coutinho could be available for significantly lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in January 2018 .
Coutinho 's Liverpool connections , though , make it highly unlikely that he would move to Old Trafford .
The Spanish international was regarded as one of the best players in Spanish football , but has seen his form dip in the last couple of season , although he was returning to some sort of form before the suspension of fixtures .
Despite this , reports earlier in the season suggested that Real were ready to include the 28-year-old in potential swap deals for players , meaning that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a suitable target .
With Martin Odegaard still on Madrid 's books , Isco could soon be surplus to requirements .
The return of the Bundesliga means that the eyes of the world are on the league and Havertz has not failed to impress .
In the three games back since the suspension , the 20-year-old has scored four goals from midfield - although he was on the losing side against Wolfsburg on Tuesday night .
He would be the most expensive player on this list , though , so if United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they 'll have to look elsewhere .
The 22-year-old ’ s reputation has continued to rise throughout the season as he has impressed for the French side .
Ikone has scored four goals and provided seven assists for Lyon this season as well as making an instant impact on his international debut for France , scoring in a 4-1 win over Albania .
United have been tentatively linked with the youngster but he 's not a player who has come up on the MEN 's radar as of yet .
The midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since signing from Paris Saint-Germain last summer .
He has provided 15 assists in all competitions for his teammates so far this season as well as scoring four goals .
However , with him still having four years remaining on his contract it would be hard to complete a deal that will see the 22-year-old move from RB Leipzig anytime soon .

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In normal circumstances, attention would have now been turning to the summer transfer window in the Premier League as clubs move to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
However, the suspension of fixtures due to the coronavirus pandemic means that there has been a delay while work is being done to get the season restarted and finished.
That though doesn’t mean that there has been a lack of talk as to who Manchester United could bring to Old Trafford once fixtures are complete and the window opens.
Two names who are under consideration by United are Leicester City’s James Maddison and Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, with both players catching the eye of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his backroom staff with their performances this season.
Both players have scored nine goals in all competitions for their clubs this term. The MEN understands United are prioritising Grealish over Maddison as they believe the latter is likely to sign a new contract at Leicester.
Regardless of who United go for out of the two, they are going to have to spend big money to bring them in, so we've taken a look at a few alternative options the club could consider.
Emiliano Buendia
Club: Norwich City
Like both Maddison and Grealish, the 23-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this season despite Norwich’s league position.
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Although he has failed to find the back of the net this campaign, he has provided seven assists for his teammates. Although he has mainly been used on the wing by the Canaries, his versatility means that he would be able to play in the number 10 position.
Norwich are currently bottom of the table, meaning that Buendia could be available for a cut-price fee should they fail to stave off likely relegation.
Philippe Coutinho
Club: Barcelona
Coutinho could be making his way back to the Premier League, if latest rumours are to be believed, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester and Newcastle among the teams linked with the Brazilian.
The 27-year-old looks to be on the way out of Barcelona after spending this season on loan at Bayern Munich. With the German side not taking up the permanent option in his loan deal, Coutinho could be available for significantly lower than the £142million Barca paid for him in January 2018.
Coutinho's Liverpool connections, though, make it highly unlikely that he would move to Old Trafford.
Isco
Club: Real Madrid
The Spanish international was regarded as one of the best players in Spanish football, but has seen his form dip in the last couple of season, although he was returning to some sort of form before the suspension of fixtures.
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Despite this, reports earlier in the season suggested that Real were ready to include the 28-year-old in potential swap deals for players, meaning that the midfielder could be available should United deem him a suitable target. With Martin Odegaard still on Madrid's books, Isco could soon be surplus to requirements.
Kai Havertz
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
The return of the Bundesliga means that the eyes of the world are on the league and Havertz has not failed to impress.
In the three games back since the suspension, the 20-year-old has scored four goals from midfield - although he was on the losing side against Wolfsburg on Tuesday night.
He would be the most expensive player on this list, though, so if United are looking to cut costs this summer, they'll have to look elsewhere.
Jonathan Ikone
Club: Lille
The 22-year-old’s reputation has continued to rise throughout the season as he has impressed for the French side. Ikone has scored four goals and provided seven assists for Lyon this season as well as making an instant impact on his international debut for France, scoring in a 4-1 win over Albania.
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United have been tentatively linked with the youngster but he's not a player who has come up on the MEN's radar as of yet.
Christopher Nkunku
Club: RB Leipzig
The midfielder has made an instant impact in Germany since signing from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. He has provided 15 assists in all competitions for his teammates so far this season as well as scoring four goals.
However, with him still having four years remaining on his contract it would be hard to complete a deal that will see the 22-year-old move from RB Leipzig anytime soon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-27--Cat and three kittens found dumped inside carrier bag in Salford

A cat and three kittens were found dumped in a carrier bag in Salford .
Luella and her babies , who are around 18 days old , are currently being cared for by the Manchester and Salford RSPCA branch .
The animal charity has received 364 reports regarding cats in Greater Manchester since the start of lockdown .
One call was about young mum Ruby , who was rescued by the RSPCA after being found struggling to give birth in Hyde .
She was so young she couldn ’ t give birth naturally so sadly three of her five kittens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity has taken 324 cats into its care , more than any other pet – and there are fears that number is set to rise .
Lockdown means it is harder for owners to neuter their pets and RSPCA experts believe they will see even more unwanted litters coming through its doors .
Dr Samantha Gaines , head of the RSPCA ’ s companion animal department , said : “ We are currently caring for more cats than any other pet throughout the Coronavirus crisis .
“ Every year , the scale of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apparent from May to September when most cats are born as the RSPCA is often overwhelmed with kittens .
“ The kitten season this year will continue despite COVID-19 and so the charity is bracing itself for even more cats.
” The charity is currently caring for 1,013 cats which is more than any other pet in its care , including 10 cats at Greater Manchester Animal Hospital .
Last year , there were 108,190 incidents reported about cats with 5,217 in Greater Manchester .
Sam added : “ Our frontline officers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can and our animal centre staff , hospitals and branches will carry on caring for the many cats coming into our care throughout the crisis .
“ We rely on donations from our generous supporters to carry out this vital work and need their support now more than ever as our services become stretched to the limit .
“ We believe neutering cats from four months old will help tackle the cat overpopulation problem the UK faces .
“ This will reduce the amount of unwanted and unexpected litters of kittens that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rescue centres .
“ We understand that many owners may not be able to get their pets neutered at the moment as understandably vets are prioritising emergencies in the face of Covid-19 and restricting other procedures .
“ It is important to follow your vet ’ s guidance and understand if they can not neuter your pet at this time .
We would urge anyone with an unneutered female cat to keep them indoors .
If you have a male/female pair or really can ’ t keep your cat inside , do call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RSPCA has plenty of information on how to keep your cat entertained indoors on its website .
There is also lots of advice on keeping pets happy and healthy during the coronavirus crisis , here .

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A cat and three kittens were found dumped in a carrier bag in Salford.
Luella and her babies, who are around 18 days old, are currently being cared for by the Manchester and Salford RSPCA branch.
The animal charity has received 364 reports regarding cats in Greater Manchester since the start of lockdown.
One call was about young mum Ruby, who was rescued by the RSPCA after being found struggling to give birth in Hyde.
She was so young she couldn’t give birth naturally so sadly three of her five kittens passed away.
Since lockdown, the charity has taken 324 cats into its care, more than any other pet – and there are fears that number is set to rise.
(Image: RSPCA)
Lockdown means it is harder for owners to neuter their pets and RSPCA experts believe they will see even more unwanted litters coming through its doors.
Dr Samantha Gaines, head of the RSPCA’s companion animal department, said: “We are currently caring for more cats than any other pet throughout the Coronavirus crisis.
(Image: RSPCA)
“Every year, the scale of the cat overpopulation problem becomes even more apparent from May to September when most cats are born as the RSPCA is often overwhelmed with kittens.
“The kitten season this year will continue despite COVID-19 and so the charity is bracing itself for even more cats.”
The charity is currently caring for 1,013 cats which is more than any other pet in its care, including 10 cats at Greater Manchester Animal Hospital.
Last year, there were 108,190 incidents reported about cats with 5,217 in Greater Manchester.
Sam added: “Our frontline officers will continue to rescue as many cats as we can and our animal centre staff, hospitals and branches will carry on caring for the many cats coming into our care throughout the crisis.
“We rely on donations from our generous supporters to carry out this vital work and need their support now more than ever as our services become stretched to the limit.
“We believe neutering cats from four months old will help tackle the cat overpopulation problem the UK faces.
“This will reduce the amount of unwanted and unexpected litters of kittens that are born and sadly end up in rescue centres.
“We understand that many owners may not be able to get their pets neutered at the moment as understandably vets are prioritising emergencies in the face of Covid-19 and restricting other procedures.
“It is important to follow your vet’s guidance and understand if they cannot neuter your pet at this time. We would urge anyone with an unneutered female cat to keep them indoors. If you have a male/female pair or really can’t keep your cat inside, do call your vet to discuss options.”
The RSPCA has plenty of information on how to keep your cat entertained indoors on its website. There is also lots of advice on keeping pets happy and healthy during the coronavirus crisis, here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Huge bang heard across Salford and city centre - this is what caused it

A loud bang was heard across Salford and parts of Manchester city centre this morning .
Dozens of people reported @ @ @ @ @ before midday today at around 11.54am .
Metal recycling firm Bennett Bros confirmed the noise @ @ @ @ @ .
Staff at the firm , in Cornbrook Road , Stretford , said a lorry @ @ @ @ @ of scrap metal and burst its tyre .
A spokesman for the company said : @ @ @ @ @ in the yard .
It backed over a piece of scrap and burst and made @ @ @ @ @ residents quickly took to social media in a bid to find the cause of the @ @ @ @ @ @ Tia_Kirkland said : “ Anyone hear the huge explosion type sound in Salford ?
@ @ @ @ @ : “ # Salford did anyone else just hear a loud bang ?
Regent Road @ @ @ @ @ : “ Maaaaaaaaaaasive bang in Salford then .
What on earth was that ?
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A loud bang was heard across Salford and parts of Manchester city centre this morning.
Dozens of people reported hearing a loud bang just before midday today at around 11.54am.
Metal recycling firm Bennett Bros confirmed the noise came from their scrap yard.
Staff at the firm, in Cornbrook Road, Stretford, said a lorry had reversed over a piece of scrap metal and burst its tyre.
A spokesman for the company said: “A lorry tyre burst in the yard. It backed over a piece of scrap and burst and made a loud noise.”
Salford residents quickly took to social media in a bid to find the cause of the mysterious bang.
Twitter user @Tia_Kirkland said: “Anyone hear the huge explosion type sound in Salford?!”
@eddie_i_am said: “#Salford did anyone else just hear a loud bang? Regent Road area”
@Nickherring said: “Maaaaaaaaaaasive bang in Salford then. What on earth was that?!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Sainsbury's has launched a huge £1 lockdown sale

Now the sun is shining , everyone 's looking for a new summer wardrobe to keep them feeling and looking fresh in the garden or local park .
Clothing shops wo n't be reopening until June 15 , but there 's a clever loophole to buy some new threads before then - by going to the supermarket .
Now Sainsbury 's has taken it one step further by launching a huge sale on its clothing - and some items have been reduced to as little as a quid .
With the sale starting yesterday , shoppers are now able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across mens , womens ' and kids departments with everything from clothing to shoes included .
Around 40 lines of already reduced stock have been lowered to £1 , so shoppers can grab themselves a bargain as part of their essential supermarket shop .
According to the Liverpool ECHO , in womenswear there will be a mixture of items for half price and up to 70 % off , according to the website .
Throughout this week more deals will be added with further offers on older children 's clothing expected to be @ @ @

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Now the sun is shining, everyone's looking for a new summer wardrobe to keep them feeling and looking fresh in the garden or local park.
Clothing shops won't be reopening until June 15, but there's a clever loophole to buy some new threads before then - by going to the supermarket.
Now Sainsbury's has taken it one step further by launching a huge sale on its clothing - and some items have been reduced to as little as a quid.
With the sale starting yesterday, shoppers are now able to save up to 70% on items across mens, womens' and kids departments with everything from clothing to shoes included.
Around 40 lines of already reduced stock have been lowered to £1, so shoppers can grab themselves a bargain as part of their essential supermarket shop.
According to the Liverpool ECHO, in womenswear there will be a mixture of items for half price and up to 70% off, according to the website.
Throughout this week more deals will be added with further offers on older children's clothing expected to be released tomorrow.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Why your hay fever might be really bad this week and how to treat it

While sun worshippers have been basking in the beautiful weather we 've had these past few days , hay fever sufferers have started to feel the negative effects .
Perhaps you can ’ t stop sneezing , your sinuses are swollen , and your eyes keep watering , but unfortunately these symptoms aren ’ t going to go away any time soon as hay fever season is firmly upon us as we approach the end of May .
According to the Met Office pollen forecast for the north west , the count is labelled moderate for the next few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s forecast as high .
They say : “ Grass pollen airborne at a moderate risk during warm , sunny weather .
Other pollen allergens airborne : nettle , dock , plantain.
” Those with hay fever , which is an allergy caused by pollen grain , may be particularly feeling the worst of their symptoms at this time of year because of two types of pollen being released .
Tree pollen occurs first from late March to mid May , which affects around 25 percent of people , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pollen , which affects most sufferers , and lasts from mid May until July .
And then in June , there comes the weed pollen season until the end of September , however this pollen can be released at any time .
Thankfully , there are ways to treat hay fever symptoms and the NHS suggests the following : • put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen • wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes • shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much as possible • buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a special HEPA filter They recommend to not cut or walk on grass , to not keep fresh flowers in the house , and to not spend too much time outside .
However with another sunny weekend forecast in Greater Manchester , those with hay fever will have to weigh up whether their vitamin D intake is worth causing their symptoms to flare up .

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While sun worshippers have been basking in the beautiful weather we've had these past few days, hay fever sufferers have started to feel the negative effects.
Perhaps you can’t stop sneezing, your sinuses are swollen, and your eyes keep watering, but unfortunately these symptoms aren’t going to go away any time soon as hay fever season is firmly upon us as we approach the end of May.
According to the Met Office pollen forecast for the north west, the count is labelled moderate for the next few days. And in the south of England, it’s forecast as high.
They say: “Grass pollen airborne at a moderate risk during warm, sunny weather. Other pollen allergens airborne: nettle, dock, plantain.”
Those with hay fever, which is an allergy caused by pollen grain, may be particularly feeling the worst of their symptoms at this time of year because of two types of pollen being released.
Tree pollen occurs first from late March to mid May, which affects around 25 percent of people, and this overlaps with the release of grass pollen, which affects most sufferers, and lasts from mid May until July.
And then in June, there comes the weed pollen season until the end of September, however this pollen can be released at any time.
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Thankfully, there are ways to treat hay fever symptoms and the NHS suggests the following:
put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
stay indoors whenever possible
keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a special HEPA filter
They recommend to not cut or walk on grass, to not keep fresh flowers in the house, and to not spend too much time outside.
However with another sunny weekend forecast in Greater Manchester, those with hay fever will have to weigh up whether their vitamin D intake is worth causing their symptoms to flare up.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--What Dovestone Reservoir is saying to visitors - the latest rules

Perched on the edge of the Peak District , Dovestone Reservoir is one of Greater Manchester 's most breathtaking beauty spots .
So it 's unsurprising that visitors have been flocking there following the easing of lockdown restrictions .
United Utilities , which owns the Saddleworth site , reopened its car parks on May 15 after shutting them shortly before lockdown .
Locals had still been able to use the land for their daily exercise .
But now they 've been joined by visitors from further afield after the Government announced people could enjoy unlimited outdoor exercise - and travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
The changes have led to long queues of traffic and chaotic scenes with cars double parked on the roads surrounding the site .
With another weekend of good weather ahead , it 's likely to be a magnet for sun-seekers again .
But those living further afield are being urged to think twice before travelling - and consider whether they could enjoy the outdoors closer to home instead .
United Utilities says Dovestone is particularly busy and is 'best avoided ' despite car parks being open .
A spokeswoman said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit our sites , we are simply following government advice which is that the public can now drive to a place to exercise .
`` We are asking people to be sensible .
Some sites are very busy .
If you can not find a parking place please do not park irresponsibly or illegally .
We never allow swimming , fires , barbecues or camping at any time . ''
Car parks are open at all United Utilities recreation sites but all other facilities such as toilets and cafes remain closed .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2 metre distance to ensure the safety of yourself , other visitors and our staff , '' the water supplier added .
Visitors are urged to follow the Countryside Code if they do use the land for their exercise .
• Taking your litter home , or using the available bins • Keeping dogs under control for the safety of livestock and others • Respecting farmers at work on the land by leaving gates as you find them • Sticking to paths when walking , running or cycling to protect the sensitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site • Guarding against wildfires by not bringing BBQs and taking care with discarded cigarettes

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Perched on the edge of the Peak District, Dovestone Reservoir is one of Greater Manchester's most breathtaking beauty spots.
So it's unsurprising that visitors have been flocking there following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
United Utilities, which owns the Saddleworth site, reopened its car parks on May 15 after shutting them shortly before lockdown.
Locals had still been able to use the land for their daily exercise.
But now they've been joined by visitors from further afield after the Government announced people could enjoy unlimited outdoor exercise - and travel to do so, 'irrespective of distance'.
The changes have led to long queues of traffic and chaotic scenes with cars double parked on the roads surrounding the site.
With another weekend of good weather ahead, it's likely to be a magnet for sun-seekers again.
But those living further afield are being urged to think twice before travelling - and consider whether they could enjoy the outdoors closer to home instead.
United Utilities says Dovestone is particularly busy and is 'best avoided' despite car parks being open.
A spokeswoman said: " We are not encouraging people to visit our sites, we are simply following government advice which is that the public can now drive to a place to exercise.
"We are asking people to be sensible. Some sites are very busy. If you cannot find a parking place please do not park irresponsibly or illegally. We never allow swimming, fires, barbecues or camping at any time."
Car parks are open at all United Utilities recreation sites but all other facilities such as toilets and cafes remain closed.
"Please follow social distancing guidelines and keep a 2 metre distance to ensure the safety of yourself, other visitors and our staff," the water supplier added.
Visitors are urged to follow the Countryside Code if they do use the land for their exercise.
This includes:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Argos issues response over when it will reopen all UK stores

Last month , catalogue retail giant Argos took the decision to close all of its standalone stores in the UK .
Several stores which are inside Sainsbury 's supermarkets have remained open for click and collect services , but customers have been left frustrated after being forced to queue alongside grocery shoppers - sometimes for long periods of time .
That said , following on from Boris Johnson 's announcement that non-essential shops can reopen on June 15 , many people have been asking when Argos will reopen its stores .
Responding to one Twitter user who asked when stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Argos ' official account said : `` Hi there , we do n't have a specific date just yet .
We 're just following government guidelines - Nick . ''
The response was tweeted on May 26 - following on from Boris Johnson 's announcement that all non-essential retailers can reopen on June 15 , so we will have to wait and see if the catalogue store will be part of those who reopen .
Manchester Evening News has contacted Argos for clarification on when stores will reopen and how they will operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment .

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Last month, catalogue retail giant Argos took the decision to close all of its standalone stores in the UK.
Several stores which are inside Sainsbury's supermarkets have remained open for click and collect services, but customers have been left frustrated after being forced to queue alongside grocery shoppers - sometimes for long periods of time.
That said, following on from Boris Johnson's announcement that non-essential shops can reopen on June 15, many people have been asking when Argos will reopen its stores.
Responding to one Twitter user who asked when stores will fully reopen in the UK, Argos' official account said: "Hi there, we don't have a specific date just yet. We're just following government guidelines - Nick."
The response was tweeted on May 26 - following on from Boris Johnson's announcement that all non-essential retailers can reopen on June 15, so we will have to wait and see if the catalogue store will be part of those who reopen.
Manchester Evening News has contacted Argos for clarification on when stores will reopen and how they will operate, but the retailer is yet to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Solskjaer’s biggest Man United problem is about to be tested

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's comments looked a little out of place at the time , coming as they did just two days after Manchester United had conquered Paris in one of the great Champions League comebacks , but they turned out to be remarkably precipitous .
As Solskjaer basked in the glow of the triumph that all but ended any doubt he 'd get the job on a permanent basis , he also fired a warning about his side .
In mentioning that the running stats in the 3-1 victory in the Parc des Princes were the best in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were unsustainable .
Since arriving six days before Christmas Solskjaer had quickly noticed that the fitness levels of his side were n't good enough for the type of football he wanted to play .
They had enough in the tank to win 14 of his first 17 games as caretaker manager , but the effort that Paris took out of them emptied the tank quicker than anyone had imagined .
Speaking back in March 2019 , two days after PSG and two days before the Premier League trip to Arsenal , Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason why Man United should n't be the hardest-working team in the league .
“ Ask all the players back home .
One of the things I always demand from my players is work-rate and attitude and fitness .
So we need to keep working on the fitness – and next season the players know that they will be asked if they want to challenge the top .
“ They have got to get the habits , they 've got to improve all the time - because that 's what the best teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than us .
United 's end to the season would also be unacceptable .
They won just two of 12 games after Paris and while Solskjaer was unhappy with aspects of his squad , he also knew the fitness was largely to blame for such a disastrous slump .
The summer of 2019 was designed to change that and largely it 's been effective , although Solskjaer still does n't have the highest standards that he wants .
Speaking in October , as injuries mounted up , he said : `` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern-day football you have to be fit and they had to be fitter than they were when I came in .
We ’ re working on it and they ’ ll get there . ''
United have been far fitter this season .
A youthful , energetic squad has seen to that and they 've been able to get close to those at the top of the Premier League , although they still do n't look like the hardest-working team in the league , and it 's no surprise that side are going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been more intensity to United 's play this season , although there have also been too many games when they 've not just been at the races , such as the home defeat to Burnley and losses at West Ham and Newcastle .
When the 2019/20 season was suspended and United 's players were banished from Carrington , they were given fitness programmes to follow and some have posted impressive numbers on Strava .
But there 's a difference between running a good 5k and being fit enough to press ferociously twice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Luke Shaw , fitness levels have been maintained during the time away from the training ground .
Writing in his diary on the United website this week , he said : `` Everyone has clearly got a high level of fitness , which shows how dedicated and professional we ’ ve all been during lockdown .
I ’ ve been running with Jamo [ Daniel James ] a lot – he was in my group to start with , and he looked really sharp .
`` On Tuesday we saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Nemanja , and those four are looking very strong and very good .
There was a lot of competition and shouting going on in that group .
It ’ s clear that everyone ’ s still got that winning desire , even in training .
We ’ ve missed that . ''
Those fitness levels and the ability of this squad to sustain it could be put to the ultimate test when the Premier League season resumes in June .
While the schedule is yet to be confirmed it 's likely that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign as quickly as possible , which will mean games twice a week , at least , on the back of limited time back in full training .
Add in United 's commitments in the FA Cup and Europa League and it could be a very demanding delayed conclusion to 2019/20 .
United could , theoretically , still have 18 games left to play if they were to go the distance in both competitions .
Over the last 12 months Solskjaer has done a lot to improve what was one of the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just how much more needs to be might become evident over the next couple of months .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's comments looked a little out of place at the time, coming as they did just two days after Manchester United had conquered Paris in one of the great Champions League comebacks, but they turned out to be remarkably precipitous.
As Solskjaer basked in the glow of the triumph that all but ended any doubt he'd get the job on a permanent basis, he also fired a warning about his side. In mentioning that the running stats in the 3-1 victory in the Parc des Princes were the best in his tenure so far, he also hinted they were unsustainable.
Since arriving six days before Christmas Solskjaer had quickly noticed that the fitness levels of his side weren't good enough for the type of football he wanted to play. They had enough in the tank to win 14 of his first 17 games as caretaker manager, but the effort that Paris took out of them emptied the tank quicker than anyone had imagined.
Speaking back in March 2019, two days after PSG and two days before the Premier League trip to Arsenal, Solskjaer said: "There's absolutely no reason why Man United shouldn't be the hardest-working team in the league.
“Ask all the players back home. One of the things I always demand from my players is work-rate and attitude and fitness. So we need to keep working on the fitness – and next season the players know that they will be asked if they want to challenge the top.
“They have got to get the habits, they've got to improve all the time - because that's what the best teams in the league do. They run more than us.
“That's not acceptable, really.”
United's end to the season would also be unacceptable. They won just two of 12 games after Paris and while Solskjaer was unhappy with aspects of his squad, he also knew the fitness was largely to blame for such a disastrous slump.
The summer of 2019 was designed to change that and largely it's been effective, although Solskjaer still doesn't have the highest standards that he wants.
Speaking in October, as injuries mounted up, he said: "If you’re going to survive in modern-day football you have to be fit and they had to be fitter than they were when I came in. We’re working on it and they’ll get there."
United have been far fitter this season. A youthful, energetic squad has seen to that and they've been able to get close to those at the top of the Premier League, although they still don't look like the hardest-working team in the league, and it's no surprise that side are going to end up as champions.
There's been more intensity to United's play this season, although there have also been too many games when they've not just been at the races, such as the home defeat to Burnley and losses at West Ham and Newcastle.
When the 2019/20 season was suspended and United's players were banished from Carrington, they were given fitness programmes to follow and some have posted impressive numbers on Strava. But there's a difference between running a good 5k and being fit enough to press ferociously twice a week in the Premier League.
According to Luke Shaw, fitness levels have been maintained during the time away from the training ground. Writing in his diary on the United website this week, he said: "Everyone has clearly got a high level of fitness, which shows how dedicated and professional we’ve all been during lockdown. I’ve been running with Jamo [Daniel James] a lot – he was in my group to start with, and he looked really sharp.
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"On Tuesday we saw the group of Paul, Bruno, Angel and Nemanja, and those four are looking very strong and very good. There was a lot of competition and shouting going on in that group. It’s clear that everyone’s still got that winning desire, even in training. We’ve missed that."
Those fitness levels and the ability of this squad to sustain it could be put to the ultimate test when the Premier League season resumes in June. While the schedule is yet to be confirmed it's likely that the league will attempt to conclude the campaign as quickly as possible, which will mean games twice a week, at least, on the back of limited time back in full training.
Add in United's commitments in the FA Cup and Europa League and it could be a very demanding delayed conclusion to 2019/20. United could, theoretically, still have 18 games left to play if they were to go the distance in both competitions.
Over the last 12 months Solskjaer has done a lot to improve what was one of the biggest problems he inherited at Old Trafford. Just how much more needs to be might become evident over the next couple of months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--TUI issues new holiday update for those travelling this summer

TUI has further extended the suspension of holidays for UK customers amid coronavirus travel restrictions .
The UK 's biggest tour operator has today announced they have made the decision to cancel all holidays up to and including June 30 .
Previously , the firm had cancelled all trips up to June 11 .
In addition , they have suspended its Marella Cruises sailings up to July 30 .
Tui said in a statement that the suspension is “ due to ongoing travel restrictions ” .
They explained to holidaymakers that if they are impacted by these changes , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And if customers have booked a package holiday , they will receive an extra 20 percent booking incentive .
This can however be swapped for cash by submitting a refund request on their website .
The statement continued : `` We understand there 's still a lot of uncertainty around holidays this summer , so if you 're due to travel between July 1 and August 31 , you can amend your booking to any date up to October 2021 , free of charge . ''
Tour operator Jet2holidays has also suspended its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel firms are continuing to suspend holidays , the UK is gearing up to introduce a 14-day quarantine for international arrivals , which is due to start on June 8 .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office 's messaging remains the same and advises against all but essential international travel .
This advice was first implemented on March 17 .
Yet Health Secretary Matt Hancock has given a glimmer of hope to those still wanting a summer holiday this year as he appeared on ITV 's This Morning .
He told hosts Eamonn Holmes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have been looking carefully at this and the rules on quarantine and international travel .
`` This crisis has had a massive impact on airlines across the world .
`` I am a little more optimistic than I was about being able to get some foreign travel back up .
In other travel news , budget airline Ryanair announced on Tuesday its intention to restart 40 percent of its normal flight schedule in a matter of weeks .
They said that from July , it will be offering daily flights from countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK , Belgium , Holland , Germany and to the key holiday airports of Portugal , Spain , Italy , Greece and Cyprus .

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TUI has further extended the suspension of holidays for UK customers amid coronavirus travel restrictions.
The UK's biggest tour operator has today announced they have made the decision to cancel all holidays up to and including June 30.
Previously, the firm had cancelled all trips up to June 11.
In addition, they have suspended its Marella Cruises sailings up to July 30.
Tui said in a statement that the suspension is “due to ongoing travel restrictions”.
They explained to holidaymakers that if they are impacted by these changes, they will be sent a refund credit. And if customers have booked a package holiday, they will receive an extra 20 percent booking incentive.
This can however be swapped for cash by submitting a refund request on their website.
The statement continued: "We understand there's still a lot of uncertainty around holidays this summer, so if you're due to travel between July 1 and August 31, you can amend your booking to any date up to October 2021, free of charge."
Tour operator Jet2holidays has also suspended its holidays up to June 30.
While travel firms are continuing to suspend holidays, the UK is gearing up to introduce a 14-day quarantine for international arrivals, which is due to start on June 8.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's messaging remains the same and advises against all but essential international travel. This advice was first implemented on March 17.
Yet Health Secretary Matt Hancock has given a glimmer of hope to those still wanting a summer holiday this year as he appeared on ITV's This Morning.
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He told hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on Thursday: "We have been looking carefully at this and the rules on quarantine and international travel.
"This crisis has had a massive impact on airlines across the world.
"I am a little more optimistic than I was about being able to get some foreign travel back up.
"I absolutely wouldn't rule it out."
In other travel news, budget airline Ryanair announced on Tuesday its intention to restart 40 percent of its normal flight schedule in a matter of weeks.
They said that from July, it will be offering daily flights from countries all over Northern Europe including Ireland, the UK, Belgium, Holland, Germany and to the key holiday airports of Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--The moment cops raid the Spanish hideaway of a Salford fugitive

This is the moment a Salford fugitive was arrested by police in Spain .
Officers from the country 's Policia Nacional raided an apartment block in Barcelona and found Jamie Rothwell , 33 , who had been wanted since October 2019 when a European Arrest Warrant was issued .
In footage released by the Spanish police heavily armed officers are seen entering the flat in Sant Adria del Besos .
Mr Rothwell is handcuffed while a detailed search is carried out of the property .
He was found on Sunday after a joint investigation by Greater Manchester Police , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police .
As reported in the Manchester Evening News Mr Rothwell was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to murder two men .
He was also wanted for two counts of conspiring to commit grievous bodily harm .
In the raid Mr Rothwell was one of two men arrested .
He is seen barefoot sat on a sofa in grey tracksuit bottoms .
He is then seen wearing a black T-shirt being escorted from the block by two oficers .
The second man arrested is a Dutch national .
Matt Horne , the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigations said : “ The arrest of a fugitive over exceptionally serious allegations is a great result .
`` It 's an example of how the agency and our international partners work to protect the public , and even during coronavirus when there 've been greater hurdles to overcome , the NCA has remained relentless in leading the UK 's fight against serious crime . ''
Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones , of Greater Manchester Police ’ s major incident team , said : 'This arrest is part of Greater Manchester Police ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two rival organised crime groups in Salford in 2015 .
“ Operation Leopard is a collaborative operation which utilises specialists from GMP ’ s major incident team and serious and organised crime group .
“ This arrest wouldn ’ t have been possible without an excellent working relationship between GMP , the Crown Prosecution Service , National Crime Agency and the Spanish authorities .
The arrest was carried out with the help of elite Spanish police Special Operations Group GEO , who are often called on to rescue hostages or take out terrorists @

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This is the moment a Salford fugitive was arrested by police in Spain.
Officers from the country's Policia Nacional raided an apartment block in Barcelona and found Jamie Rothwell, 33, who had been wanted since October 2019 when a European Arrest Warrant was issued.
In footage released by the Spanish police heavily armed officers are seen entering the flat in Sant Adria del Besos.
Mr Rothwell is handcuffed while a detailed search is carried out of the property.
He was found on Sunday after a joint investigation by Greater Manchester Police, the National Crime Agency, and the Spanish police.
As reported in the Manchester Evening News Mr Rothwell was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to murder two men.
He was also wanted for two counts of conspiring to commit grievous bodily harm.
In the raid Mr Rothwell was one of two men arrested. He is seen barefoot sat on a sofa in grey tracksuit bottoms. He is then seen wearing a black T-shirt being escorted from the block by two oficers. The second man arrested is a Dutch national.
Matt Horne, the National Crime Agency’s deputy director of investigations said: “The arrest of a fugitive over exceptionally serious allegations is a great result.
"It's an example of how the agency and our international partners work to protect the public, and even during coronavirus when there've been greater hurdles to overcome, the NCA has remained relentless in leading the UK's fight against serious crime."
Detective Chief Inspector Carl Jones, of Greater Manchester Police’s major incident team, said: 'This arrest is part of Greater Manchester Police’s ongoing investigation into a dispute between two rival organised crime groups in Salford in 2015.
(Image: NCA)
“Operation Leopard is a collaborative operation which utilises specialists from GMP’s major incident team and serious and organised crime group.
“This arrest wouldn’t have been possible without an excellent working relationship between GMP, the Crown Prosecution Service, National Crime Agency and the Spanish authorities.
The arrest was carried out with the help of elite Spanish police Special Operations Group GEO, who are often called on to rescue hostages or take out terrorists.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Sane, Foden and Laporte in - predicted XI for Man City first game back

The return of Manchester City players to training means planning can start to look towards a return to Premier League action .
Training is currently being carried out with strict social distancing guidelines , with clubs approving contact training on Wednesday .
After that will come a date for fixtures to resume , at least three months after City were last in action for the defeat at Manchester United .
For that game , City were without Aymeric Laporte , Kevin de Bruyne , Benjamin Mendy and Leroy Sane .
Now , all four players and City 's other injury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who could have a fully-fit squad to choose from for the first time all season .
Against United , City lined up with a back four of Aleks Zinchenko , Nicolas Otamendi , Fernandinho and Joao Cancelo .
Whenever City get the green light to resume playing , it 's conceivable that they will field a completely different back line with Mendy and Laporte back and fit .
Kyle Walker and John Stones could also come back in , with Fernandinho no longer needed to carry the defence out-of-position and Cancelo 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him with moves away .
In midfield , Rodri , Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo lined up at Old Trafford , but there would be expected to be at least one change to incorporate Kevin de Bruyne in the midfield trio .
The remaining nine games of the Premier League season are also an ideal opportunity to give Phil Foden more experience ahead of next season , so he should drop back into midfield alongside De Bruyne and one of Rodri or Gundogan .
Foden was named on the wing at United , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should come in opposite Raheem Sterling to support Sergio Aguero .
That line-up would leave the likes of Cancelo , Zinchenko , Otamendi , Fernandinho , Bernardo Silva , David Silva , Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus available from the bench , as well as youngsters Eric Garcia and Taylor Harwood-Bellis if needed .
City 's priority for the rest of the season wo n't be the Premier League , but the first games back should be used to get all players back to match fitness as quickly as possible for the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man City XI for their first game back : Ederson ; Mendy , Laporte , Stones , Walker ; Rodri , Foden , De Bruyne ; Sane , Sterling , Aguero .

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The return of Manchester City players to training means planning can start to look towards a return to Premier League action.
Training is currently being carried out with strict social distancing guidelines, with clubs approving contact training on Wednesday.
After that will come a date for fixtures to resume, at least three months after City were last in action for the defeat at Manchester United.
For that game, City were without Aymeric Laporte, Kevin de Bruyne, Benjamin Mendy and Leroy Sane. Now, all four players and City's other injury concerns are back available to Pep Guardiola, who could have a fully-fit squad to choose from for the first time all season.
Against United, City lined up with a back four of Aleks Zinchenko, Nicolas Otamendi, Fernandinho and Joao Cancelo.
Whenever City get the green light to resume playing, it's conceivable that they will field a completely different back line with Mendy and Laporte back and fit.
Kyle Walker and John Stones could also come back in, with Fernandinho no longer needed to carry the defence out-of-position and Cancelo's future subject to plenty of reports linking him with moves away.
In midfield, Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo lined up at Old Trafford, but there would be expected to be at least one change to incorporate Kevin de Bruyne in the midfield trio.
The remaining nine games of the Premier League season are also an ideal opportunity to give Phil Foden more experience ahead of next season, so he should drop back into midfield alongside De Bruyne and one of Rodri or Gundogan.
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Foden was named on the wing at United, but the return of Leroy Sane means he should come in opposite Raheem Sterling to support Sergio Aguero.
That line-up would leave the likes of Cancelo, Zinchenko, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Bernardo Silva, David Silva, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus available from the bench, as well as youngsters Eric Garcia and Taylor Harwood-Bellis if needed.
City's priority for the rest of the season won't be the Premier League, but the first games back should be used to get all players back to match fitness as quickly as possible for the Champions League and FA Cup campaigns.
Potential Man City XI for their first game back: Ederson; Mendy, Laporte, Stones, Walker; Rodri, Foden, De Bruyne; Sane, Sterling, Aguero.