themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--He's been a killer, a hooligan and a crackhead. GMP's boldest undercover cop

Manchester United hooligans were packed into the Grey Parrot pub in Hulme .
The huge , and seemingly well organised 'firms ' had an infamous reputation .
It was derby day , February 3rd 1990 , and they would soon be seeking City fans .
As they boozed before kick off an undercover police unit had them in their sights .
Operation Mars had been set up after Bolton Wanderers thugs had been successfully infiltrated and prosecuted .
Detective Constable Garry Rogers had been selected to to become a United hard case by GMP 's then secret Omega Unit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend who Garry knew from his schooldays .
It was too risky to use him in the pack , so Garry got stuck into filming United hooligans on match days .
He was doing just that when they spilt from the Grey Parrot on that derby day .
`` We had two covert officers deployed among the troublemakers .
They seemed to be well integrated with the hooligan element , known as The Red Army , along with groups such as The Men in Black .
They were drinking with them , getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The thugs started pouring out .
At the front was a bloke called Tony O'Neill , who was known as 'The General ' , and has since written books about his time as a football hooligan .
`` They made their way 'marching ' through estates , and we carried on filming them , but the streets were like a rabbit warren and at times we could not observe them , Garry says .
`` Suddenly they all came to a standstill and the shout went up that they had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which we later discovered referred to the two undercover officers - and at this point they were attacked .
They were n't happy , and both men got a real good hiding . ''
A GMP police log of the incident written by one of the attacked officers records how a shout went up `` They 're dibble ( police ) , get them ' .
Kicks and punches rained down on both officers who needed hospital treatment .
`` Because of the amount of people there it was not immediately realised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they ran away it soon became apparent who was , '' Garry says .
`` Having been excluded from this operation myself as a undercover officer , due to me knowing one of the targets , it hit me hard that it could have been me in that estate , being attacked .
`` l can honestly say it frightened me to death and made me seriously question if this was for me . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here It was a brutal introduction to his new post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers with Omega , run by an inspiring boss , 'DCI Henri ' - not his real name - and based on the top floor of the then Prestwich Police Station on Bury New Road .
But Garry did n't quit , and went on to serve for five years , putting his life on the line as a key member of an elite team who were seen as the last resort when conventional police investigations had failed .
Now the former Salford Grammar School lad has written a book , lifting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shredding work , which earned him a string of commendations .
After his success with Omega targeting Greater Manchester hooligans Garry was seconded to Operation Atlas , and in June 1990 flew to Sardinia and the World Cup .
His 'legend ' - the undercover styling and character he created - hit every stereotype of an England football yob of the era .
He was 17 stone , shaved his head , dressed in an array of shellsuits , and had an earring in each ear .
In a Sardinian bar he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embossed with the face of Telly Savalas , so convincing was his 'Kojak ' look .
It meant he was regularly stopped at airports by officials as a menacing looking thug , worth checking out .
Garry was in Italy for four weeks until England lost on penalties in the semi-final against West Germany , and Paul Gascoigne 's tears flowed .
He got caught up in running street battles in Rimini between English and Italian fans which triggered brutal intervention by police and saw hundreds of England fans arrested and deported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ squads effectively charged the rampaging English fans and due to the mayhem , confusion , and tear gas l became isolated from my group , '' he says .
`` I did not know where to go for the best as any English fan was fair game for the authorities as by this time they had had enough of the way they continually behaved and this was their attempt at regaining control .
`` l just stood against a wall whilst all this was going on around me to gather my thoughts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of me get hit in the face by a rock and he fell to the ground .
`` I realised l could be next and the Carabinieri were closing in so l just ran and then ended up being attacked by them and forced to lay flat on a garage forecourt where , crazy to say , l then felt safer .
`` I 'd been arrested , and mistreated by Italian police , simply for being with the English fan group in the wrong place at the wrong time .
`` During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the worst outbreaks of premeditated violence I had ever seen .
`` Despite those major , but relatively isolated scenes the operation was deemed to be a significant success . ''
Garry received a commendation from the then-Chief Constable James Anderton on his return , and the MEN reported on July 11th 1990 : `` Secret Soccer Cops Win The Big Match '' .
`` A team of undercover soccer cops risked their lives to help defeat English hooligans intent on ruining the World Cup .
`` Posing as yobs they infiltrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Italy as they made plans to attack rival fans .
Several acts of mayhem were averted because the Omega Squad men tipped off Italian police .
`` The remarkable success of the small dedicated squad has helped take English soccer back into Europe next season , '' we reported .
The following year Garry was arrested again - while undercover in Turkey at an England game .
He was drinking in a bar with fans , secretly gathering intelligence , when the windows went in .
The culprits were Turkish fans throwing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England supporters left the bar , made throat cutting gestures .
Turkish riot squads arrived and he was arrested .
`` About 40 of us were crammed into a wrought iron holding cell .
In one corner there was a hole in the ground , which comprised the 'facilities ' .
`` It was stifling hot and it stank ; a really horrible stench .
But it was important that we did n't get released earlier or quicker than anyone else because then people would begin to ask questions .
`` Our welfare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never made it to court .
We were back with the English fans later in the day , moaning about how much we 'd been fined for the damage like everyone else .
`` It worked in our favour , gave us credibility - something we could talk about - even with targets - at other games .
It gives you a lot of cachet with hooligans . ''
Omega 's success in football prompted GMP to rethink its approach to undercover work and it became the Covert Operations Department .
It meant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high risk operations - targeting drug dealers , robbery teams - and a killer .
On New Year 's Day in 1991 Norman David Clarke , aged 63 , was found dead in Princess Road , Moss Side .
It was assumed it had suffered a heart attack .
But a post-mortem examination revealed a shocking truth .
He had a hole in his ear , through which some kind of weapon had penetrated his brain .
Garry was given the task of infiltrating a violent gang of travellers from Ancoats and Cheetham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them was responsible for the murder .
This time Gary , posing as a villain , and armed robber , he worked with a second undercover cop - 'Danny ' - who posed as his brother .
In an astonishing twist of fate , as they got acquainted with the target and his associates , there was an appeal on BBC 's Crimewatch programme .
And the two men whose e-fit images were shown had an uncanny resemblance to the undercover officers .
`` It was a very difficult job .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for shooting dead a victim in an armed robbery .
`` That gave him an instant bond with us .
When we were out and about in pubs he was drawn to us , because like him , we had killed someone .
`` He started to talk about the 'angel of death ' saying 'every night , when I go to bed , I see the angel of death coming for me .
But when I look at you I see the angel of death standing beside me too ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were kindred spirits . ''
Eventually the suspect took Garry to a derelict house and showed him where he had burnt his clothes after killing Mr Clarke .
His version was that , drunk , on New Year 's morning he asked Mr Clarke for a light , but he had said ' f ... off ' and gone to push him .
So he punched him - except he had a Philips screwdriver in his hand at the time .
He claimed self defence .
The target was later arrested , pleaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six years .
Garry was commended again , by then Chief Constable , David Wilmot , for his 'tenacity , determination , and courage shown in infiltrating a gang of violent criminals , thereby identifying and arresting a man subsequently convicted of manslaughter ' .
In one sting to catch Manchester drug dealers he posed as 'Garry McAlinden ' , a criminal who was opening a new wine bar under a railway arch near the city 's legendary Hacienda Club .
It worked a treat and the targets were busted .
But drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been told what Garry looked like and grabbed him as he ran off down the street - breaking his cheekbone .
Meanwhile , to buy crack cocaine from dealers in Liverpool 's Toxteth district he set himself up as a rough and ready landscape gardener .
He drove a shabby old Rover car , which was pulling a caravan 'held together by cobwebs ' .
The caravan was stuffed with gardening tools , and fitted out with cameras.The targets fell for the front and were filmed selling him rocks of crack .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
After going undercover to nail a Liverpool-based heroin dealer , Garry sat down for a face to face meeting , posing as a Salford villain .
The target had a café opposite a police station where cops had made a hole in a wall to secretly film .
But a corrupt cop - or member of staff in the police station - tipped off the drugs boss about the camera .
As they sat down in the café to do the deal the criminal told him he knew about the filming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accusing the drugs boss of setting him up .
His display was so convincing that a deal was done later in the day , and the target was arrested .
`` There have been a couple of occasions during operations when ' l hope you are not a cop ' has been mooted but it ’ s how you deal with that that matters , '' Garry says .
`` You have to front it or the game is over , as with the guy in the cafe in Wavertree when he gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police camera on his premises from the station over the road .
`` With the risk factors involved in what you are dealing with it ’ s only natural that a villain might ask that question , even just to see how you react .
`` On one operation the main target 's henchman had a sawn off shotgun in the office and posed the above question , stating what he would do with it .
`` All you could do was front it and hope for the best .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later in the cool light of day that you realise the enormity of those situations .
It ’ s fight or flight . ''
Garry acquired another persona to take out a prolific gang of masked ram raiders based in Leigh .
Operation Vixen was set up to snare a fearless team who enhanced their menace by working out regularly at a local gym .
As a police officer he could not go on ram raids - so set himself up as a highly successful handler of stolen goods .
`` I lived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the use of several luxury cars , including a Maserati .
After a while I started going to the gym . ''
`` I 'd built up a good relationship with the owner of the gym and occasionally I would take stuff into him that we 'd bought legitimately but which I was selling at a price which suggested it was stolen . ''
With the help of Italian car and the gear Garry was able to break the ice with two of the gang , after months of setting up the front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had stolen to him - bringing them to his flat , which was fitted with secret cameras and recording equipment .
Just before Easter 1994 the gang carried out a raid on a well known motorcycle shop in Preston .
They stole a huge amount of helmets , and leather motorcycle suits - which they offered to Garry .
`` We had enough evidence to arrest and charge the whole gang , '' said Garry .
But GMP would not pay overtime for officers to do an Easter arrest .
Garry came up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to London to recover a debt and the gang believed him .
The Tuesday after Easter they called at his flat for the cash for the motorcycle gear .
Garry was on the phone talking about other big time deals and mischief .
But there was no one on the other end - it was just to impress the gang .
After the call the gang asked if him he was interested in a set of alloy wheels taken from a BMW , and of course he was .
Then there was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presumed it was their cash arriving .
The actual caller was a police officer .
Opening the door was the signal to strike and arrest while Garry legged it down the street .
The entire gang were arrested and put on remand in Strangeways .
Garry , who joined GMP as a 16-year-old cadet , said : `` The ‘ Omega ’ unit broke down a lot of barriers and secured convictions on operations where ‘ normal ’ policing failed .
`` This type of Policing technique is the last tool in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all other options had been exhausted .
`` It would not be used for someone stealing milk off a step .
`` It continues to this day to be an effective tool and all manner of covert techniques and equipment are used but it is essential in every case that they are used correctly/safely and those entrusted to use them do not cut corners . ''
Garry 's book , written with Keith Potter : 'Undercover Policing And the Corrupt Secret Society Within ' is due out in October .
In a forthcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how Garry 's decorated career ended - amid dramatic allegations of a Masonic plot .
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Manchester United hooligans were packed into the Grey Parrot pub in Hulme.
The huge, and seemingly well organised 'firms' had an infamous reputation.
It was derby day, February 3rd 1990, and they would soon be seeking City fans.
As they boozed before kick off an undercover police unit had them in their sights.
Operation Mars had been set up after Bolton Wanderers thugs had been successfully infiltrated and prosecuted.
Detective Constable Garry Rogers had been selected to to become a United hard case by GMP's then secret Omega Unit.
But one of the targets had a friend who Garry knew from his schooldays. It was too risky to use him in the pack, so Garry got stuck into filming United hooligans on match days.
He was doing just that when they spilt from the Grey Parrot on that derby day.
"We had two covert officers deployed among the troublemakers. They seemed to be well integrated with the hooligan element, known as The Red Army, along with groups such as The Men in Black. They were drinking with them, getting ready to go down to the ground."
Suddenly the pub emptied.
The thugs started pouring out. At the front was a bloke called Tony O'Neill, who was known as 'The General', and has since written books about his time as a football hooligan.
"They made their way 'marching' through estates, and we carried on filming them, but the streets were like a rabbit warren and at times we could not observe them, Garry says.
"Suddenly they all came to a standstill and the shout went up that they had a couple of ‘sweets’ with them - which we later discovered referred to the two undercover officers - and at this point they were attacked. They weren't happy, and both men got a real good hiding."
A GMP police log of the incident written by one of the attacked officers records how a shout went up "They're dibble (police), get them'.
Kicks and punches rained down on both officers who needed hospital treatment.
"Because of the amount of people there it was not immediately realised who was involved in the attack but as they ran away it soon became apparent who was," Garry says.
"Having been excluded from this operation myself as a undercover officer, due to me knowing one of the targets, it hit me hard that it could have been me in that estate, being attacked.
"l can honestly say it frightened me to death and made me seriously question if this was for me."
It was a brutal introduction to his new post as one of six full time undercover officers with Omega, run by an inspiring boss, 'DCI Henri' - not his real name - and based on the top floor of the then Prestwich Police Station on Bury New Road.
But Garry didn't quit, and went on to serve for five years, putting his life on the line as a key member of an elite team who were seen as the last resort when conventional police investigations had failed.
Now the former Salford Grammar School lad has written a book, lifting the lid on his dangerous, and nerve shredding work, which earned him a string of commendations.
After his success with Omega targeting Greater Manchester hooligans Garry was seconded to Operation Atlas, and in June 1990 flew to Sardinia and the World Cup.
His 'legend' - the undercover styling and character he created - hit every stereotype of an England football yob of the era.
He was 17 stone, shaved his head, dressed in an array of shellsuits, and had an earring in each ear.
In a Sardinian bar he was presented by locals with a drinks tray embossed with the face of Telly Savalas, so convincing was his 'Kojak' look.
It meant he was regularly stopped at airports by officials as a menacing looking thug, worth checking out.
Garry was in Italy for four weeks until England lost on penalties in the semi-final against West Germany, and Paul Gascoigne's tears flowed.
He got caught up in running street battles in Rimini between English and Italian fans which triggered brutal intervention by police and saw hundreds of England fans arrested and deported.
"The Carabinieri’s armed riot squads effectively charged the rampaging English fans and due to the mayhem, confusion, and tear gas l became isolated from my group," he says.
"I did not know where to go for the best as any English fan was fair game for the authorities as by this time they had had enough of the way they continually behaved and this was their attempt at regaining control.
"l just stood against a wall whilst all this was going on around me to gather my thoughts and l saw the lad at the side of me get hit in the face by a rock and he fell to the ground.
"I realised l could be next and the Carabinieri were closing in so l just ran and then ended up being attacked by them and forced to lay flat on a garage forecourt where, crazy to say, l then felt safer.
"I'd been arrested,and mistreated by Italian police, simply for being with the English fan group in the wrong place at the wrong time.
"During that time I witnessed and experienced some of the worst outbreaks of premeditated violence I had ever seen.
"Despite those major, but relatively isolated scenes the operation was deemed to be a significant success."
Garry received a commendation from the then-Chief Constable James Anderton on his return, and the MEN reported on July 11th 1990: "Secret Soccer Cops Win The Big Match".
"A team of undercover soccer cops risked their lives to help defeat English hooligans intent on ruining the World Cup.
"Posing as yobs they infiltrated the military style higher ranks of thugs in Italy as they made plans to attack rival fans. Several acts of mayhem were averted because the Omega Squad men tipped off Italian police.
"The remarkable success of the small dedicated squad has helped take English soccer back into Europe next season," we reported.
The following year Garry was arrested again - while undercover in Turkey at an England game.
He was drinking in a bar with fans, secretly gathering intelligence, when the windows went in.
The culprits were Turkish fans throwing tables and chairs, who, when England supporters left the bar, made throat cutting gestures.
Turkish riot squads arrived and he was arrested. "About 40 of us were crammed into a wrought iron holding cell. In one corner there was a hole in the ground, which comprised the 'facilities'.
"It was stifling hot and it stank; a really horrible stench. But it was important that we didn't get released earlier or quicker than anyone else because then people would begin to ask questions.
"Our welfare team talked to Turkish counterparts and we never made it to court. We were back with the English fans later in the day, moaning about how much we'd been fined for the damage like everyone else.
"It worked in our favour, gave us credibility - something we could talk about - even with targets - at other games. It gives you a lot of cachet with hooligans."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Omega's success in football prompted GMP to rethink its approach to undercover work and it became the Covert Operations Department.
It meant Garry was sent on a series of high risk operations - targeting drug dealers, robbery teams - and a killer.
On New Year's Day in 1991 Norman David Clarke, aged 63, was found dead in Princess Road, Moss Side.
It was assumed it had suffered a heart attack. But a post-mortem examination revealed a shocking truth.
He had a hole in his ear, through which some kind of weapon had penetrated his brain.
Garry was given the task of infiltrating a violent gang of travellers from Ancoats and Cheetham Hill to try and discover if one of them was responsible for the murder.
This time Gary, posing as a villain, and armed robber, he worked with a second undercover cop - 'Danny' - who posed as his brother.
In an astonishing twist of fate, as they got acquainted with the target and his associates, there was an appeal on BBC's Crimewatch programme. And the two men whose e-fit images were shown had an uncanny resemblance to the undercover officers.
"It was a very difficult job. We let the target think we were responsible for shooting dead a victim in an armed robbery.
"That gave him an instant bond with us. When we were out and about in pubs he was drawn to us, because like him, we had killed someone.
"He started to talk about the 'angel of death' saying 'every night, when I go to bed, I see the angel of death coming for me. But when I look at you I see the angel of death standing beside me too'.
"He really believed that as murderers we were kindred spirits."
Eventually the suspect took Garry to a derelict house and showed him where he had burnt his clothes after killing Mr Clarke.
His version was that, drunk, on New Year's morning he asked Mr Clarke for a light, but he had said 'f... off' and gone to push him.
So he punched him - except he had a Philips screwdriver in his hand at the time. He claimed self defence.
The target was later arrested, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, and jailed for six years.
Garry was commended again, by then Chief Constable, David Wilmot, for his 'tenacity, determination, and courage shown in infiltrating a gang of violent criminals, thereby identifying and arresting a man subsequently convicted of manslaughter'.
In one sting to catch Manchester drug dealers he posed as 'Garry McAlinden', a criminal who was opening a new wine bar under a railway arch near the city's legendary Hacienda Club.
It worked a treat and the targets were busted.
But drugs squad officers who did the arrests had not been told what Garry looked like and grabbed him as he ran off down the street - breaking his cheekbone.
Meanwhile, to buy crack cocaine from dealers in Liverpool's Toxteth district he set himself up as a rough and ready landscape gardener.
He drove a shabby old Rover car, which was pulling a caravan 'held together by cobwebs'.
The caravan was stuffed with gardening tools, and fitted out with cameras.The targets fell for the front and were filmed selling him rocks of crack.
Garry came close to being exposed several times.
After going undercover to nail a Liverpool-based heroin dealer, Garry sat down for a face to face meeting, posing as a Salford villain.
The target had a café opposite a police station where cops had made a hole in a wall to secretly film.
But a corrupt cop - or member of staff in the police station - tipped off the drugs boss about the camera.
As they sat down in the café to do the deal the criminal told him he knew about the filming.
Garry reacted by being furious and accusing the drugs boss of setting him up. His display was so convincing that a deal was done later in the day, and the target was arrested.
"There have been a couple of occasions during operations when 'l hope you are not a cop' has been mooted but it’s how you deal with that that matters," Garry says.
"You have to front it or the game is over, as with the guy in the cafe in Wavertree when he gets the phone call that there is a police camera on his premises from the station over the road.
"With the risk factors involved in what you are dealing with it’s only natural that a villain might ask that question, even just to see how you react.
"On one operation the main target's henchman had a sawn off shotgun in the office and posed the above question, stating what he would do with it.
"All you could do was front it and hope for the best. It’s only when you think these things through later in the cool light of day that you realise the enormity of those situations. It’s fight or flight."
Garry acquired another persona to take out a prolific gang of masked ram raiders based in Leigh.
Operation Vixen was set up to snare a fearless team who enhanced their menace by working out regularly at a local gym.
As a police officer he could not go on ram raids - so set himself up as a highly successful handler of stolen goods.
"I lived in a flat in Leigh and had the use of several luxury cars, including a Maserati. After a while I started going to the gym."
"I'd built up a good relationship with the owner of the gym and occasionally I would take stuff into him that we'd bought legitimately but which I was selling at a price which suggested it was stolen."
With the help of Italian car and the gear Garry was able to break the ice with two of the gang, after months of setting up the front.
They then started selling goods they had stolen to him - bringing them to his flat, which was fitted with secret cameras and recording equipment.
Just before Easter 1994 the gang carried out a raid on a well known motorcycle shop in Preston. They stole a huge amount of helmets, and leather motorcycle suits - which they offered to Garry.
"We had enough evidence to arrest and charge the whole gang," said Garry. But GMP would not pay overtime for officers to do an Easter arrest.
Garry came up with an excuse about having to go to London to recover a debt and the gang believed him. The Tuesday after Easter they called at his flat for the cash for the motorcycle gear.
Garry was on the phone talking about other big time deals and mischief. But there was no one on the other end - it was just to impress the gang.
After the call the gang asked if him he was interested in a set of alloy wheels taken from a BMW, and of course he was.
Then there was a knock at the door. The gang presumed it was their cash arriving.
The actual caller was a police officer. Opening the door was the signal to strike and arrest while Garry legged it down the street.
The entire gang were arrested and put on remand in Strangeways.
Garry, who joined GMP as a 16-year-old cadet, said: "The ‘Omega’ unit broke down a lot of barriers and secured convictions on operations where ‘normal’ policing failed.
"This type of Policing technique is the last tool in the police toolbox and was only used when all other options had been exhausted.
"It would not be used for someone stealing milk off a step.
"It continues to this day to be an effective tool and all manner of covert techniques and equipment are used but it is essential in every case that they are used correctly/safely and those entrusted to use them do not cut corners."
Garry's book, written with Keith Potter: 'Undercover Policing And the Corrupt Secret Society Within' is due out in October. In a forthcoming piece the M.E.N. will look at how Garry's decorated career ended - amid dramatic allegations of a Masonic plot.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Man City midfielder confirms departure with farewell message

Paolo Fernandes has thanked Manchester City in a farewell message confirming his departure .
Fernandes , 22 , moved to the Etihad as a 16-year-old and impressed in the academy with a particularly productive 2016/17 season playing for the Under-23s earning him a prize at the club 's end-of-year awards and a loan move to NAC Breda .
The attacking midfielder was at the Dutch club for two years before a spell at Perugia last season and has now left the Blues without having made a competitive appearance for them to look for a new opportunity .
`` I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the opportunity they gave me when I was only 14-15 years old , I ’ ve learned a lot and grew as a person , '' he wrote on Instagram .
`` After my last 3 loans at some different clubs and not being very lucky with injuries , we think it 's time for me to try to get some new fresh air and move on to keep growing .
`` Thanks for all this years [ sic ] . ''
City 's new EDS coach Enzo Maresca will take charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League 2 at home to Derby County on September 12 .
Maresca , who was Manuel Pellegrini 's assistant at West Ham for a period , continues a summer of change within the academy that has also seen a new Under-18s boss appointed after Gareth Taylor moved to take charge of the women 's team , as well as new heads of coaching overseeing the Under-9s to Under-14s age groups and the Under-15s to Under-23s .

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Paolo Fernandes has thanked Manchester City in a farewell message confirming his departure.
Fernandes, 22, moved to the Etihad as a 16-year-old and impressed in the academy with a particularly productive 2016/17 season playing for the Under-23s earning him a prize at the club's end-of-year awards and a loan move to NAC Breda.
The attacking midfielder was at the Dutch club for two years before a spell at Perugia last season and has now left the Blues without having made a competitive appearance for them to look for a new opportunity.
"I’ll forever be grateful to Man City for the opportunity they gave me when I was only 14-15 years old, I’ve learned a lot and grew as a person," he wrote on Instagram.
"After my last 3 loans at some different clubs and not being very lucky with injuries, we think it's time for me to try to get some new fresh air and move on to keep growing.
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"Thanks for all this years [sic]."
City's new EDS coach Enzo Maresca will take charge of his first game in the Premier League 2 at home to Derby County on September 12.
Maresca, who was Manuel Pellegrini's assistant at West Ham for a period, continues a summer of change within the academy that has also seen a new Under-18s boss appointed after Gareth Taylor moved to take charge of the women's team, as well as new heads of coaching overseeing the Under-9s to Under-14s age groups and the Under-15s to Under-23s.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Things you  shouldn’t do in court and the people who found out the hard way

Coming to court can be a daunting process .
Whether you ’ re due to appear for your own case , supporting a loved one , or just observing a hearing - it can be nerve wracking for anybody .
As many will know , there are strict rules to follow - and the court views rule-breaking very seriously .
From how you address the judge or Magistrates to the use of your phone in the courtroom , it ’ s incredibly important to research how to behave when you ’ re going to court .
Some people , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules - and find themselves behind the dock too .
The Manchester Evening News has looked back on those who found out the hard way why it 's always important to follow the rules… Don ’ t be late !
The man who turned up late to his afternoon hearing - he said he ‘ overslept ’ 19-year-old Dahir Ahmed , appeared bleary-eyed in the dock after strolling into court an hour late for his hearing - which started at 2.15pm .
Claiming he ‘ overslept ’ , Ahmed was met with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ QC at Manchester Crown Court at a hearing in July .
Judge Cross QC told him : “ I can not stand people showing rudeness to other people by being late .
“ You ’ re 19 and you can not get out of bed at 2.15 ?
“ Everybody else has to sort out their families to come here and work to earn a decent living , yet you can ’ t get out of bed to come here ?
He sentenced Ahmed to spend 24 hours in custody .
Ahmed was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offence of drug dealing .
It was said by prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe that Ahmed , of no fixed abode , had been spotted by plain-clothed police officers in making an ‘ exchange ’ with another man before fleeing on a mountain bike .
When the officers caught up with him he was at an off-licence handling cash and smoking papers and smelt strongly of cannabis .
After a search of his smaller bag and rucksack , they found cannabis , scales , a grinder , three mobile phones and £150 cash .
Ahmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possession with intent to supply cannabis and was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months .
Don ’ t refuse to talk !
The man accused of sexual assault who refused to speak in court Adam Abakwe , 30 , was found guilty of a charge of ‘ mute of malice ’ following a trial that ’ s thought to be the first of its kind .
Abakwe , of no fixed address , was charged with sexual assault following an alleged offence against a woman in in May last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on two occasions in June and July , he would n't speak and would not enter a plea .
A judge alone can not enter a plea on behalf of a defendant if they have refused , so in order for the judicial process to be able to continue , a jury was first tasked with deciding if Abakwe was capable of speech or not .
At a trial , they had to decide if he was 'mute of malice ' in that he was deliberately staying silent in an attempt to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'play the system ' or if he was 'mute by the visitation of God ' which means he is physically or mentally incapable of speaking .
The jury was played a recording of Abakwe 's police interview after he was arrested , in which he was heard to answer a police officer 's questions , and found him guilty of mute of malice .
Mr Abakwe trial for the alleged sexual assault is listed to take place in January .
Don ’ t laugh !
The teenage lads who laughed whilst they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into court to apologise The two boys aged 15 and 16 , who can ’ t be named for legal reasons , were seen to be laughing whilst they were being sentenced for their role in a gang behind a 'wave of street crime ' across Manchester in May last year .
After they were both given two-year detention and training orders , the judge brought them both back before the court to explain themselves .
Both apologised when they spoke to Judge Hilary Manley from the dock .
The 16-year-old said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for laughing .
But I did n't want to cry in front of my Dad . ''
The 15-year-old said : `` I just wanted to get my sentence over with .
Instead of crying I just laughed it out . ''
Judge Manley , who said the 16-year-old was 'fortunate ' not to escape with more severe punishment , told them : `` I accept your apologies and that does bring this matter to an end .
I imagine you will go down the stairs quietly now . ''
The how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , spent last year 's summer holidays roaming in the area around Victoria station and the Urbis building in Manchester city centre committing crime .
Don ’ t mouth off at the judge !
The robber who called a judge a ‘ f***ing muppet ’ Anas Khan , aged 26 , was to be sentenced , along with three others , for a number of robberies across Manchester , Rochdale and Bury when he launched a foul-mouthed rant at the judge .
Handed 21 years imprisonment in January this year , Khan mouthed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Stick 21 years up your f****** a*** ” and repeatedly called him a “ f***ing muppet ” .
Judge Leeming warned Khan that if he did n't apologise for the outburst he could face further punishment and be held in contempt of court .
Manchester Crown Court heard that the gang struck in broad daylight targeting guards picking up cash takings from restaurants and shops from November 26 , 2018 , until January 31 2019 .
The crimes happened in Oldham , Bury , Rochdale , Stockport and Manchester before the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with weapons including hammers and sometimes attacked before they made off with a cash box , while one man remained in a getaway car ready to whisk them away from the scene of the crime .
No guards were seriously hurt but they told of being 'badly shocked ' and 'wary ' following their ordeals , with one saying he was thankful that 'things did n't go horribly wrong ' .
If you ’ re a juror , listen to what the judge has told you NOT to do Like every juror , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow when she was part of the panel considering a case .
The first and most important rule of the juror is to not research the case in any way - including using Google .
However , Hamer , aged 20 , was after admitting typing the name of the accused into the popular search engine in a bid to find out his age .
She revealed this 'in passing ' to other jurors at the end of the case and they reported her , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
The case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as she gleaned no extra information to that heard in court .
The jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict .
Hamer appeared in the dock herself to explain her actions during a hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court in September last year .
Barrister Rachel White said Hamer , of Chaplin Close , Salford , accepted she had been in contempt .
She said : `` She Googled the case as she was curious about the age of the defendant because he looked young .
`` She decided not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ironically as she was aware she was not permitted to research the matter .
`` She did n't discuss that or anything else .
`` She does n't purport to have seen anything prejudicial . ''
Jurors can be held in contempt if they fail to abide by the strict instructions given to them when they begin hearing a case , which include to determine the case only on the evidence put before them and not to read press articles about the case or do any of their own research .

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Coming to court can be a daunting process.
Whether you’re due to appear for your own case, supporting a loved one, or just observing a hearing - it can be nerve wracking for anybody.
As many will know, there are strict rules to follow - and the court views rule-breaking very seriously.
From how you address the judge or Magistrates to the use of your phone in the courtroom, it’s incredibly important to research how to behave when you’re going to court.
Some people, however, show a blatant disregard for the rules - and find themselves behind the dock too.
The Manchester Evening News has looked back on those who found out the hard way why it's always important to follow the rules…
Don’t be late! The man who turned up late to his afternoon hearing - he said he ‘overslept’
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19-year-old Dahir Ahmed, appeared bleary-eyed in the dock after strolling into court an hour late for his hearing - which started at 2.15pm.
Claiming he ‘overslept’, Ahmed was met with a strong telling off by Judge Anthony Cross QC at Manchester Crown Court at a hearing in July.
Judge Cross QC told him: “I cannot stand people showing rudeness to other people by being late.
“You’re 19 and you cannot get out of bed at 2.15?
“Everybody else has to sort out their families to come here and work to earn a decent living, yet you can’t get out of bed to come here?
“ You’re a disgrace to yourself .”
He sentenced Ahmed to spend 24 hours in custody.
Ahmed was originally due to be sentenced for an offence of drug dealing.
It was said by prosecutor Rachel Widdicombe that Ahmed, of no fixed abode, had been spotted by plain-clothed police officers in Rusholme making an ‘exchange’ with another man before fleeing on a mountain bike.
When the officers caught up with him he was at an off-licence handling cash and smoking papers and smelt strongly of cannabis.
After a search of his smaller bag and rucksack, they found cannabis, scales, a grinder, three mobile phones and £150 cash.
Ahmed pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to possession with intent to supply cannabis and was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months.
Don’t refuse to talk! The man accused of sexual assault who refused to speak in court
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Adam Abakwe, 30, was found guilty of a charge of ‘mute of malice’ following a trial that’s thought to be the first of its kind.
Abakwe, of no fixed address, was charged with sexual assault following an alleged offence against a woman in Piccadilly Gardens in May last year.
But when he came to court on two occasions in June and July, he wouldn't speak and would not enter a plea .
A judge alone cannot enter a plea on behalf of a defendant if they have refused, so in order for the judicial process to be able to continue, a jury was first tasked with deciding if Abakwe was capable of speech or not.
At a trial, they had to decide if he was 'mute of malice' in that he was deliberately staying silent in an attempt to, in the words of one barrister, 'play the system' or if he was 'mute by the visitation of God' which means he is physically or mentally incapable of speaking.
The jury was played a recording of Abakwe's police interview after he was arrested, in which he was heard to answer a police officer's questions, and found him guilty of mute of malice.
Mr Abakwe trial for the alleged sexual assault is listed to take place in January.
Don’t laugh! The teenage lads who laughed whilst they were being sentenced - and were hauled back into court to apologise
(Image: M.E.N.)
The two boys aged 15 and 16, who can’t be named for legal reasons, were seen to be laughing whilst they were being sentenced for their role in a gang behind a 'wave of street crime' across Manchester in May last year.
After they were both given two-year detention and training orders, the judge brought them both back before the court to explain themselves.
Both apologised when they spoke to Judge Hilary Manley from the dock.
The 16-year-old said: "I'm sorry, Your Honour for laughing. But I didn't want to cry in front of my Dad."
The 15-year-old said: "I just wanted to get my sentence over with. Instead of crying I just laughed it out."
Judge Manley, who said the 16-year-old was 'fortunate' not to escape with more severe punishment, told them: "I accept your apologies and that does bring this matter to an end. I imagine you will go down the stairs quietly now."
The M.E.N. previously told how the gang, aged between 13 and 16, spent last year's summer holidays roaming in the area around Victoria station and the Urbis building in Manchester city centre committing crime.
Don’t mouth off at the judge! The robber who called a judge a ‘f***ing muppet’
Anas Khan, aged 26, was to be sentenced, along with three others , for a number of robberies across Manchester, Rochdale and Bury when he launched a foul-mouthed rant at the judge.
Handed 21 years imprisonment in January this year, Khan mouthed off at Judge Michael Leeming saying: “Stick 21 years up your f****** a***” and repeatedly called him a “f***ing muppet”.
Judge Leeming warned Khan that if he didn't apologise for the outburst he could face further punishment and be held in contempt of court.
Manchester Crown Court heard that the gang struck in broad daylight targeting guards picking up cash takings from restaurants and shops from November 26, 2018, until January 31 2019.
The crimes happened in Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, Stockport and Manchester before the final plot in Halifax.
Guards were threatened with weapons including hammers and sometimes attacked before they made off with a cash box, while one man remained in a getaway car ready to whisk them away from the scene of the crime.
No guards were seriously hurt but they told of being 'badly shocked' and 'wary' following their ordeals, with one saying he was thankful that 'things didn't go horribly wrong'.
If you’re a juror, listen to what the judge has told you NOT to do
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Like every juror, Lydia Hamer was given strict instructions to follow when she was part of the panel considering a case.
The first and most important rule of the juror is to not research the case in any way - including using Google.
However, Hamer, aged 20, was hauled before a judge after admitting typing the name of the accused into the popular search engine in a bid to find out his age.
She revealed this 'in passing' to other jurors at the end of the case and they reported her, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
The case was unaffected, the court was told, as she gleaned no extra information to that heard in court.
The jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict.
Hamer appeared in the dock herself to explain her actions during a hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court in September last year.
Barrister Rachel White said Hamer, of Chaplin Close, Salford, accepted she had been in contempt.
She said: "She Googled the case as she was curious about the age of the defendant because he looked young.
"A single news article came up.
"She decided not to proceed or read any further, ironically as she was aware she was not permitted to research the matter.
"She didn't discuss that or anything else.
"She doesn't purport to have seen anything prejudicial."
Jurors can be held in contempt if they fail to abide by the strict instructions given to them when they begin hearing a case, which include to determine the case only on the evidence put before them and not to read press articles about the case or do any of their own research.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Latest Covid rates as cases spike in boroughs set to leave lockdown

Coronavirus rates in Bolton and Trafford have spiked just days before both boroughs are due to be released from local lockdown .
The boroughs , along with Tameside , have seen a marked increase in cases - all three areas are in the 'amber zone ' for infection rates .
A total of 272 positive coronavirus cases were added in Greater Manchester today .
Cases have doubled week on week in Bolton ( in the week ending Aug 28 ) .
There were 39 positive tests in Bolton on Thursday ( Aug 27 ) and 40 on Friday ( Aug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one day since April .
Data from August 27 showed the infection rate for Bolton was 34.8 cases per 100,000 of the population .
That 's an 82 per cent increase from the previous week .
In Trafford , the infection rate on August 27 was 32.4 .
That 's an 83pc week on week increase .
In Tameside , the infection rate on August 27 was 33.1 - a 27pc increase .
On Friday , it was announced that Bolton and Trafford , along with Stockport , would be released from local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of coronavirus .
From Wednesday , September 2 , people in the areas will join residents in Wigan in being allowed to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens .
The decision angered council bosses in Trafford , with town hall leader Andrew Western saying restrictions were being eased too early .
He accused the government of ‘ making a mockery of local decision making ’ , and said two of the three MPs in Trafford were against easing restrictions .
In Stockport , the infection rate went down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decrease of 41pc week on week .
It has now replaced Wigan as the area with the lowest rates in the region .
Oldham remains the area with the highest number of cases , with an infection rate of 53.6 - it is still in the 'red zone ' .
People living in the borough are living with even tighter restrictions than elsewhere in Greater Manchester .
Residents are unable to socialise with people from different households in any setting .
In both Rochdale and Manchester , infection rates were 39.1 apiece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amber zone .
Bury is also in the amber zone , with infection rates of 28.3 .
Salford , with a rate of 24.7 cases per 100,000 , and Wigan , with an infection rate of 10 , are in the green zone .
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Coronavirus rates in Bolton and Trafford have spiked just days before both boroughs are due to be released from local lockdown.
The boroughs, along with Tameside, have seen a marked increase in cases - all three areas are in the 'amber zone' for infection rates.
A total of 272 positive coronavirus cases were added in Greater Manchester in one day.
Cases have doubled week on week in Bolton (in the week ending Aug 28).
There were 39 positive tests in Bolton on Thursday (Aug 27) and 40 on Friday (Aug 28) - the biggest numbers on one day since April.
Data from August 27 showed the infection rate for Bolton was 34.8 cases per 100,000 of the population.
That's an 82 per cent increase from the previous week.
In Trafford, the infection rate on August 27 was 32.4. That's an 83pc week on week increase.
In Tameside, the infection rate on August 27 was 33.1 - a 27pc increase.
On Friday, it was announced that Bolton and Trafford, along with Stockport, would be released from local lockdown restrictions, introduced to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
From Wednesday, September 2, people in the areas will join residents in Wigan in being allowed to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens.
The decision angered council bosses in Trafford, with town hall leader Andrew Western saying restrictions were being eased too early.
He accused the government of ‘making a mockery of local decision making’, and said two of the three MPs in Trafford were against easing restrictions.
In Stockport, the infection rate went down to 9.2 on August 27 - that's a decrease of 41pc week on week.
It has now replaced Wigan as the area with the lowest rates in the region.
Oldham remains the area with the highest number of cases, with an infection rate of 53.6 - it is still in the 'red zone'.
People living in the borough are living with even tighter restrictions than elsewhere in Greater Manchester.
Residents are unable to socialise with people from different households in any setting.
In both Rochdale and Manchester, infection rates were 39.1 apiece, meaning the two boroughs remain in the amber zone.
Bury is also in the amber zone, with infection rates of 28.3.
Salford, with a rate of 24.7 cases per 100,000, and Wigan, with an infection rate of 10, are in the green zone.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -subscribe here . And you canfollow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Why Man United legend Evra is playing for non-league side Brentham FC

Manchester United legend , and one of the greatest left-backs ever to grace the English game , Patrice Evra has been in action for Middlesex County League side Brentham FC this weekend - but why ?
The 39-year-old made 379 appearances during his time at Old Trafford , winning the Premier League five times and lifting the Champions League in 2008 under Sir Alex Ferguson .
He also counts Juventus , Marseille , Monaco and West Ham amongst his former clubs as well as being capped 81 times for France .
But now he is plying his trade deep in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an 11th tier clash against North Greenford United on Saturday afternoon - beaten 3-2 .
A video of the Old Trafford legend taking a throw-in before showing his skills to move the ball to a teammate has gone viral on social media and has been watched over a million times .
That clip left fans asking how a player of his talent , regardless of his age , had ended up so low down the football pyramid - but Evra has now provided answers .
The ex-United captain is training and playing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of this year 's Soccer Aid clash .
The charity game , set to be staged at Old Trafford , will take place next weekend ( September 6 ) and will see Wayne Rooney take charge as manager of England 's side .
His list of players so far includes Marvin Humes , Joe Wicks , Olly Murs , Mark Wright and legends Wes Brown , David James and Kelly Smith .
But Evra , as a Frenchman , will line-up for the World XI alongside Yaya Toure , Jason Manford and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number 11 on the day for Brentham , said on Twitter : `` Thanks for letting me play with you guys .
Such a good day , don ’ t worry Giggsy I honoured your number the best I could . ''

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Manchester United legend, and one of the greatest left-backs ever to grace the English game, Patrice Evra has been in action for Middlesex County League side Brentham FC this weekend - but why?
The 39-year-old made 379 appearances during his time at Old Trafford, winning the Premier League five times and lifting the Champions League in 2008 under Sir Alex Ferguson.
He also counts Juventus, Marseille, Monaco and West Ham amongst his former clubs as well as being capped 81 times for France.
But now he is plying his trade deep in non-league and captained the losing side of an 11th tier clash against North Greenford United on Saturday afternoon - beaten 3-2.
A video of the Old Trafford legend taking a throw-in before showing his skills to move the ball to a teammate has gone viral on social media and has been watched over a million times.
That clip left fans asking how a player of his talent, regardless of his age, had ended up so low down the football pyramid - but Evra has now provided answers.
The ex-United captain is training and playing with the Essex club to build his fitness ahead of this year's Soccer Aid clash.
The charity game, set to be staged at Old Trafford, will take place next weekend (September 6) and will see Wayne Rooney take charge as manager of England's side.
His list of players so far includes Marvin Humes, Joe Wicks, Olly Murs, Mark Wright and legends Wes Brown, David James and Kelly Smith.
But Evra, as a Frenchman, will line-up for the World XI alongside Yaya Toure, Jason Manford and Robbie Keane.
Evra, who wore number 11 on the day for Brentham, said on Twitter: "Thanks for letting me play with you guys. Such a good day, don’t worry Giggsy I honoured your number the best I could."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--The rules for childminders and nurseries as schools are reopen

As children and teachers prepare to go back to school , this week also signals a return to a busy timetable for childminders and nurseries .
Early years providers and childminders have been able to open to youngsters of all ages since June 1 .
The easing of measures were introduced to help with the government 's plans to encourage people to return to work earlier this summer .
What are the rules for childminders ?
Childminders have been able to look after youngster of all ages , in line with their current Ofsted registration , since June 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s that childminders should consider how they can work with parents and carers to manage any necessary journeys , such as schools pick-ups and drop-offs .
This is to reduce the need for a childminder to travel with groups of children .
Nannies and childminders were included in Bors Johnson 's roadmap out of lockdown back in May .
Those who work in paid childcare had to meet the public health principles outlined in Annex A of the government ’ s guidance .
Annex A set out the principles people should follow to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their homes is as safe as possible .
These principles included keeping your distance from people who you do not live with , while also 'recognising this will not always be possible ' .
Keeping your hands and face clean by washing your hands thoroughly , using hand sanitiser and avoiding touching your face were also included in the guidance .
If it 's necessary for a childminder to pick up or drop off a child at school , walking is preferable .
If this is not possible , then a private vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facemasks is not mandatory for children under the care of a childminder .
Boroughs including Manchester , Oldham , Tameside , Rochdale and Bury still fall under tougher restrictions due to higher infection rates .
The rules state that people can continue to use registered childcare provision , including childminders and holiday childcare providers .
People can also continue to employ nannies .
Friends or family who do not live with you can not visit your home to help with childcare unless they are part of your support bubble .
The only people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your home are people you live with , people in your support bubble , or registered childcare providers including nannies .
What are the rules for nurseries ?
As with childminders , children were able to return to nurseries from June 1 .
Nurseries were able to resume normal group sizes from July 20 .
As with schools , the Government has asked nurseries to put in place a range of protective measures to help reduce the risks .
Nurseries , like childminders , have been asked to minimise contact between individuals where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different rooms for different age groups and keeping those groups apart .
The Government guidance acknowledges that it may not always be possible for young children to maintain social distancing .
`` It is likely that for younger children the emphasis will be on separating groups , and for older children , it will be on distancing '' , according to official advice .
Some nurseries , schools or colleges may need to stagger or adjust start and finish times .
This helps keep groups apart as they arrive and leave the premises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for youngsters in nurseries .

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As children and teachers prepare to go back to school, this week also signals a return to a busy timetable for childminders and nurseries.
Early years providers and childminders have been able to open to youngsters of all ages since June 1.
The easing of measures were introduced to help with the government's plans to encourage people to return to work earlier this summer.
What are the rules for childminders?
Childminders have been able to look after youngster of all ages, in line with their current Ofsted registration, since June 1.
As schools reopen, the Government say s that childminders should consider how they can work with parents and carers to manage any necessary journeys, such as schools pick-ups and drop-offs.
This is to reduce the need for a childminder to travel with groups of children.
Nannies and childminders were included in Bors Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown back in May.
Those who work in paid childcare had to meet the public health principles outlined in Annex A of the government’s guidance.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Annex A set out the principles people should follow to ensure that time spent with others outside their homes is as safe as possible.
These principles included keeping your distance from people who you do not live with, while also 'recognising this will not always be possible'.
Keeping your hands and face clean by washing your hands thoroughly, using hand sanitiser and avoiding touching your face were also included in the guidance.
If it's necessary for a childminder to pick up or drop off a child at school, walking is preferable.
If this is not possible, then a private vehicle is preferable to public transport.
Wearing facemasks is not mandatory for children under the care of a childminder.
What about local restrictions?
Boroughs including Manchester, Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale and Bury still fall under tougher restrictions due to higher infection rates.
The rules state that people can continue to use registered childcare provision, including childminders and holiday childcare providers. People can also continue to employ nannies.
Friends or family who do not live with you cannot visit your home to help with childcare unless they are part of your support bubble.
The only people who can help you with childcare in your home are people you live with, people in your support bubble, or registered childcare providers including nannies.
What are the rules for nurseries?
As with childminders, children were able to return to nurseries from June 1.
Nurseries were able to resume normal group sizes from July 20.
As with schools, the Government has asked nurseries to put in place a range of protective measures to help reduce the risks.
Nurseries, like childminders, have been asked to minimise contact between individuals where they can.
This could mean using different rooms for different age groups and keeping those groups apart.
The Government guidance acknowledges that it may not always be possible for young children to maintain social distancing.
"It is likely that for younger children the emphasis will be on separating groups, and for older children, it will be on distancing", according to official advice.
Some nurseries, schools or colleges may need to stagger or adjust start and finish times. This helps keep groups apart as they arrive and leave the premises.
Wearing facemasks will not be mandatory for youngsters in nurseries.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Increase in Bolton coronavirus cases as lockdown restrictions set to ease

There has been a significant rise in the number of new coronavirus cases registered in Bolton as the town prepares to come out of Greater Manchester 's lockdown restrictions .
On Friday the government announced that the borough would be exempt from the region 's restrictions because the infection rate had remained low .
At that time the figures , based on data from August 24 , showed a total of 17.4 cases for every 100,000 people in Bolton .
But , updated statistics from Public Health England ( PHE ) up to Thursday August 27 show the infection rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 28 that figure rose to 44.2 cases for every 100,000 people , with 40 new infections confirmed by lab tests , according to the PHE data .
In comparison up to August 27 , Oldham has the highest numbers , with 53.6 infections per 100,000 people , and will be subject to tougher restrictions .
Whereas in Stockport , the rate is just 9.2 .
Despite these changes , the lockdown rules will end on Wednesday , September 2 , when Bolton , Trafford and Stockport will join previously released Wigan in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country .
It means people will soon be able to visit friends and family members in different households and more businesses will be able to reopen in the town .
According to the rules , Bolton residents will be allowed to : • Socialise in groups of up to two households indoors .
• Stay overnight at somebody else ’ s home - but must try to social distance .
• Book close contact services such as facials and brow or eyelash treatments .

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There has been a significant rise in the number of new coronavirus cases registered in Bolton as the town prepares to come out of Greater Manchester's lockdown restrictions.
On Friday the government announced that the borough would be exempt from the region's restrictions because the infection rate had remained low.
At that time the figures, based on data from August 24, showed a total of 17.4 cases for every 100,000 people in Bolton.
But, updated statistics from Public Health England (PHE) up to Thursday August 27 show the infection rate number rose to 34.8.
On Friday August 28 that figure rose to 44.2 cases for every 100,000 people, with 40 new infections confirmed by lab tests, according to the PHE data.
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In comparison up to August 27, Oldham has the highest numbers, with 53.6 infections per 100,000 people, and will be subject to tougher restrictions. Whereas in Stockport, the rate is just 9.2.
Despite these changes, the lockdown rules will end on Wednesday, September 2, when Bolton, Trafford and Stockport will join previously released Wigan in following the same rules as the rest of the country.
It means people will soon be able to visit friends and family members in different households and more businesses will be able to reopen in the town.
According to the rules, Bolton residents will be allowed to:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--Man seriously injured as major road closed in both directions after crash

A major Wigan road has been closed after a crash that has left a man seriously hurt .
Warrington Road ( A573 ) in Ince is shut off to traffic following the collision which occurred at around 4.40pm today ( Sunday ) .
The vehicle involved is believed to be an off road bike .
A GMP spokesman said : `` Police were called at 16.39 hours today ( Saturday 29 August 2020 ) to reports of a road traffic accident on Warrington Road , Ince , Wigan .
`` A male was seriously injured and has been taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should call 101 quoting incident number 2167 of 30/08/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''
In a tweet , a spokesman for Transport for Greater Manchester ( TfGM ) has warned drivers of the closure and advised people to find alternative routes .
The road is shut from Firtree Drive to Moss Lane and cars are moving slowly through the area .
TfGM said : `` A573 Warrington Road , Ince , is closed in both directions from the junction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an RTC .
`` Allow extra time for your journey . ''
Emergency services are currently at the scene .
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A major Wigan road has been closed after a crash that has left a man seriously hurt.
Warrington Road (A573) in Ince is shut off to traffic following the collision which occurred at around 4.40pm today (Sunday). The vehicle involved is believed to be an off road bike.
A GMP spokesman said: "Police were called at 16.39 hours today (Saturday 29 August 2020) to reports of a road traffic accident on Warrington Road, Ince, Wigan.
"A male was seriously injured and has been taken to hospital.
"The investigation is ongoing.
"Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting incident number 2167 of 30/08/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
In a tweet, a spokesman for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has warned drivers of the closure and advised people to find alternative routes.
The road is shut from Firtree Drive to Moss Lane and cars are moving slowly through the area.
TfGM said: "A573 Warrington Road, Ince, is closed in both directions from the junction of Moss Lane down to Firtree Drive due to an RTC.
"Allow extra time for your journey."
Emergency services are currently at the scene.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-30--'You'll be missed by everybody' - Flowers left for young man found dead

Dozens of loving tributes have been left beside the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Wigan in memory of a tragic 22-year-old .
When Matthew Dutton went missing , last seen on Belle Greene Lane , Ince , at around 10pm on Sunday , August 23 , authorities launched a widespread search of the area .
But , a few days later on Thursday , August 27 , police announced that they had found a body .
In the days that followed an enormous pile of balloons , cards and flowers appeared at the canal 's edge as friends , family and neighbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And , at the side of the canal , near Rose Street , people have left messages for him and his family .
`` A lovely , friendly lad , always smiling .
Gone too soon . ''
Another said : `` Sleep tight and fly with the angels , thoughts with family and friends at this sad time . ''
One note , left beside a bunch of flowers , added : `` RIP Matthew .
You 'll be missed by everybody .
`` I will miss your happy smile every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's death led to an outpouring of grief online , with his sister Lisa paying tribute to the 'caring ' and 'devoted ' family man .
She said : `` The outpouring of love and support that the family have received has been overwhelming .
`` Matthew Dutton was the most amazing brother , son , grandson , cousin , nephew , uncle and friend that anyone could have wanted .
`` Everyone who knew him knew how much he could annoy and torment but I was privileged to know the kind caring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his nephews and they absolutely adored him .
`` Words can not express how deeply heartbroken the whole family are , all our lives will forever be missing his shining smile and I 'd give anything to have him here telling me a dodgy joke or raiding the cupboards . ''

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Dozens of loving tributes have been left beside the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Wigan in memory of a tragic 22-year-old.
When Matthew Dutton went missing, last seen on Belle Greene Lane, Ince, at around 10pm on Sunday, August 23, authorities launched a widespread search of the area.
But, a few days later on Thursday, August 27, police announced that they had found a body.
In the days that followed an enormous pile of balloons, cards and flowers appeared at the canal's edge as friends, family and neighbours said their final goodbyes to 'Dutty'.
And, at the side of the canal, near Rose Street, people have left messages for him and his family.
"Fly high Matt," one card read.
"A lovely, friendly lad, always smiling. Gone too soon."
Another said: "Sleep tight and fly with the angels, thoughts with family and friends at this sad time."
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One note, left beside a bunch of flowers, added: "RIP Matthew. You'll be missed by everybody.
"I will miss your happy smile every time I saw you."
Matthew's death led to an outpouring of grief online, with his sister Lisa paying tribute to the 'caring' and 'devoted' family man.
She said: "The outpouring of love and support that the family have received has been overwhelming.
"Matthew Dutton was the most amazing brother, son, grandson, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend that anyone could have wanted.
"Everyone who knew him knew how much he could annoy and torment but I was privileged to know the kind caring side, who was completely devoted to his nephews and they absolutely adored him.
"Words cannot express how deeply heartbroken the whole family are, all our lives will forever be missing his shining smile and I'd give anything to have him here telling me a dodgy joke or raiding the cupboards."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-31--The community stalwart with a heart of gold - he'll be missed

He could often be seen astride a sit-on lawnmower , making sure the grass around the flower beds he nurtured was pristine .
Harry Jones was a familiar sight in his corner of Timperley for decades .
Now tributes have been paid to the community stalwart who has died aged 77 .
Harry was Chair of Broomwood Open Spaces ( BOSS ) since it was set up over 10 years ago .
He was often seen litter picking and looking after the environment on Broomwood .
Harry led on many projects , including the upgrading of the gardens at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn it into a lovely garden and seating area for residents .
He also helped add the flowerbed at the end of Mainwood Road and was often seen cutting the grass on the Broomwood Park and Brooks Drive .
Paul Huxley , chief executive pfficer of the Charity G-Force said : `` Everybody who knew Harry said he was a lovely family man who also cared very much for his community .
Harry never did things by halves .
`` You could always rely on Harry for help , advise and always to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know we at G-Force will miss him greatly as will many people on Broomwood who owe him a great debt of gratitude for all he has done for our community .
`` Both Elaine , Harry 's wife of 53 years , and his granddaughter Lucy , were the love of his life and our thoughts and prayers go out to them both . ''
Harry died after a 20 year long battle with cancer - fighting all the way .
Paul added : `` He was old school .
`` Everything he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had decent morals and a heart of gold . ''

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He could often be seen astride a sit-on lawnmower, making sure the grass around the flower beds he nurtured was pristine.
Harry Jones was a familiar sight in his corner of Timperley for decades.
Now tributes have been paid to the community stalwart who has died aged 77.
Harry was Chair of Broomwood Open Spaces (BOSS) since it was set up over 10 years ago.
He was often seen litter picking and looking after the environment on Broomwood.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Harry led on many projects, including the upgrading of the gardens at the side of the G-Force cafe, helping turn it into a lovely garden and seating area for residents.
He also helped add the flowerbed at the end of Mainwood Road and was often seen cutting the grass on the Broomwood Park and Brooks Drive.
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Paul Huxley, chief executive pfficer of the Charity G-Force said: "Everybody who knew Harry said he was a lovely family man who also cared very much for his community. Harry never did things by halves.
"You could always rely on Harry for help, advise and always to do a great job.
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"I know we at G-Force will miss him greatly as will many people on Broomwood who owe him a great debt of gratitude for all he has done for our community.
"Both Elaine, Harry's wife of 53 years, and his granddaughter Lucy, were the love of his life and our thoughts and prayers go out to them both."
Harry died after a 20 year long battle with cancer - fighting all the way.
Paul added: "He was old school.
"Everything he did was done to the letter. He had decent morals and a heart of gold."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-31--Why Salford's new bin lorries aren't quite as green as the council had hoped

Hundreds of thousands of pounds will be spent on buying new bin wagons in Salford as the council 's current fleet comes to the end of a seven-year cycle .
This week , the budget to replace refuse vehicles was boosted by £1.1m which allows the council to purchase seven new waste collection wagons this year .
The local authority has looked into buying electric and hybrid vehicles to replace its current fleet – but it has concluded that they are too expensive .
This comes around a year after Salford City Council declared a climate emergency and committed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seager , assistant director of operational and commercial services , told councillors at a briefing the idea is still `` very much '' on the table for the future .
He said : `` We were trying to see whether there was a way of taking us down an electric vehicle route to bring us bang in line with where we ’ re trying to go with climate change and carbon reduction .
`` Unfortunately at this current time there are a number of issues .
One is with reliability .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to develop fully electric fleets .
`` They are three times more expensive per vehicle than the current kind we use .
Even the hybrid versions are twice as expensive so they are uneconomical at this point to do what we ’ re trying to do .
`` The other aspect around the electric vehicles is that you need an infrastructure in place in the city that can cope with the number of vehicles we have .
`` To change the Turnpike Depot alone to accommodate this will be close on half a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the vehicles is not only three times more expensive than the normal , but you ’ ve got the infrastructure as well .
So unfortunately at this time , electric vehicles and hybrids are not the answer for us . ''
The new bin wagons will be European 6 standard which means they will be in line with European emission regulations and will be compliant with the upcoming regulations on Clean Air in Greater Manchester expected by 2022 .
Of the £1.1m vired to the five-year fleet renewal programme on Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buile Hill Mansion back into use .
Seagar said the refurbishment of Buile Hill Mansion is still an `` absolute priority '' for the Salford City Mayor , but funding has been deferred for now .

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Hundreds of thousands of pounds will be spent on buying new bin wagons in Salford as the council's current fleet comes to the end of a seven-year cycle.
This week, the budget to replace refuse vehicles was boosted by £1.1m which allows the council to purchase seven new waste collection wagons this year.
The local authority has looked into buying electric and hybrid vehicles to replace its current fleet – but it has concluded that they are too expensive.
This comes around a year after Salford City Council declared a climate emergency and committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2038.
David Seager, assistant director of operational and commercial services, told councillors at a briefing the idea is still "very much" on the table for the future.
He said: "We were trying to see whether there was a way of taking us down an electric vehicle route to bring us bang in line with where we’re trying to go with climate change and carbon reduction.
"Unfortunately at this current time there are a number of issues. One is with reliability. There’s only one area that has started to develop fully electric fleets.
"They are three times more expensive per vehicle than the current kind we use. Even the hybrid versions are twice as expensive so they are uneconomical at this point to do what we’re trying to do.
"The other aspect around the electric vehicles is that you need an infrastructure in place in the city that can cope with the number of vehicles we have.
"To change the Turnpike Depot alone to accommodate this will be close on half a million pounds.
"So the cost of the vehicles is not only three times more expensive than the normal, but you’ve got the infrastructure as well. So unfortunately at this time, electric vehicles and hybrids are not the answer for us."
The new bin wagons will be European 6 standard which means they will be in line with European emission regulations and will be compliant with the upcoming regulations on Clean Air in Greater Manchester expected by 2022.
Of the £1.1m vired to the five-year fleet renewal programme on Thursday, £800,000 came from the budget to bring Buile Hill Mansion back into use.
Seagar said the refurbishment of Buile Hill Mansion is still an "absolute priority" for the Salford City Mayor, but funding has been deferred for now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-31--Drivers who park on pavements could be fined under new government plans

Motorists who park on pavements could be fined under new government plans .
The Transport Secretary said the plans are aimed at making pavements safer for wheelchair users , the visually impaired and parents with prams .
But the AA said there should n't be a blanket approach - and argued councils need to implement a 'street-by-street ' assessment of where parking is allowed .
Parking on pavements is already banned in London , but only lorries are prohibited from parking on pavements across the rest of the country .
The Department for Transport has offered three different options as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extend the London system across the country , make it easier for councils to ban parking on the pavement or give local authorities the power to fine drivers .
MPs were told last year that in some cases disabled , elderly and vulnerable people had been left trapped and 'afraid to leave their homes ' by pavement parking .
Grant Shapps , the Transport Secretary , said : `` Parking on pavements means wheelchair users , visually impaired people and parents with pushchairs can be forced into the road , which is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making journeys .
`` A key part of our green , post-Covid recovery will be encouraging more people to choose active travel , such as walking , so it is vital that we make the nation ’ s pavements accessible for everyone .
`` Pavement parking presents a clear safety risk when parked cars occupy the pavement and force vulnerable pedestrians to move into the road . ''
Stephen Edwards , director of policy and communications at walking charity Living Streets , said : `` We ’ re regularly contacted by disabled and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes because there isn ’ t enough room on the pavement for wheelchairs or mobility scooters .
`` This has impacted more people during the pandemic , with blocked pavements affecting everyone ’ s ability to physically distance . ''
Jack Cousens , head of roads policy for the AA , warned a ban would have 'unintended consequences ' .
He said : `` As we have seen over the past few weeks with road closures and narrowed roads , councils have acted with little consultation and in many cases lost confidence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities should make a street-by-street assessment and where pavement parking is allowed , markings should show how much pavement can be used .
`` While councils have always had the powers to tackle problem parking , it would be typical if the only time they act is when there is fines income to be had from it . ''

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Motorists who park on pavements could be fined under new government plans.
The Transport Secretary said the plans are aimed at making pavements safer for wheelchair users, the visually impaired and parents with prams.
But the AA said there shouldn't be a blanket approach - and argued councils need to implement a 'street-by-street' assessment of where parking is allowed.
Parking on pavements is already banned in London, but only lorries are prohibited from parking on pavements across the rest of the country.
The Department for Transport has offered three different options as part of its consultation.
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It could extend the London system across the country, make it easier for councils to ban parking on the pavement or give local authorities the power to fine drivers.
MPs were told last year that in some cases disabled, elderly and vulnerable people had been left trapped and 'afraid to leave their homes' by pavement parking.
Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, said: "Parking on pavements means wheelchair users, visually impaired people and parents with pushchairs can be forced into the road, which is not only dangerous, but discourages people from making journeys.
"A key part of our green, post-Covid recovery will be encouraging more people to choose active travel, such as walking, so it is vital that we make the nation’s pavements accessible for everyone.
"Pavement parking presents a clear safety risk when parked cars occupy the pavement and force vulnerable pedestrians to move into the road."
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Stephen Edwards, director of policy and communications at walking charity Living Streets, said: "We’re regularly contacted by disabled and older people who feel trapped in their homes because there isn’t enough room on the pavement for wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
"This has impacted more people during the pandemic, with blocked pavements affecting everyone’s ability to physically distance."
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, warned a ban would have 'unintended consequences'.
He said: "As we have seen over the past few weeks with road closures and narrowed roads, councils have acted with little consultation and in many cases lost confidence of the communities they serve.
"Local authorities should make a street-by-street assessment and where pavement parking is allowed, markings should show how much pavement can be used.
"While councils have always had the powers to tackle problem parking, it would be typical if the only time they act is when there is fines income to be had from it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-31--Man due to stand trial over deaths of Manchester couple killed on M56

A man is due to stand trial over the deaths of a couple in a crash on the M56 .
Steven Bennett , 28 , has admitted causing the deaths of Manchester couple Richard and Angela Wong by careless driving .
He denies the more serious offences of causing their deaths by dangerous driving , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Bennett will stand trial at Chester Crown Court in August 2021 .
Mr and Mrs Wong died following a motorway crash on the M56 through Warrington in September , 2019 .
Mrs Wong , 56 , was pronounced dead at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , died in hospital three days later .
Bennett was charged with causing the two deaths by dangerous driving .
On Friday ( August 28 ) , he admitted causing the Wongs ' deaths by careless driving .
He denies the more serious offences .
The crash happened at 5.20pm , on Thursday , September 19 , between junction 9 at Warrington and junction 10 at Stretton Interchange .
Two air ambulances landed on the motorway .
The M56 was closed more than 12 hours .
Last September , the Wongs ' grieving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who lived in Manchester , in an emotional statement .
The statement read : `` Angela and Richard were loving parents and grandparents , as well as a loving brother and sister .
“ They were a devoted couple who had been married for 37 years and were well loved by all those who were fortunate to have known them - they touched the hearts and enriched the lives of everyone who knew them .
“ Our parents leave behind two children , two grandchildren and an extensive family and group of friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss – they will be truly missed by everyone who knew them .
“ We are forever grateful to have had them as our wonderful parents - we love them very much and they will be forever in our hearts .
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A man is due to stand trial over the deaths of a couple in a crash on the M56.
Steven Bennett, 28, has admitted causing the deaths of Manchester couple Richard and Angela Wong by careless driving.
He denies the more serious offences of causing their deaths by dangerous driving, the Liverpool Echo reports.
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Bennett will stand trial at Chester Crown Court in August 2021.
Mr and Mrs Wong died following a motorway crash on the M56 through Warrington in September, 2019.
Mrs Wong, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Wong, 62, died in hospital three days later.
Five other people suffered minor injuries.
Bennett was charged with causing the two deaths by dangerous driving.
On Friday (August 28), he admitted causing the Wongs' deaths by careless driving. He denies the more serious offences.
The crash happened at 5.20pm, on Thursday, September 19, between junction 9 at Warrington and junction 10 at Stretton Interchange.
Two air ambulances landed on the motorway. The M56 was closed more than 12 hours.
Last September, the Wongs' grieving children paid tribute to their parents, who lived in Manchester, in an emotional statement.
The statement read: "Angela and Richard were loving parents and grandparents, as well as a loving brother and sister.
“They were a devoted couple who had been married for 37 years and were well loved by all those who were fortunate to have known them - they touched the hearts and enriched the lives of everyone who knew them.
“Our parents leave behind two children, two grandchildren and an extensive family and group of friends who are all devastated by their sudden loss – they will be truly missed by everyone who knew them.
“We are forever grateful to have had them as our wonderful parents - we love them very much and they will be forever in our hearts.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-31--Trafford's coronavirus infection rate increases again

Trafford 's coronavirus rate is continuing to rise , the borough 's council leader has said - as lockdown measures are set to be eased on Wednesday .
The leader of Trafford council said there had been a 'slight ' increase in the figures .
It comes after the government 's controversial decision to ease lockdown restrictions in the borough .
Yesterday ( Saturday ) , council leader Andrew Western said the rate of infection in Trafford was 34 cases per 100,000 people .
Now the figure has risen to 35 , he said .
Coun Western and mayor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the restrictions imposed across Greater Manchester to remain in force in Trafford .
But on Friday , health secretary Matt Hancock announced he would lift measures in Trafford , Stockport and Bolton .
Measures were eased in Wigan last week .
The same day the announcement was made , Trafford 's coronavirus infection rate went up - into the 'amber ' alert range .
He said : `` It is absolutely clear that government claims of partnership working with local authorities are nonsense and approach all about placating Tory MPs .
`` No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overrule us to me , or bothered to contact me at all .
Disgraceful . ''
Earlier today , he tweeted : `` I have now received today ’ s update PHE figures from our Director of Public Health showing a slight increase up to 35 cases per 100,000 .
`` Please stay safe , wash your hands and follow social distancing guidance . ''
Two of the three MPs in Trafford were said to be against easing restrictions .
The other MP , Sir Graham Brady , who represents Altrincham and Sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the national Conservative Party ’ s 1922 committee , was said to be in favour of lifting measures across the borough .
From Wednesday , residents in Trafford , Stockport and Bolton will be able to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens once more , while maintaining social distancing .
These measures have already been reintroduced in Wigan .
Meanwhile tighter restrictions in Oldham remain , as infections remain at red alert level .
Oldham is currently the only of Greater Manchester 's ten boroughs at red alert , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tameside , Trafford and Bury at amber alert and Salford , Wigan and Stockport at green .

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Trafford's coronavirus rate is continuing to rise, the borough's council leader has said - as lockdown measures are set to be eased on Wednesday.
The leader of Trafford council said there had been a 'slight' increase in the figures.
It comes after the government's controversial decision to ease lockdown restrictions in the borough.
Yesterday (Saturday), council leader Andrew Western said the rate of infection in Trafford was 34 cases per 100,000 people.
Now the figure has risen to 35, he said.
Government data shows the exact figure to be 35.81 as of August 28 - an 89 per cent increase week-on-week.
Trafford has now had 1,703 confirmed cases, including 85 in the past seven days.
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Coun Western and mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham had called for the restrictions imposed across Greater Manchester to remain in force in Trafford.
But on Friday, health secretary Matt Hancock announced he would lift measures in Trafford, Stockport and Bolton. Measures were eased in Wigan last week.
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The same day the announcement was made, Trafford's coronavirus infection rate went up - into the 'amber' alert range.
Coun Western hit out on Twitter.
He said: "It is absolutely clear that government claims of partnership working with local authorities are nonsense and approach all about placating Tory MPs.
"No one in gov has explained decision to overrule us to me, or bothered to contact me at all. Disgraceful."
Earlier today, he tweeted: "I have now received today’s update PHE figures from our Director of Public Health showing a slight increase up to 35 cases per 100,000.
"Please stay safe, wash your hands and follow social distancing guidance."
Two of the three MPs in Trafford were said to be against easing restrictions.
The other MP, Sir Graham Brady, who represents Altrincham and Sale West ward and is the influential chairman of the national Conservative Party’s 1922 committee, was said to be in favour of lifting measures across the borough.
From Wednesday, residents in Trafford, Stockport and Bolton will be able to meet with other households indoors and in their gardens once more, while maintaining social distancing.
These measures have already been reintroduced in Wigan.
Meanwhile tighter restrictions in Oldham remain, as infections remain at red alert level.
Oldham is currently the only of Greater Manchester's ten boroughs at red alert, with Rochdale, Manchester, Bolton, Tameside, Trafford and Bury at amber alert and Salford, Wigan and Stockport at green.