themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Man United line up to face FC Copenhagen includes Pogba and Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba return for Manchester United in tonight 's Europa League fixture against FC Copenhagen .
Both @ @ @ @ @ dead rubber against LASK last week but return to the starting XI as Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ in charge of United .
The duo are partnered in the engine room by Fred @ @ @ @ @ Matic .
Solskjaer has also stuck with cup goalkeeper Sergio Romero who keeps his place @ @ @ @ @ de Gea .
Eric Bailly starts at centre-back alongside Harry Maguire with Victor Lindelof on @ @ @ @ @ is understood to be nursing a slight back injury .
United 's strongest forward three @ @ @ @ @ Greenwood and Anthony Martial also start .
Jesse Lingard is on the bench after impressing @ @ @ @ @ as well as youngster Teden Mengi .
However , fellow academy stars James Garner and @ @ @ @ @ the cut .

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Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba return for Manchester United in tonight's Europa League fixture against FC Copenhagen.
Both men were rested for the dead rubber against LASK last week but return to the starting XI as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seeks his first trophy in charge of United.
The duo are partnered in the engine room by Fred who is preferred to Nemanja Matic.
Solskjaer has also stuck with cup goalkeeper Sergio Romero who keeps his place ahead of first-choice stopper David de Gea.
Eric Bailly starts at centre-back alongside Harry Maguire with Victor Lindelof on the bench. The Swede is understood to be nursing a slight back injury.
United's strongest forward three of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial also start.
Jesse Lingard is on the bench after impressing during the win against LASK as well as youngster Teden Mengi. However, fellow academy stars James Garner and Ethan Laird fail to make the cut.
United XI vs Copenhagen: Romero; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Williams; Fred, Pogba, Fernandes; Rashford, Greenwood, Martial.
Subs: De Gea, Fosu-Mensah, Lindelof, Mengi, Pereira, James, Lingard, Mata, McTominay, Chong, Ighalo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Manchester United not giving up on Jadon Sancho transfer

Manchester United have not given up on signing Jadon Sancho after Borussia Dortmund insisted he would stay at the club .
The MEN understands United are frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner , brother of former Juventus and Arsenal defender Stephan .
United sources have described it as 'unusual ' of Dortmund to have hired an intermediary to act on their behalf and claim Sancho 's wage demands and agents fees continue to be an 'obstacle ' .
United are determined not to repeat mistakes of the past in overpaying the agent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club had extended Sancho 's contract to 2023 and that the decision on him staying was 'final ' .
`` We plan with Jadon Sancho , '' Zorc said at Dortmund 's training camp in Bad Ragaz , Switzerland .
`` He 'll play for us next season .
The decision is final .
I think that answers all of the questions .
`` Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon .
So in context , we had already extended the contract until 2023 . ''
Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Dortmund squad to their training base on the day of a deadline the Bundesliga runners-up had set United to sign the England international .
The MEN last month reported United were relaxed amid Dortmund 's tactics to unnerve them in their pursuit of Sancho and sources in Germany say Dortmund want to 'own the story ' .
United were irritated by inaccurate reports emanating from Germany that they had agreed terms with Sancho .
United sources have described Sancho 's wage expectations as a 'real situation ' , with the England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If a move for Sancho fails to materialise , United are prepared to look to alternatives amid interest in Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo and Bayern Munich forward Kingsley Coman .
United view the right wing as a priority position to strengthen and only signed Daniel James last year after they failed with a move for Sancho .
The MEN previously reported Sancho had confided in friends at former club Manchester City he would relish returning to Manchester to play for United .
The MEN first revealed United 's interest in Sancho when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 but their rivals blocked a move and Sancho joined Dortmund for £8m .

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Manchester United have not given up on signing Jadon Sancho after Borussia Dortmund insisted he would stay at the club.
The MEN understands United are frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner, brother of former Juventus and Arsenal defender Stephan.
United sources have described it as 'unusual' of Dortmund to have hired an intermediary to act on their behalf and claim Sancho's wage demands and agents fees continue to be an 'obstacle'. United are determined not to repeat mistakes of the past in overpaying the agent.
Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc claimed the club had extended Sancho's contract to 2023 and that the decision on him staying was 'final'.
"We plan with Jadon Sancho," Zorc said at Dortmund's training camp in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. "He'll play for us next season. The decision is final. I think that answers all of the questions.
"Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon. So in context, we had already extended the contract until 2023."
Sancho, 20, flew with the rest of the Dortmund squad to their training base on the day of a deadline the Bundesliga runners-up had set United to sign the England international.
The MEN last month reported United were relaxed amid Dortmund's tactics to unnerve them in their pursuit of Sancho and sources in Germany say Dortmund want to 'own the story'.
United were irritated by inaccurate reports emanating from Germany that they had agreed terms with Sancho. United sources have described Sancho's wage expectations as a 'real situation', with the England international currently on around £75,000-a-week at Dortmund.
If a move for Sancho fails to materialise, United are prepared to look to alternatives amid interest in Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo and Bayern Munich forward Kingsley Coman. United view the right wing as a priority position to strengthen and only signed Daniel James last year after they failed with a move for Sancho.
The MEN previously reported Sancho had confided in friends at former club Manchester City he would relish returning to Manchester to play for United. The MEN first revealed United's interest in Sancho when they tried to sign him from City in 2017 but their rivals blocked a move and Sancho joined Dortmund for £8m.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--A third of national contact tracers will be handed to local authorities in latest u-turn

Government has agreed to hand over a third of the national track and trace workforce to local authorities as fears grow over the performance of the central system .
Of the 18,000 people currently working for the service , 6,000 will work directly alongside councils from August 24 to trace people it has been unable to reach .
The approach has already worked in Blackburn , where the local authority has now been able to track down nine out of ten people the national system had previously missed .
But it represents a departure from the government ’ s original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halls to deal with specific outbreaks , rather than more routine cases .
It follows concerns from Greater Manchester and elsewhere about the national system - which managed to complete just 47pc of cases in Oldham in figures released last week - and stories of contact tracers sitting with no work to do .
Andy Burnham , the mayor of Greater Manchester had called for any extra capacity to be handed over to councils , which have proved more effective at teasing information out of people and locating their contacts .
This afternoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared to confirm that would happen , while local authorities will also be able to automatically access central data to follow up on cases that have so far slipped through the net , another key request .
It said the new approach would provide ‘ dedicated ring-fenced teams ’ to support local authorities , focusing on specific areas with local directors of public health .
“ This integrated national and local system combines specialist local knowledge with the additional resources and data required from NHS Test and Trace , ” said the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used in Blackburn with Darwen , Luton and Leicester and is now being offered to all upper tier Local Authorities who are responsible for public health locally.
” The change of tack comes after weeks of concerns among councils about the quality of the national contact tracing system and its ability to track people down .
Some local authorities had set up their own teams in order to try and find people - and in Blackburn , the local director of public health Dominic Harrison said this weekend that had already managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the national system .
It also comes amid nervousness about rising infection rates in many parts of the north and a need to clamp down on the virus before schools reopen in three weeks .
Executive Chair of NHS Test and Trace , Dido Harding , said : “ NHS Test and Trace is one of the largest contact tracing and testing systems anywhere in the world , and was built rapidly , drawing on the UK ’ s existing health protection networks , to stop the spread of coronavirus .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensured the system had extra capacity in place to cope with potential peaks in the virus .
“ We have always been clear that NHS Test and Trace must be local by default and that we do not operate alone – we work with and through partners across the country .
As we learn more about the spread of the disease , we are able to move to our planned next step and become even more effective in tackling the virus .
“ After successful trials in a small number of local areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we are now offering this integrated localised approach to all local authorities to ensure we can reach more people in their communities and stop the spread of COVID-19.
” Andy Burnham said the government had met two out of three of his requests around contact tracing .
He welcomed the decision to provide more data to councils , as well as more resource , although ministers have yet to provide financial support to those who can not afford to self isolate .
“ With this announcement from the Government today , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been delivered and whilst we await the full detail , I very much welcome the fact that they are clearly listening , ” he said .
“ But they need to go further ahead of the re-opening of schools in September .
“ NHS Test and Trace will not work properly until all employees are supported to follow its requests to self-isolate .
“ There is growing evidence that people in the lowest-paid jobs are not cooperating with the system because of the fear of falling into debt .
`` This is why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Help Out campaign - a call on the government to give all employees the ability to self-isolate without losing pay .
“ Only by ending the pay penalty will we see the NHS Test and Trace get anywhere close to being the 'world-beating ' service we were promised .
Failure to do so will leave our poorest communities exposed to real risk of harm this winter .
”

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Government has agreed to hand over two thirds of the national track and trace workforce to local authorities as fears grow over the performance of the central system.
Of the 18,000 people currently working for the service, 6,000 will either be let go or redeployed by private sector contractors to other employment. Those that remain will work directly alongside councils from August 24 to trace people, including those the national system has so far been unable to reach.
The approach has already worked in Blackburn, where the local authority has now been able to track down nine out of ten people the national system had previously missed.
But it represents a departure from the government’s original strategy, which had only allowed town halls to deal with specific outbreaks, rather than more routine cases.
It follows concerns from Greater Manchester and elsewhere about the national system - which managed to complete just 47pc of cases in Oldham in figures released last week - and stories of contact tracers sitting with no work to do.
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester had called for any extra capacity to be handed over to councils, which have proved more effective at teasing information out of people and locating their contacts.
This afternoon the Department of Health and Social Care appeared to confirm that would happen, while local authorities will also be able to automatically access central data to follow up on cases that have so far slipped through the net, another key request.
It said the new approach would provide ‘dedicated ring-fenced teams’ to support local authorities, focusing on specific areas with local directors of public health.
“This integrated national and local system combines specialist local knowledge with the additional resources and data required from NHS Test and Trace,” said the department.
“It has already been successfully used in Blackburn with Darwen, Luton and Leicester and is now being offered to all upper tier Local Authorities who are responsible for public health locally.”
The change of tack comes after weeks of concerns among councils about the quality of the national contact tracing system and its ability to track people down.
Some local authorities had set up their own teams in order to try and find people - and in Blackburn, the local director of public health Dominic Harrison said this weekend that had already managed to find nine out of ten people missed by the national system.
It also comes amid nervousness about rising infection rates in many parts of the north and a need to clamp down on the virus before schools reopen in three weeks.
Executive Chair of NHS Test and Trace, Dido Harding, said: “NHS Test and Trace is one of the largest contact tracing and testing systems anywhere in the world, and was built rapidly, drawing on the UK’s existing health protection networks, to stop the spread of coronavirus.
(Image: PA)
"At the height of the pandemic we ensured the system had extra capacity in place to cope with potential peaks in the virus.
“We have always been clear that NHS Test and Trace must be local by default and that we do not operate alone – we work with and through partners across the country. As we learn more about the spread of the disease, we are able to move to our planned next step and become even more effective in tackling the virus.
“After successful trials in a small number of local areas, I am very pleased to announce that we are now offering this integrated localised approach to all local authorities to ensure we can reach more people in their communities and stop the spread of COVID-19.”
Andy Burnham said the government had met two out of three of his requests around contact tracing.
He welcomed the decision to provide more data to councils, as well as more resource, although ministers have yet to provide financial support to those who cannot afford to self isolate.
(Image: Getty Images)
“With this announcement from the Government today, two out of the three appear to have been delivered and whilst we await the full detail, I very much welcome the fact that they are clearly listening,” he said.
“But they need to go further ahead of the re-opening of schools in September.
“NHS Test and Trace will not work properly until all employees are supported to follow its requests to self-isolate.
“There is growing evidence that people in the lowest-paid jobs are not cooperating with the system because of the fear of falling into debt.
"This is why we have today launched the Time Out to Help Out campaign - a call on the government to give all employees the ability to self-isolate without losing pay.
“Only by ending the pay penalty will we see the NHS Test and Trace get anywhere close to being the 'world-beating' service we were promised. Failure to do so will leave our poorest communities exposed to real risk of harm this winter.”
This article has been amended. It originally said a third of national contact tracers would begin to work with local authorities. In fact the proportion is two thirds, with the rest taken out of the service entirely.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man avoids jail after brother persuaded him to launder false VAT payments

A man whose brother encouraged him to launder criminally got VAT payments from the government has avoided jail - after a judge found that he had been exploited .
Michael Park , 57 , had been the owner of one of many bank accounts that allowed VAT repayments to be made after his brother , Anthony Park , and others created false shell companies to apply for the insurance .
Over a period of two years , Anthony Park applied for VAT under these companies , then laundered the money through different accounts , including his own brother 's , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasion , over £2,000 in VAT was paid into Michael Park ’ s account , then quickly withdrawn in a number of payments by Anthony and cash withdrawals , leaving Michael with £144 .
Due to this , Michael , of Ffarmers in Wales , was charged with one count of money laundering but was sentenced to a 12 month community order .
Another member of the group , Darren Murray , who had created the companies , was due to appear but failed to attend as he told the court he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentence hearing will be later this month .
Outlining the facts of the case , prosecutor James Rae said : “ This revolves around a VAT fraud and Anthony Park , who either himself or using other people , including Darren Murray set up bogus companies so they could submit VAT payments , abusing the HMRC systems , and used other people ’ s bank accounts .
“ One of these bank accounts belonged to his brother , Michael Park .
“ His bank account was provided in relation to a company called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that company appeared to register for VAT .
“ On May 11 2016 , two days after the VAT had been automatically paid at the sum of £2,832 , the defendant withdrew £144.66 .
“ Other payments had been withdrawn from this account , belonging to Michael Park , namely £750 to an account in the name of Andrew Park , another brother .
“ There was a transfer of £900 to an account in the name of Anthony Park , £300 was withdrawn in cash from an ATM and £800 was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Michael Park was indicted in relation to conspiracy to money laundering.
” He pleaded guilty on a basis that he was guilty of money laundering after he was used by his brother , Anthony , the court was told .
He said he didn ’ t know if his brother was involved in any crime , he merely suspected he was .
He also said he did not receive any financial benefit and none of the transactions had anything to do with him .
Any financial benefit from £2,832.40 by HMRC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was withdrawn shortly before the account was closed , it was said .
Michael Park was said to have no previous convictions .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Tony Cornberg said that his client is the sole carer of his elderly parents , and he has had no contact at all with Anthony since the offences took place .
“ His mother had heart surgery in October and she still isn ’ t 100 % , she is 78 , his father is 81 and has started showing early signs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shielding since March , ” Mr Cornberg said .
“ He has been doing everything , all the food shopping , cleaning , gardening .
“ Anthony Park is absolutely nowhere to be seen - there has been no contact between the two brothers at all .
“ Michael Park moved from Sunderland to the Wales area to care for his parents .
“ He is not just looking after them , he is the official carer and receives a carers allowance .
“ It ’ s easy for anyone to say : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say I ’ m not going to get involved in that ” , but he is now looking after their parents alone , and his brother is nowhere to be seen.
” Sentencing him , Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said : “ It ’ s accepted you were a bit part in a much larger conspiracy .
“ These are not victimless crimes .
This is money taken from revenues or the public purse which is very much needed for legitimate institutions .
“ You know how much the NHS , schools and others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This sort of offending does have a direct impact on society .
“ The Crown accepts that you were involved through exploitation and not motivated by financial gain , as you received no more than £144 .
“ You had little to no awareness or understanding of the real extent of criminality behind the money that entered your bank account .
“ You undoubtedly have been shamed and severed the trust with your brother , who dragged you into this crown court.
” Park , of Llanwrda , Camarthenshire , was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .

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A man whose brother encouraged him to launder criminally got VAT payments from the government has avoided jail - after a judge found that he had been exploited.
Michael Park, 57, had been the owner of one of many bank accounts that allowed VAT repayments to be made after his brother, Anthony Park, and others created false shell companies to apply for the insurance.
Over a period of two years, Anthony Park applied for VAT under these companies, then laundered the money through different accounts, including his own brother's, Manchester Crown Court heard.
On one occasion, over £2,000 in VAT was paid into Michael Park’s account, then quickly withdrawn in a number of payments by Anthony and cash withdrawals, leaving Michael with £144.
Due to this, Michael, of Ffarmers in Wales, was charged with one count of money laundering but was sentenced to a 12 month community order.
Another member of the group, Darren Murray, who had created the companies, was due to appear but failed to attend as he told the court he was suffering with a chest infection.
His sentence hearing will be later this month.
Outlining the facts of the case, prosecutor James Rae said: “This revolves around a VAT fraud and Anthony Park, who either himself or using other people, including Darren Murray set up bogus companies so they could submit VAT payments, abusing the HMRC systems, and used other people’s bank accounts.
“One of these bank accounts belonged to his brother, Michael Park.
“His bank account was provided in relation to a company called Elite Construction Ltd based in Carmarthen, and that company appeared to register for VAT.
“On May 11 2016, two days after the VAT had been automatically paid at the sum of £2,832, the defendant withdrew £144.66.
“Other payments had been withdrawn from this account, belonging to Michael Park, namely £750 to an account in the name of Andrew Park, another brother.
“There was a transfer of £900 to an account in the name of Anthony Park, £300 was withdrawn in cash from an ATM and £800 was withdrawn from a Natwest ATM in Camarthern.
“Michael Park was indicted in relation to conspiracy to money laundering.”
He pleaded guilty on a basis that he was guilty of money laundering after he was used by his brother, Anthony, the court was told.
He said he didn’t know if his brother was involved in any crime, he merely suspected he was.
He also said he did not receive any financial benefit and none of the transactions had anything to do with him.
Any financial benefit from £2,832.40 by HMRC, was limited to him receiving £144.66 which was withdrawn shortly before the account was closed, it was said.
Michael Park was said to have no previous convictions.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Tony Cornberg said that his client is the sole carer of his elderly parents, and he has had no contact at all with Anthony since the offences took place.
“His mother had heart surgery in October and she still isn’t 100%, she is 78, his father is 81 and has started showing early signs of dementia, so they have both been shielding since March,” Mr Cornberg said.
“He has been doing everything, all the food shopping, cleaning, gardening.
“Anthony Park is absolutely nowhere to be seen - there has been no contact between the two brothers at all.
“Michael Park moved from Sunderland to the Wales area to care for his parents.
“He is not just looking after them, he is the official carer and receives a carers allowance.
“It’s easy for anyone to say: “Well why didn’t you say I’m not going to get involved in that”, but he is now looking after their parents alone, and his brother is nowhere to be seen.”
Sentencing him, Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said: “It’s accepted you were a bit part in a much larger conspiracy.
“These are not victimless crimes. This is money taken from revenues or the public purse which is very much needed for legitimate institutions.
“You know how much the NHS, schools and others need support by the government payments.
“This sort of offending does have a direct impact on society.
“The Crown accepts that you were involved through exploitation and not motivated by financial gain, as you received no more than £144.
“You had little to no awareness or understanding of the real extent of criminality behind the money that entered your bank account.
“You undoubtedly have been shamed and severed the trust with your brother, who dragged you into this crown court.”
Park, of Llanwrda, Camarthenshire, was also ordered to complete five rehabilitation activity requirement days.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Manchester's hour-by-hour forecast for tonight with thunderstorms set to hit

On Monday the country was expected to be battered by thunderstorms following a glorious weekend heatwave .
But things seemed a little different in Greater Manchester as the city was instead hit with 'heat lightening ' .
The 'strange , magical ' weather event baffled Mancunians overnight as the 'huge storm ' came without thunder and rain .
However , the week ahead is expected to be full of heat , thunderstorms , downpours and even hail - starting from this evening .
A yellow Met Office warning for thunderstorms is still in force today with the North of England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drastic change in weather .
But it 's going to be tough if you 're heading out as temperatures should remain in the mid-20s .
So , when are the storms expected to hit ?
6pm - Partly cloudy with temperatures of 28c but feeling more like 30c 7pm - Still partly cloudy with temperatures of 27c but feeling more like 29c 8pm - Now mostly cloudy with temperatures of 26c but feeling more like 28c 9pm - Back to partly clouds with temperatures of 25c , now feeling like 27c 10pm - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chance of rain doubles to 30pc and temperatures slightly drop to 23c 11pm - Isolated thunderstorms to continue with humidity creeping up overnight Midnight - Things appear to ease back to partly cloudy .
Humidity still high with temperatures now 22c 1am to 3am - Scattered thunderstorms will be back again with temperatures hitting 21c 3am - 6am - Scattered thunderstorms continue which chances of rain hitting 50pc .
Temperatures are sitting around 20c 7am - Thunderstorms now turn to isolated with temperatures remaining the same but humidity rising From 8am - It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are expected to hit again as temperatures rise to 26c by lunchtime Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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On Monday the country was expected to be battered by thunderstorms following a glorious weekend heatwave.
But things seemed a little different in Greater Manchester as the city was instead hit with 'heat lightening'.
The 'strange, magical' weather event baffled Mancunians overnight as the 'huge storm' came without thunder and rain.
However, the week ahead is expected to be full of heat, thunderstorms, downpours and even hail - starting from this evening.
A yellow Met Office warning for thunderstorms is still in force today with the North of England expected to be worst hit by the drastic change in weather.
But it's going to be tough if you're heading out as temperatures should remain in the mid-20s.
So, when are the storms expected to hit?
Manchester's hour by hour forecast
6pm - Partly cloudy with temperatures of 28c but feeling more like 30c
7pm - Still partly cloudy with temperatures of 27c but feeling more like 29c
8pm - Now mostly cloudy with temperatures of 26c but feeling more like 28c
9pm - Back to partly clouds with temperatures of 25c, now feeling like 27c
10pm - Isolated thunderstorms are expected to begin. Chance of rain doubles to 30pc and temperatures slightly drop to 23c
11pm - Isolated thunderstorms to continue with humidity creeping up overnight
Midnight - Things appear to ease back to partly cloudy. Humidity still high with temperatures now 22c
1am to 3am - Scattered thunderstorms will be back again with temperatures hitting 21c
3am - 6am - Scattered thunderstorms continue which chances of rain hitting 50pc. Temperatures are sitting around 20c
7am - Thunderstorms now turn to isolated with temperatures remaining the same but humidity rising
From 8am - It's back to partly cloudy before thunderstorms are expected to hit again as temperatures rise to 26c by lunchtime
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--2020-08-11--Two Dortmund players join mind games over Jadon Sancho transfer saga

Borussia Dortmund stars Mats Hummels and Axel Witsel say they are happy that Jadon Sancho will remain at the club , following a statement on the winger 's future from club officials .
Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc claimed on Monday that the decision the Manchester United target was 'final ' , in a blow to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side , who have made Sancho their main priority this summer window .
`` We plan with Jadon Sancho , '' said Zorc at the club 's training camp in Bad Ragaz , Switzerland .
`` He 'll play for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final .
I think that answers all of the questions .
`` Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon .
So in context , we had already extended the contract until 2023 . ''
And the centre-back and central midfield pair have now thrown their weight behind Zorc 's statement , believing Sancho can play a huge role for Dortmund in the 2020/21 season .
`` He can be the player who makes the difference , '' said Hummels .
`` ‘ I ’ m happy that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He stays and we are all happy , he is one of our most important players , this is really good news for us to keep him for a minimum one more season . ''
It remains to be seen whether Zorc and Dortmund will remain true to their word .
They sold Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona in 2017 after a similar statement saying he would remain at the German side .
Dortmund imposed a deadline of August 10 for United to meet their £108million valuation of the player , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club always claimed that deadline was artificial and are not giving up their pursuit of Sancho , 20 , the former Man City youngster who has impressed in three seasons at Dortmund .

Borussia Dortmund stars Mats Hummels and Axel Witsel say they are happy that Jadon Sancho will remain at the club, following a statement on the winger's future from club officials.
Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc claimed on Monday that the decision the Manchester United target was 'final', in a blow to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who have made Sancho their main priority this summer window.
"We plan with Jadon Sancho," said Zorc at the club's training camp in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. "He'll play for us next season. The decision is final. I think that answers all of the questions.
"Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon. So in context, we had already extended the contract until 2023."
And the centre-back and central midfield pair have now thrown their weight behind Zorc's statement, believing Sancho can play a huge role for Dortmund in the 2020/21 season.
"He can be the player who makes the difference," said Hummels. "‘I’m happy that he is staying."
Witsel added: "He stays and we are all happy, he is one of our most important players, this is really good news for us to keep him for a minimum one more season."
It remains to be seen whether Zorc and Dortmund will remain true to their word. They sold Ousmane Dembele to Barcelona in 2017 after a similar statement saying he would remain at the German side.
Dortmund imposed a deadline of August 10 for United to meet their £108million valuation of the player, which has not been met. The Old Trafford club always claimed that deadline was artificial and are not giving up their pursuit of Sancho, 20, the former Man City youngster who has impressed in three seasons at Dortmund.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Pep Guardiola can match Mourinho record with Man City personal best

Pep Guardiola is once more one round away from matching a Jose Mourinho record in the Champions League .
Manchester City are looking to make the semi-finals of the prestigious European competition for just the second time in their history and the first since 2016 when Manuel Pellegrini 's side lost to Real Madrid .
Guardiola saw his team knocked out by Monaco in the last-16 three years ago and is now hoping he can progress from a quarter-final with the Blues at the third time of asking after previous defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham .
Should City progress against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , it would mean Guardiola will have finally equalled a personal best set by his old sparring partner in La Liga .
In 2014 , Mourinho presided over his eighth Champions League semi-final as Chelsea played Atletico Madrid - edging past Sir Alex Ferguson to net a new landmark .
Guardiola made the semi-finals of the tournament in each of his first seven years of management between 2009 and 2016 , four times with Barcelona and three with Bayern Munich .
However , he has been unable to move beyond Ferguson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempts so far at the Etihad , with the game against Lyon representing his latest opportunity to do so .
City 's manager has sought to play down personal expectations and shift the focus onto the players , listing four in particular after the Real Madrid victory who deserved to achieve success in the competition including the departing David Silva .

Pep Guardiola is once more one round away from matching a Jose Mourinho record in the Champions League.
Manchester City are looking to make the semi-finals of the prestigious European competition for just the second time in their history and the first since 2016 when Manuel Pellegrini's side lost to Real Madrid. Guardiola saw his team knocked out by Monaco in the last-16 three years ago and is now hoping he can progress from a quarter-final with the Blues at the third time of asking after previous defeats to Liverpool and Tottenham.
Should City progress against Lyon in the one-legged tie in Lisbon on Saturday, it would mean Guardiola will have finally equalled a personal best set by his old sparring partner in La Liga.
In 2014, Mourinho presided over his eighth Champions League semi-final as Chelsea played Atletico Madrid - edging past Sir Alex Ferguson to net a new landmark.
Guardiola made the semi-finals of the tournament in each of his first seven years of management between 2009 and 2016, four times with Barcelona and three with Bayern Munich. However, he has been unable to move beyond Ferguson and level with Mourinho in three complete attempts so far at the Etihad, with the game against Lyon representing his latest opportunity to do so.
City's manager has sought to play down personal expectations and shift the focus onto the players, listing four in particular after the Real Madrid victory who deserved to achieve success in the competition including the departing David Silva.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the Europa League after defeating FC Copenhagen 1-0 on Monday night .
@ @ @ @ @ a classic encounter at Cologne 's Rhein Energie Stadion as the game finished goalless after @ @ @ @ @ Greenwood and Marcus Rashford saw goals disallowed for offside , and it took extra-time to @ @ @ @ @ decisive goal came on the 94th minute after Anthony Martial was upended in the box @ @ @ @ @ penalty into the back of the net .
It was a hard fought victory for @ @ @ @ @ face either Premier League rivals Wolves or La Liga side Sevilla in the semis on @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , United have not yet given up on signing Jadon Sancho this summer after @ @ @ @ @ Zorc said the winger will be staying in Germany this summer .
Stay tuned for @ @ @ @ @ throughout the day .

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Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the Europa League after defeating FC Copenhagen 1-0 on Monday night.
It was by no means a classic encounter at Cologne's Rhein Energie Stadion as the game finished goalless after 90 minutes, after Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford saw goals disallowed for offside, and it took extra-time to decide the match.
The decisive goal came on the 94th minute after Anthony Martial was upended in the box and Bruno Fernandes blasted the penalty into the back of the net.
It was a hard fought victory for United and they will now face either Premier League rivals Wolves or La Liga side Sevilla in the semis on Sunday, August 16.
Meanwhile, United have not yet given up on signing Jadon Sancho this summer after Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said the winger will be staying in Germany this summer.
A recap of today's news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Does a face shield or visor count as a face covering?

Face coverings are now mandatory in many public places in the UK .
Shops , trains , buses , banks , museums and takeaway outlets are just some of the places you 'll see the majority of people wearing them .
Most people opt for a cloth covering or a disposable mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus - but some people are instead using a face shield or a visor .
Face shields consist of a band worn around the head with a screen to cover the face .
They might be more comfortable for the wearer as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouth like a covering does .
Many people working in customer facing roles have been sporting face shields since returning to work .
Restaurant and bar staff can often be seen wearing a visor as well as a face mask for additional protection , and the shields are regularly seen inside hospitals too .
But do face shields and visors count as a face covering and how much protection do they offer ?
In England , the government guidance on face coverings does not specifically mention face shields or visors .
The UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something which safely covers the nose and mouth '' .
However , guidance advises that you should either buy reusable or single-use face coverings , or create a face covering out of a scarf , bandana , religious garment or other fabric material .
The face covering must also `` securely fit round the side of the face '' , suggesting a visor may not be suitable .
According to the guidance , face coverings should be made of a breathable material that you find comfortable , and be secured to the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Welsh government has advised that face coverings should be made of cotton and have at least three layers .
However , guidance from the Scottish government states that wearing a face shield , instead of a cloth covering , is acceptable as long as it fully covers your mouth and nose .
According to the British Heart Foundation , there ’ s limited information about how useful face shields are in preventing you from catching coronavirus .
They could protect the wearer from small droplets created when other people talk or sneeze - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people around around them from picking up droplets coming from the wearer .

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Face coverings are now mandatory in many public places in the UK.
Shops, trains, buses, banks, museums and takeaway outlets are just some of the places you'll see the majority of people wearing them.
Most people opt for a cloth covering or a disposable mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus - but some people are instead using a face shield or a visor.
Face shields consist of a band worn around the head with a screen to cover the face.
They might be more comfortable for the wearer as they do not sit on top of the mouth like a covering does.
Many people working in customer facing roles have been sporting face shields since returning to work.
Restaurant and bar staff can often be seen wearing a visor as well as a face mask for additional protection, and the shields are regularly seen inside hospitals too.
But do face shields and visors count as a face covering and how much protection do they offer?
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In England, the government guidance on face coverings does not specifically mention face shields or visors.
The UK government defines a face covering as "something which safely covers the nose and mouth".
However, guidance advises that you should either buy reusable or single-use face coverings, or create a face covering out of a scarf, bandana, religious garment or other fabric material.
The face covering must also "securely fit round the side of the face", suggesting a visor may not be suitable.
According to the guidance, face coverings should be made of a breathable material that you find comfortable, and be secured to the head with ties or ear loops.
The Welsh government has advised that face coverings should be made of cotton and have at least three layers.
However, guidance from the Scottish government states that wearing a face shield, instead of a cloth covering, is acceptable as long as it fully covers your mouth and nose.
According to the British Heart Foundation, there’s limited information about how useful face shields are in preventing you from catching coronavirus.
They could protect the wearer from small droplets created when other people talk or sneeze - but it is unclear whether they protect the people around around them from picking up droplets coming from the wearer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Real Housewives of Cheshire star rushed to hospital at 3am for surgery

Nicole Sealey has opened up about her dramatic hospital dash on Monday night , which saw her being rushed into surgery .
The newest Real Housewives of Cheshire star was admitted into hospital in the early hours to have her gallbladder removed .
Nicole , 46 , was taken into A & E at Macclesfield District General Hospital by her husband Joe Sealey , after waking in excruciating pain at 3am .
Nicole said : “ It was scary being rushed to A & E in the small hours , but I knew I was in good hands and am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is gone .
“ I 'd like to thank the lovely staff at Macclesfield and Joe , my husband who looked after me.
” Both Joe and Nicole documented the dramatic night on their Instagram stories .
Posting a photo of his ill wife shortly after bringing her in , Joe said : “ She ’ s not well .
Got to have an op today now .
“ 3am rushes to A & E are not fun.
” It ’ s not the first time this has happened to Nicole - she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of filming the ITVBe reality show earlier this year .
She was treated in the same hospital for five days after suffering complications with her gallbladder , which stores bile produced by the liver .
Nicole felt unwell while she and her co-stars filmed scenes on a girls ' holiday to Athens shortly before the UK was placed under lockdown in March .
Now the glamorous businesswoman has finally had a cholecystectomy , she hopes to put these health worries behind her and concentrate on work and filming for the new RHOC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ham goalkeeper Joe , and daughter-in-law of the late Manchester United goalkeeper Les Sealey , has been an instant hit with fans of the ITVBe show .
Nicole , who joined the Real Housewives line-up during the 11th series which ended in June with a reunion show made via video call , has also lost 10lbs which she also attributes to going on walks during lockdown .
Nicole , the director of transportation , trucking and railroad company NTS Premier Services and Neon PT personal training in Alderley Edge , will be back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Housewives , which recently started filming .

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Nicole Sealey has opened up about her dramatic hospital dash on Monday night, which saw her being rushed into surgery.
The newest Real Housewives of Cheshire star was admitted into hospital in the early hours to have her gallbladder removed.
Nicole, 46, was taken into A&E at Macclesfield District General Hospital by her husband Joe Sealey, after waking in excruciating pain at 3am.
Nicole said: “It was scary being rushed to A&E in the small hours, but I knew I was in good hands and am actually quite relieved now that my gallbladder is gone.
“I'd like to thank the lovely staff at Macclesfield and Joe, my husband who looked after me.”
(Image: Instagram)
Both Joe and Nicole documented the dramatic night on their Instagram stories.
Posting a photo of his ill wife shortly after bringing her in, Joe said: “She’s not well. Got to have an op today now.
“3am rushes to A&E are not fun.”
It’s not the first time this has happened to Nicole - she collapsed from the same problem towards the end of filming the ITVBe reality show earlier this year.
She was treated in the same hospital for five days after suffering complications with her gallbladder, which stores bile produced by the liver.
Nicole felt unwell while she and her co-stars filmed scenes on a girls' holiday to Athens shortly before the UK was placed under lockdown in March.
Now the glamorous businesswoman has finally had a cholecystectomy, she hopes to put these health worries behind her and concentrate on work and filming for the new RHOC series.
The wife of former West Ham goalkeeper Joe, and daughter-in-law of the late Manchester United goalkeeper Les Sealey, has been an instant hit with fans of the ITVBe show.
Nicole, who joined the Real Housewives line-up during the 11th series which ended in June with a reunion show made via video call, has also lost 10lbs which she also attributes to going on walks during lockdown.
Nicole, the director of transportation, trucking and railroad company NTS Premier Services and Neon PT personal training in Alderley Edge, will be back for the 12th series of The Real Housewives, which recently started filming.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Michelle Keegan's exit leads to axe for BBC's Our Girl

It 's bad news for fans of BBC 's Our Girl as it is n't set to return for another run .
The army drama 's fourth series came to an end earlier this year and marked the exit of Michelle Keegan , who played medic Georgie Lane .
The former Corrie actress bowed out of the high-octane drama following the finale after four years in the role to pursue other projects .
But after an emotional farewell to Michelle , viewers will have to say goodbye to the whole series as Our Girl creators announce the show will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Radio Times : `` With the finale of series four showing Georgie ready to move on with her life , it feels like the right time for us to do the same .
`` Michelle and I are keen to continue our working relationship and , who knows , maybe we 'll catch up with Georgie in the future .
`` I wanted to say a big thank you to the fans of the show , it 's been a joy to write . ''
Piers Wenger , Controller Of BBC Drama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very proud of Our Girl and would like to thank Tony Grounds , Michelle Keegan and the fantastic cast and crew for all their hard work on the show . ''
Michelle paid an emotional goodbye to her character prior to the series ending in April .
The Stockport actress posted a picture of herself to her 4m Instagram followers on set looking through a script while in character-mode in full protective military gear .
`` Georgie got the closure she so desperately needed ... 'All is well in the world ' , @ @ @ @ @ @

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It's bad news for fans of BBC's Our Girl as it isn't set to return for another run.
The army drama's fourth series came to an end earlier this year and marked the exit of Michelle Keegan, who played medic Georgie Lane.
The former Corrie actress bowed out of the high-octane drama following the finale after four years in the role to pursue other projects.
But after an emotional farewell to Michelle, viewers will have to say goodbye to the whole series as Our Girl creators announce the show will not return.
Creator and writer Tony Grounds told Radio Times : "With the finale of series four showing Georgie ready to move on with her life, it feels like the right time for us to do the same.
"Michelle and I are keen to continue our working relationship and, who knows, maybe we'll catch up with Georgie in the future.
"I wanted to say a big thank you to the fans of the show, it's been a joy to write."
Piers Wenger, Controller Of BBC Drama, also added: "We are very proud of Our Girl and would like to thank Tony Grounds, Michelle Keegan and the fantastic cast and crew for all their hard work on the show."
Michelle paid an emotional goodbye to her character prior to the series ending in April.
The Stockport actress posted a picture of herself to her 4m Instagram followers on set looking through a script while in character-mode in full protective military gear.
"Georgie got the closure she so desperately needed... 'All is well in the world'," she captioned the post.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man United might have finally replaced Robin van Persie with Anthony Martial

The spacing between substitutes dilutes the passion and leaves them feeling more detached from their starting teammates , though if the Manchester United benchwarmers were closer together their reaction to reaching a third semi-final of the season would have been just as muted .
United players and staff reacted to the final shrill like schoolboys skulking out of the assembly hall .
Those on the pitch tended to Bruno Fernandes , stricken with cramp , and the new United shirts were so drenched in sweat from the Cologne heat the colour had dampened from scarlet to blood red .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ighalo was seemingly unfussed about featuring .
Ighalo displayed the touch of Dimitar Berbatov in his Manchester derby cameo and there was another parallel through his dilatory response to being asked to warm up .
When Richard Hartis , the goalkeeping coach , informed Ighalo he was due to emerge in added time of extra-time he did not get out of his seat by the time the referee had signalled full-time .
Ighalo 's presence has allowed United to rest their actual number nine , Anthony Martial , and better manage a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the autumn when Martial was prone .
Ighalo started in place of Martial against LASK Linz last week and the Copenhagen tie was the Frenchman 's first meaningful match since the final day win at Leicester 15 days earlier .
Martial was among the recalled regulars struggling for rhythm until his 84th minute curler was ostentatiously tipped away by Karl-Johan Johnsson .
From then on , Martial was galvanised and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tailored the extra-time change to Martial 's strengths by introducing Juan Mata for Mason Greenwood .
Mata has spoken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the second European tie running their telepathy was almost instant .
Martial squandered a presentable chance from a probing Mata pass moments before he was hauled down inside the area , having again received the ball from the Spaniard .
United 's last three penalties have all been won by Martial , who had somehow not earned any of the previous 18 this season .
His feet move at blurring speed inside the penalty area and Martial was unfortunate not to have received a spotkick from a clumsy barge in the first-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharp , Anthony 's developed throughout the season and today he was involved in the pen , I think , '' Solskjaer said .
`` He ’ s impossible to stop at times when he gets the ball to his feel and drives at people .
He can go either way .
The only thing now is to put the ball in the net again but delighted with performance . ''
Owen Hargreaves likened Martial to a Ferrari and 'looked like a £100m player ' .
Martial is still United 's outright top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear daylight between him and Marcus Rashford , ineffectual again and fortunate to stay on for the start of extra-time .
Rashford has emitted an air of entitlement for some time and he can not trade off his commendable philanthropy during sub-par performances .
Rashford is represented by his brothers , piqued enough by criticism from Patrice Evra last month to post a passive aggressive tweet in defence of their sibling 's form .
Rashford has only truly flourished in two of United 's 13 games since football 's hiatus ended ( Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adept alternative on the left is Martial , undroppable at the tip of the arrow .
Martial has that enviable knack of salvaging performances without properly performing .
He did it against Manchester City and Chelsea this year and has added a new string to his bow by procuring matchwinning penalties for Bruno Fernandes .
`` Again I give you a penalty but next time I will shoot , '' Martial wrote to Fernandes on his Instagram Story .
Johnsson foiled him on three occasions .
Solskjaer hollered instructions at Greenwood and Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was dormant for 80 minutes until he suddenly switched through the gears against the careworn Copenhagen defenders .
A player 's nationality can unconsciously affect perceptions and Rashford is always due a better press through representing England and is generally more media friendly with harmless hosts .
Martial seldom smiles and can be aloof to the point he made no eye contact during his only sit-down with journalists over four years ago .
The pair have identical stats ( 31 Premier League starts and 17 goals ) but Martial , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the superior season and has more four more goals post-lockdown .
`` I think Martial is a world-class player , '' opined Robin van Persie .
United have not had as complete a striker since Van Persie was devastated by Sir Alex Ferguson 's retirement .
They might now .

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The spacing between substitutes dilutes the passion and leaves them feeling more detached from their starting teammates, though if the Manchester United benchwarmers were closer together their reaction to reaching a third semi-final of the season would have been just as muted.
United players and staff reacted to the final shrill like schoolboys skulking out of the assembly hall. Those on the pitch tended to Bruno Fernandes, stricken with cramp, and the new United shirts were so drenched in sweat from the Cologne heat the colour had dampened from scarlet to blood red.
There was such indifference at the result Odion Ighalo was seemingly unfussed about featuring. Ighalo displayed the touch of Dimitar Berbatov in his Manchester derby cameo and there was another parallel through his dilatory response to being asked to warm up. When Richard Hartis, the goalkeeping coach, informed Ighalo he was due to emerge in added time of extra-time he did not get out of his seat by the time the referee had signalled full-time.
Ighalo's presence has allowed United to rest their actual number nine, Anthony Martial, and better manage a similar workload that caused Marcus Rashford such strife in the autumn when Martial was prone. Ighalo started in place of Martial against LASK Linz last week and the Copenhagen tie was the Frenchman's first meaningful match since the final day win at Leicester 15 days earlier.
Martial was among the recalled regulars struggling for rhythm until his 84th minute curler was ostentatiously tipped away by Karl-Johan Johnsson. From then on, Martial was galvanised and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tailored the extra-time change to Martial's strengths by introducing Juan Mata for Mason Greenwood.
Mata has spoken of a 'predilection' for Martial and for the second European tie running their telepathy was almost instant. Martial squandered a presentable chance from a probing Mata pass moments before he was hauled down inside the area, having again received the ball from the Spaniard.
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United's last three penalties have all been won by Martial, who had somehow not earned any of the previous 18 this season. His feet move at blurring speed inside the penalty area and Martial was unfortunate not to have received a spotkick from a clumsy barge in the first-half of regulation time.
"He was sharp, Anthony's developed throughout the season and today he was involved in the pen, I think," Solskjaer said. "He’s impossible to stop at times when he gets the ball to his feel and drives at people. He can go either way. The only thing now is to put the ball in the net again but delighted with performance." Owen Hargreaves likened Martial to a Ferrari and 'looked like a £100m player'.
Martial is still United's outright top scorer and may lament not opening up clear daylight between him and Marcus Rashford, ineffectual again and fortunate to stay on for the start of extra-time. Rashford has emitted an air of entitlement for some time and he cannot trade off his commendable philanthropy during sub-par performances.
Rashford is represented by his brothers, piqued enough by criticism from Patrice Evra last month to post a passive aggressive tweet in defence of their sibling's form. Rashford has only truly flourished in two of United's 13 games since football's hiatus ended (Southampton and Crystal Palace) yet the only adept alternative on the left is Martial, undroppable at the tip of the arrow.
Martial has that enviable knack of salvaging performances without properly performing. He did it against Manchester City and Chelsea this year and has added a new string to his bow by procuring matchwinning penalties for Bruno Fernandes.
"Again I give you a penalty but next time I will shoot," Martial wrote to Fernandes on his Instagram Story. Johnsson foiled him on three occasions.
Solskjaer hollered instructions at Greenwood and Rashford but left Martial to his own devices. He was dormant for 80 minutes until he suddenly switched through the gears against the careworn Copenhagen defenders.
A player's nationality can unconsciously affect perceptions and Rashford is always due a better press through representing England and is generally more media friendly with harmless hosts.
Martial seldom smiles and can be aloof to the point he made no eye contact during his only sit-down with journalists over four years ago. The pair have identical stats (31 Premier League starts and 17 goals) but Martial, not as dependent on penalties, is having the superior season and has more four more goals post-lockdown.
"I think Martial is a world-class player," opined Robin van Persie. United have not had as complete a striker since Van Persie was devastated by Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. They might now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Urgent appeal to find missing man last seen leaving his care home

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a man who has gone missing from a care home in Didsbury .
James Cleere was last seen turning left out of Ashley House care home on Barlow Moor Road , heading towards Chorlton .
He is described as 5ft 5 '' and of slim build .
He has a bald shaved head and is usually clean shaven with a moustache .
James is thought to be wearing a tracksuit with white horizontal stripes , and a blue Manchester United cap .
He usually wears a copper bracelet and a silver chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bus pass with him and loose change , but does not have a bank card .
They are appealing for anyone who might have seen him to contact them immediately .
In a post on Facebook , GMP Wythenshawe said : `` James Cleere - Description 5ft 5 '' , slim build .
Bald shaved head .
Usually clean shaven with a moustache .
`` Wearing - blue tracksuit with white horizontal stripes .
Usually wears trainers .
Wearing a blue MCR United cap .
Usually wears a copper bracelet and a silver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left out of his care home at 155 Barlow Moor Road heading towards Chorlton .
Has a bus pass with him , loose change and no bank card . ''
If you have any information please call 101 quoting ref number - MSP/06A3/0001379/20 .

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UPDATE: James has been found safe and well, GMP say.
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a man who has gone missing from a care home in Didsbury.
James Cleere was last seen turning left out of Ashley House care home on Barlow Moor Road, heading towards Chorlton.
He is described as 5ft 5" and of slim build. He has a bald shaved head and is usually clean shaven with a moustache.
James is thought to be wearing a tracksuit with white horizontal stripes, and a blue Manchester United cap.
He usually wears a copper bracelet and a silver chain bracelet.
Police say James had his bus pass with him and loose change, but does not have a bank card.
They are appealing for anyone who might have seen him to contact them immediately.
In a post on Facebook, GMP Wythenshawe said: "James Cleere - Description 5ft 5", slim build. Bald shaved head. Usually clean shaven with a moustache.
"Wearing - blue tracksuit with white horizontal stripes. Usually wears trainers. Wearing a blue MCR United cap. Usually wears a copper bracelet and a silver chain bracelet.
"Last seen turning left out of his care home at 155 Barlow Moor Road heading towards Chorlton. Has a bus pass with him, loose change and no bank card."
If you have any information please call 101 quoting ref number - MSP/06A3/0001379/20.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--P&O Cruises cancels more 2020 trips and scraps some 2021 sailings

Bosses at P & O have announced that more of its cruise holidays will now be cancelled .
It comes as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to advise Brits against cruises due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
The tour operator has now suspended all operations until November 12 , 2020 and have also cancelled two long trips expected to depart in January 2021 .
Aurora 's Caribbean & South America Adventure sailing will be cancelled , as well as Arcadia 's World Cruise .
Company president said that the pause in operations is down to the need for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while following government advice .
Guests booked on the cancelled cruises will automatically receive an enhanced 125 % Future Cruise Credit ( FCC ) or alternatively can fill in the website form for a 100 % refund .
P & O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said : “ It is clear that whilst the guidance is in place it is not advisable for us to resume operations .
`` As well as cancelling all cruises up until November 12 , 2020 we will , sadly , also be cancelling Aurora ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s World Cruise .
`` Given long-term planning , combined with the complexity and length of these long-haul itineraries and evolving border restrictions , we need to ensure that we adhere to the guidance as it stands .
I know that these January cruises , in particular , are holidays of a lifetime and we are so sorry for the disappointment that these cancellations will cause .
`` We continue to work in partnership with public health agencies at the highest level as well as Department for Transport ; EU Healthy Gateways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , the world 's largest cruise industry association .
`` We will follow all applicable guidelines to enhance our already stringent measures to keep our guests and crew healthy and well and we will not resume sailing until this approved framework is in place .
Fundamentally , we will be adopting best practice within the travel industry .
`` The good news is that confidence in cruising is strong and we are seeing increasing and significant demand from our guests .
We know that the FCO guidance is under constant review and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are aware of the work the industry is doing , this will change before too long . ''
He also confirmed that the company will take delivery of new ship Iona `` before the autumn . ''

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Bosses at P&O have announced that more of its cruise holidays will now be cancelled.
It comes as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to advise Brits against cruises due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The tour operator has now suspended all operations until November 12, 2020 and have also cancelled two long trips expected to depart in January 2021.
Aurora's Caribbean & South America Adventure sailing will be cancelled, as well as Arcadia's World Cruise.
Company president said that the pause in operations is down to the need for long-term planning and the ever-changing border restrictions, while following government advice.
Guests booked on the cancelled cruises will automatically receive an enhanced 125% Future Cruise Credit (FCC) or alternatively can fill in the website form for a 100% refund.
P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “It is clear that whilst the guidance is in place it is not advisable for us to resume operations.
"As well as cancelling all cruises up until November 12, 2020 we will, sadly, also be cancelling Aurora’s Caribbean & South America Adventure and Arcadia’s World Cruise.
"Given long-term planning, combined with the complexity and length of these long-haul itineraries and evolving border restrictions, we need to ensure that we adhere to the guidance as it stands. I know that these January cruises, in particular, are holidays of a lifetime and we are so sorry for the disappointment that these cancellations will cause.
"We continue to work in partnership with public health agencies at the highest level as well as Department for Transport; EU Healthy Gateways and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world's largest cruise industry association.
"We will follow all applicable guidelines to enhance our already stringent measures to keep our guests and crew healthy and well and we will not resume sailing until this approved framework is in place. Fundamentally, we will be adopting best practice within the travel industry.
"The good news is that confidence in cruising is strong and we are seeing increasing and significant demand from our guests. We know that the FCO guidance is under constant review and we are hopeful that, as they are aware of the work the industry is doing, this will change before too long."
He also confirmed that the company will take delivery of new ship Iona "before the autumn."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Police urge residents 'not to approach' wanted man

Police are asking for help from the public to trace a wanted man from Bury , but are urging people @ @ @ @ @ .
Michael Farrer , from Whitefield , is wanted in connection with a burglary in @ @ @ @ @ also has links to the Runcorn area .
He is described as being white , @ @ @ @ @ of a slim build .
He has brown hair and brown eyes .
Anyone who @ @ @ @ @ to approach him but to instead call 101 as soon as possible to speak to @ @ @ @ @ number 20000070676 .
Alternatively , information regarding Farrer ’ s whereabouts can be reported anonymously @ @ @ @ @ 111 .
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Police are asking for help from the public to trace a wanted man from Bury, but are urging people 'not to approach' him.
Michael Farrer, from Whitefield, is wanted in connection with a burglary in Runcorn.
The 34-year-old man also has links to the Runcorn area.
He is described as being white, around 5ft 11ins tall and of a slim build. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who sees Farrer is advised not to approach him but to instead call 101 as soon as possible to speak to Cheshire Constabulary, quoting incident number 20000070676.
Alternatively, information regarding Farrer’s whereabouts can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Charts show Covid-19 rates in all Greater Manchester areas since local lockdown

Coronavirus infections have gone up in Greater Manchester since a local lockdown - but the spread of the virus now varies widely across the region .
When Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the new restrictions on Twitter on July 30 , he said the government had been forced into action by the latest data .
At the time there were clear signs that infection rates were rising in nine of the ten boroughs across Greater Manchester .
So now that the new restrictions imposed across the region have been in effect for over a week , what will the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And are there any grounds for the local lockdown to be lifted ?
Overall , the number of people infected with coronavirus is still going up in Greater Manchester but the rate of increase has appeared to slow down .
There were a total of 901 infections across the region in the seven days after July 31st , when the new restrictions came into force .
That was 86 cases more than the previous week , but a smaller increase than the previous two weeks .
When the numbers are examined at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer a clear trend across the region .
While all the Greater Manchester local authorities , with the exception of Wigan , were seeing a rise in cases on July 30 , now some are seeing cases levelling off or even falling .
As well as Oldham , cases are trending upwards in Rochdale , Tameside , Bolton and Bury but are flat in Salford , Stockport and Wigan .
In Manchester and Trafford the trend has been downwards with lower numbers of cases reported week-on-week since local lockdown .
Here is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boroughs : Oldham have seen cases increase the strongest and now has a weekly infection rate of 87.7 per 100,000 people - the second highest rate of any area in the country .
In the seven days after the local lockdown was imposed there were 208 positive tests in Oldham which was 65 more than in the week ending on July 31 .
Last Wednesday , there were 41 cases recorded in a single day in Oldham , which was the most seen in the area since the height of the pandemic in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if rates keep climbing then further restrictions may be required in Oldham .
Leading up to the announcement of the new restrictions on July 31 , Manchester had seen an upward trend in cases but that levelled off in the week after the local lockdown and has started to go down .
Manchester had over 200 cases in the week ending July 31 but this figure fell 10 per cent to 180 cases on the week ending August 7 .
The infection rate of over 32 remains relatively high compared to the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an amber alert level .
Local leaders in Wigan argued that the borough should be exempt from the restrictions imposed on Greater Manchester because of the relatively low infection rate there .
Since the local lockdown started , the trend has remained relatively flat with some small fluctuations in the number of cases each day .
The weekly infection rate has stayed well below the rate of 25 cases per 100,000 population , which is when a borough moves to Amber alert .
Tameside is one of the boroughs were the rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The infection rate has been rising week on week since the middle of July and has now reached 36.2 in the area .
Trafford has seen the most marked decline in the infection rate in the first week of local lockdown .
The chart shows that cases rose rapidly in the middle of July but actually peaked a couple of days before the new restrictions were brought in on July 30 .
The infection rate has fallen from 41.7 on 27 July to 21.1 on 7 August and the borough is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level .
There is an upward trend in Salford which has largely continued since the local lockdown .
In the week up until August 6 , there were a total of 80 positive tests in Salford , which is the highest 7-day figure since May 9 .
How the coronavirus infection rates have changed over the last four weeks and how the Greater Manchester boroughs compare This is an interactive chart , click on the chart or the council names to see the data .
Bolton was not seeing any upward trend before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen a gradual increase in the number of positive cases since local lockdown .
There are higher numbers of cases being reported than have been seen in Bolton since early June but there is not the spike in cases seen in some other boroughs .
Rochdale is showing evidence of a slight upward trend since local lockdown was imposed .
The numbers remain below a peak seen earlier in July which had fallen away just as the new restrictions were brought in but the weekly infection rate is still very high at just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well above the national average .
There is also less of a distinct trend in Bury than in other areas .
There were 19 cases recorded on Monday 3rd August , which is the most reported in a day since the end of May .
But while this has pushed the infection rate to over 30 cases per 100,000 population , it is not clear if this is part of an upward trend .
Stockport had shown signs of cases spiking in the week leading up to the local lockdown but they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases was lower after a week of lockdown , compared with the week before .
However , the borough recorded 17 cases on Wednesday 5th August and 18 cases the following day , which are both relatively high compared to the numbers seen in June and July .
The charts are based on the data which is released every day by Public Health England and can be downloaded at this link .
Data is published every day but the numbers for the most recent 2-3 days are usually incomplete as test results will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are for confirmed coronavirus cases in Pillar 1 and 2 tests and this information is one of the key datasets taken into account when the government and local authorities decide on policy , lockdowns and other restrictions .
There is evidence that there has been an increase in the number of tests conducted , which will mean that there are more positive tests .
However , the positivity rates are not released by all local authorities and the PHE dataset does not include the number of tests .
The number of hospitalisations and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died has continued to fall .
There were no hospital deaths for three days in a row at any Greater Manchester hospital over the weekend .

Coronavirus infections have gone up in Greater Manchester since a local lockdown - but the spread of the virus now varies widely across the region.
When Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced the new restrictions on Twitter on July 30, he said the government had been forced into action by the latest data.
At the time there were clear signs that infection rates were rising in nine of the ten boroughs across Greater Manchester.
So now that the new restrictions imposed across the region have been in effect for over a week, what will the government be seeing in the updated figures? And are there any grounds for the local lockdown to be lifted?
Overall, the number of people infected with coronavirus is still going up in Greater Manchester but the rate of increase has appeared to slow down.
There were a total of 901 infections across the region in the seven days after July 31st, when the new restrictions came into force. That was 86 cases more than the previous week, but a smaller increase than the previous two weeks.
When the numbers are examined at a local authority level, there is no longer a clear trend across the region.
While all the Greater Manchester local authorities, with the exception of Wigan, were seeing a rise in cases on July 30, now some are seeing cases levelling off or even falling.
As well as Oldham, cases are trending upwards in Rochdale, Tameside, Bolton and Bury but are flat in Salford, Stockport and Wigan. In Manchester and Trafford the trend has been downwards with lower numbers of cases reported week-on-week since local lockdown.
Here is the latest data for each of the ten boroughs:
Oldham
Oldham have seen cases increase the strongest and now has a weekly infection rate of 87.7 per 100,000 people - the second highest rate of any area in the country. In the seven days after the local lockdown was imposed there were 208 positive tests in Oldham which was 65 more than in the week ending on July 31.
Last Wednesday, there were 41 cases recorded in a single day in Oldham, which was the most seen in the area since the height of the pandemic in April and there are real concerns that if rates keep climbing then further restrictions may be required in Oldham.
Manchester
Leading up to the announcement of the new restrictions on July 31, Manchester had seen an upward trend in cases but that levelled off in the week after the local lockdown and has started to go down.
Manchester had over 200 cases in the week ending July 31 but this figure fell 10 per cent to 180 cases on the week ending August 7.
The infection rate of over 32 remains relatively high compared to the rest of the country and keeps the council on an amber alert level.
Wigan
Local leaders in Wigan argued that the borough should be exempt from the restrictions imposed on Greater Manchester because of the relatively low infection rate there. Since the local lockdown started, the trend has remained relatively flat with some small fluctuations in the number of cases each day. The weekly infection rate has stayed well below the rate of 25 cases per 100,000 population, which is when a borough moves to Amber alert.
Tameside
Tameside is one of the boroughs were the rise in cases before local lockdown has continued. The infection rate has been rising week on week since the middle of July and has now reached 36.2 in the area.
Trafford
Trafford has seen the most marked decline in the infection rate in the first week of local lockdown. The chart shows that cases rose rapidly in the middle of July but actually peaked a couple of days before the new restrictions were brought in on July 30. The infection rate has fallen from 41.7 on 27 July to 21.1 on 7 August and the borough is now classed as having a 'green' alert level.
Salford
There is an upward trend in Salford which has largely continued since the local lockdown. In the week up until August 6, there were a total of 80 positive tests in Salford, which is the highest 7-day figure since May 9.
How the coronavirus infection rates have changed over the last four weeks and how the Greater Manchester boroughs compare
This is an interactive chart, click on the chart or the council names to see the data.
Bolton
Bolton was not seeing any upward trend before the new restrictions were imposed but has seen a gradual increase in the number of positive cases since local lockdown. There are higher numbers of cases being reported than have been seen in Bolton since early June but there is not the spike in cases seen in some other boroughs.
Rochdale
Rochdale is showing evidence of a slight upward trend since local lockdown was imposed. The numbers remain below a peak seen earlier in July which had fallen away just as the new restrictions were brought in but the weekly infection rate is still very high at just under 40 per 100,000 residents, and well above the national average.
Bury
There is also less of a distinct trend in Bury than in other areas. There were 19 cases recorded on Monday 3rd August, which is the most reported in a day since the end of May. But while this has pushed the infection rate to over 30 cases per 100,000 population, it is not clear if this is part of an upward trend.
Stockport
Stockport had shown signs of cases spiking in the week leading up to the local lockdown but they have since levelled off. The number of cases was lower after a week of lockdown, compared with the week before. However, the borough recorded 17 cases on Wednesday 5th August and 18 cases the following day, which are both relatively high compared to the numbers seen in June and July.
About the data
The charts are based on the data which is released every day by Public Health England and can be downloaded at this link.
Data is published every day but the numbers for the most recent 2-3 days are usually incomplete as test results will not have been logged yet.
They are for confirmed coronavirus cases in Pillar 1 and 2 tests and this information is one of the key datasets taken into account when the government and local authorities decide on policy, lockdowns and other restrictions.
There is evidence that there has been an increase in the number of tests conducted, which will mean that there are more positive tests. However, the positivity rates are not released by all local authorities and the PHE dataset does not include the number of tests.
The number of hospitalisations and the number of patients with coronavirus who have died has continued to fall. There were no hospital deaths for three days in a row at any Greater Manchester hospital over the weekend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Bar which closed after positive coronavirus test is reopening today

A Stockport cafe bar which temporarily closed after a customer tested positive for coronavirus is reopening today .
Rocksalt Cafe Bar in Heaton Moor closed its doors on Sunday , immediately after learning that a customer who had sat outside the venue the previous day had received a positive result on a Covid-19 test .
It informed customers who had been on surrounding tables , as well as Public Health England , and sent staff for tests .
Now it has shared on social media that staff all tested negative for the virus , and the venue has undergone a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday night , reads : `` This is to let everyone know that we will reopen our doors tomorrow morning ( Tuesday ) .
`` The entire premises have been fully sanitised and all staff results are negative .
`` I urge all our beloved customers to adhere to the one way system , sanitise their hands before entering and use the entrance and exit doors .
`` This is to ensure we are all kept safe and well .
Thank you again for all your support and messages '' .
Rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heaton Moor Road to temporarily close over the weekend to protect staff and customers , after a customer tested positive for the virus .
The other , Moortop Pub and Kitchen a few doors away , has yet to confirm a reopening date .
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A Stockport cafe bar which temporarily closed after a customer tested positive for coronavirus is reopening today.
Rocksalt Cafe Bar in Heaton Moor closed its doors on Sunday, immediately after learning that a customer who had sat outside the venue the previous day had received a positive result on a Covid-19 test.
It informed customers who had been on surrounding tables, as well as Public Health England, and sent staff for tests.
Now it has shared on social media that staff all tested negative for the virus, and the venue has undergone a deep clean.
The post, shared on Monday night, reads: "This is to let everyone know that we will reopen our doors tomorrow morning (Tuesday).
"The entire premises have been fully sanitised and all staff results are negative.
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"I urge all our beloved customers to adhere to the one way system, sanitise their hands before entering and use the entrance and exit doors.
"This is to ensure we are all kept safe and well. Thank you again for all your support and messages".
Rock Salt was one of two bars on Heaton Moor Road to temporarily close over the weekend to protect staff and customers, after a customer tested positive for the virus.
The other, Moortop Pub and Kitchen a few doors away, has yet to confirm a reopening date.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Spain will pay your insurance if you get Covid on holiday in the Canary Islands

The local government on the Canary Island 's are now offering free travel insurance in a bid to tempt back reluctant holidaymakers .
The policy , which promises to cover expenses related to the coronavirus , will cover all incidents directly related to the disease - including extended quarantine costs and medical bills .
The only condition of the policy , is that travellers must not knowingly have the virus before arrival .
It 's been launched by the Canaries ’ Department of Tourism , Industry and Commerce in partnership with insurance firm AXA .
A spokesperson for the Spanish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There is no cost to travellers and all are automatically covered.
” The insurance will be valid for Spanish and international travelers , in any of the eight Canary Islands , Tenerife , Fuerteventura , Gran Canaria , Lanzarote , La Gomera , La Palma , La Graciosa and El Hierro .
It covers all medical bills , repatriation as a result of health and extended stays due to quarantine measures for those who test positive while on the islands .
Regional Tourism Minister Yaiza Castilla said : “ The Canary Islands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase the safety and peace of mind of tourists .
This is just one more attraction of the destination.
” And according to local reports , cases of the virus are currently much lower than what has been recorded in mainland Spain .
The policy launched at the start of August and is set to run for the next 12 months .
So while the government is advising against non-essential travel to the Canary Islands , it could be handy when restrictions are lifted .
It comes as the travel industry struggles to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts .
Passenger numbers still remain low as the public remains cautious about the possibility of catching the virus on a flight , or having to quarantine upon return .
While the UK government has a number of destinations that travellers will be able to travel to and from freely , the list is ever-changing as countries battle fresh rises in coronavirus cases .
And those who booked breaks after March may now struggle to find travel insurance that will cover Covid-19 incidents as a large number of providers removed it from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more deterred from foreign travel during the pandemic .

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The local government on the Canary Island's are now offering free travel insurance in a bid to tempt back reluctant holidaymakers.
The policy, which promises to cover expenses related to the coronavirus, will cover all incidents directly related to the disease - including extended quarantine costs and medical bills.
The only condition of the policy, is that travellers must not knowingly have the virus before arrival.
It's been launched by the Canaries’ Department of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in partnership with insurance firm AXA.
A spokesperson for the Spanish Tourist Office told the Irish Independent : “There is no cost to travellers and all are automatically covered.”
The insurance will be valid for Spanish and international travelers, in any of the eight Canary Islands, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Gomera, La Palma, La Graciosa and El Hierro.
It covers all medical bills, repatriation as a result of health and extended stays due to quarantine measures for those who test positive while on the islands.
However the cover extends to tourists staying in licenced hotels or regulated accommodation - not those planning on staying in second homes, or those staying with family or friends.
Regional Tourism Minister Yaiza Castilla said: “ The Canary Islands have furthered their commitment to strengthen and increase the safety and peace of mind of tourists. This is just one more attraction of the destination.”
And according to local reports, cases of the virus are currently much lower than what has been recorded in mainland Spain.
The policy launched at the start of August and is set to run for the next 12 months. So while the government is advising against non-essential travel to the Canary Islands, it could be handy when restrictions are lifted.
It comes as the travel industry struggles to restart as restrictions are tentatively lifted in parts.
Passenger numbers still remain low as the public remains cautious about the possibility of catching the virus on a flight, or having to quarantine upon return.
While the UK government has a number of destinations that travellers will be able to travel to and from freely, the list is ever-changing as countries battle fresh rises in coronavirus cases.
And those who booked breaks after March may now struggle to find travel insurance that will cover Covid-19 incidents as a large number of providers removed it from their new policies.
Meaning holidaymakers could be more deterred from foreign travel during the pandemic.