themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Greater Manchester's development masterplan hangs in the balance again

Greater Manchester ’ s long-term masterplan for jobs and homes appears to be hanging in the balance once again after it emerged Stockport ’ s Conservative group plans to vote against the blueprint .
The flagship ‘ spatial framework ’ project was delayed for a seventh time earlier this month after an eleventh-hour row erupted between Stockport and Tameside over an industrial estate on the border of the two boroughs .
It is understood a new version of the region-wide plan was due to be finally be published today ( Friday ) , with Stockport 's plans for the contentious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third .
Tameside appears poised to approve the plan following the compromise .
But it now looks as though Stockport 's Tories are set to reject the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework ( GMSF ) masterplan .
And with the scheme needing the approval of all 10 local authorities , that could scupper the entire project .
The group says the changes to the Bredbury Park site - which it opposes over green belt loss - are ‘ minimal ’ and that its concerns over proposals for 500 homes in High Lane and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been addressed .
Last month Tory councillors voted down a Lib Dem motion to pull out of the spatial framework on the grounds the final document was yet to be released .
But their new stance changes the maths entirely .
If they vote along with the Lib Dems and Heald Green Independent ratepayers , it would be a clear majority - 37 to 26 - against the plans .
The controlling Labour group says this would be a reckless move that would result in the need for thousands of more houses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and see developers repeatedly take the council to costly appeals .
But Tory councillor Tom Dowse , who represents Marple South and High Lane , said his group had consistently made its position clear to the Labour leadership .
He said : “ We have been saying all along what our concerns are .
We have always put in a full consultation response and been up front about what we want .
Therefore it should not come as a shock to Elise [ Wilson , leader of the council ] that we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most recent delay focused on the extension of Bredbury Park into the Tame Valley , Coun Dowse says the Woodford and High Lane proposals were more contentious in Stockport .
“ If they paused it to have a rethink we thought they would have had a look at the other things we have issues with , '' he said .
“ The report you are going to see is a carbon copy of the previous one , apart from they have made a slight reduction at Bredbury Park.
” Coun Dowse also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMSF is among Stockport ’ s Labour councillors .
He said : “ If they wanted it to go through , they would have gone a lot further , so we are in the position we are in.
” But the Tories ' position now seems to be much closer to that of the Lib Dems - which is to concentrate on a local plan for Stockport rather than following a regional approach .
“ At least at that point we would have direct control of each application and work with our local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can for the green belt , ” Coun Dowse added .
He says the Tory group has been clear at its commitment to brownfield-first development , but are not satisfied this is reflected in the final document .
He adds that the post-Covid world could look very different to the one envisaged by the GMSF at its outset more than five years ago , pointing to the fact that one of the main drivers of growth - Manchester Airport - has taken a huge hit and hundreds of jobs are at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ a plan ’ , ” he said .
But if Labour is not going to deliver a plan we can support we are going to have to look at other means . ''
Labour 's Coun David Meller - cabinet member for economy and regeneration - said it did not necessarily mean the GMSF was doomed .
He said : `` There are still a few weeks to go until the vote , but if that 's the Tory position , that would be very , very disappointing .
`` The door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep having those discussion with the Conservatives and anyone else across the council to try and address any concerns members might have . ''
Coun Meller believes that reassurances over supporting infrastructure and may pave the way for building support for the plans .
Despite his concilliatory tone , he has warned opposition groups that they are pursuing a high-risk strategy that could jeopardise investment in the town and leave the council at the mercy of developers .
`` People need to understand the consequences of us not proceeding with this , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have to use more green belt and find more land for thousands and thousands of extra homes we do n't currently have to deliver if we proceed with the spatial framework , because other boroughs have taken some of our allocation from us . ''
In April , a council decision to refuse planning permsission for 325 homes on land owned by Seashell Trust at appeal .
Its inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply was one of the key factors in the dispute .
The hearing cost the council around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become the norm if the GMSF is not adopted .
`` My fear is that could become regular practice .
We could have appeal , after appeal , after appeal - it would cost the council a huge amount of money .
`` People talk about council sovereignty and 'going it alone ' - but we could lose council sovereignty , because we could lose control of our planning system . ''
His third concern is that money already secured - as well as potential future investment in Stockport - could be lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the GMSF .
The government has made clear that access to its brownfield land fund hinges on councils having an up to date local plan or be 'actively working towards one ' .
A combined authority report says the Ministry for Housing , Communities and Local Government ( MHCLG ) recognises these can 'only be progressed once the GMSF is adopted and have relaxed this aspect for Greater Manchester ' .
Stockport also has plans for major infrastructure and transport improvement - some tied up with the region 's Transport 2040 strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corporation ' regeneration of Town Centre West .
`` All that could be put at risk . ''
said Coun Meller .
`` This is what the Liberal Democrats have got to understand , if they want to go it alone there are significant risks - and in my view it 's a reckless path to go down . ''
Stockport 's Labour leadership has committed to only approving the GMSF if a majority of councillors support it .
A debate and vote is due to take place on November 17 - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find to persuade elected members to back the project before it comes to 'crunch time ' .
He also rejects Coun Dowse 's suggestion that some Labour councillors are wobbling over the GMSF , adding he is not aware of anyone planning to vote against the project .
But he acknowledges that it is a huge decision : `` From my perspective , the [ Labour ] group is there and it is on board .
But there are some honest discussions being had and we are doing what we can to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meller also stresses the importance of the GMSF to the whole region - including boroughs such as Rochdale , whose leadership is desperate to get the plan over the line .
`` It 's not just about the future of Stockport , it 's about the future of Greater Manchester .
What will benefit Rochdale in the longer term will benefit us as well , '' he said .
Stockport council will vote on whether to apporve the new GMSF at an extraordinary council meeting to be held at 6pm on Tuesday , @ @ @

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Greater Manchester’s long-term masterplan for jobs and homes appears to be hanging in the balance once again after it emerged Stockport’s Conservative group plans to vote against the blueprint.
The flagship ‘spatial framework’ project was delayed for a seventh time earlier this month after an eleventh-hour row erupted between Stockport and Tameside over an industrial estate on the border of the two boroughs.
It is understood a new version of the region-wide plan was due to be finally be published today (Friday), with Stockport's plans for the contentious Bredbury Park site being reduced by a third.
Tameside appears poised to approve the plan following the compromise.
But it now looks as though Stockport's Tories are set to reject the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) masterplan. And with the scheme needing the approval of all 10 local authorities, that could scupper the entire project.
The group says the changes to the Bredbury Park site - which it opposes over green belt loss - are ‘minimal’ and that its concerns over proposals for 500 homes in High Lane and a further 750 at Woodford Aerodrome have also not been addressed.
Last month Tory councillors voted down a Lib Dem motion to pull out of the spatial framework on the grounds the final document was yet to be released.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
But their new stance changes the maths entirely. If they vote along with the Lib Dems and Heald Green Independent ratepayers, it would be a clear majority - 37 to 26 - against the plans.
The controlling Labour group says this would be a reckless move that would result in the need for thousands of more houses in Stockport, put investment at risk and see developers repeatedly take the council to costly appeals.
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But Tory councillor Tom Dowse, who represents Marple South and High Lane, said his group had consistently made its position clear to the Labour leadership.
He said: “We have been saying all along what our concerns are. We have always put in a full consultation response and been up front about what we want. Therefore it should not come as a shock to Elise [Wilson, leader of the council] that we are going to vote against it.”
While the most recent delay focused on the extension of Bredbury Park into the Tame Valley, Coun Dowse says the Woodford and High Lane proposals were more contentious in Stockport.
“If they paused it to have a rethink we thought they would have had a look at the other things we have issues with," he said.
“The report you are going to see is a carbon copy of the previous one, apart from they have made a slight reduction at Bredbury Park.”
Coun Dowse also questions how solid the commitment to the GMSF is among Stockport’s Labour councillors.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
He said: “If they wanted it to go through, they would have gone a lot further, so we are in the position we are in.”
But the Tories' position now seems to be much closer to that of the Lib Dems - which is to concentrate on a local plan for Stockport rather than following a regional approach.
“At least at that point we would have direct control of each application and work with our local plan to get as much protection as we can for the green belt,” Coun Dowse added.
He says the Tory group has been clear at its commitment to brownfield-first development, but are not satisfied this is reflected in the final document.
He adds that the post-Covid world could look very different to the one envisaged by the GMSF at its outset more than five years ago, pointing to the fact that one of the main drivers of growth - Manchester Airport - has taken a huge hit and hundreds of jobs are at risk.
“We have always be pro-’a plan’,” he said.
But if Labour is not going to deliver a plan we can support we are going to have to look at other means."
Labour's Coun David Meller - cabinet member for economy and regeneration - said it did not necessarily mean the GMSF was doomed.
He said: "There are still a few weeks to go until the vote, but if that's the Tory position, that would be very, very disappointing.
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"The door isn't firmly closed, we will keep having those discussion with the Conservatives and anyone else across the council to try and address any concerns members might have."
Coun Meller believes that reassurances over supporting infrastructure and may pave the way for building support for the plans.
Despite his concilliatory tone, he has warned opposition groups that they are pursuing a high-risk strategy that could jeopardise investment in the town and leave the council at the mercy of developers.
"People need to understand the consequences of us not proceeding with this," he said.
"We are going to have to use more green belt and find more land for thousands and thousands of extra homes we don't currently have to deliver if we proceed with the spatial framework, because other boroughs have taken some of our allocation from us."
In April, a council decision to refuse planning permsission for 325 homes on land owned by Seashell Trust at appeal.
Its inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply was one of the key factors in the dispute.
The hearing cost the council around £250,000.
Coun Meller believes that could become the norm if the GMSF is not adopted.
"My fear is that could become regular practice. We could have appeal, after appeal, after appeal - it would cost the council a huge amount of money.
"People talk about council sovereignty and 'going it alone' - but we could lose council sovereignty, because we could lose control of our planning system."
His third concern is that money already secured - as well as potential future investment in Stockport - could be lost without evidence of a long-term plan such as the GMSF.
The government has made clear that access to its brownfield land fund hinges on councils having an up to date local plan or be 'actively working towards one'.
A combined authority report says the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) recognises these can 'only be progressed once the GMSF is adopted and have relaxed this aspect for Greater Manchester'.
Stockport also has plans for major infrastructure and transport improvement - some tied up with the region's Transport 2040 strategy and others linked to the 'Mayoral Development Corporation' regeneration of Town Centre West.
"All that could be put at risk." said Coun Meller. "This is what the Liberal Democrats have got to understand, if they want to go it alone there are significant risks - and in my view it's a reckless path to go down."
Stockport's Labour leadership has committed to only approving the GMSF if a majority of councillors support it.
A debate and vote is due to take place on November 17 - and Coun Meller believes there is still time to find to persuade elected members to back the project before it comes to 'crunch time'.
He also rejects Coun Dowse's suggestion that some Labour councillors are wobbling over the GMSF, adding he is not aware of anyone planning to vote against the project.
But he acknowledges that it is a huge decision: "From my perspective, the [Labour] group is there and it is on board. But there are some honest discussions being had and we are doing what we can to iron out any concerns."
Coun Meller also stresses the importance of the GMSF to the whole region - including boroughs such as Rochdale, whose leadership is desperate to get the plan over the line.
"It's not just about the future of Stockport, it's about the future of Greater Manchester. What will benefit Rochdale in the longer term will benefit us as well," he said.
Stockport council will vote on whether to apporve the new GMSF at an extraordinary council meeting to be held at 6pm on Tuesday, November 17.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Warrington to go into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from next week

Warrington will go into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from next week after talks with the government concluded on Friday .
The Cheshire town - which is situated between the 'very high alert ' areas of Greater Manchester and the City of Liverpool region has seen a surge of cases .
In recent days , there have been eight deaths from coronavirus at Warrington Hospital .
Latest weekly figures for the borough show the rate of infection in Warrington is 347.6 cases per 100,000 population - up from 337.6 per 100,000 the previous week .
There had been 730 positive infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tier 3 restrictions means pubs that do n't serve substantial food will close as well as close contact services , betting shops and adult gaming services .
Leisure centres and gyms should be allowed to remain open in Warrington along with hairdressers and restaurants .
Its infection rate is higher than Trafford and Halton , which are already subject to Tier 3 restrictions .
Council leader , Coun Russ Bowden , told the Warrington Guardian : `` We have seen the propagation of those cases into the older population .
`` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our hospital as well and we had to do what is right for Warrington .
`` It is a tough decision to make but we have got to that point where we need to move into tier 3 . ''
The move has yet to be officially confirmed by the government , but the council tweeted confirmation about it on Friday .
And it is not yet clear when Warrington will move from Tier 2 to Tier 3 .
A package of financial support will see £4 million available for affected businesses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help with public health and enforcement .
Shops and places of worship can remain open , as can schools and colleges , while universities must reflect wider restrictions with the option to move to greater online provision .
Up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings and 30 people can attend funerals , with 15 allowed at wakes , but wedding receptions are not permitted .
People living in Tier 3 areas are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should avoid travel where possible in and out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for work , education or caring responsibilities .
On Thursday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that Warrington may be moved into Tier 3 .
He told MPs : “ We are also formally beginning discussions with Warrington about moving into the very high alert level due to a continuing rise in cases there.
” Mr Hancock added : “ I hope that with everybody supporting these measures and taking the actions that are necessary , we can keep these restrictions in place for as little time as possible .
“ But I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make progress and what I have announced today is that we will formally start the talks and I hope that we can reach an agreement and a resolution soon.
” Warrington South Conservative MP , Andy Carter , told Sky News that rates of infection in over-60s is 195 per 100,000 `` approximately twice the level of the national average . ''
`` This equates to 717 cases in a seven-day period with test positivity currently at around 12 per cent , '' he said .
`` With infections being widespread in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our local NHS is also being felt , ward staffing levels at the hospital are under pressure because staff have to self isolate too . ''

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Warrington will go into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from next week after talks with the government concluded on Friday.
The Cheshire town - which is situated between the 'very high alert' areas of Greater Manchester and the City of Liverpool region has seen a surge of cases.
In recent days, there have been eight deaths from coronavirus at Warrington Hospital.
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Latest weekly figures for the borough show the rate of infection in Warrington is 347.6 cases per 100,000 population - up from 337.6 per 100,000 the previous week.
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There had been 730 positive infections, compared to 709 the previous week.
Tier 3 restrictions means pubs that don't serve substantial food will close as well as close contact services, betting shops and adult gaming services.
Leisure centres and gyms should be allowed to remain open in Warrington along with hairdressers and restaurants.
Its infection rate is higher than Trafford and Halton, which are already subject to Tier 3 restrictions.
Council leader, Coun Russ Bowden, told the Warrington Guardian: "We have seen the propagation of those cases into the older population.
"So the decision comes down to capacity in our hospital as well and we had to do what is right for Warrington.
"It is a tough decision to make but we have got to that point where we need to move into tier 3."
The move has yet to be officially confirmed by the government, but the council tweeted confirmation about it on Friday.
And it is not yet clear when Warrington will move from Tier 2 to Tier 3.
A package of financial support will see £4 million available for affected businesses and around £1 million given to the council to help with public health and enforcement.
Shops and places of worship can remain open, as can schools and colleges, while universities must reflect wider restrictions with the option to move to greater online provision.
Up to 15 guests are allowed at weddings and 30 people can attend funerals, with 15 allowed at wakes, but wedding receptions are not permitted.
(Image: PA Wire)
People living in Tier 3 areas are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should avoid travel where possible in and out of the area, unless it is for work, education or caring responsibilities.
On Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that Warrington may be moved into Tier 3.
He told MPs: “We are also formally beginning discussions with Warrington about moving into the very high alert level due to a continuing rise in cases there.”
Mr Hancock added: “I hope that with everybody supporting these measures and taking the actions that are necessary, we can keep these restrictions in place for as little time as possible.
“But I am absolutely convinced that we do need to make progress and what I have announced today is that we will formally start the talks and I hope that we can reach an agreement and a resolution soon.”
Warrington South Conservative MP, Andy Carter, told Sky News that rates of infection in over-60s is 195 per 100,000 "approximately twice the level of the national average."
"This equates to 717 cases in a seven-day period with test positivity currently at around 12 per cent," he said.
"With infections being widespread in the community the impact on care workers and our local NHS is also being felt, ward staffing levels at the hospital are under pressure because staff have to self isolate too."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--US Presidential Election 2020 poll tracker: Who is winning in the polls?

Millions of citizens in the United States take to the polls on Tuesday November 3 for the hotly-contested 2020 US Presidential Election .
But how is each party expected to get on ?
And who will be living in the White House as a result ?
The latest opinion polls and betting odds are predicting a close-run race with the Republican incumbent President Donald Trump fighting for his political career amid a challenge from the Democratic candidate Joe Biden .
Both presidential debates are now over and the candidates will now not face each other again ahead of the election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third debate earlier in October , however that was cancelled when President Trump tested positive for coronavirus .
He then refused to take part if it was to be held virtually .
The Democrats hope that the President 's record on dealing with the pandemic , which has seen the country hard hit with high rates of infections and deaths , and his tax avoidance will win them votes .
Those close to Mr Biden ’ s campaign do not expect the televised debates to fundamentally change the race , given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Trump is confident of repeating his shock win in 2016 and his promise of Making America Great again .
As the campaign trail rolls on public opinion is being scrutinised with researchers carefully tracking the public 's voting intentions .
But the polls are ever-changing which is why we 're tracking them right here .
Scroll down for daily updates on the latest poll numbers and who is on track to win ...

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This week the US - and the world - should find out who will be the next President of the United States of America.
Tens of millions of citizens in the US have already voted ahead of the hotly-contested 2020 US Presidential Election which takes place on Tuesday, November 3.
But how is each party expected to get on? And who will be living in the White House as a result?
The latest opinion polls and betting odds are predicting a close-run race with the Republican incumbent President Donald Trump fighting for his political career amid a challenge from the Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
The Democrats hope that the President's record on dealing with the pandemic, which has seen the country hard hit with high rates of infections and deaths will win them votes.
Equally, President Trump is confident of repeating his shock win in 2016 and his promise of Making America Great again.
As the campaign trail rolls on public opinion is being scrutinised with researchers carefully tracking the public's voting intentions.
But the polls are ever-changing which is why we're tracking them right here.
Scroll down for daily updates on the latest poll numbers and who is on track to win...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Man United face Sancho reality check after formation switch

Manchester United fans were pretty unanimous about who their top target should be during the summer transfer window .
Of all the players in world football there seemed no more obvious fit for Old Trafford than Jadon Sancho .
He is the perfect age , he is homegrown , he addresses a key area of weakness within the first-team squad and , most importantly , he 's absolutely brilliant .
However , not even three weeks have passed since deadline day and there is a growing argument to suggest that he is no longer the perfect fit that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international in the summer transfer window over concerns about the overall cost of such a deal in the coronavirus financial climate , with the club revealing earlier this week the COVID-19 pandemic has cost them £70million in lost revenues so far .
Borussia Dortmund stuck with their €120million asking price for Sancho and were unwilling to accept a lower up-front fee with performance-related add-ons .
United felt the total transfer package Dortmund were demanding was not realistic given it would 've meant United shattering their own club-record fee as well as paying significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep Sancho on their shortlist ahead of next year but a deal will remain difficult given the continued loss of revenue that they will experience in the coming months .
Even in an ideal situation which would see fans potentially return in March next year there is argument to suggest Sancho should no longer be deemed the priority signing , particularity given United 's recent formation change .
Deadline-day moves for Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo might have done enough to ease the pressure on signing a proven right winger , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possible signing of Sancho , as well as the development of Mason Greenwood in a wide role .
As well as the two new signings there is also the argument to suggest United are better off playing in a 3-5-2 formation against the bigger teams , something which would lessen the need for a new right winger even further .
While the most logical solution is to stick with a 4-2-3-1 system against smaller sides and switch to a more defensive set-up against bigger teams it means Sancho would either play out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss out altogether .
Regardless of that decision it seems ridiculous for United to smash their own club-record fee in order to sign a player who would n't be guaranteed a start in their biggest matches .
Instead there is argument to suggest United 's focus in the transfer market should switch to recruiting another specialist central defender in order to cope with the extra role which would be regularly required at the back .
This of course relies on shifting the deadwood already surplus to requirements and depends greatly on the form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A new defensive midfielder could also be on the agenda with Nemanja Matic into his 33rd year , while Fred and Scott McTominay tend to shine as a pair but not necessarily as individuals .
Three weeks ago it was a case of Sancho or bust for United , but after the tactical masterclass in Paris he might not be needed as urgently as he was .

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Manchester United fans were pretty unanimous about who their top target should be during the summer transfer window. Of all the players in world football there seemed no more obvious fit for Old Trafford than Jadon Sancho.
He is the perfect age, he is homegrown, he addresses a key area of weakness within the first-team squad and, most importantly, he's absolutely brilliant.
However, not even three weeks have passed since deadline day and there is a growing argument to suggest that he is no longer the perfect fit that he was.
United did not sign the England international in the summer transfer window over concerns about the overall cost of such a deal in the coronavirus financial climate, with the club revealing earlier this week the COVID-19 pandemic has cost them £70million in lost revenues so far.
Borussia Dortmund stuck with their €120million asking price for Sancho and were unwilling to accept a lower up-front fee with performance-related add-ons. United felt the total transfer package Dortmund were demanding was not realistic given it would've meant United shattering their own club-record fee as well as paying significant player and agent fees.
United will keep Sancho on their shortlist ahead of next year but a deal will remain difficult given the continued loss of revenue that they will experience in the coming months. Even in an ideal situation which would see fans potentially return in March next year there is argument to suggest Sancho should no longer be deemed the priority signing, particularity given United's recent formation change.
Deadline-day moves for Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo might have done enough to ease the pressure on signing a proven right winger, with the duo's own progress surely hampered by the possible signing of Sancho, as well as the development of Mason Greenwood in a wide role.
As well as the two new signings there is also the argument to suggest United are better off playing in a 3-5-2 formation against the bigger teams, something which would lessen the need for a new right winger even further.
While the most logical solution is to stick with a 4-2-3-1 system against smaller sides and switch to a more defensive set-up against bigger teams it means Sancho would either play out of position in key matches, or miss out altogether. Regardless of that decision it seems ridiculous for United to smash their own club-record fee in order to sign a player who wouldn't be guaranteed a start in their biggest matches.
Instead there is argument to suggest United's focus in the transfer market should switch to recruiting another specialist central defender in order to cope with the extra role which would be regularly required at the back. This of course relies on shifting the deadwood already surplus to requirements and depends greatly on the form going forward of the rejuvenated Axel Tuanzebe.
A new defensive midfielder could also be on the agenda with Nemanja Matic into his 33rd year, while Fred and Scott McTominay tend to shine as a pair but not necessarily as individuals.
Three weeks ago it was a case of Sancho or bust for United, but after the tactical masterclass in Paris he might not be needed as urgently as he was.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Corrie star Kimberly Hart-Simpson's tears after trolls told her 'lose a stone'

Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has been close to tears after trolls told her to 'lose a stone ' .
The actress , who plays Nicky Wheatley , took to Instagram to speak about the incredibly cruel comments she has recieved .
Kimberly , 33 , was pictured earlier this week wearing a grey leotard and pink trainers as she worked up a sweat outdoors in Manchester .
But the Corrie newcomer has been left devastated by some of the comments she has reieceved .
Posting a video on social media , Kimberly wrote : `` Being trolled .
Contains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
An emotional Kimberly revealed some of the negative comments she received including that she `` needs a stylist , it looks like I 'm wearing a parachute , that I 'm disgusting , that I 'm ugly . ''
She added : `` I was standing next to my co-star Sean Ward and the comments about him were 'he 's gorgeous ' .
`` He is gorgeous by the way , fact , but it 's interesting how we talk about two different genders.
`` `` I did a photo shoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the comments are 'you 're fat ' , 'you 're ugly ' , 'you need to lose a stone ' , thunder thighs , cellulite , 'mum bod ' , 'gym gear ?
more like Jim 's burger van ' .
`` The list goes on .
I know this does n't solely belong to me .
A lot of people are getting trolled .
`` We are normalised to it , but this is n't normal .
`` You 're not going to affect my self-confidence , but I am somebody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read those comments , and that 's horrible for them .
`` The world is really difficult right now and we 're all just trying to get by .
`` In particular I 'm in a job where it 's currently classed as 'non-viable ' .
`` So if you see something today online that you do n't like , swipe on by .
It really is that simple .
`` Anyway I think I 've said my piece .
I 'm going to go now and probably get a burger from Jim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inundated with comments from co-stars and fans .
Former Our Girl and Corrie star Sean Ward was one of the first to comment , writing : `` SO MUCH LOVE .
YOU A REAL ONE B . ''
`` Jealousy and ignorance .
Ignore them and carry on as there is nothing wrong with the way you look at all , '' a follower wrote .
Another said : `` You are beautiful , you don ’ t need to do anything you just be you sweets ( you lucky thin next to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` Sending u massive love @ kimberly_h_s you are a gorgeous , talented , beautiful soul , never be told different .
You can stand your own , and that 's what people despise , '' a fan also added .
Kimberley arrived as sex worker Nicky in Corrie this summer .
Kimberley has recently been working on a new project with Sean , who played former Weatherfield baddie Callum Logan .

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Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has been close to tears after trolls told her to 'lose a stone'.
The actress, who plays Nicky Wheatley, took to Instagram to speak about the incredibly cruel comments she has recieved.
Kimberly, 33, was pictured earlier this week wearing a grey leotard and pink trainers as she worked up a sweat outdoors in Manchester.
But the Corrie newcomer has been left devastated by some of the comments she has reieceved.
Posting a video on social media, Kimberly wrote: "Being trolled. Contains swearing and a heavy amount of emotion."
An emotional Kimberly revealed some of the negative comments she received including that she "needs a stylist, it looks like I'm wearing a parachute, that I'm disgusting, that I'm ugly."
She added: "I was standing next to my co-star Sean Ward and the comments about him were 'he's gorgeous'.
"He is gorgeous by the way, fact, but it's interesting how we talk about two different genders. "
"I did a photo shoot in gym gear and it goes online and the comments are 'you're fat', 'you're ugly', 'you need to lose a stone', thunder thighs, cellulite, 'mum bod', 'gym gear? more like Jim's burger van'.
"The list goes on. I know this doesn't solely belong to me. A lot of people are getting trolled.
(Image: Kimberly Hart-Simpson)
"We are normalised to it, but this isn't normal.
"You're not going to affect my self-confidence, but I am somebody's daughter. My mum had to read those comments, and that's horrible for them.
"The world is really difficult right now and we're all just trying to get by.
"In particular I'm in a job where it's currently classed as 'non-viable'.
"So if you see something today online that you don't like, swipe on by. It really is that simple.
"Anyway I think I've said my piece. I'm going to go now and probably get a burger from Jim's van."
Kimberly has been inundated with comments from co-stars and fans.
Former Our Girl and Corrie star Sean Ward was one of the first to comment, writing: "SO MUCH LOVE. YOU A REAL ONE B."
"Jealousy and ignorance. Ignore them and carry on as there is nothing wrong with the way you look at all," a follower wrote.
Another said: "You are beautiful, you don’t need to do anything you just be you sweets (you lucky thin next to Sean ward) you're amazing."
"Sending u massive love @kimberly_h_s you are a gorgeous, talented, beautiful soul, never be told different. You can stand your own, and that's what people despise," a fan also added.
Kimberley arrived as sex worker Nicky in Corrie this summer.
Kimberley has recently been working on a new project with Sean, who played former Weatherfield baddie Callum Logan.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Four men arrested on suspicion of kidnap after gang break into house

Police have made four arrests after a gang of men forced their way into a house in Stockport .
Officers were called at 8.50pm on Thursday ( 22 October ) on Taplow Grove in Cheadle Hulme .
The group of men broke into the property and made demands for cash , police said .
Four men - aged between 19 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary .
Detectives investigating the incident say they have also been arrested on suspicion of kidnap .
Police have not released any further details about the kidnap offence .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson from GMP said : `` At around 8.50pm on Thursday 22 October 2020 police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary on Taplow Grove , Cheadle Hulme , Stockport .
`` Enquiries have established that four men forced entry to a property and made demands for money before leaving the address .
`` Four men - aged between 19 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary .
`` Following further enquiries the men have also been arrested on suspicion of kidnap . ''
Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 856 9823 , quoting incident number 2807 22/10/2020 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have made four arrests after a gang of men forced their way into a house in Stockport.
Officers were called at 8.50pm on Thursday (22 October) on Taplow Grove in Cheadle Hulme.
The group of men broke into the property and made demands for cash, police said.
Four men - aged between 19 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
Detectives investigating the incident say they have also been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
Police have not released any further details about the kidnap offence.
It is not believed anyone was hurt.
A spokesperson from GMP said: "At around 8.50pm on Thursday 22 October 2020 police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary on Taplow Grove, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport.
"Enquiries have established that four men forced entry to a property and made demands for money before leaving the address.
"Four men - aged between 19 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
"Following further enquiries the men have also been arrested on suspicion of kidnap."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9823, quoting incident number 2807 22/10/2020; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Major UK supermarkets banned from selling non-essential items in parts of the UK

Major supermarket chains have been banned from selling non-essential items in Wales from 6pm today .
Brands such as Asda , Tesco , Aldi , Morrisons , Lidl and Sainsbury 's will only be allowed to sell items deemed 'essential ' between October 23 and November 9 , as Wales enters a 'fire-break ' lockdown .
First Minster Mark Drakeford has said that the tighter restrictions on what supermarkets can sell during that time compared to the last national lockdown have been put in place to create a `` more even playing field '' for small businesses , reports WalesOnline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the First Minister explained : `` In the first set of restrictions , people were reasonably understanding of the fact that supermarkets did n't close all the things that they may have needed to '' .
`` I do n't think people will be as understanding this time . ''
During the session Mr Drakeford faced criticism from Conservative Member of the Senedd Russell George who raised concern about clothing and hardware stores being closed while the same items are for sale in supermarket chains .
The BBC reported First Minister responding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear to supermarkets that they are only able to open those parts of their business that provide essential goods to people .
`` And that will not include some of the things that Russell George mentioned , which other people are prevented from selling .
`` We will make sure there is a more level playing field in those next two weeks . ''

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Major supermarket chains have been banned from selling non-essential items in Wales from 6pm today.
Brands such as Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, Lidl and Sainsbury's will only be allowed to sell items deemed 'essential' between October 23 and November 9, as Wales enters a 'fire-break' lockdown.
First Minster Mark Drakeford has said that the tighter restrictions on what supermarkets can sell during that time compared to the last national lockdown have been put in place to create a "more even playing field" for small businesses, reports WalesOnline.
During Thursday's Senedd committee session, the First Minister explained: "In the first set of restrictions, people were reasonably understanding of the fact that supermarkets didn't close all the things that they may have needed to".
"I don't think people will be as understanding this time."
During the session Mr Drakeford faced criticism from Conservative Member of the Senedd Russell George who raised concern about clothing and hardware stores being closed while the same items are for sale in supermarket chains.
The BBC reported First Minister responding: "We will be making it clear to supermarkets that they are only able to open those parts of their business that provide essential goods to people.
"And that will not include some of the things that Russell George mentioned, which other people are prevented from selling.
"We will make sure there is a more level playing field in those next two weeks."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--US Election 2020: Who won the second Trump vs Biden debate and what happened?

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have gone head-to-head for the last time ahead of the US presidential election this year .
The second and final debate between President Trump and his Democratic challenger was a much more civil affair than the last .
The candidates interrupted each other far less frequently this time around after a mute button was introduced to the proceedings .
Mr Trump and Mr Biden had been scheduled to take part in a total of three debates - but a virtual debate was cancelled after the president refused to take part following his coronavirus diagnosis .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nashville , Tennessee , the two candidates clashed over the coronavirus pandemic , foreign policy , racism , Mr Trump 's tax returns and more .
Polling by YouGov revealed that 54 per cent of viewers hailed Mr Biden as the winner of the debate , which was moderated by NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker .
But Mr Trump used his Twitter account to post a string of polls that put him in the lead .
Here 's what happened in debate number two .
The debate opened with a sparring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the US continuing to rise , Mr Trump claimed : “ We ’ re rounding the turn , we ’ re rounding the corner .
It ’ s going away.
” Mr Trump insisted he had done a good job with the worldwide pandemic and said the country needs to “ learn to live with it ” .
But Mr Biden shot back : “ People are learning to die with it.
” “ Anyone who ’ s responsible for that many deaths should not remain as president of the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turning to foreign policy , Mr Trump claimed that former president Barack Obama left him a “ mess ” to deal with in terms of tempering relations between the US and North Korea .
He said he had avoided a war that could have threatened millions of lives , adding that Mr Obama told him he viewed potential danger from Kim Jong Un as among the country ’ s greatest national security threats .
Mr Biden said Mr Trump had “ legitimised ” a “ thug ” by meeting and forging a relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good relationship with other countries is a good thing , '' Mr Trump hit back .
Mr Biden responded by saying the United States “ had a good relationship with Hitler ” prior to the invasions that led the country into World War II .
Mr Trump defended the separation of immigrant children from their families at the US-Mexico border .
He said children were often brought across the border “ by coyotes and lots of bad people ” - and not their families .
The American Civil Liberties Union told a judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children remain separated from their families following the detentions .
Mr Biden said kids “ were ripped from ” their families in 2018 .
As he has done since the primary campaign , Mr Biden defended the immigration policy of the government under Mr Obama , admitting that it “ took too long to get it right ” .
Mr Trump told the debate that more than 400 miles of his promised wall had been constructed so far .
Mr Biden branded his rival “ one of the most racist presidents we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a heated discussion on race .
He said the president “ pours fuel on every racist fire ” , referencing how the president avoided condemning white supremacy during their last debate .
Mr Trump , however , portrayed himself as a champion of black people , claiming to be `` the least racist person in this room '' .
He also repeated his previous claim that no president has done more for black Americans than him - aside from Abraham Lincoln .
Mr Trump accused Mr Biden and Mr Obama of ignoring issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power , telling the former vice president : “ You ’ ve done nothing but the crime bill which put tens of thousands of black men in jail.
” Mr Biden said he has been trying to change drug sentencing laws that disproportionately harm African Americans and added the public knows his record .
The candidates also clashed over the US 's reliance on oil .
Mr Biden said the US needs to embrace clean energy and eventually transition away from the use of oil .
Mr Trump cut in with `` that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether voters in oil-producing states like Texas , Oklahoma and Pennsylvania were listening .
Mr Biden emphasised that the transition would be gradual .
He also criticised the president for subsidising the oil industry while failing to promote clean energy , like wind and solar power .

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Donald Trump and Joe Biden have gone head-to-head for the last time ahead of the US presidential election this year.
The second and final debate between President Trump and his Democratic challenger was a much more civil affair than the last.
The candidates interrupted each other far less frequently this time around after a mute button was introduced to the proceedings.
Mr Trump and Mr Biden had been scheduled to take part in a total of three debates - but a virtual debate was cancelled after the president refused to take part following his coronavirus diagnosis.
Last night, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, the two candidates clashed over the coronavirus pandemic, foreign policy, racism, Mr Trump's tax returns and more.
Polling by YouGov revealed that 54 per cent of viewers hailed Mr Biden as the winner of the debate, which was moderated by NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker.
But Mr Trump used his Twitter account to post a string of polls that put him in the lead.
Here's what happened in debate number two.
The coronavirus pandemic
The debate opened with a sparring over the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite cases in the US continuing to rise, Mr Trump claimed: “We’re rounding the turn, we’re rounding the corner. It’s going away.”
(Image: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Mr Trump insisted he had done a good job with the worldwide pandemic and said the country needs to “learn to live with it”.
But Mr Biden shot back: “People are learning to die with it.”
“Anyone who’s responsible for that many deaths should not remain as president of the United States of America,” he added.
North Korea
Turning to foreign policy, Mr Trump claimed that former president Barack Obama left him a “mess” to deal with in terms of tempering relations between the US and North Korea.
He said he had avoided a war that could have threatened millions of lives, adding that Mr Obama told him he viewed potential danger from Kim Jong Un as among the country’s greatest national security threats.
Mr Biden said Mr Trump had “legitimised” a “thug” by meeting and forging a relationship with Mr Kim.
“Having a good relationship with other countries is a good thing," Mr Trump hit back.
Mr Biden responded by saying the United States “had a good relationship with Hitler” prior to the invasions that led the country into World War II.
The Mexico border
Mr Trump defended the separation of immigrant children from their families at the US-Mexico border.
He said children were often brought across the border “by coyotes and lots of bad people” - and not their families.
The American Civil Liberties Union told a judge this week that a total of 545 children remain separated from their families following the detentions.
(Image: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Mr Biden said kids “were ripped from” their families in 2018.
As he has done since the primary campaign, Mr Biden defended the immigration policy of the government under Mr Obama, admitting that it “took too long to get it right”.
Mr Trump told the debate that more than 400 miles of his promised wall had been constructed so far.
Racism
Mr Biden branded his rival “one of the most racist presidents we’ve had in modern history” in a heated discussion on race.
He said the president “pours fuel on every racist fire”, referencing how the president avoided condemning white supremacy during their last debate.
Mr Trump, however, portrayed himself as a champion of black people, claiming to be "the least racist person in this room".
He also repeated his previous claim that no president has done more for black Americans than him - aside from Abraham Lincoln.
(Image: Morry Gash-Pool/Getty Images)
Mr Trump accused Mr Biden and Mr Obama of ignoring issues of racial justice when they were in power, telling the former vice president: “You’ve done nothing but the crime bill which put tens of thousands of black men in jail.”
Mr Biden said he has been trying to change drug sentencing laws that disproportionately harm African Americans and added the public knows his record.
The oil industry
The candidates also clashed over the US's reliance on oil.
Mr Biden said the US needs to embrace clean energy and eventually transition away from the use of oil.
Mr Trump cut in with "that's a big statement" and asked whether voters in oil-producing states like Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania were listening.
Mr Biden emphasised that the transition would be gradual.
He also criticised the president for subsidising the oil industry while failing to promote clean energy, like wind and solar power.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Bolton MP Yasmin Qureshi leaves hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

Bolton MP Yasmin Qureshi has left hospital after testing positive for coronavirus and battling pneumonia .
The Bolton South East @ @ @ @ @ Bolton Hospital on October 17 having contracted the virus two weeks earlier .
Mrs Qureshi @ @ @ @ @ her family and continued to work from home until her condition worsened not long after @ @ @ @ @ a written statement , the Bolton MP said : “ A quick message to say @ @ @ @ @ excellent care I received at Royal Bolton Hospital over the last week , I have @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I am so grateful to the wonderful staff who looked after me and @ @ @ @ @ “ I am also grateful to my staff for keeping the office running in my @ @ @ @ @ of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle for allowing me to still be able to vote this @ @ @ @ @ completely overwhelmed by the kind messages I have received from everyone , they meant so @ @ @ @ @ family .
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Bolton MP Yasmin Qureshi has left hospital after testing positive for coronavirus and battling pneumonia.
The Bolton South East MP was admitted to Royal Bolton Hospital on October 17 having contracted the virus two weeks earlier.
Mrs Qureshi said she started self-isolating with her family and continued to work from home until her condition worsened not long after her positive result.
In a written statement, the Bolton MP said: “A quick message to say that, thanks to the excellent care I received at Royal Bolton Hospital over the last week, I have now been discharged from hospital.
“I am so grateful to the wonderful staff who looked after me and proud of the NHS.
“I am also grateful to my staff for keeping the office running in my absence and to the House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle for allowing me to still be able to vote this week.
“I am completely overwhelmed by the kind messages I have received from everyone, they meant so much to me and my family.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--John Lewis Christmas advert 'rumbled on social media'

The John Lewis Christmas advert has become a staple of the festive season .
In recent years we have seen Excitable Edgar , Moz the Monster , Sam and Monty and even Elton John all become the stars of the show .
And just because 2020 has been a bit unusual , the usual magic of Christmas will not stop and John Lewis have been somewhat rumbled .
A TikTok user seems to have accidentally revealed the location of the filming for the advert , the Daily Star reports , as a local in the town of Orpington in Kent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being filmed on her road and posted a video to somewhat prove it .
She wrote alongside the video : `` John Lewis advert being filmed up my road , '' with Mariah Carey 's All I Want for Christmas Is You playing over the clip .
The clip appears to show a roundabout covered in fake snow with a huge mystical tree in the centre - plus a film crew which gives away that something IS going on .
Orpington residents have also claimed that the festive advert was filmed on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resident told Daily Star Online he saw crew filming a little boy and girl trying to get a football down from a tree .
He said : `` It was really impressive , they made the area look like Christmas time .
`` They covered the big tree in snow to make it look like Christmas .
The little girl and the little boy were looking up at the tree and throwing an umbrella to get it down .
`` They put Christmas decorations on all the house , they put fairy lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was really impressed , it was something different to see in the area . ''
Rumours have already began to swirl about the advert with people taking to social media about what they think it will entail this year - including some mocking the unbelievable way 2020 has panned out .
And it 's Jess Glynne who is currently favourite to provide the soundtrack for this year 's ad .
`` John Lewis best be cooking up a storm for this years Christmas advert , cause that ’ s all I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , '' one Twitter user said .
Another commented : `` The new John Lewis advert is gon na be corona related I can already tell and it ’ s def gon na make me cry . ''
`` The John Lewis advert is gon na be a KILLER this year .
Lonely grandparents , everything changing ... my heart strings already being pulled before release , '' a third added .

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The John Lewis Christmas advert has become a staple of the festive season.
In recent years we have seen Excitable Edgar, Moz the Monster, Sam and Monty and even Elton John all become the stars of the show.
And just because 2020 has been a bit unusual, the usual magic of Christmas will not stop and John Lewis have been somewhat rumbled.
A TikTok user seems to have accidentally revealed the location of the filming for the advert, the Daily Star reports, as a local in the town of Orpington in Kent has claimed that the highly-anticipated advert is being filmed on her road and posted a video to somewhat prove it.
She wrote alongside the video: "John Lewis advert being filmed up my road," with Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You playing over the clip.
The clip appears to show a roundabout covered in fake snow with a huge mystical tree in the centre - plus a film crew which gives away that something IS going on.
Orpington residents have also claimed that the festive advert was filmed on a street in the area.
(Image: @mlockers/Tik Tok/Daily Star)
A local resident told Daily Star Online he saw crew filming a little boy and girl trying to get a football down from a tree.
He said: "It was really impressive, they made the area look like Christmas time.
"They covered the big tree in snow to make it look like Christmas. The little girl and the little boy were looking up at the tree and throwing an umbrella to get it down.
"They put Christmas decorations on all the house, they put fairy lights and wreaths on them.
"I was really impressed, it was something different to see in the area."
Rumours have already began to swirl about the advert with people taking to social media about what they think it will entail this year - including some mocking the unbelievable way 2020 has panned out.
(Image: @mlockers/Tik Tok/Daily Star)
And it's Jess Glynne who is currently favourite to provide the soundtrack for this year's ad.
But fans have high hopes.
"John Lewis best be cooking up a storm for this years Christmas advert, cause that’s all I’m hanging onto for the rest of this year," one Twitter user said.
Another commented: "The new John Lewis advert is gonna be corona related I can already tell and it’s def gonna make me cry."
"The John Lewis advert is gonna be a KILLER this year. Lonely grandparents, everything changing... my heart strings already being pulled before release," a third added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Andy Burnham and C-op announce 1,000 food vouchers for kids over half term

Andy Burnham has announced that 1,000 food vouchers will be provided to kids in need over half-term to stop them from going hungry .
The mayor 's authority has teamed up with Co-op to provide the vouchers to young people across the region who are most in need .
They will be distributed during October half-term and will provide kids with a free meal deal in local Co-op stores .
The announcement supports Marcus Rashford 's campaign to stop children from going hungry over the school holidays .
The Manchester United star 's campaign to offer up free school meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament this week .
But the bid was defeated after 322 Conservative MPs controversially voted against feeding those from the poorest backgrounds .
Less than 24 hours later , dozens of business from across the country , including in Greater Manchester , have offered to help out where the Tories would not .
Hundreds of businesses - many of who will already be feeling the pinch from new restrictions - have volunteered to provide free meals and packed lunches .
The mayor announced the Greater Manchester Combined Authority 's support for Rashford 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The tweet read : `` Greater Manchester is joining Co-op UK and Marcus Rashford to provide 1,000 food vouchers across the city-region to young people who may need access to a meal during half-term .
`` The voucher provides free access to a meal deal offer in local Co-op stores . ''
Marcus Rashford retweeted this with a simple statement that read : 'Greater Manchester ' .
The striker , 22 , took to Twitter on Thursday night to praise those who are supporting the campaign .
`` Blown away by news of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voucher scheme deficit during the October half term , '' he wrote .
`` Selflessness , togetherness , this is the England I know . ''
He also visited a local foodbank with his mum Melanie , after revealing that his family relied on free school meals when he was growing up in Wythenshawe .
During their visit to FareShare at New Smithfield Market , Rashford said : `` The real superstars in this country can be found in the heart of most cities , towns and villages , working tirelessly to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As FareShare and other food-related charities approach one of the toughest winters on record , with demand higher than ever before , it is important that I lend my support wherever it is needed .
`` Foodbanks are staffed with selfless volunteers protecting those most vulnerable – those who , in many cases , have fallen into circumstances due to illness , personal loss and unemployment .
`` A lot of these volunteers have themselves suffered unemployment as a result of the pandemic , yet they still strive to help others less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greatest example of what we can do , and the difference we can make , when we just work together . ''

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Andy Burnham has announced that 1,000 food vouchers will be provided to kids in need over half-term to stop them from going hungry.
The mayor's authority has teamed up with Co-op to provide the vouchers to young people across the region who are most in need.
They will be distributed during October half-term and will provide kids with a free meal deal in local Co-op stores.
The announcement supports Marcus Rashford's campaign to stop children from going hungry over the school holidays.
The Manchester United star's campaign to offer up free school meals during half term made its way to Parliament this week.
But the bid was defeated after 322 Conservative MPs controversially voted against feeding those from the poorest backgrounds.
Less than 24 hours later, dozens of business from across the country, including in Greater Manchester, have offered to help out where the Tories would not.
Hundreds of businesses - many of who will already be feeling the pinch from new restrictions - have volunteered to provide free meals and packed lunches.
The mayor announced the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's support for Rashford's campaign on his official Twitter account.
The tweet read: "Greater Manchester is joining Co-op UK and Marcus Rashford to provide 1,000 food vouchers across the city-region to young people who may need access to a meal during half-term.
"The voucher provides free access to a meal deal offer in local Co-op stores."
Marcus Rashford retweeted this with a simple statement that read: 'Greater Manchester'.
The striker, 22, took to Twitter on Thursday night to praise those who are supporting the campaign.
"Blown away by news of local businesses stepping up to fill the voucher scheme deficit during the October half term," he wrote.
"Selflessness, togetherness, this is the England I know."
He also visited a local foodbank with his mum Melanie, after revealing that his family relied on free school meals when he was growing up in Wythenshawe.
During their visit to FareShare at New Smithfield Market, Rashford said: "The real superstars in this country can be found in the heart of most cities, towns and villages, working tirelessly to support our most vulnerable across the UK.
"As FareShare and other food-related charities approach one of the toughest winters on record, with demand higher than ever before, it is important that I lend my support wherever it is needed.
"Foodbanks are staffed with selfless volunteers protecting those most vulnerable – those who, in many cases, have fallen into circumstances due to illness, personal loss and unemployment.
"A lot of these volunteers have themselves suffered unemployment as a result of the pandemic, yet they still strive to help others less fortunate.
"That to me is the greatest example of what we can do, and the difference we can make, when we just work together."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Royal Exchange Theatre awarded 'vital' £2.85million by government

The Royal Exchange Theatre has been awarded a `` vital '' £2.85million to aid its post-pandemic recovery .
Funds have been granted today by The Department for Digital , Culture , Media & Sport and Arts Council England .
The government says that `` millions more funding will be announced in coming weeks '' .
A statement added : `` The certainty and security provided by these grants will help these organisations keep going and create more opportunities for freelancers . ''
Ben Caldwell , Chair of the Board of Trustees , Royal Exchange Theatre said : “ Today further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Culture Recovery Fund .
`` The Royal Exchange Theatre is incredibly grateful to HM Government , the Department of Culture Media and Sport , Arts Council England and all those who have made this funding possible .
`` The Royal Exchange has been awarded £2.85m - a vital influx of funding necessary for our theatre ’ s recovery .
`` The impact of this pandemic on our Company and our industry has been devastating , this grant is a critical investment which will allow us to reignite and reopen our unique theatre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can rebuild a financially resilient and artistically innovative theatre company which is fundamentally relevant to the people it serves .
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The Royal Exchange Theatre has been awarded a "vital" £2.85million to aid its post-pandemic recovery.
Funds have been granted today by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Arts Council England.
The government says that "millions more funding will be announced in coming weeks".
A statement added: "The certainty and security provided by these grants will help these organisations keep going and create more opportunities for freelancers."
Ben Caldwell, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Royal Exchange Theatre said: “Today further grants have been awarded as part of the Culture Recovery Fund.
"The Royal Exchange Theatre is incredibly grateful to HM Government, the Department of Culture Media and Sport, Arts Council England and all those who have made this funding possible.
"The Royal Exchange has been awarded £2.85m - a vital influx of funding necessary for our theatre’s recovery.
"The impact of this pandemic on our Company and our industry has been devastating, this grant is a critical investment which will allow us to reignite and reopen our unique theatre.
"With this grant in place we can rebuild a financially resilient and artistically innovative theatre company which is fundamentally relevant to the people it serves.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Axel Tuanzebe set Manchester United challenge by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has assured Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe he is guaranteed plenty of playing time if he overcomes his injury woe .
Tuanzebe , 22 , was named in a matchday squad for the first time at the age of 17 by Louis van Gaal in October 2015 but has only started 12 times for United .
The academy graduate missed four months of the 2015-16 campaign and was sidelined by hip , hamstring and foot injuries last term .
Tuanzebe also fractured his metatarsal whilst on loan at Aston Villa in 2018 .
Jose Mourinho gave Tuanzebe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was entrusted to start the final four Premier League games of 2016-17 but has only lined up twice in the league under Solskjaer .
Harry Maguire could be fit to play against Chelsea on Saturday , leaving Solskjaer with the dilemma over whether to drop Tuanzebe after his stunning return at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek .
`` We 've always known Axel is a very good centre-back and if he keeps fit and stays fit he 'll play a lot of games for us , '' Solskjaer said .
`` He 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man United needs .
He can play right-back and centre-mid .
He played left-back last season against Arsenal , he played a fantastic game apart from one pass - a square pass .
`` For me now , it 's about keeping him injury-free , keeping him consistently out there on the training ground and playing games so he 's got all the work , because he 's missed too much football early on in his career .
`` We knew he was due to be fit around about this time and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the kid , that 's for sure .
He 's proven that in glimpses but now it 's about being consistent . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has assured Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe he is guaranteed plenty of playing time if he overcomes his injury woe.
Tuanzebe, 22, was named in a matchday squad for the first time at the age of 17 by Louis van Gaal in October 2015 but has only started 12 times for United.
The academy graduate missed four months of the 2015-16 campaign and was sidelined by hip, hamstring and foot injuries last term. Tuanzebe also fractured his metatarsal whilst on loan at Aston Villa in 2018.
Jose Mourinho gave Tuanzebe his United debut in January 2017 and he was entrusted to start the final four Premier League games of 2016-17 but has only lined up twice in the league under Solskjaer.
Harry Maguire could be fit to play against Chelsea on Saturday, leaving Solskjaer with the dilemma over whether to drop Tuanzebe after his stunning return at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.
"We've always known Axel is a very good centre-back and if he keeps fit and stays fit he'll play a lot of games for us," Solskjaer said. "He's got all the attributes a centre-back at Man United needs. He can play right-back and centre-mid. He played left-back last season against Arsenal, he played a fantastic game apart from one pass - a square pass.
"For me now, it's about keeping him injury-free, keeping him consistently out there on the training ground and playing games so he's got all the work, because he's missed too much football early on in his career.
"We knew he was due to be fit around about this time and he's worked really hard. We believe in the kid, that's for sure. He's proven that in glimpses but now it's about being consistent."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Pep Guardiola plays down importance of his uncertain Man City future

Pep Guardiola dismissed concerns that uncertainty over his future could affect the players as he rejected the suggestion that there had been talks with Manchester City over a new deal .
Guardiola is currently in his fifth season at a club for the first time in his career but will reach the end of his contract in eight months and has not decided whether or not to continue .
City bosses have made it clear that they would like him to stay but the manager has said he still needs to earn the right to carry on and neither side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision needs to be made .
Given the lengths City went to to secure Guardiola , the longer it takes to clarify his future the less time there will be to secure a worthy successor ; Mikel Arteta , seen by many as the natural replacement , left the club in December 2019 to take over at Arsenal .
Aside from rejecting a report that there had been talks over a new deal , the City manager had little to say on the subject .
Despite contradicting the idea that the relentless fixture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next season , all he offered on his future was : `` I feel sure it ’ s bright .
I go to London [ for the West Ham game ] – what is better than this ? ''
While his announcement as City boss in January 2016 - five months before he took over - was widely noted to have a negative impact on City 's results for the rest of the campaign , Guardiola does not think that uncertainty over who will be in charge next season will affect the players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play good every single game , '' he said .
`` When they are on the pitch they do absolutely everything with one manager or another because they are incredibly professional and they want to do well .
Nothing changes .
Absolutely nothing .
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Pep Guardiola dismissed concerns that uncertainty over his future could affect the players as he rejected the suggestion that there had been talks with Manchester City over a new deal.
Guardiola is currently in his fifth season at a club for the first time in his career but will reach the end of his contract in eight months and has not decided whether or not to continue. City bosses have made it clear that they would like him to stay but the manager has said he still needs to earn the right to carry on and neither side have set a deadline for when a decision needs to be made.
Given the lengths City went to to secure Guardiola, the longer it takes to clarify his future the less time there will be to secure a worthy successor; Mikel Arteta, seen by many as the natural replacement, left the club in December 2019 to take over at Arsenal.
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Aside from rejecting a report that there had been talks over a new deal, the City manager had little to say on the subject. Despite contradicting the idea that the relentless fixture schedule made it difficult to think about next season, all he offered on his future was: "I feel sure it’s bright. I go to London [for the West Ham game] – what is better than this?"
While his announcement as City boss in January 2016 - five months before he took over - was widely noted to have a negative impact on City's results for the rest of the campaign, Guardiola does not think that uncertainty over who will be in charge next season will affect the players.
"Absolutely not, they want to play good every single game," he said. "When they are on the pitch they do absolutely everything with one manager or another because they are incredibly professional and they want to do well. Nothing changes. Absolutely nothing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Why Edinson Cavani has not made his Manchester United debut yet

Edinson Cavani decided against a possible Manchester United debut at former club Paris Saint-Germain as he did not feel match-ready .
Cavani , 33 , arrived in England on October 4 and United announced his signing on deadline day the following day but , because the Uruguayan had to quarantine for two weeks , Cavani was unable to train with his new teammates until Sunday .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could not select Cavani in his squad at Newcastle last Saturday but the striker trained the next two days ahead of the Champions League tie with PSG on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not played since PSG beat Borussia Dortmund on March 11 - did not travel with the United squad on Monday afternoon and it is unclear whether he will make the squad for the visit of Chelsea at Saturday tea-time .
`` Of course , when he 's been away from football for so long , he needed a pre-season , '' Solskjaer said .
`` He 's naturally fit , he 's been looking after himself .
`` He 's had two weeks in quarantine , isolation here .
We provided him with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a treadmill .
He posted a few running sessions that he did , so there is your foundation .
`` Now when he comes in with us he 's getting more football-like training sessions individualised and he feels more ready to train with the team and then play with the team .
`` He 's been very meticulous and methodical in his training and his preparation and he did n't feel ready for the PSG game because it was too early for him , he had n't done enough sharpness work .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Let 's see if that means he 's ready for the Chelsea game .
I 'm hopeful . ''
Solskjaer said on Monday Mason Greenwood missed the PSG game with a 'niggle ' yet on Friday claimed the 19-year-old had been unwell .
Solskjaer is said to have mistakenly interpreted 'niggle ' as an illness and United sources have confirmed Greenwood has been under the weather .
Greenwood could be recalled to the squad against Chelsea after his manager launched an impassioned defence of him amid reports Greenwood had been disciplined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learned a harsh lesson this summer , of course , '' Solskjaer said of Greenwood 's transgression in Iceland .
`` It 's the reality that when you do well at Man United you 'll be under the spotlight , whether it 's good or bad .
`` The more bad decisions , the more likely you are to be followed .
When you play well you just keep yourself out of the limelight in that respect .
He 's never been an issue here in training , he trains really well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Hopefully he 's shaken off his illness and he 'll be ready for this weekend . ''

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Edinson Cavani decided against a possible Manchester United debut at former club Paris Saint-Germain as he did not feel match-ready.
Cavani, 33, arrived in England on October 4 and United announced his signing on deadline day the following day but, because the Uruguayan had to quarantine for two weeks, Cavani was unable to train with his new teammates until Sunday.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could not select Cavani in his squad at Newcastle last Saturday but the striker trained the next two days ahead of the Champions League tie with PSG on Tuesday.
However, Cavani - who has not played since PSG beat Borussia Dortmund on March 11 - did not travel with the United squad on Monday afternoon and it is unclear whether he will make the squad for the visit of Chelsea at Saturday tea-time.
"Of course, when he's been away from football for so long, he needed a pre-season," Solskjaer said. "He's naturally fit, he's been looking after himself.
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"He's had two weeks in quarantine, isolation here. We provided him with all the facilities; a gym and a treadmill. He posted a few running sessions that he did, so there is your foundation.
"Now when he comes in with us he's getting more football-like training sessions individualised and he feels more ready to train with the team and then play with the team.
"He's been very meticulous and methodical in his training and his preparation and he didn't feel ready for the PSG game because it was too early for him, he hadn't done enough sharpness work. He's managed to do that this week.
"Let's see if that means he's ready for the Chelsea game. I'm hopeful."
Solskjaer said on Monday Mason Greenwood missed the PSG game with a 'niggle' yet on Friday claimed the 19-year-old had been unwell. Solskjaer is said to have mistakenly interpreted 'niggle' as an illness and United sources have confirmed Greenwood has been under the weather.
Greenwood could be recalled to the squad against Chelsea after his manager launched an impassioned defence of him amid reports Greenwood had been disciplined for tardiness.
"I think Mason learned a harsh lesson this summer, of course," Solskjaer said of Greenwood's transgression in Iceland. "It's the reality that when you do well at Man United you'll be under the spotlight, whether it's good or bad.
"The more bad decisions, the more likely you are to be followed. When you play well you just keep yourself out of the limelight in that respect. He's never been an issue here in training, he trains really well. I really enjoy seeing him develop.
"Hopefully he's shaken off his illness and he'll be ready for this weekend."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will speak to the media today ahead of Manchester United 's Premier League clash with Chelsea tomorrow @ @ @ @ @ asked about the latest injury condition of his squad , after a number of key @ @ @ @ @ over PSG in the Champions League .
United did the double over Chelsea last season @ @ @ @ @ lost in the FA Cup semi-final .
Mason Greenwood and Harry Maguire were among the @ @ @ @ @ brilliant win at PSG , while there could also be an update on Edinson Cavani @ @ @ @ @ training with United this week , but was not part of the squad that travelled @ @ @ @ @ for either PSG or United since before lockdown .
Meanwhile , United are reportedly interested @ @ @ @ @ Zakaria , although they are said to be facing competition from Bayern Munich and Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ .
Follow all the latest United news below .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will speak to the media today ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Chelsea tomorrow.
Solskjaer will surely be asked about the latest injury condition of his squad, after a number of key players missed the midweek win over PSG in the Champions League. United did the double over Chelsea last season in the league, but lost in the FA Cup semi-final.
Mason Greenwood and Harry Maguire were among the players absent from Tuesday's brilliant win at PSG, while there could also be an update on Edinson Cavani. The new signing started training with United this week, but was not part of the squad that travelled to France after not playing for either PSG or United since before lockdown.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly interested in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, although they are said to be facing competition from Bayern Munich and Chelsea for the 23-year-old Switzerland international.
Follow all the latest United news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Facundo Pellistri gives Man United hope in debut win vs Everton

Facundo Pellistri was given a tough welcome to English football as his first Manchester United appearance was marked by a hard-fought 2-1 win for the Under-23s against Everton .
Ethan Galbraith 's late penalty ensured United secured their first league win of the season under Neil Wood , after Anthony Elanga had levelled following Ellis Simms ' opener for the Toffees .
18-year-old winger Pellistri showed glimpses of his talent through the game .
He played the full 90 minutes at Leigh Sports Village , though was often on the game 's peripheries .
United will give him time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut .
United made a fairly bright start , with Neil Wood adapting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's five-man defensive system to incorporate Brandon Williams at right wing-back and Marcos Rojo on the left of a centre-back trio .
Alvaro Fernandez , the 17-year-old signed from Real Madrid in the summer , started at left wing-back , also making his Under-23s debut .
It took until the 25th minute for the first major chance to be carved out , and it fell to the man making his first appearance in English football , Pellistri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shola Shoretire 's cut-back but rushed his effort and it was saved by Everton keeper Joao Virgina .
Everton 's Einar Iversen then squandered an arguably easier chance a minute later , blazing over the bar with the goal at his mercy .
United were indebted to the maturity of 18-year-old skipper Teden Mengi at the back , as they held firm despite Toffees ' pressure .
Rojo , the forgotten man of United 's defence , then nearly sent a message of his own to Solskjaer by curling a brilliant free-kick just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was solid throughout and may yet make a future for himself in the Old Trafford first team , having been named in Solskjaer 's 25-man Premier League squad .
He , Mengi and Will Fish certainly made United robust at the back .
And after the first half stalemate came an attacking sub at the break as Rojo was removed in place of striker Joe Hugil , who produced an impressive cameo off the bench .
The former Sunderland forward was integral to United in the second half .
But as United began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught out by Everton danger man Simms , who bundled it home after his initial effort had been well saved by Ondrej Mastny .
The keeper was then forced off after a nasty collision with his own defender Fish , which nearly led to a second Everton goal - only for Williams to scramble clear off the line .
Hugill had volleyed over a decent chance to level the scores , before turning creator with a lovely spin and lay-off into the path of Elanga , who struck a left-footed effort into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the hosts deserved .
United looked the more likely to take home the points and a first win of their Premier League 2 campaign since promotion and they duly nicked it after Wiilliams was tripped in the box and Galbraith slotted it home .

Facundo Pellistri was given a tough welcome to English football as his first Manchester United appearance was marked by a hard-fought 2-1 win for the Under-23s against Everton.
Ethan Galbraith's late penalty ensured United secured their first league win of the season under Neil Wood, after Anthony Elanga had levelled following Ellis Simms' opener for the Toffees.
18-year-old winger Pellistri showed glimpses of his talent through the game. He played the full 90 minutes at Leigh Sports Village, though was often on the game's peripheries. United will give him time to acclimatise to his new surroundings after this debut.
United made a fairly bright start, with Neil Wood adapting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's five-man defensive system to incorporate Brandon Williams at right wing-back and Marcos Rojo on the left of a centre-back trio. Alvaro Fernandez, the 17-year-old signed from Real Madrid in the summer, started at left wing-back, also making his Under-23s debut.
It took until the 25th minute for the first major chance to be carved out, and it fell to the man making his first appearance in English football, Pellistri. The former Penarol winger latched onto Shola Shoretire's cut-back but rushed his effort and it was saved by Everton keeper Joao Virgina.
Everton's Einar Iversen then squandered an arguably easier chance a minute later, blazing over the bar with the goal at his mercy. United were indebted to the maturity of 18-year-old skipper Teden Mengi at the back, as they held firm despite Toffees' pressure.
Rojo, the forgotten man of United's defence, then nearly sent a message of his own to Solskjaer by curling a brilliant free-kick just inches wide of goal. The Argentinian was solid throughout and may yet make a future for himself in the Old Trafford first team, having been named in Solskjaer's 25-man Premier League squad.
He, Mengi and Will Fish certainly made United robust at the back. And after the first half stalemate came an attacking sub at the break as Rojo was removed in place of striker Joe Hugil, who produced an impressive cameo off the bench. The former Sunderland forward was integral to United in the second half.
But as United began to up the ante, they were caught out by Everton danger man Simms, who bundled it home after his initial effort had been well saved by Ondrej Mastny.
The keeper was then forced off after a nasty collision with his own defender Fish, which nearly led to a second Everton goal - only for Williams to scramble clear off the line.
Hugill had volleyed over a decent chance to level the scores, before turning creator with a lovely spin and lay-off into the path of Elanga, who struck a left-footed effort into the bottom corner. 1-1 and no less than the hosts deserved.
United looked the more likely to take home the points and a first win of their Premier League 2 campaign since promotion and they duly nicked it after Wiilliams was tripped in the box and Galbraith slotted it home.
United XI: Mastny, Williams, Rojo, Fish, Mengi, Galbraith, Shoretire, Mejbri, Elanga, Pellistri, Fernandez.
Subs: Woolston, Hugill, Helm.
Subs not used: Ercolani , McCann.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Manchester United U23s 2-1 Everton highlights

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Marcos @ @ @ @ @ started as United gave players much-needed game time .
The win will satisfy Wood and @ @ @

Manchester United's Under-23s notched their first victory since being promoted back to the top tier of youth football by beating Everton 2-1.
Neil Wood's United side hosted the Toffees at Leigh Sports Village this evening (kicking off at 7pm), looking to build on two chaotic away draws in their past two outings. United drew 3-3 with Arsenal last time out, and 2-2 against Blackburn before that and have also suffered two defeats this season.
Facundo Pellistri played his first game for United in the game, which was marked by goals from Anthony Elanga and Ethan Galbraith, who won the game for United with a stoppage time penalty.
Marcos Rojo and Brandon Williams also started as United gave players much-needed game time. The win will satisfy Wood and his staff.
United XI: Mastny, Williams, Rojo, Fish, Mengi, Galbraith, Shoretire, Mejbri, Elanga, Pellistri, Fernandez.
Subs: Ercolani, Woolston, Hugill, Helm, McCann.
Recap the game below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-23--Grandmother killed by stampeding cow 'may still be alive with more warnings'

The family of a grandmother killed after being attacked by a cow say she may still be alive if more warnings were in place .
Marian Clode , 61 , from Ashton-under-Lyne , died during a family holiday while she was out on a walk .
The stampeding cow charged towards her near a farm in Northumberland , and inflicted fatal injuries .
Following an inquest in Newcastle this week , a jury returned a verdict of accidental death , ChronicleLive reports .
The hearing heard that farm owner Alistair Nixon was moving cattle from their winter sheds into open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family were walking on a public bridleway .
But 'around 15 ' cows suddenly appeared over the brow of a hill .
Other members of the family were able to escape over a fence but Ms Clode was fatally injured in April 2016 .
Coroner Karen Dilks expressed sympathy to the family , and pledged to write to the Health and Safety Executive and the Government to raise the family 's concerns about the 'inadequacy ' of warnings on public bridleways , and in guidance to farmers .
After the inquest , Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We had absolutely no warning that over the brow of a hill we would be faced with numerous out of control cattle .
`` We did everything we could but Marian was trapped and with seconds to spare she sought to make herself as inconspicuous as possible .
Despite this she was attacked by one of the cows .
`` What we now know is that with some very simple steps such as warning users of the bridleway that cattle were to be moved , using a properly secure barrier to hold the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and checking the route for members of the public , she would be here today .
`` Marion was a wonderful woman , mother and grandmother who has been taken from us prematurely .
It ’ s painful to learn how such simple and common-sense steps could have avoided our very great loss . ''
Health and Safety inspector Wayne Owen previously told the inquest that around five people per year are killed by livestock in the UK , of which an average of one is a member of the public .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nature can be very unpredictable , especially in circumstances where they feel distressed , if something ’ s new . ''

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The family of a grandmother killed after being attacked by a cow say she may still be alive if more warnings were in place.
Marian Clode, 61, from Ashton-under-Lyne, died during a family holiday while she was out on a walk.
The stampeding cow charged towards her near a farm in Northumberland, and inflicted fatal injuries.
Following an inquest in Newcastle this week, a jury returned a verdict of accidental death, ChronicleLive reports.
The hearing heard that farm owner Alistair Nixon was moving cattle from their winter sheds into open fields, as Ms Clode and her family were walking on a public bridleway.
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But 'around 15' cows suddenly appeared over the brow of a hill.
Other members of the family were able to escape over a fence but Ms Clode was fatally injured in April 2016.
Coroner Karen Dilks expressed sympathy to the family, and pledged to write to the Health and Safety Executive and the Government to raise the family's concerns about the 'inadequacy' of warnings on public bridleways, and in guidance to farmers.
After the inquest, Ms Clode's daughter Lucy said: "We had absolutely no warning that over the brow of a hill we would be faced with numerous out of control cattle.
"We did everything we could but Marian was trapped and with seconds to spare she sought to make herself as inconspicuous as possible. Despite this she was attacked by one of the cows.
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"What we now know is that with some very simple steps such as warning users of the bridleway that cattle were to be moved, using a properly secure barrier to hold the cattle until they were ready for release and checking the route for members of the public, she would be here today.
"Marion was a wonderful woman, mother and grandmother who has been taken from us prematurely. It’s painful to learn how such simple and common-sense steps could have avoided our very great loss."
Health and Safety inspector Wayne Owen previously told the inquest that around five people per year are killed by livestock in the UK, of which an average of one is a member of the public.
He said: "Cattle by their very nature can be very unpredictable, especially in circumstances where they feel distressed, if something’s new."