themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Bolton town hall will be lit up in sympathy for George Floyd

Bolton town hall will be lit up tomorrow to show sympathy over the death of American George Floyd .
Council bosses across Greater Manchester have agreed to the move and have released a statement condemning the incident which has sparked riots across the US .
Mr Floyd died after a police officer spent nine minutes holding his knee to the man 's neck , an altercation which was caught on camera .
It has been followed by protests and riots , with campaigners using the slogan Black Lives Matter to stand against systemic racial inequality within the American justice system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in light on Friday evening to symbolise Greater Manchester 's sympathy over Mr Floyd 's death .
In a statement signed off by all Greater Manchester council leaders , including Bolton 's David Greenhalgh , local authority bosses explained their decision to light up civic buildings in Mr Floyd 's memory .
They said : `` The callous murder of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis has sent shockwaves around the world which are being powerfully and painfully felt here in Greater Manchester .
`` As Leaders , we want to express @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death , our sympathy with his family and our complete solidarity with the Black community here and elsewhere .
`` We know the anger and the agony is real .
Discrimination continues every day , not just in the USA but in the UK too .
People are tired of having to fight it .
`` To show our sympathy with George ’ s family , and our support for Black Lives Matter , we have today agreed to coordinate the lighting of civic buildings across our 10 boroughs on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Trafford Council , and Salford and Manchester City Councils . ''
The statement went on to address civic leaders ' reactions to Mr Floyd 's death , including a specialist race equality panel and a quarterly report titled the `` Race Equality Policing Report '' .
It added : `` We have a long and proud history in Greater Manchester of confronting discrimination head-on .
This is a moment to challenge ourselves to do more .
The best way of marking the life of George Floyd is with a promise of real @ @

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Bolton town hall will be lit up tomorrow to show sympathy over the death of American George Floyd.
Council bosses across Greater Manchester have agreed to the move and have released a statement condemning the incident which has sparked riots across the US.
Mr Floyd died after a police officer spent nine minutes holding his knee to the man's neck, an altercation which was caught on camera.
It has been followed by protests and riots, with campaigners using the slogan Black Lives Matter to stand against systemic racial inequality within the American justice system.
The town hall will be bathed in light on Friday evening to symbolise Greater Manchester's sympathy over Mr Floyd's death.
In a statement signed off by all Greater Manchester council leaders, including Bolton's David Greenhalgh, local authority bosses explained their decision to light up civic buildings in Mr Floyd's memory.
They said: "The callous murder of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis has sent shockwaves around the world which are being powerfully and painfully felt here in Greater Manchester.
"As Leaders, we want to express our revulsion at the manner of George’s death, our sympathy with his family and our complete solidarity with the Black community here and elsewhere.
"We know the anger and the agony is real. Discrimination continues every day, not just in the USA but in the UK too. People are tired of having to fight it.
"To show our sympathy with George’s family, and our support for Black Lives Matter, we have today agreed to coordinate the lighting of civic buildings across our 10 boroughs on Friday evening, following on from the example of Trafford Council, and Salford and Manchester City Councils."
The statement went on to address civic leaders' reactions to Mr Floyd's death, including a specialist race equality panel and a quarterly report titled the "Race Equality Policing Report".
It added: "We have a long and proud history in Greater Manchester of confronting discrimination head-on. This is a moment to challenge ourselves to do more. The best way of marking the life of George Floyd is with a promise of real change.
"Black Lives Matter."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Riyad Mahrez accepts his form at the start of his Manchester City career was not good enough , but insists @ @ @ @ @ player after overcoming his initial struggles .
`` At City , the team is built @ @ @ @ @ We try to win everything we 're playing for , '' Mahrez told Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ when I arrived , the manager trusted me and believed in me , but I @ @ @ @ @ as quick as they thought I would .
`` At a club like City , @ @ @ @ @ to wait because we are 20 players , top players .
I was on the @ @ @ @ @ were performing , so it was difficult for me to come back .
`` Then @ @ @ @ @ the season I came back , I played good and I start this season differently @ @ @ @ @ me I was performing , so the confidence is here . ''
Recap all of @ @ @ @ @ below .

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Riyad Mahrez accepts his form at the start of his Manchester City career was not good enough, but insists he is a more confident player after overcoming his initial struggles.
"At City, the team is built to win every game. We try to win everything we're playing for," Mahrez told Sky Sports.
"Last year, when I arrived, the manager trusted me and believed in me, but I didn't make the difference as quick as they thought I would.
"At a club like City, they don't have time to wait because we are 20 players, top players. I was on the bench and the other players were performing, so it was difficult for me to come back.
"Then more to the end of the season I came back, I played good and I start this season differently. Now when he played me I was performing, so the confidence is here."
Recap all of today's Man City headlines below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--The shops found to be flouting lockdown on Manchester's 'Counterfeit Street'

Police and trading standards officers have closed down 28 shops on Manchester 's notorious 'Counterfeit Street ' after they were found flouting lockdown restrictions .
Shops around Strangeways were spotted letting customers inside and ignoring social distancing rules during a police and trading standards operation .
The breaches came despite police writing to businesses the day before 'as a reminder of the lockdown restrictions currently in place ' .
All 28 shops were given prohibition notices , barring them from reopening until restrictions have been lifted on non-essential retailers .
If the notice is breached , the owner could face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rebecca Boyce at Greater Manchester Police said : `` Many businesses across Greater Manchester have been complying with government guidelines and legal requirements and we appreciate the ways in which people and business owners have adapted to these changes .
However , there have been a small minority that have continued to remain open , which is risking the health of their staff and anyone that enters the premises .
`` We understand the disruption these regulations have made to everyone ’ s lives , however they are in place to protect everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The partner work of today is part of the Op Magpie approach , which aims to highlight intellectual property crime , counterfeiting and the associated crime and anti-social behaviour in the areas of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways . ''
Coun Rabnawaz Akbar , from Manchester City Council , said : `` Criminals need to know that we will not tolerate their illegal behaviour and equally , we will not stand idle as landlords do nothing to prevent criminality on their literal doorstep .
Residents of Manchester are reminded that non-essential retail businesses remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counterfeit traders in this area they are putting their health at risk as well as funding organised crime . ''
In March police seized a massive £7.5m-worth of fake goods during the biggest ever raid on the area .
The haul - removed in two articulated lorries - included bogus YSL , North Face , Nike , Boss and Valentino clothing - plus cheap counterfeit perfume and aftershave .

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Police and trading standards officers have closed down 28 shops on Manchester's notorious 'Counterfeit Street' after they were found flouting lockdown restrictions.
Shops around Strangeways were spotted letting customers inside and ignoring social distancing rules during a police and trading standards operation.
The breaches came despite police writing to businesses the day before 'as a reminder of the lockdown restrictions currently in place'. All 28 shops were given prohibition notices, barring them from reopening until restrictions have been lifted on non-essential retailers.
If the notice is breached, the owner could face prosecution and an unlimited fine.
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Supt Rebecca Boyce at Greater Manchester Police said: "Many businesses across Greater Manchester have been complying with government guidelines and legal requirements and we appreciate the ways in which people and business owners have adapted to these changes. However, there have been a small minority that have continued to remain open, which is risking the health of their staff and anyone that enters the premises.
"We understand the disruption these regulations have made to everyone’s lives, however they are in place to protect everyone and prevent the spread of Covid-19. The partner work of today is part of the Op Magpie approach, which aims to highlight intellectual property crime, counterfeiting and the associated crime and anti-social behaviour in the areas of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways."
Coun Rabnawaz Akbar, from Manchester City Council, said: " Criminals need to know that we will not tolerate their illegal behaviour and equally, we will not stand idle as landlords do nothing to prevent criminality on their literal doorstep. Residents of Manchester are reminded that non-essential retail businesses remain closed to access and that by visiting counterfeit traders in this area they are putting their health at risk as well as funding organised crime."
In March police seized a massive £7.5m-worth of fake goods during the biggest ever raid on the area.
The haul - removed in two articulated lorries - included bogus YSL, North Face, Nike, Boss and Valentino clothing - plus cheap counterfeit perfume and aftershave.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Business Secretary tests negative for coronavirus after showing symptoms

Business Secretary Alok Sharma has tested negative for coronavirus after showing symptoms in the House of Commons yesterday .
The @ @ @ @ @ Twitter to share the news tonight ( Thursday evening ) .
Fears were raised that @ @ @ @ @ have to isolate after the pair met in No 10 for a 45-minute socially distanced @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Sharma had been seen mopping his brow at the despatch box during the @ @ @ @ @ Insolvency and Governance Bill .
He began self isolating and took a test .
Taking @ @ @ @ @ business secretary said : `` Huge thanks to everyone for their really kind messages over @ @ @ @ @ my grateful thanks also to the parliamentary authorities and Speaker for their support yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ and my test for Covid-19 was negative . ''
Prime minister Boris Johnson returned to @ @ @ @ @ he became seriously ill with coronavirus .
He became so ill with the disease that @ @ @ @ @ He spent three days in intensive care after his condition dramatically deteriorated .

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Business Secretary Alok Sharma has tested negative for coronavirus after showing symptoms in the House of Commons yesterday.
The secretary of state took to Twitter to share the news tonight (Thursday evening).
Fears were raised that prime minister Boris Johnson may have to isolate after the pair met in No 10 for a 45-minute socially distanced meeting earlier in the week.
Mr Sharma had been seen mopping his brow at the despatch box during the second reading of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill.
He began self isolating and took a test.
The results came back negative today.
Taking to social media, the business secretary said: "Huge thanks to everyone for their really kind messages over the last 24 hours and my grateful thanks also to the parliamentary authorities and Speaker for their support yesterday.
"Just had results in and my test for Covid-19 was negative."
Prime minister Boris Johnson returned to work on April 27 after he became seriously ill with coronavirus.
He became so ill with the disease that he needed hospital treatment.
He spent three days in intensive care after his condition dramatically deteriorated.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Mason Greenwood and Man United set to gain from Premier League change

Mason Greenwood could well stand to gain the most out of the Premier League 's decision to allow clubs to make up to five substitutions when the season resumes later this month .
The Manchester United starlet has so far made the most appearances from the bench out of anyone in the Premier League this season , according to data from TransferMarkt .
On the face of it , that means not much may change for Greenwood , who is already regularly appearing off the bench for United .
Yet the 18-year-old could well be in line for more game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more substitutes , combined with a long break from competitive football , may well persuade manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make changes earlier .
If that happens , Greenwood could well be called upon earlier in games than he is already .
However , the attacker will now have to face more competition for game time as the likes of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford make their returns from injury .
There will also be the issue of extra players to contend with after the Premier League also raised the maximum amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Elsewhere on the list , Everton 's Mosie Kean and Liverpool forward Divock Origi have made the next highest number of sub appearances with 17 each .
Jay Rodriguez has made 16 sub appearances , while Michy Batshuayi has made 15 .
Norwich ’ s Josip Drmic is one of three players to have made 14 sub appearances , the other being Pedro Neto and Che Adams .
Unlike the latter two though , all of Drmicis ’ appearances this season have been from the bench .

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Mason Greenwood could well stand to gain the most out of the Premier League's decision to allow clubs to make up to five substitutions when the season resumes later this month.
The Manchester United starlet has so far made the most appearances from the bench out of anyone in the Premier League this season, according to data from TransferMarkt.
On the face of it, that means not much may change for Greenwood, who is already regularly appearing off the bench for United.
Yet the 18-year-old could well be in line for more game time, as more the allowance of more substitutes, combined with a long break from competitive football, may well persuade manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make changes earlier.
If that happens, Greenwood could well be called upon earlier in games than he is already.
However, the attacker will now have to face more competition for game time as the likes of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford make their returns from injury.
There will also be the issue of extra players to contend with after the Premier League also raised the maximum amount of players allowed on the bench to nine.
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Elsewhere on the list, Everton's Mosie Kean and Liverpool forward Divock Origi have made the next highest number of sub appearances with 17 each.
Jay Rodriguez has made 16 sub appearances, while Michy Batshuayi has made 15.
Norwich’s Josip Drmic is one of three players to have made 14 sub appearances, the other being Pedro Neto and Che Adams.
Unlike the latter two though, all of Drmicis’ appearances this season have been from the bench.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Bar owner says it's ridiculous to think people will stick to social distancing

The owner of a new bar - the launch of which was delayed by the lockdown - says he doubts social distancing will happen while people are drinking .
Mick Wood , who planned to launch Sky Bar in Bury town centre around Easter time , said he may not reopen until later in the summer , even if the government gives the go-ahead for pubs and bars to reopen in early July as expected .
The venue , in Kay Gardens , was granted a premises licence by Bury Council on December 4 last year .
It briefly opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was enforced in March .
The coronavirus crisis delayed brewers finishing off work at the bar as staff were furloughed .
The government ’ s current planning assumption is that pubs , restaurants and hotels will open no earlier than July 4 .
When they do , they must do so safely .
Mr Wood said his bar is ready to go , but said he doubts customers will keep their distance from each other once they have had a few drinks .
He said : “ We ’ re ready to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Easter holidays .
“ The bar ’ s huge .
It ’ s three storeys .
But you can ’ t socially distance in a bar when people have a drink – it ’ s ridiculous .
Are you going to stop them from hugging ?
“ If that ’ s the case , I might not even open .
We ’ ll have to spend a lot of money.
” Mr Wood said he will employ up to 50 people once the bar is up and running .
But while he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay afloat .
Sky Bar has had difficulties claiming its government grant from Bury Council .
Complications have arisen from the business not having operated for long before the lockdown was enforced - and , therefore , not paying business rates .
Mr Wood now has a solicitor and his MP involved in his case with the council .
He said : “ I ’ m having problems with the local rates people trying to get my government grant which they are refusing to give me .
They ’ re not helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has distributed £33m to support small and medium businesses under the original government Small Business Grant Fund .
A total of 2,733 businesses in the borough have received grants of £10,000 and £25,000 based on how much they have paid in business rates .
A spokesperson for Bury Council said : “ Using the Government ’ s eligibility criteria , we have distributed £33 million in grants to around 2,800 small and medium sized businesses in Bury during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ The Government ’ s rules say that a business is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was trading on 11 March .
`` Mr Wood ’ s case has been thoroughly assessed and reviewed , and we have provided him with detailed reasons we think his business is not eligible .
`` In light of his concerns , we have – although there is no obligation on us to do so – offered him the chance to appeal the decision .
”

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The owner of a new bar - the launch of which was delayed by the lockdown - says he doubts social distancing will happen while people are drinking.
Mick Wood, who planned to launch Sky Bar in Bury town centre around Easter time, said he may not reopen until later in the summer, even if the government gives the go-ahead for pubs and bars to reopen in early July as expected.
The venue, in Kay Gardens, was granted a premises licence by Bury Council on December 4 last year.
It briefly opened as a bottle bar before the lockdown was enforced in March.
The coronavirus crisis delayed brewers finishing off work at the bar as staff were furloughed.
The government’s current planning assumption is that pubs, restaurants and hotels will open no earlier than July 4. When they do, they must do so safely.
Mr Wood said his bar is ready to go, but said he doubts customers will keep their distance from each other once they have had a few drinks.
He said: “We’re ready to go. I would have been open for the Easter holidays.
“The bar’s huge. It’s three storeys. But you can’t socially distance in a bar when people have a drink – it’s ridiculous. Are you going to stop them from hugging?
“If that’s the case, I might not even open. We’ll have to spend a lot of money.”
Mr Wood said he will employ up to 50 people once the bar is up and running.
But while he's waiting, the business is struggling to stay afloat.
Sky Bar has had difficulties claiming its government grant from Bury Council.
Complications have arisen from the business not having operated for long before the lockdown was enforced - and, therefore, not paying business rates.
Mr Wood now has a solicitor and his MP involved in his case with the council.
He said: “I’m having problems with the local rates people trying to get my government grant which they are refusing to give me. They’re not helping local businesses at all.”
Bury Council has distributed £33m to support small and medium businesses under the original government Small Business Grant Fund.
A total of 2,733 businesses in the borough have received grants of £10,000 and £25,000 based on how much they have paid in business rates.
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A spokesperson for Bury Council said: “Using the Government’s eligibility criteria, we have distributed £33 million in grants to around 2,800 small and medium sized businesses in Bury during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The Government’s rules say that a business is only eligible to receive a grant if it was trading on 11 March.
"Mr Wood’s case has been thoroughly assessed and reviewed, and we have provided him with detailed reasons we think his business is not eligible.
"In light of his concerns, we have – although there is no obligation on us to do so – offered him the chance to appeal the decision.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Drug dealer who elbowed a police officer told to 'grow up' by a judge

A homeless immigrant from Kosovo charged at a cop and repeatedly elbowed him in the face because he had been caught street dealing with 34 bags of cannabis .
Emin Sopi 's life 'deteriorated ' into drink and drugs when his parents returned to their homeland , which was ravaged by war in the late 1990s .
He ended up homeless and involved in robbery , burglary and drugs .
When a suspicious PC saw a group of men huddled together in Cheetham Hill , Sopi fled with a black plastic bag stuffed with cannabis but he was brought down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three or four times .
Today he was spared jail when he appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court who gave him a last chance to 'grow up ' and turn his life a round .
Sopi , 26 , of Broomfield Drive in Cheetham Hill , admitted possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and obstructing a police officer .
When the PC and a PCSO approached a group of men in a huddle on Robin Hood Street in Cheetham Hill on May 21 last year , Sopi ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The PC caught up with him but Sopi charged at the officer and the pair fell to the ground , prosecutor Philip Hall told Manchester Crown Court .
The drug dealer elbowed the PC in the face three or four times during their struggle and he was only able to be restrained when the PCSO caught up with the pair and a further police patrol arrived on the scene .
They found Sopi had a black plastic bag containing 34 bags of cannabis worth £340 plus a further £390 in cash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his nearby flat they found empty 'snap bags ' , scales , a further £400 cash and two mobile phones containing messages about drugs and a drugs debt the defendant could 'work off ' .
The PC he had attacked suffered pain in his arms and bruising to his chest and stomach .
His body camera was damaged , the court was told .
When he was interviewed by police , Sopi said he 'panicked and ran away with the bag ' .
The court heard details of 14 convictions covering 20 offences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of drugs and obstructing police .
Sopi had been left homeless and was staying in a hostel when his family , from Kosovo , returned to their homeland , according to Rachel White , defending .
`` That 's when things deteriorated for him .
He lacked the support of family and a network of friends to keep him on the straight and narrow , '' she said , adding her client had been 'exploited by more sophisticated people ' .
Sopi had used drugs 'as a crutch to get through the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get off drugs .
A probation report revealed the defendant spent most of his money on drugs and alcohol , frequently went without food and yet he did n't recognise it as a negative lifestyle , the court was told .
Handing Sopi a ten-month suspended prison sentence , Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told the defendant : `` You are 26 years old .
You need to grow up and take control of your life .
If you ca n't , you need to go back to your parents to help you do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society at all .
That needs to change if you are going to have a decent life for yourself . ''
The judge told Sopi she had no doubt he was a 'trusted lieutenant ' and said 'all the paraphernalia of a street dealer ' was found at his home , although she accepted this was the first time he had been involved in supplying drugs .
Judge Goddard added : `` Police officers should be able to go about their business without being assaulted by those they are perfectly lawfully arresting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs ' , said the judge .
Sopi was ordered to carry out 20 days of rehabilitation activity , 21 sessions of a 'thinking skills programme ' and placed on an electronically monitored curfew for six months .
Sopi was ordered to come back to court on September 4 when Judge Goddard will check his progress .

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A homeless immigrant from Kosovo charged at a cop and repeatedly elbowed him in the face because he had been caught street dealing with 34 bags of cannabis.
Emin Sopi's life 'deteriorated' into drink and drugs when his parents returned to their homeland, which was ravaged by war in the late 1990s.
He ended up homeless and involved in robbery, burglary and drugs.
When a suspicious PC saw a group of men huddled together in Cheetham Hill, Sopi fled with a black plastic bag stuffed with cannabis but he was brought down and elbowed the bobby in the face three or four times.
Today he was spared jail when he appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court who gave him a last chance to 'grow up' and turn his life a round.
Sopi, 26, of Broomfield Drive in Cheetham Hill, admitted possession of class B drugs with intent to supply and obstructing a police officer.
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When the PC and a PCSO approached a group of men in a huddle on Robin Hood Street in Cheetham Hill on May 21 last year, Sopi ran away and the officers chased him down.
The PC caught up with him but Sopi charged at the officer and the pair fell to the ground, prosecutor Philip Hall told Manchester Crown Court.
The drug dealer elbowed the PC in the face three or four times during their struggle and he was only able to be restrained when the PCSO caught up with the pair and a further police patrol arrived on the scene.
They found Sopi had a black plastic bag containing 34 bags of cannabis worth £340 plus a further £390 in cash.
He was arrested and when police searched his nearby flat they found empty 'snap bags', scales, a further £400 cash and two mobile phones containing messages about drugs and a drugs debt the defendant could 'work off'.
The PC he had attacked suffered pain in his arms and bruising to his chest and stomach. His body camera was damaged, the court was told.
When he was interviewed by police, Sopi said he 'panicked and ran away with the bag'.
The court heard details of 14 convictions covering 20 offences, including robbery, burglary, possession of drugs and obstructing police.
Sopi had been left homeless and was staying in a hostel when his family, from Kosovo, returned to their homeland, according to Rachel White, defending.
"That's when things deteriorated for him. He lacked the support of family and a network of friends to keep him on the straight and narrow," she said, adding her client had been 'exploited by more sophisticated people'.
Sopi had used drugs 'as a crutch to get through the day' and accepted he needed help to get off drugs.
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A probation report revealed the defendant spent most of his money on drugs and alcohol, frequently went without food and yet he didn't recognise it as a negative lifestyle, the court was told.
Handing Sopi a ten-month suspended prison sentence, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC told the defendant: "You are 26 years old. You need to grow up and take control of your life. If you can't, you need to go back to your parents to help you do this. You are contributing nothing to society at all. That needs to change if you are going to have a decent life for yourself."
The judge told Sopi she had no doubt he was a 'trusted lieutenant' and said 'all the paraphernalia of a street dealer' was found at his home, although she accepted this was the first time he had been involved in supplying drugs.
Judge Goddard added: "Police officers should be able to go about their business without being assaulted by those they are perfectly lawfully arresting."
The defendant had 'become dependant on drugs', said the judge.
Sopi was ordered to carry out 20 days of rehabilitation activity, 21 sessions of a 'thinking skills programme' and placed on an electronically monitored curfew for six months.
Sopi was ordered to come back to court on September 4 when Judge Goddard will check his progress.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Some people will now be charged £20 for a coronavirus food parcel

Some self-isolating people are now to be asked to pay £20 to receive a coronavirus food parcel distributed by a town hall ’ s ‘ humanitarian hub ’ .
Tameside ’ s executive cabinet has agreed to introduce a means tested payment charge for its food packages that have been delivered to people who are self-isolating during the pandemic .
The ‘ humanitarian ’ emergency hub , which was set up by the council in March , has delivered food and medical support coordinated through a special helpline .
It was designed to provide help to people who were self-isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could deliver food or pick up prescriptions .
Up until the end of May , the food packages have been free to all residents who qualify , but the cabinet has now agreed to introduce a £20 charge for some users .
However chiefs say that the contribution they are asking for is £2.75 less than the cost to the authority of purchasing the food items .
Cabinet member for finance , Coun Oliver Ryan said : “ This isn ’ t people who don ’ t have the ability to pay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it costs for the food to be purchased so it ’ s a subsidised food package .
“ I have had examples where people feel they are getting these parcels and don ’ t necessarily need them and it gives us an opportunity to just make sure that we ’ re getting the resources that are needed to the people that need them most.
” Sarah Threlfall , Tameside ’ s assistant director for policy , performance and communications added that people in receipt of benefits would not be asked to pay .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected that the total cost of the town hall ’ s emergency response will be £210k .
“ We ’ ve received now over 4,000 calls to the emergency helpline which we set up in the first week of lockdown and we ’ ve distributed over 2,000 food parcels , ” Ms Threlfall added .
As lockdown is beginning to lift , the council says they predict less people will be needing support from the hub .
However officers add that a humanitarian response will be required for ‘ some time ’ and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number for the ‘ foreseeable future ’ .
“ As the numbers of people requiring support identified through self-referral or outreach reduces further it is proposed to shift the focus in terms of the provision of support to those experiencing financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 or those struggling with the long term impact of the pandemic and associated control measures ( mental health , well-being , educational development , support with long term medical conditions ) , ” the cabinet report states .
The later stage of the town hall ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to food banks and exploring the option of partnering with other third sector organisations .

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Some self-isolating people are now to be asked to pay £20 to receive a coronavirus food parcel distributed by a town hall’s ‘humanitarian hub’.
Tameside’s executive cabinet has agreed to introduce a means tested payment charge for its food packages that have been delivered to people who are self-isolating during the pandemic.
The ‘humanitarian’ emergency hub, which was set up by the council in March, has delivered food and medical support coordinated through a special helpline.
It was designed to provide help to people who were self-isolating but had no friends or family who could deliver food or pick up prescriptions.
Up until the end of May, the food packages have been free to all residents who qualify, but the cabinet has now agreed to introduce a £20 charge for some users.
However chiefs say that the contribution they are asking for is £2.75 less than the cost to the authority of purchasing the food items.
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Cabinet member for finance, Coun Oliver Ryan said: “This isn’t people who don’t have the ability to pay, it’s a cheaper charge than it costs for the food to be purchased so it’s a subsidised food package.
“I have had examples where people feel they are getting these parcels and don’t necessarily need them and it gives us an opportunity to just make sure that we’re getting the resources that are needed to the people that need them most.”
Sarah Threlfall, Tameside’s assistant director for policy, performance and communications added that people in receipt of benefits would not be asked to pay.
By the end of May it is expected that the total cost of the town hall’s emergency response will be £210k.
“We’ve received now over 4,000 calls to the emergency helpline which we set up in the first week of lockdown and we’ve distributed over 2,000 food parcels,” Ms Threlfall added.
As lockdown is beginning to lift, the council says they predict less people will be needing support from the hub.
However officers add that a humanitarian response will be required for ‘some time’ and the authority is retaining the emergency helpline number for the ‘foreseeable future’.
“As the numbers of people requiring support identified through self-referral or outreach reduces further it is proposed to shift the focus in terms of the provision of support to those experiencing financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 or those struggling with the long term impact of the pandemic and associated control measures (mental health, well-being, educational development, support with long term medical conditions),” the cabinet report states.
The later stage of the town hall’s response will move into increasing support to food banks and exploring the option of partnering with other third sector organisations.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--How wearing face coverings on public transport will be policed

People who refuse to to wear face coverings on public transport could be fined or refused permission to board , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced .
From June 15 , it will be compulsory for passengers to cover their faces when they travel on buses and trains under new rules introduced today .
The Transport Secretary was asked whether rail workers would be expected to police the new measures during the daily Downing Street press conference on Thursday .
Mr Shapps said that transport operators would enforce the rules , alongside British Transport Police 'if necessary ' .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto public transport , and fines can be issued too .
“ But I expect the vast majority of people won ’ t need to be forced into this , because wearing a face covering helps protect others ” , he said .
Mr Shapps acknowledged that people may forget to bring a face covering onto public transport , as they adjust to the new rules .
There will be notices about the new measures on stations and in other places to remind people of the changes .
British Transport Police will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , he added .
They will also introduce 'volunteer journey makers ' to assist in 'reminding people about the need for face coverings on public transport ' .
But Mr Shapps said that he expects 'most people will want to do it ' .
The changes will be made under the National Rail conditions of travel and public service vehicle regulations for buses .
Frontline staff on public transport will also be required to wear face coverings as part of the new rules .
Mr Shapps continued : “ In the coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unions , who ’ ve been supportive , for which I ’ m very grateful , transport operators and the police to ensure that they ’ ve the supplies they need to be safe and to provide reassurance to the public .
“ These measures apply in England but we ’ re working with the devolved administrations ahead of implementation.
” Responding to the new rules announced today , Mick Whelan , general secretary of the train drivers ’ union Aslef , said : “ This is a sensible step .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that agreed increases in services on Britain ’ s train and Tube network is done in a safe and controlled manner , to help spread the loading , and maintain social distancing for the safety of passengers and staff .
“ The instruction to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus will ease the concerns of people travelling , and working , on the transport network .
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People who refuse to to wear face coverings on public transport could be fined or refused permission to board, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
From June 15, it will be compulsory for passengers to cover their faces when they travel on buses and trains under new rules introduced today.
The Transport Secretary was asked whether rail workers would be expected to police the new measures during the daily Downing Street press conference on Thursday.
Mr Shapps said that transport operators would enforce the rules, alongside British Transport Police 'if necessary'.
They will have the powers to refuse entry onto public transport, and fines can be issued too.
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“But I expect the vast majority of people won’t need to be forced into this, because wearing a face covering helps protect others”, he said.
Mr Shapps acknowledged that people may forget to bring a face covering onto public transport, as they adjust to the new rules.
There will be notices about the new measures on stations and in other places to remind people of the changes.
British Transport Police will be out and about to 'helpfully remind people', he added.
They will also introduce 'volunteer journey makers' to assist in 'reminding people about the need for face coverings on public transport'.
But Mr Shapps said that he expects 'most people will want to do it'.
The changes will be made under the National Rail conditions of travel and public service vehicle regulations for buses.
Frontline staff on public transport will also be required to wear face coverings as part of the new rules.
Mr Shapps continued: “In the coming days the Government will work with the unions, who’ve been supportive, for which I’m very grateful, transport operators and the police to ensure that they’ve the supplies they need to be safe and to provide reassurance to the public.
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“These measures apply in England but we’re working with the devolved administrations ahead of implementation.”
Responding to the new rules announced today, Mick Whelan, general secretary of the train drivers’ union Aslef, said: “This is a sensible step.
"We have been working closely with the Government to ensure that agreed increases in services on Britain’s train and Tube network is done in a safe and controlled manner, to help spread the loading, and maintain social distancing for the safety of passengers and staff.
“The instruction to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus will ease the concerns of people travelling, and working, on the transport network.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Man City fixture list for Premier League restart including Liverpool FC clash

Manchester City face three games in seven days in a provisional fixture list for the Premier League restart , followed by their clash with Liverpool .
City , and the rest of the English football pyramid , have been out of action since March , but will resume their season on June 17 against Arsenal .
Kick off will be 8pm .
That game , and Aston Villa 's clash with Sheffield United , will take place on that Wednesday evening as they were the two outstanding games in hand as a result of the Carabao Cup final .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have nine remaining fixtures , which look set to kick off on Friday June 19 with Tottenham vs Manchester United .
City 's next fixture will be on Monday June 22 as Burnley visit the Etihad Stadium with an 8pm kick-off , as a run of three games in the space of seven days begins .
On Thursday June 25 , City travel to Chelsea ( kick off 8.15pm ) , before the trip to Newcastle on Sunday June 28 for the FA Cup quarter final which will kick-off at 6pm .
City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing Liverpool at home with an 8.15pm kick-off , in a game which could see Guardiola 's men welcome the Premier League champions , or could even be a title decider itself .
Liverpool need just two more wins to seal the title , but if they were to drop points before that date , they may face City knowing a positive result could secure the title .

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Manchester City face three games in seven days in a provisional fixture list for the Premier League restart, followed by their clash with Liverpool.
City, and the rest of the English football pyramid, have been out of action since March, but will resume their season on June 17 against Arsenal. Kick off will be 8pm.
That game, and Aston Villa's clash with Sheffield United, will take place on that Wednesday evening as they were the two outstanding games in hand as a result of the Carabao Cup final. After those two games, each club will have nine remaining fixtures, which look set to kick off on Friday June 19 with Tottenham vs Manchester United.
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City's next fixture will be on Monday June 22 as Burnley visit the Etihad Stadium with an 8pm kick-off, as a run of three games in the space of seven days begins.
On Thursday June 25, City travel to Chelsea (kick off 8.15pm), before the trip to Newcastle on Sunday June 28 for the FA Cup quarter final which will kick-off at 6pm.
City then get a four day rest before facing Liverpool at home with an 8.15pm kick-off, in a game which could see Guardiola's men welcome the Premier League champions, or could even be a title decider itself. Liverpool need just two more wins to seal the title, but if they were to drop points before that date, they may face City knowing a positive result could secure the title.
Provisional Man City fixtures:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Diogo Dalot sends warning to Man United teammate Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Diogo Dalot insists he wants to play at right-back for Manchester United , despite the form of Aaron Wan-Bissaka this season .
The Portuguese has his sights set on becoming the best in the position , though he will have a challenge on his hands to displace the former Crystal Palace man .
Wan-Bissaka has been one of United 's most consistent players this season , impressing from the off following his £45million summer transfer .
Dalot 's situation has been made more difficult by injuries , restricting him to just one league start this term .
But with United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League action , Dalot spoke to United 's official website about his preferred position .
“ Now I prefer to play at the back .
Right-back is my position , it ’ s where I feel more comfortable , '' he said .
`` It ’ s where I want to be and where I want to build my career .
`` I ’ m enjoying playing there and I want to be the best player that I can in that position.
” Dalot also admitted he has enjoyed playing and training alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The right-back befriended Fernandes and even gave him a lift into training when the new boy first arrived at Old Trafford in January .
“ It was very good , '' Dalot said of Fernandes ' arrival .
`` I think it was more something that helped me a lot as well , when you have a Portuguese guy that you know as well , in your team , sharing all the moments that you shared with the other ones but now a friend .
`` It ’ s fantastic to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he ’ s a very good player for the team and for the club .
That makes me happy the most and it ’ s unbelievable for me and for everybody .
”

Diogo Dalot insists he wants to play at right-back for Manchester United, despite the form of Aaron Wan-Bissaka this season.
The Portuguese has his sights set on becoming the best in the position, though he will have a challenge on his hands to displace the former Crystal Palace man.
Wan-Bissaka has been one of United's most consistent players this season, impressing from the off following his £45million summer transfer. Dalot's situation has been made more difficult by injuries, restricting him to just one league start this term.
But with United gearing up for a return to Premier League action, Dalot spoke to United's official website about his preferred position.
“Now I prefer to play at the back. Right-back is my position, it’s where I feel more comfortable," he said.
"It’s where I want to be and where I want to build my career.
"I’m enjoying playing there and I want to be the best player that I can in that position.”
Dalot also admitted he has enjoyed playing and training alongside fellow countryman Bruno Fernandes in recent months. The right-back befriended Fernandes and even gave him a lift into training when the new boy first arrived at Old Trafford in January.
“It was very good," Dalot said of Fernandes' arrival.
"I think it was more something that helped me a lot as well, when you have a Portuguese guy that you know as well, in your team, sharing all the moments that you shared with the other ones but now a friend.
"It’s fantastic to have him there and more of that feeling that he’s a very good player for the team and for the club. That makes me happy the most and it’s unbelievable for me and for everybody.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Liam Gallagher's Wonderwall MTV award is being auctioned off

Liam Gallagher has donated one of his music awards from Oasis ' heyday to help raise money for people in need in his hometown .
The MTV Award was presented to the band for Wonderwall , which scooped the award for best song back in 1996 .
Now Liam has generously donated his to Eat Well MCR 's silent auction , which goes live this evening .
The money raised by the auction will go to fund the effort of Eat Well MCR , a collective of Manchester chefs and hospitality experts who are providing food to those in need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , the team have fed the likes of NHS staff , homeless people , those living with food poverty , and women seeking refuge .
Liam is one of many talents to support the cause , with other prizes in the auction donated by some of the north west 's leading names in music , film , TV and art .
Prizes include a Zoom quiz with the cast of Corrie , a pint with Elbow 's Guy Garvey , and a Zoom party with Bez .
There are also pieces of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from award-winning local chefs , virtual workshops , overnight stays , haircuts and signed TV scrips from Line of Duty .
Two Michelin star restaurant Moor Hall , voted the best restauraunt in the UK at last year 's National Restaurant Awards , is auctioning off a package that includes an overnight stay , eight course meal , private tour of the gardens and breakfast .
You could even develop your own beer with Cloudwater .
Bids for Liam 's MTV Award will start at £2,500 , though United We Stream also has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £10 .
Bidding for all of Eat Well MCR 's silent auction items will go live at 6pm on Thursday June 4 at galabid.com/eatwellmcr , with winners announced on Saturday evening .
The auction will be supported by a further fundraising event on Saturday , as Eat Well MCR takes over the United We Stream platform .
The live-steaming service will be rebranded to United We Feed for one night only , with events such as 'chicken Olympics ' on the schedule .
You can tune in and donate from 7pm on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platform will be wound down after this weekend and converted to an online 'stage ' for up-and-coming Greater Manchester music talent .
The final show will be a showdown between Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and his Liverpool counterpart Steve Rotheram .
They 'll be going head-to-head in a charity DJ battle on Sunday from 8pm , with each spinning a setlist from their respective cities .
Also taking place this weekend is MCR Taking Requests , on Friday night at 8pm .
musicMagpie will be asking people to send their requests in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which will be whittled down to a top 30 by Capital Manchester ’ s Wingman and XS Manchester ’ s Gareth Brooks during a two-hour live party .

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Liam Gallagher has donated one of his music awards from Oasis' heyday to help raise money for people in need in his hometown.
The MTV Award was presented to the band for Wonderwall, which scooped the award for best song back in 1996.
Now Liam has generously donated his to Eat Well MCR's silent auction, which goes live this evening.
The money raised by the auction will go to fund the effort of Eat Well MCR, a collective of Manchester chefs and hospitality experts who are providing food to those in need.
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the team have fed the likes of NHS staff, homeless people, those living with food poverty, and women seeking refuge.
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Liam is one of many talents to support the cause, with other prizes in the auction donated by some of the north west's leading names in music, film, TV and art.
Prizes include a Zoom quiz with the cast of Corrie, a pint with Elbow's Guy Garvey, and a Zoom party with Bez.
There are also pieces of signed merch and artworks, cooking lessons from award-winning local chefs, virtual workshops, overnight stays, haircuts and signed TV scrips from Line of Duty.
Two Michelin star restaurant Moor Hall, voted the best restauraunt in the UK at last year's National Restaurant Awards, is auctioning off a package that includes an overnight stay, eight course meal, private tour of the gardens and breakfast.
You could even develop your own beer with Cloudwater.
Bids for Liam's MTV Award will start at £2,500, though United We Stream also has raffle tickets and prizes starting from just £10.
Bidding for all of Eat Well MCR's silent auction items will go live at 6pm on Thursday June 4 at galabid.com/eatwellmcr, with winners announced on Saturday evening.
The auction will be supported by a further fundraising event on Saturday, as Eat Well MCR takes over the United We Stream platform.
The live-steaming service will be rebranded to United We Feed for one night only, with events such as 'chicken Olympics' on the schedule.
You can tune in and donate from 7pm on Saturday June 6 at unitedwestream.co.uk.
The streaming platform will be wound down after this weekend and converted to an online 'stage' for up-and-coming Greater Manchester music talent.
The final show will be a showdown between Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and his Liverpool counterpart Steve Rotheram.
They'll be going head-to-head in a charity DJ battle on Sunday from 8pm, with each spinning a setlist from their respective cities.
Also taking place this weekend is MCR Taking Requests, on Friday night at 8pm.
musicMagpie will be asking people to send their requests in on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, which will be whittled down to a top 30 by Capital Manchester’s Wingman and XS Manchester’s Gareth Brooks during a two-hour live party.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Manchester United fixture list for Premier League restart

Manchester United will return to action in the Premier League with a trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Friday , June 19 .
United will head to the capital to face Spurs in their first game for three months , with the club given a provisional fixture list at a meeting of Premier League clubs on Thursday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side will face Tottenham , at 8pm on the Friday night , with the game to be screened live on Sky Sports .
On Wednesday , June 24 they face Sheffield United , with that fixture set to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been included on a list of games that could potentially be moved to a neutral venue .
That game will also be on Sky .
On Saturday , June 27 United play their FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich City for an 8.15pm kick-off in store , a game that will be shown on the BBC .
It 's then back to Premier League duty on Tuesday , June 30 , with an away game at Brighton that will kick-off at 6pm , live on Sky Sports .
Earlier on Thursday , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through proposals to be able to name nine substitutes on the bench for the rest of this season , with managers able to use five substitutes during the game .
The 2019/20 campaign has been suspended since mid-March , with the most recent Premier League fixture for United back on March 8 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford , when they beat Man City 2-0 .
United have nine games left to play in the Premier League season and they remain in the FA Cup and the Europa League .
UEFA are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in August , with United having one foot in the quarter-finals after a 5-0 victory over LASK in their Europa League last 16 first leg .

Manchester United will return to action in the Premier League with a trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, June 19.
United will head to the capital to face Spurs in their first game for three months, with the club given a provisional fixture list at a meeting of Premier League clubs on Thursday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will face Tottenham, at 8pm on the Friday night, with the game to be screened live on Sky Sports. On Wednesday, June 24 they face Sheffield United, with that fixture set to take place at Old Trafford, although it has been included on a list of games that could potentially be moved to a neutral venue. That game will also be on Sky.
On Saturday, June 27 United play their FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich City for an 8.15pm kick-off in store, a game that will be shown on the BBC. It's then back to Premier League duty on Tuesday, June 30, with an away game at Brighton that will kick-off at 6pm, live on Sky Sports.
Earlier on Thursday, the Premier League confirmed that clubs had voted through proposals to be able to name nine substitutes on the bench for the rest of this season, with managers able to use five substitutes during the game.
The 2019/20 campaign has been suspended since mid-March, with the most recent Premier League fixture for United back on March 8 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, when they beat Man City 2-0.
United have nine games left to play in the Premier League season and they remain in the FA Cup and the Europa League. UEFA are still planning to finish their continental competitions in August, with United having one foot in the quarter-finals after a 5-0 victory over LASK in their Europa League last 16 first leg.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Wearing face masks to be made compulsory on public transport from June 15

Face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from June 15 , the government has announced .
Transport Secretary Shapps said 'we need to ensure every precaution is taken ' on buses , trains , aircraft and ferries as lockdown measures are eased and passenger numbers increase .
Currently passengers are advised to wear a face covering but it 's not mandatory .
Mr Shapps told Thursday 's Downing Street briefing the evidence suggests 'wearing face masks offers some , all be it limited , protection against the virus ' .
But also reiterated the Government 's advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can , but to avoid public transport if that was not possible .
He said : `` We expect , conditions permitting , that the next easing of restrictions will occur on Monday , June 15 .
Non-essential shops will be reopen and some children will return to secondary school .
`` That means there 'll be more pressure on our public transport .
To help meet that demand we 're ramping up services on buses , trams and trains with substantial government funding .
But we still need to do more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15 , face coverings will become mandatory on public transport .
That does n't mean surgical masks which we must use for clinical settings , it means the kind of face coverings you can easily make at home .
`` As we come through this phase we 're doing what many other countries have asked tranpsort users to do and as passenger numbers increase we need to ensure every precaution is taken on buses , trains aircraft and on ferries .
With more people using transport the evidence suggest that wearing face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , protection against the spread of the virus . ''
Transport unions have been urging ministers to enforce the wearing of face coverings after the deaths of dozens of workers .
Mr Shapps said on May 12 that 42 Transport for London workers and 10 mainline rail staff had died after being infected by coronavirus .
On Thursday Mick Whelan , the general secretary of ASLEF , the train drivers ’ trade union , said it was a 'sensible step ' .
He added : `` We have been working closely with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services on Britain ’ s train , and Tube , network is done in a safe and controlled manner – to help spread [ the number of travellers ] , and maintain social distancing – for the safety of passengers and staff .
The instruction to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus will ease the concerns of people travelling , and working , on the transport network . ''
Very young children , disabled people and people with breathing difficulties are exempt from the new rules .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Whitty , has repeatedly stressed that face coverings are 'not a substitute ' for physical distancing and urged the public not to buy surgical or medical masks needed for frontline carers , but to rely on scarves or DIY-type masks instead .

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Face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from June 15, the government has announced.
Transport Secretary Shapps said 'we need to ensure every precaution is taken' on buses, trains, aircraft and ferries as lockdown measures are eased and passenger numbers increase.
Currently passengers are advised to wear a face covering but it's not mandatory.
Mr Shapps told Thursday's Downing Street briefing the evidence suggests 'wearing face masks offers some, all be it limited, protection against the virus'.
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But also reiterated the Government's advice for people to work from home if they can, but to avoid public transport if that was not possible.
He said: "We expect, conditions permitting, that the next easing of restrictions will occur on Monday, June 15. Non-essential shops will be reopen and some children will return to secondary school.
"That means there'll be more pressure on our public transport. To help meet that demand we're ramping up services on buses, trams and trains with substantial government funding. But we still need to do more.
"As of Monday, June 15, face coverings will become mandatory on public transport. That doesn't mean surgical masks which we must use for clinical settings, it means the kind of face coverings you can easily make at home.
"As we come through this phase we're doing what many other countries have asked tranpsort users to do and as passenger numbers increase we need to ensure every precaution is taken on buses, trains aircraft and on ferries. With more people using transport the evidence suggest that wearing face masks offers some, all be it limited, protection against the spread of the virus."
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Transport unions have been urging ministers to enforce the wearing of face coverings after the deaths of dozens of workers. Mr Shapps said on May 12 that 42 Transport for London workers and 10 mainline rail staff had died after being infected by coronavirus.
On Thursday Mick Whelan, the general secretary of ASLEF, the train drivers’ trade union, said it was a 'sensible step'.
He added: "We have been working closely with the government to ensure that agreed increases in services on Britain’s train, and Tube, network is done in a safe and controlled manner – to help spread [the number of travellers], and maintain social distancing – for the safety of passengers and staff. The instruction to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus will ease the concerns of people travelling, and working, on the transport network."
Very young children, disabled people and people with breathing difficulties are exempt from the new rules. The chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, has repeatedly stressed that face coverings are 'not a substitute' for physical distancing and urged the public not to buy surgical or medical masks needed for frontline carers, but to rely on scarves or DIY-type masks instead.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-04--Manchester United pledge £100k to foodbanks in Greater Manchester amid pandemic

Mariana is a single parent and has just £70 a month spare to look after herself and her teenage son .
The 54-year-old from Crumpsall has been unable to find work for over a year , and relies on Universal Credit to pay her bills .
For nine months , she has been a member of the Mustard Tree food club - which provides discounted food and other vital services to those in poverty or facing homelessness .
And for just £2.50 , Mariana can buy essential food supplies worth around £12 , to cook for her and her son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Mustard Tree Foundation has been helping 1,000 people like Mariana every week .
Before coronavirus , volunteers would see 500 people in a month .
Now , they must also support those who have been forced to isolate , or have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic .
Spending £8,500 on food each week , Mustard Tree had been facing one of their biggest challenges in its 25-year history .
With help from the Manchester United Foundation , Mustard Tree and other foodbanks across the city have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in need .
The club 's foundation has now spent £1m of its reserves to support charities during the coronavirus pandemic , with £100,000 going to Greater Manchester foodbanks .
Former United great , Denis Irwin , has been a member of the foundation since its launch around 10 years ago .
The left-back legend helped win a host of domestic and European trophies during his twelve-year stint at the club .
`` Footballers are very much in the spotlight and a lot of them are role models so it 's important that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , speaking to the M.E.N .
`` We have seen some great stuff from footballers in general in the last couple of months .
Sometimes we do get a bad wrap but the huge majority do a lot of stuff for charity that is n't noticed . ''
`` Our own Marcus Rashford has been very much involved in doing a lot of good things for the community , '' Irwin added .
`` In the last two and a half months of this crisis , Manchester United have reacted very well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult times the club has committed a lot of money to schools and food banks . ''
Since the start of the pandemic , the Mustard Tree Foundation has received hundreds of referrals from local authorities , says CEO Jo Walby .
The increase in demand has meant that Jo and her volunteers have gone from supporting 500 families a month , to 1,000 a week .
`` What we are now seeing is people that have lost their jobs because of COVID-19 and are waiting for benefits , '' Jo said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they intervened really quickly to cover our expenses .
This has meant we have been able to provide food for thousands of families .
`` It 's meant we have been able to keep the charity going .
`` And it 's not just the funding , it 's their confidence in what we are doing which has given us a boost when we were all feeling pretty scared .
Jo says the kind-hearted spirit of Greater Manchester people has also been a vital source of support for the foundation during the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us cheques or setting up direct debits , and local businesses have been really good with us , '' she added .
`` It is local people that have really motivated us and Manchester United have really given us motivation to continue . ''
John Shiels is Chief Executive of the Manchester United Foundation Trust , and has been working in some of Greater Manchester 's most challenging areas for years .
`` When crisis ' like these come about people get highlighted for the work they do but we are very much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` We are pillars of the community .
That bit of grass at Old Trafford is the most constant piece of real estate in the city .
`` We kept that lifeline going for some of our most vulnerable citizens in the city , and we are just thankful that we can help .
`` This is only the start .
Every single one of us can do a little bit and if we all do a little bit , we might be able to get through this . ''

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Mariana is a single parent and has just £70 a month spare to look after herself and her teenage son.
The 54-year-old from Crumpsall has been unable to find work for over a year, and relies on Universal Credit to pay her bills.
For nine months, she has been a member of the Mustard Tree food club - which provides discounted food and other vital services to those in poverty or facing homelessness.
And for just £2.50, Mariana can buy essential food supplies worth around £12, to cook for her and her son.
Since the start of the lockdown, the Mustard Tree Charity has been helping 1,000 people like Mariana every week.
Before coronavirus, volunteers would see 500 people in a month. Now, they must also support those who have been forced to isolate, or have lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic.
Spending £8,500 on food each week, Mustard Tree had been facing one of their biggest challenges in its 25-year history.
With help from the Manchester United Foundation, Mustard Tree and other foodbanks across the city have been able to continue support for those most in need.
The club's foundation has now spent £1m of its reserves to support charities during the coronavirus pandemic, with £100,000 going to Greater Manchester foodbanks.
Former United great, Denis Irwin, has been a member of the foundation since its launch around 10 years ago. The left-back legend helped win a host of domestic and European trophies during his twelve-year stint at the club.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Footballers are very much in the spotlight and a lot of them are role models so it's important that they get involved," he said, speaking to the M.E.N.
"We have seen some great stuff from footballers in general in the last couple of months. Sometimes we do get a bad wrap but the huge majority do a lot of stuff for charity that isn't noticed."
"Our own Marcus Rashford has been very much involved in doing a lot of good things for the community," Irwin added.
"In the last two and a half months of this crisis, Manchester United have reacted very well. It is great to see in these difficult times the club has committed a lot of money to schools and food banks."
Since the start of the pandemic, the Mustard Tree Charity has received hundreds of referrals from local authorities, says CEO Jo Walby.
The increase in demand has meant that Jo and her volunteers have gone from supporting 500 families a month, to 1,000 a week.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"What we are now seeing is people that have lost their jobs because of COVID-19 and are waiting for benefits," Jo said.
"Manchester United have been amazing because they intervened really quickly to cover our expenses. This has meant we have been able to provide food for thousands of families.
"It's meant we have been able to keep the charity going.
"And it's not just the funding, it's their confidence in what we are doing which has given us a boost when we were all feeling pretty scared.
Jo says the kind-hearted spirit of Greater Manchester people has also been a vital source of support for the charity during the coronavirus crisis.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"People have been sending us cheques or setting up direct debits, and local businesses have been really good with us," she added.
"It is local people that have really motivated us and Manchester United have really given us motivation to continue."
John Shiels is Chief Executive of the Manchester United Foundation Trust, and has been working in some of Greater Manchester's most challenging areas for years.
"When crisis' like these come about people get highlighted for the work they do but we are very much a constant in the community," he said.
"We are pillars of the community. That bit of grass at Old Trafford is the most constant piece of real estate in the city.
"We kept that lifeline going for some of our most vulnerable citizens in the city, and we are just thankful that we can help.
"This is only the start. Every single one of us can do a little bit and if we all do a little bit, we might be able to get through this."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Steve Coogan is bringing back Alan Partridge for a new podcast series

Comedian Steve Coogan is bringing back his beloved Alan Partridge character for a new podcast .
From The Oasthouse : The Alan Partridge Podcast will be an 18-part series , recorded from 'Alan 's shed ' .
The Middleton-born comedian created his Partridge character , a parody of British television personalities , way back in 1991 .
He 'll be transforming back into the Norwich radio DJ for this new podcast offering , due to be released in full in September .
Coogan has scooped up several BAFTAs for his Partridge character , even taking him to the big screen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2013 .
He said : `` If David Dimbleby has one , then of course I needed to make one .
All national treasures have a podcast .
`` With this series , I want to give my fans an intimate view of who I really am .
You may think you know me , but trust me , you have no idea what goes on behind closed doors at my podcast innovation studio .
`` Besides , I ’ m bored of Ofcom and its regulations and so it ’ s time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real award-winning podcast is like .
`` Tune in or you ’ re going to be missing out on the best thing you ’ ll hear since I was last on radio . ''
An episode of From The Oasthouse is available for free via the Amazon Alexa from June 5 until June 12 .
The full series will be available on Audible from September 3 .
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Comedian Steve Coogan is bringing back his beloved Alan Partridge character for a new podcast.
From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast will be an 18-part series, recorded from 'Alan's shed'.
The Middleton-born comedian created his Partridge character, a parody of British television personalities, way back in 1991.
He'll be transforming back into the Norwich radio DJ for this new podcast offering, due to be released in full in September.
Coogan has scooped up several BAFTAs for his Partridge character, even taking him to the big screen with Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in 2013.
He said: "If David Dimbleby has one, then of course I needed to make one. All national treasures have a podcast.
"With this series, I want to give my fans an intimate view of who I really am. You may think you know me, but trust me, you have no idea what goes on behind closed doors at my podcast innovation studio.
"Besides, I’m bored of Ofcom and its regulations and so it’s time for the UK to hear what a real award-winning podcast is like.
"Tune in or you’re going to be missing out on the best thing you’ll hear since I was last on radio."
An episode of From The Oasthouse is available for free via the Amazon Alexa from June 5 until June 12.
The full series will be available on Audible from September 3.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Manchester United have the chance to give Angel Gomes what he wants

Manchester United , like so many other clubs right now , are working on transfers with one hand tied behind their back .
Such has been the financial blow felt by football clubs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic , that even the third richest club in the world - according to Forbes ' latest rankings - is facing up to very real difficulties .
When its commercial chief , Ed Woodward , proclaims that transfers this year `` wo n't be business as usual '' , you know it 's serious .
So the summer transfer window , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or October , wo n't reflect the money-lavishing windows of recent years .
Teams who think and act creatively will be rewarded , as will those who are swift and efficient .
United 's top four rivals Chelsea are closing to adding Timo Werner to the signing of Ajax 's Hakim Ziyech , whose pending arrival was confirmed in February .
Frank Lampard has been smart .
Matters have not been so easy for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Yes , extending Odion Ighalo 's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January was a necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season 's restart and bolstering the squad for 2020/21 .
But fans are eager for more .
The desperation to see the club sign Jadon Sancho poured over when the Werner news broke late on Thursday , with many urging United to act quickly .
There is a huge interest from United in the Borussia Dortmund winger but these things will take a while to sort themselves out , especially in the current climate .
In the mean time , Angel Gomes ' future is the biggest issue staring United in the face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a problem that could be solve without a huge amount of money being spent .
And although the diminutive academy playmaker is now in the final month of his contract , with talks having reached an impasse , United can still reach a resolution that suits everybody .
Gomes ' concern is about committing himself to United for another three or four years , by which time he will be around 23 years old , and the amount of football he 'll get in that time .
He 's seen Jesse Lingard , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season ( and remain ) ahead of him in the pecking order .
And when none of the trio really fired , United brought in Bruno Fernandes .
It can not be argued that Fernandes was n't a fine purchase .
The Portuguese has helped raise United to new levels .
Yet all the while Lingard , Pereira and Mata are sitting in the background as squad players .
The Solskjaer era has been all about promoting youth from the United academy and reducing the average age of the squad .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these older players , who are unlikely to improve much more , if at all ?
It 's a question many United fans are asking themselves , especially considering Lingard 's drop-off in form over the past 18 months and Pereira 's inconsistent displays this season .
The pair have managed four goals and five assists between them in all competitions .
Gomes might have managed a similar tally by himself given the opportunities , but has played just 19 minutes in the Premier League this term , five appearances in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , being older and content with a peripheral role , but United need to get their priorities in order when it comes to attacking midfielders .
Gomes could end up as the one that got away .
The vultures are circling and United 's time is running out .
Chelsea have been linked with Gomes .
Surely they ca n't do another piece of business from under the noses of their rivals ?
Either way , the ball is still in United 's court until the end of June .
Keeping Gomes might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or both leave .
But if Solskjaer has true faith in his own Old Trafford strategy , these three risks will be worth taking .

Manchester United, like so many other clubs right now, are working on transfers with one hand tied behind their back.
Such has been the financial blow felt by football clubs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, that even the third richest club in the world - according to Forbes' latest rankings - is facing up to very real difficulties. When its commercial chief, Ed Woodward, proclaims that transfers this year "won't be business as usual", you know it's serious.
So the summer transfer window, which may well stretch way into September or October, won't reflect the money-lavishing windows of recent years. Teams who think and act creatively will be rewarded, as will those who are swift and efficient. United's top four rivals Chelsea are closing to adding Timo Werner to the signing of Ajax's Hakim Ziyech, whose pending arrival was confirmed in February. Frank Lampard has been smart.
Matters have not been so easy for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Yes, extending Odion Ighalo's loan from Shanghai Shenhua until January was a necessary piece of business - both for this season's restart and bolstering the squad for 2020/21. But fans are eager for more.
The desperation to see the club sign Jadon Sancho poured over when the Werner news broke late on Thursday, with many urging United to act quickly.
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There is a huge interest from United in the Borussia Dortmund winger but these things will take a while to sort themselves out, especially in the current climate.
In the mean time, Angel Gomes' future is the biggest issue staring United in the face with regards to the current squad, a problem that could be solve without a huge amount of money being spent.
And although the diminutive academy playmaker is now in the final month of his contract, with talks having reached an impasse, United can still reach a resolution that suits everybody.
Gomes' concern is about committing himself to United for another three or four years, by which time he will be around 23 years old, and the amount of football he'll get in that time. He's seen Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira and Juan Mata all begin the season (and remain) ahead of him in the pecking order. And when none of the trio really fired, United brought in Bruno Fernandes.
It cannot be argued that Fernandes wasn't a fine purchase. The Portuguese has helped raise United to new levels. Yet all the while Lingard, Pereira and Mata are sitting in the background as squad players.
(Image: 2020 Manchester United FC)
The Solskjaer era has been all about promoting youth from the United academy and reducing the average age of the squad. So why not give Gomes a chance instead of these older players, who are unlikely to improve much more, if at all?
It's a question many United fans are asking themselves, especially considering Lingard's drop-off in form over the past 18 months and Pereira's inconsistent displays this season. The pair have managed four goals and five assists between them in all competitions. Gomes might have managed a similar tally by himself given the opportunities, but has played just 19 minutes in the Premier League this term, five appearances in all competitions.
Mata is a different case, being older and content with a peripheral role, but United need to get their priorities in order when it comes to attacking midfielders. Gomes could end up as the one that got away.
The vultures are circling and United's time is running out. Chelsea have been linked with Gomes. Surely they can't do another piece of business from under the noses of their rivals?
Either way, the ball is still in United's court until the end of June.
Keeping Gomes might mean having to let Lingard, Pereira or both leave. But if Solskjaer has true faith in his own Old Trafford strategy, these three risks will be worth taking.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Man City fan group unveil anti-UEFA banner as club ban appeal nears

A group of Manchester City fans have unveiled a huge banner taking a swipe at UEFA as the club prepares to appeal its Champions League ban .
The Blues were hit with a two year ban from all European competition in a bombshell announcement by the continent 's football governing body in February for alleged breaches of financial fair play ( FFP ) rules .
The club strenuously deny any wrongdoing and say they are confident the ban will be overturned when the case is heard in front of the independent Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday and is expected to last three days .
After the news of the ban was announced , City fans ' collective the 1894 Group , who organise regular displays at the Etihad , began crowd-funding for a display responding to the ban and raised over £8,000 in a matter of days , with donations ranging from £5 to £500 .
They began speaking to their over 1,000 members about potential designs before having several banners made which were unveiled for the first time today .
The 42 by 20 metre main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Muppets with 'Stop Man City ' being the only item on their agenda above other issues such as tackling racism .
Another reads `` power , corruption and lies '' - a reference to the legendary New Order album whilst a third says `` FFP - Where were you when we were s**t. '' The display was intended to be shown at the home leg of City 's Champions league 16 tie with Real Madrid before it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
And it is now likely to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unveiled it in Heaton Park this morning before moving it to the Etihad where it was captured by a drone .
The group said this week : `` The fans have entrusted us to get a message across to the widest possible audience and this allows us to do it even though we 're not allowed inside the stadium for the games .
`` There 's been lots of issues about the way UEFA have treated the fans , but this is about the way they 've treated the club .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that Financial Fair Play was just created to try and protect the elite and that we know they simply do n't want the new kids on the block , City , to be part of their club . ''
The group tweeted saying : `` Thanks to all who donated .
It was displayed now for maximum impact worldwide with the CAS case imminent . ''
When announcing the ban UEFA said City had `` overstated its sponsorship revenue in its accounts and in the break-even information submitted to UEFA between 2012 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from European competitions for the 2020/2021 and 2021/22 seasons and ordered to pay a fine of 30 million euros .
City have appealed to CAS and despite the current social distancing requirements their hearing is set to begin on Monday and last for three days .
However the result of the case may not be delivered for another two months afterwards it was reported this week .

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A group of Manchester City fans have unveiled a huge banner taking a swipe at UEFA as the club prepares to appeal its Champions League ban.
The Blues were hit with a two year ban from all European competition in a bombshell announcement by the continent's football governing body in February for alleged breaches of financial fair play (FFP) rules.
The club strenuously deny any wrongdoing and say they are confident the ban will be overturned when the case is heard in front of the independent Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The case is due to be heard on Monday and is expected to last three days.
After the news of the ban was announced, City fans' collective the 1894 Group, who organise regular displays at the Etihad, began crowd-funding for a display responding to the ban and raised over £8,000 in a matter of days, with donations ranging from £5 to £500.
(Image: jhanson_drone_photography)
They began speaking to their over 1,000 members about potential designs before having several banners made which were unveiled for the first time today.
The 42 by 20 metre main display portrays UEFA members as characters from The Muppets with 'Stop Man City' being the only item on their agenda above other issues such as tackling racism.
Another reads "power, corruption and lies" - a reference to the legendary New Order album whilst a third says "FFP - Where were you when we were s**t."
The display was intended to be shown at the home leg of City's Champions league 16 tie with Real Madrid before it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: Visionhaus)
And it is now likely to be played behind closed doors so the group unveiled it in Heaton Park this morning before moving it to the Etihad where it was captured by a drone.
The group said this week: "The fans have entrusted us to get a message across to the widest possible audience and this allows us to do it even though we're not allowed inside the stadium for the games.
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"There's been lots of issues about the way UEFA have treated the fans, but this is about the way they've treated the club. "The message we want to send to UEFA is that Financial Fair Play was just created to try and protect the elite and that we know they simply don't want the new kids on the block, City, to be part of their club."
The group tweeted saying: "Thanks to all who donated. It was displayed now for maximum impact worldwide with the CAS case imminent."
When announcing the ban UEFA said City had "overstated its sponsorship revenue in its accounts and in the break-even information submitted to UEFA between 2012 and 2016."
They were banned from European competitions for the 2020/2021 and 2021/22 seasons and ordered to pay a fine of 30 million euros.
City have appealed to CAS and despite the current social distancing requirements their hearing is set to begin on Monday and last for three days. However the result of the case may not be delivered for another two months afterwards it was reported this week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-05--Revolution could use one of its Manchester sites to trial reopening

Cocktail bar chain Revolution could use one of its most popular Manchester bars to trial reopening across the UK .
According to an email sent to staff seen by the M.E.N.
, Revolución de Cuba on Peter Street will be among the first to welcome customers back again after lockdown .
It 's pencilled in for a July opening , and will help the group to test new procedures and policies put in place to operate safely in ' a Covid-19 world ' .
The site has been chosen because of its seated capacity and its air flow , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revenues are equal to outgoings .
Other bars expected to open in the same wave include Revolution bars in Liverpool , Bristol , Brighton , and Huddersfield , and another De Cuba site in Derby .
If the first sites operate successfully , the group will then look to reopen Revolution bars elsewhere in the UK .
The bar will be fitted with safety measures including till screens , PPE for staff , hand sanitising stations , introducing disposable menus and going cashless .
Staff may also be grouped into smaller 'families ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bars across the UK , all of which remain closed .
The group has today launched a fundraiser to try and secure £15 million from shareholders so that it can emerge from lockdown in a 'position of strength ' .
It has reported running costs of around £400,000 per week despite sites remaining closed .
Although the email to staff suggests a July reopening could be on the cards , Revolution has told its investors that its current “ base scenario ” is that to reopen in August .
Due to social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be about 55 % of the same month in 2019 .
The M.E.N .
has approached Revolution for comment .

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Cocktail bar chain Revolution could use one of its most popular Manchester bars to trial reopening across the UK.
According to an email sent to staff seen by the M.E.N., Revolución de Cuba on Peter Street will be among the first to welcome customers back again after lockdown.
It's pencilled in for a July opening, and will help the group to test new procedures and policies put in place to operate safely in 'a Covid-19 world'.
The site has been chosen because of its seated capacity and its air flow, as well as its breakeven point - when revenues are equal to outgoings.
Other bars expected to open in the same wave include Revolution bars in Liverpool, Bristol, Brighton, and Huddersfield, and another De Cuba site in Derby.
If the first sites operate successfully, the group will then look to reopen Revolution bars elsewhere in the UK.
The bar will be fitted with safety measures including till screens, PPE for staff, hand sanitising stations, introducing disposable menus and going cashless.
Staff may also be grouped into smaller 'families' to minimise contact.
Revolution has 74 bars across the UK, all of which remain closed.
The group has today launched a fundraiser to try and secure £15 million from shareholders so that it can emerge from lockdown in a 'position of strength'.
It has reported running costs of around £400,000 per week despite sites remaining closed.
Although the email to staff suggests a July reopening could be on the cards, Revolution has told its investors that its current “base scenario” is that to reopen in August.
Due to social distancing restrictions, its August sales are estimated to be about 55% of the same month in 2019.
The M.E.N. has approached Revolution for comment.