themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Gary Neville slams 'embarrassing' Pogba after Man Utd handball vs West Ham

Gary Neville slammed Paul Pogba for his handball against West Ham United , labelling it 'embarrassing ' .
The Manchester United midfielder blocked a Declan Rice free-kick that was heading for his face with his arms just before half-time .
That allowed Michail Antonio to put David Moyes ' side 1-0 up at the break after a laboured first-half performance from United .
Pogba initially appeared to suggest the ball had hit him in the face but replays showed he clearly lifted his arms to block the ball , with VAR subsequently awarding a penalty kick .
The Frenchman 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex-United captain labelling it as 'embarrassing ' .
“ He ’ s in trouble .
He ’ s in big trouble , Paul Pogba .
He ’ s in big , big trouble , '' Neville said during co-commentary .
`` He ’ s given a penalty away and he ’ s pretending it ’ s hit his head .
It ’ s rubbish from him .
Rubbish .
To think , I felt a little bit sorry for him , I thought he took a whack on the head .
`` Embarrassing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VAR are looking at it for this long , to be honest - it ’ s a penalty .
He shakes his head .
`` Is he trying to make out he ’ s got a bloody nose ?
No-brainer , I don ’ t know what he ’ s looking at .
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Gary Neville slammed Paul Pogba for his handball against West Ham United, labelling it 'embarrassing'.
The Manchester United midfielder blocked a Declan Rice free-kick that was heading for his face with his arms just before half-time.
That allowed Michail Antonio to put David Moyes' side 1-0 up at the break after a laboured first-half performance from United.
Pogba initially appeared to suggest the ball had hit him in the face but replays showed he clearly lifted his arms to block the ball, with VAR subsequently awarding a penalty kick.
The Frenchman's actions left Neville furious, with the ex-United captain labelling it as 'embarrassing'.
“He’s in trouble. He’s in big trouble, Paul Pogba. He’s in big, big trouble," Neville said during co-commentary.
"He’s given a penalty away and he’s pretending it’s hit his head. It’s rubbish from him. Rubbish. To think, I felt a little bit sorry for him, I thought he took a whack on the head.
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"Embarrassing. I don’t know why VAR are looking at it for this long, to be honest - it’s a penalty. He shakes his head.
"Is he trying to make out he’s got a bloody nose? No-brainer, I don’t know what he’s looking at.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Alleged fugitive Cody Lowndes appears in court charged with assaulting police

An alleged fugitive said to have spent ten days on the run has appeared in court charged with a raft of offences including escaping lawful custody and assaulting a police officer .
Cody Lowndes , 21 , of Lakeside Avenue in Ashton-under-Lyne , appeared at Stockport Magistrates ' Court flanked by three dock officers on Wednesday afternoon .
He did not enter pleas to 22 offences he faces including escaping lawful custody and two alleged attacks on a police officer .
He is alleged to have escaped from police custody after he had been taken to Tameside Hospital on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assaulting an emergency worker ( a police officer ) during his alleged escape , and assaulting the same officer on a later occasion .
He is also charged with five counts of house burglary , nine counts of theft of a car , one charge of theft , a public order offence , possessing a knife and two counts of criminal damage .
The offences were outlined in court by prosecutor David Morgan .
His solicitor Rebecca Wrack made no application for bail .
The chair of the bench Carolyn Greene remanded Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the dock , into custody until August 19 when he is due to appear at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester .

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An alleged fugitive said to have spent ten days on the run has appeared in court charged with a raft of offences including escaping lawful custody and assaulting a police officer.
Cody Lowndes, 21, of Lakeside Avenue in Ashton-under-Lyne, appeared at Stockport Magistrates' Court flanked by three dock officers on Wednesday afternoon.
He did not enter pleas to 22 offences he faces including escaping lawful custody and two alleged attacks on a police officer.
He is alleged to have escaped from police custody after he had been taken to Tameside Hospital on Saturday July 1.
He is accused of assaulting an emergency worker (a police officer) during his alleged escape, and assaulting the same officer on a later occasion.
He is also charged with five counts of house burglary, nine counts of theft of a car, one charge of theft, a public order offence, possessing a knife and two counts of criminal damage.
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The offences were outlined in court by prosecutor David Morgan.
His solicitor Rebecca Wrack made no application for bail.
The chair of the bench Carolyn Greene remanded Mr Lowdes, who wore a grey tracksuit in the dock, into custody until August 19 when he is due to appear at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Pictures show the aftermath of a lorry fire that shut the M6 for hours

The M6 was closed for several hours on Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle carrying propane cylinders caught fire .
Both sides of the carriageway were shut down between junctions 19 for Knutsford and 20 for the M56 after the vehicle went up in flames .
Six fire engines from Lymm , Birchwood , Stockton Heath , Northwich , Altrincham and Penketh were sent to tackle the blaze after being called at 2.40pm .
North West Motorway Police said the driver and the passenger were both said to be okay , with no injuries reported .
The incident led to long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come off at junctions 20 or 19 , or to avoid the area .
The northbound carriageway was reopened first , shortly before 5pm , while the southbound was fully opened around an hour later .
Cheshire Fire Service has released photos showing the burnt out vehicle after the fire was brought under control .
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The M6 was closed for several hours on Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle carrying propane cylinders caught fire.
Both sides of the carriageway were shut down between junctions 19 for Knutsford and 20 for the M56 after the vehicle went up in flames.
Six fire engines from Lymm, Birchwood, Stockton Heath, Northwich, Altrincham and Penketh were sent to tackle the blaze after being called at 2.40pm.
North West Motorway Police said the driver and the passenger were both said to be okay, with no injuries reported.
The incident led to long tailbacks, with traffic later advised to come off at junctions 20 or 19, or to avoid the area.
(Image: Cheshire Fire Service)
The northbound carriageway was reopened first, shortly before 5pm, while the southbound was fully opened around an hour later.
Cheshire Fire Service has released photos showing the burnt out vehicle after the fire was brought under control.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-22--Five years ago John Ahmed died after a struggle in Strangeways  - now there is another twist in the

Five years ago John Ahmed died after a struggle in Strangeways  - now there is another twist in the story

Two prison guards investigated after allegations they committed perjury at an inquest into the death of a Strangeways inmate will not be prosecuted .
Crown lawyers have decided there is insufficient evidence to charge them .
But the family of John Ahmed , who died in 2015 , have submitted an appeal against the decision made by the Crown Prosecution Service , which could be heard within the next three months .
After a five-week inquest in early 2017 a jury concluded that prison officers used unlawful force against Mr Ahmed leading to his death .
The 42-year-old father of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers , whilst a remand prisoner at HMP Manchester on July 29 , 2015 .
The coroner , Nigel Meadows , raised concerns about some of the evidence heard at the inquest , and referred the matter back to Greater Manchester Police at its conclusion .
The force launched an investigation into 'perjury and misconduct in public office ' .
As a result two prison officers were interviewed and a file prepared for the CPS by police .
No action will be taken against them after an investigation lasting more than three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the inquest that he would make a Prevention of Future Deaths Report to draw attention to the lack of guidance in place for health care staff regarding their role in restraint , which he said was untenable .
He also said he would be following up his concerns about the lack of CCTV coverage of the areas where the restraints took place .
At the inquest in 2017 , a forensic pathologist said the cause of Mr Ahmed ’ s death was ‘ multi-factoral ’ , but said being restrained was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in her evidence that Mr Ahmed died primarily as a result of cardiac arrhythmia .
The physical and emotional effects of being restrained were also a contributing factor to his death , she said .
Stress hormones released into Mr Ahmed ’ s blood , paired with an enlarged left ventricle in his heart and his obesity , also contributed , the court heard .
Mr Ahmed ’ s heart stopped beating in the middle of a struggle with a number of prison officers during a drugs search .
Prison officers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but he died at North Manchester General Hospital .
During the course of the hearing , a number of witness accounts were said to have differed to their original police statements , the inquest heard .
Summing up the evidence , senior coroner Nigel Meadows said : `` On more than one occasion it was suggested witnesses had tailored their evidence to suit an account that was not true . ''
Before being restrained , Mr Ahmed was seen in the exercise yard at Strangeways with a fellow inmate .
The pair were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search corridor ’ after they were spotted stepping over the ‘ do not cross ' line to retrieve an object that had been thrown into the yard .
Mr Ahmed claimed the package was ‘ only tobacco ’ after complaining to the other prisoner that he wanted ' a smoke ' .
The inquest heard an officer saw Mr Ahmed put something down his trousers , which made them suspicious , it was heard .
During the search , they found the package contained tobacco and a tablet tightly wrapped in cellophane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misused in prison ’ .
Officers carried out a drugs search on Mr Ahmed in the isolation wing .
Prison staff claimed they started to restrain Mr Ahmed after he leaned forward , as though to try and assault one of the staff members , it was said .
As he entered the cell , a prison officer claimed Mr Ahmed turned and lifted his arm as though to assault him .
At this point officers brought Mr Ahmed down to the ground , once again into the prone position .
Officers decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the court hearing that he was uncooperative on the way .
When officers from the unit took over to perform another search on him , Mr Ahmed was said to be ‘ thrashing his arms around ’ and ‘ kicking out ’ .
Mr Ahmed , from Rossendale , who was originally from Swinton , was found to have had a cut on his wrist , where handcuffs had been , and a red mark on his back .
After he resisted efforts to be restrained , officers used the mandibular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is applied to the nerves of the jaw to 'exert pain to gain control ' , the inquest heard .
Mr Ahmed then began to ‘ gurgle ’ and ‘ froth ’ at the mouth , with a silver piece of paper which had been in his mouth being retrieved .
Tests found it had no trace of drugs or medicines .
Then Mr Ahmed became pale and unresponsive .
A nurse performed CPR and paramedics were called .
The inquest jury heard Mr Ahmed , a former heroin addict , was being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after he was given a warning about his behaviour .
On July 28 , 2015 - the day before his death - Mr Ahmed , who had a history of mental health problems and was taking anti depressants , phoned his mother to tell her he was having some ‘ privileges ’ removed because of ‘ behavioural issues ’ .
At the end of the inquest in 2017 , the jury returned a narrative conclusion .
Mr Ahmed 's parents , John and Margaret , are taking civil action against the prison over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the second child Margaret and John have lost .
Their son Dean died aged 12 in 1986 in a horrific car crash in Irlam .
Another boy died in the accident but John , then 14 , survived the crash .
John Ahmed said : `` We have lived with this for five years , and it has devastated the family .
`` I have launched an appeal against the CPS decision regarding the prison officers .
It took three years four months for the investigation and the CPS decision , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision is a slap in the face for the Coroner who referred the matter back to Greater Manchester Police .
I feel the CPS have disregarded his concerns .
`` I have appealed it , but have no legal representation .
However I need to get justice for my son over this .
`` What angers me too , is that John had been recalled to prison for offences alleged by a woman .
He denied them , and we and his solicitor were sure he would be cleared .
As far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not happen , but he never got the chance to clear his name . ''
In a statement the CPS said : “ Greater Manchester Police referred a file of evidence to the CPS following their investigations into potential offences by two prison officers from HMP Manchester of perverting the course of justice and perjury .
`` The evidential file related to evidence the prison officers gave during the inquest into the death of John Ahmed .
Having carefully considered all the evidence we have concluded that the legal test for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Any decision by the CPS does not imply any finding concerning guilt or criminal conduct ; the CPS makes decisions only according to the test set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors and it is applied in all decisions on whether or not to prosecute .
`` It is not the function of the CPS to decide whether a person is guilty of a criminal offence , but to make fair , independent and objective assessments about whether it is appropriate to present charges for the criminal court to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I can confirm that Mr Ahmed has contacted the CPS to request a review of the decision under the CPS ’ s Victims Right to Review ( VRR ) scheme . ''
The CPS says it will normally try to complete an independent review within 30 working days but when a case in sensitive or complex it can take longer .
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said : `` Following the inquest into the death of John Ahmed , the Coroner referred the matter back to GMP for further investigation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence to the CPS following investigations into potential offences of perverting the course of justice and perjury by two prison officers from HMP Manchester .
`` The CPS concluded that the legal test for a prosecution in this case was not met .
Our thoughts remain with the family of John Ahmed . ''
The Ministry of Justice declined to comment .

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Two prison guards investigated after allegations they committed perjury at an inquest into the death of a Strangeways inmate will not be prosecuted.
Crown lawyers have decided there is insufficient evidence to charge them.
But the family of John Ahmed, who died in 2015, have submitted an appeal against the decision made by the Crown Prosecution Service, which could be heard within the next three months.
After a five-week inquest in early 2017 a jury concluded that prison officers used unlawful force against Mr Ahmed leading to his death.
The 42-year-old father of four, died following restraint by prison officers, whilst a remand prisoner at HMP Manchester on July 29, 2015.
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The coroner, Nigel Meadows, raised concerns about some of the evidence heard at the inquest, and referred the matter back to Greater Manchester Police at its conclusion.
The force launched an investigation into 'perjury and misconduct in public office'.
As a result two prison officers were interviewed and a file prepared for the CPS by police. No action will be taken against them after an investigation lasting more than three years.
The coroner also said at the end of the inquest that he would make a Prevention of Future Deaths Report to draw attention to the lack of guidance in place for health care staff regarding their role in restraint, which he said was untenable.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He also said he would be following up his concerns about the lack of CCTV coverage of the areas where the restraints took place.
At the inquest in 2017, a forensic pathologist said the cause of Mr Ahmed’s death was ‘multi-factoral’, but said being restrained was a contributing factor.
Dr Naomi Carter said in her evidence that Mr Ahmed died primarily as a result of cardiac arrhythmia.
The physical and emotional effects of being restrained were also a contributing factor to his death, she said.
Stress hormones released into Mr Ahmed’s blood, paired with an enlarged left ventricle in his heart and his obesity, also contributed, the court heard.
Mr Ahmed’s heart stopped beating in the middle of a struggle with a number of prison officers during a drugs search.
Prison officers and nurses tried to revive Mr Ahmed, but he died at North Manchester General Hospital.
During the course of the hearing, a number of witness accounts were said to have differed to their original police statements, the inquest heard.
Summing up the evidence, senior coroner Nigel Meadows said: "On more than one occasion it was suggested witnesses had tailored their evidence to suit an account that was not true."
Before being restrained, Mr Ahmed was seen in the exercise yard at Strangeways with a fellow inmate.
The pair were led away by officers to a ‘search corridor’ after they were spotted stepping over the ‘do not cross' line to retrieve an object that had been thrown into the yard.
Mr Ahmed claimed the package was ‘only tobacco’ after complaining to the other prisoner that he wanted 'a smoke'.
(Image: Family handout)
The inquest heard an officer saw Mr Ahmed put something down his trousers, which made them suspicious, it was heard.
During the search, they found the package contained tobacco and a tablet tightly wrapped in cellophane, a medication for pain relief ‘often misused in prison’.
Officers carried out a drugs search on Mr Ahmed in the isolation wing. Prison staff claimed they started to restrain Mr Ahmed after he leaned forward, as though to try and assault one of the staff members, it was said.
As he entered the cell, a prison officer claimed Mr Ahmed turned and lifted his arm as though to assault him. At this point officers brought Mr Ahmed down to the ground, once again into the prone position.
Officers decided to take him to the segregation unit, with the court hearing that he was uncooperative on the way.
When officers from the unit took over to perform another search on him, Mr Ahmed was said to be ‘thrashing his arms around’ and ‘kicking out’.
Mr Ahmed, from Rossendale, who was originally from Swinton, was found to have had a cut on his wrist, where handcuffs had been, and a red mark on his back.
(Image: MEN)
After he resisted efforts to be restrained, officers used the mandibular angle technique of restraint, when force is applied to the nerves of the jaw to 'exert pain to gain control', the inquest heard.
Mr Ahmed then began to ‘gurgle’ and ‘froth’ at the mouth, with a silver piece of paper which had been in his mouth being retrieved. Tests found it had no trace of drugs or medicines.
Then Mr Ahmed became pale and unresponsive. A nurse performed CPR and paramedics were called.
The inquest jury heard Mr Ahmed, a former heroin addict, was being moved to another wing of the prison after he was given a warning about his behaviour.
On July 28, 2015 - the day before his death - Mr Ahmed, who had a history of mental health problems and was taking anti depressants, phoned his mother to tell her he was having some ‘privileges’ removed because of ‘behavioural issues’.
At the end of the inquest in 2017, the jury returned a narrative conclusion.
Mr Ahmed's parents, John and Margaret, are taking civil action against the prison over their son's death.
Mr Ahmed is the second child Margaret and John have lost. Their son Dean died aged 12 in 1986 in a horrific car crash in Irlam.
Another boy died in the accident but John, then 14, survived the crash.
John Ahmed said: "We have lived with this for five years, and it has devastated the family.
"I have launched an appeal against the CPS decision regarding the prison officers. It took three years four months for the investigation and the CPS decision, which is not acceptable.
"To me the decision is a slap in the face for the Coroner who referred the matter back to Greater Manchester Police. I feel the CPS have disregarded his concerns.
"I have appealed it, but have no legal representation. However I need to get justice for my son over this.
"What angers me too, is that John had been recalled to prison for offences alleged by a woman. He denied them, and we and his solicitor were sure he would be cleared. As far as we are concerned the alleged offences did not happen, but he never got the chance to clear his name."
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In a statement the CPS said: “Greater Manchester Police referred a file of evidence to the CPS following their investigations into potential offences by two prison officers from HMP Manchester of perverting the course of justice and perjury.
"The evidential file related to evidence the prison officers gave during the inquest into the death of John Ahmed. Having carefully considered all the evidence we have concluded that the legal test for a prosecution was not met. “
They added: "Any decision by the CPS does not imply any finding concerning guilt or criminal conduct; the CPS makes decisions only according to the test set out in the Code for Crown Prosecutors and it is applied in all decisions on whether or not to prosecute.
"It is not the function of the CPS to decide whether a person is guilty of a criminal offence, but to make fair, independent and objective assessments about whether it is appropriate to present charges for the criminal court to consider."
A spokeswoman added: "I can confirm that Mr Ahmed has contacted the CPS to request a review of the decision under the CPS’s Victims Right to Review (VRR) scheme."
The CPS says it will normally try to complete an independent review within 30 working days but when a case in sensitive or complex it can take longer.
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Following the inquest into the death of John Ahmed, the Coroner referred the matter back to GMP for further investigation.
"GMP subsequently presented a file of evidence to the CPS following investigations into potential offences of perverting the course of justice and perjury by two prison officers from HMP Manchester.
"The CPS concluded that the legal test for a prosecution in this case was not met. Our thoughts remain with the family of John Ahmed."
The Ministry of Justice declined to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--All major UK supermarkets have issued new face mask rules for shoppers

From tomorrow ( July 24 ) , shoppers will be required by law to wear face coverings in all English supermarkets .
Those caught not wearing a mask and who do not fall under the exemption rules could be hit with a £100 fine .
Supermarkets like Tesco , Aldi , Lidl and Sainsbury 's have said how they will be ensuring the rules are followed .
Here is what all of the major supermarkets have to say about face mask rules in stores : In an email to shoppers , Aldi 's CEO , Giles Hurley , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that face coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from 24th July and , for that reason , you will need to wear a face covering to enter one of our stores from this date .
`` If you wish to purchase a face covering , they are available to buy at every Aldi store in the UK .
`` Even as the country opens up again , I know many are concerned about safety and do not want the steps we are taking to move forward , to mean we take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
It is crucial that we all continue to act safely and responsibly , while also enjoying the little parts of normal life that are gradually returning .
`` That is why I want to reassure you that the comprehensive safety measures we put in place at our stores at the start of the pandemic are still very much in place – and will remain so for as long as they are necessary . ''
Posting on Twitter , Tesco said : `` To help keep you and our colleagues safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , customers will be required to wear face coverings while shopping from Friday , 24 July .
Face coverings will be available to purchase in-store and online ( while stocks last ) . ''
Tesco has said that it wo n't , however , be challenging any shoppers without face masks .
The supermarket said on Twitter : `` Our colleagues should n't be challenging or refuse entry to customers visiting our stores without a facemask . ''
While shoppers will be required by law to wear face masks in supermarkets , Sainsbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge anybody without one .
Responding to a customer on Twitter , the supermarket wrote : `` Hey Sam , we won ’ t be challenging customers without a mask when they enter or when they are in store since they may have a reason not to wear a mask . ''
Asda has not yet updated shoppers on its face mask policy .
Lidl has said : `` Wearing a face covering is the responsibility of the individual and should only be enforced by Police and council enforcement officers . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not refuse entry to customers that are not wearing a face covering . ''
Morrisons is yet to update shoppers on its face mask rules .
Will supermarket staff have to wear face masks ?
While shoppers are required by law to wear face masks in supermarkets , staff are not .
Environment Secretary George Eustice has suggested that it wo n't be mandatory for workers to wear the coverings .
Speaking on BBC Breakfast last week , he said : `` We want to give people time to plan and prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place measures to encourage people to do this or potentially even to have some masks themselves if people haven ’ t got one .
`` Once you make something mandatory as we ’ re doing now for retail environments it sends a much stronger signal that people will follow in greater numbers . ''
Read more of today 's top stories here Speaking about supermarket staff he said : `` They ’ re not being covered by this but I think if you go into most shops you will see that staff for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing face shields or face masks .
`` It won ’ t be a compulsory requirement because it won ’ t always be right for every setting in a retail environment , particularly those working behind the tills and so on . ''

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From tomorrow (July 24), shoppers will be required by law to wear face coverings in all English supermarkets.
Those caught not wearing a mask and who do not fall under the exemption rules could be hit with a £100 fine.
Supermarkets like Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's have said how they will be ensuring the rules are followed.
Here is what all of the major supermarkets have to say about face mask rules in stores:
Aldi face mask rules
In an email to shoppers, Aldi's CEO, Giles Hurley, said: "Last week, the Government announced that face coverings will be compulsory in shops in England from 24th July and, for that reason, you will need to wear a face covering to enter one of our stores from this date.
"If you wish to purchase a face covering, they are available to buy at every Aldi store in the UK.
"Even as the country opens up again, I know many are concerned about safety and do not want the steps we are taking to move forward, to mean we take a step backwards in the fight against the virus. It is crucial that we all continue to act safely and responsibly, while also enjoying the little parts of normal life that are gradually returning.
"That is why I want to reassure you that the comprehensive safety measures we put in place at our stores at the start of the pandemic are still very much in place – and will remain so for as long as they are necessary."
Tesco face mask rules
Posting on Twitter, Tesco said: "To help keep you and our colleagues safe in-store and reflect the latest government guidance, customers will be required to wear face coverings while shopping from Friday, 24 July. Face coverings will be available to purchase in-store and online (while stocks last)."
Tesco has said that it won't, however, be challenging any shoppers without face masks. The supermarket said on Twitter: "Our colleagues shouldn't be challenging or refuse entry to customers visiting our stores without a facemask."
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Sainsbury's face mask rules
While shoppers will be required by law to wear face masks in supermarkets, Sainsbury's has said that it will not challenge anybody without one.
Responding to a customer on Twitter, the supermarket wrote: "Hey Sam, we won’t be challenging customers without a mask when they enter or when they are in store since they may have a reason not to wear a mask."
Asda face mask rules
Asda has not yet updated shoppers on its face mask policy.
Lidl face mask rules
Lidl has said: "Wearing a face covering is the responsibility of the individual and should only be enforced by Police and council enforcement officers."
"The government have stipulated that shop workers should not refuse entry to customers that are not wearing a face covering."
Morrisons face mask rules
Morrisons is yet to update shoppers on its face mask rules.
Will supermarket staff have to wear face masks?
While shoppers are required by law to wear face masks in supermarkets, staff are not.
Environment Secretary George Eustice has suggested that it won't be mandatory for workers to wear the coverings.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast last week, he said: "We want to give people time to plan and prepare and for retailers to maybe put in place measures to encourage people to do this or potentially even to have some masks themselves if people haven’t got one.
"Once you make something mandatory as we’re doing now for retail environments it sends a much stronger signal that people will follow in greater numbers."
Speaking about supermarket staff he said: "They’re not being covered by this but I think if you go into most shops you will see that staff for a longer time now have either been wearing face shields or face masks.
"It won’t be a compulsory requirement because it won’t always be right for every setting in a retail environment, particularly those working behind the tills and so on."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Man United moment vs West Ham highlighted obvious transfer issue

Manchester United have somewhat been victims of their own success in recent weeks as they struggle to maintain the same remarkable form which saw them rejuvenate their season in the first place .
Since the restart there has been no side quite as lethal as United and even after a forgettable fortnight of football they remain unbeaten in the Premier League since January .
Wednesday 's draw with West Ham saw United deliver the latest in a string of underwhelming performances , and the dull encounter at Old Trafford only amplified the obvious transfer issue which faces United ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team is only ever as good as their last result and in the space of four days United were humiliated by Chelsea at Wembley and reduced to regression by West Ham at home .
Yet even though the bubble might have burst it can not be overlooked just how good United have been in recent weeks , particularly when they have a fully fit side .
Injury might have scuppered United 's momentum in the last two weeks but Solskjaer is blessed with the luxury of having a starting XI which picks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's absence continues to hamper their solidity on the left , while it was the usually reliable pair of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford who put in their worst performances since the restart against West Ham .
Even though the results have n't been ideal there is still a very formidable best XI available at United , but the issues arise when rotation is required .
This was illustrated perfectly on Wednesday night when United looked to their bench in the hope of changing the game .
With both Rashford and Fernandes playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; the only player they could turn to was Odion Ighalo .
That is by no means a criticism of Ighalo , and his role in the United team remains an invaluable one with him happy to occupy a back-up role to Anthony Martial , but with the team in desperate need of creativity there was little Solskjaer could do to change things .
Juan Mata , Jesse Lingard and Daniel James are the only players at the club who can be classed as 'game changers ' outside of the starting line up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a purpose , they all represent an obvious drop in quality from United 's regular starters .
United 's issue of squad depth was then only further highlighted by the fact even West Ham could afford to replace their talisman Michail Antonio and replace him with Sebastian Haller , while later on in the same night Chelsea had the luxury of being able to bring both Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic off the bench at Anfield .
Speaking after the game Solskjaer insisted he `` wanted to have goalscorers out there and score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to bring a fresh midfielder on .
The real reason is more likely to be that he does n't trust them to make a difference .
The Norwegian will get deserved praise if he guides United to a top-four finish this weekend , but there will then be plenty of work to be done in the transfer market .
Next season expectations will be higher , and Solskjaer knows this summer he needs to strengthen both his starting line up and the options available to him from the bench .

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Manchester United have somewhat been victims of their own success in recent weeks as they struggle to maintain the same remarkable form which saw them rejuvenate their season in the first place.
Since the restart there has been no side quite as lethal as United and even after a forgettable fortnight of football they remain unbeaten in the Premier League since January.
Wednesday's draw with West Ham saw United deliver the latest in a string of underwhelming performances, and the dull encounter at Old Trafford only amplified the obvious transfer issue which faces United ahead of the transfer window.
It is true a team is only ever as good as their last result and in the space of four days United were humiliated by Chelsea at Wembley and reduced to regression by West Ham at home.
Yet even though the bubble might have burst it cannot be overlooked just how good United have been in recent weeks, particularly when they have a fully fit side.
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Injury might have scuppered United's momentum in the last two weeks but Solskjaer is blessed with the luxury of having a starting XI which picks itself when fully fit. Luke Shaw's absence continues to hamper their solidity on the left, while it was the usually reliable pair of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford who put in their worst performances since the restart against West Ham.
Even though the results haven't been ideal there is still a very formidable best XI available at United, but the issues arise when rotation is required.
This was illustrated perfectly on Wednesday night when United looked to their bench in the hope of changing the game. With both Rashford and Fernandes playing so poorly some fresh legs were needed; the only player they could turn to was Odion Ighalo.
That is by no means a criticism of Ighalo, and his role in the United team remains an invaluable one with him happy to occupy a back-up role to Anthony Martial, but with the team in desperate need of creativity there was little Solskjaer could do to change things.
Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Daniel James are the only players at the club who can be classed as 'game changers' outside of the starting line up, and while they do all serve a purpose, they all represent an obvious drop in quality from United's regular starters.
United's issue of squad depth was then only further highlighted by the fact even West Ham could afford to replace their talisman Michail Antonio and replace him with Sebastian Haller, while later on in the same night Chelsea had the luxury of being able to bring both Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic off the bench at Anfield.
Speaking after the game Solskjaer insisted he "wanted to have goalscorers out there and score goals" when he defended his decision not to bring a fresh midfielder on. The real reason is more likely to be that he doesn't trust them to make a difference.
The Norwegian will get deserved praise if he guides United to a top-four finish this weekend, but there will then be plenty of work to be done in the transfer market. Next season expectations will be higher, and Solskjaer knows this summer he needs to strengthen both his starting line up and the options available to him from the bench.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--GMP respond to furious MP about Denton car meet that shut down M60

Greater Manchester Police have responded to damning comments made by a local MP following a car meet in Denton .
Andrew Gwynne , who represents the Denton constituency , branded the force 'inept ' after thousands of car enthusiasts gathered at an industrial estate on Sunday ( 19 July ) .
Hundreds of cars are believed to have met in Telford before travelling in convoy to Manchester for an event organised by club DJ , 'DMO Deejay . '
A stretch of the M60 was brought to a complete standstill after a number of high performance cars blocked all three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blasted GMP for their handling event , dubbed 'DMO shutdown , ' which was advertised on Facebook 24 hours before .
He subsequently wrote a letter to the Chief Constable of GMP and the Deputy Mayor 's Office asking what steps had been taken to prevent and shut down the event .
In response , Superintendent Jane Higham , of GMP 's Tameside district , said she understood the fear and frustration felt by local residents .
She confirmed the force had no prior intelligence about the event despite having a dedicated social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently focused on key threats , including protest and rave activity , '' she replied in a letter .
`` I think it is important to note that the individual travelling from Telford to the car cruise event 'DMODeejay ' has a social media reach of 160,000 followers on Instagram , indicating a significant potential to engage and mobilise a large number of like-minded followers at relatively late notice . ''
Supt Higham said the force received 79 calls about the event , the first one being at 2.03pm on Sunday ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scale of the event 'escalated quickly , ' with 200 vehicles arriving within the first 46 minutes of the meet .
Local residents reported drivers performing dangerous stunts and driving at speeds of up to 130mph in residential areas .
Supt Higham said that by 3.52pm the surrounding roads became gridlocked , with police receiving reports that 'thousands ' more vehicles were trying to attend the event .
`` This was an incredibly fast moving incident and GMP were able to mobilise the resources we had available , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ closures had been put in place and at 5.08pm , less than thirty minutes later , there were signs from aerial footage that people at the site were dispersing . ''
Police seized one vehicle , and a number of notices were issued for driving inconsiderately , or carelessly , and causing alarm , distress or annoyance to members of the public .
`` I have reflected on how this may have appeared to members of the public , especially residents who were watching from their front windows , '' Supt Higham said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an alarming spectacle and I can understand the frustration at the perceived inactivity .
`` I can also understand how frustrating this must have been for so many who have sacrificed so much following the Covid-19 regulations , watching so many put our community at risk.
`` Supt Higham said she believed the force had employed the 'best ' and 'safest ' option to disperse crowds of people .
She pledged that the force will take 'swift ' and 'robust action against any person identified as being involved in the meet .
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Greater Manchester Police have responded to damning comments made by a local MP following a car meet in Denton.
Andrew Gwynne, who represents the Denton constituency, branded the force 'inept' after thousands of car enthusiasts gathered at an industrial estate on Sunday (19 July).
Hundreds of cars are believed to have met in Telford before travelling in convoy to Manchester for an event organised by club DJ, 'DMO Deejay.'
A stretch of the M60 was brought to a complete standstill after a number of high performance cars blocked all three lanes of the motorway.
Mr Gwynne blasted GMP for their handling event, dubbed 'DMO shutdown,' which was advertised on Facebook 24 hours before.
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He subsequently wrote a letter to the Chief Constable of GMP and the Deputy Mayor's Office asking what steps had been taken to prevent and shut down the event.
In response, Superintendent Jane Higham, of GMP's Tameside district, said she understood the fear and frustration felt by local residents.
She confirmed the force had no prior intelligence about the event despite having a dedicated social media scanner.
"Our intelligence scanning is currently focused on key threats, including protest and rave activity," she replied in a letter.
"I think it is important to note that the individual travelling from Telford to the car cruise event 'DMODeejay' has a social media reach of 160,000 followers on Instagram, indicating a significant potential to engage and mobilise a large number of like-minded followers at relatively late notice."
Supt Higham said the force received 79 calls about the event, the first one being at 2.03pm on Sunday (19 July) afternoon.
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She said the scale of the event 'escalated quickly,' with 200 vehicles arriving within the first 46 minutes of the meet.
Local residents reported drivers performing dangerous stunts and driving at speeds of up to 130mph in residential areas.
Supt Higham said that by 3.52pm the surrounding roads became gridlocked, with police receiving reports that 'thousands' more vehicles were trying to attend the event.
"This was an incredibly fast moving incident and GMP were able to mobilise the resources we had available," she said.
"By 4.04pm all the surrounding road closures had been put in place and at 5.08pm, less than thirty minutes later, there were signs from aerial footage that people at the site were dispersing."
Police seized one vehicle, and a number of notices were issued for driving inconsiderately, or carelessly, and causing alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public.
"I have reflected on how this may have appeared to members of the public, especially residents who were watching from their front windows," Supt Higham said.
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"It must have been quite an alarming spectacle and I can understand the frustration at the perceived inactivity.
"I can also understand how frustrating this must have been for so many who have sacrificed so much following the Covid-19 regulations, watching so many put our community at risk. "
Supt Higham said she believed the force had employed the 'best' and 'safest' option to disperse crowds of people.
She pledged that the force will take 'swift' and 'robust action against any person identified as being involved in the meet.
No arrests have yet been made.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Kelvin Fletcher returns to Emmerdale set - but dashes comeback hopes

Kelvin Fletcher has dashed fans hopes of his turn to Emmerdale as he visited the set .
The actor , who played Andy Sugden in the ITV soap , returned to the Dales on Wednesday - the first time since leaving the show in 2016 .
Kelvin said he had `` goosebumps '' and got emotional when he stepped foot in the ITV studios for the first time in years .
But while many may have been teased by a possible character return , the 36-year-old immediately set the record straight .
`` Look where I am .
Oh !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ here , '' Kelvin said in a video to fans on his Instagram Story .
`` Before you all get excited , sadly it 's not a return to Emmerdale , I 'm just doing some filming for ITV .
`` Either way , I 've still got goosebumps . ''
Kelvin joined Emmerdale back in 1996 at the age of just six .
He went on to star as Andy for a milestone two decades before leaving four years ago .
Viewers last saw Andy going on the run after he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but as fans know , it was Lawrence 's grandson Lachlan that 's to blame .
But while the door has been left open , it seems like Kelvin is n't ready to return just yet and instead went on to win Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 .
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Kelvin Fletcher has dashed fans hopes of his turn to Emmerdale as he visited the set.
The actor, who played Andy Sugden in the ITV soap, returned to the Dales on Wednesday - the first time since leaving the show in 2016.
Kelvin said he had "goosebumps" and got emotional when he stepped foot in the ITV studios for the first time in years.
But while many may have been teased by a possible character return, the 36-year-old immediately set the record straight.
"Look where I am. Oh! It's been years since I was here," Kelvin said in a video to fans on his Instagram Story.
"Before you all get excited, sadly it's not a return to Emmerdale, I'm just doing some filming for ITV.
"Either way, I've still got goosebumps."
(Image: Kelvin Fletcher Instagram)
Kelvin joined Emmerdale back in 1996 at the age of just six. He went on to star as Andy for a milestone two decades before leaving four years ago.
Viewers last saw Andy going on the run after he was accused of trying to kill Lawrence White but as fans know, it was Lawrence's grandson Lachlan that's to blame.
But while the door has been left open, it seems like Kelvin isn't ready to return just yet and instead went on to win Strictly Come Dancing in 2019.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Manchester Christmas Markets 'under review' as other UK events cancelled

Manchester Christmas Markets are 'under review ' as those in other parts of the country begin to be cancelled .
Bath has axed its events for this year , it was confirmed today , and markets in Lincoln have already been called off .
A decision has yet to be made in Manchester , where the council is waiting until the Covid-19 situation is more clear .
Outdoor markets have been permitted to operate since the beginning of June but the large crowds that the Christmas Markets typically attract would make practising social distancing difficult .
Boris Johnson said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more significant return to normality ' by Christmas as he set out the next phases of the Government 's roadmap to recovery last week .
But any further easing of restrictions over the next few months will depend upon whether the spread of coronavirus is kept under control .
Coun Pat Karney , Manchester 's Christmas spokesman , said : `` It 's common knowledge that Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and the markets filling our city centre squares is a highlight of the city 's event calendar .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put most major events on hold and as determined as we are to celebrate the festive season in Manchester , our focus must be on the safety of visitors to our celebrations .
`` We will need to keep a close eye on guidance from the Government and I 've been promised an update from Santa himself as soon as possible . ''
The markets normally open in mid-November and run up until Christmas , with stalls spread across sites including Albert Square , Exchange Square , St Ann 's Square , King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The council had also been planning to use the newly-pedestrianised stretch of Deansgate for this year 's event .
A decision is expected to be announced by the end of August , and civic leaders are said to be keen to deliver some kind of festive events programme if possible .
Announcing the cancellation of Bath Christmas Markets today , tourist board Visit Bath said the decision was taken following advice from Public Health England .
Chief executive Kathryn Davis said : “ It is disappointing that we can not hold the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope everyone will understand the reason for this decision and the early notice we are giving .
`` We fully understand the value of the Bath Christmas Market to the city , but public safety and preventing the spread of Covid-19 has to come first .
“ We are pro-actively working with partners across the city to create a Christmas event in Bath that will still support our local economy , but in a way that can be adapted as needed and disperses visitors across the city . ''

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Manchester Christmas Markets are 'under review' as those in other parts of the country begin to be cancelled.
Bath has axed its events for this year, it was confirmed today, and markets in Lincoln have already been called off.
A decision has yet to be made in Manchester, where the council is waiting until the Covid-19 situation is more clear.
Outdoor markets have been permitted to operate since the beginning of June but the large crowds that the Christmas Markets typically attract would make practising social distancing difficult.
Boris Johnson said he hoped the country would see 'a more significant return to normality' by Christmas as he set out the next phases of the Government's roadmap to recovery last week.
But any further easing of restrictions over the next few months will depend upon whether the spread of coronavirus is kept under control.
Coun Pat Karney, Manchester's Christmas spokesman, said: "It's common knowledge that Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year and the markets filling our city centre squares is a highlight of the city's event calendar.
"Of course, the global pandemic has put most major events on hold and as determined as we are to celebrate the festive season in Manchester, our focus must be on the safety of visitors to our celebrations.
"We will need to keep a close eye on guidance from the Government and I've been promised an update from Santa himself as soon as possible."
The markets normally open in mid-November and run up until Christmas, with stalls spread across sites including Albert Square, Exchange Square, St Ann's Square, King Street, Cathedral Gardens and Piccadilly Gardens.
The council had also been planning to use the newly-pedestrianised stretch of Deansgate for this year's event.
A decision is expected to be announced by the end of August, and civic leaders are said to be keen to deliver some kind of festive events programme if possible.
Announcing the cancellation of Bath Christmas Markets today, tourist board Visit Bath said the decision was taken following advice from Public Health England.
Chief executive Kathryn Davis said: “It is disappointing that we cannot hold the Christmas Market this year, but I hope everyone will understand the reason for this decision and the early notice we are giving.
"We fully understand the value of the Bath Christmas Market to the city, but public safety and preventing the spread of Covid-19 has to come first.
“We are pro-actively working with partners across the city to create a Christmas event in Bath that will still support our local economy, but in a way that can be adapted as needed and disperses visitors across the city."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Man City chasing incredible piece of English football history vs Norwich

Manchester City have at least two more games to achieve an astounding new landmark in English football history .
The Blues have lost their Premier League and FA Cup titles , but already have the League Cup in the bag and are pursuing Champions League glory .
But with just one league game left – at home to relegated Norwich on Sunday – and with between one and four European fixtures to go , they need just three goals for an incredible record .
Manuel Pellegrini ’ s City smashed the English goalscoring record for all competitions in 2013-14 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 143 set by Manchester United ’ s Busby Babes in the 1956-57 season .
Pep Guardiola ’ s team made a fist of breaking the record in 2017-18 but only managed to match the old United mark , by scoring 143 times .
But last season they exceeded their own record by an incredible 13 goals , netting 169 times to set a new English record .
This season has not been as prolific , but with at least two games left , the Blues have scored 141 , so just three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest goalscorers ever – and ensure that City hold the top four places in that list , albeit sharing fourth place with United .
The fact that bottom club Norwich will be the opposition at the Etihad Stadium , and the Canaries have the worst defensive record in the league , with 70 goals conceded , means City could take that third place on Sunday .
The statistic is puzzling , given that one of City ’ s problems in a failed title race was their failure to convert chances in key games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact that they became the first team in Premier League history to have five players reach double figures in goalscoring , with Raheem Sterling ( 19 ) , Sergio Aguero ( 16 ) , Gabriel Jesus ( 13 ) , Kevin De Bruyne ( 11 ) and Riyad Mahrez ( 10 ) all reaching that milestone .

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Manchester City have at least two more games to achieve an astounding new landmark in English football history.
The Blues have lost their Premier League and FA Cup titles, but already have the League Cup in the bag and are pursuing Champions League glory.
But with just one league game left – at home to relegated Norwich on Sunday – and with between one and four European fixtures to go, they need just three goals for an incredible record.
Manuel Pellegrini’s City smashed the English goalscoring record for all competitions in 2013-14, their 156 goals eclipsing the 57-year-old record of 143 set by Manchester United’s Busby Babes in the 1956-57 season.
Pep Guardiola’s team made a fist of breaking the record in 2017-18 but only managed to match the old United mark, by scoring 143 times.
But last season they exceeded their own record by an incredible 13 goals, netting 169 times to set a new English record.
This season has not been as prolific, but with at least two games left, the Blues have scored 141, so just three more goals would make them the third highest goalscorers ever – and ensure that City hold the top four places in that list, albeit sharing fourth place with United.
The fact that bottom club Norwich will be the opposition at the Etihad Stadium, and the Canaries have the worst defensive record in the league, with 70 goals conceded, means City could take that third place on Sunday.
The statistic is puzzling, given that one of City’s problems in a failed title race was their failure to convert chances in key games.
But their strength is shown by the fact that they became the first team in Premier League history to have five players reach double figures in goalscoring, with Raheem Sterling (19), Sergio Aguero (16), Gabriel Jesus (13), Kevin De Bruyne (11) and Riyad Mahrez (10) all reaching that milestone.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Cheshire Housewife celebrates birthday with 'bikini' video and defiant message

We all love a bit of a birthday celebration , particularly as it 's a day just for us .
And a former Cheshire housewife has made sure all eyes were on her as she celebrates the last year of her 30s .
Ampika Pickston is celebrating her 39th birthday today and surprised her 78,000 Twitter followers with a 'bikini dance ' video and a rather revealing selfie .
Giving the camera her best pout , fans got slightly more than they bargained for with her very low cut attire .
She wrote alongside the snap : `` Birthday girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stronger , physically fitter .
Learn to love what makes you happy .
You get better at throwing out the rubbish as you get older . ''
Ampika then followed up the tweet with a video of herself dancing in a lacy two-piece .
She said : `` Time to party at the seaside with my little self and beau at the seaside !
!
!
39 years young today . ''
The reality TV star , who lives in Hale with her son , was one of the original cast members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite the ITVBe series in 2017 after five drama-filled series and teased `` new projects '' but never ruled out a return .
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We all love a bit of a birthday celebration, particularly as it's a day just for us.
And a former Cheshire housewife has made sure all eyes were on her as she celebrates the last year of her 30s.
Ampika Pickston is celebrating her 39th birthday today and surprised her 78,000 Twitter followers with a 'bikini dance' video and a rather revealing selfie.
Giving the camera her best pout, fans got slightly more than they bargained for with her very low cut attire.
(Image: Ampika Pickston Twitter)
She wrote alongside the snap: "Birthday girl today !!!! Feeling mentally stronger , physically fitter . Learn to love what makes you happy . You get better at throwing out the rubbish as you get older."
Ampika then followed up the tweet with a video of herself dancing in a lacy two-piece. She said: "Time to party at the seaside with my little self and beau at the seaside !!! 39 years young today."
The reality TV star, who lives in Hale with her son, was one of the original cast members of the Real Housewives of Cheshire.
Ampika quite the ITVBe series in 2017 after five drama-filled series and teased "new projects" but never ruled out a return.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Trampoline centres reopening as soft play stays shut

Trampoline centres are preparing to reopen this weekend .
After months of closure amid the coronavirus pandemic , venues across Greater Manchester are now taking bookings .
Among them is Kickair in Manchester city centre , which has added a new inflatable section to its giant Air Zone .
The slides and assault course have replaced the adult ninja course , which bosses say was popular but few people could actually complete it .
The inflatables will accompany the trampolines and other features of the Air Zone , including the total wipeout and climbing walls .
The Great Ducie Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featuring Kick Darts , Footpool and more .
Trampoline centres are among leisure attractions allowed to reopen from this weekend amid the further easing of lockdown and others , including Flip Out Manchester , Bounce Central in Swinton and Velocity in Wigan , are also now taking bookings .
But the move has sparked further anger from soft play businesses , who have been told they must remain closed .
Last week we reported how mascots representing indoor soft play centres across the UK descended on Westminster in a desperate bid to save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Parliament Square by owners , staff and young families , all urging the government to provide clear guidance on when and how they can reopen .
BALPPA - the trade body representing British leisure parks , piers and attractions - has launched an online petition urging Boris Johnson to rescue the indoor play industry from closure .
It has now amassed more than 25k signatures .
Shabana Razzaq , owner of Kidsaurus Play Centre in Stockport , said : `` The issue of children mixing and possibly spreading the virus to parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , yet all these vulnerable people and parents we are trying to protect are allowed to go anywhere they like where the virus is and do anything themselves - like pubs , gyms , trampoline parks , outdoor parks , swimming , holidays and shopping - basically anywhere except soft play .
`` It does n't make sense .
We are not getting anymore financial support and so many soft play centres are closing down . ''
The owners of trampoline parks , which have put new safety measures in place to minimise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relieved that they do have the go-ahead to open .
Kickair director Naeem Akhtar said : `` My personal view is that soft play involves a lot of close contact between young children , and often many of them touching the same play items quite regularly in their playing time - therefore potentially increasing the risk .
`` As for Kickair , after a four-month closure we are extremely pleased to welcome back our loyal customers .
We ’ ve made a number of changes to keep our staff and customers safe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also added a huge inflatable section to our Air Zone .
`` We have added exciting slides and a fun assault course , to ratchet up the excitement levels at Kickair . ''
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Trampoline centres are preparing to reopen this weekend.
After months of closure amid the coronavirus pandemic, venues across Greater Manchester are now taking bookings.
Among them is Kickair in Manchester city centre, which has added a new inflatable section to its giant Air Zone.
The slides and assault course have replaced the adult ninja course, which bosses say was popular but few people could actually complete it.
The inflatables will accompany the trampolines and other features of the Air Zone, including the total wipeout and climbing walls.
The Great Ducie Street venue also has a unique Kick Zone featuring Kick Darts, Footpool and more.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Trampoline centres are among leisure attractions allowed to reopen from this weekend amid the further easing of lockdown and others, including Flip Out Manchester, Bounce Central in Swinton and Velocity in Wigan, are also now taking bookings.
But the move has sparked further anger from soft play businesses, who have been told they must remain closed.
Last week we reported how mascots representing indoor soft play centres across the UK descended on Westminster in a desperate bid to save their businesses.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The mascots were joined on Parliament Square by owners, staff and young families, all urging the government to provide clear guidance on when and how they can reopen.
BALPPA - the trade body representing British leisure parks, piers and attractions - has launched an online petition urging Boris Johnson to rescue the indoor play industry from closure. It has now amassed more than 25k signatures.
Shabana Razzaq, owner of Kidsaurus Play Centre in Stockport, said: "The issue of children mixing and possibly spreading the virus to parents and the vulnerable has been the issue, yet all these vulnerable people and parents we are trying to protect are allowed to go anywhere they like where the virus is and do anything themselves - like pubs, gyms, trampoline parks, outdoor parks, swimming, holidays and shopping - basically anywhere except soft play.
"It doesn't make sense. We are not getting anymore financial support and so many soft play centres are closing down."
The owners of trampoline parks, which have put new safety measures in place to minimise the risk to customers, are understandably relieved that they do have the go-ahead to open.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Kickair director Naeem Akhtar said: "My personal view is that soft play involves a lot of close contact between young children, and often many of them touching the same play items quite regularly in their playing time - therefore potentially increasing the risk.
"As for Kickair, after a four-month closure we are extremely pleased to welcome back our loyal customers. We’ve made a number of changes to keep our staff and customers safe, and in addition to these we have also added a huge inflatable section to our Air Zone.
"We have added exciting slides and a fun assault course, to ratchet up the excitement levels at Kickair."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Plans to completely revamp 'tired' town are still on despite Covid-19

Ambitious plans to “ reimagine ” Radcliffe are still deliverable despite the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus crisis , planning consultants have said .
Representatives from Deloitte who have drawn up new regeneration plans , which could shape the town for the next 15 years , have reassured residents that the plans it produced are not “ prejudiced ” by COVID-19 .
They say the plans will inject life into the `` tired and jaded '' town centre , promising that Radcliffe could be a `` unique '' riverside town .
Speaking at an online consultation event about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LLP partner Simon Bedford defended its deliverability .
He said : “ We have thought really carefully about this plan , particularly the plan in the core of the town centre .
“ It is , in our view , something that can be delivered at a value-for-money cost .
“ It isn ’ t something that ’ s pie in the sky , it isn ’ t something that we just sort of dreamt up .
“ We don ’ t think these plans are prejudiced by COVID particularly , we think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the things and trends that we ’ re going to see moving forward.
” Bury Council ’ s director of regeneration and economic growth Paul Lakin told residents reducing the number of small retail units and attracting people to cafes and bars would help to “ bring a bit more life into the town centre ” .
The proposals in the framework include creating a new civic hub and new work spaces in the town centre with a “ complete revamp ” of its open space .
It also suggests re-purposing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprehensive ” car parking strategy to reduce congestion in the town .
Improvements to riverside paths and viewing platforms would complement ongoing work to improve safety through new flooding defence schemes .
Mr Bedford added : “ Radcliffe is the finest example of a riverside town in Greater Manchester – not something that people necessarily recognise .
“ It sits on the River Irwell , and the river looks splendid in the summer as it actually moves through the town .
But we don ’ t recognise that as something that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therefore it ’ s important that we do that .
We make the town look and feel distinctive .
A place where people can enjoy a healthy lifestyle and everybody that lives and works and visits the town should be able to do that .
“ And frankly , not beating around the bush , the important bit about this piece of work is to make sure that over a shortish period of time , we reinvent the town centre .
“ The town centre has become tired and jaded .
It isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It doesn ’ t reflect a modern and thriving town centre and we want to do something about that .
It deserves to be something more than it is .
“ And there is therefore a real focus in this piece of work on the core of the town centre , not only that , but that ’ s where we ’ re going to start.
” Radcliffe East councillor Rhyse Cathcart reaffirmed Bury Council ’ s commitment to the regeneration plans as well as its support for a new secondary school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by government .

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Ambitious plans to “reimagine” Radcliffe are still deliverable despite the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus crisis, planning consultants have said.
Representatives from Deloitte who have drawn up new regeneration plans, which could shape the town for the next 15 years, have reassured residents that the plans it produced are not “prejudiced” by COVID-19.
They say the plans will inject life into the "tired and jaded" town centre, promising that Radcliffe could be a "unique" riverside town.
Speaking at an online consultation event about the strategic regeneration framework on Wednesday, Deloitte LLP partner Simon Bedford defended its deliverability.
(Image: LDR Service)
He said: “We have thought really carefully about this plan, particularly the plan in the core of the town centre.
“It is, in our view, something that can be delivered at a value-for-money cost.
“It isn’t something that’s pie in the sky, it isn’t something that we just sort of dreamt up.
“We don’t think these plans are prejudiced by COVID particularly, we think they were actually in line with some of the things and trends that we’re going to see moving forward.”
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Bury Council’s director of regeneration and economic growth Paul Lakin told residents reducing the number of small retail units and attracting people to cafes and bars would help to “bring a bit more life into the town centre”.
The proposals in the framework include creating a new civic hub and new work spaces in the town centre with a “complete revamp” of its open space.
It also suggests re-purposing the Market Chambers building and creating a “comprehensive” car parking strategy to reduce congestion in the town.
Improvements to riverside paths and viewing platforms would complement ongoing work to improve safety through new flooding defence schemes.
Mr Bedford added: “Radcliffe is the finest example of a riverside town in Greater Manchester – not something that people necessarily recognise.
(Image: LDR Service)
“It sits on the River Irwell, and the river looks splendid in the summer as it actually moves through the town. But we don’t recognise that as something that’s unique and something of Radcliffe.
“Therefore it’s important that we do that. We make the town look and feel distinctive. A place where people can enjoy a healthy lifestyle and everybody that lives and works and visits the town should be able to do that.
“And frankly, not beating around the bush, the important bit about this piece of work is to make sure that over a shortish period of time, we reinvent the town centre.
“The town centre has become tired and jaded. It isn’t what it needs to be. It doesn’t reflect a modern and thriving town centre and we want to do something about that. It deserves to be something more than it is.
“And there is therefore a real focus in this piece of work on the core of the town centre, not only that, but that’s where we’re going to start.”
Radcliffe East councillor Rhyse Cathcart reaffirmed Bury Council’s commitment to the regeneration plans as well as its support for a new secondary school for which a bid is being considered by government.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Solskjaer must repeat biggest gamble for Man United top four finish

Fatigue can no longer be an excuse .
The finishing line is in sight and Manchester United have managed to sneak their nose in front before this weekend 's photo finish .
Now it 's about holding their nerve .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made mistakes with his selections , United have registered ropey performances , many individuals have lost form at a crucial time , but none of that matters as much as the one game that remains .
90 minutes versus Leicester City will decide United 's season and their future too .
It 's partially thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that United find themselves in this position , as well as the vagaries of the fixture schedule that threw up much tougher games for those two sides , while Solskjaer 's men were thumping the minnows .
But the league table never lies and United deserve to be third going into the final day .
One point will guarantee Champions League football next season ; they will finish fourth with a draw against Leicester , a win will guarantee third place behind Liverpool and Manchester City .
It would be some feat for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the campaign before the restart .
No wonder the games have become tense and tetchy .
Nervousness is to be expected , but the main reason United fans are fretting right now is because their side has hit poor form at the worst possible time .
They were complacent against Southampton and punished for it , dropping two points ; they were fortunate to beat Crystal Palace ; then they were dreadful against Chelsea in the FA Cup and only a little better in another draw with West Ham .
Why the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can Solskjaer rouse his troops for the final push at the King Power Stadium ?
Can he right the wrongs of the mistakes made over the past week or two ?
The Norwegian , by his own admission , is reluctant to change his team around and that explains why United 's first choice 11 look so tired right now .
His front five of Bruno Fernandes , Paul Pogba , Mason Greenwood , Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford invariably stay on the pitch for the full 90 minutes when they 're needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Ham reflects the faith ( or lack thereof ) in the options beyond the first team .
`` We wanted to have goalscorers out there and score goals , '' Solskjaer said when asked why he only make two substitutions against the Hammers , despite his team labouring in the second half .
`` We know Bruno , Paul , Mason , Anthony , they can create a goal in any second , Marcus as well .
We wanted to win the game , of course , it would have been nice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we are where we are . ''
Yet Solskjaer 's answer did not address why Fred and Scott McTominay , two players he appeared to have a huge degree of faith in earlier this season , have remained out in the cold .
Pogba and Nemanja Matic did not provide the necessary energy in midfield against West Ham and thus United were outrun and out-battled for long periods .
He did make changes at full-back , allowing Aaron Wan-Bissaka to rest , but reversed that decision at half-time .
Now , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As the United boss added , it 's now a case of just one 'cup final ' , to coin his cliché .
The selection mistakes of the past are unarguable , Solskjaer should have freshened up his squad far sooner , but they are also irrelevant now .
It 's time for United to buckle up for the final furlong , play their strongest team and hope that fatigue is forgotten with the prize of a top four finish at stake .
`` We 've gone out in two semi-finals , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to embrace that one , '' Solskjaer added with a smile .
`` Finally we 're in one !
We pinpointed this one - the Leicester game - that if we have a chance of going there , beat them big , we 'd be delighted .
`` We 'll enjoy the 24 hours extra we 'll have before Sunday and we 'll be ready physically and mentally . ''
If this was all one big ploy to ensure United hit their peak again when the Leicester showdown rolls around , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Solskjaer .
If not , it may become very nervy indeed .
But United fans will hardly care even if their side collapses over the line in third or fourth place .

Fatigue can no longer be an excuse. The finishing line is in sight and Manchester United have managed to sneak their nose in front before this weekend's photo finish. Now it's about holding their nerve.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made mistakes with his selections, United have registered ropey performances, many individuals have lost form at a crucial time, but none of that matters as much as the one game that remains. 90 minutes versus Leicester City will decide United's season and their future too.
It's partially thanks to the deep-seated flaws of Leicester and Chelsea that United find themselves in this position, as well as the vagaries of the fixture schedule that threw up much tougher games for those two sides, while Solskjaer's men were thumping the minnows.
But the league table never lies and United deserve to be third going into the final day. One point will guarantee Champions League football next season; they will finish fourth with a draw against Leicester, a win will guarantee third place behind Liverpool and Manchester City. It would be some feat for a side languishing in mid-table for much of the campaign before the restart. No wonder the games have become tense and tetchy.
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Nervousness is to be expected, but the main reason United fans are fretting right now is because their side has hit poor form at the worst possible time. They were complacent against Southampton and punished for it, dropping two points; they were fortunate to beat Crystal Palace; then they were dreadful against Chelsea in the FA Cup and only a little better in another draw with West Ham.
Why the sudden drop in form? And how can Solskjaer rouse his troops for the final push at the King Power Stadium? Can he right the wrongs of the mistakes made over the past week or two?
The Norwegian, by his own admission, is reluctant to change his team around and that explains why United's first choice 11 look so tired right now. His front five of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford invariably stay on the pitch for the full 90 minutes when they're needed. That only Rashford was replaced versus West Ham reflects the faith (or lack thereof) in the options beyond the first team.
"We wanted to have goalscorers out there and score goals," Solskjaer said when asked why he only make two substitutions against the Hammers, despite his team labouring in the second half.
"We know Bruno, Paul, Mason, Anthony, they can create a goal in any second, Marcus as well. We wanted to win the game, of course, it would have been nice to go into Sunday with a win but we are where we are."
Yet Solskjaer's answer did not address why Fred and Scott McTominay, two players he appeared to have a huge degree of faith in earlier this season, have remained out in the cold. Pogba and Nemanja Matic did not provide the necessary energy in midfield against West Ham and thus United were outrun and out-battled for long periods. He did make changes at full-back, allowing Aaron Wan-Bissaka to rest, but reversed that decision at half-time.
Now, he must simply stick to his guns. As the United boss added, it's now a case of just one 'cup final', to coin his cliché. The selection mistakes of the past are unarguable, Solskjaer should have freshened up his squad far sooner, but they are also irrelevant now.
It's time for United to buckle up for the final furlong, play their strongest team and hope that fatigue is forgotten with the prize of a top four finish at stake.
"We've gone out in two semi-finals, so we've got a final and have got to embrace that one," Solskjaer added with a smile. "Finally we're in one! We pinpointed this one - the Leicester game - that if we have a chance of going there, beat them big, we'd be delighted.
"We'll enjoy the 24 hours extra we'll have before Sunday and we'll be ready physically and mentally."
If this was all one big ploy to ensure United hit their peak again when the Leicester showdown rolls around, it will be a genius piece of management from Solskjaer. If not, it may become very nervy indeed. But United fans will hardly care even if their side collapses over the line in third or fourth place.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--PM's plan for return to normality by Christmas 'not realistic'

Boris Johnson must be more realistic about plans for a ‘ significant return to normality ’ by Christmas , the mayor for Greater Manchester has said .
Andy Burnham said the prime minister first needed to provide more resources to local government to ‘ shore up defences ’ against coronavirus ahead of a winter presenting ‘ massive challenges ’ .
The new timetable set out by the government for easing lockdown restrictions from August 1 includes giving businesses more discretion to bring staff back into the workplaces .
It will also allow for the reopening of beauty salons , theatres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 30 people .
Mr Johnson also committed to increasing testing capacity , setting a new target of 500,000 tests a day by the end of October .
But Mr Burnham said local government needs more resources to help councils employ contact tracers , and to support workers in low-income jobs to self-isolate .
When asked at a press conference on Wednesday if normality could resume by the end of the year , Mr Burnham said : “ It would be nice but I don ’ t think you can bank on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it ’ s helpful to suggest that things go ahead of what the reality might be .
“ If you fill these gaps in our defences , there is a chance we might be able ot build some confidence and return to a degree of normality but you ca n't wish that if you 're not also prepared to put in the measures that make it possible.
” One resource which the government has made available to councils iis access to ‘ patient identifiable data ’ showing who exactly has Covid-19 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considerable lobbying of ministers by Mr Burnham and other local leaders , with the mayor saying it had ‘ taken ages ’ to fill that gap in knowledge .
Concerns have also been raised about the coming winter , which the government ’ s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has already warned will be a ‘ very complex time ’ .
Mr Burnham said he was in talks with public health directors across Greater Manchester to make sure they can maximize take-up of the winter flu vaccine .
He added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS and councils , I think it isn ’ t going to feel like normality to them .
“ The more we ’ re realistic about that we ’ d be in a better place to face what ’ s coming .
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Boris Johnson must be more realistic about plans for a ‘significant return to normality’ by Christmas, the mayor for Greater Manchester has said.
Andy Burnham said the prime minister first needed to provide more resources to local government to ‘shore up defences’ against coronavirus ahead of a winter presenting ‘massive challenges’.
The new timetable set out by the government for easing lockdown restrictions from August 1 includes giving businesses more discretion to bring staff back into the workplaces.
It will also allow for the reopening of beauty salons, theatres for live performances and wedding receptions for up to 30 people.
Mr Johnson also committed to increasing testing capacity, setting a new target of 500,000 tests a day by the end of October.
(Image: PA)
But Mr Burnham said local government needs more resources to help councils employ contact tracers, and to support workers in low-income jobs to self-isolate.
When asked at a press conference on Wednesday if normality could resume by the end of the year, Mr Burnham said: “It would be nice but I don’t think you can bank on that.
“I don’t think it’s helpful to suggest that things go ahead of what the reality might be.
“If you fill these gaps in our defences, there is a chance we might be able ot build some confidence and return to a degree of normality but you can't wish that if you're not also prepared to put in the measures that make it possible.”
One resource which the government has made available to councils iis access to ‘patient identifiable data’ showing who exactly has Covid-19 in an authority area.
This comes after considerable lobbying of ministers by Mr Burnham and other local leaders, with the mayor saying it had ‘taken ages’ to fill that gap in knowledge.
Concerns have also been raised about the coming winter, which the government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has already warned will be a ‘very complex time’.
Mr Burnham said he was in talks with public health directors across Greater Manchester to make sure they can maximize take-up of the winter flu vaccine.
He added: “The winter presents massive challenges to the NHS and councils, I think it isn’t going to feel like normality to them.
“The more we’re realistic about that we’d be in a better place to face what’s coming.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Trespassers face fine or prison if they enter 'severely dangerous' derelict mill

Trespassers have been warned they face a fine - or six months in prison - if they enter a 'severely dangerous ' derelict mill .
There have been repeated reports of anti-social and criminal behaviour at Pagefield Mill in Wigan in recent weeks .
Wigan council has now obtained a closure order for the site , which makes it a criminal offence to enter .
The order , which was supported by Greater Manchester Police , is valid until October 8 .
Anyone found trespassing on the site , next to Mesnes Park , during that time could be liable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six months in prison .
This latest development comes after Wigan Council spent more than £150,000 on preventing access to the mill .
The authority was forced to take action after the building 's owner failed to comply with a legal notice to carry out the work .
Coun Lawrence Hunt , ward member for Wigan Central , said : “ The council has been working hard with emergency service partners for a very long time , but our powers are limited because it is privately owned .
“ The closure order highlights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ramps up the consequences associated with trespassing .
“ This building is severely dangerous and there are real risks associated with entering the site .
“ The council may have no legal responsibility for the building , but we do have a moral obligation to keep our residents safe .
`` It is frustrating that the owners have not done more to fulfil their own obligations and neighbouring residents deserve peace of mind , which is why we have continued to step in , but at our own financial cost . ''
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice to the owner to make structural changes .
• None Removing ironwork that is currently hanging from the chimney • None Further repairing fencing along the boundary of the site The works were not carried out within the timescale set , meaning the council undertook the changes on the owner ’ s behalf .
The grade II listed building sits in a prime location on the edge of Wigan town centre , but has fallen into a state of disrepair in recent years .
It has been the target of several arson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mill , which used to be named Rylands Mill , was built in the 1860s for textiles businessman John Rylands , who later had the library in Manchester city centre named in his honour .
It soon became the lifeblood of the local community , offering work in the textile industry .
Following the decline in the textile industry the building was taken over by Wigan Technical College in 1985 , and became known as the Pagefield Campus , until it closed in 2007 .

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Trespassers have been warned they face a fine - or six months in prison - if they enter a 'severely dangerous' derelict mill.
There have been repeated reports of anti-social and criminal behaviour at Pagefield Mill in Wigan in recent weeks.
Wigan council has now obtained a closure order for the site, which makes it a criminal offence to enter.
The order, which was supported by Greater Manchester Police, is valid until October 8.
Anyone found trespassing on the site, next to Mesnes Park, during that time could be liable to an unlimited fine and/or up to six months in prison.
This latest development comes after Wigan Council spent more than £150,000 on preventing access to the mill.
The authority was forced to take action after the building's owner failed to comply with a legal notice to carry out the work.
Coun Lawrence Hunt, ward member for Wigan Central, said: “The council has been working hard with emergency service partners for a very long time, but our powers are limited because it is privately owned.
“The closure order highlights the seriousness of this behaviour and significantly ramps up the consequences associated with trespassing.
“This building is severely dangerous and there are real risks associated with entering the site.
(Image: Wigan council)
“The council may have no legal responsibility for the building, but we do have a moral obligation to keep our residents safe.
"It is frustrating that the owners have not done more to fulfil their own obligations and neighbouring residents deserve peace of mind, which is why we have continued to step in, but at our own financial cost."
In April, the council served a legal notice to the owner to make structural changes.
These changes included:
Removing access into the mill chimney
Removing ironwork that is currently hanging from the chimney
Resealing underground passageways
Re-securing the main gate
Further repairing fencing along the boundary of the site
The works were not carried out within the timescale set, meaning the council undertook the changes on the owner’s behalf.
The grade II listed building sits in a prime location on the edge of Wigan town centre, but has fallen into a state of disrepair in recent years.
It has been the target of several arson attacks as well as vandalism.
The mill, which used to be named Rylands Mill, was built in the 1860s for textiles businessman John Rylands, who later had the library in Manchester city centre named in his honour.
It soon became the lifeblood of the local community, offering work in the textile industry.
Following the decline in the textile industry the building was taken over by Wigan Technical College in 1985, and became known as the Pagefield Campus, until it closed in 2007.