themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Greater Manchester’s Covid hospital admissions 'to hit April peak in 3 weeks'

Internal projections for Greater Manchester ’ s hospital system forecast Covid admissions could hit April ’ s peak by the end of this month if current trends continue , the M.E.N .
can reveal .
Yesterday coronavirus admissions across the North West showed a sudden day on day spike , fuelling concerns within government .
Now projections by Public Health England and the conurbation ’ s health and social care partnership , leaked to the Manchester Evening News , suggest that if current trends continue , hospitals here could be seeing around 238 new Covid admissions a day by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week of September they were running at around seven a day .
At the peak day of April 1 , new Covid admissions and inpatient diagnoses , combined , totalled 240 .
The projection , presented at a high level meeting of leaders and officials yesterday , also models 20,000 new coronavirus cases here a day by that point , far higher than in April , although huge differences in testing regimes make the number hard to compare .
However it also projects 173 Covid patients in intensive care or high dependency here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 226 at the peak in the second week of April .
That would be a fourfold increase in the space of a month .
One senior insider suggested such a scenario - at a point when the NHS is also trying to return to ‘ business as usual ’ by clearing patient backlogs - could require mutual aid from elsewhere in the NHS .
The projection also forecasts 52 hospital deaths from Covid each day by the end of the month , more than twice yesterday ’ s number of 20 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one that is said to be causing many senior health figures here serious concern , neither ICU nor deaths are projected to reach April ’ s peak by the end of the month .
The highest daily death numbers here were recorded on April 11 and April 17 , when 66 people died in hospital from the disease .
Nevertheless , the presentation is said to have caused alarm when it was tabled before senior leaders and officials yesterday .
“ The data is quite worrying , ” said one .
The projections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s winter planning for the NHS , as the system attempts to clear an enormous elective surgery backlog at the same time as keeping one eye on gradually rising Covid admissions .
As the M.E.N .
reported last week , the health system here - and elsewhere in the North West - is facing a precarious balancing act as the days draw in .
It is under orders to increase elective surgery back to pretty much ‘ business as usual ’ , with around 10,000 people currently having waited at least a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure expected to double by March .
Usually , that number would be in double digits , if that .
But at the same time , hospitals are facing reductions in capacity due to Covid infection control measures , as well as staff shortages and gradually rising Covid-related admissions over the past month .
The latest projections have therefore sparked urgent discussions among both politicians and officials about how the system will cope should those admissions continue to rise , although one senior figure spoken to by the M.E.N .
said they still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forecasts further before reaching a conclusion .
It comes as national attention is increasingly drawn to the situation in the North West as a whole .
In Manchester , infection rates have rocketed to nearly 600 cases per 100,000 in recent days , topping the national league table although council figures stress that when students - among whom large numbers of asymptomatic cases are being detected - are taken out of that equation , the city ’ s rates would drop below many other boroughs in the region .
The city leadership does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ older demographics at present , in particular not the over-60s .
Manchester ’ s leadership in particular has been keen to stress the importance of balancing the handling of Covid with the protection of the economy and other healthcare , in particular the rise in the elective backlog and cancer waiting lists .
Even so , elsewhere in the system health figures have been voicing worries about the ability of hospitals here to cope this winter for some time .
Some told the M.E.N .
they hoped yesterday ’ s presentation would concentrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nationally , about what lies ahead .
A Greater Manchester spokesman said : “ These are projections ; we are not yet in this situation .
`` However it is absolutely our duty to ensure we ’ re prepared for different potential scenarios and we ’ re taking these projections very seriously indeed .
`` We would urge everyone in Greater Manchester to continue to do as asked and follow the rules as we continue our efforts to keep Covid under control .
”

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Jennifer Williams, Paul Gallagher)

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Internal projections for Greater Manchester’s hospital system forecast Covid admissions could hit April’s peak by the end of this month if current trends continue, the M.E.N. can reveal.
Yesterday coronavirus admissions across the North West showed a sudden day on day spike, fuelling concerns within government.
Now projections by Public Health England and the conurbation’s health and social care partnership, leaked to the Manchester Evening News, suggest that if current trends continue, hospitals here could be seeing around 238 new Covid admissions a day by the end of October.
In the last week of September they were running at around seven a day. At the peak day of April 1, new Covid admissions and inpatient diagnoses, combined, totalled 240.
The projection, presented at a high level meeting of leaders and officials yesterday, also models 20,000 new coronavirus cases here a day by that point, far higher than in April, although huge differences in testing regimes make the number hard to compare.
(Image: PA)
However it also projects 173 Covid patients in intensive care or high dependency here by the end of October, compared to 226 at the peak in the second week of April.
That would be a fourfold increase in the space of a month.
One senior insider suggested such a scenario - at a point when the NHS is also trying to return to ‘business as usual’ by clearing patient backlogs - could require mutual aid from elsewhere in the NHS.
The projection also forecasts 52 hospital deaths from Covid each day by the end of the month, more than twice yesterday’s number of 20.
While being big projected increases, and one that is said to be causing many senior health figures here serious concern, neither ICU nor deaths are projected to reach April’s peak by the end of the month.
The highest daily death numbers here were recorded on April 11 and April 17, when 66 people died in hospital from the disease.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Nevertheless, the presentation is said to have caused alarm when it was tabled before senior leaders and officials yesterday.
“The data is quite worrying,” said one.
The projections are being used to inform the region’s winter planning for the NHS, as the system attempts to clear an enormous elective surgery backlog at the same time as keeping one eye on gradually rising Covid admissions.
As the M.E.N. reported last week, the health system here - and elsewhere in the North West - is facing a precarious balancing act as the days draw in.
It is under orders to increase elective surgery back to pretty much ‘business as usual’, with around 10,000 people currently having waited at least a year for a planned operation and that figure expected to double by March. Usually, that number would be in double digits, if that.
But at the same time, hospitals are facing reductions in capacity due to Covid infection control measures, as well as staff shortages and gradually rising Covid-related admissions over the past month.
The latest projections have therefore sparked urgent discussions among both politicians and officials about how the system will cope should those admissions continue to rise, although one senior figure spoken to by the M.E.N. said they still needed to understand the basis for the forecasts further before reaching a conclusion.
It comes as national attention is increasingly drawn to the situation in the North West as a whole.
In Manchester, infection rates have rocketed to nearly 600 cases per 100,000 in recent days, topping the national league table although council figures stress that when students - among whom large numbers of asymptomatic cases are being detected - are taken out of that equation, the city’s rates would drop below many other boroughs in the region.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The city leadership does not believe infections are generally translating into older demographics at present, in particular not the over-60s.
Manchester’s leadership in particular has been keen to stress the importance of balancing the handling of Covid with the protection of the economy and other healthcare, in particular the rise in the elective backlog and cancer waiting lists.
Even so, elsewhere in the system health figures have been voicing worries about the ability of hospitals here to cope this winter for some time.
Some told the M.E.N. they hoped yesterday’s presentation would concentrate the minds of politicians, both locally and nationally, about what lies ahead.
A Greater Manchester spokesman said: “These are projections; we are not yet in this situation.
"However it is absolutely our duty to ensure we’re prepared for different potential scenarios and we’re taking these projections very seriously indeed.
"We would urge everyone in Greater Manchester to continue to do as asked and follow the rules as we continue our efforts to keep Covid under control.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Facundo Pellistri's FIFA 21 rating confirmed after joining Manchester United

On what was a busy deadline day for the club , Manchester United confirmed the signing of four players , including talented youngster Facundo Pellistri .
The 18-year-old has been on United 's radar for a year and MEN Sport understand he could go straight into the first-team squad , which demonstrates how highly he 's rated by the club .
The young winger was previously at Uruguayan Primera División side Penarol and even played under former United player Diego Forlan until his recent dismissal .
So , just how big a talent is Pellistri ?
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To give United fans an idea of what to expect from Pellistri we assessed his attributes on FIFA 21 .
Judging by Pellistri 's FIFA 21 profile , the 18-year-old looks to be a huge talent .
The winger has been given an overall rating of 71 out of 100 on FIFA 21 , which ranks him around the same ability as United players like Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah , so he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad on current ability .
But it 's the potential rating that really stands out with Pellistri .
The Uruguayan youngster has been given a potential ability rating of 87 out of 100 .
To put this into context , FIFA 21 suggests that Pellistri could become United 's joint-best player over the next few years , matching Bruno Fernandes ' current ability rating , and rated above Paul Pogba , Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial .
Interestingly , FIFA 21 reckon Pellistri can become as good as United target Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can also become better than players like Thomas Muller , Jamie Vardy , David Silva , Jordan Henderson and Alejandro Gomez .
Pellistri 's best attributes , according to FIFA 21 , are his speed , balance , jumping , stamina , dribbling and ball control .
If Pellistri 's real-life potential is anything like what FIFA 21 suggests it is , the 18-year-old could become one of the very best wingers in world football .
FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this .
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , and PC you ’ ll be able to play from October 6 , 2020 , with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game 's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 .

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On what was a busy deadline day for the club, Manchester United confirmed the signing of four players, including talented youngster Facundo Pellistri.
The 18-year-old has been on United's radar for a year and MEN Sport understand he could go straight into the first-team squad, which demonstrates how highly he's rated by the club.
The young winger was previously at Uruguayan Primera División side Penarol and even played under former United player Diego Forlan until his recent dismissal.
So, just how big a talent is Pellistri? And, what are his best attributes?
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To give United fans an idea of what to expect from Pellistri we assessed his attributes on FIFA 21.
Facundo Pellistri's FIFA 21 rating confirmed
(Image: Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)
Overall rating: 71/100
Potential rating: 87/100
Age: 18
Best FIFA 21 attributes: Acceleration (84), sprint speed (84), agility (83), balance (76), jumping (75), stamina (75), dribbling (75), ball control (70)
Judging by Pellistri's FIFA 21 profile, the 18-year-old looks to be a huge talent.
The winger has been given an overall rating of 71 out of 100 on FIFA 21, which ranks him around the same ability as United players like Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah, so he's definitely good enough to be involved in the squad on current ability.
But it's the potential rating that really stands out with Pellistri. The Uruguayan youngster has been given a potential ability rating of 87 out of 100.
To put this into context, FIFA 21 suggests that Pellistri could become United's joint-best player over the next few years, matching Bruno Fernandes' current ability rating, and rated above Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
Interestingly, FIFA 21 reckon Pellistri can become as good as United target Jadon Sancho over the next few years, and can also become better than players like Thomas Muller, Jamie Vardy, David Silva, Jordan Henderson and Alejandro Gomez.
Pellistri's best attributes, according to FIFA 21, are his speed, balance, jumping, stamina, dribbling and ball control.
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If Pellistri's real-life potential is anything like what FIFA 21 suggests it is, the 18-year-old could become one of the very best wingers in world football.
FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020, but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this.
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC you’ll be able to play from October 6, 2020, with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Tributes to 'beautiful' Mia, 14, who died after being hit by car

Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died after being hit by a car in Moston .
Mia Strothers , 14 , was hit by a BMW on Lightbowne Road as she made her way to school on Monday morning ( October 5 ) .
The North Manchester Academy student suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital , where she sadly died two days later .
A man has been charged in connection with Mia 's death , and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today .
Tributes have poured in for the teenager , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 'kind ' girl who had her whole life ahead of her .
A gofundme page has been set up by close friends of Mia 's family , and has already raised over £2,000 .
You can donate here .
The page reads : `` Mia was simply going to school that day like any other , as you can imagine her family are inconsolable and struggling to come to terms with how their precious girl has become an angel at such a young age .
`` Although at present all they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure the family are supported financially to prepare to give Mia the best send off that a princess deserves .
`` I am therefore trying to raise funds to support the family at this extremely difficult time .
`` I know it 's a hard time for everyone money wise however this could happen to any of us therefore I am asking for you to please donate no matter how big or small to support this beautiful family . ''
A number of moving tributes have also been paid to Mia on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook : `` Absolutely heartbroken , this is dreadful news .
RIP Mia .
Poor little darling , thoughts are with all family and friends .
Another said : `` This is so sad to read , she had her whole life ahead of her .
RIP Mia .
Sending condolences to her family and friends . ''
Another wrote : `` This is so sad to hear .
RIP beautiful Mia . ''
Emergency services were called to Lightbowne Road near the junction of Nuthurst Road on Monday morning at around 8.15am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the road when she was struck by a BMW travelling southbound .
The driver failed to stop .
Kevin Pryce , 45 , of Quail Street , Oldham has since been charged in connection with the collision .
He faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving , causing death whilst uninsured , failing to stop/failing to report a road traffic collision and driving otherwise in accordance with a license .
He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today ( Wednesday ) .
You can donate to Mia 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Evening News permission to share Mia 's page .

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Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died after being hit by a car in Moston.
Mia Strothers, 14, was hit by a BMW on Lightbowne Road as she made her way to school on Monday morning (October 5).
The North Manchester Academy student suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where she sadly died two days later.
A man has been charged in connection with Mia's death, and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today.
Tributes have poured in for the teenager, who has been described as a 'beautiful' and 'kind' girl who had her whole life ahead of her.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A gofundme page has been set up by close friends of Mia's family, and has already raised over £2,000. You can donate here.
The page reads: "Mia was simply going to school that day like any other, as you can imagine her family are inconsolable and struggling to come to terms with how their precious girl has become an angel at such a young age.
"Although at present all they want is to grieve in peace we want to ensure the family are supported financially to prepare to give Mia the best send off that a princess deserves.
"I am therefore trying to raise funds to support the family at this extremely difficult time.
"I know it's a hard time for everyone money wise however this could happen to any of us therefore I am asking for you to please donate no matter how big or small to support this beautiful family."
A number of moving tributes have also been paid to Mia on social media.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
One woman wrote on Facebook: "Absolutely heartbroken, this is dreadful news. RIP Mia. Poor little darling, thoughts are with all family and friends.
Another said: "This is so sad to read, she had her whole life ahead of her. RIP Mia. Sending condolences to her family and friends."
Another wrote: "This is so sad to hear. RIP beautiful Mia."
Emergency services were called to Lightbowne Road near the junction of Nuthurst Road on Monday morning at around 8.15am.
Police say Mia had been crossing the road when she was struck by a BMW travelling southbound. The driver failed to stop.
Kevin Pryce, 45, of Quail Street, Oldham has since been charged in connection with the collision.
He faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst uninsured, failing to stop/failing to report a road traffic collision and driving otherwise in accordance with a license.
He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today (Wednesday).
You can donate to Mia's gofundme page here. The family gave Manchester Evening News permission to share Mia's page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--ADVERTORIAL: Nasty Gal drops powerful new collab with Emily Ratajkowski

Top women 's fashion brand , Nasty Gal , has announced supermodel Emily Ratajkowski as the face of its new campaign .
Nasty Gal ft EMRATA launched exclusively on the site today ( October 7 ) and is a powerful collaboration for the brand 's latest autumn/winter collection .
This marks Emily 's second range with Nasty Gal , with this season 's styles inspired by her fearlessness to use her huge platform to stand up for what she believes in .
The model , actress and entrepreneur is known for advocating women 's rights , spreading body positivity and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collab for Nasty Gal which was built on the foundation of 'being yourself , taking risks and living boldly ' .
From striking purples to bold zebra prints , the Nasty Gal ft EMRATA range is a perfect addition to your winter wardrobe .
Discussing her relationship with fashion , Emily said : `` I feel like fashion can be a wonderful celebration of yourself .
Choosing what you want to wear on a given day is such an empowering , exciting feeling .
`` I love playing dress up and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should n't be taken too seriously .
It should be fun .
On her favourite outfit of the collection , the supermodel said : `` The zebra dress and matching hat for sure . ''
The collection consists of eye-catching pieces infusing 80 's and 90 's power vibes .
From dresses to trousers , tops and coats there 's something for everyone with a strong mix of cutouts , sheers , slits and plunging necklines .
Emily showcases several bold looks including a cropped blazer with padded shoulders and matching suit pants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl boss she is .
The bold zebra print features on multiple items in her range as well as stand-out embellished pieces with lots of sequins .
Strong pops of purple can be seen across items such as the leather rain coat and trousers and is a key colour for the season .
Paired with her thigh-high diamante boots , this collection is the perfect recipe to be a seasonal stand out .
Products are available in sizes UK 4 to UK 24 .
The full Nasty Gal ft EMRATA collection is available @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Top women's fashion brand, Nasty Gal, has announced supermodel Emily Ratajkowski as the face of its new campaign.
Nasty Gal ft EMRATA launched exclusively on the site today (October 7) and is a powerful collaboration for the brand's latest autumn/winter collection.
This marks Emily's second range with Nasty Gal, with this season's styles inspired by her fearlessness to use her huge platform to stand up for what she believes in.
The model, actress and entrepreneur is known for advocating women's rights, spreading body positivity and female empowerment - making her a perfect collab for Nasty Gal which was built on the foundation of 'being yourself, taking risks and living boldly'.
From striking purples to bold zebra prints, the Nasty Gal ft EMRATA range is a perfect addition to your winter wardrobe.
(Image: Nasty Gal)
Discussing her relationship with fashion, Emily said: "I feel like fashion can be a wonderful celebration of yourself. Choosing what you want to wear on a given day is such an empowering, exciting feeling.
"I love playing dress up and I think we all need to remember that fashion shouldn't be taken too seriously. It should be fun.
On her favourite outfit of the collection, the supermodel said: "The zebra dress and matching hat for sure."
(Image: Nasty Gal)
The collection consists of eye-catching pieces infusing 80's and 90's power vibes.
From dresses to trousers, tops and coats there's something for everyone with a strong mix of cutouts, sheers, slits and plunging necklines.
(Image: Nasty Gal)
Emily showcases several bold looks including a cropped blazer with padded shoulders and matching suit pants - making her look like the ultimate girl boss she is.
The bold zebra print features on multiple items in her range as well as stand-out embellished pieces with lots of sequins.
(Image: Nasty Gal)
Strong pops of purple can be seen across items such as the leather rain coat and trousers and is a key colour for the season.
Paired with her thigh-high diamante boots, this collection is the perfect recipe to be a seasonal stand out.
(Image: Nasty Gal)
Now steal her style
Prices range from £15 to £170.
Products are available in sizes UK 4 to UK 24.
The full Nasty Gal ft EMRATA collection is available to shop now exclusively on NastyGal.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Four-bed woodland house approved after row

A four-bedroom house has been given the go ahead to be built in an Atherton woodland after a planning row over septic tanks , flooding and loss of trees .
The detached dwelling in Martlew Drive already had planning permission in place , but it expired as after four years , no work had taken place on site .
Building the new house will mean chopping down some trees on the land .
Some neighbours objected to the plans saying the new house would increase the risk of flooding in the area where the Hindsford Brook runs .
Robert Barnes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on behalf of residents opposed to the application at the planning committee meeting on Tuesday .
He said : `` The land in question has never been developed for residential purposes and in living memory has always been a wild natural habitat area .
“ The current land is a natural soakaway which allows rainwater to slowly trickle into the Hinsford Brook .
`` Removal of this soakaway will cause rainwater to run faster into the stream .
`` The stream has caused flooding to residents ’ gardens before and is currently flooded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` significant '' road safety concerns for dog walkers and families using Shakerley Lane , which has no pavement , to visit Cutacre Park .
But Wigan Council principal planning officer Dave Rawsthorne assured the committee that the local authority 's drainage engineer is satisfied that the new house would not cause flooding to neighbouring properties .
He also said the trees and woodlands officer is satisfied that the development can be accommodated without detriment to the trees that are to be retained .
Questions were raised over large vehicles accessing the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property – Mr Barnes claimed this would block the drive .
But Mr Rawsthorne explained that the property will not use a septic tank .
He said : “ It ’ s a waste treatment plant .
It actually filters the fluid in the tank , there ’ s a bacterial layer in the basement of the tank and the water , I ’ m reliably informed , you could drink as a glass of water and it goes into Hindsford Brook .
“ There are five dwellings at the moment on Martlew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they need to be removed from their driveways on a vehicle .
I don ’ t see any significant increase in vehicle movements from one additional dwelling . ''
The committee voted in favour of the plans by a margin of 13 votes to 1 on Tuesday , with only councillor Stuart Gerrard voting against the application .
Coun Janice Sharratt explained why she supported the application .
She said : “ I remember this application very well .
I went on the site visit and everything .
“ To me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I think we found it fine in 2016 , and I don ’ t see any reason now not to pass this .
So I ’ m in favour of it . ''

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A four-bedroom house has been given the go ahead to be built in an Atherton woodland after a planning row over septic tanks, flooding and loss of trees.
The detached dwelling in Martlew Drive already had planning permission in place, but it expired as after four years, no work had taken place on site.
Building the new house will mean chopping down some trees on the land.
Some neighbours objected to the plans saying the new house would increase the risk of flooding in the area where the Hindsford Brook runs.
Robert Barnes who lives in Shakerley Lane, spoke on behalf of residents opposed to the application at the planning committee meeting on Tuesday.
He said: "The land in question has never been developed for residential purposes and in living memory has always been a wild natural habitat area.
“The current land is a natural soakaway which allows rainwater to slowly trickle into the Hinsford Brook.
"Removal of this soakaway will cause rainwater to run faster into the stream.
"The stream has caused flooding to residents’ gardens before and is currently flooded now."
Mr Barnes also had "significant" road safety concerns for dog walkers and families using Shakerley Lane, which has no pavement, to visit Cutacre Park .
But Wigan Council principal planning officer Dave Rawsthorne assured the committee that the local authority's drainage engineer is satisfied that the new house would not cause flooding to neighbouring properties.
(Image: BPD Architecture)
He also said the trees and woodlands officer is satisfied that the development can be accommodated without detriment to the trees that are to be retained.
Questions were raised over large vehicles accessing the property to empty a septic tank at the property – Mr Barnes claimed this would block the drive.
But Mr Rawsthorne explained that the property will not use a septic tank.
He said: “It’s a waste treatment plant. It actually filters the fluid in the tank, there’s a bacterial layer in the basement of the tank and the water, I’m reliably informed, you could drink as a glass of water and it goes into Hindsford Brook.
“There are five dwellings at the moment on Martlew Drive. If they have septic tanks, they need to be removed from their driveways on a vehicle. I don’t see any significant increase in vehicle movements from one additional dwelling."
The committee voted in favour of the plans by a margin of 13 votes to 1 on Tuesday, with only councillor Stuart Gerrard voting against the application.
Coun Janice Sharratt explained why she supported the application.
She said: “I remember this application very well. I went on the site visit and everything.
“To me, nothing really is significant to refuse it. I think we found it fine in 2016, and I don’t see any reason now not to pass this. So I’m in favour of it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--McDonald's adds five new items to its menu today

We all have a go-to meal when it comes to McDonald 's .
But the fast food chain is trying to spice up our life - quite literally .
From today Maccies fans will get some new items to choose from and you 'll be spoilt for choice .
In August the Double Quarter Pounder was added to the permanent menu .
But why stop there ?
From October 7 to November 17 , customers can also choose between the Spicy Quarter Pounder with Cheese - a 100 % beef quarter pounder patty , with two slices of pepper jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun .
Or the Quarter Pounder Deluxe - a 100 % beef patty topped with shredded lettuce , a slice of tomato , slice of cheese , pickles , fresh onions , cool mayo , ketchup , mustard , and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun .
The new Quarter Pounders are n't the only items being added to the menu .
Fans will also be able to get their hands on the new McChicken BLT , along with the much-loved Nacho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completes the line-up of limited-edition classics available until November 17 .

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We all have a go-to meal when it comes to McDonald's.
But the fast food chain is trying to spice up our life - quite literally.
From today Maccies fans will get some new items to choose from and you'll be spoilt for choice.
In August the Double Quarter Pounder was added to the permanent menu. But why stop there?
From October 7 to November 17, customers can also choose between the Spicy Quarter Pounder with Cheese - a 100% beef quarter pounder patty, with two slices of pepper jack cheese, onions, jalapenos, mustard and a spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun.
Or the Quarter Pounder Deluxe - a 100% beef patty topped with shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, slice of cheese, pickles, fresh onions, cool mayo, ketchup, mustard, and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun.
The new Quarter Pounders aren't the only items being added to the menu.
Fans will also be able to get their hands on the new McChicken BLT, along with the much-loved Nacho Cheese Wedges.
The Salted Caramel Latte completes the line-up of limited-edition classics available until November 17.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--More than 500 test positive for Covid-19 at MMU - there could be even more

More than 500 staff and students at Manchester Metropolitan University have tested positive for coronavirus .
But these latest figures , released by the university , do not include the results of a mass testing pilot launched at two halls of residence last week .
Around 1,500 students at two of the university ’ s halls of residence - Birley and Cambridge halls - were put into lockdown last month .
Those living at the accommodation , in Hulme , were told to self-isolate for a fortnight 'with immediate effect ' amid rising infection rates .
The M.E.N can now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and students have tested positive for Covid-19 since September 14 .
Between September 14 and 20 a total of 42 students and two staff tested positive .
The following week - between September 21 and 27 - a total of 489 students and 11 staff received positive coronavirus tests .
Last Wednesday ( September 30 ) , 837 students at the Birley and Cambridge halls were tested for the virus as part of a pilot scheme .
However , the latest figures do not include any results from that mass testing scheme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ circumstances , such as in areas of high prevalence , high risk or where there is a local outbreak .
Updated figures are due later this week and the results of the pilot tests will be published once all test results have been completed , the university said .
Manchester ’ s director of Public Health , David Regan says it may be “ helpful ” to have fewer people in halls of residence as health officials deal with the outbreak .
Local teams are working with students who want to return on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work out if it ’ s possible .
MMU says it will release its data as the number of new cases reported each week , rather than as a cumulative figure .
Both Manchester ’ s main universities moved teaching entirely online today ( Wednesday ) until at least October 30 .
The University of Manchester and MMU told staff and students of the move yesterday afternoon following a decision by the city 's public health department , alongside Public Health England .
Most courses will be taught virtually , other than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laboratory , clinical and practice-based teaching ' , Manchester Council said .
Manchester 's infection rate - the number of positive coronavirus tests for every 100,000 in the local population - has risen again to 561.7 for the seven days up to October 2 , according to the latest Public Health England ( PHE ) figures .
It means about 0.5 per cent of people in the area tested positive during the week concerned .
The infection rate in Manchester is broadly double the figure for the rest of Greater Manchester .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester 's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19 has now reached 2,322 .
Mr Regan said the rules imposed at MMU will help ease the current restrictions as soon as possible .
He said : “ With cases widespread across the two university halls , we have to treat all students as possible contacts and carriers of the virus .
By self-isolating in their flats at the same time for 14-days , and not mixing with others in the halls during this period , students are helping to reduce the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wider community , and to those who are more vulnerable .
“ Working with our Public Health England colleagues we have offered testing to all students currently in Birley and Cambridge Halls who haven ’ t already tested positive , as part of a pilot testing approach in direct response to the current outbreak .
“ In line with national rules , if a student in these halls goes on to test positive they will be required to self-isolate further and we will work with them in this circumstance .
“ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the testing offer and the implications for self-isolation depending on their results and the University will be supporting them fully during this time .
“ If any students wish to return home we are working with them on a case by case basis including consideration of test results , and any exceptional circumstances , whilst following the national guidance on self-isolation to make sure it is done in the safest possible way .
`` In some instances it could be helpful to have fewer people in some of the buildings as we deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most effective way of reducing transmission and minimising risk .
“ Detecting asymptomatic infection is important in helping reduce any further spread and asymptomatic testing is provided only in specific circumstances and on the recommendation of public health experts , for instance in areas of high prevalence or high risk or where there is a local outbreak such as this one .
“ We appreciate this is a very difficult time just as students are settling in to a new city and away from home and following these rules will help enable us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible . ''

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More than 500 staff and students at Manchester Metropolitan University have tested positive for coronavirus.
But these latest figures, released by the university, do not include the results of a mass testing pilot launched at two halls of residence last week.
Around 1,500 students at two of the university’s halls of residence - Birley and Cambridge halls - were put into lockdown last month.
Those living at the accommodation, in Hulme, were told to self-isolate for a fortnight 'with immediate effect' amid rising infection rates.
The M.E.N can now reveal that a total of 544 staff and students have tested positive for Covid-19 since September 14.
(Image: PA)
Between September 14 and 20 a total of 42 students and two staff tested positive.
The following week - between September 21 and 27 - a total of 489 students and 11 staff received positive coronavirus tests.
Last Wednesday (September 30), 837 students at the Birley and Cambridge halls were tested for the virus as part of a pilot scheme.
However, the latest figures do not include any results from that mass testing scheme.
Asymptomatic testing is only provided in specific circumstances, such as in areas of high prevalence, high risk or where there is a local outbreak.
(Image: PA)
Updated figures are due later this week and the results of the pilot tests will be published once all test results have been completed, the university said.
Manchester’s director of Public Health, David Regan says it may be “helpful” to have fewer people in halls of residence as health officials deal with the outbreak.
Local teams are working with students who want to return on a “case by case basis” to work out if it’s possible.
MMU says it will release its data as the number of new cases reported each week, rather than as a cumulative figure.
Both Manchester’s main universities moved teaching entirely online today (Wednesday) until at least October 30.
The University of Manchester and MMU told staff and students of the move yesterday afternoon following a decision by the city's public health department, alongside Public Health England.
(Image: PA)
Most courses will be taught virtually, other than 'accredited and professional programmes, for on-campus laboratory, clinical and practice-based teaching', Manchester Council said.
Manchester's infection rate - the number of positive coronavirus tests for every 100,000 in the local population - has risen again to 561.7 for the seven days up to October 2, according to the latest Public Health England (PHE) figures.
It means about 0.5 per cent of people in the area tested positive during the week concerned.
The infection rate in Manchester is broadly double the figure for the rest of Greater Manchester.
The number of people who have died at Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for Covid-19 has now reached 2,322.
Mr Regan said the rules imposed at MMU will help ease the current restrictions as soon as possible.
(Image: Getty Images)
He said: “With cases widespread across the two university halls, we have to treat all students as possible contacts and carriers of the virus. By self-isolating in their flats at the same time for 14-days, and not mixing with others in the halls during this period, students are helping to reduce the spread of the virus within the university, the wider community, and to those who are more vulnerable.
“Working with our Public Health England colleagues we have offered testing to all students currently in Birley and Cambridge Halls who haven’t already tested positive, as part of a pilot testing approach in direct response to the current outbreak.
“In line with national rules, if a student in these halls goes on to test positive they will be required to self-isolate further and we will work with them in this circumstance.
“We have provided all students with an update on the testing offer and the implications for self-isolation depending on their results and the University will be supporting them fully during this time.
“If any students wish to return home we are working with them on a case by case basis including consideration of test results, and any exceptional circumstances, whilst following the national guidance on self-isolation to make sure it is done in the safest possible way.
"In some instances it could be helpful to have fewer people in some of the buildings as we deal with this situation and look at the most effective way of reducing transmission and minimising risk.
“Detecting asymptomatic infection is important in helping reduce any further spread and asymptomatic testing is provided only in specific circumstances and on the recommendation of public health experts, for instance in areas of high prevalence or high risk or where there is a local outbreak such as this one.
“We appreciate this is a very difficult time just as students are settling in to a new city and away from home and following these rules will help enable us to ease the current restrictions as soon as possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Great British Bake Off viewers 'scream' over baker's move

There 's one thing you can not say about Great British Bake Off viewers and that 's that they 're not invested .
Every week fans tune in to the Channel 4 hit and intensely follow each baker 's every move .
So it 's no surprise that they spotted something rather controversial during the latest episode .
Bake Off viewers were unimpressed during the first round , where the contestants were tasked with creating a sweet and savoury soda bread in the signature round .
This is because , the ECHO reports , amateur baker Rowan blew on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one wrote : `` Rowan blowing on the butter made my COVID obsessed brain scream a little . ''
`` In Covid times is blowing into your butter a good idea Rowan ?
! ''
wrote another .
A third added : `` Did Rowan just blow on his butter ?
?
Even without a pandemic - EEEEEEWWW !
!
!
! ''
And sadly , it was Rowan who was the third baker to leave the tent - and not because of the butter fiasco .
This year , all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filming , which took place in July , due the coronavirus pandemic .
They all head to isolate ahead of filming , at Down Hall Hotel , and it took six weeks in total to complete with two days on , two days off .
The Great British Bake Off continues Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4 .

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There's one thing you cannot say about Great British Bake Off viewers and that's that they're not invested.
Every week fans tune in to the Channel 4 hit and intensely follow each baker's every move.
So it's no surprise that they spotted something rather controversial during the latest episode.
Bake Off viewers were unimpressed during the first round, where the contestants were tasked with creating a sweet and savoury soda bread in the signature round.
This is because, the ECHO reports, amateur baker Rowan blew on his butter.
Sharing their concerns on Twitter, one wrote: "Rowan blowing on the butter made my COVID obsessed brain scream a little."
"In Covid times is blowing into your butter a good idea Rowan?!" wrote another.
A third added: "Did Rowan just blow on his butter?? Even without a pandemic - EEEEEEWWW!!!!"
And sadly, it was Rowan who was the third baker to leave the tent - and not because of the butter fiasco.
This year, all the cast and crew formed a bubble for filming, which took place in July, due the coronavirus pandemic.
They all head to isolate ahead of filming, at Down Hall Hotel, and it took six weeks in total to complete with two days on, two days off.
The Great British Bake Off continues Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--HS2 rail 'refinements' for Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport

A series of 'proposed design refinements ' for the high speed railway HS2 project in Manchester were formerly announced today .
They involve the western leg route from Crewe to Manchester - known as Phase 2b - with the proposed changes concerning the planned HS2 stations at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly railway station .
Transport bosses said the announcement marked long-awaited progress after initial fears over the phase 's future .
The proposals mean the western leg of HS2 will link in with the planned Northern Powerhouse Rail ( NPR ) network .
The changes announced include expanding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the airport , and enhancing plans for Crewe station which could enable it to be served by up to seven HS2 trains per hour .
The public are now being invited to have their say as a consultation exercise begins .
HS2 said the consultation focuses on four proposed modifications to the current design of the Phase 2b western leg , with 'technical changes and expansion plans ' to the HS2 stations at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly .
The number of platforms at Manchester Airport 's HS2 station would increase from two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'update ' to the station 's design to accommodate a future Metrolink stop was also included .
The added platforms would facilitate more high speed services per hour calling at Manchester Airport .
What do you make of the announcement ?
Let us know in our comments below Car parking spaces would be increased , with added parking on the western side of the station .
There would also be changes to the surrounding road network to provide a second access to the station .
In the current design , Manchester Airport 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the west of junctions five and six of the M56 and Manchester Airport .
Hale Road and Hasty Lane would be 'realigned ' , the documents show , with improvements made to junction six of the M56 motorway .
Thorley Lane would also be 'aligned across HS2 via a new overbridge ' to provide access to the station for public transport .
The documents say 'finding the right solutions for Manchester Piccadilly has been an evolving challenge ' .
The consultation , said HS2 , would progress on the basis of an overground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change at the end of the year when the Government 's Integrated Rail Plan is expected to report .
In its current design , Manchester Piccadilly 's high speed station would be a terminus station on two levels occupying land from St Andrews Street in the east , to Ducie Street in the west - joined to the existing Piccadilly station , HS2 documents reveal .
At Manchester Piccadilly , two additional platforms - from four to six - would be provided 'to allow future use of HS2 infrastructure as part of Northern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Piccadilly Metrolink station beneath the HS2/NPR station and making provision for a second Metrolink stop in the event of future expansion of Metrolink to the east of Greater Manchester .
- Making provision for the junction required for a future connection to Leeds as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail .
This junction would facilitate a future Manchester to Leeds connection from HS2 , allowing NPR services to travel beyond Manchester to Leeds .
- Changing the horizontal alignment of the approach to the station to reduce impacts on the existing Ardwick train care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the station to avoid disruption to road users and re-provide highways around HS2 works .
Transport for the North ( TfN ) welcomed the news .
Under TfN 's current plans , HS2 and NPR would share 80km of rail infrastructure .
The proposals revealed today are subject to the outcome of the Government 's Integrated Rail Plan , TfN said .
That plan is expected to make further recommendations on HS2 routes through the East Midlands and Yorkshire - and crucially after much debate , for Manchester Piccadilly railway station 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Powerhouse Rail Director at Transport for the North , said : `` It is good to see proposals for HS2 moving forwards , as the North has waited too long for the new investment it needs in high speed rail lines found elsewhere in Europe .
`` Together , the two projects will form the backbone of a futureproof rail network for our region .
`` But we must ensure that this investment allows for benefits to be shared equally across the North .
`` Northern Powerhouse Rail relies on parts of HS2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
`` Therefore it is vital the Government 's Integrated Rail Plan commits to bringing forward plans for the HS2 eastern leg connecting the Midlands with Yorkshire , including Sheffield and Leeds , and getting spades in the ground in the North as soon as possible .
`` HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail , delivered together in full , would tackle head-on the productivity gap between the North and the South , and provide the modern , fit-for-purpose railway the North so badly needs . ''
Today 's announcement comes just weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of HS2 , from London to the Midlands .
Mr Wood said the Government 's rail plan must give 'meaningful consideration ' to planned projects like those in place for Manchester Piccadilly .
`` Today ’ s consultation marks solid progress and further evidence of these projects becoming reality in the North , '' he added .
`` The Government 's Integrated Rail Plan must deliver a clear investment pipeline that shares benefits right across the North 's communities .
`` It must also give meaningful consideration to proposals for transformational projects at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table for Manchester Piccadilly . ''
HS2 minister , Andrew Stephenson MP , said : `` Engaging with communities is at the heart of our plans for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail and we 're eager to hear from residents and businesses across Greater Manchester about these proposed design changes to two local stations .
`` Not only will these responses greatly inform the Integrated Rail Plan as it assesses the transport needs across the north , but will also provide vital feedback on the design changes for the Western leg of HS2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to deliver lasting rail improvements across the North and Midlands as quickly as possible - meaning even those who do n't travel on these lines , still stand to benefit for generations to come . ''
A series of live webinar events , allowing communities to find out more about the proposals and ask questions , will be supported by HS2 's freephone helpdesk .
Public events are not being held due to Covid-19 .

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A series of 'proposed design refinements' for the high speed railway HS2 project in Manchester were formerly announced today.
They involve the western leg route from Crewe to Manchester - known as Phase 2b - with the proposed changes concerning the planned HS2 stations at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly railway station.
Transport bosses said the announcement marked long-awaited progress after initial fears over the phase's future.
The proposals mean the western leg of HS2 will link in with the planned Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) network.
The changes announced include expanding the number of HS2 platforms at Piccadilly and the airport, and enhancing plans for Crewe station which could enable it to be served by up to seven HS2 trains per hour.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The public are now being invited to have their say as a consultation exercise begins.
HS2 said the consultation focuses on four proposed modifications to the current design of the Phase 2b western leg, with 'technical changes and expansion plans' to the HS2 stations at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.
The number of platforms at Manchester Airport's HS2 station would increase from two to four, and HS2 said an 'update' to the station's design to accommodate a future Metrolink stop was also included.
The added platforms would facilitate more high speed services per hour calling at Manchester Airport.
What do you make of the announcement? Let us know in our comments below
Car parking spaces would be increased, with added parking on the western side of the station.
There would also be changes to the surrounding road network to provide a second access to the station.
In the current design, Manchester Airport's high speed station would occupy land to the west of junctions five and six of the M56 and Manchester Airport.
(Image: Contributed)
Hale Road and Hasty Lane would be 'realigned', the documents show, with improvements made to junction six of the M56 motorway.
Thorley Lane would also be 'aligned across HS2 via a new overbridge' to provide access to the station for public transport.
The documents say 'finding the right solutions for Manchester Piccadilly has been an evolving challenge'.
The consultation, said HS2, would progress on the basis of an overground, surface station, although that could change at the end of the year when the Government's Integrated Rail Plan is expected to report.
In its current design, Manchester Piccadilly's high speed station would be a terminus station on two levels occupying land from St Andrews Street in the east, to Ducie Street in the west - joined to the existing Piccadilly station, HS2 documents reveal.
(Image: HS2)
At Manchester Piccadilly, two additional platforms - from four to six - would be provided 'to allow future use of HS2 infrastructure as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail'.
The plans also include:
- Relocating the Piccadilly Metrolink station beneath the HS2/NPR station and making provision for a second Metrolink stop in the event of future expansion of Metrolink to the east of Greater Manchester.
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- Making provision for the junction required for a future connection to Leeds as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail. This junction would facilitate a future Manchester to Leeds connection from HS2, allowing NPR services to travel beyond Manchester to Leeds.
- Changing the horizontal alignment of the approach to the station to reduce impacts on the existing Ardwick train care facility.
- Improving the road network around the station to avoid disruption to road users and re-provide highways around HS2 works.
(Image: Handout)
Transport for the North (TfN) welcomed the news.
Under TfN's current plans, HS2 and NPR would share 80km of rail infrastructure.
The proposals revealed today are subject to the outcome of the Government's Integrated Rail Plan, TfN said.
That plan is expected to make further recommendations on HS2 routes through the East Midlands and Yorkshire - and crucially after much debate, for Manchester Piccadilly railway station's HS2 station.
Tim Wood, Northern Powerhouse Rail Director at Transport for the North, said: "It is good to see proposals for HS2 moving forwards, as the North has waited too long for the new investment it needs in high speed rail lines found elsewhere in Europe.
"Together, the two projects will form the backbone of a futureproof rail network for our region.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"But we must ensure that this investment allows for benefits to be shared equally across the North.
"Northern Powerhouse Rail relies on parts of HS2 infrastructure being built to run its trains too.
"Therefore it is vital the Government's Integrated Rail Plan commits to bringing forward plans for the HS2 eastern leg connecting the Midlands with Yorkshire, including Sheffield and Leeds, and getting spades in the ground in the North as soon as possible.
"HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, delivered together in full, would tackle head-on the productivity gap between the North and the South, and provide the modern, fit-for-purpose railway the North so badly needs."
Today's announcement comes just weeks after construction started on the first phase of HS2, from London to the Midlands.
Mr Wood said the Government's rail plan must give 'meaningful consideration' to planned projects like those in place for Manchester Piccadilly.
"Today’s consultation marks solid progress and further evidence of these projects becoming reality in the North," he added.
"The Government's Integrated Rail Plan must deliver a clear investment pipeline that shares benefits right across the North's communities.
"It must also give meaningful consideration to proposals for transformational projects at key interchanges, like those on the table for Manchester Piccadilly."
HS2 minister, Andrew Stephenson MP, said: "Engaging with communities is at the heart of our plans for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail and we're eager to hear from residents and businesses across Greater Manchester about these proposed design changes to two local stations.
"Not only will these responses greatly inform the Integrated Rail Plan as it assesses the transport needs across the north, but will also provide vital feedback on the design changes for the Western leg of HS2, Phase 2b.
"Our ambition is to deliver lasting rail improvements across the North and Midlands as quickly as possible - meaning even those who don't travel on these lines, still stand to benefit for generations to come."
The public consultation closes on December 11.
A series of live webinar events, allowing communities to find out more about the proposals and ask questions, will be supported by HS2's freephone helpdesk.
Public events are not being held due to Covid-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--One of Canal Street's oldest pubs to be given ‘new lease of life’

One of the longest-running pubs in Manchester ’ s gay village will continue trading under new management after the previous owners left the business last month .
Churchills , which sits on Chorlton Street between Canal Street and Richmond Street , will officially reopen on Friday ( October 9 ) .
Overseeing the running of the venue will be John Hamilton and Antonio Roman , who also run popular village venue Bar Pop .
.Under John and Antonio ’ s management , Bar Pop recently celebrated its seventh anniversary on Canal Street .
`` We are extremely thankful to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have worked so hard for over the past seven years by continuing the legacy of Churchills and welcoming it to the Bar Pop family , ” John said in a statement .
“ We are also extremely grateful to all our customers who have supported us and ca n't wait to welcome everyone in the community through our doors this Friday .
We are either mad or clever , let ’ s find out !
” Churchills had shut its doors in March after lockdown restrictions required pubs to close .
The venue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but owners told the M.E.N it had been 'quite tough ' for staff to ensure people were following social distancing measures .
In September , the government introduced a 10pm curfew on hospitality venues across the country to control the spread of coronavirus .
G.A.Y owner Jeremy Joseph launched a legal challenge against the 'unsubstantiated ' curfew earlier this week saying it was 'detrimental to the hospitality sector ' .
The owners of Oscars , another venue on Canal Street , announced they would be temporarily closing due to the 10pm curfew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced , Churchill owners announced on social media they would be leaving the venue due to 'circumstances beyond our control ' .
The listed Churchills building is believed to have existed as a pub since 1851 when it operated as the Mechanics Arms .
Archive photos indicate the venue kept the Mechanics Arms name until at least 1973 .
It 's not clear when the pub changed its name to Churchills .
John and Antonio promise the pub 's reopening would offer ‘ a fresh new look , new drinks offers and exciting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gay village .
Churchills will reopen on Friday ( October 9 ) at 3pm .
Visitors are asked to sign up for the free Bar Pop membership scheme online in order to ensure a COVID compliant and speedy entrance .

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One of the longest-running pubs in Manchester’s gay village will continue trading under new management after the previous owners left the business last month.
Churchills, which sits on Chorlton Street between Canal Street and Richmond Street, will officially reopen on Friday (October 9).
Overseeing the running of the venue will be John Hamilton and Antonio Roman, who also run popular village venue Bar Pop.
.Under John and Antonio’s management, Bar Pop recently celebrated its seventh anniversary on Canal Street.
"We are extremely thankful to continue the brand that ourselves and our staff have worked so hard for over the past seven years by continuing the legacy of Churchills and welcoming it to the Bar Pop family,” John said in a statement.
“We are also extremely grateful to all our customers who have supported us and can't wait to welcome everyone in the community through our doors this Friday. We are either mad or clever, let’s find out!”
(Image: Bar Pop)
Churchills had shut its doors in March after lockdown restrictions required pubs to close.
The venue was able to reopen again in July, but owners told the M.E.N it had been 'quite tough' for staff to ensure people were following social distancing measures.
In September, the government introduced a 10pm curfew on hospitality venues across the country to control the spread of coronavirus.
G.A.Y owner Jeremy Joseph launched a legal challenge against the 'unsubstantiated' curfew earlier this week saying it was 'detrimental to the hospitality sector'.
(Image: Manchester Libraries Archives)
The owners of Oscars, another venue on Canal Street, announced they would be temporarily closing due to the 10pm curfew.
A week after the curfew was introduced, Churchill owners announced on social media they would be leaving the venue due to 'circumstances beyond our control'.
The listed Churchills building is believed to have existed as a pub since 1851 when it operated as the Mechanics Arms.
Archive photos indicate the venue kept the Mechanics Arms name until at least 1973.
It's not clear when the pub changed its name to Churchills.
John and Antonio promise the pub's reopening would offer ‘a fresh new look, new drinks offers and exciting new entertainment’ for visitors to the gay village.
Churchills will reopen on Friday (October 9) at 3pm. Visitors are asked to sign up for the free Bar Pop membership scheme online in order to ensure a COVID compliant and speedy entrance.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--IKEA is opening 50 new stores with plans to have them open by December

While many brands have sadly fallen victim to the pandemic - being forced to shut stores across the UK - IKEA has just confirmed plans to open up a further 50 stores .
The chain already has 445 stores across the world .
IKEA says additional stores are being opened to meet growing demand - which has continued to increase as people want to revamp their homes for lockdown .
The Swedish flat pack giant and its franchisees will open a number of new stores worldwide - including in the UK - adding to the 445 stores currently run by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said demand was rising after lockdown as people seek to do up their homes , reports the Mirror .
The chain 's sales fell 4 % in the year to August , but bosses said the £36billion figure is much higher than initially expected due to lockdown .
IKEA reopened 19 stores on June 1 , making it one of the first major chains to reopen after the government 's mandated closures .
Fans were seen queuing from 5am to get inside , after the chain warned a limited number and only one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a time .
Peter Jelkeby , IKEA 's UK and Ireland chief executive , said : `` Health and safety remains our top priority , and that ’ s why we ’ ve put in place extensive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of customers and co-workers .
`` While the experience might be a little different to before – it ’ s the same IKEA , with the vision to `` create a better everyday life for the many people ” , and the ambition to inspire people through our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Throughout lockdown , we ’ ve had the unique privilege of being a part of people ’ s everyday lives at home , and we ’ re committed to continuing doing whatever we can to support our customers and co-workers on this next part of the journey we take together . ''
IKEA is yet to confirm where the new stores will be built , but here 's hoping we get some more in the North West .
The meatballs are getting closer by the minute .

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While many brands have sadly fallen victim to the pandemic - being forced to shut stores across the UK - IKEA has just confirmed plans to open up a further 50 stores.
The chain already has 445 stores across the world.
IKEA says additional stores are being opened to meet growing demand - which has continued to increase as people want to revamp their homes for lockdown.
The Swedish flat pack giant and its franchisees will open a number of new stores worldwide - including in the UK - adding to the 445 stores currently run by the brand.
IKEA's biggest franchisee said demand was rising after lockdown as people seek to do up their homes, reports the Mirror.
The chain's sales fell 4% in the year to August, but bosses said the £36billion figure is much higher than initially expected due to lockdown.
IKEA reopened 19 stores on June 1, making it one of the first major chains to reopen after the government's mandated closures.
Fans were seen queuing from 5am to get inside, after the chain warned a limited number and only one person per household would be allowed in at a time.
Peter Jelkeby, IKEA's UK and Ireland chief executive, said: "Health and safety remains our top priority, and that’s why we’ve put in place extensive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of customers and co-workers.
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"While the experience might be a little different to before – it’s the same IKEA, with the vision to "create a better everyday life for the many people”, and the ambition to inspire people through our brilliant affordable range and home furnishing advice.
"Throughout lockdown, we’ve had the unique privilege of being a part of people’s everyday lives at home, and we’re committed to continuing doing whatever we can to support our customers and co-workers on this next part of the journey we take together."
IKEA is yet to confirm where the new stores will be built, but here's hoping we get some more in the North West. The meatballs are getting closer by the minute.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Douglas Luiz addresses Man City return amid buy-back links

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has opened up about speculation linking him with a return to Manchester City .
Reports in the Brazilian press this summer claimed Pep Guardiola was considering activating a buy-back clause in Luiz 's contract .
Luiz was purchased by Villa last summer for £15million and it has been reported that the clause that , if triggered , would force the player back to City is worth around £25million .
With David Silva leaving Manchester City and Fernandinho ageing there were links that Luiz could return despite an up-and-down debut season in the Premier League .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer that Luiz was never on Guardiola 's shopping list with strengthening central defence prioritised .
Now Luiz has given his verdict on those reports whilst away with Brazil ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru on Saturday and Wednesday respectively .
in an interview with Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte , translated by Sport Witness , he said : `` About Man City , I 've been doing my job at Villa , I do n't really have conversations with City or Guardiola .
`` But it 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help from City with Villa to be able to play in the Premier League .
`` It 's a very good thing to be able to play there without any difficulty .
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Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has opened up about speculation linking him with a return to Manchester City.
Reports in the Brazilian press this summer claimed Pep Guardiola was considering activating a buy-back clause in Luiz's contract.
Luiz was purchased by Villa last summer for £15million and it has been reported that the clause that, if triggered, would force the player back to City is worth around £25million.
With David Silva leaving Manchester City and Fernandinho ageing there were links that Luiz could return despite an up-and-down debut season in the Premier League.
However, MEN Sport has reported throughout the summer that Luiz was never on Guardiola's shopping list with strengthening central defence prioritised.
Now Luiz has given his verdict on those reports whilst away with Brazil ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru on Saturday and Wednesday respectively.
in an interview with Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte , translated by Sport Witness , he said: "About Man City, I've been doing my job at Villa, I don't really have conversations with City or Guardiola.
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"But it's a job that went together, I had help from City with Villa to be able to play in the Premier League.
"It's a very good thing to be able to play there without any difficulty.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--What you can get fined for under coronavirus laws - the full list

Police have the power to hand out hefty fines to those who are found breaking coronavirus laws .
The government has introduced a raft of new laws over the last few weeks as the country battles to drive down an increasing rate of infections .
Offences range from failing to wear a face covering or breaking quarantine to attending or organising illegal gatherings .
And if having additional laws to remember was n't enough , some only apply in certain areas .
If you 're under a local lockdown , you might also be fined for popping over to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the pub with them .
To make things clearer , we 've broken down all the things that you can be fined for , where they are illegal and how much you might have to pay .
There are different rules for each nation of the UK .
The rules below apply in England .
What do you make of the rules ?
Let us know in our comments below It is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering in a number of public places in England .
Passengers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face covering , as well as staff and customers in shops , restaurants , banks and entertainment venues .
If you fail to wear a face covering in these places , and you are not exempt , you will be breaking the law and could be fined £200 .
Your fine will be reduced to £100 if you pay it within 14 days .
Repeat offenders will have their fines doubled - and there will be no discount after the first offence .
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For example , receiving a second fine will amount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be £800 , up to a maximum value of £6,400 .
Travellers arriving into the UK from abroad face a two-week period of isolation - unless they are returning from one of the countries on England 's travel corridors list .
Before arriving in the UK , you must complete a passenger locator form , which provides details of where you have been and where you are staying in the UK .
You may be fined up to £100 for failure to fill out the passenger locator form ahead of your arrival into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have provided false details on your arrival in the UK , you may be fined £100 .
If you are required to self-isolate but you do n't , you can be fined £1,000 .
This applies not only to people arriving in the UK from abroad , but also to anyone who has received a positive test result , or been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace after being in close contact with a confirmed case .
Failing to self-isolate in a 'reckless ' way carries a higher fine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone else in danger by leaving quarantine early , you could face a fine of £4,000 for a first offence .
You may also be fined £1,000 if you have tested positive and have given false information about your close contacts to NHS Test and Trace .
That includes if you fail to name your close contacts , or if you provide the names of people you have n't actually met with .
Breaking the rule of six Under the government 's 'rule of six ' , any social gathering of seven people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are exemptions for things like school , work , outdoor sports and support groups .
But anyone found to be in breach of the rule of six faces a fine of £200 for a first offence .
Fines then double up to a maximum of £6,400 for any further breaches .
Fines for organising large gatherings are much higher .
If you are found to be the organiser of a gathering of more than 30 people - such as a rave or house party - you could face a fine of £10,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply to funerals , which can be attended by up to 30 people - but it does apply at wakes .
In Oldham , funerals are limited to 20 people .
Weddings are also exempt but can only be attended by up to 15 people .
In some places in England , local lockdown restrictions banning households from mixing socially are in place .
In some cases , these rules override the rule of six .
However , the law is different depending on what type of restrictions are in place where you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Leicester and elsewhere it is illegal to host people you do not live with in your home or garden , unless they ’ re in your support bubble .
It is also illegal to meet people you do not live with in their home or garden , whether inside or outside the affected local areas .
Government guidance says that people in these areas should not meet up with other households in any public venue - for example at pubs , restaurants , shops and parks - but it is not against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get fined for it .
These laws and restrictions are in place in : In areas marked with * the laws on mixing in homes and gardens apply , but the government guidelines on mixing in other indoor settings do not .
In other areas with local lockdown restrictions , the law is much stricter .
In parts of the North East and Merseyside it is illegal to host people you do not live with in your home or garden and to meet people you do not live with in their home or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected local areas - but it is also illegal to meet with people from other households in any indoor settings .
Government guidance says that people in these areas should not meet up with other households in outdoor public places , such as beer gardens and parks - but it is not against the law , so you ca n't get fined for it .
These laws and restrictions are in place in : Fines for anyone caught in breach of local lockdown rules on household mixing will start at £200 .
Fines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are found to be in breach of coronavirus laws .
Hospitality businesses are required to ensure there are no unlawful gatherings on their premises , and they can be fined £10,000 if there are .
Businesses that are not Covid-secure may also be in breach of coronavirus laws .
For example , if you own a restaurant or pub , you may be fined if officials find that tables at the venue are not appropriately spaced out .
Venues may also be fined if loud music is playing encouraging people to sing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing .
Landlords or other directors or managers can be fined £1,000 for a first offence , which halves to £500 if paid within 14 days .
If an employer forces an employee to come into work when they are supposed to be self-isolating , the firm faces a fine of £1,000 .
On the other hand , if an employee fails to tell their employer that they are self-isolating , then they can be handed a £50 fine .

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Police have the power to hand out hefty fines to those who are found breaking coronavirus laws.
The government has introduced a raft of new laws over the last few weeks as the country battles to drive down an increasing rate of infections.
Offences range from failing to wear a face covering or breaking quarantine to attending or organising illegal gatherings.
And if having additional laws to remember wasn't enough, some only apply in certain areas.
If you're under a local lockdown, you might also be fined for popping over to a friend's house, or even heading to the pub with them.
To make things clearer, we've broken down all the things that you can be fined for, where they are illegal and how much you might have to pay.
There are different rules for each nation of the UK. The rules below apply in England.
What do you make of the rules? Let us know in our comments below
Face coverings
It is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering in a number of public places in England.
Passengers on public transport are required to wear a face covering, as well as staff and customers in shops, restaurants, banks and entertainment venues.
If you fail to wear a face covering in these places, and you are not exempt, you will be breaking the law and could be fined £200.
Your fine will be reduced to £100 if you pay it within 14 days.
Repeat offenders will have their fines doubled - and there will be no discount after the first offence. .
For example, receiving a second fine will amount to £400 and a third fine will be £800, up to a maximum value of £6,400.
Quarantine
Travellers arriving into the UK from abroad face a two-week period of isolation - unless they are returning from one of the countries on England's travel corridors list.
Before arriving in the UK, you must complete a passenger locator form, which provides details of where you have been and where you are staying in the UK.
You may be fined up to £100 for failure to fill out the passenger locator form ahead of your arrival into the country.
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If you are found to have provided false details on your arrival in the UK, you may be fined £100.
If you are required to self-isolate but you don't , you can be fined £1,000.
This applies not only to people arriving in the UK from abroad, but also to anyone who has received a positive test result, or been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace after being in close contact with a confirmed case.
Failing to self-isolate in a 'reckless' way carries a higher fine.
If you are found to have put someone else in danger by leaving quarantine early, you could face a fine of £4,000 for a first offence.
You may also be fined £1,000 if you have tested positive and have given false information about your close contacts to NHS Test and Trace.
That includes if you fail to name your close contacts, or if you provide the names of people you haven't actually met with.
Breaking the rule of six
Under the government's 'rule of six', any social gathering of seven people or more in England is illegal.
There are exemptions for things like school, work, outdoor sports and support groups.
But anyone found to be in breach of the rule of six faces a fine of £200 for a first offence.
Fines then double up to a maximum of £6,400 for any further breaches.
Fines for organising large gatherings are much higher.
If you are found to be the organiser of a gathering of more than 30 people - such as a rave or house party - you could face a fine of £10,000.
The rule of six does not apply to funerals, which can be attended by up to 30 people - but it does apply at wakes.
In Oldham, funerals are limited to 20 people.
Weddings are also exempt but can only be attended by up to 15 people.
Household mixing in local lockdown areas
In some places in England, local lockdown restrictions banning households from mixing socially are in place.
In some cases, these rules override the rule of six.
However, the law is different depending on what type of restrictions are in place where you live.
In Greater Manchester, parts of Leicester and elsewhere it is illegal to host people you do not live with in your home or garden , unless they’re in your support bubble. It is also illegal to meet people you do not live with in their home or garden , whether inside or outside the affected local areas.
Government guidance says that people in these areas should not meet up with other households in any public venue - for example at pubs, restaurants, shops and parks - but it is not against the law, so you can't get fined for it.
These laws and restrictions are in place in:
Oldham
Bolton
Manchester
Trafford
Wigan
Stockport
Tameside
Rochdale
Bury
Salford
Leicester
Oadby and Wigston
Blackburn with Darwen
Blackpool
Burnley
Chorley
Fylde
Hyndburn
Lancaster
Pendle
Preston
Ribble Valley
Rossendale
South Ribble
West Lancashire
Wyre
Bradford
Calderdale
Kirklees
Leeds
Birmingham*
Sandwell*
Solihull*
Wolverhampton*
In areas marked with * the laws on mixing in homes and gardens apply, but the government guidelines on mixing in other indoor settings do not.
In other areas with local lockdown restrictions, the law is much stricter.
In parts of the North East and Merseyside it is illegal to host people you do not live with in your home or garden and to meet people you do not live with in their home or garden , whether inside or outside the affected local areas - but it is also illegal to meet with people from other households in any indoor settings .
Government guidance says that people in these areas should not meet up with other households in outdoor public places, such as beer gardens and parks - but it is not against the law, so you can't get fined for it.
These laws and restrictions are in place in:
Durham
Gateshead
Newcastle
Northumberland
North Tyneside
South Tyneside
Sunderland
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Halton
Knowsley
Liverpool
Sefton
St Helens
Warrington
Wirral
Fines for anyone caught in breach of local lockdown rules on household mixing will start at £200.
Workplace breaches
Fines can also be handed to companies who are found to be in breach of coronavirus laws.
Hospitality businesses are required to ensure there are no unlawful gatherings on their premises, and they can be fined £10,000 if there are.
Businesses that are not Covid-secure may also be in breach of coronavirus laws.
For example, if you own a restaurant or pub, you may be fined if officials find that tables at the venue are not appropriately spaced out.
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Venues may also be fined if loud music is playing encouraging people to sing, or if dancing is taking place without social distancing.
Landlords or other directors or managers can be fined £1,000 for a first offence, which halves to £500 if paid within 14 days.
If an employer forces an employee to come into work when they are supposed to be self-isolating, the firm faces a fine of £1,000.
On the other hand, if an employee fails to tell their employer that they are self-isolating , then they can be handed a £50 fine.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Man City confuse fans as their main Twitter account disappears

Manchester City fans were left confused on Wednesday morning as the club 's main Twitter account disappeared .
Anybody who @ @ @ @ @ first received a message that the tweets were n't loading before it soon said that @ @ @ @ @ .
The sudden change also had some club employees surprised .
While supporters speculated on @ @ @ @ @ why it might have gone down or been removed , club sources indicated that it @ @ @ @ @ that was being fixed rather than anything more serious .
The account was restored by @ @ @ @ @ first tweet after being reactivated was to remind everyone : `` We 're not really @ @ @ @ @ though , the account returned with only 1.6m followers - the figures was 8.5m before @ @ @ @ @ conclusion of the ( very limited ) drama reached , everyone got on with their @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester City fans were left confused on Wednesday morning as the club's main Twitter account disappeared.
Anybody who tried to access the page first received a message that the tweets weren't loading before it soon said that the account did not exist. The sudden change also had some club employees surprised.
While supporters speculated on why the possible reasons for why it might have gone down or been removed, club sources indicated that it was simply a technical glitch that was being fixed rather than anything more serious.
The account was restored by midday and the club's first tweet after being reactivated was to remind everyone: "We're not really here..."
Oddly, though, the account returned with only 1.6m followers - the figures was 8.5m before the outage.
With the conclusion of the (very limited) drama reached, everyone got on with their day happily ever after.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-07--Man United full squad numbers list for 2020/21 confirmed after Deadline Day

Manchester United have revealed their full squad numbers for the 2020/21 season , following a busy end to the transfer window on Deadline Day .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side headed into the final 24 hours of the window with only Donny Van de Beek as a senior acquisition during the summer but signed three additional players before the window slammed shut .
Alex Telles was signed from Porto , while Edinson Cavani signed on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the summer .
United also secured two exciting players for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South America and have a deal in place for Amad Diallo , who will join from Atalanta in the New Year .
Telles will take the number 27 shirt at Old Trafford , while Cavani will wear the number seven which has been vacant since Alexis Sanchez first moved to Inter Milan last year .
Meanwhile , Pellestri will take the number 28 shirt and Van de Beek , following his capture from Ajax earlier in the summer , has been wearing number 34 .
Mason Greenwood , following his tremendous breakthrough last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number 11 shirt , while Dean Henderson has taken 26 following his return from two seasons on loan with Sheffield United .
The other two young players to be handed first-team shirt numbers for the season were Brandon Williams , taking 33 , and Teden Mengi , who will wear number 43 .
Here are the full squad numbers for Manchester United in 2020/21

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Manchester United have revealed their full squad numbers for the 2020/21 season, following a busy end to the transfer window on Deadline Day.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side headed into the final 24 hours of the window with only Donny Van de Beek as a senior acquisition during the summer but signed three additional players before the window slammed shut.
Alex Telles was signed from Porto, while Edinson Cavani signed on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the summer.
United also secured two exciting players for the future, with Facundo Pellestri arriving from South America and have a deal in place for Amad Diallo, who will join from Atalanta in the New Year.
Telles will take the number 27 shirt at Old Trafford, while Cavani will wear the number seven which has been vacant since Alexis Sanchez first moved to Inter Milan last year.
Meanwhile, Pellestri will take the number 28 shirt and Van de Beek, following his capture from Ajax earlier in the summer, has been wearing number 34.
Mason Greenwood, following his tremendous breakthrough last season, has been promoted to the number 11 shirt, while Dean Henderson has taken 26 following his return from two seasons on loan with Sheffield United.
The other two young players to be handed first-team shirt numbers for the season were Brandon Williams, taking 33, and Teden Mengi, who will wear number 43.
Here are the full squad numbers for Manchester United in 2020/21
1. David de Gea
2. Victor Lindelof
3. Eric Bailly
4. Phil Jones
5. Harry Maguire
6. Paul Pogba
7. Edinson Cavani
8. Juan Mata
9. Anthony Martial
10. Marcus Rashford
11. Mason Greenwood
13. Lee Grant
14. Jesse Lingard
16. Marcos Rojo
17. Fred
18. Bruno Fernandes
21. Daniel James
22. Sergio Romero
23. Luke Shaw
24. Timothy Fosu-Mensah
25. Odion Ighalo
26. Dean Henderson
27. Alex Telles
28. Facundo Pellestri
29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka
31. Nemanja Matic
33. Brandon Williams
34. Donny Van de Beek
38. Axel Tuanzebe
39. Scott McTominay
43. Teden Mengi