themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--The eight-year-old making sure every child gets a Christmas present this year

An eight-year-old collecting Christmas gifts for children less fortunate than her - so nobody feels 'left out ' .
Teagan-Rose Keogh from Burnage , south Manchester , has been collecting as many toys and gifts as she possibly can for the Wood Street Mission charity to distribute over the festive period .
She says she was inspired to do something after seeing the recent charitable efforts of a certain a well-known Mancunian football star .
“ Marcus Rashford inspired me by trying to fight for making kids dinners free , ” Teagan-Rose told the Manchester Evening News .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas and I asked my mum if there were children out there who don ’ t get presents and she said 'yeah ' .
“ I asked if there was a charity that helped these children and we found Wood Street , so I just decided that I would start collecting presents for them .
“ It made me feel sad that there are children out there who don ’ t get presents and we ’ re children that do get presents - I didn ’ t want anyone to be left out.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ school in Didsbury has been helping her appeal - and has already donated around 250 presents .
From today ( November 26 ) until Sunday , a collection point to drop-off gifts will be set up at the Tesco store in Burnage .
Teagan-Rose says she wants to reach a target of 400 presents .
It isn ’ t the first time she has felt inspired to give back .
Earlier this year , Teagan-Rose ran 5km over five days to raise money for the NHS .
“ I know that it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I thought raising the money for the NHS would help them out , ” Teagan-Rose added .
“ I managed to raise around £800 in total and it felt great.
” Mum Danielle said her daughter had always been a kind and caring person .
“ I ’ m really proud of her - she ’ s such an inspiration , ” she says .
“ Even when she was little , if we went to play centres and she saw someone who was being left out she would always include them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Danielle said that she felt that helping others was something for Teagan-Rose to cope with the constant changes and rules surrounding the pandemic .
“ She does Irish dancing and would go up to six nights a week , ” she added .
“ When the pandemic started she just lost herself She didn ’ t know what to do with herself but when she saw Marcus Rashford on the news , she felt like she had to do something .
“ I think that was her way of getting through things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she knows Christmas will be different this year but is looking forward to spending the day at home with her family playing games .
“ Christmas isn ’ t really about getting presents , ” she explains .
“ It ’ s about sharing and having fun with your family.
” You can donate to Teagan-Rose ’ s present collection from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November at Tesco Burnage .
Wood Street Mission helps children and families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford .
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An eight-year-old collecting Christmas gifts for children less fortunate than her - so nobody feels 'left out'.
Teagan-Rose Keogh from Burnage, south Manchester, has been collecting as many toys and gifts as she possibly can for the Wood Street Mission charity to distribute over the festive period.
She says she was inspired to do something after seeing the recent charitable efforts of a certain a well-known Mancunian football star.
“Marcus Rashford inspired me by trying to fight for making kids dinners free,” Teagan-Rose told the Manchester Evening News .
“I was looking for what I wanted for Christmas and I asked my mum if there were children out there who don’t get presents and she said 'yeah'.
“I asked if there was a charity that helped these children and we found Wood Street, so I just decided that I would start collecting presents for them.
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“It made me feel sad that there are children out there who don’t get presents and we’re children that do get presents - I didn’t want anyone to be left out.”
Since Monday, Teagan-Rose’s school in Didsbury has been helping her appeal - and has already donated around 250 presents.
From today (November 26) until Sunday, a collection point to drop-off gifts will be set up at the Tesco store in Burnage.
Teagan-Rose says she wants to reach a target of 400 presents.
It isn’t the first time she has felt inspired to give back. Earlier this year, Teagan-Rose ran 5km over five days to raise money for the NHS.
“I know that it's quite a struggling time at the moment so I thought raising the money for the NHS would help them out,” Teagan-Rose added.
“I managed to raise around £800 in total and it felt great.”
Mum Danielle said her daughter had always been a kind and caring person.
“I’m really proud of her - she’s such an inspiration,” she says.
“Even when she was little, if we went to play centres and she saw someone who was being left out she would always include them. She’s just really kind.”
Danielle said that she felt that helping others was something for Teagan-Rose to cope with the constant changes and rules surrounding the pandemic.
“She does Irish dancing and would go up to six nights a week,” she added.
“When the pandemic started she just lost herself She didn’t know what to do with herself but when she saw Marcus Rashford on the news, she felt like she had to do something.
“I think that was her way of getting through things by thinking of others.”
Teagan-Rose said that she knows Christmas will be different this year but is looking forward to spending the day at home with her family playing games.
“Christmas isn’t really about getting presents,” she explains.
“It’s about sharing and having fun with your family.”
You can donate to Teagan-Rose’s present collection from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November at Tesco Burnage.
Wood Street Mission helps children and families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford.
For more information on Wood Street Mission, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Andy Burnham calls for Greater Manchester to be out of Tier 3 after two weeks

Andy Burnham wants Greater Manchester to be moved into Tier 2 within a fortnight if the region 's coronavirus infection rate continues to fall .
The Mayor was reacting to the government 's decision to place the region in Tier 3 , the highest category of restrictions under the new system due to take effect on December 2 .
It means all hospitality venues will have to stay closed except for takeaway and delivery services .
Other areas with high infection rates , including Liverpool and London , have been placed in the Tier 2 category that allows venues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Parts of Greater Manchester , including Stockport and Trafford , have infection rates that are below the national average .
Mr Burnham appeared to accept that the government 's decision was the right one , but called for more support for businesses forced to close or those that supply them .
`` Greater Manchester ’ s infection rate is reducing faster than any other part of the country but we have to accept that it is still significantly higher than the England average , '' he said .
`` That said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we will be asking the Government to move our city-region into Tier 2 in two week ’ s time .
`` What we believe is completely wrong is the Government ’ s decision to provide no additional business support to areas in Tier 3 than those in Tiers 1 and 2 .
`` The new Tier 3 will hit the hospitality sector extremely hard .
While there are grants for businesses forced to close , there is no extra support for business which supply them like security , catering and cleaning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people whose jobs will be affected and risk the loss of many businesses .
`` Ministers need to explain how they believe it is fair for Tier 3 areas to get no more support than those in Tier 2 .
They also need to explain why places with high numbers of hospitality businesses – like city centres – get the same population-based grant as more suburban and rural areas with fewer businesses affected . ''
`` The effect of these policy decision will be to level down the economies of city-regions across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposite of what the Government has promised to do .
Ministers must review this and provide more financial support to Tier 3 areas . ''
Only the Isle of Wight , Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been placed in the lowest Tier 1 set of restrictions , with people in all other parts of England set to face more serious limits to their freedom .
Large swathes of the Midlands , North East and North West are in the most restrictive Tier 3 , but London will be in Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 before the lockdown , will move to Tier 2 in recognition of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said `` these are not easy decisions , but they have been made according to the best clinical advice '' .
He told MPs : `` Thanks to the shared sacrifice of everyone in recent weeks , in following the national restrictions , we have been able to start to bring the virus back under control and slow its growth , easing some of the pressure on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this by returning to a regional tiered approach , saving the toughest measures for the parts of the country where prevalence remains too high . ''
The chaotic handling of the announcement saw an online postcode checker allowing people to check which tier their area would be in launch before the official details were released .
However it soon crashed .

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Andy Burnham wants Greater Manchester to be moved into Tier 2 within a fortnight if the region's coronavirus infection rate continues to fall.
The Mayor was reacting to the government's decision to place the region in Tier 3, the highest category of restrictions under the new system due to take effect on December 2.
It means all hospitality venues will have to stay closed except for takeaway and delivery services.
Other areas with high infection rates, including Liverpool and London, have been placed in the Tier 2 category that allows venues to open if they serve a substantial meal.
Parts of Greater Manchester, including Stockport and Trafford, have infection rates that are below the national average.
Mr Burnham appeared to accept that the government's decision was the right one, but called for more support for businesses forced to close or those that supply them.
"Greater Manchester’s infection rate is reducing faster than any other part of the country but we have to accept that it is still significantly higher than the England average," he said.
"That said, if the current rate of improvement continues, we will be asking the Government to move our city-region into Tier 2 in two week’s time.
"What we believe is completely wrong is the Government’s decision to provide no additional business support to areas in Tier 3 than those in Tiers 1 and 2.
"The new Tier 3 will hit the hospitality sector extremely hard. While there are grants for businesses forced to close, there is no extra support for business which supply them like security, catering and cleaning.
"This will cause real hardship for people whose jobs will be affected and risk the loss of many businesses.
"Ministers need to explain how they believe it is fair for Tier 3 areas to get no more support than those in Tier 2. They also need to explain why places with high numbers of hospitality businesses – like city centres – get the same population-based grant as more suburban and rural areas with fewer businesses affected."
(Image: PA)
"The effect of these policy decision will be to level down the economies of city-regions across the North. It is unfair and the opposite of what the Government has promised to do. Ministers must review this and provide more financial support to Tier 3 areas."
Only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have been placed in the lowest Tier 1 set of restrictions, with people in all other parts of England set to face more serious limits to their freedom.
Large swathes of the Midlands, North East and North West are in the most restrictive Tier 3, but London will be in Tier 2.
Liverpool, which had been in Tier 3 before the lockdown, will move to Tier 2 in recognition of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said "these are not easy decisions, but they have been made according to the best clinical advice".
He told MPs: "Thanks to the shared sacrifice of everyone in recent weeks, in following the national restrictions, we have been able to start to bring the virus back under control and slow its growth, easing some of the pressure on the NHS.
"We will do this by returning to a regional tiered approach, saving the toughest measures for the parts of the country where prevalence remains too high."
The chaotic handling of the announcement saw an online postcode checker allowing people to check which tier their area would be in launch before the official details were released. However it soon crashed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Manchester council backs beleaguered spatial framework as others defer support

Manchester council has thrown its weight behind the beleaguered regional masterplan for jobs and housing - despite uncertainty over its future .
With no end in sight to the political standoff in Stockport , plans to approve the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework ( GMSF ) have been postponed in Salford , Trafford , Oldham , Rochdale and Bury .
Councillors in Manchester were told this week that there was a ‘ very high risk ’ that the GMSF would not get the support it needed .
Under the proposals the city would use its abundance of brownfield sites for high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boroughs and reduce green belt development up until 2037 .
Land for around 35,000 homes has been earmarked in Manchester city centre , along with 2.2 million square metres of office floorspace .
Speaking on Wednesday , council leader Sir Richard Leese said : “ We should not underestimate the importance of a proper strategic planning framework , not least in the circumstances we find ourselves in at the moment .
“ The economic future of this city is completely intertwined as that of our neighbours , and it 's incumbent on us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common good.
” Liberal Democrats in Manchester , as in Stockport and elsewhere in the city-region , remain opposed to the release of green belt land , which has been reduced by 60pc in the latest version of the GMSF .
Coun Leese told councillors that if the GMSF was ‘ scuppered ’ by opposition parties , Stockport would still need to find land for an extra 5,000 homes to meet government targets .
He added : “ The only way they ’ re going to find the land will be by building @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason they don ’ t have to do that is because Manchester , Salford and Rochdale are building above the government housing allocation to effectively donate that excess.
” Councillor John Leech , leader of Manchester council ’ s two-strong Lib Dem opposition , said it was untrue to suggest that they were opposed to a regional master plan but reiterated his opposition to GMSF in its current form .
He told the meeting that the £81m provided to Greater Manchester by the government would fall short of what was needed to clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he argued , would cause extra pressure to develop green spaces that are technically classed as brownfield sites .
Coun Leech said “ The issue for people across Greater Manchester , ot just Liberal Democrats , is the decisions made by which areas of green belt are being proposed for development.
” In response Coun Leese said that the Lib Dems in Stockport , when they were the leading party in the borough , had supported an earlier version of the GMSF which proposed ‘ a far greater take of the green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plan .
He added : “ It is opportunism and dishonesty , they are simply looking at what they can do for themselves and not for the people of Stockport.
” Following the debate Manchester ’ s Labour councillors voted to support the submission of the GMSF to the secretary fo state after the public consultation planned on December 1 .
Coun Leech , together with fellow Lib Dem councillor Richard Kilpatrick , voted against the recommendation .
Stockport council is expected to vote the GMSF down on December 3 and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could go ahead without them , the plan would need to be redrawn and delayed once again .

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Manchester council has thrown its weight behind the beleaguered regional masterplan for jobs and housing - despite uncertainty over its future.
With no end in sight to the political standoff in Stockport, plans to approve the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) have been postponed in Salford, Trafford, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury.
Councillors in Manchester were told this week that there was a ‘very high risk’ that the GMSF would not get the support it needed.
Under the proposals the city would use its abundance of brownfield sites for high density housing to absorb demand from outlying boroughs and reduce green belt development up until 2037.
Land for around 35,000 homes has been earmarked in Manchester city centre, along with 2.2 million square metres of office floorspace.
Speaking on Wednesday, council leader Sir Richard Leese said: “We should not underestimate the importance of a proper strategic planning framework, not least in the circumstances we find ourselves in at the moment.
“The economic future of this city is completely intertwined as that of our neighbours, and it's incumbent on us to work with our neighbours for the common good.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Liberal Democrats in Manchester, as in Stockport and elsewhere in the city-region, remain opposed to the release of green belt land, which has been reduced by 60pc in the latest version of the GMSF.
Coun Leese told councillors that if the GMSF was ‘scuppered’ by opposition parties, Stockport would still need to find land for an extra 5,000 homes to meet government targets.
He added: “The only way they’re going to find the land will be by building on the green belt.
“The reason they don’t have to do that is because Manchester, Salford and Rochdale are building above the government housing allocation to effectively donate that excess.”
Councillor John Leech, leader of Manchester council’s two-strong Lib Dem opposition, said it was untrue to suggest that they were opposed to a regional master plan but reiterated his opposition to GMSF in its current form.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
He told the meeting that the £81m provided to Greater Manchester by the government would fall short of what was needed to clear former industrial sites for development.
This, he argued, would cause extra pressure to develop green spaces that are technically classed as brownfield sites.
Coun Leech said “The issue for people across Greater Manchester, ot just Liberal Democrats, is the decisions made by which areas of green belt are being proposed for development.”
In response Coun Leese said that the Lib Dems in Stockport, when they were the leading party in the borough, had supported an earlier version of the GMSF which proposed ‘a far greater take of the green belt’ - including sites still within the plan.
He added: “It is opportunism and dishonesty, they are simply looking at what they can do for themselves and not for the people of Stockport.”
Following the debate Manchester’s Labour councillors voted to support the submission of the GMSF to the secretary fo state after the public consultation planned on December 1.
Coun Leech, together with fellow Lib Dem councillor Richard Kilpatrick, voted against the recommendation.
Stockport council is expected to vote the GMSF down on December 3 and, while a ‘plan of nine’ could go ahead without them, the plan would need to be redrawn and delayed once again.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Bolton press conference LIVE: Evatt on Southend, fan decision and injury news

Bolton Wanderers end their run of matches in November this weekend when Southend United visit the University of Bolton Stadium .
Ian Evatt 's side head into the encounter in a rich vein of form having won their last four matches in all competitions and three on the spin in League Two .
Heading into the clash , Wanderers are 13th in the table and three points from the play-offs .
In contrast , the Shrimpers are bottom of League Two on just five points and have picked up just one win in the division so far this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road against Walsall .
The match was initially due to be played on Tuesday , December 1 , but was moved to this weekend due to both clubs no longer featuring in the FA Cup after both being knocked out of the competition at the first round stage .
In the last three League Two matches which have yielded maximum points from the nine on offer , Wanderers have named the same starting 11 for each encounter .
And today it has been revealed that fans will not be returning to the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week with Greater Manchester due to be in Tier 3 of restrictions .
Ahead of taking on the Shrimpers , Wanderers head coach Evatt will be speaking to press and we 'll get his thoughts on the game this weekend , how the Trotters squad is looking , and his thoughts on the announcement today and the impact it has on fans returning .

Bolton Wanderers end their run of matches in November this weekend when Southend United visit the University of Bolton Stadium.
Ian Evatt's side head into the encounter in a rich vein of form having won their last four matches in all competitions and three on the spin in League Two.
Heading into the clash, Wanderers are 13th in the table and three points from the play-offs.
In contrast, the Shrimpers are bottom of League Two on just five points and have picked up just one win in the division so far this season, which came earlier this month on the road against Walsall.
The match was initially due to be played on Tuesday, December 1, but was moved to this weekend due to both clubs no longer featuring in the FA Cup after both being knocked out of the competition at the first round stage.
In the last three League Two matches which have yielded maximum points from the nine on offer, Wanderers have named the same starting 11 for each encounter.
And today it has been revealed that fans will not be returning to the University of Bolton Stadium when lockdown ends next week with Greater Manchester due to be in Tier 3 of restrictions.
Ahead of taking on the Shrimpers, Wanderers head coach Evatt will be speaking to press and we'll get his thoughts on the game this weekend, how the Trotters squad is looking, and his thoughts on the announcement today and the impact it has on fans returning.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Man taken to hospital following crash at Barton swing bridge in Eccles

A man has been taken to hospital with leg injuries following a crash between a car and a motorbike in @ @ @ @ @ called to Barton swing bridge on Barton Road shortly after 7am this morning ( Thursday @ @ @ @ @ his 30s has been taken to hospital .
The road was partially blocked and led @ @ @ @ @ surrounding area .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates @ @ @ @ @ to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by @ @ @ @ @ passengers were warned to expect delays until traffic returned to normal .
A spokesman for @ @ @ @ @ : `` We were called at 7.09am to reports of an RTC between a car @ @ @ @ @ We sent two rapid response vehicles and an ambulance .
`` We took a man @ @ @ @ @ injuries to hospital . ''

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A man has been taken to hospital with leg injuries following a crash between a car and a motorbike in Eccles.
Emergency services were called to Barton swing bridge on Barton Road shortly after 7am this morning (Thursday).
A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital.
The road was partially blocked and led to traffic congestion in the surrounding area.
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Bus passengers were warned to expect delays until traffic returned to normal.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 7.09am to reports of an RTC between a car and a motorbike.
"We sent two rapid response vehicles and an ambulance.
"We took a man in his thirties with leg injuries to hospital."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Police release CCTV image of man they want to speak to after train guard punched

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a train guard was punched @ @ @ @ @ train driver at Rochdale railway station was also shoved after asking a man to wear @ @ @ @ @ Transport Police ( BTP ) have released a CCTV image of a man they want @ @ @ @ @ incident , which happened at around 9.40am on Monday , November 9 .
Officers would @ @ @ @ @ man in the image , who they believe may have information which could help their @ @ @ @ @ the man in the image is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by @ @ @ @ @ .
In both cases , quote reference number 102 of 09/11/20 .

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Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a train guard was punched in the face.
A train driver at Rochdale railway station was also shoved after asking a man to wear a face covering.
British Transport Police (BTP) have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following the incident, which happened at around 9.40am on Monday, November 9.
Officers would like to speak to the man in the image, who they believe may have information which could help their investigation.
Anyone who recognises the man in the image is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.
In both cases, quote reference number 102 of 09/11/20.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Man charged following assault in Gorton

Man charged following assault in Gorton

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in Gorton .
Officers were called to a report @ @ @ @ @ Road at around 4.25pm on Tuesday ( November 24 ) .
Two people were taken @ @ @ @ @ life-changing injuries , police said .
Inocencio Moto , 30 , of St Phillips Road @ @ @ @ @ with section 18 ; and section 47 assault .
He has been remanded in custody @ @ @ @ @ at Manchester Magistrates ' Court this today ( Thursday ) .

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A man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in Gorton.
Officers were called to a report of a disturbance on Hyde Road at around 4.25pm on Tuesday (November 24).
Two people were taken to hospital, one with life-changing injuries, police said.
Inocencio Moto, 30, of St Phillips Road, Gorton has been charged with section 18; and section 47 assault.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court this today (Thursday).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Tier and maximum number of fans allowed at League One and League Two clubs

The tiers each area of England will be in when the national lockdown ends on December 2 has been revealed .
And it means certain EFL clubs will be allowed to welcome a certain number of fans back to their grounds , depending on which alert level a stadium is based in .
Outdoor venues that are in Tier 1 areas - which are of the lowest risk - will be allowed to host 4,000 spectators or fill 50 % of their capacity - whichever is lower .
Outdoor venues in Tier 2 areas will be able to welcome 2,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into their stadiums but those in Tier 3 will continue to play behind closed doors .
It means some clubs will continue to play without fans in attendance for the immediate future , while others will be able to welcome back a maximum of up to 2,000 or 4,000 supporters from next week .
The government has said that tiering decisions will be reviewed at least every two weeks .
The first review of the allocations is due to take place by December 16 , according to the Department of Health .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 today could still have the chance to move down a tier before Christmas .
Below is a list of each club in League One and League Two and the tier which each teams finds itself in , as well as the maximum number of supporters who will be allowed to attend games at respective stadiums .

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The tiers each area of England will be in when the national lockdown ends on December 2 has been revealed.
And it means certain EFL clubs will be allowed to welcome a certain number of fans back to their grounds, depending on which alert level a stadium is based in.
Outdoor venues that are in Tier 1 areas - which are of the lowest risk - will be allowed to host 4,000 spectators or fill 50% of their capacity - whichever is lower.
Outdoor venues in Tier 2 areas will be able to welcome 2,000 spectators or 50% of their capacity back into their stadiums but those in Tier 3 will continue to play behind closed doors.
It means some clubs will continue to play without fans in attendance for the immediate future, while others will be able to welcome back a maximum of up to 2,000 or 4,000 supporters from next week.
The government has said that tiering decisions will be reviewed at least every two weeks.
The first review of the allocations is due to take place by December 16, according to the Department of Health.
That means that areas placed in Tier 3 today could still have the chance to move down a tier before Christmas.
Below is a list of each club in League One and League Two and the tier which each teams finds itself in, as well as the maximum number of supporters who will be allowed to attend games at respective stadiums.
League One
Accrington Stanley
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
AFC Wimbledon
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Blackpool
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Bristol Rovers
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Burton Albion
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Charlton Athletic
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Crewe Alexandra
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Doncaster Rovers
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Fleetwood Town
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Gillingham
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Hull City
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Ipswich Town
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Lincoln City
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
MK Dons
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Northampton Town
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Oxford United
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Peterborough United
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Plymouth Argyle
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Portsmouth
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Rochdale
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Shrewsbury Town
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Sunderland
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Swindon Town
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Wigan Athletic
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
League Two
Barrow
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Bolton Wanderers
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Bradford City
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Cambridge United
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Cheltenham Town
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Colchester United
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Crawley Town
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Exeter City
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Forest Green Rovers
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Grimsby Town
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Harrogate Town
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Leyton Orient
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Mansfield Town
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Morecambe
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Newport County
N/A
Oldham Athletic
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Port Vale
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Salford City
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Scunthorpe United
Tier - 3
Fans - 0
Southend United
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Stevenage
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Tranmere Rovers
Tier - 2
Fans - 2,000
Walsall
Tier - 3
Fans - 0


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Which tier am I in from December 2? Postcode checker

The Covid restriction tiers that each local authority in England will be placed into at the end of national lockdown have been announced .
From December 2 the new tiers will apply to each area for at least two weeks before they are up for review .
The new tiers are stricter versions of the ones that were in place before the four-week national lockdown was introduced on November 5 .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that the previous tiers “ weren ’ t quite enough ” .
He said : “ Without sensible precautions , we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or new year surge .
“ We ’ re going to go back instead to a regional tier approach , applying the toughest measures where Covid is most prevalent.
” Among the criteria used to select which area goes into which tier were infection rates and trajectories , R numbers and projected pressures on hospitals .
To see which tier you are in , and what the rules are for where you live , use our interactive postcode checker - simply click through if you ca n't see it .
Once you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which local authority you are in and which tier the area falls into .
You can find out the full rules for each tier here .

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The Covid restriction tiers that each local authority in England will be placed into at the end of national lockdown have been announced.
From December 2 the new tiers will apply to each area for at least two weeks before they are up for review.
The new tiers are stricter versions of the ones that were in place before the four-week national lockdown was introduced on November 5.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that the previous tiers “weren’t quite enough”.
He said: “Without sensible precautions, we would risk the virus escalating into a winter or new year surge.
“We’re going to go back instead to a regional tier approach, applying the toughest measures where Covid is most prevalent.”
Among the criteria used to select which area goes into which tier were infection rates and trajectories, R numbers and projected pressures on hospitals.
To see which tier you are in, and what the rules are for where you live, use our interactive postcode checker - simply click through if you can't see it.
Once you have entered your postcode it will tell you which local authority you are in and which tier the area falls into.
You can find out the full rules for each tier here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Manchester United's Van de Beek dilemma has changed for the better

If you asked supporters to draw up an outright list of the best out-and-out footballers at Manchester United , the same names would surely keep cropping up .
Bruno Fernandes , Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial would be towards the top of anyone 's list .
Paul Pogba would be there too , for all the debate that still exists around the mercurial Frenchman .
Mason Greenwood would have to be included for his outrageous , albeit slightly unrefined , talent .
And after United 's 4-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday night it became clear that Donny van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Discussions will abound over the best position to play Van de Beek , though that now seems largely unimportant .
The talented Dutchman , schooled at the Ajax academy , can seemingly play wherever he is asked .
The only dilemma for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be not where to play him , but how to squeeze him into the team .
Because Van de Beek uses the ball so intelligently , caring for it when it 's within his grasp like it 's a newborn baby .
Never over-playing , never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in central midfield against Basaksehir and some denounced the combination , when the teams were announced an hour before kick off , as far too attacking .
'Gung-ho ' and 'tactically naive ' , some said of Solskjaer .
But then Van de Beek helped United romp into a 3-0 lead .
And if United play the kind of football we saw in the opening half-hour against Basaksehir , they could beat any side , regardless of stature .
Away at Southampton this weekend is another tough fixture and one that will present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a shame to see Van de Beek dropped for a more defensive-minded midfield player , such as Nemanja Matic or Scott McTominay .
But it looks possible , given Saints ' excellent start to the season and the caution with which United have often played in the Premier League this term .
It 's easy to forget , though , that in many league games this season United have only had two or three of their most talented five or six players on the pitch together .
Fernandes and Rashford have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games due to suspension after his red card versus Tottenham .
Pogba has suffered with Covid-19 , a lack of form and now ankle injury problems .
Solskjaer has not trusted Van de Beek , while Greenwood has endured his own illness issues .
With Greenwood on the right flank and Van de Beek in midfield , United ought to find they have to brilliantly talented footballers to fill two 'problem ' positions .
On social media right now , with the January transfer window lurking , there is talk that United need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the market reopens .
But it is unlikely they will be able to get either , since clubs are reluctant to sell mid-season and , in any case , the answers may be staring them in the face .
A fit-again Greenwood is as dangerous cutting on from the right wing as he is in his favoured centre-forward role .
And Van de Beek , while not a 'CDM ' as players of the game FIFA 21 may term it , has proven himself able to play in a two-man central midfield .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ role for Fred , though the Brazilian 's strengths lie in the more defensive facets of the game anyway .
Greenwood and Van de Beek , linking up with Fernandes , Martial and Rashford in a front five should be a frightening prospect for opposing sides .
And there is no better time than this Sunday at Southampton to try out a new exciting combination in the United front line .
It is the Man United way to use attack as the best form of defence .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford goal-poacher in Sir Alex Ferguson 's brilliant swashbuckling sides .
Now he has his own players to turn United back into an attacking force .

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If you asked supporters to draw up an outright list of the best out-and-out footballers at Manchester United, the same names would surely keep cropping up.
Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial would be towards the top of anyone's list. Paul Pogba would be there too, for all the debate that still exists around the mercurial Frenchman.
Mason Greenwood would have to be included for his outrageous, albeit slightly unrefined, talent.
And after United's 4-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday night it became clear that Donny van de Beek belongs in the same bracket.
Discussions will abound over the best position to play Van de Beek, though that now seems largely unimportant. The talented Dutchman, schooled at the Ajax academy, can seemingly play wherever he is asked. The only dilemma for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should be not where to play him, but how to squeeze him into the team.
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Because Van de Beek uses the ball so intelligently, caring for it when it's within his grasp like it's a newborn baby. Never over-playing, never rash nor raw.
He partnered Fred in central midfield against Basaksehir and some denounced the combination, when the teams were announced an hour before kick off, as far too attacking. 'Gung-ho' and 'tactically naive', some said of Solskjaer. But then Van de Beek helped United romp into a 3-0 lead. And if United play the kind of football we saw in the opening half-hour against Basaksehir, they could beat any side, regardless of stature.
Away at Southampton this weekend is another tough fixture and one that will present that question for Solskjaer again. It would be a shame to see Van de Beek dropped for a more defensive-minded midfield player, such as Nemanja Matic or Scott McTominay. But it looks possible, given Saints' excellent start to the season and the caution with which United have often played in the Premier League this term.
It's easy to forget, though, that in many league games this season United have only had two or three of their most talented five or six players on the pitch together. Fernandes and Rashford have been mainstays, but Martial missed three games due to suspension after his red card versus Tottenham. Pogba has suffered with Covid-19, a lack of form and now ankle injury problems. Solskjaer has not trusted Van de Beek, while Greenwood has endured his own illness issues.
With Greenwood on the right flank and Van de Beek in midfield, United ought to find they have to brilliantly talented footballers to fill two 'problem' positions.
On social media right now, with the January transfer window lurking, there is talk that United need a defensive midfielder and a right-winger when the market reopens. But it is unlikely they will be able to get either, since clubs are reluctant to sell mid-season and, in any case, the answers may be staring them in the face.
A fit-again Greenwood is as dangerous cutting on from the right wing as he is in his favoured centre-forward role. And Van de Beek, while not a 'CDM' as players of the game FIFA 21 may term it, has proven himself able to play in a two-man central midfield. It may simply mean a more withdrawn role for Fred, though the Brazilian's strengths lie in the more defensive facets of the game anyway.
Greenwood and Van de Beek, linking up with Fernandes, Martial and Rashford in a front five should be a frightening prospect for opposing sides. And there is no better time than this Sunday at Southampton to try out a new exciting combination in the United front line.
It is the Man United way to use attack as the best form of defence. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should know that better than most, a former Old Trafford goal-poacher in Sir Alex Ferguson's brilliant swashbuckling sides. Now he has his own players to turn United back into an attacking force.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Restaurants could be allowed to open before Christmas in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester has been placed into Tier 3 of the Government 's new , tougher tier system .
From December 2 when the national lockdown ends , all 10 boroughs will face the strictest restrictions .
It will mean that all pubs and restaurants will have to remain closed , though gyms and non-essential retail can reopen .
Hospitality businesses will only be able to operate on a takeaway or delivery basis .
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in Parliament this morning .
It 's devastating news for those who operate and work in hospitality , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trade to see them through the rest of winter .
It 's also upsetting for locals in the region , who would normally be heading out to work Christmas parties , drinks with friends and meals with family at this time of year .
There could be a chance for restaurants and some pubs to reopen before Christmas though .
The restrictions , which have placed the vast majority of England in at least Tier 2 , will be reviewed every two weeks .
Greater Manchester 's case will be reassessed on December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fortnight from thereon , the health secretary confirmed .
Decision makers will be looking at a number of factors when deciding which tier to place areas in .
• cases numbers specifically in the over 60s • rates by which cases are falling or rising • the projected pressures on the NHS The regional rate in the last week has fallen from 432 cases per 100,000 people to 276 .
If the numbers are tracking in the right direction by December 16 , Greater Manchester may well be placed into Tier 2 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to reopen but can only serve alcohol with a substantial meal .
Tier 2 still spells closure for thousands of wet-led pubs and bars , though .

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Greater Manchester has been placed into Tier 3 of the Government's new, tougher tier system.
From December 2 when the national lockdown ends, all 10 boroughs will face the strictest restrictions.
It will mean that all pubs and restaurants will have to remain closed, though gyms and non-essential retail can reopen.
Hospitality businesses will only be able to operate on a takeaway or delivery basis.
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock made the announcement in Parliament this morning.
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It's devastating news for those who operate and work in hospitality, who rely so heavily on the busy Christmas trade to see them through the rest of winter.
It's also upsetting for locals in the region, who would normally be heading out to work Christmas parties, drinks with friends and meals with family at this time of year.
There could be a chance for restaurants and some pubs to reopen before Christmas though.
The restrictions, which have placed the vast majority of England in at least Tier 2, will be reviewed every two weeks.
Greater Manchester's case will be reassessed on December 16, and kept under review every fortnight from thereon, the health secretary confirmed.
Decision makers will be looking at a number of factors when deciding which tier to place areas in.
These include:
cases numbers in all age groups
cases numbers specifically in the over 60s
rates by which cases are falling or rising
infection rates per 100,000 people
the projected pressures on the NHS
The regional rate in the last week has fallen from 432 cases per 100,000 people to 276.
If the numbers are tracking in the right direction by December 16, Greater Manchester may well be placed into Tier 2.
Under Tier 2 restrictions, hospitality is allowed to reopen but can only serve alcohol with a substantial meal.
Tier 2 still spells closure for thousands of wet-led pubs and bars, though.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Bolton Council leader says 'we must work together' in Tier 3

Bolton will return to Tier 3 restrictions once the current national lockdown is lifted .
The whole of Greater Manchester will be placed in the 'very high ' alert level , meaning that hospitality will remain closed , alongside other entertainment venues such as play areas and cinemas .
Following the announcement , which was made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock earlier today , the leader of Bolton Council has issued a statement .
Coun David Greenhalgh said : `` I know there will be a huge amount of frustration and anger out there at the announcement today of further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and my colleagues , particularly as our R-rate is reducing .
`` But the reality is , although we are improving dramatically and our cases are coming down , we still had 946 new cases in the borough last week , our hospital is packed with COVID patients , and we need to get those figures down even more . ''
Coun Greenhalgh , who campaigned heavily for hospitality venues to reopen earlier this year , said that once figures in the borough reduce further , he will be `` fighting '' to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : `` I give residents my word that when we see our figures reach the level of those areas that are currently in Tier 2 , which we will achieve under the current trajectory if we continue to follow the guidance , I will be fighting , as I did before , to get our restrictions lifted as soon as possible so that those businesses affected so much by these measures , can reopen and our local economy can start to grow again .
`` Bolton Council will continue to prioritise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to those businesses affected under Tier 3 restrictions , and I urge any businesses who feel they are overlooked or fall between the cracks , to get in touch to see if we can help further .
`` We must now work together to continue to get our rates down to enable us to get back to the normality we all want . ''
The Government has since provided its rationale for putting Greater Manchester in Tier 3 on the Parliamentary website .
It reads : `` While there has been continued improvement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain very high , especially amongst those aged over 60 , at around 260 per 100,000 people .
`` The pressure on the local NHS is decreasing in some areas but remains a concern ; Manchester University hospital and Pennine Acute Trust remain under significant pressure . ''
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Bolton will return to Tier 3 restrictions once the current national lockdown is lifted.
The whole of Greater Manchester will be placed in the 'very high' alert level, meaning that hospitality will remain closed, alongside other entertainment venues such as play areas and cinemas.
Following the announcement, which was made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock earlier today, the leader of Bolton Council has issued a statement.
Coun David Greenhalgh said: "I know there will be a huge amount of frustration and anger out there at the announcement today of further restrictions, which are shared by myself and my colleagues, particularly as our R-rate is reducing.
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"But the reality is, although we are improving dramatically and our cases are coming down, we still had 946 new cases in the borough last week, our hospital is packed with COVID patients, and we need to get those figures down even more."
Coun Greenhalgh, who campaigned heavily for hospitality venues to reopen earlier this year, said that once figures in the borough reduce further, he will be "fighting" to get Bolton moved into Tier 2.
He added: "I give residents my word that when we see our figures reach the level of those areas that are currently in Tier 2, which we will achieve under the current trajectory if we continue to follow the guidance, I will be fighting, as I did before, to get our restrictions lifted as soon as possible so that those businesses affected so much by these measures, can reopen and our local economy can start to grow again.
"Bolton Council will continue to prioritise getting those grants and additional help out to those businesses affected under Tier 3 restrictions, and I urge any businesses who feel they are overlooked or fall between the cracks, to get in touch to see if we can help further.
"We must now work together to continue to get our rates down to enable us to get back to the normality we all want."
The Government has since provided its rationale for putting Greater Manchester in Tier 3 on the Parliamentary website.
It reads: "While there has been continued improvement in Greater Manchester, weekly case rates remain very high, especially amongst those aged over 60, at around 260 per 100,000 people.
"The pressure on the local NHS is decreasing in some areas but remains a concern; Manchester University hospital and Pennine Acute Trust remain under significant pressure."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--New rules for Christmas shopping in Tiers 1, 2 and 3 - the full list

Today all towns and cities in England were placed into Tiers - with the majority of places in the country put into Tiers 2 and 3 .
Under all Tiers , all shops will be allowed to reopen in England when lockdown ends on December 2 - including those which fall into the non-essential category , like Argos , Primark and Matalan .
However , the rules shoppers will have to follow vary depending on which Tier your town or city falls under , meaning Christmas shopping will look very different this year .
No matter whether you plan on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tesco , Home Bargains , Aldi , Primark - or at smaller independent businesses - you 'll need to make sure you 're following the rules in place .
Here are the rules in place for shoppers in Tier 2 and 3 : • All shoppers must wear a mask indoors ( unless exempt ) • Shoppers banned from mixing with anyone apart from households or bubbles in indoor shops • Shoppers permitted to meet in outdoor retail spaces provided they follow the rule of six • All shoppers must wear a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banned from mixing with anyone apart from househoulds or bubbles in both indoor and outdoor retail spaces It 's important to note that shops also have their own individual rules in place you must follow .

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Today all towns and cities in England were placed into Tiers - with the majority of places in the country put into Tiers 2 and 3.
Under all Tiers, all shops will be allowed to reopen in England when lockdown ends on December 2 - including those which fall into the non-essential category, like Argos, Primark and Matalan.
However, the rules shoppers will have to follow vary depending on which Tier your town or city falls under, meaning Christmas shopping will look very different this year.
No matter whether you plan on doing your Christmas shopping at Asda, Tesco, Home Bargains, Aldi, Primark - or at smaller independent businesses - you'll need to make sure you're following the rules in place.
Here are the rules in place for shoppers in Tier 2 and 3:
Tier 2 Christmas shopping rules
All shops open
All shoppers must wear a mask indoors (unless exempt)
Shoppers banned from mixing with anyone apart from households or bubbles in indoor shops
Shoppers permitted to meet in outdoor retail spaces provided they follow the rule of six
Tier 3 Christmas shopping rules
All shops open
All shoppers must wear a mask indoors (unless exempt)
Shoppers banned from mixing with anyone apart from househoulds or bubbles in both indoor and outdoor retail spaces
It's important to note that shops also have their own individual rules in place you must follow.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Man City attack's big opportunity to get back on track this weekend

Manchester City 's attack has n't quite been the same in the Premier League this season , with just 10 goals scored over the course of their first eight matches .
The large majority of teams have played one game more , but City 's total of 10 ranks them ahead of only six other sides per the goals scored column of the table .
Pep Guardiola 's men are averaging around 1.3 goals per game and have scored more than once in a single league match just twice this season , but it 's reasonable to suggest that - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are about to get a significant boost .
A meeting with Burnley is next on the English top-flight calendar and although Sean Dyche 's outfit are commonly understood to be tricky and competitive opponents , they tend to struggle against City at the Etihad .
That is actually quite an understatement , with the Clarets losing their past three league contests away to City by a combined score of 13-0 and - incredibly - Burnley failed to register a single shot on target in any of those clashes .
The last time that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a Premier League match was in 2016 , with 12 attempts posted in total since 2017 compared to City 's 58 at the opposite end .
Guardiola 's team seem extremely well-suited to facing Dyche 's side in Manchester , with much of that stemming from the tactical approaches of both outfits .
The latter is almost certain to deploy his players in a 4-4-2 shape regardless of the task at hand , whereas the former tends to be more experimental , fluid and adaptable based on the opposition .
Guardiola 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defensive line of their opponents and considering Burnley 's use of a back four , that causes problems and results in players being outnumbered , as shown below .
City have a tendency to gain a man advantage over the Clarets in certain situations on the pitch in and around the final third , and those usually result in scoring opportunities emerging and overloads are capitalised upon .
Moreover , Guardiola 's dominant game can be executed wholly against an inferior team such as Burnley as - for the most part - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present City with total control .
Ultimately , despite the offensive struggles that have been encountered in recent months , City have the perfect opportunity this weekend to get back on track by finding the net numerous times against one of Guardiola 's favourite opponents .

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Manchester City's attack hasn't quite been the same in the Premier League this season, with just 10 goals scored over the course of their first eight matches.
The large majority of teams have played one game more, but City 's total of 10 ranks them ahead of only six other sides per the goals scored column of the table.
Pep Guardiola's men are averaging around 1.3 goals per game and have scored more than once in a single league match just twice this season, but it's reasonable to suggest that - based on past experiences - those numbers are about to get a significant boost.
A meeting with Burnley is next on the English top-flight calendar and although Sean Dyche's outfit are commonly understood to be tricky and competitive opponents, they tend to struggle against City at the Etihad.
That is actually quite an understatement, with the Clarets losing their past three league contests away to City by a combined score of 13-0 and - incredibly - Burnley failed to register a single shot on target in any of those clashes.
The last time that Burnley hit the target at the Etihad in a Premier League match was in 2016, with 12 attempts posted in total since 2017 compared to City's 58 at the opposite end.
Guardiola's team seem extremely well-suited to facing Dyche's side in Manchester, with much of that stemming from the tactical approaches of both outfits.
The latter is almost certain to deploy his players in a 4-4-2 shape regardless of the task at hand, whereas the former tends to be more experimental, fluid and adaptable based on the opposition.
Guardiola's attack typically involves five attacking players occupying the defensive line of their opponents and considering Burnley's use of a back four, that causes problems and results in players being outnumbered, as shown below.
City have a tendency to gain a man advantage over the Clarets in certain situations on the pitch in and around the final third, and those usually result in scoring opportunities emerging and overloads are capitalised upon.
Moreover, Guardiola's dominant game can be executed wholly against an inferior team such as Burnley as - for the most part - they are willing to concede possession and present City with total control.
Ultimately, despite the offensive struggles that have been encountered in recent months, City have the perfect opportunity this weekend to get back on track by finding the net numerous times against one of Guardiola's favourite opponents.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Cumbria in Tier 2 - these are the rules

Cumbria in Tier 2 - these are the rules

Cumbria is being placed into Tier 2 under the new coronavirus restrictions announced by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
The rules - which are effective from December 2 and replace the national England-wide lockdown - means households can not mix indoors and people must follow the rule of six if meeting outdoors .
Pubs which serve `` substantial meals '' will be allowed to open with table service along with restaurants .
But they must call last orders at 10pm and shut by 11pm .
Outdoor sport , physical activity and exercise classes can continue but indoors it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to avoid mixing with people they do n't live with .
The county has seen small rise in cases in the Carlisle and South Lakeland District council areas , and a decrease elsewhere .
The system will be regularly reviewed , with the first scheduled for December 16 .
The Department for Health and Social Care said in a statement : `` The picture in Cumbria is broadly improving although case rates in Carlisle and South Lakeland are increasing - with increases likely due to a large school outbreak .
`` Case rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 in Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness .
`` These case rates are too high for allocation to tier one but Cumbria 's trajectory does currently not warrant inclusion in tier three . ''
Throughout the county , pubs and restaurants which serve `` substantial meals '' will be allowed to be operate with table service , but must stop serving by 10pm and close by 11pm .
Spectators will be allowed at outdoor and indoor sport events , or at performances and shows , but with a maximum crowd capacity outdoors of 50 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smaller , and indoor with a capacity of 1,000 people .
• you must not socialise with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble in any indoor setting , whether at home or in a public place • you must not socialise in a group of more than six people outside , including in a garden or a public space – this is called the ‘ rule of 6 ’ • businesses and venues can continue to operate , in a Covid-Secure manner , other than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as nightclubs • pubs and bars must close , unless operating as restaurants .
Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals • hospitality businesses selling food or drink for consumption on their premises are required to : • provide table service only , in premises which sell alcohol • close between 11pm and 5am ( hospitality venues in airports , ports , transport services and motorway service areas are exempt ) • hospitality businesses and venues selling food and drink for consumption off the premises can continue to do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through delivery service , click-and-collect or drive-through • early closure ( 11pm ) applies to casinos , cinemas , theatres , museums , bowling alleys , amusement arcades , funfairs , theme parks , adventure parks and activities , and bingo halls .
Cinemas , theatres and concert halls can stay open beyond 11pm in order to conclude performances that start before 10pm • public attendance at outdoor and indoor events ( performances and shows ) is permitted , limited to whichever is lower : 50 per cent capacity , or either 2,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public attendance at spectator sport and business events can resume inside and outside , subject to social contact rules and limited to whichever is lower : 50 per cent capacity , or either 2,000 people outdoors or 1,000 people indoors • places of worship remain open but you must not socialise with people from outside of your household or support bubble while you are indoors there , unless a legal exemption applies • weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on numbers of attendees – 15 people can attend wedding ceremonies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ceremonies , and 15 people can attend linked commemorative events such as wakes or stone settings .
• organised outdoor sport , and physical activity and exercise classes can continue • organised indoor sport , physical activity and exercise classes will only be permitted if it is possible for people to avoid mixing with people they do not live with ( or share a support bubble with ) .
There are exceptions for indoor disability sport , sport for educational purposes and supervised sport and physical activity for under-18s , which can take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open , but should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make where possible • if you live in a tier 2 area , you must continue to follow tier 2 rules when you travel to a tier 1 area .
• Avoid travel to or overnight stays in tier 3 areas other than where necessary , such as for work , education , youth services , to receive medical treatment , or because of caring responsibilities.You can travel through a tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer journey .

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Cumbria is being placed into Tier 2 under the new coronavirus restrictions announced by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
The rules - which are effective from December 2 and replace the national England-wide lockdown - means households cannot mix indoors and people must follow the rule of six if meeting outdoors.
Pubs which serve "substantial meals" will be allowed to open with table service along with restaurants. But they must call last orders at 10pm and shut by 11pm.
Outdoor sport, physical activity and exercise classes can continue but indoors it will only be allowed if it is possible to avoid mixing with people they don't live with.
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The county has seen small rise in cases in the Carlisle and South Lakeland District council areas, and a decrease elsewhere.
The system will be regularly reviewed, with the first scheduled for December 16.
The Department for Health and Social Care said in a statement: "The picture in Cumbria is broadly improving although case rates in Carlisle and South Lakeland are increasing - with increases likely due to a large school outbreak.
"Case rates in over 60s are above 100 per 100,000 in Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.
"These case rates are too high for allocation to tier one but Cumbria's trajectory does currently not warrant inclusion in tier three."
Throughout the county, pubs and restaurants which serve "substantial meals" will be allowed to be operate with table service, but must stop serving by 10pm and close by 11pm.
Spectators will be allowed at outdoor and indoor sport events, or at performances and shows, but with a maximum crowd capacity outdoors of 50 per cent or 2,000 people, whichever is smaller, and indoor with a capacity of 1,000 people.
The government website states in tier 2:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--How long will Tier 3 lockdown last for?

How long will Tier 3 lockdown last for?

From next Wednesday each area in England will be placed into Tier 1 , 2 or 3 restrictions .
The measures in each of the three tiers vary , with each region allocated a tier based on the severity of coronavirus rates in each area .
The new tiered system will come into force from Wednesday , December 2 , when the national lockdown comes to an end .
The areas placed into Tier 3 includes Greater Manchester , which means the region is classed as 'Very High alert ' .
As a result , the toughest restrictions will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the system was first introduced in October .
The biggest change is that hospitality will remain closed completely except for delivery and takeaway - just like during the national lockdown .
The latest announcement means that a total of 23.3 million people in England – 41.5 % of the population – will be in Tier 3 of the government 's Covid-19 restrictions from December 2 .
When making the announcement , health secretary Matt Hancock said that the measures are necessary given the `` scale of the threat '' faced by the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reviewed in a fortnight and kept `` regularly under review after that '' .
The first review will take place by December 16 , a week before the government 's 'Christmas bubbles ' rules come into force .
But on Monday Boris Johnson warned the tier system was likely to remain in place until April .
This is the full list of areas in Tier 3 :

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From next Wednesday each area in England will be placed into Tier 1, 2 or 3 restrictions.
The measures in each of the three tiers vary, with each region allocated a tier based on the severity of coronavirus rates in each area.
The new tiered system will come into force from Wednesday, December 2, when the national lockdown comes to an end.
The areas placed into Tier 3 includes Greater Manchester, which means the region is classed as 'Very High alert'.
As a result, the toughest restrictions will be imposed and are notably different from when the system was first introduced in October.
The biggest change is that hospitality will remain closed completely except for delivery and takeaway - just like during the national lockdown.
The latest announcement means that a total of 23.3 million people in England – 41.5% of the population – will be in Tier 3 of the government's Covid-19 restrictions from December 2.
When making the announcement, health secretary Matt Hancock said that the measures are necessary given the "scale of the threat" faced by the UK.
He also said the tiers will be reviewed in a fortnight and kept "regularly under review after that".
The first review will take place by December 16, a week before the government's 'Christmas bubbles' rules come into force.
But on Monday Boris Johnson warned the tier system was likely to remain in place until April.
This is the full list of areas in Tier 3:
North East
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Stockton-on-Tees
Redcar and Cleveland
Darlington
Sunderland
South Tyneside
Gateshead
Newcastle upon Tyne
North Tyneside
County Durham
Northumberland
North West
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
Blackpool
Blackburn with Darwen
Yorkshire and The Humber
The Humber
West Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
West Midlands
Birmingham and Black Country
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
East Midlands
Derby and Derbyshire
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Leicester and Leicestershire
Lincolnshire
South East
Slough (remainder of Berkshire is tier 2: High alert)
Kent and Medway
South West


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United have paid tribute to Diego Maradona , who has sadly passed away .
Argentina legend Maradona reportedly suffered @ @ @ @ @ his death prompted an outpouring of tributes in recognition of his contribution to world football @ @ @ @ @ on their official Twitter account , explaining : `` Football has lost one of its @ @ @ @ @ peace , Diego Maradona . ''
Marcus Rashford and other United players posted their own @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , United will be hoping for positive injury news on both Aaron Wan-Bissaka @ @ @ @ @ suffered setbacks in Tuesday 's win over Istanbul Basaksehir .
United have also confirmed their @ @ @ @ @ off times for December after the TV schedule was announced .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will @ @ @ @ @ Friday ahead of United 's Premier League game against Southampton on Sunday .
Recap our @ @ @ @ @ the latest United news .

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Manchester United have paid tribute to Diego Maradona, who has sadly passed away.
Argentina legend Maradona reportedly suffered a heart attack, and his death prompted an outpouring of tributes in recognition of his contribution to world football.
United posted a tribute on their official Twitter account, explaining: "Football has lost one of its greatest icons. Rest in peace, Diego Maradona."
Marcus Rashford and other United players posted their own personal tributes to social media.
Meanwhile, United will be hoping for positive injury news on both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor Lindelof, who suffered setbacks in Tuesday's win over Istanbul Basaksehir. United have also confirmed their rescheduled fixture dates and kick off times for December after the TV schedule was announced.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hold a press conference on Friday ahead of United's Premier League game against Southampton on Sunday.
Recap our live blog below for all the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Dad who threw baby into river 'went to A&E six times for help before tragedy'

A father who hurled his baby boy into the River Irwell went to A & E to seek help over his mental health six times in the weeks before the tragedy , a trial has heard .
There were 'missed opportunities ' to intervene with Zak Bennett-Eko , according to a psychiatrist , after he had had been 'seeing things , hearing things , and smelling things ' over a short few weeks before he threw his son into the water in Radcliffe last year .
Zakari William Bennett-Eko was just 11-months-old when his body was pulled from the water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial previously heard that Bennett-Eko suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and that he 'believed that his son was the devil and that he was being told to drown him ' at the time of the fatal incident .
The 23-year-old dad had stopped taking his psychosis medication , causing his mental health to deteriorate , the court was told .
Prosecutors allege that Bennett-Eko is guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility , with the defence case that he is not guilty by reason of insanity .
Today , the jury were told by defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of River Street in Radcliffe , had tried to seek help at A & E six times 'throughout 2019 ' , including just two days before Zakari 's death - 'recognising ' that his mental health was spiralling out of control .
Bennett-Eko was never admitted to hospital or sectioned as a result of those visits .
Emma Blood , Bennett-Eko 's partner and mother to Zakari , also tried to seek emergency medication for him by calling the hospital but never received a call back , according to evidence read out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which began earlier this week at the temporary Nightingale court in Salford 's Lowry Theatre , continued today , a third consultant forensic psychiatrist who has assessed Bennett-Eko , Dr Melanie Higgins , gave evidence .
The court had previously heard from another psychiatrist , Dr Inti Qurashi , that Bennett-Eko understood that 'what he was doing was wrong ' as he threw his son .
Dr Higgins contradicted that view today , November 26 , saying that Bennett-Eko 's psychosis was so severe that she believes he was clinically insane at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that , believing his son was the devil , Bennett-Eko thought drowning the baby was the right thing to do .
Dr Higgins ' views are in line with another psychiatrist who assessed Bennett-Eko , Dr John Crosby .
Bennett-Eko had a long history of mental health concerns , the jury heard .
In September 2014 , those concerns ended in a 17-month-long stint in a psychiatric facility .
His history with mental health problems should have alerted A & E staff to the serious nature of his illness when he attended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , Bennett-Eko 's 'superficially calm ' exterior meant doctors did not recognise the spiral that was taking place , despite telling staff that he wanted to be sectioned , the jury heard .
The court had also previously heard that when Bennett-Eko attended hospital on September 9 , he left before medics had chance to attend to him .
`` There are some symptoms that are observable , someone might be shouting and screaming , or bizarrely dressed , but this was not how he presented , '' said Dr Higgins .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ why the diagnosis was missed on the multiple times he presented to A & E .
`` He looks superficially calm , but that belies a very profound and utterly distressed mental state .
`` Mr Bennett-Eko presented to A & E throughout 2019 but was never admitted .
He knew he was relapsing and had made his best efforts to seek help .
`` But something about his presentation was taken at face value , that meant clinicians did not get to grips with the psychosis that was going on at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also believed his mental state was regressing , including his partner Miss Blood .
In texts read out in court , the 23-year-old woman told a friend : `` I do n't think anyone understands but me , my mum and my grandma .
`` All his family are saying he 'll be fine , but they have not seen what he 's like .
He was just sat there crying all day .
We 've rung for emergency medication , but no one has called back .
`` He 's booted my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost it . ''
In other texts from days leading up to the fatal incident , Miss Blood described how Bennett-Eko began believed Zakari was not their son , that she was cheating on him with a rapper from Moston and that his mum was Beyonce .
Dr Higgins added : `` For short periods of time , he would appear to present as normal .
But behind closed doors , his partner knew he was relapsing . ''
Miss Blood had also commented that her partner needed to be sectioned , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in hospital , the court heard .
Defence barrister Peter Wright said : `` Emma had seen the signs and recognised that he needed to be sectioned .
`` It was a sad litany of events on six different occasions going to A & E and not being admitted with increasing psychosis being demonstrated by Zac . ''
Bennett-Eko had been arguing with his then eight-months pregnant girlfriend on the day of their son ’ s death , the court has heard this week .
She said he needed to start looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to care for two babies and him , jurors were told .
Robert Hall , prosecuting , said on Tuesday : `` It may be that exchange set the seed in Zak 's mind that they would be better off without Zakari .
`` Zak would later claim at about this time he saw Zakari 's legs expanding and that he , Zakari , was turning into the devil . ''
Shortly after 4pm on September 11 , while Miss Blood was upstairs , Bennett-Eko left the family home on River Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walked to the river , the court heard .
While walking towards the scene of the incident , Bennett-Eko says passed a 'blue Ford Focus ' driven by a man who nodded at him , the court heard .
In Bennett-Eko 's mind , the nod 'specifically indicated ' that Zakari was the devil , and that he needed to be drowned , said Dr Higgins .
The defendant was then seen by two teenagers taking his son out of his pushchair , swinging him from side to side before throwing him into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Lock Keeper pub 'as if nothing had happened ' , according to the teenagers .
Bennett-Eko sat down at a table , appearing 'calm ' before telling another customer that he had thrown his baby into the river .
Police then arrived to arrest him and Bennett-Eko was forthcoming with his name and address .
While in custody , the defendant asked for his dead mother to be contacted , and called an officer 'Uncle Steve ' .
Zakari was rescued from the river by emergency services after the alarm was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was pronounced dead at the Royal Bolton Hospital that evening after spending an hour in the water , the jury was told .
A post-mortem found the baby died from drowning , hypothermia or both .
Bennett-Eko is currently residing at Ashworth secure hospital and is not present for his trial .
The trial is expected to last five to seven days and continues tomorrow .

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A father who hurled his baby boy into the River Irwell went to A&E to seek help over his mental health six times in the weeks before the tragedy, a trial has heard.
There were 'missed opportunities' to intervene with Zak Bennett-Eko, according to a psychiatrist, after he had had been 'seeing things, hearing things, and smelling things' over a short few weeks before he threw his son into the water in Radcliffe last year.
Zakari William Bennett-Eko was just 11-months-old when his body was pulled from the water on September 11, 2019.
A trial previously heard that Bennett-Eko suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and that he 'believed that his son was the devil and that he was being told to drown him' at the time of the fatal incident.
The 23-year-old dad had stopped taking his psychosis medication, causing his mental health to deteriorate, the court was told.
Prosecutors allege that Bennett-Eko is guilty of manslaughter by diminished responsibility, with the defence case that he is not guilty by reason of insanity.
Today, the jury were told by defence barrister, Peter Wright, that Bennett-Eko, of River Street in Radcliffe, had tried to seek help at A&E six times 'throughout 2019', including just two days before Zakari's death - 'recognising' that his mental health was spiralling out of control.
Bennett-Eko was never admitted to hospital or sectioned as a result of those visits.
Emma Blood, Bennett-Eko's partner and mother to Zakari, also tried to seek emergency medication for him by calling the hospital but never received a call back, according to evidence read out in court today.
As the trial, which began earlier this week at the temporary Nightingale court in Salford's Lowry Theatre, continued today, a third consultant forensic psychiatrist who has assessed Bennett-Eko, Dr Melanie Higgins, gave evidence.
The court had previously heard from another psychiatrist, Dr Inti Qurashi, that Bennett-Eko understood that 'what he was doing was wrong' as he threw his son.
(Image: PA)
Dr Higgins contradicted that view today, November 26, saying that Bennett-Eko's psychosis was so severe that she believes he was clinically insane at the moment of the killing.
She said that, believing his son was the devil, Bennett-Eko thought drowning the baby was the right thing to do.
Dr Higgins' views are in line with another psychiatrist who assessed Bennett-Eko, Dr John Crosby.
Bennett-Eko had a long history of mental health concerns, the jury heard. In September 2014, those concerns ended in a 17-month-long stint in a psychiatric facility.
His history with mental health problems should have alerted A&E staff to the serious nature of his illness when he attended with complaints, claimed Dr Higgins.
However, Bennett-Eko's 'superficially calm' exterior meant doctors did not recognise the spiral that was taking place, despite telling staff that he wanted to be sectioned, the jury heard.
The court had also previously heard that when Bennett-Eko attended hospital on September 9, he left before medics had chance to attend to him.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"There are some symptoms that are observable, someone might be shouting and screaming, or bizarrely dressed, but this was not how he presented," said Dr Higgins.
"That's the fundamental problem of why the diagnosis was missed on the multiple times he presented to A&E.
"He looks superficially calm, but that belies a very profound and utterly distressed mental state.
"Mr Bennett-Eko presented to A&E throughout 2019 but was never admitted. He knew he was relapsing and had made his best efforts to seek help.
"But something about his presentation was taken at face value, that meant clinicians did not get to grips with the psychosis that was going on at the time."
Those close to Bennett-Eko also believed his mental state was regressing, including his partner Miss Blood.
In texts read out in court, the 23-year-old woman told a friend: "I don't think anyone understands but me, my mum and my grandma.
"All his family are saying he'll be fine, but they have not seen what he's like. He was just sat there crying all day. We've rung for emergency medication, but no one has called back.
"He's booted my door off, he's just fully lost it."
In other texts from days leading up to the fatal incident, Miss Blood described how Bennett-Eko began believed Zakari was not their son, that she was cheating on him with a rapper from Moston and that his mum was Beyonce.
Dr Higgins added: "For short periods of time, he would appear to present as normal. But behind closed doors, his partner knew he was relapsing."
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Miss Blood had also commented that her partner needed to be sectioned, saying that she would support him while he was in hospital, the court heard.
Defence barrister Peter Wright said: "Emma had seen the signs and recognised that he needed to be sectioned.
"It was a sad litany of events on six different occasions going to A&E and not being admitted with increasing psychosis being demonstrated by Zac."
Bennett-Eko had been arguing with his then eight-months pregnant girlfriend on the day of their son’s death, the court has heard this week.
She said he needed to start looking after himself as she would not be able to care for two babies and him, jurors were told.
Robert Hall, prosecuting, said on Tuesday: "It may be that exchange set the seed in Zak's mind that they would be better off without Zakari.
"Zak would later claim at about this time he saw Zakari's legs expanding and that he, Zakari, was turning into the devil."
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Shortly after 4pm on September 11, while Miss Blood was upstairs, Bennett-Eko left the family home on River Street with his son in a pushchair and walked to the river, the court heard.
While walking towards the scene of the incident, Bennett-Eko says passed a 'blue Ford Focus' driven by a man who nodded at him, the court heard.
In Bennett-Eko's mind, the nod 'specifically indicated' that Zakari was the devil, and that he needed to be drowned, said Dr Higgins.
The defendant was then seen by two teenagers taking his son out of his pushchair, swinging him from side to side before throwing him into the river below.
He then walked to the Lock Keeper pub 'as if nothing had happened', according to the teenagers.
Bennett-Eko sat down at a table, appearing 'calm' before telling another customer that he had thrown his baby into the river.
Police then arrived to arrest him and Bennett-Eko was forthcoming with his name and address. While in custody, the defendant asked for his dead mother to be contacted, and called an officer 'Uncle Steve'.
Zakari was rescued from the river by emergency services after the alarm was raised by a member of the public.
He was pronounced dead at the Royal Bolton Hospital that evening after spending an hour in the water, the jury was told.
A post-mortem found the baby died from drowning, hypothermia or both.
Bennett-Eko is currently residing at Ashworth secure hospital and is not present for his trial.
The trial is expected to last five to seven days and continues tomorrow.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Man City evening headlines as Foden outlines Champions League ambition

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday , November 26 .
Phil Foden was the Manchester City match-winner in last night ’ s 1-0 victory over Olympiakos , a win which qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League .
Pep Guardiola ’ s side are guaranteed to finish at least second in Group C after winning all four matches in the competition so far , but Foden believes they can ’ t afford to take their foot off the gas .
`` It feels really good to get the qualification done today , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but first of all , we need to finish off strong , ” he told after the win in Athens .
`` It 's been difficult this year with the games coming really quick , but we 've had to get used to it . ''
Here ’ s what he said in full .
Having committed his future at the Etihad for a further two years , Pep Guardiola has hit another new milestone at City .
Should he see out his new deal , he ’ ll have spent as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous two clubs , Barcelona and Bayern Munich , combined .
The 1-0 win over Olympiakos was his 247th competitive fixture in charge of City , which brings him level to the total matches he was in charge of for his boyhood club Barcelona .
Impressively , 182 of those 247 matches have been wins , giving him a remarkable win percentage of 73.68 % .
That just edges his overall record at Barcelona , having won three more matches in charge of City than he did with the La Liga outfit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways against Burnley Only six Premier League sides have scored fewer goals than City so far this season , with a relatively paltry tally of just 10 from eight outings .
That ’ s an average of just over a goal a game so far , while they ’ ve failed to net more than one in each of their last six matches in the Premier League .
That ’ s in stark contrast to last term , during which they scored 102 goals across the full campaign at an average of 2.68 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an opportunity for Guardiola ’ s men to find their shooting boots , with Burnley set to visit the Etihad .
The last three Premier League meetings with Sean Dyche ’ s Clarets have ended with an aggregate score of 13-0 to City , with the opposition failing to register a single shot on target in each .
Burnley haven ’ t registered a shot on target at The Etihad since 2016 .
They ’ ve attempted 12 shots , all off target , while City have managed nearly five times as many @ @ @ @ @ @

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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday, November 26.
Foden outlines City’s Champions League ambitions
Phil Foden was the Manchester City match-winner in last night’s 1-0 victory over Olympiakos, a win which qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola’s side are guaranteed to finish at least second in Group C after winning all four matches in the competition so far, but Foden believes they can’t afford to take their foot off the gas.
"It feels really good to get the qualification done today, we're looking forward to the next stage, but first of all, we need to finish off strong,” he told ManCity.com after the win in Athens.
"It's been difficult this year with the games coming really quick, but we've had to get used to it."
Here’s what he said in full.
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Guardiola passes new landmark at City
Having committed his future at the Etihad for a further two years, Pep Guardiola has hit another new milestone at City.
Should he see out his new deal, he’ll have spent as long as City manager as with his previous two clubs, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, combined.
The 1-0 win over Olympiakos was his 247th competitive fixture in charge of City, which brings him level to the total matches he was in charge of for his boyhood club Barcelona.
Impressively, 182 of those 247 matches have been wins, giving him a remarkable win percentage of 73.68%.
That just edges his overall record at Barcelona, having won three more matches in charge of City than he did with the La Liga outfit.
Here’s the full story .
How City can get back to goalscoring ways against Burnley
Only six Premier League sides have scored fewer goals than City so far this season, with a relatively paltry tally of just 10 from eight outings.
That’s an average of just over a goal a game so far, while they’ve failed to net more than one in each of their last six matches in the Premier League.
That’s in stark contrast to last term, during which they scored 102 goals across the full campaign at an average of 2.68 per game.
But this weekend represents an opportunity for Guardiola’s men to find their shooting boots, with Burnley set to visit the Etihad.
The last three Premier League meetings with Sean Dyche’s Clarets have ended with an aggregate score of 13-0 to City, with the opposition failing to register a single shot on target in each.
Burnley haven’t registered a shot on target at The Etihad since 2016. They’ve attempted 12 shots, all off target, while City have managed nearly five times as many - 58 - in response.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-26--Live updates as police shut Regent Road after crash

A major road in Salford has been partially shut due to a crash between a van and a car .
@ @ @ @ @ to hospital with serious injuries .
The collision happened near to the junction of Gloucester @ @ @ @ @ The road is blocked heading out of the city towards the M602 .
Motorists are @ @ @ @ @ alternative route .
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a white Citroen van and a car were @ @ @ @ @

A major road in Salford has been partially shut due to a crash between a van and a car.
One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The collision happened near to the junction of Gloucester Street at around 6.45pm.
The road is blocked heading out of the city towards the M602.
Motorists are being encouraged to find an alternative route.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a white Citroen van and a car were involved in the crash.