themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--He gave everything to his adopted community... then was killed in the street

This is the man who died in Rochdale after being attacked in the street before being hit by a passing car .
Algerian-born Ammar Terbeche , 32 , was well-known among members of the town 's Muslim community .
Friends said he was 'very friendly , very respectful , well-spoken and articulate ' .
Ammar died after being hit by a car following an assault in Rochdale town centre in the early hours of Sunday ( September 20 ) .
Police were called at around 3.10am by paramedics responding to reports a man was unconscious in a car park off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ammar was pronounced dead at the scene .
His next of kin in Algeria has now been informed , Greater Manchester Police said .
Born in Marsa Ben M'Hidi , in the Tlemcen province , Ammar moved to the UK in 2017 , his family said .
Ammar studied at a youth and sports institution in his native country .
For eight years , he was director of a sports complex in the Tlemcen province .
He settled in Rochdale , not far from the Central Mosque , before he started volunteering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped out at a mosque and threw everything into being a part of his adopted community .
He 'd just enrolled on a series of college courses .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News from Algeria , Ammar 's nephew Kicha Soufiane said his loved ones have been left devastated .
`` God bless you , Ammar , '' he said in a message to his uncle .
In a tribute on Facebook , Kicha wrote : `` You were the best uncle and the best brother . ''
Scores of people - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their respects on the social media site .
One person wrote : `` You were the best neighbour , the best brother and the best friend . ''
`` Our hearts are shaken , '' another friend added .
Hafiz Abdul Malik , manager at Castlemere Community Centre where Ammar volunteered , said : `` He was such a nice guy .
`` He was very friendly , very respectful , very well-spoken and articulate .
All the community is in shock .
`` When he first came to Rochdale , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to so he started coming to the centre and to Central Mosque to help out .
`` From then on , whenever we had an event on he would help out .
`` Everybody took a liking to him .
He loved education and loved studying .
He 'd recently enrolled on five or six courses at Hopwood Hall College .
`` More importantly , he was just a very nice human being .
`` Everybody is just absolutely devastated . ''
Mohammed Yousaf , owner of the Auto Shop car spares business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community centre .
He said : `` He was a brilliant guy - very humble , very pious .
`` It 's a real shame .
Everyone is upset . ''
A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday ( September 21 ) was later released .
He faces no further action .
Detectives have established that Ammar was assaulted following a conversation with three men .
He was left lying in the road while the men left the scene , walking towards Rochdale Memorial Gardens .
Seconds later , Ammar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The driver of the vehicle , who stopped at the scene , has not been arrested and is helping police with their enquiries .
On Sunday morning , part of the Town Hall Square was cordoned and a forensics tent was pitched at the scene .
Det Chief Insp Lz Hopkinson , of GMP 's Major Incident Team , has previously said : `` This incident resulted in the loss of a man 's life , which will be devastating for his loved ones .
`` Although we have lines of enquiry to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information which may assist us to share that information with us directly or via Crimestoppers anonymously .
`` This incident happened as a number of licensed premises in the town centre were closing for the night so it is likely members of the public saw or heard something which is relevant .
`` We know people in Rochdale are concerned by what has happened but I would like to reassure them that we are committed to establishing the full circumstances and ensuring anyone responsible for committing a criminal offence is identified and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in the area this week so anyone with concerns can talk to them . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting 563 of 20/09/20 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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This is the man who died in Rochdale after being attacked in the street before being hit by a passing car.
Algerian-born Ammar Terbeche, 32, was well-known among members of the town's Muslim community.
Friends said he was 'very friendly, very respectful, well-spoken and articulate'.
Ammar died after being hit by a car following an assault in Rochdale town centre in the early hours of Sunday (September 20).
Police were called at around 3.10am by paramedics responding to reports a man was unconscious in a car park off The Esplanade, near Yates.
Tragically, Ammar was pronounced dead at the scene.
(Image: Kicha Soufiane)
His next of kin in Algeria has now been informed, Greater Manchester Police said.
Born in Marsa Ben M'Hidi, in the Tlemcen province, Ammar moved to the UK in 2017, his family said.
Ammar studied at a youth and sports institution in his native country. For eight years, he was director of a sports complex in the Tlemcen province.
He settled in Rochdale, not far from the Central Mosque, before he started volunteering at the Castlemere Community Centre.
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Ammar helped out at a mosque and threw everything into being a part of his adopted community. He'd just enrolled on a series of college courses.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News from Algeria, Ammar's nephew Kicha Soufiane said his loved ones have been left devastated.
"God bless you, Ammar," he said in a message to his uncle.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
In a tribute on Facebook, Kicha wrote: "You were the best uncle and the best brother."
Scores of people - from the UK and Algeria - paid their respects on the social media site.
One person wrote: "You were the best neighbour, the best brother and the best friend."
"Our hearts are shaken," another friend added.
Hafiz Abdul Malik, manager at Castlemere Community Centre where Ammar volunteered, said: "He was such a nice guy.
"He was very friendly, very respectful, very well-spoken and articulate. All the community is in shock.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"When he first came to Rochdale, he was lonely, he had nobody to speak to so he started coming to the centre and to Central Mosque to help out.
"From then on, whenever we had an event on he would help out.
"Everybody took a liking to him. He loved education and loved studying. He'd recently enrolled on five or six courses at Hopwood Hall College.
"More importantly, he was just a very nice human being.
"Everybody is just absolutely devastated."
Mohammed Yousaf, owner of the Auto Shop car spares business in Rochdale, knew Ammar through the community centre.
He said: "He was a brilliant guy - very humble, very pious.
"It's a real shame. Everyone is upset."
A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday (September 21) was later released. He faces no further action.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Detectives have established that Ammar was assaulted following a conversation with three men.
He was left lying in the road while the men left the scene, walking towards Rochdale Memorial Gardens.
Seconds later, Ammar was hit by a passing vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle, who stopped at the scene, has not been arrested and is helping police with their enquiries.
On Sunday morning, part of the Town Hall Square was cordoned and a forensics tent was pitched at the scene.
Det Chief Insp Lz Hopkinson, of GMP's Major Incident Team, has previously said: "This incident resulted in the loss of a man's life, which will be devastating for his loved ones.
"Although we have lines of enquiry to follow, we would still ask anyone with information which may assist us to share that information with us directly or via Crimestoppers anonymously.
"This incident happened as a number of licensed premises in the town centre were closing for the night so it is likely members of the public saw or heard something which is relevant.
"We know people in Rochdale are concerned by what has happened but I would like to reassure them that we are committed to establishing the full circumstances and ensuring anyone responsible for committing a criminal offence is identified and faces justice.
"Extra officers will be in the area this week so anyone with concerns can talk to them."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting 563 of 20/09/20 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Live updates as police at the scene of fatal collision 'vigil' in Salford

A vigil is taking place at the scene of a fatal collision in Salford .
Images taken on Frederick Road and sent to the M.E.N this evening ( September 24 ) show a long queue of traffic and cars parked up on the side of the road and a number of people congregating .
One eyewitness said they could see a number of tealights which appeared to be spelling out a person ’ s name .
Around 15 people have congregated on a bridge at Frederick Street .
A cordon is in place and police vehicles are currently blocking access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Broughton Road and Frederick Street .
One person has tweeted : “ Avoid Frederick Road , seems like there are loads of cars blocking the road right where the crash was last night that killed the 2 men.
” The vigil is taking place close to the scene of a fatal collision that killed two men .
Police spotted a vehicle being driven at speed on Frederick Road at around 11.40pm on Wednesday night ( September 23 ) .
Officers began a chase before the vehicle in question crashed with two other cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car being pursued were killed at the scene , Greater Manchester Police said .
One man and two women from the other vehicles were taken to hospital with what has been described as serious injuries .
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for details .

A vigil is taking place at the scene of a fatal collision in Salford.
Images taken on Frederick Road and sent to the M.E.N this evening (September 24) show a long queue of traffic and cars parked up on the side of the road and a number of people congregating.
One eyewitness said they could see a number of tealights which appeared to be spelling out a person’s name.
Around 15 people have congregated on a bridge at Frederick Street.
A cordon is in place and police vehicles are currently blocking access to Lissadel Street at the junction with Broughton Road and Frederick Street.
One person has tweeted: “Avoid Frederick Road, seems like there are loads of cars blocking the road right where the crash was last night that killed the 2 men.”
The vigil is taking place close to the scene of a fatal collision that killed two men.
Police spotted a vehicle being driven at speed on Frederick Road at around 11.40pm on Wednesday night (September 23).
Officers began a chase before the vehicle in question crashed with two other cars.
Two men who were travelling in the car being pursued were killed at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said.
One man and two women from the other vehicles were taken to hospital with what has been described as serious injuries.
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for details.
More to follow.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--All the schools with confirmed positive Covid cases in Greater Manchester

A total of 272 schools across Greater Manchester have now been affected by Covid cases .
The figure , which equates to more than a fifth of schools across the region , comes little over a fortnight after pupils started the new academic year .
And with no official list available of all the bubble closures - and the Manchester Evening News only able to confirm cases after being alerted by parents - it 's likely there are many more .
A further 25 have been confirmed today , many of those in Wigan as the local authority has started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which schools have been affected across the borough .
How has sending your child back to school been for you so far ?
Let us know in the survey below .
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The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed .
Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes : • Manchester Communication Academy , Harpurhey - ( One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8 ) • St Agnes CE Primary , Longsight - ( One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
Close contacts isolating ) • Trinity C of E High - ( member of staff positive , close contacts isolating • Brookburn Primary , Chorlton - ( Year 5 isolating after one pupil and two staff positive ) • Co-op Academy Walkden - ( SEND pupils from The Hive and all Year 10 ) • Springwood Primary School , Swinton - ( four confirmed cases in two classes ) • St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School , Bury - ( One confirmed case among staff , Early Years isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Primary , Bury - ( Two confirmed cases , Years 3 , 5 and 6 isolating ) • Ladybridge High , Bolton - ( Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating ) • King 's Leadership Academy , Bolton - ( Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7 ) • Harper Green High , Farnworth - ( Confirmed cases in two year groups .
Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off ) • Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College , Altrincham - ( small number of Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Altrincham Grammar School for Girls - ( Cases confirmed in Years 8 , 9 and 10 ) • Flixton Girls School , Trafford - ( Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating ) • St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary , Stretford - ( a Year 5/6 class , a Year 3 class and breakfast and afterschool club ) Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed : • Broadstone Hall Primary , Stockport - ( One class from Year 3 and one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Academy Ashton , Tameside - ( part of Y10 and a bubble from another year ) • Fairfield High School for Girls , Droylsden , Tameside - ( some Year 11 and some Year 9 ) • Godley Community Primary , Hyde - ( Closed to all except nursery children ) • The Radclyffe School , Oldham - ( Close contacts of positive cases in Years 7 and 9 , whole of Year 10 and around 50 pupils in Year 11 ) • Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - ( one positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oldham - ( Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9 ) • The Oldham Academy North , Oldham - ( A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating , plus another confirmed case among staff ) • St Thomas More RC Primary , Middleton - ( Three classes from Key Stage 1 ) • St Vincent 's Roman Catholic Primary School , Norden , Rochdale - ( One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class ) • Ince CE Primary , Wigan - ( One class from Year 5 and confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Fisher Catholic High , Wigan - ( Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating ) Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill @ reachplc.com .

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A total of 272 schools across Greater Manchester have now been affected by Covid cases.
The figure, which equates to more than a fifth of schools across the region, comes little over a fortnight after pupils started the new academic year.
And with no official list available of all the bubble closures - and the Manchester Evening News only able to confirm cases after being alerted by parents - it's likely there are many more.
A further 25 have been confirmed today, many of those in Wigan as the local authority has started releasing its own weekly update to show which schools have been affected across the borough.
How has sending your child back to school been for you so far? Let us know in the survey below. If it fails to load click here.
The full list of schools where cases and self-isolations have been confirmed. Some may have now finished isolating and returned to their classes:
Manchester
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One Reception class)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary, Northern Moor - (Year 2)
Chorlton High School South - (A Year 7 class)
Green End Primary School, Burnage - (One Reception class)
Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton - (Year 3)
Manchester Communication Academy, Harpurhey - (One bubble from Year 11 and one from Year 8)
Co-op Academy North Manchester, Blackley - (one confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Longsight - (a Year 3 class)
St Bernard's RC Primary, Burnage - (Early Years bubble)
Wright Robinson College, Gorton - (A Year 8 bubble, 20 pupils from Year 9, a Year 11 bubble)
St Peter's High, Longsight - (Year 9)
Alma Park Primary, Levenshulme - (Year 1 and 2)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Blackley - (One year group)
Chapel Street Community Primary School, Levenshulme - (One confirmed case)
Abraham Moss Community School, Manchester - (Pupils in Years 7, 9 and 11)
Parrs Wood High, Didsbury - (Two confirmed cases)
St Margaret's CE Primary, Whalley Range - (Nursery)
Ladybarn Primary, Withington - (Year 5)
Abbott Community Primary, Collyhurst - (Year 5 and Year 6)
St Mary's CE Primary, Moston - (Nursery, Reception and Year 3)
Beaver Road Primary, Didsbury - (Two Year 4 classes)
Rolls Crescent Primary, Hulme - (Year 4)
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School, Moston - (two bubbles isolating)
Our Lady's RC High, Blackley - (One confirmed case)
Cheetham CE Primary, Cheetham Hill - (One confirmed case)
Charlestown Primary, Blackley - (Year 5)
St Agnes CE Primary, Longsight - (One case in Reception and one in Year 1. Close contacts isolating)
Manchester Enterprise Academy, Fallowfield - (Two cases in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
St Cuthbert's RC Primary, Withington - (confirmed case in Year 6)
St Augustine's CE Primary, Monsall - (Confirmed case)
Heald Place Primary, Rusholme - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Abbey Hey Primary Academy, Gorton - (One confirmed case)
Dean Trust Ardwick - (Year 8)
William Hulme's Grammar School - (Confirmed cases in Year 8, 11 and sixth form, close contacts isolating)
Didsbury High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Whalley Range High School - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Academy High - (Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Trinity C of E High - (member of staff positive, close contacts isolating
E-ACT Academy, Blackey - (Year 4, close contacts isolating)
Manchester Health Academy - (Confirmed case)
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case, contacts isolating)
Cavendish Primary, West Didsbury - (Year 5)
Cedar Mount Academy, Gorton - (Two cases confirmed)
Crab Lane Primary, Higher Blackley - (Year 6)
St James CE Primary, Gorton - (Year 4)
Haveley Hey Primary, Wythenshawe - (One confirmed case)
Webster Primary, Hulme - (Confirmed case, Year 5 class isolating)
Ringway Primary, Wythenshawe - (Year 5 class and Nursery isolating)
Crossacres Primary Academy, Wythenshawe - (Year 6)
St Matthew's RC High, New Moston - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Brookburn Primary, Chorlton - (Year 5 isolating after one pupil and two staff positive)
Salford
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 10 and Year 11)
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Salford - (Year 8 and Year 11 affected by cases)
Salford City Academy, Salford - (Small number from Year 7 and Year 11)
Co-op Academy Walkden - (SEND pupils from The Hive and all Year 10)
Springwood Primary School, Swinton - (four confirmed cases in two classes)
Branwood Preparatory School, Salford - (Reception class)
Moorside High, Swinton - (a number of Year 10s isolating)
Broadoak Primary, Swinton - (One confirmed case)
Mossfield Primary, Swinton - (Year 5)
St Gilbert's RC Primary, Winton - (School closed)
St Andrew's CE Primary, Eccles - (Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)
Bridgewater Primary, Little Hulton, Salford - (Year 4)
St Mark's CE Primary, Worsley - (One case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Holy Family Catholic School, Langworthy, Salford - (Confirmed cases)
Monton Green Primary, Salford - (Year 6)
UTC@MediaCityUK - (Year 12)
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Bury
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W and Year 3)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
St Bernadette's RC Primary, Whitefield - (Nursery, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Gabriel's RC High School, Bury - (Year 11)
Bury CE High School, Bury - (confirmed case)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive)
Holly Mount RC Primary, Bury - (A Year 1/2 class isolating after staff member tested positive) Elton Primary, Bury - (Year 3/4 bubble)
Radcliffe Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
Philips High School, Whitefield - (A number of confirmed cases)
Unsworth Academy, Bury - (Year 7)
Whitefield Community Primary, Bury - (One confirmed case)
Butterstile Primary School, Prestwich, Bury - (Year 1)
St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, Bury - (One confirmed case among staff, Early Years isolating)
Tottington High, Bury - (Year 8)
St Marie's RC Primary, Bury - (Year 4)
East Ward Community Primary School, Bury - (Classes in Year 4, 5 and 6 affected)
Parrenthorn High School, Bury - (positive case in Year 8, close contacts isolating)
Elton High School, Bury - (Two cases in Year 11, contacts isolating)
Woodhey High, Bury - (Year 11)
St Michael's RC Primary, Whitefield - (one adult positive, one year bubble isolating)
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary, Bury - (Two confirmed cases, Years 3, 5 and 6 isolating)
St Monica's RC High, Prestwich - (Year 11)
St Peter's CE Primary, Whitefield - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Bolton
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
St Bernard's RC, Bolton - (Year 5 bubble)
Beaumont Primary, Bolton - (Reception)
Clarendon Primary, Bolton - (Year 6 bubble)
Spindle Point Primary, Bolton - (Only Year 4 remains in school)
Ladybridge High, Bolton - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
St James CE High, Farnworth - (Year 7)
Mount St Joseph secondary, Bolton - (Year 8)
Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton - (Year 9)
Chorley New Road Primary, Bolton - (Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6)
Tonge Moor Primary Academy, Bolton - (Year 2)
St Gregory's RC Primary, Farnworth - (Two positive cases, Year 5 isolating)
The Ferns Primary Academy, Farnworth - (Year 2 and Year 4)
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary, Heaton, Bolton - (Year 3)
Claypool Primary, Horwich - (Year 3)
Birtenshaw, Bolton - (One confirmed case)
King's Leadership Academy, Bolton - (Two Year 8 pupils isolating along with the whole of Year 7)
Rivington and Blackrod High School, Bolton - (Three Year 7 forms)
Little Lever School, Bolton - (One Year 7 form)
Canon Slade School, Bolton - (All Year 7 isolating. Confirmed case in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
Leverhulme Community Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Lever Edge Primary Academy, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
St Maxentius CofE Primary School, Bolton - (Head and deputy/Year 5 teacher confirmed cases, all Year 5 isolating)
Harwood Meadows Primary School, Bolton - (Confirmed case)
Harper Green High, Farnworth - (Confirmed cases in two year groups. Close contacts isolating and Year 10 bubble off)
Kearsley West Primary School, Kearsley, Bolton - (Member of staff positive, Nursery and Reception isolating)
Trafford
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Urmston Grammar - (Part of Year 12)
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Altrincham - (small number of Year 7s and all of Year 10)
Old Trafford Community Academy, Old Trafford
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating)
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls - (Cases confirmed in Years 8, 9 and 10)
Stretford High School, Stretford - (Number of pupils in Year 9 isolating)
St Alphonsus RC Primary, Old Trafford - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Flixton Girls School, Trafford - (Number of Year 7s and number of Year 13s isolating)
St Hilda's CE Primary, Stretford - (Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary, Stretford - (a Year 5/6 class, a Year 3 class and breakfast and afterschool club)
Sale Grammar - (Year 9)
Sale High School - (One confirmed case)
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys - (Year 11)
Use the handy search tool here to find out where cases have been confirmed:
Stockport
St Winifred’s RC Primary, Heaton Mersey
Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport - (Year 1)
Adswood Primary, Stockport - (Year 1, Year 2, one class from Y5/6)
Cheadle Hulme Primary School, Stockport - (Two classes from Year 2)
Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme - (Year 12 and Year 13)
Broadstone Hall Primary, Stockport - (One class from Year 3 and one class from Year 6)
Gatley Primary School, Stockport - (Reception)
St Anne's RC High, Stockport - (Year 11)
The Kingsway School, Stockport - (One confirmed case)
Great Moor Junior School, Stockport - (Year 3)
Werneth School, Stockport - (Confirmed case in Year 7, bubble of 80 students isolating)
Marple Hall School, Stockport - (Year 8)
Cheadle Hulme High School, Stockport - (Confirmed case)
Priestnall School, Stockport - (Year 8)
Tameside
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10 and a bubble from another year)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Inspire Academy, Ashton - (Year 1)
Yew Tree Primary, Dukinfield - (Year 5)
Manor Green Primary Academy, Denton - (Year 1)
Droylsden Academy - (One staff member)
Denton West End Primary, Tameside - (Two classes from Year 3 bubble)
Dowson Primary Academy, Hyde - (Year 1)
Fairfield High School for Girls, Droylsden, Tameside - (some Year 11 and some Year 9)
Pinfold Primary School, Tameside - (Year 4 and Year 5)
Waterloo Primary School, Ashton, Tameside - (Two classes in Year 4 bubble)
Mossley Hollins High, Tameside - (Staff member tested positive, no isolations)
Mottram CE Primary, Tameside - (One class from Year 4/5)
Denton Community College, Tameside - (One positive case)
Audenshaw School, Tameside - (One positive case)
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy, Ashton, Tameside - (a Year 6 class)
Godley Community Primary, Hyde - (Closed to all except nursery children)
Copley Academy, Stalybridge - (Positive cases in Year 7, 10 and 11 - close contacts isolating)
St Thomas More RC College, Denton - (Confirmed case, around 30 pupils isolating)
Alder Community High, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Hyde High School, Hyde - (Confirmed case, close contacts isolating)
Greenside Primary, Droylsden, Tameside - (Year 2)
Kingsway Park High, Rochdale - (Confirmed case in Year 10, bubble isolating)
Broadbent Fold Primary, Dukinfield - (One positive case, group of Year 5/6 isolating)
Ravensfield Primary, Dukinfield, Tameside - (Year 5 class isolating)
Endeavour Academy, Hyde - (Year 6, teacher positive)
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Oldham
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Hey with Zion, Lees, Oldham - (Nursery)
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham - (One Year 6 class)
The Radclyffe School, Oldham - (Close contacts of positive cases in Years 7 and 9, whole of Year 10 and around 50 pupils in Year 11)
St Matthew's CE Primary, Chadderton - (two Year 3 classes)
Royton and Crompton Academy in Oldham - (one positive case)
Saddleworth School, Oldham - (Year 7 and Year 9)
Blue Coat School, Oldham - (Year 10 and contacts of Year 8 case isolating)
Crompton House CE School, Oldham - (Years 7, 8, 12 and 13 affected)
Oasis Academy Oldham - (Year 10 and Year 11)
The Hathershaw College, Oldham - (Bubbles from Year 7 and Year 9)
Corpus Christi RC Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1)
Roundthorn Primary Academy, Oldham - (Year 1 and Year 6)
Horton Mill Primary School, Oldham - (Several cases, full school closed)
Stanley Road Primary, Chadderton - (Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6)
St Chad's Church of England Primary School, Oldham - (Year 1/2)
Mills Hill Primary, Chadderton - (One Year 4 class bubble)
Oasis Academy Leesbrook, Oldham - (One bubble in Year 7)
The Oldham Academy North, Oldham - (A Year 9 bubble and member of staff isolating, plus another confirmed case among staff)
Knowsley Junior School, Oldham - (Year 6)
Fir Bank Primary, Royton, Oldham - (One confirmed case)
St Paul's CE Primary, Royton, Oldham - (Year 5)
St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Shaw, Oldham - (Year 5 and 6 bubble)
Co-op Academy Failsworth - (Year 9 and Year 10)
Holy Cross CE Primary, Oldham - (Year 3)
Greenfield Primary, Oldham - (Year 5)
Waterhead Academy, Oldham - (Seven children isolating)
Newman RC College, Oldham - (One case confirmed in Year 11, close contacts isolating)
North Chadderton School, Oldham - (One case confirmed)
Werneth Primary, Oldham - (Year 2 and 3)
Rochdale
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
St Luke's Primary, Heywood - (Full school closed)
St Anne's Academy, Middleton - (Small number of students)
Meanwood Primary, Rochdale - (Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6)
Alkrington Primary, Middleton - (Year 6)
Woodland Community Primary, Heywood - (Three classes in Year 6)
Falinge Park High School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles from Year 7)
Oulder Hill Community School, Rochdale - (Close contacts of Year 8)
Norden Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Nursery, Reception and Year 5)
St Thomas More RC Primary, Middleton - (Three classes from Key Stage 1)
Holy Trinity CE Primary, Littleborough - (positive case in Year 3)
Middleton Technology School - (Two confirmed cases)
Cardinal Langley RC High, Middleton - (Year 7, Year 10)
Deeplish Primary Academy, Rochdale - (Year 4)
St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Norden, Rochdale - (One Year 4 class and one Year 6 class)
Hamer Primary, Rochdale - (Two bubbles isolating)
Wardle Academy, Rochdale - (Year 8)
Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale - (Staff member tested positive, close contacts isolating)
Matthew Moss High, Rochdale - (Some bubbles closed following confirmed case)
Holy Family RC and CE College, Heywood - (Year 9)
Greenbank Primary, Rochdale - (Year 6 bubble)
Spotland Primary, Rochdale - (a Year 3 class, a Year 4 class and Year 5 isolating)
Wigan
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan - (Year 8, 11, 12 and 13 affected)
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 7, 8 and 9 affected)
Hawkley Hall High, Wigan - (Years 7, 8 and 11 affected)
R L Hughes Primary School, Wigan
Canon Sharples CE Primary School, Wigan - (Nursery and Years 1 and 2 affected)
Ince CE Primary, Wigan - (One class from Year 5 and confirmed case in Year 4)
St John Fisher Catholic High, Wigan - (Every year apart from Year 7 now isolating)
Twelve Apostles RC Primary, Leigh - (Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5)
Mab's Cross Primary School, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
Cansfield High School, Wigan - (Year 9 and Year 11)
The Deanery, Wigan - (close contacts of positive Year 9 case isolating)
Rowan Tree Primary, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Bedford High, Wigan - (Year 10)
Oakfield High School and College, Wigan - (One confirmed case)
Byrchall High, Wigan - (Year 11)
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan - (Year 8, Year 10 and Year 11)
Standish Community High, Wigan - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Landgate School, Wigan - (One case confirmed)
Abram Bryn Gates Primary School, Wigan - (Year 3 affected)
Lowton St Mary's CofE Primary School, Wigan - (Year 4 affected)
Meadowbank Primary School, Wigan - (Years 1 and 2 affected)
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Beech Hill - (staff affected)
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton - (Year 6 affected)
St Luke's CofE Primary School, Lowton - (Year 2)
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Wigan - (Year 4 affected)
St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Wigan - (Year 5 affected)
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School, Wigan - (Year 4 affected)
Atherton Community School, Wigan - (Year 10 affected)
Golborne High School, Wigan - (Years 7 and 9 affected)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Baggage handlers at Manchester Airport face job losses as union makes plea

Ground staff based Manchester Airport are facing redundancy after an aviation company proposed to make substantial job cuts .
Stobart Aviation Services is looking to reduce the number of baggage handlers at Manchester , Southend and Stansted airports .
The company provides ground handling , passenger services and airside logistics to a number of UK airports .
Unite the union said the firm is consulting to make 63 out of 149 workers at Manchester Airport redundant - 42 per cent of the work force .
At Southend Airport , which has already seen both Aer Lingus ' and easyJet leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 153 employees .
The company is proposing to make 98 out o 147 workers at Stansted airport redundant - 67 per cent of total jobs .
Unite say the latest round of redundancies is 'almost certainly ' linked to the proposed end of the government 's furlough scheme .
The Job Retention Scheme ( JRS ) is due to formally conclude at the end of October , despite the fact that airport 's are still not working at full capacity .
Unite have warned that without targeted support for the aviation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lost 'needlessly . '
Unite national officer for civil air transport Oliver Richardson said : `` The proposed job losses at Stobart Aviation are yet another example of why the sector needs specific support from the government .
`` Time and again we warned that this would happen .
Aviation workers and this sector feel abandoned by this government .
`` With the JRS scheduled to end next month , companies feel they are on a cliff edge and with passenger numbers not likely to begin to recover until next year at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatic job cuts .
`` The chancellor originally promised specific support for the aviation sector back in March and the failure to deliver on that promise has already cost thousands of workers their jobs .
`` We urge him to delay not a day longer and bring forward the promised support so that more workers are not sent to the dole queue .
`` Unite will ensure that our members at Stobart Aviation Services who face a highly stressful and worrying time are treated fairly . ''
The union say they will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aviation to ensure that the number of job losses is kept to an absolute minimum .
Stobart Aviation Services have been contacted for comment .

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Ground staff based Manchester Airport are facing redundancy after an aviation company proposed to make substantial job cuts.
Stobart Aviation Services is looking to reduce the number of baggage handlers at Manchester, Southend and Stansted airports.
The company provides ground handling, passenger services and airside logistics to a number of UK airports.
Unite the union said the firm is consulting to make 63 out of 149 workers at Manchester Airport redundant - 42 per cent of the work force.
At Southend Airport, which has already seen both Aer Lingus' and easyJet leave, proposed job losses are 94 out of 153 employees.
The company is proposing to make 98 out o 147 workers at Stansted airport redundant - 67 per cent of total jobs.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Unite say the latest round of redundancies is 'almost certainly' linked to the proposed end of the government's furlough scheme.
The Job Retention Scheme (JRS) is due to formally conclude at the end of October, despite the fact that airport's are still not working at full capacity.
Unite have warned that without targeted support for the aviation, aerospace and hospitality sectors, jobs will be lost 'needlessly.'
Unite national officer for civil air transport Oliver Richardson said: "The proposed job losses at Stobart Aviation are yet another example of why the sector needs specific support from the government.
"Time and again we warned that this would happen. Aviation workers and this sector feel abandoned by this government.
"With the JRS scheduled to end next month, companies feel they are on a cliff edge and with passenger numbers not likely to begin to recover until next year at the earliest many feel pushed into making dramatic job cuts.
(Image: Sam Evans)
"The chancellor originally promised specific support for the aviation sector back in March and the failure to deliver on that promise has already cost thousands of workers their jobs.
"We urge him to delay not a day longer and bring forward the promised support so that more workers are not sent to the dole queue.
"Unite will ensure that our members at Stobart Aviation Services who face a highly stressful and worrying time are treated fairly."
The union say they will be entering into 'detailed negotiations' with Stobart Aviation to ensure that the number of job losses is kept to an absolute minimum.
Stobart Aviation Services have been contacted for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Woman who took £12k from people she 'cared for' told to 'face up to her actions'

A carer took £12,000 from four elderly clients after getting hold of their bank details .
Charlene Somerville , 32 , used the cash to pay off credit cards , towards phone payments and parking tickets - and a trip to Aldi .
She was rumbled after Lloyds Bank raised concerns about an account belonging to an elderly woman .
Suspicious transactions were analysed before it was discovered there were payments to phone company Three as well as towards parking tickets , both of which were linked to Somerville , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
Police searched her home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details written down on bits of paper in Somerville 's purse .
The cards were linked to elderly clients .
It was later discovered Somerville had used the cards to pay off credit cards , mobile phone payments , a shop at Aldi , at Dunelm Mill and a finance loan company .
Somerville , of Collyhurst , admitted four counts of fraud by abuse of position at an earlier hearing .
She has now been sentenced to 20 months , suspended for two years .
Earlier , prosecutor Kimberley Obrusik said Somerville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 .
She was dismissed for gross misconduct in March 2017 for other , unrelated matters .
“ She continued to work in the care industry and began working for another company in October 2017 , ” Ms Obrusik added .
One of the victims of the £12,000 fraud suffers from paranoid schizophrenia , the court heard .
Suspicious activity on her account prompted the investigation .
All victims were fully refunded , the court heard .
In a victim statement , the company said : “ There has been concern that vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are required to trust.
” Defence lawyer Rachel Faux said : “ She appears terrified and tearful , coming to court .
These offences were out of character .
“ She conducted the offences in the hope that nobody would notice .
“ They are not funding an extravagant lifestyle or addiction , it ’ s one borne out of desperation .
“ This will have an inevitable affect on her young son .
“ There has been a chronology of abuse throughout her life , an unhappy situation that has progressed throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being treated in the community for depression.
” Judge Bernadette Baxter told Somerville : “ From a difficult start you got yourself to a good position in life , but , unfortunately , you were unable to make your responsibilities paying rent and you resorted to dishonesty .
“ That can never be condoned .
“ Unfortunately you put your needs before theirs and stole a total of just over £12,000 from four victims .
“ It doesn ’ t take me to tell you that these are mean offences and any right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disgusted at the thought of this .
“ You have to step up , face up to your actions , face yourself , face people and get back to living a decent life . ''
Somerville , of Robert Malcolm Close , was also ordered to complete 35 days of rehabilitation activity requirements .

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A carer took £12,000 from four elderly clients after getting hold of their bank details.
Charlene Somerville, 32, used the cash to pay off credit cards, towards phone payments and parking tickets - and a trip to Aldi.
She was rumbled after Lloyds Bank raised concerns about an account belonging to an elderly woman.
Suspicious transactions were analysed before it was discovered there were payments to phone company Three as well as towards parking tickets, both of which were linked to Somerville, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
Police searched her home. They found bank cards and bank details written down on bits of paper in Somerville's purse. The cards were linked to elderly clients.
It was later discovered Somerville had used the cards to pay off credit cards, mobile phone payments, a shop at Aldi, at Dunelm Mill and a finance loan company.
The total amount was £12,045.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Somerville, of Collyhurst, admitted four counts of fraud by abuse of position at an earlier hearing.
She has now been sentenced to 20 months, suspended for two years.
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Earlier, prosecutor Kimberley Obrusik said Somerville began working at SOS Homecare in January 2016. She was dismissed for gross misconduct in March 2017 for other, unrelated matters.
“She continued to work in the care industry and began working for another company in October 2017,” Ms Obrusik added.
One of the victims of the £12,000 fraud suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, the court heard.
Suspicious activity on her account prompted the investigation.
That woman lost £4,181.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Another woman lost £3,181 following 42 fraudulent transactions.
A third victim lost £2,732 following 23 transactions.
The fourth person - a dementia sufferer - lost £1,947 following 15 transactions.
All victims were fully refunded, the court heard.
In a victim statement, the company said: “There has been concern that vulnerable people have been targeted by someone they are required to trust.”
Defence lawyer Rachel Faux said: “She appears terrified and tearful, coming to court. These offences were out of character.
“She conducted the offences in the hope that nobody would notice.
“They are not funding an extravagant lifestyle or addiction, it’s one borne out of desperation.
“This will have an inevitable affect on her young son.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
“There has been a chronology of abuse throughout her life, an unhappy situation that has progressed throughout her childhood.
“She is also being treated in the community for depression.”
Judge Bernadette Baxter told Somerville: “From a difficult start you got yourself to a good position in life, but, unfortunately, you were unable to make your responsibilities paying rent and you resorted to dishonesty.
“That can never be condoned.
“Unfortunately you put your needs before theirs and stole a total of just over £12,000 from four victims.
“It doesn’t take me to tell you that these are mean offences and any right thinking member of the public would be disgusted at the thought of this.
“You have to step up, face up to your actions, face yourself, face people and get back to living a decent life."
Somerville, of Robert Malcolm Close, was also ordered to complete 35 days of rehabilitation activity requirements.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Man City team vs Bournemouth includes Delap and Doyle

Liam Delap has been handed his senior Manchester City debut for tonight 's Carabao Cup third round tie with Bournemouth .
City manager Pep Guardiola had said he will turn to the academy for the first game of the latest Carabao Cup defence , given the number of injuries in his senior squad and the quick turnaround between fixtures this week .
That has allowed Delap , 17 , to make his first team debut after he was named on the bench for the first time last time out at Wolves .
Delap was called up to first team training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youth level , before taking that form into the EFL Trophy win at League Two side Mansfield earlier this month .
Joining Delap from the academy in the starting XI against Championship outfit Bournemouth is Taylor Harwood-Bellis , Adrian Bernabe and Tommy Doyle .
In goal , last summer 's signing Zack Steffen makes his debut after returning to the club this year to compete with Ederson in the first team squad , while Kyle Walker , Eric Garcia and Harwood-Bellis make up the rest of what seems to be a three-man defence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doyle , Foden and Adrian Bernabe , while up front , Torres and Riyad Mahrez join Delap .
On the bench , Felix Nmecha and Cole Palmer could come on for their debuts , with firepower in Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling available .

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Liam Delap has been handed his senior Manchester City debut for tonight's Carabao Cup third round tie with Bournemouth.
City manager Pep Guardiola had said he will turn to the academy for the first game of the latest Carabao Cup defence, given the number of injuries in his senior squad and the quick turnaround between fixtures this week.
That has allowed Delap, 17, to make his first team debut after he was named on the bench for the first time last time out at Wolves. Delap was called up to first team training over the summer after being prolific at youth level, before taking that form into the EFL Trophy win at League Two side Mansfield earlier this month.
Joining Delap from the academy in the starting XI against Championship outfit Bournemouth is Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Adrian Bernabe and Tommy Doyle.
In goal, last summer's signing Zack Steffen makes his debut after returning to the club this year to compete with Ederson in the first team squad, while Kyle Walker, Eric Garcia and Harwood-Bellis make up the rest of what seems to be a three-man defence.
In midfield Rodri plays, with Doyle, Foden and Adrian Bernabe, while up front, Torres and Riyad Mahrez join Delap.
On the bench, Felix Nmecha and Cole Palmer could come on for their debuts, with firepower in Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling available.
Man City starting XI vs Bournemouth: Steffen, Walker (C), Garcia, Harwood-Bellis, Rodrigo, Doyle, Foden, Bernabe, Torres, Mahrez, Delap.
Substitutes: Carson, Ake, Sterling, De Bruyne, Mendy, Nmecha, Palmer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-24--Two teens arrested after man, 45, stabbed to death in Wythenshawe

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Wythenshawe .
The men , aged 18 and 19 , remain in custody for questioning following the death of Lee Knott .
Police were called by the ambulance service at about 5.10pm on Tuesday ( September 22 ) , following reports of a stabbing on Royal Oak Road .
Officers have established that the 45-year-old victim had just got out of a van and was walking along the road when a group of men started shouting at him .
One of the men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple times , before the group ran away , a GMP spokesman said .
He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later .
Scores of tributes have been paid to Lee , who is believed to have worked as a window cleaner , on social media .
He was described as a 'nice guy and friend . '
Royal Blades of Beauty salon on Royal Oak Road in Wythenshawe posted a tribute to him on their Facebook page .
`` The salon wo n't be opening today as most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our window cleaner has passed away , '' the post said .
`` Not only was he our window cleaner he turned into a very good friend not only with us but our clients and families to .
`` Such a happy bubbly guy .
You will be dearly missed Lee by everyone especially by us on Royal Oak .
R.I.P . ''
Another friend wrote on Facebook : `` Out of everyone in the world it had to be you of all people one the most funniest and kindest people I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always being on point .
`` Gutted to be writing this you were and always will be a legend .
R.I.P Lee Knot . ''
Police said they are trying to trace a third suspect following the two arrests .
Det Chief Insp Alan Clitherow , of GMP 's Major Incident Team , said : `` This was a particularly violent attack in which a man was sadly killed .
As our investigation continues , our thoughts will remain with his loved ones who will be supported by specially trained officers .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I would like to reassure the public that a fast-paced operation is ongoing to trace a third suspect .
We are currently doing everything within our powers to gather evidence and bring these men to justice .
`` A number of witnesses have already contacted us but I would encourage anyone else with any information at all to please do the same .
You can contact us directly or via Crimestoppers , anonymously .
`` Finally , I would like to thank those who have assisted us so far as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first responders from both Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service who all tried so hard to save this man 's life at the scene in the minutes afterwards . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2251 of 22/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Wythenshawe.
The men, aged 18 and 19, remain in custody for questioning following the death of Lee Knott.
Police were called by the ambulance service at about 5.10pm on Tuesday (September 22), following reports of a stabbing on Royal Oak Road.
Officers have established that the 45-year-old victim had just got out of a van and was walking along the road when a group of men started shouting at him.
One of the men ran towards Mr Knott and stabbed him multiple times, before the group ran away, a GMP spokesman said.
He was taken to hospital where he died a short time later.
Scores of tributes have been paid to Lee, who is believed to have worked as a window cleaner, on social media.
He was described as a 'nice guy and friend.'
Royal Blades of Beauty salon on Royal Oak Road in Wythenshawe posted a tribute to him on their Facebook page.
"The salon won't be opening today as most of you have heard the sad news our window cleaner has passed away," the post said.
(Image: M.E.N.+)
"Not only was he our window cleaner he turned into a very good friend not only with us but our clients and families to.
"Such a happy bubbly guy. You will be dearly missed Lee by everyone especially by us on Royal Oak. R.I.P."
Another friend wrote on Facebook: "Out of everyone in the world it had to be you of all people one the most funniest and kindest people I have ever met not to forget your banter always being on point.
"Gutted to be writing this you were and always will be a legend. R.I.P Lee Knot."
Police said they are trying to trace a third suspect following the two arrests.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Det Chief Insp Alan Clitherow, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "This was a particularly violent attack in which a man was sadly killed. As our investigation continues, our thoughts will remain with his loved ones who will be supported by specially trained officers.
"We currently have two men in custody, and I would like to reassure the public that a fast-paced operation is ongoing to trace a third suspect. We are currently doing everything within our powers to gather evidence and bring these men to justice.
"A number of witnesses have already contacted us but I would encourage anyone else with any information at all to please do the same. You can contact us directly or via Crimestoppers, anonymously.
"Finally, I would like to thank those who have assisted us so far as well as the members of the public and first responders from both Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service who all tried so hard to save this man's life at the scene in the minutes afterwards."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2251 of 22/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--BREAKING: Police and air ambulance at scene of 'serious incident'

Emergency services are responding to a 'serious incident ' in Miles Platting .
Several police vehicles have been pictured near @ @ @ @ @ said 'armed police ' were responding to a 'serious incident ' at the scene .
@ @ @ @ @ been spotted landing on a green on nearby Farnborough Road .
The M.E.N has contacted @ @ @ @ @ .
This is a breaking news story - follow our blog below for the latest @ @ @ @ @

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We’ve had some details from Greater Manchester Police on this incident now.
In a statement GMP said:
Police were called at around 12..10pm today (Friday 25 September) to reports of concern for the welfare of a man in his 50s at an address on Kingsland Close in the Miles Platting area of Manchester.
The man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries that are believed to be life-threatening.
Officers are at the scene to ascertain how the man’s injuries came to be.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--New guidance tells parents when they should book a Covid test for their child

New guidance published on Friday tells parents when they should book a coronavirus test for their child .
It comes as in Greater Manchester alone , more than 270 schools have confirmed Covid-19 cases with thousands of students self-isolating .
In a new letter from the chief nurse and interim chief medical officer of NHS Test and Trace , Professor Viv Bennett and Dr Susan Hopkins set out the three symptoms a child must have in order for a test to be needed .
It reads : `` This is an important letter to share some information on how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible .
`` One important part of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils , students , parents and our communities is testing for coronavirus .
We all have a duty to make sure that the right people have access to get tested at the right time .
Every time a test is used inappropriately , a person with COVID-19 symptoms may miss out on getting tested . ''
It then ask parents to follow these principles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your child has any of these 3 coronavirus symptoms : • • a high temperature : any new high temperature where your child feels hot to touch on their chest or back ( you do not need to measure the temperature ) • a new continuous cough : coughing a lot for more than an hour , or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours • a loss of , or change in , sense of smell or taste : a noticeable loss of smell or taste or things smell and taste @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not need a test if they have a runny nose , are sneezing or feeling unwell but do not have a temperature , cough or loss of , or change in , sense of smell or taste because these are not normally symptoms of coronavirus • if you are unsure about whether to get a test , please check the official list of symptoms on the NHS website , which is reviewed regularly • only the person with symptoms should get a test .
You do not need to get a test for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also have any of the 3 symptoms listed above .
All members of the household need to self-isolate whilst waiting for the test result • if the person with symptoms ’ test comes back positive , other members of their household should continue self-isolating for 14 days and only get a test if they develop coronavirus symptoms • if a pupil or student in a class or bubble tests positive for coronavirus , anyone who is advised to self-isolate does not require a test unless they subsequently develop symptoms .
It adds that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or bubble as the symptomatic person needs to take any action unless advised by the school or college .
Contacts of a person who has tested positive must follow the guidance carefully and in full , which means they must stay at home for 14 days .
This is because it can take several days following contact with an infected person before an individual develops symptoms or the virus can be detected .
Students should only book a test if they get symptoms .
The letter ends : `` It is vital for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future opportunities that they are able to return to school and college .
`` It is therefore vitally important that all we work together and do our bit to make this possible . ''

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New guidance published on Friday tells parents when they should book a coronavirus test for their child.
It comes as in Greater Manchester alone, more than 270 schools have confirmed Covid-19 cases with thousands of students self-isolating.
In a new letter from the chief nurse and interim chief medical officer of NHS Test and Trace, Professor Viv Bennett and Dr Susan Hopkins set out the three symptoms a child must have in order for a test to be needed.
It reads: "This is an important letter to share some information on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible.
"One important part of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils, students, parents and our communities is testing for coronavirus. We all have a duty to make sure that the right people have access to get tested at the right time. Every time a test is used inappropriately, a person with COVID-19 symptoms may miss out on getting tested."
It then ask parents to follow these principles.
You should only book a test if your child has any of these 3 coronavirus symptoms:
a high temperature: any new high temperature where your child feels hot to touch on their chest or back (you do not need to measure the temperature) a new continuous cough: coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours a loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste: a noticeable loss of smell or taste or things smell and taste different to normal
your child does not need a test if they have a runny nose, are sneezing or feeling unwell but do not have a temperature, cough or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste because these are not normally symptoms of coronavirus
if you are unsure about whether to get a test, please check the official list of symptoms on the NHS website, which is reviewed regularly
only the person with symptoms should get a test. You do not need to get a test for anyone else in the household unless they also have any of the 3 symptoms listed above. All members of the household need to self-isolate whilst waiting for the test result
if the person with symptoms’ test comes back positive, other members of their household should continue self-isolating for 14 days and only get a test if they develop coronavirus symptoms
if a pupil or student in a class or bubble tests positive for coronavirus, anyone who is advised to self-isolate does not require a test unless they subsequently develop symptoms.
It adds that no one else in the same class or bubble as the symptomatic person needs to take any action unless advised by the school or college.
Contacts of a person who has tested positive must follow the guidance carefully and in full, which means they must stay at home for 14 days. This is because it can take several days following contact with an infected person before an individual develops symptoms or the virus can be detected.
Students should only book a test if they get symptoms.
The letter ends: "It is vital for children and young people's learning and future opportunities that they are able to return to school and college.
"It is therefore vitally important that all we work together and do our bit to make this possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry

A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a lorry in Disley .
Emergency services were called to the collision involving a HGV and pedestrian on Market Street ( A6 ) at around 10am on Friday ( September 25 ) .
The pedestrian - a woman - was taken to hospital with serious injuries , Cheshire Police confirmed .
Police are now asking anyone with information about the crash to get in touch .
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There were queues from the Furness Vale to Newtown along Buxton Road .
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 813188 .
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A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a lorry in Disley.
Emergency services were called to the collision involving a HGV and pedestrian on Market Street (A6) at around 10am on Friday (September 25).
The pedestrian - a woman - was taken to hospital with serious injuries, Cheshire Police confirmed.
Police are now asking anyone with information about the crash to get in touch.
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Market Street was closed for around an hour earlier today while emergency service attended the incident.
There were queues from the Furness Vale to Newtown along Buxton Road.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 813188.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Holidaymakers told not to book NHS Covid tests and go private instead

The UK government is warning British travellers not to use NHScoronavirus tests to prove they do n't have the disease before they go on holiday .
As the health service struggles to meet testing demand , those planning on jetting off have been told not to expect a free test before they fly .
Instead , those needing proof they are Covid-negative have been told to pay for a test with a private testing centre .
The move , which will cost holidaymakers between £99-£200 per person , aims to free up the already over-burdened health service , urging only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The government has suggested that those needing to take a test in order to be able to enter another country should do an internet search to find their nearest private centre .
But they are also warned to check with the embassy of their destination country to make sure the private test will meet the requirements set out by the individual government .
For instance , while Cyprus is on the UK government travel corridor , the Cypriot government requires arrivals from the UK to obtain a negative result within 72 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office website states : `` You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country .
You should arrange to take a private test .
`` The UK government guide to testing for COVID 19 contains useful links and further information .
Internet search of the words ‘ COVID testing near me ’ will bring up many private and local testing facilities ( fees can vary ) .
`` You may want to check with the relevant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meets the entry requirements for the country in question . ''
Private coronavirus testing costs upwards of £99 depending on the provider - with some testing facilities already advertising `` fit to fly '' test and certificates upon a negative result .
It comes as the NHS deals with a backlog of coronavirus tests , and in many cases sick people being told to travel hundreds of miles in order to be swabbed for the disease .
The government is urging that only those with symptoms should be requesting a test to free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those that really need it .

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The UK government is warning British travellers not to use NHS coronavirus tests to prove they don't have the disease before they go on holiday.
As the health service struggles to meet testing demand, those planning on jetting off have been told not to expect a free test before they fly.
Instead, those needing proof they are Covid-negative have been told to pay for a test with a private testing centre.
The move, which will cost holidaymakers between £99-£200 per person, aims to free up the already over-burdened health service, urging only those who have symptoms should get tested.
The government has suggested that those needing to take a test in order to be able to enter another country should do an internet search to find their nearest private centre.
But they are also warned to check with the embassy of their destination country to make sure the private test will meet the requirements set out by the individual government.
For instance, while Cyprus is on the UK government travel corridor, the Cypriot government requires arrivals from the UK to obtain a negative result within 72 hours before travel.
A statement on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office website states: "You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test.
"The UK government guide to testing for COVID 19 contains useful links and further information. Internet search of the words ‘COVID testing near me’ will bring up many private and local testing facilities (fees can vary).
"You may want to check with the relevant Embassy that the test you decide on meets the entry requirements for the country in question."
Private coronavirus testing costs upwards of £99 depending on the provider - with some testing facilities already advertising "fit to fly" test and certificates upon a negative result.
It comes as the NHS deals with a backlog of coronavirus tests, and in many cases sick people being told to travel hundreds of miles in order to be swabbed for the disease.
The government is urging that only those with symptoms should be requesting a test to free up the NHS Test and Trace service for those that really need it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Huge plans for former Kellogg's site, including 750 homes, approved

Huge plans for the regeneration of parts of Trafford have been approved .
The council ’ s planning committee gave the green light to proposals for 750 homes , a 100 bedroom hotel , a leisure centre , a primary school and offices on the former Kellogg ’ s factory site in Old Trafford , last night ( Thursday ) .
The town hall is working with developers Bruntwood Works on the site as part of its Civic Quarter Masterplan for the Old Trafford and Stretford area - and bought the plot for £12m back in September 2017 .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the development , which will be known as Lumina Village , will create more than 2,000 jobs .
Plans , first submitted in February , also include a shared green space .
In January , Trafford council ’ s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan , which the former Kellogg ’ s site plans are part of , received the cabinet ’ s unanimous approval .
Coun Andrew Western , leader of Trafford council , said : “ This exciting development on the iconic former Kellogg ’ s site will provide much-needed quality housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a superb hotel .
It will totally transform the area and create a fantastic place for people who live and work there .
`` This development fully supports the council ’ s corporate priorities of creating quality and affordable housing and successful and thriving places .
`` The scheme will also create thousands of jobs and benefit the borough to the tune of £18m and I am delighted that planning permission has been granted .
We will of course continue to engage with local residents as the development takes shape in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forms part of our overall strategy for the area and we are proud to be bringing this forward in partnership with Bruntwood Works.
” Andrea George , regional director of town centres at Bruntwood Works , said : “ Lumina Village will be a mixed-use neighbourhood that combines the heritage and history of the area with the needs of the modern resident , worker , student and school pupil .
`` We ’ re committed to supporting the wider ecosystem of the towns and cities we operate in – Lumina Village will future-proof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education facilities surrounded by a thriving commercial offering , catering to the needs of every generation in the community .
`` The project forms part of our wider strategy in the area working in partnership with Trafford council and we ’ ve been keen to hear the thoughts of Trafford residents every step of the way .
`` That underpinned the success of this application and we ’ ll continue to engage with the community as the development of Lumina Village progresses to ensure its potential impact is as wide-reaching as possible.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the town hall , Lancashire Cricket Club , the former Kellogg ’ s factory site , the new University Academy 92 campus and stretching up to the A56/Chester Road and White City retail park .
The area is one of the most popular places in the borough and 2.5 million people visit Old Trafford and half a million go to Lancashire Cricket Club each year .
Kellogg ’ s moved from the Talbot Road site after 27 years in 2017 , relocating a few miles down the road to MediaCityUK , at @ @ @

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Huge plans for the regeneration of parts of Trafford have been approved.
The council’s planning committee gave the green light to proposals for 750 homes, a 100 bedroom hotel, a leisure centre, a primary school and offices on the former Kellogg’s factory site in Old Trafford, last night (Thursday).
The town hall is working with developers Bruntwood Works on the site as part of its Civic Quarter Masterplan for the Old Trafford and Stretford area - and bought the plot for £12m back in September 2017.
It’s expected the construction phase of the development, which will be known as Lumina Village, will create more than 2,000 jobs.
Plans, first submitted in February, also include a shared green space.
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In January, Trafford council’s Civic Quarter Area Action Plan, which the former Kellogg’s site plans are part of, received the cabinet’s unanimous approval.
Coun Andrew Western, leader of Trafford council, said: “This exciting development on the iconic former Kellogg’s site will provide much-needed quality housing, an excellent primary school, offices and a superb hotel. It will totally transform the area and create a fantastic place for people who live and work there.
"This development fully supports the council’s corporate priorities of creating quality and affordable housing and successful and thriving places.
"The scheme will also create thousands of jobs and benefit the borough to the tune of £18m and I am delighted that planning permission has been granted. We will of course continue to engage with local residents as the development takes shape in the future.
"The Lumina Village project forms part of our overall strategy for the area and we are proud to be bringing this forward in partnership with Bruntwood Works.”
Andrea George, regional director of town centres at Bruntwood Works, said: “Lumina Village will be a mixed-use neighbourhood that combines the heritage and history of the area with the needs of the modern resident, worker, student and school pupil.
"We’re committed to supporting the wider ecosystem of the towns and cities we operate in – Lumina Village will future-proof the area with the highest-standard housing and education facilities surrounded by a thriving commercial offering, catering to the needs of every generation in the community.
"The project forms part of our wider strategy in the area working in partnership with Trafford council and we’ve been keen to hear the thoughts of Trafford residents every step of the way.
"That underpinned the success of this application and we’ll continue to engage with the community as the development of Lumina Village progresses to ensure its potential impact is as wide-reaching as possible.”
The plans cover a 120-acre site, including the town hall, Lancashire Cricket Club, the former Kellogg’s factory site, the new University Academy 92 campus and stretching up to the A56/Chester Road and White City retail park.
The area is one of the most popular places in the borough and 2.5 million people visit Old Trafford and half a million go to Lancashire Cricket Club each year.
Kellogg’s moved from the Talbot Road site after 27 years in 2017, relocating a few miles down the road to MediaCityUK, at Salford Quays.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Two people stabbed in knife attack near former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris

France ’ s counter-terrorism prosecutor ’ s office has opened an investigation into a knife attack near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that wounded at least two people .
The investigation was opened into “ attempted murder in relation with a terrorist enterprise ” , according to an official at the prosecutor ’ s office .
One suspect has been arrested .
While authorities initially thought two attackers were involved , they now believe it was only one person , who was detained near the Bastille plaza in eastern Paris , a city police official said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area while they question the arrested suspect .
Police initially announced four people were wounded in the attack but the official said there are in fact only two confirmed wounded .
It is unclear what motivated the attack on Friday or whether it had any link to Charlie Hebdo , which moved offices after they were attacked by Islamic extremists in 2015 , who killed 12 people inside .
Associated Press reporters at the scene of Friday ’ s police operation saw officers flooding into the neighbourhood , near the Richard Lenoir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area including the former Charlie Hebdo offices after a suspect package was noticed nearby , according the police official .
They did not release the identities of the attacker or the wounded , who are in “ absolutely urgent ” condition , the official said .
Prime Minister Jean Castex cut short a visit to a suburb north of Paris to head to the Interior Ministry to follow developments .
The trial in the Charlie Hebdo attacks is currently under way in the city .

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France’s counter-terrorism prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into a knife attack near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that wounded at least two people.
The investigation was opened into “attempted murder in relation with a terrorist enterprise”, according to an official at the prosecutor’s office.
One suspect has been arrested.
While authorities initially thought two attackers were involved, they now believe it was only one person, who was detained near the Bastille plaza in eastern Paris, a city police official said.
The official said police are still searching the area while they question the arrested suspect.
Police initially announced four people were wounded in the attack but the official said there are in fact only two confirmed wounded.
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It is unclear what motivated the attack on Friday or whether it had any link to Charlie Hebdo, which moved offices after they were attacked by Islamic extremists in 2015, who killed 12 people inside.
Associated Press reporters at the scene of Friday’s police operation saw officers flooding into the neighbourhood, near the Richard Lenoir subway station.
Police cordoned off the area including the former Charlie Hebdo offices after a suspect package was noticed nearby, according the police official.
They did not release the identities of the attacker or the wounded, who are in “absolutely urgent” condition, the official said.
Prime Minister Jean Castex cut short a visit to a suburb north of Paris to head to the Interior Ministry to follow developments.
The trial in the Charlie Hebdo attacks is currently under way in the city.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Bolton Council's Covid-19 campaign has everyone talking

Bolton council has caused a stir on social media with its latest coronavirus campaign .
The borough currently has highest infection rate in the country , with 218.4 cases per 100,000 people .
In recent days , the town hall has taken its Covid messaging in a more light-hearted direction with comic-book style graphics , referencing songs from the late 1990s and 2000s .
One of the posters , referencing hit Rihanna Song 'What 's My Name ' , reads : `` Say 'ooh na na ' to coronavirus . ''
Another , parodying Artful Dodger and Craig David classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread .
Go Selecta test today . ''
On the MyBolton Facebook page , we asked what readers thought of the campaign .
Some love it , some hate it .
Glyn Moss wrote : `` I can see what they have tried to do , but unfortunately it has n't worked , and dare I say it 's a bit cringeworthy .
If you treat young adults like kids , they 'll behave like them . ''
Rebecca Hayton Brayshaw said : `` Just beyond embarrassing .
I wonder how much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... .
absolutely dire . ''
Kerrin Royle added : `` Wow , how embarrassing ?
!
It 's like when you 're 13 and too cool for school , but you 're at a family party and then your parents get up to dance .
In front of everyone .
And everyone looks at you .
Oh , the shame . ''
Richard Bates commented : `` Tacky and cheap .
Making a mockery of it all . ''
Mark Edwards said : `` It 's actually good cause its so cringey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mates laughing at the council but hey , guess who got you sharing it and talking about it ! ''
On Twitter , @ owndancefloor wrote : `` Genius !
If the aim is to make the message memorable , it does the job . ''
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Let us know in the comments below .

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Bolton council has caused a stir on social media with its latest coronavirus campaign.
The borough currently has highest infection rate in the country, with 218.4 cases per 100,000 people.
In recent days, the town hall has taken its Covid messaging in a more light-hearted direction with comic-book style graphics, referencing songs from the late 1990s and 2000s.
One of the posters, referencing hit Rihanna Song 'What's My Name', reads: "Say 'ooh na na' to coronavirus."
Another, parodying Artful Dodger and Craig David classic 'Re-Rewind', reads: "Re-Rewind the spread. Go Selecta test today."
On the MyBolton Facebook page, we asked what readers thought of the campaign.
Some love it, some hate it.
Glyn Moss wrote: "I can see what they have tried to do, but unfortunately it hasn't worked, and dare I say it's a bit cringeworthy. If you treat young adults like kids, they'll behave like them."
Rebecca Hayton Brayshaw said: "Just beyond embarrassing. I wonder how much this campaign cost to come up with.... absolutely dire."
Kerrin Royle added: "Wow, how embarrassing?! It's like when you're 13 and too cool for school, but you're at a family party and then your parents get up to dance. In front of everyone. And everyone looks at you. Oh, the shame."
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Richard Bates commented: "Tacky and cheap. Making a mockery of it all."
Others applauded Bolton council.
Mark Edwards said: "It's actually good cause its so cringey, people will share this with their mates laughing at the council but hey, guess who got you sharing it and talking about it!"
On Twitter, @owndancefloor wrote: "Genius! If the aim is to make the message memorable, it does the job."
@Callum_Chadwick added: "Outstanding effort by Bolton Council."
What do you think of Bolton Council's coronavirus messaging? Let us know in the comments below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-25--Bar closes as Covid restrictions limit capacity to just seven people

A Northern Quarter micropub is closing its doors until coronavirus restrictions are lifted , describing them as 'the nail in the coffin of reality ' .
The Ancoats Lad landlord Phil Bell said social distancing restrictions would only allow seven or eight customers inside the premises at a time - down from its usual capacity of around 25 to 35 people .
He has posted a list of the 'demanding ' coronavirus health and safety measures bars must now follow - including the now legal requirement to take guests ' contact details for track and trace purposes - outside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the closure .
`` Using the template and the regulations we will be allowed 7 / 8 persons in our bar , '' it reads .
`` Plus we have to social distance behind the bar ?
Can you imagine running a business on that basis ?
`` They are killing the hospitality industry , they are crashing the economy , no matter what our masters in London and Manchester say .
`` We have thought about it , long and hard , what we are to do next , we have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new restrictions . ''
Mr Bell said he ' can not take any more ' after being sent a letter from the council threatening enforcement action .
`` The new restrictions apply even more pressure on a bar as small as ours , it is stressful waiting for the licensing and police to come around ( just in case we have done something wrong ) , '' he wrote in the note .
`` It 's stressful having to tell people or as we like to say 'our friends ' to sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying to some 'sorry you ca n't come in we are full ' with seven persons .
`` These are the reasons we have decided to close for the foreseeable , or should we say 'unpredictable ' future . ''
Manchester Council confirmed licensing officers had visited the premises three times but said no formal enforcement action had ever been taken .
A 'warning ' letter was issued on September 3 , the local authority said .
Mr Bell told the M.E.N he had taken measures to operate safely since reopening in July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posting signs warning people with symptoms not to visit .
`` Somebody sneezed in the bar and we sent them out .
That 's the only thing we can do , being responsible , '' he said .
`` We ca n't do anything else .
It 's nigh-on impossible . ''
Mr Bell said he had also imposed a 9pm curfew - preempting the new national 10pm hospitality curfew .
`` We did a curfew ourselves , we 've closed from 9pm since July , '' he said .
`` You 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responsibility in life and , to me , when you go past 9pm people do get a bit giddy .
`` To be honest , I think it 's sensible . ''
Mr Bell said the council had been 'over the top ' and 'over-zealous ' with its enforcement of the rules .
He added : `` There 's due diligence , where you try your best , and then there 's vigilance , '' he said .
`` We 've been open since July 4 and we 've had no Covid cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - in Manchester they have gone over the top .
They are over-zealous . ''
The council denied it had been heavy-handed in its approach to enforcement .
Only one bar - Mahiki - has been ordered to close down completely , and only after 'weeks of consultation and attempted mediation ' , the town hall said .
Other premises , including Viadux on Deansgate and Tinapa in Openshaw , have been temporarily shut and allowed to reopen after safety protocols were reviewed .
Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar , executive member for neighbourhoods , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been incredibly difficult for hundreds if not thousands of businesses across Manchester .
`` Owners have been asked to put in place measures and policies that have never been required before and with that there will of course come confusion and frustration .
`` As a council we have had the difficult task of having to ensure a constantly changing array of rules , guidelines and laws are being implemented for the sole reason of keeping the public safe .
`` We knew early on that the best approach would be working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premises could be opened safely , as a result only a small number have been closed temporarily in order to implement Covid-safe practices , and only one has been closed permanently .
`` The new 10pm curfew put in place by the government just days ago will present another set of challenges for an already beleaguered sector .
`` I would like to assure businesses that the Council will be on hand to support any who need our help , but also say that we will continue to lobby the government to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is in desperate need . ''

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A Northern Quarter micropub is closing its doors until coronavirus restrictions are lifted, describing them as 'the nail in the coffin of reality'.
The Ancoats Lad landlord Phil Bell said social distancing restrictions would only allow seven or eight customers inside the premises at a time - down from its usual capacity of around 25 to 35 people.
He has posted a list of the 'demanding' coronavirus health and safety measures bars must now follow - including the now legal requirement to take guests' contact details for track and trace purposes - outside the building with a letter to customers explaining the closure.
"Using the template and the regulations we will be allowed 7 / 8 persons in our bar," it reads.
"Plus we have to social distance behind the bar? Can you imagine running a business on that basis?
"They are killing the hospitality industry, they are crashing the economy, no matter what our masters in London and Manchester say.
"We have thought about it, long and hard, what we are to do next, we have had our mind made up for us with the new restrictions."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Mr Bell said he 'cannot take any more' after being sent a letter from the council threatening enforcement action.
"The new restrictions apply even more pressure on a bar as small as ours, it is stressful waiting for the licensing and police to come around (just in case we have done something wrong)," he wrote in the note.
"It's stressful having to tell people or as we like to say 'our friends' to sit down and 'where to sit', saying to some 'sorry you can't come in we are full' with seven persons.
"These are the reasons we have decided to close for the foreseeable, or should we say 'unpredictable' future."
Manchester Council confirmed licensing officers had visited the premises three times but said no formal enforcement action had ever been taken.
A 'warning' letter was issued on September 3, the local authority said.
Mr Bell told the M.E.N he had taken measures to operate safely since reopening in July, including installing hand sanitising stations and posting signs warning people with symptoms not to visit.
"Somebody sneezed in the bar and we sent them out. That's the only thing we can do, being responsible," he said.
"We can't do anything else. It's nigh-on impossible."
Mr Bell said he had also imposed a 9pm curfew - preempting the new national 10pm hospitality curfew.
"We did a curfew ourselves, we've closed from 9pm since July," he said.
"You've got to have a certain amount of responsibility in life and, to me, when you go past 9pm people do get a bit giddy.
"To be honest, I think it's sensible."
Mr Bell said the council had been 'over the top' and 'over-zealous' with its enforcement of the rules.
He added: "There's due diligence, where you try your best, and then there's vigilance.
"We've been open since July 4 and we've had no Covid cases in here.
"It's crazy - in Manchester they have gone over the top. They are over-zealous."
The council denied it had been heavy-handed in its approach to enforcement.
Only one bar - Mahiki - has been ordered to close down completely, and only after 'weeks of consultation and attempted mediation', the town hall said.
Other premises, including Viadux on Deansgate and Tinapa in Openshaw, have been temporarily shut and allowed to reopen after safety protocols were reviewed.
Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “The past six months have been incredibly difficult for hundreds if not thousands of businesses across Manchester.
"Owners have been asked to put in place measures and policies that have never been required before and with that there will of course come confusion and frustration.
"As a council we have had the difficult task of having to ensure a constantly changing array of rules, guidelines and laws are being implemented for the sole reason of keeping the public safe.
"We knew early on that the best approach would be working in partnership with businesses to ensure that premises could be opened safely, as a result only a small number have been closed temporarily in order to implement Covid-safe practices, and only one has been closed permanently.
"The new 10pm curfew put in place by the government just days ago will present another set of challenges for an already beleaguered sector.
"I would like to assure businesses that the Council will be on hand to support any who need our help, but also say that we will continue to lobby the government to provide more financial support for a sector that is in desperate need."