themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Manchester United give team news vs Everton

Victor Lindelof will undergo a late fitness test before Manchester United 's Premier League trip to Everton .
Lindelof was an unused substitute due to a back injury in United 's midweek defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir , where fellow centre-back Axel Tuanzebe was substituted at half-time for midfielder Scott McTominay .
Lindelof , 26 , suffered back problems last season but only missed three Premier League games and has enjoyed an upturn in form over the last month after a chastening start to the season .
The MEN revealed on Friday morning Alex Telles has returned to training after recovering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contention for his Premier League debut at Goodison Park .
`` We 've not lost any from the Istanbul trip , '' Solskjaer said .
`` Same group , same squad .
Alex [ Telles ] has started training with us , which is good .
Victor has still got the issue that he 's been struggling with .
He 'll have to be checked tonight in the hotel .
`` It 's the same squad as before Istanbul really . ''
Everton won their first four games of the season but are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton and Newcastle after earning a creditable draw at home to Liverpool .
Despite taking only one point from the last nine , Everton are still fourth in the Premier League table and only three points off leaders Liverpool .
Solskjaer has been impressed by Carlo Ancelott 's impact .
`` The whole team , the set-up , when Carlo came in , you know that 's a manager that everyone admires : players , coaches , us managers , he 's had a fantastic career , '' Solskjaer added .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over there .
United face perhaps their most important match of the season so far when they take on Everton on Saturday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under increasing pressure following dire performances in the defeats to Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir this week , and are languishing at the bottom end of the Premier League table .
The Reds are in desperate need of a positive result to take into the international break , but they face an Everton side that began the season with all guns blazing , rejuvenated under Carlo Ancelotti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United news delivered straight to your inbox , including all the build-up to the big match at Goodison Park , sign up to our daily newsletter by submitting your email address in the sign-up box above , or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds .
`` They did n't have a very , very good period after the restart , maybe struggled a little bit .
But now you can see what he 's been working on , he 's had a good pre-season , probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team and been impressed .
`` Of course , Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been part of that and is integral to their play . ''

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Victor Lindelof will undergo a late fitness test before Manchester United's Premier League trip to Everton.
Lindelof was an unused substitute due to a back injury in United's midweek defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir, where fellow centre-back Axel Tuanzebe was substituted at half-time for midfielder Scott McTominay.
Lindelof, 26, suffered back problems last season but only missed three Premier League games and has enjoyed an upturn in form over the last month after a chastening start to the season.
The MEN revealed on Friday morning Alex Telles has returned to training after recovering from coronavirus and the Brazilian is in contention for his Premier League debut at Goodison Park.
"We've not lost any from the Istanbul trip," Solskjaer said. "Same group, same squad. Alex [Telles] has started training with us, which is good. Victor has still got the issue that he's been struggling with. He'll have to be checked tonight in the hotel.
"It's the same squad as before Istanbul really."
Everton won their first four games of the season but are winless since the October internationals, losing at Southampton and Newcastle after earning a creditable draw at home to Liverpool.
Despite taking only one point from the last nine, Everton are still fourth in the Premier League table and only three points off leaders Liverpool. Solskjaer has been impressed by Carlo Ancelott's impact.
"The whole team, the set-up, when Carlo came in, you know that's a manager that everyone admires: players, coaches, us managers, he's had a fantastic career," Solskjaer added. "And you starting having a little look over there.
"They didn't have a very, very good period after the restart, maybe struggled a little bit. But now you can see what he's been working on, he's had a good pre-season, probably used the restart to look at his team and been impressed.
"Of course, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been part of that and is integral to their play."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Mass coronavirus testing gets underway in Liverpool

A pilot scheme of mass coronavirus testing in Liverpool is getting under way .
Residents began to arrive at Liverpool Tennis Centre , one of the six new testing facilities opening in the city , about 45 minutes before it opened at midday on Friday .
The facilities , set up at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool and at council-run sports centres , will provide lateral flow tests , with a turnaround time of under an hour , for people who live and work in the city and do not have symptoms .
Anyone who does have symptoms can get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mobile testing centres in the city , which can also be accessed by those without symptoms .
Veronica Atkinson , 71 , was among those queuing outside the tennis centre in Wavertree before it opened .
She said she was a “ bit apprehensive ” about getting a test but wanted to know the result .
She said : “ I want to be able to go for Christmas dinner.
” An 86-year-old man , who did not want to be named , said : “ I ’ m retired and I live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come down .
“ The Test and Trace doesn ’ t seem to have worked to this seems to be the best system.
” Director of public health Matt Ashton said there was capacity for 85 centres to be set up by the end of the pilot scheme , which is due to last for 10 days initially , with the prospect of it being extended .
He said getting the community involved was key to its success .
He told the PA news agency : “ This is a fantastic opportunity for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , new testing technology , in the city and help us exit national lockdown in a strong position .
“ It ’ ll give us a really good understanding of the virus in the city , the levels of the virus and where it is .
“ It allows us to target our resources properly but it also allows us to help people understand their personal status and then control the spread of the virus , break the chains of transmission .
“ This has absolutely been led by the city , requested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our communities being activated and helping to keep themselves and everybody else in the city safe.
” He said there had been a “ strong , positive reaction ” to the scheme so far and there was capacity to test everyone who wanted to be tested twice during the pilot period .
About 2,000 military personnel have been deployed to the city to help deliver the programme .
Mr Ashton said there were “ fantastic benefits ” to the programme but it would be a learning curve .
He said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to have a sustainable option at the end of this as well .
“ How do we have mass testing of our communities in the easiest way for everybody to be delivered and for our communities to engage with ?
“ This is not mandatory , this is for people to ask for and to get a test , so part of the pilot is understanding where that demand is and understanding how people respond to the pilot.
” Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said : “ I think it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been undertaken for mass testing ever , certainly in the UK and possibly in Europe .
“ So I ’ m really impressed , really grateful for everybody ’ s work and everybody ’ s efforts.
” He said he thought the trial would be a success and then hoped it would be rolled out across the country .
He added : “ I ’ m positive that the government will then change tack and start fighting the virus in a proactive way , mass testing continually to help us getting @ @ @ @ @ @

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A pilot scheme of mass coronavirus testing in Liverpool is getting under way.
Residents began to arrive at Liverpool Tennis Centre, one of the six new testing facilities opening in the city, about 45 minutes before it opened at midday on Friday.
The facilities, set up at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool and at council-run sports centres, will provide lateral flow tests, with a turnaround time of under an hour, for people who live and work in the city and do not have symptoms.
Anyone who does have symptoms can get a swab test at one of the existing mobile testing centres in the city, which can also be accessed by those without symptoms.
(Image: Andrew Teebay/Echo)
Veronica Atkinson, 71, was among those queuing outside the tennis centre in Wavertree before it opened.
She said she was a “bit apprehensive” about getting a test but wanted to know the result.
She said: “I want to be able to go for Christmas dinner.”
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An 86-year-old man, who did not want to be named, said: “I’m retired and I live nearby so I thought I’d come down.
“The Test and Trace doesn’t seem to have worked to this seems to be the best system.”
(Image: Daily Mirror)
Director of public health Matt Ashton said there was capacity for 85 centres to be set up by the end of the pilot scheme, which is due to last for 10 days initially, with the prospect of it being extended.
He said getting the community involved was key to its success.
He told the PA news agency: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to test out new testing strategies, new testing technology, in the city and help us exit national lockdown in a strong position.
(Image: Daily Mirror)
“It’ll give us a really good understanding of the virus in the city, the levels of the virus and where it is.
“It allows us to target our resources properly but it also allows us to help people understand their personal status and then control the spread of the virus, break the chains of transmission.
“This is not a top-down approach.
“This has absolutely been led by the city, requested by the city and this is about our communities being activated and helping to keep themselves and everybody else in the city safe.”
He said there had been a “strong, positive reaction” to the scheme so far and there was capacity to test everyone who wanted to be tested twice during the pilot period.
About 2,000 military personnel have been deployed to the city to help deliver the programme.
Mr Ashton said there were “fantastic benefits” to the programme but it would be a learning curve.
He said: “It is a huge logistical challenge so we have to have a sustainable option at the end of this as well.
“How do we have mass testing of our communities in the easiest way for everybody to be delivered and for our communities to engage with?
(Image: Daily Mirror)
“This is not mandatory, this is for people to ask for and to get a test, so part of the pilot is understanding where that demand is and understanding how people respond to the pilot.”
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “I think it’s logistically one of the biggest things that’s been undertaken for mass testing ever, certainly in the UK and possibly in Europe.
“So I’m really impressed, really grateful for everybody’s work and everybody’s efforts.”
He said he thought the trial would be a success and then hoped it would be rolled out across the country.
He added: “I’m positive that the government will then change tack and start fighting the virus in a proactive way, mass testing continually to help us getting back to some normality.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Man City boss Guardiola compares title race to Presidential election

Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea that Sunday 's Etihad fixture with Liverpool is going to have a major impact on the Premier League title race .
The two sides meet an early stage of the season and while Jurgen Klopp 's side are already top of the table , victory for Manchester City Sunday afternoon will close the gap to two points and they still have a game in hand .
But with the season still not even a quarter of the way through Guardiola insists there 's a lot of football still be played and compared the importance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States .
After Donald Trump 's attempts to get the count stopped in some key states , which has dominated the news agenda across the world in recent days , Guardiola referred to the events and said the Premier League season would need `` all votes counted '' , just like America does .
Manchester City are preparing to take on Liverpool in the biggest match of the season so far .
Pep Guardiola 's men are desperate to regain the Premier League title , but the champions are already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Sunday 's crunch at the Etihad Stadium - even so early in the season - is crucial to their chances of challenging for the crown .
City lie five points behind the Merseysiders in the table , but have a game in hand , so three points on Sunday could see them truly back in the race .
For all the latest City news delivered straight to your inbox , including all the build-up and analysis ahead of Sunday 's match , sign up to our daily newsletter by submitting your email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds '' It 's an important game , but like the Presidential election in America all the votes must be counted .
There 's a long way to go , '' the City boss said .
`` Of course it is important but it is just the seventh game and there are a lot of points to play .
We know we have to do a good performance to beat them , we won and lost in the past .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to beat them .
`` It ’ s always nice to play against the strongest teams and last year they were stronger .
They are an exceptional team , they have had the same manager for a long time and it is nice to face him all the time to improve our level . ''
While Liverpool and City are the bookies favourites to duel it out at the top of the Premier League once again this season , Guardiola is expecting surprises and believes we could see other contenders emerge .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic the situation is a bit different , '' he said .
`` I see other teams strong , Leicester maintained the level from most of last season , Arsenal made a big step forward to be contenders and Tottenham Mourinho has the team what he wants .
`` Chelsea , in the beginning , is so stable now and has a huge squad for rotating top players .
United in this moment is not in terms of results but we saw the quality they had last season , we suffered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are incredibly fast and clinical .
`` I think this season will be a lot of teams being there the last 5-10 games will be important to arrive being there to fight for the title .
Hopefully we can be there and arrive at the end with a chance to fight for the title . ''

Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea that Sunday's Etihad fixture with Liverpool is going to have a major impact on the Premier League title race.
The two sides meet an early stage of the season and while Jurgen Klopp's side are already top of the table, victory for Manchester City Sunday afternoon will close the gap to two points and they still have a game in hand.
But with the season still not even a quarter of the way through Guardiola insists there's a lot of football still be played and compared the importance of this game to the Presidential election in the United States.
After Donald Trump's attempts to get the count stopped in some key states, which has dominated the news agenda across the world in recent days, Guardiola referred to the events and said the Premier League season would need "all votes counted", just like America does.
"It's an important game, but like the Presidential election in America all the votes must be counted. There's a long way to go," the City boss said.
"Of course it is important but it is just the seventh game and there are a lot of points to play. We know we have to do a good performance to beat them, we won and lost in the past. We are going to do our best to beat them.
"It’s always nice to play against the strongest teams and last year they were stronger. They are an exceptional team, they have had the same manager for a long time and it is nice to face him all the time to improve our level."
While Liverpool and City are the bookies favourites to duel it out at the top of the Premier League once again this season, Guardiola is expecting surprises and believes we could see other contenders emerge.
"They are the biggest favourite but with the pandemic the situation is a bit different," he said.
"I see other teams strong, Leicester maintained the level from most of last season, Arsenal made a big step forward to be contenders and Tottenham Mourinho has the team what he wants.
"Chelsea, in the beginning, is so stable now and has a huge squad for rotating top players. United in this moment is not in terms of results but we saw the quality they had last season, we suffered a lot in results and up front they are incredibly fast and clinical.
"I think this season will be a lot of teams being there the last 5-10 games will be important to arrive being there to fight for the title. Hopefully we can be there and arrive at the end with a chance to fight for the title."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Thieves blew up ATM leaving notes strewn across road

Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed gang blew up a cash machine and stole a 'substantial amount ' of money .
Bank notes were left strewn in the street after the 'carefully planned and brazen ' burglary in Oldham on Wednesday night .
Police say three masked men forced their way into the shop on King Street in Delph just before 11.20pm .
They then used an 'explosive device ' to blow up an ATM machine inside the store .
The men made off with a substantial amount of cash in an Audi S3 heading towards Oldham town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store front .
All three men are described as wearing dark clothing with hoods , face coverings and gloves .
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing .
Det Con Sarah Hay , of GMP 's Oldham district , said : `` This was a carefully planned and brazen attack in which the offenders showed complete disregard for the property before making off with a quantity of cash .
`` We are appealing for anyone who may have any information about this burglary , or anyone who was in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to please contact police as soon as possible . ''
A witness said he heard a loud bang , before seeing people loading bank notes into a car .
He added : `` I saw them going in , one guy outside on look out .
There was a loud bang where they have blown up the cash machine and then they were throwing money into the car .
`` It was on the high street so a lot watched from windows and called the police .
`` They 'd been gone a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived and probably 15 before the police .
`` The police were called as it was in progress by numerous people and there was cash on the floor as they drove off . ''
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 9080 quoting incident number 3167 of 4/11/2020 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed gang blew up a cash machine and stole a 'substantial amount' of money.
Bank notes were left strewn in the street after the 'carefully planned and brazen' burglary in Oldham on Wednesday night.
Police say three masked men forced their way into the shop on King Street in Delph just before 11.20pm.
They then used an 'explosive device' to blow up an ATM machine inside the store.
The men made off with a substantial amount of cash in an Audi S3 heading towards Oldham town centre.
Damage was caused to the store front.
All three men are described as wearing dark clothing with hoods, face coverings and gloves.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Det Con Sarah Hay, of GMP's Oldham district, said: "This was a carefully planned and brazen attack in which the offenders showed complete disregard for the property before making off with a quantity of cash.
"We are appealing for anyone who may have any information about this burglary, or anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious to please contact police as soon as possible."
A witness said he heard a loud bang, before seeing people loading bank notes into a car.
He added: "I saw them going in, one guy outside on look out. There was a loud bang where they have blown up the cash machine and then they were throwing money into the car.
"It was on the high street so a lot watched from windows and called the police.
"They'd been gone a good 10 minutes before the fire engines arrived and probably 15 before the police.
"The police were called as it was in progress by numerous people and there was cash on the floor as they drove off."
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 9080 quoting incident number 3167 of 4/11/2020 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks out on future

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he retains the backing of the Manchester United board despite their approach to Mauricio Pochettino .
The MEN revealed on Thursday United have sounded out Pochettino to become their next manager but there is a reluctance within the hierarchy to dismiss Solskjaer so early into the new season .
United travel to Everton on Saturday and defeat at Goodison Park would mark their fourth loss of the campaign .
United last lost four of their first seven league games in 1989 in what was Alex Ferguson 's second full season in charge .
Solskjaer still believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since May 2017 , and suggested his side received too much criticism for failing to score in their last two Premier League games against Chelsea and Arsenal .
`` Yeah , why should n't I be ? ''
Solskjaer replied when asked if he was still convinced he could deliver success to the club .
`` If I do n't trust my beliefs and values and my staff 's quality and my players ' quality , who else should ?
I do n't look at one or two results and fall like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a setback , definitely , I think there 's been too much made of say not scoring against Arsenal and Chelsea , there was more or less nothing in those two games and it 's not long ago we were the best thing since sliced bread when we beat Leipzig and PSG .
There are ups and downs in football and that 's just the way it has to be .
`` You have to have that belief in yourself , belief in the players .
The club have been very positive and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership , I 'm looking to Saturday morning kick-off [ against Everton at 12.30pm ] .
`` I 've always had a very good , open and honest and positive dialogue with the club .
They 've shown strong leadership , I 've had good dialogue continually since I came in .
`` And , with me , today it 's sunny in Manchester , I do n't expect the wind to turn , of course there is always pressure and expectations on us .
I 've grown up here .
I became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learnt how to deal with good and bad times .
`` You 're a top coach or manager when you win and bad when you lose because that 's the last game you played and you 're not really better than your last game .
But it 's history .
Every game of football becomes history quickly and we have just got to go into Goodison Park in a positive frame of mind .
`` Yeah , you have to be mentally strong , there are demands on a Man United player , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also an expectation .
We are at the best and biggest club in the world .
You do n't expect anything but criticism then , it 's just how you deal with that setback and from what I 've seen from the boys they 've been very focused since we came back , ready to give a response .
`` I 'm good , you do n't have to be happy to still stay positive .
You know , on difficult days , on hard days , in life , there will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I know these players well enough and trust them enough to have a response , going out there , enjoy wearing the shirt against a good team , which is another personal pride as well , that you go out there and play against some very , very good players and a good team . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he retains the backing of the Manchester United board despite their approach to Mauricio Pochettino.
The MEN revealed on Thursday United have sounded out Pochettino to become their next manager but there is a reluctance within the hierarchy to dismiss Solskjaer so early into the new season.
United travel to Everton on Saturday and defeat at Goodison Park would mark their fourth loss of the campaign. United last lost four of their first seven league games in 1989 in what was Alex Ferguson's second full season in charge.
Solskjaer still believes he can succeed at United, trophyless since May 2017, and suggested his side received too much criticism for failing to score in their last two Premier League games against Chelsea and Arsenal.
"Yeah, why shouldn't I be?" Solskjaer replied when asked if he was still convinced he could deliver success to the club. "If I don't trust my beliefs and values and my staff's quality and my players' quality, who else should? I don't look at one or two results and fall like a house of cards.
"It's a setback, definitely, I think there's been too much made of say not scoring against Arsenal and Chelsea, there was more or less nothing in those two games and it's not long ago we were the best thing since sliced bread when we beat Leipzig and PSG. There are ups and downs in football and that's just the way it has to be.
"You have to have that belief in yourself, belief in the players. The club have been very positive and shown me their character and their strong leadership, I'm looking to Saturday morning kick-off [against Everton at 12.30pm].
"I've always had a very good, open and honest and positive dialogue with the club. They've shown strong leadership, I've had good dialogue continually since I came in.
"And, with me, today it's sunny in Manchester, I don't expect the wind to turn, of course there is always pressure and expectations on us. I've grown up here. I became a man at Manchester United and have learnt how to deal with good and bad times.
"You're a top coach or manager when you win and bad when you lose because that's the last game you played and you're not really better than your last game. But it's history. Every game of football becomes history quickly and we have just got to go into Goodison Park in a positive frame of mind.
"Yeah, you have to be mentally strong, there are demands on a Man United player, coach and manager. And there's also an expectation. We are at the best and biggest club in the world. You don't expect anything but criticism then, it's just how you deal with that setback and from what I've seen from the boys they've been very focused since we came back, ready to give a response.
"I'm good, you don't have to be happy to still stay positive. You know, on difficult days, on hard days, in life, there will be better ones coming and, for me, I know these players well enough and trust them enough to have a response, going out there, enjoy wearing the shirt against a good team, which is another personal pride as well, that you go out there and play against some very, very good players and a good team."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Coca-Cola confirms Christmas truck tour is cancelled

The holiday 's appear not to be coming if this latest announcement is anything to go by .
Coca-Cola has confirmed that , as probably expected , their Christmas truck tour wo n't go ahead this year .
The fizzy drink brand 's festive advert has become synonymous with this time of year and for many marks the start of the Christmas celebrations with their 'Holiday 's Are Coming ' ad .
And to mark the occasion , the company sends out a huge branded truck across the country with people flocking to take a picture with the vehicle every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But this year , it 's not meant to be .
A spokeswoman said : `` In light of further Covid-19 restrictions announced around the country and in line with Government guidelines , unfortunately , we can ’ t go ahead with our annual Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour this year .
`` We know this will be disappointing for many people , but our priority is the safety of our consumers and employees .
`` We really look forward to welcoming people back next year when the Truck Tour returns . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' wrote one .
Another said : `` Christmas is cancelled . ''
But the people behind the Coca-Cola GB Twitter account have attempted to keep spirits high .
In response to one , they wrote : `` We know this year has n't been easy ...
But we 've got a bunch of festive treats yet to come ! ''
We guess we 'll just have to wait for the advert then .

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The holiday's appear not to be coming if this latest announcement is anything to go by.
Coca-Cola has confirmed that, as probably expected, their Christmas truck tour won't go ahead this year.
The fizzy drink brand's festive advert has become synonymous with this time of year and for many marks the start of the Christmas celebrations with their 'Holiday's Are Coming' ad.
And to mark the occasion, the company sends out a huge branded truck across the country with people flocking to take a picture with the vehicle every year and pick up a sample.
But this year, it's not meant to be.
A spokeswoman said: "In light of further Covid-19 restrictions announced around the country and in line with Government guidelines, unfortunately, we can’t go ahead with our annual Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour this year.
"We know this will be disappointing for many people, but our priority is the safety of our consumers and employees.
"We really look forward to welcoming people back next year when the Truck Tour returns."
And people are gutted.
"Another disappointment to end a miserable year," wrote one.
Another said: "Christmas is cancelled."
"Sums up 2020," added a third.
But the people behind the Coca-Cola GB Twitter account have attempted to keep spirits high.
In response to one, they wrote: "We know this year hasn't been easy... But we've got a bunch of festive treats yet to come!"
We guess we'll just have to wait for the advert then.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Salford 'beauty and brunch' cafe fined £10,000 for breaching Covid rules

A Salford beauty and brunch cafe has been fined after breaking COVID-19 rules one day after tighter restrictions came in .
Police discovered up to 50 people at the Nyah cafe in Phoebe Street , Ordsall , on Saturday October 24th after calls from members of the public .
They had to call for back up when their request for people to leave triggered an angry stand off .
Now the business has been issued with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice .
Just four weeks before the breach Ordsall and Salford Quays were one of three neighbourhoods in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In total Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust had by November 5th had 243 coronavirus deaths .
In a statement Salford council said police `` found between 30 and 50 people inside the premises . ''
It adds : `` The Tier 3 Covid regulations at the time , which had come in to force the day before , said that people must not meet socially with friends or family indoors in any setting unless they were part of your household or support bubble .
`` Officers asked the group to leave but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call for assistance .
`` The manager of the cafe , who was issued with the penalty notice , said the event was arranged for one household of six but more people kept arriving and it quickly get out of hand . ''
The slick new business describes itself as a beauty cafe offering breakfast or brunch alongside beauty treatments .
Councillor David Lancaster , the city council 's lead member for environment and community safety said : `` Salford and Greater Manchester were put into the highest category of restrictions because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So to hear of a business breaching those regulations the day after they came into force is very disappointing . ''
The cafe 's website says it is now temporarily closed .

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A Salford beauty and brunch cafe has been fined after breaking COVID-19 rules one day after tighter restrictions came in.
Police discovered up to 50 people at the Nyah cafe in Phoebe Street, Ordsall, on Saturday October 24th after calls from members of the public.
They had to call for back up when their request for people to leave triggered an angry stand off.
Now the business has been issued with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice.
Just four weeks before the breach Ordsall and Salford Quays were one of three neighbourhoods in the city identified as a hotspot for coronavirus cases.
In total Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust had by November 5th had 243 coronavirus deaths.
In a statement Salford council said police "found between 30 and 50 people inside the premises."
It adds: "The Tier 3 Covid regulations at the time, which had come in to force the day before, said that people must not meet socially with friends or family indoors in any setting unless they were part of your household or support bubble.
"Officers asked the group to leave but were met with hostility and had to call for assistance.
"The manager of the cafe, who was issued with the penalty notice, said the event was arranged for one household of six but more people kept arriving and it quickly get out of hand."
The slick new business describes itself as a beauty cafe offering breakfast or brunch alongside beauty treatments.
Councillor David Lancaster, the city council's lead member for environment and community safety said: "Salford and Greater Manchester were put into the highest category of restrictions because of the spiralling rates of Covid infection. So to hear of a business breaching those regulations the day after they came into force is very disappointing."
The cafe's website says it is now temporarily closed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--New £3.5m mosque and community hall could be built on former pub site

Plans to build a new £3.5m mosque on the site of a disused pub in Bolton have been finalised .
The Masjid-e-Salaam Madrassah Trust plan to relocate from their current site 200 yards away on Ramsay Street to a new two-storey building on Blackburn Road , Sharples .
The striking new building will include a community hall and nursery , as well as capacity for extra services like a food bank and soup kitchen , at the location of the former Brierfield Hotel .
The pub , which often hosted live music , closed in February 2016 and was demolished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the council , state : “ The Masjid-e-Salaam Trust currently occupy a site at 4 Ramsay Street .
“ The current site is small and does not provide sufficient space for prayer .
The constrained space available at the current site also precludes community uses and Islamic teaching from taking place .
“ The intention is that the new facility will enable the cultural offering provided by the trust to be widened introducing new facilities and space available to the community it serves .
“ This would include a community room , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ladies prayer room which will widen the role of the building and support a valuable local cultural facility.
” The current mosque has around 100 members who predominantly live within a mile radius of the site .
Mohammed Patel , secretary of the trust , said : “ This marks a significant milestone for our investment in the local area and will help us relocate from the current facility in Ramsay Street where we have been for over 20 years .
There we have very limited parking and space to accommodate the growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been working with Bradshaw Gass & Hope , a Bolton firm , who have taken our brief to create a contemporary , sustainable facility that meets needs of the community , and not just for faith-based activities .
We take pride in identifying ourselves as Boltonians , and the active role we play in the wider community .
“ With this is mind , the new facility will include a day nursery providing childcare , as well as a designated community space which can be used for activities such as out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workshops .
“ Our volunteers have also identified a growing need to provide a space for those needing help and advice , inducing a food bank and soup kitchen .
“ Our plans look to maintain the ambience of the area as detailed in the landscaping proposal which includes where possible , preservation of existing and placement of new trees and shrubs .
The site plan also details ample off-street parking , something we lack at our current facility .
“ We are excited about the possibilities this development will open up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcoming the wider community at our new facility.
” The plans will be consulted on by neighbours before being decided on by councillors at a later date .

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Plans to build a new £3.5m mosque on the site of a disused pub in Bolton have been finalised.
The Masjid-e-Salaam Madrassah Trust plan to relocate from their current site 200 yards away on Ramsay Street to a new two-storey building on Blackburn Road, Sharples.
The striking new building will include a community hall and nursery, as well as capacity for extra services like a food bank and soup kitchen, at the location of the former Brierfield Hotel.
The pub, which often hosted live music, closed in February 2016 and was demolished earlier this year.
Planning documents submitted to the council, state: “The Masjid-e-Salaam Trust currently occupy a site at 4 Ramsay Street.
“The current site is small and does not provide sufficient space for prayer. The constrained space available at the current site also precludes community uses and Islamic teaching from taking place.
“The intention is that the new facility will enable the cultural offering provided by the trust to be widened introducing new facilities and space available to the community it serves.
“This would include a community room, teaching areas, day nursery and a ladies prayer room which will widen the role of the building and support a valuable local cultural facility.”
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The current mosque has around 100 members who predominantly live within a mile radius of the site.
Plans include 43 parking spaces, cycle parking and new planting.
Mohammed Patel, secretary of the trust, said: “This marks a significant milestone for our investment in the local area and will help us relocate from the current facility in Ramsay Street where we have been for over 20 years. There we have very limited parking and space to accommodate the growing needs of the community.
“We have been working with Bradshaw Gass & Hope, a Bolton firm, who have taken our brief to create a contemporary, sustainable facility that meets needs of the community, and not just for faith-based activities. We take pride in identifying ourselves as Boltonians, and the active role we play in the wider community.
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“With this is mind, the new facility will include a day nursery providing childcare, as well as a designated community space which can be used for activities such as out of school tuition, exercise groups and healthcare workshops.
“Our volunteers have also identified a growing need to provide a space for those needing help and advice, inducing a food bank and soup kitchen.
“Our plans look to maintain the ambience of the area as detailed in the landscaping proposal which includes where possible, preservation of existing and placement of new trees and shrubs. The site plan also details ample off-street parking, something we lack at our current facility.
“We are excited about the possibilities this development will open up for all of us and look forward to welcoming the wider community at our new facility.”
The plans will be consulted on by neighbours before being decided on by councillors at a later date.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Alex Telles returns to Man United training ahead of Everton fixture

Manchester United have confirmed Alex Telles has returned to training on the eve the Reds ' game against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday .
Pressure is mounting on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the trip to Goodison Park following back-to-back defeats by Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir .
Telles was absent from the matchday squad for both games , as well as the meetings with Chelsea and RB Leipzig , after testing positive for COVID-19 .
The Brazilian made his United debut in the win against Paris Saint-Germain but is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters updated with his period of self-isolation on Instagram and was pictured wearing his United jersey while watching the game against Basaksehir .
Ahead of the game against Everton , United have confirmed the 27-year-old returned to training on Friday and was spotted in the morning session alongside his United teammates .
The left-back is in contention to feature against Carlo Ancelotti 's men who are also on a two-match losing streak .
Telles has been named in Brazil 's squad for their World Cup 2020 qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their first fixture following the international break .

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Manchester United have confirmed Alex Telles has returned to training on the eve the Reds' game against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Pressure is mounting on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the trip to Goodison Park following back-to-back defeats by Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir.
Telles was absent from the matchday squad for both games, as well as the meetings with Chelsea and RB Leipzig, after testing positive for COVID-19. The Brazilian made his United debut in the win against Paris Saint-Germain but is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League.
The former Porto man has kept supporters updated with his period of self-isolation on Instagram and was pictured wearing his United jersey while watching the game against Basaksehir.
Ahead of the game against Everton, United have confirmed the 27-year-old returned to training on Friday and was spotted in the morning session alongside his United teammates.
The left-back is in contention to feature against Carlo Ancelotti's men who are also on a two-match losing streak.
Telles has been named in Brazil's squad for their World Cup 2020 qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay.
United face West Brom at Old Trafford in their first fixture following the international break.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Kym Marsh confesses to teen crush on Corrie co-star

Kym Marsh has confessed to having a teen crush on a Coronation Street actor who later became her co-star .
The actress joined the ITV soap in 2006 playing Michelle Connor until her departure in 2019 .
During her Corrie stint Kym , 44 , played the wife of Steve McDonald , played by Simon Gregson , until it all came to an emotional end .
And it turns out her teenage self may have been pretty pleased with the accomplishment considering she had a bit of a thing for the actor - and even had a picture of Simon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-stars .
`` It was very strange .
I remember seeing him years ago when I was signed to an independent record label in Manchester , '' Kym told The Sun .
`` I was about 14 or 15 and there was this big gig going on , Dannii Minogue was playing , and Chesney Hawkes , that 's how long ago it is .
`` And I could n't believe the McDonald twins from Corrie were there .
I remember seeing him and thinking , 'Oh my god , he is so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And then , years down the line , there I am as his girlfriend on Corrie .
He thought it was hilarious . ''
Kym sadly left Corrie in December last year after 13 years on the cobbles .
But more recently , the actress and singer has taken up TV presenting .
Kym is now the host alongside new BBC magazine show Morning Live alongside Gethin Jones .

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Kym Marsh has confessed to having a teen crush on a Coronation Street actor who later became her co-star.
The actress joined the ITV soap in 2006 playing Michelle Connor until her departure in 2019.
During her Corrie stint Kym, 44, played the wife of Steve McDonald, played by Simon Gregson, until it all came to an emotional end.
And it turns out her teenage self may have been pretty pleased with the accomplishment considering she had a bit of a thing for the actor - and even had a picture of Simon on her wall years before they became co-stars.
"It was very strange. I remember seeing him years ago when I was signed to an independent record label in Manchester," Kym told The Sun.
"I was about 14 or 15 and there was this big gig going on, Dannii Minogue was playing, and Chesney Hawkes, that's how long ago it is.
"And I couldn't believe the McDonald twins from Corrie were there. I remember seeing him and thinking, 'Oh my god, he is so gorgeous, he's so handsome'.
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"And then, years down the line, there I am as his girlfriend on Corrie. He thought it was hilarious."
Kym sadly left Corrie in December last year after 13 years on the cobbles.
But more recently, the actress and singer has taken up TV presenting.
Kym is now the host alongside new BBC magazine show Morning Live alongside Gethin Jones.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Liverpool without Thiago for Man City clash but handed Diogo Jota boost

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Thiago Alcantara will miss this weekend 's Premier League clash with Manchester City but there is a boost with Diogo Jota .
The defending champions travel to the Etihad Stadium for the first meeting of the two title rivals this season , where victory for the visitors would open up an eight-point advantage over Pep Guardiola 's side .
Victory for City , meanwhile , would see them move within two points of the current league leaders with a game in hand still to play .
That outlines the importance of this weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some key players for their short trip across the north west .
Midfielder Thiago , a summer signing from Bayern Munich , will be absent from the fixture as he continues his recovery , having last featured in the 2-2 draw against Everton in the Merseyside derby .
`` Thiago , that 's how it is .
It 's an injury but does n't need surgery , all these kind of things but still takes time , '' Klopp said in his pre-match press conference .
`` The challenge that day was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so still adapting but improving .
It will not be too long anymore but for this game I do n't think he will be in . ''
Manchester City are preparing to take on Liverpool in the biggest match of the season so far .
Pep Guardiola 's men are desperate to regain the Premier League title , but the champions are already back on top of the table , and Sunday 's crunch at the Etihad Stadium - even so early in the season - is crucial to their chances of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five points behind the Merseysiders in the table , but have a game in hand , so three points on Sunday could see them truly back in the race .
For all the latest City news delivered straight to your inbox , including all the build-up and analysis ahead of Sunday 's match , sign up to our daily newsletter by submitting your email address in the sign-up box above , or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds Liverpool will be able to call upon Diogo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against West Ham last weekend and then a hat-trick in the Champions League victory over Ajax , with a knock he suffered in that game not serious .
`` Nobody mentioned Diogo to me .
Yesterday was second day recovery , he was involved .
So that looked fine . ''
Joel Matip , Naby Keita and Kostas Tsimikas all returned in midweek and are available but Virgil van Dijk , Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ad Fabinho remain absent .

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Thiago Alcantara will miss this weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester City but there is a boost with Diogo Jota.
The defending champions travel to the Etihad Stadium for the first meeting of the two title rivals this season, where victory for the visitors would open up an eight-point advantage over Pep Guardiola's side.
Victory for City, meanwhile, would see them move within two points of the current league leaders with a game in hand still to play.
That outlines the importance of this weekend's clash and Liverpool will be without some key players for their short trip across the north west.
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Midfielder Thiago, a summer signing from Bayern Munich, will be absent from the fixture as he continues his recovery, having last featured in the 2-2 draw against Everton in the Merseyside derby.
"Thiago, that's how it is. It's an injury but doesn't need surgery, all these kind of things but still takes time," Klopp said in his pre-match press conference.
"The challenge that day was a harsh one and directly against the leg, so still adapting but improving. It will not be too long anymore but for this game I don't think he will be in."
Liverpool will be able to call upon Diogo Jota, who scored the winning goal against West Ham last weekend and then a hat-trick in the Champions League victory over Ajax, with a knock he suffered in that game not serious.
"Nobody mentioned Diogo to me. Yesterday was second day recovery, he was involved. So that looked fine."
Joel Matip, Naby Keita and Kostas Tsimikas all returned in midweek and are available but Virgil van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ad Fabinho remain absent.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Woman charged with driving whilst disqualified in Manchester city centre

A woman has been charged with allegedly driving whilst banned in Manchester city centre .
Simara Knopka , 39 , @ @ @ @ @ been charged with disqualified driving and driving without insurance .
Yesterday , ( Thursday ) @ @ @ @ @ Court where she was sentenced after driving the wrong way down the M60 and hitting @ @ @ @ @ May this year .
She pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle dangerously and driving @ @ @ @ @ accordance with a licence .
Ms Knopka was sentenced to a four-month curfew as well @ @ @ @ @ for two years .
However following the hearing she appeared to be at the wheel @ @ @ @ @ out of a car park near the court building .
Knopka was subsequently arrested and @ @ @ @ @ custody after being charged with two new offences .
She is due appear at Manchester @ @ @ @ @ today ( Friday ) .

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A woman has been charged with allegedly driving whilst banned in Manchester city centre.
Simara Knopka, 39, of Earlsway, Macclesfield has been charged with disqualified driving and driving without insurance.
Yesterday, (Thursday) Knopka appeared at Manchester Crown Court where she was sentenced after driving the wrong way down the M60 and hitting another car head on in May this year.
She pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle dangerously and driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence.
Ms Knopka was sentenced to a four-month curfew as well as being disqualified from driving for two years.
However following the hearing she appeared to be at the wheel of a car that pulled out of a car park near the court building.
Knopka was subsequently arrested and has been remanded into police custody after being charged with two new offences.
She is due appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court later today (Friday).


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--The Witches star Anne Hathaway responds to disability controversy over remake

Anne Hathaway has apologised after the depiction of her character 's hands in The Witches film lead to accusations of being insensitive towards disabled people .
The actress stars in the modern remake of Roald Dahl 's classic tale as the Grand High Witch and the film , which bypassed a cinema release , become available last week .
But the movie , which is based on the 1983 book by the iconic author and follows a little boy and his grandmother who discovers a society of witches who want to turn the world 's children into mice , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out was former Corrie star Melissa Johns who blasted the new film remake for 'using disability to highlight a character as a baddie . '
Melissa , a campaigner for disability on screen and stage , shared a photo of Anne in character with claws which can be identified by their three-finger taloned hands which they hide by wearing five-finger gloves .
The Last Leg 's Alex Brooker also slammed the movie for its 'sad portrayal ' of disability .
He told the Daily Star : `` As someone with missing fingers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how this is portrayed as something to be scared of .
`` The story is that the witches wear gloves to hide what ’ s underneath . ''
But now Anne has responded to the criticism , joining studio Warner Bros in issuing an apology and said `` now that I know better I promise I 'll do better '' .
She wrote on Instagram : `` Let me begin by saying I do my best to be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others not out of some scrambling PC fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a basic level of decency we should all be striving for .
`` As someone who really believes in inclusivity and really , really detests cruelty , I owe you all an apology for the pain caused .
I am sorry .
I did not connect limb difference with the GHW when the look of the character was brought to me ; if I had , I assure you this never would have happened . ''
She added : `` I particularly want to say I 'm sorry to kids with limb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I promise I ’ ll do better .
And I owe a special apology to everyone who loves you as fiercely as I love my own kids : I 'm sorry I let your family down . ''
Hathaway also shared a video from the Lucky Fin Project , an organisation supporting those with limb differences .
A Warner Bros representative said filmmakers were `` deeply saddened '' at causing upset .

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Anne Hathaway has apologised after the depiction of her character's hands in The Witches film lead to accusations of being insensitive towards disabled people.
The actress stars in the modern remake of Roald Dahl's classic tale as the Grand High Witch and the film, which bypassed a cinema release, become available last week.
But the movie, which is based on the 1983 book by the iconic author and follows a little boy and his grandmother who discovers a society of witches who want to turn the world's children into mice, has received backlash.
Among those to speak out was former Corrie star Melissa Johns who blasted the new film remake for 'using disability to highlight a character as a baddie.'
Melissa, a campaigner for disability on screen and stage, shared a photo of Anne in character with claws which can be identified by their three-finger taloned hands which they hide by wearing five-finger gloves.
The Last Leg's Alex Brooker also slammed the movie for its 'sad portrayal' of disability.
He told the Daily Star: "As someone with missing fingers, it's made me so sad to see how this is portrayed as something to be scared of.
"The story is that the witches wear gloves to hide what’s underneath."
But now Anne has responded to the criticism, joining studio Warner Bros in issuing an apology and said "now that I know better I promise I'll do better".
She wrote on Instagram: "Let me begin by saying I do my best to be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others not out of some scrambling PC fear, but because not hurting others seems like a basic level of decency we should all be striving for.
"As someone who really believes in inclusivity and really, really detests cruelty, I owe you all an apology for the pain caused. I am sorry. I did not connect limb difference with the GHW when the look of the character was brought to me; if I had, I assure you this never would have happened."
She added: "I particularly want to say I'm sorry to kids with limb differences: now that I know better I promise I’ll do better. And I owe a special apology to everyone who loves you as fiercely as I love my own kids: I'm sorry I let your family down."
Hathaway also shared a video from the Lucky Fin Project, an organisation supporting those with limb differences.
A Warner Bros representative said filmmakers were "deeply saddened" at causing upset.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Sainsbury's shopper's rant at police after being asked to wear mask

This is the moment a woman launches a foul-mouthed rant at police after she refused to wear a mask in a supermarket .
The footage , captured on body-cam , shows the unidentified female shopper in an angry tirade against an officer after she was asked to put on a face covering .
But instead of complying , she launched into a rant during which she branded a fellow shopper `` a sheep '' and declared : `` The Government are full of s**t. '' Footage released by West Midlands Police shows the woman arguing with an officer and asking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boiled down to ?
You ’ re forcing people to wear masks ? ''
After being told `` it ’ s the Government that are requesting people '' - she can be seen snapping back : `` Well the Government is full of s**t to be honest . ''
The officer keeps his calm and explains : `` It 's Government law , that 's why this gentleman 's got a face mask on . ''
She then turns her anger on a shopper and tells him : `` You all follow like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman then asks the officer what would happen if she refuses to leave the store .
He informs her that she could be fined .
`` How are you going to fine me ? ''
she asks and the officer replies : `` We have to arrest you . ''
She then can be heard sniggering to herself and says : `` So you 're going to arrest me for not wearing a mask ? ''
The police officer tells her : `` No we 're going to arrest you for failing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaching covid restrictions . ''
She responds : `` Do you know how much ******** this sounds .
Its ridiculous '' .
She then slams down her basket down in disgust and storms out of the supermarket .
The force issued the footage on social media following the incident as part of a warning that they were `` getting tough '' on those who refuse to wear masks in shops .
They wrote : `` It 's simple : Unless you 're exempt , you MUST wear a mask .
If you refuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This video shows how one woman refused our requests at Sainsbury 's in Oldbury .
`` It 's more important than ever we all do our bit to keep each other safe from coronavirus . ''
Chief Constable Dave Thompson tweeted the clip and wrote : `` We are committed to engaging , education , encouraging and enforcing as a last resort .
`` However there can be no ambiguity by now that on public transport and in shops we must wear face coverings .
Do it for others . ''
Face coverings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping centres across the UK .
In England , police can issue a £200 fine to someone breaking the rules - and repeat offenders face increasingly larger fines depending on the number of offences .
The are a small number of exceptions - children under 11 do not need to wear one .
Those unable to put on or wear one because of a physical or mental illness or disability are also exempt .
As are people who will experience severe distress by wearing or removing a face covering , and those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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This is the moment a woman launches a foul-mouthed rant at police after she refused to wear a mask in a supermarket.
The footage, captured on body-cam, shows the unidentified female shopper in an angry tirade against an officer after she was asked to put on a face covering.
But instead of complying, she launched into a rant during which she branded a fellow shopper "a sheep" and declared: "The Government are full of s**t."
Footage released by West Midlands Police shows the woman arguing with an officer and asking "Is this really what it has boiled down to? You’re forcing people to wear masks?"
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After being told "it’s the Government that are requesting people" - she can be seen snapping back: "Well the Government is full of s**t to be honest."
The officer keeps his calm and explains: "It's Government law, that's why this gentleman's got a face mask on."
She then turns her anger on a shopper and tells him: "You all follow like a bunch of sheep."
The woman then asks the officer what would happen if she refuses to leave the store. He informs her that she could be fined.
"How are you going to fine me?" she asks and the officer replies: "We have to arrest you."
She then can be heard sniggering to herself and says: "So you're going to arrest me for not wearing a mask?"
The police officer tells her: "No we're going to arrest you for failing to give us the details if you're breaching covid restrictions."
She responds: "Do you know how much ******** this sounds. Its ridiculous".
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She then slams down her basket down in disgust and storms out of the supermarket.
The force issued the footage on social media following the incident as part of a warning that they were "getting tough" on those who refuse to wear masks in shops.
They wrote: "It's simple: Unless you're exempt, you MUST wear a mask. If you refuse, you can be fined.
"This video shows how one woman refused our requests at Sainsbury's in Oldbury.
"It's more important than ever we all do our bit to keep each other safe from coronavirus."
Chief Constable Dave Thompson tweeted the clip and wrote: "We are committed to engaging, education, encouraging and enforcing as a last resort.
"However there can be no ambiguity by now that on public transport and in shops we must wear face coverings. Do it for others."
Face coverings are compulsory in shops, supermarkets and shopping centres across the UK. In England, police can issue a £200 fine to someone breaking the rules - and repeat offenders face increasingly larger fines depending on the number of offences.
The are a small number of exceptions - children under 11 do not need to wear one. Those unable to put on or wear one because of a physical or mental illness or disability are also exempt.
As are people who will experience severe distress by wearing or removing a face covering, and those who assist someone who relies on lip reading.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Tesco and Waitrose have banned certain shoppers from entering shops in lockdown

Now England is in its second full lockdown , the UK 's major supermarkets are adjusting their rules and guidelines to ensure that everyone is kept safe .
As a result , many retail giants are asking people to shop alone where possible , and are not permitting couples and families from shopping together if it 's not necessary .
Sainsbury 's has already installed a 'one shopper one trolley ' rule , and is encouraging people to shop alone wherever possible .
It said : `` We have also put queuing systems in place outside stores and ask you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two metres apart .
`` Our store teams will be asking groups with more than one adult to choose one adult to shop and will ask other adults to wait .
`` Children are welcome if they are not able to stay at home . ''
Now Tesco and Waitrose have followed suit .
Tesco asked that `` only one person from each household comes in-store to do their shopping '' .
Waitrose is also encouraging shoppers to visit alone , saying this will `` help us manage the number of people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the household to do their shopping . ''
According to Birmingham Live , the guidance adds : `` While this won ’ t be possible for everybody , we are very grateful for our customers ’ support during this time of uncertainty . ''

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Now England is in its second full lockdown, the UK's major supermarkets are adjusting their rules and guidelines to ensure that everyone is kept safe.
As a result, many retail giants are asking people to shop alone where possible, and are not permitting couples and families from shopping together if it's not necessary.
Sainsbury's has already installed a 'one shopper one trolley' rule, and is encouraging people to shop alone wherever possible.
It said: "We have also put queuing systems in place outside stores and ask you to queue at a safe distance of two metres apart.
"Our store teams will be asking groups with more than one adult to choose one adult to shop and will ask other adults to wait.
"Children are welcome if they are not able to stay at home."
Now Tesco and Waitrose have followed suit.
Tesco asked that "only one person from each household comes in-store to do their shopping".
Waitrose is also encouraging shoppers to visit alone, saying this will "help us manage the number of people in our shops by sending only one member of the household to do their shopping."
According to Birmingham Live, the guidance adds: "While this won’t be possible for everybody, we are very grateful for our customers’ support during this time of uncertainty."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Martin Skrtel blasts 'fake' quotes mocking Manchester United

Former Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has spoken out after fake quotes attributed to him circulated on social media following Istanbul Basaksehir 's victory against Manchester United in the Champions League .
The Turkish side ended United 's perfect start to their group with goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca .
The loss means United have suffered back-to-back defeats under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Sunday 's defeat by Arsenal which piled pressure on the Norwegian .
Skrtel made 320 appearances for United 's rivals Liverpool and supporters of the Merseyside club revelled on social media following the win after comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online .
He was quoted as having said : `` It ’ s our first win in the Champions League ever , we wish we could play Manchester United every week . ''
However , the 35-year-old has denied the reports , claiming he did not conduct any post-match interviews and described the quotes as 'fake news ' .
He wrote on Instagram : `` Just to make it clear !
This sentence which is going around social networks , it ’ s something I never said !
`` I had not ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all kind of news like this are fake !
I do respect every opponent and I ’ m experienced enough to know that something like this is not right and I would never do it ! ''
Skrtel will travel to Old Trafford in the reverse fixture on November 24 .
The defender has faced the Reds 20 times during his career , winning nine , drawing one and losing 11 having scored one goal and received six yellow cards .

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Former Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has spoken out after fake quotes attributed to him circulated on social media following Istanbul Basaksehir's victory against Manchester United in the Champions League.
The Turkish side ended United's perfect start to their group with goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca.
The loss means United have suffered back-to-back defeats under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Sunday's defeat by Arsenal which piled pressure on the Norwegian.
Skrtel made 320 appearances for United's rivals Liverpool and supporters of the Merseyside club revelled on social media following the win after comments supposedly made by the Slovakian defender appeared online.
He was quoted as having said: "It’s our first win in the Champions League ever, we wish we could play Manchester United every week."
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However, the 35-year-old has denied the reports, claiming he did not conduct any post-match interviews and described the quotes as 'fake news'.
He wrote on Instagram: "Just to make it clear! This sentence which is going around social networks, it’s something I never said!
"I had not (done) interviews after the game and all kind of news like this are fake! I do respect every opponent and I’m experienced enough to know that something like this is not right and I would never do it!"
Skrtel will travel to Old Trafford in the reverse fixture on November 24.
The defender has faced the Reds 20 times during his career, winning nine, drawing one and losing 11 having scored one goal and received six yellow cards.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Boy taken to hospital and police close road after crash in Boltonyeah

A boy was taken to hospital after a crash in Bolton .
Police taped off Deane Church Lane , Deane , near the junction of Willows Lane , at around 3.50pm yesterday ( Thursday ) following the crash .
Paramedics were called and the youngster was briefly treated at the scene before being taken to hospital .
Witnesses said he looked to be in his early teens and was supported by people passing by who stopped to help while the ambulance was called .
One eyewitness , who lives near the location of the crash , said she had seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car involved , which appeared to have been driven away .
`` It looked like he was trying to cross the road , '' she said .
`` When I looked out of the window I had heard loud cries .
I think I saw the car but it drove away .
`` He was crying a lot .
People came and they were helping him and pointing to where the car had gone . ''
The extent of the boy 's injuries is currently unknown .
A spokesman for the North West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called at 3.51pm .
We sent an ambulance and an advanced paramedic .
`` We took one patient to hospital . ''
The road was closed off for some time causing traffic delays throughout the afternoon .
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment .
Anyone with information about criminal offences in Bolton can contact police on 101 .
Alternatively , use the Live Chat system at www.gmp.police.uk .

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A boy was taken to hospital after a crash in Bolton.
Police taped off Deane Church Lane, Deane, near the junction of Willows Lane, at around 3.50pm yesterday (Thursday) following the crash.
Paramedics were called and the youngster was briefly treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Witnesses said he looked to be in his early teens and was supported by people passing by who stopped to help while the ambulance was called.
One eyewitness, who lives near the location of the crash, said she had seen people pointing in the direction of the car involved, which appeared to have been driven away.
"It looked like he was trying to cross the road," she said.
"When I looked out of the window I had heard loud cries. I think I saw the car but it drove away.
"He was crying a lot. People came and they were helping him and pointing to where the car had gone."
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The extent of the boy's injuries is currently unknown.
A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 3.51pm. We sent an ambulance and an advanced paramedic.
"We took one patient to hospital."
The road was closed off for some time causing traffic delays throughout the afternoon.
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.
Anyone with information about criminal offences in Bolton can contact police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat system at www.gmp.police.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Netflix is bringing back three nostalgic series after viewer demand

Netflix has announced that it is bringing not one , but three classic series to its platform .
The streaming giant announced back in July , that the likes of 90s sitcom Sister , Sister would make its way to the service - but only in the US .
But following demand from viewers , Sister , Sister , Girlfriends and Moesha will land on Netflix this month just in time for spending more time indoors .
And fans are beside themselves with the Twitter announcement racking up more than 12,000 likes and thousands of comments .
`` So excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things to happen in 2020 , I get to relive my teenage years , '' one fan wrote .
Another said : `` Thanks for making lockdown 2 a bit more bearable . ''
`` These may be dark days but Netflix is bringing the light , '' added a third .
It 's not just certain seasons either as the WHOLE collections will be made available for your viewing pleasures .
Sister , Sister is a comedy series about twins Tia Landry ( played by Tia Mowry ) and Tamera Campbell ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birth after being adopted by different parents .
The hit series first aired in 1994 but came to an end five years later in 1999 .
Netflix customers can watch the full five seasons from today ( November 6 ) .
Girlfriends will arrive in the UK on November 13 and is a sitcom , which aired in the early noughties , and follows the lives , loves , and losses of four different women , Toni , Maya , Lynn , and Joan .
Last , but my no means least , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 - nineteen years after it was last on screens .
The series stars R & B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Denise Mitchell , a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles .
Now we just need to demand a few more classic series !

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Netflix has announced that it is bringing not one, but three classic series to its platform.
The streaming giant announced back in July, that the likes of 90s sitcom Sister, Sister would make its way to the service - but only in the US.
But following demand from viewers, Sister, Sister, Girlfriends and Moesha will land on Netflix this month just in time for spending more time indoors.
And fans are beside themselves with the Twitter announcement racking up more than 12,000 likes and thousands of comments.
"So excited by this. One of the best things to happen in 2020, I get to relive my teenage years," one fan wrote.
Another said: "Thanks for making lockdown 2 a bit more bearable."
"These may be dark days but Netflix is bringing the light," added a third.
It's not just certain seasons either as the WHOLE collections will be made available for your viewing pleasures.
Sister, Sister is a comedy series about twins Tia Landry (played by Tia Mowry) and Tamera Campbell (Tamera Mowry) who were separated at birth after being adopted by different parents.
The hit series first aired in 1994 but came to an end five years later in 1999.
Netflix customers can watch the full five seasons from today (November 6).
Girlfriends will arrive in the UK on November 13 and is a sitcom, which aired in the early noughties, and follows the lives, loves, and losses of four different women, Toni, Maya, Lynn, and Joan.
Last, but my no means least, Moesha will land on Netflix on November 20 - nineteen years after it was last on screens.
The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Denise Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Now we just need to demand a few more classic series!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE

Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media this afternoon ahead of Sunday 's vital Premier League clash with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium .
City are five points behind the champions , who are already back on top of the table .
A defeat could leave the Blues trailing by eight points , but a win would bring the gap back to only two points - and with a game in hand .
The manager will give a team news update - Sergio Aguero , Fernandinho and Benjamin Mendy are all set to miss out .
Gabriel Jesus made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench against Olympiacos and could be a welcome extra attacking option .
Manchester City are preparing to take on Liverpool in the biggest match of the season so far .
Pep Guardiola 's men are desperate to regain the Premier League title , but the champions are already back on top of the table , and Sunday 's crunch at the Etihad Stadium - even so early in the season - is crucial to their chances of challenging for the crown .
City lie five points behind the Merseysiders in the table , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so three points on Sunday could see them truly back in the race .
For all the latest City news delivered straight to your inbox , including all the build-up and analysis ahead of Sunday 's match , sign up to our daily newsletter by submitting your email address in the sign-up box above , or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias were among the players kept out of the line-up for City 's victory on Tuesday , and should feature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starts at 1.30pm - follow our live updates below .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Simon Bajkowski, Tyrone Marshall)

Pep Guardiola will speak to the media this afternoon ahead of Sunday's vital Premier League clash with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
City are five points behind the champions, who are already back on top of the table. A defeat could leave the Blues trailing by eight points, but a win would bring the gap back to only two points - and with a game in hand.
The manager will give a team news update - Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho and Benjamin Mendy are all set to miss out. Gabriel Jesus made a successful return when he scored from the bench against Olympiacos and could be a welcome extra attacking option.
Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias were among the players kept out of the line-up for City's victory on Tuesday, and should feature on Sunday.
Guardiola's press conference starts at 1.30pm - follow our live updates below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Three DJs axed amid major shake-up at BBC Radio 1

Three BBC presenters have been axed as Radio 1 reveals a major shake-up at the station .
Dev Griffin , Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will all air their last shows at the end of this year .
While bosses have announced that five new presenters will join the R1 team from the new year - while breakfast show host Greg James will now move to five days a week instead of the current four .
The station ’ s new boss Aled Haydn Jones said : “ Dev , Huw and Phil have been incredibly valuable members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They are all excellent broadcasters and I ’ m pleased we ’ ll be hearing more from Huw and Phil elsewhere on BBC Radio .
“ I ’ d like to thank each of them for their contribution to Radio 1 and wish them all the best for the future.
” BBC Music Introducing host Stephens said he had “ loved every minute of my 21 years broadcasting on Radio 1 ” .
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Griffin , who currently presents Friday to Sunday afternoons , tweeted that “ it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pleasure to waffle and entertain so many listeners but I ’ m ready for some new challenges ” .
Chillest Show presenter Taggart said : “ Someone put on some montage music I am going for a slow walk out the door .
Thanks to everyone who I ’ ve worked with and who listened.
” In a shake up to the breakfast show offerings , Early Breakfast on Fridays will showcase “ the best new and emerging presenting talent ” , with a new presenter hosting the show on a monthly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who will take on the slot as her first job in radio after previously volunteering as a presenter at Bournemouth University ’ s student station .
The other hosts are Joel Mitchell , who has previously presented on BBC Radio Leeds , and Fee Mak , who hosts the drivetime slot on London ’ s Westside Radio .
New presenter Sian Eleri , from Wales , will become the host of Radio 1 ’ s Chillest Show and Gemma Bradley , from Northern Ireland , presents BBC Music Introducing .
Other changes will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Adele Roberts , Matt Edmondson and Mollie King moving to different shows .
Radio 1 boss Haydn Jones said : “ This is a really exciting time for Radio 1 as we prepare to welcome the next generation of talent.
” And DJ James said of his extra day : “ I ’ ve had two years of being called a part-timer by the listeners for deserting them on Fridays so it ’ s time I actually put a shift in and be with them all week .
“ And in any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home looking for stupid things online so I might as well go and share the nonsense with everyone to be honest .
”

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Three BBC presenters have been axed as Radio 1 reveals a major shake-up at the station.
Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will all air their last shows at the end of this year.
While bosses have announced that five new presenters will join the R1 team from the new year - while breakfast show host Greg James will now move to five days a week instead of the current four.
The station’s new boss Aled Haydn Jones said: “Dev, Huw and Phil have been incredibly valuable members of the Radio 1 family over the years.
“They are all excellent broadcasters and I’m pleased we’ll be hearing more from Huw and Phil elsewhere on BBC Radio.
“I’d like to thank each of them for their contribution to Radio 1 and wish them all the best for the future.”
(Image: Daily Post Wales)
BBC Music Introducing host Stephens said he had “loved every minute of my 21 years broadcasting on Radio 1”.
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Griffin, who currently presents Friday to Sunday afternoons, tweeted that “it’s been an absolute privilege and a pleasure to waffle and entertain so many listeners but I’m ready for some new challenges”.
Chillest Show presenter Taggart said: “Someone put on some montage music I am going for a slow walk out the door. Thanks to everyone who I’ve worked with and who listened.”
In a shake up to the breakfast show offerings, Early Breakfast on Fridays will showcase “the best new and emerging presenting talent”, with a new presenter hosting the show on a monthly rotation.
They include Mollie Finn, who will take on the slot as her first job in radio after previously volunteering as a presenter at Bournemouth University’s student station.
The other hosts are Joel Mitchell, who has previously presented on BBC Radio Leeds, and Fee Mak, who hosts the drivetime slot on London’s Westside Radio.
(Image: PA)
New presenter Sian Eleri, from Wales, will become the host of Radio 1’s Chillest Show and Gemma Bradley, from Northern Ireland, presents BBC Music Introducing.
Other changes will see current Radio 1 presenters Arielle Free, Adele Roberts, Matt Edmondson and Mollie King moving to different shows.
Radio 1 boss Haydn Jones said: “This is a really exciting time for Radio 1 as we prepare to welcome the next generation of talent.”
And DJ James said of his extra day: “I’ve had two years of being called a part-timer by the listeners for deserting them on Fridays so it’s time I actually put a shift in and be with them all week.
“And in any case, I’d only be at home looking for stupid things online so I might as well go and share the nonsense with everyone to be honest.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference LIVE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press today as he previewed Manchester United 's trip to face Everton at Goodison Park in the Premier League tomorrow .
United suffered a humiliating defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Wednesday which has increased pressure on Solskjaer following their tame defeat by Arsenal last weekend .
MEN Sport understands former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has been approached by the club with a view to taking charge if results do not improve .
Solskjaer will hope to welcome Alex Telles back into the fold against the Toffees after the Brazilian was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Much of Solskjaer 's press conference revolved around his future , with the United manager remaining defiant in the face of mounting pressure .
`` Yeah , why should n't I be ? ''
Solskjaer replied when asked if he was still convinced he could deliver success to the club .
`` If I do n't trust my beliefs and values and my staff 's quality and my players ' quality , who else should ?
I do n't look at one or two results and fall like a house of cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say in our blog below .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Samuel Luckhurst, Marcus Banks)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press today as he previewed Manchester United's trip to face Everton at Goodison Park in the Premier League tomorrow.
United suffered a humiliating defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Wednesday which has increased pressure on Solskjaer following their tame defeat by Arsenal last weekend.
MEN Sport understands former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has been approached by the club with a view to taking charge if results do not improve.
Solskjaer will hope to welcome Alex Telles back into the fold against the Toffees after the Brazilian was spotted at Carrington for another coronavirus test.
Much of Solskjaer's press conference revolved around his future, with the United manager remaining defiant in the face of mounting pressure.
"Yeah, why shouldn't I be?" Solskjaer replied when asked if he was still convinced he could deliver success to the club. "If I don't trust my beliefs and values and my staff's quality and my players' quality, who else should? I don't look at one or two results and fall like a house of cards."
See what Solskjaer had to say in our blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-06--'I know my rights' says gym boss as he refuses to shut for lockdown - watch

A Wigan gym owner says he will not close his business during lockdown , despite being visited by police and council enforcement officers .
Kevin Harper , director of Majestic Martial Arts gym in Pemberton , said he is 'standing up for what is right ' after being asked by members to remain open .
All non-essential shops , leisure and entertainment venues , including gyms , have been directed to close for the next four weeks under the Coronavirus Act .
As of Wednesday , these and other lockdown measures were put into law , after Parliament voted overwhelmingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal activity for any of these businesses to remain open .
It comes as the country entered a national lockdown as of Thursday 5 October , to halt the spread of coronavirus infections .
Last night , Mr Harper was visited by Environmental Health Officers from Wigan Council , and officers from GMP , who attempted to engage with him about the new rules .
The gym owner posted a 17-minute long video of his interaction with the officials , who said he could face a £1,000 fine if he did n't close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to £10,000 if they refuse to comply with restrictions .
A female enforcement officer told Mr Harper that gyms have got to be closed under the new coronavirus laws .
He responded by telling her this was n't true , saying : `` I am under the understanding that I own Majestic Gym 100 per cent .
I am also of the understanding that the council have not paid anything into this business what so ever .
`` Because of that I do not work for the council .
Therefore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council . ''
A police officer from GMP told Mr Harper that keeping his business open is illegal .
Mr Harper replied : `` My taxes pay your salary .
You serve me .
This is my business .
I have a legal obligation to my members .
`` You should n't be here guys .
I respect the police , but I am not known to the police .
`` You are front line people and I fully respect the job that you are doing but this is not a criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempts to explain the coronavirus legislation to the gym owner , and why he can not stay open during the current lockdown .
`` The Majestic Gym has not committed an offence of harm .
Therefore , it is not a criminal matter , it is a civil matter , '' Mr Harper responded .
`` I am trying to survive at the moment .
Where is the fairness that there is a factory either side of me with more workers in it than I have members in the business .
`` They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has unlawfully said that these businesses must close and these must stay open .
That 's illegal .
`` I know my rights and I think you 're completely wrong . ''
Mr Harper said he believes staying open means protecting the rights of his members who are paying to come and exercise .
`` The government really needs to think about the position on this , '' he told the PA news agency on Thursday .
`` I don ’ t have a criminal record , I ’ m not known to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in trouble with the law , and I ’ m being criminalised for doing what I think is standing up for what I believe is right , and also protecting the rights of my members , who are paying members , to come and exercise . ''
Mr Haper added that since the gym reopened in July , there has been no incidents of illness and regulations had been followed .
Paul Barton , director for environment at Wigan Council said : `` We visited the premises last night with GMP and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gym owner .
`` We explained the legislation requiring gyms to close and we will provide legal advice today in the hope that we can work together to find an amicable resolution .
`` The safety and wellbeing of our residents is of paramount importance and we will always look to work with our businesses to ensure compliance .
`` We understand that this is an uncertain time for many business owners but there are ways the council can help , such as providing access to funding grants .
`` It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our bit and put the health of our residents first . ''

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A Wigan gym owner says he will not close his business during lockdown, despite being visited by police and council enforcement officers.
Kevin Harper, director of Majestic Martial Arts gym in Pemberton, said he is 'standing up for what is right' after being asked by members to remain open.
All non-essential shops, leisure and entertainment venues, including gyms, have been directed to close for the next four weeks under the Coronavirus Act.
As of Wednesday, these and other lockdown measures were put into law, after Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour. It is now a criminal activity for any of these businesses to remain open.
It comes as the country entered a national lockdown as of Thursday 5 October, to halt the spread of coronavirus infections.
Last night, Mr Harper was visited by Environmental Health Officers from Wigan Council, and officers from GMP, who attempted to engage with him about the new rules.
The gym owner posted a 17-minute long video of his interaction with the officials, who said he could face a £1,000 fine if he didn't close the gym.
Companies face a fine of up to £10,000 if they refuse to comply with restrictions.
A female enforcement officer told Mr Harper that gyms have got to be closed under the new coronavirus laws.
He responded by telling her this wasn't true, saying: "I am under the understanding that I own Majestic Gym 100 per cent. I am also of the understanding that the council have not paid anything into this business what so ever.
"Because of that I do not work for the council. Therefore, I do not have to answer to the council."
A police officer from GMP told Mr Harper that keeping his business open is illegal.
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Mr Harper replied: "My taxes pay your salary. You serve me. This is my business. I have a legal obligation to my members.
"You shouldn't be here guys. I respect the police, but I am not known to the police.
"You are front line people and I fully respect the job that you are doing but this is not a criminal matter."
Enforcement officers made repeated attempts to explain the coronavirus legislation to the gym owner, and why he cannot stay open during the current lockdown.
"The Majestic Gym has not committed an offence of harm. Therefore, it is not a criminal matter, it is a civil matter," Mr Harper responded.
"I am trying to survive at the moment. Where is the fairness that there is a factory either side of me with more workers in it than I have members in the business.
"They have no hygiene standards but Mr Johnson has unlawfully said that these businesses must close and these must stay open. That's illegal.
"I know my rights and I think you're completely wrong."
Mr Harper said he believes staying open means protecting the rights of his members who are paying to come and exercise.
"The government really needs to think about the position on this," he told the PA news agency on Thursday.
"I don’t have a criminal record, I’m not known to the police, I’ve never been in trouble with the law, and I’m being criminalised for doing what I think is standing up for what I believe is right, and also protecting the rights of my members, who are paying members, to come and exercise."
Mr Haper added that since the gym reopened in July, there has been no incidents of illness and regulations had been followed.
Paul Barton, director for environment at Wigan Council said: "We visited the premises last night with GMP and engaged in a positive conversation with the gym owner.
"We explained the legislation requiring gyms to close and we will provide legal advice today in the hope that we can work together to find an amicable resolution.
"The safety and wellbeing of our residents is of paramount importance and we will always look to work with our businesses to ensure compliance.
"We understand that this is an uncertain time for many business owners but there are ways the council can help, such as providing access to funding grants.
"It’s important we continue working together to do our bit and put the health of our residents first."