themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Kym Marsh shares adorable video of her grandson using hand sanitiser

Kym Marsh has proudly shared a video of her 15-month-old grandson Teddy using hand sanitiser .
The soap star has posted a clip of Teddy pressing a dispenser and rubbing his hands together .
The former Coronation Street actress told followers her grandson is 'better behaved than most adults ' amid the coronavirus pandemic in her Instagram post and says he simply watched and learned .
`` So my 15 month old grandson is better behaved than most adults when it comes to hand sanitising , '' she wrote .
`` No one taught him this by the way ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kym , 44 , who played Michelle Connor in the soap until the end of last year , sparked a discussion among her followers .
The actress added the hashtag 'new normal ' and one follower told her : `` This is so sad . ''
Another said : `` My 20 month old granddaughter is the same , she goes up to them as soon as she sees them and sanitises her hands . ''
Another wrote : `` Most toddlers/young children are and have been better behaved during this Pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything up , they are all beautiful sponges that learn day to day .
`` It is just unfortunate we are all living in the world we are today .
`` A lot of of us elders not adhering to the rules need to learn from our lovely young ones .
`` It is not a healthy world ( mentally ) that we are living in , but hey us sensible adults especially our young children/grandchildren who are living like this have adapted well , and are still enjoying this sad world we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years to come , look back , remember and teach our future generations . ''
And another follower told her : `` My 14 month old daughter is just the same .
When I ask her what we do with our hand when we go shopping she rubs her hands together .
It 's so cute . ''
Kym 's eldest daughter Emilie Cunliffe , 23 , and her partner Mikey Hoszowskyj welcomed their baby boy last May .
Kym chose the name 'Loli ' instead of grandmother , grandma , nan and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eldest child David at 18 and Emilie at 21 , and said she was looking forward to becoming a young grandmother .

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Kym Marsh has proudly shared a video of her 15-month-old grandson Teddy using hand sanitiser.
The soap star has posted a clip of Teddy pressing a dispenser and rubbing his hands together.
The former Coronation Street actress told followers her grandson is 'better behaved than most adults' amid the coronavirus pandemic in her Instagram post and says he simply watched and learned.
"So my 15 month old grandson is better behaved than most adults when it comes to hand sanitising," she wrote.
"No one taught him this by the way... he just watched and learned!"
Kym, 44, who played Michelle Connor in the soap until the end of last year, sparked a discussion among her followers.
The actress added the hashtag 'new normal' and one follower told her: "This is so sad."
Another said: "My 20 month old granddaughter is the same, she goes up to them as soon as she sees them and sanitises her hands."
(Image: Kym Marsh Instagram)
Another wrote: "Most toddlers/young children are and have been better behaved during this Pandemic.
"They watch, learn and soak everything up, they are all beautiful sponges that learn day to day.
"It is just unfortunate we are all living in the world we are today.
"A lot of of us elders not adhering to the rules need to learn from our lovely young ones.
(Image: Kym Marsh Instagram)
"It is not a healthy world (mentally) that we are living in, but hey us sensible adults especially our young children/grandchildren who are living like this have adapted well, and are still enjoying this sad world we live in and will go on in years to come, look back, remember and teach our future generations."
And another follower told her: "My 14 month old daughter is just the same. When I ask her what we do with our hand when we go shopping she rubs her hands together. It's so cute."
Kym's eldest daughter Emilie Cunliffe, 23, and her partner Mikey Hoszowskyj welcomed their baby boy last May.
Kym chose the name 'Loli' instead of grandmother, grandma, nan and nanny.
The actress became a mother to eldest child David at 18 and Emilie at 21, and said she was looking forward to becoming a young grandmother.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Student's open letter to government as she slams A-level results system

An A-level student has blasted the A-level grading system which she says has created 'an absolute injustice ' .
Laura Hodgson says she 'put unimaginable amounts of effort ' into her studies at Pendleton Sixth Form in Salford , studying for A-levels in biology , chemistry and a diploma in sport and exercise science .
But despite being predicted A and B grades , she was awarded two Cs , along with a distinction for her diploma .
`` I logged on at 8am and saw the Cs and just started sobbing for about an hour , '' said Laura @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
When you get results from doing exams then you 've only got yourself to blame if you do bad , but this has been out of our control .
`` It was so unexpected as I was n't expecting Cs at all .
I 've never had Cs in actual exams before .
I was an A*/A grade student at GCSE level . ''
The 18-year-old has written an open letter to the government sharing her dismay and has sent it to education secretary Gavin Williamson , Prime Minister Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Williamson assured students that the marking system - to moderate the predicted grades given by teachers - would mean a downgrade of one mark at the most .
He said the decision to modify results calculated by teachers , by taking into account how individual schools usually perform in the exams , was designed to ensure 'maximum fairness ' .
`` It was only today that I found out from my teachers that the grades they submitted to Ofqual were an A for biology and a B for chemistry , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grades changed would only alter by 1 grade .
This is a lie too , as my best subject has been moved down 2 grades .
From an A to a C. How is this fair ? ''
In her letter to the government , the former St James 's CE High School pupil , says : `` I write to you as a A-level student who has just received their results .
I am devastated and upset by the results I have been given as the result of a system that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say in any of this , yet I am expected to just live with these unfair grades . ''
Tell us what you think about this year 's A leveld in our survey here .
She adds : `` I have just received two Cs .
I got my grades via an online system , and I have just sat and cried in front of it with my parents until I realised , this is not my fault .
I have had no input in any of this whatsoever , it wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it wasn ’ t my choice to have my grade decided by a computer .
`` I refuse to sit idly by and take a grade that does not reflect my hard work in any way .
I am an extremely dedicated and hard-working student , who put unimaginable amounts of effort into my A-levels .
Alongside coping with severe anxiety due to the pressure I was under .
And to be given these grades is an absolute injustice . ''
Laura , who lives in Farnworth , Bolton , with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unconditional offer to study medical biology at the University of Bolton and will be accepting the place .
But she says the results have dampened what should have been a cause for celebration and says the grading system that 's been used will simply 'deepen the educational and economic disparity between affluent students and disadvantaged students ' .
`` It was so awful this morning , '' she said .
`` It was one of the most distressing points of my life .
`` I 'm obviously pleased to go to university but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've not got what I deserve .
I want to be proud of my results whether I go to uni or not . ''
She added : `` I feel as though I 've been waiting for these since March and for a day that 's supposed to be a good day , it 's been completely ruined . ''
In her letter , she adds : `` At the start of this process , you gave a speech when the exams had been cancelled .
You told us that no student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would reflect the hard work put in by students , and that we should 'trust the teachers ' .
`` I pose the same question to you , why don ’ t you trust the teachers ?
This year ’ s results aren ’ t going to conform to any other years , whatever system you use .
So why not do the only fair thing .
Give us our teacher predicted grades , and if the pass rate increases by 12 percentage points upon last year , then so be it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to any other year , so why should we try and make it compare , if that means not giving students the recognition they deserve for their hard work .
We were made many promises at the beginning of this process , and all of them have been broken and trodden on . ''
Laura is among thousands of students who feel they have been given unfair results , almost 40 % of which have been downgraded .
The Association of Colleges ( AoC ) has also written to Mr Williamson to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process used for the 2020 results .
And Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at the system on Twitter , saying : `` Something has obviously gone horribly wrong with this year ’ s exam results .
`` Nearly 40 % of young people have had their grades marked down and that ’ s thousands of young people whose opportunities could have been dashed . ''
But Williamson has defended the government 's 'triple lock system ' - which means students can use today 's results , the results of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ autumn as their final grade .
He told Times Radio : “ What is clear to me is there will be some youngsters , no matter how much we try to do in terms of this system to maximise the fairness of it , who don ’ t get the grade they should have potentially have got .
“ That ’ s why we need to have a really robust system , that ’ s why we ’ ve got the triple lock .
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An A-level student has blasted the A-level grading system which she says has created 'an absolute injustice'.
Laura Hodgson says she 'put unimaginable amounts of effort' into her studies at Pendleton Sixth Form in Salford, studying for A-levels in biology, chemistry and a diploma in sport and exercise science.
But despite being predicted A and B grades, she was awarded two Cs, along with a distinction for her diploma.
"I logged on at 8am and saw the Cs and just started sobbing for about an hour," said Laura.
"I just feel angry about it. When you get results from doing exams then you've only got yourself to blame if you do bad, but this has been out of our control.
"It was so unexpected as I wasn't expecting Cs at all. I've never had Cs in actual exams before. I was an A*/A grade student at GCSE level."
The 18-year-old has written an open letter to the government sharing her dismay and has sent it to education secretary Gavin Williamson, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other MPs.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Only this week Mr Williamson assured students that the marking system - to moderate the predicted grades given by teachers - would mean a downgrade of one mark at the most.
He said the decision to modify results calculated by teachers, by taking into account how individual schools usually perform in the exams, was designed to ensure 'maximum fairness'.
(Image: Getty Images)
"It was only today that I found out from my teachers that the grades they submitted to Ofqual were an A for biology and a B for chemistry," said Laura.
"It was reported that grades changed would only alter by 1 grade. This is a lie too, as my best subject has been moved down 2 grades. From an A to a C. How is this fair?"
In her letter to the government, the former St James's CE High School pupil, says: "I write to you as a A-level student who has just received their results. I am devastated and upset by the results I have been given as the result of a system that was forced upon me. I had no say in any of this, yet I am expected to just live with these unfair grades."
Tell us what you think about this year's A levels in our survey here.
She adds: "I have just received two Cs. I got my grades via an online system, and I have just sat and cried in front of it with my parents until I realised, this is not my fault. I have had no input in any of this whatsoever, it wasn’t my choice to cancel the exams, it wasn’t my choice to have my grade decided by a computer.
"I refuse to sit idly by and take a grade that does not reflect my hard work in any way. I am an extremely dedicated and hard-working student, who put unimaginable amounts of effort into my A-levels. Alongside coping with severe anxiety due to the pressure I was under. And to be given these grades is an absolute injustice."
Laura, who lives in Farnworth, Bolton, with her parents Sarah and Graham, had an unconditional offer to study medical biology at the University of Bolton and will be accepting the place.
But she says the results have dampened what should have been a cause for celebration and says the grading system that's been used will simply 'deepen the educational and economic disparity between affluent students and disadvantaged students'.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"It was so awful this morning," she said. "It was one of the most distressing points of my life.
"I'm obviously pleased to go to university but it doesn't change the fact that I've not got what I deserve. I want to be proud of my results whether I go to uni or not."
She added: "I feel as though I've been waiting for these since March and for a day that's supposed to be a good day, it's been completely ruined."
In her letter, she adds: "At the start of this process, you gave a speech when the exams had been cancelled. You told us that no student would be disadvantaged, that all grades would reflect the hard work put in by students, and that we should 'trust the teachers'.
"I pose the same question to you, why don’t you trust the teachers? This year’s results aren’t going to conform to any other years, whatever system you use. So why not do the only fair thing. Give us our teacher predicted grades, and if the pass rate increases by 12 percentage points upon last year, then so be it.
"This year is incomparable in every way to any other year, so why should we try and make it compare, if that means not giving students the recognition they deserve for their hard work. We were made many promises at the beginning of this process, and all of them have been broken and trodden on."
Laura is among thousands of students who feel they have been given unfair results, almost 40% of which have been downgraded.
The Association of Colleges (AoC) has also written to Mr Williamson to call for the review into the standardisation process used for the 2020 results.
And Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at the system on Twitter, saying: "Something has obviously gone horribly wrong with this year’s exam results.
"Nearly 40% of young people have had their grades marked down and that’s thousands of young people whose opportunities could have been dashed."
But Williamson has defended the government's 'triple lock system' - which means students can use today's results, the results of their mock exams, or take re-sits this autumn as their final grade.
He told Times Radio: “What is clear to me is there will be some youngsters, no matter how much we try to do in terms of this system to maximise the fairness of it, who don’t get the grade they should have potentially have got.
“That’s why we need to have a really robust system, that’s why we’ve got the triple lock.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Iraqi man used fake names in bid to claim UK asylum in two decades of deceit

An Iraqi National who used two fake names to try and claim for asylum in the UK has been jailed .
Ali Hussain Karim , aged 47 , first came to the attention of the Home Office when he applied for asylum in 1999 under the name Kamal Monsour .
Thereafter , he 'repeatedly and deliberately ' attempted to create ‘ new identities ’ whilst applying for ID documents such as passports and driving licences , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Also using the name Hawre Hasan Raza , he made passport and travel document applications , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizen ’ .
However , the authorities became aware of his fraudulent activities when the real Mr Raza from Iraq applied for a passport renewal .
Karim , of Crumpsall , pleaded guilty to three offences of fraud by false representation , one offence of possession of a false identity document and one offence of seeking leave to remain in the UK by deceptive means .
He was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment .
Prosecutor Craig MacGregor told the court that on June 10 this year , a warrant was executed at Karim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items seized were an Iraqi passport in the name of Hawre Hasan Raza , a British passport in the name Hawre Hasan Raza and an Iraqi passport in the name Ali Hussain Karim , ” Mr MacGregor said .
“ The passport photographs in all three are of the defendant .
After the arrest and at the police station , the defendant gave what he said was his true name Ali Hussain Karim .
“ This defendant first came to the attention of the authorities in 1999 as Kamal Monsour with his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deliberate and systematic attempt to create new identities.
” Mr MacGregor set out a timeline to the court explaining when applications were made and in which name Karim had given .
He said , on May 3 1999 , under Kamal , he made his first application for asylum , then on January 21 2000 , he made a further application for asylum under the name Raza .
The Raza application was refused in 2002 and the Kamal application was refused as he had already claimed asylum in Germany , the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was removed to Germany but in March 2004 , under the name Raza , he applied for Indefinite Leave to Remain .
“ On February 16 2005 , the Immigration Status Document was issued , then in June 2005 the application for no time limit stamp was voided .
“ As Kamal , he applied for voluntary assisted return in March 2006 , but that was rejected due to the existing asylum claim .
“ Then in September 2006 there was an application for Iraqi Judgement Criteria , and that was rejected because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hussein regime at the time .
“ As Raza , in 2006 he applied for travel documents , in May 2007 he applied for a driving licence and then in December 2007 he made a further application for travel documents to Syria.
” Mr MacGregor went on to say that as Kamal , in August 2009 he received an application registration card , which indicated the asylum process .
As Raza , he sent an application to become a naturalised citizen in December 2008 .
That naturalisation ceremony was approved in June 2009 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that was issued in August 2009 .
The court heard that Karim also applied for driving licences under both names after passing the test , and he was issued a driving licence for both Kamal and Raza .
As Kamal , in November 2014 , a decision was made in regards to the asylum application that there was no basis to grant leave .
Prosecutors added that a replacement passport application was made from Iraq , but it was not the same person as on the original passport and was later revoked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the defendant made representations to the Home Office about his asylum claim , ” Mr MacGregor said .
“ The defendant then makes an application for settlement protection in May 2018 , but this was rejected in July , and preparations started being made for Kamal ’ s return in September.
” The court heard that often the reason for obtaining false passports is to evade border controls , hide true identity , malign purposes such as terrorism , conceal previous convictions and/or to commit acquisitive or fraud offences .
“ Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once he has been naturalised , has his citizenship and passport as Raza and yet he is still trying to establish the right to remain of Kamal , ” Mr MacGregor concluded .
It was said that Karim has no previous convictions under the names he provided to the authorities .
Richard Orme , mitigating , said : “ At the outset , may I , on behalf of the defendant , offer his apologies to the court and also to the Home Office .
“ The defendant made fraudulent applications , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not for any malign purpose such as terrorism or concealing previous convictions .
“ The reason for the false applications was that he was desperate to remain in the UK .
“ During the time in the UK he lived in Manchester for 20 years .
“ At the end of his inevitable sentence , it will happen that the Home Office will put him in Home Office detention , and then deport him to Baghdad - where he will be left to his own devices .
“ The reason he came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the persecution and death of his father who was a businessman , who he said was killed by Saddam Hussein .
All of his assets were seized .
“ He has lived off the grace and favour of fellow nationals and has lived under the radar whilst trying to legitimise his position in this country .
“ He has led a law-abiding life outside of these applications.
” Read more of today 's top stories here Sentencing him , Judge Timothy Smith said : “ You are an Iraqi National and it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1999 .
“ Since then you have endeavoured through various means to secure your rights to retain and remain here .
You did this using false names .
“ Your actions in relation to the pursuit of these identity documents were all fraud , you were dishonestly persistent with a clear design and measured purpose over a prolonged period of time .
“ The reasons why you obtained your false identity documents are many and varied - mainly to evade border and immigration controls .
“ What is the truth is unclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veil of deceit over a long period of time , but there is no evidence that you are linked to other criminal activity .
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An Iraqi National who used two fake names to try and claim for asylum in the UK has been jailed.
Ali Hussain Karim, aged 47, first came to the attention of the Home Office when he applied for asylum in 1999 under the name Kamal Monsour.
Thereafter, he 'repeatedly and deliberately' attempted to create ‘new identities’ whilst applying for ID documents such as passports and driving licences, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Also using the name Hawre Hasan Raza, he made passport and travel document applications, as well as an application to become a ‘naturalised citizen’.
However, the authorities became aware of his fraudulent activities when the real Mr Raza from Iraq applied for a passport renewal.
Karim, of Crumpsall, pleaded guilty to three offences of fraud by false representation, one offence of possession of a false identity document and one offence of seeking leave to remain in the UK by deceptive means.
He was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment.
Prosecutor Craig MacGregor told the court that on June 10 this year, a warrant was executed at Karim’s home.
“Amongst other items seized were an Iraqi passport in the name of Hawre Hasan Raza, a British passport in the name Hawre Hasan Raza and an Iraqi passport in the name Ali Hussain Karim,” Mr MacGregor said.
“The passport photographs in all three are of the defendant. After the arrest and at the police station, the defendant gave what he said was his true name Ali Hussain Karim.
“This defendant first came to the attention of the authorities in 1999 as Kamal Monsour with his first asylum claim and then what follows is a deliberate and systematic attempt to create new identities.”
Mr MacGregor set out a timeline to the court explaining when applications were made and in which name Karim had given.
He said, on May 3 1999, under Kamal, he made his first application for asylum, then on January 21 2000, he made a further application for asylum under the name Raza.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Raza application was refused in 2002 and the Kamal application was refused as he had already claimed asylum in Germany, the court was told.
In January 2003 he was removed to Germany but in March 2004, under the name Raza, he applied for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
“On February 16 2005, the Immigration Status Document was issued, then in June 2005 the application for no time limit stamp was voided.
“As Kamal, he applied for voluntary assisted return in March 2006, but that was rejected due to the existing asylum claim.
“Then in September 2006 there was an application for Iraqi Judgement Criteria, and that was rejected because it was the end of the Saddam Hussein regime at the time.
“As Raza, in 2006 he applied for travel documents, in May 2007 he applied for a driving licence and then in December 2007 he made a further application for travel documents to Syria.”
Mr MacGregor went on to say that as Kamal, in August 2009 he received an application registration card, which indicated the asylum process.
As Raza, he sent an application to become a naturalised citizen in December 2008. That naturalisation ceremony was approved in June 2009.
Later he applied for a passport and that was issued in August 2009.
The court heard that Karim also applied for driving licences under both names after passing the test, and he was issued a driving licence for both Kamal and Raza.
As Kamal, in November 2014, a decision was made in regards to the asylum application that there was no basis to grant leave.
Prosecutors added that a replacement passport application was made from Iraq, but it was not the same person as on the original passport and was later revoked.
“In February 2016 as Kamal, the defendant made representations to the Home Office about his asylum claim,” Mr MacGregor said.
“This was dismissed in 2017.
“The defendant then makes an application for settlement protection in May 2018, but this was rejected in July, and preparations started being made for Kamal’s return in September.”
The court heard that often the reason for obtaining false passports is to evade border controls, hide true identity, malign purposes such as terrorism, conceal previous convictions and/or to commit acquisitive or fraud offences.
“Here the defendant has created two identities - once he has been naturalised, has his citizenship and passport as Raza and yet he is still trying to establish the right to remain of Kamal,” Mr MacGregor concluded.
It was said that Karim has no previous convictions under the names he provided to the authorities.
Richard Orme, mitigating, said: “At the outset, may I, on behalf of the defendant, offer his apologies to the court and also to the Home Office.
“The defendant made fraudulent applications, not for the purposes of committing a crime and not for any malign purpose such as terrorism or concealing previous convictions.
“The reason for the false applications was that he was desperate to remain in the UK.
“During the time in the UK he lived in Manchester for 20 years.
“At the end of his inevitable sentence, it will happen that the Home Office will put him in Home Office detention, and then deport him to Baghdad - where he will be left to his own devices.
“The reason he came over here was as a result of the persecution and death of his father who was a businessman, who he said was killed by Saddam Hussein. All of his assets were seized.
“He has lived off the grace and favour of fellow nationals and has lived under the radar whilst trying to legitimise his position in this country.
“He has led a law-abiding life outside of these applications.”
Sentencing him, Judge Timothy Smith said: “You are an Iraqi National and it would seem that you came to this country in 1999.
“Since then you have endeavoured through various means to secure your rights to retain and remain here. You did this using false names.
“Your actions in relation to the pursuit of these identity documents were all fraud, you were dishonestly persistent with a clear design and measured purpose over a prolonged period of time.
“The reasons why you obtained your false identity documents are many and varied - mainly to evade border and immigration controls.
“What is the truth is unclear, you have masked it in a veil of deceit over a long period of time, but there is no evidence that you are linked to other criminal activity.”
Karim, of Stanhope Avenue, was sentenced 14 months imprisonment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Man in his 20s dies after accident on manufacturing site

A man has died after an accident on a manufacturing site in Carrington .
Police were called to reports that a man had been seriously injured on a site on Manchester Road in Carrington at around 3pm on Tuesday ( August 11 ) .
The man - who was in his 20s - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
A joint investigation has now been launched between Greater Manchester Police and the Health and Safety Executive .
A GMP spokesperson said : `` Shortly before 3.25pm on Tuesday 11 August 2020 , police were called to reports that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a manufacturing site on Manchester Road in Carrington .
`` Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` A joint investigation between GMP and the Health and Safety Executive has been launched . ''
A HSE spokesperson said : “ HSE is aware and attended the site at the time of the incident .
`` We are working with Greater Manchester Police who currently retain primacy for the incident investigation.
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A man has died after an accident on a manufacturing site in Carrington.
Police were called to reports that a man had been seriously injured on a site on Manchester Road in Carrington at around 3pm on Tuesday (August 11).
The man - who was in his 20s - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A joint investigation has now been launched between Greater Manchester Police and the Health and Safety Executive.
A GMP spokesperson said: "Shortly before 3.25pm on Tuesday 11 August 2020, police were called to reports that a man had been seriously injured on a manufacturing site on Manchester Road in Carrington.
"Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"A joint investigation between GMP and the Health and Safety Executive has been launched."
A HSE spokesperson said: “HSE is aware and attended the site at the time of the incident.
"We are working with Greater Manchester Police who currently retain primacy for the incident investigation.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--LIVE: M61 and M60 closures with long traffic delays - latest updates

Drivers are facing delays on the M60 and M61 this evening due to police incidents .
Police have closed the anticlockwise exit slip road on the M60 at junction five for the M56 and Manchester Airport .
Highways England are urging drivers to avoid the area and find an alternative route .
In a tweet , they said : `` The # M60 anticlockwise exit slip road at # J5 ( # Chester # ManchesterAirport # M56 # M6 # A5103 ) is currently CLOSED due to a Police incident .
`` @ gmptraffic @ NWmwaypolice are currently at scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the area to assist . ''
Transport for Greater Manchester also tweeted about the incident .
The tweet read : `` M60 anticlockwise Junction 5 exit slip to M56 westbound is currently closed due to a police incident .
Traffic has also been stopped on the M61 northbound link to the M61 northbound due to a serious collision .
There are reports of a lorry on its side at junction two for Kearsley .
In a tweet , Highways England said : `` Update : The # M61 northbound link to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # Kearsley ) traffic has been temporarily STOPPED due to a serious collision .
`` Traffic Officers are currently at the scene .
@ gmptraffic @ NWmwaypolice @ NWAmbulance @ OfficialTfGM . ''
TfGM have said the northbound carriageway between junction 2 and 3 has been shut , with delays building leaving the M60 at junction 14/15 .
This is a live incident , we will bring you updates in the blog below .

Drivers are facing delays on the M60 and M61 this evening due to police incidents.
Police have closed the anticlockwise exit slip road on the M60 at junction five for the M56 and Manchester Airport.
Highways England are urging drivers to avoid the area and find an alternative route.
In a tweet, they said: "The #M60 anticlockwise exit slip road at #J5 (#Chester #ManchesterAirport #M56 #M6 #A5103) is currently CLOSED due to a Police incident.
"@gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice are currently at scene, Traffic Officers are on their way to the area to assist."
Transport for Greater Manchester also tweeted about the incident.
The tweet read: "M60 anticlockwise Junction 5 exit slip to M56 westbound is currently closed due to a police incident.
"Please find an alternative route. @manairport."
Traffic has also been stopped on the M61 northbound link to the M61 northbound due to a serious collision.
There are reports of a lorry on its side at junction two for Kearsley.
In a tweet, Highways England said: "Update: The #M61 northbound link to the #M61 northbound at #J2 (#Kearsley) traffic has been temporarily STOPPED due to a serious collision.
"Traffic Officers are currently at the scene. @gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice @NWAmbulance @OfficialTfGM."
TfGM have said the northbound carriageway between junction 2 and 3 has been shut, with delays building leaving the M60 at junction 14/15.
This is a live incident, we will bring you updates in the blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Three more die after testing positive for coronavirus in Greater Manchester

Three more people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Greater Manchester .
The total number of COVID-19 deaths in our region 's hospitals now stands at 2,156 .
Two more deaths have been recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust since Tuesday .
Meanwhile , another death was recorded by Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust .
A further 13 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in England , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,444 , NHS England said .
Patients were aged between 49 and 90 years old .
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Three more people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Greater Manchester.
The total number of COVID-19 deaths in our region's hospitals now stands at 2,156.
Two more deaths have been recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust since Tuesday.
Meanwhile, another death was recorded by Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
A further 13 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,444, NHS England said.
Patients were aged between 49 and 90 years old. All had known underlying health conditions except one.
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The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Thursday, August 13 is:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 230
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 447
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 563
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 181
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 227
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 221
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 13
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 253
Each day the NHS in England publishes the number of deaths recorded by each hospital trust in the last 24-hour period.
These are deaths where the person had tested positive for the virus or where COVID-19 was mentioned on their death certificate.
NHS England's daily figures sometimes include previously uncounted deaths that took place several days - or even weeks ago.
They do not include deaths in care homes or community settings.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Boutique Manchester gym closes after positive coronavirus tests

Boutique gym and fitness studio BLOK in Manchester has closed temporarily after being told two recent visitors tested positive for coronavirus .
The gym is based within the Ducie Street warehouse , the towering red brick former Victorian railway building near Piccadilly railway station .
Bosses said the gym closed today - Thursday - and would not reopen until Monday .
Members and visitors have been contacted and told to get a test then self-isolate until they get their results .
BLOK chief executive officer Ed Stanbury said all staff and instructors have also been tested and were self-isolating ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studio 's pre-planned track and trace system kicked in immediately .
The popular Manchester gym opened last September and is BLOK 's third UK site , its first outside London .
All memberships have been frozen temporarily .
Mr Stanbury said : `` On Wednesday August 12 , we received calls from two people who have tested positive for Covid-19 , letting us know that BLOK is one of the places they have visited within the last 14 days .
`` We immediately enacted our pre-planned Track and Trace system .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and self-isolate until they got their results back .
`` All front of house staff and instructors have been tested and are currently self-isolating whilst they await results .
`` Keeping our community safe is our number one priority and we have therefore decided to shut BLOK Manchester for the next four days as a precautionary measure .
`` As a responsible business functioning in a global pandemic , we implemented robust health and safety measures before reopening after the nationwide lockdown .
`` As we can not control external factors and continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created plans for every eventuality , including a scenario for closing and reopening at short-notice , should a member contact us after testing positive for Covid-19 .
`` All memberships have been frozen until we reopen and members have been given access to BLOKtv , our digital fitness platform .
`` We are looking forward to welcoming our community back soon and thank them for all their help , support , and encouragement . ''
No classes are listed on the website for tomorrow - Friday - Saturday and Sunday .
Classes resume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the website .
The gym features three studios , changing facilities and a retail area .
Classes on offer include dance , yoga , pilates and boxing , among other fitness and tailored work-out disciplines led by experienced instructors .
BLOK also has gyms in Shoreditch and Clapton in London .

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Boutique gym and fitness studio BLOK in Manchester has closed temporarily after being told two recent visitors tested positive for coronavirus.
The gym is based within the Ducie Street warehouse, the towering red brick former Victorian railway building near Piccadilly railway station.
Bosses said the gym closed today - Thursday - and would not reopen until Monday.
Members and visitors have been contacted and told to get a test then self-isolate until they get their results.
BLOK chief executive officer Ed Stanbury said all staff and instructors have also been tested and were self-isolating ahead of their results.
(Image: MEN)
He said the studio's pre-planned track and trace system kicked in immediately.
The popular Manchester gym opened last September and is BLOK's third UK site, its first outside London.
All memberships have been frozen temporarily.
Mr Stanbury said: "On Wednesday August 12, we received calls from two people who have tested positive for Covid-19, letting us know that BLOK is one of the places they have visited within the last 14 days.
"We immediately enacted our pre-planned Track and Trace system.
"We called customers and asked them to test and self-isolate until they got their results back.
(Image: MEN)
"All front of house staff and instructors have been tested and are currently self-isolating whilst they await results.
"Keeping our community safe is our number one priority and we have therefore decided to shut BLOK Manchester for the next four days as a precautionary measure.
"As a responsible business functioning in a global pandemic, we implemented robust health and safety measures before reopening after the nationwide lockdown.
(Image: Manchester Evening news)
"As we cannot control external factors and continue to operate in uncertain times, we created plans for every eventuality, including a scenario for closing and reopening at short-notice, should a member contact us after testing positive for Covid-19.
"All memberships have been frozen until we reopen and members have been given access to BLOKtv, our digital fitness platform.
"We are looking forward to welcoming our community back soon and thank them for all their help, support, and encouragement."
No classes are listed on the website for tomorrow - Friday - Saturday and Sunday.
Classes resume on Monday morning at 6.30am, according to the website. The gym features three studios, changing facilities and a retail area.
Classes on offer include dance, yoga, pilates and boxing, among other fitness and tailored work-out disciplines led by experienced instructors.
BLOK also has gyms in Shoreditch and Clapton in London.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Robin van Persie issues firm defence of Manchester United's penalty record

Former Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has moved to defend the club 's penalty record this season .
Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot on Monday night to book his side ’ s place in the last four of the Europa League .
The penalty was United ’ s 21st spot-kick of the season in all competitions , with them also having broken a Premier League record for penalties awarded this season .
Much has been made of the number of spot kicks United have been awarded , but the Dutchman believes his old side are simply being rewarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you get 21 penalties in a season , it shows you that you 're attacking a lot , you know ? ''
Van Persie told 90min .
`` Maybe a couple of them could or could not be a penalty , maybe a little bit tricky , but even then you 're attacking and in a situation where the referee can give a penalty .
I think it 's a good thing that they 're getting so many . ''
Before adding : `` Bruno Fernandes has his very own unique style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like is that he mixes it up .
`` He 's not only doing that funny jump ... it looks so strange to me because it 's not the way I used to take penalties , but he 's been doing it for so long .
He has n't missed for four years .
`` What I did like against FC Copenhagen is he changed his style - the keeper waited and he went fast .
That shows you as well that he 's a world-class penalty taker , because you have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go left , you have to go right , he 's doing the jump , but to be able to adjust , even with penalties , it shows you that he 's a world-class player .
`` You have to come up with something new and he 's doing that , and it 's working .
As long as it works , perfect . ''
While the former Arsenal man also opened up on his technique from 12-yards , he said : `` My style was to take control .
`` The ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what the keeper was thinking , and where I was about to shoot it .
Have your say in our United end-of-season survey : '' But in the end I said ' I will just take control , I will put it down how I want to put it down , I choose the corner and I will not change my mind ' .
“ Even if the keeper goes to that corner , I just have to make that penalty so perfect that out of 50 penalties , 49 should go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learning to take penalties is to take control .
You have the ball , not the goalkeeper .
The goalkeeper is reacting to you and make sure your penalty is accurate .
You can practice that . ''

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Former Manchester United forward Robin van Persie has moved to defend the club's penalty record this season.
Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot on Monday night to book his side’s place in the last four of the Europa League.
The penalty was United’s 21st spot-kick of the season in all competitions, with them also having broken a Premier League record for penalties awarded this season.
Much has been made of the number of spot kicks United have been awarded, but the Dutchman believes his old side are simply being rewarded for playing more attacking football.
"If you get 21 penalties in a season, it shows you that you're attacking a lot, you know?" Van Persie told 90min.
"Maybe a couple of them could or could not be a penalty, maybe a little bit tricky, but even then you're attacking and in a situation where the referee can give a penalty. I think it's a good thing that they're getting so many."
Before adding: "Bruno Fernandes has his very own unique style of taking them, but what I like is that he mixes it up.
"He's not only doing that funny jump...it looks so strange to me because it's not the way I used to take penalties, but he's been doing it for so long. He hasn't missed for four years.
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"What I did like against FC Copenhagen is he changed his style - the keeper waited and he went fast. That shows you as well that he's a world-class penalty taker, because you have to mix it up. You have to go left, you have to go right, he's doing the jump, but to be able to adjust, even with penalties, it shows you that he's a world-class player.
"You have to come up with something new and he's doing that, and it's working. As long as it works, perfect."
While the former Arsenal man also opened up on his technique from 12-yards, he said: "My style was to take control.
"The ones I missed were when I was thinking about what the keeper was thinking, and where I was about to shoot it.
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"But in the end I said 'I will just take control, I will put it down how I want to put it down, I choose the corner and I will not change my mind'.
“Even if the keeper goes to that corner, I just have to make that penalty so perfect that out of 50 penalties, 49 should go in.
"My tip for people learning to take penalties is to take control. You have the ball, not the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper is reacting to you and make sure your penalty is accurate. You can practice that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--As Oldham teeters on the verge of lockdown, we took a tram ride through the town

A weekday morning tram running on the Oldham and Rochdale line through Manchester city centre would normally be packed with commuters .
People alighting at the very end of the line at East Didsbury are lucky enough to get a seat , but after just a couple of stops it ’ s typically standing room only .
It ’ s the same coming the other way , with carriages resembling sardine tins as travellers from Oldham and Rochdale flock into Manchester for their nine to five .
During the pandemic , it ’ s been a very different picture .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 35 to 40 per cent of pre-Covid levels as many continue to work from home .
Services seem even emptier due to the deployment of double trams .
Half the carriages are empty on the 8am tram I board at Didsbury village – and passengers go out of their way to keep as far apart as possible .
As we reach Cornbrook , there are perhaps a quarter of the people who would normally be on a tram at this time .
It ’ s usually a mad scramble as people change for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on travelling on public transport state all passengers must wear a face covering unless exempted for medical reasons .
Despite a raft of complaints being made over breaches of the regulations , it seems most are getting the message with everyone who boards my carriage between Didsbury and St Peter ’ s Square on Thursday morning wearing a mask .
According to Transport for Greater Manchester , 85pc of Metrolink passengers are covering their faces in the mornings , while 70pc are doing so in the evenings .
There aren ’ t any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new rules but posters at every platform drive home the message – wear a face covering or prepare to pay a fine .
Although many travellers already seem well versed in the safety measures , with plenty donning their masks ahead of the doors opening .
Most are wearing custom fabric masks , some colourful prints and patterns and others in professional-looking black material that hugs their face .
In the boldest fashion statement , one woman sports a glitzy gold sequinned version .
Further along the line into Oldham and several men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A woman waiting for a tram explains her daughter has made her and her husband different themed masks , including for Christmas and Halloween .
The light blue disposable masks that have become a common sight across the UK are also widely on display , including the one I ’ m wearing myself .
But whether people are correctly disposing of them is another question .
They are supposed to be single use , but many commuters can be seen bringing crumpled and well-used looking versions from their pockets as they step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its reassurance for customers , Metrolink said trams were being regularly cleaned but already the carriage I ’ m on looks less than spotless .
Fingerprints and face smears are on the windows next to seats , and scraps of rubbish are in the foot-wells and aisles .
The virus can also survive on surfaces for up to 72 hours , which seems worrying considering that in the three hours I am travelling on the tram , I only see one cleaner wiping down well-used items , such as standing poles or door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on passengers to sanitise before , during and after travelling , but it doesn ’ t inspire confidence that the carriages themselves are especially hygienic .
The cost of buying masks could be a barrier for some people who would otherwise travel on public transport , although Metrolink specifies only ‘ face coverings ’ meaning you could adapt a scarf or bandanna instead .
However as we travel through Manchester a few travellers begin to be less fastidious about their face coverings .
Some people appeared to be struggling with the claustrophobic feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the stifling hot weather .
Several passengers bring their masks down over their nose to allow for more breathing space – but completely defeating the point of wearing it in the first place .
Worn properly a mask prevents your own aerosols from being spread through the air , as well as protecting you from other people ’ s .
It ’ s important because the coronavirus is known to spread through moisture droplets – from coughing or even breathing – and can be borne in the air for several metres .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a mask is a teenage boy in central Manchester , who looks nervously at each stop we come to , perhaps fearing he ’ s about to be pulled up by Metrolink staff .
However as we head off from Victoria the number of mask-less passengers increases .
Read more of today 's top stories here Several men in work gear get on , seemingly unbothered that they are without face coverings and could be slapped with a £100 fine if caught by inspectors .
One woman who gets on wearing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chin so she can eat some biscuits , and then follow them up with a chocolate bar .
Others keep their masks around their neck to chat to friends or make phone calls .
While this means they are ready to hitch them up if they spot yellow jackets standing at the next platform , it isn ’ t protecting other travellers one jot .
In the absence of on-tram enforcement , no one gets called up on their behaviour by other passengers .
“ You feel very uncomfortable when nobody is wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying anything to someone because you ’ d get abuse , ” says a woman waiting for her tram into Manchester at Oldham Central .
“ We saw a bus driver being abused for telling someone to put a mask on.
” It ’ s only her second time back on a tram with her family since lockdown came in , and they are frustrated by the ‘ selfishness ’ of people not wearing masks .
“ I just think they have an arrogance about it , ‘ you ’ re not telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she added .
“ I don ’ t think they think about it , especially the younger ones.
” Her views are echoed by another passenger , who has been travelling on the tram between once and twice a week after he stopped shielding .
“ There have been quite a lot of people not wearing masks , mainly teenagers which you don ’ t feel happy with , ” he said .
“ I wouldn ’ t feel comfortable saying something to them .
It ’ s a dangerous thing these days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are carrying .
“ The trams haven ’ t been that busy , but when it gets busier it will be worse if people aren ’ t wearing masks.
” However it ’ s also important not to underestimate the chore that is wearing a face covering for any significant length of time – especially during a heatwave .
After an hour or so of wearing my mask , my face is sweating and I can ’ t wait to get it off for a breather at a platform .
On the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my ears have started to become sore from the elastic .
As a ‘ new normal ’ it ’ s an especially hot , sticky , and potentially painful one .
But everywhere there are reminders of why it ’ s so important .
A tweet from Oldham council appears on my phone , informing residents that they are on the verge of a full local lockdown if they don ’ t abide by toughened social distancing rules .
And as many health and care staff have taken pains to point out , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to whinge about a few hours of mask-wearing in shops and on public transport when they have red welts on their faces from 14 hours in full PPE .
“ Wearing the mask is uncomfortable but it ’ s something that I feel that we need to do , ” a woman boarding a tram in Oldham says .
“ We did notice there seemed to be more people than normal wearing masks .
“ That does make you feel definitely more confident about travelling.
” Her husband adds : “ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as soon as we get to our stop we take them off .
“ We don ’ t want another lockdown but there is not a lot we can do about it but abide by the rules , but a lot of people aren ’ t doing.
” On all the trams I travelled on during the morning , passengers without masks were in the minority .
But incidences of people wearing their masks incorrectly were commonplace .
It ’ s possible that this is a product of telling people to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fine , but without explaining why it ’ s important for your health and others to do so .
Some people are doing their best to obey the letter of the law but not the spirit .
But to their credit most are making the effort to abide by the rules .
It should be a confidence boost to those that have been staying away that it is possible to travel safely and socially distanced on the Metrolink .

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A weekday morning tram running on the Oldham and Rochdale line through Manchester city centre would normally be packed with commuters.
People alighting at the very end of the line at East Didsbury are lucky enough to get a seat, but after just a couple of stops it’s typically standing room only.
It’s the same coming the other way, with carriages resembling sardine tins as travellers from Oldham and Rochdale flock into Manchester for their nine to five.
During the pandemic, it’s been a very different picture.
Metrolink passenger numbers are now at just 35 to 40 per cent of pre-Covid levels as many continue to work from home. Services seem even emptier due to the deployment of double trams.
Half the carriages are empty on the 8am tram I board at Didsbury village – and passengers go out of their way to keep as far apart as possible.
As we reach Cornbrook, there are perhaps a quarter of the people who would normally be on a tram at this time. It’s usually a mad scramble as people change for Salford services.
The new government rules on travelling on public transport state all passengers must wear a face covering unless exempted for medical reasons.
Despite a raft of complaints being made over breaches of the regulations, it seems most are getting the message with everyone who boards my carriage between Didsbury and St Peter’s Square on Thursday morning wearing a mask.
According to Transport for Greater Manchester, 85pc of Metrolink passengers are covering their faces in the mornings, while 70pc are doing so in the evenings.
There aren’t any staff from Metrolink obviously out enforcing the new rules but posters at every platform drive home the message – wear a face covering or prepare to pay a fine.
Although many travellers already seem well versed in the safety measures, with plenty donning their masks ahead of the doors opening.
Most are wearing custom fabric masks, some colourful prints and patterns and others in professional-looking black material that hugs their face.
In the boldest fashion statement, one woman sports a glitzy gold sequinned version.
Further along the line into Oldham and several men style Manchester City or United branded masks.
A woman waiting for a tram explains her daughter has made her and her husband different themed masks, including for Christmas and Halloween.
The light blue disposable masks that have become a common sight across the UK are also widely on display, including the one I’m wearing myself.
But whether people are correctly disposing of them is another question.
They are supposed to be single use, but many commuters can be seen bringing crumpled and well-used looking versions from their pockets as they step through the doors.
As part of its reassurance for customers, Metrolink said trams were being regularly cleaned but already the carriage I’m on looks less than spotless.
Fingerprints and face smears are on the windows next to seats, and scraps of rubbish are in the foot-wells and aisles.
The virus can also survive on surfaces for up to 72 hours, which seems worrying considering that in the three hours I am travelling on the tram, I only see one cleaner wiping down well-used items, such as standing poles or door buttons.
The onus appears to be on passengers to sanitise before, during and after travelling, but it doesn’t inspire confidence that the carriages themselves are especially hygienic.
The cost of buying masks could be a barrier for some people who would otherwise travel on public transport, although Metrolink specifies only ‘face coverings’ meaning you could adapt a scarf or bandanna instead.
However as we travel through Manchester a few travellers begin to be less fastidious about their face coverings.
Some people appeared to be struggling with the claustrophobic feeling of having fabric wrapped round their face in the stifling hot weather.
Several passengers bring their masks down over their nose to allow for more breathing space – but completely defeating the point of wearing it in the first place.
Worn properly a mask prevents your own aerosols from being spread through the air, as well as protecting you from other people’s.
It’s important because the coronavirus is known to spread through moisture droplets – from coughing or even breathing – and can be borne in the air for several metres.
The first person to join the tram without a mask is a teenage boy in central Manchester, who looks nervously at each stop we come to, perhaps fearing he’s about to be pulled up by Metrolink staff.
However as we head off from Victoria the number of mask-less passengers increases.
Several men in work gear get on, seemingly unbothered that they are without face coverings and could be slapped with a £100 fine if caught by inspectors.
One woman who gets on wearing a mask quickly pulls it down below her chin so she can eat some biscuits, and then follow them up with a chocolate bar.
Others keep their masks around their neck to chat to friends or make phone calls.
While this means they are ready to hitch them up if they spot yellow jackets standing at the next platform, it isn’t protecting other travellers one jot.
In the absence of on-tram enforcement, no one gets called up on their behaviour by other passengers.
“You feel very uncomfortable when nobody is wearing one. But you can’t saying anything to someone because you’d get abuse,” says a woman waiting for her tram into Manchester at Oldham Central.
“We saw a bus driver being abused for telling someone to put a mask on.”
It’s only her second time back on a tram with her family since lockdown came in, and they are frustrated by the ‘selfishness’ of people not wearing masks.
“I just think they have an arrogance about it, ‘you’re not telling me what to do’,” she added.
“I don’t think they think about it, especially the younger ones.”
Her views are echoed by another passenger, who has been travelling on the tram between once and twice a week after he stopped shielding.
“There have been quite a lot of people not wearing masks, mainly teenagers which you don’t feel happy with,” he said.
“I wouldn’t feel comfortable saying something to them. It’s a dangerous thing these days, you don’t know what they are carrying.
“The trams haven’t been that busy, but when it gets busier it will be worse if people aren’t wearing masks.”
However it’s also important not to underestimate the chore that is wearing a face covering for any significant length of time – especially during a heatwave.
After an hour or so of wearing my mask, my face is sweating and I can’t wait to get it off for a breather at a platform.
On the way back into Manchester I discover that my ears have started to become sore from the elastic. As a ‘new normal’ it’s an especially hot, sticky, and potentially painful one.
But everywhere there are reminders of why it’s so important.
A tweet from Oldham council appears on my phone, informing residents that they are on the verge of a full local lockdown if they don’t abide by toughened social distancing rules.
And as many health and care staff have taken pains to point out, it’s a bit much for us to whinge about a few hours of mask-wearing in shops and on public transport when they have red welts on their faces from 14 hours in full PPE.
“Wearing the mask is uncomfortable but it’s something that I feel that we need to do,” a woman boarding a tram in Oldham says.
“We did notice there seemed to be more people than normal wearing masks.
“That does make you feel definitely more confident about travelling.”
Her husband adds: “But it is hard in the hot weather, as soon as we get to our stop we take them off.
“We don’t want another lockdown but there is not a lot we can do about it but abide by the rules, but a lot of people aren’t doing.”
On all the trams I travelled on during the morning, passengers without masks were in the minority.
But incidences of people wearing their masks incorrectly were commonplace.
It’s possible that this is a product of telling people to wear a face covering or else get a fine, but without explaining why it’s important for your health and others to do so.
Some people are doing their best to obey the letter of the law but not the spirit.
But to their credit most are making the effort to abide by the rules.
It should be a confidence boost to those that have been staying away that it is possible to travel safely and socially distanced on the Metrolink.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Family pubs with the best outdoor play areas around Manchester

Nothing quite beats dining al fresco when the weather 's nice enough , but it can often be difficult to find a venue that 'll keep the kids entertained .
Those with outdoor play areas can be a godsend when it comes to giving parents the rare chance to relax while the kids play .
We asked parents to recommend the best family friendly places to eat with children .
Here 's our round-up of the suggestions in and around Manchester .
* In light of Covid-19 , please check with individual restaurants to make sure they are open before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed and there could be restrictions in place .
It is likely that the number of children allowed to play at any one time will be limited .
Less than a mile from the main terminals at Manchester Airport this is the perfect place for your kids to be entertained .
They can watch the planes take off from the pub 's large play area , which includes a giant climbing frame with climbing ropes and a slide , as well as bouncy castles .
There is a Snack Shack and Airport Bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers activity packs to keep the young diners busy .
The Little Aviators menu includes mains such as a burger , pizza , or popcorn chicken for £5.50 and desserts such as Belgian waffle and American pancakes , £3.50 .
Food is served every day between 7.30am and 9.30pm .
There 's a walk-in only policy during April and September so you ca n't book .
The pub charges for parking - from £1.80 for an hour , £3.50 for two hours , £5.40 for three hours , up to £10.50 for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pub is in the picturesque village of Hollins Green , close to Cadishead and on the edge of Warrington .
It prides itself on its traditional home-cooked fresh food and there 's a children 's play area , a duck pond and even a zip wire to keep the little ones happy .
The children 's menu is recommended for under eights and costs £5.50 for one course or £6.50 for two .
It includes the likes of battered fish nuggets , beef burger , pizza , or sausage , all served with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garden peas .
Food is served 7am to 11.30am , 12pm to 4.30pm and 5pm to 9pm Monday to Friday , 8am to 11.30am , 12pm to 4.30pm and 5pm to 9pm on Saturday and 8am to 11.30am and 12pm to 8pm on Sunday .
A new play area was installed at the pub a few years back and features a slide , climbing frame , balancing beams and more .
The children 's menu is aimed at kids aged three to nine and includes carvery , £5.50 , or the likes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Food is served 12pm to 8.30pm Monday to Thursday , 12pm to 9pm Friday and Saturday and 12pm to 8.30pm on Sunday .
A large children 's area with giant games and a chequerboard are among a number of exciting outdoor features in the acre of garden space outside the Eagle and Child pub .
Others include a mini orchard with chickens , an outdoor kitchen ( with hog roast/BBQ and pizza oven ) , fruits and ornamental beds and a mini orchard .
The garden is a working allotment project , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinking among the home grown fruit and vegetables .
Children can get two courses , or one course and a drink , for £8.95 , or three courses or two courses and a drink for £9.95 .
Dishes include pasta , cheeseburger , fish and chips and , on Sundays , a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings .
Food is served between 12.30pm to 2.30pm and 5pm to 9pm Monday to Friday ( 9.30pm Fridays ) , 12pm to 9.30pm on Saturdays and 12pm to 7pm on Sundays ( Sunday lunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anchor is tucked away in the country lanes near Dunham Massey .
Whether you want to enjoy a family meal after exploring the surrounding countryside or just fancy a drive out for a bite to eat this has got plenty to keep the kids entertained .
The large wooden climbing frame has a slide , swing , monkey bars and more .
The children 's menu includes a soup starter for £2.95 , mains of sausage and mash , pizza , battered chicken bites and more for £5.95 each and desserts including sticky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Food is served from 12pm to 9pm Sunday to Thursday and from 12pm to 9.30pm on Friday and Saturday .
The Sheldon Arms is a family friendly rotisserie and carvery and is just a stone 's throw from the Ashton Moss complex and Snipe Retail park in Ashton .
The pub 's children 's menu includes burger , fish and chips , pizza sticks , chicken pieces and chips .
This pub is based in Woodhouses village near Daisy Nook Country Park .
The large children 's play area features a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are plenty of outdoor tables to dine al fresco while the kids enjoy the fun .
Little diners under 12 get two course for £6.50 .
Dishes include pizza , cheeseburger , chicken tenders or hot dog , all with fries .
For dessert there 's chocolate fudge cake with ice cream , Belgian waffle or various flavours of ice cream pots .
A new outdoor catering facility The Gardens Shed is open on summer weekends ( weather permitting ) and sells a range of BBQ food and handmade pizzas .
Food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday and until 8pm on Sundays and bank holidays .
The Saracens Head in Warburton is the perfect place to take the kids no matter what the weather .
With both indoor and outdoor play areas there 's something to keep them busy come rain or shine .
It is an independent family run country pub and restaurant offering a wide range of home cooked traditional pub meals .
The children 's menu includes 'kids ' favourites ' such as fish fingers , sausages or nuggets .
Outside there is a range of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barn , which costs from £2.50 and also has its own coffee shop , features a ball pool , a soft play frame and baby and toddler toys .
There is a large kids play area at this traditional pub on the banks of the river Mersey which includes climbing ropes , tyres , a playhouse with a slide and a boat for the little ones to sit in .
It 's in a woodland setting , 500 yards from junction 6 of the M60 in Sale .
The pub serves traditional food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the summer months there is an outside bar and BBQ at the weekends .
It describes itself as a 'family friend pub ' with children being allowed in until 8pm .
Food is served 12pm to 8pm Monday to Saturday and until 7pm on Sunday .
The children 's menu is £6.25 for a main course , a drink and ice cream .
The mains include chicken goujons , fish fingers , or burger , all with fries , sausage and mash , or pasta in tomato sauce .
All meals are served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small salad .
The large amount of outdoor seating is a big pull for this place , as well as its stunning view over Hollingworth Lake .
Food is served daily from 12pm to 9pm .
Carvery is available from 11.30am to 2.30pm and 4.30pm to 8pm midweek , and all day at the weekend .
Kids can get carvery for £4.79 in the week and £5.29 at weekends , with a choice of three meats .
If they do n't fancy that then there are loads of other choices on the kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , £3.99 , to smothered chicken , £4.29 .
The outdoor play area - with its climbing frame - is more suited to older children but there is plenty of space for little ones to play .
Described as a family-friendly 'traditional community pub ' , The Snipe recently reopened following an eight-week refurbishment - a joint venture between Robinsons Brewery and licensees Sarah Harwood and James Fox .
Its large beer garden has a new play area following the transformation , with a wooden play frame for the kids which includes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The children 's menu includes chicken nuggets , sausages , pizza or fishfingers ( all with chips ) for £2.95 each .
Hot food is served 12pm to 7pm Monday to Friday .
This place has an enclosed play trail , running the full length of the beer garden so you can keep a close eye on the little ones while they have fun playing .
The menu includes kids ' carvery from £6.50 or you can get a free plate for under threes to share some of your own carvery .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and chips , £6.75 , and tomato and mascarpone pasta , £5.25 .
Food is served 12pm-2.30pm and 5pm-8.30pm Monday to Thursday , 12pm-9pm Friday and Saturday , and 12pm-8.30pm on Sunday .
The large outdoor play area outside the Railway Inn makes it the ideal place for the little ones to run around .
There are slides , swings , a trim trail and large outdoor games for the kids to enjoy , as well as the planes to watch coming and going from the nearby airport .
It is a rural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homemade dishes in the separate dining room .
The children 's menu includes mini sausage or tuna baguettes for £4 , or chicken nuggets or burger and chips for £5 ( £6.25 for juniors ) .
Desserts include ice lollies for 75p , ice cream for £1.20 , or sponge and custard for £2 .
Food is served 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9.30pm Monday to Friday , 12pm to 9.30pm on Saturdays and 12pm to 9pm on Sundays .
Children get half price food every Friday .
There 's an outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George and Dragon so the kids can play whatever the weather .
Food is served daily from 11am to 9.30pm and kids can get a main and a drink from £4.49 .
Dishes include nuggets , sausage and gammon and they choose two sides included in the price .
The Miners Arms is a popular one with families .
With a large climbing frame to enjoy , kids can burn off some energy before tucking into the children 's menu which includes the likes of cod goujons with skinny fries and peas or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more , for £4.95 .
The pub is open daily from 11am to 11pm .
Another one parents tell us is worth visiting is the Golden Pheasant in Plumley , Knutsford .
There 's plenty of outdoor space for children to run around and swings and other play equipment to enjoy .
Food is served 12pm to 9pm Sunday to Thursday and 12pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday .
There 's even a little tractor kids can play on at the Little Manor pub , also in Warrington .
It overlooks the parkland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's lots of space for little ones to exlore .
The children 's menu features pasta , £5.95 , fish fingers with chips and peas , £6.75 , and other kiddie favourites .
Desserts cost £3.95 and include toasted waffle with banana and honeycomb ice cream , and sticky toffee pudding .
A family-friendly canal side bar and grill , The Hopwood Arms prides itself on 'home cooked food at reasonable prices ' , whether it is from the standard menu or seasonal specials board .
Children are always welcome and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run around in the pub garden and children ’ s play area .
From burgers to fish and chips , £5 each , to a 5oz gammon steak , £8 , it serves your traditional kiddie favourites and the pub runs a kids eat free offer every Wednesday between 5pm and 8pm .
( Free children 's meal with every adult meal purchased ) .
Food is served 12pm to 3pm Monday to Friday , 5pm to 9pm Tuesday to Friday , 12pm to 7pm on Saturday and 12pm to 6pm Sunday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever the weather as there are indoor and outdoor play areas at The Greenfinch .
The outdoor one features a climbing frame and slide and there 's a football table for older ones to enjoy .
The Cosmic Kids menu is a hit too , with starters such as dough balls and nachos for £1 and mains such as the blast-off beef burger or super solar sausages £3.99 with sides .
Food is served daily from 11.30am until 9pm .
Well known for being family friendly , The Victoria Walshaw has a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little ones to run around .
Featuring a playhouse , chalk boards and other equipment , there 's plenty to keep toddlers happy .
The children 's menu includes the likes of fish goujons with fries and peas , sausage with mash or fries and peas and gravy , or pizza and fries , £5 each .
There 's 15 % off Monday to Friday .
Food is served from 12pm to 8pm Sunday to Wednesday and 12pm tp 9pm Thursday to Saturday .

Nothing quite beats dining al fresco when the weather's nice enough, but it can often be difficult to find a venue that'll keep the kids entertained.
Those with outdoor play areas can be a godsend when it comes to giving parents the rare chance to relax while the kids play and have a much-needed catch-up with family or friends after months in lockdown.
We've been taking a look at some of the places - recommended by parents - that are back open in time for the bank holiday weekend. The group of six or two households rule applies.
Less than a mile from the main terminals at Manchester Airport this is the perfect place for your kids to be entertained.
They can watch the planes take off from the pub's large play area, which includes a giant climbing frame with climbing ropes and a slide.
Outdoor drinking and dining is available from the Hangar Bar and the venue will reopen inside from May 17 when there'll be a new menu.
It's first come, first served at the moment as table bookings are not being taken. You can see the menu for the Hangar Bar here.
Opening hours vary over the first few weeks so check the Facebook page for updates.
The Airport, Ringway Road, Heald Green, M22 5WH.
The Black Swan, Hollins Green
This family friendly pub is in the picturesque village of Hollins Green, close to Cadishead and on the edge of Warrington.
It prides itself on its traditional home-cooked fresh food and there's a children's play area, a duck pond and even a zip wire to keep the little ones happy.
Bookings for the terrace area have been coming in thick and fast since the place reopened but the tables on the grass area are first come, first served.
Food - see the menus here - is served noon until 8pm Monday to Wednesday, noon until 9pm Thursday to Saturday and noon until 7pm on Sunday.
550 Manchester Road, Hollins Green, WA3 6LA.
Puss In Boots, Offerton
The pub is a popular one with families, particularly with its play area, which features a slide, climbing frame, balancing beams and more.
Bookings aren't being taken so you can just pop along and the extended garden has given space for more tables.
The menu's available online here and food is served daily from noon until 8.30pm.
Puss In Boots, 147 Nangreave Road, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 6DG.
The Woodhouse Gardens, Daisy Nook
This pub is based in Woodhouses village near Daisy Nook Country Park.
The large children's play area features a big wooden climbing frame and a slide and there are plenty of outdoor tables to dine al fresco while the kids enjoy the fun.
The place is open for outdoor food from 12 noon until 8pm, but opening hours are being dictated by the weather so check the pub's Facebook page for updates or call 0161 681 3782.
Bookings aren't being taken so it's first come, first served, there are more than 40 tables available, all socially distanced.
A couple of gazebos have been added to give customers extra protection and you're welcome to take blankets and cushions along if needed.
The Woodhouse Gardens, 48 Medlock Road, Woodhouses Village, Daisy Nook, M35 9WN.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The Saracens Head, Warburton
The Saracens Head in Warburton is another popular one with families.
The indoor play area can't be used at the moment, but the outdoor one is open with a range of climbing frames and slides to keep the little ones busy.
It is an independent family run country pub and restaurant offering a wide range of home cooked traditional pub meals.
No need to book so just call in to get a table outdoors. Food is served from 11.30am to 9pm, or 8pm on Sundays.
Saracens Head, Paddock Lane, Warburton, Lymm, WA13 9TH.
The Beach, Rochdale
The large amount of outdoor seating is a big pull for this place, as well as its stunning view over Hollingworth Lake.
The outdoor play area - with its climbing frame - is more suited to older children but there is plenty of space for little ones to play.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Its beer garden is now back open and you can either pop along or book a table online, with tables secured for an hour-and-a-half. Food is served daily from noon until 8pm.
Lake Side, Littleborough, OL15 0DD.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Hesketh Tavern, Cheadle Hulme
This place has an enclosed play trail, running the full length of the beer garden so you can keep a close eye on the little ones while they have fun playing.
The pub reopened on April 23 under new ownership and bookings can be made online for outside tables for a maximum of four people.
It's open daily from noon at the moment but, like many places, opening hours are weather dependent, so keep an eye on the pub's Facebook page for updates.
Hesketh Tavern, 63 Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6JZ.
Railway Inn, Mobberley
The large outdoor play area outside the Railway Inn makes it the ideal place for the little ones to run around - and you can take your dog along too
There are slides, swings and a trim trail for the kids to enjoy, as well as the planes to watch coming and going from the nearby airport.
Bookings can be made by emailing enquiries@railwayinnpub.com or calling 01565 873155.
Food is served 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9.30pm Monday to Friday, 12pm to 9.30pm on Saturdays and 12pm to 7pm on Sundays.
Railway Inn, Station Road, Mobberley, Knutsford, WA16 6LA.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The George and Dragon, Glazebury
The garden area is back open at The George and Dragon, which features a play area for the kids.
Bookings are being taken for two hours per table and can be made online here, or by calling 01925 763296.
Food is served daily from 12pm to 8pm. See the menus here.
291 Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5LF.
Miners Arms, Adlington
The Miners Arms is a popular one with families.
With a large climbing frame to enjoy, kids can burn off some energy before tucking into their meal.
Food is being served noon until 6pm Monday to Wednesday and until 8pm Thursday to Sunday.
Tables can be booked online here.
Wood Lane North, Adlington, Macclesfield, SK10 4PF.
Golden Pheasant, Plumley
Another one parents tell us is worth visiting is the Golden Pheasant in Plumley, Knutsford.
There's plenty of outdoor space for children to run around and swings and other play equipment to enjoy.
It's opening Thursday to Sunday until May 17 and although there are 160 seats outside, it's recommended you book in advance as spaces are filling fast.
Food is served 12pm to 8pm. See the Facebook page here for updates.
Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Knutsford, WA16 9RX.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Little Manor, Thelwall
There's even a little tractor kids can play on at the Little Manor pub, also in Warrington.
It overlooks the parkland in the heart of Thelwall village and there's lots of space for little ones to exlore.
There's both covered and uncovered seating outside and you can either book a table online, or turn up for terrace tables and picnic benches on the front lawn, which are first come, first served.
Food is served noon to 9pm Monday to Saturday, 8pm on Sunday.
Bell Lane, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SX.
The Hopwood Arms, Middleton
A family-friendly canal side bar and grill, The Hopwood Arms prides itself on 'home cooked food at reasonable prices', whether it is from the standard menu or seasonal specials board.
Children are always welcome and there's plenty of space for them to run around in the pub garden and children’s play area.
Opening times until May 17 are Thursday to Sunday from noon until 10pm.
753 Rochdale Road, Middleton, M24 2RA.
If you've got a family-friendly pub with a play area to recommend, let us know in the comments, or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-13--Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: Dortmund send transfer message

The rumour mill continues to circulate around Manchester United and their top summer transfer target Jadon Sancho .
Borussia Dortmund ’ s stance on the 20-year-old hasn ’ t changed , and several players and club executives have claimed that Sancho is staying in Germany for the 2020/21 campaign .
The Bundesliga giants have put a price tag of £108million on the England international , and that is a fee MEN Sport understands United are not prepared to pay given the financial fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic .
The Reds are still focussed on bringing Sancho to Old Trafford this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are not giving up on the transfer getting over the line .
Here is the latest on .
Borussia Dortmund remain firm in their stance surrounding the future of Sancho , who is Manchester United 's priority signing this summer .
The club ’ s head of licensed player division , Sebastian Kehl , has spoken out about sporting director Michael Zorc 's ‘ final ’ decision on the 20-year-old ’ s future and followed a similar line .
Following Zorc ’ s statement earlier this week , several senior players at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s future and Kehl has done the same .
He told : `` It was important to get clarity on the subject .
`` We know about Jadon 's attractiveness but also of his importance to us .
`` He gives our team that little extra .
We 're happy that he 's staying . ''
For United ’ s number one transfer target , it appears to be business as usual despite the ongoing speculation over his future .
Sancho , meanwhile , played 45 minutes of a pre-season friendly on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bundesliga season next month .
And after that fixture , the winger spoke about how impressed he was with the young BVB side , and how much he enjoyed playing in it .
`` I like to play with this special bunch , '' he told .
`` We now have some very special players with us .
`` I am very happy to be on the pitch with them .
Once I was in their situation .
I know what it is like to move from the next generation to the professionals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` To show you what is good and what is not good . ''
United are set to cool any other potential transfer interests in order to continue their pursuit of Dortmund ’ s Sancho , according to one report .
The say the Reds are willing to pause other possible signings as they look to secure the services of Sancho , who has long been top of the club 's summer shopping list .
While Sancho presents an attractive proposition for United , it could prove a misstep to solely pursue his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s side is to improve next season , it may require more than just the England star 's arrival .

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The rumour mill continues to circulate around Manchester United and their top summer transfer target Jadon Sancho.
Borussia Dortmund’s stance on the 20-year-old hasn’t changed, and several players and club executives have claimed that Sancho is staying in Germany for the 2020/21 campaign.
The Bundesliga giants have put a price tag of £108million on the England international, and that is a fee MEN Sport understands United are not prepared to pay given the financial fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Reds are still focussed on bringing Sancho to Old Trafford this summer, and MEN Sport understands that they are not giving up on the transfer getting over the line.
Here is the latest on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United .
Dortmund remain strong on Sancho stance
Borussia Dortmund remain firm in their stance surrounding the future of Sancho, who is Manchester United's priority signing this summer.
The club’s head of licensed player division, Sebastian Kehl, has spoken out about sporting director Michael Zorc's ‘final’ decision on the 20-year-old’s future and followed a similar line.
Following Zorc’s statement earlier this week, several senior players at Dortmund have delivered decisive messages on Sancho’s future and Kehl has done the same.
He told SID : "It was important to get clarity on the subject.
"We know about Jadon's attractiveness but also of his importance to us.
"He gives our team that little extra. We're happy that he's staying."
Sancho impressed with ‘special’ Dortmund side
For United’s number one transfer target, it appears to be business as usual despite the ongoing speculation over his future.
Sancho, meanwhile, played 45 minutes of a pre-season friendly on Wednesday as Dortmund prepare for the new Bundesliga season next month.
And after that fixture, the winger spoke about how impressed he was with the young BVB side, and how much he enjoyed playing in it.
"I like to play with this special bunch," he told BVB-TV . "We now have some very special players with us.
"I am very happy to be on the pitch with them. Once I was in their situation. I know what it is like to move from the next generation to the professionals. I try to guide them.
"To show you what is good and what is not good."
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United set to pause other transfer pursuits
United are set to cool any other potential transfer interests in order to continue their pursuit of Dortmund’s Sancho, according to one report.
The Mirror say the Reds are willing to pause other possible signings as they look to secure the services of Sancho, who has long been top of the club's summer shopping list.
While Sancho presents an attractive proposition for United, it could prove a misstep to solely pursue his signature this summer as, if Solskjaer’s side is to improve next season, it may require more than just the England star's arrival.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Alone Together podcast: Unmasking the evidence behind face masks

Face masks have become a necessary part of our wardrobe to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus in our communities .
The wearing of face masks or coverings became mandatory in enclosed public spaces - such as shops , supermarkets , and banks - in England at the end of July .
The latest episode of the Alone Together podcast looks at the importance of face masks as both personal protective equipment ( PPE ) and a form of infection control .
Dr Simon Kolstoe , senior lecturer in the School of Health and Care Professions at the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of evidence ” that shows wearing face masks is “ really effective ” .
The academic admits to being “ a little cross ” about the way that the “ mixed messaging ” about these coverings has gone out from the government .
He said : “ The messaging has played a massive role in determining who does and who does n't wear these masks .
“ There wasn ’ t really that clear recognition right at the start that protecting yourself is not the only reason to wear face masks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that messaging : you are wearing these face masks to protect your community , to reduce the spread of infection , the recommendation to wear face masks would have happened a lot earlier.
” Dr Kolstoe added that distinguishing between different settings and situations has “ caused an additional level of confusion ” , and that the government ’ s messaging has gone wrong .
He suggests that the message should have been : “ When you go into a crowded place , when you have close contact with other people , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , please wear a face mask.
” The podcast also continues to celebrate the local heroes who have been doing their bit to keep their communities going during the Covid-19 pandemic .
Anna Simmons , associate assistant headteacher at Buile Hill Academy in Salford , talks about the school ’ s efforts to support struggling families with food packages .
Buile Hill Academy delivered food parcels to around 155 families in lockdown .
She said : “ One mother emailed to say that she opened the door and saw the teacher , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She struggled and really panicked about how she was going to feed her family for the next few days .
“ She literally had nothing .
She shut the door and just wept at the relief that came over her.
” You can listen to the full interviews with Dr Simon Kolstoe and Anna Simmons in the latest episode of Alone Together here .
Alone Together is a Laudable production from the newsrooms of the Manchester Evening News , the Edinburgh Evening News , and Birmingham Live .
It is available on all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple .
For exclusive , immersive content , you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android .

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Face masks have become a necessary part of our wardrobe to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus in our communities.
The wearing of face masks or coverings became mandatory in enclosed public spaces - such as shops, supermarkets, and banks - in England at the end of July.
The latest episode of the Alone Together podcast looks at the importance of face masks as both personal protective equipment (PPE) and a form of infection control.
Dr Simon Kolstoe, senior lecturer in the School of Health and Care Professions at the University of Portsmouth, discusses the “huge amount of evidence” that shows wearing face masks is “really effective”.
The academic admits to being “a little cross” about the way that the “mixed messaging” about these coverings has gone out from the government.
He said: “The messaging has played a massive role in determining who does and who doesn't wear these masks.
“There wasn’t really that clear recognition right at the start that protecting yourself is not the only reason to wear face masks.
“And I think if they had that messaging: you are wearing these face masks to protect your community, to reduce the spread of infection, the recommendation to wear face masks would have happened a lot earlier.”
(Image: 2020 Getty Images)
Dr Kolstoe added that distinguishing between different settings and situations has “caused an additional level of confusion”, and that the government’s messaging has gone wrong.
He suggests that the message should have been: “When you go into a crowded place, when you have close contact with other people, when you’re in a confined space, please wear a face mask.”
The podcast also continues to celebrate the local heroes who have been doing their bit to keep their communities going during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Anna Simmons, associate assistant headteacher at Buile Hill Academy in Salford, talks about the school’s efforts to support struggling families with food packages.
Buile Hill Academy delivered food parcels to around 155 families in lockdown.
She said: “One mother emailed to say that she opened the door and saw the teacher, and she was like an angel.
“She struggled and really panicked about how she was going to feed her family for the next few days.
“She literally had nothing. She shut the door and just wept at the relief that came over her.”
You can listen to the full interviews with Dr Simon Kolstoe and Anna Simmons in the latest episode of Alone Together here.
Alone Together is a Laudable production from the newsrooms of the Manchester Evening News, the Edinburgh Evening News, and Birmingham Live.
It is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple. For exclusive, immersive content, you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android.