themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-27--Exclusive: Brooks compared to Giggs and told he's ready for Man United move

David Brooks is ready for a move to Manchester United or any of Europe 's top teams , according to former Wales international Nathan Blake .
Ex-Wolves and Sheffield United striker Brooks , who also played alongside national team boss and United legend Ryan Giggs for Wales , believes Brooks is braced for a big transfer .
Blake explained to MEN Sport why Brooks ' versatility makes him one of Wales ' most important players under Giggs right now .
United are monitoring the 23-year-old ahead of a possible transfer this summer , though their top target remains Borussia Dortmund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's a great player , he 's got great game intelligence , '' said Blake .
`` He can play anywhere , central midfield , centre-forward , left-wing or right-wing and to do that you need a great understanding of football , which he 's got , versatility comes with that .
He can be dominant because he understands the game , just like Ryan Giggs was when he moved from the left into central positions .
`` Brooks I think is possibly , other than Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think he 'd be at home at any level , I think he 's that good a player .
I look at him and think he could play for anybody : Barcelona , Juventus , Man United - I think he 's that kind of boy . ''
United are yet to lodge an official bid for Brooks , though Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall suggested the Cherries could be prepared to sell their top stars this summer after relegation from the Premier League .
He said : `` We as a football club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe for our players and if that value is met then players have got the opportunity to then discuss with whoever they need to discuss with and then make the decision they feel is right for them .
`` But first and foremost , it needs to be right for the football club and once it 's right for the football club then , as you 've seen in the past , I do n't think it 's a club that will stand in anybody 's way providing that the club 's happy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player . ''

David Brooks is ready for a move to Manchester United or any of Europe's top teams, according to former Wales international Nathan Blake.
Ex-Wolves and Sheffield United striker Brooks, who also played alongside national team boss and United legend Ryan Giggs for Wales, believes Brooks is braced for a big transfer.
Blake explained to MEN Sport why Brooks' versatility makes him one of Wales' most important players under Giggs right now. United are monitoring the 23-year-old ahead of a possible transfer this summer, though their top target remains Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
"I think he's a great player, he's got great game intelligence," said Blake. "He can play anywhere, central midfield, centre-forward, left-wing or right-wing and to do that you need a great understanding of football, which he's got, versatility comes with that. He can be dominant because he understands the game, just like Ryan Giggs was when he moved from the left into central positions.
"Brooks I think is possibly, other than Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, Wales' best player.
"I think he'd be at home at any level, I think he's that good a player. I look at him and think he could play for anybody: Barcelona, Juventus, Man United - I think he's that kind of boy."
United are yet to lodge an official bid for Brooks, though Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall suggested the Cherries could be prepared to sell their top stars this summer after relegation from the Premier League.
He said: "We as a football club have got a value of what we believe for our players and if that value is met then players have got the opportunity to then discuss with whoever they need to discuss with and then make the decision they feel is right for them.
"But first and foremost, it needs to be right for the football club and once it's right for the football club then, as you've seen in the past, I don't think it's a club that will stand in anybody's way providing that the club's happy with and it meets the valuation of the player."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-27--Deliveroo is launching an Eat In to Help Out discount for September

On Monday people in the UK will be able to make the most of the government 's Eat Out To Help Out scheme for the last time .
The scheme has been very popular with consumers , and many of us have managed to bag a 50 % discount at some of our favourite restaurants .
However , having to dine in to get the discount left many unable to use it .
But now Deliveroo has decided to launch its own Eat In to Help out discount for September - which is good news for those of us who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There will be a different code for customers to enter for each of the five weeks of September , reports the Mirror .
Deliveroo 's founder , Will Shu , said : `` Deliveroo is passionate about supporting local restaurants , who are central to our business and to so many high streets across the UK .
`` Our restaurant partners play a vital role in our economy , just as they do people ’ s everyday lives , bringing people the food they love .
We know they have been hit hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IN to Help Out scheme can play a part in helping their businesses through this difficult period . ''
There are more than 16,000 local restaurants signed up to Deliveroo ’ s ‘ Eat In to Help Out ’ scheme already , with national chains given the option to participate - as long as they fund the discount themselves .
To encourage more people to use delivery and support local restaurants , Deliveroo is also offering new customers 14 days ’ free delivery for the months of September and October .
Chancellor Rishi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Help out scheme was designed to help restaurants reopen and protect the two million jobs in this sector , giving it the boost it needed .
`` I hope that people will continue to show their support for this vitally important part of our economy and Deliveroo ’ s new Eat In to Help Out scheme is another way for them to do so . ''
To claim your £5 discount , you need to use the following codes on orders above £20 : The £5 off deal applies to orders of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Codes can only be used once a week , with the voucher expiring after the first 100,000 redemptions .

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On Monday people in the UK will be able to make the most of the government's Eat Out To Help Out scheme for the last time.
The scheme has been very popular with consumers, and many of us have managed to bag a 50% discount at some of our favourite restaurants.
However, having to dine in to get the discount left many unable to use it.
But now Deliveroo has decided to launch its own Eat In to Help out discount for September - which is good news for those of us who'd prefer to stay at home.
There will be a different code for customers to enter for each of the five weeks of September, reports the Mirror.
Deliveroo's founder, Will Shu, said: " Deliveroo is passionate about supporting local restaurants, who are central to our business and to so many high streets across the UK.
"Our restaurant partners play a vital role in our economy, just as they do people’s everyday lives, bringing people the food they love. We know they have been hit hard recently, and we hope Our Eat IN to Help Out scheme can play a part in helping their businesses through this difficult period."
There are more than 16,000 local restaurants signed up to Deliveroo’s ‘Eat In to Help Out’ scheme already, with national chains given the option to participate - as long as they fund the discount themselves.
To encourage more people to use delivery and support local restaurants, Deliveroo is also offering new customers 14 days’ free delivery for the months of September and October.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: "Our Eat out to Help out scheme was designed to help restaurants reopen and protect the two million jobs in this sector, giving it the boost it needed.
"I hope that people will continue to show their support for this vitally important part of our economy and Deliveroo’s new Eat In to Help Out scheme is another way for them to do so."
To claim your £5 discount, you need to use the following codes on orders above £20:
‘EATIN1’ between 01/09/20 and 02/09/20
‘EATIN2’ between 07/09/20 and 09/09/20
‘EATIN3’ between 14/09/20 and 16/09/20
‘EATIN4’ between 21/09/20 and 23/09/20
‘EATIN5’ between 28/09/20 and 30/09/20
The £5 off deal applies to orders of £20 or more at participating restaurants.
Codes can only be used once a week, with the voucher expiring after the first 100,000 redemptions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-27--'Severe delays' on M6 near Wigan as air ambulance called to serious crash

There were long delays on the M6 near Wigan following a crash this afternoon .
Emergency services vehicles , including @ @ @ @ @ all at the scene between junction 26 for Orrell and 25 for Bryn .
The @ @ @ @ @ on the M6 , according to the traffic service , Inrix .
Traffic was stopped @ @ @ @ @ lane was shut .
See how we reported on this live incident below :

There were long delays on the M6 near Wigan following a crash this afternoon.
Emergency services vehicles, including an air ambulance, were all at the scene between junction 26 for Orrell and 25 for Bryn.
The incident caused 'severe delays' on the M6, according to the traffic service, Inrix.
Traffic was stopped on the motorway while one lane was shut.
See how we reported on this live incident below:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-27--Katie Price says she is taking time out of the spotlight 'to heal'

Katie Price is stepping away from the media spotlight after being ordered by doctors to rest .
The former glamour model , 42 , is taking time away from social media after regularly updating followers after breaking both feet and ankles on a family holiday in Turkey .
Katie recently underwent gruelling surgery lasting six hours on her injuries .
A statement released on her social media reads : `` Katie is taking some time out of the media spotlight .
`` Her family and doctors have told Katie that she must rest in order to heal .
`` Katie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support and will be back when she feels ready . ''
The mother-of-five hurt herself while jumping over a wall at a theme park which she visited with her boyfriend and Junior and Princess , her two children with her first husband Peter Andre and her boyfriend Carl Woods .
She described her injuries as 'the most painful thing ever . '
Specialists wanted to operate in Turkey but she wanted to wait until she was back in the UK for treatment and Carl got her some knee pads so she could manoeuvre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while jumping over a wall .
She said previously : `` It was a silly little accident .
`` I was running and jumped over a wall because it was a little short cut and did n't really judge the height , fell funny on my ankles . ''
Katie previously revealed that she may not be able to walk for up to six months , or possibly longer .
From her holiday she made an appeal to fans for help finding a mobility scooter and wheelchair upon her return to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know or can someone get in contact where I can hire a mobility scooter and a wheelchair that I can use when I get back ? ''
After her operation she said : `` Unfortunately more procedures was needed when they entered my feet than thought .
`` But I ’ m lucky I have the chance to one day get on my feet again .
`` Chelsea Westminster hospital nurses doctors have been amazing and the surgeons totally have my utmost respect . ''
Paying homage to her man she said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constantly fitting me around his work and being by my side .
`` Loving knowing I ’ ve found the man that has surprisingly ticked every box I could only dream of a man to be like and knowing I ’ m spending the rest of my life with him . ''

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Katie Price is stepping away from the media spotlight after being ordered by doctors to rest.
The former glamour model, 42, is taking time away from social media after regularly updating followers after breaking both feet and ankles on a family holiday in Turkey.
Katie recently underwent gruelling surgery lasting six hours on her injuries.
A statement released on her social media reads: "Katie is taking some time out of the media spotlight.
(Image: Katie Price)
"Her family and doctors have told Katie that she must rest in order to heal.
"Katie wants to thank everyone for their ongoing support and will be back when she feels ready."
The mother-of-five hurt herself while jumping over a wall at a theme park which she visited with her boyfriend and Junior and Princess, her two children with her first husband Peter Andre and her boyfriend Carl Woods.
She described her injuries as 'the most painful thing ever.'
Specialists wanted to operate in Turkey but she wanted to wait until she was back in the UK for treatment and Carl got her some knee pads so she could manoeuvre around by crawling.
Katie was injured while jumping over a wall.
She said previously: "It was a silly little accident.
"I was running and jumped over a wall because it was a little short cut and didn't really judge the height, fell funny on my ankles."
Katie previously revealed that she may not be able to walk for up to six months, or possibly longer.
(Image: katie Price Instagram)
From her holiday she made an appeal to fans for help finding a mobility scooter and wheelchair upon her return to the UK.
She asked: "Does anybody know or can someone get in contact where I can hire a mobility scooter and a wheelchair that I can use when I get back?"
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After her operation she said: "Unfortunately more procedures was needed when they entered my feet than thought.
"But I’m lucky I have the chance to one day get on my feet again.
"Chelsea Westminster hospital nurses doctors have been amazing and the surgeons totally have my utmost respect."
Paying homage to her man she said: "Thank you to @carljwoods for constantly fitting me around his work and being by my side.
"Loving knowing I’ve found the man that has surprisingly ticked every box I could only dream of a man to be like and knowing I’m spending the rest of my life with him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-27--Manchester's Got Talent cancelled over Covid-19 and public disorder worries

A long-running community event in Moss Side will not go ahead this coming bank holiday weekend after the city council cancelled it over coronavirus and public disorder concerns .
Manchester ’ s Got Talent had hoped to host local DJs , dancers and musicians , while also selling food and alcohol , in the playground of St Mary ’ s CE Primary School .
Around 200 people were expected to attend on Sunday according to the organisers , who were preparing for the sixth incarnation of the free event in Adscombe Street .
Tables and chairs would have been provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bubbles , while social distancing would also be monitored by security staff .
But Greater Manchester Police and Manchester council licensing chiefs objected to the plans as they felt the proposed measures were ‘ insufficient ’ .
Concerns were also raised about how staff would keep visitor numbers down given how recent illegal gatherings in the area have given way to public disorder .
In June , two men were shot dead at an illegal gathering in a car park on Caythorpe Street , which is just under a mile away from St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , speaking on behalf of Manchester ’ s Got Talent , implored the city ’ s licensing subcommittee to avoid comparisons between such incidents and the community event .
She said on Thursday : “ Manchester ’ s Got Talent is not the same as these illegal raves or unlicensed events that the objectors have aligned this event with .
“ As part of our local intelligence we do not believe it will be compromised by public disorder .
“ We are trying to be a model for the community going forward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unlicensed events that have [ brought ] tragedy upon this community .
“ There ’ s been no dissension around this event , Manchester ’ s Got Talent is reputable and is a longstanding event.
” The application was also supported by Charles Crichlow , a former GMP officer who urged the committee to see the event ‘ as being part of the solution , rather than something problematic ’ .
PC Alan Isherwood , a member of GMP ’ s licensing unit , agreed that the event has been well managed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the circumstances were different given the pandemic .
By playing amplified music people would be forced to shout to communicate with one another , said PC Isherwood , which could cause the virus to be transmitted through respiratory droplets .
He added : “ With the best will in the world if you ’ re going to have a large number of people together with music and alcohol , it ’ s going to be extremely difficult to mitigate that risk.
” The meeting also heard from Akeim Mundell , a prominent community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Mary ’ s CE pupil who organises Manchester ’ s Got Talent .
Speaking before the hearing Mr Mundell said the purpose of the event was to ‘ provide a platform for the people of Manchester to showcase their talent and build community cohesion ’ .
Mr Mundell told the hearing that GMP were told about the event in late July when he mentioned it to a local police community support officer , who assured him that the message would be passed on .
But the information had ‘ unfortunately ’ not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to PC Isherwood , who had submitted an objection just a week before the event was due to take place .
And at the eleventh hour GMP also produced an email from a senior staff member at St Mary ’ s , seemingly expressing reservations about holding the event in the school grounds .
But the document was dismissed from the proceedings after the applicants criticised it as prejudicial evidence produced at an ‘ irregular time ' .
While the committee agreed to disregard the email they expressed concerns that the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the event would not be enough to seat everyone expected to attend .
Despite the organisers insisting that they could improve their plans , the committee decided to refuse permission to hold the event .
In a statement they said : “ The committee isn ’ t satisfied that the event will ensure the promotion of the licensing objectives such as public safety , and the prevention of public nuisance , crime and disorder .
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A long-running community event in Moss Side will not go ahead this coming bank holiday weekend after the city council cancelled it over coronavirus and public disorder concerns.
Manchester’s Got Talent had hoped to host local DJs, dancers and musicians, while also selling food and alcohol, in the playground of St Mary’s CE Primary School.
Around 200 people were expected to attend on Sunday according to the organisers, who were preparing for the sixth incarnation of the free event in Adscombe Street.
Tables and chairs would have been provided to groups of six to maintain social bubbles, while social distancing would also be monitored by security staff.
But Greater Manchester Police and Manchester council licensing chiefs objected to the plans as they felt the proposed measures were ‘insufficient’.
Concerns were also raised about how staff would keep visitor numbers down given how recent illegal gatherings in the area have given way to public disorder.
In June, two men were shot dead at an illegal gathering in a car park on Caythorpe Street, which is just under a mile away from St Mary’s school.
Julia Burke, speaking on behalf of Manchester’s Got Talent, implored the city’s licensing subcommittee to avoid comparisons between such incidents and the community event.
She said on Thursday: “Manchester’s Got Talent is not the same as these illegal raves or unlicensed events that the objectors have aligned this event with.
“As part of our local intelligence we do not believe it will be compromised by public disorder.
“We are trying to be a model for the community going forward, we are fully aware of the incidents of unlicensed events that have [brought] tragedy upon this community.
“There’s been no dissension around this event, Manchester’s Got Talent is reputable and is a longstanding event.”
The application was also supported by Charles Crichlow, a former GMP officer who urged the committee to see the event ‘as being part of the solution, rather than something problematic’.
PC Alan Isherwood, a member of GMP’s licensing unit, agreed that the event has been well managed in the past five years but said the circumstances were different given the pandemic.
By playing amplified music people would be forced to shout to communicate with one another, said PC Isherwood, which could cause the virus to be transmitted through respiratory droplets.
He added: “With the best will in the world if you’re going to have a large number of people together with music and alcohol, it’s going to be extremely difficult to mitigate that risk.”
The meeting also heard from Akeim Mundell, a prominent community figure in Moss Side and a former St Mary’s CE pupil who organises Manchester’s Got Talent.
Speaking before the hearing Mr Mundell said the purpose of the event was to ‘provide a platform for the people of Manchester to showcase their talent and build community cohesion’.
Mr Mundell told the hearing that GMP were told about the event in late July when he mentioned it to a local police community support officer, who assured him that the message would be passed on.
But the information had ‘unfortunately’ not reached the Moss Side policing team, according to PC Isherwood, who had submitted an objection just a week before the event was due to take place.
And at the eleventh hour GMP also produced an email from a senior staff member at St Mary’s, seemingly expressing reservations about holding the event in the school grounds.
But the document was dismissed from the proceedings after the applicants criticised it as prejudicial evidence produced at an ‘irregular time'.
While the committee agreed to disregard the email they expressed concerns that the number of tables that had been secured by the event would not be enough to seat everyone expected to attend.
Despite the organisers insisting that they could improve their plans, the committee decided to refuse permission to hold the event.
In a statement they said: “The committee isn’t satisfied that the event will ensure the promotion of the licensing objectives such as public safety, and the prevention of public nuisance, crime and disorder.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--The full list of countries still exempt from UK quarantine rules

Planning a holiday or short break is pretty complicated at the best of times .
But due to the coronavirus pandemic , countries are continually being added and removed from the list of countries that are exempt from the government 's 14-day quarantine policy .
On Thursday ( August 29 ) three more destinations were added to the list .
From 4am on August 29 , travellers arriving to the UK from Czech Republic , Jamaica , and Switzerland will now have to quarantine , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced .
They are being removed from the UK government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise in cases and `` we need to to keep infection rates down , '' Mr Shapps said .
Last week , Croatia , Austria , and Trinidad and Tobago were also removed from the travel corridor list while Portugal was added to the safe list .
Here 's the full list of countries still exempt from UK quarantine rules : • Cuba ( will be added to the list at 4am , 29 August 2020 – if you arrive in England from Cuba before 4am 29 August you will need to self-isolate @

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Planning a holiday or short break is pretty complicated at the best of times.
But due to the coronavirus pandemic, countries are continually being added and removed from the list of countries that are exempt from the government's 14-day quarantine policy.
On Thursday (August 29) three more destinations were added to the list.
From 4am on August 29, travellers arriving to the UK from Czech Republic, Jamaica, and Switzerland will now have to quarantine, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced.
They are being removed from the UK government's travel corridor list as data shows a rise in cases and "we need to to keep infection rates down," Mr Shapps said.
Last week, Croatia, Austria, and Trinidad and Tobago were also removed from the travel corridor list while Portugal was added to the safe list.
Here's the full list of countries still exempt from UK quarantine rules:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Bolton expected to be released from Greater Manchester lockdown measures

Bolton is expected to become the latest Greater Manchester borough released from the region 's local lockdown measures .
Strict restrictions brought in to curb the spread of coronavirus will no longer apply to the borough , the Manchester Evening News understands .
It means people will soon be able to visit friends and family members in different households and more businesses will be able to reopen in the town .
The government has not yet set a date on when the restrictions will be lifted .
According to the new rules , residents will soon be allowed to : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two households indoors .
• Stay overnight at somebody else ’ s home - but must try to social distance .
• Book close contact services such as facials and brow or eyelash treatments .
The decision to release the borough from the tighter measures came after the infection rate fell in the town .
Bolton has the third lowest rate of infection across the ten boroughs .
The coronavirus rate , as of Thursday August 27 , was 17.4 per 100,000 of the population .
Wigan , which has the lowest rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released from local lockdown earlier this week .
The news will be welcomed by Bolton council leader David Greenhalgh , who previously urged the government to remove the town from the local lockdown due to low rates of transmission in the borough .
Earlier this week , he said : “ We have seen our neighbours in Wigan taken out of GM restrictions and it is now time for Bolton to follow suit , and the figures and data support this .
“ That is not to say that there is any room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed and our enforcement will still be robust and we will not tolerate premises and residents flaunting the rules , but it is clear to me that this one size fits all approach across GM is flawed and inappropriate .
“ We are thankfully not seeing anywhere near the number of hospital admissions leading to deaths as we did in April , May and June , and we must now be allowed to get back to a degree of normality that allows residents to go about their lives while accepting personal responsibility and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Stockport and Trafford are also set to see eased restrictions .
Earlier this week , Wigan was lifted from lockdown .
Tougher measures are still in place in Oldham .

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Bolton has to become the latest Greater Manchester borough released from the region's local lockdown measures.
Strict restrictions brought in to curb the spread of coronavirus will no longer apply to the borough, the Manchester Evening News understands.
A senior source confirmed the news, which was later announced by the government on Friday evening.
It means people will soon be able to visit friends and family members in different households and more businesses will be able to reopen in the town. The government has said the restrictions will be lifted from Wednesday, September 2.
According to the new rules, residents will soon be allowed to:
Socialise in groups of up to two households indoors.
Stay overnight at somebody else’s home - but must try to social distance.
Book close contact services such as facials and brow or eyelash treatments.
Visit bowling alleys, roller rinks, soft play centres and casinos.
The decision to release the borough from the tighter measures came after the infection rate fell in the town.
Bolton has the third lowest rate of infection across the ten boroughs.
The coronavirus rate, as of Thursday August 27, was 17.4 per 100,000 of the population.
Wigan, which has the lowest rate of infection across Greater Manchester, was released from local lockdown earlier this week.
The news was welcomed by Bolton council leader David Greenhalgh, who previously urged the government to remove the town from the local lockdown due to low rates of transmission in the borough.
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“I am delighted that Government has listened to our case to have restrictions eased in Bolton. Our data supports it, and when you have different emerging pictures developing within Greater Manchester, it is simply not viable to adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
“We now have geographical neighbours in Wigan, Chorley, and North Turton all with restrictions eased, and these are the first steps towards a return to a degree of normality, which I genuinely believe the majority of residents want to see.
“However, it does not mean the virus has gone away. We still need to be careful.
“Keep social distance from people you don’t live with, wash your hands, wear a face mask when you have to, and get a test and self-isolate if you have symptoms.
"We need to stop the virus passing from one person to another and these simple steps will help keep us all safe.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--When is Soccer Aid 2020?

When is Soccer Aid 2020?

With the new football season not here just yet , maybe Soccer Aid will momentarily fill the void .
The charity football match featuring stars of sport , stage and screen will be back in September after being postponed earlier this year .
Soccer Aid 2020 was due to take place at Old Trafford , the home of Manchester United , in June but due to the coronavirus pandemic , that could n't happen .
However , with live sport able to get up and running again , Soccer Aid will still go ahead next month but unfortunately without fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not going to stop the fun on and off the pitch .
Dermot O'Leary on hand to present the live show , alongside Kirsty Gallacher who will be presenting from pitchside .
As usual , the 11-a-side match will see an England and worldwide team go head-to-head to be crowned Soccer Aid 2020 champion .
The big event will be broadcast on ITV on Sunday , September 6 at 6.30pm live from Old Trafford .
It is set to be a big day for Wayne Rooney as he returns to his old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the England side alongside former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart Sam Allardyce .
The line-up for England currently includes Marvin Humes , Joe Wicks , Olly Murs , Mark Wright and legends Wes Brown , David James and Kelly Smith .
Former United captain Patrice Evra and former Manchester City star Yaya Touré are among the World XI FC confirmed players so far as well as Jason Manford and Robbie Keane .
Soccer Aid for Unicef is the world ’ s biggest celebrity football match , raising money to give kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the charity now also recognised the impact coronavirus is having around the world .
As a results , this year , every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi , The Vaccine Alliance .

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With the new football season not here just yet, maybe Soccer Aid will momentarily fill the void.
The charity football match featuring stars of sport, stage and screen will be back in September after being postponed earlier this year.
Soccer Aid 2020 was due to take place at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, in June but due to the coronavirus pandemic, that couldn't happen.
However, with live sport able to get up and running again, Soccer Aid will still go ahead next month but unfortunately without fans watching in the stadium.
But that's not going to stop the fun on and off the pitch.
Dermot O'Leary on hand to present the live show, alongside Kirsty Gallacher who will be presenting from pitchside.
As usual, the 11-a-side match will see an England and worldwide team go head-to-head to be crowned Soccer Aid 2020 champion.
The big event will be broadcast on ITV on Sunday, September 6 at 6.30pm live from Old Trafford.
It is set to be a big day for Wayne Rooney as he returns to his old stomping ground but this time as manager for the England side alongside former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart Sam Allardyce.
The line-up for England currently includes Marvin Humes, Joe Wicks, Olly Murs, Mark Wright and legends Wes Brown, David James and Kelly Smith.
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Former United captain Patrice Evra and former Manchester City star Yaya Touré are among the World XI FC confirmed players so far as well as Jason Manford and Robbie Keane.
Soccer Aid for Unicef is the world’s biggest celebrity football match, raising money to give kids the best start in life.
And the charity now also recognised the impact coronavirus is having around the world.
As a results, this year, every £1 donated is automatically trebled thanks to the UK Government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Two Man City signings that would be better than Lionel Messi

If Manchester City sign Lionel Messi but no more centre-backs this summer , would it be a successful transfer window ?
Having already added Nathan Ake , City still want to strengthen their centre-back options with Kalidou Koulibaly the top candidate .
The Blues acted quickly to bring in Ake at the start of the summer , but they still lack the commanding , experienced centre-back that would transform the defence .
Even though Ake brings talent , Premier League experience and another left-footed option , he wo n't fix City 's defensive issues on his own .
Regardless of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority must still be in defence .
After all , the addition of Ferran Torres , return of Sergio Aguero , and emergence of Phil Foden means the forward line is looking world class without the world 's best .
So it should be Koulibaly - or an equivalent - who remains the priority .
Signing him , but missing out on Messi , would arguably be the better long-term option if it was a choice between the two .
Then there is Houssem Aouar , who has once again spoken about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't speak about leaving Lyon and is focussed on their Ligue 1 opener .
But Lyon are facing a season without European football , and we know Pep Guardiola is an admirer .
If he was available , he would offer City a long-term option in midfield to replace the spot left by David Silva .
Like the Messi situation , midfield is not an area that requires strengthening , but sometimes the right player comes along and a decision has to be made whether to make an approach .
Likewise , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or a striker , City might be more tempted to act and strengthen troublesome areas from last season .
Messi is tempting , but he would be a luxury , short-term signing .
City should not pursue him at the expense of more pressing issues .

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If Manchester City sign Lionel Messi but no more centre-backs this summer, would it be a successful transfer window?
Having already added Nathan Ake, City still want to strengthen their centre-back options with Kalidou Koulibaly the top candidate.
The Blues acted quickly to bring in Ake at the start of the summer, but they still lack the commanding, experienced centre-back that would transform the defence. Even though Ake brings talent, Premier League experience and another left-footed option, he won't fix City's defensive issues on his own.
Regardless of Messi's apparent availability, City's priority must still be in defence. After all, the addition of Ferran Torres, return of Sergio Aguero, and emergence of Phil Foden means the forward line is looking world class without the world's best.
So it should be Koulibaly - or an equivalent - who remains the priority. Signing him, but missing out on Messi, would arguably be the better long-term option if it was a choice between the two.
Then there is Houssem Aouar, who has once again spoken about his future, telling French media that he won't speak about leaving Lyon and is focussed on their Ligue 1 opener.
But Lyon are facing a season without European football, and we know Pep Guardiola is an admirer. If he was available, he would offer City a long-term option in midfield to replace the spot left by David Silva.
Like the Messi situation, midfield is not an area that requires strengthening, but sometimes the right player comes along and a decision has to be made whether to make an approach.
Likewise, if a left back suddenly became available, or a striker, City might be more tempted to act and strengthen troublesome areas from last season.
Messi is tempting, but he would be a luxury, short-term signing. City should not pursue him at the expense of more pressing issues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--TUI issue update on flights and holidays to Spain and other destinations

TUI has issued an update on its flights and holidays to Spain and other holiday destinations .
The UK 's largest tour operator has now cancelled all trips to mainland Spain , as well as the Balearic and Canary Islands , until at least September 13 .
Any holidays or flights booked before this date will not be going ahead .
It comes after the UK removed Spain from its list of safe countries to travel to last month , after fears were raised that the European country was experiencing a second wave of coronavirus infections .
Anyone now returning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for two weeks upon their return to the UK and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is advising against all but essential travel to mainland Spain .
More trips to Cyprus have also been cancelled with holidays or flights due to depart on or before September 4 now not going ahead .
Here is the latest list of cancellations : • TUI holidays to Jamaica due to depart on or before September 22 2020 • TUI holidays to the mainland Spain and Balearic and Canary Islands departing on or before September 13 2020 • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on or before September 4 2020 • TUI holidays to Bulgaria due to depart on or before October 31 2020 • TUI holidays to Portugal due to depart on or before August 28 2020 • TUI holidays to Madeira due to depart on or before October 31 2020 • TUI holidays to Morocco due to depart on or before September 30 2020 • TUI holidays to Malta departing on or before August 31 2020 • TUI holidays to Florida due to depart on or before November 30 2020 • TUI holidays to Cape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 30 2020 • TUI holidays to Egypt due to depart on or before September 13 2020 • TUI holidays to Tunisia due to depart on or before October 31 2020 • TUI holidays to Cancun , Mexico due to depart on or before October 31 2020 • TUI holidays to Punta Cana , Dominican Republic due to depart on or before October 31 2020 • TUI River Cruises sailings travelling on or before November 25 2020 • TUI Lakes and Mountain holidays travelling on or before September 30 2020 • TUI Tours @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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TUI has issued an update on its flights and holidays to Spain and other holiday destinations.
The UK's largest tour operator has now cancelled all trips to mainland Spain, as well as the Balearic and Canary Islands, until at least September 13.
Any holidays or flights booked before this date will not be going ahead.
It comes after the UK removed Spain from its list of safe countries to travel to last month, after fears were raised that the European country was experiencing a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Anyone now returning from the country will have to self-isolate for two weeks upon their return to the UK and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is advising against all but essential travel to mainland Spain.
More trips to Cyprus have also been cancelled with holidays or flights due to depart on or before September 4 now not going ahead.
Here is the latest list of cancellations:
TUI cancellations - full list as of August 28


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Liverpool FC manager Klopp gives verdict on Messi transfer possibility

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp doubts that Lionel Messi will play in the Premier League amid the possibility of him moving to Manchester City .
Messi told Barcelona he wants to leave the club earlier this week and City are the favourites to land him if he does follow through with his desire to quit the Nou Camp .
The finances behind any deal are unclear , with the La Liga giants insisting Messi can not walk away for free , as he had hoped , with a huge release clause in his contract .
With Guardiola , chief executive Ferran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief operating officer Omar Berrada and other key staff having close links with Barcelona , everyone is treading lightly around a potential deal that could shake the core of world football .
Sources close to Guardiola are adamant that the player rang the City boss , with whom he shared two Champions League triumphs , before he actually informed Barcelona of his desire to leave .
With so much uncertainty over the transfer Klopp is sceptical that the Barcelona great will arrive in the Premier League this summer .
`` It will obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to beat them , '' Klopp said ahead of Liverpool 's Community Shield clash with Arsenal .
`` For the Premier League , it would be a great boost that would help but I am not sure the Premier League needs that boost .
`` He 's never played in another league .
Football is different here .
I 'd like to see it but I 'm not sure I will . ''

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp doubts that Lionel Messi will play in the Premier League amid the possibility of him moving to Manchester City.
Messi told Barcelona he wants to leave the club earlier this week and City are the favourites to land him if he does follow through with his desire to quit the Nou Camp.
The finances behind any deal are unclear, with the La Liga giants insisting Messi can not walk away for free, as he had hoped, with a huge release clause in his contract.
With Guardiola, chief executive Ferran Soriano, football director Txiki Begiristain, chief operating officer Omar Berrada and other key staff having close links with Barcelona, everyone is treading lightly around a potential deal that could shake the core of world football.
Sources close to Guardiola are adamant that the player rang the City boss, with whom he shared two Champions League triumphs, before he actually informed Barcelona of his desire to leave.
With so much uncertainty over the transfer Klopp is sceptical that the Barcelona great will arrive in the Premier League this summer.
"It will obviously help Manchester City and make it more difficult to beat them," Klopp said ahead of Liverpool's Community Shield clash with Arsenal.
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"For the Premier League, it would be a great boost that would help but I am not sure the Premier League needs that boost.
"He's never played in another league. Football is different here. I'd like to see it but I'm not sure I will."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Do I live in Stockport or Trafford? Check to see if lockdown has eased for you

Residents of Trafford and Stockport are due to be released from local lockdown measures .
People living in the two boroughs will be able to visit friends and family members in different households after weeks living under strict measures aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus .
More businesses will also be able to reopen in the two towns .
It comes as both towns recorded some of the lowest infection rates in Greater Manchester .
Wigan is already out of lockdown , where restrictions are now in line with the rest of the country .
However , divides between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ streets in two different areas .
As such , it 's important to check if the new measures apply to you .
All you need to do is type your postcode into the widget below , or visit this government site here , and it 'll let you know the name of your local ward and if that ward falls in Trafford or Stockport .
Extra restrictions remain in place in Oldham - which still has the highest infection rate in the region .
Residents there can no longer socialise with anyone outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport if essential .
Wigan , which has the lowest infection rate , remains lifted out of the increased measures .
Residents in areas where restrictions have not been lifted must continue to adhere to the rules which prohibit two households from meeting indoors or in a private garden - except where a support bubble has been formed .
According to the latest data , the infection rate is continuing to fall in Oldham , Rochdale , Salford and Bolton .
Cases are still rising in Wigan , with an extra 10 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the borough still has the lowest infection rate at 11.87 .
There has also been an increase in positive tests in Trafford and Tameside , but only by two per cent in each borough .
In Stockport , which has the lowest infection rate after Wigan , cases are continuing to drop .
There were 37 cases recorded there in the week ending August 24 , a reduction of 12 week-on-week .
Cases also appear to be falling rapidly in Oldham , Manchester and Rochdale .
Oldham still has the highest infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been falling nearly every day since targeted measures were introduced .
There were 123 cases in the borough in the last seven days , a reduction of 69 from the week before .
Manchester 's infection rate remains at amber level , with a rate of 41.24 cases per 100,000 of the population .
There were 228 cases recorded in the week ending August 24 , a fall of 44 week-on-week .
A total of 105 cases of Covid-19 were recorded across all ten boroughs today .

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Residents of Trafford and Stockport are due to be released from local lockdown measures.
People living in the two boroughs will be able to visit friends and family members in different households after weeks living under strict measures aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus.
More businesses will also be able to reopen in the two towns.
It comes as both towns recorded some of the lowest infection rates in Greater Manchester.
Wigan is already out of lockdown, where restrictions are now in line with the rest of the country.
However, divides between boroughs can be confusing, with some streets in two different areas.
As such, it's important to check if the new measures apply to you.
All you need to do is type your postcode into the widget below, or visit this government site here, and it'll let you know the name of your local ward and if that ward falls in Trafford or Stockport.
Extra restrictions remain in place in Oldham - which still has the highest infection rate in the region.
Residents there can no longer socialise with anyone outside their household and can only use public transport if essential.
Wigan, which has the lowest infection rate, remains lifted out of the increased measures.
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Residents in areas where restrictions have not been lifted must continue to adhere to the rules which prohibit two households from meeting indoors or in a private garden - except where a support bubble has been formed.
According to the latest data, the infection rate is continuing to fall in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton.
Cases are still rising in Wigan, with an extra 10 cases recorded in the last seven days. But the borough still has the lowest infection rate at 11.87.
There has also been an increase in positive tests in Trafford and Tameside, but only by two per cent in each borough.
In Stockport, which has the lowest infection rate after Wigan, cases are continuing to drop.
There were 37 cases recorded there in the week ending August 24, a reduction of 12 week-on-week.
Cases also appear to be falling rapidly in Oldham, Manchester and Rochdale.
Oldham still has the highest infection rate, at 51.87, but this has been falling nearly every day since targeted measures were introduced.
There were 123 cases in the borough in the last seven days, a reduction of 69 from the week before.
Manchester's infection rate remains at amber level, with a rate of 41.24 cases per 100,000 of the population.
There were 228 cases recorded in the week ending August 24, a fall of 44 week-on-week.
A total of 105 cases of Covid-19 were recorded across all ten boroughs today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Lockdown restrictions to be removed in two Lancashire areas

Local lockdown restrictions are being removed in two parts of east Lancashire - both neighbouring Bury and Bolton .
From Wednesday ( September 2 ) , both Burnley and Hyndburn will no longer have local restrictions in place stopping people from visiting residents ' homes and private gardens .
Restrictions will then be in line with national guidance when it comes to social distancing .
Restrictions in Preston and parts of Pendle forbidding visits to residents ' homes and private gardens remain in place for at least another week .
Residents can continue to meet in groups of up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health experts have now warned residents in both Burnley and Hyndburn not to be complacent following central government 's decision .
Lancashire County Council 's Director of Public Health , Dr Sakthi Karunanithi , said : `` People living in Burnley and Hyndburn will be pleased that government has lifted the additional restrictions in their areas , but this should not lead to complacency .
`` In both Burnley and Hyndburn infection rates are significantly above the national average with an increasing rate in Hyndburn .
Coronavirus does not respect administrative boundaries and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , educational and commuting travel between these areas and Lancashire 's hotspots .
`` The virus is very much still present in both Burnley and Hyndburn so residents must play their part to help protect themselves , their families and their communities . ''
Stricter residents in other parts of Pendle and in the northern part of Blackburn continue to have additional restrictions which means they can not socialise with anyone indoors or outdoors .
Gary Hall , deputy chair of the Lancashire Resilience Forum , said : `` In most parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direction , and I would like to thank everyone for playing their part .
I understand how difficult it has been and appreciate the sacrifice people have made .
`` If we continue on this path I am hopeful that all parts of Lancashire will have the remaining restrictions lifted soon , but this depends on people following the rules wherever they live in the county , and continuing to practice social distancing , washing hands regularly , wearing a face covering when they should and following the guidance given to them if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The news comes as Greater Manchester awaits announcements about its own boroughs being lifted out of local lockdown .
Stockport and Trafford have now revealed residents will be able to return to restrictions in line with the rest of the country from next week .
Bolton is also expected to share the same details .
According to the latest infection rates , Greater Manchester now has the lowest number of coronavirus cases since the end of July .
There were 788 positive tests for the virus across all ten boroughs in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number since July 28 .
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because of the delay in reporting cases .
The infection rate is continuing to fall in Oldham , Rochdale , Salford and Bolton , with the number of cases falling in seven of the region 's boroughs .

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Local lockdown restrictions are being removed in two parts of east Lancashire - both neighbouring Bury and Bolton.
From Wednesday (September 2), both Burnley and Hyndburn will no longer have local restrictions in place stopping people from visiting residents' homes and private gardens. Restrictions will then be in line with national guidance when it comes to social distancing.
Restrictions in Preston and parts of Pendle forbidding visits to residents' homes and private gardens remain in place for at least another week. Residents can continue to meet in groups of up to six in outdoor public areas.
Public health experts have now warned residents in both Burnley and Hyndburn not to be complacent following central government's decision.
Lancashire County Council's Director of Public Health, Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, said: "People living in Burnley and Hyndburn will be pleased that government has lifted the additional restrictions in their areas, but this should not lead to complacency.
"In both Burnley and Hyndburn infection rates are significantly above the national average with an increasing rate in Hyndburn. Coronavirus does not respect administrative boundaries and there is a high volume of social, educational and commuting travel between these areas and Lancashire's hotspots.
"The virus is very much still present in both Burnley and Hyndburn so residents must play their part to help protect themselves, their families and their communities."
Stricter residents in other parts of Pendle and in the northern part of Blackburn continue to have additional restrictions which means they cannot socialise with anyone indoors or outdoors.
Gary Hall, deputy chair of the Lancashire Resilience Forum, said: "In most parts of Lancashire things are heading in the right direction, and I would like to thank everyone for playing their part. I understand how difficult it has been and appreciate the sacrifice people have made.
"If we continue on this path I am hopeful that all parts of Lancashire will have the remaining restrictions lifted soon, but this depends on people following the rules wherever they live in the county, and continuing to practice social distancing, washing hands regularly, wearing a face covering when they should and following the guidance given to them if contacted by NHS Test and Trace."
The news comes as Greater Manchester awaits announcements about its own boroughs being lifted out of local lockdown.
Stockport and Trafford have now revealed residents will be able to return to restrictions in line with the rest of the country from next week. Bolton is also expected to share the same details.
According to the latest infection rates, Greater Manchester now has the lowest number of coronavirus cases since the end of July.
There were 788 positive tests for the virus across all ten boroughs in the week ending August 24, the lowest number since July 28.
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because of the delay in reporting cases.
The infection rate is continuing to fall in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bolton, with the number of cases falling in seven of the region's boroughs.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Stockport is being released from Greater Manchester lockdown measures

Stockport is being released from Greater Manchester 's additional local lockdown measures .
MP for Hazel Grove William Wragg confirmed to the Manchester Evening New that the borough will no longer be subject to the extra regulations which have applied to the region for the past month .
The government is yet to confirm when the change will come into effect .
It means people living in the borough will once again be allowed to socialise in groups of up to two households indoors .
They will also be able to stay overnight at somebody else ’ s home - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The relaxation means they can also book close contact services such as facials and brow or eyelash treatments .
Bowling alleys roller rinks , soft play centres and casinos will also be allowed to reopen .
Restrictions are also set to be removed in Trafford - following on from the easing of measures in Wigan earlier this week .
Mr Wragg said : `` I welcome this development .
`` I think it was the right decision .
I was pleased to work with the leader of the council .
Even though we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cooperated , and data has been shared , and this decision reflects the data which shows much reduced rates of infection in Stockport .
`` I want to pay tribute to everyone working to bring that reduction about , and to the residents of Stockport for following the guidance .
`` We can go back to a greater degree of freedom , while keeping the guidance in mind . ''
The latest available Covid-19 infection rate figures show that Stockport has the lowest rate after Wigan - which was released for additional measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drop .
Read more of today 's stories here There were 37 cases recorded there in the week ending August 24 , a reduction of 12 week-on-week Political leaders in Stockport had been calling on the government to take the borough out of local lockdown .
Earlier this week , Stockport council leader Elise Wilson told the Greater Manchester coronavirus press conference that reason the borough 's rates were falling was down to 'the hard work of the residents of Stockport ' .
She said that because infection rates are now within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be released from restrictions .
Yesterday the council requested , on behalf of the residents of Stockport , that government consider the lifting of local restrictions .
Earlier this week Mr Wragg told the M.E.N that the impact on relationships , friendships and families had been one of his main concerns , and he felt it was important to get some sense of 'relative normality ' back , in light of the data about falling infection rates .
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra called for a more cautious approach , and described the test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
While Denton and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne said decisions which should solely be scientifically evidence-based and not political decisions , and pledged to watch the infection rate data closely ahead of school 's reopening next week .

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Stockport is being released from Greater Manchester's additional local lockdown measures.
MP for Hazel Grove William Wragg confirmed to the Manchester Evening New that the borough will no longer be subject to the extra regulations which have applied to the region for the past month.
The government is yet to confirm when the change will come into effect.
It means people living in the borough will once again be allowed to socialise in groups of up to two households indoors.
They will also be able to stay overnight at somebody else’s home - but must try to social distance.
The relaxation means they can also book close contact services such as facials and brow or eyelash treatments.
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Bowling alleys roller rinks, soft play centres and casinos will also be allowed to reopen.
Restrictions are also set to be removed in Trafford - following on from the easing of measures in Wigan earlier this week.
Mr Wragg said: "I welcome this development.
"I think it was the right decision. I was pleased to work with the leader of the council. Even though we are different political parties, we have cooperated, and data has been shared, and this decision reflects the data which shows much reduced rates of infection in Stockport.
"I want to pay tribute to everyone working to bring that reduction about, and to the residents of Stockport for following the guidance.
"We can go back to a greater degree of freedom, while keeping the guidance in mind."
The latest available Covid-19 infection rate figures show that Stockport has the lowest rate after Wigan - which was released for additional measures on Wednesday - and cases are continuing to drop.
There were 37 cases recorded there in the week ending August 24, a reduction of 12 week-on-week
Political leaders in Stockport had been calling on the government to take the borough out of local lockdown.
Earlier this week, Stockport council leader Elise Wilson told the Greater Manchester coronavirus press conference that reason the borough's rates were falling was down to 'the hard work of the residents of Stockport'.
She said that because infection rates are now within acceptable government levels, the borough should be released from restrictions.
Yesterday the council requested, on behalf of the residents of Stockport, that government consider the lifting of local restrictions.
Earlier this week Mr Wragg told the M.E.N that the impact on relationships, friendships and families had been one of his main concerns, and he felt it was important to get some sense of 'relative normality' back, in light of the data about falling infection rates.
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra called for a more cautious approach, and described the test and trace system as an 'unmitigated disaster'.
While Denton and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne said decisions which should solely be scientifically evidence-based and not political decisions, and pledged to watch the infection rate data closely ahead of school's reopening next week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Peggy is turning 100 but can't have visitors. You can help make her day

Staff at an Eccles care home are appealing for cards to be sent to a resident who will spend her 100th birthday without visitors .
Peggy Dean is set to celebrate the milestone at Hope Manor Care Home on Eccles Old Road on September 7 .
She had hoped for a “ good knees up ” to commemorate the landmark birthday – but no family , friends or entertainers will be allowed to attend due to coronavirus restrictions currently in place across Greater Manchester .
To help cheer her up , staff at the care home are now appealing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a birthday card to ensure she doesn ’ t feel lonely on her big day .
So far , she ’ s received more than 50 cards – and residents have even built her a post box to help keep them all in one place .
Hannah Blood , administrator at Hope Manor Care Home , said : “ It ’ s just to make her day extra special .
“ She loves the post box ; she thinks it ’ s amazing .
She was dying to open the parcel today .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her an in-house party because we can ’ t do anything else at the moment .
When everything is lifted , we can throw her another one with entertainers .
“ All the staff are really trying their best to make her day special with these restrictions.
” A Gofundme page has also been set up to help care staff pay for the party .
Usually money is raised through events such as coffee mornings but due to Covid restrictions this has not been possible .
Money can be donated by following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Peggy has lived at Hope Manor since March 2019 and has made many friends since residing at the home .
“ Staff wanted to do something to ensure Peggy has the best day and does n't feel the effect of the current restrictions by not being able to have family , friends and entertainers .
“ All of our parties are paid for by fantastic fundraising efforts from staff however due to the restrictions we have n't been able to hold and fund-raising events such as coffee mornings .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea of asking the public for help.
” Anyone wishing to send Peggy a birthday card can do so by using the following address : Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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Staff at an Eccles care home are appealing for cards to be sent to a resident who will spend her 100th birthday without visitors.
Peggy Dean is set to celebrate the milestone at Hope Manor Care Home on Eccles Old Road on September 7.
She had hoped for a “good knees up” to commemorate the landmark birthday – but no family, friends or entertainers will be allowed to attend due to coronavirus restrictions currently in place across Greater Manchester.
To help cheer her up, staff at the care home are now appealing for members of the public to send Peggy a birthday card to ensure she doesn’t feel lonely on her big day.
So far, she’s received more than 50 cards – and residents have even built her a post box to help keep them all in one place.
(Image: Hope Manor Care Home)
Hannah Blood, administrator at Hope Manor Care Home, said: “It’s just to make her day extra special.
“She loves the post box; she thinks it’s amazing. She was dying to open the parcel today.
“We’re going to throw her an in-house party because we can’t do anything else at the moment. When everything is lifted, we can throw her another one with entertainers.
“All the staff are really trying their best to make her day special with these restrictions.”
A Gofundme page has also been set up to help care staff pay for the party.
Usually money is raised through events such as coffee mornings but due to Covid restrictions this has not been possible.
Money can be donated by following the fundraiser link here.
Hannah continued: “Peggy has lived at Hope Manor since March 2019 and has made many friends since residing at the home.
(Image: Hope Manor Care Home)
“Staff wanted to do something to ensure Peggy has the best day and doesn't feel the effect of the current restrictions by not being able to have family, friends and entertainers.
“All of our parties are paid for by fantastic fundraising efforts from staff however due to the restrictions we haven't been able to hold and fund-raising events such as coffee mornings.
“This is why the staff come up with the idea of asking the public for help.”
Anyone wishing to send Peggy a birthday card can do so by using the following address:
Peggy
Hope Manor Care Home
220 Eccles Old Road
M6 8AL
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Dan Osborne heads to Manchester to get back in shape after family break

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Osborne headed to Manchester after an idyllic family break , and he was on a mission to get in shape .
Dan holidayed in Rhodes with his wife Jacqueline Jossa and his three children , and after soaking up the sunshine he wants to be fighting fit ready for the winter .
The 29-year-old reality TV personality showed off his holiday bronze as he visited healthy fast food store KBK on Ancoats .
“ I ’ ve been on holiday recently and I need to get back in to shape ready for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Manchester is one of my favourite places , I love coming up here and always pop in to see the team.
” Dan was all smiles after his holiday with ex EastEnders star Jacqueline , 27 , their daughters Ella , five , and two-year-old Mia and his six-year-old son Teddy from a previous relationship .
`` My little squad in the ocean together , '' he wrote alongside a holiday snap of the family in the sea .
`` My babies first time on a boat , they absolutely loved it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some .
`` Yes I have a life jacket one because 1 .
I was holding Mia and 2 .
I do NOT understand how people float !
! ''
Sharing another photo he said : `` What a lovely holiday it has been .
`` Amazing place , even more amazing company. `` Been real quiet on here , just wanted to leave my phone alone and enjoy family time and I have loved it . ''
Jacqueline , who played Lauren Branning in the BBC1 soap and won the 2019 series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Me Out Of Here , also relived happy memories by sharing photos from the Greek holiday .
`` Unedited but hell she is breathing in !
! ''
said the face of Salford fashion brand InTheStyle as she shared a photo of herself smiling on a boat looking fabulous in a coral pink bikini .

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Former The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Osborne headed to Manchester after an idyllic family break, and he was on a mission to get in shape.
Dan holidayed in Rhodes with his wife Jacqueline Jossa and his three children, and after soaking up the sunshine he wants to be fighting fit ready for the winter.
The 29-year-old reality TV personality showed off his holiday bronze as he visited healthy fast food store KBK on Ancoats.
“I’ve been on holiday recently and I need to get back in to shape ready for the winter," he said.
“Manchester is one of my favourite places, I love coming up here and always pop in to see the team.”
Dan was all smiles after his holiday with ex EastEnders star Jacqueline, 27, their daughters Ella, five, and two-year-old Mia and his six-year-old son Teddy from a previous relationship.
"My little squad in the ocean together," he wrote alongside a holiday snap of the family in the sea.
"My babies first time on a boat, they absolutely loved it! Then we jumped in to see some.
"Yes I have a life jacket one because 1. I was holding Mia and 2. I do NOT understand how people float!!"
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Sharing another photo he said: "What a lovely holiday it has been.
"Amazing place, even more amazing company. "Been real quiet on here, just wanted to leave my phone alone and enjoy family time and I have loved it."
Jacqueline, who played Lauren Branning in the BBC1 soap and won the 2019 series of I'm A Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here, also relived happy memories by sharing photos from the Greek holiday.
"Unedited but hell she is breathing in!!" said the face of Salford fashion brand InTheStyle as she shared a photo of herself smiling on a boat looking fabulous in a coral pink bikini.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Golf club left 'devastated' after quad bikers tear up course

Bosses at a golf club have been left 'devastated ' after quad bikers tore up fairways and greens .
Several areas of the course at Wigan Golf Club have been left a mess after bikers wreaked havoc on Monday night .
It means the club will now have to be shut for several days while the damaged turf is repaired .
Furious bosses estimate the full repair work could take several weeks and cost upwards of £1,000 .
It is believed that the off-road vehicles drove on to the course at some point between 10pm and 11pm on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they discovered tyre marks and mounds of turf which had been torn up .
Dave Jarvis , one of the club 's directors , said he felt 'gutted ' upon seeing the trail of destruction .
He added : `` They have driven on in the dark and done doughnuts .
`` They have done it in several places quite a distance away from each other , so they have had a good wander round the course .
`` We have quad bikes on before but normally the course is dry and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This time , because it is so wet , it has cut it up really bad . ''
The affected areas include fairways on the 17th and 18th holes , as well as the 4th and 18th greens .
Pictures of the damage were posted on the golf club 's Facebook page on Tuesday morning , and were met with an outpouring of disbelief and anger .
Bosses say they are especially frustrated as it comes as the club battles to get back on its feet following a difficult few months .
Golf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut for several weeks when the UK was plunged into lockdown back in March .
They were allowed to reopen in May , but many are still feeling the impact of being unable to host fundraising events .
Mr Jarvis explains that Wigan Golf Club took the 'calculated risk ' of continuing to pay green staff during the period they were closed to ensure the course was in mint condition for members returning .
However , finances are tight and the club is heavily reliant on membership subscriptions .
`` Lockdown was difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Jarvis .
`` Last winter was a very wet one , so that was tough enough and then it was followed by lockdown .
`` This damage just causes more inconvenience for members , who pay a lot of money to play here .
There are competitions going on .
`` These people should think before they act .
`` Five minutes of wanton disregard is going to cause months of frustration , anger and hard work to put it right . ''
Wigan Golf Club , which dates back to 1898 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miles north of Wigan town centre .
Mr Jarvis explained that as a public road runs through the middle of the course , it is difficult for the club to prevent access to the site .
Police have been informed of the vandalism , while the golf club will be reviewing its own CCTV footage from the evening .
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information .

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Bosses at a golf club have been left 'devastated' after quad bikers tore up fairways and greens.
Several areas of the course at Wigan Golf Club have been left a mess after bikers wreaked havoc on Monday night.
It means the club will now have to be shut for several days while the damaged turf is repaired.
Furious bosses estimate the full repair work could take several weeks and cost upwards of £1,000.
It is believed that the off-road vehicles drove on to the course at some point between 10pm and 11pm on Monday.
When bosses arrived the following morning, they discovered tyre marks and mounds of turf which had been torn up.
(Image: UGC)
Dave Jarvis, one of the club's directors, said he felt 'gutted' upon seeing the trail of destruction.
He added: "They have driven on in the dark and done doughnuts.
"They have done it in several places quite a distance away from each other, so they have had a good wander round the course.
"We have quad bikes on before but normally the course is dry and it does not cause a problem.
"This time, because it is so wet, it has cut it up really bad."
The affected areas include fairways on the 17th and 18th holes, as well as the 4th and 18th greens.
Pictures of the damage were posted on the golf club's Facebook page on Tuesday morning, and were met with an outpouring of disbelief and anger.
Bosses say they are especially frustrated as it comes as the club battles to get back on its feet following a difficult few months.
Golf clubs across the UK were forced to shut for several weeks when the UK was plunged into lockdown back in March.
They were allowed to reopen in May, but many are still feeling the impact of being unable to host fundraising events.
(Image: Wigan Golf Club)
Mr Jarvis explains that Wigan Golf Club took the 'calculated risk' of continuing to pay green staff during the period they were closed to ensure the course was in mint condition for members returning.
However, finances are tight and the club is heavily reliant on membership subscriptions.
"Lockdown was difficult for all golf clubs," said Mr Jarvis.
"Last winter was a very wet one, so that was tough enough and then it was followed by lockdown.
"This damage just causes more inconvenience for members, who pay a lot of money to play here. There are competitions going on.
"These people should think before they act.
"Five minutes of wanton disregard is going to cause months of frustration, anger and hard work to put it right."
Wigan Golf Club, which dates back to 1898, is based in Haigh, several miles north of Wigan town centre.
Mr Jarvis explained that as a public road runs through the middle of the course, it is difficult for the club to prevent access to the site.
Police have been informed of the vandalism, while the golf club will be reviewing its own CCTV footage from the evening.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--Thief who plagued shops and garages has now been jailed

A prolific thief who targeted shops and garages has been jailed .
John Brandon Haworth , 31 , was responsible @ @ @ @ @ thefts and a burglary in areas north of Bolton .
Three of the offences were @ @ @ @ @ of one week , earlier this month .
Haworth , of Nevis Grove , Astley @ @ @ @ @ months at Wigan & Leigh Magistrates ’ Court today ( Thursday , August 27 ) @ @ @ @ @ 11 , police attended reports of a theft from a shop in Darwen Road , @ @ @ @ @ , August 13 , officers were also called to reports of a burglary at a @ @ @ @ @ , in Harwood .
The following day , police attended reports of a theft from @ @ @ @ @ Way , Bolton .
A warrant was later issued for Haworth 's arrest after he @ @ @ @ @ court charged with a number of thefts between February and April of this year .
@ @ @ @ @ Haworth on Wednesday when he was arrested and charged with the offences .

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A prolific thief who targeted shops and garages has been jailed.
John Brandon Haworth, 31, was responsible for a total of seven thefts and a burglary in areas north of Bolton.
Three of the offences were carried out in the space of one week, earlier this month.
Haworth, of Nevis Grove, Astley Bridge was jailed for 12 months at Wigan & Leigh Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, August 27).
On Tuesday, August 11, police attended reports of a theft from a shop in Darwen Road, Bromley Cross.
On Thursday, August 13, officers were also called to reports of a burglary at a garage on Hough Fold Way, in Harwood.
The following day, police attended reports of a theft from outside a shop on Crompton Way, Bolton.
A warrant was later issued for Haworth's arrest after he also failed to appear in court charged with a number of thefts between February and April of this year.
Officers eventually caught up with Haworth on Wednesday when he was arrested and charged with the offences.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--What are the rules around playing sports and PE as schools reopen?

As of the start of September school children up and down the country will be returning to the classroom .
It could be for the first time since March for many due to the closure of schools amid the coronavirus lockdown in the UK .
All pupils will be expected back at the start of the academic year with the government insisting it is safe for parents to send their children back into school .
Of course , many measures will be in place to ensure staff and students ' safety .
The measures include staggered break times , increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consistent groups .
It also encourages staff and pupils to walk or cycle to school whenever possible .
But what about PE and playing sports while at school ?
The government guidance currently states that schools have the flexibility to decide how physical education , sport and physical activity will be provided whilst following the measures in their system of controls .
Pupils should be kept in consistent groups , sports equipment thoroughly cleaned between each use by different individual groups , and contact sports avoided .
Outdoor sports should be prioritised where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where it is not , maximising distancing between pupils and paying scrupulous attention to cleaning and hygiene .
They say this is particularly important in a sports setting because of the way in which people breathe during exercise .
External facilities can also be used in line with government guidance for the use of , and travel to and from , those facilities .
The government is also encouraging schools to use the guidance released in July on outdoor and team sports .

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As of the start of September school children up and down the country will be returning to the classroom.
It could be for the first time since March for many due to the closure of schools amid the coronavirus lockdown in the UK.
All pupils will be expected back at the start of the academic year with the government insisting it is safe for parents to send their children back into school.
Of course, many measures will be in place to ensure staff and students' safety.
The measures include staggered break times, increased hygiene and hand-washing and keeping pupils in consistent groups.
It also encourages staff and pupils to walk or cycle to school whenever possible.
But what about PE and playing sports while at school?
The government guidance currently states that schools have the flexibility to decide how physical education, sport and physical activity will be provided whilst following the measures in their system of controls.
Pupils should be kept in consistent groups, sports equipment thoroughly cleaned between each use by different individual groups, and contact sports avoided.
Outdoor sports should be prioritised where possible, and large indoor spaces used where it is not, maximising distancing between pupils and paying scrupulous attention to cleaning and hygiene.
They say this is particularly important in a sports setting because of the way in which people breathe during exercise.
External facilities can also be used in line with government guidance for the use of, and travel to and from, those facilities.
The government is also encouraging schools to use the guidance released in July on outdoor and team sports.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--E-scooter trial could be coming to Salford

An electric scooter rental service could be coming to Salford as part of a plan to curb congestion , clean the air and ease pressure on public transport .
Transport bosses are working with Salford City Council to 'explore the potential ' for a trial as part of a Government pilot scheme .
Such a scheme , already popular in cities including Paris , Copenhagen and Prague , would follow in the tracks of Mobike , the bike hire firm which pulled out of the region in September 2018 due to vandalism after just 13 months .
But in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on public transport and curbing car congestion becomes ever more important - with 60 per cent of car trips under two miles - finding cheap and easy ways to get around are key .
The council is already in contact with operators who have expressed interest in providing the service , with their proposals to be submitted to the Department for Transport .
If they are given the green light , trials will run for a year to discover how e-scooter schemes reduce congestion , improve connectivity and can be integrated with transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing the new mode of transport to Salford is Lime , who have already launched an e-scooter scheme in Milton Keynes and have shared bike services in 125 cities around the world .
Their scooters reach speeds of 15mph and the service is run through an app which shows a map of scooter locations .
Users scan a scooter code before riding across the city and parking it as directed by the app .
Lime has thousands of scooters in Paris which are used for short journeys of around one or two miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replace similar journeys made by car .
And bosses reckon they can guard against e-scooters suffering a similar fate to Mobikes - many of which ended up in Salford Quays .
Alan Clarke , Director of UK Policy and Government Affairs , said : `` This is now a really serious transport mode .
`` We can control where you can and ca n't use them through GPS geo-fencing so if you go into an area we can automatically reduce the power to the scooter so it comes to a stop . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scooters to walking pace in pedestrianised areas .
It 's hoped such schemes will persuade people out of their cars and ease up the pressure on public transport in a time of social distancing , as well as improving air quality .
Lime , which have 400,000 current users of their e-bikes , will compete with other companies to run the Salford scheme .
Alan added : `` We can use geo-fencing to direct people where to park them , so not on the pavement or next to a canal .
We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushing them into the canal .
`` We pick them up and charge them overnight with renewable energy and put them back out in the morning . ''
Lime scooters would cost £1 to unlock and then 15p for every extra minutes - meaning a couple of miles costs £2 to £3 .
He added : `` The big thing is our experience , operating a shared e-bike service .
I do think experience is very important , having a team of people on the ground in every single city . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` TfGM are currently supporting Salford City Council to explore the potential for e-scooter trials in Salford , as part of the DfT ’ s recently launched e-scooter hire pilot scheme.
`` He added : `` Salford City Council are engaging with a number of operators who have expressed an interest in trials and intend to submit proposals to DfT shortly .
If successful , trials will run for 12 months and will explore how micromobility can be used to reduce congestion , improve connectivity and integration with transport hubs , and act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The use of privately owned e-scooters remains illegal on public land and even if trials to go ahead , only e-scooters that are hired as part of a DfT approved rental scheme will be permitted for use on non-motorway roads and bike lanes and tracks , not on the pavement . ''

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An electric scooter rental service could be coming to Salford as part of a plan to curb congestion, clean the air and ease pressure on public transport.
Transport bosses are working with Salford City Council to 'explore the potential' for a trial as part of a Government pilot scheme.
Such a scheme, already popular in cities including Paris, Copenhagen and Prague, would follow in the tracks of Mobike, the bike hire firm which pulled out of the region in September 2018 due to vandalism after just 13 months.
But in a post-pandemic world where social distancing limits capacity on public transport and curbing car congestion becomes ever more important - with 60 per cent of car trips under two miles - finding cheap and easy ways to get around are key.
The council is already in contact with operators who have expressed interest in providing the service, with their proposals to be submitted to the Department for Transport.
If they are given the green light, trials will run for a year to discover how e-scooter schemes reduce congestion, improve connectivity and can be integrated with transport hubs.
Among the firms interested in bringing the new mode of transport to Salford is Lime, who have already launched an e-scooter scheme in Milton Keynes and have shared bike services in 125 cities around the world.
Their scooters reach speeds of 15mph and the service is run through an app which shows a map of scooter locations. Users scan a scooter code before riding across the city and parking it as directed by the app.
Lime has thousands of scooters in Paris which are used for short journeys of around one or two miles - and they have been proven to replace similar journeys made by car.
And bosses reckon they can guard against e-scooters suffering a similar fate to Mobikes - many of which ended up in Salford Quays.
Alan Clarke, Director of UK Policy and Government Affairs, said: "This is now a really serious transport mode.
"We can control where you can and can't use them through GPS geo-fencing so if you go into an area we can automatically reduce the power to the scooter so it comes to a stop."
He said they can also slow the scooters to walking pace in pedestrianised areas.
It's hoped such schemes will persuade people out of their cars and ease up the pressure on public transport in a time of social distancing, as well as improving air quality.
Lime, which have 400,000 current users of their e-bikes, will compete with other companies to run the Salford scheme.
Alan added: "We can use geo-fencing to direct people where to park them, so not on the pavement or next to a canal. We can control where they go and stop people pushing them into the canal.
"We pick them up and charge them overnight with renewable energy and put them back out in the morning."
Lime scooters would cost £1 to unlock and then 15p for every extra minutes - meaning a couple of miles costs £2 to £3.
He added: "The big thing is our experience, operating a shared e-bike service. I do think experience is very important, having a team of people on the ground in every single city."
A Transport for Greater Manchester spokesman said: "TfGM are currently supporting Salford City Council to explore the potential for e-scooter trials in Salford, as part of the DfT’s recently launched e-scooter hire pilot scheme. "
He added: "Salford City Council are engaging with a number of operators who have expressed an interest in trials and intend to submit proposals to DfT shortly. If successful, trials will run for 12 months and will explore how micromobility can be used to reduce congestion, improve connectivity and integration with transport hubs, and act as a steppingstone towards active travel.
"The use of privately owned e-scooters remains illegal on public land and even if trials to go ahead, only e-scooters that are hired as part of a DfT approved rental scheme will be permitted for use on non-motorway roads and bike lanes and tracks, not on the pavement."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-28--UK hotel that lets you dine with giraffes set to open

Usually this kind of stuff is saved for luxurious safari 's in the likes of Africa and Asia .
But soon people in the UK will get a taste of the experience without even leaving the country .
A luxury hotel is set to open in England which allows guests to sleep and dine within touching distance of roaming giraffes .
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve located in Hythe , Kent will be home to its own Giraffe Hall - similar to that of the Giraffe Hotel in Nairobi - with hopes of opening next summer .
It is located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wealden hall house , and has 10 en-suite bedrooms as well as five luxury cabins which are set to provide `` unrivalled views '' over the reserve .
As it is located within the reserve , visitors will be able to get up close to the giraffe 's including being able to feed them from their bedrooms .
On-site restaurant The Lapa will also be extended to include an outdoor decking and offer breakfast , lunch and dinner with 30 mile views over the reserve 's savannahs where animals roam freely .
Only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotel at any time and if you 're interested in the incredible experience , you may have to wait a while .
That 's because there is currently a 9,000-strong waiting list to visit and it 's not hard to see why .
The website explains : `` Get closer than ever before and make friends with your giraffe neighbours , as the resident herd peer into the lofty ceilinged drawing room , or amble up to the bedroom windows , where you may be lucky enough to feed them . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been revealed , however , Port Lympne already offers a number of animal experiences , including at the Lion Lodge .
Guests get intimate access to lions Adras , Oudrika and their three cubs with prices starting from £1,750 a night .

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Usually this kind of stuff is saved for luxurious safari's in the likes of Africa and Asia.
But soon people in the UK will get a taste of the experience without even leaving the country.
A luxury hotel is set to open in England which allows guests to sleep and dine within touching distance of roaming giraffes.
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve located in Hythe, Kent will be home to its own Giraffe Hall - similar to that of the Giraffe Hotel in Nairobi - with hopes of opening next summer.
It is located in the 15th century Grade II listed Wealden hall house, and has 10 en-suite bedrooms as well as five luxury cabins which are set to provide "unrivalled views" over the reserve.
As it is located within the reserve, visitors will be able to get up close to the giraffe's including being able to feed them from their bedrooms.
On-site restaurant The Lapa will also be extended to include an outdoor decking and offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with 30 mile views over the reserve's savannahs where animals roam freely.
Only 40 guests will be accommodated at the hotel at any time and if you're interested in the incredible experience, you may have to wait a while.
That's because there is currently a 9,000-strong waiting list to visit and it's not hard to see why.
(Image: Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve)
The website explains: "Get closer than ever before and make friends with your giraffe neighbours, as the resident herd peer into the lofty ceilinged drawing room, or amble up to the bedroom windows, where you may be lucky enough to feed them."
The price of the accommodation hasn't yet been revealed, however, Port Lympne already offers a number of animal experiences, including at the Lion Lodge.
Guests get intimate access to lions Adras, Oudrika and their three cubs with prices starting from £1,750 a night.