themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-03--This Morning's Holly Willoughby apologises as she bursts into tears on air

Holly Willoughby bursts into tears live on This Morning on Tuesday .
The ITV presenter later apologised for her emotional state but it was n't all bad .
Holly , 39 , and co-host Phillip Schofield were speaking to a dementia patient and his son who ended up going viral for his incredible musical talent .
Paul Harvey , 80 , caught people 's attention as he is able to play beautiful piano pieces when given just four random notes to use .
In a brilliant turn of events , one of Paul 's creations , which came together when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now been backed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra .
It is also now being used for a charity single to raise money for the Alzhiemer 's Society and Music for Dementia .
As the ITV hosts listened to the track , Holly began to cry and ducked down towards the table they were sat at to grab some tissues .
Speaking about the Orchestra 's involvement , Paul said : `` It was a great honour that they were involved .
`` Every time I hear that arrangement was done by them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a bit emotional , it 's a very special arrangement . ''
Philip responded as Holly continued to cry : `` So does Holly - we 've lost her again ! ''
`` I am so embarrassed i do n't know what 's happened , it just wo n't stop !
Sorry , '' Holly replied .
And as Phil comforted her she added : `` I am going to get my box of tissues , hold on , '' as she ducked out of the way .
Paul , who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the show to an applause from the This Morning studio .
`` That was beautiful , well done , '' said Holly .
And it was n't just Holly .
`` I 've had to put my crochet down because Paul ’ s 4 notes are making me cry .
His talent is remarkable # ThisMorning , '' a viewer tweeted .
Another said : `` Omg !
!
Paul ’ s four notes had me in tears !
Just added it to my playlist ! ''
`` Literally can not stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # ThisMorning , '' a third also commented .
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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Holly Willoughby bursts into tears live on This Morning on Tuesday.
The ITV presenter later apologised for her emotional state but it wasn't all bad.
Holly, 39, and co-host Phillip Schofield were speaking to a dementia patient and his son who ended up going viral for his incredible musical talent.
Paul Harvey, 80, caught people's attention as he is able to play beautiful piano pieces when given just four random notes to use.
In a brilliant turn of events, one of Paul's creations, which came together when he appeared in another interview, has now been backed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
It is also now being used for a charity single to raise money for the Alzhiemer's Society and Music for Dementia.
As the ITV hosts listened to the track, Holly began to cry and ducked down towards the table they were sat at to grab some tissues.
Speaking about the Orchestra's involvement, Paul said: "It was a great honour that they were involved.
"Every time I hear that arrangement was done by them, I well up a bit, I get a bit emotional, it's a very special arrangement."
(Image: ITV)
Philip responded as Holly continued to cry: "So does Holly - we've lost her again!"
"I am so embarrassed i don't know what's happened, it just won't stop! Sorry," Holly replied.
And as Phil comforted her she added: "I am going to get my box of tissues, hold on," as she ducked out of the way.
Paul, who was joined by son Nick, played live on the show to an applause from the This Morning studio.
"That was beautiful, well done," said Holly.
And it wasn't just Holly.
(Image: ITV)
"I've had to put my crochet down because Paul’s 4 notes are making me cry. His talent is remarkable #ThisMorning," a viewer tweeted.
Another said: "Omg!! Paul’s four notes had me in tears! Just added it to my playlist!"
"Literally cannot stop the tears. So beautiful @thismorning #ThisMorning," a third also commented.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-03--Joe Wicks is launching a new workout series on YouTube for second lockdown

Joe Wicks is set to return to our screens for his next round of online exercise classes called 'Wake Up With Joe ' .
Throughout the summer , Joe whipped the nation into shape with online classes aired on his YouTube channel The Body Coach TV .
As well as 'PE with Joe ' - designed to keep children active when schools were forced to close during the first lockdown - he has also shared with viewers fancy dress workouts , HIIT workouts and 20 minute full body workouts .
For his latest instalment , The Body Coach vows to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the second lockdown - whenever that may be .
In a post shared to his Instagram followers , Joe writes : `` Guess who ’ s back with 'Wake Up With Joe ' .
`` I promised if we went back into a lockdown I would be here to help you get through it and I ’ m now committing to filming and sharing 3 new workouts a week until lockdown is over how ever long that takes .
`` They will go live Monday , Wednesday and Friday at 6am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9th .
`` This will not be LIVE workouts but pre-recorded short 15-minute energy and mood boosting workouts to help you stay fit and find some positivity , energy and help with your mental health .
`` You can then choose to do the workouts at a time which suits you .
`` I need this just as much as you .
`` Our mental health is suffering but we can get through this lockdown together and come out stronger both physically and mentally .
`` Will you join in with the workouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below # WakeUpWithJoe . ''
In the comments section underneath the post , fans of Joe 's revealed their excitement for his return .
Instagram used @ cookinacurry posted : `` Huraaah !
!
Lockdown joy ... .it ’ s so nice to have the help for many that need it at this time . ''
User @ hackertdog wrote : `` Phew !
I ’ ve been virtually living in my fridge so I need this ! ''
And @ overattentive commented : `` You are a star Joe .
It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And it seems that UK children are looking forward to seeing him again too .
On Twitter , Katy Tytler ( The_Country_PA ) tweeted : `` Can NOT wait ... .
My 7 year old just asked that I wait until after school so she can do it with me too !
!
`` So glad you are back , our lockdown # hero # fitness # bodycoach # joewicks # lockdownhero . ''
'Wake Up With Joe ' begins on Monday , November 9 at 6am on his YouTube Channel The @ @ @

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Everyone's favourite fitness fanatic has announced his winter comeback.
Joe Wicks is set to return to our screens for his next round of online exercise classes called 'Wake Up With Joe'.
Throughout the summer, Joe whipped the nation into shape with online classes aired on his YouTube channel The Body Coach TV.
As well as 'PE with Joe' - designed to keep children active when schools were forced to close during the first lockdown - he has also shared with viewers fancy dress workouts, HIIT workouts and 20 minute full body workouts.
For his latest instalment, The Body Coach vows to provide three workouts a week until the end of the second lockdown - whenever that may be.
In a post shared to his Instagram followers, Joe writes: "Guess who’s back with 'Wake Up With Joe'.
"I promised if we went back into a lockdown I would be here to help you get through it and I’m now committing to filming and sharing 3 new workouts a week until lockdown is over how ever long that takes.
"They will go live Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6am on my YouTube channel starting on Mon 9th.
"This will not be LIVE workouts but pre-recorded short 15-minute energy and mood boosting workouts to help you stay fit and find some positivity, energy and help with your mental health.
"You can then choose to do the workouts at a time which suits you.
"I need this just as much as you.
"Our mental health is suffering but we can get through this lockdown together and come out stronger both physically and mentally.
"Will you join in with the workouts this month? Please tag your friends below #WakeUpWithJoe."
In the comments section underneath the post, fans of Joe's revealed their excitement for his return.
Instagram used @cookinacurry posted: "Huraaah!! Lockdown joy....it’s so nice to have the help for many that need it at this time."
User @hackertdog wrote: "Phew! I’ve been virtually living in my fridge so I need this!"
And @overattentive commented: "You are a star Joe. It will help so many. Thank you."
And it seems that UK children are looking forward to seeing him again too.
On Twitter, Katy Tytler (The_Country_PA) tweeted: "Can NOT wait.... My 7 year old just asked that I wait until after school so she can do it with me too!!
"So glad you are back, our lockdown #hero #fitness #bodycoach #joewicks #lockdownhero."
'Wake Up With Joe' begins on Monday, November 9 at 6am on his YouTube Channel The Body Coach TV


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-03--Rules on tips and recycling centres in Greater Manchester during new lockdown

Tips and recycling centres in Greater Manchester will remain open during lockdown , but only for essential visits .
National restrictions will be imposed across England from this Thursday ( November 5 ) .
During this time people will be urged to only visit household waste recycling centres across the region `` where essential '' .
Visitors will be asked to stick to social distancing guidelines and wash their hands before and after visiting .
Waste and recycling facilities in Bolton , Bury , Manchester , Oldham , Rochdale , Salford , Stockport , Tameside and Trafford are overseen by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Combined Authority .
A Greater Manchester Combined Authority spokesperson said : “ The Government is planning to introduce further national restrictions from Thursday 5 November .
`` Household waste recycling centres across Greater Manchester will remain open throughout the proposed period of restrictions .
“ From Thursday , residents will be urged to only visit facilities where essential .
`` Residents who do visit household waste and recycling centres are encouraged to separate waste and recycling before their visit to make it easier to use the site quickly ; maintain two-metre social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their hands before and after their visit .
`` Social distancing measures are in place across all our sites and have been since they were reopened at the beginning of May.
” The latest updates and a full list of opening hours is available here .

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Tips and recycling centres in Greater Manchester will remain open during lockdown, but only for essential visits.
National restrictions will be imposed across England from this Thursday (November 5).
During this time people will be urged to only visit household waste recycling centres across the region "where essential".
Visitors will be asked to stick to social distancing guidelines and wash their hands before and after visiting.
Waste and recycling facilities in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford are overseen by SUEZ on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Wigan Council administers its own waste disposal arrangements.
A Greater Manchester Combined Authority spokesperson said: “The Government is planning to introduce further national restrictions from Thursday 5 November.
"Household waste recycling centres across Greater Manchester will remain open throughout the proposed period of restrictions.
“From Thursday, residents will be urged to only visit facilities where essential.
"Residents who do visit household waste and recycling centres are encouraged to separate waste and recycling before their visit to make it easier to use the site quickly; maintain two-metre social distancing from other site users; and wash their hands before and after their visit.
"Social distancing measures are in place across all our sites and have been since they were reopened at the beginning of May.”
The latest updates and a full list of opening hours is available here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-03--Police want to speak to these men after city centre attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in the city centre .
Officers have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the assault .
It took place on Chester Street , off Oxford Road , just after 10pm on Wednesday , October 14 .
The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries .
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the incident , but in a statement Greater Manchester Police said officers 'are keen to speak to the men pictured as part of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who recognises the men in the images is asked to call 0161 856 4409 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Mohamed Jeylani , 19 , of Millhalf Close , Hulme , and Kydden Malcolm , 19 , of Chorlton Road , Hulme , have been charged with assault in connection with this incident .
They will both appear at Minshull Street Crown Court on November 13 .
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in the city centre.
Officers have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the assault.
It took place on Chester Street, off Oxford Road, just after 10pm on Wednesday, October 14.
The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the incident, but in a statement Greater Manchester Police said officers 'are keen to speak to the men pictured as part of their enquiries'.
Anyone with information or anyone who recognises the men in the images is asked to call 0161 856 4409 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Mohamed Jeylani, 19, of Millhalf Close, Hulme, and Kydden Malcolm, 19, of Chorlton Road, Hulme, have been charged with assault in connection with this incident.
They will both appear at Minshull Street Crown Court on November 13.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Demolition of Piccadilly Gardens' hated 'Berlin Wall' will start in days

The long-awaited demolition of part of Piccadilly Garden ’ s much-maligned ‘ Berlin Wall ’ will begin later this month , Manchester council has confirmed .
Work to knock down the small , free-standing section of the wall which separates the gardens from the nearby bus station will start on November 16 .
The wall was most recently daubed with graffiti reading ‘ The North is not a petri dish ’ in response to the government ’ s approach to lockdown measures in the region .
Senior councillors approved the £2m project in August as part of a wider vision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest public square and crackdown on antisocial behaviour .
The scheme will also consider improving the rest of the wall that joins onto the privately-owned Pavilion building , which is leased by Cafe Nero and Tampopo , in the future .
Councillor Pat Karney , the council ’ s city centre spokesperson , said : “ This is the news that everybody in Manchester has been waiting for – part of the wall is coming down .
“ I ’ m going to mark it on my calendar .
“ By demolishing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that police will have better ‘ sight lines ’ to monitor what has become a hotspot for drug-dealing , drug use and violence .
The much-used public space has ‘ huge potential ’ for redevelopment , according to Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese .
He said : “ As the city begins its recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and looks to the future , the regeneration of this prominent space will have a big part to play – hosting appropriate events and encouraging and supporting nearby business activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardens and the surrounding area is a high priority for the council .
“ Further ideas are in the pipeline but this demolition will be the first visible sign that change is coming.
” The money set aside for demolition will also cover the cost of accompanying surveys , design work , and a public consultation .
Residents and businesses will be able to share their views on the redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens in early December , though no details of the scheme have been made public .
Piccadilly councillor Jon-Connor Lyons has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the consultation opens .
What are your thoughts on the wall in Piccadilly Gardens ?
Have your say below He said : `` This wall , and the other aspects of the built environment , has helped to foster anti-social behaviour in the area which local residents , Mancunians and international visitors have suffered with for years .
`` My local vision for the area is for it to be greener , more family and active travel focused .
`` This is a new beginning , and we must get it right .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also cover an area of Piccadilly north of the gardens , Parker Street to the south and Mosley Street to the west .
It is understood that the budget for the project is in the region of £10m .

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The long-awaited demolition of part of Piccadilly Garden’s much-maligned ‘Berlin Wall’ will begin later this month, Manchester council has confirmed.
Work to knock down the small, free-standing section of the wall which separates the gardens from the nearby bus station will start on November 16.
The wall was most recently daubed with graffiti reading ‘The North is not a petri dish’ in response to the government’s approach to lockdown measures in the region.
Senior councillors approved the £2m project in August as part of a wider vision to improve Manchester city centre’s largest public square and crackdown on antisocial behaviour.
The scheme will also consider improving the rest of the wall that joins onto the privately-owned Pavilion building, which is leased by Cafe Nero and Tampopo, in the future.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Councillor Pat Karney, the council’s city centre spokesperson, said: “This is the news that everybody in Manchester has been waiting for – part of the wall is coming down.
“I’m going to mark it on my calendar. “
By demolishing this section of the wall, council officials hope that police will have better ‘sight lines’ to monitor what has become a hotspot for drug-dealing, drug use and violence.
The much-used public space has ‘huge potential’ for redevelopment, according to Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese.
He said: “As the city begins its recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and looks to the future, the regeneration of this prominent space will have a big part to play – hosting appropriate events and encouraging and supporting nearby business activity and job creation.
“Improving Piccadilly Gardens and the surrounding area is a high priority for the council.
“Further ideas are in the pipeline but this demolition will be the first visible sign that change is coming.”
The money set aside for demolition will also cover the cost of accompanying surveys, design work, and a public consultation.
Residents and businesses will be able to share their views on the redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens in early December, though no details of the scheme have been made public.
Piccadilly councillor Jon-Connor Lyons has urged his constituents to get involved once the consultation opens.
What are your thoughts on the wall in Piccadilly Gardens? Have your say below
He said: "This wall, and the other aspects of the built environment, has helped to foster anti-social behaviour in the area which local residents, Mancunians and international visitors have suffered with for years.
"My local vision for the area is for it to be greener, more family and active travel focused.
"This is a new beginning, and we must get it right."
The regeneration of Piccadilly Gardens will also cover an area of Piccadilly north of the gardens, Parker Street to the south and Mosley Street to the west.
It is understood that the budget for the project is in the region of £10m.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Downing Street announces Boris Johnson coronavirus press conference today

Boris Johnson will lead another coronavirus press conference today as lockdown measures come into force .
The Prime Minister will appear from No 10 to address the public on the first day of England entering a month-long coronavirus lockdown , Downing Street has confirmed .
This will be the fourth time since the major announcement on Saturday evening ( October 31 ) that Mr Johnson has spoken about the return of the strictest measures .
He held a televised press conference on Saturday alongside the government 's chief scientific advisor , Sir Patrick Valance , and the chief medical officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announce the planned lockdown .
Mr Johnson then appeared before MPs in the House of Commons on Monday to outline the plans before appearing again on Wednesday for PMQs and to speak in Parliament again ahead of the lockdown vote .
The Prime Minister will lead today 's press conference at 5pm and he 'll be joined by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens .
The addition of the NHS chief comes on the same day NHS England moves to highest level of emergency alert .
It was announced on Wednesday that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level 4 alert status at 00.01 on Thursday in line with the beginning of the second national lockdown .
Sir Simon said the move was in response to a `` serious situation ahead '' due to a rise in coronavirus patients needing intensive care .
The number of inpatients seriously ill with Covid-19 has rocketed from 2,000 at the end of September to almost 11,000 .
This figure is over half of the 19,000 that were hospitalised at the April peak , according to NHS England medical director Prof Stephen Powis .

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Boris Johnson will lead another coronavirus press conference today as lockdown measures come into force.
The Prime Minister will appear from No 10 to address the public on the first day of England entering a month-long coronavirus lockdown, Downing Street has confirmed.
This will be the fourth time since the major announcement on Saturday evening (October 31) that Mr Johnson has spoken about the return of the strictest measures.
He held a televised press conference on Saturday alongside the government's chief scientific advisor, Sir Patrick Valance, and the chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty to announce the planned lockdown.
Mr Johnson then appeared before MPs in the House of Commons on Monday to outline the plans before appearing again on Wednesday for PMQs and to speak in Parliament again ahead of the lockdown vote.
The Prime Minister will lead today's press conference at 5pm and he'll be joined by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens.
The addition of the NHS chief comes on the same day NHS England moves to highest level of emergency alert.
It was announced on Wednesday that the health service is set to return to level 4 alert status at 00.01 on Thursday in line with the beginning of the second national lockdown.
Sir Simon said the move was in response to a "serious situation ahead" due to a rise in coronavirus patients needing intensive care.
The number of inpatients seriously ill with Covid-19 has rocketed from 2,000 at the end of September to almost 11,000.
This figure is over half of the 19,000 that were hospitalised at the April peak, according to NHS England medical director Prof Stephen Powis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Chief Constable issues warning about 'emboldened' terrorists

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has warned people to be on the look-out for 'emboldened ' terrorists after attacks in France and Austria prompted the government to increase the national terror threat level .
On Tuesday , Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the national threat level had risen from 'substantial ' to 'severe ' , which means a terror attack is considered 'highly likely ' .
The move follows Monday night 's shooting in Vienna , Austria , in which four people died .
Last week , three others died in a knife attack in Nice , France , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Manchester has suffered at the hands of terrorism before , most recently in 2017 when Salman Abedi murdered 22 people when he detonated a suicide bomb in his backpack as people were leaving an Ariana Grande concert .
Hundreds more were injured .
Today ( Wednesday ) Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins urged people to be on their guard , although he stressed the force was not aware of any specific threat to the city .
Despite that , patrols have been stepped up in Greater Manchester .
The chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's obviously gone up from substantial to severe which means ( an attack ) is highly likely . ''
The threat level , which is set by the government 's Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , had been set 'on the back of the appalling attacks we have seen on mainland Europe ' , he said .
`` What we are urging people to do is to be vigilant and if they see anything suspicious then to report it so we can follow it up .
`` There is no specific threat to Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis of what we have been seeing in Europe when we have seen a terror attacks since 2015 .
Terrorists almost become emboldened when they see an act of terrorism .
This is why they have sensibly upped the threat level to tell people they need to be alert and they need to report their suspicions . ''
Four people died after a gunmen opened fire near one of Vienna 's main synagogues , in suspected terror attack in Austria on Monday .
A total of 15 people were injured in the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people were also killed in a knife attack at a church in France that authorities believe is linked to terrorism .
The stabbing took place at the Notre Dame Church in Nice at around 9am last Thursday ( October 29 ) .
Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu , UK head of Counter Terrorism Policing , said there was 'no intelligence ' to link the attacks in Austria and France to the UK and the move was a precaution .
He said : `` Overnight , we heard the terrible news of another terrorist attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where four people were killed .
`` Our thoughts are with all of the victims , their families and loved ones of the recent attacks both in Austria and France , as well as all of the emergency service personnel who continue to respond to and investigate these atrocities .
`` At this time , there is no intelligence to link any of these attacks to the UK , and officers from Counter Terrorism Policing continue to work closely with our international partners and will of course provide any assistance where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level from terrorism has changed from substantial to severe as a precautionary measure in response to the events in France and Austria .
This threat level moving to severe means it is highly likely that a terrorist attack could happen in the UK , but I want to stress that the change is not based on a specific threat.
” Mr Basu added : `` Whilst we want the public to remain alert , they should not be alarmed by this change in threat level .
We have a variety of established operational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that the UK is both well prepared and protected from the threat of terrorism .
`` Since 2014 , when the threat level was last changed from substantial to severe , we have continued to build on our capability and enhance security arrangements against the backdrop of a consistently high level of threat .
Officers work day and night to protect the public and keep them safe from the threat of terrorism and this will not change .
`` We have activated the established planning mechanisms across the police service , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preparedness .
`` Some of this will be visible and involve additional police officers being deployed to certain places and locations , which the public can expect to see over the coming days .
`` From this afternoon we will begin to increase our levels of visible patrols and implement other security and protection measures . ''
Members of the public can report any suspicious activity to the police on 999 or the anti-terrorist hotline : 0800 789 321 .
If your information does not relate to an imminent threat , you can @ @ @ @

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Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has warned people to be on the look-out for 'emboldened' terrorists after attacks in France and Austria prompted the government to increase the national terror threat level.
On Tuesday, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced the national threat level had risen from 'substantial' to 'severe', which means a terror attack is considered 'highly likely'.
The move follows Monday night's shooting in Vienna, Austria, in which four people died.
Last week, three others died in a knife attack in Nice, France, and a teacher was murdered in Paris last month.
Manchester has suffered at the hands of terrorism before, most recently in 2017 when Salman Abedi murdered 22 people when he detonated a suicide bomb in his backpack as people were leaving an Ariana Grande concert. Hundreds more were injured.
Today (Wednesday) Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins urged people to be on their guard, although he stressed the force was not aware of any specific threat to the city.
Despite that, patrols have been stepped up in Greater Manchester.
The chief constable told the M.E.N: "It's obviously gone up from substantial to severe which means (an attack) is highly likely."
The threat level, which is set by the government's Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, had been set 'on the back of the appalling attacks we have seen on mainland Europe', he said.
"What we are urging people to do is to be vigilant and if they see anything suspicious then to report it so we can follow it up.
"There is no specific threat to Greater Manchester.
"It's on the basis of what we have been seeing in Europe when we have seen a terror attacks since 2015. Terrorists almost become emboldened when they see an act of terrorism. This is why they have sensibly upped the threat level to tell people they need to be alert and they need to report their suspicions."
Four people died after a gunmen opened fire near one of Vienna's main synagogues, in suspected terror attack in Austria on Monday.
A total of 15 people were injured in the attack, including a police officer.
Three people were also killed in a knife attack at a church in France that authorities believe is linked to terrorism.
The stabbing took place at the Notre Dame Church in Nice at around 9am last Thursday (October 29).
Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, UK head of Counter Terrorism Policing, said there was 'no intelligence' to link the attacks in Austria and France to the UK and the move was a precaution.
He said: "Overnight, we heard the terrible news of another terrorist attack in Europe – this time in Vienna, where four people were killed.
"Our thoughts are with all of the victims, their families and loved ones of the recent attacks both in Austria and France, as well as all of the emergency service personnel who continue to respond to and investigate these atrocities.
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"At this time, there is no intelligence to link any of these attacks to the UK, and officers from Counter Terrorism Policing continue to work closely with our international partners and will of course provide any assistance where we can.
"Today, the threat level from terrorism has changed from substantial to severe as a precautionary measure in response to the events in France and Austria. This threat level moving to severe means it is highly likely that a terrorist attack could happen in the UK, but I want to stress that the change is not based on a specific threat.”
Mr Basu added: "Whilst we want the public to remain alert, they should not be alarmed by this change in threat level. We have a variety of established operational tactics that are tried and tested, to ensure that the UK is both well prepared and protected from the threat of terrorism.
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"Since 2014, when the threat level was last changed from substantial to severe, we have continued to build on our capability and enhance security arrangements against the backdrop of a consistently high level of threat. Officers work day and night to protect the public and keep them safe from the threat of terrorism and this will not change.
"We have activated the established planning mechanisms across the police service, which will lead to enhanced protection and preparedness.
"Some of this will be visible and involve additional police officers being deployed to certain places and locations, which the public can expect to see over the coming days.
"From this afternoon we will begin to increase our levels of visible patrols and implement other security and protection measures."
Members of the public can report any suspicious activity to the police on 999 or the anti-terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321. If your information does not relate to an imminent threat, you can also contact MI5.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Manchester United star Mason Greenwood left out of England squad

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has again been left out of the England squad .
England boss Gareth Southgate named his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Belgium and Iceland and a friendly against Republic of Ireland .
The United players included in the squad are Marcus Rashford , Dean Henderson .
and Harry Maguire .
Manchester United face perhaps their most important match of the season so far when they take on Everton on Saturday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under increasing pressure following dire performances in the defeats to Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the Premier League table .
The Reds are in desperate need of a positive result to take into the international break , but they face an Everton side that began the season with all guns blazing , rejuvenated under Carlo Ancelotti 's management .
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“ Well it 's Gareth 's decision who he wants in his team and I had a very good conversation with him before the last squad get-together , '' said Solskjaer .
`` I do n't want to interfere .
It 's his decision who he picks of course and if he wants to pick any of my players they are available of course .
“ You 're not getting me into this discussion , definitely , I 'm not giving you any headlines !
`` I 'm full of admiration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England squad and I think he has done a fantastic job .
I 'll leave him to focus on his job and me on mine . ''

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Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has again been left out of the England squad.
England boss Gareth Southgate named a 29-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Belgium and Iceland and a friendly against Republic of Ireland.
The United players included in the squad are Marcus Rashford, Dean Henderson and Harry Maguire. Man City's Phil Foden is included, after being omitted the last time out due to breaking covid-19 protocols along with Greenwood during a September trip to Iceland.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about Greenwood's involvement in the England setup in a recent press conference and revealed he's spoken to Southgate about the 19-year-old.
“Well it's Gareth's decision who he wants in his team and I had a very good conversation with him before the last squad get-together," said Solskjaer.
"I don't want to interfere. It's his decision who he picks of course and if he wants to pick any of my players they are available of course.
“You're not getting me into this discussion, definitely, I'm not giving you any headlines!
"I'm full of admiration for the way Gareth is managing the England squad and I think he has done a fantastic job. I'll leave him to focus on his job and me on mine."
On his selection headaches, Southgate said in a press conference: "Managing the three games is a challenge. The friendly, in particular, gives us an opportunity to look at players, which we've managed to do in the last couple of months. I think we've given 10 debuts in this period and some of those players have really grasped the opportunity.
"They've added not only to the strength of the squad but some of them have really pushed for a place in the starting XI."
ENGLAND SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope.
Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ben Chilwell, Conor Coady, Eric Dier, Joe Gomez, Reece James, Michael Keane, Harry Maguire, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Tyrone Mings, Bukayo Saka, Kieran Tripper, Kyle Walker.
Midfielders: Phil Foden, Jordan Henderson, Mason Mount, Declan Rice, James Ward-Prowse, Harry Winks.
Forwards: Tammy Abraham, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Tottenham fans send Pochettino Man United message

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been reacting to the prospect of Mauricio Pochettino becoming the next Manchester United manager .
Former Spurs boss Pochettino is being considered as a possible replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjae r at the Old Trafford helm .
The MEN understands United have made contact with the Argentine 's representatives about the position .
Pochettino is believed to be keen on taking the job if it should become available .
Insiders say the United hierarchy were privately backing Solskjaer before Wednesday night 's shock Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir and are reluctant to make a change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United have lost three of their six Premier League games so far this season ahead of this weekend 's showdown with Everton .
Here 's what Tottenham supporters have been saying about the latest developments on Twitter ... @ drob273 : Nooooooo i don ’ t want to see it .
@ Moores101 : Massive problems behind the scenes there .
Do n't think it matters who manages them .
@ WallisEsq : For MP ’ s sake it might not be a good move , major problems there !
@ mmedeiros_21 : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or Chelsea .
@ josh_wiggan : He will make them a powerhouse if they give him time .
@ sirromdrareg : Good for him about time he got back in the driving seat ... Will be interesting to see if he 's to work off a budget or unlimited funds .
@ Sunny_THFC : Tbf Poch is well used to working under constraints , he had almost 5 years of it at # thfc yet still made us competitive .
He ’ ll improve the players who want to learn & will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regardless of rep. You could do a lot worse .
@ georgemontella : Going to be a stab in the left breast watching Pochettino at United .
Feels wrong .

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Tottenham Hotspur fans have been reacting to the prospect of Mauricio Pochettino becoming the next Manchester United manager.
Former Spurs boss Pochettino is being considered as a possible replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjae r at the Old Trafford helm.
The MEN understands United have made contact with the Argentine's representatives about the position. Pochettino is believed to be keen on taking the job if it should become available.
Insiders say the United hierarchy were privately backing Solskjaer before Wednesday night's shock Champions League defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir and are reluctant to make a change this early in the season. But United have lost three of their six Premier League games so far this season ahead of this weekend's showdown with Everton.
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Here's what Tottenham supporters have been saying about the latest developments on Twitter...
@Ian_P_Brazier: Dele to ManU in Jan?
@drob273: Nooooooo i don’t want to see it.
@Moores101: Massive problems behind the scenes there. Don't think it matters who manages them.
@WallisEsq: For MP’s sake it might not be a good move, major problems there!
@tobyjancoys: OMG Noooooooo Manchester.
@stewedbobcat: Noooooo keep Solskjaer.
@mmedeiros_21: Any club just not United, Arsenal, or Chelsea.
@EdwardYo_: Nooooo.
@josh_wiggan: He will make them a powerhouse if they give him time.
@sirromdrareg: Good for him about time he got back in the driving seat... Will be interesting to see if he's to work off a budget or unlimited funds.
@Sunny_THFC: Tbf Poch is well used to working under constraints, he had almost 5 years of it at #thfc yet still made us competitive. He’ll improve the players who want to learn & will ditch the ones who don’t regardless of rep. You could do a lot worse.
@georgemontella: Going to be a stab in the left breast watching Pochettino at United. Feels wrong.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Manchester United handed Victor Lindelof boost for international break

Sweden boss Janne Andersson has confirmed he will hand Victor Lindeof a rest during the upcoming international break .
The Manchester United defender sat out the midweek Champions League game against Istanbul Basaksehir , with defenders Harry Maguire and Axel Tuanzebe suffering a chastening experience in the 2-1 defeat .
Lindelof is expected to come back into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side for this weekend 's league game against Everton , though he wo n't play in all three of Sweden 's games later this month .
They have a friendly against Denmark , followed by UEFA Nations League matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lindelof among the Sweden players who have a heavy workload at the moment and wo n't play in all three games .
Asked about Krasnodar winger Viktor Claesson , he said : “ With him and many others , the load level is different .
Players like Marcus Berg , Kristoffer Olsson , Emil Forsberg and Victor Lindelöf have had an almost brutal fixture list towards the end .
We have to be very careful and responsive about those players when we gather together .
“ Filip Helander is back , has played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing very well.
” Manchester United face perhaps their most important match of the season so far when they take on Everton on Saturday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under increasing pressure following dire performances in the defeats to Arsenal and Istanbul Basaksehir this week , and are languishing at the bottom end of the Premier League table .
The Reds are in desperate need of a positive result to take into the international break , but they face an Everton side that began the season with all guns blazing , rejuvenated under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest United news delivered straight to your inbox , including all the build-up to the big match at Goodison Park , sign up to our daily newsletter by submitting your email address in the sign-up box above , or click here - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds .
The Everton clash this weekend is a huge one for under-fire Solskjaer and his players , with United having lost three of their opening six games in the Premier League this season .
Lindelof impressed in recent home games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain to partner Maguire at Goodison Park .

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Sweden boss Janne Andersson has confirmed he will hand Victor Lindeof a rest during the upcoming international break.
The Manchester United defender sat out the midweek Champions League game against Istanbul Basaksehir, with defenders Harry Maguire and Axel Tuanzebe suffering a chastening experience in the 2-1 defeat.
Lindelof is expected to come back into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side for this weekend's league game against Everton, though he won't play in all three of Sweden's games later this month.
They have a friendly against Denmark, followed by UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and France and Andersson listed Lindelof among the Sweden players who have a heavy workload at the moment and won't play in all three games.
Asked about Krasnodar winger Viktor Claesson, he said: “With him and many others, the load level is different. Players like Marcus Berg, Kristoffer Olsson, Emil Forsberg and Victor Lindelöf have had an almost brutal fixture list towards the end. We have to be very careful and responsive about those players when we gather together.
“Filip Helander is back, has played and done well. Victor Lindelöf is doing very well.”
The Everton clash this weekend is a huge one for under-fire Solskjaer and his players, with United having lost three of their opening six games in the Premier League this season. Lindelof impressed in recent home games against Arsenal and Chelsea and is almost certain to partner Maguire at Goodison Park.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--The 'Black Widow' who killed one husband, seduced her step-son and stabbed HIM

A man who was married to a ‘ Black Widow ’ who killed a previous husband said he is lucky to be alive after she stabbed him .
Kathleen Webber has been branded a danger to all men after she stabbed her step-son Keith Dean - who she went onto marry .
She had also been convicted of killing her second husband Dean Leighton Webber , 39 , following a row on Christmas Day 2002 .
Four-times-wed Kathleen Webber , 58 , from Ashton , knifed her latest spouse Keith Dean twice after she objected to him watching TV .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Keith ’ s father , Eric , before he passed away last year .
Keith , 57 , from Manchester , says : “ I ’ ve suffered with depression and anxiety since the attack .
My health isn ’ t good .
I feel I ’ ve had a lucky escape from her .
My biggest regret is that I didn ’ t take my dad seriously when he told me she was being violent .
“ I now know that she is a danger to all men .
“ There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the way she killed her second husband .
Then , as with me , she chose the biggest knife from the kitchen block .
I am so lucky to be alive.
” Keith had first briefly met Kathleen Webber as a child .
But in 1981 , when he was 18 , she moved in next door to the home Keith shared with his father , Eric .
Keith ’ s mother had died when he was four .
But after ten years of marriage , she left him for one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My dad let his mate stay with them for a while , to do him a favour .
But he started an affair with Kath and they disappeared together .
My dad was heartbroken , and they got divorced .
“ We lost touch with Kath for several years , but my dad never got over their split .
He loved her.
” Kathleen went on to marry Dean Webber but knifed him to death on Christmas Day 2002 .
After stabbing him in the chest , she lay on her bed smoking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he lay dying .
Webber chose the biggest knife from a block in the kitchen of the family home and later washed and dried it before replacing it , Newport Crown Court heard .
Kathleen was jailed for two years after the court heard of abuse within the relationship .
After she was released from prison , she made contact with Eric – and the pair were reconciled .
In 2009 , they married for a second time .
Keith says : “ I was wary of my dad getting involved with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` She told us that she had killed her last husband in self-defence , that he had walked onto the knife and that it had all been an accident .
“ She could be very convincing .
“ As time went on , I got on much better with her .
But then Dad started saying that Kath was hitting him and that he was scared of her .
But he was elderly , and his health was bad , and I thought he was getting dementia .
Kath insisted he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died , aged 85 , following a long battle with COPD .
Keith had recently split with his long-term partner , Jeanette , who was the mother of his three youngest children .
She later died of pneumonia .
Keith says : “ Dad ’ s death hit me hard , we were very close .
“ Afterwards , I saw a lot of Kath .
It started off innocently , I was keeping an eye on her because she was depressed after losing my dad .
“ One night I went round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few drinks , and she came on to me .
“ She seduced me and even though it felt wrong , I went along with it .
“ My brother and I had a bet that I would marry her .
It started off as a bit of a joke , but I actually became very fond of her and she offered security and familiarity .
“ I ’ d been through a lot of stress myself .
I ’ d lost my dad and my children ’ s mother died too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I didn ’ t see that she was reeling me in , like a Black Widow.
” The couple were married in October 2019 .
Keith says : “ We were married at the register office and it was just a quiet day .
I really thought we would be happy together.
” Keith says : “ It started off with little kicks and digs .
She would kick me from behind as I was putting my shoes on .
There was never a row before it – she seemed to just enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dad must have been telling the truth about the violence before his death , and that broke my heart .
“ I knew as well that she had stabbed her first husband and that I could be in danger .
“ But I couldn ’ t tell anyone .
I felt ashamed that I was a victim of domestic violence .
I wasn ’ t sure what to do .
I never hit her back – I would never do that .
“ The police came several times after she lost her temper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the truth.
” In November 2019 , the couple were watching TV at home .
Keith says : “ There was no argument , no bad feeling at all .
`` Kath just stood up , blocking my view to the TV , and picked up a glass ashtray from the table .
Without any warning she smashed me hard on the head with the ashtray .
“ I staggered backwards onto the couch and Kath went into the kitchen and got the biggest knife from the kitchen block .
“ I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabbed me twice in the right leg .
There was blood everywhere , I thought she was going to kill me .
“ I pushed her and barricaded myself in the kitchen .
But she was battering the door and the handle was rattling .
She was screaming at me to open the door.
” Keith called 999 and he was rushed to hospital .
He says : “ By the time the police arrived , she had cleaned the knife and she was calm – just like when she stabbed her second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Manchester , Webber was this week jailed for 30 months after she admitted unlawful wounding .
An expert report said she posed risk to any adult she formed 'intimate relationships with ' .
Judge Sophie McKone told Webber : 'The author of a report on you concludes you present a high risk of serious harm towards others particularly those that you form intimate relationships with .
A great deal of work needs to be done with you to reduce that harm .
'This was clearly and understandably a very distressing event for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected his mental health .
Whilst it 's said this was not in Mr Dean 's own home , you were a married couple , and he spent a lot of time at your home . '
Webber will be on licence for 18 months under the terms of an extended sentence .
She was also banned from contacting Mr Dean indefinitely under the terms of a restraining order .

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A man who was married to a ‘Black Widow’ who killed a previous husband said he is lucky to be alive after she stabbed him.
Kathleen Webber has been branded a danger to all men after she stabbed her step-son Keith Dean - who she went onto marry.
She had also been convicted of killing her second husband Dean Leighton Webber, 39, following a row on Christmas Day 2002.
Four-times-wed Kathleen Webber, 58, from Ashton, knifed her latest spouse Keith Dean twice after she objected to him watching TV.
(Image: Focus Features)
Webber had previously been married twice to Keith’s father, Eric, before he passed away last year.
Keith, 57, from Manchester, says: “I’ve suffered with depression and anxiety since the attack. My health isn’t good. I feel I’ve had a lucky escape from her. My biggest regret is that I didn’t take my dad seriously when he told me she was being violent.
“I now know that she is a danger to all men.
“There are chilling similarities between the attack on me and the way she killed her second husband. Then, as with me, she chose the biggest knife from the kitchen block. I am so lucky to be alive.”
Keith had first briefly met Kathleen Webber as a child. But in 1981, when he was 18, she moved in next door to the home Keith shared with his father, Eric.
Keith’s mother had died when he was four.
Eric and Kathleen began a relationship and eventually married.
But after ten years of marriage, she left him for one of his friends.
Keith says: “My dad let his mate stay with them for a while, to do him a favour. But he started an affair with Kath and they disappeared together. My dad was heartbroken, and they got divorced.
“We lost touch with Kath for several years, but my dad never got over their split. He loved her.”
Kathleen went on to marry Dean Webber but knifed him to death on Christmas Day 2002.
(Image: Focus Features)
After stabbing him in the chest, she lay on her bed smoking and washed the knife clean - as he lay dying.
Webber chose the biggest knife from a block in the kitchen of the family home and later washed and dried it before replacing it, Newport Crown Court heard.
Kathleen was jailed for two years after the court heard of abuse within the relationship.
After she was released from prison, she made contact with Eric – and the pair were reconciled.
In 2009, they married for a second time.
(Image: Focus Features)
Keith says: “I was wary of my dad getting involved with her again. She had hurt him terribly.
"She told us that she had killed her last husband in self-defence, that he had walked onto the knife and that it had all been an accident.
“She could be very convincing.
“As time went on, I got on much better with her. But then Dad started saying that Kath was hitting him and that he was scared of her. But he was elderly, and his health was bad, and I thought he was getting dementia. Kath insisted he was confused.”
In March 2019, Eric died, aged 85, following a long battle with COPD.
(Image: Focus Features)
Keith had recently split with his long-term partner, Jeanette, who was the mother of his three youngest children.
She later died of pneumonia.
Keith says: “Dad’s death hit me hard, we were very close.
“Afterwards, I saw a lot of Kath. It started off innocently, I was keeping an eye on her because she was depressed after losing my dad.
“One night I went round to see her, we had a few drinks, and she came on to me.
“She seduced me and even though it felt wrong, I went along with it.
“My brother and I had a bet that I would marry her. It started off as a bit of a joke, but I actually became very fond of her and she offered security and familiarity.
“I’d been through a lot of stress myself. I’d lost my dad and my children’s mother died too. I turned to Kath for support. I didn’t see that she was reeling me in, like a Black Widow.”
The couple were married in October 2019.
Keith says: “We were married at the register office and it was just a quiet day. I really thought we would be happy together.”
But secretly, Kath was hitting Keith.
Keith says: “It started off with little kicks and digs. She would kick me from behind as I was putting my shoes on. There was never a row before it – she seemed to just enjoy being violent.
“I realised that Dad must have been telling the truth about the violence before his death, and that broke my heart.
(Image: Focus Features)
“I knew as well that she had stabbed her first husband and that I could be in danger.
“But I couldn’t tell anyone. I felt ashamed that I was a victim of domestic violence. I wasn’t sure what to do. I never hit her back – I would never do that.
“The police came several times after she lost her temper, but I could never tell them the truth.”
In November 2019, the couple were watching TV at home.
(Image: Focus Features)
Keith says: “There was no argument, no bad feeling at all.
"Kath just stood up, blocking my view to the TV, and picked up a glass ashtray from the table. Without any warning she smashed me hard on the head with the ashtray.
“I staggered backwards onto the couch and Kath went into the kitchen and got the biggest knife from the kitchen block.
“I was terrified. She ran at me and stabbed me twice in the right leg. There was blood everywhere, I thought she was going to kill me.
“I pushed her and barricaded myself in the kitchen. But she was battering the door and the handle was rattling. She was screaming at me to open the door.”
Keith called 999 and he was rushed to hospital.
He says: “By the time the police arrived, she had cleaned the knife and she was calm – just like when she stabbed her second husband.”
At Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester, Webber was this week jailed for 30 months after she admitted unlawful wounding.
(Image: Focus Features)
An expert report said she posed risk to any adult she formed 'intimate relationships with'.
Judge Sophie McKone told Webber: 'The author of a report on you concludes you present a high risk of serious harm towards others particularly those that you form intimate relationships with. A great deal of work needs to be done with you to reduce that harm.
'This was clearly and understandably a very distressing event for the victim Mr Keith Dean and has affected his mental health. Whilst it's said this was not in Mr Dean's own home, you were a married couple, and he spent a lot of time at your home.'
Webber will be on licence for 18 months under the terms of an extended sentence.
She was also banned from contacting Mr Dean indefinitely under the terms of a restraining order.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Driver crashed Mercedes into a hedge and 'fell asleep'

A driver crashed into a small hedge and then fell asleep , police say .
Officers were sent to a residential street in Bolton yesterday ( Wednesday ) after an ambulance was called to reports of the crash .
Paramedics found the driver 'slumped at the wheel ' of a dark blue Mercedes which looked to have collided with a small hedge in front of a driveway .
The car did not appear to have been heavily damaged .
Officers from GMP 's Traffic Unit say the driver was arrested and is currently assisting officers with their investigation into what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removed from the scene .
In a tweet , a spokesman for the Traffic Unit said : `` A patrol went to assist the ambulance who went to a driver slumped at the wheel in Bolton North .
`` Looks like they crashed the car and fell asleep .
`` Driver arrested and helping with enquires and vehicle recovered . ''
Anyone with information on vehicle crime in Bolton can contact police on 101 .
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A driver crashed into a small hedge and then fell asleep, police say.
Officers were sent to a residential street in Bolton yesterday (Wednesday) after an ambulance was called to reports of the crash.
Paramedics found the driver 'slumped at the wheel' of a dark blue Mercedes which looked to have collided with a small hedge in front of a driveway.
The car did not appear to have been heavily damaged.
Officers from GMP's Traffic Unit say the driver was arrested and is currently assisting officers with their investigation into what happened.
The Mercedes has now been removed from the scene.
In a tweet, a spokesman for the Traffic Unit said: "A patrol went to assist the ambulance who went to a driver slumped at the wheel in Bolton North.
(Image: GMP)
"Looks like they crashed the car and fell asleep.
"Driver arrested and helping with enquires and vehicle recovered."
Anyone with information on vehicle crime in Bolton can contact police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat feature at www.gmp.police.uk.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--'Heartbreak' as food bank ransacked in second break-in within months

A community has been left 'heartbroken ' after a food bank - serving desperate people out of a church - was ransacked during its second break-in within a matter of months .
The manager of Farnworth and Kearsley Food Bank says he unlocked the door to the church building this morning to find windows smashed , locked doors kicked in , and cash and expensive items stolen .
This marks the second time in just eight months that thieves have raided the Bolton food bank , where more than 50 volunteers have been working throughout the pandemic to help struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager Mark Whittington told the Manchester Evening News : `` I arrived to open up and I saw that one of the fire doors was wide open .
`` At the end of the building , where the training room is , there are three doors that have glass in them .
All the glass had been smashed and the doors kicked down with a lot of force .
`` They have got through the fire door and then through three other locked doors .
`` They took our TV , which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new volunteers , we also use it for a craft group that we have been running for the local community with some online sessions , for English classes .
`` Some cash was also taken - around £50 .
`` The place was left in such a mess , the office was an absolute state .
They have caused a lot of damage , they have just tried to get through everything . ''
Back in March , the food bank was first in an almost identical incident .
Thieves broke in through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet another TV .
The attacks have left the volunteers 'gutted ' .
`` We are a charity run by Farnworth Baptist Church running projects for the community and a food bank four days a week .
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The break-in comes as the food bank team are anticipating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are expecting the next couple of months to be even more demanding as the number of people in in dire need of help will only rise as the country enters into a second lockdown .
Mark said : `` Everyone knows us in the community , it 's quite shocking that we were broken into again when people know what we do and who we serve .
The people that have done this must know who we are . ''
The food bank has received support in droves from neighbours .
Local councillor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this morning is appalling and despicable - and I 'd go so far as saying it 's evil that someone has done this again .
`` We 're absolutely heartbroken for the team - a shocking amount of damage caused for very little .
`` The Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank which is based at The Well has been a lifeline for countless local families facing the health and financial impacts of Covid .
`` If anyone has any info or saw anything , however small , please contact the police on 101 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comment .
The food bank has set up a fundraiser to help them repair the damage and keep providing food and support for those who need it .
The fundraiser can be found here .

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A community has been left 'heartbroken' after a food bank - serving desperate people out of a church - was ransacked during its second break-in within a matter of months.
The manager of Farnworth and Kearsley Food Bank says he unlocked the door to the church building this morning to find windows smashed, locked doors kicked in, and cash and expensive items stolen.
This marks the second time in just eight months that thieves have raided the Bolton food bank, where more than 50 volunteers have been working throughout the pandemic to help struggling families in desperate need of supplies.
Manager Mark Whittington told the Manchester Evening News : "I arrived to open up and I saw that one of the fire doors was wide open.
"At the end of the building, where the training room is, there are three doors that have glass in them. All the glass had been smashed and the doors kicked down with a lot of force.
"They have got through the fire door and then through three other locked doors.
"They took our TV, which we use in our training room to teach new volunteers, we also use it for a craft group that we have been running for the local community with some online sessions, for English classes.
"Some cash was also taken - around £50.
"The place was left in such a mess, the office was an absolute state. They have caused a lot of damage, they have just tried to get through everything."
Back in March, the food bank was first in an almost identical incident. Thieves broke in through a fire door, stealing £500 and yet another TV.
The attacks have left the volunteers 'gutted'.
"It's really upsetting," added Mark.
"We are a charity run by Farnworth Baptist Church running projects for the community and a food bank four days a week.
"It's just gutting."
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The break-in comes as the food bank team are anticipating their busiest time of year.
Leaders are expecting the next couple of months to be even more demanding as the number of people in in dire need of help will only rise as the country enters into a second lockdown.
Mark said: "Everyone knows us in the community, it's quite shocking that we were broken into again when people know what we do and who we serve. The people that have done this must know who we are."
The food bank has received support in droves from neighbours.
Local councillor Paul Sanders said: "The news this morning is appalling and despicable - and I'd go so far as saying it's evil that someone has done this again.
"We're absolutely heartbroken for the team - a shocking amount of damage caused for very little.
"The Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank which is based at The Well has been a lifeline for countless local families facing the health and financial impacts of Covid.
"If anyone has any info or saw anything, however small, please contact the police on 101."
Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment.
The food bank has set up a fundraiser to help them repair the damage and keep providing food and support for those who need it.
The fundraiser can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--'Neverending' Tier 3 will have 'lifelong' impact on mental health

‘ Neverending ’ Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester could have a damaging and potentially ‘ lifelong ’ impact on people ’ s mental health .
That was the warning sent to the government by the region ’ s mayor and deputy mayor , Andy Burnham and Sir Richard Leese , on the eve of the new lockdown in England .
The four-week lockdown will see pubs , restaurants , gyms and non-essential shops close from Thursday until December 2 .
Its merits have been questioned by Mr Burnham and Sir Richard , with the former suggesting that schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ true circuit break ’ to try and reduce Covid-19 transmission .
But both leaders stressed that continued restrictions would make it even more difficult for those who are struggling with their mental wellbeing during the pandemic .
At a press conference on Wednesday , Mr Burnham expressed concerns about people ‘ endlessly ’ living under restrictions and being denied human contact .
He said : “ I know the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care partnership has put in place a range of mental health support tools through online services , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Although it ’ s difficult , we do have to embrace the level of closures being proposed , and possibly even more , to try and get things down to a more manageable level .
“ Do that then hopefully lift the the restrictions later down the line , that would be the approach I would take .
“ The impact on people ’ s mental health is increasing and I don ’ t want to countenance the idea of ending up in a neverending Tier 3 because that would be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be from a mental health point of view.
” The lifting of restrictions preventing families from visiting their loved ones in care homes during the lockdown was also welcomed by Mr Burnham as a mental health boost .
But Sir Richard , leader of Manchester council , raised particular concerns around the potential impact of the new restrictions on the mental health of younger people after a year of disruption to their work and social life , as well as their education .
“ These measures are going to cause effectively lifelong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it is a real concern , ” he said .
“ On the other hand we have to try and take measures that prevent people dying [ from Covid-19 ] as well , and that ’ s an almost impossible balancing act .
“ Throughout the whole of the pandemic , as a country , and indeed in other countries , we ’ ve been struggling to get that balance right.
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‘Neverending’ Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions in Greater Manchester could have a damaging and potentially ‘lifelong’ impact on people’s mental health.
That was the warning sent to the government by the region’s mayor and deputy mayor, Andy Burnham and Sir Richard Leese, on the eve of the new lockdown in England.
The four-week lockdown will see pubs, restaurants, gyms and non-essential shops close from Thursday until December 2.
Its merits have been questioned by Mr Burnham and Sir Richard, with the former suggesting that schools should also close to achieve a ‘true circuit break’ to try and reduce Covid-19 transmission.
But both leaders stressed that continued restrictions would make it even more difficult for those who are struggling with their mental wellbeing during the pandemic.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Mr Burnham expressed concerns about people ‘endlessly’ living under restrictions and being denied human contact.
He said: “I know the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care partnership has put in place a range of mental health support tools through online services, and they’re going to be needed.
“Although it’s difficult, we do have to embrace the level of closures being proposed, and possibly even more, to try and get things down to a more manageable level.
“Do that then hopefully lift the the restrictions later down the line, that would be the approach I would take.
“The impact on people’s mental health is increasing and I don’t want to countenance the idea of ending up in a neverending Tier 3 because that would be a very difficult and damaging palace for us to be from a mental health point of view.”
The lifting of restrictions preventing families from visiting their loved ones in care homes during the lockdown was also welcomed by Mr Burnham as a mental health boost.
But Sir Richard, leader of Manchester council, raised particular concerns around the potential impact of the new restrictions on the mental health of younger people after a year of disruption to their work and social life, as well as their education.
“These measures are going to cause effectively lifelong harm to a large number of people, and it is a real concern,” he said.
“On the other hand we have to try and take measures that prevent people dying [from Covid-19] as well, and that’s an almost impossible balancing act.
“Throughout the whole of the pandemic, as a country, and indeed in other countries, we’ve been struggling to get that balance right.”
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Gabriel Jesus says what many are thinking about Man City vs Liverpool

Gabriel Jesus says Manchester City must beat Liverpool on Sunday to be considered title contenders .
The Blues have only lost one game in all competitions this season and picked up their third straight win with a 3-0 victory over Olympiacos in midweek .
However , they head into their latest meeting trailing Jurgen Klopp 's champions and could end the day eight points adrift - albeit with a game in hand - if they lose .
City were beaten 3-1 at Anfield last November and were unable to claw back the gap over the course of the season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams are expected to drop more points this year given the extra strain placed on squads , Pep Guardiola will not need to remind his players of the importance of taking points off their main title challengers .
Manchester City are preparing to take on Liverpool in the biggest match of the season so far .
Pep Guardiola 's men are desperate to regain the Premier League title , but the champions are already back on top of the table , and Sunday 's crunch at the Etihad Stadium - even so early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their chances of challenging for the crown .
City lie five points behind the Merseysiders in the table , but have a game in hand , so three points on Sunday could see them truly back in the race .
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As far as the Brazilian striker is concerned , beating their rivals is critical to their hopes of winning back the Premier League trophy .
“ It 's a very important game for us , it 's a direct confrontation against the leader of the table , '' said Jesus .
`` We need to be very focused , especially playing at home .
We need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win the game .
`` We need to win those three points if we want to aspire to win the Premier League again .
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Gabriel Jesus says Manchester City must beat Liverpool on Sunday to be considered title contenders.
The Blues have only lost one game in all competitions this season and picked up their third straight win with a 3-0 victory over Olympiacos in midweek. However, they head into their latest meeting trailing Jurgen Klopp's champions and could end the day eight points adrift - albeit with a game in hand - if they lose.
City were beaten 3-1 at Anfield last November and were unable to claw back the gap over the course of the season, finishing 18 points short. While top teams are expected to drop more points this year given the extra strain placed on squads, Pep Guardiola will not need to remind his players of the importance of taking points off their main title challengers.
Jesus came off the bench against Olympiacos for his first appearance in six weeks and marked his return with an excellent finish to put him in contention to start against Liverpool. As far as the Brazilian striker is concerned, beating their rivals is critical to their hopes of winning back the Premier League trophy.
“It's a very important game for us, it's a direct confrontation against the leader of the table," said Jesus.
"We need to be very focused, especially playing at home. We need to play our way and try to win the game.
"We need to win those three points if we want to aspire to win the Premier League again.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Royal Bolton introduces new Covid testing machine called 'the Panther'

The Royal Bolton Hospital will more than double its COVID testing capacity thanks to a new machine dubbed 'the panther ' .
Bosses say the new technology will help speed up on-site coronavirus screening of staff and patients across the hospital .
The machine , called the Hologic Panther , has boosted testing from nose and throat swabs to 500 a day .
The hospital 's existing technology was able to screen up to 200 samples a day , a capacity which was put to the test during the first wave of the pandemic .
Testing capacity was put under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior to attending the hospital .
Lab bosses say the arrival of the Panther will help the hospital cope with a second wave of coronavirus .
It will also process all the of the trust 's chlamydia and gonorrhoea screenings .
Alison Hardy , Bolton NHS Foundation Trust ’ s laboratory manager , said : “ This is exactly what we need to help us get through the second wave .
“ We realised early on in the summer that if there was a surge , like we are experiencing now , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the demand .
`` This is because we are running business as usual alongside sick COVID patients .
In the first wave we only had the sick patients and no pre-op , and in the dip between we had pre-op but not the sick patients .
`` The only option we had when we were at capacity was to send away to the reference lab , which was great , but there is obviously a delay in the physical transportation of the labs .
“ With the introduction of the Panther technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day.
” After being installed on-site by a team of engineers , the Panther is now being verified , with screening results cross-referenced against the existing technology .
Meanwhile staff are also being trained to use the Panther .
The new technology is expected to go live in mid-November , which will help speed up the screening service and help identify COVID risk within the trust much earlier .
“ Our turnaround times are usually within seven hours , ” said Alison .
“ Though the Panther is a four-hour test and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , on top of that you have got labelling , data entry , reporting - it is a process .
Six hours is a good turnaround time .
“ We have really good links with infection control , departmental medical staff and the wards in general , which means that when we identify positive patients we can act upon it , this then minimises the opportunity to spread COVID on to other people and allows us to contain it .
`` If we were sending it away it could be 48 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking six hours.
” While the Panther will be dealing exclusively with COVID screening in the coming months , the technology can be used to identify other infections and will be used for additional screening once the pandemic is over .
Alison added : “ The Panther will do all of our chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening .
It is a massive investment for the trust , but it gives us the COVID capacity now , and in the future we have an amazing channel to do extended STI testing .
“ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which I think is really important in the NHS .
“ It is going to have a long life , but hopefully not a long life with COVID .
It is nice that the trust appreciates the value of our on-site testing and the turnaround times that we give and they have invested so that we can do more testing .
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The Royal Bolton Hospital will more than double its COVID testing capacity thanks to a new machine dubbed 'the panther'.
Bosses say the new technology will help speed up on-site coronavirus screening of staff and patients across the hospital.
The machine, called the Hologic Panther, has boosted testing from nose and throat swabs to 500 a day.
The hospital's existing technology was able to screen up to 200 samples a day, a capacity which was put to the test during the first wave of the pandemic.
Testing capacity was put under more pressure when pre-op patients were screened prior to attending the hospital.
Lab bosses say the arrival of the Panther will help the hospital cope with a second wave of coronavirus.
It will also process all the of the trust's chlamydia and gonorrhoea screenings.
Alison Hardy, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust’s laboratory manager, said: “This is exactly what we need to help us get through the second wave.
“We realised early on in the summer that if there was a surge, like we are experiencing now, we wouldn’t be able to cope with the demand.
"This is because we are running business as usual alongside sick COVID patients. In the first wave we only had the sick patients and no pre-op, and in the dip between we had pre-op but not the sick patients.
"The only option we had when we were at capacity was to send away to the reference lab, which was great, but there is obviously a delay in the physical transportation of the labs.
“With the introduction of the Panther technology, we have capacity for 500 tests a day.”
After being installed on-site by a team of engineers, the Panther is now being verified, with screening results cross-referenced against the existing technology. Meanwhile staff are also being trained to use the Panther.
The new technology is expected to go live in mid-November, which will help speed up the screening service and help identify COVID risk within the trust much earlier.
“Our turnaround times are usually within seven hours,” said Alison.
“Though the Panther is a four-hour test and can do multiple tests at the same time, on top of that you have got labelling, data entry, reporting - it is a process. Six hours is a good turnaround time.
“We have really good links with infection control, departmental medical staff and the wards in general, which means that when we identify positive patients we can act upon it, this then minimises the opportunity to spread COVID on to other people and allows us to contain it.
"If we were sending it away it could be 48 hours before we knew – here we are talking six hours.”
While the Panther will be dealing exclusively with COVID screening in the coming months, the technology can be used to identify other infections and will be used for additional screening once the pandemic is over.
Alison added: “The Panther will do all of our chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening. It is a massive investment for the trust, but it gives us the COVID capacity now, and in the future we have an amazing channel to do extended STI testing.
“We are future-proofing by investing now in flexible technology, which I think is really important in the NHS.
“It is going to have a long life, but hopefully not a long life with COVID. It is nice that the trust appreciates the value of our on-site testing and the turnaround times that we give and they have invested so that we can do more testing.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Trio refused entry turn on nightclub security guard in brutal attack

Three men who launched a vicious attack on a security guard after being refused entry to an Oldham night club have been jailed .
Josh Harewood , Nathan Boothroyd and Aiden Simpson subjected the guard to a 'prolonged and aggressive assault ' after they failed to get into Bees Knees on Fairbottom Street last December .
Harewood also knocked an innocent bystander unconscious after lobbing a traffic cone into a nearby crowd .
Simpson assaulted the guard , who was then dragged into the street by Harewood and subjected to a violent assault by all three men .
After members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to intervene , Harewood picked up a traffic cone and threw it into a nearby crowd , knocking a man unconscious .
Undeterred by this , the three men then continued to assault the security guard before he was able to escape to safety .
The three were jailed on Monday at Minshull Street Crown Court .
Harewood , 26 , of Dartmouth Close , Oldham pleaded guilty to two counts of section 47 assault and one count of affray .
He was sentenced to one year and 10 months imprisonment for each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run concurrently .
Boothroyd , 24 , of St Mary ’ s Street , Oldham and Simpson , 27 , of Warcock Road , Oldham both pleaded guilty to one count of section 47 assault and one count of affray .
They were both sentenced to one year and 4 months imprisonment for each offence , with the sentences set to run concurrently .
Police Constable Joseph Dunne , of GMP ’ s Oldham District , said : “ All three men took it upon themselves to violently assault a man for refusing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prolonged and aggressive assault that could have caused him significant injury .
`` Not stopping there , Harewood also knocked an innocent member of the public unconscious , which could have had a potentially devastating outcome .
“ I hope that this sentencing provides a sense of comfort and justice to the two men that were injured in this abhorrent and unprovoked attack .
`` There is no place for violence within our community , and I also hope this provides some reassurance to the people of Oldham that GMP will do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe they are above the law to justice .
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Three men who launched a vicious attack on a security guard after being refused entry to an Oldham night club have been jailed.
Josh Harewood, Nathan Boothroyd and Aiden Simpson subjected the guard to a 'prolonged and aggressive assault' after they failed to get into Bees Knees on Fairbottom Street last December.
Harewood also knocked an innocent bystander unconscious after lobbing a traffic cone into a nearby crowd.
Simpson assaulted the guard, who was then dragged into the street by Harewood and subjected to a violent assault by all three men.
After members of the public and venue staff managed to intervene, Harewood picked up a traffic cone and threw it into a nearby crowd, knocking a man unconscious.
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Undeterred by this, the three men then continued to assault the security guard before he was able to escape to safety.
The three were jailed on Monday at Minshull Street Crown Court.
Harewood, 26, of Dartmouth Close, Oldham pleaded guilty to two counts of section 47 assault and one count of affray.
He was sentenced to one year and 10 months imprisonment for each offence, with the sentences set to run concurrently.
Boothroyd, 24, of St Mary’s Street, Oldham and Simpson, 27, of Warcock Road, Oldham both pleaded guilty to one count of section 47 assault and one count of affray.
They were both sentenced to one year and 4 months imprisonment for each offence, with the sentences set to run concurrently.
Police Constable Joseph Dunne, of GMP’s Oldham District, said: “All three men took it upon themselves to violently assault a man for refusing them entry, subjecting him to a prolonged and aggressive assault that could have caused him significant injury.
"Not stopping there, Harewood also knocked an innocent member of the public unconscious, which could have had a potentially devastating outcome.
“I hope that this sentencing provides a sense of comfort and justice to the two men that were injured in this abhorrent and unprovoked attack.
"There is no place for violence within our community, and I also hope this provides some reassurance to the people of Oldham that GMP will do it all it can to bring those who believe they are above the law to justice.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-05--Bolton Wanderers press conference LIVE

Bolton Wanderers press conference LIVE

Bolton Wanderers are back in action this weekend in the FA Cup with a first round clash against Crewe Alexandra @ @ @ @ @ put on the back burner for the time being as clubs in League One and @ @ @ @ @ national club cup competition in the world .
A total of 40 ties will take @ @ @ @ @ the Trotters taking on the League One side on Saturday at the University of Bolton @ @ @ @ @ be the first time these two sides have locked horns this season , having already @ @ @ @ @ in the EFL Trophy .
On that occasion , the Railwaymen won 3-2 at the @ @ @ @ @ early September .
The Cheshire side sit 18th in League One , with Wanderers currently @ @ @ @ @ Before the 3pm clash on Saturday , Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt will be speaking @ @ @ @ @ and we 'll bring you updates from the Bolton boss in this live blog .

Bolton Wanderers are back in action this weekend in the FA Cup with a first round clash against Crewe Alexandra.
The league campaign is put on the back burner for the time being as clubs in League One and League Two enter the oldest national club cup competition in the world.
A total of 40 ties will take place across the weekend with the Trotters taking on the League One side on Saturday at the University of Bolton Stadium.
It won't be the first time these two sides have locked horns this season, having already played one another this campaign in the EFL Trophy.
On that occasion, the Railwaymen won 3-2 at the University of Bolton Stadium in early September.
The Cheshire side sit 18th in League One, with Wanderers currently 20th in League Two.
Before the 3pm clash on Saturday, Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt will be speaking to the media via Zoom and we'll bring you updates from the Bolton boss in this live blog.