themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Wigan Athletic: 12 parties already interested in club

The administrators of Wigan Athletic say at least 12 individuals or companies have already expressed an interest in investing in the club .
Gerald Krasner , who took charge of the Latics ' future yesterday , said any interested parties would have to have proof of funds up to £10m to be considered .
In a press conference held today ( Thursday ) , the administrator told fans to be optimistic about the future of their club .
But he warned the club is in a precarious position despite early positive signs .
`` It 's worrying from day one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's just worrying at a very high level , '' Mr Krasner said .
`` Realistically , I 've got 12 interested parties that have emailed me already .
`` I 'm going to send out today non-disclosure agreements and I 'm going to ask for proof of funds because you get some very peculiar people wanting to buy football clubs who have got no money .
`` When that 's returned with proof of funds those people will get details of what 's for sale and then the serious negotiations can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July , which is the end of the season , I hope to have got the serious interested parties on board .
What I predicted yesterday is that we would get 30 interested parties and if we can get it down to two I 'll be happy . ''
While Mr Krasner said he would expect any potential buyer to have access to at least £10m , he did not put a firm value on the club .
He said : `` They 've got to prove funds of a minimum of £10m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything ?
No . ''
He added : `` No deal is going to be done next week , not unless it 's a very very good offer .
`` We have a duty to get the best price , there 's a process and that 's the one that started yesterday . ''
When asked how much money Wigan Athletic owe to creditors , Mr Krasner said it would take some time to be sure of the exact figures , having only taken official charge of proceedings yesterday .
However , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediate concern of the club and highlighted the cost of fulfilling fixtures , putting a team on the pitch and even paying wages .
When asked how the club was going to fund itself to the end of the of the season without matchday revenue to rely on Mr Krasner said he might have to inject cash into the club himself .
`` It might be that I have to get my chequebook out , I do n't know today , '' he said .
`` If the fans could raise a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be very helpful . ''
He went on to say that , while there is no guarantee of wages being paid , the administrators will work to pay players and staff if possible as this would provide a moral boost .
Mr Krasner would not make any promises as to the club 's long term future , but he did reassure fans that he was `` optimistic '' about the process .
He said : `` I think given a fair wind and some support we have a good chance of saving this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm going to go .
`` There are no guarantees in football and there are definitely no guarantees in administration but I 'm optimistic at the end of the day that a buyer will be found . ''
Fans of other sides will be looking at the situation in Wigan with interest and more than a little concern .
In recent years , clubs throughout the top four divisions of English football have been run right to the edge of being financial sound in an attempt to keep up with the increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now , without the consistent revenue that matchdays bring , many teams outside of the Premier League will have concerns about their futures .
Even before the added pressure of the coronavirus pandemic , historic clubs in Greater Manchester like Bolton and Oldham had seen themselves facing uncertain futures .
For other teams , like Bury , there was no way back .
The EFL have already announced that Wigan will face a 12-point hit in the league as a punishment for entering administration but Mr Krasner has warned that other clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove costly for the league .
`` Let 's say in the league six clubs go into administration , '' he explained .
`` Are they going to start really penalising all the clubs because of this pandemic ?
`` I think there would be massive arguments if they did but if they penalise Wigan and do n't penalise somebody else that becomes a bit unfair .
`` So I think that they ought to have a policy that says no matter how many clubs go into administration these rules will apply or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and come up with what we think should happen .
`` Let 's be honest , if next season begins behind closed doors , how are these clubs going to survive unless the owners put their hands in their pockets . ''
Mr Krasner asked that any interested parties should contact him on 07836 607782 or email gerald.krasner @ btguk.com .

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The administrators of Wigan Athletic say at least 12 individuals or companies have already expressed an interest in investing in the club.
Gerald Krasner, who took charge of the Latics' future yesterday, said any interested parties would have to have proof of funds up to £10m to be considered.
In a press conference held today (Thursday), the administrator told fans to be optimistic about the future of their club.
But he warned the club is in a precarious position despite early positive signs.
"It's worrying from day one, it doesn't get more worrying it's just worrying at a very high level," Mr Krasner said.
"Realistically, I've got 12 interested parties that have emailed me already.
"I'm going to send out today non-disclosure agreements and I'm going to ask for proof of funds because you get some very peculiar people wanting to buy football clubs who have got no money.
"When that's returned with proof of funds those people will get details of what's for sale and then the serious negotiations can start.
"By the end of July, which is the end of the season, I hope to have got the serious interested parties on board. What I predicted yesterday is that we would get 30 interested parties and if we can get it down to two I'll be happy."
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While Mr Krasner said he would expect any potential buyer to have access to at least £10m, he did not put a firm value on the club.
He said: "They've got to prove funds of a minimum of £10m. Would I take £10m today for everything? No."
He added: "No deal is going to be done next week, not unless it's a very very good offer.
"We have a duty to get the best price, there's a process and that's the one that started yesterday."
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When asked how much money Wigan Athletic owe to creditors, Mr Krasner said it would take some time to be sure of the exact figures, having only taken official charge of proceedings yesterday.
However, he explained that those debts were not the immediate concern of the club and highlighted the cost of fulfilling fixtures, putting a team on the pitch and even paying wages.
When asked how the club was going to fund itself to the end of the of the season without matchday revenue to rely on Mr Krasner said he might have to inject cash into the club himself.
"It might be that I have to get my chequebook out, I don't know today," he said.
"If the fans could raise a few pounds to lend us then that would be very helpful."
He went on to say that, while there is no guarantee of wages being paid, the administrators will work to pay players and staff if possible as this would provide a moral boost.
Mr Krasner would not make any promises as to the club's long term future, but he did reassure fans that he was "optimistic" about the process.
(Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)
He said: "I think given a fair wind and some support we have a good chance of saving this club and that's as far as I'm going to go.
"There are no guarantees in football and there are definitely no guarantees in administration but I'm optimistic at the end of the day that a buyer will be found."
Fans of other sides will be looking at the situation in Wigan with interest and more than a little concern. In recent years, clubs throughout the top four divisions of English football have been run right to the edge of being financial sound in an attempt to keep up with the increasing incomes of the country's biggest teams.
Now, without the consistent revenue that matchdays bring, many teams outside of the Premier League will have concerns about their futures.
Even before the added pressure of the coronavirus pandemic, historic clubs in Greater Manchester like Bolton and Oldham had seen themselves facing uncertain futures. For other teams, like Bury, there was no way back.
The EFL have already announced that Wigan will face a 12-point hit in the league as a punishment for entering administration but Mr Krasner has warned that other clubs could follow and continuing this approach could prove costly for the league.
"Let's say in the league six clubs go into administration," he explained.
"Are they going to start really penalising all the clubs because of this pandemic?
"I think there would be massive arguments if they did but if they penalise Wigan and don't penalise somebody else that becomes a bit unfair.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
"So I think that they ought to have a policy that says no matter how many clubs go into administration these rules will apply or we're going to have a think and come up with what we think should happen.
"Let's be honest, if next season begins behind closed doors, how are these clubs going to survive unless the owners put their hands in their pockets."
Mr Krasner asked that any interested parties should contact him on 07836 607782 or email gerald.krasner@btguk.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--ADVERTORIAL: Grab a free £5 bet in time for Man City vs Liverpool

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In the horse racing world , we can look forward to the delayed Epsom Derby .
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New customers have the chance to place a bet on this weekend's Premier League action or you can use it on any other market on offer from thepools.com.
Place your free bet on the action in the Championship with West Brom, Leeds United and Brentford look set for a dramatic finale to who will get automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, at least five clubs are battling for their Premier League status as they fight relegation while the race for European football continues to hot up.
In the horse racing world, we can look forward to the delayed Epsom Derby. Trainer Aidan O'Brien has seven of the 17 entries for the Derby as he looks to triumph for the eighth time.
The Irish trainer has Love and Peaceful entered in the Epsom Oaks too as he looks to complete a double.
You can place your bet on the many markets thepools.com offers at the moment but you have a limited time to use your free bet so here just a couple of markets you can wager your free money on:
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Schools may be asked to have staggered start times from September

Schools in England may need to have staggered start times for different groups when they reopen to all pupils in September .
The government has today released guidance on how schools should ensure they are safe when they fully reopen in the autumn .
The guidance from the Department of Education outlines how schools should limit contact between different groups of people to minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus .
`` Schools must do everything possible to minimise contacts and mixing while delivering a broad and balanced curriculum , '' the guidance states .
It has been suggested that pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , depending on who they have lessons with .
These could be whole year groups in secondary schools or separate classes in primary schools .
The guidance says these groups should be kept apart , which means large gatherings such as assemblies or collective worship with more than one group should not go ahead .
It also suggests that groups should be kept apart when arriving and leaving school .
That means that schools may have to implement staggered start and finish times for different groups .
`` Schools should consider staggered starts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep groups apart as they arrive and leave school , '' the guidance states .
It says staggered timings should not affect the overall amount of teaching time .
It adds : `` While passing briefly in the corridor or playground is low risk , schools should avoid creating busy corridors , entrances and exits .
`` Schools should also consider staggered break times and lunch times ( and time for cleaning surfaces in the dining hall between groups ) . ''

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Schools in England may need to have staggered start times for different groups when they reopen to all pupils in September.
The government has today released guidance on how schools should ensure they are safe when they fully reopen in the autumn.
The guidance from the Department of Education outlines how schools should limit contact between different groups of people to minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus.
"Schools must do everything possible to minimise contacts and mixing while delivering a broad and balanced curriculum," the guidance states.
It has been suggested that pupils should be put into groups or bubbles, depending on who they have lessons with.
These could be whole year groups in secondary schools or separate classes in primary schools.
The guidance says these groups should be kept apart, which means large gatherings such as assemblies or collective worship with more than one group should not go ahead.
It also suggests that groups should be kept apart when arriving and leaving school.
That means that schools may have to implement staggered start and finish times for different groups.
"Schools should consider staggered starts or adjusting start and finish times to keep groups apart as they arrive and leave school," the guidance states.
It says staggered timings should not affect the overall amount of teaching time.
It adds: "While passing briefly in the corridor or playground is low risk, schools should avoid creating busy corridors, entrances and exits.
"Schools should also consider staggered break times and lunch times (and time for cleaning surfaces in the dining hall between groups)."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Man City midfielder Gundogan explains how Guardiola and Klopp are different

Ilkay Gundogan admits he `` feels lucky '' to have worked with both Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp after assessing where the Manchester City and Liverpool bosses differ in playing styles .
Klopp 's Liverpool visit the Etihad tonight having taken City 's title away , with the two bosses claiming the last three Premier League crowns between them .
Gundogan won the Bundesliga with Klopp at Borussia Dortmund before becoming Guardiola 's first signing on taking charge of City in the summer of 2016 .
“ I feel privileged to have worked with Jurgen but also to be with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing time with Klopp at Dortmund and such a successful time as well , I learnt so much from him , '' the 29-year-old said .
`` It is still also such a great time here at Manchester City with Pep .
I appreciate every training session , every moment that I can enjoy the game .
`` I am grateful and thankful for both , because they taught me so much .
I don ’ t think there is any player who has had the opportunity to work with both so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always been respectful of each other during their time challenging each other in the Bundesliga and now the Premier League and the contrasts in their playing styles have always made for fascinating battles .
As one of only four players to have played under the two , Gundogan is regularly asked about how they play their game , and his answer gives an insight into the different approaches .
“ That is a question that everybody asks me to be honest !
Both are amazing managers , there is no doubt about that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to have a great personality .
This is something they definitely have in common , '' said Gundogan .
`` When it comes to the game they both focus on different things .
Pep is maybe more about positions , dominating the ball while Jurgen is maybe more like winning the ball and trying to score goals as quick as possible with high intensity .
`` I just think they are great human beings and the football world should be grateful that we have these two personalities .
”

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Ilkay Gundogan admits he "feels lucky" to have worked with both Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp after assessing where the Manchester City and Liverpool bosses differ in playing styles.
Klopp's Liverpool visit the Etihad tonight having taken City's title away, with the two bosses claiming the last three Premier League crowns between them.
Gundogan won the Bundesliga with Klopp at Borussia Dortmund before becoming Guardiola's first signing on taking charge of City in the summer of 2016.
“I feel privileged to have worked with Jurgen but also to be with Pep now. It was such an amazing time with Klopp at Dortmund and such a successful time as well, I learnt so much from him," the 29-year-old said.
"It is still also such a great time here at Manchester City with Pep. I appreciate every training session, every moment that I can enjoy the game.
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"I am grateful and thankful for both, because they taught me so much. I don’t think there is any player who has had the opportunity to work with both so I feel lucky.”
Guardiola and Klopp have always been respectful of each other during their time challenging each other in the Bundesliga and now the Premier League and the contrasts in their playing styles have always made for fascinating battles.
As one of only four players to have played under the two, Gundogan is regularly asked about how they play their game, and his answer gives an insight into the different approaches.
“That is a question that everybody asks me to be honest! Both are amazing managers, there is no doubt about that. If you are a great manager you have to have a great personality. This is something they definitely have in common," said Gundogan.
"When it comes to the game they both focus on different things. Pep is maybe more about positions, dominating the ball while Jurgen is maybe more like winning the ball and trying to score goals as quick as possible with high intensity.
"I just think they are great human beings and the football world should be grateful that we have these two personalities.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Kate Garraway heartache over Derek Draper ‘very sobering’ says Myleene Klass

Kate Garraway is receiving support from a surprising place as her husband remains unconscious in hospital .
Myleene Klass , 42 , says that not a day goes by where she is not thinking about Kate , 53 , and remains in regular contact with the Good Morning Britain host .
The former Hear ’ Say singer took over Kate 's radio slot and has been supporting her friend throughout her heartbreaking ordeal .
Although Derek no longer has covid-19 , the virus has since affected other parts of his body .
Doctors attempted to bring him out of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wake up .
Myleene told the Express : `` There 's not a day I do n't sit in Kate 's chair and think about what she must be going through .
`` I 'm always in touch making sure she is okay .
`` It 's very , very sobering at the same time , because I can sit with my family at the dinner table but not everyone can .
That 's a constant reminder . ''
Kate recently opened up about her husband 's fight for life , admitting she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully recover .
She said during an appearance on GMB : `` He has fought the most extraordinary battle .
`` The fact that he 's still here and holding on , he is now COVID-free , he has tested negative , the fight with the virus is over .
“ But it 's wreaked extraordinary damage on his body and we do n't know if he can recover from that . ''

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Kate Garraway is receiving support from a surprising place as her husband remains unconscious in hospital.
Myleene Klass, 42, says that not a day goes by where she is not thinking about Kate, 53, and remains in regular contact with the Good Morning Britain host.
The former Hear’Say singer took over Kate's radio slot and has been supporting her friend throughout her heartbreaking ordeal.
Although Derek no longer has covid-19, the virus has since affected other parts of his body.
Doctors attempted to bring him out of his coma, but he is yet to wake up.
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Myleene told the Express : "There's not a day I don't sit in Kate's chair and think about what she must be going through.
"I'm always in touch making sure she is okay.
"It's very, very sobering at the same time, because I can sit with my family at the dinner table but not everyone can. That's a constant reminder."
Kate recently opened up about her husband's fight for life, admitting she doesn't know if he'll ever fully recover.
She said during an appearance on GMB: "He has fought the most extraordinary battle.
"The fact that he's still here and holding on, he is now COVID-free, he has tested negative, the fight with the virus is over.
“But it's wreaked extraordinary damage on his body and we don't know if he can recover from that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--GMP cancel police leave ahead of pubs reopening - as Andy Burnham issues plea

Greater Manchester Police is cancelling leave for many of its officers this weekend as it steps up patrols to oversee the reopening of pubs and prevent further illegal raves .
A ‘ significant operation ’ is planned across the region on Saturday July 4 , the day when bars and restaurants will open for the first time in more than three months .
Mayor Andy Burnham says there will be an increased police presence in cities and towns but the force ’ s approach will not be ‘ heavy handed ’ .
He said : `` GMP will have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days for large numbers of officers so that we can run a particularly operation with regard to preventing illegal raves .
`` We have a more specialised surveillance function in place and we ’ re grateful to the public for intelligence they ’ re feeding into that . ''
GMP will continue to crackdown on raves using ‘ more specialised surveillance ’ , together with tip-offs from the public , to stop further gatherings .
Mr Burnham also admitted that it was ‘ more likely ’ the reopening of pubs could coincide with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignore social distancing rules .
He had also described the government ’ s decision to ease restrictions on a Saturday as ‘ downright reckless ’ .
“ Our message today to the public is to use those new opportunities with greater caution and , where possible , stay local , ” Mr Burnham told a press conference on Wednesday .
“ Be cautious , be sensible and look out for each other .
This is still a very serious public health crisis that we found ourselves , and people should approach the weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week GMP Det Chf Con Ian Pilling insisted that the force was not ‘ going soft ’ in its enforcement of raves and disorder arising from pubs and bars .
But he hoped officers would not have to be deployed to break up trouble , adding : “ What I ’ d like is to be sitting here next Monday morning looking back and seeing we had a really good reopening of the pubs without any disorder taking place .
“ I appeal to the public who are going to go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those pubs that have been reopened .
Please behave sensibly.
” Not all of Greater Manchester ’ s pubs and restaurants will be reopening on Saturday , with many choosing a more ‘ cautious safety-first approach ’ .
The city-region ’ s night-time economy adviser , Sacha Lord , has urged people to check ahead before travelling to reduce travel on public transport .
He said : “ A lot of hospitality staff will never have worked in these conditions before , and it could be difficult at first , so please have @ @ @ @ @ @

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Greater Manchester Police is cancelling leave for many of its officers this weekend as it steps up patrols to oversee the reopening of pubs and prevent further illegal raves.
A ‘significant operation’ is planned across the region on Saturday July 4, the day when bars and restaurants will open for the first time in more than three months.
Mayor Andy Burnham says there will be an increased police presence in cities and towns but the force’s approach will not be ‘heavy handed’.
He said: "GMP will have a specific operation. They've cancelled rest days for large numbers of officers so that we can run a particularly operation with regard to preventing illegal raves.
"We have a more specialised surveillance function in place and we’re grateful to the public for intelligence they’re feeding into that."
GMP will continue to crackdown on raves using ‘more specialised surveillance’, together with tip-offs from the public, to stop further gatherings.
Mr Burnham also admitted that it was ‘more likely’ the reopening of pubs could coincide with a rise in Covid cases should people ignore social distancing rules.
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He had also described the government’s decision to ease restrictions on a Saturday as ‘downright reckless’.
“Our message today to the public is to use those new opportunities with greater caution and, where possible, stay local,” Mr Burnham told a press conference on Wednesday.
“Be cautious, be sensible and look out for each other. This is still a very serious public health crisis that we found ourselves, and people should approach the weekend with that in mind.”
Earlier in the week GMP Det Chf Con Ian Pilling insisted that the force was not ‘going soft’ in its enforcement of raves and disorder arising from pubs and bars.
But he hoped officers would not have to be deployed to break up trouble, adding: “What I’d like is to be sitting here next Monday morning looking back and seeing we had a really good reopening of the pubs without any disorder taking place.
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“I appeal to the public who are going to go out and about on Saturday night and enjoy those pubs that have been reopened. Please behave sensibly.”
Not all of Greater Manchester’s pubs and restaurants will be reopening on Saturday, with many choosing a more ‘cautious safety-first approach’.
The city-region’s night-time economy adviser, Sacha Lord, has urged people to check ahead before travelling to reduce travel on public transport.
He said: “A lot of hospitality staff will never have worked in these conditions before, and it could be difficult at first, so please have patience and be kind.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Jet-setting Chilean gangsters carried out burglary spree at Cheshire mansions

Chilean gangsters who travelled to the UK to raid Cheshire mansions and show homes have been jailed - and face deportation when they 're released .
Nicholas Oviedo , Alexis Oviedo and Joel Ureta were all members of an organised crime gang who travelled to the UK with “ the sole aim ” of committing burglaries at high-value properties .
The “ sophisticated ” gang carried out at least seven carefully planned burglaries across Knutsford , Alderley Edge , Wilmslow and Prestbury over 11 days .
They helped themselves to goods worth more than £118,000 during their spree - described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burglary tourism ’ .
But the net finally closed in when an eagle-eyed neighbour spotted them and called the police .
Nicholas Oviedo , 26 , Alexis Oviedo , 25 , and Ureta , 42 , have now been jailed for a total of combined total of 13 years and four months .
All three face deportation back to South America once they are released from custody .
After arriving in the UK , the Oviedos and Ureta set up base at a hotel in Manchester and hired a car to help them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 and Wednesday January 15 the trio committed multiple burglaries in affluent areas of Cheshire .
It was only when a neighbour who was out walking on Legh Road in Knutsford - where homes fetch an average of £2,000,000 - heard an alarm going off at a nearby address that they were intercepted .
The neighbour approached the house and noticed two men , who were acting suspiciously .
They got into the hired car - a dark Mercedes-Benz C-Class - which was parked by the entrance .
The neighbour made a note @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns to Cheshire Constabulary .
Officers raced to the scene , discovered the break-in and a police marker was placed on the Mercedes .
The car was later stopped by officers in Greater Manchester and the three occupants were arrested and transferred to Cheshire .
An investigation was launched by detectives from Macclesfield CID and they uncovered evidence , including ANPR data and cell-site analysis , which linked the men to at least seven burglaries , committed in Knutsford , Alderley Edge , Wilmslow and Prestbury .
All three men , all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven counts of burglary and were sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday ( July 1 ) .
Alexis Oviedo and Joel Ureta were both handed custodial sentences of four years and eight months .
Detective Inspector Adam Alexander , who led the investigation , said the men are all members of “ a sophisticated organised crime gang that travels the world intent on committing crime ” .
“ The burglaries were carefully planned and the trio specifically targeted high-value homes with the aim of stealing valuable items , including jewellery , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice , ” he said .
`` In just 11 days the gang carried out at least seven burglaries and stole goods worth more than £118,000 .
“ Thankfully , as a result of an eagle-eyed neighbour and the work of a dedicated team of detectives , they are now facing the consequences of their actions.
” This is the second case of ‘ burglary tourism ’ convictions in Cheshire in recent weeks .
The force ’ s crime manager , Detective Chief Inspector Clare Coleman , said officers are working with Border @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify other potential offenders and stop them from coming into the UK .
“ Our officers are committed to doing all they can to identify offenders and stop them in their tracks , ” he said .
“ I hope that this case acts as a warning to anyone who is planning on travelling to Cheshire to commit crimes .
Our message to them is don ’ t make a wasted journey.
” Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane added : “ The work of organised crime gangs does not only have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes but also on the whole community .
“ I would like to praise the work of Cheshire Constabulary ’ s officers in bringing the perpetrators of these despicable crimes to justice .
“ I also urge anyone living in our communities who may have information in relation to organised crime gangs to report it to the police or anonymously to Crimestoppers .
With your help , we can disrupt more of this type of crime and make our communities safer.
” All three men will be deported to Chile , South America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Chilean gangsters who travelled to the UK to raid Cheshire mansions and show homes have been jailed - and face deportation when they're released.
Nicholas Oviedo, Alexis Oviedo and Joel Ureta were all members of an organised crime gang who travelled to the UK with “the sole aim” of committing burglaries at high-value properties.
The “sophisticated” gang carried out at least seven carefully planned burglaries across Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Prestbury over 11 days.
They helped themselves to goods worth more than £118,000 during their spree - described by detectives as a case of ‘burglary tourism’.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
But the net finally closed in when an eagle-eyed neighbour spotted them and called the police.
Nicholas Oviedo, 26, Alexis Oviedo, 25, and Ureta, 42, have now been jailed for a total of combined total of 13 years and four months.
All three face deportation back to South America once they are released from custody.
After arriving in the UK, the Oviedos and Ureta set up base at a hotel in Manchester and hired a car to help them commit their offences.
Between Saturday January 4 and Wednesday January 15 the trio committed multiple burglaries in affluent areas of Cheshire.
It was only when a neighbour who was out walking on Legh Road in Knutsford - where homes fetch an average of £2,000,000 - heard an alarm going off at a nearby address that they were intercepted.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
The neighbour approached the house and noticed two men, who were acting suspiciously.
They got into the hired car - a dark Mercedes-Benz C-Class - which was parked by the entrance.
The neighbour made a note of the registration number and reported his concerns to Cheshire Constabulary.
Officers raced to the scene, discovered the break-in and a police marker was placed on the Mercedes.
The car was later stopped by officers in Greater Manchester and the three occupants were arrested and transferred to Cheshire.
An investigation was launched by detectives from Macclesfield CID and they uncovered evidence, including ANPR data and cell-site analysis, which linked the men to at least seven burglaries, committed in Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Prestbury.
(Image: Cheshire Police)
All three men, all of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to seven counts of burglary and were sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday (July 1).
Nicolas Oviedo received a four-year prison sentence.
Alexis Oviedo and Joel Ureta were both handed custodial sentences of four years and eight months.
Detective Inspector Adam Alexander, who led the investigation, said the men are all members of “a sophisticated organised crime gang that travels the world intent on committing crime”.
“The burglaries were carefully planned and the trio specifically targeted high-value homes with the aim of stealing valuable items, including jewellery, before fleeing the country and hoping to evade justice,” he said.
"In just 11 days the gang carried out at least seven burglaries and stole goods worth more than £118,000.
“Thankfully, as a result of an eagle-eyed neighbour and the work of a dedicated team of detectives, they are now facing the consequences of their actions.”
This is the second case of ‘burglary tourism’ convictions in Cheshire in recent weeks.
The force’s crime manager, Detective Chief Inspector Clare Coleman, said officers are working with Border Force and Manchester Airport, to help identify other potential offenders and stop them from coming into the UK.
“Our officers are committed to doing all they can to identify offenders and stop them in their tracks,” he said.
“I hope that this case acts as a warning to anyone who is planning on travelling to Cheshire to commit crimes. Our message to them is don’t make a wasted journey.”
Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane added: “The work of organised crime gangs does not only have a devastating impact on the victims of the crimes but also on the whole community.
“I would like to praise the work of Cheshire Constabulary’s officers in bringing the perpetrators of these despicable crimes to justice.
“I also urge anyone living in our communities who may have information in relation to organised crime gangs to report it to the police or anonymously to Crimestoppers. With your help, we can disrupt more of this type of crime and make our communities safer.”
All three men will be deported to Chile, South America, once they have served their sentences.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Liam Gallagher's gig warning as he joins stars in calling for government support

Liam Gallagher has joined a host of big names in calling for government support to save 's the UK 's 'world leading ' live music industry .
The former Oasis frontman has added his voice to a strongly worded open letter , which warns of jobs being lost and companies going bust if ministers do not provide clarity on when crowds will be allowed back into venues as well as providing financial support .
It has been signed by household names such as Sir Paul , McCartney , The Rolling Stones , Dua Lipa , Skepta , Coldplay , Eric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sir Rod Stewart , Florence + The Machine , George Ezra , Depeche Mode , Iron Maiden , Lewis Capaldi , Little Mix and many more .
Take That and former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook have also added their names .
Many of these artists were due to perform at festivals this summer , including Glastonbury , All Points East , Parklife and TRNSMT , with all events either called off or taken online .
The letter sent to the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden , says the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has been on an indefinite hiatus since the pandemic broke out in March , looks `` bleak '' with no end to social distancing in sight .
And it says support from government will be `` crucial '' to ensuring its survival .
Following the publication of the letter on Thursday , artists , venues , festivals and production companies will post films and photos of their last live gigs or events using the hashtag # LetTheMusicPlay .
The letter says : “ Live music has been one of the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and economic successes of the past decade .
“ But , with no end to social distancing in sight or financial support from government yet agreed , the future for concerts and festivals and the hundreds of thousands of people who work in them looks bleak .
“ Until these businesses can operate again , which is likely to be 2021 at the earliest , government support will be crucial to prevent mass insolvencies and the end of this world-leading industry.
” Former Oasis frontman and solo artist Liam said : “ Amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing team behind the stage , but they ’ ll all be out of jobs unless we can get back out there doing what we love .
“ I can ’ t wait to get back to playing for the fans .
But in the meantime we need to look after the live industry .
“ There are so many great people in it and we all need to support them until we can get back to playing live.
” Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said : “ The UK ’ s venues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much to this country ’ s culture and economy , but they are now facing desperate financial challenges .
“ If the government doesn ’ t step up and support the British arts , we really could lose vital aspects of our culture forever.
” Research carried out by Media Insight Consulting in June 2020 and published alongside the letter indicated that the industry supports 210,000 jobs across the country , while venues , concerts , festivals and production companies added £4.5 billion to the economy in 2019 .
The letter calls on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the restarting of the live music sector .
It asks for a clear , conditional timeline for reopening venues without social distancing , a comprehensive business and employment support package , and VAT exemption on ticket sales .
Mr Dowden tweeted today saying : `` I understand the deep anxiety of those working in music and the desire to see fixed dates for reopening .
`` I am pushing hard for these dates and to give you a clear road map back .
These involve very difficult decisions about the future of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved lives . ''
Lord Grade , a member of the government ’ s Cultural Renewal Taskforce , told Good Morning Britain : “ People have to got to be a little bit patient .
This is a huge problem but I can reassure Sir Paul and everybody else who signed that letter that the government is on top of this .
`` Everybody wants an instant answer , it ain ’ t that simple .
“ The government is well aware of the value of the creative industries to the UK economy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area of the economy that kept on growing through the recession , so just be a little bit patient .
”

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Liam Gallagher has joined a host of big names in calling for government support to save's the UK's 'world leading' live music industry.
The former Oasis frontman has added his voice to a strongly worded open letter, which warns of jobs being lost and companies going bust if ministers do not provide clarity on when crowds will be allowed back into venues as well as providing financial support.
It has been signed by household names such as Sir Paul, McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Dua Lipa, Skepta, Coldplay, Eric Clapton, Annie Lennox, Sam Smith, Sir Rod Stewart, Florence + The Machine, George Ezra, Depeche Mode, Iron Maiden, Lewis Capaldi, Little Mix and many more.
Take That and former Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook have also added their names.
(Image: PA)
Many of these artists were due to perform at festivals this summer, including Glastonbury, All Points East, Parklife and TRNSMT, with all events either called off or taken online.
The letter sent to the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, says the future of the concerts and live entertainment industry, which has been on an indefinite hiatus since the pandemic broke out in March, looks "bleak" with no end to social distancing in sight.
And it says support from government will be "crucial" to ensuring its survival.
Following the publication of the letter on Thursday, artists, venues, festivals and production companies will post films and photos of their last live gigs or events using the hashtag #LetTheMusicPlay.
The letter says: “Live music has been one of the UK’s biggest social, cultural, and economic successes of the past decade.
(Image: © Richard Johnson / Fanatic 2019)
“But, with no end to social distancing in sight or financial support from government yet agreed, the future for concerts and festivals and the hundreds of thousands of people who work in them looks bleak.
“Until these businesses can operate again, which is likely to be 2021 at the earliest, government support will be crucial to prevent mass insolvencies and the end of this world-leading industry.”
Former Oasis frontman and solo artist Liam said: “Amazing gigs don’t happen without an amazing team behind the stage, but they’ll all be out of jobs unless we can get back out there doing what we love.
(Image: SOM)
“I can’t wait to get back to playing for the fans. But in the meantime we need to look after the live industry.
“There are so many great people in it and we all need to support them until we can get back to playing live.”
Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis said: “The UK’s venues, festivals, performers and crew bring so much to this country’s culture and economy, but they are now facing desperate financial challenges.
“If the government doesn’t step up and support the British arts, we really could lose vital aspects of our culture forever.”
Research carried out by Media Insight Consulting in June 2020 and published alongside the letter indicated that the industry supports 210,000 jobs across the country, while venues, concerts, festivals and production companies added £4.5 billion to the economy in 2019.
The letter calls on Mr Dowden to deliver a three-point strategy for the restarting of the live music sector.
It asks for a clear, conditional timeline for reopening venues without social distancing, a comprehensive business and employment support package, and VAT exemption on ticket sales.
Mr Dowden tweeted today saying: "I understand the deep anxiety of those working in music and the desire to see fixed dates for reopening.
"I am pushing hard for these dates and to give you a clear road map back. These involve very difficult decisions about the future of social distancing, which we know has saved lives."
Lord Grade, a member of the government’s Cultural Renewal Taskforce, told Good Morning Britain: “People have to got to be a little bit patient. This is a huge problem but I can reassure Sir Paul and everybody else who signed that letter that the government is on top of this.
"Everybody wants an instant answer, it ain’t that simple.
“The government is well aware of the value of the creative industries to the UK economy. It’s the one growth area of the economy that kept on growing through the recession, so just be a little bit patient.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Manchester United might be about to change James Maddison's mind

The moods between Manchester United and Leicester City could n't be much more different at the moment .
While one team is propelling towards a top-four finish following the Premier League 's three-month hiatus , the other is regressing as Brendan Rodgers struggles to rescue a season which had promised so much .
Another defeat for Leicester at Everton on Wednesday night means they are just three points ahead of United in fifth , with six games to play and the two teams due to meet at the King Power on the final day of the season .
Leicester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main challengers for the title last December , are in freefall .
As recently as January United fans were looking on enviously at a Leicester side brimming with exciting young talent .
Six months on the number of players who would now get into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's best XI has dwindled but Çağlar Söyüncü and Wilfred Ndidi would both strengthen United 's squad , as would James Maddison .
The 23-year-old might be less of a pressing requirement given the remarkable partnership of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba , but his capabilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back-up attacking option mean most fans would still welcome him with both arms .
United had identified Maddison , along with Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish , as a potential addition in the summer window , yet the club do n't expect to make a move for the Leicester star for at least another season amid the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
United have tracked Maddison for over a year but the MEN understands Leicester are confident his valuation will not be met this summer and a new contract has long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move had somewhat faded a little earlier this year as well .
Despite the attacking midfielder growing up as a United fan , it seemed like Leicester were a team on the up and United were one struggling for consistency .
However , while Leicester might have won the Premier League more recently than United , few would tip them to win it again before it returns to Old Trafford .
Maddison is contracted to Leicester until 2023 and while both parties are interested in a new deal , Rodgers admitted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
While the probability is that Maddison will remain at Leicester beyond this summer , there is no escaping that the end to the current Premier League season could yet alter his thinking .
Senior United sources have told MEN Sport that United view 23 as the perfect age to recruit a player , another box which is ticked by Maddison , who does n't turn 24 until November .
Prior to the Premier League break there would have been less hesitation about committing his future to Leicester , but with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players like Maddison might want to revise their plans for the summer .

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The moods between Manchester United and Leicester City couldn't be much more different at the moment.
While one team is propelling towards a top-four finish following the Premier League's three-month hiatus, the other is regressing as Brendan Rodgers struggles to rescue a season which had promised so much.
Another defeat for Leicester at Everton on Wednesday night means they are just three points ahead of United in fifth, with six games to play and the two teams due to meet at the King Power on the final day of the season. Leicester, who were being touted as Liverpool's main challengers for the title last December, are in freefall.
As recently as January United fans were looking on enviously at a Leicester side brimming with exciting young talent. Six months on the number of players who would now get into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's best XI has dwindled but Çağlar Söyüncü and Wilfred Ndidi would both strengthen United's squad, as would James Maddison.
The 23-year-old might be less of a pressing requirement given the remarkable partnership of Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, but his capabilities as both a wide man and a back-up attacking option mean most fans would still welcome him with both arms.
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United had identified Maddison, along with Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, as a potential addition in the summer window, yet the club don't expect to make a move for the Leicester star for at least another season amid the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic. United have tracked Maddison for over a year but the MEN understands Leicester are confident his valuation will not be met this summer and a new contract has long been mooted.
The argument for Maddison to move had somewhat faded a little earlier this year as well. Despite the attacking midfielder growing up as a United fan, it seemed like Leicester were a team on the up and United were one struggling for consistency. However, while Leicester might have won the Premier League more recently than United, few would tip them to win it again before it returns to Old Trafford.
Maddison is contracted to Leicester until 2023 and while both parties are interested in a new deal, Rodgers admitted in June that talks were on hold amid the pandemic.
While the probability is that Maddison will remain at Leicester beyond this summer, there is no escaping that the end to the current Premier League season could yet alter his thinking.
Senior United sources have told MEN Sport that United view 23 as the perfect age to recruit a player, another box which is ticked by Maddison, who doesn't turn 24 until November.
Prior to the Premier League break there would have been less hesitation about committing his future to Leicester, but with Champions League qualification now at risk, players like Maddison might want to revise their plans for the summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Lampard is exposing why Man United manager Solskjaer was harshly treated

As Manchester United used their first winter break in the Premier League to prepare for a game that they knew could prove fatal to their top-four chances , the mood around the club was dark .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side had taken four points from their last five Premier League games and they were being roundly mocked for signing a striker on loan from China on the final day of the January transfer window .
They were seventh in the Premier League , six points behind Chelsea in fourth , and faced a trip to Stamford Bridge when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest , as they say , is history .
United won in west London , Odion Ighalo has become a cult hero , Solskjaer 's side are unbeaten in 15 games and if they beat Bournemouth at home on Saturday they will go above Chelsea , for a few hours at least .
In a little over two weeks the teams will meet for the fourth time this season , in an FA Cup semi-final .
It would be a surprise if United are n't above Chelsea in the league by then and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
Solskjaer will be looking to extend his head-to-head record against Frank Lampard to 4-0 this season , which coincidentally was the result at Old Trafford when they met on the opening day of the season .
That result proved initially to be a false dawn for United and for the first six months of this season Solskjaer came in for criticism : out of his depth , too nice , tactically clueless , only in the job because of what he did in the Nou Camp—the brickbats rarely stopped .
Lampard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a natural .
He 'd turned to Chelsea 's glittering array of young talents and had quickly moulded them into a young , vibrant and exciting team that was really going places .
Those descriptions could quite easily be flipped now .
United are on a 15-game unbeaten run and playing some of the best football in the Premier League at the moment .
Chelsea were on a five-game winning streak until defeat at West Ham last night , but since the end of November they 've now lost to the Hammers twice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Newcastle .
They 're losing games that Solskjaer 's United were losing in the first half of this season and the commitment to youth has waned as a result .
Chelsea were fortunate to beat Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the weekend and were dreadful defensively against West Ham .
They 're being plagued by issues that Lampard is struggling to sort out , while Solskjaer looks to have fixed the problems that were hindering United , for now .
Instant judgements are a part of the social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were inevitable , given both are club legends who had been promoted into managerial jobs at the clubs they represented with distinction on potential and reputation , rather than any clear success on their CV .
Time was always going to be essential to judge both , and while Lampard may not have been worthy of the praise he received at the start of the season , Solskjaer was n't deserving of the criticism he was getting .
As recently as January a United 'fan account ' on Twitter that changes opinion as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was regularly retweeting personal abuse aimed at a manager who will always be a club legend for what he did as a player , however this spell in charge ends .
That behaviour looks pretty embarrassing right now and the pendulum has swung considerably .
The fact is Solskjaer and Lampard are both learning on the job .
Neither has managed a club at this level previously and both will make mistakes .
Right now Solskjaer 's stock has climbed and Lampard 's has plummeted .
That trend may continue , but both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Long-term judgements can wait , but that wo n't stop social media rushing to a conclusion .

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As Manchester United used their first winter break in the Premier League to prepare for a game that they knew could prove fatal to their top-four chances, the mood around the club was dark.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had taken four points from their last five Premier League games and they were being roundly mocked for signing a striker on loan from China on the final day of the January transfer window. They were seventh in the Premier League, six points behind Chelsea in fourth, and faced a trip to Stamford Bridge when the season resumed on February 17.
The rest, as they say, is history. United won in west London, Odion Ighalo has become a cult hero, Solskjaer's side are unbeaten in 15 games and if they beat Bournemouth at home on Saturday they will go above Chelsea, for a few hours at least.
In a little over two weeks the teams will meet for the fourth time this season, in an FA Cup semi-final. It would be a surprise if United aren't above Chelsea in the league by then and they will be favourites to win that game. Solskjaer will be looking to extend his head-to-head record against Frank Lampard to 4-0 this season, which coincidentally was the result at Old Trafford when they met on the opening day of the season.
That result proved initially to be a false dawn for United and for the first six months of this season Solskjaer came in for criticism: out of his depth, too nice, tactically clueless, only in the job because of what he did in the Nou Camp—the brickbats rarely stopped. Lampard, on the other hand, was a natural. He'd turned to Chelsea's glittering array of young talents and had quickly moulded them into a young, vibrant and exciting team that was really going places.
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Those descriptions could quite easily be flipped now. United are on a 15-game unbeaten run and playing some of the best football in the Premier League at the moment. Chelsea were on a five-game winning streak until defeat at West Ham last night, but since the end of November they've now lost to the Hammers twice, to Everton, Bournemouth, Southampton and Newcastle. They're losing games that Solskjaer's United were losing in the first half of this season and the commitment to youth has waned as a result.
Chelsea were fortunate to beat Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals at the weekend and were dreadful defensively against West Ham. They're being plagued by issues that Lampard is struggling to sort out, while Solskjaer looks to have fixed the problems that were hindering United, for now.
Instant judgements are a part of the social media age and comparisons between Solskjaer and Lampard were inevitable, given both are club legends who had been promoted into managerial jobs at the clubs they represented with distinction on potential and reputation, rather than any clear success on their CV.
Time was always going to be essential to judge both, and while Lampard may not have been worthy of the praise he received at the start of the season, Solskjaer wasn't deserving of the criticism he was getting.
As recently as January a United 'fan account' on Twitter that changes opinion as often as the British weather in summertime was regularly retweeting personal abuse aimed at a manager who will always be a club legend for what he did as a player, however this spell in charge ends. That behaviour looks pretty embarrassing right now and the pendulum has swung considerably.
The fact is Solskjaer and Lampard are both learning on the job. Neither has managed a club at this level previously and both will make mistakes. Right now Solskjaer's stock has climbed and Lampard's has plummeted.
That trend may continue, but both clubs look keen to give their managers time. Long-term judgements can wait, but that won't stop social media rushing to a conclusion.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Piers Morgan and GMB receive 312 complaints in four days

Piers Morgan can ’ t seem to go a week without racking up Ofcom complaints .
And his most recent total of 312 came in just four days , according to the TV regulator .
While it is Good Morning Britain that has the marks against its name , it is of course Piers , 55 , who attracts the bulk of the negative attention .
His co-host Susanna Reid , 49 , often bears the brunt of Piers ’ rants - including on June 23 when she attempted to read out a statement from the Department of Health .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to government ministers “ boycotting ” the ITV programme for more than 60 days , refusing to be interviewed .
Their clash racked a total of 221 complaints , with the rest of the total following in the days after this .
“ I ’ m sorry , why have we got to read this ?
” he said , interrupting her mid-flow .
She attempted to continue and he just continued to speak over her .
“ If the government won ’ t come on the programme , why should we read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they want to have their statement read , come on the show.
” When Susanna asked whether she could read it out , Piers replied with a firm “ no ” .
“ If they ’ re boycotting us , I am going to boycott their stupid little statements , ” he raged .
Susanna then hit back to say that he didn ’ t have to read it as she would be doing so .
The bickering continued until Susanna tried once again to read it out , but Piers put his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Why should we read government statements if they can ’ t be bothered to come on the show ?
“ It ’ s not happening - not on my watch.
” According to Ofcom , the other 91 complaints were spread between three other days - June 24 ( 62 ) , June 26 ( 15 ) , and June 29 ( 14 ) .

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Piers Morgan can’t seem to go a week without racking up Ofcom complaints.
And his most recent total of 312 came in just four days, according to the TV regulator.
While it is Good Morning Britain that has the marks against its name, it is of course Piers, 55, who attracts the bulk of the negative attention.
His co-host Susanna Reid, 49, often bears the brunt of Piers’ rants - including on June 23 when she attempted to read out a statement from the Department of Health.
Piers blocked her from doing so due to government ministers “boycotting” the ITV programme for more than 60 days, refusing to be interviewed.
(Image: ITV)
Their clash racked a total of 221 complaints, with the rest of the total following in the days after this.
“I’m sorry, why have we got to read this?” he said, interrupting her mid-flow.
She attempted to continue and he just continued to speak over her.
“If the government won’t come on the programme, why should we read their wishy washy statement?
(Image: ITV)
“If they want to have their statement read, come on the show.”
When Susanna asked whether she could read it out, Piers replied with a firm “no”.
“If they’re boycotting us, I am going to boycott their stupid little statements,” he raged.
Susanna then hit back to say that he didn’t have to read it as she would be doing so.
The bickering continued until Susanna tried once again to read it out, but Piers put his fingers in his ears and shouted: “Why should we read government statements if they can’t be bothered to come on the show?
“It’s not happening - not on my watch.”
According to Ofcom, the other 91 complaints were spread between three other days - June 24 (62), June 26 (15), and June 29 (14).
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Children should wear their normal uniform when they return to school

The government is encouraging all schools to return to full uniform by September .
When schools closed to most pupils in March , many allowed the vulnerable and key worker children who were attending to dress in non uniform .
With an expectation to have freshly washed clothes each day , they said it was unrealistic to expect this with uniform - especially items such as blazers .
And some schools had already indicated that blazers may not be required in the new academic year .
However , with the government now stating that all pupils in all year groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's looking like full school uniform rules will apply .
While it is still up to the governing bodies or the academy trusts of individual schools to make their own decisions , the government says there is no reason for uniform policies to be relaxed .
In its guidance for full school reopenings published today , the Department for Education states : `` Some schools may have relaxed their uniform policy while only certain categories of pupils were attending .
We would , however , encourage all schools to return to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Uniform can play a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone . ''
It adds : `` Uniforms do not need to be cleaned any more often than usual , nor do they need to be cleaned using methods which are different from normal .
`` Schools should consider how pupil non-compliance is managed , taking a mindful and considerate approach in relation to parents who may be experiencing financial pressures . ''
Schools are still facing pressure from parents to limit the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear .
A bill is currently going through Parliament to encourage schools to consider the impact that requiring items with school logos has on struggling families .

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The government is encouraging all schools to return to full uniform by September.
When schools closed to most pupils in March, many allowed the vulnerable and key worker children who were attending to dress in non uniform.
With an expectation to have freshly washed clothes each day, they said it was unrealistic to expect this with uniform - especially items such as blazers.
And some schools had already indicated that blazers may not be required in the new academic year.
However, with the government now stating that all pupils in all year groups will be back in the autumn, it's looking like full school uniform rules will apply.
While it is still up to the governing bodies or the academy trusts of individual schools to make their own decisions, the government says there is no reason for uniform policies to be relaxed.
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In its guidance for full school reopenings published today, the Department for Education states: "Some schools may have relaxed their uniform policy while only certain categories of pupils were attending. We would, however, encourage all schools to return to their usual uniform policies in the autumn term. Uniform can play a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone."
It adds: "Uniforms do not need to be cleaned any more often than usual, nor do they need to be cleaned using methods which are different from normal.
"Schools should consider how pupil non-compliance is managed, taking a mindful and considerate approach in relation to parents who may be experiencing financial pressures."
Schools are still facing pressure from parents to limit the number of branded products they expect children to wear.
A bill is currently going through Parliament to encourage schools to consider the impact that requiring items with school logos has on struggling families.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Face mask rules for supermarket shoppers have been updated

As lockdown measures ease in most of England , many people have been left confused about where wearing a face is compulsory , and where it is n't .
Face masks are currently compulsory for those using transport , but in shops they are not required to be worn by law .
Despite this , shops have their own individual rules and guidelines on whether customers should wear face coverings when browsing in store .
Here are all the latest rules and guidelines on wearing face masks for supermarket shoppers at five of the UK 's most popular food retailers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued face masks to all staff early on in the pandemic but it is not compulsory for them to wear .
`` Aldi will be providing the option of face masks to all its store-based colleagues to further support their safety as they continue to feed the nation , '' a statement said .
`` This move is in addition to the previously announced provision of gloves and clear screens that are being installed at more than 7,000 checkouts .
`` Colleagues can also now access the Government ’ s Covid-19 testing programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the choice of whether they want to wear a face covering or not .
The supermarket giant has also left the choice up to customers when they visit stores .
A spokesperson said : `` We are complying with all Government guidelines and we welcome customers wearing face masks or not .
`` Our colleagues all have the option of wearing face masks which we have supplied and the colleagues in clinical settings ( pharmacy and optical ) have been required to wear masks since the start of the pandemic as per the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The supermarket chain has not made wearing masks compulsory for customers or staff , although they are available if staff wish to wear them .
Instead , social distancing measures have been introduced , including how many shoppers can shop at one time .
The retailer previously said the government guidance refers to indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible .
Similar to its rival , the supermarket chain has masks available for all colleagues should they wish to wear them .
A spokesperson explained : `` Masks are available for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while they work or travel to their place of work.
” However , no one in the store is made to wear these and social distancing measures have been introduced to keep shoppers safe .
M & S Foodhall stores have remained open throughout the pandemic and made changes to how operations are run .
Face visors have reportedly been available to staff since the beginning of April .
However , wearing the visors - or any face coverings - is not enforced .

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As lockdown measures ease in most of England, many people have been left confused about where wearing a face is compulsory, and where it isn't.
Face masks are currently compulsory for those using transport, but in shops they are not required to be worn by law.
Despite this, shops have their own individual rules and guidelines on whether customers should wear face coverings when browsing in store.
Here are all the latest rules and guidelines on wearing face masks for supermarket shoppers at five of the UK's most popular food retailers, according to Surrey Live.
Aldi
Aldi issued face masks to all staff early on in the pandemic but it is not compulsory for them to wear.
"Aldi will be providing the option of face masks to all its store-based colleagues to further support their safety as they continue to feed the nation," a statement said.
"This move is in addition to the previously announced provision of gloves and clear screens that are being installed at more than 7,000 checkouts.
"Colleagues can also now access the Government’s Covid-19 testing programme for critical workers.”
Customers also have the choice of whether they want to wear a face covering or not.
Asda
The supermarket giant has also left the choice up to customers when they visit stores.
A spokesperson said: "We are complying with all Government guidelines and we welcome customers wearing face masks or not.
"Our colleagues all have the option of wearing face masks which we have supplied and the colleagues in clinical settings (pharmacy and optical) have been required to wear masks since the start of the pandemic as per the government guidelines on clinical workers."
Tesco
The supermarket chain has not made wearing masks compulsory for customers or staff, although they are available if staff wish to wear them.
Instead, social distancing measures have been introduced, including how many shoppers can shop at one time.
The retailer previously said the government guidance refers to indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible.
Sainsbury's
Similar to its rival, the supermarket chain has masks available for all colleagues should they wish to wear them.
A spokesperson explained: "Masks are available for all our colleagues who wish to use them while they work or travel to their place of work.”
However, no one in the store is made to wear these and social distancing measures have been introduced to keep shoppers safe.
Marks and Spencer
M&S Foodhall stores have remained open throughout the pandemic and made changes to how operations are run.
Face visors have reportedly been available to staff since the beginning of April.
However, wearing the visors - or any face coverings - is not enforced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--GCSEs and A level exams expected to take take place in summer 2021

GCSEs and A level exams will take place in summer 2021 , the government has confirmed .
New guidance released by the Department of Education unveils how they plan to get all pupils back to school in September .
Education secretary Gavin Williamson is also expected to make a speech in the House of Commons before leading a press briefing later today .
Under the plans , schools will face staggered break times and children will be put into `` bubbles '' when they return to the classroom .
There is also an update for those attending secondary school , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The DfE says they `` recognise '' that pupils in years 11 and 13 will have missed a critical period of their education due to lockdown during the 2019 to 2020 academic year .
It goes on to say that it is vital that these pupils are able to catch up and access exams that lead to the qualifications they need to progress .
`` We are , therefore , planning on the basis that GCSEs and A levels will take place in summer 2021 but with adaptations , including those which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guidance says .
`` Ofqual will launch a consultation on proposed adaptations to exams shortly . ''
Gavin Williamson added that from September , schools are expected to teach a broad curriculum and that exams are expected to go ahead in summer 2021 .
He said : “ From September , we are asking schools and colleges to return to a broad and balanced curriculum so that all pupils continue to be taught in a wide range of subjects , maintaining their choices for further study and employment .
“ We expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2021.
” On Ofsted inspections , Mr Williamson added : “ It is our intention for full inspections to return from January.
” On the Government ’ s financial support , he said : “ Schools are held accountable for the outcomes they achieve with their funding including through Ofsted inspections and the Covid catch-up funding will be no exception to this.
” The government body , which oversees educational qualifications , already announced on Tuesday that GCSE and A-level students will be able to sit special exams this autumn if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Effectively , it means that a full set of exams will be offered for all subjects in the autumn instead of the summer .

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GCSEs and A level exams will take place in summer 2021, the government has confirmed.
New guidance released by the Department of Education unveils how they plan to get all pupils back to school in September.
Education secretary Gavin Williamson is also expected to make a speech in the House of Commons before leading a press briefing later today.
Under the plans, schools will face staggered break times and children will be put into "bubbles" when they return to the classroom.
There is also an update for those attending secondary school, particularly those in year 10 and 11.
The DfE says they "recognise" that pupils in years 11 and 13 will have missed a critical period of their education due to lockdown during the 2019 to 2020 academic year.
It goes on to say that it is vital that these pupils are able to catch up and access exams that lead to the qualifications they need to progress.
"We are, therefore, planning on the basis that GCSEs and A levels will take place in summer 2021 but with adaptations, including those which will free up teaching time," the guidance says.
"Ofqual will launch a consultation on proposed adaptations to exams shortly."
Gavin Williamson added that from September, schools are expected to teach a broad curriculum and that exams are expected to go ahead in summer 2021.
He said: “From September, we are asking schools and colleges to return to a broad and balanced curriculum so that all pupils continue to be taught in a wide range of subjects, maintaining their choices for further study and employment.
“We expect exams to go ahead in the summer of 2021.”
On Ofsted inspections, Mr Williamson added: “It is our intention for full inspections to return from January.”
On the Government’s financial support, he said: “Schools are held accountable for the outcomes they achieve with their funding including through Ofsted inspections and the Covid catch-up funding will be no exception to this.”
The government body, which oversees educational qualifications, already announced on Tuesday that GCSE and A-level students will be able to sit special exams this autumn if they don't like their coursework grades.
Effectively, it means that a full set of exams will be offered for all subjects in the autumn instead of the summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--De Gea's former coach hits out at Man Utd great Keane over Spurs rant

Former Manchester United coach Eric Steele has leapt to the defence of David de Gea and hit back at criticism of the goalkeeper from Roy Keane .
Keane hit the headlines with a stinging rant aimed at de Gea and Harry Maguire at half-time during Manchester United 's 1-1 draw with Tottenham last month .
The former United captain claimed he was `` sick to death '' of the `` overrated Manchester United goalkeeper '' , after an error which allowed Steven Bergwijn to give Spurs the lead .
However , Steele , who worked with De Gea at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has defended De Gea from Keane 's criticism , whilst claiming he will bounce back stronger than ever .
`` Roy Keane has his way and that is Roy Keane 's way , as a player , as a coach and what he does as a pundit , '' Steele told the Football , the Albion and Me podcast .
`` Roy Keane was terrific for Sky TV .
What I 'd say is , I 'd have handled that totally differently .
David de Gea did not need Roy Keane to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he made an error .
`` I 'd look at it and I 'd say the same if I was talking to Joe Hart , Tom Heaton , Mart Poom at Derby , Lee Grant at Derby who is now at Man United .
`` He 's now coming up to 400 games for Manchester United .
He 's going to make that in the next two weeks .
You do n't play that many games for the biggest clubs in the world without being a very good goalkeeper .
`` Yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you 've been at a club for nine years .
Peter Schmeichel arrived at 28 , he had a very tough time in his first two , three months , as did David for five , six months .
`` David was 20 , he 's now nearly 30 and coming up to 400 games for Manchester United .
My answer to that would be , look what he 's won , look what he 's contributed .
Yes , he knows he has made an error but what I do know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his calmness , he wo n't be bothered .
`` I bet he has n't even watched it .
It would take someone to send it him on Twitter or whatever .
It would go straight over his head .
`` He came to Manchester United , he 'd won the Europa League , the Under-21s with Spain , he 'd won it again , he 'd won the Super Cup and Under-17s with Spain .
`` He 's since won Premier League , FA Cup , Community Shields , Europa League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper overnight and yes , he 's had a rough ride over the last eight , nine months but it 's his ninth year .
`` The pressures he 's had to work under .
Different managers , five different goalkeeper coaches .
David will rise again and part of that demeanour is his character , which will come through . ''

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Former Manchester United coach Eric Steele has leapt to the defence of David de Gea and hit back at criticism of the goalkeeper from Roy Keane.
Keane hit the headlines with a stinging rant aimed at de Gea and Harry Maguire at half-time during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham last month.
The former United captain claimed he was "sick to death" of the "overrated Manchester United goalkeeper", after an error which allowed Steven Bergwijn to give Spurs the lead.
However, Steele, who worked with De Gea at the club for a number of years, has defended De Gea from Keane's criticism, whilst claiming he will bounce back stronger than ever.
"Roy Keane has his way and that is Roy Keane's way, as a player, as a coach and what he does as a pundit," Steele told the Football, the Albion and Me podcast.
"Roy Keane was terrific for Sky TV. What I'd say is, I'd have handled that totally differently. David de Gea did not need Roy Keane to go on a rant for him to know he made an error.
"I'd look at it and I'd say the same if I was talking to Joe Hart, Tom Heaton, Mart Poom at Derby, Lee Grant at Derby who is now at Man United.
"He's now coming up to 400 games for Manchester United. He's going to make that in the next two weeks. You don't play that many games for the biggest clubs in the world without being a very good goalkeeper.
"Yes, he's had a little dip but if you've been at a club for nine years. Peter Schmeichel arrived at 28, he had a very tough time in his first two, three months, as did David for five, six months.
"David was 20, he's now nearly 30 and coming up to 400 games for Manchester United. My answer to that would be, look what he's won, look what he's contributed. Yes, he knows he has made an error but what I do know is David's composure, his character, his calmness, he won't be bothered.
"I bet he hasn't even watched it. It would take someone to send it him on Twitter or whatever. It would go straight over his head.
"He came to Manchester United, he'd won the Europa League, the Under-21s with Spain, he'd won it again, he'd won the Super Cup and Under-17s with Spain.
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"He's since won Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shields, Europa League. You don't become a fantastic goalkeeper overnight and yes, he's had a rough ride over the last eight, nine months but it's his ninth year.
"The pressures he's had to work under. Different managers, five different goalkeeper coaches. David will rise again and part of that demeanour is his character, which will come through."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-02--Pep Guardiola delighted with what he saw from Liverpool FC players

Pep Guardiola was delighted with Manchester City 's victory over Liverpool but does n't believe it will be significant in the Premier League .
Having given Jurgen Klopp 's side a guard of honour onto the pitch , the Blues blasted them away with three first-half goals before Raheem Sterling wrapped up a thumping 4-0 win in the second half to inflict Liverpool 's second league defeat of the season .
City 's manager , however , did not see the performance as a reaction from his players or a signal that they will remain a force to be reckoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team wins eight titles from the last 10 competitions they play , it is because they are an incredible team like we are so it is not necessary to tell them today .
`` The results Liverpool have done , nobody could stop them this season here or in any other country but what we have done in these years is something unique and exceptional and is not going to change because we beat Liverpool or lose against Liverpool .
`` When one team wins 8/10 titles they played , I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are hungry .
Next season will be next season .
We were n't consistent enough this season , we made mistakes but it is really important for us for Madrid and Arsenal .
Next season is far away . ''
Guardiola did not want to take anything away from the champions , and refused to accept that it was a below-par performance from them - something Klopp also railed against - that saw the players switch off now that the title is secure .
While the City manager was keen not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopeful this victory can help City in their pursuit of FA Cup and Champions League glory .
`` The gap to Liverpool is more than 20 points .
That is the difference between one team and the other , '' he said .
`` Two seasons ago it was 25 , now it is 20 .
That result is the reality they were incredible , much better than us and we were not consistent .
We have to improve the consistency that we had in previous seasons that it does n't matter anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But I am happy that we beat the English and European champions when they were incredibly focused to beat us .
I saw their faces , the way they shouted , communicated , wanted it .
`` They did n't come here to celebrate absolutely anything .
I think they drank enough beers in the early days of the week but they came here to compete against us without a doubt .
`` That 's why for us , to prepare Arsenal and Madrid this game will be so important to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next season will be completely different .
Everyone starts from zero and we have to show that we can do what we have done these last years winning a lot of titles in a lot of competitions . ''

Pep Guardiola was delighted with Manchester City's victory over Liverpool but doesn't believe it will be significant in the Premier League.
Having given Jurgen Klopp's side a guard of honour onto the pitch, the Blues blasted them away with three first-half goals before Raheem Sterling wrapped up a thumping 4-0 win in the second half to inflict Liverpool's second league defeat of the season.
City's manager, however, did not see the performance as a reaction from his players or a signal that they will remain a force to be reckoned with next season.
"When a team wins eight titles from the last 10 competitions they play, it is because they are an incredible team like we are so it is not necessary to tell them today.
"The results Liverpool have done, nobody could stop them this season here or in any other country but what we have done in these years is something unique and exceptional and is not going to change because we beat Liverpool or lose against Liverpool.
"When one team wins 8/10 titles they played, I don't need one game against Liverpool show me they are hungry. Next season will be next season. We weren't consistent enough this season, we made mistakes but it is really important for us for Madrid and Arsenal. Next season is far away."
Guardiola did not want to take anything away from the champions, and refused to accept that it was a below-par performance from them - something Klopp also railed against - that saw the players switch off now that the title is secure.
While the City manager was keen not to talk about next season, he is hopeful this victory can help City in their pursuit of FA Cup and Champions League glory.
"The gap to Liverpool is more than 20 points. That is the difference between one team and the other," he said.
"Two seasons ago it was 25, now it is 20. That result is the reality they were incredible, much better than us and we were not consistent . We have to improve the consistency that we had in previous seasons that it doesn't matter anywhere we play we take points and results.
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"But I am happy that we beat the English and European champions when they were incredibly focused to beat us. I saw their faces, the way they shouted, communicated, wanted it.
"They didn't come here to celebrate absolutely anything. I think they drank enough beers in the early days of the week but they came here to compete against us without a doubt.
"That's why for us, to prepare Arsenal and Madrid this game will be so important to show we can do it, but next season will be completely different. Everyone starts from zero and we have to show that we can do what we have done these last years winning a lot of titles in a lot of competitions."