themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Man United evening headlines as Reds receive £2.84bn boost

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday , May 28 .
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has spoken about what he believes were failings in the transfer market during his time at Old Trafford .
The veteran Dutchman believes the board let him down by struggling to bring in the calibre of player he desired over the course of his two-season stay in Manchester .
In an interview with Voetbal International , Van Gaal said : “ Manchester United did not have the qualities to become champions and had an outdated selection with ten players over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Van Gaal claimed his plans to “ rejuvenate ” the squad were left unfulfilled , with none of his chosen transfer targets signed .
On the whole , the decorated former manager believes his time at Old Trafford would have been much more successful had he been given the players he felt the club needed .
Manchester United have once again been named the Premier League ’ s wealthiest side , ahead of rivals Manchester City and Liverpool in KPMG ’ s annual club valuation report .
United remain the second-richest club , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are valued at £2.84billion , representing a reduction of two-percent on last year ’ s figure .
Liverpool are listed fifth-richest in Europe , valued at £2.26billion , while City are worth marginally less at £2.21billion .
Ole Gunnar Solskjær ’ s side are one of eight Premier League clubs listed in this year ’ s rich list .
Ex-Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has supported the idea of Jack Grealish leaving Aston Villa amid interest from Manchester United .
Lescott was speaking to The Beautiful Game Podcast , and suggested Villa supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision to switch Villa Park for Old Trafford .
“ For him to move now , it ’ s not a bad decision .
I don ’ t think any Villa fan would discourage him from leaving , ” Lescott said .
Once of United ’ s rivals Manchester City , Lescott urged Grealish to think about his future , implying any transfer deal should be wrapped up early and that the club should not stand in his way .
Grealish – now 24 years-old – has spent his entire career with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a youngster in 2001 .
He has scored seven Premier League goals this season , and assisted a further six for a struggling Villa side .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Thursday, May 28.
Louis van Gaal on transfer disappointment
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has spoken about what he believes were failings in the transfer market during his time at Old Trafford.
The veteran Dutchman believes the board let him down by struggling to bring in the calibre of player he desired over the course of his two-season stay in Manchester.
In an interview with Voetbal International, Van Gaal said: “Manchester United did not have the qualities to become champions and had an outdated selection with ten players over 30, five over 35."
Van Gaal claimed his plans to “rejuvenate” the squad were left unfulfilled, with none of his chosen transfer targets signed.
On the whole, the decorated former manager believes his time at Old Trafford would have been much more successful had he been given the players he felt the club needed.
United above City in rich list
Manchester United have once again been named the Premier League’s wealthiest side, ahead of rivals Manchester City and Liverpool in KPMG’s annual club valuation report.
United remain the second-richest club, behind Spanish giants Real Madrid, and are valued at £2.84billion, representing a reduction of two-percent on last year’s figure.
Liverpool are listed fifth-richest in Europe, valued at £2.26billion, while City are worth marginally less at £2.21billion.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side are one of eight Premier League clubs listed in this year’s rich list.
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Lescott backs Grealish move
Ex-Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has supported the idea of Jack Grealish leaving Aston Villa amid interest from Manchester United.
Lescott was speaking to The Beautiful Game Podcast, and suggested Villa supporters would not begrudge Grealish if he made the decision to switch Villa Park for Old Trafford.
“For him to move now, it’s not a bad decision. I don’t think any Villa fan would discourage him from leaving,” Lescott said.
Once of United’s rivals Manchester City, Lescott urged Grealish to think about his future, implying any transfer deal should be wrapped up early and that the club should not stand in his way.
Grealish – now 24 years-old – has spent his entire career with the Midlands club, having joined as a youngster in 2001. He has scored seven Premier League goals this season, and assisted a further six for a struggling Villa side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Man City evening headlines as £2.2bn Blues' take spot on rich list

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday , May 28 .
Pep Guardiola is responsible for helping to change the sport of football “ for the better '' , says Jamie Carragher .
The former Liverpool defender was speaking on Sky Sports ’ The Football Show and noted that Guardiola ’ s novel way of thinking about the game and the way he utilises his players has led to enormous success , which in turn has led to others changing their own approach - either to replicate Guardiola ’ s style or to stop it .
“ There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have changed the game , and certainly for the better as well , ” Carragher said .
“ He has not just changed the game in how he plays , it is his ideas and his success as well , and he has been the manager of the new century , really.
” Manchester City remain one of the most valuable clubs in Europe , but they have slipped from the fifth to sixth-highest ranked European club .
That ’ s according to KPMG , who produced their fifth annual club valuation report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at £2.21bn - a drop of 0.3 per cent from last year .
Domestically , only local rivals Manchester United ( second ) and Premier League title rivals Liverpool ( fifth ) are ranked higher than the Etihad club , with Chelsea , Spurs and Arsenal all inside the top 10 too .
Real Madrid remain No.1 , with Barcelona and Bayern Munich the other clubs in the top five .
Premier League clubs make up eight of the top 20 overall and the valuations were calculated as of January 1 .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Hart and his career over the past few seasons , with the former England No.1 falling out of favour first at City , then with England and most recently with Burnley .
He is remaining optimistic about the future , though , and sees it as a challenge to re-establish himself as a starter , but acknowledges that he faced some tough moments after Pep Guardiola arrived at City and told the goalkeeper that he wasn ’ t required any longer .
Speaking to the Duke of Cambridge on Football , Prince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted the moment he was told he could leave City as the biggest career setback he had faced .
`` It will sound pathetic but it 's the truth , it 's not playing and not being wanted , ” Hart said .
`` He did n't even necessarily not like me , he just had a certain aspect which he did n't feel I was up to , and it kind of dropped from there . ''
Hart has not played a top-flight league game in nearly 18 months and may need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his reputation .

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Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday, May 28.
Carragher says Guardiola helped change the game
Pep Guardiola is responsible for helping to change the sport of football “for the better", says Jamie Carragher.
The former Liverpool defender was speaking on Sky Sports’ The Football Show and noted that Guardiola’s novel way of thinking about the game and the way he utilises his players has led to enormous success, which in turn has led to others changing their own approach - either to replicate Guardiola’s style or to stop it.
“There is no doubt Barcelona and Pep Guardiola have changed the game, and certainly for the better as well,” Carragher said.
“He has not just changed the game in how he plays, it is his ideas and his success as well, and he has been the manager of the new century, really.”
City valuation drops slightly to £2.21bn
Manchester City remain one of the most valuable clubs in Europe, but they have slipped from the fifth to sixth-highest ranked European club.
That’s according to KPMG, who produced their fifth annual club valuation report and calculated City’s overall worth at £2.21bn - a drop of 0.3 per cent from last year.
Domestically, only local rivals Manchester United (second) and Premier League title rivals Liverpool (fifth) are ranked higher than the Etihad club, with Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal all inside the top 10 too.
Real Madrid remain No.1, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich the other clubs in the top five.
Premier League clubs make up eight of the top 20 overall and the valuations were calculated as of January 1.
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Guardiola left Hart feeling 'not wanted'
It hasn’t gone to plan for Joe Hart and his career over the past few seasons, with the former England No.1 falling out of favour first at City, then with England and most recently with Burnley.
He is remaining optimistic about the future, though, and sees it as a challenge to re-establish himself as a starter, but acknowledges that he faced some tough moments after Pep Guardiola arrived at City and told the goalkeeper that he wasn’t required any longer.
Speaking to the Duke of Cambridge on Football, Prince William and our Mental Health, Hart noted the moment he was told he could leave City as the biggest career setback he had faced.
"It will sound pathetic but it's the truth, it's not playing and not being wanted,” Hart said.
"He didn't even necessarily not like me, he just had a certain aspect which he didn't feel I was up to, and it kind of dropped from there."
Hart has not played a top-flight league game in nearly 18 months and may need to find another new club to rebuild his reputation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Greater Manchester unites for possibly the last Clap for Carers

Greater Manchester came together tonight for what could be the last Clap for Carers tribute .
From Ramsbottom to Romiley , households have stood on their doorsteps and streets to honour NHS and care workers with applause , and banging pots and pans , at 8pm on Thursdays .
Tonight 's tribute was the tenth since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown was put in force - and it could be the last .
Yet despite the uncertainty , residents across the region joined forces once more in praise of our hero health workers on the frontline .
Elsewhere , the Ministry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applauding at homes and abroad .
The weekly event looks to be coming to an end after the woman who created it spoke out about why she believes it 's time to stop .
Annemarie Plas , from London , said she has been 'overwhelmed ' by the support for Clap for Carers , but feels it 's better to stop while it is at its 'peak . '
This week she has spoken out about wanting the show of support to finish , amid concerns it has become too political .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last of the series [ tonight ] , because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak , '' she said .
`` Without getting too political , I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised .
`` I think the narrative is starting to change and I do n't want the clap to be negative . ''
There have been suggestions Clap for Carers could become an annual event .
Ms Plas said the next one should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year since the outbreak .
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Greater Manchester came together tonight for what could be the last Clap for Carers tribute.
From Ramsbottom to Romiley, households have stood on their doorsteps and streets to honour NHS and care workers with applause, and banging pots and pans, at 8pm on Thursdays.
Tonight's tribute was the tenth since the coronavirus pandemic lockdown was put in force - and it could be the last.
Yet despite the uncertainty, residents across the region joined forces once more in praise of our hero health workers on the frontline.
Elsewhere, the Ministry of Defence tweeted a video of soldiers applauding at homes and abroad.
The weekly event looks to be coming to an end after the woman who created it spoke out about why she believes it's time to stop.
Annemarie Plas, from London, said she has been 'overwhelmed' by the support for Clap for Carers, but feels it's better to stop while it is at its 'peak.'
This week she has spoken out about wanting the show of support to finish, amid concerns it has become too political.
"I think it's good to have the last of the series [tonight], because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak," she said.
"Without getting too political, I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised.
"I think the narrative is starting to change and I don't want the clap to be negative."
There have been suggestions Clap for Carers could become an annual event.
Ms Plas said the next one should take place in 2021 to mark a year since the outbreak.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Man Utd have four-man attack shortlist and more transfer rumours

Manchester United 's four-man attacking short list for the summer transfer window consists of Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish , Timo Werner and Moussa Dembele , according to reports .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that , despite the precarious position of the game due to the coronavirus crisis , United will continue with their recruitment plans when the transfer window reopens again .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is especially keen to add more attacking flair and effectiveness to his ranks , with a winger and playmaker high on the agenda and a new striker is also being considered .
ESPN reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa captain Grealish , RB Leipzig speedster Werner and Lyon front-man Dembele are all on their shortlist .
United 's desire to sign Sancho is no secret and they are been long-term admirers of the England international , who has been a revelation since he departed neighbours Manchester City in search of first team football in Germany .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United will prioritise the signing of Grealish this summer over Leicester City 's James Maddison , as it 's expected he will remain at the Foxes for another season and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price with Villa 's Premier League status under threat .
A striker may also be on the agenda for United , especially with the uncertainty surrounding Odion Ighalo 's future and M.E.N Sport understands that both Werner and Dembele are under consideration , though no contact has been made with either as of yet .
The report states that United remain keen on the prolific Werner , who has 30 goals to his name this season , but that there 's a belief within the club that he will likely join Liverpool .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror claim that Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign the 24-year-old , as they refuse to meet his £50million release clause in a post-COVID market , which potentially opens the door for United to make their move .
Elsewhere , Real Madrid are prepared to offer United a choice of four players as part of a deal for Paul Pogba , according to reports .
The Sun suggest Zinedine Zidane will allow Martin Odegaard , James Rodriguez , Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz to move to Old Trafford as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Real Madrid as ‘ desperate ’ to complete a deal , hence the drastic efforts to get one day this summer despite the difficult circumstance .
Finally , Shanghai Shenhua have reportedly told Ighalo he can extend his loan spell at United , but only if he signs a new deal with them the first .
The Nigerian 's loan deal at the club expires on Sunday and it was expected that he would return to his parent club ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League .
However , Sky Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Trafford until January , as border restrictions may prevent a return to China anyway , but only if he signs an extension with the club .

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Manchester United's four-man attacking short list for the summer transfer window consists of Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish, Timo Werner and Moussa Dembele, according to reports.
M.E.N. Sport understands that, despite the precarious position of the game due to the coronavirus crisis, United will continue with their recruitment plans when the transfer window reopens again.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is especially keen to add more attacking flair and effectiveness to his ranks, with a winger and playmaker high on the agenda and a new striker is also being considered.
ESPN reports that Borussia Dortmund star Sancho, Aston Villa captain Grealish, RB Leipzig speedster Werner and Lyon front-man Dembele are all on their shortlist.
United's desire to sign Sancho is no secret and they are been long-term admirers of the England international, who has been a revelation since he departed neighbours Manchester City in search of first team football in Germany.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United will prioritise the signing of Grealish this summer over Leicester City's James Maddison, as it's expected he will remain at the Foxes for another season and Grealish could come at a much cheaper price with Villa's Premier League status under threat.
A striker may also be on the agenda for United, especially with the uncertainty surrounding Odion Ighalo's future and M.E.N Sport understands that both Werner and Dembele are under consideration, though no contact has been made with either as of yet.
The report states that United remain keen on the prolific Werner, who has 30 goals to his name this season, but that there's a belief within the club that he will likely join Liverpool.
However, contrasting reports from the Daily Mirror claim that Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign the 24-year-old, as they refuse to meet his £50million release clause in a post-COVID market, which potentially opens the door for United to make their move.
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Elsewhere, Real Madrid are prepared to offer United a choice of four players as part of a deal for Paul Pogba, according to reports.
The Sun suggest Zinedine Zidane will allow Martin Odegaard, James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez and Brahim Diaz to move to Old Trafford as part of a swap-deal.
The report describes Real Madrid as ‘desperate’ to complete a deal, hence the drastic efforts to get one day this summer despite the difficult circumstance.
Finally, Shanghai Shenhua have reportedly told Ighalo he can extend his loan spell at United, but only if he signs a new deal with them the first.
The Nigerian's loan deal at the club expires on Sunday and it was expected that he would return to his parent club ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League.
However, Sky Sports report that he could now stay at Old Trafford until January, as border restrictions may prevent a return to China anyway, but only if he signs an extension with the club.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Man City competing with Real Madrid for starlet and more rumours

Manchester City will battle Real Madrid and Newcastle United for highly-rated Penarol winger Facundo Pellistri , according to reports .
While the football world has ground to a halt over the last few months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , City have kept active in their pursuit of promising talent from across the world .
In April it was confirmed that Peruvian defender Kluiverth Aguilar had agreed to join the club , though he will only make the switch to the Etihad when he turns 18 next year , and the Blues are keen on another South American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the Daily Mail , City are well positioned to sign the much coveted Pellistri , who has been earning rave reviews of his manager , former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan , and has already been handed the prestigious No.10 shirt .
It 's claimed that City have already held discussions with the 18-year-old 's representatives and that they have been helped in the pursuit by their full-time scout based in Uruguay and their sister club Montevideo City Torque .
However , Real Madrid are also said to be interested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after signing Federico Valverde from the club and hope Pellistri could have a similar impact .
Atletico Madrid , Napoli , Boca Juniors , Newcastle and Wolves are all also reportedly keeping an eye on the youngster , who is valued at £10million .
Meanwhile , Panathinaikos youngster Georgios Vagiannidis has reportedly turned down the chance to join City .
The highly-regarded defender made his debut for the Greek giants this season and has attracted interest from the likes of Monaco , LASK and PAOK .
However , according to PassioneInter.com , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A side Inter instead on a three-year deal .

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Manchester City will battle Real Madrid and Newcastle United for highly-rated Penarol winger Facundo Pellistri, according to reports.
While the football world has ground to a halt over the last few months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, City have kept active in their pursuit of promising talent from across the world.
In April it was confirmed that Peruvian defender Kluiverth Aguilar had agreed to join the club, though he will only make the switch to the Etihad when he turns 18 next year, and the Blues are keen on another South American talent if reports are to be believed.
According to the Daily Mail, City are well positioned to sign the much coveted Pellistri, who has been earning rave reviews of his manager, former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan, and has already been handed the prestigious No.10 shirt.
It's claimed that City have already held discussions with the 18-year-old's representatives and that they have been helped in the pursuit by their full-time scout based in Uruguay and their sister club Montevideo City Torque.
However, Real Madrid are also said to be interested and they have a history with Penarol after signing Federico Valverde from the club and hope Pellistri could have a similar impact.
Atletico Madrid, Napoli, Boca Juniors, Newcastle and Wolves are all also reportedly keeping an eye on the youngster, who is valued at £10million.
Meanwhile, Panathinaikos youngster Georgios Vagiannidis has reportedly turned down the chance to join City.
The highly-regarded defender made his debut for the Greek giants this season and has attracted interest from the likes of Monaco, LASK and PAOK.
However, according to PassioneInter.com, he has rejected them all to join Serie A side Inter instead on a three-year deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Temperature checks, screens and app orders - Manchester bar's reopening plans

Restaurants and bars are still waiting to hear whether they 'll be allowed to reopen in July as outlined in the Government 's road map - or perhaps even earlier , as Boris Johnson has hinted .
But when they do the dining experience is likely to look very different .
Albert ’ s Schloss has today revealed the measures it ’ s putting in place to keep staff , customers and performers safe from Covid-19 when the bar is permitted to reopen .
It could be a taste of things to come at hospitality venues across Greater Manchester and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular Peter Street venue has installed perspex screens between booths and at the bar , introduced a one-way system , removed tables and cut down its menu .
The maximum capacity will be significantly reduced too , to ensure safe distancing can occur .
Guests are greeted outside by a sign displaying ’ Haus rules ’ , a marked-out queueing system , and a beer tap-style hand sanitising station .
Before being seated or served , customers will also face a temperature screening , which alerts staff to anyone with an elevated temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unwell - customer or otherwise - they are likely to be asked to leave and seek medical attention .
One of the most drastic changes has taken place upstairs in its sister venue , the Albert Hall .
The old Presbyterian church-turned-concert-hall has been filled with long tables to accommodate more diners , with Mission Mars bosses not expecting it to be in use as a music venue until the end of the year at the earliest .
Albert ’ s Schloss will reduce and rotate the number of staff working to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a minimum , and has appointed a ‘ Covid officer ’ who will be responsible for ensuring strict hygiene measures are adhered to .
The customer experience will be very different too - diners can either order and pay for their food through an app , or nominate what Albert ’ s Schloss is calling a ‘ table captain ’ who will be given a disposable paper menu and pencil to fill out the party ’ s orders .
It ’ s then up to customers to decide how they ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - at designated collection points around the dining areas , or straight to the table as normal .
Utensils and condiments are to be sanitised thoroughly between each customer and staff will undergo thorough hand-washing every 20 minutes .
Venue bosses have admitted that operating with such a reduced capacity wo n't be financially profitable , but that it should help to at least pay staff wages .
Mission Mars also owns Rudy 's , which has reopened for take-away and bake-at-home pizzas , as well as gig venues Gorilla and The Deaf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albert 's Schloss will be reopening this weekend for a pop-up shop to raise funds for Eat Well MCR , a collective of hospitality leaders that is striving to get food to those in need .
The bar will be selling draught beers and baked goods at the charity shop on May 30 and 31 .

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Restaurants and bars are still waiting to hear whether they'll be allowed to reopen in July as outlined in the Government's road map - or perhaps even earlier, as Boris Johnson has hinted.
But when they do the dining experience is likely to look very different.
Albert’s Schloss has today revealed the measures it’s putting in place to keep staff, customers and performers safe from Covid-19 when the bar is permitted to reopen.
It could be a taste of things to come at hospitality venues across Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK.
The popular Peter Street venue has installed perspex screens between booths and at the bar, introduced a one-way system, removed tables and cut down its menu.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The maximum capacity will be significantly reduced too, to ensure safe distancing can occur.
Guests are greeted outside by a sign displaying ’Haus rules’, a marked-out queueing system, and a beer tap-style hand sanitising station.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Before being seated or served, customers will also face a temperature screening, which alerts staff to anyone with an elevated temperature.
If staff suspect anyone on site is unwell - customer or otherwise - they are likely to be asked to leave and seek medical attention.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
One of the most drastic changes has taken place upstairs in its sister venue, the Albert Hall.
The old Presbyterian church-turned-concert-hall has been filled with long tables to accommodate more diners, with Mission Mars bosses not expecting it to be in use as a music venue until the end of the year at the earliest.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Albert’s Schloss will reduce and rotate the number of staff working to keep the number of people on site to a minimum, and has appointed a ‘Covid officer’ who will be responsible for ensuring strict hygiene measures are adhered to.
The customer experience will be very different too - diners can either order and pay for their food through an app, or nominate what Albert’s Schloss is calling a ‘table captain’ who will be given a disposable paper menu and pencil to fill out the party’s orders.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It’s then up to customers to decide how they’d like to receive their food and drinks - at designated collection points around the dining areas, or straight to the table as normal.
Utensils and condiments are to be sanitised thoroughly between each customer and staff will undergo thorough hand-washing every 20 minutes.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Venue bosses have admitted that operating with such a reduced capacity won't be financially profitable, but that it should help to at least pay staff wages.
Mission Mars also owns Rudy's, which has reopened for take-away and bake-at-home pizzas, as well as gig venues Gorilla and The Deaf Institute, which are currently closed.
Albert's Schloss will be reopening this weekend for a pop-up shop to raise funds for Eat Well MCR, a collective of hospitality leaders that is striving to get food to those in need.
The bar will be selling draught beers and baked goods at the charity shop on May 30 and 31.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Dental practices across England can reopen from June 8

Dental practices in England are set to reopen from June 8 , it was revealed today .
But surgeries must first prove the necessary cleaning , hygiene , personal protective equipment ( PPE ) requirements and infection prevention and control protocols are in place .
The British Dental Association welcomed the restoration of routine dental care services , but said all practices were different and will 'need to move at different rates ' .
The BDA said : `` NHS England and the Chief Dental Officer have now confirmed any practice that feels it is appropriately prepared can provide patient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could see varying levels of treatments made available with immediate effect , with individual practitioners exercising their professional judgement on the pace of change .
`` The pace at which patient care can begin will be determined by a number of issues , such as stock levels of PPE .
`` The availability of and ability to fit test 'higher end ' PPE in particular may limit the universal restoration of a full range of dental care . ''
Dental leaders however stressed social distancing and cross-infection control could reduce capacity by as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time that practices have been given a reopening date since all routine dental care in England was suspended on 25 March , the Mirror reported .
In a letter to all practices , NHS England 's chief dental officer , Sara Hurley , said that 'today , we are asking that all dental practices commence opening from Monday June 8 for all face-to-face care , where practices assess that they have the necessary IPC ( infection prevention and control protocols ) and PPE requirements in place . ''
The letter said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sequencing and scheduling of patients for treatment as services resume should take into account : • the urgency of needs • the particular unmet needs of vulnerable groups '' Progression to resumption of the full range of routine dental care will be risk-managed by the individual practice and can include aerosol-generating procedures ( AGPs ) , subject to following the necessary IPC and PPE requirements .
`` Dental practices should also take steps to risk assess their workforce and take commensurate actions .
`` There also remains a need to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of public health measures should they arise .
`` A number of dentists have been asking if the advice to NHS dental providers also applies to the private dental sector .
We recommend a single approach to the safe and effective resumption of dental care . ''
BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said : `` A return of high street dentistry we will be welcome news to millions of patients left with few options during lockdown , but key questions remain .
`` It is right to allow practices to decide themselves when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be keen to start providing care as soon as safely possible , but we will need everyone to be patient as practices get up and running .
`` Dentists can open their doors but wo n't be able to provide a full range of care without the necessary kit .
`` Longer term practices can only stay afloat with ongoing support , while social distancing continues and the costs of providing care are sky high . ''
“ Opening the floodgates risks raising false expectations , unless government is willing to step up @ @ @ @

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Dental practices in England are set to reopen from June 8, it was revealed today.
But surgeries must first prove the necessary cleaning, hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and infection prevention and control protocols are in place.
The British Dental Association welcomed the restoration of routine dental care services, but said all practices were different and will 'need to move at different rates'.
The BDA said: "NHS England and the Chief Dental Officer have now confirmed any practice that feels it is appropriately prepared can provide patient care from 8 June.
"This could see varying levels of treatments made available with immediate effect, with individual practitioners exercising their professional judgement on the pace of change.
"The pace at which patient care can begin will be determined by a number of issues, such as stock levels of PPE.
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"The availability of and ability to fit test 'higher end' PPE in particular may limit the universal restoration of a full range of dental care."
Dental leaders however stressed social distancing and cross-infection control could reduce capacity by as much as two thirds.
It is the first time that practices have been given a reopening date since all routine dental care in England was suspended on 25 March, the Mirror reported.
In a letter to all practices, NHS England's chief dental officer, Sara Hurley, said that 'today, we are asking that all dental practices commence opening from Monday June 8 for all face-to-face care, where practices assess that they have the necessary IPC (infection prevention and control protocols) and PPE requirements in place."
The letter said: "Our advice is that the sequencing and scheduling of patients for treatment as services resume should take into account:
• the urgency of needs
• the particular unmet needs of vulnerable groups
• available capacity to undertake activity
"Progression to resumption of the full range of routine dental care will be risk-managed by the individual practice and can include aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs), subject to following the necessary IPC and PPE requirements.
"Dental practices should also take steps to risk assess their workforce and take commensurate actions.
"There also remains a need to be able to respond to any local or national re-imposition of public health measures should they arise.
"A number of dentists have been asking if the advice to NHS dental providers also applies to the private dental sector. We recommend a single approach to the safe and effective resumption of dental care."
BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said: "A return of high street dentistry we will be welcome news to millions of patients left with few options during lockdown, but key questions remain.
"It is right to allow practices to decide themselves when they are ready to open. Dentists will be keen to start providing care as soon as safely possible, but we will need everyone to be patient as practices get up and running.
"Dentists can open their doors but won't be able to provide a full range of care without the necessary kit.
"Longer term practices can only stay afloat with ongoing support, while social distancing continues and the costs of providing care are sky high."
“Opening the floodgates risks raising false expectations, unless government is willing to step up and help.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Why tonight's Clap for Carers is set to be the last one

Clap for Carers has turned into a weekly ritual for households across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic - but tonight 's looks set to be the last .
At 8pm this evening , for the tenth time , families and neighbours will step out onto their doorsteps to clap , cheer and bang on pots and pans in celebration of the nation 's key workers .
But the weekly event looks to be coming to an end after the woman who created it spoke out about why she believes it 's time to stop .
Annemarie Plas , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelmed '' by the support for Clap for Carers , but feels it is better to stop while it is at its 'peak . '
This week she has spoken out about wanting the show of support to finish after tonight , amid concerns it has become too political .
`` I think it 's good to have the last of the series [ tonight ] , because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak , '' she said .
`` Without getting too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised .
`` I think the narrative is starting to change and I do n't want the clap to be negative . ''
Mother-of-one Ms Plas , who is a Dutch national , said : `` A clap is something normal people can do , showing our appreciation .
`` But the power is not with us .
We can give them respect but we are not signing the cheque - that falls on another desk . ''
Ms Plas has suggested when the event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next one should take place in 2021 to mark a year since the coronavirus outbreak .
The event has seen whole streets come together to make noise for workers on the frontline , with singalongs and fireworks becoming a regular feature .
Members of the royal family , the Prime Minister and celebrities have even been seen to join in .

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Clap for Carers has turned into a weekly ritual for households across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic - but tonight's looks set to be the last.
At 8pm this evening, for the tenth time, families and neighbours will step out onto their doorsteps to clap, cheer and bang on pots and pans in celebration of the nation's key workers.
But the weekly event looks to be coming to an end after the woman who created it spoke out about why she believes it's time to stop.
(Image: PA)
Annemarie Plas, from London, said she has been "overwhelmed" by the support for Clap for Carers, but feels it is better to stop while it is at its 'peak.'
This week she has spoken out about wanting the show of support to finish after tonight, amid concerns it has become too political.
"I think it's good to have the last of the series [tonight], because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak," she said.
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"Without getting too political, I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised.
"I think the narrative is starting to change and I don't want the clap to be negative."
Mother-of-one Ms Plas, who is a Dutch national, said: "A clap is something normal people can do, showing our appreciation.
"But the power is not with us. We can give them respect but we are not signing the cheque - that falls on another desk."
Ms Plas has suggested when the event could be resserected however.
She said the next one should take place in 2021 to mark a year since the coronavirus outbreak.
The event has seen whole streets come together to make noise for workers on the frontline, with singalongs and fireworks becoming a regular feature.
Members of the royal family, the Prime Minister and celebrities have even been seen to join in.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Police catch 30 youths drinking and taking drugs at sports complex

Around 30 youths have been spotted drinking and taking drugs at a cricket ground in Bolton .
Police were called to reports of anti-social behaviour at Eagley Sports Complex last night , according to a spokesman for the Bolton North division of Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) .
Officers found a large group of youths flouting lockdown and under the influence of alcohol and drugs .
Today , police have visited the homes of some of the youths involved to warn them of the consequences of breaching COVID-19 legislation and behaving anti-socially .
Just before 5pm , a spokesman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be patrolling Eagley Sports Complex throughout the evening and night , as well as other areas such as Bromley Cross , Astley Bridge , and Smithills .
To report anti-social behaviour ring 101 or use the live chat on the GMP website .
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Around 30 youths have been spotted drinking and taking drugs at a cricket ground in Bolton.
Police were called to reports of anti-social behaviour at Eagley Sports Complex last night, according to a spokesman for the Bolton North division of Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Officers found a large group of youths flouting lockdown and under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Today, police have visited the homes of some of the youths involved to warn them of the consequences of breaching COVID-19 legislation and behaving anti-socially.
Just before 5pm, a spokesman for GMP Bolton North confirmed that they will be patrolling Eagley Sports Complex throughout the evening and night, as well as other areas such as Bromley Cross, Astley Bridge, and Smithills.
To report anti-social behaviour ring 101 or use the live chat on the GMP website.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Luke Shaw names Manchester United's three most skilful players

Luke Shaw says Paul Pogba is the player with the best technique at Manchester United .
English defender Shaw was asked to name the most skilful players currently at the club and he had a special mention for World Cup winner Pogba .
Shaw was also quick to hail the abilities of both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial , but believes Pogba is a cut above the rest with his 'outstanding qualities ' .
“ Most skilful ?
” Shaw queried in a Q & A on the club website .
“ We ’ ve got Rashy [ Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are both extremely skilful .
We see that so much in training and people obviously see it in games as well .
“ Paul would fall into that as well because he ’ s very skilful , and I ’ d have to say he ’ s got the best technique as well .
I ’ ve mentioned him before in my diary , but he really does have outstanding technique .
With his qualities , I can ’ t look past him.
” The left-back was also asked to name the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room , with another mention for Pogba along with Nemanja Matic and two homegrown talents .
He added : “ We ’ ve got quite a physically strong team in general .
“ Everyone ’ s quite competitive and we have a lot of lads who enjoy going in the gym .
We ’ ll talk a lot , people will say they ’ re lifting this or doing that , but a few stand out .
Scotty ’ s ( McTominay ) very strong and very aggressive with it , Axel ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in the gym .
“ Beyond that you ’ ve got the likes of Nemanja and Paul who are very difficult to get the ball off , so I ’ d probably pick those four . ''

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Luke Shaw says Paul Pogba is the player with the best technique at Manchester United.
English defender Shaw was asked to name the most skilful players currently at the club and he had a special mention for World Cup winner Pogba.
Shaw was also quick to hail the abilities of both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, but believes Pogba is a cut above the rest with his 'outstanding qualities'.
“Most skilful?” Shaw queried in a Q&A on the club website. “We’ve got Rashy [Marcus Rashford] and Anthony [Martial], who are both extremely skilful. We see that so much in training and people obviously see it in games as well.
“Paul would fall into that as well because he’s very skilful, and I’d have to say he’s got the best technique as well. I’ve mentioned him before in my diary, but he really does have outstanding technique. With his qualities, I can’t look past him.”
The left-back was also asked to name the toughest players in the Old Trafford dressing room, with another mention for Pogba along with Nemanja Matic and two homegrown talents.
He added: “We’ve got quite a physically strong team in general.
“Everyone’s quite competitive and we have a lot of lads who enjoy going in the gym. We’ll talk a lot, people will say they’re lifting this or doing that, but a few stand out. Scotty’s (McTominay) very strong and very aggressive with it, Axel (Tuanzebe) is another one who loves it in the gym.
“Beyond that you’ve got the likes of Nemanja and Paul who are very difficult to get the ball off, so I’d probably pick those four."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Thug dragged girlfriend through streets, strangling her three times

An 'incredibly intoxicated ' thug dragged his girlfriend through the streets and strangled her three times during a 'brutal ' one hour ordeal , a court heard .
Andrew Graham , 34 , has been jailed for two years for the attack , and for controlling and coercive behaviour against her .
Manchester Crown Court heard that Graham , from Salford , and the woman , a mum-of-two , had known each other since they were children .
They started a relationship after becoming close following the funeral of Graham 's mother .
The relationship was 'very good ' at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the relationship 'deteriorated ' , prosecutor Kate Gaskell said .
In August last year , she told Graham that she wanted to end their relationship , and they agreed to meet later that night at a pub .
When she arrived , she believed Graham was intoxicated so decided to leave .
She returned later to pick him up , after being told he was 'incredibly intoxicated ' , and having suffered a cut to his leg which she thought required hospital treatment .
They went to hospital , but Graham left before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put her in a headlock and began dragging her along the floor , sometimes by her hair .
Over the course of about an hour , Graham strangled her three times as he continued to drag her through the street .
During one incident she said she could n't breathe , and that he only stopped when she was about to pass out .
While she was in an alley , a car pulled up containing some of Graham 's friends .
They were able to calm Graham down and take her away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The court heard the woman was left with several injuries , including an sore neck which was 'extremely painful to touch ' .
Following the incident , Graham apologised and said he could n't remember what had happened .
They later got back together , but he began sending abusive messages and on one occasion made comments about what she should be wearing , prosecutors said .
During an incident in February , Graham grabbed her by the throat and squeezed for a few seconds , and hit her with a pillow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement read to the court , the woman said she was left 'absolutely petrified ' following the incident in August , and was left 'thinking she was going to die ' .
Defending , Nick Clarke said Graham , who has 29 previous convictions , feels 'shame ' for his behaviour and is remorseful .
He said Graham has suffered from mental health problems , and incidents impacted on his actions including the death of his mother .
A group of armed , masked men had also burst into his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , Mr Clarke said .
Sentencing , Judge Elizabeth Nicholls told Graham : `` You subjected her to a brutal , protracted and terrifying ordeal .
`` You dragged her through the streets , sometimes in a headlock , down a side alleyway , endeavouring to strangle her on at least three separate occasions , such that she thought this was the end of her life .
`` This attack only ended after a friend of yours was effectively able to calm you down sufficiently that they could separate her from you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
`` How this would have ended if you did n't have these friends who could calm you down and separate you is a real concern to this court .
`` You are a man with a number of issues , particularly mental health problems .
`` I have no doubt however that those problems have been made worse by your use of drugs and alcohol . ''
Graham , of Norton Street , Salford , pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm , and controlling and coercive behaviour .

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An 'incredibly intoxicated' thug dragged his girlfriend through the streets and strangled her three times during a 'brutal' one hour ordeal, a court heard.
Andrew Graham, 34, has been jailed for two years for the attack, and for controlling and coercive behaviour against her.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Graham, from Salford, and the woman, a mum-of-two, had known each other since they were children.
They started a relationship after becoming close following the funeral of Graham's mother.
The relationship was 'very good' at first but they began to argue and the relationship 'deteriorated', prosecutor Kate Gaskell said.
In August last year, she told Graham that she wanted to end their relationship, and they agreed to meet later that night at a pub.
When she arrived, she believed Graham was intoxicated so decided to leave.
She returned later to pick him up, after being told he was 'incredibly intoxicated', and having suffered a cut to his leg which she thought required hospital treatment.
They went to hospital, but Graham left before being examined.
After leaving, Graham put her in a headlock and began dragging her along the floor, sometimes by her hair.
Over the course of about an hour, Graham strangled her three times as he continued to drag her through the street.
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During one incident she said she couldn't breathe, and that he only stopped when she was about to pass out.
While she was in an alley, a car pulled up containing some of Graham's friends.
They were able to calm Graham down and take her away, so she could call the police.
The court heard the woman was left with several injuries, including an sore neck which was 'extremely painful to touch'.
Following the incident, Graham apologised and said he couldn't remember what had happened.
They later got back together, but he began sending abusive messages and on one occasion made comments about what she should be wearing, prosecutors said.
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During an incident in February, Graham grabbed her by the throat and squeezed for a few seconds, and hit her with a pillow.
He was arrested the following day.
In a statement read to the court, the woman said she was left 'absolutely petrified' following the incident in August, and was left 'thinking she was going to die'.
Defending, Nick Clarke said Graham, who has 29 previous convictions, feels 'shame' for his behaviour and is remorseful.
He said Graham has suffered from mental health problems, and incidents impacted on his actions including the death of his mother.
A group of armed, masked men had also burst into his home in a case of 'mistaken identity', Mr Clarke said.
Sentencing, Judge Elizabeth Nicholls told Graham: "You subjected her to a brutal, protracted and terrifying ordeal.
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"You dragged her through the streets, sometimes in a headlock, down a side alleyway, endeavouring to strangle her on at least three separate occasions, such that she thought this was the end of her life.
"This attack only ended after a friend of yours was effectively able to calm you down sufficiently that they could separate her from you and walk her to her place of work.
"How this would have ended if you didn't have these friends who could calm you down and separate you is a real concern to this court.
"You are a man with a number of issues, particularly mental health problems.
"I have no doubt however that those problems have been made worse by your use of drugs and alcohol."
Graham, of Norton Street, Salford, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--All 92 remaining Premier League matches to be broadcast live

The Premier League have outlined their plans for live TV coverage after confirming the return of football next month .
All 92 remaining games are set to be broadcast live after a provisional restart date of June 17 was set , with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal the first fixtures to go ahead .
A full schedule of games will then go ahead on the weekend of June 19-21 , with kick-off times staggered in order to broadcast each one .
Due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic , all games will be played behind closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will still be able to watch their teams in action for the remainder of the season .
Matches will be broadcast live by the Premier League ’ s existing broadcast partners – Sky Sports , BT Sport , BBC Sport and Amazon Prime .
The schedule includes plans for four live games to be broadcast by the BBC , marking the first time live top-flight football has been shown by them since 1992 .
Sky Sports will broadcast 64 of the 92 live games , with 25 of them being shown free to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 92 matches left will be free for all to watch .
In a statement , Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said : `` Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17 June .
`` But this date can not be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed , as the health and welfare of all participants and supporters is our priority .
`` Sadly , matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums , so we are pleased to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92 .
In order to accommodate all games for live broadcast , kick-off times will differ from traditional times .
Weekend matches will follow a schedule of 8pm on Fridays , 12.30pm , 3pm , 5.30pm and 8pm on Saturdays , 12pm , 2pm , 4.30pm and 7pm on Sundays , and 8pm on Mondays .
Meanwhile , midweek fixtures will kick-off at 6pm and 8pm each day on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Thursdays .

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The Premier League have outlined their plans for live TV coverage after confirming the return of football next month.
All 92 remaining games are set to be broadcast live after a provisional restart date of June 17 was set, with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal the first fixtures to go ahead.
A full schedule of games will then go ahead on the weekend of June 19-21, with kick-off times staggered in order to broadcast each one.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, all games will be played behind closed doors, but fans in the UK will still be able to watch their teams in action for the remainder of the season.
Matches will be broadcast live by the Premier League ’s existing broadcast partners – Sky Sports, BT Sport, BBC Sport and Amazon Prime.
The schedule includes plans for four live games to be broadcast by the BBC, marking the first time live top-flight football has been shown by them since 1992.
Sky Sports will broadcast 64 of the 92 live games, with 25 of them being shown free to air on Freeview, meaning that 29 of the 92 matches left will be free for all to watch.
In a statement, Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "Today we have provisionally agreed to resume the Premier League on Wednesday 17 June.
"But this date cannot be confirmed until we have met all the safety requirements needed, as the health and welfare of all participants and supporters is our priority.
"Sadly, matches will have to take place without fans in stadiums, so we are pleased to have come up with a positive solution for supporters to be able to watch all the remaining 92.
In order to accommodate all games for live broadcast, kick-off times will differ from traditional times.
Weekend matches will follow a schedule of 8pm on Fridays, 12.30pm, 3pm, 5.30pm and 8pm on Saturdays, 12pm, 2pm, 4.30pm and 7pm on Sundays, and 8pm on Mondays.
Meanwhile, midweek fixtures will kick-off at 6pm and 8pm each day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Boris Johnson REFUSES to allow experts to answer Dominic Cummings question

The prime minister stepped in to stop his scientific advisers from answering questions about Dominic Cummings during today 's daily press briefing .
Boris Johnson claimed he was 'protecting ' chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance from getting involved in 'political argument ' .
The scientists were asked by the BBC 's Laura Kuenssberg whether Dominic Cummings driving to Barnard Castle during the lockdown was an example they wanted the public to follow .
It comes after Durham Police said today that the aide 's trip to a town nearly 30 miles away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breached the rules .
Responding to the journalist 's questions , Mr Johnson said : `` I know that you ’ ve asked Chris and Patrick but I ’ m going to interpose myself if I may and protect them from what I think would be an unfair and unnecessary attempt to ask any political questions .
“ It ’ s very , very important that our medical officers and scientific advisers do not get dragged into what I think most people would recognise is fundamentally a political argument.
” He added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the matter '' following a statement from police that said no further action against Mr Cummings would be taken , despite the possible breach .
The scientists were then asked if they were comfortable with the prime minister stepping in to stop them from answering questions on Mr Cummings ' actions .
Prof Whitty replied : “ The desire to not get pulled into politics is far stronger on the part of Sir Patrick and me than it is in the prime minister.
” Sir Patrick added : “ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politically neutral , I don ’ t want to get involved in politics at all.
” Mr Johnson added : “ Good .
Unfortunately I have no choice.
” The prime minister has been criticised by some for appearing to silence his advisers .
Labour MP Bill Esterton said : “ The public can see that the Prime Minister won ’ t let his officials answer questions about Cummings .
“ This is further undermining trust in the government and more to the point in the advice that ’ s needed to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director of the Society of Editors , added : “ Concerns have already been raised by the Society and others on the wisdom of Number 10 deciding which media questions will be answered and which not during this current debate .
“ It is unfortunate that there appears to still be a tendency to act in a manner that might be seen by some as attempting to control the message .
“ While scientific and medical advisers may not wish to answer what they might consider political questions , that should surely be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister used the press conference as an opportunity to announce how lockdown rules would change from June .
He said that the five key tests that must be reviewed before changes are made are being met .
From Monday , schools and some shops will begin to reopen , while the public will also be able to start meeting in socially distanced groups of up to six people outdoors .

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The prime minister stepped in to stop his scientific advisers from answering questions about Dominic Cummings during today's daily press briefing.
Boris Johnson claimed he was 'protecting' chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance from getting involved in 'political argument'.
The scientists were asked by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg whether Dominic Cummings driving to Barnard Castle during the lockdown was an example they wanted the public to follow.
It comes after Durham Police said today that the aide's trip to a town nearly 30 miles away from where he was staying might have breached the rules.
Responding to the journalist's questions, Mr Johnson said: "I know that you’ve asked Chris and Patrick but I’m going to interpose myself if I may and protect them from what I think would be an unfair and unnecessary attempt to ask any political questions.
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“It’s very, very important that our medical officers and scientific advisers do not get dragged into what I think most people would recognise is fundamentally a political argument.”
He added that he intended to "draw a line under the matter" following a statement from police that said no further action against Mr Cummings would be taken, despite the possible breach.
The scientists were then asked if they were comfortable with the prime minister stepping in to stop them from answering questions on Mr Cummings' actions.
Prof Whitty replied: “The desire to not get pulled into politics is far stronger on the part of Sir Patrick and me than it is in the prime minister.”
Sir Patrick added: “I’m a civil servant, I’m politically neutral, I don’t want to get involved in politics at all.”
Mr Johnson added: “Good. Unfortunately I have no choice.”
The prime minister has been criticised by some for appearing to silence his advisers.
Labour MP Bill Esterton said: “The public can see that the Prime Minister won’t let his officials answer questions about Cummings.
“This is further undermining trust in the government and more to the point in the advice that’s needed to keep us safe.”
Ian Murray, executive director of the Society of Editors, added: “Concerns have already been raised by the Society and others on the wisdom of Number 10 deciding which media questions will be answered and which not during this current debate.
“It is unfortunate that there appears to still be a tendency to act in a manner that might be seen by some as attempting to control the message.
“While scientific and medical advisers may not wish to answer what they might consider political questions, that should surely be a matter for them.”
The prime minister used the press conference as an opportunity to announce how lockdown rules would change from June.
He said that the five key tests that must be reviewed before changes are made are being met.
From Monday, schools and some shops will begin to reopen, while the public will also be able to start meeting in socially distanced groups of up to six people outdoors.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Mum-of-five tragically dies after seven week fight against coronavirus

A brave mum-of-five has tragically lost her battle with Covid-19 - after spending seven weeks alone in hospital .
Courageous Karen Birtwell , 42 , who had suffered with asthma since she was 13 , was rushed to hospital on April 5 due to a shortness of breath .
Her family say they never believed she would be in a life-threatening situation until she was put on a ventilator - after her condition deteriorated rapidly .
Her heartbroken husband Peter , 39 , says it was a traumatic experience as he wasn ’ t allowed to visit his wife while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was finally allowed to see her on the day of her death but tragically he told doctors they ’ d brought him to the wrong bed as she was “ completely unrecognisable.
” Peter , from Burnley , said : “ This entire experience has been so traumatic .
“ As a family we ’ re trying to pull together and we ’ re doing as well as we can , but it ’ s been hard .
“ I was allowed to see her on the day she died after seven long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because she ’ d gotten so poorly .
“ But I couldn ’ t let her die alone .
“ Not knowing how she was doing all those days was heartbreaking .
I just wanted to know how my wife was doing .
“ She aged about 20 years in those weeks .
When the doctors took me to see her , I told them they brought me to the wrong bed because I couldn ’ t recognise her .
They met through friends 10 years ago and married in August 2012 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lauren , 8 , and Ellie , 6 .
The devoted couple enjoyed family holidays together and especially enjoyed summers in Spain .
Peter , a baker , said : “ She was a happy go lucky girl , Karen .
“ She was always the life and soul of any room she walked into .
“ I can ’ t thank her enough for everything she has given me , for the kids and the family I have .
“ At the end , I ’ m happy she is no longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still speak to her every day , it helps me .
I feel like I can still communicate with her .
“ One of the girls was telling me about her wobbly teeth , I just wish Karen could be here to hear all about it too .
`` But she was a wonderful wife and a brilliant mother , and we wo n't ever forget her . ''
Read more of today 's stories here Karen was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital in February after suffering from breathing difficulties .
She had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and had been in hospital over a dozen times in the last two years due to an unexplained chest infection .
She was discharged shortly after but after suffering with shortness of breath again , she was rushed by ambulance to Blackburn again on April 5 .
Just two weeks later , her condition had deteriorated and a specialist team placed her on an ECMO machine - which effectively replaces a person ’ s lungs .
She was transferred to Wythenshawe Hospital where she was diagnosed with emphysema and Covid-19 .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last few weeks of her life before she tragically passed away .
Karen ’ s former-husband , Alex Catterall , 46 , says he doesn ’ t know how to tell their three children that they won ’ t ever see their mum again .
Alex , from Burnley , said : “ Karen and I were very close , we have three children together .
“ She was a big part of my life and always will be .
“ Her breathing issues were never fatal , I would have never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back from the hospital .
“ It ’ s been devastating for me , for Peter , and for the children .
“ It ’ s been a traumatic experience , and one that ’ s impossible to describe .
“ How do you talk to a kid and tell them they won ’ t be able to see their mummy again , it ’ s just heartbreaking .
“ Karen was an absolutely lovely woman .
She loved life , she was an angel and a terrific mother .
“ She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything she did .
“ She was an amazing mum and I can ’ t thank her enough for giving me three beautiful children.
” Karen spent most of her working life in various NHS auxiliary and care roles and looked after the elderly in care homes .
She always dreamed of becoming a qualified nurse and she began a degree course in mental health at Burnley College last year to make that dream a reality .
Karen 's funeral will take place on June 2 at Burnley Crematorium .
Anyone who would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so here .

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A brave mum-of-five has tragically lost her battle with Covid-19 - after spending seven weeks alone in hospital.
Courageous Karen Birtwell, 42, who had suffered with asthma since she was 13, was rushed to hospital on April 5 due to a shortness of breath.
Her family say they never believed she would be in a life-threatening situation until she was put on a ventilator - after her condition deteriorated rapidly.
Her heartbroken husband Peter, 39, says it was a traumatic experience as he wasn’t allowed to visit his wife while she fought for her life.
He was finally allowed to see her on the day of her death but tragically he told doctors they’d brought him to the wrong bed as she was “completely unrecognisable.”
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Peter, from Burnley, said: “This entire experience has been so traumatic.
“As a family we’re trying to pull together and we’re doing as well as we can, but it’s been hard.
“I was allowed to see her on the day she died after seven long weeks. We had to withdraw treatment because she’d gotten so poorly.
“But I couldn’t let her die alone.
“Not knowing how she was doing all those days was heartbreaking. I just wanted to know how my wife was doing.
“She aged about 20 years in those weeks. When the doctors took me to see her, I told them they brought me to the wrong bed because I couldn’t recognise her.
“It was awful.”
Peter paid tribute to a “wonderful wife” and “brilliant mother”.
They met through friends 10 years ago and married in August 2012. They have two children together, little Lauren, 8, and Ellie, 6.
The devoted couple enjoyed family holidays together and especially enjoyed summers in Spain.
(Image: (Image: Peter Birtwell / SWNS))
Peter, a baker, said: “She was a happy go lucky girl, Karen.
“She was always the life and soul of any room she walked into.
“I can’t thank her enough for everything she has given me, for the kids and the family I have.
“At the end, I’m happy she is no longer in pain and suffering.
“I still speak to her every day, it helps me. I feel like I can still communicate with her.
“One of the girls was telling me about her wobbly teeth, I just wish Karen could be here to hear all about it too.
"But she was a wonderful wife and a brilliant mother, and we won't ever forget her."
Karen was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital in February after suffering from breathing difficulties.
She had suffered with asthma since she was 13 and had been in hospital over a dozen times in the last two years due to an unexplained chest infection.
She was discharged shortly after but after suffering with shortness of breath again, she was rushed by ambulance to Blackburn again on April 5.
Just two weeks later, her condition had deteriorated and a specialist team placed her on an ECMO machine - which effectively replaces a person’s lungs.
She was transferred to Wythenshawe Hospital where she was diagnosed with emphysema and Covid-19.
She was put in a medically induced coma for the last few weeks of her life before she tragically passed away.
Karen’s former-husband, Alex Catterall, 46, says he doesn’t know how to tell their three children that they won’t ever see their mum again.
Alex, from Burnley, said: “Karen and I were very close, we have three children together.
“She was a big part of my life and always will be.
“Her breathing issues were never fatal, I would have never imagined that she wouldn’t come back from the hospital.
“It’s been devastating for me, for Peter, and for the children.
(Image: (Image: Peter Birtwell / SWNS))
“It’s been a traumatic experience, and one that’s impossible to describe.
“How do you talk to a kid and tell them they won’t be able to see their mummy again, it’s just heartbreaking.
“Karen was an absolutely lovely woman. She loved life, she was an angel and a terrific mother.
“She was a fighter and was always determined in anything she did.
“She was an amazing mum and I can’t thank her enough for giving me three beautiful children.”
Karen spent most of her working life in various NHS auxiliary and care roles and looked after the elderly in care homes.
She always dreamed of becoming a qualified nurse and she began a degree course in mental health at Burnley College last year to make that dream a reality.
Karen's funeral will take place on June 2 at Burnley Crematorium.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Police continue to search reservoir for missing John Woodman

Police are still searching for a Bury man who disappeared from home a week ago .
John Woodman has not been seen since leaving Spring Vale Drive , in Tottington , late on Friday night .
Specialist underwater search teams have been drafted in to help and have spent six days scouring the Wayoh Reservoir , in Edgworth , Bolton , close to where the 56-year-old 's car was found .
He left his mobile phone and bank card behind but the vehicle , a blue Ford Galaxy , was found at the Black Bull Inn , less than 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police enrolled the help of the North West Underwater Search Unit and Bolton 's Mountain Rescue Team to aid with the hunt for Mr Woodman .
Officers from the search unit have been regularly diving into the reservoir and using Radar to try and find any clues as to where he might be .
Bury Chief Inspector Jane Morgan has also issued an appeal directly to the missing man asking him to contact the police .
“ John ’ s family and ourselves are understandably concerned for him so we would like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with information about his whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible , '' she said .
`` Members of the public may have seen teams of specialist officers carrying out extensive enquiries and searches .
`` Whilst these are ongoing , I would encourage anyone who is out and about to contact police without delay if they see or hear anything which may assist us.
” Mr Woodman is described as being approximately 6ft 2in tall and of a medium build .
He may be wearing a yellow t-shirt , blue tracksuit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about John ’ s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8163 .

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Police are still searching for a Bury man who disappeared from home a week ago.
John Woodman has not been seen since leaving Spring Vale Drive, in Tottington, late on Friday night.
Specialist underwater search teams have been drafted in to help and have spent six days scouring the Wayoh Reservoir, in Edgworth, Bolton, close to where the 56-year-old's car was found.
He left his mobile phone and bank card behind but the vehicle, a blue Ford Galaxy, was found at the Black Bull Inn, less than 200 yards from the water's edge.
Police enrolled the help of the North West Underwater Search Unit and Bolton's Mountain Rescue Team to aid with the hunt for Mr Woodman.
Officers from the search unit have been regularly diving into the reservoir and using Radar to try and find any clues as to where he might be.
Bury Chief Inspector Jane Morgan has also issued an appeal directly to the missing man asking him to contact the police.
“John’s family and ourselves are understandably concerned for him so we would like to appeal directly to John or anyone else with information about his whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible," she said.
(Image: GMP)
"Members of the public may have seen teams of specialist officers carrying out extensive enquiries and searches.
"Whilst these are ongoing, I would encourage anyone who is out and about to contact police without delay if they see or hear anything which may assist us.”
Mr Woodman is described as being approximately 6ft 2in tall and of a medium build.
He may be wearing a yellow t-shirt, blue tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
Anyone with information about John’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8163.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Stalker bombarded woman he saw on TV with disgusting, explicit letters

A 'manipulative ' stalker sent a stranger he called 'drop dead gorgeous ' sexually explicit fantasy letters and cash after becoming 'obsessed ' when he saw her on TV .
Raymond Sharples , 64 , left the woman so distressed that she started writing a suicide note .
As he was spared jail , the judge said Sharples appeared to be having a mental breakdown at the time , becoming socially isolated as the full time carer for his wife .
The woman , a postgraduate student in Manchester , had appeared on a show on ITV in November last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health issues , Manchester Crown Court heard .
After seeing her on the show , Sharples looked her up on social media and found her email address , telling her he was a former teacher from Bolton .
Sharples said she was 'beautiful ' , and told her he had a 'crush ' on her .
The woman thought the message was 'creepy ' but 'laughed it off ' , prosecutor Justin Hayhoe said .
She did n't reply , but Sharples then sent another email , saying he had seen a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left 'uneasy and uncomfortable ' by the message , and checked her privacy settings on social media .
Despite her not replying , Sharples continued and sent a package to her parents ' home , containing a CD by The Smiths , photographs of himself and £5 .
She began to 'freak out ' when she discovered the package was sent by Sharples .
In a letter , he said : `` I want you to be the last thought I have before I pass into oblivion . ''
Sharples also said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he would 'love to be her friend ' .
He suggested if she returned the CD and other items then he would n't contact her again .
But Sharples sent her another package to her home in January , as well as three letters which were sent to the department at her university .
In the letters , he told the woman he ‘ fancied her like crazy ’ , and that ‘ no matter how life treated her , he would always be there for her ’ .
He told her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-esteem as she was ‘ stunning ’ , ‘ drop dead gorgeous ’ and was ‘ the best looking and most sexy girl on the entire planet ’ .
Sharples ' messages later became explicit , and told of his sexual fantasies .
On one letter , he put a warning on the envelope saying anyone of a ‘ sensitive disposition ’ should not open the letter as the contents were ‘ explicit and perverted ’ .
She said she found the letters 'disgusting ' , and felt like she was going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occasions he wished her a happy birthday , and sent her £50 and £100 .
The woman said she was 'pushed over the edge ' by Sharples ' behaviour , and described his actions as 'unhinged ' , 'unstable ' and 'manipulative ' .
After being arrested , Sharples told police he had become 'obsessed ' by her , and that he 'would have liked to have married her ' .
In a statement read to the court , the woman said her ordeal had left her feeling 'violated ' and 'paralysed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the progress I had made was washed away by Ray 's behaviour , '' she said .
She told how she had begun writing a suicide note .
Defending , Rachel White said Sharples had displayed a 'complete lapse of judgement ' during a 'crisis ' in his life , and that he 'promises he will never bother her again ' .
The court was told that Sharples ' wife of more than 30 years suffers from multiple sclerosis , and that he has become socially isolated after becoming her full time carer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced 'overwhelming feelings of despair and loneliness ' , the court heard .
Judge Richard Mansell QC told Sharples : `` Whilst I accept that explains your bizarre conduct , conduct which is entirely at odds with your previous character , it does not explain or excuse how you targeted a vulnerable female , with serious mental health problems , and subjected her to a protracted period of harassment and intrusion into her private life , when you must have appreciated that this might cause her to suffer a decline in her mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I sent you to prison today , but it would necessarily be a short prison sentence , allowing you credit for your plea . ''
The judge said the maximum sentence for the stalking offence which Sharples admitted was six months .
Judge Mansell questioned what sending Sharples to prison would achieve , and said rehabilitation was needed to prevent further offending .
Sharples , of Ashdown Drive , Bolton , was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison , suspended for 18 months .
He must also complete 40 rehabilitation activity requirement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
An indefinite restraining order was also passed .

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A 'manipulative' stalker sent a stranger he called 'drop dead gorgeous' sexually explicit fantasy letters and cash after becoming 'obsessed' when he saw her on TV.
Raymond Sharples, 64, left the woman so distressed that she started writing a suicide note.
As he was spared jail, the judge said Sharples appeared to be having a mental breakdown at the time, becoming socially isolated as the full time carer for his wife.
The woman, a postgraduate student in Manchester, had appeared on a show on ITV in November last year, talking about her experience of mental health issues, Manchester Crown Court heard.
After seeing her on the show, Sharples looked her up on social media and found her email address, telling her he was a former teacher from Bolton.
Sharples said she was 'beautiful', and told her he had a 'crush' on her. The woman thought the message was 'creepy' but 'laughed it off', prosecutor Justin Hayhoe said.
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She didn't reply, but Sharples then sent another email, saying he had seen a blog she had produced. She was left 'uneasy and uncomfortable' by the message, and checked her privacy settings on social media.
Despite her not replying, Sharples continued and sent a package to her parents' home, containing a CD by The Smiths, photographs of himself and £5.
She began to 'freak out' when she discovered the package was sent by Sharples. In a letter, he said: "I want you to be the last thought I have before I pass into oblivion."
Sharples also said he 'loved her very much', and that he would 'love to be her friend'.
He suggested if she returned the CD and other items then he wouldn't contact her again.
But Sharples sent her another package to her home in January, as well as three letters which were sent to the department at her university.
In the letters, he told the woman he ‘fancied her like crazy’, and that ‘no matter how life treated her, he would always be there for her’.
He told her she had no reason to have low self-esteem as she was ‘stunning’, ‘drop dead gorgeous’ and was ‘the best looking and most sexy girl on the entire planet’.
Sharples' messages later became explicit, and told of his sexual fantasies.
On one letter, he put a warning on the envelope saying anyone of a ‘sensitive disposition’ should not open the letter as the contents were ‘explicit and perverted’.
She said she found the letters 'disgusting', and felt like she was going to have a panic attack.
On other occasions he wished her a happy birthday, and sent her £50 and £100.
The woman said she was 'pushed over the edge' by Sharples' behaviour, and described his actions as 'unhinged', 'unstable' and 'manipulative'.
After being arrested, Sharples told police he had become 'obsessed' by her, and that he 'would have liked to have married her'.
In a statement read to the court, the woman said her ordeal had left her feeling 'violated' and 'paralysed with fear'.
"I feel all the progress I had made was washed away by Ray's behaviour," she said.
She told how she had begun writing a suicide note.
Defending, Rachel White said Sharples had displayed a 'complete lapse of judgement' during a 'crisis' in his life, and that he 'promises he will never bother her again'.
The court was told that Sharples' wife of more than 30 years suffers from multiple sclerosis, and that he has become socially isolated after becoming her full time carer.
He told a probation officer he experienced 'overwhelming feelings of despair and loneliness', the court heard.
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Judge Richard Mansell QC told Sharples: "Whilst I accept that explains your bizarre conduct, conduct which is entirely at odds with your previous character, it does not explain or excuse how you targeted a vulnerable female, with serious mental health problems, and subjected her to a protracted period of harassment and intrusion into her private life, when you must have appreciated that this might cause her to suffer a decline in her mental health.
"You could not complain if I sent you to prison today, but it would necessarily be a short prison sentence, allowing you credit for your plea."
The judge said the maximum sentence for the stalking offence which Sharples admitted was six months.
Judge Mansell questioned what sending Sharples to prison would achieve, and said rehabilitation was needed to prevent further offending.
Sharples, of Ashdown Drive, Bolton, was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.
He must also complete 40 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and 80 hours of unpaid work.
An indefinite restraining order was also passed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--Take part in the Great Big Glastonbury Survey

There are not enough words to describe Glastonbury Festival .
Epic , otherworldly , eclectic , vibrant , unforgettable - nowhere on Earth is like Glasto .
Come mud or shine , a trip to the fields of Worthy Farm in Pilton , in the heart of Somerset , is something every music lover should experience at least once in their life .
That 's why the cancellation of this year 's festival was such a blow .
Whether you were planning to watch on telly at home or at the event itself , the summer is missing something without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been turned upside down anyway because of the coronavirus crisis .
Millions are struggling with disruption to their lives and personal tragedies .
But frankly , never has a musical celebration been more needed .
Glastonbury 2020 was going to be extra special , as the festival was due to mark its 50th birthday .
We refuse to let such a momentous milestone go unmarked .
So that 's why we 're launching the Great Big Glastonbury Survey , so you can have your say on the greatest show on Earth .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the festival and what you 'll miss most too - your best moments , favourite years , best bands and more .
Fill it in before midnight on Sunday May 31 and you ’ ll also be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher to spend at Go Outdoors or Halfords for your next big festival experience .
You can fill in the survey here .
You ’ ll also be invited to join our Glastonbury community and sign up to our daily Glasto newsletter from our sister title , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updates , playlists from the last 50 years and tips for how to create your own Glasto in your Garden .
So sit back , grab a coffee - or better yet a can of cider or a cocktail - and join us in a bit of Glastonbury nostalgia .

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There are not enough words to describe Glastonbury Festival.
Epic, otherworldly, eclectic, vibrant, unforgettable - nowhere on Earth is like Glasto.
Come mud or shine, a trip to the fields of Worthy Farm in Pilton, in the heart of Somerset, is something every music lover should experience at least once in their life.
That's why the cancellation of this year's festival was such a blow.
Whether you were planning to watch on telly at home or at the event itself, the summer is missing something without it.
Of course the world has been turned upside down anyway because of the coronavirus crisis.
Millions are struggling with disruption to their lives and personal tragedies.
But frankly, never has a musical celebration been more needed.
Glastonbury 2020 was going to be extra special, as the festival was due to mark its 50th birthday.
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We refuse to let such a momentous milestone go unmarked.
So that's why we're launching the Great Big Glastonbury Survey, so you can have your say on the greatest show on Earth.
We want to know what you love most about the festival and what you'll miss most too - your best moments, favourite years, best bands and more.
Fill it in before midnight on Sunday May 31 and you’ll also be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher to spend at Go Outdoors or Halfords for your next big festival experience.
You can fill in the survey here.
You’ll also be invited to join our Glastonbury community and sign up to our daily Glasto newsletter from our sister title, SomersetLive, full of memories, festival updates, playlists from the last 50 years and tips for how to create your own Glasto in your Garden.
So sit back, grab a coffee - or better yet a can of cider or a cocktail - and join us in a bit of Glastonbury nostalgia.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-28--All the Premier League kick-off times after June 17 return confirmed

The Premier League has confirmed that top-flight football will resume on Wednesday June 17 , as Project Restart takes another step closer to becoming reality .
In a statement on Thursday , the league confirmed a provisional return date for Premier League football starting with Manchester City vs Arsenal and Sheffield United vs Aston Villa - the two games which were originally rescheduled due to the Carabao Cup final .
That will be followed by the first full matchweek , where the ten games will be split across the weekend with games on Friday and Monday night , along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All matches will be televised live in the UK and , as a result , will have staggered fixture times to ensure there are no clashes - and the Premier League has announced the timings for those matches .
Evening matches on Friday and Monday will be set at 20:00 , with Saturday ’ s four matches set at 12:30 , 15:00 , 17:30 and 20:00 .
On Sundays , matches will kick-off at 12:00 , 14:00 , 16:30 and 19:00 .
Some midweek matches will be required to complete the remaining matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Wednesday and Thursday evenings , with kick-off times at 18:00 and 20:00 .
Significantly , match coverage will be split across Sky Sports , BT Sport and Amazon Prime , while the BBC will show four live televised matches - the first time since the Premier League began in 1992 that matches will be on free-to-air TV .
Full details on the specific scheduling of matches , their kick-off times , dates and TV details is still to be confirmed and , as the date is provisionally agreed , it is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming weeks .

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The Premier League has confirmed that top-flight football will resume on Wednesday June 17, as Project Restart takes another step closer to becoming reality.
In a statement on Thursday, the league confirmed a provisional return date for Premier League football starting with Manchester City vs Arsenal and Sheffield United vs Aston Villa - the two games which were originally rescheduled due to the Carabao Cup final.
That will be followed by the first full matchweek, where the ten games will be split across the weekend with games on Friday and Monday night, along with four each on Saturday and Sunday.
All matches will be televised live in the UK and, as a result, will have staggered fixture times to ensure there are no clashes - and the Premier League has announced the timings for those matches.
Evening matches on Friday and Monday will be set at 20:00, with Saturday’s four matches set at 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 and 20:00. On Sundays, matches will kick-off at 12:00, 14:00, 16:30 and 19:00.
Some midweek matches will be required to complete the remaining matches and they will be spread to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with kick-off times at 18:00 and 20:00.
Significantly, match coverage will be split across Sky Sports, BT Sport and Amazon Prime, while the BBC will show four live televised matches - the first time since the Premier League began in 1992 that matches will be on free-to-air TV.
Full details on the specific scheduling of matches, their kick-off times, dates and TV details is still to be confirmed and, as the date is provisionally agreed, it is still subject to change over the course of the coming weeks.