themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--On the streets of Oldham where Covid rates are still rising

Lockdown has become a way of life for the people of Oldham .
Since May the borough has been subject to tougher restrictions in response to its rising coronavirus infection rate .
Yet still the number of people testing positive for the virus continues to climb .
The latest government figures , released today , reveal another spike of 255 cases in the week up to August 8 – almost double the previous week ’ s total of 137 cases .
The town recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases since the peak of the pandemic last week .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a hotspot compared to other parts of Greater Manchester , but residents have their own ideas .
`` People aren ’ t obeying lockdown , ” says Hazel Banks , who lives near Alexandra Park , one of the worst affected areas in Oldham .
`` Everyday since the start , people have been ignoring it .
`` We see it at our neighbour ’ s .
Everyday 10 or 20 people are going in and out of one house .
`` They ’ ve been having parties and barbecues all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband Ian aren ’ t the only residents to make this observation .
“ What lockdown ?
” shrugs one shopper in Chadderton , another hard-hit area .
Fairuza Khamom , 38 , works in a supermarket in Chadderton and agrees that some people have not been following the guidelines .
`` I have been afraid of taking something home to my family , ” she explains .
`` But over time this situation has become the new normal here .
`` Personally , I do think it ’ s how we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have families with multiple generations who live together in the same house .
`` I think people have still been mixing and visiting other family members .
`` Some of the restrictions did seem to come too late and it feels like they [ the government ] didn ’ t take that into account.
” Fairuza ’ s husband , Kazi Chowdhury , had coronavirus in May at the end of Ramadan and had to isolate from their four children for 14 days .
`` We have tried to stay at home as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It seems that when the weather becomes nice like this , people can ’ t control themselves .
`` They are out and about a lot more .
`` Personally , I think the government should bring in tougher restrictions . ''
A Government map published using data from the Office for National Statistics reveals the number of cases per area across England .
Alexandra Park had 55 positive test results for the week July 31 to Aug 6 , higher than the worst hit neighbourhood in Leicester and other parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tool .
Werneth , in south west Oldham , recorded 42 cases in the same week .
Not only is Covid affecting people ’ s health , it ’ s damaging their livelihoods .
Taxi driver Aamir Aziz , 34 , said work has dried up since the beginning of the pandemic .
Another local lockdown has only made it more difficult .
The dad-of-two said : “ We have been struggling for a number of months now .
“ It ’ s been hard for us .
The only good thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and that ’ s important.
” His wife Afifa Islam , 29 , added : `` I had to shield at the beginning of lockdown because I was pregnant .
`` This is only our second time out as a family .
We have mainly been at home .
`` I do think that people haven ’ t been listening to Government advice . ''
Mushtaq Ahmed ’ s corner shop , Universals , in Werneth would normally be busy with customers on a hot summer ’ s afternoon .
But on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 56 , said the rising number of cases in Oldham was a concern the community .
`` The majority of people have been sticking to it I 'd say .
`` The government is doing its best to reduce the spread but it ’ s ruining the economy .
`` For me it ’ s a matter of patience and praying for the best .
`` Business has definitely taken a hit .
It ’ s a hot day and usually there would be people calling in for a slush or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can see it ’ s empty .
People are staying away .
`` If we have to go into full lockdown for people ’ s health , that ’ s a sacrifice we have got to make.
” Some residents feel that Muslims are being unfairly blamed for the situation in Oldham .
Melissa Nair , 31 , works in a shop in Shaw , near to where a military testing unit was set up last week .
The mum-of-four believes that the government guidelines have been contradictory .
`` My next door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blame for all this , ” says Melissa .
`` You can ’ t just blame one group for this situation .
It ’ s down to everyone .
`` We had big plans for Eid then the government made its announcement the night before .
It was all cancelled for us .
`` I just find it mad that you can ’ t sit in a garden with your friends or family - people who you know and trust , who would tell you if they were ill - but people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a load of strangers .
To me that doesn ’ t make any sense.
” Melissa isn ’ t the only person who feels frustrated by the guidelines .
Debbie Vickers , a support worker from Hollinwood , says the lockdown has taken its toll on her , her colleagues and the vulnerable people they look after .
Debbie , 40 , said : `` It has massively affected the way we work .
`` Much of our job involves going into people ’ s homes .
We try and do as much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not possible .
`` The people we support have learning disabilities and mental health problems .
`` Lockdown has had detrimental impact on a lot of them .
It was even harder because they had just been granted a bit more freedom and then we were put back in lockdown .
`` It ’ s frustrating when you drive past pubs and you see big groups of people not social distancing .
`` Yet I can ’ t sit in the garden with my friends , a lot of whom are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careful . ''

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Lockdown has become a way of life for the people of Oldham.
Since May the borough has been subject to tougher restrictions in response to its rising coronavirus infection rate.
Yet still the number of people testing positive for the virus continues to climb.
The latest government figures, released today, reveal another spike of 255 cases in the week up to August 8 – almost double the previous week’s total of 137 cases.
The town recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases since the peak of the pandemic last week.
It’s unclear why Oldham has become such a hotspot compared to other parts of Greater Manchester, but residents have their own ideas.
"People aren’t obeying lockdown,” says Hazel Banks, who lives near Alexandra Park, one of the worst affected areas in Oldham.
"Everyday since the start, people have been ignoring it.
"We see it at our neighbour’s. Everyday 10 or 20 people are going in and out of one house.
"They’ve been having parties and barbecues all the way through."
Grandparents Hazel and her husband Ian aren’t the only residents to make this observation.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“What lockdown?” shrugs one shopper in Chadderton, another hard-hit area.
Fairuza Khamom, 38, works in a supermarket in Chadderton and agrees that some people have not been following the guidelines.
"I have been afraid of taking something home to my family,” she explains.
"But over time this situation has become the new normal here.
"Personally, I do think it’s how we are as a community.
"We have families with multiple generations who live together in the same house.
"I think people have still been mixing and visiting other family members.
"Some of the restrictions did seem to come too late and it feels like they [the government] didn’t take that into account.”
Fairuza’s husband, Kazi Chowdhury, had coronavirus in May at the end of Ramadan and had to isolate from their four children for 14 days.
"We have tried to stay at home as much as possible,” he adds.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"It seems that when the weather becomes nice like this, people can’t control themselves.
"They are out and about a lot more.
"Personally, I think the government should bring in tougher restrictions."
A Government map published using data from the Office for National Statistics reveals the number of cases per area across England.
Alexandra Park had 55 positive test results for the week July 31 to Aug 6, higher than the worst hit neighbourhood in Leicester and other parts of the North West, according to the tool.
Werneth, in south west Oldham, recorded 42 cases in the same week.
Not only is Covid affecting people’s health, it’s damaging their livelihoods.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Taxi driver Aamir Aziz, 34, said work has dried up since the beginning of the pandemic.
Another local lockdown has only made it more difficult.
The dad-of-two said: “We have been struggling for a number of months now.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“It’s been hard for us. The only good thing is that I now have more family time and that’s important.”
His wife Afifa Islam, 29, added: "I had to shield at the beginning of lockdown because I was pregnant.
"This is only our second time out as a family. We have mainly been at home.
"I do think that people haven’t been listening to Government advice."
Mushtaq Ahmed’s corner shop, Universals, in Werneth would normally be busy with customers on a hot summer’s afternoon.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
But on Tuesday his shop was empty.
Mushtaz, 56, said the rising number of cases in Oldham was a concern the community.
"Naturally it worries everyone,” he explains.
"The majority of people have been sticking to it I'd say.
"The government is doing its best to reduce the spread but it’s ruining the economy.
"For me it’s a matter of patience and praying for the best.
"Business has definitely taken a hit. It’s a hot day and usually there would be people calling in for a slush or a cool drink.
"But as you can see it’s empty. People are staying away.
"If we have to go into full lockdown for people’s health, that’s a sacrifice we have got to make.”
Some residents feel that Muslims are being unfairly blamed for the situation in Oldham.
Melissa Nair, 31, works in a shop in Shaw, near to where a military testing unit was set up last week.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The mum-of-four believes that the government guidelines have been contradictory.
"My next door neighbour told me that Muslims are to blame for all this,” says Melissa.
"You can’t just blame one group for this situation. It’s down to everyone.
"We had big plans for Eid then the government made its announcement the night before. It was all cancelled for us.
"I just find it mad that you can’t sit in a garden with your friends or family - people who you know and trust, who would tell you if they were ill - but people can mix in a pub beer garden with a load of strangers. To me that doesn’t make any sense.”
Melissa isn’t the only person who feels frustrated by the guidelines.
Debbie Vickers, a support worker from Hollinwood, says the lockdown has taken its toll on her, her colleagues and the vulnerable people they look after.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Debbie, 40, said: "It has massively affected the way we work.
"Much of our job involves going into people’s homes. We try and do as much as we can outside but sometimes it’s not possible.
"The people we support have learning disabilities and mental health problems.
"Lockdown has had detrimental impact on a lot of them. It was even harder because they had just been granted a bit more freedom and then we were put back in lockdown.
"It’s frustrating when you drive past pubs and you see big groups of people not social distancing.
"Yet I can’t sit in the garden with my friends, a lot of whom are carers who have been tested and always careful."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--More than 1,000 people test positive for coronavirus in UK in 24 hours

More than 1,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus in 24 hours , according to the latest figures .
The Department of Health and Social Care said on Tuesday that as of 9am , 1,148 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK .
Today 's number is up by 332 from the day before .
This brings the country 's total amount of people to have tested positive with coronavirus to 312,789 .
The Department of Health has paused the publication of its daily death figures while a review is conducted into how the data is compiled by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England ( PHE ) dashboard has been updating the figures .
However due to a technical fault , the dashboard will not be updated until tomorrow ( August 12 ) .
Hospital deaths for England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland are still being released daily .
A further six people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,425 , NHS England said on Tuesday .
The patients were aged between 46 and 96 and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result .
The region with the highest number of deaths was the North West with four , while the remaining two deaths were recorded in the Midlands and the South East respectively .
Another two people who tested positive for coronavirus in Wales have died , bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,581 .
In Scotland , the First Minister said no deaths have been recorded of patients who tested positive for coronavirus in the previous 28 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sharply risen by 52 in the past 24 hours - which is up from the 29 confirmed on Monday .
No new deaths with Covid-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland , the Department of Health said .
Another 48 people tested positive , bringing the overall tally to 6,188 .

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More than 1,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus in 24 hours, according to the latest figures.
The Department of Health and Social Care said on Tuesday that as of 9am, 1,148 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK.
Today's number is up by 332 from the day before.
This brings the country's total amount of people to have tested positive with coronavirus to 312,789.
The Department of Health has paused the publication of its daily death figures while a review is conducted into how the data is compiled by PHE.
Instead, the Public Health England (PHE) dashboard has been updating the figures.
However due to a technical fault, the dashboard will not be updated until tomorrow (August 12).
Hospital deaths for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are still being released daily.
A further six people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,425, NHS England said on Tuesday.
The patients were aged between 46 and 96 and all had known underlying health conditions.
Eight deaths were reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
The region with the highest number of deaths was the North West with four, while the remaining two deaths were recorded in the Midlands and the South East respectively.
Another two people who tested positive for coronavirus in Wales have died, bringing the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic to 1,581.
In Scotland, the First Minister said no deaths have been recorded of patients who tested positive for coronavirus in the previous 28 days.
Confirmed coronavirus cases, however, have sharply risen by 52 in the past 24 hours - which is up from the 29 confirmed on Monday.
No new deaths with Covid-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health said.
Another 48 people tested positive, bringing the overall tally to 6,188.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Rio Ferdinand shoots down concern over Sancho to Man United transfer

Rio Ferdinand has backed Manchester United to complete a deal for Jadon Sancho and shot down talk that they do not need him .
Monday marked the deadline Borussia Dortmund set for United to submit an acceptable bid for the England attacker , yet no agreement has yet been reached .
That has seen the Bundesliga club name Sancho in their squad for a pre-season training camp in Switzerland ahead of their league season starting next month .
Also included in the camp is former United target Jude Bellingham , who completed a move from Birmingham City to Dortmund this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ferdinand revealed that had not dissuaded him from saying that he wants United to sign Sancho .
`` Same as everyone , '' he said when asked who he wanted to see United sign this summer .
With the likes of Anthony Martial , Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood all impressing for United this season , BT Sport host James Richardson pressed Ferdinand , arguing that the Reds do not need another player like Sancho .
Yet former United defender Ferdinand pointed to Reds teams of the past and argued that the sort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be invaluable .
`` You can never have enough of them , Man United , back in the day , always had four strikers .
`` They were all battling it out to play and all played a role at any given part of the season .
`` You need that . ''

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Rio Ferdinand has backed Manchester United to complete a deal for Jadon Sancho and shot down talk that they do not need him.
Monday marked the deadline Borussia Dortmund set for United to submit an acceptable bid for the England attacker, yet no agreement has yet been reached.
That has seen the Bundesliga club name Sancho in their squad for a pre-season training camp in Switzerland ahead of their league season starting next month.
Also included in the camp is former United target Jude Bellingham, who completed a move from Birmingham City to Dortmund this summer.
Speaking on BT Sport, Ferdinand revealed that had not dissuaded him from saying that he wants United to sign Sancho.
"Same as everyone," he said when asked who he wanted to see United sign this summer.
"Jadon Sancho. A bit of flair."
With the likes of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood all impressing for United this season, BT Sport host James Richardson pressed Ferdinand, arguing that the Reds do not need another player like Sancho.
Yet former United defender Ferdinand pointed to Reds teams of the past and argued that the sort of quality Sancho would provide in attack would be invaluable.
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"I don't care," he said.
"You can never have enough of them, Man United, back in the day, always had four strikers.
"They were all battling it out to play and all played a role at any given part of the season.
"You need that."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Number of coronavirus cases in Trafford halves, but health boss urges caution

The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Trafford has gone down .
From 85 new cases confirmed in the week until July 30 , this week ’ s figures show a reduction to 46 new cases recorded between then and August 6 .
The number of cases was one of the highest in the UK , but has since almost halved after the introduction of new government restrictions last week .
Eleanor Roaf , Trafford ’ s director of public health , said : “ Of course it is great news that the numbers of cases have halved .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vigilant .
In the week ending July 30 Trafford had recorded one of the highest rates of increase of infection in the UK.
” There are , however , still confirmed cases in every ward of the borough and the infection rate remains ‘ much higher ’ than in early July .
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester infection rates have increased , and Ms Roaf said that ‘ in some places the risk remains very real ’ .
Rates among people aged over 70 in Trafford remain low , but the area has seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their 30s , 40s and 50s .
Trafford health officials are continuing to urge people to stick to the government ’ s rules in order to drive down the number of coronavirus cases .
• Do not visit someone ’ s home or garden unless you have formed a support bubble • Do not socialise with people you don ’ t live with at indoor venues • Do not meet outdoors in groups of more than six .
• If you test positive , or are a contact of a confirmed case it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others by following the rules on self isolation .
Trafford council said regular hand washing and social distancing remain ‘ the most effective ways to protect yourself ’ .
The wearing of face coverings can offer some protection to others , but the authority has reminded residents that people with some health conditions can not wear a face covering and asked people to be mindful of this when out and about .
If you need to be tested , there are permanent sites at the airport and the Etihad stadium .
There is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit which moves between two different locations within Trafford this week .
On Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August , the testing unit will be at Trafford House car park in Stretford ( the car park next to the Bishop Blaze pub ) .
From Wednesday 12 – Friday 14 August the unit will be at Sale Water Park Metrolink car park .
If you have any symptoms , Trafford council has urged people to make sure they get tested and encourage others to do the same .
Booking is essential via the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You will not be seen if you have not booked a place .

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The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Trafford has gone down.
From 85 new cases confirmed in the week until July 30, this week’s figures show a reduction to 46 new cases recorded between then and August 6.
The number of cases was one of the highest in the UK, but has since almost halved after the introduction of new government restrictions last week.
(Image: Commonwealth Media Services: Natalie Kolb)
Eleanor Roaf, Trafford’s director of public health, said: “Of course it is great news that the numbers of cases have halved. However, we still need to be vigilant. In the week ending July 30 Trafford had recorded one of the highest rates of increase of infection in the UK.”
There are, however, still confirmed cases in every ward of the borough and the infection rate remains ‘much higher’ than in early July.
Elsewhere in Greater Manchester infection rates have increased, and Ms Roaf said that ‘in some places the risk remains very real’.
Rates among people aged over 70 in Trafford remain low, but the area has seen increasing number of cases in people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
Trafford health officials are continuing to urge people to stick to the government’s rules in order to drive down the number of coronavirus cases.
(Image: PA)
These are:
Do not visit someone’s home or garden unless you have formed a support bubble
Do not socialise with people you don’t live with at indoor venues
Do not meet outdoors in groups of more than six.
If you test positive, or are a contact of a confirmed case it is essential that you protect yourself and others by following the rules on self isolation.
Trafford council said regular hand washing and social distancing remain ‘the most effective ways to protect yourself’.
The wearing of face coverings can offer some protection to others, but the authority has reminded residents that people with some health conditions cannot wear a face covering and asked people to be mindful of this when out and about.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
If you need to be tested, there are permanent sites at the airport and the Etihad stadium.
There is also going to be a mobile testing unit which moves between two different locations within Trafford this week.
On Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August, the testing unit will be at Trafford House car park in Stretford (the car park next to the Bishop Blaze pub).
From Wednesday 12 – Friday 14 August the unit will be at Sale Water Park Metrolink car park.
If you have any symptoms, Trafford council has urged people to make sure they get tested and encourage others to do the same.
Booking is essential via the national booking site or by calling 119.
You will not be seen if you have not booked a place.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Wigan families who get free school meals can get a grant towards uniform

Families in Wigan are being given some financial help with the cost of school uniform .
Parents whose children are eligible for free school meals can apply for a one-off grant of £25 for each child .
Wigan Council today shared the news in a Facebook post and said : `` Families in receipt of free school meals can apply for a one-off grant to help them pay for school uniforms .
`` Up to £25 for each qualifying child can be claimed as part of a new scheme to help families needing financial support through the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost £417,000 to extend its existing welfare support offer .
Further schemes that the money could help to fund are currently in development .
Families receiving free school meals are being contacted directly by letter and should apply before September 6 .
More information is available on the website here .
Most local authorities previously offered school uniform grants , but many councils have either reduced theirs , or no longer offer funding to help .
To find out if you local authority offers support towards the cost of uniform , enter your @ @ @ @ @ @

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Families in Wigan are being given some financial help with the cost of school uniform.
Parents whose children are eligible for free school meals can apply for a one-off grant of £25 for each child.
Wigan Council today shared the news in a Facebook post and said: "Families in receipt of free school meals can apply for a one-off grant to help them pay for school uniforms.
"Up to £25 for each qualifying child can be claimed as part of a new scheme to help families needing financial support through the coronavirus pandemic."
It says the authority has received almost £417,000 to extend its existing welfare support offer.
Further schemes that the money could help to fund are currently in development.
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Families receiving free school meals are being contacted directly by letter and should apply before September 6.
More information is available on the website here.
Most local authorities previously offered school uniform grants, but many councils have either reduced theirs, or no longer offer funding to help.
To find out if you local authority offers support towards the cost of uniform, enter your postcode into the Gov.uk page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--RECAP M60 shut both ways as two incidents brings traffic to standstill - updates

The M60 was closed tonight due to an 'ongoing police incident ' .
Both carriageways were shut close to junction @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` J22 M60 is closed in both directions due to an ongoing Police @ @ @ @ @ and travel website states : `` All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due @ @ @ @ @ in both directions from J21 A6104 ( Hollinwood ) to J22 A62 Manchester Road ( @ @ @ @ @ second incident also caused long tailbacks on the M60 , with reports of a crash @ @ @ @ @ .
All traffic had been stopped on the anti-clockwise carriageway , with images showing a @ @ @ @ @ Follow our live blog below for updates .
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The M60 was closed tonight due to an 'ongoing police incident'.
Both carriageways were shut close to junction 22..
North West Motorway Police tweeted: "J22 M60 is closed in both directions due to an ongoing Police incident"
Traffic camera images showed queues tailing back to junction 22 for Failsworth.
The Inrix traffic and travel website states: "All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to police incident on M60 in both directions from J21 A6104 (Hollinwood) to J22 A62 Manchester Road (Failsworth)."
A second incident also caused long tailbacks on the M60, with reports of a crash between Junctions 25 and 24. All traffic had been stopped on the anti-clockwise carriageway, with images showing a car off the motorway.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man arrested after reports of person throwing “suspected bleach” at cars

A man has been arrested after reports of a person attempting to throw “ suspected bleach ” at cars on @ @ @ @ @ north Manchester .
Police were called to Ashton New Road , in Clayton , at @ @ @ @ @ August 11 ) .
Their attendance followed reports that a man was “ attempting to @ @ @ @ @ cars ” .
The incident is understood to have unfolded on the busy main road @ @ @ @ @ supermarket .
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said : “ At around 4.30pm on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ were called to Ashton New Road to reports that a man was attempting to throw @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Officers attended and arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of affray .
“ @ @ @ @ @ custody .
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A man has been arrested after reports of a person attempting to throw “suspected bleach” at cars on a busy main road in north Manchester.
Police were called to Ashton New Road, in Clayton, at around 4.30pm this afternoon (August 11).
Their attendance followed reports that a man was “attempting to throw suspected bleach at nearby cars”.
Officers arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of affray.
The incident is understood to have unfolded on the busy main road, close to the Aldi supermarket.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At around 4.30pm on Tuesday 11 August 2020, police were called to Ashton New Road to reports that a man was attempting to throw suspected bleach at nearby cars.
“Officers attended and arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of affray.
“He is being taken to custody.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man avoids jail after coughing on cops who had already been bitten by his dog

A drunk man who was high on cocaine has avoided jail after a scuffle with police saw his dog attack them - he then coughed on them saying : “ I have coronavirus , I hope you all get corona.
” Craig Wolfenden , 32 , had already come to the police ’ s attention after his mother reported an alleged assault earlier in the day .
The police were called hours later after he had come home from a night out , and he was being ‘ uncooperative ’ and ‘ aggressive ’ , Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tried to restrain him , but his dog bit two of the officers .
He then started pushing the chests of the officers and calling them “ P*** p***** ” .
Wolfenden , of Rochdale , was later taken to Fairfield Hospital after admitting taking cocaine , and there he became verbally abusive to members of staff and the officer who had to stay with him .
There , he was coughing ‘ continuously ’ stating : “ I have coronavirus , I hope you all get corona ” .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have children , I hope you lose them.
” Wolfenden pleaded guilty to three offences of assaulting an emergency worker , and two offences of using racially aggravated harassment or words .
He was not charged with any dangerous dog related offences .
Prosecuting , Robin Lynch said the incident took place on August 10 , after officers had already gone round to the address earlier that day following allegations of an assault .
“ The defendant was described as being uncooperative and aggressive towards officers to the point they had to arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lynch said .
“ This was going on for some time , during which the two officers were both getting bitten by the defendant ’ s dog at one stage .
“ The defendant had been up pushing both of the officers hard in the chest while they were attempting to restrain him .
“ He was arrested for this and continued being racially abusive , calling them both : “ P*** p****s ” .
“ He was then transferred to Fairfield hospital when he admitted he had taken cocaine .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and phrases and at one stage urinated in the back of the police van .
“ Whilst at the hospital , an officer had to stay with him , and the defendant continued being abusive to him and the hospital staff .
“ He was also continuously coughing and saying : “ I have coronavirus , I hope you all get corona , ” and even said to one officer : “ If you ever have children , I hope you lose them ” .
In a victim personal statement read to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had to take on some challenges and uncertainty due to the defendant coughing at the hospital .
“ His aggressive behaviour caused me to fear I would be assaulted .
“ I now have to go home to my family with potentially carrying the coronavirus .
“ I was deeply offended by his racist words and behaviour whilst dealing with him on many occasions.
” Wolfenden was said to have 37 previous convictions for 51 offences including offences of violence .
He was last before the courts in 2015 .
Mitigating , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He is thoroughly ashamed of his behaviour and he doesn ’ t seek to justify his actions .
“ He only asks you to sentence him in the correct context , nothing more than that .
“ There was an argument that was in drink between him and his brother , who lives separately on the same street in Rochdale .
“ He had been out without his partner but with some friends in the local pub - a rare night out .
“ There was a further argument with the brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resident in the street .
“ He responded poorly to being confronted by the police and he would like me to apologise for his response to the police .
“ The main thrust of his mitigation is that in no way did he encourage his dog to become involved in the scuffle between them .
“ The defendant has a bite mark off the dog , who bit him during the course of the struggle .
“ His response to the officers had been poor and inelegant and he didn ’ t cover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ugly manner in the hospital .
`` On Christmas Eve 2014 , he was the victim of a serious stabbing incident which left him suffering with PTSD , and since then he responds to situations in an unusual or not normal way.
” Sentencing him , Manchester JPs said : “ You have breached the custody threshold , but we are going to give a suspended sentence due to the lack of recent offending.
” Wolfenden , of Henderson Street , was also ordered to abide by a 12 week curfew between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £200 and ordered to pay £156 victim surcharge .
”

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A drunk man who was high on cocaine has avoided jail after a scuffle with police saw his dog attack them - he then coughed on them saying: “I have coronavirus, I hope you all get corona.”
Craig Wolfenden, 32, had already come to the police’s attention after his mother reported an alleged assault earlier in the day.
The police were called hours later after he had come home from a night out, and he was being ‘uncooperative’ and ‘aggressive’, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
As things escalated, officers arrested him and tried to restrain him, but his dog bit two of the officers.
(Image: Facebook/Craig Woolfenden)
He then started pushing the chests of the officers and calling them “P*** p*****”.
Wolfenden, of Rochdale, was later taken to Fairfield Hospital after admitting taking cocaine, and there he became verbally abusive to members of staff and the officer who had to stay with him.
There, he was coughing ‘continuously’ stating: “I have coronavirus, I hope you all get corona”.
He told another officer: “If you ever have children, I hope you lose them.”
Wolfenden pleaded guilty to three offences of assaulting an emergency worker, and two offences of using racially aggravated harassment or words.
He was not charged with any dangerous dog related offences.
Prosecuting, Robin Lynch said the incident took place on August 10, after officers had already gone round to the address earlier that day following allegations of an assault.
“The defendant was described as being uncooperative and aggressive towards officers to the point they had to arrest him and restrain him,” Mr Lynch said.
(Image: Facebook/Craig Woolfenden)
“This was going on for some time, during which the two officers were both getting bitten by the defendant’s dog at one stage.
“The defendant had been up pushing both of the officers hard in the chest while they were attempting to restrain him.
“He was arrested for this and continued being racially abusive, calling them both: “P*** p****s”.
“He was then transferred to Fairfield hospital when he admitted he had taken cocaine.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“He was aggressive, shouting out similar words and phrases and at one stage urinated in the back of the police van.
“Whilst at the hospital, an officer had to stay with him, and the defendant continued being abusive to him and the hospital staff.
“He was also continuously coughing and saying: “I have coronavirus, I hope you all get corona,” and even said to one officer: “If you ever have children, I hope you lose them”.
In a victim personal statement read to the court, the officer said: “I had to take on some challenges and uncertainty due to the defendant coughing at the hospital.
“His aggressive behaviour caused me to fear I would be assaulted.
“I now have to go home to my family with potentially carrying the coronavirus.
“I was deeply offended by his racist words and behaviour whilst dealing with him on many occasions.”
Wolfenden was said to have 37 previous convictions for 51 offences including offences of violence.
He was last before the courts in 2015.
Mitigating, his defence lawyer Richard Birtwistle said: “He is thoroughly ashamed of his behaviour and he doesn’t seek to justify his actions.
“He only asks you to sentence him in the correct context, nothing more than that.
“There was an argument that was in drink between him and his brother, who lives separately on the same street in Rochdale.
“The argument had ended.
“He had been out without his partner but with some friends in the local pub - a rare night out.
“There was a further argument with the brother and the police were contacted by another resident in the street.
“He responded poorly to being confronted by the police and he would like me to apologise for his response to the police.
“The main thrust of his mitigation is that in no way did he encourage his dog to become involved in the scuffle between them.
“The defendant has a bite mark off the dog, who bit him during the course of the struggle.
“His response to the officers had been poor and inelegant and he didn’t cover himself in glory by acting in such an ugly manner in the hospital.
"On Christmas Eve 2014, he was the victim of a serious stabbing incident which left him suffering with PTSD, and since then he responds to situations in an unusual or not normal way.”
Sentencing him, Manchester JPs said: “You have breached the custody threshold, but we are going to give a suspended sentence due to the lack of recent offending.”
Wolfenden, of Henderson Street, was also ordered to abide by a 12 week curfew between 7pm and 7am, he was fined £200 and ordered to pay £156 victim surcharge.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Manchester Crown Court to remain closed after staff test positive for Covid-19

Manchester Crown Court will remain closed 'until further notice ' after court and security staff tested positive for coronavirus .
Two members of HMCTS staff , and two members of security , who work at the Spinningfields court have contracted the virus .
Another two people , whose role within the court has not been identified , have also tested positive .
The court building was forced to close for a deep clean last Thursday ( August 6 ) morning , but reopened later that afternoon .
But on Monday , the court had to shut again , after further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus over the weekend .
All have provided details of their close contacts .
An update to barristers provided by the Northern Circuit on Monday night said the court was awaiting advice from Public Health England .
Lisa Roberts QC said Crown Square Crown Court would remain closed until it was deemed safe and appropriate for staff to return .
`` I have just spoken to our Presider , Mr Justice Dove .
He and HMCTS have been in close discussion all day , '' Ms Roberts said .
`` They have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the situation .
PHE will provide advice as to what next steps should be taken and by whom . ''
The advice from Public Health is expected to be delivered to senior court staff today ( Tuesday ) .
The court is expected to reopen when bosses have the right number of staff on site .
Ms Roberts said of those who had tested positive for Covid-19 , two are court staff , and two are security staff .
`` These are in addition to the individual who tested positive last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not know where these people have been deployed within the building or with whom they have , or are likely to have , come into contact . ''
Ms Roberts said as much Crown Square work as possible will be accommodated at neighbouring Minshull Street , Bolton Crown Court , or remotely .
A HM Courts and Tribunals Service spokesperson said : “ Manchester Crown Court has been deep cleaned in line with public health guidance but will remain closed this week while a number of staff and contractors self-isolate .

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Manchester Crown Court will remain closed 'until further notice' after court and security staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Two members of HMCTS staff, and two members of security, who work at the Spinningfields court have contracted the virus.
Another two people, whose role within the court has not been identified, have also tested positive.
The court building was forced to close for a deep clean last Thursday (August 6) morning, but reopened later that afternoon.
But on Monday, the court had to shut again, after further number of people tested positive for the virus over the weekend. All have provided details of their close contacts.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
An update to barristers provided by the Northern Circuit on Monday night said the court was awaiting advice from Public Health England.
Lisa Roberts QC said Crown Square Crown Court would remain closed until it was deemed safe and appropriate for staff to return.
"I have just spoken to our Presider, Mr Justice Dove. He and HMCTS have been in close discussion all day," Ms Roberts said.
"They have been liaising with PHE who are fully aware of the situation. PHE will provide advice as to what next steps should be taken and by whom."
The advice from Public Health is expected to be delivered to senior court staff today (Tuesday). The court is expected to reopen when bosses have the right number of staff on site.
Ms Roberts said of those who had tested positive for Covid-19, two are court staff, and two are security staff.
"These are in addition to the individual who tested positive last week," she added.
"I do not know where these people have been deployed within the building or with whom they have, or are likely to have, come into contact."
Ms Roberts said as much Crown Square work as possible will be accommodated at neighbouring Minshull Street, Bolton Crown Court, or remotely.
A HM Courts and Tribunals Service spokesperson said: “Manchester Crown Court has been deep cleaned in line with public health guidance but will remain closed this week while a number of staff and contractors self-isolate.
“Urgent work will move to nearby Minshull Street.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--'Large quantity of cannabis' ready for sale found at Bolton home

Police found a `` large quantity of cannabis '' during a raid at a house in Bolton .
Officers believe @ @ @ @ @ a home in Chorley Old Road , was set to be sold on the street @ @ @ @ @ raided this morning as part of an investigation into drug dealing in the area .
@ @ @ @ @ from GMP 's Bolton West team said they had found the tools to package and @ @ @ @ @ the public for providing information .
`` The occupant was n't home to let us @ @ @ @ @ stop us entering , '' they said .
`` Once inside we found a large @ @ @ @ @ we believe was a setup for packaging drugs for street deals .
`` Enquiries are @ @ @ @ @ of the address .
`` We could not take action like this without the information @ @ @ @ @ thank you . ''
Anyone with information about drugs offences in Bolton can contact police @ @ @ @ @ use the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk .

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Police found a "large quantity of cannabis" during a raid at a house in Bolton.
Officers believe the stash, found at a home in Chorley Old Road, was set to be sold on the street.
The Doffcocker property was raided this morning as part of an investigation into drug dealing in the area.
Posting on Facebook an officer from GMP's Bolton West team said they had found the tools to package and distribute the cannabis and thanked the public for providing information.
"The occupant wasn't home to let us in but that didn't stop us entering," they said.
"Once inside we found a large quantity of cannabis and what we believe was a setup for packaging drugs for street deals.
"Enquiries are ongoing to trace the occupant of the address.
"We could not take action like this without the information you the public provide - thank you."
Anyone with information about drugs offences in Bolton can contact police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Man named after he was killed in tragic gardening accident in Farnworth

A man who died in a serious incident in Farnworth has been named .
Danny Newberry was pronounced dead at the scene in Tulip Avenue on Friday .
The M.E.N .
understands he died as a result of a DIY gardening accident .
Residents on the Flower Estate spotted a large number of police vehicles and ambulances outside a home on the street at about 9.20am on Friday .
Paramedics rushed to the area but , despite their best efforts , Mr Newberry was pronounced dead at the scene .
Part of the road was cordoned off between 9.30am and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident .
Bolton Coroner 's Court confirmed that it had received a file on Mr Newberry 's death .
No date has yet been fixed for an opening of the inquest .
Coun Sue Haworth , who represents Harper Green ward in Farnworth , said : “ It is really sad and shocking to hear that a local man lost his life in what appears to be a tragic accident at home that family and friends will be having to come to terms with at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP said : `` At around 9.20am on Friday , August 7 , police were called to an incident on Tulip Avenue , Bolton .
`` There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death . ''

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A man who died in a serious incident in Farnworth has been named.
Danny Newberry was pronounced dead at the scene in Tulip Avenue on Friday.
The M.E.N. understands he died as a result of a DIY gardening accident.
Residents on the Flower Estate spotted a large number of police vehicles and ambulances outside a home on the street at about 9.20am on Friday.
Paramedics rushed to the area but, despite their best efforts, Mr Newberry was pronounced dead at the scene.
Part of the road was cordoned off between 9.30am and around 1pm.
Police have since confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
Bolton Coroner's Court confirmed that it had received a file on Mr Newberry's death.
No date has yet been fixed for an opening of the inquest.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Coun Sue Haworth, who represents Harper Green ward in Farnworth, said: “It is really sad and shocking to hear that a local man lost his life in what appears to be a tragic accident at home that family and friends will be having to come to terms with at the present time.
"I send my condolences to all.”
A spokesman for GMP said: "At around 9.20am on Friday, August 7, police were called to an incident on Tulip Avenue, Bolton.
"Emergency services attended.
"A man was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
"There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Schoolchildren to scrap social distancing on school buses

Greater Manchester 's pupils will be told to scrap social distancing on school buses when the term starts in September .
Transport leaders have been grappling with how best to ensure children can travel to and from school when the new term starts in September - and are encouraging pupils to walk , cycle or scoot where possible .
But they have now confirmed that , in accordance with government guidance , children who need to travel on a dedicated school bus will be expected to sit close together to boost capacity .
Transport for Greater Manchester ( TfGM ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Advice for passengers on public transport to adopt a social distance of two metres from people outside their household or support bubble , or a 'one metre plus ' approach where this is not possible , will not apply from the autumn term on dedicated transport . ''
The reason given for this is that 'pupils on dedicated school services do not mix with the general public ' .
There are estimated to be around 1.8m trips per school day in Greater Manchester associated with education - or about 20pc of the total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils , college and university students , education staff and those supervising such travel .
Of these around 250,000 are made by public transport ( 90pc of which are by bus ) and 800,000 are by cycling and walking .
The rest are car journeys .
Enabling all these journeys during the Covid-19 crisis will no doubt cause logistical headaches for TfGM , whose plans include the introduction of two new smart tickets for school buses - a 10-journey one and a weekly pass .
As well reducing transactions , they will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan longer-term .
They are advising parents and pupils to 'plan ahead ' for how they will travel to school in September - and to cycle , walk or scoot where possible .
This will also free up public transport .
To further ease pressure , schools are being encouraged to stagger start and end times .
For those students planning to use regular public transport , transport bosses are advising they plan ahead and remember capacity may be limited to allow for the new pandemic measures .
Capacity is likely to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its message from 'Avoid public transport ' to 'You can use public transport but should consider active travel ' , and has removed the message encouraging people to work from home .
The Greater Manchester Transport Committee are due to discuss school transport issues on Friday .
A report says : `` The implications of COVID-19 mean that the school transport as it existed before lockdown can not be replaced in the same form .
`` Social distancing on public transport will result in an inability to fulfil current demand requirement , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This combined with the likely pressures on budgets as a result of loss of revenue and higher tender prices mean there has been the need to urgently review the implications for planning for the 2020/21 academic school year beginning in September and beyond . ''
Students preparing to use regular public transport are reminded to wear a face covering on board and at stations and interchanges unless they are exempt or under 11 , keeping their distance where possible , cleaning hands , and using exact change or contactless .
Parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secondary school , meanwhile , are advised to apply for a TfGM igo card as soon as possible .
Graham Stringer , MP for Blackley and Broughton , believes the risk to children is outweighed by the need to get them back to school - but would like to see life made as safe as possible for pupils .
He told the Manchester Evening News : `` I think it 's imperative children go back to school in as safe a way as possible .
`` I think it should be whatever it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible .
Children seem to be at an unbelievably low risk from this disease and if scientists say it 's okay , reduce the social distancing '' But if it costs money to provide extra protection for teachers or children then that money should be spent . ''

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Greater Manchester's pupils will be told to scrap social distancing on school buses when the term starts in September.
Transport leaders have been grappling with how best to ensure children can travel to and from school when the new term starts in September - and are encouraging pupils to walk, cycle or scoot where possible.
But they have now confirmed that, in accordance with government guidance, children who need to travel on a dedicated school bus will be expected to sit close together to boost capacity.
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) told the Manchester Evening News : "Advice for passengers on public transport to adopt a social distance of two metres from people outside their household or support bubble, or a 'one metre plus' approach where this is not possible, will not apply from the autumn term on dedicated transport."
The reason given for this is that 'pupils on dedicated school services do not mix with the general public'.
There are estimated to be around 1.8m trips per school day in Greater Manchester associated with education - or about 20pc of the total journeys.
These are generated by school pupils, college and university students, education staff and those supervising such travel.
Of these around 250,000 are made by public transport (90pc of which are by bus) and 800,000 are by cycling and walking. The rest are car journeys.
Enabling all these journeys during the Covid-19 crisis will no doubt cause logistical headaches for TfGM, whose plans include the introduction of two new smart tickets for school buses - a 10-journey one and a weekly pass. As well reducing transactions, they will also enable transport staff to track journeys and plan longer-term.
They are advising parents and pupils to 'plan ahead' for how they will travel to school in September - and to cycle, walk or scoot where possible. This will also free up public transport.
To further ease pressure, schools are being encouraged to stagger start and end times.
For those students planning to use regular public transport, transport bosses are advising they plan ahead and remember capacity may be limited to allow for the new pandemic measures.
Capacity is likely to be further stretched as the Government has changed its message from 'Avoid public transport' to 'You can use public transport but should consider active travel', and has removed the message encouraging people to work from home.
The Greater Manchester Transport Committee are due to discuss school transport issues on Friday.
A report says: "The implications of COVID-19 mean that the school transport as it existed before lockdown cannot be replaced in the same form.
"Social distancing on public transport will result in an inability to fulfil current demand requirement, with an approximate 80pc reduction in available capacity.
"This combined with the likely pressures on budgets as a result of loss of revenue and higher tender prices mean there has been the need to urgently review the implications for planning for the 2020/21 academic school year beginning in September and beyond."
(Image: AP)
Students preparing to use regular public transport are reminded to wear a face covering on board and at stations and interchanges unless they are exempt or under 11, keeping their distance where possible, cleaning hands, and using exact change or contactless.
Parents of children moving up from primary to secondary school, meanwhile, are advised to apply for a TfGM igo card as soon as possible.
Graham Stringer, MP for Blackley and Broughton, believes the risk to children is outweighed by the need to get them back to school - but would like to see life made as safe as possible for pupils.
He told the Manchester Evening News: "I think it's imperative children go back to school in as safe a way as possible.
"I think it should be whatever it takes to do it as safely as possible. Children seem to be at an unbelievably low risk from this disease and if scientists say it's okay, reduce the social distancing
"But if it costs money to provide extra protection for teachers or children then that money should be spent."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday August 11

What could be better than being told you have won the lottery right now ?
It 's Tuesday again and that means it 's time for your first go at the Euromillions draw of the week .
And you could be celebrating if you win tonight 's jackpot of a eye-watering £66m .
What would be the first thing you 'd do if you won all that cash ?
Things are not quite 'normal ' yet , but you may be eager to head off on a staycation or safe trip abroad .
Or maybe you could save the money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date .
A new car , new home or a new wardrobe could be on the cards as well as funds for a rainy day and paying off those dreaded bills .
To play the game , you 'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online .
But even if you do n't secure the jackpot , you could still take home large amounts of cash .
With every ticket you 'll also be entered into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked .
Tonight we 'll be revealing the results for Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and the Millionaire Maker code .

What could be better than being told you have won the lottery right now?
It's Tuesday again and that means it's time for your first go at the Euromillions draw of the week.
And you could be celebrating if you win tonight's jackpot of a eye-watering £66m.
What would be the first thing you'd do if you won all that cash?
Things are not quite 'normal' yet, but you may be eager to head off on a staycation or safe trip abroad.
Or maybe you could save the money for a luxury getaway at a later date.
A new car, new home or a new wardrobe could be on the cards as well as funds for a rainy day and paying off those dreaded bills.
To play the game, you'll need to pick up a lottery ticket before 7.30pm and choose five main numbers and two lucky stars - or you can play online.
But even if you don't secure the jackpot, you could still take home large amounts of cash.
With every ticket you'll also be entered into the Millionaire Maker draw and one lucky ticket holder will be automatically made into a millionaire if their raffle code is picked.
Tonight we'll be revealing the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and the Millionaire Maker code.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Jaguar driver found car being removed after parking in disabled bay

A Jaguar driver who found his car being removed got into the vehicle and ended up being towed with it .
The motorist had parked their Jaguar XF sports car in a disabled bay on St Mary 's Street .
Instead of accepting the penalty , the driver took matters into his own hands , and jumped inside the car while it was attached to the tow truck .
Police were called to the scene in a bid to talk the driver round , but he still refused to get out of the car .
Pictures from the scene show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle , as they try and persuade the driver to get out .
After several refusals , officers from GMP gave the recovery truck the green light to return the car to the pound - with the driver still inside .
The Jaguar , and the driver , had to be returned to the nearest car pound under a police escort .
Councillor Nigel Murphy , Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council , slammed the motorist 's actions as 'selfish ' and 'extremely dangerous . '
`` We can confirm that a car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend after it was found to be illegally parked in a disabled bay in St. Mary ’ s Street , '' he said .
`` As the vehicle was in the process of being removed its owner took an extremely dangerous course of action , and jumped onto the recovery truck , got inside his vehicle and refused to leave .
`` After refusing to get out , GMP were informed and officers attended the scene .
After further refusals to get out of the vehicle , the driver of the recovery truck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to the pound , under a police escort . ''
`` Parking illegally is frustrating enough without a motorist selfishly occupying a disabled space .
We want to make it clear that if anyone decides to break the law we will ensure their car is removed and they are fined , '' he added .
The driver was fined £30 for the parking infringement and £100 for the release of his vehicle .
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment about the incident .

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A Jaguar driver who found his car being removed got into the vehicle and ended up being towed with it.
The motorist had parked their Jaguar XF sports car in a disabled bay on St Mary's Street.
Instead of accepting the penalty, the driver took matters into his own hands, and jumped inside the car while it was attached to the tow truck.
Police were called to the scene in a bid to talk the driver round, but he still refused to get out of the car.
Pictures from the scene show a number of police officers surrounding the vehicle, as they try and persuade the driver to get out.
(Image: MEN Media)
After several refusals, officers from GMP gave the recovery truck the green light to return the car to the pound - with the driver still inside.
The Jaguar, and the driver, had to be returned to the nearest car pound under a police escort.
Councillor Nigel Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, slammed the motorist's actions as 'selfish' and 'extremely dangerous.'
"We can confirm that a car was removed from the city centre this weekend after it was found to be illegally parked in a disabled bay in St. Mary’s Street," he said.
"As the vehicle was in the process of being removed its owner took an extremely dangerous course of action, and jumped onto the recovery truck, got inside his vehicle and refused to leave.
"After refusing to get out, GMP were informed and officers attended the scene. After further refusals to get out of the vehicle, the driver of the recovery truck complied with a request from GMP to return to the pound, under a police escort."
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"Parking illegally is frustrating enough without a motorist selfishly occupying a disabled space. We want to make it clear that if anyone decides to break the law we will ensure their car is removed and they are fined," he added.
The driver was fined £30 for the parking infringement and £100 for the release of his vehicle.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment about the incident.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-11--Police refuse to investigate theft from cab despite having thieves' number plate

A taxi driver says he feels 'scared ' after police refused to pursue an investigation when his cab was broken into - despite CCTV footage which clearly shows the thieves and their number plate .
Asghar Butt says the theft , which took place outside his home on July 26 as he , his wife and two daughters slept in their Longsight bungalow , has left his whole family feeling vulnerable .
The theft - which Asghar says is the latest in a series of anti-social acts to befall him - saw two mobile phones stolen along with £140 cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity box .
His sat nav from the Toyota Prius which was parked in the driveway was also taken .
But after reporting the crime and twice speaking to his local police station , Asghar received a message informing him there would be no investigation due to their 'COVID crime screening policy ' as it 'does not involve threat , risk , harm or vulnerability or likely public interest factors ' .
The message , seen by the Manchester Evening News , recommends he ring the Victim Support Service instead .
Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News that they are no longer investigating , due to 'fewer officers , increased complexity of demand and potential further cuts ' , but stressed they were committed to reducing the impact of this by transforming the way they work .
However , Asghar says he and fellow cabbies have noticed an upsurge in incidents - including their cars being egged , windows broken and runaway fare-dodgers - since the Covid crisis .
He believes this is related to a lack of police action during the crisis , which has left the force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Asghar , a dad-of-two daughters , told the Manchester Evening News : `` It 's not right - I 'm scared they can come again and they could even come in my house .
`` I have CCTV which shows the time , the people and the car registration they arrived in .
`` I told them everything and then I get this message saying they wo n't investigate .
`` It 's not right .
I feel insecure and helpless in this city . ''
Asghar , who said his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they realised what had happened outside their home , claims it 's the latest in a series of incidents amid a marked upsurge in attacks since the start of the crisis .
He added : `` I feel helpless , nobody is listening .
Things keep happening - once passengers smashed my windscreen , teenagers are throwing eggs and stones on our cars , people are running away .
without paying .
It 's happening every day but the police are not doing anything . ''
`` I 'm helpless , nobody is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windscreen .
`` They do n't do anything - if they are not investigating these people they will do these things again and again . ''
Greater Manchester Police said they had looked at the CCTV but due to the low value of the items taken and the fact no damage was caused combined with demand on resources , they are no longer investigating .
A spokesman said : `` With thousands of fewer officers across Greater Manchester , increased complexity of demand and potential further cuts on the horizon , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we work to meet the public ’ s need .
`` We are absolutely committed to reducing the impact of this reduction in police resources on the people of Greater Manchester and have transformed the way that we work to ensure we are providing the best possible service .
`` When reports are made to police we make an assessment on how best to respond based on the threat , risk and harm posed to the public .
`` The report is then assessed and depending on its severity , officers could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the call may be able to be resolved over the phone without having to send someone out .
`` Inevitably , we have to make difficult decisions when prioritising calls to provide the right service to those who need it most .
`` We have issued smartphones and tablets to frontline staff to enable them to spend more time out in the community , while we are transforming the way we work with a new operational policing system .
`` We also focus on prevention , working with partners and communities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recurring crime ‘ hotspots ’ .
`` We will continue to do everything we can , alongside our partners and communities , to keep the people of Greater Manchester safe and provide the best service we can to those who need us most . ''

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A taxi driver says he feels 'scared' after police refused to pursue an investigation when his cab was broken into - despite CCTV footage which clearly shows the thieves and their number plate.
Asghar Butt says the theft, which took place outside his home on July 26 as he, his wife and two daughters slept in their Longsight bungalow, has left his whole family feeling vulnerable.
The theft - which Asghar says is the latest in a series of anti-social acts to befall him - saw two mobile phones stolen along with £140 cash, half of which was in a charity box.
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His sat nav from the Toyota Prius which was parked in the driveway was also taken.
But after reporting the crime and twice speaking to his local police station, Asghar received a message informing him there would be no investigation due to their 'COVID crime screening policy' as it 'does not involve threat, risk, harm or vulnerability or likely public interest factors'.
The message, seen by the Manchester Evening News , recommends he ring the Victim Support Service instead.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that they are no longer investigating, due to 'fewer officers, increased complexity of demand and potential further cuts', but stressed they were committed to reducing the impact of this by transforming the way they work.
However, Asghar says he and fellow cabbies have noticed an upsurge in incidents - including their cars being egged, windows broken and runaway fare-dodgers - since the Covid crisis.
He believes this is related to a lack of police action during the crisis, which has left the force under-staffed during a time of unprecedented demand.
Asghar, a dad-of-two daughters, told the Manchester Evening News : "It's not right - I'm scared they can come again and they could even come in my house.
"I have CCTV which shows the time, the people and the car registration they arrived in.
"I told them everything and then I get this message saying they won't investigate.
"It's not right. I feel insecure and helpless in this city."
Asghar, who said his wife Faiza and their children were scared when they realised what had happened outside their home, claims it's the latest in a series of incidents amid a marked upsurge in attacks since the start of the crisis.
He added: "I feel helpless, nobody is listening. Things keep happening - once passengers smashed my windscreen, teenagers are throwing eggs and stones on our cars, people are running away. without paying. It's happening every day but the police are not doing anything."
"I'm helpless, nobody is listening. Even once they smashed my windscreen.
"They don't do anything - if they are not investigating these people they will do these things again and again."
Greater Manchester Police said they had looked at the CCTV but due to the low value of the items taken and the fact no damage was caused combined with demand on resources, they are no longer investigating.
A spokesman said: "With thousands of fewer officers across Greater Manchester, increased complexity of demand and potential further cuts on the horizon, we have had to make changes to the way we work to meet the public’s need.
"We are absolutely committed to reducing the impact of this reduction in police resources on the people of Greater Manchester and have transformed the way that we work to ensure we are providing the best possible service.
"When reports are made to police we make an assessment on how best to respond based on the threat, risk and harm posed to the public.
"The report is then assessed and depending on its severity, officers could be deployed immediately, later the same day or the call may be able to be resolved over the phone without having to send someone out.
"Inevitably, we have to make difficult decisions when prioritising calls to provide the right service to those who need it most.
"We have issued smartphones and tablets to frontline staff to enable them to spend more time out in the community, while we are transforming the way we work with a new operational policing system.
"We also focus on prevention, working with partners and communities to problem solve the factors that contribute to recurring crime ‘hotspots’.
"We will continue to do everything we can, alongside our partners and communities, to keep the people of Greater Manchester safe and provide the best service we can to those who need us most."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Charity's stark warning that a homeless 'avalanche' is coming - and soon

The founder of Manchester-based charity has warned the UK could see a “ homelessness avalanche ” in the coming months after the furlough scheme and a ban on evictions come to an end .
Gary Dunstan , who co-founded the Street Support Network , said he “ predicts really grim things towards the back end of this year when all of [ the government support ] comes crashing down ” .
“ I think there ’ s going to be lots of new people who are going to be made homeless , ” he said .
“ If you look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they ’ re through the roof and [ millions of ] private renters have missed rent payments , or expect to do so , so there ’ s going to be a massive pressure on the rental market .
“ Loads of people not paying rent and not paying bills , but how long can that go on ?
“ There ’ s an even bigger demand for rental properties and landlords will say okay , if you can ’ t pay somebody else will .
“ If they ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , there ’ s going to be a lot of people who are going to be evicted.
” Street Support Network , which connects and supports local people and organisations to help tackle homelessness , was established in Manchester but now operates in locations across the UK .
During the coronavirus pandemic , the Manchester Evening Newsis joining forces with the Greater Manchester Mayor ’ s Charity to raise money for the most vulnerable people in our region .
All money raised will be used to offer support through local charities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find out more and donate , visit here .
Mr Dunstan said : “ In Greater Manchester - and it ’ s the same across the UK - there are huge amounts of people in temporary accommodation , because there ’ s no housing .
“ If I ’ m right about this avalanche , we haven ’ t got enough houses , we haven ’ t got enough temporary accommodation , so where ’ s everybody going to go ?
What ’ s actually going to happen ?
“ Before Covid , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were homeless… [ and ] there ’ s not enough affordable homes to go around and Covid has and is going to make things a whole lot worse.
” When asked how charities are gearing up for this 'avalanche ' , Mr Dunstan said 'they ’ re not ' because 'they ’ re in crises themselves ' and the 'Everyone In [ campaign ] , has consumed the majority of charities ' .
“ A lot of charities have repurposed during this crisis and they ’ re fully occupied just trying to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They ’ ve done brilliant jobs in repurposing and working together in partnership better than they ’ ve ever done but , it sounds really harsh , all they ’ re dealing with is rough sleepers , they ’ re not actually dealing with homelessness .
“ All they ’ re doing is just looking after rough sleepers and in that situation to do with trying to sort them out in hotels they ’ re not even comprehending what I think is about to come .
There ’ s no thoughts to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinks food banks will be “ critical ” in the coming months .
He said : “ Before somebody is made homeless but with things getting worse , they go to food banks , so getting food banks ready en masse I think is going to be really important .
“ We really should be gearing up and stocking up because that ’ s where the pressure will start to mount.
” He said he is asking people to “ think about the bigger crisis beyond this crisis ” , even though it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can you ask somebody to do that when they ’ re in crisis to think about something bigger that ’ s coming ?
” Mr Dunstan said he “ want [ s ] to be wrong ” about his theory .
“ If somebody goes no , this is going to happen or that ’ s going to happen or this is going to be the solution or this is going to kick in ... but I ’ m still not hearing where the solutions are , so that ’ s worrying.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hello people , I know you ’ re doing an incredible job and you ’ re working really well together like never before however , you ’ ve not seen anything yet .
“ It ’ s really hard because I ’ m saying this to really exhausted people who ’ ve worked tremendously hard and loads of hours and it ’ s like those people in the front line are going to be needed more than ever in the coming months but they ’ re at a breaking point.
” How you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be used to support the region ’ s most vulnerable people , including elderly people with no support network , people with health conditions , those fleeing domestic violence , rough sleepers , people struggling with caring for others , workers who have lost their jobs and families pushed onto the breadline .
To find out more and donate , visit here .
Any amount you can spare , no matter how big or small , is helping to make a huge difference .
All the money raised will be distributed via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charity .

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The founder of Manchester-based charity has warned the UK could see a “homelessness avalanche” in the coming months after the furlough scheme and a ban on evictions come to an end.
Gary Dunstan, who co-founded the Street Support Network, said he “predicts really grim things towards the back end of this year when all of [the government support] comes crashing down”.
“I think there’s going to be lots of new people who are going to be made homeless,” he said.
“If you look at the number of universal credit applications, they’re through the roof and [millions of] private renters have missed rent payments, or expect to do so, so there’s going to be a massive pressure on the rental market.
“Loads of people not paying rent and not paying bills, but how long can that go on?
“There’s an even bigger demand for rental properties and landlords will say okay, if you can’t pay somebody else will.
“If they’re not stopped by law to do with evicting people, there’s going to be a lot of people who are going to be evicted.”
Street Support Network, which connects and supports local people and organisations to help tackle homelessness, was established in Manchester but now operates in locations across the UK.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Manchester Evening Newsis joining forces with the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity to raise money for the most vulnerable people in our region.
All money raised will be used to offer support through local charities, such as Street Support Network. To find out more and donate, visit here.
Mr Dunstan said: “In Greater Manchester - and it’s the same across the UK - there are huge amounts of people in temporary accommodation, because there’s no housing.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
“If I’m right about this avalanche, we haven’t got enough houses, we haven’t got enough temporary accommodation, so where’s everybody going to go? What’s actually going to happen?
“Before Covid, more than 300,000 people in the UK were homeless…[and] there’s not enough affordable homes to go around and Covid has and is going to make things a whole lot worse.”
When asked how charities are gearing up for this 'avalanche', Mr Dunstan said 'they’re not' because 'they’re in crises themselves' and the 'Everyone In [campaign], has consumed the majority of charities'.
“A lot of charities have repurposed during this crisis and they’re fully occupied just trying to do that,” he said.
“They’ve done brilliant jobs in repurposing and working together in partnership better than they’ve ever done but, it sounds really harsh, all they’re dealing with is rough sleepers, they’re not actually dealing with homelessness.
“All they’re doing is just looking after rough sleepers and in that situation to do with trying to sort them out in hotels they’re not even comprehending what I think is about to come. There’s no thoughts to do with prevention.”
Mr Dunstan said he thinks food banks will be “critical” in the coming months.
He said: “Before somebody is made homeless but with things getting worse, they go to food banks, so getting food banks ready en masse I think is going to be really important.
“We really should be gearing up and stocking up because that’s where the pressure will start to mount.”
He said he is asking people to “think about the bigger crisis beyond this crisis”, even though it is “ridiculous”.
“How can you ask somebody to do that when they’re in crisis to think about something bigger that’s coming?”
Mr Dunstan said he “want[s] to be wrong” about his theory.
“If somebody goes no, this is going to happen or that’s going to happen or this is going to be the solution or this is going to kick in...but I’m still not hearing where the solutions are, so that’s worrying.”
“All I’m saying is hello people, I know you’re doing an incredible job and you’re working really well together like never before however, you’ve not seen anything yet.
“It’s really hard because I’m saying this to really exhausted people who’ve worked tremendously hard and loads of hours and it’s like those people in the front line are going to be needed more than ever in the coming months but they’re at a breaking point.”
How you can donate
All money raised through Covaid-19 will be used to support the region’s most vulnerable people, including elderly people with no support network, people with health conditions, those fleeing domestic violence, rough sleepers, people struggling with caring for others, workers who have lost their jobs and families pushed onto the breadline.
To find out more and donate, visit here.
Any amount you can spare, no matter how big or small, is helping to make a huge difference.
All the money raised will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester Mayor's charity.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Three things spotted in Man United training as Solskjaer adapts session

The Manchester United squad is in good spirits right now , as the players continue their quest for silverware this season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side only sneaked beyond Copenhagen 1-0 after extra time on Monday night and will have to improve against Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final this weekend .
But morale is high , as seen in the latest pictures of United training at Sportpark Hoehenberg in Cologne , as Solskjaer prepares his troops for the last-four showdown at Stadion Koln .
Here are three things we spotted in the training session : It has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation at United has changed for the better .
Ever since the Frenchman returned from ankle surgery in June to play a major part in United 's push for the top four after football 's restart , he has looked happy and focussed .
And training pictures on Wednesday showed Pogba sticking his tongue out and enjoying a joke with teammates .
Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes were among the other players seen laughing and smiling , two players with whom Pogba has a good understanding on and off the pitch .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at United and is clearly enjoying his time around the squad right now .
There have been major concerns from many United onlookers in recent weeks that fatigue was besetting Solskjaer 's squad .
The Norwegian has denied that tiredness is playing a major part , even claiming that extra-time against Copenhagen was a good thing for his players .
The exhaustion that was evident in a few players would contradict those claims .
Yet the fact that United 's players were doing plenty of off-the-ball core work in Wednesday 's training session @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be seen on the mats working their abs .
It 's all about maintaining fitness for United right now , while balancing their workload of running and match practice .
The United players who were involved in small-sided games in Cologne were those who you would n't expect to start against Sevilla .
Juan Mata , Daniel James , Scott McTominay , Odion Ighalo , Timothy Fosu-Mensah , Ethan Laird , Teden Mengi and Jesse Lingard were those snapped in a possession drill , in which three teams of four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball .
Perhaps this is another sign that Solskjaer is alleviating some of his first teamers of extra work .
They will need all their energy for the game , or two games ahead .
The hope is that Solskjaer gets the balance right in terms of preparations for a big game on Sunday night .

The Manchester United squad is in good spirits right now, as the players continue their quest for silverware this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side only sneaked beyond Copenhagen 1-0 after extra time on Monday night and will have to improve against Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final this weekend. But morale is high, as seen in the latest pictures of United training at Sportpark Hoehenberg in Cologne, as Solskjaer prepares his troops for the last-four showdown at Stadion Koln.
Here are three things we spotted in the training session:
Pogba relaxed and happy
It has become quite clear now that Paul Pogba's situation at United has changed for the better. Ever since the Frenchman returned from ankle surgery in June to play a major part in United's push for the top four after football's restart, he has looked happy and focussed.
And training pictures on Wednesday showed Pogba sticking his tongue out and enjoying a joke with teammates.
Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes were among the other players seen laughing and smiling, two players with whom Pogba has a good understanding on and off the pitch.
It looks like Pogba is committed to staying at United and is clearly enjoying his time around the squad right now.
Light core work
There have been major concerns from many United onlookers in recent weeks that fatigue was besetting Solskjaer's squad.
The Norwegian has denied that tiredness is playing a major part, even claiming that extra-time against Copenhagen was a good thing for his players. The exhaustion that was evident in a few players would contradict those claims.
Yet the fact that United's players were doing plenty of off-the-ball core work in Wednesday's training session said it all. Mason Greenwood and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be seen on the mats working their abs.
It's all about maintaining fitness for United right now, while balancing their workload of running and match practice.
Fringe players involved
The United players who were involved in small-sided games in Cologne were those who you wouldn't expect to start against Sevilla.
Juan Mata, Daniel James, Scott McTominay, Odion Ighalo, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Ethan Laird, Teden Mengi and Jesse Lingard were those snapped in a possession drill, in which three teams of four played each other and tried to keep the ball.
Perhaps this is another sign that Solskjaer is alleviating some of his first teamers of extra work. They will need all their energy for the game, or two games ahead.
The hope is that Solskjaer gets the balance right in terms of preparations for a big game on Sunday night.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-12--Coronation Street fans horrified by how much Dev charged for pack of sausages

Corner shop owner Dev Alahan was accused of 'daylight robbery ' as he charged Steve McDonald for a pack of sausages on Coronation Street .
Horrified Corrie viewers took to Twitter to have their say after noticing the charge for Steve 's breakfast seemed rather steep .
Fans think Dev , whose corner shop is a mainstay for the residents of Weatherfield , may be taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic .
Steve , who went to Dev 's to buy sausages after the cafe ran out of meat , looked stunned .
`` £5.28 for a pack of frozen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` £5.28 for a packet of frozen sausages in Dev ’ s ?
?
!
It ’ s a different kind of mask he needs ! ''
exclaimed another .
`` WHAT.. £5.28 for a small bag of sausages.. !
!
That is a Covid 19 rip off Dev , '' another raged .
`` Did Dev say £5.28 for a pack of sausages ?
# daylightrobbery # corrie # coronationstreet , '' asked another viewer .
Corrie fans were also captivated by actor Jimmy Harkishin 's post-lockdown transformation with a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corrie , '' wrote one .
Another said : `` Old Dev looks great with his post lockdown look ! ''
A fourth commented : `` Well lockdown has clearly agreed with Dev !
He looks so healthy . ''
And Colson Smith , who plays new police recruit Craig Tinker , has undergone a dramatic weight-loss journey during lockdown leaving him with little resemblance to his character before filming stopped in March .
The actor is also sporting new blonde hair .

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Corner shop owner Dev Alahan was accused of 'daylight robbery' as he charged Steve McDonald for a pack of sausages on Coronation Street.
Horrified Corrie viewers took to Twitter to have their say after noticing the charge for Steve's breakfast seemed rather steep.
Fans think Dev, whose corner shop is a mainstay for the residents of Weatherfield, may be taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.
Steve, who went to Dev's to buy sausages after the cafe ran out of meat, looked stunned.
(Image: ITV)
"£5.28 for a pack of frozen sausages??" cried one fan.
"£5.28 for a packet of frozen sausages in Dev’s??! It’s a different kind of mask he needs!" exclaimed another.
"WHAT.. £5.28 for a small bag of sausages..!! That is a Covid 19 rip off Dev," another raged.
"Did Dev say £5.28 for a pack of sausages? #daylightrobbery #corrie #coronationstreet," asked another viewer.
(Image: ITV)
Corrie fans were also captivated by actor Jimmy Harkishin's post-lockdown transformation with a new beard.
Dev looks different omg #Corrie," wrote one.
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Another said: "Old Dev looks great with his post lockdown look!"
"Ooooh Dev has sprouted a beard," added a third.
A fourth commented: "Well lockdown has clearly agreed with Dev! He looks so healthy."
And Colson Smith, who plays new police recruit Craig Tinker, has undergone a dramatic weight-loss journey during lockdown leaving him with little resemblance to his character before filming stopped in March.
The actor is also sporting new blonde hair.