themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--House parties, bashes in marquees and a wedding... it was a chaotic weekend for police in locked-dow

House parties, bashes in marquees and a wedding... it was a chaotic weekend for police in locked-down Greater Manchester

It was a chaotic weekend for police in Greater Manchester after officers were called to house parties , street celebrations , a marquee bash and a wedding .
Under the current local lockdown rules , people from different households are banned from mixing in homes or gardens .
This has been cemented in law .
Between Friday and Sunday GMP recorded 863 incidents related to Covid-19 .
Of these , 62 related to licensed premises On Sunday afternoon alone , the force received 54 reports of people breaching the coronavirus rules .
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling said a 'small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flouting the guidance ' , placing pressure on the force which already has limited resources .
Police investigated reports of several large gatherings and parties over the weekend , leading to them issue fines and fixed penalty notices .
On Friday night ( August 14 ) , officers were forced to close a main road in Rusholme after hundreds of people gathered in the street .
Big crowds congregated in Wilmslow Road , also known as Curry Mile , to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day .
Police say the area was 'heavily congested ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being driven up and down Wilmslow Road in an 'unsafe manner ' .
Video footage shared on social media also showed hundreds of people waving flags and sounding air horns .
On Saturday , hundreds of people were caught on Snapchat footage partying in a giant gazebo at a property in Gorton .
Officers turned up at the lockdown bash on Harlow Drive - before being pelted with missiles .
Police served a woman - who they say was 'an organiser ' - with a £100 fixed penalty fine .
Superintendent Helen Caldbeck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legislation ' and meant that much-needed resources were pulled from the force .
`` We want to be clear that the issuing of an FPN , as well as imposing an anti-social behaviour closure notice , is just the first step in our action and we are working unreservedly to ensure that all possible lines of enquiry are followed up '' , she added .
`` We have officers reviewing CCTV and other evidence with a view to identifying others responsible .
`` The people of Greater Manchester deserve better and quite frankly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the selfish few who are shamelessly breaching the very guidance and legislation that is there to protect us.
” '' If anyone has any information about this I ’ d urge you to get in touch to us via 101 , or report it online.
” Officers also made 250 proactive visits to licenced premises and found most were complying with the rules , but reported a 'small minority ' that were n't to licencing authorities The breaches continued on Sunday , with GMP receiving over 50 reports of people breaking the rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deployed to several house parties across the region , including one where a house had been rented out by the landlord specifically for the event .
They were also called to a wedding in Whalley Range where they said a marquee had been put up for more than 50 guests .
Both the landlord and wedding organiser were fined .
Police were then called to a party in Gorse Hill in Stretford at around 10.30pm after neighbours complained about the loud music .
In a tweet , an officer confirmed that seven fixed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law .
The force said they were inundated with 999 calls and pleaded with the public to only call the line in a 'real emergency ' .
They received almost 1,000 more 999 calls on Friday compared with the same day last year - a total of 2,459 versus 1,590 .
DDC Pilling said phone lines have been 'tied up ' with people reporting illegal parties .
In a statement , he said : Following large gatherings on both Friday and Saturday night we have had to attend further events yesterday evening '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve been really open with the public about the pressure these calls place on already stretched and limited resources and I really need people to understand what is at stake here .
`` Can you imagine a vulnerable loved one not being able to get through to 999 when in an emergency , because our phone lines are tied up with people reporting illegal parties ?
It ’ s this serious .
“ I feel we ’ ve been really fair with the public , engaging and explaining with them and only enforcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , these blatant breaches continue and we owe it to our communities to thoroughly investigate these types of reports and prosecute those involved .
`` We will continue to enforce when there is a blatant disregard for the rules .
“ We understand that the vast majority of people across Greater Manchester are doing the right thing and it ’ s incredibly disappointing that these people are being continuously let down by a small majority , who are selfishly flouting the very guidance that is there to keep us safe .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their bit . ''
He added : “ Between Friday and Sunday , we received in excess of 800 reports of breaches of Covid-19 restrictions .
These are in addition to the thousands of emergency and non-emergency reports which the force receives every weekend .
`` This is obviously increasing demand on our services and means that officers might be dealing with a gathering when we receive a report of a critical or major incident .
“ We simply will not tolerate this selfish behaviour , which is demonstrated by the enforcement action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to take in future .
`` When breaches are identified , officers have a number of options including issuing fixed penalty notices which result in fines and anti-social behaviour closure orders which prohibit anyone , except residents , entering a property for up to three months – this includes outside areas .

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It was a chaotic weekend for police in Greater Manchester after officers were called to house parties, street celebrations, a marquee bash and a wedding.
Under the current local lockdown rules, people from different households are banned from mixing in homes or gardens.
This has been cemented in law.
Between Friday and Sunday GMP recorded 863 incidents related to Covid-19. Of these, 62 related to licensed premises
On Sunday afternoon alone, the force received 54 reports of people breaching the coronavirus rules.
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling said a 'small majority' of people have been 'selfishly flouting the guidance', placing pressure on the force which already has limited resources.
Police investigated reports of several large gatherings and parties over the weekend, leading to them issue fines and fixed penalty notices.
On Friday night (August 14), officers were forced to close a main road in Rusholme after hundreds of people gathered in the street.
Big crowds congregated in Wilmslow Road, also known as Curry Mile, to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day.
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Police say the area was 'heavily congested' with pedestrians, and that cars were being driven up and down Wilmslow Road in an 'unsafe manner'.
Video footage shared on social media also showed hundreds of people waving flags and sounding air horns.
On Saturday, hundreds of people were caught on Snapchat footage partying in a giant gazebo at a property in Gorton.
Officers turned up at the lockdown bash on Harlow Drive - before being pelted with missiles.
Police served a woman - who they say was 'an organiser' - with a £100 fixed penalty fine.
(Image: Snapchat)
Superintendent Helen Caldbeck said the party was 'blatant breach of legislation' and meant that much-needed resources were pulled from the force.
"We want to be clear that the issuing of an FPN, as well as imposing an anti-social behaviour closure notice, is just the first step in our action and we are working unreservedly to ensure that all possible lines of enquiry are followed up", she added.
"We have officers reviewing CCTV and other evidence with a view to identifying others responsible.
"The people of Greater Manchester deserve better and quite frankly they’re being let down by the selfish few who are shamelessly breaching the very guidance and legislation that is there to protect us.”
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"If anyone has any information about this I’d urge you to get in touch to us via 101, or report it online.”
Officers also made 250 proactive visits to licenced premises and found most were complying with the rules, but reported a 'small minority' that weren't to licencing authorities
The breaches continued on Sunday, with GMP receiving over 50 reports of people breaking the rules between 3pm and 11pm.
Officers were deployed to several house parties across the region, including one where a house had been rented out by the landlord specifically for the event.
They were also called to a wedding in Whalley Range where they said a marquee had been put up for more than 50 guests.
Both the landlord and wedding organiser were fined.
Police were then called to a party in Gorse Hill in Stretford at around 10.30pm after neighbours complained about the loud music.
In a tweet, an officer confirmed that seven fixed penalty notices were issued under the coronavirus law.
The force said they were inundated with 999 calls and pleaded with the public to only call the line in a 'real emergency'.
They received almost 1,000 more 999 calls on Friday compared with the same day last year - a total of 2,459 versus 1,590.
DDC Pilling said phone lines have been 'tied up' with people reporting illegal parties.
In a statement, he said: Following large gatherings on both Friday and Saturday night we have had to attend further events yesterday evening", he said.
"We’ve been really open with the public about the pressure these calls place on already stretched and limited resources and I really need people to understand what is at stake here.
"Can you imagine a vulnerable loved one not being able to get through to 999 when in an emergency, because our phone lines are tied up with people reporting illegal parties? It’s this serious.
“I feel we’ve been really fair with the public, engaging and explaining with them and only enforcing as a last resort.
"However, these blatant breaches continue and we owe it to our communities to thoroughly investigate these types of reports and prosecute those involved.
"We will continue to enforce when there is a blatant disregard for the rules.
“We understand that the vast majority of people across Greater Manchester are doing the right thing and it’s incredibly disappointing that these people are being continuously let down by a small majority, who are selfishly flouting the very guidance that is there to keep us safe.
"I want to thank those who are doing their bit."
He added: “Between Friday and Sunday, we received in excess of 800 reports of breaches of Covid-19 restrictions. These are in addition to the thousands of emergency and non-emergency reports which the force receives every weekend.
"This is obviously increasing demand on our services and means that officers might be dealing with a gathering when we receive a report of a critical or major incident.
“We simply will not tolerate this selfish behaviour, which is demonstrated by the enforcement action we have taken this weekend and are prepared to take in future.
"When breaches are identified, officers have a number of options including issuing fixed penalty notices which result in fines and anti-social behaviour closure orders which prohibit anyone, except residents, entering a property for up to three months – this includes outside areas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Man City to trigger Douglas Luiz buy-back clause and more rumours

Manchester City are set to trigger the buy-back clause in Douglas Luiz 's contract at Aston Villa - according to reports .
The Brazilian was highly regarded by Pep Guardiola but did n't make a single first-team appearance for the Blues as they struggled to gain a work permit .
Luiz was loaned to City Football Group side Girona for two years before completing a permanent exit from the club last year , signing permanently for Aston Villa following their promotion to the Premier League .
The 22-year-old has been a regular in Dean Smith 's side , missing only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three goals and registering two assists .
Following City 's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Lyon , Globo Esporte claim the club are working to activate the buy-back clause in Luiz 's contract to bring the midfielder back to the Etihad Stadium .
Luiz would cost £25million if City were to activate the clause .
MEN Sport understand Luiz is not on the club 's list of summer targets this summer .
Elsewhere , Chelsea are reportedly keen to sign John Stones this summer .
Frank Lampard is believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in defence and has lined up the England international as the ideal recruit .
The Daily Mirror believe the London side want to sign Stones as well as Brighton captain Lewis Dunk .
It adds Chelsea are currently lining up a loan bid for the former Everton defender who has fallen out of favour under Guardiola .

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Manchester City are set to trigger the buy-back clause in Douglas Luiz's contract at Aston Villa - according to reports.
The Brazilian was highly regarded by Pep Guardiola but didn't make a single first-team appearance for the Blues as they struggled to gain a work permit.
Luiz was loaned to City Football Group side Girona for two years before completing a permanent exit from the club last year, signing permanently for Aston Villa following their promotion to the Premier League.
The 22-year-old has been a regular in Dean Smith's side, missing only two league games this season, scoring three goals and registering two assists.
Following City's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Lyon, Globo Esporte claim the club are working to activate the buy-back clause in Luiz's contract to bring the midfielder back to the Etihad Stadium.
Luiz would cost £25million if City were to activate the clause.
MEN Sport understand Luiz is not on the club's list of summer targets this summer.
Elsewhere, Chelsea are reportedly keen to sign John Stones this summer.
Frank Lampard is believed to be unhappy with his current options in defence and has lined up the England international as the ideal recruit.
The Daily Mirror believe the London side want to sign Stones as well as Brighton captain Lewis Dunk.
It adds Chelsea are currently lining up a loan bid for the former Everton defender who has fallen out of favour under Guardiola.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Man United target Douglas Costa as Sancho alternative and more rumours

Manchester United have identified Juventus star Douglas Costa as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho this summer - according to reports .
Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Borussia Dortmund 's insistence their star forward will not be sold at any price .
If the 20-year-old does prove to be unattainable , Sky Sports claim United could make a move for Costa who has been closely followed by their recruitment team in recent weeks .
The 29-year-old has started just seven games in the Serie A this season , scoring one and assisting four .
MEN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United boss Jose Mourinho as a possible option to bolster his attacking options back in 2018 .
Sir Alex Ferguson had attempted to sign the Brazilian as a teenager during his time with Gremio almost 10 years prior .
Costa does not fit the profile of player Solskjaer is looking to sign this summer and is not a priority target .
Bayern winger Kingsley Coman and Schalke star Rabbi Matondo are two alternatives lined up by United if they can not sign Sancho .
Elsewhere , reports claim United have cooled their interest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish helped the Midlands side avoid relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season but is widely expected to depart this summer .
The England hopeful is one of the players on United 's shortlist this summer but The Athletic claim a deal for the playmaker is not being discussed .
Furthermore , the report adds that signing both Sancho and Grealish this summer is `` unlikely '' .

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Manchester United have identified Juventus star Douglas Costa as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho this summer - according to reports.
Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star forward will not be sold at any price.
If the 20-year-old does prove to be unattainable, Sky Sports claim United could make a move for Costa who has been closely followed by their recruitment team in recent weeks.
The 29-year-old has started just seven games in the Serie A this season, scoring one and assisting four.
MEN Sport understood Costa was identified by former United boss Jose Mourinho as a possible option to bolster his attacking options back in 2018. Sir Alex Ferguson had attempted to sign the Brazilian as a teenager during his time with Gremio almost 10 years prior.
Costa does not fit the profile of player Solskjaer is looking to sign this summer and is not a priority target. Bayern winger Kingsley Coman and Schalke star Rabbi Matondo are two alternatives lined up by United if they cannot sign Sancho.
Elsewhere, reports claim United have cooled their interest in Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
Grealish helped the Midlands side avoid relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season but is widely expected to depart this summer.
The England hopeful is one of the players on United's shortlist this summer but The Athletic claim a deal for the playmaker is not being discussed.
Furthermore, the report adds that signing both Sancho and Grealish this summer is "unlikely".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Dad's goodbye to teen with a 'good heart' who died in shooting

The father of a teenage boy who was killed in a shooting in Bury has paid an emotional tribute to his son .
Cole Kershaw died after being hit once in the shoulder when a gunman opened fire on Chesham Road late last Wednesday , August 12 .
Police believe the 18-year-old was not the intended target of the attack .
The death of the young boxer has prompted an outpouring of love and support both on social media and through flowers and messages left at the scene .
Now , his father has offered a final goodbye on behalf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We , as a family , would like to say a few words in tribute to our son and brother - Cole Kershaw .
“ Cole was many things to many people - to his brothers and sisters , he was someone to look up to , bounce off and sometimes be a nuisance with .
To his friends , he was a top guy and a loyal mate .
To me , he was simply my son and my everything .
“ Raising Cole and his siblings on my own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our ups and downs , but Cole was brought up to have respect and know right from wrong .
He had a good heart and was growing in to the young man I am so proud of .
“ Cole worked hard as an apprentice scaffolder and had recently returned to boxing - a sport that he loved and had a natural talent for .
Cole gave 100pc to everything he did and had a massive smile to match his personality .
“ Cole was simply in the wrong place at the wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lost his life in a violent and tragic way .
“ We will never come to terms with our loss .
Cole was and always will be one of the most positive things in our lives and we are truly devastated to wake up in a world without him .
“ My children and I have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from friends , family and the local community and thank everyone for their kindness .
“ Sadly , the manner in which Cole died is not unique and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase .
We can not have Cole back with us but pray that people learn from this , and in memory of Cole and his favourite pastime - boxing , would like to simply say , 'Gloves up , guns down ' . ''
The investigation into Cole ’ s death is ongoing .
Four men have been arrested and released on bail .
A dedicated Major Incident Portal has been set up .
Members of the public can , anonymously , share information directly with officers via https : //mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP20N07-PO1 .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0161 856 6777 quoting 3452 of 12/08/20 or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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The father of a teenage boy who was killed in a shooting in Bury has paid an emotional tribute to his son.
Cole Kershaw died after being hit once in the shoulder when a gunman opened fire on Chesham Road late last Wednesday, August 12.
Police believe the 18-year-old was not the intended target of the attack.
The death of the young boxer has prompted an outpouring of love and support both on social media and through flowers and messages left at the scene.
Now, his father has offered a final goodbye on behalf of Cole's family.
He said: “We, as a family, would like to say a few words in tribute to our son and brother - Cole Kershaw.
“Cole was many things to many people - to his brothers and sisters, he was someone to look up to, bounce off and sometimes be a nuisance with. To his friends, he was a top guy and a loyal mate. To me, he was simply my son and my everything.
“Raising Cole and his siblings on my own has been tough and we have had our ups and downs, but Cole was brought up to have respect and know right from wrong. He had a good heart and was growing in to the young man I am so proud of.
“Cole worked hard as an apprentice scaffolder and had recently returned to boxing - a sport that he loved and had a natural talent for. Cole gave 100pc to everything he did and had a massive smile to match his personality.
“Cole was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and has, as a result, lost his life in a violent and tragic way.
“We will never come to terms with our loss. Cole was and always will be one of the most positive things in our lives and we are truly devastated to wake up in a world without him.
“My children and I have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from friends, family and the local community and thank everyone for their kindness.
“Sadly, the manner in which Cole died is not unique and gun and knife crime is on the increase. We cannot have Cole back with us but pray that people learn from this, and in memory of Cole and his favourite pastime - boxing, would like to simply say, 'Gloves up, guns down'."
The investigation into Cole’s death is ongoing.
Four men have been arrested and released on bail.
A dedicated Major Incident Portal has been set up. Members of the public can, anonymously, share information directly with officers via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP20N07-PO1.
Anyone with information can also contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting 3452 of 12/08/20 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--How Sancho reacted to Dortmund transfer stance amid Man Utd interest

Jadon Sancho has no issues with staying at Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Manchester United , according to his teammate Roman Burki .
The 20-year-old is a priority target for the United who have been unable to reach an agreement with Dortmund so far this summer .
Dortmund have repeatedly insisted Sancho will not leave the club this summer with club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke providing the latest update on his future .
Dortmund posted losses of £45million in their preliminary accounts for the 2019/20 season but Watzke insisted the club are under no pressure to cash in on Sancho .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ t in a situation where we had to sell at any cost .
Clubs noticed that too . ''
Sancho joined the Dortmund squad for their pre-season training camp in Switzerland and has impressed in their friendly matches against SCR Altach and Austria Wien .
Burki believes his teammate is happy to remain at the club for next season .
`` I wasn ’ t 100 per cent expecting him to stay , but I hoped he would , '' he told Kicker when asked about Sancho .
`` It has always been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain amount of money to buy a player of his quality but because of the coronavirus pandemic , it ’ s not as easy for the clubs as it was before .
Have your say in our Man Utd fixtures survey : '' I don ’ t believe Jadon is sad that he will continue with Borussia Dortmund .
He comes to training with a smile on his face and is happy to be with us .
`` Jadon is still a top player next year .
Time is not running out for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a personality .
`` I am not aware of any current events that give cause for criticism .
Jadon hasn ’ t done anything wrong in two-and-a-half weeks of pre-season so far . ''

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Jadon Sancho has no issues with staying at Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Manchester United, according to his teammate Roman Burki.
The 20-year-old is a priority target for the United who have been unable to reach an agreement with Dortmund so far this summer. Dortmund have repeatedly insisted Sancho will not leave the club this summer with club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke providing the latest update on his future.
Dortmund posted losses of £45million in their preliminary accounts for the 2019/20 season but Watzke insisted the club are under no pressure to cash in on Sancho.
He said: "We weren’t in a situation where we had to sell at any cost. Clubs noticed that too."
Sancho joined the Dortmund squad for their pre-season training camp in Switzerland and has impressed in their friendly matches against SCR Altach and Austria Wien.
Burki believes his teammate is happy to remain at the club for next season.
"I wasn’t 100 per cent expecting him to stay, but I hoped he would," he told Kicker when asked about Sancho.
"It has always been clear that you have to pay a certain amount of money to buy a player of his quality but because of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s not as easy for the clubs as it was before.
Have your say in our Man Utd fixtures survey:
"I don’t believe Jadon is sad that he will continue with Borussia Dortmund. He comes to training with a smile on his face and is happy to be with us.
"Jadon is still a top player next year. Time is not running out for him. Besides, he has developed as a personality.
"I am not aware of any current events that give cause for criticism. Jadon hasn’t done anything wrong in two-and-a-half weeks of pre-season so far."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Driver dies after collision between two lorries and car on M6

A 62-year-old man has died after a horror crash between two lorries and a car on the M6 motorway .
Police , fire and ambulance the service responded to the scene near Junction 23 for Haydock at around 11am today .
The collision caused the motorway to be closed for around seven hours with many drivers stranded .
The northbound carriageway reopened earlier in the afternoon and the southbound shortly after 6pm .
In a statement , Merseyside Police said the collision involved a Mitsubishi Shogun and two lorries .
An air ambulance landed at the scene but a 62-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sadly died from his injuries .
Police said the drivers of both lorries stayed at the scene and assisted officers with their inquiries .
Merseyside Police said : `` The man 's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers at this time .
`` Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision , or has any CCTV or dashcam footage and would ask anyone with information to contact @ MerPolCC , 101 quoting reference 20000493128 or the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 @ @ @ @

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A 62-year-old man has died after a horror crash between two lorries and a car on the M6 motorway.
Police, fire and ambulance the service responded to the scene near Junction 23 for Haydock at around 11am today.
The collision caused the motorway to be closed for around seven hours with many drivers stranded.
The northbound carriageway reopened earlier in the afternoon and the southbound shortly after 6pm.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said the collision involved a Mitsubishi Shogun and two lorries.
An air ambulance landed at the scene but a 62-year-old man, the driver of the Mitsubishi, sadly died from his injuries.
Police said the drivers of both lorries stayed at the scene and assisted officers with their inquiries.
An investigation is underway.
Merseyside Police said: "The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.
"Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or has any CCTV or dashcam footage and would ask anyone with information to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference 20000493128 or the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Drunk thug kicked paramedic in head as he tried to help his dad

A drunk thug kicked a paramedic in the head as he was trying to give his dad medical treatment , a court heard .
Thomas Duffy , 23 , had been out drinking all day with his father on Saturday , December 21 last year , when they were ejected from a bar in Manchester city centre for being too intoxicated .
His dad then collapsed on Watson Street and Duffy , of Oldham Street , Hyde , dialled 999 to request an ambulance .
Ian Shortman , one of only two cyclist response paramedics that covers the city centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to treat Duffy 's father on the ground .
In a drunken haze , Duffy then turned on Mr Shortman and began being abusive , shouting and swearing and saying that his father did n't need any help and could get a taxi home .
Mr Shortman replied calmly , telling Duffy that his father needed to go to hospital and he was about to request an ambulance .
Nevertheless , prosecutor Ms Morgan told Manchester Magistrates Court that Duffy continued to swear and be abusive towards Mr Shortman as he lay on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Duffy ] was stood with the security staff nearby to the location , when the defendant took a run up and then rugby kicked [ Mr Shortman ] with his right foot to the left side of his head and ear , causing him to fall on the floor and be stunned for around two to three seconds , '' she said .
`` When he came to , the male had been detained by the security staff . ''
Police were called and Duffy was arrested at the scene .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital to be checked over but fortunately suffered no serious injury .
Duffy was later charged with assaulting an emergency worker and pleaded guilty when he appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court today .
The case was adjourned for a probation report to be prepared .
Under legislation brought in in 2018 , Duffy could be sent to the crown court for sentencing and faces up to 12 months in prison for the attack .
In a victim impact statement , Mr Shortman said : `` I do this job to help people and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do this to me .
`` He called for us to attend and see his father , I can ’ t believe this person kicked me to the head , it could have caused an end to my career , massive consequences and even an end to my life .
`` This is the most life threatening situation I have been involved in my 20 years in my career as a paramedic.
” The court heard Duffy , who has no previous convictions , made a 'full and frank ' confession to police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he was 'heavily intoxicated ' , having drunk eight or nine pints , when his father fell over and was unconscious .
Duffy said he remembered an 'argument ' with a paramedic and suggested he must have lashed out because he was 'overly protective ' of his father .
He was allowed free on unconditional bail ahead of a sentencing hearing on September 8 .
It is understood bosses at the North West Ambulance Service were left furious by the incident over the 'Mad Friday ' weekend before Christmas last year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ help , Mr Shortman and his colleagues are frequently attacked on the job .
In an interview with the M.E.N earlier this year , Mr Shortman told how his partner Vivienne works as a call dispatcher and overheard the entire incident via his radio .
She was left extremely upset and now worries every time he is sent to a job .
`` She does know that we are extremely vulnerable , '' said Mr Shortman .
`` We ca n't hide in a car or an ambulance , we do n't wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have nothing ... because we should n't have to . ''
Mr Shortman said he is happy to be back at work and is determined to not let thugs like Duffy ruin the job he loves .
`` Twenty years ago I would have never dreamt of [ getting attacked ] , '' he added .
`` Unfortunately it 's part of life now , it 's so so sad . ''
When the story of Duffy 's attack first appeared in the M.E.N , there was an outpouring of anger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services and the general public .
Mr Shortman has worked in the city centre for 14 years and his a highly-regarded and hugely popular figure .
`` The support has been genuinely humbling , '' he added .
`` When I saw the comments [ on the M.E.N story ] , there was a tear rolling down my cheek .
`` I genuinely hope that would be the same for all emergency services , even if it had been someone else , the fire service , a nurse , they are all crucial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I 'm just the paramedic in the city . ''

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A drunk thug kicked a paramedic in the head as he was trying to give his dad medical treatment, a court heard.
Thomas Duffy, 23, had been out drinking all day with his father on Saturday, December 21 last year, when they were ejected from a bar in Manchester city centre for being too intoxicated.
His dad then collapsed on Watson Street and Duffy, of Oldham Street, Hyde, dialled 999 to request an ambulance.
Ian Shortman, one of only two cyclist response paramedics that covers the city centre, responded to the scene and began to treat Duffy's father on the ground.
In a drunken haze, Duffy then turned on Mr Shortman and began being abusive, shouting and swearing and saying that his father didn't need any help and could get a taxi home.
Mr Shortman replied calmly, telling Duffy that his father needed to go to hospital and he was about to request an ambulance.
Nevertheless, prosecutor Ms Morgan told Manchester Magistrates Court that Duffy continued to swear and be abusive towards Mr Shortman as he lay on the ground treating his father.
"[Duffy] was stood with the security staff nearby to the location, when the defendant took a run up and then rugby kicked [Mr Shortman] with his right foot to the left side of his head and ear, causing him to fall on the floor and be stunned for around two to three seconds," she said.
"When he came to, the male had been detained by the security staff."
Police were called and Duffy was arrested at the scene.
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Mr Shortman, 53, was taken to hospital to be checked over but fortunately suffered no serious injury.
Duffy was later charged with assaulting an emergency worker and pleaded guilty when he appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court today.
The case was adjourned for a probation report to be prepared.
Under legislation brought in in 2018, Duffy could be sent to the crown court for sentencing and faces up to 12 months in prison for the attack.
In a victim impact statement, Mr Shortman said: "I do this job to help people and I find it disturbing that someone would do this to me.
"He called for us to attend and see his father, I can’t believe this person kicked me to the head, it could have caused an end to my career, massive consequences and even an end to my life.
"This is the most life threatening situation I have been involved in my 20 years in my career as a paramedic.”
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The court heard Duffy, who has no previous convictions, made a 'full and frank' confession to police about his actions in interview.
He said he was 'heavily intoxicated', having drunk eight or nine pints, when his father fell over and was unconscious.
Duffy said he remembered an 'argument' with a paramedic and suggested he must have lashed out because he was 'overly protective' of his father.
He was allowed free on unconditional bail ahead of a sentencing hearing on September 8.
It is understood bosses at the North West Ambulance Service were left furious by the incident over the 'Mad Friday' weekend before Christmas last year.
Despite spending all day giving people medical help, Mr Shortman and his colleagues are frequently attacked on the job.
In an interview with the M.E.N earlier this year, Mr Shortman told how his partner Vivienne works as a call dispatcher and overheard the entire incident via his radio.
She was left extremely upset and now worries every time he is sent to a job.
"She does know that we are extremely vulnerable," said Mr Shortman.
"We can't hide in a car or an ambulance, we don't wear stab vests, we've no protection, we have nothing... because we shouldn't have to."
Mr Shortman said he is happy to be back at work and is determined to not let thugs like Duffy ruin the job he loves.
"Twenty years ago I would have never dreamt of [getting attacked]," he added.
"Unfortunately it's part of life now, it's so so sad."
When the story of Duffy's attack first appeared in the M.E.N, there was an outpouring of anger and support from colleagues in the emergency services and the general public.
Mr Shortman has worked in the city centre for 14 years and his a highly-regarded and hugely popular figure.
"The support has been genuinely humbling," he added.
"When I saw the comments [on the M.E.N story], there was a tear rolling down my cheek.
"I genuinely hope that would be the same for all emergency services, even if it had been someone else, the fire service, a nurse, they are all crucial, there's nothing special about me, I'm just the paramedic in the city."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Former Man United coach says they should buy a number 9, not Sancho

Former Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has stated that the club should regret missing out on the 'perfect ' signing in Erling Haaland .
The Norwegian forward moved to Borussia Dortmund in January from RB Salzburg , with United among the clubs expressing an interest in his services .
There has been plenty of calls for United to sign a new striker ahead of the 2020/21 season , particularly after the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla , and McClaren believes the perfect recruit has already slipped through their fingers .
“ The front four are so quick , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so many problems , and Martial is a fantastic player , but in the big games when it really matters he never looks like a true goalscorer .
They need class in that position , '' he told TalkSport .
“ I don ’ t think Lukaku fit into what Man United are all about , that high intensity , and I think they need that .
“ The manager is helpless if the club don ’ t back him and go for the likes of Haaland .
What a perfect fit he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen him for Dortmund and he ’ s an incredible player at 20 .
Imagine him in the Man United team , that would be spot on .
“ So they ’ re not far away , but they have to spend the money and get the right players .
I ’ ve seen Jadon Sancho play a lot for Dortmund and he ’ s very , very exciting , but he ’ s a little bit like Martial , Rashford and Greenwood and I wonder , do they really need that ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixtures survey “ He ’ s not a number nine , and Martial , Rashford and Greenwood aren ’ t number nines either .
You ’ ve got to get a fox in the box , a goalscorer and number nine and they ’ ve got to find one quick .
“ Yes , Sancho would improve the squad , but to win big games and to win cups , you need a number nine and you need two damn good centre-backs .
“ Haaland would have been perfect ; a young talented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play under pressure – they ’ re difficult to find .
Harry Kane , will they get him out of Tottenham ?
I doubt it very much , but they need someone of that ilk .
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Former Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has stated that the club should regret missing out on the 'perfect' signing in Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian forward moved to Borussia Dortmund in January from RB Salzburg, with United among the clubs expressing an interest in his services.
There has been plenty of calls for United to sign a new striker ahead of the 2020/21 season, particularly after the Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla, and McClaren believes the perfect recruit has already slipped through their fingers.
“The front four are so quick, they’re so exciting and they cause so many problems, and Martial is a fantastic player, but in the big games when it really matters he never looks like a true goalscorer. They need class in that position," he told TalkSport.
“I don’t think Lukaku fit into what Man United are all about, that high intensity, and I think they need that.
“The manager is helpless if the club don’t back him and go for the likes of Haaland. What a perfect fit he would have been. I’ve seen him for Dortmund and he’s an incredible player at 20. Imagine him in the Man United team, that would be spot on.
“So they’re not far away, but they have to spend the money and get the right players. I’ve seen Jadon Sancho play a lot for Dortmund and he’s very, very exciting, but he’s a little bit like Martial, Rashford and Greenwood and I wonder, do they really need that?
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“He’s not a number nine, and Martial, Rashford and Greenwood aren’t number nines either. You’ve got to get a fox in the box, a goalscorer and number nine and they’ve got to find one quick.
“Yes, Sancho would improve the squad, but to win big games and to win cups, you need a number nine and you need two damn good centre-backs.
“Haaland would have been perfect; a young talented striker, a number nine who can play under pressure – they’re difficult to find. Harry Kane, will they get him out of Tottenham? I doubt it very much, but they need someone of that ilk.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Sancho to Manchester United: Scholes explains winger's key strength

This transfer window could be one of the most uncertain in recent history .
Various financial constraints for different clubs makes predicting the market a very difficult task .
We have seen already how sides aim to operate differently in the market with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City , for example , showing no signs of letting up in their spending .
For Manchester United , the continued pursuit of Jadon Sancho looks like it could rumble on for some time with the two clubs currently far apart in their valuations of the 20-year-old .
Borussia Dortmund boast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the winger will be playing for them next season .
United , meanwhile , could be forced to either spend big on their number one transfer target or look elsewhere as they eye attacking reinforcements this summer .
Given that the transfer window runs until October 5 , Ed Woodward and co still have plenty of time to do their business in the transfer market .
Here is the latest news on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United .
Scholes explains how Sancho would have improved United versus Sevilla Club legend Paul Scholes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major help against Sevilla on Sunday night .
The Reds eventually lost 2-1 in the semi-final of the Europa League against Sevilla despite going 1-0 up , but missed several chances to put the game to bed .
Scholes believes that Sancho would have increased United ’ s chances of reaching the final .
He told BT Sport : “ I don ’ t think they played badly tonight , I think they played well against a really good Sevilla team .
`` But that 15-20 minutes after half-time with all those chances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
We ’ re talking about quality , about spending money on centre-forwards and wide players , you ’ re talking hundred of millions these days to get these players , but these are the players that win you trophies , win you medals .
`` I know all of this Sancho thing is going on , but they need to start spending money .
If they want to win trophies , you ’ ve got to start spending the money .
`` Okay , they created the chances tonight , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think United are scoring.
” Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has reiterated that the club do not need to sell Sancho this summer despite club record losses of £45million from last season .
The loss of matchday income from last season partly explains why the Bundesliga side recorded such losses .
However , Watzke was quick to outline that it won ’ t force the club into selling Sancho amid continued links with a move to Old Trafford .
He : “ We weren ’ t in a situation where we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have had ten very , very good years at Borussia Dortmund… we made three-digit million profits and wrote deep black numbers .
Then corona came and everything changed a little .
`` We have succeeded in generating such a high level of liquidity that we can withstand this pandemic for a very long time . ''
Sancho could be ready to force United transfer 'on one condition' United will be boosted in their pursuit of Sancho if they meet one demand that could force the 20-year-old to push for a move , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far remained firm in their stance surrounding a £108million valuation but report that Sancho would hand in a transfer request if that transfer fee was met .
While the Dortmund winger has shown no signs of trying to force a move out of the Westfalenstadion , United ’ s next move could be crucial .
The United hierarchy has been quiet so far in terms of pursuing a move for the England international but any sign of meeting that £108miliion valuation could set the wheels in motion for a huge summer transfer .

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This transfer window could be one of the most uncertain in recent history.
Various financial constraints for different clubs makes predicting the market a very difficult task. We have seen already how sides aim to operate differently in the market with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, for example, showing no signs of letting up in their spending.
For Manchester United, the continued pursuit of Jadon Sancho looks like it could rumble on for some time with the two clubs currently far apart in their valuations of the 20-year-old.
Borussia Dortmund boast a relatively strong position as they maintain that the winger will be playing for them next season. United, meanwhile, could be forced to either spend big on their number one transfer target or look elsewhere as they eye attacking reinforcements this summer.
Given that the transfer window runs until October 5, Ed Woodward and co still have plenty of time to do their business in the transfer market.
Here is the latest news on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.
Scholes explains how Sancho would have improved United versus Sevilla
Club legend Paul Scholes believes that Sancho would have been a major help against Sevilla on Sunday night.
The Reds eventually lost 2-1 in the semi-final of the Europa League against Sevilla despite going 1-0 up, but missed several chances to put the game to bed.
Scholes believes that Sancho would have increased United’s chances of reaching the final .
He told BT Sport: “I don’t think they played badly tonight, I think they played well against a really good Sevilla team.
"But that 15-20 minutes after half-time with all those chances, you’ve got to score them. We’re talking about quality, about spending money on centre-forwards and wide players, you’re talking hundred of millions these days to get these players, but these are the players that win you trophies, win you medals.
"I know all of this Sancho thing is going on, but they need to start spending money. If they want to win trophies, you’ve got to start spending the money.
"Okay, they created the chances tonight, but if Sancho is in that team tonight, I think United are scoring.”
Dortmund chief makes Sancho statement after club losses of £45m
Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has reiterated that the club do not need to sell Sancho this summer despite club record losses of £45million from last season.
The loss of matchday income from last season partly explains why the Bundesliga side recorded such losses.
However, Watzke was quick to outline that it won’t force the club into selling Sancho amid continued links with a move to Old Trafford.
He said : “We weren’t in a situation where we had to sell at any cost.
"We have had ten very, very good years at Borussia Dortmund… we made three-digit million profits and wrote deep black numbers. Then corona came and everything changed a little.
"We have succeeded in generating such a high level of liquidity that we can withstand this pandemic for a very long time."
Sancho could be ready to force United transfer 'on one condition'
United will be boosted in their pursuit of Sancho if they meet one demand that could force the 20-year-old to push for a move, one report says.
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Dortmund have so far remained firm in their stance surrounding a £108million valuation but Sky Sports report that Sancho would hand in a transfer request if that transfer fee was met.
While the Dortmund winger has shown no signs of trying to force a move out of the Westfalenstadion, United’s next move could be crucial.
The United hierarchy has been quiet so far in terms of pursuing a move for the England international but any sign of meeting that £108miliion valuation could set the wheels in motion for a huge summer transfer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--The very latest coronavirus infection rates for all of Greater Manchester

Rates of positive coronavirus tests are no longer rising in Oldham , new figures show .
The latest available data shows that cases are no longer going up in the borough and the infection rate there has fallen for the fourth successive day .
There were 217 cases in the week up to August 14 which was seven fewer than the previous week .
It continues however , to have the highest rate of cases of all ten boroughs by some distance , with an infection rate of 91.5 .
On Monday , a total of 89 new cases were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking the total for the region to 21,316 since the pandemic began .
In the week ending August 14 , there were 1,008 positive tests across Greater Manchester , which is 63 more than the previous week .
Coronavirus infection rates are calculated up to three days ago , in this case Friday , August 14 , because there is a delay in reporting cases .
The infection rate is still going up in Manchester , the rate has now reached 46.9 and there were 259 positive tests in the seven days up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase of 69 , or 36 per cent , on the previous week .
If the rate continues to rise then it may go over 50 this week , which would place Manchester on the red alert level on the government watch list .
The rate is no longer going up in Rochdale , and has fallen below 40 for the first time in a week .
There were 87 cases in the week ending Aug 14 , three fewer than the previous week .
However Salford is now seeing an upward trend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The infection rate has risen to above 34 and provisional data shows this is likely to go up further in the next few days .
Wigan continues to be the only area to remain below the national average and once again the infection rate remains below 10 .
Bury , Trafford , Bolton and Stockport are also seeing the number of cases remain steady but still all have infection rates of between 20-30 , which is above the national average .
The only area to see a marked downward trend is Tameside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27.8 from a peak of over 37 last week .
In the week up to August 14 there were 63 cases , which is 19 fewer than the previous week , a fall of 23 per cent .
New data from the NHS shows that , over the last fortnight , there has been no increase in the number of people with Covid-19 admitted to NHS hospitals in Greater Manchester , or in the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in hospital .

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Rates of positive coronavirus tests are no longer rising in Oldham, new figures show.
The latest available data shows that cases are no longer going up in the borough and the infection rate there has fallen for the fourth successive day.
There were 217 cases in the week up to August 14 which was seven fewer than the previous week.
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It continues however, to have the highest rate of cases of all ten boroughs by some distance, with an infection rate of 91.5.
On Monday, a total of 89 new cases were added to figures in Greater Manchester, taking the total for the region to 21,316 since the pandemic began.
In the week ending August 14, there were 1,008 positive tests across Greater Manchester, which is 63 more than the previous week.
Coronavirus infection rates are calculated up to three days ago, in this case Friday, August 14, because there is a delay in reporting cases.
The infection rate is still going up in Manchester, the rate has now reached 46.9 and there were 259 positive tests in the seven days up to August 14.
This is an increase of 69, or 36 per cent, on the previous week.
If the rate continues to rise then it may go over 50 this week, which would place Manchester on the red alert level on the government watch list.
The rate is no longer going up in Rochdale, and has fallen below 40 for the first time in a week.
There were 87 cases in the week ending Aug 14, three fewer than the previous week.
However Salford is now seeing an upward trend again after cases levelled out last week.
The infection rate has risen to above 34 and provisional data shows this is likely to go up further in the next few days.
Wigan continues to be the only area to remain below the national average and once again the infection rate remains below 10.
Bury, Trafford, Bolton and Stockport are also seeing the number of cases remain steady but still all have infection rates of between 20-30, which is above the national average.
The only area to see a marked downward trend is Tameside, where the rate has fallen to 27.8 from a peak of over 37 last week.
In the week up to August 14 there were 63 cases, which is 19 fewer than the previous week, a fall of 23 per cent.
New data from the NHS shows that, over the last fortnight, there has been no increase in the number of people with Covid-19 admitted to NHS hospitals in Greater Manchester, or in the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in hospital.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-17--Hargreaves pinpoints four areas Man United must strengthen after Sevilla defeat

Owen Hargreaves believes Manchester United need four players to become genuine challengers .
The Reds crashed out of the Europa League following defeat to Sevilla , the Spanish club coming from behind to progress with a 2-1 win .
The defeat means United 's long season is finally over , but while it yielded some improvements - a top four finish and a good run in a European competition - Ole Gunner Solskjaer and his men still are n't where they want to be .
And to fix that ahead of next season , they must strengthen in four areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hargreaves .
“ I think he ’ s learned that since February , United have been fantastic , to finish third from where they were , where the top-four looked unlikely at stages of the season.
, '' he told BT Sport .
`` So , to finish third , getting to those cup semi-finals constitutes a decent season .
But Ole knows that expectations are to win a title .
The only way they ’ re going to get there is by adding quality .
`` Liverpool did it - they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came in and they turned a really good team into a great team .
Ole ’ s at that point now , where his front-three are as good as any in the division .
`` The midfield with Pogba and Fernandes is pretty much as good as anyone ’ s .
They need a defensive player to play at centre-back and Jadon Sancho , and maybe a bit of cover at full-back .
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I think they ’ re close .
`` Ole deserves a lot of credit for getting them there and bringing in the right type , but now the club needs to back him and get him the players that can help make the difference .
”

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Owen Hargreaves believes Manchester United need four players to become genuine challengers.
The Reds crashed out of the Europa League following defeat to Sevilla, the Spanish club coming from behind to progress with a 2-1 win.
The defeat means United's long season is finally over, but while it yielded some improvements - a top four finish and a good run in a European competition - Ole Gunner Solskjaer and his men still aren't where they want to be.
And to fix that ahead of next season, they must strengthen in four areas this summer, according to former midfielder Hargreaves.
“I think he’s learned that since February, United have been fantastic, to finish third from where they were, where the top-four looked unlikely at stages of the season.," he told BT Sport.
"So, to finish third, getting to those cup semi-finals constitutes a decent season. But Ole knows that expectations are to win a title. The only way they’re going to get there is by adding quality.
"Liverpool did it - they had one window where Alisson and van Dijk came in and they turned a really good team into a great team. Ole’s at that point now, where his front-three are as good as any in the division.
"The midfield with Pogba and Fernandes is pretty much as good as anyone’s. They need a defensive player to play at centre-back and Jadon Sancho, and maybe a bit of cover at full-back.
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"Four players, that cost you a few quid, but it’s worth it because they need to get back to competing for titles. I think they’re close.
"Ole deserves a lot of credit for getting them there and bringing in the right type, but now the club needs to back him and get him the players that can help make the difference.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Horror as four women rushed to hospital after BMW smashes into car

A woman has spoken about the terrifying moment a car she was travelling in was hit by another vehicle .
Hayley Crennell , 35 , was returning from a night out at bingo with her partner Joanna Ward , Joanna 's mum Michelle and their friend Bernadette when a BMW smashed into Bernadette 's Nissan Micra .
All four women had to be taken to hospital after being injured in the smash , which happened off Bury New Road in Salford on Saturday night ( August 15 ) .
Between them they sustained a number of injuries , including whiplash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have since been able to go home after undergoing a series of tests .
Hayley , from Lower Broughton , says they have all been shaken by the incident , and says Bernadette does n't want to drive any more because of what happened .
She says she was told by witnesses at the scene who came to help them that the driver of the BMW overtook another vehicle and ran a red light before ploughing into them , although this has not been officially confirmed by GMP .
She also said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BMW , though police have not yet confirmed any details about the occupants .
The women have shared photos of the aftermath of the incident with the M.E.N showing both vehicles badly damaged .
Hayley said : `` I do n't want to get in another car and I 've been getting flashbacks .
`` We are really shaken up and in a lot of pain . ''
Hayley 's partner Joanna said she lost consciousness for a minute before getting out of the car .
She said she believes they could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 're just lucky to be here '' , Joanna said .
`` We 'll be alright in a couple of days but it 's just the shock .
We 've been shaken up , it was crazy . ''
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment .
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A woman has spoken about the terrifying moment a car she was travelling in was hit by another vehicle.
Hayley Crennell, 35, was returning from a night out at bingo with her partner Joanna Ward, Joanna's mum Michelle and their friend Bernadette when a BMW smashed into Bernadette's Nissan Micra.
All four women had to be taken to hospital after being injured in the smash, which happened off Bury New Road in Salford on Saturday night (August 15).
Between them they sustained a number of injuries, including whiplash, severe bruising and cuts, but have since been able to go home after undergoing a series of tests.
(Image: Joanna Ward)
Hayley, from Lower Broughton, says they have all been shaken by the incident, and says Bernadette doesn't want to drive any more because of what happened.
She says she was told by witnesses at the scene who came to help them that the driver of the BMW overtook another vehicle and ran a red light before ploughing into them, although this has not been officially confirmed by GMP.
She also said she believes that six people were riding in the BMW, though police have not yet confirmed any details about the occupants.
The women have shared photos of the aftermath of the incident with the M.E.N showing both vehicles badly damaged.
(Image: Joanna Ward)
Hayley said: "I don't want to get in another car and I've been getting flashbacks.
"We are really shaken up and in a lot of pain."
Hayley's partner Joanna said she lost consciousness for a minute before getting out of the car.
She said she believes they could have all died in the smash.
"We're just lucky to be here", Joanna said.
"We'll be alright in a couple of days but it's just the shock. We've been shaken up, it was crazy."
The M.E.N has contacted Greater Manchester Police for comment.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Police want to speak to this man after girl raped in city centre

Police have released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to after a teenage girl was raped in Manchester city centre .
The girl was raped after going to a property on Shudehill with her friends at around 4am on Monday , April 6 .
She managed to flee the scene but has been left 'shaken and upset ' by the incident , police said .
Her attacker is believed to have left the scene at around 6.30am .
The offender is described as mixed race , 6 ft 2 ins , of medium build with brown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have links to the south Manchester area .
Detectives have now released an e-fit as they make an appeal for information .
Detective Constable Michael Jimenez of , GMP ’ s City of Manchester Division , said : “ Thankfully , the woman was able to flee from the man but has been left very shaken and upset by the incident .
`` She is now being supported by specialist services .
“ We would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who might be able to help us identity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact police as soon as possible .
`` Do you recognise this man ?
Were you in the area at the time and did you see him ?
” Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 875 of 06/04/2020 .

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Police have released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to after a teenage girl was raped in Manchester city centre.
The girl was raped after going to a property on Shudehill with her friends at around 4am on Monday, April 6.
She managed to flee the scene but has been left 'shaken and upset' by the incident, police said.
Her attacker is believed to have left the scene at around 6.30am.
The offender is described as mixed race, 6 ft 2 ins, of medium build with brown hair in twists.
He is believed to have links to the south Manchester area.
Detectives have now released an e-fit as they make an appeal for information.
Detective Constable Michael Jimenez of, GMP’s City of Manchester Division, said: “Thankfully, the woman was able to flee from the man but has been left very shaken and upset by the incident.
"She is now being supported by specialist services.
“We would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who might be able to help us identity the man in the e-fit image to contact police as soon as possible.
"Do you recognise this man? Were you in the area at the time and did you see him?”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 875 of 06/04/2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Premier League title odds as Man City are named early favourites

Manchester City have been named as the early favourites to win the Premier League next season , despite Liverpool ’ s dominant showing in the last campaign .
The Reds ran away from any competition to win their first league title in 30 years with a record seven games spare .
Jurgen Klopp ’ s side finished the season on 99 points - with City 18 points below them in second-place .
However , many are predicting Pep Guardiola ’ s side to come back stronger ahead of the upcoming season and The Pools have them at evens to snatch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Reds are second favourites at 9/5 , with Manchester United below them at 15/2 following their impressive second half to last season .
Chelsea are 12/1 after making some impressive signings already , with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech joining their ranks .
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey : North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both at 50/1 , with both Mikel Arteta and Jose Mourinho facing their first full seasons in charge at their respective clubs .
Outside shots include Wolves at 100/1 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former champions Leicester City at the same price .
There are a host of clubs at 500/1 to get their hands on the prestigious trophy , with West Bromwich Albion having the biggest price of 1000/1 .

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Manchester City have been named as the early favourites to win the Premier League next season, despite Liverpool’s dominant showing in the last campaign.
The Reds ran away from any competition to win their first league title in 30 years with a record seven games spare.
Jurgen Klopp’s side finished the season on 99 points - with City 18 points below them in second-place.
However, many are predicting Pep Guardiola’s side to come back stronger ahead of the upcoming season and The Pools have them at evens to snatch the title back from Liverpool.
Unsurprisingly, the Reds are second favourites at 9/5, with Manchester United below them at 15/2 following their impressive second half to last season.
Chelsea are 12/1 after making some impressive signings already, with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech joining their ranks.
Have your say in our Man City end-of-season survey:
North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both at 50/1, with both Mikel Arteta and Jose Mourinho facing their first full seasons in charge at their respective clubs.
Outside shots include Wolves at 100/1, newly-promoted Leeds United at 125/1, with former champions Leicester City at the same price.
There are a host of clubs at 500/1 to get their hands on the prestigious trophy, with West Bromwich Albion having the biggest price of 1000/1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Dr Hilary Jones issues warning about wearing face masks outside

Dr Hilary Jones has issued a warning about the importance of wearing face masks outside .
The Good Morning Britain doctor spoke about how being in the open air doesn ’ t automatically protect you from contracting coronavirus .
Dr Hilary told the ITV show ’ s hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Adil Ray that it is better to be half a metre away from someone wearing a mask , than two metres away from someone not wearing one .
He spoke as new research suggests wearing a face covering lowers the risk of spreading covid-19 to other people .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not using a face protector exposes others nearby to droplets carrying the virus that could have been prevented if a mask was worn .
`` Just being outside is not an absolute protector , ” said the TV doc .
“ Research shows that if someone is coughing or talking and wearing a mask , there is ten thousand times less droplet transmission to two metres away .
`` It 's actually better to be half a metre away from that person wearing a mask than 2m away if they 're not wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of adds to the research that masks are important , whatever quality of the mask , they do some good .
“ Just being two or three metres away you might be reducing your risk , but the risk is still there.
” Lead researcher Dr Ignazio Maria Viola , of the University of Edinburgh 's School of Engineering , said : `` We knew face masks of various materials are effective to a different extent in filtering small droplets .
`` However , when we looked specifically at those larger droplets that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we discovered that even the simplest handmade single-layer cotton mask is tremendously effective .
`` Therefore wearing a face mask can really make a difference . ''
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Dr Hilary Jones has issued a warning about the importance of wearing face masks outside.
The Good Morning Britain doctor spoke about how being in the open air doesn’t automatically protect you from contracting coronavirus.
Dr Hilary told the ITV show’s hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Adil Ray that it is better to be half a metre away from someone wearing a mask, than two metres away from someone not wearing one.
He spoke as new research suggests wearing a face covering lowers the risk of spreading covid-19 to other people.
The study suggests that speaking and coughing while not using a face protector exposes others nearby to droplets carrying the virus that could have been prevented if a mask was worn.
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"Just being outside is not an absolute protector,” said the TV doc.
“Research shows that if someone is coughing or talking and wearing a mask, there is ten thousand times less droplet transmission to two metres away.
"It's actually better to be half a metre away from that person wearing a mask than 2m away if they're not wearing a mask.
"So it kind of adds to the research that masks are important, whatever quality of the mask, they do some good.
“Just being two or three metres away you might be reducing your risk, but the risk is still there.”
Lead researcher Dr Ignazio Maria Viola, of the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering, said: "We knew face masks of various materials are effective to a different extent in filtering small droplets.
"However, when we looked specifically at those larger droplets that are thought to be the most dangerous, we discovered that even the simplest handmade single-layer cotton mask is tremendously effective.
"Therefore wearing a face mask can really make a difference."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Tesco is changing how its Clubcard scheme works for online shoppers

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced a big change for its Clubcard customers .
Those who have opted for the supermarket 's £7.99 per month loyalty scheme will be able to get free delivery - instead of having to pay the £4.50 flat fee which has just been introduced .
The move will compete with Amazon Prime 's offering , which costs the same per month .
Tesco boss Dave Lewis said it had “ always been the direction of travel ” as Britain ’ s biggest grocer brought “ a whole bunch of benefits together ” in the scheme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ include shoppers scoring 10pc off their bills twice a month , up to a maximum of £20 , reports the Mirror .
It is not known when the supermarket chain will roll out its free delivery scheme , but Mr Lewis said he had to be confident it could “ match capacity with demand ” before it is launched .
Since the coronavirus pandemic began , Tesco has experienced an explosion in demand for its delivery services .
Currently , all major supermarkets based in the UK charge for delivery .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and running over hundreds of postcodes , with expectations that it will be rolled out nationwide by the end of the year .
Last month the online giant Amazon announced it was looking to rapidly expand its grocery delivery business across the UK .
The online retailer has also said it will speed up delivery times to make same-day delivery available to UK grocery customers in some parts of the South East .
New and existing customers subscribing to Amazon Prime are now able to order groceries through Amazon Fresh , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon Prime costs as little a £7.99 a month which gives you Prime Delivery : Unlimited One-Day Delivery , Same-Day Delivery , and 2-Hour Delivery with Prime Now in select residential postcodes , as well as Prime Video : Unlimited streaming of Movies , TV shows , and Amazon Originals .
Amazon said the move will start with abut 300 postcodes , focused around London and the South East , with the service expanding to millions more by the end of the year .
Customers can purchase tens of thousands of grocery items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as a raft of brand suppliers such as Pepsi , Danone , Warburtons and Britvic .

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Supermarket giant Tesco has announced a big change for its Clubcard customers.
Those who have opted for the supermarket's £7.99 per month loyalty scheme will be able to get free delivery - instead of having to pay the £4.50 flat fee which has just been introduced.
The move will compete with Amazon Prime's offering, which costs the same per month.
Tesco boss Dave Lewis said it had “always been the direction of travel” as Britain’s biggest grocer brought “a whole bunch of benefits together” in the scheme.
Existing benefits of the Clubcard Plus scheme include shoppers scoring 10pc off their bills twice a month, up to a maximum of £20, reports the Mirror.
It is not known when the supermarket chain will roll out its free delivery scheme, but Mr Lewis said he had to be confident it could “match capacity with demand” before it is launched.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Tesco has experienced an explosion in demand for its delivery services.
Currently, all major supermarkets based in the UK charge for delivery.
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Meanwhile, Amazon Prime’s no-charge delivery is up and running over hundreds of postcodes, with expectations that it will be rolled out nationwide by the end of the year.
Last month the online giant Amazon announced it was looking to rapidly expand its grocery delivery business across the UK.
The online retailer has also said it will speed up delivery times to make same-day delivery available to UK grocery customers in some parts of the South East.
New and existing customers subscribing to Amazon Prime are now able to order groceries through Amazon Fresh, with free delivery on orders over £40.
Amazon Prime costs as little a £7.99 a month which gives you Prime Delivery: Unlimited One-Day Delivery, Same-Day Delivery, and 2-Hour Delivery with Prime Now in select residential postcodes, as well as Prime Video: Unlimited streaming of Movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals.
Amazon said the move will start with abut 300 postcodes, focused around London and the South East, with the service expanding to millions more by the end of the year.
Customers can purchase tens of thousands of grocery items supplied by Booths and Whole Foods, as well as a raft of brand suppliers such as Pepsi, Danone, Warburtons and Britvic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Residents are fed up of engines running at level crossings and have taken action

Local people fed up of air pollution and car ’ s leaving their engines on have taken matters into their own hands .
Dr Patrick Carrington and other Hale residents have taken action to improve air quality in the village and elsewhere in Trafford .
The campaigners say they are focusing mainly on drivers leaving their engines running while waiting at the level crossing in the centre of the village .
In November 2019 , Trafford Council hinted drivers could soon face new rules forcing them to turn their engines off at all level crossings in the borough after heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council .
Now , Hale residents have had enough .
A spokesperson for the residents said : “ There is a real problem caused by drivers idling their car engines for long periods both at the level crossing and all around Hale village .
“ Frustrated at the lack of any action from the local council the group have erected signs at the pollution black spots to alert drivers to the dangers of air pollution and politely ask them to turn off their engines.
” The group have also put up their signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Altrincham .
Dr Patrick Carrington , a local specialist in blood medicine , commented : “ I just don ’ t think drivers realise the damage that idling cars do to their own health because the fumes are concentrated within the cars .
Air pollution attacks more organs in the body than smoking and also increases the risk of dying from COVID infection .
“ As well as the effects on health for drivers and pedestrians there are financial costs to drivers .
It has been estimated that if a car is stationary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the engine will save money.
” Paul Luton , another Hale resident , said : “ I live near the crossing and the gates can be closed for up to ten minutes with more than twenty cars waiting – that ’ s a lot of exhaust fumes !
“ There are many schools nearby so it is often children who are breathing in the invisible fumes either in cars or on the pavement.
” The group hope their signs will improve the air quality in Hale “ for the sake of everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trafford council ’ s executive member for the environment , said : “ Trafford council is totally committed to a greener future for the borough and this includes tackling air pollution .
We are working closely with other Greater Manchester authorities to improve air quality across the borough through the Clean Air Plan .
“ We are also in the process of introducing signs at schools and level crossings warning of the dangers of engine idling and are looking at enforcement measures for drivers who continue to leave their engines running while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we launched a successful engine idling campaign as well as a poster competition to highlight the problem to thousands of school pupils across the borough .
“ Some of the initiatives we are in the process of introducing , including signage , have been delayed because of the coronavirus epidemic but we are determined to bring them forward .
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Local people fed up of air pollution and car’s leaving their engines on have taken matters into their own hands.
Dr Patrick Carrington and other Hale residents have taken action to improve air quality in the village and elsewhere in Trafford.
The campaigners say they are focusing mainly on drivers leaving their engines running while waiting at the level crossing in the centre of the village.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
In November 2019, Trafford Council hinted drivers could soon face new rules forcing them to turn their engines off at all level crossings in the borough after heavy campaigning from Green Party members of the council.
Now, Hale residents have had enough.
A spokesperson for the residents said: “There is a real problem caused by drivers idling their car engines for long periods both at the level crossing and all around Hale village.
“Frustrated at the lack of any action from the local council the group have erected signs at the pollution black spots to alert drivers to the dangers of air pollution and politely ask them to turn off their engines.”
The group have also put up their signs near the crossing on Navigation Road in Altrincham.
(Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
Dr Patrick Carrington, a local specialist in blood medicine, commented: “I just don’t think drivers realise the damage that idling cars do to their own health because the fumes are concentrated within the cars. Air pollution attacks more organs in the body than smoking and also increases the risk of dying from COVID infection.
“As well as the effects on health for drivers and pedestrians there are financial costs to drivers. It has been estimated that if a car is stationary for just 10 seconds or more turning off the engine will save money.”
Paul Luton, another Hale resident, said: “I live near the crossing and the gates can be closed for up to ten minutes with more than twenty cars waiting – that’s a lot of exhaust fumes!
“There are many schools nearby so it is often children who are breathing in the invisible fumes either in cars or on the pavement.”
The group hope their signs will improve the air quality in Hale “for the sake of everyone in the village.”
(Image: Dr Patrick Carrington)
Coun Steve Adshead, Trafford council’s executive member for the environment, said: “Trafford council is totally committed to a greener future for the borough and this includes tackling air pollution. We are working closely with other Greater Manchester authorities to improve air quality across the borough through the Clean Air Plan.
“We are also in the process of introducing signs at schools and level crossings warning of the dangers of engine idling and are looking at enforcement measures for drivers who continue to leave their engines running while at a standstill.
“Last year, we launched a successful engine idling campaign as well as a poster competition to highlight the problem to thousands of school pupils across the borough.
“Some of the initiatives we are in the process of introducing, including signage, have been delayed because of the coronavirus epidemic but we are determined to bring them forward.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Claudio Bravo leaves Man City as contract expires

Manchester City have announced that goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has left the club at the expiry of his contract .
The 37-year-old won two Premier League titles and two League Cups during his time with the Blues , and is being lined up for a return to Spain by Real Betis .
Bravo ended up making 61 appearances for City in four seasons , although he missed almost the whole of the last campaign after injuring his Achilles tendon .
The Chile international was brought to the club by Pep Guardiola for around £17million in 2016 , and was installed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to his superior ability with his feet .
He had a traumatic first season as the City defence struggled to come to terms with Guardiola ’ s radical new style of play , and Bravo was – often unfairly – made a scapegoat as the Blues finished that season without a trophy .
His debut was in the Manchester derby defeat at Old Trafford when he dropped the ball to give Zlatan Ibrahimovic a goal in a 2-1 win and was lucky to escape a red card – and his season did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was finally replaced by reserve keeper Willy Caballero .
City reacted by bringing in Ederson for a £35million fee , and the Brazil international relegated Bravo to second choice .
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Let us know in the comments below .
The veteran – who had won two league titles and a Champions League at Barcelona – started to piece his career back together again as number two to Ederson , although his subsequent appearances were largely restricted to the domestic cup competitions .
In fact he ended up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the league – and was the hero in a penalty shoot-out win over Wolves as City made their way to their first trophy under Guardiola , the 2018 League Cup .
More shoot-out heroics as he saved Giorgio Wijnaldum ’ s spot kick to give the Blues victory in the Community Shield – his first game back after a year out with injury .
Bravo was clearly stung by his experiences at City , but knuckled down to prove to be a reliable and authoritative stand-in keeper .
He could have left during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of June , but agreed to stay for the re-started season , signing an agreement which would last until the last game .

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Manchester City have announced that goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has left the club at the expiry of his contract.
The 37-year-old won two Premier League titles and two League Cups during his time with the Blues, and is being lined up for a return to Spain by Real Betis.
Bravo ended up making 61 appearances for City in four seasons, although he missed almost the whole of the last campaign after injuring his Achilles tendon.
The Chile international was brought to the club by Pep Guardiola for around £17million in 2016, and was installed as first choice ahead of Joe Hart, due to his superior ability with his feet.
He had a traumatic first season as the City defence struggled to come to terms with Guardiola’s radical new style of play, and Bravo was – often unfairly – made a scapegoat as the Blues finished that season without a trophy.
His debut was in the Manchester derby defeat at Old Trafford when he dropped the ball to give Zlatan Ibrahimovic a goal in a 2-1 win and was lucky to escape a red card – and his season did not improve after that, as he was finally replaced by reserve keeper Willy Caballero.
City reacted by bringing in Ederson for a £35million fee, and the Brazil international relegated Bravo to second choice.
What are your best Bravo memories? Let us know in the comments below.
The veteran – who had won two league titles and a Champions League at Barcelona – started to piece his career back together again as number two to Ederson, although his subsequent appearances were largely restricted to the domestic cup competitions.
In fact he ended up making 32 cup appearances to 29 in the league – and was the hero in a penalty shoot-out win over Wolves as City made their way to their first trophy under Guardiola, the 2018 League Cup.
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More shoot-out heroics as he saved Giorgio Wijnaldum’s spot kick to give the Blues victory in the Community Shield – his first game back after a year out with injury.
Bravo was clearly stung by his experiences at City, but knuckled down to prove to be a reliable and authoritative stand-in keeper.
He could have left during lockdown as his deal expired at the end of June, but agreed to stay for the re-started season, signing an agreement which would last until the last game.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-18--Roof top terrace, bar and cinema approved despite initial 'safety concerns'

A roof-top terrace , bar and open air cinema is coming to a car park in Trafford , despite initial fears over ‘ safety concerns ’ .
The top floor of Stretford Mall ’ s car park on Chester Road is set to become a terrace for six months of the year for two years thanks to new permission from the council .
Last month , a group called Up Top at Stretford Precinct were hoping to turn the site into a popular social hub , but the council ’ s initial concerns regarding safety slammed the brakes on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been working closely with the council to rectify those issues and full permission has now been granted .
Now , the top floor of the multistorey carpark will be turned into a drinking establishment for six months and a cinema for one weekend every month .
A small bar area with temporary seating and shelter for outdoor use will be installed , along with some lockable storage and other services .
After the two years ’ permission expires , the area will have to be returned to its former state and returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is sought .
The site ’ s permitted opening hours will be : • 12:00 – 22:00 ( Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays , including Bank Holidays ) extending to 23:00 for one weekend ( Friday , Saturday , Sunday ) per calendar month for the cinema Miss Heather Garlick submitted the application through her company the Spirit of Essoldo , which is behind the Up Top at Stretford Precinct project .
There will be 15 part-time staff and three full-time members of staff working at the terrace .
The application was granted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning and development management committee on August 14 .
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Plans to open a roof-top terrace, bar and open air cinema in Trafford have been approved by the council - despite initial fears over ‘safety concerns’.
The top floor of Stretford Mall’s car park on Chester Road could now become a terrace for six months of the year for two years thanks to new permission from the council.
Last month, a group called Up Top at Stretford Precinct were hoping to turn the site into a popular social hub, but the council’s initial concerns regarding safety slammed the brakes on their plans.
(Image: Amanda Jane Anstice)
Now, the top floor of the multistorey carpark could be turned into a drinking establishment for six months and a cinema for one weekend every month now the application has been approved by the council.
A small bar area with temporary seating and shelter for outdoor use would be installed, along with some lockable storage and other services.
After the two years’ permission expires, the area will have to be returned to its former state and returned to the council – unless future permission is sought.
The site’s permitted opening hours will be:
12:00 – 21:30 (Monday to Thursday)
12:00 – 22:00 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, including Bank Holidays)
extending to 23:00 for one weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) per calendar
month for the cinema
(Image: MEN)
Miss Heather Garlick submitted the application through her company the Spirit of Essoldo, which is behind the Up Top at Stretford Precinct project.
There would be 15 part-time staff and three full-time members of staff working at the terrace, according to the application.
The application was granted full permission by the council’s planning and development management committee on August 14.
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