themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Full list of places you must wear face masks in from tomorrow

Face coverings must be worn in shops , supermarkets , and takeaway outlets in England from Friday .
People will also need to wear a face covering in banks , building societies , post offices , and transport hubs , such as in railway stations and airports , in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus .
The Department of Health and Social Care has also confirmed it will be compulsory to wear a face covering when buying food and drink to take away from cafes and shops , meaning that people will be required to wear one in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However venues such as restaurants , pubs , and gyms will be exempt .
Anyone who doesn ’ t abide by the regulations could face a fine by the police of up to £100 , as is currently the case on public transport .
The guidance states that if you are in a premises where you are able to sit down and consume food or drink that you have bought , then you can remove your face covering in order to eat and drink on site .
Face coverings will not be mandatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for those with disabilities or certain health conditions , such as respiratory or cognitive impairments that make it difficult for them to wear a face covering .
The new law comes as evidence suggests that when used correctly , face coverings may reduce the likelihood of someone with the infection passing it on to others , particularly if they are asymptomatic .
While the responsibility of wearing a mask sits with individuals , businesses are being advised to encourage customers to follow the law , including through signs and providing other information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock said : “ As we move into the next stage of easing restrictions for the public , it is vital we continue to shop safely so that we can make the most of our fantastic retail industry this summer .
“ Everyone must play their part in fighting this virus by following this new guidance .
I also want to thank the British public for all the sacrifices they are making to help keep this country safe.
” Wearing a face covering will not be made mandatory in `` other venues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff and the public from COVID-19 , '' the guidance states .
These include : For transport hubs in England , the requirements mean face coverings must be worn in indoor train stations and terminals , airports , maritime ports , and indoor bus and coach stations or terminals .
People wearing face coverings are still strongly advised to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser before putting one on or taking it off , avoid taking it off and putting it back on again a lot in quick succession , store it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or wearing , and avoid touching their eyes , nose , or mouth while wearing one .
Face masks must cover the mouth and nose .

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Face coverings must be worn in shops, supermarkets, and takeaway outlets in England from Friday.
People will also need to wear a face covering in banks, building societies, post offices, and transport hubs, such as in railway stations and airports, in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The Department of Health and Social Care has also confirmed it will be compulsory to wear a face covering when buying food and drink to take away from cafes and shops, meaning that people will be required to wear one in the likes of Pret A Manger.
However venues such as restaurants, pubs, and gyms will be exempt.
Anyone who doesn’t abide by the regulations could face a fine by the police of up to £100, as is currently the case on public transport.
The guidance states that if you are in a premises where you are able to sit down and consume food or drink that you have bought, then you can remove your face covering in order to eat and drink on site.
Face coverings will not be mandatory for anyone under the age of 11 and for those with disabilities or certain health conditions, such as respiratory or cognitive impairments that make it difficult for them to wear a face covering.
The new law comes as evidence suggests that when used correctly, face coverings may reduce the likelihood of someone with the infection passing it on to others, particularly if they are asymptomatic.
While the responsibility of wearing a mask sits with individuals, businesses are being advised to encourage customers to follow the law, including through signs and providing other information in store.
Health and Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “As we move into the next stage of easing restrictions for the public, it is vital we continue to shop safely so that we can make the most of our fantastic retail industry this summer.
“Everyone must play their part in fighting this virus by following this new guidance. I also want to thank the British public for all the sacrifices they are making to help keep this country safe.”
Wearing a face covering will not be made mandatory in "other venues that have measures in place to protect staff and the public from COVID-19," the guidance states. These include:
Eat-in restaurants and pubs;
Hairdressers and other treatment salons
Gyms and leisure centres
Cinemas, concert halls and theatres;
For transport hubs in England, the requirements mean face coverings must be worn in indoor train stations and terminals, airports, maritime ports, and indoor bus and coach stations or terminals.
People wearing face coverings are still strongly advised to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser before putting one on or taking it off, avoid taking it off and putting it back on again a lot in quick succession, store it in a plastic bag in between washes or wearing, and avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth while wearing one.
Face masks must cover the mouth and nose.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Live updates as M62 closed due to crane fire with long traffic delays

The M62 has been closed near junction 22 for Rishworth Moor due to a crane fire .
The eastbound carriageway @ @ @ @ @ .
There are currently long tailbacks to junction 21 for Milnrow .
Transport for Greater @ @ @ @ @ , urging drivers to take a different route .
They said : `` Vehicle fire @ @ @ @ @ carriageway is closed at J22 Ripponden/Saddleworth .
`` Emergency services on scene .
Please find @ @ @ @ @ building to J21 Milnrow . ''
Smoke could be seen billowing across the carriageway , @ @ @ @ @ .

The M62 has been closed near junction 22 for Rishworth Moor due to a crane fire.
Drivers reported seeing a huge fireball explosion.
The eastbound carriageway was shut at around 5.30pm.
There are currently long tailbacks to junction 21 for Milnrow.
Transport for Greater Manchester tweeted about the incident, urging drivers to take a different route.
They said: "Vehicle fire Eastbound at J22 . The carriageway is closed at J22 Ripponden/Saddleworth.
"Emergency services on scene . Please find an alternative route - traffic building to J21 Milnrow."
Smoke could be seen billowing across the carriageway, according to traffic website Inrix.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--What Evra told Solskjaer during Manchester United coaching role

Patrice Evra told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams his breakthrough chance at Manchester United , the Frenchman has claimed .
Williams has emerged as a key member of United 's first-team squad this season after impressing at left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw earlier in the campaign .
Although right-footed , Williams has predominantly featured at left-back for United .
His breakthrough season has attracted plenty of admirers , not least Evra , a mainstay at left-back for United under Sir Alex Ferguson .
He has revealed that while completing his coaching badges , he stumbled across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer , urging him to give the youngster a first-team opportunity .
“ Since I left United , it ’ s been a position where they ’ ve struggled a lot , '' Evra told Sky Sports ahead of United 's draw with West Ham .
`` I think Luke Shaw has been let down because of many injuries .
I love Brandon Williams .
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`` I remember I saw a video of him when I was doing my coaching badges with United , and I had a talk with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , and I said to him that he needs to be given his chance .
`` I remember the next game , he was playing , and I was so happy .
He didn ’ t have a good game against Chelsea ( in the FA Cup semi-final ) .
He ’ s a Mancunian , he has that passion and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s right-footed , I really like him as a left-back .
”

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Patrice Evra told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams his breakthrough chance at Manchester United, the Frenchman has claimed.
Williams has emerged as a key member of United's first-team squad this season after impressing at left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw earlier in the campaign.
Although right-footed, Williams has predominantly featured at left-back for United. His breakthrough season has attracted plenty of admirers, not least Evra, a mainstay at left-back for United under Sir Alex Ferguson.
He has revealed that while completing his coaching badges, he stumbled across footage of Williams and then spoke with Solskjaer, urging him to give the youngster a first-team opportunity.
“Since I left United, it’s been a position where they’ve struggled a lot," Evra told Sky Sports ahead of United's draw with West Ham. "I think Luke Shaw has been let down because of many injuries. I love Brandon Williams.
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"I remember I saw a video of him when I was doing my coaching badges with United, and I had a talk with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and I said to him that he needs to be given his chance.
"I remember the next game, he was playing, and I was so happy. He didn’t have a good game against Chelsea (in the FA Cup semi-final). He’s a Mancunian, he has that passion and determination.
"Even if he’s right-footed, I really like him as a left-back.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-23--Family's row with neighbour ended in violence (but they think it's hilarious)

A judge today warned a family about their 'appalling behaviour ' after they launched an attack on their neighbour following a decade of petty disputes .
Rehana Hussain , 45 , and her three children Akhmal , 26 , Dilbar , 23 , and Rahila 28 , assaulted their neighbour after accusing him of throwing a brick at their house .
They marched onto the neighbour 's driveway on Rectory Avenue , in Prestwich , Bury , and launched a 'disgraceful attack ' on him in front of other family members and a 12-year-old child , a court heard .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ punches at the complainant , while eldest son Akhmal pinned him up against a wall and tried to hit him .
At one point during the attack , Dilbar appeared to grab a piece of wood to use as a weapon .
Today , after seeing Rahila laugh and smirk throughout the court hearing and the two brothers argue with court staff about being able to use their phones in the dock , Judge Richard Mansell gave the family a stark warning .
As he spared them jail , he told the defendants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would be sent straight to custody .
Prosecutor Mark Kellet told Manchester Crown Court how the Hussain family and their neighbours had had ongoing problems between them over 10 years .
On the day of the incident on July 26 last year , they accused their neighbour of throwing a brick at their house .
Previously the families - who live opposite each other - had argued about parking disputes , criminal damage and threats of violence , the court heard .
During this altercation , the Hussain family attacked one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 'taking the law into their own hands ' .
He protested his innocence and told them he had 'done nothing wrong ' , but they continued throwing punches at him and pushing him .
Defending Rahila Hussain , John Batchelor said the problems between both families had 'escalated over time ' .
`` This family have lived at that house for 10 years and this has clearly escalated over time '' , he said .
`` They said their neighbours had been throwing stones towards them and their cars , were shouting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been some racial tension but that was not the prime issue . ''
In mitigation for both Akhmal and Dilbar , Khadim Al'Hassan said : `` The family are now keeping a log of complaints .
`` It was disgraceful behaviour but there was obviously some sort of long-standing history between them . ''
During the court hearing , Rahila appeared to laugh and smirk as the judge discussed the incident .
Her brothers Akhmal and Dilbar then went on to argue with two dock officers after trying to use their mobile phones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rahila appear to have found it funny during this hearing but I see nothing funny whatsoever '' , Judge Mansell said .
`` If this behaviour continues and there are other incidents in the next 18 months you wo n't be leaving through the front doors next time . ''
All four defendants - who all have no previous convictions - pleaded guilty to offence affray .
Judge Mansell sentenced them all to community orders , as he said it would 'achieve nothing sending them to prison ' .
But he told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have 'brought shame their family name ' .
Sentencing , he said : `` Not one of you should think you are justified in behaving like this in front of a child .
`` These are absolutely disgraceful scenes that no child should have to witness .
`` It 's clear that for some years there has been some friction between your household and that household .
`` The police have been called numerous times .
`` The issues range from disputes over parking , threats of violence , threats of damage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police have better things to do than to intervene in petty neighbour disputes .
`` I hope that you are now able to behave appropriately towards each other and get on with your own lives .
`` I hope too that the other family behave appropriately .
`` You all behaved appallingly that day and this has brought shame on your family name . ''
Rehana Hussain , of Rectory Avenue , Prestwich , was sentenced to a 12-month community order made up of 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and the women 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Cyprus Street , Stretford , was sentenced to an 18-month community order made up of 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and the women 's problem solving court .
Akhmal Hussain , of Rectory Avenue , Prestwich , was handed an 18-month community order with 80 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days .
Dilbar Hussain , of Rectory Avenue , Prestwich , was handed an 18-month community order with 60 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days .
The judge also imposed an 18-month restraining order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entering the boundary of the complainant 's house .

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A judge today warned a family about their 'appalling behaviour' after they launched an attack on their neighbour following a decade of petty disputes.
Rehana Hussain, 45, and her three children Akhmal, 26, Dilbar, 23, and Rahila 28, assaulted their neighbour after accusing him of throwing a brick at their house.
They marched onto the neighbour's driveway on Rectory Avenue, in Prestwich, Bury, and launched a 'disgraceful attack' on him in front of other family members and a 12-year-old child, a court heard.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Mother and daughter Rehana and Rahila threw punches at the complainant, while eldest son Akhmal pinned him up against a wall and tried to hit him.
At one point during the attack, Dilbar appeared to grab a piece of wood to use as a weapon.
Today, after seeing Rahila laugh and smirk throughout the court hearing and the two brothers argue with court staff about being able to use their phones in the dock, Judge Richard Mansell gave the family a stark warning.
As he spared them jail, he told the defendants that if they repeated their behaviour, they would be sent straight to custody.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Prosecutor Mark Kellet told Manchester Crown Court how the Hussain family and their neighbours had had ongoing problems between them over 10 years.
On the day of the incident on July 26 last year, they accused their neighbour of throwing a brick at their house.
Previously the families - who live opposite each other - had argued about parking disputes, criminal damage and threats of violence, the court heard.
During this altercation, the Hussain family attacked one of their neighbours - a 23-year-old man - after 'taking the law into their own hands'.
He protested his innocence and told them he had 'done nothing wrong', but they continued throwing punches at him and pushing him.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Defending Rahila Hussain, John Batchelor said the problems between both families had 'escalated over time'.
"This family have lived at that house for 10 years and this has clearly escalated over time", he said.
"They said their neighbours had been throwing stones towards them and their cars, were shouting and swearing at them and there has been some racial tension but that was not the prime issue."
In mitigation for both Akhmal and Dilbar, Khadim Al'Hassan said: "The family are now keeping a log of complaints.
"It was disgraceful behaviour but there was obviously some sort of long-standing history between them."
(Image: manchester evening news)
During the court hearing, Rahila appeared to laugh and smirk as the judge discussed the incident.
Her brothers Akhmal and Dilbar then went on to argue with two dock officers after trying to use their mobile phones in the court dock.
"You Rahila appear to have found it funny during this hearing but I see nothing funny whatsoever", Judge Mansell said.
"If this behaviour continues and there are other incidents in the next 18 months you won't be leaving through the front doors next time."
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All four defendants - who all have no previous convictions - pleaded guilty to offence affray.
Judge Mansell sentenced them all to community orders, as he said it would 'achieve nothing sending them to prison'.
But he told the family they had behaved 'appallingly' and have 'brought shame their family name'.
Sentencing, he said: "Not one of you should think you are justified in behaving like this in front of a child.
"These are absolutely disgraceful scenes that no child should have to witness.
"It's clear that for some years there has been some friction between your household and that household.
"The police have been called numerous times.
"The issues range from disputes over parking, threats of violence, threats of damage, acts of criminal damage.
"The police have better things to do than to intervene in petty neighbour disputes.
"I hope that you are now able to behave appropriately towards each other and get on with your own lives.
"I hope too that the other family behave appropriately.
"You all behaved appallingly that day and this has brought shame on your family name."
Rehana Hussain, of Rectory Avenue, Prestwich, was sentenced to a 12-month community order made up of 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and the women's problem solving court.
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Rahila Hussain, of Cyprus Street, Stretford, was sentenced to an 18-month community order made up of 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and the women's problem solving court.
Akhmal Hussain, of Rectory Avenue, Prestwich, was handed an 18-month community order with 80 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
Dilbar Hussain, of Rectory Avenue, Prestwich, was handed an 18-month community order with 60 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
The judge also imposed an 18-month restraining order on the family, preventing them from entering the boundary of the complainant's house.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Pep Guardiola reacts to Kevin De Bruyne award snub

Pep Guardiola says that Kevin De Bruyne ’ s brilliance speaks for itself , after the Manchester City ace was snubbed for the Footballer of the Year award .
The Blues midfielder finished as runner-up to Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in the poll , conducted by the Football Writers Association .
But De Bruyne finished with the Playmaker of the Year award in 2018 for most Premier League assists , and is sure to win it again this year , when he needs one more to equal Thierry Henry ’ s league record of 20 .
City fans reacted with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his Belgian star with respect for Henderson .
“ I think ( Kevin ) speaks for himself what he gives to our team , ” said the City boss .
“ It ’ s not necessary to say how fantastic Kevin is .
At the same time , congratulations to the captain at Liverpool .
He ’ s a really good player.
” De Bruyne has also scored 11 goals this season to rack up a remarkable 30 goal involvements in the league .
And Guardiola says that creating means more to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net .

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Pep Guardiola says that Kevin De Bruyne ’s brilliance speaks for itself, after the Manchester City ace was snubbed for the Footballer of the Year award.
The Blues midfielder finished as runner-up to Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in the poll, conducted by the Football Writers Association.
But De Bruyne finished with the Playmaker of the Year award in 2018 for most Premier League assists, and is sure to win it again this year, when he needs one more to equal Thierry Henry’s league record of 20.
City fans reacted with disbelief, but Guardiola balanced his praise for his Belgian star with respect for Henderson.
“I think (Kevin) speaks for himself what he gives to our team,” said the City boss. “It’s not necessary to say how fantastic Kevin is. At the same time, congratulations to the captain at Liverpool. He’s a really good player.”
De Bruyne has also scored 11 goals this season to rack up a remarkable 30 goal involvements in the league.
And Guardiola says that creating means more to him than sticking the ball in the net.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Councillor bravely speaks of own experience of domestic abuse

“ Every day her voice got quieter .
A sudden exhale of breath , she ’ d know she ’ d have to tread carefully .
He stopped holding her hand as a punishment.
” In a courageous speech which was praised by her colleagues , Tameside councillor Eleanor Wills revealed her own personal experiences of domestic abuse and coercive control .
She was moving a motion asking the council to call on the government to ensure that the prevention of domestic violence is a ‘ top priority ’ while new legislation goes through parliament .
The Domestic Abuse Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Commons on July 6 .
The motion also urged leaders to make the safety of people suffering domestic abuse an ‘ economic priority ’ .
Coun Wills , who is cabinet member for adult social care and population health , became emotional as she told of abuse within one of her own relationships .
She said she had dreamed of finding a ‘ prince ’ and love like she had seen in her favourite rom-coms .
An independent young woman , who went travelling on her own and was able to buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off her feet by a man who showered her with affection .
He made her feel ‘ precious and beautiful ’ .
He was so attentive that he wanted to spend every second with her .
If she was on a night out with friends he wanted to know who she was with , and whose voice he could hear on the end of a phone – pleading with her to go home so that he would know she was safe .
Coun Wills said she relocated miles to be with her partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job and her home to be with this ‘ amazing man ’ .
Two months later , a casual drink in a bar saw an argument flare when she put her foot on the bottom of his stool .
She thought he was joking when he told her ‘ give me some space , can ’ t I have a stool to myself , oh great , now I ’ ve upset you , for god ’ s sake .
I can ’ t do this ’ .
After he stormed out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed him seeking some explanation for his behaviour .
She suggested she go back home for a weekend to see her friends .
Out of nowhere he began to punch himself ‘ really hard ’ , causing large lumps to appear on his head as he shouted ‘ I screwed it up ’ .
“ She reassures him she ’ s happy , she wants to stay and he jokes about the lumps on his head , ” Coun Wills said .
“ As time changes he often vents frustration , usually in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you stupid ?
’ he ’ d ask .
‘ Do you have a clue what you ’ re talking about ?
’ “ Every day her voice got quieter .
A sudden exhale of breath , she ’ d know she ’ d have to tread carefully .
“ He stopped holding her hand as a punishment .
He ’ d leave and not say when he ’ d be back.
” Then one Saturday , during a trip to a supermarket with his children , he asked her opinion on which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job interview .
But her choice caused another outburst – ‘ you ’ ve obviously got no sense of style , how can you not think that ’ s nice ’ , he told her .
Walking off , he instructed his children to follow him and he left her alone in the shop without money , her phone or coat .
He got in the car and drove away .
Coun Wills told how she walked the five miles home , but found no one was there .
She waited for three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , only for him to ignore her and walk into the house as if she was ‘ invisible ’ .
At that moment , Coun Wills said she knew it was time to leave .
“ I live a life now where my partner makes me feel valued , tells me I ’ m beautiful everyday which is something that my children do too because they ’ ve got that from him , ” she said .
“ An exhale of breath does not mean I have a sudden knot in my stomach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war games , there ’ s no fear .
There ’ s friendship , a team and an equal platform for love and it ’ s empowering and that ’ s how we all deserve to feel.
” The Domestic Abuse Bill , which has been described as a ‘ landmark ’ piece of legislation , will place a duty on councils in England to provide shelter for victims of abuse .
It would also introduce the first legal government definition of domestic abuse , including economic abuse and coercive or controlling non-physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children who saw , heard or experienced the effects of domestic abuse would be treated as victims under law .
“ There were 45,000 calls related to domestic abuse in an 11 week period during lockdown , up by 11.4pc from the previous year , ” Coun Wills , who represents Dukinfield and Stalybridge , added .
“ The government ’ s domestic abuse bill sets out the initial path for these conversations and real changes to begin , but the work is only just beginning .
“ Let ’ s support the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not allow these children to grow up in a world where this is their view of a normal relationship , living their childhoods in a heightened state of fear.
” At a local level , the council also pledged to continue to reduce the impact of domestic abuse among its residents through prevention , early intervention , response and support , as well as conviction of perpetrators , and rehabilitation .
The freephone , 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247 .
In an emergency dial 999 .

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“Every day her voice got quieter. A sudden exhale of breath, she’d know she’d have to tread carefully. He stopped holding her hand as a punishment.”
In a courageous speech which was praised by her colleagues, Tameside councillor Eleanor Wills revealed her own personal experiences of domestic abuse and coercive control.
She was moving a motion asking the council to call on the government to ensure that the prevention of domestic violence is a ‘top priority’ while new legislation goes through parliament.
The Domestic Abuse Bill passed its first stages in the House of Commons on July 6.
The motion also urged leaders to make the safety of people suffering domestic abuse an ‘economic priority’.
Coun Wills, who is cabinet member for adult social care and population health, became emotional as she told of abuse within one of her own relationships.
She said she had dreamed of finding a ‘prince’ and love like she had seen in her favourite rom-coms.
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An independent young woman, who went travelling on her own and was able to buy her own home, she was swept off her feet by a man who showered her with affection.
He made her feel ‘precious and beautiful’.
He was so attentive that he wanted to spend every second with her.
If she was on a night out with friends he wanted to know who she was with, and whose voice he could hear on the end of a phone – pleading with her to go home so that he would know she was safe.
Coun Wills said she relocated miles to be with her partner, giving up her friends, her job and her home to be with this ‘amazing man’.
Two months later, a casual drink in a bar saw an argument flare when she put her foot on the bottom of his stool.
She thought he was joking when he told her ‘give me some space, can’t I have a stool to myself, oh great, now I’ve upset you, for god’s sake. I can’t do this’.
After he stormed out of the pub, Coun Wills said she followed him seeking some explanation for his behaviour. She suggested she go back home for a weekend to see her friends.
(Image: Tameside council)
Out of nowhere he began to punch himself ‘really hard’, causing large lumps to appear on his head as he shouted ‘I screwed it up’.
“She reassures him she’s happy, she wants to stay and he jokes about the lumps on his head,” Coun Wills said.
“As time changes he often vents frustration, usually in front of his children. ‘Are you stupid?’ he’d ask. ‘Do you have a clue what you’re talking about?’
“Every day her voice got quieter. A sudden exhale of breath, she’d know she’d have to tread carefully.
“He stopped holding her hand as a punishment. He’d leave and not say when he’d be back.”
Then one Saturday, during a trip to a supermarket with his children, he asked her opinion on which tie she preferred as he had a job interview.
But her choice caused another outburst – ‘you’ve obviously got no sense of style, how can you not think that’s nice’, he told her.
Walking off, he instructed his children to follow him and he left her alone in the shop without money, her phone or coat. He got in the car and drove away.
Coun Wills told how she walked the five miles home, but found no one was there.
She waited for three hours on the doorstep until he returned, only for him to ignore her and walk into the house as if she was ‘invisible’.
At that moment, Coun Wills said she knew it was time to leave.
“I live a life now where my partner makes me feel valued, tells me I’m beautiful everyday which is something that my children do too because they’ve got that from him,” she said.
“An exhale of breath does not mean I have a sudden knot in my stomach.
“There’s no psychological war games, there’s no fear. There’s friendship, a team and an equal platform for love and it’s empowering and that’s how we all deserve to feel.”
The Domestic Abuse Bill, which has been described as a ‘landmark’ piece of legislation, will place a duty on councils in England to provide shelter for victims of abuse.
It would also introduce the first legal government definition of domestic abuse, including economic abuse and coercive or controlling non-physical behaviour.
And it would ensure that children who saw, heard or experienced the effects of domestic abuse would be treated as victims under law.
“There were 45,000 calls related to domestic abuse in an 11 week period during lockdown, up by 11.4pc from the previous year,” Coun Wills, who represents Dukinfield and Stalybridge, added.
“The government’s domestic abuse bill sets out the initial path for these conversations and real changes to begin, but the work is only just beginning.
“Let’s support the victims with stronger laws, let’s not allow these children to grow up in a world where this is their view of a normal relationship, living their childhoods in a heightened state of fear.”
At a local level, the council also pledged to continue to reduce the impact of domestic abuse among its residents through prevention, early intervention, response and support, as well as conviction of perpetrators, and rehabilitation.
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247. In an emergency dial 999.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Bellingham reveals Sancho conversation before Man Utd snub

Jude Bellingham has revealed a conversation with Jadon Sancho played a part in his decision to choose a transfer to Borussia Dortmund .
Manchester United were interested in the former Birmingham City teenager , but Bellingham opted for the Bundesliga giants after the promise of more first team football .
Bellingham now follows Sancho , the former Manchester City youth product who is now a United transfer target , in moving to Dortmund as a teen .
And he admitted that the Black and Yellows ' record of developing youngsters was a huge factor in his move .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent years is unrivalled in European football , '' said Bellingham .
`` Weighing all that up and the people we met there , the stadium and fanbase , it made me fall in love with that club as well .
I 've met Sancho and we have spoken .
He is a great example of what you can achieve if you do the right things .
`` I chose Dortmund because it is the perfect step for my development . ''
Bellingham also expressed his irritation at the near constant transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while he was playing for Birmingham .
United and Chelsea were both interested , but Bellingham admits he 's happy to finally be a Dortmund player .
`` I am just glad that saga is over , '' he said .
`` It was a lot of annoyance to me and there was a lot of noise at the time when all I wanted to do was play for Birmingham .
`` Now I have n't got the chance to do that anymore , but I would like to think I made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is how I leave Birmingham , but I am really optimistic about the future . ''

Jude Bellingham has revealed a conversation with Jadon Sancho played a part in his decision to choose a transfer to Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United were interested in the former Birmingham City teenager, but Bellingham opted for the Bundesliga giants after the promise of more first team football.
Bellingham now follows Sancho, the former Manchester City youth product who is now a United transfer target, in moving to Dortmund as a teen. And he admitted that the Black and Yellows' record of developing youngsters was a huge factor in his move.
"The record Dortmund have got with young players in recent years is unrivalled in European football," said Bellingham.
"Weighing all that up and the people we met there, the stadium and fanbase, it made me fall in love with that club as well. I've met Sancho and we have spoken. He is a great example of what you can achieve if you do the right things.
"I chose Dortmund because it is the perfect step for my development."
Bellingham also expressed his irritation at the near constant transfer speculation, which he admitted was distracting while he was playing for Birmingham. United and Chelsea were both interested, but Bellingham admits he's happy to finally be a Dortmund player.
"I am just glad that saga is over," he said. "It was a lot of annoyance to me and there was a lot of noise at the time when all I wanted to do was play for Birmingham.
"Now I haven't got the chance to do that anymore, but I would like to think I made the most of it. It is sad this is how I leave Birmingham, but I am really optimistic about the future."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--BREAKING: Crash in Wythenshawe shuts stretch of major road - latest updates

A crash in Wythenshawe has seen a stretch of a major road in Wythenshawe closed .
The smash happened on Simonsway , at the junction with Pasture Field Road shortly after noon .
Police said a Ford B-Max and Fiat 500 were involved .
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said : `` We have been called to a collision involving multiple vehicles .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rapid response vehicle , three ambulances , the air ambulance and an operational commander on the scene . ''
It is thought a number of people have been injured , although NWAS were not able to confirm how many at this stage .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` We were called 12.09pm to a report of a collision on Simonsway , Wythenshawe .
`` Appears two vehicles are involved – a Ford B-Max and Fiat 500 .
Road closed from Styal Road . ''
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A crash in Wythenshawe has seen four people - including two children - taken to hospital.
The smash happened on Simonsway, at the junction with Pasture Field Road shortly after noon.
Police said a Ford B-Max and Fiat 500 were involved.
A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We have been called to a collision involving multiple vehicles.
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"We have got a rapid response vehicle, three ambulances, the air ambulance and an operational commander on the scene."
They added: "There were four patients, two adults and two children.
“All four have been taken to hospital. Two had serious injuries. They went by road ambulance.”
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called 12.09pm to a report of a collision on Simonsway, Wythenshawe.
"Appears two vehicles are involved – a Ford B-Max and Fiat 500. Road closed from Styal Road."
The road reopened at around 5.30pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Manchester United might have an ace up their sleeve vs Leicester

Manchester United fans have been split into two clear camps ahead of their final day of the season clash against Leicester this weekend .
The optimists go into the game delighted to be in control of their own Champions League fate with just one match of the season left to play , while the pessimists are wary of recent form and know dropped points against Southampton and West Ham have only increased the pressure going into Sunday 's showdown .
United should be buoyed in the knowledge they are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League matches against Leicester ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa ( 15 ) are they on a longer ongoing unbeaten run among current top-flight sides .
But as last weekend 's Wembley woes showcased , history does n't always repeat itself .
Team selection will form the biggest talking point ahead of the clash with United appearing to have a clear advantage over a Leicester side missing six senior squad members .
The absence of James Maddison , Caglar Soyuncu .
Ricardo Pereira and Ben Chilwell strips away the core of the team which has already exceeded expectations this season , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of the match .
Wednesday 's dull draw with West Ham saw Solskjaer 's trust in his squad tested to the extreme , and he soon faced backlash for only turning to his bench twice to bring on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Odion Ighalo .
For someone who defined their own playing career by performing well as a substitute it was so odd to see Solskjaer so stubborn with his team selection , but on Sunday afternoon he should consider making use his full first-team squad .
United 's issue this season has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the service to them .
Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba both under performed against West Ham and it is they who should have been taken off rather than a striker up front .
When a team fails to break the deadlock it is commonplace to criticise the strikers , but United need to start questioning the supply line , and Juan Mata is one player capable of changing a game in the blink of an eye .
The Spaniard 's experience might come at the expense of speed in the final third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are on top it is a luxury they can afford with opponents often sitting back and only focussed on keeping the ball away from their own box .
Mata has been involved in six goals in his last six Premier League games against Leicester ( 4 goals , 2 assists ) , scoring three in his last two against them at the King Power Stadium .
If the game is tight this weekend he deserves a chance to make an impact from the bench .
Leicester 's depleted squad will likely make them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they look to shut up shop and hit United on the break , and it will be a familiar challenge as Solskjaer looks for a way to unlock a side set up to defend .
United will hope they do n't need to look to their bench for inspiration on Sunday afternoon , but if creativity is at a premium it should only be a Mata of time before they do .

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Manchester United fans have been split into two clear camps ahead of their final day of the season clash against Leicester this weekend.
The optimists go into the game delighted to be in control of their own Champions League fate with just one match of the season left to play, while the pessimists are wary of recent form and know dropped points against Southampton and West Ham have only increased the pressure going into Sunday's showdown.
United should be buoyed in the knowledge they are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League matches against Leicester (W7 D3). Only against Aston Villa (15) are they on a longer ongoing unbeaten run among current top-flight sides. But as last weekend's Wembley woes showcased, history doesn't always repeat itself.
Team selection will form the biggest talking point ahead of the clash with United appearing to have a clear advantage over a Leicester side missing six senior squad members. The absence of James Maddison, Caglar Soyuncu. Ricardo Pereira and Ben Chilwell strips away the core of the team which has already exceeded expectations this season, and only adds pressure to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of the match.
Wednesday's dull draw with West Ham saw Solskjaer's trust in his squad tested to the extreme, and he soon faced backlash for only turning to his bench twice to bring on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Odion Ighalo.
For someone who defined their own playing career by performing well as a substitute it was so odd to see Solskjaer so stubborn with his team selection, but on Sunday afternoon he should consider making use his full first-team squad.
United's issue this season has not been with their strikers, but with the service to them. Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba both under performed against West Ham and it is they who should have been taken off rather than a striker up front.
When a team fails to break the deadlock it is commonplace to criticise the strikers, but United need to start questioning the supply line, and Juan Mata is one player capable of changing a game in the blink of an eye.
The Spaniard's experience might come at the expense of speed in the final third, but for a game when United are on top it is a luxury they can afford with opponents often sitting back and only focussed on keeping the ball away from their own box.
Mata has been involved in six goals in his last six Premier League games against Leicester (4 goals, 2 assists), scoring three in his last two against them at the King Power Stadium. If the game is tight this weekend he deserves a chance to make an impact from the bench.
Leicester's depleted squad will likely make them even more reliant on their counter-attacking tactics as they look to shut up shop and hit United on the break, and it will be a familiar challenge as Solskjaer looks for a way to unlock a side set up to defend.
United will hope they don't need to look to their bench for inspiration on Sunday afternoon, but if creativity is at a premium it should only be a Mata of time before they do.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--More pop-up cycle lanes and traffic-free zones in region after £3.1m grant

Greater Manchester has been given funding by the government to set up pop-up cycle lanes and new traffic-free zones across the city-region .
The combined authority has received confirmation that its £3.1m bid in the first round of the emergency active travel fund has been successful .
Local authorities have been asked to develop short-term walking and cycling schemes to help the public stay socially distanced while getting around during the coronavirus pandemic .
Temporary cycle lanes are planned , or have already been established , on major routes like the A6 in Stockport , as well as stretches of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New walking and cycling zones , pedestrian crossings and ‘ filtered neighbourhoods ’ are also among the scenes expected to be in place by October .
A second tranche of government funding will also be made available for more permanent measures to cement walking and cycling habits in the future .
All but two of Greater Manchester ’ s councils - Rochdale and Wigan - put forward projects for consideration .
Manchester ’ s resistance to creating pop-up lanes in the city has also prompted widespread opposition from its own councillors , neighbouring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Extinction Rebellion .
But Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has welcomed the government ’ s support of the wider plans to create more space for cyclists and pedestrians in the region .
He said : “ These measures will help people in every borough of Greater Manchester to take advantage of safer , healthier alternatives to public transport and the car while social distancing remains in place .
“ The political consensus around prioritising active travel is becoming stronger by the day and this is emerging as one area where Greater Manchester and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back better.
” Since lockdown came into force in March more journeys have been made by bike , with the weekday cycling peak reaching 200,000 trips .
This equates to an estimated one million cycle trips being made each week , an average 16 per cent increase on pre-lockdown activity .
Chirs Boardman , the cycling and walking commissioner for Greater Manchester , added : “ By creating temporary space for people to cycle and walk along major protected routes , local authorities can support those who want to do their bit to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need it most .
“ This will also ensure that the third of Greater Manchester households who don ’ t have access to a car are not denied the right to safe travel options .
Nick Hubble , a founding member of the campaign group Walk Ride GM , said it was ‘ heartening ’ to see the government taking a serious approach to active travel .
Read more of today 's top stories here He said : “ It ’ s encouraging to see central government demanding councils to act boldly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right direction though there ’ s still some discrepancies between the boroughs .
“ But this shouldn ’ t just be a temporary thing , this needs to be a building block for how we conceive transport in the future as we ’ ve got the climate emergency breathing down our necks.
” Here is a full list of the schemes approved in the first tranche of the government ’ s emergency active travel fund • Chorley New Road from the Beehive roundabout to Queens Park – pop-up cycle lanes in both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Queens Park .
• A6 Bolton Boundary with Salford to the Chequerbent Roundabout , Westhoughton – pop-up cycle lanes in both directions .
• Bury will provide a `` pop up '' temporary cycle lane along the busy A56 Bury New Road , beginning at St Mary ’ s Park , Prestwich .
• Closure of Ducie St London Rd to Dale St ( the approach to Manchester Piccadilly station ) • Oldham Town Centre – Cheapside/West Street will see the reallocation of road space to pedestrians including a zebra crossing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway , as well as work decluttering Oldham Town Centre to keep people safe .
• Measures were initially implemented in Oldham Town Centre as shops began to re-open .
These works will be extended to other local centres as more businesses start to reopen and will form part of an ongoing programme over the coming weeks and months .
• A 3.3km long cycle route using quiet streets parallel to the A6 between Heaton Chapel and Stockport Town Centre which includes a temporary signal junction , pop up cycle lanes , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ junction priority to speed cyclists on their way .
• The council is creating safe routes along the A635 to provide a direct corridor for cyclists and pedestrians from Ashton town centre towards the city centre and back .

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Greater Manchester has been given funding by the government to set up pop-up cycle lanes and new traffic-free zones across the city-region.
The combined authority has received confirmation that its £3.1m bid in the first round of the emergency active travel fund has been successful.
Local authorities have been asked to develop short-term walking and cycling schemes to help the public stay socially distanced while getting around during the coronavirus pandemic.
Temporary cycle lanes are planned, or have already been established, on major routes like the A6 in Stockport, as well as stretches of the A56 in Trafford and Bury.
New walking and cycling zones, pedestrian crossings and ‘filtered neighbourhoods’ are also among the scenes expected to be in place by October.
A second tranche of government funding will also be made available for more permanent measures to cement walking and cycling habits in the future.
All but two of Greater Manchester’s councils - Rochdale and Wigan - put forward projects for consideration.
(Image: Extinction Rebellion)
Manchester’s resistance to creating pop-up lanes in the city has also prompted widespread opposition from its own councillors, neighbouring councils, MPs and campaign groups like Extinction Rebellion.
But Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has welcomed the government’s support of the wider plans to create more space for cyclists and pedestrians in the region.
He said: “These measures will help people in every borough of Greater Manchester to take advantage of safer, healthier alternatives to public transport and the car while social distancing remains in place.
“The political consensus around prioritising active travel is becoming stronger by the day and this is emerging as one area where Greater Manchester and the whole country is set to build back better.”
Since lockdown came into force in March more journeys have been made by bike, with the weekday cycling peak reaching 200,000 trips.
This equates to an estimated one million cycle trips being made each week, an average 16 per cent increase on pre-lockdown activity.
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Chirs Boardman, the cycling and walking commissioner for Greater Manchester, added: “By creating temporary space for people to cycle and walk along major protected routes, local authorities can support those who want to do their bit to help save public transport for people who need it most.
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“This will also ensure that the third of Greater Manchester households who don’t have access to a car are not denied the right to safe travel options.
Nick Hubble, a founding member of the campaign group Walk Ride GM, said it was ‘heartening’ to see the government taking a serious approach to active travel.
He said: “It’s encouraging to see central government demanding councils to act boldly, and it’s a step in the right direction though there’s still some discrepancies between the boroughs.
“But this shouldn’t just be a temporary thing, this needs to be a building block for how we conceive transport in the future as we’ve got the climate emergency breathing down our necks.”
Here is a full list of the schemes approved in the first tranche of the government’s emergency active travel fund
Bolton
Chorley New Road from the Beehive roundabout to Queens Park – pop-up cycle lanes in both directions linking to the existing cycle lanes in Queens Park.
A6 Bolton Boundary with Salford to the Chequerbent Roundabout, Westhoughton – pop-up cycle lanes in both directions.
Bury
Bury will provide a "pop up" temporary cycle lane along the busy A56 Bury New Road, beginning at St Mary’s Park, Prestwich.
Manchester
Temporary closure of Deansgate
Closure of Ducie St London Rd to Dale St (the approach to Manchester Piccadilly station)
Closure of Stevenson Square
Oldham
Oldham Town Centre – Cheapside/West Street will see the reallocation of road space to pedestrians including a zebra crossing.
New markings and signage are currently underway, as well as work decluttering Oldham Town Centre to keep people safe.
Measures were initially implemented in Oldham Town Centre as shops began to re-open. These works will be extended to other local centres as more businesses start to reopen and will form part of an ongoing programme over the coming weeks and months.
Salford
Blackfriars Street pop up cycle lane
Chapel Street East/Victoria Bridge Street bus gate
Chapel Street East pop up cycle lane
Islington Neighbourhood modal filters/point closures
Oldfield Road Corridor pop up cycle lane
Liverpool Street pop up cycle lane
Stockport
A 3.3km long cycle route using quiet streets parallel to the A6 between Heaton Chapel and Stockport Town Centre which includes a temporary signal junction, pop up cycle lanes, a cycle only filter point and an altered junction priority to speed cyclists on their way.
Tameside
The council is creating safe routes along the A635 to provide a direct corridor for cyclists and pedestrians from Ashton town centre towards the city centre and back.
Quiet streets – Currier Lane and Stamford Drive
Trafford


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Restaurant has found unique way to fill tables and keep customers distanced

A restaurant had found an interesting , and rather unique , way of making the place 'full ' while keeping customers socially distanced .
Bosses at La Brasserie De La Cour were finally allowed to open the French restaurant earlier this month with additional coronavirus safety measures And owner Thierry Le Port decided that while also keeping customers safe , he wanted to `` add a bit of atmosphere '' which may be missing with reduced capacity .
So what did he come up with ?
Smartly-dressed mannequins sat at tables to help keep customers socially distanced while dining .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the help of his wife Jane , Thierry forked out £600 on six mannequins , which are now dotted around the restaurant in Buxton , Derbyshire .
The dolls are dressed up in fashionable clothes to make them look as life-like as possible and Thierry has admitted that the unique idea has caused some confusion among customers who arrive at the venue thinking it is full .
`` I thought long and hard about how to socially distance at the restaurant , '' the 59-year-old said .
`` I could n't take tables @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no room to put them .
`` I do n't like leaving tables and chairs empty so I thought , I 'm going to put mannequins on them instead .
`` They are going to be here for a while so we thought we better dress them up nicely .
We did n't want them looking scruffy on their night out .
`` It has brought a bit of atmosphere to the restaurant .
Now it is full every night again .
`` The customer reaction has been very good so far .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are n't real people .
They come to the restaurant and say 'oh you are full today ' .
`` I sometimes have to explain and others do n't realise they are models until they sit down .
They are quite surprised but the reaction has been amazing . ''
Speaking more on the reaction Thierry , a father of three , added : `` People love it and want to sit next to them .
`` They have become an attraction in themselves .
People are taking a lot of photographs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them as well .
`` Sometimes people say 'that one is staring at me ' so I just turn their heads . ''

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A restaurant had found an interesting, and rather unique, way of making the place 'full' while keeping customers socially distanced.
Bosses at La Brasserie De La Cour were finally allowed to open the French restaurant earlier this month with additional coronavirus safety measures
And owner Thierry Le Port decided that while also keeping customers safe, he wanted to "add a bit of atmosphere" which may be missing with reduced capacity.
So what did he come up with? Smartly-dressed mannequins sat at tables to help keep customers socially distanced while dining.
After coming up with the idea with the help of his wife Jane, Thierry forked out £600 on six mannequins, which are now dotted around the restaurant in Buxton, Derbyshire.
The dolls are dressed up in fashionable clothes to make them look as life-like as possible and Thierry has admitted that the unique idea has caused some confusion among customers who arrive at the venue thinking it is full.
"I thought long and hard about how to socially distance at the restaurant," the 59-year-old said. "I couldn't take tables and chairs out because I've got no room to put them.
"I don't like leaving tables and chairs empty so I thought, I'm going to put mannequins on them instead.
(Image: Lee McLean / SWNS)
"They are going to be here for a while so we thought we better dress them up nicely. We didn't want them looking scruffy on their night out.
"It has brought a bit of atmosphere to the restaurant. Now it is full every night again.
"The customer reaction has been very good so far. But some people don't even notice they aren't real people. They come to the restaurant and say 'oh you are full today'.
"I sometimes have to explain and others don't realise they are models until they sit down. They are quite surprised but the reaction has been amazing."
Speaking more on the reaction Thierry, a father of three, added: "People love it and want to sit next to them.
"They have become an attraction in themselves. People are taking a lot of photographs with them and some people talk to them as well.
"Sometimes people say 'that one is staring at me' so I just turn their heads."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

He told Sky Sports : “ It can be very difficult and you ’ ve got to remember , and this is with absolutely no disrespect to journalists or pundits , but you ’ ve actually never stood in that goal .
“ You would classify things as mistakes or errors , and there are things that are glaring sometimes , but often this narrative can be created around a goalkeeper because it ’ s the pundits and journalists ’ job to educate and that ’ s their job .
They ’ re telling their educated opinions about goalkeeping , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , technical things which sometimes is quite damaging to a goalkeeper .
“ You hear comments like , ‘ going with the wrong hand ’ , or other throw away things that they ’ ll say which will make the consumer or viewer think , ‘ oh yeah , that ’ s right , I see he ’ s done it again ’ .
“ That ’ s sometimes quite a dangerous narrative because all of a sudden it starts building momentum and for someone like David , I really feel for him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many years and every goalkeeper goes through periods [ of poor form ] .
“ There is a lot of pressure also in the sense that you now have an England goalkeeper coming through and , like it or not , in this country when you have an English goalkeeper , that means so much and they really do tend to build them up .
“ I genuinely hope for someone like Dean Henderson , who ’ s had an amazing season , that he can be allowed to develop .
I hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , maybe two at Sheffield United and play the way he ’ s done and then he ’ ll be ready .
“ But for now , David de Gea is still a world-class goalkeeper .
It ’ s a lonely position and those are the margins you play in as a goalkeeper - you simply can not make mistakes because you will be punished .
“ So the difference between goalkeepers and outfielders is the little , tiny , minute details which are the difference and when they go against you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be spotted .
“ Outfielders don ’ t have to have the same mentality and they say we ’ re crazy , which we are because we ’ re the only ones who dare to take the responsibility because if outfielders took that kind of responsibility , we ’ d have some unbelievable players everywhere .
”

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Manchester United have been handed an injury boost regarding Luke Shaw after the defender drove himself into training on Thursday morning.
The England international has missed the last three matches for United due to an ankle injury which he sustained in the 2-2 draw with Southampton last week.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah replaced Shaw for the win at Crystal Palace last Thursday, while academy graduate Brandon Williams started both the defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final and the Premier League draw versus West Ham on Wednesday evening.
Last week Shaw had to be driven into the United training ground by his girlfriend due to his injury and he had been arriving at Carrington later than the rest of the players in order to undergo treatment.
However, on Thursday he arrived at the same time as the rest of the players, indicating that he took part in training ahead of Sunday's crucial match against Leicester.
Recap the latest United news from our blog.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--The neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester hit hardest by coronavirus

An interactive map has revealed the areas hit hardest by Covid deaths across our region .
The North West had the highest coronavirus mortality rate of all regions in England in June , figures from the Office of National Statistics ( ONS ) show .
The most up to date map highlights coronavirus deaths by postcode in England and Wales using ONS data .
The tool reveals area by area deaths in the period March to June where coronavirus was mentioned on a death certificate as a cause .
The size of the circle increases with a higher number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ East in Wigan and Higher Broughton in Salford have been hardest hit by Covid-19 tragedy in Greater Manchester There were 31 deaths recorded in each area involving coronavirus over the three month period , the ONS data reveals .
Bredbury Green in Stockport had the fourth highest rate with 27 lives lost to the virus .
People can enter their postcode to find figures for their area .
The latest ONS data also breaks down the death rates for each month .
It 's been revealed that people in the North West were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rate of those in London in June .
Several towns in the North West , including Rochdale , are being kept under review for potential local lockdowns amid rising cases .
Yet rates in all regions fell sharply compared with May .
There were an estimated 9 deaths involving Covid per 100,000 people in the North West , down from 27.5 in the previous month .
North-east England saw the biggest drop , from 33.5 deaths per 100,000 in May to 7.2 per 100,000 in June .
The South West had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.1 ) .
It has recorded the lowest rate of any region in England during each of the last four months .
In London the rate fell from 16.2 in May to 3.1 in June , having peaked at 94.7 in April .
The figures , from the Office for National Statistics , are based on all deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate and which had been registered by July 11 .

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An interactive map has revealed the areas hit hardest by Covid deaths across our region.
The North West had the highest coronavirus mortality rate of all regions in England in June, figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.
The most up to date map highlights coronavirus deaths by postcode in England and Wales using ONS data.
The tool reveals area by area deaths in the period March to June where coronavirus was mentioned on a death certificate as a cause.
The size of the circle increases with a higher number of deaths.
Chadderton in Oldham, Leigh East in Wigan and Higher Broughton in Salford have been hardest hit by Covid-19 tragedy in Greater Manchester
There were 31 deaths recorded in each area involving coronavirus over the three month period, the ONS data reveals.
Bredbury Green in Stockport had the fourth highest rate with 27 lives lost to the virus.
Hyde South recorded 26 deaths while Broughton Park in Salford recorded 25.
People can enter their postcode to find figures for their area.
The latest ONS data also breaks down the death rates for each month.
It's been revealed that people in the North West were dying from coronavirus at more than double the rate of those in London in June.
Several towns in the North West, including Rochdale, are being kept under review for potential local lockdowns amid rising cases.
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Yet rates in all regions fell sharply compared with May.
There were an estimated 9 deaths involving Covid per 100,000 people in the North West, down from 27.5 in the previous month.
North-east England saw the biggest drop, from 33.5 deaths per 100,000 in May to 7.2 per 100,000 in June.
The South West had the lowest Covid mortality rate in June (2.1).
It has recorded the lowest rate of any region in England during each of the last four months.
In London the rate fell from 16.2 in May to 3.1 in June, having peaked at 94.7 in April.
The figures, from the Office for National Statistics, are based on all deaths where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate and which had been registered by July 11.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Mum's disappointment after £10 vegan Center Parcs breakfast

A woman claims she was left 'starving ' hungry after she paid out £10 for a vegan breakfast at Center Parcs .
Jennifer Carr , 37 , was disappointed when the food she ordered arrived at her table at Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest , the Mirror reports .
She had been looking forward to her morning meal , but was not rewarded with the kind of sumptuous plate she was expecting .
What arrived was half a cooked tomato , half a slice of toast , one mushroom , two hash browns , beans and four slices of pepper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jennifer 's son received a meat based full English that was considerably bigger for the same price .
The items her son received struggled to fit onto the plate .
Jennifer , from Stirling , Scotland , would go on to be let down further by a vegan dish at the park 's Pancake House which was just a crepe containing raw vegetables .
Referring to her breakfast , she said : `` I was really quite shocked .
It was pretty small , so we had to order extra mushrooms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sun reported .
`` When we ordered on the app , it gave us the option of making the vegetarian breakfast vegan so we chose that , but that just meant they removed the egg and the vegetarian sausage and substituted them with four small slices of pepper - not even an extra mushroom .
`` I looked at it and thought , I 've paid ten pounds for this , and we were starving afterwards . ''
Center Parc 's spokesperson acknowledged the meal was `` clearly not up to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We are in the process of reviewing our vegan offering and will be introducing new dishes very soon . ''
It was announced yesterday that Center Parcs will be cutting the prices of stays across its British centres until 2021 .

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A woman claims she was left 'starving' hungry after she paid out £10 for a vegan breakfast at Center Parcs.
Jennifer Carr, 37, was disappointed when the food she ordered arrived at her table at Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest, the Mirror reports.
She had been looking forward to her morning meal, but was not rewarded with the kind of sumptuous plate she was expecting.
What arrived was half a cooked tomato, half a slice of toast, one mushroom, two hash browns, beans and four slices of pepper.
To rub salt into the wound, Jennifer's son received a meat based full English that was considerably bigger for the same price.
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The items her son received struggled to fit onto the plate.
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Jennifer, from Stirling, Scotland, would go on to be let down further by a vegan dish at the park's Pancake House which was just a crepe containing raw vegetables.
Referring to her breakfast, she said: "I was really quite shocked. It was pretty small, so we had to order extra mushrooms, beans and tomatoes on top," The Sun reported.
"When we ordered on the app, it gave us the option of making the vegetarian breakfast vegan so we chose that, but that just meant they removed the egg and the vegetarian sausage and substituted them with four small slices of pepper - not even an extra mushroom.
"I looked at it and thought, I've paid ten pounds for this, and we were starving afterwards."
Center Parc's spokesperson acknowledged the meal was "clearly not up to our usual high standards."
They added: "We are in the process of reviewing our vegan offering and will be introducing new dishes very soon."
It was announced yesterday that Center Parcs will be cutting the prices of stays across its British centres until 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Councillors clash as top Tory insists government has done 'bloody good job'

Councillors have clashed over the government ’ s handling of coronavirus with a top Tory insisting they have done ‘ a bloody good job ’ while Tameside ’ s leader claimed it had led to ‘ unnecessary deaths ’ .
Council leader Brenda Warrington told a meeting of the full council that she had been left ‘ disappointed and frustrated ’ by the government ’ s reaction to the pandemic .
This included the delivery of personal protective equipment for key workers , which she described as ‘ very poor and non-existent at the beginning ’ to the ‘ shambles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ And although we are improving it , it ’ s local people that are actually managing to make enough sense of the system to make it worthwhile , and we are still working on that , ” Coun Warrington said .
“ Time and again we ’ ve fallen short , particularly in comparison to other nations that are fighting the pandemic beside us .
“ And the cost may well end up being counted in thousands and thousands of lives in our hospitals , in our care homes and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ view .
However leader of the opposition Tory Group Councillor Doreen Dickinson responded that she was ‘ amazed ’ at Coun Warrington ’ s comments .
“ Hindsight is wonderful , nobody knows what the Labour government would have done , we know what the Conservative government have done because they were in power , ” she said .
“ I think they ’ ve done a bloody good job to be honest.
” A spat later broke out during the meeting over a council motion tabled by cabinet member for finance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government to give more funding to local authorities and a pay increase for its workers .
“ This is not a motion of a council asking for a handout , this is a motion asking for fairness and respect for the staff and services our communities most rely on , ” he said .
Coun Ryan thanked the ‘ heroic staff ’ at the council and in the health services for their ‘ Dunkirk spirit ’ .
But he added that they have an £8m financial gap this year from the extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being met by the funding offered by government .
“ We know we face an additional £74m gap over the next five years with just 18 months of reserves , and that doesn ’ t take into account the expected surges in areas such as primary care , mental health and statutory children ’ s and social services .
“ While I think it ’ s important to praise government for this one year funding , it ’ s simply not enough .
“ It only covers this year and we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losses from the airport , council tax and business rates or expenditure over the next few years .
“ The cost of Covid will be with this council for years to come and the government are essentially saying , it ’ s Tameside ’ s problem after this year , you ’ re on your own.
” However Stalybridge South Coun Liam Billington hit back , saying : “ I ’ ve never heard so much blown up crock in my life for one person , honest to god .
“ Oliver you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government pays for Tameside ’ s share of the airport bailout .
“ How ridiculous is that statement .
The council has had over £29m in cash so far from the government to spend on coronavirus related pressures .
“ It ’ s actually the government ’ s generosity that is keeping shops open and hopefully employment .
“ It is constantly in review , this is an ongoing crisis which is developing .
We received a couple more million pounds last week.
” Coun Dickinson added : “ I think this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing funds , and I don ’ t think it ’ s the end of it.
” But Coun Ged Cooney , cabinet member for housing , planning and employment said they were only getting 75pc of costs covered by the government .
“ If I ’ ve lost a pound I don ’ t want 75p back , I want the pound , ” he added .

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Councillors have clashed over the government’s handling of coronavirus with a top Tory insisting they have done ‘a bloody good job’ while Tameside’s leader claimed it had led to ‘unnecessary deaths’.
Council leader Brenda Warrington told a meeting of the full council that she had been left ‘disappointed and frustrated’ by the government’s reaction to the pandemic.
This included the delivery of personal protective equipment for key workers, which she described as ‘very poor and non-existent at the beginning’ to the ‘shambles’ of the test and trace system.
“And although we are improving it, it’s local people that are actually managing to make enough sense of the system to make it worthwhile, and we are still working on that,” Coun Warrington said.
“Time and again we’ve fallen short, particularly in comparison to other nations that are fighting the pandemic beside us.
“And the cost may well end up being counted in thousands and thousands of lives in our hospitals, in our care homes and in our communities. Unnecessary deaths in my view.
However leader of the opposition Tory Group Councillor Doreen Dickinson responded that she was ‘amazed’ at Coun Warrington’s comments.
“Hindsight is wonderful, nobody knows what the Labour government would have done, we know what the Conservative government have done because they were in power,” she said.
“I think they’ve done a bloody good job to be honest.”
A spat later broke out during the meeting over a council motion tabled by cabinet member for finance, Coun Oliver Ryan, which called on the government to give more funding to local authorities and a pay increase for its workers.
“This is not a motion of a council asking for a handout, this is a motion asking for fairness and respect for the staff and services our communities most rely on,” he said.
Coun Ryan thanked the ‘heroic staff’ at the council and in the health services for their ‘Dunkirk spirit’.
But he added that they have an £8m financial gap this year from the extra costs of Covid-19, which is not being met by the funding offered by government.
“We know we face an additional £74m gap over the next five years with just 18 months of reserves, and that doesn’t take into account the expected surges in areas such as primary care, mental health and statutory children’s and social services.
“While I think it’s important to praise government for this one year funding, it’s simply not enough.
“It only covers this year and we’ve had no structural funding commitments for our losses from the airport, council tax and business rates or expenditure over the next few years.
“The cost of Covid will be with this council for years to come and the government are essentially saying, it’s Tameside’s problem after this year, you’re on your own.”
However Stalybridge South Coun Liam Billington hit back, saying: “I’ve never heard so much blown up crock in my life for one person, honest to god.
“Oliver you absolutely have a nerve to demand that the government pays for Tameside’s share of the airport bailout.
“How ridiculous is that statement. The council has had over £29m in cash so far from the government to spend on coronavirus related pressures.
“It’s actually the government’s generosity that is keeping shops open and hopefully employment.
“It is constantly in review, this is an ongoing crisis which is developing. We received a couple more million pounds last week.”
Coun Dickinson added: “I think this government has done excellently so far in providing funds, and I don’t think it’s the end of it.”
But Coun Ged Cooney, cabinet member for housing, planning and employment said they were only getting 75pc of costs covered by the government.
“If I’ve lost a pound I don’t want 75p back, I want the pound,” he added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Kalidou Koulibaly drops hint on his Napoli future amid Man City transfer links

Kalidou Koulibaly has opened up on his future amid continued speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City this summer .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that the Blues have a four-man centre-back shortlist for this summer which includes Ruben Dias , Nathan Ake and Pau Torres , as well as Koulibaly .
City have struggled at the back this season after not replacing former captain Vincent Kompany and losing Aymeric Laporte to serious injury for a significant portion of the 2019/20 campaign .
And the 29-year-old 's most recent comments on his future have appeared to offer City hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I would love to stay at Napoli for life , but I can ’ t make promises , ” he told Radio Kiss Kiss via Football Italia .
“ I am part of the project and at the end of the season I will speak to the directors .
“ Right now , my mind is 100 % on the pitch.
” Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis claimed last month that Koulibaly 's asking price wo n't budge despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic .
He said : `` If City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £90m ) showed up , I would think about it [ selling Koulibaly ] and it is probable that they [ the player ] would leave , always if their will was to leave .
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Kalidou Koulibaly has opened up on his future amid Manchester City's interest in him.
M.E.N. Sport understands that the Blues have a four-man centre-back shortlist for this summer which includes Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Pau Torres, as well as Koulibaly.
City have struggled at the back this season after not replacing former captain Vincent Kompany and losing Aymeric Laporte to serious injury for a significant portion of the 2019/20 campaign.
And the 29-year-old's most recent comments on his future have appeared to offer City hope of securing a deal this summer.
“I would love to stay at Napoli for life, but I can’t make promises,” he told Radio Kiss Kiss via Football Italia.
“I am part of the project and at the end of the season I will speak to the directors.
“Right now, my mind is 100% on the pitch.”
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Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis claimed last month that Koulibaly's asking price won't budge despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said: "If City or United or PSG with €100m (£90m) showed up, I would think about it [selling Koulibaly] and it is probable that they [the player] would leave, always if their will was to leave.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Martin Lewis' warning to everyone with a bank account in the UK

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anybody with a bank account in the UK .
Appearing on Good Morning Britain the money journalist explained that changes are coming to many bank accounts as Britain begins to come out of lockdown - and people need to be aware of them .
He warned : `` Back in April , after a regulatory change , almost all banks ’ overdraft rates were set to increase to a hideous 40 percent APR - double a high-street credit card , making overdrafts the new danger debt .
`` Whilst at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) put a temporary halt on these cost changes and said for three months no one would pay more under the new 40 percent cost system than before , when the overdraft help was extended , that ‘ no one should pay more ’ has become ’ no one struggling from the pandemic should pay more ’ .
Halifax , Lloyds , Bank of Scotland , and TSB have all already done that and Santander and Nationwide are due to end it in the next couple of weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` And as many banks have reintroduced their 40 percent overdrafts , if that means you ’ ll pay more , and you ’ re struggling due to the financial impact of coronavirus , speak to your lender to get it lowered .
`` We are seeing banks introduce those 40 per cent overdrafts now so if you are paying more than you were before April , because of that 40 per cent overdraft and you are impacted by the pandemic , get in touch with your bank .
`` Say 'no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to pay no more than I was before ' .
But you have to monitor it now .
That blanketed help is ending and it is targeted for people who are impacted by the pandemic now .
Look at it urgently . ''
The FCA recently announced it would not require lenders to continue with lowered overdraft rates , except in the case of those financially impacted by COVID-19 .

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anybody with a bank account in the UK.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain the money journalist explained that changes are coming to many bank accounts as Britain begins to come out of lockdown - and people need to be aware of them.
He warned: "Back in April, after a regulatory change, almost all banks’ overdraft rates were set to increase to a hideous 40 percent APR - double a high-street credit card, making overdrafts the new danger debt.
"Whilst at the start of the pandemic, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) put a temporary halt on these cost changes and said for three months no one would pay more under the new 40 percent cost system than before, when the overdraft help was extended, that ‘no one should pay more’ has become ’no one struggling from the pandemic should pay more’.
Halifax, Lloyds, Bank of Scotland, and TSB have all already done that and Santander and Nationwide are due to end it in the next couple of weeks, reports Coventry Live.
Martin continued: "And as many banks have reintroduced their 40 percent overdrafts, if that means you’ll pay more, and you’re struggling due to the financial impact of coronavirus, speak to your lender to get it lowered.
"We are seeing banks introduce those 40 per cent overdrafts now so if you are paying more than you were before April, because of that 40 per cent overdraft and you are impacted by the pandemic, get in touch with your bank.
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"Say 'no, you can't do that. I want to pay no more than I was before'. But you have to monitor it now. That blanketed help is ending and it is targeted for people who are impacted by the pandemic now. Look at it urgently."
The FCA recently announced it would not require lenders to continue with lowered overdraft rates, except in the case of those financially impacted by COVID-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-24--Inside as huge new socially-distanced venue appears in Manchester

An enormous new venue built specifically with social distancing in mind has appeared near Manchester Piccadilly .
The first phase of Escape to Freight Island will officially open to the public this evening , with an impressive roster of street food traders and live music and DJ sets .
Known as Platform 15 , the space has been filled with spaced-out tables and benches , with seating booths covered in draping ivy and a colourful wall of bleacher seating .
It 's taken over the outside area at Depot Mayfield , previously home to events such as Manchester Pride Live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's capacity for up to 400 people in this first phase , with tables booked in advance and food and drink ordered to your table using an app .
The entire space has been constructed in a matter of weeks in response to the UK 's new reality of social distancing .
Even the toilets have been purpose-built with safety in mind , with each cubicle given its own dedicated hand-washing station .
Though the entire venue is open-air , it 's also braced against Manchester 's weather with canopies spaced around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will see the likes of Ramsbottom 's Baratxuri , London 's Voodoo Rays and Krum Doughnuts serving up food .
Visitors can expect enormous pizzas - served whole or by the slice - from Voodoo Rays and vegan doughnuts from Krum .
Baratxuri has installed purpose-built fire pits and grills over which they will cook huge portions of meat and fish , while a colourful VW van nearby has been turned into a taco truck by the teams behind Breddo 's Tacos in London and Belzan in Liverpool .
A shipping container bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draught , as well as Camden Town Brewery , and on the other side of the site is a Kopparberg bar .
The next phase of Escape To Freight Island will see Ancoats ' Jane Eyre join the party .
The space is championing a mix of existing operators from around Greater Manchester , as well as providing a new space for up-and-coming traders to test the waters .
Open Thursday to Sunday , headliners this summer will include Gilles Peterson , Mr Scruff , Homoelectric , Manchester Pride and Festival No .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be Norman Jay MBE , Krysko , DJ Paulette and Reform Radio .
The first phase of Escape to Freight Island will open today , Friday July 24 .
The opening weekend is booking up quickly , with spaces still available for Norman Jay on Sunday .
Further details and the full entertainment line-up can be seen at escapetofreightisland.com , where you can also book your tickets .

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An enormous new venue built specifically with social distancing in mind has appeared near Manchester Piccadilly.
The first phase of Escape to Freight Island will officially open to the public this evening, with an impressive roster of street food traders and live music and DJ sets.
Known as Platform 15, the space has been filled with spaced-out tables and benches, with seating booths covered in draping ivy and a colourful wall of bleacher seating.
It's taken over the outside area at Depot Mayfield, previously home to events such as Manchester Pride Live, Warehouse Project and Grub.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
There's capacity for up to 400 people in this first phase, with tables booked in advance and food and drink ordered to your table using an app.
The entire space has been constructed in a matter of weeks in response to the UK's new reality of social distancing.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
Even the toilets have been purpose-built with safety in mind, with each cubicle given its own dedicated hand-washing station.
Though the entire venue is open-air, it's also braced against Manchester's weather with canopies spaced around the venue.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
The brand new seated market will see the likes of Ramsbottom's Baratxuri, London's Voodoo Rays and Krum Doughnuts serving up food.
Visitors can expect enormous pizzas - served whole or by the slice - from Voodoo Rays and vegan doughnuts from Krum.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
Baratxuri has installed purpose-built fire pits and grills over which they will cook huge portions of meat and fish, while a colourful VW van nearby has been turned into a taco truck by the teams behind Breddo's Tacos in London and Belzan in Liverpool.
A shipping container bar has Salford's Pomona Island beer on draught, as well as Camden Town Brewery, and on the other side of the site is a Kopparberg bar.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
The next phase of Escape To Freight Island will see Ancoats' Jane Eyre join the party.
The space is championing a mix of existing operators from around Greater Manchester, as well as providing a new space for up-and-coming traders to test the waters.
(Image: Jody Hartley)
Open Thursday to Sunday, headliners this summer will include Gilles Peterson, Mr Scruff, Homoelectric, Manchester Pride and Festival No. 6.
Also performing at Platform 15 will be Norman Jay MBE, Krysko, DJ Paulette and Reform Radio.
The first phase of Escape to Freight Island will open today, Friday July 24.
The opening weekend is booking up quickly, with spaces still available for Norman Jay on Sunday.
Further details and the full entertainment line-up can be seen at escapetofreightisland.com, where you can also book your tickets.