themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--How Greater Manchester is celebrating VE Day during lockdown

Friday is VE day and a welcome distraction from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
And it 's something of a special VE Day with this year being the 75th anniversary of the date .
On May 8 , 1945 , thousands gathered for dancing and singing in the streets of London 's West End for the announcement of peace after six years of the Second World War .
A two-minutes silence will also be held across the country at 11.5am on Friday morning to honour the service and sacrifice of the Second World War Generation .
Lockdown has changed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with all big events and large gatherings cancelled .
But people across the region have come up with brilliant ideas about how to mark the special occasion , whilst sticking to social distancing rules .
We asked readers to get in touch , to tell us their plans for the day .
Whether it 's decorating your house , having a toast in your garden , or hosting a socially distanced street party with neighbours - Greater Manchester wo n't be letting this event pass without celebration .
Below is a list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ region this VE day .
- Wythenshawe FM will be broadcasting soundscapes from the Imperial War Museum North , followed by music and tunes from the Big Band .
At 2pm there will be a special war time edition of the county music show .
Churchill 's victory speech will be played at 3pm followed by a sing-along at 4pm with VE day songs from George Formby , Vera Lynn , Glenn Miller and may more .
- On a positive COVID-19 ward at Manchester Royal Infirmary , VE day will look a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Normally , the ward would put on a tea party in the day room but due to infection precautions they ca n't , so staff are going to host an individual tea party for each patient , and a sing along .
- Pubs across the nation , including Manchester are calling on their local communities to raise a glass at 3pm on Friday .
With pubs closed due to COVID , the British Beer and Pub Association has asked over 20,000 pubs in Britain to join the celebrations virtually .
Pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will ring their pub bells and raise a glass in honour of war veterans , asking their local communities to do the same .
- On Welman Way in Altrincham , residents are having picnics in their own gardens and decorating their houses red white and blue .
There will be music at 4pm with a singer , saxophonist , guitarist , violinist all taking part - within their own garden .
- Zahra Shaqif runs Zogs Celebrations bakery in Chorlton and has been taking dozens of orders for afternoon tea for socially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a selection of Scones with cream and jam Sandwiches with classic fillings and mini cakes , which she will be delivering to local residents on Friday to help them celebrate .
- Atlas Bar on Deansgate will be raising a toast from their terrace at 3pm to remember VE Day with Spitfire Gin , Defiance and Tommy 's Gin ; appropriate with Captain Tom 's recent fund raising efforts .
- Masterchef winner , Andrew Nutter will be performing a disposable BBQ cooking class on Camberley Drive in Rochdale .
Local resident , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to stand out on their driveways with a disposable BBQ and Mr Nutter will show them what to make .
While the BBQs are heating up , there is going to be a war-time themed quiz with everyone donating money for two veteran charities .
One of the residents of Camberley Drive used to be in the army and is proposing to walk around in is uniform for charity .
- The Woodley and Bredbury COVID-19 mutual aid group have been supporting neighbours through this time .
Their plan is to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ladies will be dressed in WW2 outfits and a local man is bringing his WW2 land truck .
The truck will play WW2 music .
The group will be setting off from Woodley precinct at 12pm and will be going around the mill estate behind the precinct and then over to Copage Drive and Oldham Drive .
- In Gatley , residents have baked for nominated older neighbours and care homes .
All cakes are going to be safely distributed on Friday .
With the help from the local primary school and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memories of the war and VE day that will be published on Facebook .
- Gee Cross , Woodley , Romiley and Bredbury are hosting a stay at home street party and competition for the 'best dressed house ' which will be virtually judged .
- Led by Stretford Mall and Placemaker Events , the town will be coming together to commemorate VE day via stay at home parties and activities for the community to enjoy .
The mall has invited everyone in Stretford to help them decorate the shopping centre via a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking residents to decorate with heroes that inspire them .
As well as online , the bunting packs have been distributed for people to pick up at the mall during their essential shopping or at Placemaker Events HQ .
- Stretford resident , Haylea Osborne will be delivering afternoon tea hampers to three world war two veterans .
- And Stretford in Bloom are donating plants for a plant sale at Placemaker HQ in Stretford town centre .
- Edward Charlton was the last person to be awarded the Victoria Cross at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is regarded as a local war hero .
On 21st April 1945 , the soldier was the co-driver of a tank which , with platoon of infantry , seized the village of Wistedt , Germany .
When attacked by the enemy , Guardsman Charlton , on his own initiative , decided to counter attack , inflicting heavy casualties .
Despite being wounded several times , he continued firing until he collapsed from his injuries .
He died later that day of his wounds in enemy hands in Elsdorf , Germany .
His courageous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed the rest of the Irish Guards troop and infantry to escape .
On Thursday , St Hilda 's C of E school - where Edward attended - put up a display in the hall and had planned to include his life achievements in their history learning before lockdown .
They are still commemorating him remotely with children learning about VE day in their homes .
Chelford Close in Middleton is having a garden street part on Friday for VE day .
The close will be decorated and most residents are expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6pm .
- In Hyde , Evie Wilde was nominated for the Hyde Past and Present hero awards for her VE windows .
She is doing some baking , fudge making and has sorted bingo and paper plane throwing for her neighbours on Bridestowe Walk .
A small afternoon tea will be served to neighbours .
- On Wakeling Road in Denton , neighbours have been great looking in on each other , with one resident aged 92 .
Many do n't do social media so one resident sent a card , box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbours .
She hopes everyone will have a cup of tea together in their front gardens to celebrate .
- A local coronavirus group in Hyde are making a special lunch to celebrate VE day for vulnerable people and those isolating .
They will be making Lord Woolton Pie , various sandwiches , Fruit Cake , cup cakes , shortbread , scones , rice pudding and trifle to deliver on Friday .

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Friday is VE day and a welcome distraction from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
And it's something of a special VE Day with this year being the 75th anniversary of the date.
On May 8, 1945, thousands gathered for dancing and singing in the streets of London's West End for the announcement of peace after six years of the Second World War.
A two-minutes silence will also be held across the country at 11.5am on Friday morning to honour the service and sacrifice of the Second World War Generation.
Lockdown has changed the way the country will commemorate this year, with all big events and large gatherings cancelled.
But people across the region have come up with brilliant ideas about how to mark the special occasion, whilst sticking to social distancing rules.
(Image: Copyright unknown)
We asked readers to get in touch, to tell us their plans for the day.
Whether it's decorating your house, having a toast in your garden, or hosting a socially distanced street party with neighbours - Greater Manchester won't be letting this event pass without celebration.
Below is a list of safe events taking places across the region this VE day.
Manchester
- Wythenshawe FM will be broadcasting soundscapes from the Imperial War Museum North, followed by music and tunes from the Big Band.
At 2pm there will be a special war time edition of the county music show.
Churchill's victory speech will be played at 3pm followed by a sing-along at 4pm with VE day songs from George Formby, Vera Lynn, Glenn Miller and may more.
- On a positive COVID-19 ward at Manchester Royal Infirmary, VE day will look a little different this year compared to last.
Normally, the ward would put on a tea party in the day room but due to infection precautions they can't, so staff are going to host an individual tea party for each patient, and a sing along.
(Image: MEN Media)
- Pubs across the nation, including Manchester are calling on their local communities to raise a glass at 3pm on Friday.
With pubs closed due to COVID, the British Beer and Pub Association has asked over 20,000 pubs in Britain to join the celebrations virtually.
Pubs including Captain Moore’s local pub will ring their pub bells and raise a glass in honour of war veterans, asking their local communities to do the same.
- On Welman Way in Altrincham, residents are having picnics in their own gardens and decorating their houses red white and blue.
There will be music at 4pm with a singer, saxophonist, guitarist, violinist all taking part - within their own garden.
- Zahra Shaqif runs Zogs Celebrations bakery in Chorlton and has been taking dozens of orders for afternoon tea for socially distanced garden parties.
(Image: BBC)
She has made a selection of Scones with cream and jam Sandwiches with classic fillings and mini cakes, which she will be delivering to local residents on Friday to help them celebrate.
- Atlas Bar on Deansgate will be raising a toast from their terrace at 3pm to remember VE Day with Spitfire Gin, Defiance and Tommy's Gin; appropriate with Captain Tom's recent fund raising efforts.
Rochdale
- Masterchef winner, Andrew Nutter will be performing a disposable BBQ cooking class on Camberley Drive in Rochdale.
(Image: Facebook - Andrew Nutter)
Local resident, Helen Spratt says the plan is for people to stand out on their driveways with a disposable BBQ and Mr Nutter will show them what to make.
While the BBQs are heating up, there is going to be a war-time themed quiz with everyone donating money for two veteran charities.
One of the residents of Camberley Drive used to be in the army and is proposing to walk around in is uniform for charity.
Stockport
- The Woodley and Bredbury COVID-19 mutual aid group have been supporting neighbours through this time.
Their plan is to go around the local neighbourhood delivering afternoon tea.
(Image: MEN Media)
Ladies will be dressed in WW2 outfits and a local man is bringing his WW2 land truck. The truck will play WW2 music.
The group will be setting off from Woodley precinct at 12pm and will be going around the mill estate behind the precinct and then over to Copage Drive and Oldham Drive.
- In Gatley, residents have baked for nominated older neighbours and care homes.
All cakes are going to be safely distributed on Friday.
With the help from the local primary school and Wythenshawe FM, they have collected local memories of the war and VE day that will be published on Facebook.
(Image: MEN Media)
- Gee Cross, Woodley, Romiley and Bredbury are hosting a stay at home street party and competition for the 'best dressed house' which will be virtually judged.
Trafford
- Led by Stretford Mall and Placemaker Events, the town will be coming together to commemorate VE day via stay at home parties and activities for the community to enjoy.
The mall has invited everyone in Stretford to help them decorate the shopping centre via a downloadable bunting kit, which they're asking residents to decorate with heroes that inspire them.
(Image: MEN)
As well as online, the bunting packs have been distributed for people to pick up at the mall during their essential shopping or at Placemaker Events HQ.
- Stretford resident, Haylea Osborne will be delivering afternoon tea hampers to three world war two veterans.
- And Stretford in Bloom are donating plants for a plant sale at Placemaker HQ in Stretford town centre.
- Edward Charlton was the last person to be awarded the Victoria Cross at the end of the Second World War and is regarded as a local war hero.
On 21st April 1945, the soldier was the co-driver of a tank which, with platoon of infantry, seized the village of Wistedt, Germany.
When attacked by the enemy, Guardsman Charlton, on his own initiative, decided to counter attack, inflicting heavy casualties.
Despite being wounded several times, he continued firing until he collapsed from his injuries.
(Image: Trafford Council)
He died later that day of his wounds in enemy hands in Elsdorf, Germany.
His courageous and selfless disregard for his own safety allowed the rest of the Irish Guards troop and infantry to escape.
On Thursday, St Hilda's C of E school - where Edward attended - put up a display in the hall and had planned to include his life achievements in their history learning before lockdown.
They are still commemorating him remotely with children learning about VE day in their homes.
Oldham
Chelford Close in Middleton is having a garden street part on Friday for VE day.
The close will be decorated and most residents are expected to take part from 16.30pm with Bingo at 6pm.
(Image: MEN Media)
Tameside
- In Hyde, Evie Wilde was nominated for the Hyde Past and Present hero awards for her VE windows.
She is doing some baking, fudge making and has sorted bingo and paper plane throwing for her neighbours on Bridestowe Walk.
A small afternoon tea will be served to neighbours.
- On Wakeling Road in Denton, neighbours have been great looking in on each other, with one resident aged 92.
(Image: MEN Media)
Many don't do social media so one resident sent a card, box of tea and an invite to her neighbours.
She hopes everyone will have a cup of tea together in their front gardens to celebrate.
- A local coronavirus group in Hyde are making a special lunch to celebrate VE day for vulnerable people and those isolating.
They will be making Lord Woolton Pie, various sandwiches, Fruit Cake, cup cakes, shortbread, scones, rice pudding and trifle to deliver on Friday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--KFC issues bank holiday warning to shoppers

Boris Johnson has just announced that lockdown is to be extended for another three weeks , meaning we will all be celebrating yet another bank holiday from the comfort of our own homes .
While the restrictions are needed , it does n't mean we ca n't enjoy ourselves , and with VE Day falling on a bank holiday this year , there seems like no better excuse to order a takeaway .
However , KFC is urging people not to use drive-thrus over bank holiday weekend if they can , instead , use a delivery option .
The chicken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's tempting , but please , do n't all rush at once !
`` Delivery remains the best way to get your fried chicken fix - we just want to offer a little more choice to those who are already on the road for essential journeys or on their way home from difficult shifts . ''
Opening hours appear to be the same for bank holiday Friday , but check ahead if you are planning on using a drive-thru .
The following KFC stores are now open : Full list of KFC branches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open for drive-thru only ( no delivery )

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Boris Johnson has just announced that lockdown is to be extended for another three weeks, meaning we will all be celebrating yet another bank holiday from the comfort of our own homes.
While the restrictions are needed, it doesn't mean we can't enjoy ourselves, and with VE Day falling on a bank holiday this year, there seems like no better excuse to order a takeaway.
However, KFC is urging people not to use drive-thrus over bank holiday weekend if they can, instead, use a delivery option.
The chicken chain said: "We know it's tempting, but please, don't all rush at once!
"Delivery remains the best way to get your fried chicken fix - we just want to offer a little more choice to those who are already on the road for essential journeys or on their way home from difficult shifts."
Opening hours appear to be the same for bank holiday Friday, but check ahead if you are planning on using a drive-thru.
The following KFC stores are now open:
Full list of KFC branches open for delivery and drive-thru
Aldershot - Ash Road
Hulme - Greenheys Lane West
Portsmouth - Pompey Centre
Birmingham - New Oscott
Heaton Chapel - Monarch Leisure Park
Tamworth - Ventura Retail Park
Enfield - Coliseum Retail Park
Glasgow - Great Western Retail Park
Glasgow - Pollokshaws Road
Wolverhampton - Bentley Bridge Pleasure Pk
Birmingham - Great Bridge Retail Pk
Bury - Moorgate Retail Park
Romford - Colchester Road
Tyburn - Kingsbury Road
Norwich - Mile Cross Lane
Grimsby - Birchin Way
Oxley - Bushbury Lane
Bloxwich - Leamore Lane
Wythenshawe - Rowlands Way
East Kilbride - Kingsgate Retail Park
Slough - Farnham Road
Colindale - The Hyde
Alperton - Western Avenue
Rochdale - Kingsway Retail Park
Manchester Fort Shopping Park
Farnworth - Albert Road
Ipswich - Cardinal Park
Ashford - Eureka Leisure Park
Broadstairs - Westwood Retail Park
Dover - Honey Wood Retail Park
Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park
Glasgow - Nitshill Road
Northampton - Towcester Road
Sheffield - Queens Road
Leyton - Lea Bridge Road
Weymouth - Jubilee Close
Wolverhampton - Penn Road Retail Park
Scunthorpe - Lakeside Retail Park
Northampton - Nene Park Sixfields
Swindon - Delta Park
Eastbourne - Lottbridge Drove
Mansfield - Fulmar Close
Coventry - Tile Hill
Govan - Helen Street
Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park
Leicester - Narborough Road
Bristol - Shield Retail Park
Swansea - Morfa Shopping Park
Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park
Rotherham - Fitzwilliam Road
Doncaster - Thorne Road
Bradford - Ingleby Road
Exeter - Marsh Barton Trading Estate
Portsmouth - Binnacle Way
Basingstoke - Leisure Park
Manchester - Trafford Retail Park
Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk
Glasgow - London Road
Dudley - Castlegate Drive
East Kilbride - Queensway
Peterborough - Ashborough Road
Ruislip - High Street
Addlestone - Station Road
Newport - Spytty Road
Merthyr Tydfil - Cyfartha Retail Park
Glasshoughton - Colorado Way
Worcester Park - Central Road
London - Lavender Hill
Swansea - Uplands Crescent
Hounslow - Cavendish Parade
Kingston - Clarence Street
Bracknell - Bagshot Road
Bristol - The Venue Cribbs Causeway
London - Kilburn High Road
Bedford - Interchange Retail Park
Full list of KFC branches open for delivery
Manchester - Deansgate
Brighton - Western Road
Putney - High Street
Mornington Crescent
Hammersmith - Kings Street
Birmingham - Martineau Place
Wrexham - St Georges Crescent
Southampton - Above Bar Street
Lancaster - Penny Street
Whitechapel - High Street
Brighton - London Road
Bournemouth - Winborne Road
Poole - Ashley Road
Gillingham - Canterbury Street
Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street
Plymouth - Mutley Plain
Epsom - High Street
London - Walworth Road
Ashford - Middlesex
Ealing - The Mall
Crawley - High Street
Hastings - Wellington Place
Woolwich - Thomas Street
Northampton - Alexander Terrace
Leyton - High Road
Hayes End - Uxbridge Road
Cardiff - Queen Street
Penge - High Street
Wood Green - The Broadway
Bristol - Avonmeads Retail Park
Oldbury - Wolverhampton Road
Durham - City Retail Park
Newcastle under Lyme - Liverpool Road
Deptford - Evelyn Street
Aberdeen - Great North Road
Southend - Greyhound Trading Park
Uxbridge - The Pavillions Shopping Centre
Milton Keynes - Xscape
Folkestone - Sandgate Road
Bedhampton - Larchwood Avenue
Camborne - Trevenson Gateway
Crewe - Dunwoody Way
Birmingham - Kings Norton Business Park
Birmingham - Yew Tree Retail Park
Preston - Ashton on Ribble
Sittingbourne - Mill Way
Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road
Shepherds Bush - Uxbridge Road
Waltham Cross - Eleanor Cross Road
KFC branches open for drive-thru only (no delivery)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Man City manager's prediction about Jack Harrison proved right

Jack Harrison 's improved consistency this season has been a key factor in Leeds United ’ s push for promotion to the Premier League .
The Manchester City winger has underwhelmed at times during his two years on loan at Elland Road , not least during a difficult spell for the entire Leeds team at the end of last season .
However , the 23-year-old has finally shown his worth to help push Leeds to the top of the Championship table .
Harrison has been an ever-present under Marcelo Bielsa this season , prompting suggestions his move could become permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has scored five goals this season , most recently netting in a 5-4 win at Birmingham City in December , and laid on seven assists for his team-mates .
All in all , that means we are beginning to see where Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was coming from with his comments about the Englishman .
`` Of course , the best way is the Premier League or the Championship , and I know for the way Marcelo wants to play - I think it suits perfectly Jack 's capacity , ” Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leeds for the first time .
`` I said I am really impressed with my squad and you have to leave the side .
My admiration for Marcelo is incredible , in terms of his managing and as a person '' , he added .
Harrison scored on the opening day of the 2019/20 season as Leeds won 3-1 at Bristol City , and has shown why Victor Orta ’ s prediction of a step up this year now looks well-placed .
“ For me , in football the second year for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director of football said after Harrison ’ s loan was renewed last summer .
He had been thrust into Leeds ’ Premier League promotion bid shortly after signing for City from the MLS , and Orta added : “ If you analyse the first year , you can make a big impact , but from the MLS to the Championship , it ’ s a big step in terms of adaptation in football .
“ He needed time , he got time , but now for me this is the year for knowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has all the skills to be an important player.
” Another to have his say on Harrison ’ s development is Sky pundit Danny Higginbotham .
`` All the work Harrison has done in the summer - extra fitness work and other things - it all comes to fruition , '' Higginbotham said during Sky Sports ’ coverage of Leeds ’ 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in December .
He laid on an assist for Pablo Hernandez in that game , and has added two more since then , most recently in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leeds also won to stay top of the Championship table .
Of course , some Leeds fans will remain concerned about his ability to stay the course off the back of his form at the tail end of last season .
A run of five defeats in their last nine games of 2018/19 saw Leeds drop out of the automatic promotion spots , before losing to Derby County in the play-off semi-finals .
Harrison played every minute against Derby , setting up Kemar Roofe ’ s first-leg winner at Pride Park , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeat in the return .
The form Harrison and his team-mates have shown this season , following a summer of hard work off the field , will have players and fans alike hoping there ’ s no need for a return to the play-offs this time around .
“ For Marcelo to want me back immediately is really encouraging and quite exciting at the same time , ” Harrison told Leeds Live on extending his loan .
So far he has lived up to that trust .

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Jack Harrison's improved consistency this season has been a key factor in Leeds United’s push for promotion to the Premier League.
The Manchester City winger has underwhelmed at times during his two years on loan at Elland Road, not least during a difficult spell for the entire Leeds team at the end of last season.
However, the 23-year-old has finally shown his worth to help push Leeds to the top of the Championship table.
Harrison has been an ever-present under Marcelo Bielsa this season, prompting suggestions his move could become permanent if Leeds do go up.
He has scored five goals this season, most recently netting in a 5-4 win at Birmingham City in December, and laid on seven assists for his team-mates.
All in all, that means we are beginning to see where Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was coming from with his comments about the Englishman.
"Of course, the best way is the Premier League or the Championship, and I know for the way Marcelo wants to play - I think it suits perfectly Jack's capacity,” Guardiola said in 2018 after loaning him to Leeds for the first time.
"I said I am really impressed with my squad and you have to leave the side. My admiration for Marcelo is incredible, in terms of his managing and as a person", he added.
Harrison scored on the opening day of the 2019/20 season as Leeds won 3-1 at Bristol City, and has shown why Victor Orta’s prediction of a step up this year now looks well-placed.
“For me, in football the second year for a player is really important,” the director of football said after Harrison’s loan was renewed last summer.
He had been thrust into Leeds’ Premier League promotion bid shortly after signing for City from the MLS, and Orta added: “If you analyse the first year, you can make a big impact, but from the MLS to the Championship, it’s a big step in terms of adaptation in football.
“He needed time, he got time, but now for me this is the year for knowing his real level and showing it because he has all the skills to be an important player.”
Another to have his say on Harrison’s development is Sky pundit Danny Higginbotham.
"All the work Harrison has done in the summer - extra fitness work and other things - it all comes to fruition," Higginbotham said during Sky Sports’ coverage of Leeds’ 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in December.
He laid on an assist for Pablo Hernandez in that game, and has added two more since then, most recently in the reverse fixture against the Terriers, which Leeds also won to stay top of the Championship table.
Of course, some Leeds fans will remain concerned about his ability to stay the course off the back of his form at the tail end of last season.
A run of five defeats in their last nine games of 2018/19 saw Leeds drop out of the automatic promotion spots, before losing to Derby County in the play-off semi-finals.
Harrison played every minute against Derby, setting up Kemar Roofe’s first-leg winner at Pride Park, but was helpless to prevent a 4-2 home defeat in the return.
The form Harrison and his team-mates have shown this season, following a summer of hard work off the field, will have players and fans alike hoping there’s no need for a return to the play-offs this time around.
“For Marcelo to want me back immediately is really encouraging and quite exciting at the same time,” Harrison told Leeds Live on extending his loan. So far he has lived up to that trust.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--How Bruno Fernandes surprised Man United teammate after transfer

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has explained how Bruno Fernandes surprised him after joining the club from Sporting Lisbon in January .
The Serbia international was asked a host of questions in a Q & A session with charity Football Beyond Borders , including who his favourite teammates are , and who is the best .
`` There is not one guy who is not a good person in our changing room , '' Matic said .
`` I ’ m 31 now , and some of the players are 10 years younger than me .
I speak more to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Pogba ] , David [ de Gea ] and Juan [ Mata ] .
`` But I sit next to Mason Greenwood in the dressing room , so we ’ ve got to know each other too .
`` Because I follow the Portuguese league , I knew [ Bruno Fernandes ] was good – even though he played for Sporting !
`` But I ’ m very surprised he adapted so quickly to the Premier League .
He brings us a lot of qualities , like the confidence he has on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wants to do with the ball .
`` We have a lot of young players , but they have maybe not reached their top yet , but Marcus Rashford has the ability to be one of the best players in the world in his position .
He ’ s still improving , but he has everything to reach that top level . ''

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Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has explained how Bruno Fernandes surprised him after joining the club from Sporting Lisbon in January.
The Serbia international was asked a host of questions in a Q&A session with charity Football Beyond Borders, including who his favourite teammates are, and who is the best.
"There is not one guy who is not a good person in our changing room," Matic said.
"I’m 31 now, and some of the players are 10 years younger than me. I speak more to players my own age, like Paul [Pogba], David [de Gea] and Juan [Mata].
"But I sit next to Mason Greenwood in the dressing room, so we’ve got to know each other too.
"Because I follow the Portuguese league, I knew [Bruno Fernandes] was good – even though he played for Sporting!
"But I’m very surprised he adapted so quickly to the Premier League. He brings us a lot of qualities, like the confidence he has on the pitch – he always knows what he wants to do with the ball.
"We have a lot of young players, but they have maybe not reached their top yet, but Marcus Rashford has the ability to be one of the best players in the world in his position. He’s still improving, but he has everything to reach that top level."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--British Airways issues new advice for flights booked over summer

As things currently stand , easyJet says it intends for holidays in June , July and August to go ahead .
The airline says that cancellations are being evaluated daily , and if your flight does get cancelled , you ’ ll be notified at least seven days in advance .
Now British Airways has provided an update to anybody who has a flight booked in June , July , August or September .
Here 's British Airways ' latest advice about what to do if you have a flight or holiday booked this summer , according to the Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled or are due to travel between now and July 31st can claim a voucher to the value of their booking .
If you would like a cash refund , you have to call the airline on 0800 727 800 ( within the UK only ) .
If your booking was made from 3 March until 31 May 2020 , with a departure date up to 31 December 2020 , you can change your dates or destination .
You can check updates regarding your flight on the BA website .
BA has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directed to if they ask about their flight - but the web page is unclear about what is going on further than July 31 .
A spokesman for British Airways said : `` We recognise the uncertainty that coronavirus may be causing .
`` This situation will remain under review and we will continue to provide coronavirus travel and service updates .
`` We will do everything we can to help customers affected .
We continue to liaise closely with global health authorities and Government agencies on behalf of our customers . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the foreseeable future , and given no indication as to when it will be considered safe for Brits to venture abroad again .

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Yesterday, easyJet updated customers with information surrounding flights booked for summer 2020.
As things currently stand, easyJet says it intends for holidays in June, July and August to go ahead.
The airline says that cancellations are being evaluated daily, and if your flight does get cancelled, you’ll be notified at least seven days in advance.
Now British Airways has provided an update to anybody who has a flight booked in June, July, August or September.
Here's British Airways' latest advice about what to do if you have a flight or holiday booked this summer, according to the Mirror.
Travellers whose flight has already been cancelled or are due to travel between now and July 31st can claim a voucher to the value of their booking.
If you would like a cash refund, you have to call the airline on 0800 727 800 (within the UK only).
If your booking was made from 3 March until 31 May 2020, with a departure date up to 31 December 2020, you can change your dates or destination.
You can check updates regarding your flight on the BA website.
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BA has a Book With Confidence policy which passengers are directed to if they ask about their flight - but the web page is unclear about what is going on further than July 31.
A spokesman for British Airways said: "We recognise the uncertainty that coronavirus may be causing.
"This situation will remain under review and we will continue to provide coronavirus travel and service updates.
"We will do everything we can to help customers affected. We continue to liaise closely with global health authorities and Government agencies on behalf of our customers."
The FCO has advised against foreign travel for the foreseeable future, and given no indication as to when it will be considered safe for Brits to venture abroad again.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Lockdown to be extended into bank holiday weekend with 'no change to rules'

Dominic Raab has declared that there is to be no change in lockdown rules ahead of the bank holiday weekend .
The Foreign Secretary told the Downing Street press conference on Thursday that while the rate of infection for COVID-19 - known as the R value - is “ steadily falling ” to between 0.5 and 0.9 , he made it clear that the virus is “ not beaten yet ” .
He said that although we have passed the peak of coronavirus due to “ monumental effort ” from British people , he warned it “ remains deadly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-week phase of lockdown ended today .
Mr Raab said that there would be `` no change '' in the rules during the weekend before Boris Johnson will use an address on Sunday to set out the “ roadmap ” to easing the lockdown .
This means that for bank holiday , which this year is on a Friday ( tomorrow ) nothing has changed , therefore the gvernment ’ s stay at home message and social distancing measures are still in place .
Mr Raab said : “ This weekend the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which we can responsibly take over the following weeks , guided by the scientific advice and mindful – as we said right from the word go – of taking the right decisions at the right time .
“ Now we can start setting out how we will live and work whilst maintaining the necessary social distancing rules , we can also be clear about those measures which are still necessary to prevent a second peak.
” Mr Raab said that the PM ’ s roadmap for the next phase “ contains appropriate measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding that these were subject to “ very clear conditions ” .
He said : “ There will be detailed guidance to help inform , advise and reassure the public , businesses and other organisations .
“ To get this right , we have set milestones .
Some changes can confidently be introduced more quickly than others and some of those other ones will take longer to introduce.
” Mr Raab also explained that the smallest changes to current guidance will be a point of maximum risk ” because it could lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow another peak in the outbreak .
“ Any changes that we make will be carefully monitored , if people don ’ t follow the rules or if we see that the R level goes back up we will tighten the restrictions again , ” he said .

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Dominic Raab has declared that there is to be no change in lockdown rules ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
The Foreign Secretary told the Downing Street press conference on Thursday that while the rate of infection for COVID-19 - known as the R value - is “steadily falling” to between 0.5 and 0.9, he made it clear that the virus is “not beaten yet”.
He said that although we have passed the peak of coronavirus due to “monumental effort” from British people, he warned it “remains deadly and infectious”.
The government's second three-week phase of lockdown ended today. Mr Raab said that there would be "no change" in the rules during the weekend before Boris Johnson will use an address on Sunday to set out the “roadmap” to easing the lockdown.
This means that for bank holiday, which this year is on a Friday (tomorrow) nothing has changed, therefore the gvernment’s stay at home message and social distancing measures are still in place.
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Mr Raab said: “This weekend the Prime Minister will set out the next steps which we can responsibly take over the following weeks, guided by the scientific advice and mindful – as we said right from the word go – of taking the right decisions at the right time.
“Now we can start setting out how we will live and work whilst maintaining the necessary social distancing rules, we can also be clear about those measures which are still necessary to prevent a second peak.”
Mr Raab said that the PM’s roadmap for the next phase “contains appropriate measures to be taken at appropriate milestones” adding that these were subject to “very clear conditions”.
He said: “There will be detailed guidance to help inform, advise and reassure the public, businesses and other organisations.
“To get this right, we have set milestones. Some changes can confidently be introduced more quickly than others and some of those other ones will take longer to introduce.”
Mr Raab also explained that the smallest changes to current guidance will be a point of maximum risk” because it could lead to people acting in such a way as to allow another peak in the outbreak.
“Any changes that we make will be carefully monitored, if people don’t follow the rules or if we see that the R level goes back up we will tighten the restrictions again,” he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Moment car thieves try and smash their way out of police trap

Shocking CCTV footage has shown two Bolton burglars try and flee police by mounting a pavement and smashing into a bollard .
The pair were arrested minutes after stealing a car from a house back in February 2020 .
Officers say they have since been jailed as part of an operation tackling vehicle theft in Greater Manchester .
Sam Worthington , 27 , of Almond Street , Farnworth , and Kevin Lee Derbyshire , 29 , of Chorley New Road , Bolton , were convicted today at Bolton Crown Court today .
Police on patrol in unmarked cars in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called to reports of a car theft on Hereford Road shortly before 4am and searched for the stolen vehicle .
The court heard how Worthington and Derbyshire had broken into the address to steal the keys to a Nissan Quashai car before making off towards Bolton town centre .
One of the officers spotted the Nissan and tracked the car , reporting its movements to fellow officers as it headed towards Deansgate .
Response officers in marked cars joined shadowing the Nissan and travelled at normal speeds .
Once the Nissan stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Knowsley Street , the two marked cars moved around the side of the unmarked vehicle and surrounded the stolen car .
Worthington attempted to reverse into the unmarked car before making off , however only managed to collide into a bollard before he and Derbyshire were arrested .
Police recovered the vehicle and other stolen property .
The pair were later charged and pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of a motor vehicle before today ’ s sentencing .
Worthington also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving , assault of an emergency worker and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( class A and class B ) .
Worthington was sentenced to two years and eight months and Derbyshire recieved two years and four months in jail .
Operation Dynamo – a force-wide exercise formed to tackle car thefts by means of residential burglaries – was launched by police in mid-February after a series of incidents in the area .
Inspector Nicola Williams , of GMP ’ s Bolton district , said : “ This was an exemplary piece of proactive work that was carried out by our officers on patrol that night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has resulted in two dangerous men being prevented from offending further .
“ The success of this operation is demonstrated by a significant reduction in reports of residential burglaries across Bolton since its inception earlier this year and we are keen to ensure we maintain this momentum to keep Bolton safe from this type of crime .
“ Having your car stolen can have a devastating effect and I hope the public can take reassurance from this case that we are listening to their concerns and are actively seeking to tackle it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such offences .
“ While we take great satisfaction from this job and today ’ s verdict , our hard work across the force continues to target criminals who operate in this way and I urge people to continue to take vigilant steps to try and prevent them becoming a victim of this type of crime themselves.
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Shocking CCTV footage has shown two Bolton burglars try and flee police by mounting a pavement and smashing into a bollard.
The pair were arrested minutes after stealing a car from a house back in February 2020.
Officers say they have since been jailed as part of an operation tackling vehicle theft in Greater Manchester.
Sam Worthington, 27, of Almond Street, Farnworth, and Kevin Lee Derbyshire, 29, of Chorley New Road, Bolton, were convicted today at Bolton Crown Court today.
Police on patrol in unmarked cars in the early hours of Friday, February 21 were called to reports of a car theft on Hereford Road shortly before 4am and searched for the stolen vehicle.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
The court heard how Worthington and Derbyshire had broken into the address to steal the keys to a Nissan Quashai car before making off towards Bolton town centre.
One of the officers spotted the Nissan and tracked the car, reporting its movements to fellow officers as it headed towards Deansgate.
Response officers in marked cars joined shadowing the Nissan and travelled at normal speeds.
Once the Nissan stopped at traffic lights at the junction with Knowsley Street, the two marked cars moved around the side of the unmarked vehicle and surrounded the stolen car.
Worthington attempted to reverse into the unmarked car before making off, however only managed to collide into a bollard before he and Derbyshire were arrested. Police recovered the vehicle and other stolen property.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
The pair were later charged and pleaded guilty to burglary and theft of a motor vehicle before today’s sentencing.
Worthington also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, assault of an emergency worker and two counts of possession of controlled drug (class A and class B).
Worthington was sentenced to two years and eight months and Derbyshire recieved two years and four months in jail.
Operation Dynamo – a force-wide exercise formed to tackle car thefts by means of residential burglaries – was launched by police in mid-February after a series of incidents in the area.
Inspector Nicola Williams, of GMP’s Bolton district, said: “This was an exemplary piece of proactive work that was carried out by our officers on patrol that night as part of Operation Dynamo, which has resulted in two dangerous men being prevented from offending further.
“The success of this operation is demonstrated by a significant reduction in reports of residential burglaries across Bolton since its inception earlier this year and we are keen to ensure we maintain this momentum to keep Bolton safe from this type of crime.
“Having your car stolen can have a devastating effect and I hope the public can take reassurance from this case that we are listening to their concerns and are actively seeking to tackle it to try and protect the community from further such offences.
“While we take great satisfaction from this job and today’s verdict, our hard work across the force continues to target criminals who operate in this way and I urge people to continue to take vigilant steps to try and prevent them becoming a victim of this type of crime themselves.”
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Ander Herrera makes Man United prediction about Paul Pogba

Ander Herrera believes that Paul Pogba can show he 's the best midfielder in the world at Manchester United with the help of Bruno Fernandes .
The signing of Fernandes in January helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side reach new levels and Herrera believes the club is back on the right track to challenge for the title .
And although Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford , former United midfielder Herrera is excited to see Pogba , Fernandes and Marcus Rashford all in the same line-up .
Herrera was asked in an interview with ESPN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold .
`` I have n't spoken with him for a long time and I do n't know what he wants to do , '' said the Paris Saint-Germain star , who left United last summer .
`` It 's true every day in the papers we can read that he wants to leave , United are going to sell him or whatever .
`` If he wants , he can be the best midfielder in the world .
I have never seen a midfielder who has all the qualities you can have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can pass , he can defend or attack , it 's difficult to steal the ball from him .
But it 's true he 's had some ups and downs .
But when he 's good , he was amazing , it was a pleasure to play with him . ''
Herrera remains a staunch supporter of the club , having reluctantly bid the club farewell at the end of last season .
And he is excited about the new players that have been signed since his exit by Solskjaer .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester United fans want to see the best from Paul Pogba over the next one or two years and I 'm optimistic , I believe that can happen .
With Bruno Fernandes , a player I really like , and players that are more adapted to the team right now , I think Manchester United can do great things .
`` Paul is the age to do it and with the help of Bruno and Marcus , some [ other players ] who can help him , he can be the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Herrera believes Rashford will also be integral to United 's resurgence , naming the 22-year-old forward as a talisman in Solskjaer 's squad .
`` I think his maturity is good , it 's bigger now , '' added Herrera .
`` He 's a United supporter since he was a kid and I think he really suffers when things do n't go well with the club , because we have won some titles in the last few years but Manchester United have n't fought for the [ Premier League ] title in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ painful for Manchester United fans , I understand .
`` As a player and a guy that really loves the passion of the fans , I also suffer a lot .
So I think Marcus is trying to lead the team to the next level .
He has everything to do it : he has the quality , the capacity and he has the mentality to do it .
`` I 'm optimistic because I think they have signed some players who can bring the team back to the Premier League title race @ @ @ @ @

Ander Herrera believes that Paul Pogba can show he's the best midfielder in the world at Manchester United with the help of Bruno Fernandes.
The signing of Fernandes in January helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reach new levels and Herrera believes the club is back on the right track to challenge for the title.
And although Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, former United midfielder Herrera is excited to see Pogba, Fernandes and Marcus Rashford all in the same line-up.
Herrera was asked in an interview with ESPN about Pogba and what his future may hold.
"I haven't spoken with him for a long time and I don't know what he wants to do," said the Paris Saint-Germain star, who left United last summer.
"It's true every day in the papers we can read that he wants to leave, United are going to sell him or whatever.
"If he wants, he can be the best midfielder in the world. I have never seen a midfielder who has all the qualities you can have - he can recover the ball, he can pass, he can defend or attack, it's difficult to steal the ball from him. But it's true he's had some ups and downs. But when he's good, he was amazing, it was a pleasure to play with him."
Herrera remains a staunch supporter of the club, having reluctantly bid the club farewell at the end of last season. And he is excited about the new players that have been signed since his exit by Solskjaer.
On Pogba, he added: "All the Manchester United fans want to see the best from Paul Pogba over the next one or two years and I'm optimistic, I believe that can happen. With Bruno Fernandes, a player I really like, and players that are more adapted to the team right now, I think Manchester United can do great things.
"Paul is the age to do it and with the help of Bruno and Marcus, some [other players] who can help him, he can be the best midfield player in the world."
Herrera believes Rashford will also be integral to United's resurgence, naming the 22-year-old forward as a talisman in Solskjaer's squad.
"I think his maturity is good, it's bigger now," added Herrera.
"He's a United supporter since he was a kid and I think he really suffers when things don't go well with the club, because we have won some titles in the last few years but Manchester United haven't fought for the [Premier League] title in the last years - and that's painful for Manchester United fans, I understand.
"As a player and a guy that really loves the passion of the fans, I also suffer a lot. So I think Marcus is trying to lead the team to the next level. He has everything to do it: he has the quality, the capacity and he has the mentality to do it.
"I'm optimistic because I think they have signed some players who can bring the team back to the Premier League title race, at least."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--B&Q issues strict rules for bank holiday shoppers

Tomorrow marks another bank holiday in the UK , as the country celebrates the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
But with nice weather forecast , and millions of Brits off work , many may be planning to venture out to homeware and DIY stores like B & Q and Homebase .
It 's important to note that non-essential trips must not be taken over the bank holiday weekend , and you should adhere to the strict lockdown rules that have been outlined by the government .
But if you do need to do essential shopping , we have put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opening times and rules for B & Q and Homebase this Bank Holiday .
All B & Q stores will be opening from 8am-6pm on bank holiday Friday .
B & Q is now asking shoppers to limit their shopping group to no more than two people , and not to bring under 16 year olds shopping .
Shoppers should all follow the social distancing guidelines set out by the government , and should not head into stores for non-essential trips .
To help shoppers , B & Q has put together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so shoppers can be fully prepared before heading to stores : All B & Q stores are now open with the exception of our stores in the ROI and Guernsey .
You can now bring items back to your local store as usual , once it has re-opened , providing that you meet all the other terms in our returns policy , including proof of purchase requirements .
They are unable to offer refunds or exchange for any items that have been cut to size , made to measure or mixed to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deteriorate or expire rapidly , including perishable products such as plants or turf , will not be exchanged or refunded unless they ’ re faulty or incorrectly delivered .
What safety measures are in place at your open stores ?
Stores are re-opening to help people repair and maintain houses and gardens while staying at home .
It ’ s important you can shop safely and so there are strict social distancing measures in place .
This includes sanitiser stations to ensure trolleys are good to go , safe queuing 2m apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markers on the floor to guide you through the store , perspex screens at our checkouts and contactless payments only .
Shoppers are asked to limit their shopping group to no more than two people , and not to bring under 16 year olds shopping .
Colleagues are on hand to remind everyone to stay safe and follow these guidelines .
What products can you buy ?
Currently , services such as kitchen and bathroom design , Valspar paint mixing , timber cutting and key cutting are not available .
For stores that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders at diy.com for a limited range of items for Click+Collect and contact-free home delivery .
Why can ’ t you order what you usually buy from B & Q ?
B & Q are selling only items that customers can shop for and takeaway from stores on the day .
Currently , services such as kitchen and bathroom design , Valspar paint mixing , timber cutting and key cutting are not available .
Online , offerings include a reduced range that has been edited to meet most home improvement needs .
Are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy ?
The essential retailer designation enables B & Q to offer a full range , and garden centres have re-opened as part of our store re-opening programme .
Re-opened stores are offering a range of plants , composts , tools , pots and other gardening needs .
Can you still place a Click + Collect order ?
Yes , Click + Collect is available at diy.com for a limited range of products .
The aim is for this to be a next day service , however , this may take several days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be temporarily unavailable at busy times .
Items will be available for collection from store , as usual .
The collection point for re-opened stores is at the in store Click+Collect desk , and for those stores that remain closed , at the car park collection point .
Collections can be made 8am-5pm Monday to Saturday .
Usual trading hours apply on Sunday .
Items will be held for no more than 2 days .
If you do not collect your order it will be cancelled and B & Q will process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 14 days to appear on your statement .
Homebase is open from 9am to 6pm , Monday to Saturday , including the Bank Holiday Friday on May 8 .
All stores have been carefully set up – and modified , where needed – to ensure they can be run safely for everyone .
Homebase has introduced wide-ranging measures , which include Perspex screens at tills , guidelines on the floor to maintain strict social distancing and is accepting card payments only .

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Tomorrow marks another bank holiday in the UK, as the country celebrates the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
But with nice weather forecast, and millions of Brits off work, many may be planning to venture out to homeware and DIY stores like B&Q and Homebase.
It's important to note that non-essential trips must not be taken over the bank holiday weekend, and you should adhere to the strict lockdown rules that have been outlined by the government.
But if you do need to do essential shopping, we have put together a guide which contains all of the opening times and rules for B&Q and Homebase this Bank Holiday.
B&Q bank holiday opening times
All B&Q stores will be opening from 8am-6pm on bank holiday Friday.
B&Q bank holiday rules
B&Q is now asking shoppers to limit their shopping group to no more than two people, and not to bring under 16 year olds shopping.
Shoppers should all follow the social distancing guidelines set out by the government, and should not head into stores for non-essential trips.
To help shoppers, B&Q has put together answers for its most commonly-asked questions, so shoppers can be fully prepared before heading to stores:
Which B&Q stores are open?
All B&Q stores are now open with the exception of our stores in the ROI and Guernsey.
Will B&Q's returns policy be extended?
B&Q have extended their returns policy.
You can now bring items back to your local store as usual, once it has re-opened, providing that you meet all the other terms in our returns policy, including proof of purchase requirements.
They are unable to offer refunds or exchange for any items that have been cut to size, made to measure or mixed to your individual requirements.
Products which are liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly, including perishable products such as plants or turf, will not be exchanged or refunded unless they’re faulty or incorrectly delivered.
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What safety measures are in place at your open stores?
Stores are re-opening to help people repair and maintain houses and gardens while staying at home.
It’s important you can shop safely and so there are strict social distancing measures in place.
This includes sanitiser stations to ensure trolleys are good to go, safe queuing 2m apart before entering the store, 2m navigational markers on the floor to guide you through the store, perspex screens at our checkouts and contactless payments only.
Timber cutting, paint mixing and design appointments are temporarily unavailable.
Shoppers are asked to limit their shopping group to no more than two people, and not to bring under 16 year olds shopping.
Colleagues are on hand to remind everyone to stay safe and follow these guidelines.
What products can you buy?
Currently, services such as kitchen and bathroom design, Valspar paint mixing, timber cutting and key cutting are not available.
For stores that remain temporarily closed, you can place orders at diy.com for a limited range of items for Click+Collect and contact-free home delivery.
Why can’t you order what you usually buy from B&Q?
B&Q are selling only items that customers can shop for and takeaway from stores on the day.
Currently, services such as kitchen and bathroom design, Valspar paint mixing, timber cutting and key cutting are not available.
Online, offerings include a reduced range that has been edited to meet most home improvement needs.
Are garden centres open and what can you buy?
The essential retailer designation enables B&Q to offer a full range, and garden centres have re-opened as part of our store re-opening programme.
Re-opened stores are offering a range of plants, composts, tools, pots and other gardening needs.
Can you still place a Click + Collect order?
Yes, Click + Collect is available at diy.com for a limited range of products. The aim is for this to be a next day service, however, this may take several days for orders to be ready, and may be temporarily unavailable at busy times.
Items will be available for collection from store, as usual.
The collection point for re-opened stores is at the in store Click+Collect desk, and for those stores that remain closed, at the car park collection point.
Collections can be made 8am-5pm Monday to Saturday. Usual trading hours apply on Sunday.
Items will be held for no more than 2 days. If you do not collect your order it will be cancelled and B&Q will process a refund, which may take up to 14 days to appear on your statement.
Homebase bank holiday opening times
Homebase is open from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, including the Bank Holiday Friday on May 8.
Homebase bank holiday rules
All stores have been carefully set up – and modified, where needed – to ensure they can be run safely for everyone. Homebase has introduced wide-ranging measures, which include Perspex screens at tills, guidelines on the floor to maintain strict social distancing and is accepting card payments only.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--Shock charts show true scale of coronavirus deaths in Bolton

These shocking graphics illustrate the huge rise in deaths seen throughout Bolton during the coronavirus pandemic .
It is no surprise that Covid-19 has taken a significant number of lives in the borough and across the world over the last few months .
However , comparing the impact of the virus this April with the number of reported deaths in the same month in previous years shows the true scale of the crisis .
Over the course of the last five years an average of 222 people passed away in Bolton each April .
This year that figure has risen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at recorded deaths from 2015-2020 , with the average death toll per month for the years 2015–19 in black .
For 2020 it plots all deaths in green with just those related to Covid-19 in red .
From this you can see the sharp contrast between the number of people who have died in Bolton this April compared to previous years .
However , it also shows that coronavirus deaths could potentially have been under reported .
While the total figure for the borough has risen from 222 to 472 , there have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related to this virus .
This leaves a gap of 82 people whose deaths were not confirmed as being caused by the coronavirus despite them being well above the average for this time of year .
Across the rest of Greater Manchester the figures are much the same but on a large scale .
This chart shows the same data as its Bolton equivalent but it has been extended to include all the deaths in the region .
In Greater Manchester there were 4,360 deaths recorded in April compared to a yearly average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been 1,496 Covid-19 deaths reported which would be a difference of 803 deaths above the average .
These figures come from death certificates registered with local authorities up to at least April 24 .
For more information on other areas of Greater Manchester , click here .

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These shocking graphics illustrate the huge rise in deaths seen throughout Bolton during the coronavirus pandemic.
It is no surprise that Covid-19 has taken a significant number of lives in the borough and across the world over the last few months.
However, comparing the impact of the virus this April with the number of reported deaths in the same month in previous years shows the true scale of the crisis.
Over the course of the last five years an average of 222 people passed away in Bolton each April. This year that figure has risen sharply to 472.
This chart looks at recorded deaths from 2015-2020, with the average death toll per month for the years 2015–19 in black.
For 2020 it plots all deaths in green with just those related to Covid-19 in red.
(Image: Urbix)
From this you can see the sharp contrast between the number of people who have died in Bolton this April compared to previous years.
However, it also shows that coronavirus deaths could potentially have been under reported.
While the total figure for the borough has risen from 222 to 472, there have only been 168 deaths registered as directly related to this virus.
This leaves a gap of 82 people whose deaths were not confirmed as being caused by the coronavirus despite them being well above the average for this time of year.
Across the rest of Greater Manchester the figures are much the same but on a large scale.
(Image: Urbix)
This chart shows the same data as its Bolton equivalent but it has been extended to include all the deaths in the region.
In Greater Manchester there were 4,360 deaths recorded in April compared to a yearly average of 2,061 for the month. There have been 1,496 Covid-19 deaths reported which would be a difference of 803 deaths above the average.
These figures come from death certificates registered with local authorities up to at least April 24.
For more information on other areas of Greater Manchester, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-07--This school's virtual choir raising thousands for the NHS

School pupils have raised more than £1,000 for the NHS after reuniting their classroom choir on the internet in a bid to keep the community together .
Students and teachers from Elms Bank School in Bury have been filming themselves singing and playing instruments at home - the clips are then pieced together to create a virtual choir .
Their songs have been seen by thousands across the country , featuring on ITV and BBC to help cheer up viewers stuck at home in lockdown .
After national praise , the choir released a charity song on Monday , performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Enough to raise money for NHS Charities Together .
In just three days , the school smashed their £1,000 target .
Choir leader Catherine Dent says the school kept up its love of music after it closed for lockdown : `` We are a special school so we have got children with a range of learning difficulties right through to children with complex needs and autism .
`` The arts play a significant part of our school and we value the impacts the arts has on our children - singing is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have a student choir that has around 50 members and a staff choir of around 20 .
Those choirs have been going for around 13 years .
`` When our school closed , we asked how could keep our community together , so we started the hashtag # KeepSinging .
`` I posted a video of me singing and from that , the children started to post their own videos .
Then we had the idea that we could create a virtual choir . ''
So far , the choir has recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stand By Me and , most recently , Ai n't No Mountain High Enough in tribute to the NHS .
The school says it is raising money for the NHS not only to thank staff for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic , but to thank them for the support they have shown over the years to students .
Ms Dent added : `` We are already grateful for the NHS because we have got a lot of students with learning difficulties .
`` We have a school nurse and a school physiotherapist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hit .
The fundraiser now sits at £1,100 as of May 7 .
Ms Dent said : `` It has been a bit of a whirlwind - you do n't expect something like this to get so much attention .
We have had such a heartwarming response from the local community in Bury and other communities around Manchester .
`` Our choir is keeping us going .
It brings so much fun , joy and laughter .
The kids gets to see themselves on a video and that 's really exciting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to donate to Elms Bank Primary School 's NHS fundraiser , go to the JustGiving page .

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School pupils have raised more than £1,000 for the NHS after reuniting their classroom choir on the internet in a bid to keep the community together.
Students and teachers from Elms Bank School in Bury have been filming themselves singing and playing instruments at home - the clips are then pieced together to create a virtual choir.
Their songs have been seen by thousands across the country, featuring on ITV and BBC to help cheer up viewers stuck at home in lockdown.
After national praise, the choir released a charity song on Monday, performing a rendition of Ain't No Mountain High Enough to raise money for NHS Charities Together.
In just three days, the school smashed their £1,000 target.
Choir leader Catherine Dent says the school kept up its love of music after it closed for lockdown: "We are a special school so we have got children with a range of learning difficulties right through to children with complex needs and autism.
"The arts play a significant part of our school and we value the impacts the arts has on our children - singing is a part of that.
"At school we have a student choir that has around 50 members and a staff choir of around 20. Those choirs have been going for around 13 years.
"When our school closed, we asked how could keep our community together, so we started the hashtag #KeepSinging.
"I posted a video of me singing and from that, the children started to post their own videos. Then we had the idea that we could create a virtual choir."
So far, the choir has recorded three songs, including True Colours, Stand By Me and, most recently, Ain't No Mountain High Enough in tribute to the NHS.
The school says it is raising money for the NHS not only to thank staff for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, but to thank them for the support they have shown over the years to students.
Ms Dent added: "We are already grateful for the NHS because we have got a lot of students with learning difficulties.
"We have a school nurse and a school physiotherapist."
The charity song has been a hit. The fundraiser now sits at £1,100 as of May 7.
Ms Dent said: "It has been a bit of a whirlwind - you don't expect something like this to get so much attention. We have had such a heartwarming response from the local community in Bury and other communities around Manchester.
"Our choir is keeping us going. It brings so much fun, joy and laughter. The kids gets to see themselves on a video and that's really exciting for them."
If you would like to donate to Elms Bank Primary School's NHS fundraiser, go to the JustGiving page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--What are the lyrics to We'll Meet Again and what time is the sing-along?

The public is being urged to join in a national sing-along as the country marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
On May 8 1945 , the Second World War in Europe was declared officially over .
Ever since , VE Day - which stands for Victory in Europe - marks the day of the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany 's unconditional surrender of its armed forces .
It was the day people had been waiting for after the war officially began on September 1 , 1939 and almost six years around 50,000 celebrated as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the nation at 3pm that day that the war was over .
And that victory speech will be heard once more at 3pm today before Dame Vera Lynn ’ s wartime classic , We ’ ll Meet Again , is played to the nation just after 9pm this evening .
You can watch and join in on BBC One , who will be featuring the sing-along as part of their VE Day broadcast .
It will follow the Queen 's special address and the chorus will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a window in her home in Sussex .
The song is synonymous with the historical time and its success led to Dame Vera being dubbed `` The Forces ' Sweetheart '' after entertaining the troops during the Second World War .
Here are the lyrics to the famous song : By Vera Lynn , written by Ross Parker & Hughie Charles in 1939 But I know we ’ ll meet again some sunny day Just like you always do ‘ Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away So will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I know Tell them I won ’ t be long They ’ ll be happy to know That as you saw me go But I know we ’ ll meet again some sunny day

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The public is being urged to join in a national sing-along as the country marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
On May 8 1945, the Second World War in Europe was declared officially over.
Ever since, VE Day - which stands for Victory in Europe - marks the day of the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces.
It was the day people had been waiting for after the war officially began on September 1, 1939 and almost six years around 50,000 celebrated as the Germans surrendered to the Allies.
The then Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the nation at 3pm that day that the war was over.
And that victory speech will be heard once more at 3pm today before Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime classic, We’ll Meet Again, is played to the nation just after 9pm this evening.
You can watch and join in on BBC One, who will be featuring the sing-along as part of their VE Day broadcast.
It will follow the Queen's special address and the chorus will be led by 103-year-old Dame Vera Lynn herself from a window in her home in Sussex.
The song is synonymous with the historical time and its success led to Dame Vera being dubbed "The Forces' Sweetheart" after entertaining the troops during the Second World War.
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Here are the lyrics to the famous song:
We’ll Meet Again
By Vera Lynn, written by Ross Parker & Hughie Charles in 1939
We’ll meet again
Don’t know where
Don’t know when
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
‘Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away
So will you please say hello
To the folks that I know
Tell them I won’t be long
They’ll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song
We’ll meet again
Don’t know where
Don’t know when
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day
(Repeat from the top)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Van der Sar sends Van de Beek transfer warning amid Man Utd interest

Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has warned that his club will not be bullied into selling their star players on the cheap , amid Manchester United 's interest in playmaker Donny van de Beek .
United are expected to try and further strengthen their squad when the transfer window reopens again and are targeting a new winger , centre-midfielder and playmaker .
While Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish , James Maddison and Jude Bellingham are the current names high on their wish-list , they have also been interested in Dutch maestro Van de Beek , who played a starring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League semi-finals last season .
Ajax are renowned for producing some of Europe 's best young players and made £144 million on the sales of Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong alone last summer .
However , due to the financial instability surrounding the coronavirus pandemic , it 's predicted that the transfer window will not see massive money moves for the foreseeable future .
United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said : `` I can not help feeling that speculation around transfers of individual players for hundreds of millions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realities that face the sport . ''
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added : `` The transfer market this summer will be completely different to what anyone thought it was going to be . ''
Yet , despite the financial upheaval facing the sport , United great Van der Sar has warned would-be suitors of Ajax 's best players that they wo n't be getting any bargains this summer .
`` In January last year , people said we were going to lose seven or eight players but we lost only two key members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The big clubs such as Bayern Munich have said the benchmark fee will go down in the next few transfer windows .
But it ’ s easier for them to say because they are the buyers .
“ Of course , the 150 million-200 million euros transfers are gone .
But I think there is still a lot of value for players who come from Ajax .
Well educated , experienced in winning and playing European football .
“ Last year , we made verbal agreements with Onana , Tagliafico , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then we look to help each other and find the next step in their careers .
Nothing has changed .
“ There won ’ t be a 50 % discount .
The clubs can forget about that .
”

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Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has warned that his club will not be bullied into selling their star players on the cheap, amid Manchester United's interest in playmaker Donny van de Beek.
United are expected to try and further strengthen their squad when the transfer window reopens again and are targeting a new winger, centre-midfielder and playmaker.
While Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Jude Bellingham are the current names high on their wish-list, they have also been interested in Dutch maestro Van de Beek, who played a starring role in Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-finals last season.
Ajax are renowned for producing some of Europe's best young players and made £144 million on the sales of Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong alone last summer.
However, due to the financial instability surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, it's predicted that the transfer window will not see massive money moves for the foreseeable future.
United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said: "I cannot help feeling that speculation around transfers of individual players for hundreds of millions of pounds this summer seems to ignore the realities that face the sport." Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added: "The transfer market this summer will be completely different to what anyone thought it was going to be."
Yet, despite the financial upheaval facing the sport, United great Van der Sar has warned would-be suitors of Ajax's best players that they won't be getting any bargains this summer.
"In January last year, people said we were going to lose seven or eight players but we lost only two key members,” Van der Sar told Reuters.
“The big clubs such as Bayern Munich have said the benchmark fee will go down in the next few transfer windows. But it’s easier for them to say because they are the buyers.
“Of course, the 150 million-200 million euros transfers are gone. But I think there is still a lot of value for players who come from Ajax. Well educated, experienced in winning and playing European football.
“Last year, we made verbal agreements with Onana, Tagliafico, Van de Beek to stay another season and then we look to help each other and find the next step in their careers. Nothing has changed.
“There won’t be a 50% discount. The clubs can forget about that.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Ander Herrera believes that Paul Pogba can show he 's the best midfielder in the world at Manchester United with @ @ @ @ @ .
The signing of Fernandes in January helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side reach new @ @ @ @ @ club is back on the right track to challenge for the title .
And although @ @ @ @ @ a move away from Old Trafford , former United midfielder Herrera is excited to see @ @ @ @ @ Rashford all in the same line-up .
He said : All the Manchester United fans @ @ @ @ @ from Paul Pogba over the next one or two years and I 'm optimistic , @ @ @ @ @ .
With Bruno Fernandes , a player I really like , and players that are @ @ @ @ @ right now , I think Manchester United can do great things . ''
Elsewhere on @ @ @ @ @ continue to pursue a deal for Jadon Sancho , who will be back in action @ @ @ @ @ the Bundesliga prepares to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic .

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Ander Herrera believes that Paul Pogba can show he's the best midfielder in the world at Manchester United with the help of Bruno Fernandes.
The signing of Fernandes in January helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side reach new levels and Herrera believes the club is back on the right track to challenge for the title.
And although Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, former United midfielder Herrera is excited to see Pogba, Fernandes and Marcus Rashford all in the same line-up.
He said: All the Manchester United fans want to see the best from Paul Pogba over the next one or two years and I'm optimistic, I believe that can happen. With Bruno Fernandes, a player I really like, and players that are more adapted to the team right now, I think Manchester United can do great things."
Elsewhere on the transfer front, United continue to pursue a deal for Jadon Sancho, who will be back in action for Borussia Dortmund soon as the Bundesliga prepares to resume amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Recap our blog for latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Oldham and Salford new hotspots for Covid-19 infections in Greater Manchester

Oldham and Salford have become new hotspots for coronavirus infections in Greater Manchester , according to the latest government statistics .
Figures released yesterday show an alarming spike in the number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 across the region .
There were 449 new cases in Greater Manchester - taking the total since the pandemic began to 8,111 .
It is the second biggest daily increase reported so far , and the data shows that some areas of Greater Manchester are showing particularly large numbers of new cases .
Salford reported 76 additional cases yesterday , the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far , taking its total to 884 infections .
There were 78 extra cases reported in Oldham , bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections there up to 886 .
Three other boroughs - Manchester , Stockport and Wigan - have reported more cases in total than Oldham but when the numbers are adjusted for population size , Oldham now has the highest infection rate .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There have been 376 cases per 100,000 people in Oldham , which means the borough now ranks among the 15 council areas in England with the highest infection rates per head of population .
It is also significantly above the 322 cases per 100,000 people in Salford , which has the second highest infection rate in Greater Manchester .
Manchester , which has had the highest number of cases , is also the largest borough in terms of population so its infection rate is one of the lowest in the region at 230 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salford are showing the fastest growing infection rate , although Wigan also reported its biggest daily spike in new infections yesterday , with 82 new cases .
The increase in infections comes at a time when the number of deaths in hospitals across Greater Manchester appears to be on a downward trend .
Yesterday , there were 44 new deaths reported at hospitals in the region , taking the total to 1,483 .
Figures for new infections are published every day by the government and have shown large fluctuations in the last couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a change in testing policy with the NHS testing more people as the government aimed to reach its target of 100,000 tests a day nationwide by the end of April .

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Oldham and Salford have become new hotspots for coronavirus infections in Greater Manchester, according to the latest government statistics.
Figures released yesterday show an alarming spike in the number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 across the region.
There were 449 new cases in Greater Manchester - taking the total since the pandemic began to 8,111.
It is the second biggest daily increase reported so far, and the data shows that some areas of Greater Manchester are showing particularly large numbers of new cases.
Salford reported 76 additional cases yesterday, the biggest daily increase seen in the borough so far, taking its total to 884 infections.
There were 78 extra cases reported in Oldham, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections there up to 886.
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Three other boroughs - Manchester, Stockport and Wigan - have reported more cases in total than Oldham but when the numbers are adjusted for population size, Oldham now has the highest infection rate.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
There have been 376 cases per 100,000 people in Oldham, which means the borough now ranks among the 15 council areas in England with the highest infection rates per head of population.
It is also significantly above the 322 cases per 100,000 people in Salford, which has the second highest infection rate in Greater Manchester.
Manchester, which has had the highest number of cases, is also the largest borough in terms of population so its infection rate is one of the lowest in the region at 230 cases per 100,000 people.
Oldham and Salford are showing the fastest growing infection rate, although Wigan also reported its biggest daily spike in new infections yesterday, with 82 new cases.
The increase in infections comes at a time when the number of deaths in hospitals across Greater Manchester appears to be on a downward trend.
Yesterday, there were 44 new deaths reported at hospitals in the region, taking the total to 1,483.
Figures for new infections are published every day by the government and have shown large fluctuations in the last couple of weeks.
This may be due to a change in testing policy with the NHS testing more people as the government aimed to reach its target of 100,000 tests a day nationwide by the end of April.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--Juan Sebastian Veron slams Manchester United's Marcos Rojo

Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has criticised Marcos Rojo after a video emerged of the on-loan defender breaking lockdown rules in Argentina .
Rojo , who is on loan at Estudiantes - the club where Veron is president - was shown in a video playing cards and socialising with a group of friends , prompting criticism on social media .
Argentina has been in lockdown since March 20 to curb the spread of coronavirus .
United also reminded the centre-back of his responsibilities to adhere to social distancing rules .
Rojo joined his hometown club on loan from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could seek a permanent departure from Old Trafford in the summer .
On the video , Veron suggested to local radio show Aca hay una escuela that Rojo has been reprimanded by Estudiantes .
He said : `` There have been talks with the club about the Rojo situation .
We believe that he is big enough and old enough to take care of himself and take responsibility for his actions .
`` I think he has to be a bit more careful because this is a very delicate moment for all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show yourself playing cards with 10 people when we ’ re all indoors , especially when you ’ re a public figure .
`` In your private life , everyone can behave as they see fit , but it is obvious that if you are seen wearing a Boca T-shirt it does not give off a very professional attitude .
`` If you go too far , at some point – whether it bothers you or not – you will have to face the consequences .
And the consequences could be a slap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' It remains to be seen whether Rojo will be officially reprimanded by Estudiantes but president Veron has clearly sent a very firm message to the United player .
Lockdown regulations continue to be in place , both in Argentina and the United Kingdom .
Argentina ’ s president Alberto Fernandez recently announced it would continue until May 10 at least .

Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has criticised Marcos Rojo after a video emerged of the on-loan defender breaking lockdown rules in Argentina.
Rojo, who is on loan at Estudiantes - the club where Veron is president - was shown in a video playing cards and socialising with a group of friends, prompting criticism on social media. Argentina has been in lockdown since March 20 to curb the spread of coronavirus. United also reminded the centre-back of his responsibilities to adhere to social distancing rules.
Rojo joined his hometown club on loan from United in the January transfer window and could seek a permanent departure from Old Trafford in the summer.
On the video, Veron suggested to local radio show Aca hay una escuela that Rojo has been reprimanded by Estudiantes.
He said: "There have been talks with the club about the Rojo situation. We believe that he is big enough and old enough to take care of himself and take responsibility for his actions.
"I think he has to be a bit more careful because this is a very delicate moment for all of us.
"You can’t show yourself playing cards with 10 people when we’re all indoors, especially when you’re a public figure.
"In your private life, everyone can behave as they see fit, but it is obvious that if you are seen wearing a Boca T-shirt it does not give off a very professional attitude.
"If you go too far, at some point – whether it bothers you or not – you will have to face the consequences. And the consequences could be a slap on the wrist or a fine."
It remains to be seen whether Rojo will be officially reprimanded by Estudiantes but president Veron has clearly sent a very firm message to the United player. Lockdown regulations continue to be in place, both in Argentina and the United Kingdom. Argentina’s president Alberto Fernandez recently announced it would continue until May 10 at least.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-08--The family who turned a skip into an amazing VE Day inspired tank

A family from Tameside has transformed a skip into a replica tank to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
Leanne Wood,32 , was worried the skip would ruin pictures from the street party held on her cul-de-sac in Gee Cross .
But during her one walk a day she had a brainwave and suggested the family decorate it to her husband Daniel Wood .
`` It 's been annoying me all week looking at the skip on the driveway .
I thought 'it 's going to spoil all the pictures ' .
`` I said to my husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
I do n't know where it came from but I said 'why do n't we turn it into a tank ' ?
`` I said 'please ' , he said 'no ' . ''
But development project manager Daniel , 30 , was eventually persuaded with the encouragement of daughters Maddie , 13 , and Maizie , 7 .
They borrowed some camouflage netting from neighbours and turned a drain pipe that was lying around in the garden into a tank gun .
Daniel screwed old floorboards to the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on it .
Leanne added : `` I 'm quite creative anyway , I have my own cake business , Leannes Cakes and Curls , I 'm really into stuff like that . ''
Leanne 's street , Acorn Avenue , will be holding a socially distanced street party to mark VE Day .
They will make doughnuts and leave them out for people so neighbours can collect a snack at a safe distance .
We are running a live blog on the events happening around Greater Manchester to mark VE Day .

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A family from Tameside has transformed a skip into a replica tank to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Leanne Wood,32, was worried the skip would ruin pictures from the street party held on her cul-de-sac in Gee Cross.
But during her one walk a day she had a brainwave and suggested the family decorate it to her husband Daniel Wood.
"It's been annoying me all week looking at the skip on the driveway. I thought 'it's going to spoil all the pictures'.
"I said to my husband 'we need to do something with it'. I don't know where it came from but I said 'why don't we turn it into a tank'?
"I said 'please', he said 'no'."
But development project manager Daniel, 30, was eventually persuaded with the encouragement of daughters Maddie, 13, and Maizie, 7.
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They borrowed some camouflage netting from neighbours and turned a drain pipe that was lying around in the garden into a tank gun.
Daniel screwed old floorboards to the top of the skip so his daughters could sit on it.
Leanne added: "I'm quite creative anyway, I have my own cake business, Leannes Cakes and Curls, I'm really into stuff like that."
Leanne's street, Acorn Avenue, will be holding a socially distanced street party to mark VE Day.
They will make doughnuts and leave them out for people so neighbours can collect a snack at a safe distance.
We are running a live blog on the events happening around Greater Manchester to mark VE Day.
Click here for updates.