themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--The Man City morning headlines as 'rivals set to block CAS appeal'

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday , 25 March .
Raheem Sterling has admitted that he still loves Liverpool after leaving the club to join Manchester City back in 2015 .
The England international ’ s time at Anfield ended in acrimonious circumstances , but Sterling feels plenty of gratitude to the club for launching his professional career .
Speaking on Instagram , Sterling said : “ Would I ever go back to Liverpool ?
To be honest with you , I love Liverpool .
`` Do n't get it twisted , they are always in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean ?
It 's a team that ( has ) done a lot for me growing up.
” Manchester City ’ s Premier League rivals have joined forces in an attempt to prevent the club succeeding in their appeal against a two-year Champions League ban handed down by UEFA .
Of the current top ten clubs in the Premier League , all but City themselves and Sheffield United , have written to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to state their objection to their appeal , reports the Daily Mail .
UEFA found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulations in February and imposed a two-season Champions League ban on them as a result .
City launched an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport later that month .
Pep Guardiola has pledged €1m ( £918,000 ) of his personal wealth to help his native Spain fight the coronavirus pandemic .
The money will go towards a campaign promoted by the Medical College of Barcelona and the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation and will be used to buy medical equipment and protective equipment for doctors in Catalonia .
Spain is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the global pandemic

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Wednesday, 25 March.
Sterling confesses love for Liverpool
Raheem Sterling has admitted that he still loves Liverpool after leaving the club to join Manchester City back in 2015.
The England international’s time at Anfield ended in acrimonious circumstances, but Sterling feels plenty of gratitude to the club for launching his professional career.
Speaking on Instagram, Sterling said: “Would I ever go back to Liverpool? To be honest with you, I love Liverpool.
"Don't get it twisted, they are always in my heart, do you know what I mean? It's a team that (has) done a lot for me growing up.”
PL rivals launch bid to stop City’s Champions League appeal
Manchester City’s Premier League rivals have joined forces in an attempt to prevent the club succeeding in their appeal against a two-year Champions League ban handed down by UEFA.
Of the current top ten clubs in the Premier League, all but City themselves and Sheffield United, have written to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to state their objection to their appeal, reports the Daily Mail.
UEFA found City guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations in February and imposed a two-season Champions League ban on them as a result.
City launched an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport later that month.
Guardiola makes €1m donation to support coronavirus aid
Pep Guardiola has pledged €1m (£918,000) of his personal wealth to help his native Spain fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The money will go towards a campaign promoted by the Medical College of Barcelona and the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation and will be used to buy medical equipment and protective equipment for doctors in Catalonia.
Spain is one of the countries that has been worse affected by the global pandemic


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Police drop murder probe into death of 70-year-old Wigan woman

Police are no longer treating the death of an elderly woman in Wigan as murder .
The 70-year-old died at @ @ @ @ @ , Standish , at 3am yesterday ( Tuesday ) despite the best efforts of paramedics @ @ @ @ @ the ambulance service contacted police and a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder @ @ @ @ @ post-mortem and forensic examinations of the house officers have concluded that the woman had been @ @ @ @ @ man has been released with no further action taken .
Detective Inspector Philip Housley of @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Following the woman ’ s tragic death yesterday , it was @ @ @ @ @ were taken to ensure the incident was investigated thoroughly and properly .
“ Having received @ @ @ @ @ mortem and completed a full forensic investigation , we are now satisfied that her death @ @ @ @ @ man has been released with no further action taken .
“ Our thoughts remain with @ @ @ @ @ at this distressing time .
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Police are no longer treating the death of an elderly woman in Wigan as murder.
The 70-year-old died at a home on Wigan Road, Standish, at 3am yesterday (Tuesday) despite the best efforts of paramedics.
Following her death, the ambulance service contacted police and a 72-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
However, after a post-mortem and forensic examinations of the house officers have concluded that the woman had been injured after falling.
The man has been released with no further action taken.
Detective Inspector Philip Housley of GMP’s Wigan division, said: “Following the woman’s tragic death yesterday, it was important that the necessary steps were taken to ensure the incident was investigated thoroughly and properly.
“Having received the results from the post mortem and completed a full forensic investigation, we are now satisfied that her death was non suspicious and the man has been released with no further action taken.
“Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family at this distressing time.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Piers Morgan promises to pay every NHS worker's parking ticket

Piers Morgan has said he will pay any parking ticket that an NHS worker receives during the coronavirus outbreak .
The Good Morning Britain presenter made his pledge live on air during an interview with Kirstie Allsopp , who is self isolating after her husband Ben Andersen tested positive for COVID-19 .
His words came after hearing that parking tickets are still being issued to health workers who are looking after patients of the deadly virus .
The housing expert said that “ one has to hope ” that any tickets issued during this time would be void .
Piers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to any health worker , during the future of this crisis , however long it lasts , if any of you get a parking ticket at a hospital where you ’ re working , I will pay it for you .
“ I will then go to the government and have the battle - you don ’ t get involved .
“ Send it here to Good Morning Britain and I will pay the parking ticket , if that is what it takes.
” Kirstie chipped in to say she would go halves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ kind ” and “ sensible ” and “ not be as angry ” about everything .
Piers ’ promise came off the back of an interview with MP Robert Jenrick , who was evasive when asked directly if hospital workers could ignore any fines they receive during the crisis .
His co-host Ranvir Singh then brought up the situation of a nurse , Cheryl Curtis , from Glasgow , who said she had received fines “ every day ” following her shifts at a hospital .
Ranvir said : “ Could you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those parking fines , and neither should any other medic who is getting parking tickets during this crisis ?
” Mr Jenrick said he could not comment on that issue without knowing the “ exact circumstances ” but said he would “ speak to all local councils in England , which is my jurisdiction , and ask them to support all health care workers through this time .
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Piers Morgan has said he will pay any parking ticket that an NHS worker receives during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Good Morning Britain presenter made his pledge live on air during an interview with Kirstie Allsopp, who is self isolating after her husband Ben Andersen tested positive for COVID-19.
His words came after hearing that parking tickets are still being issued to health workers who are looking after patients of the deadly virus.
The housing expert said that “one has to hope” that any tickets issued during this time would be void.
Piers replied: “I will say now to any health worker, during the future of this crisis, however long it lasts, if any of you get a parking ticket at a hospital where you’re working, I will pay it for you.
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“I will then go to the government and have the battle - you don’t get involved.
“Send it here to Good Morning Britain and I will pay the parking ticket, if that is what it takes.”
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Kirstie chipped in to say she would go halves with him before urging people to be “kind” and “sensible” and “not be as angry” about everything.
Piers’ promise came off the back of an interview with MP Robert Jenrick, who was evasive when asked directly if hospital workers could ignore any fines they receive during the crisis.
(Image: ITV)
His co-host Ranvir Singh then brought up the situation of a nurse, Cheryl Curtis, from Glasgow, who said she had received fines “every day” following her shifts at a hospital.
Ranvir said: “Could you tell Cheryl that she should not pay those parking fines, and neither should any other medic who is getting parking tickets during this crisis?”
Mr Jenrick said he could not comment on that issue without knowing the “exact circumstances” but said he would “speak to all local councils in England, which is my jurisdiction, and ask them to support all health care workers through this time.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Firefighters will lift overtime ban as coronavirus crisis worsens

Union bosses have agreed to lift an overtime ban on firefighters in Greater Manchester as the coronavirus worsens .
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has produced a 'worse case scenario ' amid the pandemic , including having just 20 engines on the road .
As reported in the Manchester Evening News , as of late last week , 62 firefighters were in self isolation due to the virus .
In October , firefighters voted to slash the amount of overtime they work in protest after six fire engines were taken off the road across the region due to government-imposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 24 hours over eight weeks - they had been working up to 48 hours .
But Ross Strother , brigade chairman of the FBU in Greater Manchester told the M.E.N : `` We finally agreed a form of words with the mayor 's office to re-engage our members into overtime to cover the shortages due directly to COVID-19 .
`` Also , we have held discussions with the mayor around how the firefighters of GMFRS can be helping with contacting the most vulnerable members of our communities during this pandemic .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future as things develop and the FBU is also fully engaging at national level . ''
The service locally has seen its fleet of 56 engines reduced to 50 due to budget cuts .
Another three engines could be axed this year .
Six stations are to close - two each at Bolton and Stockport ; and one apiece at Manchester Central and Philips Park .
Three new stations , costing up to £4m each will be built .
In November , Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham , called on Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fire service .
The local service has lost 600 firefighters since 2010 and currently has an establishment of 1,176 .
The brigade has , due the virus , switched to doing most fire safety checks over the phone .
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Union bosses have agreed to lift an overtime ban on firefighters in Greater Manchester as the coronavirus worsens.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has produced a 'worse case scenario' amid the pandemic, including having just 20 engines on the road.
As reported in the Manchester Evening News , as of late last week, 62 firefighters were in self isolation due to the virus.
In October, firefighters voted to slash the amount of overtime they work in protest after six fire engines were taken off the road across the region due to government-imposed cuts.
Crews currently work a maximum of 24 hours over eight weeks - they had been working up to 48 hours.
But Ross Strother, brigade chairman of the FBU in Greater Manchester told the M.E.N: "We finally agreed a form of words with the mayor's office to re-engage our members into overtime to cover the shortages due directly to COVID-19.
"Also, we have held discussions with the mayor around how the firefighters of GMFRS can be helping with contacting the most vulnerable members of our communities during this pandemic.
"Undoubtedly, there will be more discussions in the future as things develop and the FBU is also fully engaging at national level."
The service locally has seen its fleet of 56 engines reduced to 50 due to budget cuts.
Another three engines could be axed this year. Six stations are to close - two each at Bolton and Stockport; and one apiece at Manchester Central and Philips Park.
Three new stations, costing up to £4m each will be built.
In November, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to cease cuts to the fire service.
The local service has lost 600 firefighters since 2010 and currently has an establishment of 1,176.
The brigade has, due the virus, switched to doing most fire safety checks over the phone.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Man United fans have transfer theory after Rashford message to Sancho

Manchester United fans think Marcus Rashford could play a key role in their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho this summer .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are interested in a move for the Borussia Dortmund winger once the transfer market reopens with Sancho fitting the bill of everything the club want from a new signing .
United will have their work cut out as they try to lure Sancho to Old Trafford , but they might have a secret weapon ... his England teammate Rashford .
Sancho turned 20 on Wednesday and was sent thousands of messages wishing him a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the birthday wish from close friend Rashford which really got fans excited .
Taking to Instagram the United forward posted a picture of himself alongside Sancho in an England training session , with the caption : `` Happy birthday , bro !
!
Jadon Sancho .
Enjoy your day , indoors ! ''
along with a love heart emoji .
Rashford is not the only United player to have wished him a special day either , with Ange Gomes taking to his Instagram to wish a similar message to his 'broski ' Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the obvious friendship between the English youngsters , with many convinced Rashford is working as a special agent to get Sancho to Old Trafford .
`` Agent Rashford , '' read the top comment on the post , while another fan added : `` Agent Marcus on duty . ''
Another fan commented : `` the transfer is getting closer . ''

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Manchester United fans think Marcus Rashford could play a key role in their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are interested in a move for the Borussia Dortmund winger once the transfer market reopens with Sancho fitting the bill of everything the club want from a new signing.
United will have their work cut out as they try to lure Sancho to Old Trafford, but they might have a secret weapon... his England teammate Rashford.
Sancho turned 20 on Wednesday and was sent thousands of messages wishing him a special day. However, it was the birthday wish from close friend Rashford which really got fans excited.
Taking to Instagram the United forward posted a picture of himself alongside Sancho in an England training session, with the caption: "Happy birthday, bro!! Jadon Sancho. Enjoy your day, indoors!" along with a love heart emoji.
Rashford is not the only United player to have wished him a special day either, with Ange Gomes taking to his Instagram to wish a similar message to his 'broski' Sancho.
United fans were no doubt delighted by the obvious friendship between the English youngsters, with many convinced Rashford is working as a special agent to get Sancho to Old Trafford.
"Agent Rashford," read the top comment on the post, while another fan added: "Agent Marcus on duty." Another fan commented: "the transfer is getting closer."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Motorists granted six-month exemption from MOT testing due to coronavirus

Vehicle owners in Britain will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing due to the coronavirus crisis .
The @ @ @ @ @ a statement : '' All cars , vans and motorcycles which usually would require an @ @ @ @ @ from needing a test from March 30 .
`` Vehicles must be kept in a @ @ @ @ @ will remain open for essential repair work .
Drivers can be prosecuted if driving unsafe @ @ @ @ @ today 's top stories here It was announced earlier this month that those who drive @ @ @ @ @ trailer will be exempt from needing an MOT for three months from March 21 2020 @ @ @ @ @ had said it is keeping MOT testing for cars , motorcycles and light vans under @ @ @ @ @ the announcement on Wednesday .
Garages are also allowed to stay open during the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ shut .
This will allow people to carry on with essential travel during the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ .

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Vehicle owners in Britain will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing due to the coronavirus crisis.
The Department for Transport said in a statement:"All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MoT test will be exempted from needing a test from March 30.
"Vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition, and garages will remain open for essential repair work.
Drivers can be prosecuted if driving unsafe vehicles.”
It was announced earlier this month that those who drive a lorry, bus or trailer will be exempt from needing an MOT for three months from March 21 2020.
The Department for Transport had said it is keeping MOT testing for cars, motorcycles and light vans under review, until it made the announcement on Wednesday.
Garages are also allowed to stay open during the lockdown despite retailers being told to shut.
This will allow people to carry on with essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic, the DfT said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Aldi is making a big change to its operating hours this weekend

Aldi has announced that it will be changing its operating hours this weekend , in a bid to thank emergency @ @ @ @ @ work during lockdown .
Previously , supermarkets have dedicated a browsing hour to staff working @ @ @ @ @ from this Sunday , the police and fire brigade will also be invited to shop @ @ @ @ @ hour before the general public .
Posting on social media , Aldi wrote : `` @ @ @ @ @ important to look after each other .
From this Sunday , we 'll be opening @ @ @ @ @ Scottish store times differ slightly and will be open between 8.30am and 9.00am . ''
@ @ @ @ @ If you 're a key worker in the NHS , Police or Fire Service , @ @ @ @ @ between 9.30am and 10am each Sunday to enable you to get everything you need .
@ @ @ @ @ at 10am , where you 'll also take priority .
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Aldi has announced that it will be changing its operating hours this weekend, in a bid to thank emergency workers for all their hard work during lockdown.
Previously, supermarkets have dedicated a browsing hour to staff working for the NHS, but from this Sunday, the police and fire brigade will also be invited to shop in store for half an hour before the general public.
Posting on social media, Aldi wrote: "It's never been so important to look after each other. From this Sunday, we'll be opening early for Emergency Workers.
Scottish store times differ slightly and will be open between 8.30am and 9.00am."
The statement read: "If you're a key worker in the NHS, Police or Fire Service, we are opening our stores between 9.30am and 10am each Sunday to enable you to get everything you need.
"Our checkouts will open at 10am, where you'll also take priority.
Thank you from everyone at Aldi.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Aldi's small but brilliant gesture to thank 'amazing' staff

Aldi bosses are set to reward their 'amazing ' staff for their work during the coronavirus outbreak .
The supermarket is one of the essential places to remain open during the UK lockdown .
Like other stores , it has had to alter its opening hours and implement purchasing rules for shoppers in a bid to keep stores stocked and help people get necessaries .
Aldi has create 9,000 new jobs to cope with demand , including 5,000 temporary slots and 4,000 permanent .
Now the discount store has announced how it will say thank you to staff for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Aldi has today announced enhanced pay for its amazing colleagues , who have been working tirelessly throughout this extremely busy time .
`` Store and distribution colleagues will receive a 10pc bonus on hours worked , effective from 9 March 2020 . ''
The supermarket also took the opportunity to announce that it was introducing dedicated shopping hours for for Emergency Workers .
Aldi will open between 9.30am and 10.00am on Sundays in England solely for key workers in the NHS , police and the fire serivce .
Eligible customers will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they open at 10am .
Only those with relevant ID will be allowed entry .

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Aldi bosses are set to reward their 'amazing' staff for their work during the coronavirus outbreak.
The supermarket is one of the essential places to remain open during the UK lockdown.
Like other stores, it has had to alter its opening hours and implement purchasing rules for shoppers in a bid to keep stores stocked and help people get necessaries.
Aldi has create 9,000 new jobs to cope with demand, including 5,000 temporary slots and 4,000 permanent.
Now the discount store has announced how it will say thank you to staff for their 'tireless' efforts.
A statement read: "Aldi has today announced enhanced pay for its amazing colleagues, who have been working tirelessly throughout this extremely busy time.
"Store and distribution colleagues will receive a 10pc bonus on hours worked, effective from 9 March 2020."
The supermarket also took the opportunity to announce that it was introducing dedicated shopping hours for for Emergency Workers.
Aldi will open between 9.30am and 10.00am on Sundays in England solely for key workers in the NHS, police and the fire serivce.
Eligible customers will be able to take priority at checkouts when they open at 10am.
Only those with relevant ID will be allowed entry.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--The David Alaba transfer alternative Man City must consider this summer

The next transfer window could be Manchester City 's most important moment in recent years .
Pep Guardiola has crafted a trophy-winning machine on Eastlands but look set to fall short in his quest to deliver a third successive Premier League trophy .
Liverpool have blown the Blues out of the water in the league this season and major changes look likely at the Etihad Stadium when the season is eventually completed .
One area that Guardiola will be desperate to strengthen is his backline .
Aymeric Laporte has been plagued by injury this season and question marks still remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicolas Otamendi .
Benjamin Mendy is another name that continues to divide opinion and it would n't be a surprise to see Guardiola spend even more money to strengthen his full-back positions .
Reports in Germany suggest City have turned their attention to Bayern Munich defender David Alaba with the player reportedly open to a reunion with the Catalan .
While the Austrian international would be a fine addition , City could be better off turning their attention to Porto defender Alex Telles instead .
After a short loan spell with Inter Milan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Porto in 2016 and has established himself as a key player at the Estádio do Dragão .
His statistics in Portugal suggest he would be the ideal addition to Guardiola 's City side .
During his first season with the Portuguese giants , Telles registered eight assists from defence .
Just one year later , he almost doubled his assist tally , scoring three and creating 14 goals for his teammates .
The 2018/19 season was a difficult year for the 27-year-old but he still managed to find the back of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assists from left-back .
In the current campaign , Telles has been back to his brilliant best , remarkably netting eight goals and registering five assists in just 23 league appearances so far .
Full-backs at City are expected to deliver at both ends of the field - contributing to the attack by providing width and crosses into the area - but dropping back into a back four when out of possession .
Not only does Telles excel going forward , he could offer defensive stability that City have been missing this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's transitional system at the Etihad .
Telles has averaged more successful defensive duels , won more aerial duels , completed more sliding tackles and made more interceptions per 90 than both Alaba at Bayern and Mendy at City this season .
It could be argued Telles is playing in a division not as strong as the Bundesliga and the Premier League which is why his offensive and defensive numbers are inflated .
However , one look at Bruno Fernandes ' blistering start at Manchester United following his switch to Sporting Lisbon should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buying from Portugal .
Furthermore , whereas it take a mammoth fee to prize a world-class defender like Alaba from Munich , Telles will have just one year remaing on his Porto contract at the end of the season .
Various outlets in Portugal report the defender will not sign fresh terms and credit Barcelona with an interest in his services .
At 27 , he is approaching the prime of his career and could solve City 's left-back problems once and for all .

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The next transfer window could be Manchester City's most important moment in recent years.
Pep Guardiola has crafted a trophy-winning machine on Eastlands but look set to fall short in his quest to deliver a third successive Premier League trophy.
Liverpool have blown the Blues out of the water in the league this season and major changes look likely at the Etihad Stadium when the season is eventually completed.
One area that Guardiola will be desperate to strengthen is his backline.
Aymeric Laporte has been plagued by injury this season and question marks still remain over John Stones, Joao Cancelo and Nicolas Otamendi.
Benjamin Mendy is another name that continues to divide opinion and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Guardiola spend even more money to strengthen his full-back positions.
Reports in Germany suggest City have turned their attention to Bayern Munich defender David Alaba with the player reportedly open to a reunion with the Catalan.
While the Austrian international would be a fine addition, City could be better off turning their attention to Porto defender Alex Telles instead.
After a short loan spell with Inter Milan in 2016, the Brazilian defender moved to Porto in 2016 and has established himself as a key player at the Estádio do Dragão.
His statistics in Portugal suggest he would be the ideal addition to Guardiola's City side.
(Image: Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
During his first season with the Portuguese giants, Telles registered eight assists from defence. Just one year later, he almost doubled his assist tally, scoring three and creating 14 goals for his teammates.
The 2018/19 season was a difficult year for the 27-year-old but he still managed to find the back of the net four times and picked up eight assists from left-back.
In the current campaign, Telles has been back to his brilliant best, remarkably netting eight goals and registering five assists in just 23 league appearances so far.
Full-backs at City are expected to deliver at both ends of the field - contributing to the attack by providing width and crosses into the area - but dropping back into a back four when out of possession.
Not only does Telles excel going forward, he could offer defensive stability that City have been missing this season too, making him ideal for Guardiola's transitional system at the Etihad.
Telles has averaged more successful defensive duels, won more aerial duels, completed more sliding tackles and made more interceptions per 90 than both Alaba at Bayern and Mendy at City this season.
(Image: Wyscout)
It could be argued Telles is playing in a division not as strong as the Bundesliga and the Premier League which is why his offensive and defensive numbers are inflated.
However, one look at Bruno Fernandes' blistering start at Manchester United following his switch to Sporting Lisbon should prove that success can be had when buying from Portugal.
Furthermore, whereas it take a mammoth fee to prize a world-class defender like Alaba from Munich, Telles will have just one year remaing on his Porto contract at the end of the season.
Various outlets in Portugal report the defender will not sign fresh terms and credit Barcelona with an interest in his services.
At 27, he is approaching the prime of his career and could solve City's left-back problems once and for all.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Boy, 6, injured after yob launches brick through window while he's asleep

A six-year-old boy was badly cut by shards of glass after a thug hurled a brick through a window while he was asleep .
The child was left with injuries to his chin and arm following the 3am attack in Tameside .
Police said the incident happened on Tuesday , March 24 on Freeman Road , Dukinfield .
The victim was asleep in a room when a thug threw the object through the window .
Glass sprayed everywhere .
Police posted about the incident on the GMP Tameside North Facebook page .
They are urging witnesses to come forward with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Summerfield said : `` We are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a criminal damage to a house which left a six-year-old boy with injuries in Dukinfield .
`` On March 24 at 3am , police responded to reports that a brick had been thrown the window of an address on Freeman Road , Dukinfield .
`` As a result of this criminal damage the glass from the window shattered all over a six year old boy who was asleep in the room .
`` Whilst enquiries are ongoing we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have any information in relation to the offenders or who may have seen anything at the time of the incident .
`` Family have given consent for images to be shared of the boys injuries . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 18265 @ gmp.police.uk quoting log number 0216-24032020 .

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A six-year-old boy was badly cut by shards of glass after a thug hurled a brick through a window while he was asleep.
The child was left with injuries to his chin and arm following the 3am attack in Tameside.
Police said the incident happened on Tuesday, March 24 on Freeman Road, Dukinfield.
The victim was asleep in a room when a thug threw the object through the window. Glass sprayed everywhere.
Police posted about the incident on the GMP Tameside North Facebook page.
They are urging witnesses to come forward with information.
The post by PS Luke Summerfield said: "We are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a criminal damage to a house which left a six-year-old boy with injuries in Dukinfield.
"On March 24 at 3am, police responded to reports that a brick had been thrown the window of an address on Freeman Road, Dukinfield.
"As a result of this criminal damage the glass from the window shattered all over a six year old boy who was asleep in the room. "Whilst enquiries are ongoing we’re keen to speak to anyone who may have any information in relation to the offenders or who may have seen anything at the time of the incident.
"Family have given consent for images to be shared of the boys injuries."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 18265@gmp.police.uk quoting log number 0216-24032020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--The Man Utd morning headlines as Shanghai Shenhua 'line up Ighalo replacement'

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday , 25 March .
Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he would ‘ love ’ to see Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho team up with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in Manchester United ’ s attack next season .
The 20-year-old is expected to be one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s main transfer targets when the window reopens after excelling in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons .
Sancho is Dortmund ’ s leading goalscorer in the league with 14 while he also tops their assist charts too having set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form has caught Ferdinand ’ s attention with the player turned pundit saying on Instagram Live : `` How highly would you rate Sancho , Rashford and Martial as a front three ?
`` Too much , I 'd love to see that , I 'd pay money now to see that . ''
Odion Ighalo ’ s impressive form for Manchester United while on loan from Shanghai Shenhua could see him remain at Old Trafford on a permanent basis .
The Nigerian ’ s loan deal with the club is set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United are ready to pay £15m to buy him outright .
Ighalo ’ s parent club Shanghai Shenhua are unlikely to stand in his way of completing a dream move to his boyhood club particularly if they can get a replacement signed up .
According to reports , former Newcastle United man Obafemi Martins is the player they could sign with Ighalo ’ s compatriot currently without a club .
Martins scored 32 goals in 59 games for Shanghai Shenhua in a previous spell .
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Cesc Fabregas has revealed that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reject both Manchester United and Manchester City in order to join Chelsea in 2014 .
After falling out of favour at Barcelona , Fabregas was keen on a return to the Premier League and after Arsenal opted against re-signing him , the Spain international moved to Stamford Bridge .
Explaining his decision on the Arsecast podcast , Fabregas said : “ I spoke to Mourinho , which I did n't think would ever happen to be honest and he knows that , because of what happened when I was at Arsenal and Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many things .
“ But after I left the room with Mourinho I said to Darren [ Dein ] : 'that 's it , I 'm going to Chelsea ' .
There was no money involved .
What he told me , the team he wanted to make , what he thought of me , how he wanted me to play absolutely every game .
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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Wednesday, 25 March.
Ferdinand names dream front three for United
Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he would ‘love’ to see Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho team up with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in Manchester United’s attack next season.
The 20-year-old is expected to be one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s main transfer targets when the window reopens after excelling in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons.
Sancho is Dortmund’s leading goalscorer in the league with 14 while he also tops their assist charts too having set up 15 for his teammates.
That form has caught Ferdinand’s attention with the player turned pundit saying on Instagram Live: "How highly would you rate Sancho, Rashford and Martial as a front three?
"Too much, I'd love to see that, I'd pay money now to see that."
Shanghai Shenhua line up Ighalo replacement
Odion Ighalo’s impressive form for Manchester United while on loan from Shanghai Shenhua could see him remain at Old Trafford on a permanent basis.
The Nigerian’s loan deal with the club is set to expire at the end of May but United are ready to pay £15m to buy him outright.
Ighalo’s parent club Shanghai Shenhua are unlikely to stand in his way of completing a dream move to his boyhood club particularly if they can get a replacement signed up.
According to reports, former Newcastle United man Obafemi Martins is the player they could sign with Ighalo’s compatriot currently without a club.
Martins scored 32 goals in 59 games for Shanghai Shenhua in a previous spell.
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Fabregas explains decision to snub United
Cesc Fabregas has revealed that a meeting with Jose Mourinho convinced him to reject both Manchester United and Manchester City in order to join Chelsea in 2014.
After falling out of favour at Barcelona, Fabregas was keen on a return to the Premier League and after Arsenal opted against re-signing him, the Spain international moved to Stamford Bridge.
Explaining his decision on the Arsecast podcast, Fabregas said: “I spoke to Mourinho, which I didn't think would ever happen to be honest and he knows that, because of what happened when I was at Arsenal and Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid, many, many things.
“But after I left the room with Mourinho I said to Darren [Dein]: 'that's it, I'm going to Chelsea'. There was no money involved. What he told me, the team he wanted to make, what he thought of me, how he wanted me to play absolutely every game.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Parliament will close tonight until April 21 amid coronavirus pandemic

Parliament will close later today ( Wednesday ) after emergency legislation passes through the Lords , before getting Royal assent and becoming law .
The Coronavirus Bill is making its way through Parliament after being supported by MPs .
It will be debated by the Lords today .
Once the Queen gives her approval for the bill , Parliament will shut until April 21 .
The Coronavirus Bill , includes new measures granting ministers , councils , police , health professionals and coroners increased controls .
It faces further scrutiny in the House of Lords today .
The government announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assess the powers in the Bill , with a debate and a vote held at these points .
Read more of today 's top stories here Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said he was `` certain '' MPs will return after the Easter recess to review whether Parliament should re-open during the coronavirus pandemic .
He told BBC Breakfast : `` Once that ’ s happened ( the passing of the Coronavirus Bill ) then it may be a sensible thing to close Parliament down for the recess and then review that at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Most of us , I think , do want Parliament to continue .
`` We live in a democracy , it ’ s essential there ’ s scrutiny of the steps that the Government is taking .
`` But obviously Parliament has to lead by example , follow the guidelines wherever it can , and ensure that we protect the staff that work in Parliament as well . ''
Mr Jenrick said he was unaware whether Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg will call for a fixed return date .
But he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament will return after the Easter holidays .
`` I think it ’ s really important , however deep and serious this crisis , is that Parliament in some form continues to operate because you as citizens want to ensure your MPs are holding the Government to account . ''

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Parliament will close later today (Wednesday) after emergency legislation passes through the Lords, before getting Royal assent and becoming law.
The Coronavirus Bill is making its way through Parliament after being supported by MPs. It will be debated by the Lords today.
Once the Queen gives her approval for the bill, Parliament will shut until April 21.
The Coronavirus Bill, includes new measures granting ministers, councils, police, health professionals and coroners increased controls.
It faces further scrutiny in the House of Lords today.
The government announced it was adding a six-month renewal clause to assess the powers in the Bill, with a debate and a vote held at these points.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said he was "certain" MPs will return after the Easter recess to review whether Parliament should re-open during the coronavirus pandemic.
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He told BBC Breakfast: "Once that’s happened (the passing of the Coronavirus Bill) then it may be a sensible thing to close Parliament down for the recess and then review that at the end of the recess after Easter.
"Most of us, I think, do want Parliament to continue.
"We live in a democracy, it’s essential there’s scrutiny of the steps that the Government is taking.
"But obviously Parliament has to lead by example, follow the guidelines wherever it can, and ensure that we protect the staff that work in Parliament as well."
Mr Jenrick said he was unaware whether Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg will call for a fixed return date.
But he added: "I’m certain that Parliament will return after the Easter holidays.
"I think it’s really important, however deep and serious this crisis, is that Parliament in some form continues to operate because you as citizens want to ensure your MPs are holding the Government to account."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Thousands sign up to be NHS volunteers to help coronavirus fight in hours

The nationwide call for NHS volunteers to help fight coronavirus in the UK has seen 170,000 people sign up in less than 16 hours .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said volunteers would help boost the government 's ability to protect those most vulnerable to coronavirus and provide vital support for medics , reports the Mirror .
Anyone who is over 18 , fit and healthy and free of coronavirus symptoms can help .
He said on Tuesday : `` We are seeking a quarter of a million volunteers , people in good health , to help the NHS , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support those who are shielded to protect their own health . ''
Launching the appeal for help , Dr Nikki Kanani , GP and NHS Director of Primary Care , said : `` Coronavirus is the biggest challenge we have ever faced , which is why we ’ re rallying the troops and telling the public : your NHS needs you .
`` Across the country people are playing their part in the fight against the virus by staying home for the next 12 weeks , to protect themselves , others and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those shielding will need our support to do that , and by signing up to be an NHS Volunteer Responder , people who are well can do their bit too . ''
Dr Kanani described it as `` one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments where a single action from one person can be the difference between life and death for another . ''
Additionally , `` simple acts of kindness are going to make all the difference in keeping some of the most vulnerable people well and out of hospital '' .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goodsamapp.org/NHS The Health Secretary announced a new hospital will open at the ExCeL Centre in East London with two wards for 2,000 people with medics assisted by the Military .
The hospital , dubbed The Nightingale , will open next week .
A similar centre will open at the former GMEX Centre in Manchester , the M.E.N has been told .
The temporary hospital could be set up at the Manchester Central convention centre to care for coronavirus patients .
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The nationwide call for NHS volunteers to help fight coronavirus in the UK has seen 170,000 people sign up in less than 16 hours.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said volunteers would help boost the government's ability to protect those most vulnerable to coronavirus and provide vital support for medics, reports the Mirror.
Anyone who is over 18, fit and healthy and free of coronavirus symptoms can help.
He said on Tuesday: "We are seeking a quarter of a million volunteers, people in good health, to help the NHS, for shopping, for delivery of medicines and to support those who are shielded to protect their own health."
Launching the appeal for help, Dr Nikki Kanani, GP and NHS Director of Primary Care, said: "Coronavirus is the biggest challenge we have ever faced, which is why we’re rallying the troops and telling the public: your NHS needs you.
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"Across the country people are playing their part in the fight against the virus by staying home for the next 12 weeks, to protect themselves, others and the NHS.
"But many of those shielding will need our support to do that, and by signing up to be an NHS Volunteer Responder, people who are well can do their bit too."
Dr Kanani described it as "one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments where a single action from one person can be the difference between life and death for another."
Additionally, "simple acts of kindness are going to make all the difference in keeping some of the most vulnerable people well and out of hospital".
It's easy to sign up by visiting the goodsamapp.org/NHS
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The Health Secretary announced a new hospital will open at the ExCeL Centre in East London with two wards for 2,000 people with medics assisted by the Military.
The hospital, dubbed The Nightingale, will open next week.
A similar centre will open at the former GMEX Centre in Manchester, the M.E.N has been told.
The temporary hospital could be set up at the Manchester Central convention centre to care for coronavirus patients.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Confirmed coronavirus cases in Salford jump by 50 per cent in a day

Two more coronavirus patients have died at Salford Royal Hospital as government figures revealed a sharp rise in the number of positive tests in the city .
Statistics released by Public Health England this evening showed there have been 16 more confirmed cases in Salford since yesterday .
A total of 47 positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded in Salford , up from 31 on Tuesday - which represents a 50 per cent increase in a single day .
It also means Salford now has more confirmed cases than any other borough in Greater Manchester .
Stockport and Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wigan has just 14 so far .
The true number of people infected with Covid-19 is likely to be far higher because patients who suspect they have symptoms but are not admitted to hospital are not being routinely tested in the UK .
There have been a total of 341 confirmed cases in Greater Manchester , up 59 since yesterday which is the largest daily rise yet in the number of cases .
A total of 27 patients have died after testing positive for Covid-19 in Greater Manchester , with four more deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two at Pennine Acute NHS Trust hospitals .
Eight of the coronavirus patients to die in Greater Manchester so far have been at Salford Royal Hospital .
It is understood that some of those treated at the hospital will be from neighbouring boroughs and not all will be residents of Salford .
Across the UK there have been more than 400 deaths , with 28 further deaths confirmed on Wednesday .
NHS England said the most recent 28 patients who died were aged between 47 and 93 years old .
All of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had underlying health conditions .

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Two more coronavirus patients have died at Salford Royal Hospital as government figures revealed a sharp rise in the number of positive tests in the city.
Statistics released by Public Health England this evening showed there have been 16 more confirmed cases in Salford since yesterday.
A total of 47 positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded in Salford, up from 31 on Tuesday - which represents a 50 per cent increase in a single day.
It also means Salford now has more confirmed cases than any other borough in Greater Manchester.
Stockport and Manchester have both had 45 confirmed cases while Wigan has just 14 so far.
The true number of people infected with Covid-19 is likely to be far higher because patients who suspect they have symptoms but are not admitted to hospital are not being routinely tested in the UK.
There have been a total of 341 confirmed cases in Greater Manchester, up 59 since yesterday which is the largest daily rise yet in the number of cases.
A total of 27 patients have died after testing positive for Covid-19 in Greater Manchester, with four more deaths announced today - two at Salford Royal and two at Pennine Acute NHS Trust hospitals.
Eight of the coronavirus patients to die in Greater Manchester so far have been at Salford Royal Hospital. It is understood that some of those treated at the hospital will be from neighbouring boroughs and not all will be residents of Salford.
Across the UK there have been more than 400 deaths, with 28 further deaths confirmed on Wednesday.
NHS England said the most recent 28 patients who died were aged between 47 and 93 years old.
All of the people, except the 47-year-old, had underlying health conditions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--You can pause Sky Sports and BT Sport subscription for free

The coronavirus outbreak has hit the world of sports hard , with there currently being few opportunities for fans to watch live sport anywhere in the world .
In England , the Premier League and EFL season is suspended until April 30th at least , with the possibility that the suspension of fixtures could be extended amid the fight against the pandemic .
That leaves customers of TV sports packages in a tricky situation , as many will find themselves paying for a product that is not currently available .
Fortunately , there are options available .
How to pause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are offering fans the option to pause their subscription for free and have now created the ability for customers to make the change easily online .
In a statement , Sky said : “ Whilst we expect that many of the recently postponed sports events will go ahead , if you wish to pause your Sky Sports subscription in the meantime you will not be charged a fee to do so or be held to any notice period .
Meanwhile we continue to provide high quality content across all of our 11 Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : https : //www.sky.com/pausesports or call 0800 151 2747 2 .
Log in to your Sky account .
3 .
Follow the steps to pause your Sky Sports subscription .
4 .
Do nothing – Sky will automatically renew your account once live sport resumes on TV .
How to pause BT Sport subscription for free Unfortunately , BT Sport are not currently offering the same option but urged customers to 'get in contact ' to discuss their contracts .
In a statement , they said : “ We understand that this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they wish to discuss their BT Sport contract or other options , would ask they give us a call .
Alternatively , customers on our new flexible TV package can pause their Sport subscription and switch to a different pack should they wish.
” “ These are unprecedented times , and as such we ’ re experiencing extremely high call volumes , while also facing reduced resourcing as we follow the Government health and safety guidelines on self-isolation so please do bear with us if you can ’ t get through to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'compensation ' rather than the option of 'pausing ' subscriptions until live sport resumes , adding : “ While a lot of high profile fixtures and events have been postponed in the short term , we still expect to be able to broadcast the remainder of the competitions as they are rescheduled over the coming months .
“ However , where events are cancelled , we ’ ll work with the relevant partners on the appropriate customer compensation .
“ For now , we have been busy working on a revised schedule for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from overseas , variations of popular shows such as Premier League Tonight , live WWE , Rugby Tonight , BT Sport Films and ESPN Films , recent boxing events and classic football , rugby and other sport fixtures from across the years .
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The coronavirus outbreak has hit the world of sports hard, with there currently being few opportunities for fans to watch live sport anywhere in the world.
In England, the Premier League and EFL season is suspended until April 30th at least, with the possibility that the suspension of fixtures could be extended amid the fight against the pandemic.
That leaves customers of TV sports packages in a tricky situation, as many will find themselves paying for a product that is not currently available.
Fortunately, there are options available.
How to pause Sky Sports subscription for free
Sky Sports are offering fans the option to pause their subscription for free and have now created the ability for customers to make the change easily online. In a statement, Sky said:
“Whilst we expect that many of the recently postponed sports events will go ahead, if you wish to pause your Sky Sports subscription in the meantime you will not be charged a fee to do so or be held to any notice period. Meanwhile we continue to provide high quality content across all of our 11 Sky Sports channels.”
Here’s how.
1. Go to: https://www.sky.com/pausesports or call 0800 151 2747
2. Log in to your Sky account.
3. Follow the steps to pause your Sky Sports subscription.
4. Do nothing – Sky will automatically renew your account once live sport resumes on TV.
How to pause BT Sport subscription for free
Unfortunately, BT Sport are not currently offering the same option but urged customers to 'get in contact' to discuss their contracts. In a statement, they said:
“We understand that this is a difficult time for customers and if they wish to discuss their BT Sport contract or other options, would ask they give us a call. Alternatively, customers on our new flexible TV package can pause their Sport subscription and switch to a different pack should they wish.”
“These are unprecedented times, and as such we’re experiencing extremely high call volumes, while also facing reduced resourcing as we follow the Government health and safety guidelines on self-isolation so please do bear with us if you can’t get through to us straight away.”
BT Sport hinted at 'compensation' rather than the option of 'pausing' subscriptions until live sport resumes, adding:
“While a lot of high profile fixtures and events have been postponed in the short term, we still expect to be able to broadcast the remainder of the competitions as they are rescheduled over the coming months.
“However, where events are cancelled, we’ll work with the relevant partners on the appropriate customer compensation.
“For now, we have been busy working on a revised schedule for BT Sport which will include live sport from overseas, variations of popular shows such as Premier League Tonight, live WWE, Rugby Tonight, BT Sport Films and ESPN Films, recent boxing events and classic football, rugby and other sport fixtures from across the years.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Women ’ s manager Casey Stoney have sent a message to supporters urging them to stay at home to help fight the coronavirus outbreak .
“ Firstly , on behalf of everyone at Manchester United , our thoughts are with anyone who has been directly affected by this virus and everyone dealing with the impact of it , ” they wrote in an “ All of our gratitude goes to the healthcare staff working on the frontline of the NHS here in the UK and in hospitals around the world at this particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to adjust - fans , players , coaches - to a new way of living , without our fix of football , although we all agree that everyone ’ s health and wellbeing at this time is much more important .
“ These are unprecedented times and we now need to all come together to combat this global pandemic .
It is important for everyone to follow government guidelines to help control the spread of COVID-19 , wherever you are in the world .
Stay safe , stay home and we hope to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest Man United news from the day .

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Women’s manager Casey Stoney have sent a message to supporters urging them to stay at home to help fight the coronavirus outbreak.
“Firstly, on behalf of everyone at Manchester United, our thoughts are with anyone who has been directly affected by this virus and everyone dealing with the impact of it,” they wrote in an open letter.
“All of our gratitude goes to the healthcare staff working on the frontline of the NHS here in the UK and in hospitals around the world at this particular difficult time.
“We all have to adjust - fans, players, coaches - to a new way of living, without our fix of football, although we all agree that everyone’s health and wellbeing at this time is much more important.
“These are unprecedented times and we now need to all come together to combat this global pandemic. It is important for everyone to follow government guidelines to help control the spread of COVID-19, wherever you are in the world. Stay safe, stay home and we hope to see you all soon.”
Recap all the latest Man United news from the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Four more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester

Four more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester .
On Wednesday night Public Health England confirmed that the number of people who have now sadly died as a result of the virus stands at 422 , across the country .
Two more people have died at Pennine Acute Trust and another two have died at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , it was confirmed on Wednesday .
The total number of people who have now passed away in Greater Manchester after testing positive for Covid-19 is now 27 .
Across the country , 28 more deaths were announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trusts : There are now more than 436,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide , with at least 19,637 deaths .
On Monday , the prime minister urged the people of the UK to stay at home unless they need to leave for one of four specific reasons : shopping for essentials such as food and medicine , one form of exercise per day , a medical need or to provide care to a vulnerable person , and travelling to and from work , but only where this is absolutely necessary and can not @ @ @ @ @

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Four more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester.
On Wednesday night Public Health England confirmed that the number of people who have now sadly died as a result of the virus stands at 422, across the country.
Two more people have died at Pennine Acute Trust and another two have died at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
The total number of people who have now passed away in Greater Manchester after testing positive for Covid-19 is now 27.
Across the country, 28 more deaths were announced today.
These were at the following trusts:
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust: 4
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust: 2
Barts Health NHS Trust: 4
Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust: 1
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: 1
North East London NHS Foundation Trust: 1
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 1
Royal Free London NHS Trust: 2
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust: 4
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust: 1
Pennine Acute Trust: 2
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust: 2
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Hospital: 2
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust: 1
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There are now more than 436,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide, with at least 19,637 deaths.
On Monday, the prime minister urged the people of the UK to stay at home unless they need to leave for one of four specific reasons: shopping for essentials such as food and medicine, one form of exercise per day, a medical need or to provide care to a vulnerable person, and travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Man United great Ferdinand admits he was wrong about Ighalo

Rio Ferdinand has admitted Odion Ighalo has proved him wrong and urged Manchester United to make his loan stay permanent in the summer transfer window .
After United failed to land Erling Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg in January , they moved for Ighalo on deadline day , securing his signature on a six-month loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua .
Since the switch , Ighalo has impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his performances and has become a cult hero among the Old Trafford faithful .
Ferdinand has admitted he was sceptical of the deal at the time but with Ighalo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in just eight appearances for the Reds , the ex-United defender admitted the Nigerian international has proved him wrong .
`` Wow , eight games , three starts in that , four goals and one assist .
Ighalo , do you sign him for Manchester United now ? ''
he said during a live chat on his Instagram page .
`` All them people that out there that were saying : ‘ What are we doing signing Ighalo ?
What ’ s going on ?
What ’ s Ole thinking ?
’ – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to admit it .
`` Ighalo ’ s been in China , the league ’ s nowhere near what the Premier League is so how ’ s he gon na get up to speed ?
Is he gon na be ready straight away ?
We need somebody to come and make an impact immediately .
Coming from China , impossible .
`` Well he ’ s proved us all wrong .
This guy has proved us all wrong .
It ’ s refreshing to see someone who is like a supporter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s absolutely delighted to be at Manchester United .
He ’ s been a Manchester United supporter his whole life .
He looks like he ’ s saying ‘ thank you ’ every day he walks up to Ole for giving him this opportunity .
`` He ’ s not someone who says ‘ Manchester United are lucky to have me here ’ – that ’ s the vibe I ’ ve got for a little while and that ’ s not just United , that ’ s other clubs as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s happy to be here : ‘ Whatever you tell me to do I ’ m gon na go out there and do it to the best of my ability .
I ’ m gon na give you 100 per cent every day in training and in matches because I love this club and I want to do right by this club ’ .
I love it .
`` It ’ s shocked me to see what he ’ s done .
Listen , we ’ re not talking like he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but United needed something and he ’ s brought it in and given it and that ’ s all you can ask for .
`` And I think he ’ s warranted the opportunity to come in as a full-time player and what he ’ s given Manchester United which they didn ’ t have is someone they can pass the ball into and can hold it up , he ’ s got a physical presence , he can hold off a defender or two and lay the ball in for someone else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can have an impact on Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial and Daniel James in training .
The former defender thinks the 30-year-old can follow in the footsteps of Henrik Larsson .
He added : `` Rashford , when he ’ s fit , will appreciate playing with someone like this .
`` He can have the impact of the Rashfords , on the Martials , on Daniel James etc .
that someone like Henrik Larsson can have on the likes of [ Wayne ] Rooney and [ Louis ] Saha when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience .
He ’ s got something that ’ s different to all the other guys in the team and you need that sometimes . ''

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Rio Ferdinand has admitted Odion Ighalo has proved him wrong and urged Manchester United to make his loan stay permanent in the summer transfer window.
After United failed to land Erling Haaland from Red Bull Salzburg in January, they moved for Ighalo on deadline day, securing his signature on a six-month loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua.
Since the switch, Ighalo has impressed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his performances and has become a cult hero among the Old Trafford faithful.
Ferdinand has admitted he was sceptical of the deal at the time but with Ighalo netting four goals and registering one assist in just eight appearances for the Reds, the ex-United defender admitted the Nigerian international has proved him wrong.
"Wow, eight games, three starts in that, four goals and one assist. Ighalo, do you sign him for Manchester United now?" he said during a live chat on his Instagram page.
"All them people that out there that were saying: ‘What are we doing signing Ighalo? What’s going on? What’s Ole thinking?’ – I was one of them, I have to admit it.
"Ighalo’s been in China, the league’s nowhere near what the Premier League is so how’s he gonna get up to speed? Is he gonna be ready straight away? We need somebody to come and make an impact immediately. Coming from China, impossible.
"Well he’s proved us all wrong. This guy has proved us all wrong. It’s refreshing to see someone who is like a supporter, who is thankful. He looks like he’s absolutely delighted to be at Manchester United. He’s been a Manchester United supporter his whole life. He looks like he’s saying ‘thank you’ every day he walks up to Ole for giving him this opportunity.
"He’s not someone who says ‘Manchester United are lucky to have me here’ – that’s the vibe I’ve got for a little while and that’s not just United, that’s other clubs as well.
"This boy looks like he’s happy to be here: ‘Whatever you tell me to do I’m gonna go out there and do it to the best of my ability. I’m gonna give you 100 per cent every day in training and in matches because I love this club and I want to do right by this club’. I love it.
"It’s shocked me to see what he’s done. Listen, we’re not talking like he’s turned Man United into world-beaters but United needed something and he’s brought it in and given it and that’s all you can ask for.
"And I think he’s warranted the opportunity to come in as a full-time player and what he’s given Manchester United which they didn’t have is someone they can pass the ball into and can hold it up, he’s got a physical presence, he can hold off a defender or two and lay the ball in for someone else to score."
Ferdinand believes Ighalo can have an impact on Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Daniel James in training.
The former defender thinks the 30-year-old can follow in the footsteps of Henrik Larsson.
He added: "Rashford, when he’s fit, will appreciate playing with someone like this.
"He can have the impact of the Rashfords, on the Martials, on Daniel James etc. that someone like Henrik Larsson can have on the likes of [Wayne] Rooney and [Louis] Saha when he was there.
"That little bit of experience. He’s got something that’s different to all the other guys in the team and you need that sometimes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Manchester City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling revealed his love for former side Liverpool after he was asked whether he would consider @ @ @ @ @ club in the future .
The 25-year-old moved to Merseyside at the age of 15 @ @ @ @ @ youth ranks to make his debut for the club under Brendan Rodgers in 2012 .
@ @ @ @ @ was completed in 2015 as he became the most expensive English player in history at @ @ @ @ @ regularly booed whenever he returns to Anfield but the England international revealed he still loves @ @ @ @ @ blood with supporters .
The City star was asked during a Q & A session @ @ @ @ @ return to Liverpool one day and replied : “ Would I ever go back to @ @ @ @ @ with you , I love Liverpool .
“ Don ’ t get it twisted , @ @ @ @ @ heart .
It ’ s a team that has done a lot for me growing @ @ @

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Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling revealed his love for former side Liverpool after he was asked whether he would consider a return to the Anfield club in the future.
The 25-year-old moved to Merseyside at the age of 15 and quickly rose through the youth ranks to make his debut for the club under Brendan Rodgers in 2012.
His £50million move to City was completed in 2015 as he became the most expensive English player in history at the time.
Sterling is regularly booed whenever he returns to Anfield but the England international revealed he still loves the club despite the bad blood with supporters.
The City star was asked during a Q&A session on Instagram whether he would return to Liverpool one day and replied: “Would I ever go back to Liverpool? To be honest with you, I love Liverpool.
“Don’t get it twisted, they are always in my heart. It’s a team that has done a lot for me growing up."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--UK coronavirus death toll rises to more than 450

There have now been more than 450 deaths in the UK from coronavirus , the Department of Health has announced .
NHS England said that a further 28 people – aged between 47 and 93 – have died after testing positive for coronavirus in England .
It brings the total UK death toll from the virus to 463 , up from 422 on Tuesday .
A 47-year-old who passed away did not have an underlying health condition .
The others who died , including one person aged 93 , did have underlying health conditions .
Their families have been informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England now stands at 414 .
The Department of Health and Social Care statement said : `` As of 9am on 25 March , a total of 97,019 have been tested : 87,490 negative .
`` 9,529 positive .
463 patients who tested positive for coronavirus have sadly died .
Please note these figures do not cover a full 24 hour period . ''
While more than 90,000 people have now been tested in the UK , with around 5,000 tests currently carried out each day , Mr Johnson in his daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing and aim for the UK-wide testing to hit 250,000 `` very soon '' .
On Tuesday evening , Matt Hancock revealed that 3.5million tests had been bought .
And in the Commons on Wednesday , Professor Sharon Peacock , director of the National Infection Service , explained that a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed via Amazon and in places like Boots .
She added : “ In the near future , people will be able to order a test that they can test themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere similar to have their finger prick test done.
” Asked whether this meant it would be available in a number of days , rather than weeks or months , she said “ absolutely ” .
However , in the prime minister 's conference today , both Prof Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance , the UK government ’ s chief scientific adviser , advised that the tests first need to be evaluated and then there would be a hierarchy as to who will be able to get their hands on one .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charles has tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday morning .
The 71-year-old heir to the throne is displaying mild symptoms , but is “ otherwise in good health ” , a spokesperson said .
The Duchess of Cornwall however , has tested negative for the virus .
On Monday , the prime minister urged the people of the UK to stay at home unless they need to leave for one of four specific reasons : shopping for essentials such as food and medicine , one form of exercise per day , a medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable person , and travelling to and from work , but only where this is absolutely necessary and can not be done from home .

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There have now been more than 450 deaths in the UK from coronavirus, the Department of Health has announced.
NHS England said that a further 28 people – aged between 47 and 93 – have died after testing positive for coronavirus in England.
It brings the total UK death toll from the virus to 463, up from 422 on Tuesday.
A 47-year-old who passed away did not have an underlying health condition. The others who died, including one person aged 93, did have underlying health conditions. Their families have been informed.
The total of confirmed reported deaths in England now stands at 414.
The Department of Health and Social Care statement said: "As of 9am on 25 March, a total of 97,019 have been tested: 87,490 negative.
"9,529 positive. 463 patients who tested positive for coronavirus have sadly died. Please note these figures do not cover a full 24 hour period."
While more than 90,000 people have now been tested in the UK, with around 5,000 tests currently carried out each day, Mr Johnson in his daily briefing today that they are ramping up testing and aim for the UK-wide testing to hit 250,000 "very soon".
On Tuesday evening, Matt Hancock revealed that 3.5million tests had been bought.
And in the Commons on Wednesday, Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, explained that a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed via Amazon and in places like Boots.
She added: “In the near future, people will be able to order a test that they can test themselves, or go to Boots, or somewhere similar to have their finger prick test done.”
Asked whether this meant it would be available in a number of days, rather than weeks or months, she said “absolutely”.
However, in the prime minister's conference today, both Prof Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK government’s chief scientific adviser, advised that the tests first need to be evaluated and then there would be a hierarchy as to who will be able to get their hands on one.
The latest figures follow the news that Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday morning.
The 71-year-old heir to the throne is displaying mild symptoms, but is “otherwise in good health”, a spokesperson said.
The Duchess of Cornwall however, has tested negative for the virus.
On Monday, the prime minister urged the people of the UK to stay at home unless they need to leave for one of four specific reasons: shopping for essentials such as food and medicine, one form of exercise per day, a medical need or to provide care to a vulnerable person, and travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Man Utd in 4-way battle to sign PSG star and more transfer rumours

Manchester United will face competition from three other clubs to sign Paris-Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani at the end of the season - according to reports .
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to sign a striker in the upcoming transfer window and the club could opt to turn Odion Ighalo ’ s loan deal into a permanent move .
However , reports in Spain claim United are keeping their options open if they do not decide to sign the Nigerian international and Cavani is of interest .
AS believe United are one of the main parties who want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free transfer when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the current campaign .
The Reds will reportedly face competition from Argentinian sides Boca Juniors and Atletico Madrid as well as Serie A giants Inter Milan .
M.E.N .
Sport reported back in January that Cavani was open to a move to United in the January transfer window but PSG demanded a fee of £25million to complete the deal .
Elsewhere , reports in Italy suggest United have received an offer from Premier League rivals Arsenal for defender Chris Smalling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during his loan spell with Roma this season and the Italian side are believed to want to keep him in Italy permanently .
Corriere dello Sport claim Roma will face competition from the Gunners who have asked for more information on Smalling ’ s availability .
The publication claims Roma would only be able to sanction another loan move as they don ’ t have the funds for a permanent transfer which could hand Arsenal the advantage in the race for his signature .

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Manchester United will face competition from three other clubs to sign Paris-Saint Germain striker Edinson Cavani at the end of the season - according to reports.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to sign a striker in the upcoming transfer window and the club could opt to turn Odion Ighalo’s loan deal into a permanent move.
However, reports in Spain claim United are keeping their options open if they do not decide to sign the Nigerian international and Cavani is of interest.
AS believe United are one of the main parties who want to sign the Uruguayan striker on a free transfer when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the current campaign.
The Reds will reportedly face competition from Argentinian sides Boca Juniors and Atletico Madrid as well as Serie A giants Inter Milan.
M.E.N. Sport reported back in January that Cavani was open to a move to United in the January transfer window but PSG demanded a fee of £25million to complete the deal.
Elsewhere, reports in Italy suggest United have received an offer from Premier League rivals Arsenal for defender Chris Smalling.
The former England international has impressed during his loan spell with Roma this season and the Italian side are believed to want to keep him in Italy permanently.
Corriere dello Sport claim Roma will face competition from the Gunners who have asked for more information on Smalling’s availability.
The publication claims Roma would only be able to sanction another loan move as they don’t have the funds for a permanent transfer which could hand Arsenal the advantage in the race for his signature.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Sainsbury's introduces more shopping rules amid coronavirus lockdown

Sainsbury 's is one of the latest supermarkets to announce social distancing measures in all of its stores to help tackle the spread of the coronavirus pandemic .
From Wednesday , March 25 , they 're introducing limits on the number of people allowed in their stores at one time , and have urged shoppers to keep a safe distance from one another - in line with the government guidance .
While the UK is under a lockdown for three weeks , residents are still allowed to head to stores to buy essential food items , although this is advised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a letter to customers , Sainsbury ’ s chief executive Mike Coupe , said : `` Starting today , we will limit the number of people allowed in our stores and at our ATMs at any one time . ''
He said queuing systems will be put in place outside their shops and people are urged to arrive throughout the day to avoid long queues forming in the morning .
“ We will be reminding people in stores to keep a safe distance from other customers and from our colleagues , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers to pay by card and said the number of checkouts will be reduced and screens will be introduced .
He added : `` Many of you have written to me to tell me you are elderly or vulnerable and are struggling to book online delivery slots .
“ We are doing our absolute best to offer online delivery slots to elderly , disabled and vulnerable customers .
These customers have priority over all slots.
” Last Wednesday , the supermarket introduced measures in a bid to stop stockpiling after the retailer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with products like chicken , pasta , fresh fruit and vegetables and toilet roll going completely out of stock .
They confirmed that shoppers will be limited to buying a maximum of three of each individual item .
On Tuesday , Asda announced it is installing Perspex screens at its checkouts , pharmacies and service desks to protect staff , and markers will be placed on the floor in stores so that shoppers know how far apart they need to be , which has also been implemented in Co-op .

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Sainsbury's is one of the latest supermarkets to announce social distancing measures in all of its stores to help tackle the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
From Wednesday, March 25, they're introducing limits on the number of people allowed in their stores at one time, and have urged shoppers to keep a safe distance from one another - in line with the government guidance.
While the UK is under a lockdown for three weeks, residents are still allowed to head to stores to buy essential food items, although this is advised to be as little as possible.
In a letter to customers, Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe, said: "Starting today, we will limit the number of people allowed in our stores and at our ATMs at any one time."
He said queuing systems will be put in place outside their shops and people are urged to arrive throughout the day to avoid long queues forming in the morning.
“We will be reminding people in stores to keep a safe distance from other customers and from our colleagues,” he said.
Mr Coupe also encouraged customers to pay by card and said the number of checkouts will be reduced and screens will be introduced.
He added: "Many of you have written to me to tell me you are elderly or vulnerable and are struggling to book online delivery slots.
“We are doing our absolute best to offer online delivery slots to elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers. These customers have priority over all slots.”
Last Wednesday, the supermarket introduced measures in a bid to stop stockpiling after the retailer's shelves were cleared over recent weeks, with products like chicken, pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables and toilet roll going completely out of stock.
They confirmed that shoppers will be limited to buying a maximum of three of each individual item.
On Tuesday, Asda announced it is installing Perspex screens at its checkouts, pharmacies and service desks to protect staff, and markers will be placed on the floor in stores so that shoppers know how far apart they need to be, which has also been implemented in Co-op.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Coronavirus LIVE updates: UK death toll passes 450

More than 460 people have died in the UK from coronavirus .
NHS England said on Wednesday evening that a further 28 people had died in the country from the virus , bringing the total to 463 .
Four more people have died in Greater Manchester , bringing the total number of deaths in our region to 27 .
The latest figures came just hours after the Prime Minister announced more than 405,000 people have signed up to become volunteers to help the NHS in the fight against coronavirus .
The Prime Minister said the huge numbers had signed up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock asked for just 250,000 people to help carry out tasks for the vulnerable such as picking up their shopping .
On the third day since the PM announced a UK-wide lockdown , Princes Charles also tested positive for the virus .
Prince Charles ’ s office told ITV 's royal correspondent Chris Ship : `` It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks .
`` He has been displaying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and has been working from home . ''
He is the first senior member of the Royal family to test positive for the virus .
His wife , Camilla , meanwhile has tested negative .
On Wednesday , Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warned GPs , social workers , police and volunteers are all still working on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis without the protection needed to keep them safe .
The mayor said that while masks and other specialist equipment now appeared to be getting through to hospitals , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parts of the system .
And in a daily press conference , the UK 's chief medical officer warned of a 'global bottleneck ' in coronavirus testing .
As of Wednesday morning , there have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases , although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place .
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Ministers are under growing pressure to increase the rate of testing for coronavirus, as a 13-year-old boy became the first known child in the UK to die with the disease.
A 19-year-old with no existing medical issues has also died and the UK saw its biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths since the outbreak began – up 381 on 24 hours previously to a total of 1,789.
NHS staff have expressed frustration they are being forced to self-isolate just as they are most needed, because tests are not available to show whether they are clear of the disease.
The Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Nursing and the British Medical Association all say testing of frontline staff is desperately needed.
Critics have also warned that mass community testing was the only safe way of lifting the lockdown without risking a fresh outbreak of the virus.
Cabinet minister Michael Gove acknowledged at the daily No 10 news conference on Tuesday that they needed to go “further, faster”.
However, he said a shortage of the chemical reagents needed for the tests was proving to be a “critical constraint” on the Government’s capacity to ramp up capacity.
Currently about 8,000 tests a day are being carried out, despite ministers having previously claimed to have met a target of 10,000 a day.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--People are having barbecues on the moors - and the fire service aren't happy

The fire service has issued a stark warning after numerous people today had barbecues on the moors during the coronavirus lockdown .
Chiefs have blasted it as extremely dangerous and posing a `` huge risk '' at a time when resources are stretched .
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week ordered the entire country to stay at home except for medical needs , shopping for essentials , exercising , looking after someone , or working if it can not be done from home .
Yet Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said today : `` Despite Government advice to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports of lots of people having barbecues on the moorlands and this is very dangerous .
`` It pose a huge risk of fire , is a risk to the environment and ties up our firefighters who may be needed for more serious incidents . ''
The fire service has already announced it is scaling back any non-emergency work during the Covid-19 pandemic so it can prioritise emergency calls .
And they added : `` Now - more than ever - we need people to stay safe and be sensible ! ''
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of people having a barbecue in Sackville Gardens in Manchester city centre .
However the spectre of another moor fire will ring serious alarm bells with fire chiefs given the scale of recent incidents in the region .
There have been a number of moor fires in neighbouring West Yorkshire in recent weeks .
Crews in Greater Manchester spent three weeks tackling a huge sprawling wildlife on Saddleworth Moor which broke out in June 2018 and covered an area of around seven square miles at its peak .
Around 100 soldiers as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were drafted as part of the mammoth operation .
There is now a strict ban on barbecues in the area for which people can be fined .
But it appears the rule are continuing to be flouted .
Today police in Derbyshire had to tell people to stop driving to the peak district for day trips .
They said : `` What a lovely day !
The perfect day to drive up into the # PeakDistrict for a walk , bike ride , climb or horse ride , isn ’ t it ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We ’ re seeing a lot of confusion over whether people are allowed to travel to the Peaks to undertake daily exercise while the government are asking us to stay at home .
While we have this fantastic space in our county , right now is not the time to be using it . ''
Police have seemingly so far merely been advising those unnecessarily outside to return home immediately but they will soon have powers to fine people if they do not have legitimate reason to be outdoors as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus .

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The fire service has issued a stark warning after numerous people today had barbecues on the moors during the coronavirus lockdown.
Chiefs have blasted it as extremely dangerous and posing a "huge risk" at a time when resources are stretched.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week ordered the entire country to stay at home except for medical needs, shopping for essentials, exercising, looking after someone, or working if it cannot be done from home.
Yet Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said today: "Despite Government advice to stay at home today we've had reports of lots of people having barbecues on the moorlands and this is very dangerous.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"It pose a huge risk of fire, is a risk to the environment and ties up our firefighters who may be needed for more serious incidents."
The fire service has already announced it is scaling back any non-emergency work during the Covid-19 pandemic so it can prioritise emergency calls.
And they added: "Now - more than ever - we need people to stay safe and be sensible!"
On Tuesday police had to break up a group of people having a barbecue in Sackville Gardens in Manchester city centre.
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However the spectre of another moor fire will ring serious alarm bells with fire chiefs given the scale of recent incidents in the region.
There have been a number of moor fires in neighbouring West Yorkshire in recent weeks.
Crews in Greater Manchester spent three weeks tackling a huge sprawling wildlife on Saddleworth Moor which broke out in June 2018 and covered an area of around seven square miles at its peak.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
Around 100 soldiers as well as crews from across the country were drafted as part of the mammoth operation.
There is now a strict ban on barbecues in the area for which people can be fined.
But it appears the rule are continuing to be flouted.
Today police in Derbyshire had to tell people to stop driving to the peak district for day trips.
They said: "What a lovely day! The perfect day to drive up into the #PeakDistrict for a walk, bike ride, climb or horse ride, isn’t it? No, actually it isn’t.
"We’re seeing a lot of confusion over whether people are allowed to travel to the Peaks to undertake daily exercise while the government are asking us to stay at home. While we have this fantastic space in our county, right now is not the time to be using it."
Police have seemingly so far merely been advising those unnecessarily outside to return home immediately but they will soon have powers to fine people if they do not have legitimate reason to be outdoors as the country desperately tries to halt the spread of the virus.