themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Hannibal Mejbri is giving Man United a decision to make after Salford City win

Hannibal Mejbri 's air guitar celebration after giving Manchester United Under-21s the lead at Salford City ended with a flourish , which was apt for a player who continues to hit all the right notes on the pitch .
The 17-year-old 's quick feet and even quicker finish drew words of appreciation from Gary Neville , on co-commentary for the Salford City website , and it set the tone for a fine performance from the midfielder .
This was the first time Mejbri had featured in this competition since his €10million move from Monaco a year ago , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United have handled Mejbri with care since his arrival at the club .
It was only towards the end of last season that he stepped up to Neil Wood 's Under-23s , but on this evidence , his star is only heading in one direction .
United 's youngsters might have been encouraged at the sight of five Salford debutants , with several players stepping up from the development squad to feature for the first time .
But there was a sprinkling of experience in the Ammies side , with Football League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Towell and Tom Elliott in the ranks .
They were no match for the quality on show from United , and in particular the precocious Mejbri , however .
United had started on the front foot in a competition in which they enjoyed some good nights last season and it was n't long until Mejbri had them in front .
His goal showed the quick feet and technique that have marked him out as one of the hottest properties in the United academy .
When possession fell to him on the edge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his right foot to work a yard of space and with a low backlift rifled a shot into the roof of Nick Hayes ' net from 16 yards .
With the 'Sideshow Bob ' haircut that saw him take relentless stick from Leeds United fans at Old Trafford in an FA Youth Cup tie last season , Mejbri stands out on a football pitch before he 's even let his talents talk for him .
But when he gets on the ball the eyes are drawn to the ease with which he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the heart of United 's best moments at the Peninsula Stadium .
He showed that he demands the best as well , even as one of the most inexperienced players in the side .
When Arnau Puigmal broke down the inside-right channel and failed to cut the ball back to Mejbri , the attacking midfielder let out a roar of anguish that the ball had n't come his way .
It was a rare moment when the ball was n't attracted to the France Under-17 international , but he was n't the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anthony Elanga turned 18 during lockdown but he 's lost none of his electric pace in the months without access to United 's facilities .
The winger was a source of menace throughout to Salford City 's tortured full-backs .
Signed from Malmo when he was 14 , the Swedish youth international struck the bar from Ethan Laird 's cross , with Puigmal firing the rebound just wide .
It was only a matter of time before Elanga 's pace produced a goal and it came as he switched to the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his low cut-back was finished smartly by Puigmal .
Salford were n't without a threat of their own in the first half .
Towell fired shots just over and narrowly wide from outside the area in the first half , while Nathan Bishop was called on to shuffle Brandon Thomas-Asante 's free-kick round the post .
The contest was all but over within a couple of minutes of the second half , with Mejbri this time the creator .
His free-kick from the left tempted Hayes to come for the ball , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to head into an empty net .
It was n't all good news for United on the night , though .
For an hour Ethan Laird had been one of their best performers , impressing at right-back and in area where the first-team are short of competition , he may have been catching the eye of the coaching staff until he appeared to pull a hamstring .
It was the latest injury for a player who has suffered some bad luck recently and the way he punched the floor as he was forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's flourishes in an advanced midfield role came about through the diligent work in deeper roles from James Garner and Charlie McCann and they left their own stamp on the occasion in the final quarter of the game .
First McCann 's drilled finish left Hayes with no chance , before Garner 's driving run and perfectly-weighted ball sent Helm clear , with the forward finishing smartly for his second .
There was more punishment to come for Salford , with a third goal in five minutes and a sixth for United .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ away through the inside-left channel and the winger was simply too quick , opening up his body to finish smartly into the far corner , a finish that reminded Neville of Thierry Henry .
High praise indeed , but it was a night when the garlands were justified for United 's latest academy prospects , not least Mejbri and Elanga .

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Hannibal Mejbri's air guitar celebration after giving Manchester United Under-21s the lead at Salford City ended with a flourish, which was apt for a player who continues to hit all the right notes on the pitch.
The 17-year-old's quick feet and even quicker finish drew words of appreciation from Gary Neville, on co-commentary for the Salford City website, and it set the tone for a fine performance from the midfielder.
This was the first time Mejbri had featured in this competition since his €10million move from Monaco a year ago, but he looked at home amongst more senior company.
United have handled Mejbri with care since his arrival at the club. It was only towards the end of last season that he stepped up to Neil Wood's Under-23s, but on this evidence, his star is only heading in one direction.
United's youngsters might have been encouraged at the sight of five Salford debutants, with several players stepping up from the development squad to feature for the first time.
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But there was a sprinkling of experience in the Ammies side, with Football League veterans such as Jordan Turnbull, Richie Towell and Tom Elliott in the ranks. They were no match for the quality on show from United, and in particular the precocious Mejbri, however.
United had started on the front foot in a competition in which they enjoyed some good nights last season and it wasn't long until Mejbri had them in front.
His goal showed the quick feet and technique that have marked him out as one of the hottest properties in the United academy. When possession fell to him on the edge of the area, he shifted the ball to his right foot to work a yard of space and with a low backlift rifled a shot into the roof of Nick Hayes' net from 16 yards.
With the 'Sideshow Bob' haircut that saw him take relentless stick from Leeds United fans at Old Trafford in an FA Youth Cup tie last season, Mejbri stands out on a football pitch before he's even let his talents talk for him.
But when he gets on the ball the eyes are drawn to the ease with which he can manoeuvre it. He was often at the heart of United's best moments at the Peninsula Stadium.
He showed that he demands the best as well, even as one of the most inexperienced players in the side. When Arnau Puigmal broke down the inside-right channel and failed to cut the ball back to Mejbri, the attacking midfielder let out a roar of anguish that the ball hadn't come his way.
It was a rare moment when the ball wasn't attracted to the France Under-17 international, but he wasn't the only one to stand out for United.
Anthony Elanga turned 18 during lockdown but he's lost none of his electric pace in the months without access to United's facilities. The winger was a source of menace throughout to Salford City's tortured full-backs.
Signed from Malmo when he was 14, the Swedish youth international struck the bar from Ethan Laird's cross, with Puigmal firing the rebound just wide.
It was only a matter of time before Elanga's pace produced a goal and it came as he switched to the right flank. He cruised past Turnbull and his low cut-back was finished smartly by Puigmal.
Salford weren't without a threat of their own in the first half. Towell fired shots just over and narrowly wide from outside the area in the first half, while Nathan Bishop was called on to shuffle Brandon Thomas-Asante's free-kick round the post.
The contest was all but over within a couple of minutes of the second half, with Mejbri this time the creator. His free-kick from the left tempted Hayes to come for the ball, but Mark Helm was there first and able to head into an empty net.
It wasn't all good news for United on the night, though. For an hour Ethan Laird had been one of their best performers, impressing at right-back and in area where the first-team are short of competition, he may have been catching the eye of the coaching staff until he appeared to pull a hamstring. It was the latest injury for a player who has suffered some bad luck recently and the way he punched the floor as he was forced off made clear his frustration.
Mejbri's flourishes in an advanced midfield role came about through the diligent work in deeper roles from James Garner and Charlie McCann and they left their own stamp on the occasion in the final quarter of the game. First McCann's drilled finish left Hayes with no chance, before Garner's driving run and perfectly-weighted ball sent Helm clear, with the forward finishing smartly for his second.
There was more punishment to come for Salford, with a third goal in five minutes and a sixth for United. Mejbri was the architect, sending Elanga away through the inside-left channel and the winger was simply too quick, opening up his body to finish smartly into the far corner, a finish that reminded Neville of Thierry Henry.
High praise indeed, but it was a night when the garlands were justified for United's latest academy prospects, not least Mejbri and Elanga.
United Under-21s: Nathan Bishop; Ethan Laird (Max Taylor 58), Teden Mengi, Di'Shon Bernard, Will Fish; Charlie McCann, James Garner, Arnau Puigmal (Max Haygarth 46); Hannibal Mejbri (Connor Stanley 86), Mark Helm, Anthony Elanga
Subs not used: Ondrej Mastny, Luca Ercolani, Ethan Galbraith


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Man Utd headlines as Reds sign striker and train ahead of weekend friendly

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Wednesday September 9 .
Manchester United ’ s first team are yet to coalesce as a full squad this autumn , following their summer breaks and the taking precedence .
Many of United ’ s star men have been on international duty with their countries over the past week , meaning many are yet to start pre-season training at the club ’ s Carrington base .
New man was away with the Netherlands when his transfer was announced and is expected to meet the rest of the team this week .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019/20 UEFA Europa League campaign , they have been granted an additional week to prepare before they kick off their 2020/21 Premier League schedule .
Ole Gunnar Solskjær ’ s men are expected to face Aston Villa at the weekend before their official start to the league season , in order to ease the transition of new faces and those who have been required to quarantine following their summer breaks .
Teenage striker becomes third Spanish addition of the summer Ole Gunnar Solskjær ’ s summer business has seen him sign Donny van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trail Borussia Dortmund ’ s Jadon Sancho .
However , at under-18 and under-23 level , Manchester United have been ruthlessly efficient with their signings , particularly those from Spanish clubs .
– signed from Atletico Madrid – is the latest Spaniard to join up with United ’ s junior sides , once he has completed his compulsory 14-day quarantine upon arriving in the UK .
Earlier this summer , United confirmed they had poached from Barcelona and from Real Madrid .
Garnacho ’ s signing makes it three promising youth players garnered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top three .
Former Bulgarian international forward Dimitar Berbatov has weighed in on the Jadon Sancho debate , stating that if Manchester United are to sign the England winger , they will boast one of the finest attacks in the league .
He believes manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær will need to choose wisely , describing a Sancho addition to the current front three as a “ luxury problem.
” The ex-Fulham man did argue that it was not impossible for United to field three of Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial , Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cited the likes of Andy Cole , Dwight Yorke and Teddy Sheringham – three typical strikers – who were very successful in United ’ s treble-winning 1998/99 campaign .
`` If they do n't [ sign Sancho ] , they have three players - Rashford , Martial , Greenwood , they have Ighalo as well , who is a great back-up for the moment , too .
So I think up there they 're pretty much covered , ” Berbatov quipped .

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United’s pre-season preparation disrupted by international break
Manchester United’s first team are yet to coalesce as a full squad this autumn, following their summer breaks and the international calendar taking precedence.
Many of United’s star men have been on international duty with their countries over the past week, meaning many are yet to start pre-season training at the club’s Carrington base.
New man Donny van de Beek was away with the Netherlands when his transfer was announced and is expected to meet the rest of the team this week.
As a result of United’s extended 2019/20 UEFA Europa League campaign, they have been granted an additional week to prepare before they kick off their 2020/21 Premier League schedule.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s men are expected to face Aston Villa at the weekend before their official start to the league season, in order to ease the transition of new faces and those who have been required to quarantine following their summer breaks.
Teenage striker becomes third Spanish addition of the summer
Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s summer business has seen him sign Donny van de Beek from AFC Ajax and painstakingly trail Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho.
However, at under-18 and under-23 level, Manchester United have been ruthlessly efficient with their signings, particularly those from Spanish clubs.
Alejandro Garnacho – signed from Atletico Madrid – is the latest Spaniard to join up with United’s junior sides, once he has completed his compulsory 14-day quarantine upon arriving in the UK.
Earlier this summer, United confirmed they had poached Marc Jurado from Barcelona and Alvaro Fernandez from Real Madrid. Garnacho’s signing makes it three promising youth players garnered from last season’s La Liga top three.
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Ex-United striker discusses United’s front three situation
Former Bulgarian international forward Dimitar Berbatov has weighed in on the Jadon Sancho debate, stating that if Manchester United are to sign the England winger, they will boast one of the finest attacks in the league.
He believes manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær will need to choose wisely, describing a Sancho addition to the current front three as a “luxury problem.”
The ex-Fulham man did argue that it was not impossible for United to field three of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood, though.
Berbatov cited the likes of Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke and Teddy Sheringham – three typical strikers – who were very successful in United’s treble-winning 1998/99 campaign.
"If they don't [sign Sancho], they have three players - Rashford, Martial, Greenwood, they have Ighalo as well, who is a great back-up for the moment, too. So I think up there they're pretty much covered,” Berbatov quipped.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Man City evening headlines as Bernardo Silva suffers injury scare

Here are the Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday September 9 .
Manchester City ’ s Portuguese playmaker could be sidelined for the club ’ s start to the 2020-21 season .
The 26-year-old limped off in Portugal ’ s win over Sweden during the international break and is to be assessed ahead of City ’ s kick-off against Wolves in 12 days ’ time .
44-cap Portugal man Bernardo has had a clean bill of health for much of his Manchester City career , missing just four games to injury according to .
Pep Guardiola will hope Silva is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the wake of Riyad Mahrez ’ s COVID-19 diagnosis .
The Algerian is quarantining after testing positive , meaning he is unable to prepare with the rest of the squad .
Without Bernardo and Mahrez , a debut could be handed to new signing Ferran Torres – the 20-year-old signed in a £20million deal from Valencia this summer .
De Bruyne calls on teammates to ‘ cut out mistakes ’ Key man at the Etihad Stadium has issued a rallying cry to his teammates ahead of the new Premier League season beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fellow City players to “ make less mistakes ” in order to bridge the gap between themselves and current champions Liverpool .
Speaking to Manchester City ’ s official website , De Bruyne said ; `` A lot of the time this year we played good enough but we did n't capitalise on their [ Liverpool ’ s ] mistakes and we made a few too many mistakes.
” City made seven errors directly leading to goals last season , according to the website .
By comparison , Liverpool made just five .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Benjamin Mendy was found to be at fault for two .
Following a sterling second half to the campaign in Germany , has earned a move back to RB Leipzig , initially on loan .
His transfer includes a compulsory purchase clause for €18m , should he make seven more appearances for the East German club .
The deal is also comprised of yet another buyback option in Manchester City ’ s favour , although the sum does stand at €40m this time , rather than €5.3m .
Pep Guardiola exercised Angeliño @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after an impressive spell with PSV Eindhoven .
The 23-year-old Spanish defender failed to make an impact at the Etihad Stadium , with Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko ahead of him at left-back .
Given his current aage , the buyback option is a smart piece of business by Manchester City , securing the possibility of re-signing him yet again if he proves to be one of the best full-backs in Europe next season .

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Injury scare ahead of season opener
Manchester City’s Portuguese playmaker Bernardo Silva could be sidelined for the club’s start to the 2020-21 season.
The 26-year-old limped off in Portugal’s win over Sweden during the international break and is to be assessed ahead of City’s kick-off against Wolves in 12 days’ time.
44-cap Portugal man Bernardo has had a clean bill of health for much of his Manchester City career, missing just four games to injury according to Transfermarkt.com .
Pep Guardiola will hope Silva is available due to his depleted attacking options in the wake of Riyad Mahrez’s COVID-19 diagnosis. The Algerian is quarantining after testing positive, meaning he is unable to prepare with the rest of the squad.
Without Bernardo and Mahrez, a debut could be handed to new signing Ferran Torres – the 20-year-old signed in a £20million deal from Valencia this summer.
De Bruyne calls on teammates to ‘cut out mistakes’
Key man at the Etihad Stadium Kevin De Bruyne has issued a rallying cry to his teammates ahead of the new Premier League season beginning this weekend.
He has urged his fellow City players to “make less mistakes” in order to bridge the gap between themselves and current champions Liverpool.
Speaking to Manchester City’s official website, De Bruyne said; "A lot of the time this year we played good enough but we didn't capitalise on their [Liverpool’s] mistakes and we made a few too many mistakes.”
City made seven errors directly leading to goals last season, according to the Premier League website. By comparison, Liverpool made just five. Ederson alone was responsible for three, while Benjamin Mendy was found to be at fault for two.
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Angeliño Leipzig transfer breakdown
Following a sterling second half to the campaign in Germany, Angeliño has earned a move back to RB Leipzig, initially on loan.
His transfer includes a compulsory purchase clause for €18m, should he make seven more appearances for the East German club.
The deal is also comprised of yet another buyback option in Manchester City’s favour, although the sum does stand at €40m this time, rather than €5.3m. Pep Guardiola exercised Angeliño’s buyback option last summer, after an impressive spell with PSV Eindhoven.
The 23-year-old Spanish defender failed to make an impact at the Etihad Stadium, with Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko ahead of him at left-back.
Given his current aage, the buyback option is a smart piece of business by Manchester City, securing the possibility of re-signing him yet again if he proves to be one of the best full-backs in Europe next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Woman fined twice in same day for refusing to wear mask in supermarket

A woman in Rochdale has been fined twice in the same day for refusing to wear a face mask in a supermarket .
Police in the town said they are now operating 'dedicated Covid-19 patrols ' on a daily basis .
They have been handing out face coverings in partnership with the council and offering support and advice .
But on Tuesday afternoon , officers were forced to enforce a breach of the government rules .
Officers said they were stationed at an unnamed supermarket at around 1pm when a woman entered without a face covering .
She was given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on and did not offer a valid exemption reason so was handed a £100 fixed penalty notice .
In a Facebook post , Rochdale police said just `` a short time later '' the same woman was again seen by officers in the same store without a covering .
She again refused to wear one so was fined another £100 .
Each fine can be reduced to £50 if paid within fourteen days .
The government made it mandatory to wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets on July 24 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ disabilities are exempt .
`` Wearing a face covering can help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the regulations are there to protect everyone , '' Rochdale police said .
`` Please remember to wear one in line with the legal requirements set out by the Government .
`` Our officers are there to offer support and guidance but will enforce the regulations when there is a clear breach . ''

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A woman in Rochdale has been fined twice in the same day for refusing to wear a face mask in a supermarket.
Police in the town said they are now operating 'dedicated Covid-19 patrols' on a daily basis.
They have been handing out face coverings in partnership with the council and offering support and advice.
But on Tuesday afternoon, officers were forced to enforce a breach of the government rules.
Officers said they were stationed at an unnamed supermarket at around 1pm when a woman entered without a face covering.
She was given one, but then refused to put it on and did not offer a valid exemption reason so was handed a £100 fixed penalty notice.
In a Facebook post, Rochdale police said just "a short time later" the same woman was again seen by officers in the same store without a covering.
She again refused to wear one so was fined another £100.
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Each fine can be reduced to £50 if paid within fourteen days.
The government made it mandatory to wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets on July 24.
Children under 11 and those with certain disabilities are exempt.
"Wearing a face covering can help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and the regulations are there to protect everyone," Rochdale police said.
"Please remember to wear one in line with the legal requirements set out by the Government.
"Our officers are there to offer support and guidance but will enforce the regulations when there is a clear breach."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Corrie fans' delight as 'monster' Geoff is finally arrested

It 's been a long time coming and Geoff Metcalfe was finally exposed as an abuser in tonight 's Coronation Street .
Geoff , played by Ian Bartholomew , was unmasked as a 'monster ' after his son 's partner Sally Webster took his laptop containing CCTV footage of him abusing his wife Yasmeen .
With his granddaughter Faye ’ s help Sally downloaded the CCTV footage , and following a showdown with his son Tim police came to take Geoff away .
Tim watched in horror at video footage Geoff had captured on his phone in February of Yasmeen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bullied her .
`` I 'm not eating that slop , go out and get some chips , '' Geoff ranted in the clip .
`` Yay , Geoff ’ s time is up , '' cheered one relieved viewer on Twitter .
`` Yes about time ! ''
commented another .
`` YEEEEEES ABOUT TIME , GEOFF HAS BEEN EXPOSED , '' cheered another .
`` Tim he 's a monster and a bully , '' Sally told her man before heading to the police station with the evidence about his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know you love your dad but , we 're doing the right thing . ''
Magician Geoff still attempted to defend himself , saying he was upset when one of his magic tricks went wrong .
But in powerful Coronation Street scenes Tim finally saw through his lies and raged at his dad over his behaviour .
`` I have never ever shoved a phone in my wife 's face and filmed her while she was cowering away from me , '' he shouted .
`` I 'm seeing things very differently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to humiliate my own wife , '' Geoff simpered .
`` Because that 's what abusers do , '' said Tim , who until now had refused to believe his dad had done anything wrong .
When police walked in Geoff begged : `` You 're not really going to turn your old man in are you ? ''
And Tim told him : `` Drop the old man act .
Drop the dad act .
`` We 're finished .
I never want to see you again . ''
In May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the neck with a broken wine bottle after he forced her to wear a racy dress to the pub , which was bought for one of his escorts .
Back at home he threw chips at her with a torrent of verbal abuse as she cowered .
Geoff pretended Yasmeen had been abusing him and she 's now in prison awaiting trial for attempted murder .
On Friday a heartbroken Tim is worried for the safety of Elaine Jones , the woman who came forward to claim she was his real mother and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he resolves to track her down .
He returns from Bolton and tells Sally , Yasmeen 's granddaughter Alya and solicitor Imran Habeeb that there was no sign of Elaine , who wanted to give evidence in court to help Yasmeen .
And judging by the pile of post , she ’ s not been there for a while .
And Tim tells Alya how sorry he is for failing to see that she was right about Geoff all along .
Corrie senior storyliner Amy Coombs previously said the soap wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does n't have to just be physical .
It was announced last June that the soap was to explore the disturbing effects of coercive control relationships .
Since 2015 this form of abuse has been classed as a criminal offence and underpins 95 per cent of all abusive relationships .
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It's been a long time coming and Geoff Metcalfe was finally exposed as an abuser in tonight's Coronation Street.
Geoff, played by Ian Bartholomew, was unmasked as a 'monster' after his son's partner Sally Webster took his laptop containing CCTV footage of him abusing his wife Yasmeen.
With his granddaughter Faye’s help Sally downloaded the CCTV footage, and following a showdown with his son Tim police came to take Geoff away.
Tim watched in horror at video footage Geoff had captured on his phone in February of Yasmeen crying in terror as he slung insults and bullied her.
(Image: ITV)
"I'm not eating that slop, go out and get some chips," Geoff ranted in the clip.
"Yay, Geoff’s time is up," cheered one relieved viewer on Twitter.
"Yes about time!" commented another.
"YEEEEEES ABOUT TIME, GEOFF HAS BEEN EXPOSED," cheered another.
(Image: ITV)
"Tim he's a monster and a bully," Sally told her man before heading to the police station with the evidence about his dad.
"I'm sorry Tim I know you love your dad but, we're doing the right thing."
Magician Geoff still attempted to defend himself, saying he was upset when one of his magic tricks went wrong.
But in powerful Coronation Street scenes Tim finally saw through his lies and raged at his dad over his behaviour.
"I have never ever shoved a phone in my wife's face and filmed her while she was cowering away from me," he shouted.
(Image: ITV)
"I'm seeing things very differently now."
"Why would I want to humiliate my own wife," Geoff simpered.
"Because that's what abusers do," said Tim, who until now had refused to believe his dad had done anything wrong.
When police walked in Geoff begged: "You're not really going to turn your old man in are you?"
And Tim told him: "Drop the old man act. Drop the dad act. "We're finished. I never want to see you again."
(Image: ITV)
In May Yasmeen lashed out and slashed Geoff in the neck with a broken wine bottle after he forced her to wear a racy dress to the pub, which was bought for one of his escorts.
Back at home he threw chips at her with a torrent of verbal abuse as she cowered.
Geoff pretended Yasmeen had been abusing him and she's now in prison awaiting trial for attempted murder.
On Friday a heartbroken Tim is worried for the safety of Elaine Jones, the woman who came forward to claim she was his real mother and had also been abused by Geoff, and he resolves to track her down.
(Image: ITV)
He returns from Bolton and tells Sally, Yasmeen's granddaughter Alya and solicitor Imran Habeeb that there was no sign of Elaine, who wanted to give evidence in court to help Yasmeen.
And judging by the pile of post, she’s not been there for a while.
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And Tim tells Alya how sorry he is for failing to see that she was right about Geoff all along.
Corrie senior storyliner Amy Coombs previously said the soap wanted to show with this storyline that domestic abuse doesn't have to just be physical.
It was announced last June that the soap was to explore the disturbing effects of coercive control relationships.
Since 2015 this form of abuse has been classed as a criminal offence and underpins 95 per cent of all abusive relationships.
If you or someone you know is at risk from domestic abuse please go to womensaid.org.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--The seven key announcements Boris Johnson made at his coronavirus press briefing

Boris Johnson held his first coronavirus press briefing in nearly six weeks today .
The prime minister made several key announcements around new rules on social gatherings , law enforcement and mass testing , while scientists Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance updated the public on rising cases numbers and where we 're at with vaccines and treatments .
Prof Whitty said the numbers of coronavirus cases has been increasing “ much more rapidly ” over the past few days - and it was not just because of an increase in testing .
Mr Johnson said the rising numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he explained the government 's new 'rule of six ' , which prevents social gatherings of more than six people both indoors and outdoors .
Ambitious plans for mass testing were also outlined offering a glimmer of hope around the prime minister 's previous suggestion that the country may return to some degree of normality by Christmas .
Here are the seven key announcements you need to know about .
1 .
The rule of six Mr Johnson admitted that the rules around social gatherings and different households mixing had become `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that in order to `` simplify and strengthen '' the guidance , he would introduce the `` rule of six '' , which would make them `` easier for you to understand and for the police to enforce '' .
He explained : `` In England , from Monday , we are introducing the rule of six .
`` You must not meet socially in groups of more than 6 – and if you do , you will be breaking the law .
`` This will apply in any setting , indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pub .
`` The ban will be set out in law and it will be enforced by the police – anyone breaking the rules risks being dispersed , fined and possibly arrested . ''
He said that the rule of six will replace both the existing ban on gatherings of more than 30 and the current guidance on allowing two households to meet indoors .
However , areas with local lockdown restrictions in place , including some boroughs of Greater Manchester , will need to continue following the specific guidance in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlined some exemptions to the rule - which includes if your household or bubble has more than six people in , if you are holding a wedding and if you are in a school or work place .
He continued : `` As we have found on previous occasions , this rule of six will of course throw up difficult cases .
`` For example , two whole households will no longer be able to meet if they would together exceed the limit of six people .
`` I am sorry about that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to take this step .
But , as your Prime Minister , I must do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus and to save lives . ''
He added that the rule would be kept under constant review and only be in place as long as necessary .
The prime minister also announced measures to strengthen enforcement of the new rules and ones which are already in place .
He said that 'in the future ' , the following would happen : • Venues where people meet socially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact details of a member of every party , record and retain these details for 21 days , and provide them to NHS Test and Trace when required - this had previously been recommended but was not compulsory .
• Local authorities will be able to make 'further and faster ' use of powers that allow them to close venues found to be breaching Covid guidelines - and those that are found to be in breach of the rules will be fined .
• Covid Secure Marshalls will be introduced to help ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• The Passenger Locator Form needed for travelling to the UK will be simplified and Border Force will step up enforcement efforts at the border to ensure arrivals are complying with the quarantine rules .
The PM added that these additional measures did not mean that England was going back into `` a second national lockdown '' .
`` The whole point of them is to avoid a second national lockdown , '' he explained .
Mr Johnson also announced that plans to pilot large audiences at venues would need to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` At the present time we must also , I ’ m afraid , revise plans to pilot larger audiences in venues later this month and review our intention to return audiences to stadiums and conference centres from 1 October .
`` That doesn ’ t mean we ’ re going to scrap the programme entirely it just means we are going to review and abridge it . ''
He said that culture secretary Oliver Dowden would be announcing more on the matter 'shortly ' .
Mr Johnson offered a glimmer of hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans for mass testing could bring a form of normality to people 's daily lives by Christmas .
He said that while work was being done on achieving a vaccine , there are `` no guarantees '' - so the government has been working on `` an alternative plan '' over the summer .
He explained : `` Up to now , we have used testing primarily to identify people who are positive – so we can isolate them from the community and protect high risk groups - and that will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working hard to increase our testing capacity to 500,000 tests a day by the end of October - but in future , in the near future , we want to start using testing to identify people who are negative – who don ’ t have coronavirus and who are not infectious - so we can allow them to behave in a more normal way , in the knowledge they can not infect anyone else with the virus . ''
He said he believes that new tests which are `` simple , quick and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mass testing to tale place .
`` Crucially , it should be possible to deploy these tests on a far bigger scale than any country has yet achieved – literally millions of tests processed every single day , '' he said .
`` That level of testing would allow people to lead more normal lives , without the need for social distancing . ''
Admitting that it was an `` ambitious agenda '' , the prime minister announced that a pilot scheme would be launched in Salford with audiences in indoor and outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful .
`` Our plan – this moonshot that I am describing – will require a giant , collaborative effort from government , business , public health professionals , scientists , logistics experts and many , many more , '' he said .
`` Work is underway – and we will get on at pace until we get there , round the clock .
`` We are hopeful this approach will be widespread by the spring and , if everything comes together , it may be possible even for challenging sectors like theatres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Christmas . ''
5 .
Do n't get a test if you do n't need one Mr Johnson said testing capacity is being scaled up - but that demand for tests at the moment is high .
He urged people to only get tested if they have symptoms , or if they have been told they need to by contact tracers .
He said : `` As we manage this period of high demand , it is especially important that if individuals don ’ t have symptoms , and have not been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should not be coming forward for a test - because they could be taking a test away from someone who really needs it . ''
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance told the press conference he believes there is a “ reasonable chance ” a coronavirus vaccine will become available next year .
He said that of the 200 projects around the world , six were in the final stages of testing , with the first read-outs expected before the end of the year .
“ Many of these vaccinations are showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very important step along the way of making a vaccine , ” he said .
“ Hopefully before the end of the year we will get some indications that some do work and have the right safety profile .
“ I think there is a reasonable chance that therefore we can think about the possibility of vaccination next year at larger levels.
” He also said that the pausing of the Oxford vaccine trial over a possible side effect was not unexpected at this stage .
He concluded that there was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therapeutics at this stage , but `` still a long way to go '' .
He added that it is important enough people volunteer for clinical trials .
7 .
No extension to the furlough scheme Mr Johnson did not say he would extend the furlough scheme when asked by a member of the public .
He said the government would do everything it could to support jobs , but said he wanted people to get back to work .
`` One of the difficulties with the furlough scheme , if we extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are just keeping people in suspended animation when really we want people to get back to work if they possibly can , in a Covid-Secure way , '' he told the briefing .

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Boris Johnson held his first coronavirus press briefing in nearly six weeks today.
The prime minister made several key announcements around new rules on social gatherings, law enforcement and mass testing, while scientists Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance updated the public on rising cases numbers and where we're at with vaccines and treatments.
Prof Whitty said the numbers of coronavirus cases has been increasing “much more rapidly” over the past few days - and it was not just because of an increase in testing.
Mr Johnson said the rising numbers show that "we must act" as he explained the government's new 'rule of six', which prevents social gatherings of more than six people both indoors and outdoors.
Ambitious plans for mass testing were also outlined offering a glimmer of hope around the prime minister's previous suggestion that the country may return to some degree of normality by Christmas.
Here are the seven key announcements you need to know about.
1. The rule of six
Mr Johnson admitted that the rules around social gatherings and different households mixing had become "quite complicated and confusing".
He said that in order to "simplify and strengthen" the guidance, he would introduce the "rule of six", which would make them "easier for you to understand and for the police to enforce".
He explained: "In England, from Monday, we are introducing the rule of six.
"You must not meet socially in groups of more than 6 – and if you do, you will be breaking the law.
"This will apply in any setting, indoors or outdoors, at home or in the pub.
"The ban will be set out in law and it will be enforced by the police – anyone breaking the rules risks being dispersed, fined and possibly arrested."
He said that the rule of six will replace both the existing ban on gatherings of more than 30 and the current guidance on allowing two households to meet indoors.
However, areas with local lockdown restrictions in place, including some boroughs of Greater Manchester, will need to continue following the specific guidance in place for them.
The prime minister also outlined some exemptions to the rule - which includes if your household or bubble has more than six people in, if you are holding a wedding and if you are in a school or work place.
He continued: "As we have found on previous occasions, this rule of six will of course throw up difficult cases.
"For example, two whole households will no longer be able to meet if they would together exceed the limit of six people.
"I am sorry about that and I wish that we did not have to take this step. But, as your Prime Minister, I must do what is necessary to stop the spread of the virus and to save lives."
He added that the rule would be kept under constant review and only be in place as long as necessary.
2. Stronger enforcement of the rules
The prime minister also announced measures to strengthen enforcement of the new rules and ones which are already in place.
He said that 'in the future', the following would happen:
Venues where people meet socially will be legally required to request the contact details of a member of every party, record and retain these details for 21 days, and provide them to NHS Test and Trace when required - this had previously been recommended but was not compulsory.
Local authorities will be able to make 'further and faster' use of powers that allow them to close venues found to be breaching Covid guidelines - and those that are found to be in breach of the rules will be fined.
Covid Secure Marshalls will be introduced to help ensure social distancing in towns and city centres.
The Passenger Locator Form needed for travelling to the UK will be simplified and Border Force will step up enforcement efforts at the border to ensure arrivals are complying with the quarantine rules.
The PM added that these additional measures did not mean that England was going back into "a second national lockdown".
"The whole point of them is to avoid a second national lockdown," he explained.
3. Pilot plans for performances reviewed
Mr Johnson also announced that plans to pilot large audiences at venues would need to be put on hold.
He said: "At the present time we must also, I’m afraid, revise plans to pilot larger audiences in venues later this month and review our intention to return audiences to stadiums and conference centres from 1 October.
"That doesn’t mean we’re going to scrap the programme entirely it just means we are going to review and abridge it."
He said that culture secretary Oliver Dowden would be announcing more on the matter 'shortly'.
4. 'Moonshot' plans for mass testing
Mr Johnson offered a glimmer of hope when he suggested that new 'moonshot' plans for mass testing could bring a form of normality to people's daily lives by Christmas.
He said that while work was being done on achieving a vaccine, there are "no guarantees" - so the government has been working on "an alternative plan" over the summer.
He explained: "Up to now, we have used testing primarily to identify people who are positive – so we can isolate them from the community and protect high risk groups - and that will continue to be our priority.
"We are working hard to increase our testing capacity to 500,000 tests a day by the end of October - but in future, in the near future, we want to start using testing to identify people who are negative – who don’t have coronavirus and who are not infectious - so we can allow them to behave in a more normal way, in the knowledge they cannot infect anyone else with the virus."
He said he believes that new tests which are "simple, quick and scalable" will become available, allowing mass testing to tale place.
"Crucially, it should be possible to deploy these tests on a far bigger scale than any country has yet achieved – literally millions of tests processed every single day," he said.
"That level of testing would allow people to lead more normal lives, without the need for social distancing."
Admitting that it was an "ambitious agenda", the prime minister announced that a pilot scheme would be launched in Salford with audiences in indoor and outdoor venues, before being launched nationwide if successful.
"Our plan – this moonshot that I am describing – will require a giant, collaborative effort from government, business, public health professionals, scientists, logistics experts and many, many more," he said.
"Work is underway – and we will get on at pace until we get there, round the clock.
"We are hopeful this approach will be widespread by the spring and, if everything comes together, it may be possible even for challenging sectors like theatres to have life much closer to normal before Christmas."
5. Don't get a test if you don't need one
Mr Johnson said testing capacity is being scaled up - but that demand for tests at the moment is high.
He urged people to only get tested if they have symptoms, or if they have been told they need to by contact tracers.
He said: "As we manage this period of high demand, it is especially important that if individuals don’t have symptoms, and have not been specifically advised to take a test, they should not be coming forward for a test - because they could be taking a test away from someone who really needs it."
6. 'Reasonable chance' of vaccination next year
Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance told the press conference he believes there is a “reasonable chance” a coronavirus vaccine will become available next year.
He said that of the 200 projects around the world, six were in the final stages of testing, with the first read-outs expected before the end of the year.
“Many of these vaccinations are showing the right immune response. That is a very important step along the way of making a vaccine,” he said.
“Hopefully before the end of the year we will get some indications that some do work and have the right safety profile.
“I think there is a reasonable chance that therefore we can think about the possibility of vaccination next year at larger levels.”
He also said that the pausing of the Oxford vaccine trial over a possible side effect was not unexpected at this stage.
He concluded that there was "positive news" for both vaccines and therapeutics at this stage, but "still a long way to go".
He added that it is important enough people volunteer for clinical trials.
7. No extension to the furlough scheme
Mr Johnson did not say he would extend the furlough scheme when asked by a member of the public.
He said the government would do everything it could to support jobs, but said he wanted people to get back to work.
"One of the difficulties with the furlough scheme, if we extend it more widely, is that you are just keeping people in suspended animation when really we want people to get back to work if they possibly can, in a Covid-Secure way," he told the briefing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Bolton lockdown restrictions: All your questions answered

Further information on the stricter lockdown measures introduced in Bolton has been released .
On Tuesday , Matt Hancock announced that all hospitality businesses in the town will be restricted to takeaway service only and venues will be required to close from 10pm to 5am .
The Health Secretary said the decision came after a number of pubs in the town caused the virus to “ spread significantly ” .
People from different households must also not meet anywhere inside or outside , either in the borough or elsewhere .
As the new lockdown measures have left people with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now issued more details to clarify the confusion .
Which businesses must take action ?
All venues in the hospitality sector in Bolton – pubs , restaurants , cafes , any premises serving food and drink must restrict to take away only with immediate effect .
Businesses offering a takeaway service can remain open but must close between 10pm and 5am .
Those venues offering takeaway or delivery services must not sell alcohol if their licence does not already permit them to do so Hotels are allowed to stay open but can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can offer a takeaway service .
However , bars , restaurants and catering areas inside these settings must only provide takeaway services or room service , including to their own guests .
The restrictions do not affect workplace canteens .
They must operate within Covid-Secure guidelines .
Cinemas can remain open but must close at 10pm every day .
The following businesses must also remain closed ( and have remained closed under the GM Local Restrictions ) : • remaining close contact services , which are any treatments on the face such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following businesses will be allowed to remain open after 10pm .
Other businesses offering goods for sale or hire would be expected to close .
• Dental services , opticians , audiology services , chiropody , chiropractors , osteopaths and other medical or health services , including services relating to mental health .
• Storage and distribution facilities , including delivery drop off or collection points , where the facilities are in the premises of a business included in this Part .
Can I go to work ?
If your workplace is open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your place of employment .
People living inside and outside the borough of Bolton can continue to travel in and out for work , unless your workplace is closed .
What about furlough for people who wo n't be able to work as a result of businesses closing ?
The government ’ s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ( CJRS ) is due to continue during September and October .
From 1 September , the government will pay 70 per cent of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will top up employees ’ wages to ensure they receive 80 per cent ( up to £2,500 ) .
Unless you ’ re making a new claim for an employee who is a military reservist or is returning from statutory parental leave , you can only continue to claim through the scheme if : • you have previously furloughed the employee for three consecutive weeks between March 1 and 30 June • you submitted your claim before 31 July From October , the rate paid by the government is reduced to 60 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ends at the end of October .
Since August , employers have also had to pay employer National Insurance Contributions and pension contributions for furloughed hours themselves .
What do you think of the new restrictions in Bolton ?
Take part in our survey You can still work in someone ’ s home for specific purposes , such as cleaners , formal childcare providers and repair workers .
It will become law that people from different households must not meet anywhere inside or outside , either in the borough or elsewhere .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not live with in your home , or garden , unless they are in your support bubble • meet people you do not live with in their home or garden • meet people you do not live with in another venue indoors or outdoors such as a pub , restaurant , park , etc • travel outside of these areas to meet people in their home or garden or other venue Your household is only the people you live with , or people within your support bubble .
A support bubble is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with any other household .
Households within a bubble can still visit each other , stay overnight , and visit public places together .
You can continue to use registered childcare provision , including childminders and holiday childcare providers .
You can also continue to employ nannies .
Friends or family who do not live with you can not visit your home to help with childcare unless they are part of your support bubble .
The only people who can help you with childcare in your home are people you live with , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ registered childcare providers including nannies .
Children of parents who are separated are allowed to move between households .
The law includes an exemption to allow parents and children who are not part of the same household to continue an arrangement for access or contact with each other .
Can I still meet other people outdoors ?
No , you can not meet anyone outdoors - or indoors - unless you live with them , or they are in your support bubble .
People can still come inside your home for specific purposes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providers and repair workers .
What about support bubbles for adults who live alone ?
You can still form a support bubble with one other household if you live alone or are a single adult with dependent children – in other words , if you are in a household where there is only one adult .
All those in a support bubble can act as if they live in the same household – you can spend time together inside each other ’ s homes and do not need to stay two metres apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with one other household – you should not switch the household you are in a bubble with or connect with multiple households .
I was previously shielding .
What should I do ?
Clinically extremely vulnerable people should be particularly vigilant in social distancing , handwashing and wearing face coverings in enclosed , crowded places .
What support is there for vulnerable people ?
You can contact the Bolton Council support helpline by calling 01204 337221 .
The helpline is available if you do not have a network of family and friends you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I visit friends or family in a care home ?
You should not visit friends or family in care homes , other than in exceptional circumstances .
Care homes should restrict visits to these circumstances .
Visiting remains suspended at Royal Bolton Hospital .
There are exemptions in place for birthing partners , children and those receiving end of life care .
• Under the current guidelines , outlined on the government website , socialising with people who you do not live with or not within your social bubble is not permitted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • If you run such a business or organise events on their premises , you should take steps to ensure people do not interact with people they do not live with , in line with COVID-19 secure guidance – see question below for detail .
• You may attend these venues with people you live with ( or are in a support bubble with ) , but should avoid interaction with individuals or groups from other households .
• You should not socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as shops , places of worship , community centres , leisure and entertainment venues , or visitor attractions .
Can I run my afterschool club / slimming world / mental health group / other group whether it be in a community centre or elsewhere ?
Socialising with people who you do not live with , or who are not in your support bubble , is not permitted in either indoor venues or outdoor spaces .
If you run a business or organise events , you should take steps to ensure people do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with .
The legislation sets out regulations for gatherings both in private dwellings and other gatherings .
The ‘ other gatherings ’ section of the legislation is relevant to various local providers and settings .
For ‘ other gatherings ’ the main point is that no one should meet in a gathering of more than 30 people and a gathering should not take place unless it meets the following criteria : - The gathering has been organised by a charitable , benevolent , philanthropic , public , or political body AND - The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary measures to limit transmission AND - The event is reasonably necessary and is for : • Childcare by : person registered under Childcare Act or supervised childrens activities • To support people to avoid injury or illness , or escape a risk of harm What does this mean for schools , colleges and universities ?
All pupils , in all year groups , have started to return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term .
Sports activities should not take place with people who you do not live with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless this is formally organised by a sports club or similar organisation .
You can play a team sport only where this is formally organised by a sports club or similar organisation , and sports-governing body guidance has been issued .
Can I travel to play sport outside of Bolton ?
Yes .
You should wear a face covering if you have to use public transport .
Libraries in Bolton will remain open at this time .
You should only use public transport for essential purposes , which means travel to education , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
hospital appointments .
Can I go to religious ceremonies or places of worship ?
You may attend a church , mosque , synagogue , temple or other place or worship , but you should socially distance from people outside of your household .
You must wear a face covering when inside the building .
If possible , prayer or religious services should take place outdoors .
Can I go to a wedding or funeral ?
Weddings , civil partnerships and funerals can still go ahead with no more than 20 people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members and close family of the people getting married , entering the civil partnership or the person who has died , or people who live ( d ) or formed a support bubble with them .
A close friend can attend a funeral only if there are no household members or immediate family members .
Wedding or civil partnership celebrations , or funeral wakes , can only take place if guests are limited to people who live together ( or are in the same support bubble ) .
Venues capable of holding celebrations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of the Bolton area can travel to the area to attend a wedding , civil partnership or funeral , but they should not meet with another household in a private home or garden .
Can I travel in my area ?
You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble .
If you need to , for example because you have a hospital appointment , try to : • share the transport with the same people each time • keep to small groups of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by side or behind other people , rather than facing them • face away from each other • consider seating arrangements to maximise distance between people in the vehicle • clean your car between journeys using standard cleaning products – make sure you clean door handles and other areas that people may touch • ask the driver and passengers to wear a face covering Can I travel outside of my area ?
Yes , but if you travel outside of the area you must not meet people indoors or outdoors other than people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support bubble .
You can still go on holiday outside of your area , or visit shops etc , but you can only do this with people you live with ( or have formed a support bubble with ) .
Estate and letting agents as well as removals firms can continue to work , and people looking to move home can continue to undertake viewings .
Can I go on holiday ?
Yes , you can still go on holiday within the UK and abroad but only with your household members , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area you visit .
Be aware of the self isolation rules when travelling to and from certain countries .

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Further information on the stricter lockdown measures introduced in Bolton has been released.
On Tuesday, Matt Hancock announced that all hospitality businesses in the town will be restricted to takeaway service only and venues will be required to close from 10pm to 5am.
The Health Secretary said the decision came after a number of pubs in the town caused the virus to “spread significantly”.
People from different households must also not meet anywhere inside or outside, either in the borough or elsewhere.
As the new lockdown measures have left people with a lot of unanswered questions, Bolton Council has now issued more details to clarify the confusion.
Which businesses must take action?
All venues in the hospitality sector in Bolton – pubs, restaurants, cafes, any premises serving food and drink must restrict to take away only with immediate effect.
Businesses offering a takeaway service can remain open but must close between 10pm and 5am. Those venues offering takeaway or delivery services must not sell alcohol if their licence does not already permit them to do so
Hotels are allowed to stay open but cannot serve food or drink, unless they can offer a takeaway service. However, bars, restaurants and catering areas inside these settings must only provide takeaway services or room service, including to their own guests.
(Image: Daily Mirror)
Essential and non-essential retail will remain open.
The restrictions do not affect workplace canteens. They must operate within Covid-Secure guidelines.
Cinemas can remain open but must close at 10pm every day.
The following businesses must also remain closed (and have remained closed under the GM Local Restrictions):
casinos
skating rinks
bowling alleys
indoor play areas, including soft play areas
exhibition centres and conference halls
indoor performances
remaining close contact services, which are any treatments on the face such as eyebrow threading or make-up application
The following businesses will be allowed to remain open after 10pm. Other businesses offering goods for sale or hire would be expected to close.
Food retailers,including food markets, supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops.
Off licenses and licensed shops selling alcohol (including breweries).
Pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists.
Newsagents.
Homeware, building supplies and hardware stores.
Petrol stations.
Car repair and MOT services.
Bicycle shops.
Taxi or vehicle hire businesses.
Banks, building societies, credit unions, short term loan providers and cash points.
Post offices.
Funeral directors.
Laundrettes and dry cleaners.
Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health.
Veterinary surgeons and pet shops.
Agricultural supplies shop.
Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off or collection points, where the facilities are in the premises of a business included in this Part.
Car parks.
Public toilets.
Can I go to work?
If your workplace is open you can you can continue to go to your place of employment.
People living inside and outside the borough of Bolton can continue to travel in and out for work, unless your workplace is closed.
What about furlough for people who won't be able to work as a result of businesses closing?
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is due to continue during September and October.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
From 1 September, the government will pay 70 per cent of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours the employee is on furlough. Employers will top up employees’ wages to ensure they receive 80 per cent (up to £2,500).
Unless you’re making a new claim for an employee who is a military reservist or is returning from statutory parental leave, you can only continue to claim through the scheme if:
you have previously furloughed the employee for three consecutive weeks between March 1 and 30 June
you submitted your claim before 31 July
From October, the rate paid by the government is reduced to 60 per cent. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends at the end of October.
Since August, employers have also had to pay employer National Insurance Contributions and pension contributions for furloughed hours themselves.
What do you think of the new restrictions in Bolton? Take part in our survey
Workers in homes
You can still work in someone’s home for specific purposes, such as cleaners, formal childcare providers and repair workers.
Meeting people
It will become law that people from different households must not meet anywhere inside or outside, either in the borough or elsewhere. You must not:
host people you do not live with in your home, or garden, unless they are in your support bubble
meet people you do not live with in their home or garden
meet people you do not live with in another venue indoors or outdoors such as a pub, restaurant, park, etc
travel outside of these areas to meet people in their home or garden or other venue
Your household is only the people you live with, or people within your support bubble. A support bubble is where a household with one adult joins with any other household.
Households within a bubble can still visit each other, stay overnight, and visit public places together.
How do I arrange childcare?
You can continue to use registered childcare provision, including childminders and holiday childcare providers. You can also continue to employ nannies.
Friends or family who do not live with you cannot visit your home to help with childcare unless they are part of your support bubble. The only people who can help you with childcare in your home are people you live with, people in your support bubble, or registered childcare providers including nannies.
Children of parents who are separated are allowed to move between households. The law includes an exemption to allow parents and children who are not part of the same household to continue an arrangement for access or contact with each other.
Can I still meet other people outdoors?
No, you cannot meet anyone outdoors - or indoors - unless you live with them, or they are in your support bubble.
Workers visiting your home
People can still come inside your home for specific purposes, such as cleaners, formal childcare providers and repair workers.
What about support bubbles for adults who live alone?
You can still form a support bubble with one other household if you live alone or are a single adult with dependent children – in other words, if you are in a household where there is only one adult.
All those in a support bubble can act as if they live in the same household – you can spend time together inside each other’s homes and do not need to stay two metres apart.
You can only form support bubbles with one other household – you should not switch the household you are in a bubble with or connect with multiple households.
I was previously shielding. What should I do?
Clinically extremely vulnerable people should be particularly vigilant in social distancing, handwashing and wearing face coverings in enclosed, crowded places.
What support is there for vulnerable people?
You can contact the Bolton Council support helpline by calling 01204 337221.
The helpline is available if you do not have a network of family and friends you can call upon for support.
Can I visit friends or family in a care home?
You should not visit friends or family in care homes, other than in exceptional circumstances. Care homes should restrict visits to these circumstances.
Visiting family or friends in hospital
Visiting remains suspended at Royal Bolton Hospital. There are exemptions in place for birthing partners, children and those receiving end of life care.
Can community centres open?
Under the current guidelines, outlined on the government website, socialising with people who you do not live with or not within your social bubble is not permitted in indoor venues which includes community centres.
If you run such a business or organise events on their premises, you should take steps to ensure people do not interact with people they do not live with, in line with COVID-19 secure guidance – see question below for detail.
You may attend these venues with people you live with (or are in a support bubble with), but should avoid interaction with individuals or groups from other households.
You should not socialise with people you do not live with in other indoor public venues or outdoor places – such as shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure and entertainment venues, or visitor attractions.
Can I run my afterschool club / slimming world / mental health group / other group whether it be in a community centre or elsewhere?
Socialising with people who you do not live with, or who are not in your support bubble, is not permitted in either indoor venues or outdoor spaces. If you run a business or organise events, you should take steps to ensure people do not interact with people they do not live with.
The legislation sets out regulations for gatherings both in private dwellings and other gatherings. The ‘other gatherings’ section of the legislation is relevant to various local providers and settings. For ‘other gatherings’ the main point is that no one should meet in a gathering of more than 30 people and a gathering should not take place unless it meets the following criteria:
- The gathering has been organised by a charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, public, or political body AND
- The organiser has undertaken risk assessments and taken necessary measures to limit transmission AND
- The event is reasonably necessary and is for:
Work, voluntary, or charitable services
Education and training
Childcare by: person registered under Childcare Act or supervised childrens activities
Emergency assistance provision
To support people to avoid injury or illness, or escape a risk of harm
Fulfilling a legal obligation
What does this mean for schools, colleges and universities?
All pupils, in all year groups, have started to return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term.
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Can I play sports?
Sports activities should not take place with people who you do not live with at indoor and outdoor public venues, unless this is formally organised by a sports club or similar organisation.
You can play a team sport only where this is formally organised by a sports club or similar organisation, and sports-governing body guidance has been issued.
Can I travel to play sport outside of Bolton?
Yes. You should wear a face covering if you have to use public transport.
Libraries
Libraries in Bolton will remain open at this time.
Public transport
You should only use public transport for essential purposes, which means travel to education, work, and essential appointments only e.g. hospital appointments.
Can I go to religious ceremonies or places of worship?
You may attend a church, mosque, synagogue, temple or other place or worship, but you should socially distance from people outside of your household. You must wear a face covering when inside the building.
If possible, prayer or religious services should take place outdoors.
Can I go to a wedding or funeral?
Weddings, civil partnerships and funerals can still go ahead with no more than 20 people in total and should be limited to household members and close family of the people getting married, entering the civil partnership or the person who has died, or people who live(d) or formed a support bubble with them.
A close friend can attend a funeral only if there are no household members or immediate family members.
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Wedding or civil partnership celebrations, or funeral wakes, can only take place if guests are limited to people who live together (or are in the same support bubble).
Venues capable of holding celebrations or wakes are closed.
People living outside of the Bolton area can travel to the area to attend a wedding, civil partnership or funeral, but they should not meet with another household in a private home or garden.
Can I travel in my area?
You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble. If you need to, for example because you have a hospital appointment, try to:
share the transport with the same people each time
keep to small groups of people at any one time
open windows for ventilation
travel side by side or behind other people, rather than facing them
face away from each other
consider seating arrangements to maximise distance between people in the vehicle
clean your car between journeys using standard cleaning products – make sure you clean door handles and other areas that people may touch
ask the driver and passengers to wear a face covering
Can I travel outside of my area?
Yes, but if you travel outside of the area you must not meet people indoors or outdoors other than people you live with or those in your support bubble.
You can still go on holiday outside of your area, or visit shops etc, but you can only do this with people you live with (or have formed a support bubble with).
Can I move home?
Estate and letting agents as well as removals firms can continue to work, and people looking to move home can continue to undertake viewings.
Can I go on holiday?
Yes, you can still go on holiday within the UK and abroad but only with your household members, and you need to abide by any rules in the area you visit. Be aware of the self isolation rules when travelling to and from certain countries.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Two thirds of pupils sent home from a Bury primary school after Covid outbreak

Two thirds of pupils at a primary school in Bury have been told to self-isolate after an outbreak of coronavirus .
Children in Nursery , Reception , and Years 1 , 2 , 5 and 6 have all been sent home from St Bernadette 's RC Primary in Whitefield - that 's 200 out of around 300 kids that go there .
It comes as dozens of schools across Greater Manchester have been asking classes and year group bubbles to self-isolate following positive cases .
Headteacher David Proctor said : “ The safety of our pupils and staff is paramount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with any Covid outbreak on return to school , in line with guidance from Public Health England and the local infection team .
“ Unfortunately we have had four cases of coronavirus in school – three children and one member of staff .
These were spread across a number of our year groups , which is why – after taking advice from PHE – we had to ask a large number of pupils to self-isolate .
“ We have written to all parents , those whose children are now at home and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still attending school , to keep them informed .
Parents have been very supportive , realising why we have taken this ‘ safety first ’ approach to caring for their children . ''
He added : “ We trust that these measures will contain the virus and we look forward to welcoming back all our pupils shortly .
“ As per our contingency plan , the pupils will be receiving a high quality education remotely and staff are in constant communication with our families.
” Other Bury schools are among those affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported how the entire Year 11 is having to self-isolate at St Gabriel 's RC High School after a positive case there .
There have been further cases confirmed at Heaton Park Primary , Lowercroft Primary School and Prestolee Primary School in Radcliffe .
A Department for Education spokesperson said : `` The very small number of schools that are asking some or all of their pupils to remain at home are following our clear published process following a positive case being confirmed in a school .
“ If a positive case is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ask those who have been in close contact with them to self-isolate , and Public Health England ’ s local health protections teams are standing ready to support and advise schools in this situation .
Children who are self-isolating will continue to receive remote education from home .
“ We will continue to work with schools to ensure all appropriate steps are taken to keep pupils and staff safe.
” Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments or email the details to @ @ @ @

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Two thirds of pupils at a primary school in Bury have been told to self-isolate after an outbreak of coronavirus.
Children in Nursery and Years 1, 2, 5 and 6 have all been sent home from St Bernadette's RC Primary in Whitefield - that's 200 out of around 300 kids that go there.
It comes as dozens of schools across Greater Manchester have been asking classes and year group bubbles to self-isolate following positive cases.
Headteacher David Proctor said: “The safety of our pupils and staff is paramount. We drew up comprehensive plans to deal with any Covid outbreak on return to school, in line with guidance from Public Health England and the local infection team.
“Unfortunately we have had four cases of coronavirus in school – three children and one member of staff. These were spread across a number of our year groups, which is why – after taking advice from PHE – we had to ask a large number of pupils to self-isolate.
“We have written to all parents, those whose children are now at home and those in our year groups that are still attending school, to keep them informed. Parents have been very supportive, realising why we have taken this ‘safety first’ approach to caring for their children."
(Image: MEN Media)
He added: “We trust that these measures will contain the virus and we look forward to welcoming back all our pupils shortly.
“As per our contingency plan, the pupils will be receiving a high quality education remotely and staff are in constant communication with our families.”
Other Bury schools are among those affected by the Covid closures. Earlier today we reported how the entire Year 11 is having to self-isolate at St Gabriel's RC High School after a positive case there.
There have been further cases confirmed at Heaton Park Primary, Lowercroft Primary School and Prestolee Primary School in Radcliffe.
A Department for Education spokesperson said: "The very small number of schools that are asking some or all of their pupils to remain at home are following our clear published process following a positive case being confirmed in a school.
“If a positive case is confirmed, swift action will be taken to ask those who have been in close contact with them to self-isolate, and Public Health England’s local health protections teams are standing ready to support and advise schools in this situation. Children who are self-isolating will continue to receive remote education from home.
“We will continue to work with schools to ensure all appropriate steps are taken to keep pupils and staff safe.”
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@trinitymirror.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-09--Sancho 'bonuses slowing down Manchester United transfer' and more rumours

Jadon Sancho has been holding out on moving to Manchester United in order to collect bonus payments from Borussia Dortmund , according to reports .
United finally got their transfer window underway last week with the £40.1million signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax and M.E.N .
Sport understands the club are working to complete up to three more deals before the October 5 deadline .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prioritising attacking positions this summer and 20-year-old Sancho is the club 's top target after he enjoyed yet another fine season in Germany .
United are long-term admirers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to sign him in 2017 and 2019 , and were confident of finally bringing him to Old Trafford in the transfer window .
The move has been thrown into doubt , however , as Dortmund officials remain adamant that Sancho will stay with the club for at least another year and they are under no pressure to sell after his contract was extended until 2023 .
United have n't given up on the transfer and it 's understood that there has finally been progress in talks over agent fees and personal terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be agreed with Dortmund .
However , according to The Transfer Podcast , the deal could soon be fast tracked following Sancho 's participation in England 's two recent Nations League fixtures .
It 's claimed that one of the reasons Sancho has not yet joined United is because his camp have been waiting in order to collect added bonuses from Dortmund .
The report states that Sancho will be owed €1.5million net for remaining at the club for a full year after signing his latest contract extension last summer and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ milestone of England caps .
It 's reported that United have been waiting for the bonuses to be triggered before making a move and that the door is now open for the deal to finally be completed .
Meanwhile , United will reportedly face competition from Serie A giants AC Milan for Dynamo Kyiv defender Vitaliy Mykolenko .
MEN Sport reported last week that the 21-year-old as been shortlisted by United as a potential left-back signing , along with Sergio Reguilon .
However , MilanNews.it suggest Milan are also very keen on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Laxalt before the end of the window .

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Jadon Sancho has been holding out on moving to Manchester United in order to collect bonus payments from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.
United finally got their transfer window underway last week with the £40.1million signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax and M.E.N. Sport understands the club are working to complete up to three more deals before the October 5 deadline.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prioritising attacking positions this summer and 20-year-old Sancho is the club's top target after he enjoyed yet another fine season in Germany.
United are long-term admirers of the former Manchester City man, having failed to sign him in 2017 and 2019, and were confident of finally bringing him to Old Trafford in the transfer window.
The move has been thrown into doubt, however, as Dortmund officials remain adamant that Sancho will stay with the club for at least another year and they are under no pressure to sell after his contract was extended until 2023.
United haven't given up on the transfer and it's understood that there has finally been progress in talks over agent fees and personal terms, though a transfer fee still needs to be agreed with Dortmund.
However, according to The Transfer Podcast, the deal could soon be fast tracked following Sancho's participation in England's two recent Nations League fixtures.
It's claimed that one of the reasons Sancho has not yet joined United is because his camp have been waiting in order to collect added bonuses from Dortmund.
The report states that Sancho will be owed €1.5million net for remaining at the club for a full year after signing his latest contract extension last summer and will also get a bonus for reaching a milestone of England caps.
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It's reported that United have been waiting for the bonuses to be triggered before making a move and that the door is now open for the deal to finally be completed.
Meanwhile, United will reportedly face competition from Serie A giants AC Milan for Dynamo Kyiv defender Vitaliy Mykolenko.
MEN Sport reported last week that the 21-year-old as been shortlisted by United as a potential left-back signing, along with Sergio Reguilon.
However, MilanNews.it suggest Milan are also very keen on the defender as they look to replace Diego Laxalt before the end of the window.