themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Fans think 'leaked' Man City away kit for 2020/21 is worst design so far

Manchester City 's away kit for the 2020/21 season is the latest design to be 'leaked ' online , showing a navy blue and gold pattern .
City 's home and third kits have supposedly been circulating online , with a cracked sky blue design for the home shirt and a paisley pattern for the third shirt drawing a mainly negative response from fans unhappy with the designs .
There was hope , then , that the away kit would be better , with previous 'leaked ' information apparently showing a design based on Manchester 's architecture on a navy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training top showed this pattern only on the sleeves , with the torso plain blue .
However , the new 'leaked ' away top shows the same pattern but over most of the shirt , with the sleeves instead left plain 'denim blue ' .
The City badge and sponsor logos appear to be in a shade of pink , rather than the gold colour that had been rumoured previously .
The design on the shirt is apparently a nod to the architecture in the Castlefield area of Manchester .
After being left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designs , fans were similarly deflated by the latest 'leaked ' effort , taking to Twitter to express their disappointment - although some fans did approve of the design in comparison to the home and third shirts .
Meanwhile , FootyHeadlines have also offered a fresh suggestion at what the controversial third kit design might look like , collaborating with Pro Evolution Soccer kit designer @ nikita_23k to add shorts and socks to the shirt .
The computer-generated graphics show the paisley design only on the front of the shirt , with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad number , while the blue shorts and white socks make the kit slightly more appealing to some fans .

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Manchester City's away kit for the 2020/21 season is the latest design to be 'leaked' online, showing a navy blue and gold pattern.
City's home and third kits have supposedly been circulating online, with a cracked sky blue design for the home shirt and a paisley pattern for the third shirt drawing a mainly negative response from fans unhappy with the designs.
There was hope, then, that the away kit would be better, with previous 'leaked' information apparently showing a design based on Manchester's architecture on a navy blue shirt. An image of a training top showed this pattern only on the sleeves, with the torso plain blue.
However, the new 'leaked' away top shows the same pattern but over most of the shirt, with the sleeves instead left plain 'denim blue'. The City badge and sponsor logos appear to be in a shade of pink, rather than the gold colour that had been rumoured previously.
The design on the shirt is apparently a nod to the architecture in the Castlefield area of Manchester.
After being left unimpressed with the home and third shirt designs, fans were similarly deflated by the latest 'leaked' effort, taking to Twitter to express their disappointment - although some fans did approve of the design in comparison to the home and third shirts.
Meanwhile, FootyHeadlines have also offered a fresh suggestion at what the controversial third kit design might look like, collaborating with Pro Evolution Soccer kit designer @nikita_23k to add shorts and socks to the shirt.
The computer-generated graphics show the paisley design only on the front of the shirt, with a plain back for the player name and squad number, while the blue shorts and white socks make the kit slightly more appealing to some fans.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Woman on Welsh beach launches tirade at police as she thought it was England

A woman who was stopped by police walking on a beach due to lockdown rules launched a tirade of abuse as she claimed she `` did n't realise Wales was n't in England '' as she went on to call Welsh people a `` bunch of b******* . ''
In a video posted on social media , the woman can be seen arguing with two officers on a Gwynedd beach on Wednesday , the hottest day of the year so far , reports the Daily Post .
The woman is understood to have travelled more than 100 miles from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite coronavirus lockdown rules .
But when two police officers asked her to leave , she did not appear to understand the Welsh lockdown rules , claiming she was within her rights to be there because “ Boris Johnson said that you can ” .
However , people in England have been warned against visiting the coastline in other parts of the UK , including Wales , where different lockdown rules apply and the message remains to `` stay home '' .
In a video she recorded herself and then shared on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officers : “ You ’ re telling me it ’ s illegal to be at this beach when Boris Johnson said that you can ?
” Despite the officer informing her that the rules in Wales are different to those in England , she replied : “ So which beach can I go to today ?
” After the officer explained that she was in breach of the Welsh government 's travel regulations by crossing the English border into Wales , she said : “ That ’ s 100 per cent that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three times before.
” Later that day , she took to social media again , posting a foul-mouthed rant about Wales , and admitted she did not realise Wales and England were two separate countries .
She wrote : `` I was ignorant .
I did n't realise Wales was n't in England .
`` Fully understand I was in the wrong .
See I admit when I f*** up .
“ But tomorrow we going to an English beach .
`` F*** you Wales you bunch of b******* .
No f***er was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Come on it ’ s me I don ’ t do rules .
”

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A woman who was stopped by police walking on a beach due to lockdown rules launched a tirade of abuse as she claimed she "didn't realise Wales wasn't in England" as she went on to call Welsh people a "bunch of b*******."
In a video posted on social media, the woman can be seen arguing with two officers on a Gwynedd beach on Wednesday, the hottest day of the year so far, reports the Daily Post.
The woman is understood to have travelled more than 100 miles from the West Midlands to Barmouth with her children, despite coronavirus lockdown rules.
But when two police officers asked her to leave, she did not appear to understand the Welsh lockdown rules, claiming she was within her rights to be there because “Boris Johnson said that you can”.
(Image: PA)
However, people in England have been warned against visiting the coastline in other parts of the UK, including Wales, where different lockdown rules apply and the message remains to "stay home".
In a video she recorded herself and then shared on social media, she asked one of the officers: “You’re telling me it’s illegal to be at this beach when Boris Johnson said that you can?”
Despite the officer informing her that the rules in Wales are different to those in England, she replied: “So which beach can I go to today?”
After the officer explained that she was in breach of the Welsh government's travel regulations by crossing the English border into Wales, she said: “That’s 100 per cent that is? I’ve been here three times before.”
Later that day, she took to social media again, posting a foul-mouthed rant about Wales, and admitted she did not realise Wales and England were two separate countries.
She wrote: "I was ignorant. I didn't realise Wales wasn't in England.
"Fully understand I was in the wrong. See I admit when I f*** up. “But tomorrow we going to an English beach.
"F*** you Wales you bunch of b*******. No f***er was even there locals lined up waiting.
"Come on it’s me I don’t do rules.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--IKEA has changed who is allowed to shop at its stores

Last week , Swedish homeware giant IKEA confirmed plans to reopen stores in England and Ireland on June 1 .
A grand total of 19 stores will be reopening , though shoppers will see some huge changes come into place , with new rules implemented to keep staff and customers safe .
The home furnishing retailer has said that it will be limiting the number of shoppers in stores , and has asked families not to come together where possible .
IKEA asks that shoppers only bring one other person from the same household , if you need special assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children with you .
Here 's everything you need to know about which IKEA stores are reopening , the new opening times and the rules in place .
The following stores will open to shoppers on June 1 : To ensure a safe shopping experience we ask that if you can , please shop alone .
Only bring one other person from the same household , if you need special assistance or if you need to bring your children with you .
 There will be a queuing system outside to manage entry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have co-workers and signage throughout the store to help you stick to social distancing guidelines .
As you might expect , we 'll be doing extra scrubbing , cleaning , and sterilising to make the whole store as safe as possible for you .
  Hand sanitisers will be stationed throughout the store , as will new protective screens at key points such as checkouts.  We recommend you come prepared with ready-made lists and your own bags .
 We will only accept cashless payments to reduce the amount of contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @  We have also installed safety screens at key points across the store including checkouts to provide extra protection. IKEA says it will be re-opening our stores with reduced opening hours for now .
The opening hours will be as follows :

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Last week, Swedish homeware giant IKEA confirmed plans to reopen stores in England and Ireland on June 1.
A grand total of 19 stores will be reopening, though shoppers will see some huge changes come into place, with new rules implemented to keep staff and customers safe.
The home furnishing retailer has said that it will be limiting the number of shoppers in stores, and has asked families not to come together where possible.
IKEA asks that shoppers only bring one other person from the same household, if you need special assistance or if you need to bring your children with you.
Here's everything you need to know about which IKEA stores are reopening, the new opening times and the rules in place.
Which IKEA stores are reopening?
The following stores will open to shoppers on June 1:
Croydon
Greenwich
Lakeside
Wembley
Tottenham
Norwich collection point
Birmingham
Nottingham
Belfast
Manchester
Warrington
Gateshead
Leeds
Sheffield
Milton Keynes
Reading
Southampton
Bristol
Exeter
Social distance shopping
To ensure a safe shopping experience we ask that if you can, please shop alone. Only bring one other person from the same household, if you need special assistance or if you need to bring your children with you.

There will be a queuing system outside to manage entry into the store.

We’ll have co-workers and signage throughout the store to help you stick to social distancing guidelines.
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Extra cleaning and safety precautions
As you might expect, we'll be doing extra scrubbing, cleaning, and sterilising to make the whole store as safe as possible for you.

Hand sanitisers will be stationed throughout the store, as will new protective screens at key points such as checkouts.

We recommend you come prepared with ready-made lists and your own bags.
Cards not cash
We will only accept cashless payments to reduce the amount of contact between you and our co-workers.

We have also installed safety screens at key points across the store including checkouts to provide extra protection.
Opening hours
IKEA says it will be re-opening our stores with reduced opening hours for now.
The opening hours will be as follows:
Mon-Sat: 10.00-20.00
Sun: 11.00-17.00
(Belfast opening hours are 12.00-18.00)


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--The city centre streets you used to be able to drive on

Deansgate closed to traffic this week , kicking off a huge debate among motorists , environmentalists , politicians and businesses .
But cars used to dominate lots of other pedestrianised city centre streets too .
Forcing your way through the throng of shoppers , chuggers and buskers on Market Street on any - pre-lockdown - day , it 's hard to imagine the shopping precinct was once a busy thoroughfare .
But for much of the 20th Century that 's exactly what it was .
And much like the pedestrianisation of Deansgate , which has been under discussion for at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the closure of Market Street dragged on and on too .
It 's thought the plan was first mooted in the 1920s , and then introduced gradually over the next 60 years , with one way systems , restrictions placed on cars on certain days and bus lanes put in place , until finally it was paved over when the Arndale was completed in 1981 .
Martin Dodge , a senior lecturer in human geography at Manchester University , says there 's initially often resistance to pedestrianisation , but over time the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parcel of the city .
He said : `` There was a long debate in the 20th Century about closing Market Street , but now you can not imagine opening it up to cars .
`` Once it happens there is a reaction , but then the maps get redrawn and people 's mental map of the city changes , then in a few years people wonder why did n't we do this sooner .
`` It 's a classic realisation that cars dominate spaces because we let them dominate . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on for years in Manchester .
In 1976 King Street became the first city centre road to banish traffic .
St Ann 's Square followed in the early 80s and a section of Canal Street was permanently pedestrianised in 2012 .
In 1986 a city centre traffic and travel masterplan boasted how King Street showed the benefits getting rid of vehicles could bring .
The document , entitled Centreplan , said : `` Look at King Street .
Whether you 're using it to cut through on your way somewhere else , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping you must admit it 's a real treat of a street now we 've banished internal combustion engines from it .
`` Our pedestrianisation plans for other streets are equally interesting .
Just as exciting . ''
Adding the planners had 'thought of every little detail ' , from the types of streetlamps to species of trees to be used , it confidently predicted the changes would make Manchester a 'nicer , healthier and safer place ' .
Just over 40 years earlier the closure of Oxford Road was at the heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture and education ' .
Today that vision has pretty much been realised with the street dominated by bus and cycle lanes and cars banned between 6am and 9pm .
Throughout Manchester 's modern history huge events have often been the catalyst for changes in the lay-out of the city .
And that often involved getting rid of vehicles .
The 1996 IRA bomb led to the transformation of Exchange Square and the northern end of Cross Street , and helped kickstart the city 's remarkable transformation over the next two decades .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ says planners used the opportunity rebuilding gave them to push for more shopping precincts .
It remains to be seen what impact the coronavirus crisis will have .
But Martin hopes it will lead to a city less reliant on cars and more focussed on walking , cycling and public transport .
He added : `` I think a lot of people are more reflective now .
They only drive because it 's very hard not to drive .
`` I think a lot of people would like a quieter , cleaner city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much noise and pollution cars create until they go .
`` Manchester has come a way in the last few years , and I 'm sure Transport for Greater Manchester would like to do so much more .
`` There 's an opportunity after Covid , but lots of things will depend upon finance '' Many of the images used in this article were kindly provided by Manchester Archives .

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Deansgate closed to traffic this week, kicking off a huge debate among motorists, environmentalists, politicians and businesses.
But cars used to dominate lots of other pedestrianised city centre streets too.
Forcing your way through the throng of shoppers, chuggers and buskers on Market Street on any - pre-lockdown - day, it's hard to imagine the shopping precinct was once a busy thoroughfare. But for much of the 20th Century that's exactly what it was.
And much like the pedestrianisation of Deansgate, which has been under discussion for at least the last decade, the debate over the closure of Market Street dragged on and on too.
It's thought the plan was first mooted in the 1920s, and then introduced gradually over the next 60 years, with one way systems, restrictions placed on cars on certain days and bus lanes put in place, until finally it was paved over when the Arndale was completed in 1981.
Martin Dodge, a senior lecturer in human geography at Manchester University, says there's initially often resistance to pedestrianisation, but over time the new set-up becomes accepted as part and parcel of the city.
He said: "There was a long debate in the 20th Century about closing Market Street, but now you cannot imagine opening it up to cars.
"Once it happens there is a reaction, but then the maps get redrawn and people's mental map of the city changes, then in a few years people wonder why didn't we do this sooner.
"It's a classic realisation that cars dominate spaces because we let them dominate."
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The steady move towards increased pedestrianisation has been going on for years in Manchester.
In 1976 King Street became the first city centre road to banish traffic.
St Ann's Square followed in the early 80s and a section of Canal Street was permanently pedestrianised in 2012.
In 1986 a city centre traffic and travel masterplan boasted how King Street showed the benefits getting rid of vehicles could bring.
The document, entitled Centreplan, said: "Look at King Street. Whether you're using it to cut through on your way somewhere else, or indulging in a little leisurely window shopping you must admit it's a real treat of a street now we've banished internal combustion engines from it.
"Our pedestrianisation plans for other streets are equally interesting. Just as exciting."
Adding the planners had 'thought of every little detail', from the types of streetlamps to species of trees to be used, it confidently predicted the changes would make Manchester a 'nicer, healthier and safer place'.
Just over 40 years earlier the closure of Oxford Road was at the heart of grand plans for a 'Centre for culture and education'.
Today that vision has pretty much been realised with the street dominated by bus and cycle lanes and cars banned between 6am and 9pm.
Throughout Manchester's modern history huge events have often been the catalyst for changes in the lay-out of the city.
And that often involved getting rid of vehicles.
(Image: Manchester Libraries, Information and Archives)
The 1996 IRA bomb led to the transformation of Exchange Square and the northern end of Cross Street, and helped kickstart the city's remarkable transformation over the next two decades.
Following the Second World War, Martin says planners used the opportunity rebuilding gave them to push for more shopping precincts.
It remains to be seen what impact the coronavirus crisis will have.
But Martin hopes it will lead to a city less reliant on cars and more focussed on walking, cycling and public transport.
He added: "I think a lot of people are more reflective now. They only drive because it's very hard not to drive.
"I think a lot of people would like a quieter, cleaner city centre. We don't realise how much noise and pollution cars create until they go.
"Manchester has come a way in the last few years, and I'm sure Transport for Greater Manchester would like to do so much more.
"There's an opportunity after Covid, but lots of things will depend upon finance"
Many of the images used in this article were kindly provided by Manchester Archives.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-26--Man arrested after body of woman found in Reddish Vale Country Park

A man has been arrested following the murder of a woman in Stockport .
Police were called to Reddish Vale Country Park at around 10.30am on Monday , to reports that a member of the public had found human remains .
Officers have spent the day at the scene and an investigation has been launched .
They have described it as 'an isolated incident ' .
Police say that following enquiries , they believe that the remains belong to a woman in her 40s .
Her next of kin have been informed but formal identification has not yet taken place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of murder .
He remains in police custody for questioning .
There was a significant police presence in the park , and on a number of surrounding streets in Brinnington , throughout Monday night .
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones , of GMP ’ s Major Incident Team , said : “ This is an absolutely devastating incident .
`` First and foremost , our thoughts are with the victim ’ s loved ones and specialist officers will do everything they can to support them .
“ Understandably , this news may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would like to provide some reassurance by saying that , at this time , we believe that this was an isolated incident .
`` Nevertheless , there will be increased patrols in the area in the coming days and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to those officers “ Our investigation is in the early stages and , whilst a suspect is in custody being questioned , I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with our enquiries to get in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting incident 913 of 25/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been arrested following the murder of a woman in Stockport.
Police were called to Reddish Vale Country Park at around 10.30am on Monday, to reports that a member of the public had found human remains.
Officers have spent the day at the scene and an investigation has been launched.
They have described it as 'an isolated incident'.
Police say that following enquiries, they believe that the remains belong to a woman in her 40s.
Her next of kin have been informed but formal identification has not yet taken place.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody for questioning.
There was a significant police presence in the park, and on a number of surrounding streets in Brinnington, throughout Monday night.
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This is an absolutely devastating incident.
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"First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones and specialist officers will do everything they can to support them.
“Understandably, this news may cause concern within the community but I would like to provide some reassurance by saying that, at this time, we believe that this was an isolated incident.
"Nevertheless, there will be increased patrols in the area in the coming days and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to those officers
.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“Our investigation is in the early stages and, whilst a suspect is in custody being questioned, I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with our enquiries to get in touch without delay.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting incident 913 of 25/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man City news and transfers RECAP

Man City news and transfers RECAP

Manchester City players trained for the first time in two months over the weekend as they stepped up preparations for @ @ @ @ @ Premier League season .
Among the players in training was Leroy Sane , who has @ @ @ @ @ speculation over his future since City last played .
Sane looked comfortable in training after @ @ @ @ @ delayed due to the national lockdown .
Also training were previous injury concerns like John @ @ @ @ @ Benjamin Mendy and Kevin de Bruyne .
They were joined by David Silva - who @ @ @ @ @ contract with a short-term deal to finish the season - and Sergio Aguero .
Aguero @ @ @ @ @ striker 's desire to remain at City next season , as rumours began to circulate @ @ @ @ @ wanted by Real Madrid this summer .

Manchester City players trained for the first time in two months over the weekend as they stepped up preparations for a potential re-start of the Premier League season.
Among the players in training was Leroy Sane, who has been subject of plenty of speculation over his future since City last played. Sane looked comfortable in training after his return from injury was delayed due to the national lockdown.
Also training were previous injury concerns like John Stones, Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy and Kevin de Bruyne. They were joined by David Silva - who will have to extend his contract with a short-term deal to finish the season - and Sergio Aguero.
Aguero's agent has reiterated the striker's desire to remain at City next season, as rumours began to circulate that the Argentine could be wanted by Real Madrid this summer.
Recap latest City news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man Utd news and transfers RECAP

Man Utd news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United would be an ideal destination for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner , according to former midfielder Owen Hargreaves @ @ @ @ @ been linked with Liverpool for some time , scored a hat-trick yesterday for Leipzig , @ @ @ @ @ to snub a move to Anfield .
`` Well , he 's not going to @ @ @ @ @ who is one of my favourite players to watch , '' Hargreaves said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ thing .
Wherever he goes , he has to play .
With the way United @ @ @ @ @ could see him there .
They need a number nine . ''
Meanwhile , United @ @ @ @ @ squad ahead of the possible restart of the Premier League season next month .
Ole @ @ @ @ @ were at their Carrington training complex last week to resume training , with Paul Pogba @ @ @ @ @ next steps in their recoveries from injury .
Meanwhile , United have been linked with @ @ @ @ @ who netted a brace against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday .

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Manchester United would be an ideal destination for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, according to former midfielder Owen Hargreaves.
Werner, who has been linked with Liverpool for some time, scored a hat-trick yesterday for Leipzig, prompting Hargreaves to tell him to snub a move to Anfield.
"Well, he's not going to get past Bobby Firmino, who is one of my favourite players to watch," Hargreaves said. "I think that's the thing. Wherever he goes, he has to play. With the way United play right now, I could see him there. They need a number nine."
Meanwhile, United have assembled a provisional 29-man squad ahead of the possible restart of the Premier League season next month.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his squad were at their Carrington training complex last week to resume training, with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford taking their next steps in their recoveries from injury.
Meanwhile, United have been linked with Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz who netted a brace against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man Utd plot Juventus double deal and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have enquired over a double swoop for Juventus stars Douglas Costa and Merih Demiral - according to reports in Italy .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to strengthen his attack in the upcoming transfer window and M.E.N .
Sport understand the Norwegian is prioritising the signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund .
However , reports in Italy claim that United have identified Costa , 28 , as a potential alternative to the England international .
The winger joined Juve on loan in 2017 from Bayern Munich before the Serie A champions made his stay in Italy permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sport understood Costa was identified by former United boss Jose Mourinho as a possible option to bolster his attacking options back in 2018 .
Sir Alex Ferguson had attempted to sign the Brazilian as a teenager during his time with Gremio almost 10 years prior .
The 29-year-old has made 14 appearances in the Serie A this season but has failed to find the back of the net once .
Nevertheless , Tuttosport claim United have enquired over his availability but have no interest in including Costa in any deal for Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adds that defender Merih Demiral is also of interest to the Reds after showing glimpses of quality following his move from Sassuolo .
Costa does not fit the profile of player Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford and M.E.N .
Sport understand the United boss is happy with his options in defence meaning a move for Demiral is also unlikely .
Elsewhere , United have been named as one of 12 clubs who are interested in signing Wolves forward Raul Jimenez .
The Mexican has netted 22 goals in all competitions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an exit from Molineux .
Speculation over a switch to Old Trafford started in January though Solskjaer refused to comment on the rumours .
Tuttosport believe Jimenez remains of interest to United but claim Wolves will not sell their star forward for anything less than £53million .
MEN Sport understand the forward is not a priority target for the Reds .

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Manchester United have enquired over a double swoop for Juventus stars Douglas Costa and Merih Demiral - according to reports in Italy.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to strengthen his attack in the upcoming transfer window and M.E.N. Sport understand the Norwegian is prioritising the signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
However, reports in Italy claim that United have identified Costa, 28, as a potential alternative to the England international. The winger joined Juve on loan in 2017 from Bayern Munich before the Serie A champions made his stay in Italy permanent for a fee of £36million.
M.E.N. Sport understood Costa was identified by former United boss Jose Mourinho as a possible option to bolster his attacking options back in 2018. Sir Alex Ferguson had attempted to sign the Brazilian as a teenager during his time with Gremio almost 10 years prior.
The 29-year-old has made 14 appearances in the Serie A this season but has failed to find the back of the net once. Nevertheless, Tuttosport claim United have enquired over his availability but have no interest in including Costa in any deal for Paul Pogba.
Furthermore, the same report adds that defender Merih Demiral is also of interest to the Reds after showing glimpses of quality following his move from Sassuolo.
Costa does not fit the profile of player Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford and M.E.N. Sport understand the United boss is happy with his options in defence meaning a move for Demiral is also unlikely.
Elsewhere, United have been named as one of 12 clubs who are interested in signing Wolves forward Raul Jimenez.
The Mexican has netted 22 goals in all competitions this season and has been linked with an exit from Molineux.
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Speculation over a switch to Old Trafford started in January though Solskjaer refused to comment on the rumours.
Tuttosport believe Jimenez remains of interest to United but claim Wolves will not sell their star forward for anything less than £53million.
MEN Sport understand the forward is not a priority target for the Reds.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Thug who spat at police officer and said he had Covid-19 faces year in prison

A violent thug who battered his girlfriend faces a year in prison after spitting at a police officer and saying he had coronavirus .
Philip Booth , aged 30 , was spoken to by police after they received reports of a domestic incident in Bolton .
His partner told officers she had been kicked twice to the leg and punched four times to the head by him .
She has since refused to support the prosecution , Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
After officers arrived on March 21st of this year , they attempted to intervene but Booth , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he had Covid-19 .
Entering guilty pleas to assault and assault by beating of an emergency worker , Booth was remanded into custody after the court felt it necessary for the production of presentence reports .
Outlining the facts of the case , prosecutor Donna Entwistle told the court that on March 21 police were called out to reports of a domestic violence incident .
“ It appears it was all caught on CCTV and the victim is not supportive of the prosecution , ” Ms Entwistle said .
“ She did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and kicking her several times , and this was all caught on CCTV .
“ It appears that officers then spoke to him and he tried to make good his escape .
“ In the police report , it ’ s clear that he kicked her twice to the leg and punched her four times to the head before pulling her hair .
“ He then spat at the police officer and told him he had Covid-19 .
“ My Worships , you are well aware of the stance the courts are taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” It was said that Booth has 20 previous convictions for 36 offences , including failure to comply with court orders , battery , burglary and other violent offences .
Defending , Vic Wozny asked the court to adjourn the case for the preparation of presentence and medical reports , to establish what effect a recent head injury had on his actions .
Addressing the court he said : “ The present climate looks at anybody who is convicted of spitting at an officer and saying they have Covid as being sentenced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the emergency , the message needs to be said that this should not be done .
“ The maximum sentence for this offence of assaulting an emergency worker is 12 months - you are not near that .
“ You are here to sentence the man , you are not here to make a stance for the purpose of the community , you are here to sentence him .
“ Prior to both offences , my client was very badly assaulted .
“ He has a scar down the side of his face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It made him unconscious , and he was unconscious for a considerable period of time .
“ Since then he has had problems with his memory and issues with his mood.
” Mr Wozny added that Booth struggled to remember the incident , claiming all he could recall was the police officers arriving at the house .
He also said that his client believed that the issues with his memory and his mood could have affected his actions , and he wished for help and consideration before he is to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry and had never done anything like this before .
During a dispute over bail , Ms Entwistle said : “ Your Worships , to go around saying you have the virus , we don ’ t know who has got this particular virus - some people could be asymptomatic .
Manchester JPs refused to grant Booth bail on the grounds he would commit further offences and his previous failure to comply with court orders .
The case was adjourned to June 15th for a sentence hearing .

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A violent thug who battered his girlfriend faces a year in prison after spitting at a police officer and saying he had coronavirus.
Philip Booth, aged 30, was spoken to by police after they received reports of a domestic incident in Bolton.
His partner told officers she had been kicked twice to the leg and punched four times to the head by him.
She has since refused to support the prosecution, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
After officers arrived on March 21st of this year, they attempted to intervene but Booth, of Bolton, spat at one officer and said he had Covid-19.
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Entering guilty pleas to assault and assault by beating of an emergency worker, Booth was remanded into custody after the court felt it necessary for the production of presentence reports.
Outlining the facts of the case, prosecutor Donna Entwistle told the court that on March 21 police were called out to reports of a domestic violence incident.
“It appears it was all caught on CCTV and the victim is not supportive of the prosecution,” Ms Entwistle said.
“She did say the defendant assaulted her by punching and kicking her several times, and this was all caught on CCTV.
“It appears that officers then spoke to him and he tried to make good his escape.
“In the police report, it’s clear that he kicked her twice to the leg and punched her four times to the head before pulling her hair.
“He then spat at the police officer and told him he had Covid-19.
“My Worships, you are well aware of the stance the courts are taking in respect of offences of that type.”
It was said that Booth has 20 previous convictions for 36 offences, including failure to comply with court orders, battery, burglary and other violent offences.
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Defending, Vic Wozny asked the court to adjourn the case for the preparation of presentence and medical reports, to establish what effect a recent head injury had on his actions.
Addressing the court he said: “The present climate looks at anybody who is convicted of spitting at an officer and saying they have Covid as being sentenced to a prison sentence.
“Because of the emergency, the message needs to be said that this should not be done.
“The maximum sentence for this offence of assaulting an emergency worker is 12 months - you are not near that.
“You are here to sentence the man, you are not here to make a stance for the purpose of the community, you are here to sentence him.
“Prior to both offences, my client was very badly assaulted.
“He has a scar down the side of his face after he was attacked with a bottle.
“It made him unconscious, and he was unconscious for a considerable period of time.
“Since then he has had problems with his memory and issues with his mood.”
Mr Wozny added that Booth struggled to remember the incident, claiming all he could recall was the police officers arriving at the house.
He also said that his client believed that the issues with his memory and his mood could have affected his actions, and he wished for help and consideration before he is to be sentenced.
It was said he was sorry and had never done anything like this before.
During a dispute over bail, Ms Entwistle said: “Your Worships, to go around saying you have the virus, we don’t know who has got this particular virus - some people could be asymptomatic.
“It’s extremely dangerous and disgusting.”
Manchester JPs refused to grant Booth bail on the grounds he would commit further offences and his previous failure to comply with court orders.
The case was adjourned to June 15th for a sentence hearing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man City evening headlines as CAS issue update, verdict on new kit

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday , May 25 .
City could have ‘ four new signings ’ by the end of football break Pep Guardiola is set to welcome a number of players back from injury when the Premier League returns .
City ’ s title challenge had been derailed due to fitness issues for a number of key players this campaign but these returns could see a strong finish to the campaign .
Leroy Sane had missed the entire season with knee ligament damage suffered in the Community Shield but is close to full fitness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all but seven matches with knee and hamstring trouble and is back in training .
Meanwhile John Stones and Benjamin Mendy have both had injury-hit campaigns and will be close to first team contention by the time action resumes .
You can read more on the boost of the returning quartet here .
Manchester City ’ s appeal over their two-year ban from the Champions League will not be viewed by the public or media following an update from the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
City were handed the ban after UEFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules , but the club maintained their innocence and launched an appeal .
The appeal is due to be heard between June 8-10 but CAS Secretary General Matthieu Reeb has told MEN Sport restrictions are likely to be in place for the hearing .
`` Due to the current travel situation and restrictions on entering Switzerland , a full in-person hearing is very unlikely.
” '' Neither party has requested a public hearing .
It will not be possible for the media to view the proceedings . ''
“ It is not possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this process will take . ''
Manchester City fans have been reacting to another ‘ leaked ’ shirt for next season .
The club has signed a multi-million pound ten year deal with Puma to kit from next season , replacing Nike who had been with the club since 2013 .
The internet has been awash with a number of mocked up efforts reportedly set to be shirts for next season , with the latest navy blue third kit doing the rounds .
Read what some City supporters have said on the rumoured @ @ @

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Monday, May 25.
City could have ‘four new signings’ by the end of football break
Pep Guardiola is set to welcome a number of players back from injury when the Premier League returns.
City’s title challenge had been derailed due to fitness issues for a number of key players this campaign but these returns could see a strong finish to the campaign.
Leroy Sane had missed the entire season with knee ligament damage suffered in the Community Shield but is close to full fitness once more.
Aymeric Laporte has missed all but seven matches with knee and hamstring trouble and is back in training.
Meanwhile John Stones and Benjamin Mendy have both had injury-hit campaigns and will be close to first team contention by the time action resumes. You can read more on the boost of the returning quartet here.
CAS provide update on Champions League ban appeal
Manchester City’s appeal over their two-year ban from the Champions League will not be viewed by the public or media following an update from the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
City were handed the ban after UEFA found they had broken Financial Fair Play rules, but the club maintained their innocence and launched an appeal.
The appeal is due to be heard between June 8-10 but CAS Secretary General Matthieu Reeb has told MEN Sport restrictions are likely to be in place for the hearing.
"Due to the current travel situation and restrictions on entering Switzerland, a full in-person hearing is very unlikely.”
"Neither party has requested a public hearing. It will not be possible for the media to view the proceedings."
“It is not possible to predict at this time how long this process will take."
Fans unimpressed with rumoured new kit
Manchester City fans have been reacting to another ‘leaked’ shirt for next season.
The club has signed a multi-million pound ten year deal with Puma to kit from next season, replacing Nike who had been with the club since 2013.
The internet has been awash with a number of mocked up efforts reportedly set to be shirts for next season, with the latest navy blue third kit doing the rounds.
Read what some City supporters have said on the rumoured new shirt.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Anger over 'large, drunk' groups congregating and ignoring social distancing

'Large , drunk ' groups have been gathering in a square in Ancoats while ignoring social distancing rules , frustrated residents have said .
People living in the area have had enough and have shared photos from Cutting Room Square to show the extent of the problem .
Photos from Monday have shown people drinking while congregating in groups on benches and on the floor in the popular square .
A member of the public , who asked not to be named , said : `` A number of bars and shops are now selling alcohol to crowds of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily and gathering in large groups .
`` Crowds are drunk , loud , blatantly and constantly breaching all COVID guidelines/rules/laws as publicised mixing from multiple households ; and constant antisocial behaviour until late at night . ''
Others on social media also posted about it today .
Victoria tweeted : `` Ancoats has been invaded by THE most antisocial group of kids I ’ ve ever seen in my life , there was 100s of them at one point . ''
While another , Emily Marshall , posted pictures of Cutting Room @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mess in Cutting Room Square ! ''
They expressed concerns about the lockdown flouters just weeks after Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury posted photos of crowds gathering in the same square on Instagram .
The couple , who live in lockdown together , posted video online of people milling around and sitting down together while soaking up the sun on VE Day .
In a post on her Instagram stories , Molly-Mae said : `` I know it 's VE Day and the weather is beautiful but the amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still in a full lockdown . ''
Manchester boxer Tommy , who is Tyson Fury 's brother , posted exploding head emojis with his video to express his frustration at the scenes .
Cutting Room Square was n't the only place which was packed out during the Bank Holiday .
On Monday afternoon , the Manchester Evening News reported that large crowds were spotted at beaches and beauty spots .
Photos showed huge queues at the car parks at Formby Beach while around 30 people were seen jumping into the canal at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packed full of people , according to eyewitnesses .

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'Large, drunk' groups have been gathering in a square in Ancoats while ignoring social distancing rules, frustrated residents have said.
People living in the area have had enough and have shared photos from Cutting Room Square to show the extent of the problem.
Photos from Monday have shown people drinking while congregating in groups on benches and on the floor in the popular square.
A member of the public, who asked not to be named, said: "A number of bars and shops are now selling alcohol to crowds of people who are coming into cutting room square daily and gathering in large groups.
"Crowds are drunk, loud, blatantly and constantly breaching all COVID guidelines/rules/laws as publicised mixing from multiple households; and constant antisocial behaviour until late at night."
Others on social media also posted about it today.
Victoria tweeted: "Ancoats has been invaded by THE most antisocial group of kids I’ve ever seen in my life, there was 100s of them at one point."
While another, Emily Marshall, posted pictures of Cutting Room Square, saying: "What a mess in Cutting Room Square!"
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They expressed concerns about the lockdown flouters just weeks after Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury posted photos of crowds gathering in the same square on Instagram.
The couple, who live in lockdown together, posted video online of people milling around and sitting down together while soaking up the sun on VE Day.
In a post on her Instagram stories, Molly-Mae said: "I know it's VE Day and the weather is beautiful but the amount of people outside is actually insane considering we are still in a full lockdown."
Manchester boxer Tommy, who is Tyson Fury's brother, posted exploding head emojis with his video to express his frustration at the scenes.
Cutting Room Square wasn't the only place which was packed out during the Bank Holiday.
On Monday afternoon, the Manchester Evening News reported that large crowds were spotted at beaches and beauty spots.
Photos showed huge queues at the car parks at Formby Beach while around 30 people were seen jumping into the canal at Salford Quays.
Dovestone Reservoir was also packed full of people, according to eyewitnesses.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Mikael Silvestre on why he joined Man United over Liverpool FC

Mikael Silvestre has recalled why he opted to join Manchester United over arch-rivals Liverpool .
Silvestre spent a large chunk of his career at Old Trafford , but has now revealed how it could have been oh so different .
The Frenchman joined United from Inter Milan back in the summer of 1999 for a fee of £4million , and although he went on to become a regular for Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s side , it was actually then Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier who was the first manager in England to make contact with him about signing .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inter and recruited another wing-back , Grigoris Georgatos , who was a bit older than me , '' he told FourFourTwo .
“ My game time was going to diminish and I wanted to play .
Gerard Houllier had been my coach at youth level in France , so we knew each other well , and he called to ask if I wanted to join Liverpool .
“ He said he wanted me to play left-back for them , and that while the competition would be there , I was in a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , Alex Ferguson phoned me a few days later to register his interest .
The choice was easy to make , because United had just won the Treble .
“ Sir Alex was like , “ You ’ re going to play left-back and centre-back – I need you for both positions.
” I remember that I arrived in Manchester on a Thursday and by Saturday I had already played my first game – at Anfield , of all places , against Liverpool !
“ That was madness : I didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the language well .
On matchday I had a brief chat with Houllier , who jokingly asked me , “ Why didn ’ t you sign for us ?
” But he said he understood my choice.
” The full-back remained at Old Trafford until the summer of 2008 , before he was deemed surplus to requirements following the rise of Patrice Evra and moved to Arsenal .
Silvestre also admitted he believes that Sir Alex Ferguson 's relationship with David Beckham was strained after the famous 'boot ' incident .
Beckham left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2003 in a £24.5million deal .
The Englishman 's time at Old Trafford saw him lift six Premier League titles and the Champions League .
However , Beckham left to move to Spain under a cloud after his relationship with Ferguson took a significant turn .
After Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Arsenal , Beckham was on the receiving end of the famous 'hairdryer ' treatment , which resulted in Ferguson kicking a boot which hit him in the face .
The two Manchester United legends had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never the same , states Silvestre , who witnessed the incident in the changing room .
`` Yes , I was there .
Everyone was shocked , but things like this happen in dressing rooms .
`` It was a random kick by the boss – it was just unfortunate that the boot went straight into Beckham ’ s face !
He was very angry ; we had to intervene to prevent a confrontation .
`` But that was the end of it then .
Still , it impacted their relationship , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left that summer and signed for Real Madrid. ''
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During his time at Old Trafford , the Frenchman helped Ferguson ’ s side win four Premier League titles , the Champions League , FA Cup and League Cup .
The full interview with Mikael Silvestre is in the new FourFourTwo magazine which is available to buy in shops and online from Tuesday , May 26 .
Also in this month ’ s issue , a look back at the Noughties , the rise of El Clasico and fall of ITV Digital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Generation .
For an exclusive Reach subscription offer , which includes three issues of FourFourTwo for £3 and free download , go to : https : //www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/reach/ .

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Mikael Silvestre has recalled why he opted to join Manchester United over arch-rivals Liverpool.
Silvestre spent a large chunk of his career at Old Trafford, but has now revealed how it could have been oh so different.
The Frenchman joined United from Inter Milan back in the summer of 1999 for a fee of £4million, and although he went on to become a regular for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, it was actually then Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier who was the first manager in England to make contact with him about signing.
“That summer, Marcello Lippi arrived at Inter and recruited another wing-back, Grigoris Georgatos, who was a bit older than me," he told FourFourTwo.
“My game time was going to diminish and I wanted to play. Gerard Houllier had been my coach at youth level in France, so we knew each other well, and he called to ask if I wanted to join Liverpool.
“He said he wanted me to play left-back for them, and that while the competition would be there, I was in a good position to start most games.
“However, Alex Ferguson phoned me a few days later to register his interest. The choice was easy to make, because United had just won the Treble.
“Sir Alex was like, “You’re going to play left-back and centre-back – I need you for both positions.” I remember that I arrived in Manchester on a Thursday and by Saturday I had already played my first game – at Anfield, of all places, against Liverpool!
“That was madness: I didn’t even know my team-mates or speak the language well. On matchday I had a brief chat with Houllier, who jokingly asked me, “Why didn’t you sign for us?” But he said he understood my choice.”
The full-back remained at Old Trafford until the summer of 2008, before he was deemed surplus to requirements following the rise of Patrice Evra and moved to Arsenal.
Silvestre also admitted he believes that Sir Alex Ferguson's relationship with David Beckham was strained after the famous 'boot' incident.
Beckham left Manchester United to join Real Madrid in 2003 in a £24.5million deal.
The Englishman's time at Old Trafford saw him lift six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
However, Beckham left to move to Spain under a cloud after his relationship with Ferguson took a significant turn.
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After Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Arsenal, Beckham was on the receiving end of the famous 'hairdryer' treatment, which resulted in Ferguson kicking a boot which hit him in the face.
The two Manchester United legends had to be split apart and their relationship was never the same, states Silvestre, who witnessed the incident in the changing room.
"Yes, I was there. Everyone was shocked, but things like this happen in dressing rooms.
"It was a random kick by the boss – it was just unfortunate that the boot went straight into Beckham’s face! He was very angry; we had to intervene to prevent a confrontation.
"But that was the end of it then. Still, it impacted their relationship, and was probably among the reasons why David left that summer and signed for Real Madrid.".
During his time at Old Trafford, the Frenchman helped Ferguson’s side win four Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
The full interview with Mikael Silvestre is in the new FourFourTwo magazine which is available to buy in shops and online from Tuesday, May 26. Also in this month’s issue, a look back at the Noughties, the rise of El Clasico and fall of ITV Digital and look back at England’s Golden Generation.
For an exclusive Reach subscription offer, which includes three issues of FourFourTwo for £3 and free download, go to: https://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/reach/.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man City reject Semedo and Cancelo swap plus more rumours

Manchester City have rejected an offer from Barcelona to swap Nelson Semedo and Joao Cancelo - according to reports in Spain .
Cancelo joined City in last summer 's transfer window in a deal that saw Danilo head to Juventus but the Portuguese has struggled during his debut season in England .
The former Inter Milan star has failed to threaten Kyle Walker 's starting berth at right-back , starting just eight Premier League games this season .
Given his difficult start to life with the Blues , the 25-year-old has already been linked with an exit and Barcelona are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portugal international .
Various outlets have suggested they are willing to offer Semedo in a straight swap for Cancelo but Marca claim City have told the La Liga giants they are not interested as they do n't deem the deal to be clear enough .
The same report claims City were offered Semedo in the January transfer window but told Barcelona no again .
Elsewhere , Rafael Benitez is reportedly keen to return to Newcastle and is eyeing a move for City defender John Stones .
Benitez departed the Magpies in the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Telegraph claim he is interested in returning to St. James Park if their Saudi takeover is completed .
They believe the former Liverpool boss will use the influx of transfer funds to attempt to lure Stones from the Etihad Stadium .
Stones has endured a difficult season with the Blues and Benitez is reportedly willing to offer him an escape route at Newcastle .

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Manchester City have rejected an offer from Barcelona to swap Nelson Semedo and Joao Cancelo - according to reports in Spain.
Cancelo joined City in last summer's transfer window in a deal that saw Danilo head to Juventus but the Portuguese has struggled during his debut season in England.
The former Inter Milan star has failed to threaten Kyle Walker's starting berth at right-back, starting just eight Premier League games this season.
Given his difficult start to life with the Blues, the 25-year-old has already been linked with an exit and Barcelona are believed to be huge admirers of the Portugal international.
Various outlets have suggested they are willing to offer Semedo in a straight swap for Cancelo but Marca claim City have told the La Liga giants they are not interested as they don't deem the deal to be clear enough.
The same report claims City were offered Semedo in the January transfer window but told Barcelona no again.
Elsewhere, Rafael Benitez is reportedly keen to return to Newcastle and is eyeing a move for City defender John Stones.
Benitez departed the Magpies in the summer for Dalian Professional in China but the Telegraph claim he is interested in returning to St. James Park if their Saudi takeover is completed.
They believe the former Liverpool boss will use the influx of transfer funds to attempt to lure Stones from the Etihad Stadium.
Stones has endured a difficult season with the Blues and Benitez is reportedly willing to offer him an escape route at Newcastle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Two historic landmarks badly damaged in 'drink drive' crash

Locals say they are `` distraught '' after two historic landmarks in Tameside were badly damaged in a crash .
The Grade II listed monuments in Audenshaw dating back to the 19th century were today both lying in pieces after the smash in the early hours .
A 34 year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of drink driving over the incident police have confirmed and he remains in custody for questioning .
Officers say they were called just before 5am after reports of a crash involving just one car , a BMW 330 .
Locals said they heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car had mounted the pavement and crashed at a junction known locally as 'the trough . '
It takes its name from the granite cattle and horse drinking trough which has sat at the Y junction of Manchester Road and Audenshaw Road since 1879 .
However council bosses were today urgently trying to have it salvaged and repaired after it was knocked over and chunks taken out in the crash .
A cast iron electricity transformer which sits behind it and used to contain three lamps to direct trams during the days of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ badly damaged .
It is the only one surviving in the region .
Both are part of the official Grade II listing of the trough , the M.E.N understands .
Mum Kelly Chapman , 39 , who lives facing the junction with her husband and daughter said : `` I have seen some crashes at the junction over the years but never one as bad as that .
`` I heard what sounded like a barrel falling off the back of a wagon .
It was so loud it woke me up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ car .
It had gone over the trough and smashed into the transformer .
They were all in bits .
A few of the other neighbours ran out and then the police turned up .
`` It 's just really upsetting to see it like that .
`` That belongs to the people of Audenshaw and a lot of hard work has gone to looking after , preserving and maintaining it .
We need to make sure it is secured urgently and saved .
It defines the area we ca n't lose it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway to try and save both artifacts .
In a joint statement to the Manchester Evening News , Labour ward councillors Oliver Ryan , Charlotte Martin and Terese Smith said : `` We are distraught that someone has done such significant damage .
`` It is really distressing .
It is a much loved landmark .
`` Unfortunately increased recklessness on the roads like this has consequences , if it 's not people being hit it 's landmarks like the trough .
`` Sadly it 's not the first time it has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Tameside Council to have it salvaged and repaired . ''
According to Historic England the polished Cornish granite trough was installed on behalf of Miss M. Ashworth in 1879 as a rest stop at a time when both cattle and horses were still regular users of the public highways .
The front of it carries the inscription ' the righteous man regardeth the life of his beast . '
In modern times locals have used it as a planter for flowers to brighten up the area .

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Locals say they are "distraught" after two historic landmarks in Tameside were badly damaged in a crash.
The Grade II listed monuments in Audenshaw dating back to the 19th century were today both lying in pieces after the smash in the early hours.
A 34 year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of drink driving over the incident police have confirmed and he remains in custody for questioning.
Officers say they were called just before 5am after reports of a crash involving just one car, a BMW 330.
(Image: Kelly Chapman)
Locals said they heard a long loud bang and saw the car had mounted the pavement and crashed at a junction known locally as 'the trough.'
It takes its name from the granite cattle and horse drinking trough which has sat at the Y junction of Manchester Road and Audenshaw Road since 1879.
However council bosses were today urgently trying to have it salvaged and repaired after it was knocked over and chunks taken out in the crash.
A cast iron electricity transformer which sits behind it and used to contain three lamps to direct trams during the days of the Manchester Corporation was also flattened and badly damaged.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It is the only one surviving in the region.
Both are part of the official Grade II listing of the trough, the M.E.N understands.
Mum Kelly Chapman, 39, who lives facing the junction with her husband and daughter said: "I have seen some crashes at the junction over the years but never one as bad as that.
"I heard what sounded like a barrel falling off the back of a wagon. It was so loud it woke me up. We looked out and could see the car. It had gone over the trough and smashed into the transformer. They were all in bits. A few of the other neighbours ran out and then the police turned up.
"It's just really upsetting to see it like that.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"That belongs to the people of Audenshaw and a lot of hard work has gone to looking after, preserving and maintaining it. We need to make sure it is secured urgently and saved. It defines the area we can't lose it."
Local councillors say work is underway to try and save both artifacts.
In a joint statement to the Manchester Evening News , Labour ward councillors Oliver Ryan, Charlotte Martin and Terese Smith said: "We are distraught that someone has done such significant damage.
"It is really distressing. It is a much loved landmark.
"Unfortunately increased recklessness on the roads like this has consequences, if it's not people being hit it's landmarks like the trough.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Sadly it's not the first time it has been hit.
"We are working quickly with Tameside Council to have it salvaged and repaired."
According to Historic England the polished Cornish granite trough was installed on behalf of Miss M. Ashworth in 1879 as a rest stop at a time when both cattle and horses were still regular users of the public highways.
The front of it carries the inscription ' the righteous man regardeth the life of his beast.'
In modern times locals have used it as a planter for flowers to brighten up the area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Police investigation underway after cyclist seriously hurt in crash

Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was seriously injured in a collision in Stockport .
Police were called to reports of a collision involving a bicycle on Wilmslow Road in Woodley at around 11.50am on Sunday ( 24 ) .
Officers attended and established that the cyclist had been unseated and collided with a kerb .
The 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries .
No arrests have been made .
An investigation is underway .
PC John Harrison-Gough , of GMP 's Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` Our thoughts are with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this collision .
`` I appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage which may assist us with our enquiries to contact us as soon as possible . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 1234 of 24/05/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was seriously injured in a collision in Stockport.
Police were called to reports of a collision involving a bicycle on Wilmslow Road in Woodley at around 11.50am on Sunday (24).
Officers attended and established that the cyclist had been unseated and collided with a kerb.
The 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
No arrests have been made. An investigation is underway.
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PC John Harrison-Gough, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the cyclist as we investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision.
"I appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage which may assist us with our enquiries to contact us as soon as possible."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting 1234 of 24/05/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Man Utd evening headlines as Ighalo set to leave, stance on King

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday , May 25 .
Odion Ighalo has impressed in his loan spell at Old Trafford , but it looks set to come to an end before the Premier League season is concluded .
The Nigerian striker scored four goals in eight games after joining on loan from Shanghai Shenhua , most recently netting in the 5-0 Europa League win at LASK .
However , Ighalo ’ s parent club is understood to be keen to recall him ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League season .
The Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by now , but the suspension of the competition means his loan spell expires before the end of the campaign .
The Chinese season , which had initially been due to begin in February , but its opening round of fixtures has been put back until June .
While Ighalo has expressed his desire to extend his United stay , and the English club have had discussions about extending the loan , Shanghai Shenhua remain keen to bring him back as they prepare for a return to action .
Manchester United have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bolster their squad in the upcoming transfer window , and the latest names to be mentioned are Bournemouth duo Joshua King and David Brooks .
Former United academy man King was the subject of negotiations in January , with the club ultimately sealing a loan move for Odion Ighalo rather than completing a permanent move for the Norway striker .
Brooks , meanwhile , has been sidelined with injury all season but had returned to light training in February .
MEN Sport understands United remain keen on signing Ighalo on a longer-term deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in case such a thing isn ’ t possible .
As far as Brooks is concerned , the Welshman - as well as international team-mate Rabbi Matondo - is being considered as an option if United are unsuccessful in completing a deal for Borussia Dortmund ’ s Jadon Sancho .
Bruno Fernandes reveals the two Manchester United games he ’ d most like to relive Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has made quite the impression since joining from Sporting CP in January , but one performance stands out above the others .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s website , the Portugal international identified January ’ s victory over Watford as the one he would most like to relive .
“ The game I would like to watch would be the game where I scored my first goal , against Watford , because I want to feel – not exactly how I would feel in the game – but I can feel the game , the atmosphere and everything when I score , ” he said .
He was also asked which United game from history he would like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite Cristiano Ronaldo when explaining his choice , the 2008 Champions League final .
`` I think it was a great final and for Cristiano it was one of the best games yet .
Because he scored an amazing goal with a header .
He doesn ’ t jump , he flies .
`` After this , he missed the penalty but at the end United won the Champions League and at the end we see him crying on the ground because he won the Champions League .
It was one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United .
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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, May 25.
United loanee Ighalo set to leave this week
Odion Ighalo has impressed in his loan spell at Old Trafford, but it looks set to come to an end before the Premier League season is concluded.
The Nigerian striker scored four goals in eight games after joining on loan from Shanghai Shenhua, most recently netting in the 5-0 Europa League win at LASK.
However, Ighalo’s parent club is understood to be keen to recall him ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League season.
The Premier League season was expected to have been concluded by now, but the suspension of the competition means his loan spell expires before the end of the campaign. The Chinese season, which had initially been due to begin in February, but its opening round of fixtures has been put back until June.
While Ighalo has expressed his desire to extend his United stay, and the English club have had discussions about extending the loan, Shanghai Shenhua remain keen to bring him back as they prepare for a return to action.
Bournemouth duo on United shortlist ahead of transfer window reopening
Manchester United have a number of targets as they look to bolster their squad in the upcoming transfer window, and the latest names to be mentioned are Bournemouth duo Joshua King and David Brooks.
Former United academy man King was the subject of negotiations in January, with the club ultimately sealing a loan move for Odion Ighalo rather than completing a permanent move for the Norway striker. Brooks, meanwhile, has been sidelined with injury all season but had returned to light training in February.
MEN Sport understands United remain keen on signing Ighalo on a longer-term deal but are keeping King on their shortlist in case such a thing isn’t possible.
As far as Brooks is concerned, the Welshman - as well as international team-mate Rabbi Matondo - is being considered as an option if United are unsuccessful in completing a deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho.
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Bruno Fernandes reveals the two Manchester United games he’d most like to relive
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has made quite the impression since joining from Sporting CP in January, but one performance stands out above the others.
In a Q&A session with United’s website, the Portugal international identified January’s victory over Watford as the one he would most like to relive.
“The game I would like to watch would be the game where I scored my first goal, against Watford, because I want to feel – not exactly how I would feel in the game – but I can feel the game, the atmosphere and everything when I score,” he said.
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He was also asked which United game from history he would like to relive, and name-checked former club favourite Cristiano Ronaldo when explaining his choice, the 2008 Champions League final.
"I think it was a great final and for Cristiano it was one of the best games yet. Because he scored an amazing goal with a header. He doesn’t jump, he flies.
"After this, he missed the penalty but at the end United won the Champions League and at the end we see him crying on the ground because he won the Champions League. It was one of the most important games in the history of Manchester United.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--The end of the mosh pit? Gigs and the coronavirus

Just a few months ago , many of us would have thought nothing of jumping up and down while being covered by various liquids and being squashed by other music fans .
Now in the age of the coronavirus , the idea of a mosh pit seems laughable .
But on a more serious note , Covid 19 has left the music industry in crisis .
The pandemic has ensured that all concerts have been postponed for the foreseeable future .
Many artists have turned to technology during the crisis .
While others are turning to more novel ideas to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But when can we expect to be able to return to our favourite venues to see bands ?
As the lockdown was imposed in March , Blossoms ' biggest ever gig at the Manchester Arena due to be held on March 28 was one of the high profile gigs to be postponed .
That show has been put off until August , but it remains to be seen whether that date will prove to be possible .
Since March , mass gatherings such as 20,000 capacity concerts have been banned .
Elbow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ originally due to be held in April , have been moved until late September .
Guy Garvey and co are one of the bands to have embraced technology during the pandemic , regularly posting videos of the group remotely playing some of their most loved songs .
Blossoms have also been getting in on the act , and are set to release an album of the various cover versions the Stockport band have remotely performed together .
Some of Manchester 's huge summer gigs were set to include The Killers at Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held on Saturday ( May 30 ) , Liam Gallagher at Heaton Park next month , followed by Parklife at the same venue , as well as the regular Sounds of the City gigs at Castlefield Bowl .
Most have been moved to next summer , but our friends over the pond have been experimenting with new ways of bringing back live music .
While technology is being used by many bands currently , John Legend and other artists have been taking it one step further with virtual gigs .
Using virtual reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gig which promised to 'bridge the gap between fans and artists ' .
Country musician Keith Urban recently played a 'drive-in ' concert to about 200 healthcare workers in Tennessee .
It remains to be seen whether it would be safe to hold similar gigs on a larger scale .
There were 200 music fans in a 1,000 capacity venue , who wore masks and sat in separate areas to comply with social distancing .
They had their temperatures checked , and were provided with hand sanitiser .
Some concerts in Italy will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country continues to ease its lockdown .
While some entertainment venues such as cinemas may get the go-ahead to return as soon as July , the advice for music venues has not changed .
And if and when the advice does change , it is unclear whether all music fans will want to return to attending concerts in the way they used to , perhaps until an effective vaccine has been discovered .
Live streaming may become the new normal for some .
All the while , the future of Manchester 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain unable to open for business and host the gigs they rely on to survive .

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Just a few months ago, many of us would have thought nothing of jumping up and down while being covered by various liquids and being squashed by other music fans.
Now in the age of the coronavirus, the idea of a mosh pit seems laughable.
But on a more serious note, Covid 19 has left the music industry in crisis.
The pandemic has ensured that all concerts have been postponed for the foreseeable future.
Many artists have turned to technology during the crisis.
(Image: Scarlet Page)
While others are turning to more novel ideas to get live music up and running again.
But when can we expect to be able to return to our favourite venues to see bands?
As the lockdown was imposed in March, Blossoms' biggest ever gig at the Manchester Arena due to be held on March 28 was one of the high profile gigs to be postponed.
That show has been put off until August, but it remains to be seen whether that date will prove to be possible.
Since March, mass gatherings such as 20,000 capacity concerts have been banned.
Elbow's three shows at the Apollo, originally due to be held in April, have been moved until late September.
Guy Garvey and co are one of the bands to have embraced technology during the pandemic, regularly posting videos of the group remotely playing some of their most loved songs.
Blossoms have also been getting in on the act, and are set to release an album of the various cover versions the Stockport band have remotely performed together.
Some of Manchester's huge summer gigs were set to include The Killers at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, which would have been held on Saturday (May 30), Liam Gallagher at Heaton Park next month, followed by Parklife at the same venue, as well as the regular Sounds of the City gigs at Castlefield Bowl.
Most have been moved to next summer, but our friends over the pond have been experimenting with new ways of bringing back live music.
(Image: AP)
While technology is being used by many bands currently, John Legend and other artists have been taking it one step further with virtual gigs.
Using virtual reality technology, Legend has performed a livestreamed gig which promised to 'bridge the gap between fans and artists'.
Country musician Keith Urban recently played a 'drive-in' concert to about 200 healthcare workers in Tennessee.
It remains to be seen whether it would be safe to hold similar gigs on a larger scale.
And blues musician Travis McCready played a 'socially distant' concert in Arkansas.
There were 200 music fans in a 1,000 capacity venue, who wore masks and sat in separate areas to comply with social distancing.
They had their temperatures checked, and were provided with hand sanitiser.
Some concerts in Italy will be held from next month, as the country continues to ease its lockdown.
While some entertainment venues such as cinemas may get the go-ahead to return as soon as July, the advice for music venues has not changed.
And if and when the advice does change, it is unclear whether all music fans will want to return to attending concerts in the way they used to, perhaps until an effective vaccine has been discovered.
Live streaming may become the new normal for some.
All the while, the future of Manchester's music venues is uncertain, as they remain unable to open for business and host the gigs they rely on to survive.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Boris Johnson announces date for when all shops can reopen in lockdown update

The Prime Minister has announced that all shops will be allowed to reopen again from the middle of next month .
In Monday 's Downing Street briefing , Boris Johnson set out his plans to reopen businesses including department stores and independent shops from June 15 .
In addition , outdoor markets and car showrooms will be allowed to reopen from next Monday , June 1 , provided they can do so safely .
He explained that this was because transmission of the coronavirus is lower outdoors and social distancing is easier in open spaces .
Businesses will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and workers to be allowed to reopen , the PM said .
Mr Johnson said : “ We will set out our formal assessment of the five tests that we set for adjusting the lockdown later this week as part of the three-weekly review we are legally required to undertake by Thursday .
“ But because of the progress we are making I can , with confidence , put the British people on notice of the changes we intend to introduce as we move to step two.
” The Prime Minister said new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector “ detailing the measures they should take to meet the necessary social distancing and hygiene standards ” .
He added : `` Shops now have the time to implement this guidance before they reopen .
“ This will ensure there can be no doubt about what steps they should take.
” He said the authorities would “ have the powers we need to enforce compliance where that is required ” .
“ I want people to be confident that they can shop safely provided they follow the social distancing rules for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of other businesses , including pubs and restaurants , which have been closed since March , must remain closed for the time being .
The Prime Minister previously said they would not reopen until July 4 at the earliest .
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The Prime Minister has announced that all shops will be allowed to reopen again from the middle of next month.
In Monday's Downing Street briefing, Boris Johnson set out his plans to reopen businesses including department stores and independent shops from June 15.
In addition, outdoor markets and car showrooms will be allowed to reopen from next Monday, June 1, provided they can do so safely.
He explained that this was because transmission of the coronavirus is lower outdoors and social distancing is easier in open spaces.
Businesses will have to meet Covid-19 secure guidelines to protect shoppers and workers to be allowed to reopen, the PM said.
Mr Johnson said: “We will set out our formal assessment of the five tests that we set for adjusting the lockdown later this week as part of the three-weekly review we are legally required to undertake by Thursday.
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“But because of the progress we are making I can, with confidence, put the British people on notice of the changes we intend to introduce as we move to step two.”
The Prime Minister said new guidance was being published for the retail sector “detailing the measures they should take to meet the necessary social distancing and hygiene standards”.
He added: "Shops now have the time to implement this guidance before they reopen.
“This will ensure there can be no doubt about what steps they should take.”
He said the authorities would “have the powers we need to enforce compliance where that is required”.
“I want people to be confident that they can shop safely provided they follow the social distancing rules for all premises,” he added.
A number of other businesses, including pubs and restaurants, which have been closed since March, must remain closed for the time being. The Prime Minister previously said they would not reopen until July 4 at the earliest.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--RECAP Boris Johnson gives retail sector lockdown updates

In the briefing today , he gave an update to the retail sector on when shops will reopen - read more details here .
It came hours after Dominic Cummings , the Prime Minister 's top advisor , held a media briefing at the rose garden of 10 Downing Street .
Mr Cummings faced calls to resign after a story emerged that he broke the government 's own guidelines when he drove to 260 miles to Durham .
He drove from his home in London to the North East in late March to self-isolate with his family after his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he made the journey due to fears that he would be unable to care for his child .
During the press briefing , Mr Cummings said he did not regret what he did .
`` I think reasonable people may well disagree about how I thought about what to do in the circumstances , but I think what I did was actually reasonable in these circumstances '' , he said .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced calls to sack his senior aide following the allegations .
But he has stuck by Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with integrity ' .
In the last 24 hours , there have been a further 121 reported coronavirus related-deaths , according to the Department of Health and Social Care .

Boris Johnson led the Downing Street press conference today.
In the briefing today, he gave an update to the retail sector on when shops will reopen - read more details here.
It came hours after Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister's top advisor, held a media briefing at the rose garden of 10 Downing Street.
Mr Cummings faced calls to resign after a story emerged that he broke the government's own guidelines when he drove to 260 miles to Durham.
He drove from his home in London to the North East in late March to self-isolate with his family after his wife started showing coronavirus symptoms.
He claimed he made the journey due to fears that he would be unable to care for his child.
During the press briefing, Mr Cummings said he did not regret what he did.
"I think reasonable people may well disagree about how I thought about what to do in the circumstances, but I think what I did was actually reasonable in these circumstances", he said.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced calls to sack his senior aide following the allegations.
But he has stuck by Mr Cummings, saying he acted 'responsibly, legally and with integrity'.
In the last 24 hours, there have been a further 121 reported coronavirus related-deaths, according to the Department of Health and Social Care.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-25--Beauty spots and beaches packed out on Bank Holiday Monday

Pictures taken around England today show packed beaches and beauty spots as Brits rushed to make the most of the Bank Holiday Monday sunshine .
They included queues of traffic and cars lining the road to Dovestone Reservoir , near Oldham , as families rushed to take advantage of the warm weather .
Sophie Beachey , who took the photos , said cars were parked all along the road leading to the popular spot .
She said : `` I didn ’ t even consider venturing towards Dovestones way too many people and not a lots of social distancing going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pictures taken on Brighton Beach show it heaving with people , as temperatures hit around 21 degrees .
It was a similar scene in Bournemouth , where the beach was packed with sunbathers .
In Formby meanwhile , photos showed queues to get into a busy car park at Freshfield Beach .
While in Salford , a group of 'around 30 people ' were seen gathering at Salford Quays climbing up the bridge and jumping in the canal .
Lockdown measures were slightly eased in England earlier this month , to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one other person from outside their household , while observing social distancing .
In Wales today , where more stringent lockdown measures are still in place , Llandudno promenade appeared to be much quieter than some English beaches .
Exercising more than once a day , as well as sunbathing , is also now allowed .
The message to 'stay at home ' was also replaced with 'stay alert ' .
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Pictures taken around England today show packed beaches and beauty spots as Brits rushed to make the most of the Bank Holiday Monday sunshine.
They included queues of traffic and cars lining the road to Dovestone Reservoir, near Oldham, as families rushed to take advantage of the warm weather.
Sophie Beachey, who took the photos, said cars were parked all along the road leading to the popular spot.
She said: "I didn’t even consider venturing towards Dovestones way too many people and not a lots of social distancing going on."
(Image: Sophie Beachey)
Elsewhere in the country, pictures taken on Brighton Beach show it heaving with people, as temperatures hit around 21 degrees.
(Image: Getty Images)
It was a similar scene in Bournemouth, where the beach was packed with sunbathers.
(Image: Getty Images)
In Formby meanwhile, photos showed queues to get into a busy car park at Freshfield Beach.
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While in Salford, a group of 'around 30 people' were seen gathering at Salford Quays climbing up the bridge and jumping in the canal.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Lockdown measures were slightly eased in England earlier this month, to allow the public to meet up outside with one other person from outside their household, while observing social distancing.
In Wales today, where more stringent lockdown measures are still in place, Llandudno promenade appeared to be much quieter than some English beaches.
(Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)
Exercising more than once a day, as well as sunbathing, is also now allowed.
The message to 'stay at home' was also replaced with 'stay alert'.
(Image: Sophie Beachey)
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