themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Greater Manchester firefighters braced for busiest Bonfire Night yet

Firefighters in Greater Manchester are braced for what could be their busiest Bonfire Night ever , with fears the cancellation of organised events could drive a dangerous surge in home displays .
Bonfires and fireworks displays have already been cancelled in Manchester and around the region , which entered the toughest Tier 3 restrictions last month amid rising rates of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions .
And the new national lockdown taking effect from November 5 will put a stop to events planned elsewhere across the country .
The city 's three main events at Heaton Park , Wythenshawe Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of visitors between them , with many thousands more attending smaller events at parks , sports clubs and community centres across the 10 boroughs .
On a normal Bonfire Night , fire services typically attend five times more call-outs than on a typical evening - and there are fears their resources could be stretched even further this year with more people celebrating at home .
Paul Duggan , head of prevention at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service , said : `` We 're expecting a very busy Halloween and Bonfire Night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been cancelled , if not all of them , and we understand the reasoning for that absolutely - because any large crowds would add to the potential for spreading Covid .
Everybody needs to take responsibility for trying to control that .
`` We would normally ask people to attend an organised display for two reasons : one , it 's more controlled , and two , you get more for your money .
This year that 's very different . ''
Mr Duggan said he did n't want to be a 'killjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care if they do choose to have their own bonfires and displays in their gardens .
He warned that while crews would be stepped up , firefighters might not be able to reach every incident as quickly as usual .
`` Too many times we see some really serious injuries from fireworks , '' he said .
`` The key bits of advice , for me , are never go back to a firework once you 've lit it , and particularly that fireworks and alcohol do n't mix .
`` You would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been having a drink , so why would you let fireworks off ?
`` And too many times we see people who have underestimated the heat from a fire in the garden - it 's not unusual for people to set fire to their conservatory or to start melting their windows and garage .
`` People need to be really careful if they have a small fire and think about where that heat might spread . ''
Mr Duggan said Bonfire Night has always been the busiest night of the year for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire service and , without the usual displays , this year would be an 'unknown quantity ' .
`` Many hundreds , if not thousands of people attend the large organised displays like the one at Heaton Park , '' he said .
`` It does concern me that more people will be tempted to have fires and fireworks at home . ''
On a normal Bonfire Night , he added : `` It 's not unusual between 5pm and 10pm for us to have over 500 calls in this period - whereas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busy night to have something like 100 calls .
`` I anticipate this year will be very busy .
`` We 're putting some additional resources on and we 'll crew up as many fire engines as we 've got but they are finite .
We do n't have an endless supply of fire engines and firefighters .
`` If there 's an incident and we 're very busy , that incident might not be dealt with as quickly as the caller would expect .
`` People need to keep themselves safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duggan is also concerned about the prospect of unofficial neighbourhood bonfires that could draw large crowds from local communities , which could pose a Covid risk alongside the danger of accidents and injuries .
`` You find all sorts of combustible materials and we do a lot of work with local authorities to collect it from sites like that [ before the fires are ignited ] , '' he said .
`` Local authorities are doing a great deal of work in relation to trying to stop that .
`` There are no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no one in charge of it . ''
New national lockdown rules coming into force from 00.01am on Thursday ban people from mixing in homes and gardens with anyone they do n't live with .
It means anyone holding a bonfire or fireworks display at home should only do so with members of their own household or support bubble .
`` I 'm not trying to be a killjoy , I do n't want to stop people having fun , '' he said .
`` But we need to protect people from Covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we can go back to some kind of normality as soon as possible . ''
He added : `` Our advice would still be not to have a bonfire and fireworks at home , but we understand people still might want to celebrate so with that in mind we would ask people to follow the bonfire safety code . ''
The Bonfire Night safety guidelines from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents are as follows : • Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable , and check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fireworks ( it 's normally illegal to do so between 11pm and 7am , but on Bonfire Night they can be set off until midnight ) • Only buy fireworks which carry the CE mark , keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time • Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary • Light the firework at arm 's length with a taper and stand well back • Keep naked flames , including cigarettes , away from fireworks • Never return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Do n't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them • Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators • Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire • Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving • One person should be responsible for the bonfire and children should be supervised • Choose a site away from wooden fences , sheds and where children will be playing • Never pour petrol , paraffin or meths on to a fire - it ’ s safer to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bucket of water handy in case of an accident • After the party , pour water on the fire , rather than leaving it to burn out • It is recommended that sparklers are not given to under-5s • Hold sparklers at arm ’ s length while being lit and light them one at a time • Don ’ t wave sparklers about close to other people • Never hold a baby in your arms while you are holding a sparkler • When the sparkler has finished put it in a bucket @ @ @

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Firefighters in Greater Manchester are braced for what could be their busiest Bonfire Night ever, with fears the cancellation of organised events could drive a dangerous surge in home displays.
Bonfires and fireworks displays have already been cancelled in Manchester and around the region, which entered the toughest Tier 3 restrictions last month amid rising rates of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions.
And the new national lockdown taking effect from November 5 will put a stop to events planned elsewhere across the country.
The city's three main events at Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park and Platt Fields usually draw tens of thousands of visitors between them, with many thousands more attending smaller events at parks, sports clubs and community centres across the 10 boroughs.
On a normal Bonfire Night, fire services typically attend five times more call-outs than on a typical evening - and there are fears their resources could be stretched even further this year with more people celebrating at home.
Paul Duggan, head of prevention at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We're expecting a very busy Halloween and Bonfire Night period.
"Many public displays have been cancelled, if not all of them, and we understand the reasoning for that absolutely - because any large crowds would add to the potential for spreading Covid. Everybody needs to take responsibility for trying to control that.
"We would normally ask people to attend an organised display for two reasons: one, it's more controlled, and two, you get more for your money. This year that's very different."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Mr Duggan said he didn't want to be a 'killjoy' but urged people to take extra care if they do choose to have their own bonfires and displays in their gardens.
He warned that while crews would be stepped up, firefighters might not be able to reach every incident as quickly as usual.
"Too many times we see some really serious injuries from fireworks," he said.
"The key bits of advice, for me, are never go back to a firework once you've lit it, and particularly that fireworks and alcohol don't mix.
"You wouldn't drive a car when you've been having a drink, so why would you let fireworks off?
"And too many times we see people who have underestimated the heat from a fire in the garden - it's not unusual for people to set fire to their conservatory or to start melting their windows and garage.
"People need to be really careful if they have a small fire and think about where that heat might spread."
Mr Duggan said Bonfire Night has always been the busiest night of the year for the 26 years he was worked in the fire service and, without the usual displays, this year would be an 'unknown quantity'.
"Many hundreds, if not thousands of people attend the large organised displays like the one at Heaton Park," he said.
"It does concern me that more people will be tempted to have fires and fireworks at home."
On a normal Bonfire Night, he added: "It's not unusual between 5pm and 10pm for us to have over 500 calls in this period - whereas normally we'd expect on a very busy night to have something like 100 calls.
"I anticipate this year will be very busy.
"We're putting some additional resources on and we'll crew up as many fire engines as we've got but they are finite. We don't have an endless supply of fire engines and firefighters.
"If there's an incident and we're very busy, that incident might not be dealt with as quickly as the caller would expect.
"People need to keep themselves safe and protect our firefighters too."
Mr Duggan is also concerned about the prospect of unofficial neighbourhood bonfires that could draw large crowds from local communities, which could pose a Covid risk alongside the danger of accidents and injuries.
"You find all sorts of combustible materials and we do a lot of work with local authorities to collect it from sites like that [before the fires are ignited]," he said.
"Local authorities are doing a great deal of work in relation to trying to stop that.
"There are no control measures, no risk assessments, no one in charge of it."
(Image: GMFRS)
New national lockdown rules coming into force from 00.01am on Thursday ban people from mixing in homes and gardens with anyone they don't live with.
It means anyone holding a bonfire or fireworks display at home should only do so with members of their own household or support bubble.
"I'm not trying to be a killjoy, I don't want to stop people having fun," he said.
"But we need to protect people from Covid to make sure these measures are minimised and we can go back to some kind of normality as soon as possible."
He added: "Our advice would still be not to have a bonfire and fireworks at home, but we understand people still might want to celebrate so with that in mind we would ask people to follow the bonfire safety code."
The Bonfire Night safety guidelines from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents are as follows:
Fireworks
Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable, and check the time you can legally set off fireworks (it's normally illegal to do so between 11pm and 7am, but on Bonfire Night they can be set off until midnight)
Only buy fireworks which carry the CE mark, keep them in a closed box and use them one at a time
Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary
Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back
Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks
Never return to a firework once it has been lit
Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them
Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators
Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire
Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving
Bonfires
One person should be responsible for the bonfire and children should be supervised
Choose a site away from wooden fences, sheds and where children will be playing
Never pour petrol, paraffin or meths on to a fire - it’s safer to use fire lighters to prevent flare-ups
Keep a bucket of water handy in case of an accident
Avoid loose clothing and tie back long hair
After the party, pour water on the fire, rather than leaving it to burn out
Sparklers


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Arsenal great Ian Wright on why Marcus Rashford is Man Utd's biggest threat

Ian Wright has explained why Marcus Rashford will be key to Arsenal struggling against Manchester United when the two sides meet this afternoon .
United have responded well to a 6-1 hammering at the hands of Tottenham at the start of this month .
The Reds beat Newcastle beat 4-1 following that and have since defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and shared a stalemate with Chelsea last weekend .
Rashford bagged goals in the aforementioned wins over Newcastle and PSG and Wright is expecting the 22-year-old England international to pose a substantial threat at Old Trafford .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display by Jamie Vardy against Arsenal in Leicester 's 1-0 victory over the Gunners and Wright believes Rashford could replicate that counter-attacking threat .
“ You look at Manchester United as well who are another team that will want to play on the break , ” Wright told Premier League Productions .
“ You ’ re going to need to be able to pass through them , be able to break them down .
Manchester United will do the same thing [ as Leicester ] and they ’ ve got even better players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s a tough one , we knew Leicester were going to be tough and we know Manchester United are going to be tough .
“ With the counter-attacking , you look at Arsenal and you can see what happened with Vardy there tonight .
Rashford could cause us problems.
” United will be focused on the Arsenal encounter later this week as the attention is on the Champions League at the moment , with RB Leipzig to face the Reds on Wednesday in the prestigious competition .

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Ian Wright has explained why Marcus Rashford will be key to Arsenal struggling against Manchester United when the two sides meet this afternoon.
United have responded well to a 6-1 hammering at the hands of Tottenham at the start of this month. The Reds beat Newcastle beat 4-1 following that and have since defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and shared a stalemate with Chelsea last weekend.
Rashford bagged goals in the aforementioned wins over Newcastle and PSG and Wright is expecting the 22-year-old England international to pose a substantial threat at Old Trafford.
This is on the back of a strong display by Jamie Vardy against Arsenal in Leicester's 1-0 victory over the Gunners and Wright believes Rashford could replicate that counter-attacking threat.
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“You look at Manchester United as well who are another team that will want to play on the break,” Wright told Premier League Productions.
“You’re going to need to be able to pass through them, be able to break them down. Manchester United will do the same thing [as Leicester] and they’ve got even better players going forward, more than just Vardy.
“It’s a tough one, we knew Leicester were going to be tough and we know Manchester United are going to be tough.
“With the counter-attacking, you look at Arsenal and you can see what happened with Vardy there tonight. Rashford could cause us problems.”
United will be focused on the Arsenal encounter later this week as the attention is on the Champions League at the moment, with RB Leipzig to face the Reds on Wednesday in the prestigious competition.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Andy Burnham demands furlough be backdated to Tier 3 start

Andy Burnham has called for the furlough extension to be backdated for workers under Tier 3 restrictions .
The Greater Manchester Mayor said it 's `` discriminatory '' for people to be treated differently .
His comments come after the government announced on Saturday evening that England would enter a four-week national lockdown from Thursday .
The Prime Minister said the furlough job scheme , which was due to end on October 31 , will be extended until the end of November .
It sees the government pay 80 per cent of furloughed workers ' wages .
Under Tier 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to close , unless substantial meals could be provided , while casinos , bingo halls , betting shops , adult gaming centres , and soft play areas also had to shut .
The restrictions were imposed on the region on October 23 .
While Greater Manchester leaders called for 80 per cent furlough payments for affected employees , they were instead offered 67 per cent of pay through the government 's Job Support Scheme - which was supposed to come into force today as the furlough scheme closed .
Speaking at a press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked whether Mr Burnham will call for furlough payments to be backdated for those in Tier 3 , he responded : `` It has to be a point of principle now , it can not be right that people are treated differently .
It 's discriminatory .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about ; people who work in pubs , people in bookmakers , people often on the lowest wages .
And you ca n't live on two thirds of low wages .
`` What I am saying directly to the government is it would appear you have listened , but now they need to make it clear that this applies across the board .
Tier 3 , national restrictions , it does not matter . ''
He added : `` If your business is forced to close then that is what you get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backdating of this to anyone who has suffered a loss of income as a result . ''
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram , also at the conference , said : `` It 's the areas in Tier 3 that will have had those several weeks where people will have only had 67pc .
`` Absolutely it 's 100 pc right for the government to treat everybody equitably and if this was happening down south , this would even be a question , it would be automatically part of the Chancellor 's announcement @ @

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Andy Burnham has called for the furlough extension to be backdated for workers under Tier 3 restrictions.
The Greater Manchester Mayor said it's "discriminatory" for people to be treated differently.
His comments come after the government announced on Saturday evening that England would enter a four-week national lockdown from Thursday.
The Prime Minister said the furlough job scheme, which was due to end on October 31, will be extended until the end of November.
It sees the government pay 80 per cent of furloughed workers' wages.
Under Tier 3 rules, pubs and bars were forced to close, unless substantial meals could be provided, while casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, adult gaming centres, and soft play areas also had to shut.
The restrictions were imposed on the region on October 23.
While Greater Manchester leaders called for 80 per cent furlough payments for affected employees, they were instead offered 67 per cent of pay through the government's Job Support Scheme - which was supposed to come into force today as the furlough scheme closed.
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, when the M.E.N asked whether Mr Burnham will call for furlough payments to be backdated for those in Tier 3, he responded: "It has to be a point of principle now, it cannot be right that people are treated differently. It's discriminatory.
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"Let's remember who we are talking about; people who work in pubs, people in bookmakers, people often on the lowest wages. And you can't live on two thirds of low wages.
"What I am saying directly to the government is it would appear you have listened, but now they need to make it clear that this applies across the board. Tier 3, national restrictions, it does not matter."
He added: "If your business is forced to close then that is what you get. Absolutely, there should be full backdating of this to anyone who has suffered a loss of income as a result."
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, also at the conference, said: "It's the areas in Tier 3 that will have had those several weeks where people will have only had 67pc.
"Absolutely it's 100 pc right for the government to treat everybody equitably and if this was happening down south, this would even be a question, it would be automatically part of the Chancellor's announcement."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Manchester United line-up fans want to see vs Arsenal

Manchester United fans want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to stick with the diamond formation that was so effective against RB Leipzig in today 's Premier League clash against Arsenal .
Solskjaer opted to rest a number of key players against the Bundesliga side with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford both starting from the bench .
Both players are set to return to the starting XI against Mikel Arteta 's men after making brief appearances in the Champions League victory .
MEN Sport writers offered their insight into who Solskjaer should select against the Gunners and asked United fans to do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back four with Alex Telles still unavailable after testing positive for COVID-19 .
Solskjaer 's selection dilemma is in midfield with Scott McTominay and Fred impressing in recent weeks in the diamond formation .
Fans believe both men should retain their places to partner Paul Pogba and Fernandes , with Donny van de Beek overlooked for his first Premier League start .
Our graphic has the midfield four in odd positions which can only be attributed to a technical glitch .
Fred is likely to act as the anchor of the midfield , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fernandes in the No.10 role .
With Anthony Martial serving the final game of his three-match suspension , fans want Rashford to partner Mason Greenwood in attack , opting against giving Edinson Cavani his first United start .

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Manchester United fans want Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to stick with the diamond formation that was so effective against RB Leipzig in today's Premier League clash against Arsenal.
Solskjaer opted to rest a number of key players against the Bundesliga side with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford both starting from the bench.
Both players are set to return to the starting XI against Mikel Arteta's men after making brief appearances in the Champions League victory.
MEN Sport writers offered their insight into who Solskjaer should select against the Gunners and asked United fans to do the same.
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Supporters opted for an unchanged back four with Alex Telles still unavailable after testing positive for COVID-19.
Solskjaer's selection dilemma is in midfield with Scott McTominay and Fred impressing in recent weeks in the diamond formation. Fans believe both men should retain their places to partner Paul Pogba and Fernandes, with Donny van de Beek overlooked for his first Premier League start.
Our graphic has the midfield four in odd positions which can only be attributed to a technical glitch. Fred is likely to act as the anchor of the midfield, flanked by Pogba and McTominay, with Fernandes in the No.10 role.
With Anthony Martial serving the final game of his three-match suspension, fans want Rashford to partner Mason Greenwood in attack, opting against giving Edinson Cavani his first United start.
Manchester United fans' XI vs Arsenal: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Fred, McTominay, Pogba, Fernandes; Rashford, Greenwood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Have your say on the second national lockdown in our survey

Greater Manchester will be plunged into a second lockdown along with the rest of the country as tough new national restrictions come into force from Thursday .
Most of the region has been under strict local measures since the end of July , which have so far failed to curb rising rates of coronavirus infections .
The ten boroughs were placed in the highest tier of local restrictions last month , after a bitter battle between government and local leaders over a financial support package .
It forced the closure of wet-led pubs and bars , casinos , bingo halls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and soft play areas .
Households were also banned from mixing indoors and in many outdoor settings too , with the exception of open spaces such as parks and countryside .
Now rules are about to get even tighter with blanket restrictions set to be brought in across England following a vote by MPs on Wednesday .
We want to hear how you feel about the new national lockdown and how it will affect you .
You can fill out our survey below .
Click 'display interactive content ' or follow this link @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your device .
Announcing the new national lockdown on Saturday night , Boris Johnson urged people to stay at home once again .
People will only be allowed to leave their house for essential reasons such as working , if they can not to so from home , and to shop for groceries .
You can find a full list of reasons here .
Even more businesses must close , including restaurants , casinos , gyms , leisure centres , hairdressers , beauty salons and shops selling non-essential goods - although takeaways , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be permitted .
Unlike the last lockdown , schools , nurseries and universities will remain open , however .
There will be no change to childcare arrangements and support bubbles .
But households will be banned from mixing in most other circumstances and the previous rule of six will no longer apply .
You will still be allowed to meet one other person from outside your household outdoors - but with restrictions .
Travel rules will also change , with people advised not to travel outside their area and overnight stays only allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permitted exceptions .
The furlough scheme has been extended for those workers affected , who will be paid 80 per cent of their salaries .
It has sparked anger in the north , where employees hit by local restrictions have had to live on 67 per cent of their wages .
The lockdown will be put in place from Thursday , November 5 to December 2 .
The Prime Minister said the three-tier system would then be reintroduced regionally upon its conclusion .

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Greater Manchester will be plunged into a second lockdown along with the rest of the country as tough new national restrictions come into force from Thursday.
Most of the region has been under strict local measures since the end of July, which have so far failed to curb rising rates of coronavirus infections.
The ten boroughs were placed in the highest tier of local restrictions last month, after a bitter battle between government and local leaders over a financial support package.
It forced the closure of wet-led pubs and bars, casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, adult gaming centres and soft play areas.
Households were also banned from mixing indoors and in many outdoor settings too, with the exception of open spaces such as parks and countryside.
Now rules are about to get even tighter with blanket restrictions set to be brought in across England following a vote by MPs on Wednesday.
We want to hear how you feel about the new national lockdown and how it will affect you. You can fill out our survey below.
Click 'display interactive content' or follow this link if you can't see it on your device.
Announcing the new national lockdown on Saturday night, Boris Johnson urged people to stay at home once again.
People will only be allowed to leave their house for essential reasons such as working, if they cannot to so from home, and to shop for groceries. You can find a full list of reasons here.
Even more businesses must close, including restaurants, casinos, gyms, leisure centres, hairdressers, beauty salons and shops selling non-essential goods - although takeaways, deliveries and click and collect orders will be permitted.
Unlike the last lockdown, schools, nurseries and universities will remain open, however.
There will be no change to childcare arrangements and support bubbles.
But households will be banned from mixing in most other circumstances and the previous rule of six will no longer apply.
You will still be allowed to meet one other person from outside your household outdoors - but with restrictions.
Travel rules will also change, with people advised not to travel outside their area and overnight stays only allowed for work, education and other legally permitted exceptions.
The furlough scheme has been extended for those workers affected, who will be paid 80 per cent of their salaries.
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It has sparked anger in the north, where employees hit by local restrictions have had to live on 67 per cent of their wages.
The lockdown will be put in place from Thursday, November 5 to December 2.
The Prime Minister said the three-tier system would then be reintroduced regionally upon its conclusion.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Finally after 23 years at the mercy of vandals, arsonists, and planning red tape the remains of Geor

Finally after 23 years at the mercy of vandals, arsonists, and planning red tape the remains of Georgian mansion may be saved

A 23-year planning debacle could be about to end .
Tucked away off Pinfold Lane , Whitefield , are the remnants of a once handsome building .
All that remains of the Georgian , Whitefield Town Hall , is its crumbling south facade .
In its 19th century heyday , as revealed in black and white pictures , its immaculate grounds included a small bridge over a lake .
Until recently metal fencing surrounded it and trees overhung the red-brick ruin .
But a tangle of bushes , trees , and a hedgerow which hid it from the road have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a foundation for an impressive new driveway to the former Whitefield House .
By 2017 the site has been the subject of ten planning applications since October 1994 when permission was granted to fit metal grills and roller shuts to its doors and windows .
Yet three years ago the site was promoted on a website as the soon to open 60-bed Whitefield House Nursing Home with plans “ to set a new high standard in nursing and care ” .
Images of the new building appeared alongside promises of “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help those in our care live as independent and fulfilling life as possible.
” The Manchester Evening News can revealed that developers were on the cusp of giving the historic gem a new lease of life as a care home as a land wrangle with Bury council is close to being resolved .
In March 1997 approval was granted for a 24-bed nursing home and day centre but the developers later went out of business .
The building was then acquired by local solicitor , Stephen Latimer , and Dr Kumar Kotegaonkar .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ home plans and in 2004 the new owners made a start on site after being given the go-ahead to demolish the building .
But Bury council then changed the status of the property and its location to a conservation area - and ordered the demolition to cease .
But arsonists and vandals as well as planning red-tape took their toll on the property , which was wrecked .
Permission was granted in March 2011 for the removal and storage of all that was still standing - the facade at the former entrance - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 2014 permission was granted for a 60-bed care home with rehabilitation facilities , car parking and landscaping .
In 2017 Mr Latimer told the Manchester Evening News a hitch over a small strip of land at the rear of the plot had caused severe delays .
It was required after a redesign of the nursing home plan .
But , finally , after intervention by the then leader of Bury council , Rishi Shori , the land - a strip of scrubland the rear of the site - was sold by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years later it looks like work is commencing .
A Bury council spokesman said no further plans had been submitted since approval for the nursing home was given .
He added that it appeared the work carried out in recent weeks was preparation for an access road to the development .
Built in 1805 , by Edward Barlow , a nankeen cloth manufacturer when Britain was at war with France .
He named it “ Green Hill ” but from 1933 to 1974 it was Whitefield Town Hall .
In 1857 Alfred Grundy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it “ Underley ” .
It was later owned by Samuel Walker , a Radliffe ironmonger , and chairman of the Radcliffe Urban District Council .
In 1933 it was purchased by Whitefield council from George Stonestreet for £2,450 .
After local government re-organisation in 1974 it became Bury council ’ s engineering department HQ until 1985 .

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A 23-year planning debacle could be about to end.
Tucked away off Pinfold Lane, Whitefield, are the remnants of a once handsome building.
All that remains of the Georgian, Whitefield Town Hall, is its crumbling south facade.
In its 19th century heyday, as revealed in black and white pictures, its immaculate grounds included a small bridge over a lake.
Until recently metal fencing surrounded it and trees overhung the red-brick ruin.
But a tangle of bushes, trees, and a hedgerow which hid it from the road have been cleared and tons of stone laid as a foundation for an impressive new driveway to the former Whitefield House.
By 2017 the site has been the subject of ten planning applications since October 1994 when permission was granted to fit metal grills and roller shuts to its doors and windows.
Yet three years ago the site was promoted on a website as the soon to open 60-bed Whitefield House Nursing Home with plans “to set a new high standard in nursing and care”.
Images of the new building appeared alongside promises of “a full range of activities and services to help those in our care live as independent and fulfilling life as possible.”
The Manchester Evening News can revealed that developers were on the cusp of giving the historic gem a new lease of life as a care home as a land wrangle with Bury council is close to being resolved.
In March 1997 approval was granted for a 24-bed nursing home and day centre but the developers later went out of business.
The building was then acquired by local solicitor, Stephen Latimer, and Dr Kumar Kotegaonkar.
Planning permission was granted for new nursing home plans and in 2004 the new owners made a start on site after being given the go-ahead to demolish the building.
But Bury council then changed the status of the property and its location to a conservation area - and ordered the demolition to cease.
But arsonists and vandals as well as planning red-tape took their toll on the property, which was wrecked.
Permission was granted in March 2011 for the removal and storage of all that was still standing - the facade at the former entrance - but it is still remains.
In October 2014 permission was granted for a 60-bed care home with rehabilitation facilities, car parking and landscaping.
In 2017 Mr Latimer told the Manchester Evening News a hitch over a small strip of land at the rear of the plot had caused severe delays.
It was required after a redesign of the nursing home plan.
But, finally, after intervention by the then leader of Bury council, Rishi Shori, the land - a strip of scrubland the rear of the site - was sold by the council to the developers.
Now three years later it looks like work is commencing.
A Bury council spokesman said no further plans had been submitted since approval for the nursing home was given.
He added that it appeared the work carried out in recent weeks was preparation for an access road to the development.
Built in 1805, by Edward Barlow, a nankeen cloth manufacturer when Britain was at war with France. He named it “Green Hill” but from 1933 to 1974 it was Whitefield Town Hall.
In 1857 Alfred Grundy, a solicitor bought it and renamed it “Underley”.
It was later owned by Samuel Walker, a Radliffe ironmonger, and chairman of the Radcliffe Urban District Council.
In 1933 it was purchased by Whitefield council from George Stonestreet for £2,450.
After local government re-organisation in 1974 it became Bury council’s engineering department HQ until 1985.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Ian Evatt on how near injured Bolton duo Miller and Isgrove are to return

Bolton Wanderers duo Shaun Miller and Lloyd Isgrove are joining in with parts of training but head coach Ian Evatt is reluctant to throw them back into the action prematurely and lose them for months .
Striker Miller and winger Isgrove have had limited appearances so far in Wanderers shirts due to injury .
Miller has made just two substitute appearances and scored once since joining the Trotters at the start of the season .
Winger Isgrove meanwhile has made only one substitute appearance for Bolton , coming off the bench in the defeat to Newport County .
Wanderers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pitch , with Eoin Doyle currently out injured after picking up a hamstring strain the in the draw against Cambridge United .
And Nathan Delfouneso was forced off on 20 minutes in yesterday 's 4-0 defeat to Leyton Orient with a hamstring injury too , the severity of which is yet to be revealed .
The injuries have left Bolton light in the forward areas , but Evatt is wary of the potential setbacks that could occur with throwing either player back into the action prematurely ahead of the home game against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ They ’ re back joining in parts of training .
The problem we ’ ve got is if we chuck them in too early we ’ ll end up breaking them down again and they ’ re going to be missing for two to three months .
`` It ’ s a tough one at the moment but we can ’ t make excuses .
`` We ’ ve got to find a way , I ’ ve got to find a way and I ’ ll go home and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ analyse the game and try and figure out a plan to win a game of football on Tuesday . ''
It proved to be a heavy defeat for Wanderers and their worst of the season with a 4-0 loss yesterday at Brisbane Road , with goals from Danny Johnson , free-kicks from Jobi McAnuff and Conor Wilkinson , as well as Chris Clay 's strike after the break .
Evatt 's half-time message to his players after trailing 3-0 at the break was to be brave and have possession in tight areas of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a route back into the encounter , but to no avail .
He said : “ I said be brave and it ’ s not just about winning tackles and fighting and running , because I shouldn ’ t have to ask for that - that should be a given .
`` Being brave is having the ball in tight areas , still having the ball when mistakes have happened , they did that , they showed me that , but I asked them to win the second half and we didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Bolton Wanderers duo Shaun Miller and Lloyd Isgrove are joining in with parts of training but head coach Ian Evatt is reluctant to throw them back into the action prematurely and lose them for months.
Striker Miller and winger Isgrove have had limited appearances so far in Wanderers shirts due to injury.
Miller has made just two substitute appearances and scored once since joining the Trotters at the start of the season.
Winger Isgrove meanwhile has made only one substitute appearance for Bolton, coming off the bench in the defeat to Newport County.
Wanderers are experiencing injuries in the forward areas of the pitch, with Eoin Doyle currently out injured after picking up a hamstring strain the in the draw against Cambridge United.
And Nathan Delfouneso was forced off on 20 minutes in yesterday's 4-0 defeat to Leyton Orient with a hamstring injury too, the severity of which is yet to be revealed.
The injuries have left Bolton light in the forward areas, but Evatt is wary of the potential setbacks that could occur with throwing either player back into the action prematurely ahead of the home game against Mansfield Town on Tuesday.
He said: “They’re back joining in parts of training. The problem we’ve got is if we chuck them in too early we’ll end up breaking them down again and they’re going to be missing for two to three months.
"It’s a tough one at the moment but we can’t make excuses.
"We’ve got to find a way, I’ve got to find a way and I’ll go home and I’ll look in the mirror, analyse the game and try and figure out a plan to win a game of football on Tuesday."
It proved to be a heavy defeat for Wanderers and their worst of the season with a 4-0 loss yesterday at Brisbane Road, with goals from Danny Johnson, free-kicks from Jobi McAnuff and Conor Wilkinson, as well as Chris Clay's strike after the break.
Evatt's half-time message to his players after trailing 3-0 at the break was to be brave and have possession in tight areas of the pitch as Wanderers tried to find a route back into the encounter, but to no avail.
He said: “I said be brave and it’s not just about winning tackles and fighting and running, because I shouldn’t have to ask for that - that should be a given.
"Being brave is having the ball in tight areas, still having the ball when mistakes have happened, they did that, they showed me that, but I asked them to win the second half and we didn’t so I’m still disappointed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Manchester United news and transfers RECAP

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could make a host of changes to the side that defeated RB Leipzig for @ @ @ @ @ .
Solskjaer came under fire for Donny van de Beek 's lack of minutes since @ @ @ @ @ but the Dutchman started against the Bundesliga side at the tip of the midfield diamond @ @ @ @ @ well-deserved rest .
Marcus Rashford was also rested but came off the bench to net @ @ @ @ @ Van de Beek , he is likely to be demoted back to the bench against @ @ @ @ @ news , Diogo Dalot refused to be drawn on his long-term future after impressing for @ @ @ @ @ : `` Let ’ s see what happens at the end of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ t want to think about that : I am 100 % focused on Milan and @ @ @ @ @ '' Follow our live blog below for all the latest United news .

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could make a host of changes to the side that defeated RB Leipzig for today's clash against Arsenal.
Solskjaer came under fire for Donny van de Beek's lack of minutes since his summer switch from Ajax but the Dutchman started against the Bundesliga side at the tip of the midfield diamond which handed Bruno Fernandes a well-deserved rest.
Marcus Rashford was also rested but came off the bench to net a hat-trick. Unfortunately for Van de Beek, he is likely to be demoted back to the bench against the Gunners.
In other news, Diogo Dalot refused to be drawn on his long-term future after impressing for AC Milan.
He said: "Let’s see what happens at the end of the season. For now I don’t want to think about that: I am 100% focused on Milan and that’s it."
Follow our live blog below for all the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Manchester United are looking to maintain their recent run of good form as they host Arsenal at Old Trafford in @ @ @ @ @ Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are unbeaten across their last four matches having recorded wins over @ @ @ @ @ RB Leipzig , and drawn with Chelsea .
However , their overall domestic start has @ @ @ @ @ United yet to win at home in the league this season .
There is a @ @ @ @ @ since United are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games against Arsenal .
In @ @ @ @ @ , United remain without Alex Telles after the Brazilian full-back tested positive for the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ the final match of his three-game domestic suspension following his dismissal against Tottenham .
Eric @ @ @ @ @ Jesse Lingard remain sidelined .
Stick with us for all the build-up and updates LIVE @ @ @ @

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Manchester United's winless home run in the Premier League extended as they were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal at Old Trafford.
United haven't won a home game in the top flight since July 4 and were thoroughly second best as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's penalty secured all three points for Mikel Arteta's side.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made three changes from the team that lined up against RB Leipzig in midweek, with Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes coming in for Nemanja Matic, Donny van de Beek and the suspended Anthony Martial.
Arsenal dominated the first half and almost took the lead when Willian hit the crossbar. Arteta will have been disappointed that his side didn't lead at the break but they secured a deserved winner in the second half, with Aubeyamang scoring from the spot after Paul Pogba's clumsy foul on Hector Bellerin.
Follow our live blog below for reaction to the loss.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Luton Town boss considers recalling Bolton Wanderers loanee

Luton Town boss Nathan Jones has said he will recall Peter Kioso from his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers if required after several injuries in the Hatters squad .
The 21-year-old joined the Trotters as the club 's 20th signing of the summer on a season-long loan from the Trotters .
Since joining the League Two club , Kioso has gone on to become Wanderers boss Ian Evatt 's first choice in the right wing back role .
He has made five appearances for the club so far and scored his first Bolton goal in the 3-3 draw against Barrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiencing injury troubles in that area of the pitch .
Rhys Norrington-Davies , on loan from Sheffield United , went off at half-time in the Championship club 's 3-0 loss against Brentford .
The Hatters also have James Bree and Dan Potts out as well at the moment .
And in light of the injury problems his side are currently going through , Hatters boss Jones has confirmed he will 100 % bring Kioso back to Kenilworth Road if needed .
“ That ’ s not the reason why I left him go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the meantime with that , but yes , 100 % .
” Should Kioso depart , Wanderers have Jak Hickman and Gethin Jones , who is currently out injured , in the right wing back and right back area of the pitch .

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Luton Town boss Nathan Jones has said he will recall Peter Kioso from his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers if required after several injuries in the Hatters squad.
The 21-year-old joined the Trotters as the club's 20th signing of the summer on a season-long loan from the Trotters.
Since joining the League Two club, Kioso has gone on to become Wanderers boss Ian Evatt's first choice in the right wing back role.
He has made five appearances for the club so far and scored his first Bolton goal in the 3-3 draw against Barrow.
But his parent club are currently experiencing injury troubles in that area of the pitch.
Rhys Norrington-Davies, on loan from Sheffield United, went off at half-time in the Championship club's 3-0 loss against Brentford.
The Hatters also have James Bree and Dan Potts out as well at the moment.
And in light of the injury problems his side are currently going through, Hatters boss Jones has confirmed he will 100% bring Kioso back to Kenilworth Road if needed.
He told Luton Today : “At this rate I’ll 100% call Peter Kioso back.
“That’s not the reason why I left him go, a lot of things have happened in the meantime with that, but yes, 100%.”
Should Kioso depart, Wanderers have Jak Hickman and Gethin Jones, who is currently out injured, in the right wing back and right back area of the pitch.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--How Paul Pogba reacted to being benched at Manchester United

Bruno Fernandes has praised Paul Pogba for his reaction to being benched by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and insisted he has n't been angry with the decision .
The Manchester United midfielder was one of several players to be left out following their 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur .
Nemanja Matic and Pogba both made way for Scott McTominay and Fred in a bid to give United more defensive stability in midfield in the games against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea .
Since the humbling against Spurs , United are unbeaten - winning three of their four matches in the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has insisted that whilst Pogba is n't pleased about being out the side , his reaction has been first-class as he attempts to work his way back into the team .
`` Paul wants to play , he wants to be in the first XI , that is no different to any player - they all want to be in the first XI , '' Fernandes told Sky Sports .
`` Of course Paul is an amazing player who has done a lot of great things in the past few years .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , against Newcastle , was perfect for the team .
`` A lot of people may think Paul is angry on the bench and that he will do nothing when he comes on because he is angry , but he comes in with the right motivation , as we saw with his assist in Paris .
`` He was there , he was fighting , holding the ball in the corner for us , he did a really good job .
Maybe some people think he was angry because he wanted to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club .
Everyone knows the qualities Paul has , he is doing very well .
`` Being on the bench is a problem for everyone , but this problem is motivation for Paul .
He uses this as motivation and he is helping the team a lot when he comes in and plays , like he did in the last game in the Champions League . ''
Solskjaer opted to use a diamond formation in the 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in midweek with Pogba operating in a more advanced role than in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but admitted the Frenchman is utilised better further up the field ahead of the game against Arsenal .
He said : `` Paul can do everything on a football pitch , more or less .
He can play long passes , get in the box , play combinations outside the box .
`` But he played really well , he did impact the game .
We love to see him driving forward and affecting the game .
What has been the case after being injured and ill for so long is getting back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can do . ''

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Bruno Fernandes has praised Paul Pogba for his reaction to being benched by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and insisted he hasn't been angry with the decision.
The Manchester United midfielder was one of several players to be left out following their 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Nemanja Matic and Pogba both made way for Scott McTominay and Fred in a bid to give United more defensive stability in midfield in the games against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
Since the humbling against Spurs, United are unbeaten - winning three of their four matches in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Fernandes has insisted that whilst Pogba isn't pleased about being out the side, his reaction has been first-class as he attempts to work his way back into the team.
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"Paul wants to play, he wants to be in the first XI, that is no different to any player - they all want to be in the first XI," Fernandes told Sky Sports.
"Of course Paul is an amazing player who has done a lot of great things in the past few years. The way he came in against Paris Saint-Germain, against Newcastle, was perfect for the team.
"A lot of people may think Paul is angry on the bench and that he will do nothing when he comes on because he is angry, but he comes in with the right motivation, as we saw with his assist in Paris.
"He was there, he was fighting, holding the ball in the corner for us, he did a really good job. Maybe some people think he was angry because he wanted to play and that he wants to leave the club. Everyone knows the qualities Paul has, he is doing very well.
"Being on the bench is a problem for everyone, but this problem is motivation for Paul. He uses this as motivation and he is helping the team a lot when he comes in and plays, like he did in the last game in the Champions League."
Solskjaer opted to use a diamond formation in the 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in midweek with Pogba operating in a more advanced role than in recent months.
The United manager all but admitted the Frenchman is utilised better further up the field ahead of the game against Arsenal.
He said: "Paul can do everything on a football pitch, more or less. He can play long passes, get in the box, play combinations outside the box.
"But he played really well, he did impact the game. We love to see him driving forward and affecting the game. What has been the case after being injured and ill for so long is getting back and the fitter he is the more he can do."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--LIVE Andy Burnham coronavirus press conference after lockdown announcement

Andy Burnham will hold a press conference this afternoon following the Prime Minister 's announcement on Saturday night .
Just a week after Greater Manchester was moved into the toughest restrictions , the whole of England will be placed into a national lockdown .
From Thursday ( November 5 ) , non-essential businesses and hospitality venues must close , household mixing is banned and people are again encouraged to stay home .
The measures , which will are expected to last until December 2 , will also come with an extension to the 80 % furlough scheme .
This has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after their calls for a better financial package for Tier 3 areas were unanswered .
Instead workers were offered 67 % of pay through the government 's Job Support Scheme - which was supposed to come into force today as the furlough scheme closed .
In a tweet on Saturday night following Boris Johnson 's delayed press conference and in response to a tweet by Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Mr Burnham said : `` But when we asked you to do that for the lowest-paid people in the North , you refused .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has also spoken about how the government `` dismissed the North ’ s call '' on the furlough scheme before more accusations of the government treating this part of the country with `` contempt '' .
Mr Burnham will be joined at his press conference by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram , who tweeted following the announcement : `` Now we know for sure that the Government thinks workers in the North were worth 13 % less than those in the South . ''
Follow updates from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ :

Andy Burnham will hold a press conference this afternoon following the Prime Minister's announcement on Saturday night.
Just a week after Greater Manchester was moved into the toughest restrictions, the whole of England will be placed into a national lockdown.
From Thursday (November 5), non-essential businesses and hospitality venues must close, household mixing is banned and people are again encouraged to stay home.
The measures, which will are expected to last until December 2, will also come with an extension to the 80% furlough scheme.
This has been met with anger from northern leaders after their calls for a better financial package for Tier 3 areas were unanswered.
Instead workers were offered 67% of pay through the government's Job Support Scheme - which was supposed to come into force today as the furlough scheme closed.
In a tweet on Saturday night following Boris Johnson's delayed press conference and in response to a tweet by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Mr Burnham said: "But when we asked you to do that for the lowest-paid people in the North, you refused. People here will remember that."
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has also spoken about how the government "dismissed the North’s call" on the furlough scheme before more accusations of the government treating this part of the country with "contempt".
Mr Burnham will be joined at his press conference by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, who tweeted following the announcement: "Now we know for sure that the Government thinks workers in the North were worth 13% less than those in the South."
Follow updates from the press conference as they happen below:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--The rules around going on holiday and travel in the new lockdown

Boris Johnson has announced that England will enter a new national lockdown in a drastic bid to slow the spread of coronavirus .
It will commence from Thursday , subject to Parliamentary approval , and will last until December 2 .
Pubs , bars , restaurants , gyms , and non-essential shops will have to close across the country .
People must only leave their homes for specific reasons , similarly to the first lockdown in March .
These include for education , work , exercise and recreation outdoors , medical reasons , for essential shopping , and to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're probably wondering if you can still travel and go on holiday , especially if you already had a trip booked .
While there will be some exemptions to leaving home set out in law , travel wo n't be one of them .
The government has said there is no exemption for staying away from home on holiday under the new lockdown .
This means that people can not travel both internationally or within the UK unless , the travel is for work , education or other legally permitted exemptions .
Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Have your say in our comments below Overnight stays away from primary residences will not be allowed , except for specific exceptions including for work .
This includes staying in a second home , if you own one , or staying with anyone you do not live with or are in a support bubble with .
Those currently on a domestic holiday will be allowed to finish their holidays , the government has said , but are still subject to the requirements in England not to go out without a reasonable excuse .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with accommodation providers to see if a cancellation and refund is possible .
We want to hear how you feel about the new national lockdown and how it will affect you .
You can fill out our survey below .
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Inbound international travel will continue to be governed by the travel corridor approach , where UK arrivals must quarantine for 14 days depending on where they have travelled from .
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Boris Johnson has announced that England will enter a new national lockdown in a drastic bid to slow the spread of coronavirus.
It will commence from Thursday, subject to Parliamentary approval, and will last until December 2.
Pubs, bars, restaurants, gyms, and non-essential shops will have to close across the country.
People must only leave their homes for specific reasons, similarly to the first lockdown in March.
These include for education, work, exercise and recreation outdoors, medical reasons, for essential shopping, and to provide care for the vulnerable.
Therefore you're probably wondering if you can still travel and go on holiday, especially if you already had a trip booked.
While there will be some exemptions to leaving home set out in law, travel won't be one of them.
The government has said there is no exemption for staying away from home on holiday under the new lockdown.
This means that people cannot travel both internationally or within the UK unless, the travel is for work, education or other legally permitted exemptions.
Do you agree with the new lockdown? Have your say in our comments below
Overnight stays away from primary residences will not be allowed, except for specific exceptions including for work.
This includes staying in a second home, if you own one, or staying with anyone you do not live with or are in a support bubble with.
Those currently on a domestic holiday will be allowed to finish their holidays, the government has said, but are still subject to the requirements in England not to go out without a reasonable excuse.
Those with bookings should get in touch with accommodation providers to see if a cancellation and refund is possible.
We want to hear how you feel about the new national lockdown and how it will affect you. You can fill out our survey below.
Click 'display interactive content' or follow this link if you can't see it on your device.
Inbound international travel will continue to be governed by the travel corridor approach, where UK arrivals must quarantine for 14 days depending on where they have travelled from.
Government guidance on the travel exemptions will be published next week.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -subscribe here . And you canfollow us on Facebook here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Pundits make their Manchester United vs Arsenal predictions

Manchester United have been backed to record their first Premier League home win of the season against Arsenal .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men are back in action at Old Trafford against the Gunners after failing to win their first three league fixtures at home this season .
United go into the game on a high following their 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek .
Arsenal , meanwhile , saw off Dundalk 3-0 in their latest Europa League group game on Thursday evening .
`` Arsenal defender David Luiz is out injured so I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will stick with his system of playing three at the back without the Brazilian .
`` Arteta 's side have lost three of their past four league games but during that spell it is up front where they have not really been firing .
`` I am going with United here , even though they did not create much against Chelsea last week either .
`` Their 5-0 win over RB Leipzig was obviously a very good result in the end , but a flurry of late goals and a superb performance off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of a gloss on it because there was n't much between the sides , certainly in the first half . ''
`` It ’ s crazy to see these two teams play when they are both so low in the table !
`` United ’ s confidence will be high , but often you have a brilliant result followed by a horror show .
`` I want to see United kick on up the table , and I think they can edge out Arsenal here . ''
`` Manchester United take on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of media attention prior to kick off .
`` Arsenal ’ s early season rise has been dampened slightly with recent results , so they ’ ll be looking at this as the perfect platform to get going again .
`` United themselves have picked up .
Their outstanding European results must have raised the confidence levels at Old Trafford .
Marcus Rashford is really starting to fire and he could be United ’ s danger man here .
`` However , I think if Arsenal can keep him quiet , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Manchester United have been backed to record their first Premier League home win of the season against Arsenal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men are back in action at Old Trafford against the Gunners after failing to win their first three league fixtures at home this season.
United go into the game on a high following their 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the Champions League in midweek.
Arsenal, meanwhile, saw off Dundalk 3-0 in their latest Europa League group game on Thursday evening.
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Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"Arsenal defender David Luiz is out injured so I am not sure whether Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will stick with his system of playing three at the back without the Brazilian.
"Arteta's side have lost three of their past four league games but during that spell it is up front where they have not really been firing.
"I am going with United here, even though they did not create much against Chelsea last week either.
"Their 5-0 win over RB Leipzig was obviously a very good result in the end, but a flurry of late goals and a superb performance off the bench by Marcus Rashford put a bit of a gloss on it because there wasn't much between the sides, certainly in the first half."
Prediction: United 2-0 Arsenal
Dimitar Berbatov, Metro
"It’s crazy to see these two teams play when they are both so low in the table!
"United’s confidence will be high, but often you have a brilliant result followed by a horror show.
"I want to see United kick on up the table, and I think they can edge out Arsenal here."
Prediction: United 2-1 Arsenal
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Michael Owen, BetVictor
"Manchester United take on Arsenal in a match that always draws plenty of media attention prior to kick off.
"Arsenal’s early season rise has been dampened slightly with recent results, so they’ll be looking at this as the perfect platform to get going again.
"United themselves have picked up. Their outstanding European results must have raised the confidence levels at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford is really starting to fire and he could be United’s danger man here.
"However, I think if Arsenal can keep him quiet, they could come away with a point."
Prediction: Draw


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Man City performances support Pep Guardiola demand for change

Ask Pep Guardiola about the substitution rules in the Premier League and you are almost certain to get the Manchester City manager talking .
While other topics such as his contract situation can be skirted around , Guardiola has always got plenty to say about the decision to revert back to a maximum of three changes per game this season .
In short , the manager thinks that reverting to three when it had been bumped up to five after the restart is hurting any team but especially those in European competitions .
Rival coaches agree with him , judging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer , and Frank Lampard have had to say this week .
When pressed on why this year was so different to any other year when the top sides would be expected to challenge in every competition , Guardiola suggested there was a lack of base fitness that would normally be gained by more weeks of pre-season plus a gentler start to the campaign before the cup competition kicked in .
As a result , he said , `` the last 15 , 20 , 25 , 30 minutes of games are when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start to suffer '' as a result of not being able to call on five substitutes .
This can be seen remarkably clearly in how City 's league matches have panned out so far this season .
They have n't scored the goals that the manager wants overall , but there has been a significant drop-off in the latter stages of games .
City have outscored their opponents by six to two in the first half of games , but in the second half have been outscored by three to six .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second-half goals for every one they conceded and scored more on the opening day ( and eight more in total ) than they have managed in six attempts this time .
Phil Foden 's strike gained the Blues a point a West Ham after they were trailing at the break , but they are at a net loss of two points after seeing Leicester turn from draw to defeat and Leeds from a win to a draw .
While the substitution law could yet be changed , Guardiola knows that he must find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side can stay strong across the whole 90 minutes and not dip in the second half of games to allow more points to slip away .

Ask Pep Guardiola about the substitution rules in the Premier League and you are almost certain to get the Manchester City manager talking.
While other topics such as his contract situation can be skirted around, Guardiola has always got plenty to say about the decision to revert back to a maximum of three changes per game this season.
In short, the manager thinks that reverting to three when it had been bumped up to five after the restart is hurting any team but especially those in European competitions. Rival coaches agree with him, judging by what Jurgen Klopp, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Frank Lampard have had to say this week.
When pressed on why this year was so different to any other year when the top sides would be expected to challenge in every competition, Guardiola suggested there was a lack of base fitness that would normally be gained by more weeks of pre-season plus a gentler start to the campaign before the cup competition kicked in.
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As a result, he said, "the last 15, 20, 25, 30 minutes of games are when players who are playing every three days start to suffer" as a result of not being able to call on five substitutes.
This can be seen remarkably clearly in how City's league matches have panned out so far this season. They haven't scored the goals that the manager wants overall, but there has been a significant drop-off in the latter stages of games.
City have outscored their opponents by six to two in the first half of games, but in the second half have been outscored by three to six. For comparison, last season they scored three second-half goals for every one they conceded and scored more on the opening day (and eight more in total) than they have managed in six attempts this time.
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Phil Foden's strike gained the Blues a point a West Ham after they were trailing at the break, but they are at a net loss of two points after seeing Leicester turn from draw to defeat and Leeds from a win to a draw.
While the substitution law could yet be changed, Guardiola knows that he must find another way to make sure that his side can stay strong across the whole 90 minutes and not dip in the second half of games to allow more points to slip away.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Solskjaer admits to using Sir Alex Ferguson technique at Man Utd

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he uses the same technique Sir Alex Ferguson used at Manchester United when revealing which players will be starting the next game .
Solskjaer has been criticised for his use of summer signing Donny van de Beek , who is yet to start a Premier League game since moving to Old Trafford for £40million .
Furthermore , his decision to leave Paul Pogba on the bench against both Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea was also questioned .
The United boss has stressed that every member of squad will be vital during the most demanding season in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Ferguson when telling his players whether they will play or not .
`` Well of course I ’ ve probably been on the end of that more than anyone about being on the bench !
[ Smiles ] , '' he told the club 's official website when asked whether his technique is similar to Sir Alex 's .
`` Of course the gaffer was fantastic when you sat down for the one-to-one chats with him .
I remember many of them .
`` Some reasons and excuses I didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at making you feel involved and that ’ s the part with us too ; everyone is going to be important , be it from the first minute , the last minute , this game , the next game .
`` We ’ ve got a week now , well six days , Sunday , Wednesday , Saturday with three massive games before the international break and everyone knows that they ’ ll be called upon . ''
United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game against Arsenal and the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is improving with every game .
He added : `` There was no injuries [ from Wednesday ] which is of course is a big plus when you think of every game we play and the intensity .
`` We ’ re getting better and better , I feel everyone is seeing now that our fitness and sharpness is more up to speed and we should be ready for the game [ against Arsenal ] . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he uses the same technique Sir Alex Ferguson used at Manchester United when revealing which players will be starting the next game.
Solskjaer has been criticised for his use of summer signing Donny van de Beek, who is yet to start a Premier League game since moving to Old Trafford for £40million.
Furthermore, his decision to leave Paul Pogba on the bench against both Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea was also questioned.
The United boss has stressed that every member of squad will be vital during the most demanding season in recent history and revealed he takes inspiration from Ferguson when telling his players whether they will play or not.
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"Well of course I’ve probably been on the end of that more than anyone about being on the bench! [Smiles]," he told the club's official website when asked whether his technique is similar to Sir Alex's.
"Of course the gaffer was fantastic when you sat down for the one-to-one chats with him. I remember many of them.
"Some reasons and excuses I didn’t particularly agree with but he was fantastic at making you feel involved and that’s the part with us too; everyone is going to be important, be it from the first minute, the last minute, this game, the next game.
"We’ve got a week now, well six days, Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday with three massive games before the international break and everyone knows that they’ll be called upon."
United have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game against Arsenal and the United boss has revealed the squad's fitness is improving with every game.
He added: "There was no injuries [from Wednesday] which is of course is a big plus when you think of every game we play and the intensity.
"We’re getting better and better, I feel everyone is seeing now that our fitness and sharpness is more up to speed and we should be ready for the game [against Arsenal]."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Video shows scale of massive illegal rave as hundreds descend on farm

Videos show the scale of a huge illegal lockdown rave in Astley near Wigan attended by more than 300 people .
Police descended on a 320-acre farm site near the border with Glazebury in Warrington on Saturday night , part of which had been taken over by crowds partying .
Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) say they were alerted to the `` unlicensed music event '' at around 8:45pm by the farm owner who discovered music equipment and a `` a large number of people '' gathered on his land .
Snapchat videos from the area show dozens of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dancing and singing to thumping music .
There also appears to be artificial lighting illuminating the wooded area .
GMP say they `` received no prior intelligence '' of the event but there was a big multi-agency response , with the police helicopter and officers from neighbouring Cheshire being drafted in .
Pictures showed scores of police vans parked up alongside the road .
A section 35 dispersal order was imposed by both GMP and Cheshire Police covering either side of the county-border until 6am this morning , Sunday November 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with police saying dozens of people arriving at the site turned away .
A number of key roads including the East Lancs Road in Astley and Warrington Road in Glazebury were closed .
Officers started dispersing people with `` with measures taken to ensure a safe and orderly exit from the site '' , GMP said in a statement issued this morning .
This included working with Network Rail and British Transport to prevent disruption to the nearby railway line however despite police advice , many people made off on foot across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the area they said .
Pictures showed groups trudging away from the area , cajoled by officers , into the early hours of Sunday .
A total of seven police vehicles were damaged , with some vehicles ' tyres slashed .
A machete was also found in some bushes on the site .
One woman was treated by emergency services but her injuries are not believed to have been caused in suspicious circumstances , GMP said .
Two men were arrested ; a 26-year-old on suspicion of not providing personal details for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 36-year-old for possession of class A drugs .
A `` comprehensive '' investigation has now been launched to `` bring the organisers to justice '' GMP said .
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said : “ This event was unacceptable and a blatant disregard of , not only restrictions for COVID-19 and the safety of others , but also the safety of those present as we saw serious examples over the summer period of the dangers posed by attending such events .
“ Thankfully our officers , alongside supporting resources from Cheshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to put a swift end to the event and prevent further large numbers people attending , as well as ensuring a safe and orderly exit from the site despite the challenges posed by the surrounding terrain .
“ This event was a clear and flagrant breach of the regulations in place to keep people safe and a comprehensive investigation has been launched to bring the organisers to justice .
“ I would also like to reiterate our message from the summer to those thinking of attending these events and those willing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gatherings ; while many may attend to have a good time , not everyone goes with the same intentions .
`` As well as being illegal , these events are not safe and the fact a machete was recovered from the site of this event is a worrying but important reminder that this very much remains the case .
“ Our dedicated plans to tackle events like these meant that this illegal gathering didn ’ t compromise our response to other ongoing incidents , but we must all work together and continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnecessary demands on all emergency services .
`` Where there are blatant breaches there will be robust enforcement.
” Any information about the event is asked to call police on 0161 856 3034 quoting incident number 3231 of 31/10/2020 .
Or details can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Videos show the scale of a huge illegal lockdown rave in Astley near Wigan attended by more than 300 people.
Police descended on a 320-acre farm site near the border with Glazebury in Warrington on Saturday night, part of which had been taken over by crowds partying.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they were alerted to the "unlicensed music event" at around 8:45pm by the farm owner who discovered music equipment and a "a large number of people" gathered on his land.
Snapchat videos from the area show dozens of people huddled together, not wearing masks, dancing and singing to thumping music.
There also appears to be artificial lighting illuminating the wooded area.
(Image: ASP)
GMP say they "received no prior intelligence" of the event but there was a big multi-agency response, with the police helicopter and officers from neighbouring Cheshire being drafted in.
Pictures showed scores of police vans parked up alongside the road.
A section 35 dispersal order was imposed by both GMP and Cheshire Police covering either side of the county-border until 6am this morning, Sunday November 1.
Entrances to the site were blocked, with police saying dozens of people arriving at the site turned away.
A number of key roads including the East Lancs Road in Astley and Warrington Road in Glazebury were closed.
Officers started dispersing people with "with measures taken to ensure a safe and orderly exit from the site", GMP said in a statement issued this morning.
This included working with Network Rail and British Transport to prevent disruption to the nearby railway line however despite police advice, many people made off on foot across the railway tracks while trains were still running in the area they said.
(Image: ASP)
Pictures showed groups trudging away from the area, cajoled by officers, into the early hours of Sunday.
A total of seven police vehicles were damaged, with some vehicles' tyres slashed. A machete was also found in some bushes on the site.
One woman was treated by emergency services but her injuries are not believed to have been caused in suspicious circumstances, GMP said.
Two men were arrested; a 26-year-old on suspicion of not providing personal details for a fixed penalty notice, and a 36-year-old for possession of class A drugs.
A "comprehensive" investigation has now been launched to "bring the organisers to justice" GMP said.
(Image: ASP)
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said: “This event was unacceptable and a blatant disregard of, not only restrictions for COVID-19 and the safety of others, but also the safety of those present as we saw serious examples over the summer period of the dangers posed by attending such events.
“Thankfully our officers, alongside supporting resources from Cheshire, BTP, NPAS and Network Rail were able to put a swift end to the event and prevent further large numbers people attending, as well as ensuring a safe and orderly exit from the site despite the challenges posed by the surrounding terrain.
(Image: Snapchat)
“This event was a clear and flagrant breach of the regulations in place to keep people safe and a comprehensive investigation has been launched to bring the organisers to justice.
“I would also like to reiterate our message from the summer to those thinking of attending these events and those willing to drop their children off at these illegal gatherings; while many may attend to have a good time, not everyone goes with the same intentions.
"As well as being illegal, these events are not safe and the fact a machete was recovered from the site of this event is a worrying but important reminder that this very much remains the case.
“Our dedicated plans to tackle events like these meant that this illegal gathering didn’t compromise our response to other ongoing incidents, but we must all work together and continue to abide by the government regulations to avoid unnecessary demands on all emergency services.
"Where there are blatant breaches there will be robust enforcement.”
Any information about the event is asked to call police on 0161 856 3034 quoting incident number 3231 of 31/10/2020.
Or details can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-01--Man City morning headlines as Pep Guardiola hails Ruben Dias impact

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , November 1 .
Pep Guardiola has claimed Ruben Dias brings “ consistency ” to Manchester City ’ s defence after another clean sheet in yesterday ’ s 1-0 win over Sheffield United .
The 23-year-old has started well following his £65m move from Benfica , establishing a solid partnership with Aymeric Laporte .
And Guardiola highlighted the importance of having a reliable centre-back pairing in the aftermath of Saturday ’ s narrow win at Bramall Lane .
“ They both played really well as well , ” Guardiola told BT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consistency .
We struggled a lot last season without two central defenders .
“ Of course , we will need everyone because of the amount of games .
It 's impossible to play both every game.
” Guardiola admits City need to do better in front of goal Guardiola has admitted his side are struggling to convert chances so far this season .
City have scored just nine goals in their opening six Premier League games , having netted 102 across the course of last season .
And Guardiola has acknowledged the issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jesus currently out injured .
“ We played really well in the first half and created a lot of chances , we struggled with scoring goals , ” he said after the 1-0 win over Sheffield United .
“ When you arrive in the second half at 1-0 anything can happen , especially with them being so good at second balls and having the patience for an extra pass .
“ They are really good with crosses , they had one clear chance in 90 minutes so that is good for us in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we arrived in the final third we are not as clinical as we were before .
Nine goals in six games is not enough .
I understand completely why , many reasons.
” Rio Ferdinand has given his verdict on rumours that Guardiola might return to Barcelona in the near future .
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has made clear his intention to bring Guardiola back to the club .
But the City manager has dismissed the speculation , claiming yesterday that “ it ’ s over ” .
“ I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Manchester and hopefully I can do a good job this season to stay longer , ” he said .
“ I was never really in that position as a player , ” Ferdinand told BT Sport .
“ Obviously , Sir Alex Ferguson was always fully committed and heart on his sleeve in that respect .
But Pep is a different animal , a different character .
“ It ’ s more important , I think , about what he ’ s relaying to the players .
I think if he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with confidence , then it ’ s OK. “ But the big problem , I think , with the club in the wider picture will be recruitment .
If they ’ re talking to players they want to get hold of in January or the following window , if I ’ m that player , I ’ m only coming there , really , if Pep ’ s there , or I want to know at least who ’ s next in charge before I make my decision and commit .
“ So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question - but his history does suggest that he makes late decisions on his contracts and where he wants to go .
Man City will probably know that and be very well aware of that .
Listen , who wouldn ’ t want that guy in their dugout ?
”

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, November 1.
Guardiola hails ‘consistency’ of summer signing
Pep Guardiola has claimed Ruben Dias brings “consistency” to Manchester City’s defence after another clean sheet in yesterday’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United.
The 23-year-old has started well following his £65m move from Benfica, establishing a solid partnership with Aymeric Laporte.
And Guardiola highlighted the importance of having a reliable centre-back pairing in the aftermath of Saturday’s narrow win at Bramall Lane.
“They both played really well as well,” Guardiola told BT Sport. “These guys give us consistency. We struggled a lot last season without two central defenders.
“Of course, we will need everyone because of the amount of games. It's impossible to play both every game.”
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Guardiola admits City need to do better in front of goal
Guardiola has admitted his side are struggling to convert chances so far this season.
City have scored just nine goals in their opening six Premier League games, having netted 102 across the course of last season.
And Guardiola has acknowledged the issue, with both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus currently out injured.
“We played really well in the first half and created a lot of chances, we struggled with scoring goals,” he said after the 1-0 win over Sheffield United. “When you arrive in the second half at 1-0 anything can happen, especially with them being so good at second balls and having the patience for an extra pass.
“They are really good with crosses, they had one clear chance in 90 minutes so that is good for us in terms of how we defend but unfortunately when we arrived in the final third we are not as clinical as we were before. Nine goals in six games is not enough. I understand completely why, many reasons.”
Ferdinand makes Guardiola prediction amid Barcelona speculation
Rio Ferdinand has given his verdict on rumours that Guardiola might return to Barcelona in the near future.
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has made clear his intention to bring Guardiola back to the club.
But the City manager has dismissed the speculation, claiming yesterday that “it’s over”. “I'm incredibly happy here, delighted to be in Manchester and hopefully I can do a good job this season to stay longer,” he said.
“I was never really in that position as a player,” Ferdinand told BT Sport. “Obviously, Sir Alex Ferguson was always fully committed and heart on his sleeve in that respect. But Pep is a different animal, a different character.
“It’s more important, I think, about what he’s relaying to the players. I think if he's speaking to the players and filling them with confidence, then it’s OK.
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“But the big problem, I think, with the club in the wider picture will be recruitment. If they’re talking to players they want to get hold of in January or the following window, if I’m that player, I’m only coming there, really, if Pep’s there, or I want to know at least who’s next in charge before I make my decision and commit.
“So the bigger picture is probably the bigger question - but his history does suggest that he makes late decisions on his contracts and where he wants to go. Man City will probably know that and be very well aware of that. Listen, who wouldn’t want that guy in their dugout?”