themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Woman faces £150 fine after pigeon gobbles dropped tuna baguette end

A woman said she was left 'deflated ' after she was slapped with a £150 fine because a pigeon gobbled up her dropped tuna baguette end in 'one peck ' in Piccadilly Gardens .
Leonie Ormsby said the tiny piece of bread - which she dropped by accident - was the size of a one pound coin .
It 's the second time this week that the Manchester Evening News has reported on 'pigeon feeding fines ' handed out in Piccadilly Gardens .
Earlier this week , Kerris Fenn , 22 , said she ripped up part of a Greggs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feed a small group of birds as they looked 'quite sweet ' last Sunday .
She paid £120 to Manchester City Council - a slightly reduced amount as she paid it within ten days .
Leonie , also 22 , from Droylsden , said she had sat down to eat her Greggs steak bake with her boyfriend , who ordered the tuna baguette , on Monday .
After she finished the steak bake , she had a bite of her partner 's sandwich .
`` There was a little bit left of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I had a bite , then dropped it on the floor at the side of my foot .
`` I dropped one bit of food , I did n't think it was bad .
It was the size of a pound coin .
I have never littered in my life .
We were sitting having a nice time .
There was no warning .
`` There was no one around me .
The pigeons flocked around but it was the tiniest bit .
It was gone within one peck .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was no filling in it .
`` These two officers came over .
They said ' I have seen you feeding the pigeons ' .
He said 'you are on camera ' .
I said ' I do n't want to give details ' .
`` He said 'if you do n't give your details it will go to court ' .
`` I 'm going to uni , I ca n't have anything on my record . ''
Leonie said she has n't paid the fine and plans to appeal it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a lot of money .
It 's not a joke when you get fined this much money .
I ca n't really afford that .
If they warned me , I would n't have done it again .
I nearly started crying .
I have never been in trouble .
It seems crazy , you feel a bit attacked .
I thought 'what is my mum going to say ? '
I ca n't believe it . ''
Manchester City Council repeated the statement they gave to the Manchester Evening News following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also directed the MEN to additional guidance which states : It is a criminal offence to discard litter and has been for nearly 30 years .
Litter is classed as anything as small as sweet wrappers or cigarette butts and as large as cans , bottles , newspapers , food , or bags of waste .
Littering is punishable by a fine of up to £2,500 .
3GS officers are authorised by Manchester City Council to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for the offence of littering - this FPN gives the offender the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by paying a Fixed Penalty .
The maximum Fixed Penalty is set at £150 by the government and in Manchester , it is accordingly set at £150 .
If paid within the first ten days of issue , the amount is reduced to £120 .
Food waste is classed as litter and as such , feeding pigeons is punishable under the Environmental Protection Act ( 1990 ) .
Pigeons can carry disease and mites , which can be harmful to humans .
In 2019 , a child 's death in Scotland was linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : //www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-46953707 ) .
Furthermore , human food can actually be harmful to the birds , particularly if it contains high levels of salt .
The RSPCA advises that the most humane way to deter pigeons from our streets is to reduce the amount of food available to them , by disposing of food waste responsibly .
Manchester City Council has provided signage to warn the public not to feed the pigeons in Piccadilly Gardens .
However , even if signs were not in place , the council 's contractors would be entitled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Fixed Penalty Notice for littering .
Executive Member for Neighbourhoods , Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar , said : `` Feeding the pigeons is littering , plain and simple .
Clear signs are in place in Piccadilly Gardens to advertise this fact .
`` While we take no pleasure in handing out Fixed Penalty Notices to offenders , it 's extremely important that people understand that they should not be feeding the birds in this way .
`` Illegally dropping food for the pigeons is bad for the local environment and can also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items intended for human consumption are not suitable for them to eat . ''

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A woman said she was left 'deflated' after she was slapped with a £150 fine because a pigeon gobbled up her dropped tuna baguette end in 'one peck' in Piccadilly Gardens.
Leonie Ormsby said the tiny piece of bread - which she dropped by accident - was the size of a one pound coin.
It's the second time this week that the Manchester Evening News has reported on 'pigeon feeding fines' handed out in Piccadilly Gardens.
Earlier this week, Kerris Fenn, 22, said she ripped up part of a Greggs vegan sausage roll into 'tiny pieces' to feed a small group of birds as they looked 'quite sweet' last Sunday.
She paid £120 to Manchester City Council - a slightly reduced amount as she paid it within ten days.
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Leonie, also 22, from Droylsden, said she had sat down to eat her Greggs steak bake with her boyfriend, who ordered the tuna baguette, on Monday.
After she finished the steak bake, she had a bite of her partner's sandwich.
"There was a little bit left of the baguette", she said.
"I had a bite, then dropped it on the floor at the side of my foot.
"I dropped one bit of food, I didn't think it was bad. It was the size of a pound coin. I have never littered in my life. We were sitting having a nice time. There was no warning.
"There was no one around me. The pigeons flocked around but it was the tiniest bit. It was gone within one peck. It was the end of the baguette. There was no filling in it.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
"These two officers came over. They said 'I have seen you feeding the pigeons'. He said 'you are on camera'. I said 'I don't want to give details'.
"He said 'if you don't give your details it will go to court'.
"I'm going to uni, I can't have anything on my record."
Leonie said she hasn't paid the fine and plans to appeal it.
"It's just deflating, £150 is a lot of money. It's not a joke when you get fined this much money. I can't really afford that. If they warned me, I wouldn't have done it again. I nearly started crying. I have never been in trouble. It seems crazy, you feel a bit attacked. I thought 'what is my mum going to say?' I can't believe it."
Manchester City Council repeated the statement they gave to the Manchester Evening News following our report earlier this week.
They also directed the MEN to additional guidance which states:
It is a criminal offence to discard litter and has been for nearly 30 years. Litter is classed as anything as small as sweet wrappers or cigarette butts and as large as cans, bottles, newspapers, food, or bags of waste.
Littering is punishable by a fine of up to £2,500. 3GS officers are authorised by Manchester City Council to issue Fixed Penalty Notices for the offence of littering - this FPN gives the offender the opportunity to discharge their liability for the offence by paying a Fixed Penalty.
The maximum Fixed Penalty is set at £150 by the government and in Manchester, it is accordingly set at £150. If paid within the first ten days of issue, the amount is reduced to £120.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Food waste is classed as litter and as such, feeding pigeons is punishable under the Environmental Protection Act (1990). Pigeons can carry disease and mites, which can be harmful to humans. In 2019, a child's death in Scotland was linked to exposure to pigeon droppings ( https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-46953707 ). Furthermore, human food can actually be harmful to the birds, particularly if it contains high levels of salt.
The RSPCA advises that the most humane way to deter pigeons from our streets is to reduce the amount of food available to them, by disposing of food waste responsibly.
Manchester City Council has provided signage to warn the public not to feed the pigeons in Piccadilly Gardens.
However, even if signs were not in place, the council's contractors would be entitled to enforce the law by handing out a Fixed Penalty Notice for littering.
The council statement:
Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, said: "Feeding the pigeons is littering, plain and simple. Clear signs are in place in Piccadilly Gardens to advertise this fact.
"While we take no pleasure in handing out Fixed Penalty Notices to offenders, it's extremely important that people understand that they should not be feeding the birds in this way.
"Illegally dropping food for the pigeons is bad for the local environment and can also be harmful to the birds, as many items intended for human consumption are not suitable for them to eat."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Royal Mail worker slams employer after claims 15 people have contracted Covid-19

A post office worker says staff are being put at risk after claims fifteen people working in a city centre sorting office have tested positive for Covid-19 .
The Royal Mail centre on Oldham Road has remained open for business , despite a number of staff having contracted the virus in the last week .
A member of staff , who wished to remain anonymous , said he had not been told to self-isolate , even though he had been in direct contact with those infected .
He said some workers had been contacted by the government 's track and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff had not .
The worker told the M.E.N that when he asked a manager about whether he should isolate , he was told he could , but that he would not be paid .
A Royal Mail spokesperson said a number of staff had tested positive for coronavirus , but insisted the company takes the health and safety of its employees `` very seriously . ''
They claimed the Manchester Delivery Office had undergone an 'enhanced ' clean , and have implemented a number of preventative measures .
`` We now have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last seven days at the sorting office , '' the worker said .
`` Bars and restaurants are closing temporarily if one person contracts it , so why is it not the same for us . ''
The worker says staff were informed when a colleague tested positive for the virus , but only some people have been told to self-isolate .
`` What is annoying is the way they have decided who can go home and who ca n't - we should all be sent home , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get sent home if we are contacted by the track and trace system .
`` Some members of staff have had calls but a lot of the time there have been people like myself who have spent more time with that infected person , than the ones that have been told to go home .
`` It feels like some people are just looking out for their mates , and not naming everyone they had come into contact with . ''
The employee says several people have returned to work at the Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of shielding .
`` Some people are coming from shielding after living like prisoners for months , only for all this to kick off , '' he said .
`` They have been told they have to come in or they do n't get paid and so they are frightened to death .
Some thing needs doing about it .
`` We are up to 15 cases and they have n't done anything about it - it 's a massive cover up . ''
The staff member said when he asked a manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told he could go home , but that he would not be paid .
He claims the sorting office only arranged a deep clean of the office , following pressure from staff .
`` After the first confirmed case it took two days for the person 's work area to be cleaned after constant pressure from the staff , '' he said .
`` Once it had been confirmed only the two people they work directly next to were told to go home and isolate , even though dozens of people in multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Staff are becoming increasingly worried about their own health and that of their families .
`` We are handling parcels that are going to be delivered to the general public so there 's every danger we are spreading it to them as well . ''
A Royal Mail spokesperson said : `` Royal Mail takes the health and safety of its colleagues , its customers and the local communities in which we operate very seriously .
`` Following positive tests for coronavirus at the Manchester Delivery Office , we have carried out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Working with our people , we have resolved any areas of concern .
All colleagues are working as normal .
“ Throughout this crisis , every decision we make puts the health of our people and customers first .
We have put in place a range of preventive measures to protect both our customers and our colleagues .
`` As well as encouraging good hand hygiene , standard ways of working have been revised to ensure that colleagues stay two metres apart at all times .
`` All staff have been briefed about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local management and the CWU .
This has been supplemented with visible reminders such as posters and one-way floor markings .
`` In addition there is only one person permitted in a Royal Mail delivery vehicle at any one time.
” David Regan , director of Public Health for Manchester , said : `` As soon as we were aware of the situation we acted quickly to work with all partners as well as the Royal Mail site and their staff to contain and limit any further potential spread .
`` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a mobile testing unit to go to the site for the rest of the week - and contact tracing is already underway .
This involves getting in touch with everyone who is a contact of a positive case .
`` According to government guidance , the period of self-isolation for any contact is 14 days .
We will be working with Royal Mail until that period of time has ended to ensure all the relevant action has been taken .
`` The detection of outbreaks of COVID-19 is something we plan for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with .
At a local level , test and trace is part of our core work for a number of diseases .
Our actions with this outbreak are following that pattern . ''

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A post office worker says staff are being put at risk after claims fifteen people working in a city centre sorting office have tested positive for Covid-19.
The Royal Mail centre on Oldham Road has remained open for business, despite a number of staff having contracted the virus in the last week.
A member of staff, who wished to remain anonymous, said he had not been told to self-isolate, even though he had been in direct contact with those infected.
He said some workers had been contacted by the government's track and trace system, but other members of staff had not.
The worker told the M.E.N that when he asked a manager about whether he should isolate, he was told he could, but that he would not be paid.
(Image: Google)
A Royal Mail spokesperson said a number of staff had tested positive for coronavirus, but insisted the company takes the health and safety of its employees "very seriously."
They claimed the Manchester Delivery Office had undergone an 'enhanced' clean, and have implemented a number of preventative measures.
"We now have 15 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the last seven days at the sorting office," the worker said.
"Bars and restaurants are closing temporarily if one person contracts it, so why is it not the same for us."
The worker says staff were informed when a colleague tested positive for the virus, but only some people have been told to self-isolate.
"What is annoying is the way they have decided who can go home and who can't - we should all be sent home," he said.
"We have been told we will only get sent home if we are contacted by the track and trace system.
"Some members of staff have had calls but a lot of the time there have been people like myself who have spent more time with that infected person, than the ones that have been told to go home.
(Image: Andrew Gentry)
"It feels like some people are just looking out for their mates, and not naming everyone they had come into contact with."
The employee says several people have returned to work at the Royal Mail sorting office this week after months of shielding.
"Some people are coming from shielding after living like prisoners for months, only for all this to kick off," he said.
"They have been told they have to come in or they don't get paid and so they are frightened to death. Some thing needs doing about it.
"We are up to 15 cases and they haven't done anything about it - it's a massive cover up."
The staff member said when he asked a manager if he should self-isolate, he was told he could go home, but that he would not be paid.
He claims the sorting office only arranged a deep clean of the office, following pressure from staff.
"After the first confirmed case it took two days for the person's work area to be cleaned after constant pressure from the staff," he said.
(Image: PA)
"Once it had been confirmed only the two people they work directly next to were told to go home and isolate, even though dozens of people in multiple work areas would have had contact.
"Staff are becoming increasingly worried about their own health and that of their families.
"We are handling parcels that are going to be delivered to the general public so there's every danger we are spreading it to them as well."
A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "Royal Mail takes the health and safety of its colleagues, its customers and the local communities in which we operate very seriously.
"Following positive tests for coronavirus at the Manchester Delivery Office, we have carried out an enhanced clean of the building. Working with our people, we have resolved any areas of concern. All colleagues are working as normal.
“Throughout this crisis, every decision we make puts the health of our people and customers first. We have put in place a range of preventive measures to protect both our customers and our colleagues.
"As well as encouraging good hand hygiene, standard ways of working have been revised to ensure that colleagues stay two metres apart at all times.
"All staff have been briefed about the social distancing measures jointly agreed by local management and the CWU. This has been supplemented with visible reminders such as posters and one-way floor markings.
"In addition there is only one person permitted in a Royal Mail delivery vehicle at any one time.”
David Regan, director of Public Health for Manchester, said: "As soon as we were aware of the situation we acted quickly to work with all partners as well as the Royal Mail site and their staff to contain and limit any further potential spread.
"We have been testing staff - and have arranged for a mobile testing unit to go to the site for the rest of the week - and contact tracing is already underway. This involves getting in touch with everyone who is a contact of a positive case.
"According to government guidance, the period of self-isolation for any contact is 14 days. We will be working with Royal Mail until that period of time has ended to ensure all the relevant action has been taken.
"The detection of outbreaks of COVID-19 is something we plan for and have a system in place to deal with. At a local level, test and trace is part of our core work for a number of diseases. Our actions with this outbreak are following that pattern."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Trials start to see if sniffer dogs can detect coronavirus

Researches investigating whether trained dogs can detect coronavirus in humans are asking people in the North West for help with the trial .
People with mild symptoms of Covid-19 who live in the region are being encouraged to participate .
The research team is aiming to recruit thousands of people in the North West , who are due to have a swab test , or have had one conducted in the previous 24 hours .
Volunteers will be asked to provide samples of breath and body odour by wearing a mask for three hours , and nylon socks and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is being led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , could be a huge breakthrough for testing in England .
Scientists will determine whether special bio-detection dogs can be used as a rapid and non-evasive diagnostic tool for the virus .
Researches are aiming to collect 325 positive and 675 negative samples of coronavirus , in a bid to ascertain whether the dogs can accurately detect the disease .
Once the samples have been collected , they are taken to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent to the Medical Detection Dogs ’ training centre in Milton Keynes , where six dogs will undergo training to identify the virus from the samples .
Samples from volunteer NHS staff and members of their households who are due to be tested for COVID-19 , are also being collected .
Project lead Professor James Logan , Head of the Department of Disease Control at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , said : `` If successful , this trial could revolutionise how we diagnose the virus .
`` Rapid screening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if asymptomatic , will help return our lives back to some sort of normality .
`` A huge thank you to everyone who is supporting this important trial .
If you are eligible to join it , we ’ d love to hear from you . ''
Should the trial be successful , dogs could be deployed to airports in the UK within six months , to assist with the rapid screening on people travelling from abroad – with the potential of screening of up to 250 people per hour .
Claire Guest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dogs , said : `` It is vital that we train our dogs to detect the odour of COVID-19 as soon as possible so we can help ensure people move about freely and safely .
`` The latest travel disruptions further highlight the difference the dogs could make .
Public support is essential in making this possible .
`` Anyone who assists us by providing samples will be playing a part in creating a fast , effective and non-invasive diagnosis for the virus and safer spaces for us all . ''
Professor Steve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Durham University , said : `` If we can show that our trained dogs can identify people carrying the virus , but who are not sick , it will be a game changer .
`` We will then be able to scale-up the use of dogs at ports of entry to identify travellers entering the country with the virus .
This could be very important to help prevent a second wave of the epidemic . ''
More information about volunteering for the study can be found at : https : //www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres-projects-groups/using-dogs-to-detect-covid-19 # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have mild COVID-19 symptoms and are due to take a swab test for the virus ( or have in the last 24 hours ) , please call the ARCTEC team at LSHTM on 0207 927 2777 when you will be checked for eligibility , or send an email to coviddogs @ lshtm.ac.uk .
If accepted to participate in this trial , you will be sent a sample collection pack .

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Researches investigating whether trained dogs can detect coronavirus in humans are asking people in the North West for help with the trial.
People with mild symptoms of Covid-19 who live in the region are being encouraged to participate.
The research team is aiming to recruit thousands of people in the North West, who are due to have a swab test, or have had one conducted in the previous 24 hours.
Volunteers will be asked to provide samples of breath and body odour by wearing a mask for three hours, and nylon socks and a t-shirt for twelve hours.
The trial, which is being led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, could be a huge breakthrough for testing in England.
Scientists will determine whether special bio-detection dogs can be used as a rapid and non-evasive diagnostic tool for the virus.
(Image: DHSC)
Researches are aiming to collect 325 positive and 675 negative samples of coronavirus, in a bid to ascertain whether the dogs can accurately detect the disease.
Once the samples have been collected, they are taken to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine for analysis.
The samples are then sent to the Medical Detection Dogs’ training centre in Milton Keynes, where six dogs will undergo training to identify the virus from the samples.
Samples from volunteer NHS staff and members of their households who are due to be tested for COVID-19, are also being collected.
Project lead Professor James Logan, Head of the Department of Disease Control at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: "If successful, this trial could revolutionise how we diagnose the virus.
"Rapid screening of high numbers of people, even if asymptomatic, will help return our lives back to some sort of normality.
(Image: DHSC)
"A huge thank you to everyone who is supporting this important trial. If you are eligible to join it, we’d love to hear from you."
Should the trial be successful, dogs could be deployed to airports in the UK within six months, to assist with the rapid screening on people travelling from abroad – with the potential of screening of up to 250 people per hour.
Claire Guest, CEO and Co-Founder of Medical Detection Dogs, said: "It is vital that we train our dogs to detect the odour of COVID-19 as soon as possible so we can help ensure people move about freely and safely.
"The latest travel disruptions further highlight the difference the dogs could make. Public support is essential in making this possible.
"Anyone who assists us by providing samples will be playing a part in creating a fast, effective and non-invasive diagnosis for the virus and safer spaces for us all."
Professor Steve Lindsay, from the Department of Biosciences at Durham University, said: "If we can show that our trained dogs can identify people carrying the virus, but who are not sick, it will be a game changer.
"We will then be able to scale-up the use of dogs at ports of entry to identify travellers entering the country with the virus. This could be very important to help prevent a second wave of the epidemic."
More information about volunteering for the study can be found at: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres-projects-groups/using-dogs-to-detect-covid-19#volunteer-for-the-study
If you are interested in volunteering, have mild COVID-19 symptoms and are due to take a swab test for the virus (or have in the last 24 hours), please call the ARCTEC team at LSHTM on 0207 927 2777 when you will be checked for eligibility, or send an email to coviddogs@lshtm.ac.uk. If accepted to participate in this trial, you will be sent a sample collection pack.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Barcelona to land Eric Garcia after he tells Man City he wants to leave

Eric Garcia is set to leave Manchester City after turning down a new contract .
And that means his former club Barcelona are poised to move in and snap up the 19-year-old , who has broken through to the first team this season .
Garcia 's current deal expires next summer , but City will be keen to sell him now rather than lose him for nothing next year .
Barcelona have made no secret of their wish to recapture a player who left their famed La Masia academy to join City as a 16-year-old .
Garcia was born in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club .
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed that the player has told them he does not wish to stay , despite being assured he is a big part of their future .
City have already brought in Nathan Ake in a £41million deal , and are pursuing Napoli stopper Kalidou Koulibaly - but could also off-load Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones .
Guardiola was asked about Garcia and said : `` He announced to us he does n't want to extend his contract with City .
`` He has one more year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't want to extend .
We wanted to but he does n't want to .
We imagine he wants to play in another place . ''

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Eric Garcia is set to leave Manchester City after turning down a new contract.
And that means his former club Barcelona are poised to move in and snap up the 19-year-old, who has broken through to the first team this season.
Garcia 's current deal expires next summer, but City will be keen to sell him now rather than lose him for nothing next year.
Barcelona have made no secret of their wish to recapture a player who left their famed La Masia academy to join City as a 16-year-old.
Garcia was born in Barcelona and is a lifelong fan of the club.
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed that the player has told them he does not wish to stay, despite being assured he is a big part of their future.
City have already brought in Nathan Ake in a £41million deal, and are pursuing Napoli stopper Kalidou Koulibaly - but could also off-load Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones.
Guardiola was asked about Garcia and said: "He announced to us he doesn't want to extend his contract with City.
"He has one more year and then after that, he doesn't want to extend. We wanted to but he doesn't want to. We imagine he wants to play in another place."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Coronavirus infection rate in Bolton has risen as new rules begin

The coronavirus infection rate has risen in Bolton as new restrictions are to be enforced by police and local authorities across Greater Manchester .
There were a total of 20.9 positive tests of COVID-19 per 100,000 people in the borough over the seven days up to August 1 , up from 17 the previous week .
All but three of the ten boroughs in Greater Manchester have seen a rise in coronavirus cases , according to new figures published on Wednesday .
Bolton Council ’ s director of public health , Dr Helen Lowey , was 'disappointed ' that figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that this increase was expected .
She said : “ We have increased the amount of testing that is taking place , so we would expect the number of cases to rise .
“ We continue to monitor the situation and to work with our residents and businesses .
“ Coronavirus has not gone away and we are still in the middle of a global pandemic .
“ We must continue to stick to the new rules introduced for Bolton and other parts of the north of England .
“ Residents should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with inside a private home or garden , except where they have formed a support bubble .
“ They shouldn ’ t socialise with people they do not live with in other indoor public venues – such as pubs , restaurants , cafes , shops , places of worship , community centres , leisure and entertainment venues , or visitor attractions .
They shouldn ’ t visit friends or family in care homes .
“ We must continue to wash our hands regularly and keep two metres apart from each other .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear a face covering if you can .
“ And if you start to experience symptoms of COVID-19 then you need to self-isolate immediately and arrange a test as soon as possible .
“ The announcement last week will have been a cause for worry for many and it ’ s a reminder that we must continue to exercise a great deal of caution .
“ We continue to monitor the local picture closely along with our partners in health and social care and Public Health England.
” The new restrictions , affecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and West Yorkshire , came into force on Friday and prevent people from different households meeting indoors in the borough of Bolton and beyond .
Speaking at a remote press conference on Wednesday , Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was asked about the priorities of police and local authorities in the region when it comes to enforcing the new restrictions .
He said : “ The priority will be targeted enforcement at repeat offenders .
“ If there is evidence that people are routinely breaking the new rules with regard to home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But equally , if pubs are failing to take people ’ s details when they arrive – and we are receiving lots of reports that it ’ s still very variable out there – we will use targeted enforcement , or mystery shopping , to ensure that all premises are maintaining the right procedures .
“ And of course the public are able to feed to us names of establishments or to Greater Manchester Police , which they believe aren ’ t following the correct procedures .
“ It will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not meeting in premises and the onus I think is on the individual in that respect , alongside the establishment concerned as well .
“ But we are very much appealing for people to listen to the guidance that ’ s been put out there for good reason , for everyone ’ s health .
”

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The coronavirus infection rate has risen in Bolton as new restrictions are to be enforced by police and local authorities across Greater Manchester.
There were a total of 20.9 positive tests of COVID-19 per 100,000 people in the borough over the seven days up to August 1, up from 17 the previous week.
All but three of the ten boroughs in Greater Manchester have seen a rise in coronavirus cases, according to new figures published on Wednesday.
Bolton Council’s director of public health, Dr Helen Lowey, was 'disappointed' that figures are rising in the borough, but said that this increase was expected.
She said: “We have increased the amount of testing that is taking place, so we would expect the number of cases to rise.
“We continue to monitor the situation and to work with our residents and businesses.
“Coronavirus has not gone away and we are still in the middle of a global pandemic.
“We must continue to stick to the new rules introduced for Bolton and other parts of the north of England.
“Residents should not meet people they do not live with inside a private home or garden, except where they have formed a support bubble.
“They shouldn’t socialise with people they do not live with in other indoor public venues – such as pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops, places of worship, community centres, leisure and entertainment venues, or visitor attractions. They shouldn’t visit friends or family in care homes.
“We must continue to wash our hands regularly and keep two metres apart from each other. If two metres is proving difficult we must wear a face covering if you can.
“And if you start to experience symptoms of COVID-19 then you need to self-isolate immediately and arrange a test as soon as possible.
“The announcement last week will have been a cause for worry for many and it’s a reminder that we must continue to exercise a great deal of caution.
“We continue to monitor the local picture closely along with our partners in health and social care and Public Health England.”
The new restrictions, affecting Greater Manchester, parts of East Lancashire and West Yorkshire, came into force on Friday and prevent people from different households meeting indoors in the borough of Bolton and beyond.
Speaking at a remote press conference on Wednesday, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was asked about the priorities of police and local authorities in the region when it comes to enforcing the new restrictions.
He said: “The priority will be targeted enforcement at repeat offenders.
“If there is evidence that people are routinely breaking the new rules with regard to home visits, then action will be taken.
“But equally, if pubs are failing to take people’s details when they arrive – and we are receiving lots of reports that it’s still very variable out there – we will use targeted enforcement, or mystery shopping, to ensure that all premises are maintaining the right procedures.
“And of course the public are able to feed to us names of establishments or to Greater Manchester Police, which they believe aren’t following the correct procedures.
“It will be difficult for the police to enforce households not meeting in premises and the onus I think is on the individual in that respect, alongside the establishment concerned as well.
“But we are very much appealing for people to listen to the guidance that’s been put out there for good reason, for everyone’s health.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Tell us what you think about schools opening in September

The government has taken a firm stance on schools reopening in September despite the ongoing pandemic .
Only this week Education Minister Nick Gibb stressed that schools in Greater Manchester will be opening up despite the new coronavirus restrictions in force across the region .
His comments came as England 's Children 's Commissioner Anne Longfield said that schools ' must be prioritised over pubs in future lockdowns ' .
Setting out the actions needed to ensure children are 'at the heart ' of future plans , she claimed children were an 'afterthought ' during the first lockdown .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers will ensure that anyone infected and their close contacts could isolate immediately without having to send entire classes or year groups home .
But what do parents in Manchester think ?
Are you comfortable about schools opening in September ?
Do you feel your child will be safe in the proposed bubbles ?
Do you need school to reopen so that you can work ?
And what about face masks ?
The government says it is being 'led by the science ' in not requiring pupils to wear them in class .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ know your views in the survey below .
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The government has taken a firm stance on schools reopening in September despite the ongoing pandemic.
Only this week Education Minister Nick Gibb stressed that schools in Greater Manchester will be opening up despite the new coronavirus restrictions in force across the region.
His comments came as England's Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield said that schools ' must be prioritised over pubs in future lockdowns'.
Setting out the actions needed to ensure children are 'at the heart' of future plans, she claimed children were an 'afterthought' during the first lockdown.
She believes that rapid testing of pupils and teachers will ensure that anyone infected and their close contacts could isolate immediately without having to send entire classes or year groups home.
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But what do parents in Manchester think?
Are you comfortable about schools opening in September? Do you feel your child will be safe in the proposed bubbles? Do you need school to reopen so that you can work?
And what about face masks? The government says it is being 'led by the science' in not requiring pupils to wear them in class. What do you think?
Let us know your views in the survey below. If it fails to load click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Premier League clubs vote on five substitutions rule

Premier League clubs have voted against retaining the five substitutions rule for next season .
After the season restarted in June clubs were allowed to make five substitutions in three batches , rather than the usual three changes , to ease the workload on players suddenly exposed to two games a week .
The interim rule generated largely negative reactions from viewers unable to attend games and 11 of the 20 Premier League clubs voted against implementing the rule at Thursday 's shareholders meeting .
A Manchester United spokesperson refused to say whether the club was for or against adopting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in favour of the five substitutions option for the restart .
`` It depends on the games , I think , '' Solskjaer said in June .
`` I think three subs is the right amount for a game and changing the whole five of them will probably happen because we have to look after players .
They 've been out for a long period , the Premier League is intense , it 's hard physically and they 've got to go straight into a season after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good option for us to protect the players and make sure we do n't get any unnecessary injuries , we have to look after them and take care of them , and make sure we use those periods to make substitutions well . ''
It is unclear whether clubs will still be allowed to name nine substitutes after matchday squads were extended to 20 for the remaining fixtures of the 2019-20 campaign .
The Premier League only extended benches from five to seven in 2008 .

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Premier League clubs have voted against retaining the five substitutions rule for next season.
After the season restarted in June clubs were allowed to make five substitutions in three batches, rather than the usual three changes, to ease the workload on players suddenly exposed to two games a week.
The interim rule generated largely negative reactions from viewers unable to attend games and 11 of the 20 Premier League clubs voted against implementing the rule at Thursday's shareholders meeting.
A Manchester United spokesperson refused to say whether the club was for or against adopting five substitutions on a permanent basis. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was in favour of the five substitutions option for the restart.
"It depends on the games, I think," Solskjaer said in June. "I think three subs is the right amount for a game and changing the whole five of them will probably happen because we have to look after players. They've been out for a long period, the Premier League is intense, it's hard physically and they've got to go straight into a season after as well.
"It's a good option for us to protect the players and make sure we don't get any unnecessary injuries, we have to look after them and take care of them, and make sure we use those periods to make substitutions well."
It is unclear whether clubs will still be allowed to name nine substitutes after matchday squads were extended to 20 for the remaining fixtures of the 2019-20 campaign.
The Premier League only extended benches from five to seven in 2008.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Rodri says City are better than Real Madrid but sends warning to teammates

Manchester City midfielder Rodri says that the Blues are better than Real Madrid - but they have to prove it on the pitch .
And the Spain midfielder cautioned his teammates that the history and prestige of the 13-tiime winners means they are alway dangerous .
City head into tomorrow night 's Champions League last 16 home leg against the newly-crowned Spanish champions with a 2-1 lead from the first leg .
The Blues deserved that lead after hitting back from a goal down , but Rodri - who joined the Blues from cross-town rivals Atletico - says nothing can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They are more than a team .
They have that way of playing .
You can never relax , '' he said .
`` They always come back .
They are the biggest team in this competition .
`` They have huge personality in the Champions League .
`` But now distances between teams are not so narrow .
We have a better team , the better squad and if we do things well , things will be good for us .
We have to show it on the pitch . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rodri said : `` That ’ s just a general opinion of mine .
Maybe we have got a better team but words are worthless if you can ’ t demonstrate that out on the field .
It ’ s down to us to prove what I ’ ve been saying . ''
But he said that Real still ave a big edge over City in one important aspect : `` We have talented players in every position and everyone can contribute in scoring but it is useless to say that if we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have to match Real Madrid in what they may have better than us which is experience and a strong mentality in these big , big games .
If we match them in those areas , fate will decide but we ’ ll have a very good chance . ''
He added that he hopes Real are at full strength - with doubts over Eden Hazard .
Vote for your City player of the season here : '' We are the sort of team who wants to play against opponents with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said Rodri .
`` Hazard is one of the best in the world .
He can turn a game and influence a result .
It ’ s down to Zidane to decide if he is n't fully fit .
We know the dangers he can bring . ''
If City get through , they will be in the last eight tournament which begins next week in Lisbon , and beating the greatest club in European football history would give City a huge fillip .
`` We can only focus on one game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go step by step , tomorrow we have this amazing match which is a final for us .
`` It 's a long tournament and we want to win the tournament - not just this match .
It 's a dream for everyone , and for me . ''

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri says that the Blues are better than Real Madrid - but they have to prove it on the pitch.
And the Spain midfielder cautioned his teammates that the history and prestige of the 13-tiime winners means they are alway dangerous.
City head into tomorrow night's Champions League last 16 home leg against the newly-crowned Spanish champions with a 2-1 lead from the first leg.
The Blues deserved that lead after hitting back from a goal down, but Rodri - who joined the Blues from cross-town rivals Atletico - says nothing can be taken for granted against Real.
"They are more than a team. They have that way of playing. You can never relax," he said. "They always come back. They are the biggest team in this competition.
"They have huge personality in the Champions League.
"But now distances between teams are not so narrow. We have a better team, the better squad and if we do things well, things will be good for us. We have to show it on the pitch."
When asked to expand on his view Rodri said: "That’s just a general opinion of mine. I think we have got a better team but words are worthless if you can’t generate that on the field.
"I would just say we are a side that is full of goals with talented players in every position, every area of the field and everyone can contribute with scoring but it is useless to say that if we don’t show it out on the park.
"We have to play well and match Real Madrid in what they may have better than us which is more experience than us and the mentality - and if we can match that it will decide. But I think we have a good chance."
But he said that Real still have a big edge over City in one important aspect: "We have talented players in every position and everyone can contribute in scoring but it is useless to say that if we don’t show it tomorrow night.
"We have to match Real Madrid in what they may have better than us which is experience and a strong mentality in these big, big games. If we match them in those areas, fate will decide but we’ll have a very good chance."
He added that he hopes Real are at full strength - with doubts over Eden Hazard.
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"We are the sort of team who wants to play against opponents with their best players on the pitch," said Rodri.
"Hazard is one of the best in the world. He can turn a game and influence a result. It’s down to Zidane to decide if he isn't fully fit. We know the dangers he can bring."
If City get through, they will be in the last eight tournament which begins next week in Lisbon, and beating the greatest club in European football history would give City a huge fillip.
"We can only focus on one game," Rodri added. "We go step by step, tomorrow we have this amazing match which is a final for us.
"It's a long tournament and we want to win the tournament - not just this match. It's a dream for everyone, and for me."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Next shopper in stitches after sale order goes horribly wrong

Online shopping is a risky business - we all know that .
It can be brilliant at times , but sometimes you do n't get quite what you bargained for .
That 's exactly what happened to one shopper when she thought she 'd bought herself a brilliant bargain in the Next sale .
Writing on the popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains , the shopper shared a picture of a bag she 'd bought in the Next sale , which she 'd hoped to use as a school bag , reports Birmingham Live .
`` I ordered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought my daughter could use it for school '' , she wrote .
However , the bag was n't quite the school-friendly size she was hoping for , and was only as big as a packet of crisps , more or less .
Oops .
Posting a picture of the bag next to some crisps , she said : `` It just arrived .
( Crisps for size comparison ) . ''
Fellow shoppers rushed to comment on the post , with many clearly amused by the whole debacle .
`` Prime example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Never get what ur expecting , '' said one person .
`` I thought those crisps had come free with the bag at first .
Totally missed the point , '' laughed somebody else .
The thread then descended into ( brilliant ) chaos , as shoppers began to share their own shopping fails .
One woman said she 'd ordered a large paddling pool for her dog - which turned out to be the size of a dog water bowl .
Another shopper said they 'd ordered bananas from a well known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miniature rubber one .
Somebody else received what can only be described as a fluffy mug coaster after ordering what was meant to be a rug for their daughter 's bedroom .
Another bemused shopper recalled how they 'd ordered a door sign for their bathroom ... which turned out to be for a doll 's house .
Oh you have to love online shopping sometimes , do n't you ?

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Online shopping is a risky business - we all know that. It can be brilliant at times, but sometimes you don't get quite what you bargained for.
That's exactly what happened to one shopper when she thought she'd bought herself a brilliant bargain in the Next sale.
Writing on the popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains, the shopper shared a picture of a bag she'd bought in the Next sale, which she'd hoped to use as a school bag, reports Birmingham Live.
"I ordered a bag from the Next sale. I thought my daughter could use it for school", she wrote.
However, the bag wasn't quite the school-friendly size she was hoping for, and was only as big as a packet of crisps, more or less. Oops.
Posting a picture of the bag next to some crisps, she said: "It just arrived. (Crisps for size comparison)."
Fellow shoppers rushed to comment on the post, with many clearly amused by the whole debacle.
"Prime example of why i hate online shopping. Never get what ur expecting," said one person.
"I thought those crisps had come free with the bag at first. Totally missed the point," laughed somebody else.
(Image: Facebook)
The thread then descended into (brilliant) chaos, as shoppers began to share their own shopping fails.
One woman said she'd ordered a large paddling pool for her dog - which turned out to be the size of a dog water bowl.
Another shopper said they'd ordered bananas from a well known supermarket, only to be substituted a miniature rubber one.
Somebody else received what can only be described as a fluffy mug coaster after ordering what was meant to be a rug for their daughter's bedroom.
Another bemused shopper recalled how they'd ordered a door sign for their bathroom...which turned out to be for a doll's house.
Oh you have to love online shopping sometimes, don't you?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Katie Price 'gutted' to receive 'absolutely devastating' news about broken feet

Katie Price has received 'absolutely devastating ' news about her broken feet .
The former glamour model broke both feet and ankles in a freak accident in Turkey , and in an Instagram update she revealed she told fans that she 's 'gutted ' by the prognosis .
Katie , 42 , did not elaborate on the state of her feet after the visit to a consultant and surgeon .
In an Instagram Stories video she had previously promised to keep her followers informed while being driven to her appointment .
In her update Katie wrote : `` Just finished @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about my feet .
`` After further scans , the news is absolutely devastating .
I 'm gutted . ''
On her way to the appointment Katie admitted she was 'really scared . '
`` I 'm really scared , I just do n't want it to hurt but I 'll keep you updated , '' she said .
The mother-of-five , who was holidaying with Junior and Princess her two children with her first husband Peter Andre and her boyfriend Carl Woods , has n't yet revealed how she sustained the injuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously revealed that she may not be able to walk for up to six months , or possibly longer .
From her holiday she made an appeal to fans for help finding a mobility scooter and wheelchair upon her return to the UK .
Addressing her fans on Instagram Stories she asked : `` Does anybody know or can someone get in contact where I can hire a mobility scooter and a wheelchair that I can use when I get back ? ''
Paying homage to her man she said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # reallove # bestgentleman # wordscantdecribemyloveforhim # hismyworld . ''
Fans rushed to send get well messages and her ex husband Kieran Hayler pressed the facepalming emoji to express his shock .

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Katie Price has received 'absolutely devastating' news about her broken feet.
The former glamour model broke both feet and ankles in a freak accident in Turkey, and in an Instagram update she revealed she told fans that she's 'gutted' by the prognosis.
Katie, 42, did not elaborate on the state of her feet after the visit to a consultant and surgeon.
In an Instagram Stories video she had previously promised to keep her followers informed while being driven to her appointment.
In her update Katie wrote: "Just finished my appointment with my consultant and surgeon about my feet.
(Image: Katie Price Instagram)
"After further scans, the news is absolutely devastating. I'm gutted."
On her way to the appointment Katie admitted she was 'really scared.'
"I'm really scared, I just don't want it to hurt but I'll keep you updated," she said.
The mother-of-five, who was holidaying with Junior and Princess her two children with her first husband Peter Andre and her boyfriend Carl Woods, hasn't yet revealed how she sustained the injuries.
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The former Celebrity Big Brother winner previously revealed that she may not be able to walk for up to six months, or possibly longer.
From her holiday she made an appeal to fans for help finding a mobility scooter and wheelchair upon her return to the UK.
Addressing her fans on Instagram Stories she asked: "Does anybody know or can someone get in contact where I can hire a mobility scooter and a wheelchair that I can use when I get back?"
Paying homage to her man she said: "@carljwoods is being amazing looking after me #reallove #bestgentleman #wordscantdecribemyloveforhim #hismyworld."
Fans rushed to send get well messages and her ex husband Kieran Hayler pressed the facepalming emoji to express his shock.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Werder Bremen interested in Tahith Chong Man United loan transfer

Werder Bremen are leading the race to sign Manchester United winger Tahith Chong on loan this summer .
United are looking at a number of loan moves for their youngsters next season with Chong and James Garner headlining the list of expected short-term departures .
The Dutch winger signed a new two-year deal at Old Trafford back in March and is set to spend next season away from the club as he looks to make the breakthrough into senior men 's football .
Chong made his debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against Reading last season , but has featured just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign , and is yet to feature since football restarted in June .
He came on as a substitute in the 2-1 victory over LASK and played at left-back .
A move to the Bundesliga could be the perfect springboard for the 20-year-old to push on with his career and MEN Sport understand Chong 's representatives held talks with Bremen officials on Tuesday .
It is understood that an agreement could be thrashed out by the end of the week .
German outlet BILD also quote Chong 's agent Erkan Alkan as saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bundesliga .
We ’ ll talk to Man United about it on Thursday . ''
The German club are bracing themselves for the departure of star winger Milot Rashica in the summer window and Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann admits Chong could be a good short-term replacement .
`` We will add someone if Milot leaves us , '' Baumann told the WESER-KURIER .
`` It fits in terms of profile .
`` Borrowing guys from top clubs like this can make sense to us .
Because of our situation , ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be interesting . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Richard Fay)

Werder Bremen are leading the race to sign Manchester United winger Tahith Chong on loan this summer.
United are looking at a number of loan moves for their youngsters next season with Chong and James Garner headlining the list of expected short-term departures.
The Dutch winger signed a new two-year deal at Old Trafford back in March and is set to spend next season away from the club as he looks to make the breakthrough into senior men's football.
Chong made his debut under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against Reading last season, but has featured just 12 times for United during the current campaign, and is yet to feature since football restarted in June. He came on as a substitute in the 2-1 victory over LASK and played at left-back.
A move to the Bundesliga could be the perfect springboard for the 20-year-old to push on with his career and MEN Sport understand Chong's representatives held talks with Bremen officials on Tuesday. It is understood that an agreement could be thrashed out by the end of the week.
German outlet BILD also quote Chong's agent Erkan Alkan as saying: “Tahith would like to join the Bundesliga. We’ll talk to Man United about it on Thursday."
The German club are bracing themselves for the departure of star winger Milot Rashica in the summer window and Bremen sporting director Frank Baumann admits Chong could be a good short-term replacement.
"We will add someone if Milot leaves us," Baumann told the WESER-KURIER."It fits in terms of profile.
"Borrowing guys from top clubs like this can make sense to us. Because of our situation, (Chong's) a player who could be interesting."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Driver who fled police over 20 times 'narrowly missed' officer in latest chase

A police officer was lucky to escape injury after being involved in a narrow miss with a suspicious vehicle .
The grey VW Passat - seen on Friday , July 31 , on Tonge Moor Road in Bolton - had been involved in more than 20 previous escapes from the authorities .
This time when the driver was asked to stop he again made off from the scene , nearly slamming into the approaching officer .
The front window of the vehicle was smashed during the escape .
It headed away in the direction of Bolton but would later be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesman for GMP 's Traffic Unit , said : `` On Friday this VW Passat was sighted on Tonge Moor Road Bolton .
`` It has been involved in over 20 drive offs and on that day made off from XT11 , narrowly missing the officer who was able to smash the windscreen as it then headed towards Bolton .
`` It has just been recovered in Great Lever for scene of crime officers . ''
Anyone with information about vehicle crime should contact police on 101 .
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A police officer was lucky to escape injury after being involved in a narrow miss with a suspicious vehicle.
The grey VW Passat - seen on Friday, July 31, on Tonge Moor Road in Bolton - had been involved in more than 20 previous escapes from the authorities.
This time when the driver was asked to stop he again made off from the scene, nearly slamming into the approaching officer.
The front window of the vehicle was smashed during the escape.
It headed away in the direction of Bolton but would later be discovered abandoned.
In a tweet, a spokesman for GMP's Traffic Unit, said: "On Friday this VW Passat was sighted on Tonge Moor Road Bolton.
"It has been involved in over 20 drive offs and on that day made off from XT11, narrowly missing the officer who was able to smash the windscreen as it then headed towards Bolton.
"It has just been recovered in Great Lever for scene of crime officers."
Anyone with information about vehicle crime should contact police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat service at www.gmp.police.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Droylsden FC resign from Northern Premier League due to impact of Covid-19

Droylsden football club have resigned from the Northern Premier League due the financial strain of the coronavirus pandemic .
Announcing the decision in a statement , The Division One team said they will also not take part in any cup competitions this season .
Club manager , Dave Pace , described the decision to resign from the league , as the 'most difficult ' he had ever had to make .
In a letter addressed to the Northern Premier League Chairman , Mr Pace said the disruption caused by Covid-19 had left him with no alternative but to suspend play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' was founded in 1982 and holds 5,000 fans at the Butcher 's Arms Ground in Droylsden .
But due to lockdown restrictions imposed in March , the ground has not been able to welcome fans for several months .
The club was forced to close its social club and functions rooms since the start of the pandemic , leaving them with little income source .
Mr Pace said this , coupled with the loss of money from the club 's main sponsor , has meant the club has received no alternative income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may hopefully survive this crisis and continue into the future in less challenging circumstances than we find ourselves in during the present , '' he said .
Deputy Labour leader and MP for Ashton under Lyne , Angela Rayner described the news as 'absolutely devastating . '
She wrote on Twitter : `` Absolutely devastating news from my local football club @ Droylsden_FC a real community football club that has felt the full impact of # COVID19 on its finances .
`` I sincerely hope that the bloods founded in 1892 will return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A gofundme page titled 'Save Droylsden FC ' was set up by fans moments after the news was announced by the club .
Fans and rival supporters took to social media to express their shock at the announcement .
One person wrote : `` It 's really tough to see Droylsden FC unable to start the campaign next season .
We can only hope that you bounce back . ''
Another wrote : `` Sad news .
A great club who always made us feel really welcome when we visited them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Had some great times watching @ Droylsden_FC in the past , esp covering the heady FA Cup matches as a journo and when in the Conference .
`` Most importantly the affinity that my dad played for them for years and going to the Butchers Arms as a child . ''

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Droylsden football club have resigned from the Northern Premier League due the financial strain of the coronavirus pandemic.
Announcing the decision in a statement, The Division One team said they will also not take part in any cup competitions this season.
Club manager, Dave Pace, described the decision to resign from the league, as the 'most difficult' he had ever had to make.
In a letter addressed to the Northern Premier League Chairman, Mr Pace said the disruption caused by Covid-19 had left him with no alternative but to suspend play.
The club, nicknamed 'The Bloods' was founded in 1982 and holds 5,000 fans at the Butcher's Arms Ground in Droylsden.
(Image: Tameside Advertiser)
But due to lockdown restrictions imposed in March, the ground has not been able to welcome fans for several months.
The club was forced to close its social club and functions rooms since the start of the pandemic, leaving them with little income source.
Mr Pace said this, coupled with the loss of money from the club's main sponsor, has meant the club has received no alternative income during the crisis.
"The club may hopefully survive this crisis and continue into the future in less challenging circumstances than we find ourselves in during the present," he said.
Deputy Labour leader and MP for Ashton under Lyne, Angela Rayner described the news as 'absolutely devastating.'
She wrote on Twitter: "Absolutely devastating news from my local football club @Droylsden_FC a real community football club that has felt the full impact of #COVID19 on its finances.
"I sincerely hope that the bloods founded in 1892 will return once again in the near future."
A gofundme page titled 'Save Droylsden FC' was set up by fans moments after the news was announced by the club.
Fans and rival supporters took to social media to express their shock at the announcement.
One person wrote: "It's really tough to see Droylsden FC unable to start the campaign next season. We can only hope that you bounce back."
Another wrote: "Sad news. A great club who always made us feel really welcome when we visited them."
Former sports journalist, Andy Rudkin said: "Had some great times watching @Droylsden_FC in the past, esp covering the heady FA Cup matches as a journo and when in the Conference.
"Most importantly the affinity that my dad played for them for years and going to the Butchers Arms as a child."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--BBC viewers sob as doctor recovering from covid has heart restarted

BBC viewers were left sobbing as they witnessed a doctor who contracted coronavirus have his heart restarted .
Surviving the Virus : My Brother & Me saw the journey of twin brothers Dr Chris and Dr Xand Van Tulleken , who you might recognise from TV show Operation Ouch , at the time covid-19 began its grip on the UK .
Normally , Chris works as an infectious diseases doctor at the world-leading UCL Hospital in London , but during lockdown he was asked to return to work on the wards for the first time in ten years .
Specialist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical emergencies around the world , but after contracting covid in March , he was left with an irregular heartbeat - something he suspects is part of the aftermath of having the virus .
At one shocking moment in the documentary , Xand is admitted onto the very ward that his brother is working on .
Xand said that it felt like his “ heart was doing a marathon ” while he was “ sitting doing nothing ” .
Doctors then announced that they would have to use an electric shock to jolt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ The anesthetics team are going to give him an electric shock like you see in the movies .
They restart the heart .
“ You ’ re not entirely sure whether the heart is going to start again .
`` When you 're twin - we 're not telepathic , but Xand is half my identity .
There 's no one I 'm closer to . ''
As his heart was shocked , Xand flatlined and for agonising moments Chris tearfully watched on as doctors brought him back to life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't expecting the flatline for so long afterwards .
`` It was n't nice watching it being done . ''
After recovering from his ordeal , Dr Xand explained that he is far from being out of the woods yet .
`` I got a real sense today of how unpleasant it is being ill. How unpleasant it is having stuff done to you , ” he said as he walked out of the hospital .
`` I 'm obviously anxious about it because every time it happens , I have to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm frustrated and I feel uncertain .
I feel apprehensive .
If I knew it was going to keep happening and I knew when and all the triggers and everything , that would be a bit easier .
`` But it might be nothing or it might be a thing that dogs me for years to come , and I do n't like not knowing . ''
The emotional scenes led to viewers sobbing themselves .
One tweeted : “ Crying already .
Hits home , makes me thankful that my Nan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visits to the hospital during lockdown , didn ’ t catch this horrible virus .
My heart aches for those affected by COVID.
” A second said : “ So incredible of @ DoctorChrisVT and @ xandvt to share their story .
Terrifying to watch Chris watch his twin flatline and wait for his heart to restart.
” A third posted : “ Omg , this is breaking my heart .
All these people are so incredible.
” Another urged : “ Everyone should watch # survivingthevirus , so heartbreaking !
Love the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : My Brother & Me is on BBC iPlayer now .

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BBC viewers were left sobbing as they witnessed a doctor who contracted coronavirus have his heart restarted.
Surviving the Virus: My Brother & Me saw the journey of twin brothers Dr Chris and Dr Xand Van Tulleken, who you might recognise from TV show Operation Ouch, at the time covid-19 began its grip on the UK.
Normally, Chris works as an infectious diseases doctor at the world-leading UCL Hospital in London, but during lockdown he was asked to return to work on the wards for the first time in ten years.
Specialist in public health Xand has worked in medical emergencies around the world, but after contracting covid in March, he was left with an irregular heartbeat - something he suspects is part of the aftermath of having the virus.
At one shocking moment in the documentary, Xand is admitted onto the very ward that his brother is working on.
Xand said that it felt like his “heart was doing a marathon” while he was “sitting doing nothing”.
Doctors then announced that they would have to use an electric shock to jolt his heart back to normal.
Chris said: “The anesthetics team are going to give him an electric shock like you see in the movies. They restart the heart.
“You’re not entirely sure whether the heart is going to start again.
(Image: BBC)
"When you're twin - we're not telepathic, but Xand is half my identity. There's no one I'm closer to."
As his heart was shocked, Xand flatlined and for agonising moments Chris tearfully watched on as doctors brought him back to life.
Chris admitted: "I wasn't expecting the flatline for so long afterwards.
"It wasn't nice watching it being done."
After recovering from his ordeal, Dr Xand explained that he is far from being out of the woods yet.
"I got a real sense today of how unpleasant it is being ill. How unpleasant it is having stuff done to you,” he said as he walked out of the hospital.
"I'm obviously anxious about it because every time it happens, I have to come in and get defibrillated.
"I'm frustrated and I feel uncertain. I feel apprehensive. If I knew it was going to keep happening and I knew when and all the triggers and everything, that would be a bit easier.
"But it might be nothing or it might be a thing that dogs me for years to come, and I don't like not knowing."
The emotional scenes led to viewers sobbing themselves.
One tweeted: “Crying already. Hits home, makes me thankful that my Nan, who has COPD, and had 3 visits to the hospital during lockdown, didn’t catch this horrible virus. My heart aches for those affected by COVID.”
A second said: “So incredible of @DoctorChrisVT and @xandvt to share their story. Terrifying to watch Chris watch his twin flatline and wait for his heart to restart.”
A third posted: “Omg, this is breaking my heart. All these people are so incredible.”
Another urged: “Everyone should watch #survivingthevirus, so heartbreaking! Love the #vantulleken brothers.”
Surviving the Virus: My Brother & Me is on BBC iPlayer now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Councillor defends blaming 'the BAME community' for local lockdown

A councillor has defended his claim that groups including 'illegal immigrants ' and 'the BAME community ' are responsible for a spike in coronavirus cases .
Coun Bob Allen , a Conservative councillor for the Heaton and Lostock ward in Bolton , has spoken out amid calls for him to resign over the comments he made on social media last week .
The Facebook post , made following the government 's announcement of a local lockdown on Thursday , was met with heavy criticism and has led to him being suspended by the local party .
Protesters from the Stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton town centre this evening to call for him to step down from his position .
In the public post , Coun Allen wrote : `` Don ’ t penalise me over the increase in Covid cases in Greater Manchester .
I ’ ve stuck to the rules for 4 long months .
`` Blame the 48,000 illegal immigrants , the BAME community and the morons that never obey the rules .
`` Blame the PHE idiots who wrongly advised us , blame NHS managers who were totally unprepared , blame the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government for not stopping thousands of flights into the UK from infected countries .
`` We are being led by donkeys . ''
At the weekend , Coun Allen told MyBolton and the Manchester Evening News that the comments had been taken out of context and apologised to `` anyone who may have been personally offended . ''
He has now moved to dismiss the calls for his resignation and says he 'stands by the sentiment ' of his comments .
Coun Allen added : `` Some of the BAME community are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me to say the whole community .
`` For various reasons , the BAME community must take some responsibility , as must Public Health England and the government .
`` Everyone must share some blame for the fact we are in lockdown .
`` I stand by the sentiment , but I could have worded it better .
`` I did not mean to blame the whole of the BAME community but some of it , yes , as with some of the morons who have been on the beach and attending illegal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post came to light , Bolton 's Conservative Party decided to suspend Coun Allen following a meeting of senior members .
Ahead of this evening 's protest , which took place in Victoria Square at 6pm , Stand Up to Racism Bolton issued a statement describing Coun Allen 's comments as 'disgusting ' .
They added : `` All communities in Bolton have stood together and helped those who were in need during this very difficult and traumatic period .
`` BAME workers in all essential services have risked their lives every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Temples and Churches have delivered food and given support to anyone who needed it during the lockdown , and continue to provide support to those who are vulnerable .
`` Bob Allen should now be forced to step down .
Anything other than that will be long remembered as a shameful chapter in the town 's history . ''
It is the second time the councillor has been suspended from his party .
In 2009 he was rebuked over a blog post in which he published a picture of a gorilla beside a @ @ @ @ @

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A councillor has defended his claim that groups including 'illegal immigrants' and 'the BAME community' are responsible for a spike in coronavirus cases.
Coun Bob Allen, a Conservative councillor for the Heaton and Lostock ward in Bolton, has spoken out amid calls for him to resign over the comments he made on social media last week.
The Facebook post, made following the government's announcement of a local lockdown on Thursday, was met with heavy criticism and has led to him being suspended by the local party.
Protesters from the Stand Up to Racism Bolton group gathered in Bolton town centre last night to call for him to step down from his position.
In the public post, Coun Allen wrote: "Don’t penalise me over the increase in Covid cases in Greater Manchester. I’ve stuck to the rules for 4 long months.
"Blame the 48,000 illegal immigrants, the BAME community and the morons that never obey the rules.
"Blame the PHE idiots who wrongly advised us, blame NHS managers who were totally unprepared, blame the Chinese for concealing the true facts and blame the government for not stopping thousands of flights into the UK from infected countries.
"We are being led by donkeys."
At the weekend, Coun Allen told MyBolton and the Manchester Evening News that the comments had been taken out of context and apologised to "anyone who may have been personally offended."
(Image: Facebook)
He has now moved to dismiss the calls for his resignation and says he 'stands by the sentiment' of his comments.
Coun Allen added: "Some of the BAME community are responsible, but it was wrong of me to say the whole community.
"For various reasons, the BAME community must take some responsibility, as must Public Health England and the government.
"Everyone must share some blame for the fact we are in lockdown.
"I stand by the sentiment, but I could have worded it better.
(Image: Copyright Unknown)
"I did not mean to blame the whole of the BAME community but some of it, yes, as with some of the morons who have been on the beach and attending illegal raves."
After last week's post came to light, Bolton's Conservative Party decided to suspend Coun Allen following a meeting of senior members.
Ahead of this evening's protest, which took place in Victoria Square at 6pm, Stand Up to Racism Bolton issued a statement describing Coun Allen's comments as 'disgusting'.
They added: "All communities in Bolton have stood together and helped those who were in need during this very difficult and traumatic period.
"BAME workers in all essential services have risked their lives every day during the pandemic.
"Mosques, Temples and Churches have delivered food and given support to anyone who needed it during the lockdown, and continue to provide support to those who are vulnerable.
"Bob Allen should now be forced to step down. Anything other than that will be long remembered as a shameful chapter in the town's history."
It is the second time the councillor has been suspended from his party. In 2009 he was rebuked over a blog post in which he published a picture of a gorilla beside a story about another councillor.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Park rangers stay with seriously injured woman after she is thrown from horse

Two park rangers stayed with a seriously injured young woman for two hours waiting for paramedics after she was thrown from a horse in Rochdale .
Ashleigh Merrill , 24 , suffered a serious back injury after taking a tumble when her horse dropped his head while cantering in a field in Heywood .
Park rangers Mike Cummings and Tommy Downes were busy chopping a fallen tree near to Queen ’ s Park when they witnessed the fall .
They were first on the scene and quickly jumped into action to help Ashleigh remain still during the incident on July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure she avoided any further injuries or distress .
The rangers - who always carry a first aid kit - immediately phoned for an ambulance .
But given the location where she came off , a specialist off-road vehicle was required .
They stayed with her for two hours until the emergency services arrived .
Ashleigh ’ s mum contacted the council to pass on her thanks to them both for helping her daughter out that day .
Mum Joy Merrill , said : “ These two men were first on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help my daughter , I will be eternally grateful to them .
One of the men lay on the floor holding her head for over two hours on wet ground in the rain .
`` These two men are an absolute credit to the council .
Sadly , my daughter has suffered a fractured spine due to the fall but this could have been so much worse if it wasn ’ t for the speedy response of these lovely men .
“ Tommy and Mike are a real credit to the council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help.
” Councillor Neil Emmott , the council ’ s cabinet member for environmental management , said : “ It is always nice to receive such positive comments from a member of the public and on this occasion our park rangers ’ actions helped out at a very critical moment .
`` Tommy and Mike should be very proud of their actions at this incident .
“ Thank you both very much for everything you have done .
”

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Two park rangers stayed with a seriously injured young woman for two hours waiting for paramedics after she was thrown from a horse in Rochdale.
Ashleigh Merrill, 24, suffered a serious back injury after taking a tumble when her horse dropped his head while cantering in a field in Heywood.
Park rangers Mike Cummings and Tommy Downes were busy chopping a fallen tree near to Queen’s Park when they witnessed the fall.
They were first on the scene and quickly jumped into action to help Ashleigh remain still during the incident on July 23.
They offered words of comfort to make sure she avoided any further injuries or distress.
The rangers - who always carry a first aid kit - immediately phoned for an ambulance.
But given the location where she came off, a specialist off-road vehicle was required.
They stayed with her for two hours until the emergency services arrived.
Ashleigh’s mum contacted the council to pass on her thanks to them both for helping her daughter out that day.
Mum Joy Merrill, said: “These two men were first on the scene and did everything they could to help my daughter, I will be eternally grateful to them. One of the men lay on the floor holding her head for over two hours on wet ground in the rain.
"These two men are an absolute credit to the council. Sadly, my daughter has suffered a fractured spine due to the fall but this could have been so much worse if it wasn’t for the speedy response of these lovely men.
“Tommy and Mike are a real credit to the council and Ashleigh is very grateful for their help.”
Councillor Neil Emmott, the council’s cabinet member for environmental management, said: “It is always nice to receive such positive comments from a member of the public and on this occasion our park rangers’ actions helped out at a very critical moment.
"Tommy and Mike should be very proud of their actions at this incident.
“Thank you both very much for everything you have done.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Preston could face intervention over rising Covid-19 rates

Concerns are mounting that Preston could be the next city to face government intervention over rising coronavirus rates .
Residents have been advised to avoid having visitors to their homes by council chiefs , although there are no official restrictions yet such as the laws brought in for Greater Manchester and other parts of Lancashire .
Speaking on BBC Breakfast , Preston council chief executive Adrian Phillips said : “ We are not waiting for some Government announcement .
“ We know our rates are increasing and they have increased over the last week to a level now where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intervention .
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Let us know in the survey below : If you can not see this survey please click here “ We ’ ve been working with our communities to make sure we get those key messages out.
” The council has also advised residents to wear face coverings at all times and to get tested even if they are experiencing only mild symptoms .
A statement on the authority ’ s website said evidence from Public Health England showed a spike of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of the spread through households and community .
It said : “ The city is surrounded by areas that have had enforced measures implemented by Government and we want to act now to stop that from happening ( in ) Preston.
” Mr Phillips told BBC Breakfast : “ We are aware we have got community transmissions , we ’ re aware they are across the city .
“ There is a concentration in inner areas as there usually is in any urban environment , but it ’ s in villages , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Covid has not gone away and it is us all taking that message on board and making sure that we don ’ t relax our guard too much , that we maintain those key issues .
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Concerns are mounting that Preston could be the next city to face government intervention over rising coronavirus rates.
Residents have been advised to avoid having visitors to their homes by council chiefs, although there are no official restrictions yet such as the laws brought in for Greater Manchester and other parts of Lancashire.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Preston council chief executive Adrian Phillips said: “We are not waiting for some Government announcement.
“We know our rates are increasing and they have increased over the last week to a level now where we are concerned that we could face Government intervention.
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“We’ve been working with our communities to make sure we get those key messages out.”
The council has also advised residents to wear face coverings at all times and to get tested even if they are experiencing only mild symptoms.
A statement on the authority’s website said evidence from Public Health England showed a spike of coronavirus cases in Preston, with the majority of the spread through households and community.
It said: “The city is surrounded by areas that have had enforced measures implemented by Government and we want to act now to stop that from happening (in) Preston.”
Mr Phillips told BBC Breakfast: “We are aware we have got community transmissions, we’re aware they are across the city.
“There is a concentration in inner areas as there usually is in any urban environment, but it’s in villages, it’s in our suburbs.
“Covid has not gone away and it is us all taking that message on board and making sure that we don’t relax our guard too much, that we maintain those key issues.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Mum left 'terrified' after ex broke into her home and drove off in her car

A mum was left 'terrified ' after her ex broke into her home , stole her car keys and drove off .
Stefan Wall , 42 , had been in a relationship with the woman for 10 years , before they split up due to 'issues with alcohol ' and 'infidelity ' , a court heard .
He went to the woman 's home in Burnage , south Manchester , where she lives with her children , before 7am .
They were in bed when she heard someone 'pushing ' at the door .
Wall , from Bury , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back garden , before getting into the house through an unlocked door , on March 12 .
He took her car keys and drove off in her grey Ford Focus .
The car was later found in Bury , undamaged .
The woman woke to find her back door open .
Judge Anthony Cross QC said the woman 'must have been terrified ' by the incident .
`` She ca n't sleep easy unless he is in custody , '' the judge said , referencing a victim impact statement submitted to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple ended their decade long relationship in 2018 .
Defending , Thomas McKail said Wall started drinking following the split , and his mental health took a 'considerable downfall ' .
He said the circumstances of the incident were 'unusual ' and 'lacked any obvious criminal intent ' .
Wall pleaded guilty to burglary , taking a vehicle without consent and driving without insurance .
The court heard Wall had been remanded in custody , and served the equivalent of a 12 month sentence .
Judge Cross passed a suspended sentence , meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sentenced to 12 months in prison , suspended for 12 months .
Wall was ordered to observe a curfew for three months , from 9pm to 7.30am .
The judge said the curfew was designed to 'give your former partner the comfort of knowing that for the first part of your release , you will not be anywhere near her ' .
A restraining order was passed , to last indefinitely .
Wall , of Robin Road , Bury , was also ordered to complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A mum was left 'terrified' after her ex broke into her home, stole her car keys and drove off.
Stefan Wall, 42, had been in a relationship with the woman for 10 years, before they split up due to 'issues with alcohol' and 'infidelity', a court heard.
He went to the woman's home in Burnage, south Manchester, where she lives with her children, before 7am.
They were in bed when she heard someone 'pushing' at the door.
Wall, from Bury, had climbed over a fence and got into the back garden, before getting into the house through an unlocked door, on March 12.
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He took her car keys and drove off in her grey Ford Focus.
The car was later found in Bury, undamaged.
The woman woke to find her back door open.
Judge Anthony Cross QC said the woman 'must have been terrified' by the incident.
"She can't sleep easy unless he is in custody," the judge said, referencing a victim impact statement submitted to the court.
Manchester Crown Court heard the couple ended their decade long relationship in 2018.
Defending, Thomas McKail said Wall started drinking following the split, and his mental health took a 'considerable downfall'.
He said the circumstances of the incident were 'unusual' and 'lacked any obvious criminal intent'.
Wall pleaded guilty to burglary, taking a vehicle without consent and driving without insurance.
The court heard Wall had been remanded in custody, and served the equivalent of a 12 month sentence.
Judge Cross passed a suspended sentence, meaning the defendant will be released.
He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 12 months.
Wall was ordered to observe a curfew for three months, from 9pm to 7.30am.
The judge said the curfew was designed to 'give your former partner the comfort of knowing that for the first part of your release, you will not be anywhere near her'.
A restraining order was passed, to last indefinitely.
Wall, of Robin Road, Bury, was also ordered to complete 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, and a nine month alcohol treatment program.