themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Coronavirus will 'rage for four years', expert behind behaviour study says

A new national study aims to better understand how often people are going out of their homes as a result of coronavirus .
The Lancashire University study aims to understand how social contact patterns are changing in the UK , and to improve future predictions of coronavirus transmission by creating highly accurate mathematical models based on data gathered .
Its findings can be used to improve modelling of the virus transmission and to help better predict where and when outbreaks might occur , and bring in measures to prevent them .
And it has the potential to provide evidence as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without risking an increase in transmission - vital work .
The leading epidemiologist working on the survey , Professor Jonathan Read , has said he does n't expect normality to be restored by Christmas , which Boris Johnson said he hoped for last month .
And Prof Read also warns that it could be several years before we are 'safe from Covid ' .
The Covid-19 Contact Network ( CoCoNet ) study by Jessica Bridgen , Chris Jewell and Jonathan Read , all from Lancaster 's medical school , is completely anonymous , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participants - so those who take part are urged to be as honest as possible in their answers about when they are going out and about .
To sign up to the study click here .
The simple questionnaire , which takes no more than 10 minutes to complete , seeks to find out : • how often people leave their home • how many people they encounter outside of their home • the types of locations they visit when they are out The survey also seeks to find out how common support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and how many of our interactions are made outside in the fresh air .
Researchers are interested in seeing how much people are still socially distancing from others , the type of person you might correspond with and the type of social interactions you make .
Prof Read , a senior lecturer in biostatistics , says they are particularly keen to hear from people from BAME communities , young men and older people , who are underrepresented so far among the participants .
`` We have more than 1,000 participants , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get between 5,000 and 10,000 so that we are in a much better position to say something definitive about means of transmission . ''
Unlike other viruses , such as Sars , Covid-19 has behaved significantly differently as a result of asymptomatic transmission , he says .
`` People who are asymptomatic have to be so careful about interacting with other people as they do not know they are infected yet and others are being infected .
`` While other infections , like Sars , behave normally as people who are infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to identify .
`` But with Covid , it 's very different . ''
Professor Read says the current mortality rate of Covid-19 is thought to be around one per cent overall .
That 's the infection to fatality ratio .
But for the older population , this increases significantly to one in six or one in seven of people who are over 80 years old .
Similarly , the rates in the under-10s remains very low , but that 's not to say that there are no deaths in that age group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen some benefits with a 'sense of community and support ' across parts of society nationwide .
The flip side is there 's been a lot of negatives , too .
`` A generation of kids risks being uneducated by not being at school , '' he says .
`` As we adapt as a society , we 'd really like to get a clearer picture of the change that 's happening and identify where the problems are by looking at the the picture . ''
The data will be used to inform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways .
`` If we get enough responses , we will start to look at things like how important is the hospitality trade now , '' he adds .
The hospitality industry has been hard hit by the pandemic , in spite of a raft of measures by the government to cushion the impact of the economic hit .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak 's Eat Out To Help Out scheme is running in restaurants and pubs between Mondays and Wednesdays in August , offering government-subsidised meals .
`` A large debate 's going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got enough leeway in the epidemic to allow schools to open and whether we have to take back some freedoms , such as pubs opening , '' Prof Read says .
He urged people to answer the questions as honestly as they can so the data gathered is as accurate as possible .
There 's no tracking of people 's identity or storing of email addresses by the university .
He believes the vast majority of people will 'wear face masks ' as pandemic measures continue , but he urges people not to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a face covering in a shop - as they may have health conditions that are not immediately apparent and preclude them from wearing one - and to resist blame culture .
`` I do n't think we will be back to normality by Christmas , '' he adds , referring to the rhetoric of a recent speech by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last month .
Mr Johnson had to put the brakes back on last week due to a rise in infections , and local lockdowns were subsequently imposed on Greater Manchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a shutdown of Aberdeen was brought in after officials discovered a cluster of 54 cases with 191 contacts .
`` What we 've seen is the Chinese cancelling their New Year celebrations , which was their equivalent of Christmas , because of Covid .
In Saudi Arabia , there has been a drastic scale back of Hajj , '' Prof Read adds .
`` We have to be prepared ourselves to reconsider the way we do Christmas and visit our older relatives . ''
He points out the experience in Australia ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city of Melbourne is locked down has shown the virus can spread rapidly in colder conditions , when people are more likely to be gathered indoors .
`` The bigger picture is this is going to rage around the world for the next three or four years , '' he adds .
`` Until there 's a time when a large number of people are vaccinated , we are not going to be safe from Covid . ''
Reflecting on his own experience of leaving the house , he says he 's barely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since lockdown .
`` The motivation behind the survey is trying to see how people are behaving , and how they are going about making social interactions .
How much are age groups are mixing with other age groups ? ''
he continues .
`` Normality is no more and people are behaving very differently and going out a lot less and different age groups are responding quite differently , too . ''
The Lancaster team are trying to build an alternative model to Professor Neil Ferguson 's models which , they say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work in a city centre and interacts .
`` It 's definitely a strange time , '' Prof Read adds .
`` We are going to have to adapt the way we live with Covid for the foreseeable future until we get a vaccine - if that is possible . ''

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A new national study aims to better understand how often people are going out of their homes as a result of coronavirus.
The Lancashire University study aims to understand how social contact patterns are changing in the UK, and to improve future predictions of coronavirus transmission by creating highly accurate mathematical models based on data gathered.
Its findings can be used to improve modelling of the virus transmission and to help better predict where and when outbreaks might occur, and bring in measures to prevent them.
And it has the potential to provide evidence as to what restrictions could be relaxed further without risking an increase in transmission - vital work.
The leading epidemiologist working on the survey, Professor Jonathan Read, has said he doesn't expect normality to be restored by Christmas, which Boris Johnson said he hoped for last month.
And Prof Read also warns that it could be several years before we are 'safe from Covid'.
(Image: PA)
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The Covid-19 Contact Network (CoCoNet) study by Jessica Bridgen, Chris Jewell and Jonathan Read, all from Lancaster's medical school, is completely anonymous, with no way of tracking or identifying participants - so those who take part are urged to be as honest as possible in their answers about when they are going out and about.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
To sign up to the study click here.
The simple questionnaire, which takes no more than 10 minutes to complete, seeks to find out:
how often people leave their home
how many people they encounter outside of their home
the types of locations they visit when they are out
The survey also seeks to find out how common support bubbles are and who is forming them, and how many of our interactions are made outside in the fresh air.
Researchers are interested in seeing how much people are still socially distancing from others, the type of person you might correspond with and the type of social interactions you make.
Prof Read, a senior lecturer in biostatistics, says they are particularly keen to hear from people from BAME communities, young men and older people, who are underrepresented so far among the participants.
"We have more than 1,000 participants," he says. "But we need to get between 5,000 and 10,000 so that we are in a much better position to say something definitive about means of transmission."
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Unlike other viruses, such as Sars, Covid-19 has behaved significantly differently as a result of asymptomatic transmission, he says.
"People who are asymptomatic have to be so careful about interacting with other people as they do not know they are infected yet and others are being infected.
"While other infections, like Sars, behave normally as people who are infected get sick and it is relatively straightforward to identify.
"But with Covid, it's very different."
(Image: Getty Images)
Professor Read says the current mortality rate of Covid-19 is thought to be around one per cent overall. That's the infection to fatality ratio.
But for the older population, this increases significantly to one in six or one in seven of people who are over 80 years old.
Similarly, the rates in the under-10s remains very low, but that's not to say that there are no deaths in that age group.
Lockdown, he says, has seen some benefits with a 'sense of community and support' across parts of society nationwide.
The flip side is there's been a lot of negatives, too.
"A generation of kids risks being uneducated by not being at school," he says. "As we adapt as a society, we'd really like to get a clearer picture of the change that's happening and identify where the problems are by looking at the the picture."
The data will be used to inform the mathematical modelling in all kinds of ways. "If we get enough responses, we will start to look at things like how important is the hospitality trade now," he adds.
The hospitality industry has been hard hit by the pandemic, in spite of a raft of measures by the government to cushion the impact of the economic hit.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Eat Out To Help Out scheme is running in restaurants and pubs between Mondays and Wednesdays in August, offering government-subsidised meals.
"A large debate's going on at the moment about whether we've got enough leeway in the epidemic to allow schools to open and whether we have to take back some freedoms, such as pubs opening," Prof Read says.
He urged people to answer the questions as honestly as they can so the data gathered is as accurate as possible. There's no tracking of people's identity or storing of email addresses by the university.
He believes the vast majority of people will 'wear face masks' as pandemic measures continue, but he urges people not to be judgemental if they see someone without a face covering in a shop - as they may have health conditions that are not immediately apparent and preclude them from wearing one - and to resist blame culture.
"I don't think we will be back to normality by Christmas," he adds, referring to the rhetoric of a recent speech by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last month.
(Image: PA)
Mr Johnson had to put the brakes back on last week due to a rise in infections, and local lockdowns were subsequently imposed on Greater Manchester, parts of Yorkshire and Lancashire. Separately, a shutdown of Aberdeen was brought in after officials discovered a cluster of 54 cases with 191 contacts.
"What we've seen is the Chinese cancelling their New Year celebrations, which was their equivalent of Christmas, because of Covid. In Saudi Arabia, there has been a drastic scale back of Hajj," Prof Read adds.
"We have to be prepared ourselves to reconsider the way we do Christmas and visit our older relatives."
(Image: Getty Images)
He points out the experience in Australia (where its currently winter) and the city of Melbourne is locked down has shown the virus can spread rapidly in colder conditions, when people are more likely to be gathered indoors.
"The bigger picture is this is going to rage around the world for the next three or four years," he adds. "Until there's a time when a large number of people are vaccinated, we are not going to be safe from Covid."
Reflecting on his own experience of leaving the house, he says he's barely had to buy fuel for his car since lockdown.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"The motivation behind the survey is trying to see how people are behaving, and how they are going about making social interactions. How much are age groups are mixing with other age groups?" he continues.
"Normality is no more and people are behaving very differently and going out a lot less and different age groups are responding quite differently, too."
The Lancaster team are trying to build an alternative model to Professor Neil Ferguson's models which, they say, made the assumption that everybody goes to work in a city centre and interacts.
"It's definitely a strange time," Prof Read adds. "We are going to have to adapt the way we live with Covid for the foreseeable future until we get a vaccine - if that is possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Tram services suspended in city centre after window pane falls from building

Tram services in the city centre were suspended this evening after a window pane fell from a building on to @ @ @ @ @ Police taped off an area near to Piccadilly Place on Sunday afternoon .
Eyewitnesses reported @ @ @ @ @ glass on the tram tracks running between Aytoun Street and Piccadilly station .
Sign up @ @ @ @ @ newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the @ @ @ @ @ sign up very simply by following the instructions here Pictures from the scene also show @ @ @ @ @ sixth floor of a nearby office building .
For a short time no Metrolink services @ @ @ @ @ Piccadilly Gardens as a result of the incident .
Metrolink tweeted : `` Due to @ @ @ @ @ City Centre , Ashton services are currently operating Ashton-Piccadilly only and Eccles services operating Piccadilly @ @ @ @ @ are no services between Piccadilly and Piccadilly Gardens .
Metrolink later confirmed the line had @ @ @ @ @ have been contacted for further information .

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Tram services in the city centre were suspended this evening after a window pane fell from a building on to a stretch of track.
Police taped off an area near to Piccadilly Place on Sunday afternoon.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a shattered pane of glass on the tram tracks running between Aytoun Street and Piccadilly station.
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Pictures from the scene also show a damaged window on the sixth floor of a nearby office building.
For a short time no Metrolink services were running between Piccadilly and Piccadilly Gardens as a result of the incident.
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Metrolink tweeted: "Due to a police incident in the City Centre, Ashton services are currently operating Ashton-Piccadilly only and Eccles services operating Piccadilly Gardens-Eccles only.
"There are no services between Piccadilly and Piccadilly Gardens.
"Please check back for updates."
Metrolink later confirmed the line had reopened.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Barcelona target Man City swap deal and more transfer rumours

Barcelona are to step up their pursuit of Bernardo Silva this summer , according to reports .
The Telegraph say the Manchester City forward man has admirers at Barcelona , with the Spanish side looking at bringing him to the Nou Camp before the start of the new season .
The report says Barca would look to offer some of their players in return , including full-back Nelson Semedo .
Semedo has been linked with City in reported swap deals all summer involving Joao Cancelo and Eric Garcia , and it is unlikely the Blues would allow Bernardo to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depart .
Bernardo has found playing time harder to come by this season , and was only a substitute in the Champions League win over Real Madrid on Friday .
Meanwhile , City could get a close-up look at a transfer target when they face Lyon next week , if reports in France are to be believed .
L'Equipe say City are interested in Lyon 's Houssem Aouar , who has received praise from Pep Guardiola in the past and has long been linked with a move to the Etihad .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lyon would ask for around €60m for the talented midfielder , and City 's signing of Ferran Torres - although being in a different position - makes a move less likely .
Finally , Flamengo left-back Caio Roque is said to be close to sealing a transfer to the City Football Group .
City have already signed young Brazilian Yan Couto , who will join the first team from Coritiba , and are looking to sign his U17 international teammate Diego Rosa .
And while Roque , 18 , was not part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Rosa , he has a Brazilian U17 title to his name and is highly rated at Flamengo - the club where former City assistant Domenec Torrent has recently been appointed manager .
Now , Bola VIP say a deal of €5m is close to being agreed for Roque to join new CFG side Lommel , with Flamengo negotiating a sell-on clause should he be sold to City or another club in the future .
The arrival of Torrent as new Flamengo manager will apparently see a more formal partnership struck up between @ @ @ @ @ @

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Barcelona are to step up their pursuit of Bernardo Silva this summer, according to reports.
The Telegraph say the Manchester City forward man has admirers at Barcelona, with the Spanish side looking at bringing him to the Nou Camp before the start of the new season.
The report says Barca would look to offer some of their players in return, including full-back Nelson Semedo.
Semedo has been linked with City in reported swap deals all summer involving Joao Cancelo and Eric Garcia, and it is unlikely the Blues would allow Bernardo to leave in the same summer David Silva will depart.
Bernardo has found playing time harder to come by this season, and was only a substitute in the Champions League win over Real Madrid on Friday.
Meanwhile, City could get a close-up look at a transfer target when they face Lyon next week, if reports in France are to be believed.
L'Equipe say City are interested in Lyon's Houssem Aouar, who has received praise from Pep Guardiola in the past and has long been linked with a move to the Etihad.
However, the report (via GFFN) says Lyon would ask for around €60m for the talented midfielder, and City's signing of Ferran Torres - although being in a different position - makes a move less likely.
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Finally, Flamengo left-back Caio Roque is said to be close to sealing a transfer to the City Football Group.
City have already signed young Brazilian Yan Couto, who will join the first team from Coritiba, and are looking to sign his U17 international teammate Diego Rosa.
And while Roque, 18, was not part of the U17 World Cup-winning squad like Couto or Rosa, he has a Brazilian U17 title to his name and is highly rated at Flamengo - the club where former City assistant Domenec Torrent has recently been appointed manager.
Now, Bola VIP say a deal of €5m is close to being agreed for Roque to join new CFG side Lommel, with Flamengo negotiating a sell-on clause should he be sold to City or another club in the future.
The arrival of Torrent as new Flamengo manager will apparently see a more formal partnership struck up between the club and the CFG.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Gym undergoes 'deep clean' after staff member tests positive for coronavirus

A member of staff at a Whitefield gym has tested positive for coronavirus .
The worker at Total Fitness , in Elms Street , is self-isolating after being diagnosed with the virus this week .
The gym has since undergone a deep clean , while fellow staff are also self-isolating and are due to be tested .
A back-up team has been drafted in to run the gym .
Bosses at Total Fitness say the gym 's pool facilities will be shut until Tuesday , but the rest of the gym will remain open as normal .
A message has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation .
A spokesperson for Total Fitness said : “ A member of staff at our Whitefield club has tested positive for coronavirus .
`` In accordance with government guidelines , this person is now self-isolating .
“ The safety of our members and staff is our number one priority and so we have taken immediate action .
“ These measures include a full , deep-clean of the entire club by our specialist contractor .
`` In addition , all staff from the Whitefield club will self-isolate and undergo testing as a precaution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been brought in to operate the club .
`` As a result of these measures , the pool and poolside facilities at the club will be closed on Sunday and Monday ( 9 and 10 August ) .
“ Members will be able to use the gym floor and enjoy group classes as normal .
“ We are sorry for the inconvenience caused , but we believe members will understand the need for swift action to ensure our club remains a safe place for everyone .
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A member of staff at a Whitefield gym has tested positive for coronavirus.
The worker at Total Fitness, in Elms Street, is self-isolating after being diagnosed with the virus this week.
The gym has since undergone a deep clean, while fellow staff are also self-isolating and are due to be tested.
A back-up team has been drafted in to run the gym.
Bosses at Total Fitness say the gym's pool facilities will be shut until Tuesday, but the rest of the gym will remain open as normal.
A message has been sent out to members explaining the situation.
A spokesperson for Total Fitness said: “A member of staff at our Whitefield club has tested positive for coronavirus.
"In accordance with government guidelines, this person is now self-isolating.
“The safety of our members and staff is our number one priority and so we have taken immediate action.
“These measures include a full, deep-clean of the entire club by our specialist contractor.
"In addition, all staff from the Whitefield club will self-isolate and undergo testing as a precaution.
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“A reduced back up team has been brought in to operate the club.
"As a result of these measures, the pool and poolside facilities at the club will be closed on Sunday and Monday (9 and 10 August).
“Members will be able to use the gym floor and enjoy group classes as normal.
“We are sorry for the inconvenience caused, but we believe members will understand the need for swift action to ensure our club remains a safe place for everyone.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Manchester United hint at plans for De Gea, Henderson and Romero

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has again suggested Manchester United are unlikely to go into next season with David de Gea , Sergio Romero , and Dean Henderson in their first-team squad .
De Gea , 29 , signed a new four-year contract in September but his form has been problematic for upwards of a year and Henderson thrived on loan at Sheffield United in his first Premier League season .
Henderson , 23 , inked a new three-year deal with United in July and is generating interest from Chelsea amid discussions over a new contract .
Romero , 33 , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the option of an additional year .
Romero switched to the Stellar Group agency that also represents Henderson earlier this year and Henderson is believed to only be prepared to return to United if he is promoted to first-choice goalkeeper .
Regular playing time is all the more essential for De Gea and Henderson next season ahead of the European Championship , with Henderson bidding to oust Jordan Pickford from the England side and De Gea vying with Kepa Arrizabalaga for the Spain spot .
Romero has started the majority of United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in goal for the quarter-finals , semi-finals and final in the successful 2016-17 campaign , but Solskjaer has refused to confirm if he will start in Monday night 's last eight tie with Copenhagen in Cologne .
`` That ’ s an obvious question .
I think I must be the most privileged manager in the world with the goalkeeping department , with Sergio , David and we 've got Dean Henderson coming back ; three top , top keepers .
`` This season has shown how important Sergio has been for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always performing .
We 'll see what we do rest of the season and going forward .
Difficult , yeah .
But it ’ s a nice problem to have .
`` As you say , competition for places is important we are looking to have competition for places .
We have Dean , Sergio , David in the ranks .
Lee [ Grant ] , the fantastic professional that he is , backing them up .
`` It will be difficult to keep three of them at the club , so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has again suggested Manchester United are unlikely to go into next season with David de Gea, Sergio Romero, and Dean Henderson in their first-team squad.
De Gea, 29, signed a new four-year contract in September but his form has been problematic for upwards of a year and Henderson thrived on loan at Sheffield United in his first Premier League season.
Henderson, 23, inked a new three-year deal with United in July and is generating interest from Chelsea amid discussions over a new contract. Romero, 33, is out of contract next year but United have the option of an additional year.
Romero switched to the Stellar Group agency that also represents Henderson earlier this year and Henderson is believed to only be prepared to return to United if he is promoted to first-choice goalkeeper.
Regular playing time is all the more essential for De Gea and Henderson next season ahead of the European Championship, with Henderson bidding to oust Jordan Pickford from the England side and De Gea vying with Kepa Arrizabalaga for the Spain spot.
Romero has started the majority of United's Europa League games this season and was in goal for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final in the successful 2016-17 campaign, but Solskjaer has refused to confirm if he will start in Monday night's last eight tie with Copenhagen in Cologne.
"That’s an obvious question. I think I must be the most privileged manager in the world with the goalkeeping department, with Sergio, David and we've got Dean Henderson coming back; three top, top keepers.
"This season has shown how important Sergio has been for us and, for me, David always performing. We'll see what we do rest of the season and going forward. Difficult, yeah. But it’s a nice problem to have.
"As you say, competition for places is important we are looking to have competition for places. We have Dean, Sergio, David in the ranks. Lee [Grant], the fantastic professional that he is, backing them up.
"It will be difficult to keep three of them at the club, so we will see what the decision will be there."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Manchester United send upbeat Paul Pogba message

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is making up for last time as he bids to win his third trophy with Manchester United .
Pogba celebrated the fourth anniversary of his £89million transfer to United by posting a haircut identical to the one he sported upon his re-signing ahead of United 's trip to Germany for the latter stages of the Europa League .
The 27-year-old midfielder helped United to Europa League glory in 2017 , scoring in the final against Ajax , and Solskjaer is optimistic about Pogba 's future at the club amid United 's attempts to tie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 've answered numerous questions on Paul and we 're delighted he 's back playing .
He 's fit , he 's enjoying his football , he 's got to make up for lost time and he 's doing that .
`` He 's training extra , always a great personality around the place and hopefully we can see him lift this trophy as he has done before .
He 's professional , a fantastic boy and delighted we 've got him in the team . ''
The significance of United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accentuated as they had never won the competition , had not secured qualification for the Champions League through the Premier League and there was added emotion in the week of the Manchester Arena attack .
No United supporters will be allowed inside the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne if they make it to the final on Friday week and the squad is staying in Germany rather than flying in and out , despite the six-day gap between the quarter-final with Copenhagen and possible semi-final with Sevilla or Wolves .
Solskjaer added : `` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strange and it ’ s not football as it should be .
It ’ s changed a little bit .
That little bit of passion and edge to the game is missing .
The fans have to be there have to commend our players .
They 've handled the situation really well I know our fans can ’ t wait to get back and support .
`` We will cross that bridge [ of keeping players stimulated ] when we get to it .
We have plans in place , for me it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t think too far ahead .
`` It ’ s a knockout tournament and if you don ’ t perform you ’ re going home .
If we go through a few days for the next game , at the moment we don ’ t have that problem .
`` We 've travelled with a big squad .
Phil [ Jones ] , Axel [ Tuanzebe ] , and Luke [ Shaw ] are the three we left behind . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is making up for last time as he bids to win his third trophy with Manchester United.
Pogba celebrated the fourth anniversary of his £89million transfer to United by posting a haircut identical to the one he sported upon his re-signing ahead of United's trip to Germany for the latter stages of the Europa League.
The 27-year-old midfielder helped United to Europa League glory in 2017, scoring in the final against Ajax, and Solskjaer is optimistic about Pogba's future at the club amid United's attempts to tie him down on a new contract.
"I've answered numerous questions on Paul and we're delighted he's back playing. He's fit, he's enjoying his football, he's got to make up for lost time and he's doing that.
"He's training extra, always a great personality around the place and hopefully we can see him lift this trophy as he has done before. He's professional, a fantastic boy and delighted we've got him in the team."
The significance of United's Europa League triumph three years ago was accentuated as they had never won the competition, had not secured qualification for the Champions League through the Premier League and there was added emotion in the week of the Manchester Arena attack.
No United supporters will be allowed inside the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne if they make it to the final on Friday week and the squad is staying in Germany rather than flying in and out, despite the six-day gap between the quarter-final with Copenhagen and possible semi-final with Sevilla or Wolves.
Solskjaer added: "I think [behind closed doors games] are strange and it’s not football as it should be. It’s changed a little bit. That little bit of passion and edge to the game is missing. The fans have to be there have to commend our players. They've handled the situation really well I know our fans can’t wait to get back and support.
"We will cross that bridge [of keeping players stimulated] when we get to it. We have plans in place, for me it’s only about this game, can’t think too far ahead.
"It’s a knockout tournament and if you don’t perform you’re going home. If we go through a few days for the next game, at the moment we don’t have that problem.
"We've travelled with a big squad. Phil [Jones], Axel [Tuanzebe], and Luke [Shaw] are the three we left behind."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--BBC apologises for using offensive racist term in news report

The BBC has apologised for a news report which contained an offensive racist term , which led to more than 18,000 complaints and a leading presenter quitting in disgust .
On Sunday , the Director General of the BBC , Lord Tony Hall , told staff in an email : “ Every organisation should be able to acknowledge when it has made a mistake .
We made one here.
” The offensive word was used in a news report about a 21-year-old NHS worker who 'd been badly injured in a racially aggravated attack in Bristol last month .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with many people calling on the corporation to apologise for using the word in the national news report , which would have been watched by millions of people .
In an email to all staff , Lord Hall explained : `` This morning I brought together a group of BBC colleagues to discuss our news coverage of the recent shocking attack on an NHS worker .
`` I wanted us to look at the issues raised by the reporting and the strength of feeling surrounding it .
“ We are proud of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect , and have reflected long and hard on what people have had to say about the use of the n-word and all racist language both inside and outside the organisation .
“ It should be clear that the BBC ’ s intention was to highlight an alleged racist attack .
`` This is important journalism which the BBC should be reporting on and we will continue to do so .
“ Yet despite these good intentions , I recognise that we have ended up creating distress amongst many people .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken a different approach at the time of broadcast and we are very sorry for that .
`` We will now be strengthening our guidance on offensive language across our output .
“ Every organisation should be able to acknowledge when it has made a mistake .
We made one here .
It is important for us to listen – and also to learn .
`` And that is what we will continue to do.
” The outcry over the report led to BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Sideman announcing yesterday he was quitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He described the broadcast as an “ error of judgement ” , adding it “ feels like a slap in the face to our community ” .
More than 18,000 people have complained to the BBC over the broadcast , which saw social affairs correspondent Fiona Lamdin repeat a racial slur allegedly used in a racially-motivated attack in Bristol .
In a video posted on Instagram , Sideman , real name David Whitely , said : “ This is an error in judgement where I can ’ t just smile with you through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OK. “ I ’ m happy working with organisations until we all get it right , but this feels like more than getting it wrong .
“ The action and the defence of the action feels like a slap in the face to our community.
” He added he is quitting the BBC , “ effective immediately ” .
“ With no apology I just don ’ t feel comfortable being aligned with the organisation , ” Sideman added .
He said he has enjoyed his time at the BBC and has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Money and opportunity doesn ’ t outweigh the dissatisfaction that I feel with this situation .
“ This is wild to me , especially in the current social climate , and I can ’ t make any sense of it no matter how much I think about it , so I think it is time that I left.
” The story ran on the BBC News Channel and local news programme Points West on July 29 , but the broadcaster stopped running the report which featured the offensive language later that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The BBC set out the context of the news report about the shocking attack on an NHS worker in Bristol .
“ As we have said , the word is highly offensive and we completely accept and understand why people have been upset by its use .
“ The decision to use the word was not taken lightly and without considerable detailed thought : we were aware that it would cause offence .
“ But , in this specific context we felt the need to explain , and report , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged extreme nature , the words alleged to have been used – a position which , as we have said , was supported by the family and the victim.
” On Thursday , the BBC said it had received 18,656 complaints over the incident .
A spokesman for Radio 1Xrta said : “ Sideman is an incredibly talented DJ .
Obviously we are disappointed that he has taken this decision .
“ We absolutely wish him well for the future .
The door is always open for future projects .
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The BBC has apologised for a news report which contained an offensive racist term, which led to more than 18,000 complaints and a leading presenter quitting in disgust.
On Sunday, the Director General of the BBC, Lord Tony Hall, told staff in an email: “Every organisation should be able to acknowledge when it has made a mistake. We made one here.”
The offensive word was used in a news report about a 21-year-old NHS worker who'd been badly injured in a racially aggravated attack in Bristol last month.
It prompted an outcry on social media, with many people calling on the corporation to apologise for using the word in the national news report, which would have been watched by millions of people.
(Image: PA)
In an email to all staff, Lord Hall explained: "This morning I brought together a group of BBC colleagues to discuss our news coverage of the recent shocking attack on an NHS worker.
"I wanted us to look at the issues raised by the reporting and the strength of feeling surrounding it.
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“We are proud of the BBC’s values of inclusion and respect, and have reflected long and hard on what people have had to say about the use of the n-word and all racist language both inside and outside the organisation.
“It should be clear that the BBC’s intention was to highlight an alleged racist attack.
"This is important journalism which the BBC should be reporting on and we will continue to do so.
“Yet despite these good intentions, I recognise that we have ended up creating distress amongst many people.
“The BBC now accepts that we should have taken a different approach at the time of broadcast and we are very sorry for that.
"We will now be strengthening our guidance on offensive language across our output.
“Every organisation should be able to acknowledge when it has made a mistake. We made one here. It is important for us to listen – and also to learn.
"And that is what we will continue to do.”
(Image: Getty Images)
The outcry over the report led to BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Sideman announcing yesterday he was quitting the corporation over the news report.
He described the broadcast as an “error of judgement”, adding it “feels like a slap in the face to our community”.
More than 18,000 people have complained to the BBC over the broadcast, which saw social affairs correspondent Fiona Lamdin repeat a racial slur allegedly used in a racially-motivated attack in Bristol.
In a video posted on Instagram, Sideman, real name David Whitely, said: “This is an error in judgement where I can’t just smile with you through the process and act like everything is OK.
“I’m happy working with organisations until we all get it right, but this feels like more than getting it wrong.
(Image: Sideman/Instagram)
“The action and the defence of the action feels like a slap in the face to our community.”
He added he is quitting the BBC, “effective immediately”.
“With no apology I just don’t feel comfortable being aligned with the organisation,” Sideman added.
He said he has enjoyed his time at the BBC and has had “great opportunities”, but added: “Money and opportunity doesn’t outweigh the dissatisfaction that I feel with this situation.
“This is wild to me, especially in the current social climate, and I can’t make any sense of it no matter how much I think about it, so I think it is time that I left.”
The story ran on the BBC News Channel and local news programme Points West on July 29, but the broadcaster stopped running the report which featured the offensive language later that day.
A BBC spokesman said yesterday: “The BBC set out the context of the news report about the shocking attack on an NHS worker in Bristol.
“As we have said, the word is highly offensive and we completely accept and understand why people have been upset by its use.
“The decision to use the word was not taken lightly and without considerable detailed thought: we were aware that it would cause offence.
“But, in this specific context we felt the need to explain, and report, not just the injuries but, given their alleged extreme nature, the words alleged to have been used – a position which, as we have said, was supported by the family and the victim.”
On Thursday, the BBC said it had received 18,656 complaints over the incident.
A spokesman for Radio 1Xrta said: “Sideman is an incredibly talented DJ. Obviously we are disappointed that he has taken this decision.
“We absolutely wish him well for the future. The door is always open for future projects.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Police issue dispersal order amid fears of illegal car meet at retail park

Police have issued a dispersal order amid fears of an illegal car meet in Leigh .
Officers said they had become aware of an event scheduled to take place at Parsonage Retail Park later today .
A large police presence is being dispatched to the area in a bid to deter people from gathering .
A police van could be seen parked on the retail park on Sunday afternoon .
The dispersal order will give officers the power to disperse crowds and prevent nuisance in the area .
In a statement , a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are planning to attend the event that gatherings of this kind are illegal and will not be tolerated and a dispersal order has been authorised for the area .
`` A large police presence will be at the park to turn anyway anyone trying to enter the vicinity .
`` Our priority is to ensure the safety of the people of Greater Manchester and anyone reported to be flouting the legislation is reminded that officers will enforce the law where necessary . ''
The stern warning comes just weeks after a huge illegal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are believed to have attended the event , dubbed 'DMO shutdown , ' at JDK Autoworx garage , on Tameside Business Park , on July 19 .
Video footage showed large groups of people lining the streets , with drivers revving their engines and speeding along residential roads .
The event caused major disruption on the M60 and M67 , with police having to close a number of surrounding roads in an attempt to control the gathering .
The cars involved are said to have been following an organiser and travelled almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Police have issued a dispersal order amid fears of an illegal car meet in Leigh.
Officers said they had become aware of an event scheduled to take place at Parsonage Retail Park later today.
A large police presence is being dispatched to the area in a bid to deter people from gathering.
A police van could be seen parked on the retail park on Sunday afternoon.
The dispersal order will give officers the power to disperse crowds and prevent nuisance in the area.
In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "We would like to remind those who are planning to attend the event that gatherings of this kind are illegal and will not be tolerated and a dispersal order has been authorised for the area.
"A large police presence will be at the park to turn anyway anyone trying to enter the vicinity.
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"Our priority is to ensure the safety of the people of Greater Manchester and anyone reported to be flouting the legislation is reminded that officers will enforce the law where necessary."
The stern warning comes just weeks after a huge illegal car meet in Denton.
Thousands of people are believed to have attended the event, dubbed 'DMO shutdown,' at JDK Autoworx garage, on Tameside Business Park, on July 19.
Video footage showed large groups of people lining the streets, with drivers revving their engines and speeding along residential roads.
The event caused major disruption on the M60 and M67, with police having to close a number of surrounding roads in an attempt to control the gathering.
The cars involved are said to have been following an organiser and travelled almost 100 miles from Telford to Tameside.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-09--Off-road motorbiker suffered 'very serious injuries' after hitting a fence

An off-road motorbiker suffered 'very serious injuries ' after hitting a fence .
Police say the crash took place after the biker , a man in his 30s , lost control on a bend .
He was thrown from the bike and despite wearing full protective clothing and a helmet he suffered significant injuries .
He was taken to Salford Royal Hospital where his condition is described as 'serious ' .
The crash took place on Station Road , in Whitworth near Rochdale , at 7.40pm on Saturday night .
Police are now appealing for witnesses .
Sgt Chris Evans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man with some very serious injuries and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward and contact the police . ''
Anyone with information should contact Lancs Police on 101 quoting log 1831 of August 8 .
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An off-road motorbiker suffered 'very serious injuries' after hitting a fence.
Police say the crash took place after the biker, a man in his 30s, lost control on a bend.
He was thrown from the bike and despite wearing full protective clothing and a helmet he suffered significant injuries.
He was taken to Salford Royal Hospital where his condition is described as 'serious'.
The crash took place on Station Road, in Whitworth near Rochdale, at 7.40pm on Saturday night.
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
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Sgt Chris Evans said: "This incident has left a man with some very serious injuries and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward and contact the police."
Anyone with information should contact Lancs Police on 101 quoting log 1831 of August 8.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Borussia Dortmund press conference LIVE

Borussia Dortmund press conference LIVE

Borussia Dortmund are expected to issue a transfer update on Manchester United target Jadon Sancho as they hold their first @ @ @ @ @ Monday afternoon .
The 20-year-old has been named in the Dortmund squad for their pre-season @ @ @ @ @ morning , with the German side set to play their first match on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ away from a deal for the England international if negotiations do not show any signs @ @ @ @ @ club yet to agree personal terms with Sancho 's representatives or a fee with Dortmund @ @ @ @ @ believed to be holding out for £108million if they are to sell Sancho this summer @ @ @ @ @ of today on any sale .
Senior United sources believe Dortmund 's deadline is 'meaningless @ @ @ @ @ the summer transfer window actually closes on October 5 .
Stick with us for all @ @ @ @

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Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc issued a major transfer update on Manchester United target Jadon Sancho as they held their first press conference of pre-season on Monday afternoon.
The 20-year-old has been named in the Dortmund squad for their pre-season training camp which left this morning, with the German side set to play their first match on Wednesday, and Zorc insisted that Sancho would remain a Dortmund player for the coming 2020/21 season.
United are prepared to walk away from a deal for the England international if negotiations do not show any signs of progress, with the club yet to agree personal terms with Sancho's representatives or a fee with Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side are believed to be holding out for £108million if they are to sell Sancho this summer and imposed their own deadline of today on any sale. Senior United sources previously dismissed the importance of the 'artificial' deadline.
Recap the press conference below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Government says schools would remain open during local lockdown

Downing Street has insisted that schools would stay open if possible in local lockdowns .
The current plan is to have all schools reopened and pupils back in the classroom at the start of the new academic year in September .
Following a shut down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic , some schools were able to get up and running before the summer break in June .
Boris Johnson said earlier today ( August 10 ) `` it 's our moral duty as a country '' to get children back in the classroom .
He said on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It 's not right that kids should spend more time out of school , it 's much much better for their health and mental wellbeing , obviously their educational prospects , if everybody comes back to school full-time in September .
`` It 's our moral duty as a country to make sure that happens . ''
However , with local lockdown or tougher restrictions being implemented already , there is concern that schools in high risk areas may be forced to close .
The Prime Minister had earlier said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't happen for any pupils but clearly what we are doing – the way we are trying to manage the Covid pandemic – is to have local measures in place and local test and trace to introduce restrictions where that ’ s necessary .
`` But , as we have all said , the last thing we want to do is to close schools .
`` We think that education is the priority for the country and that is simple social justice . ''
But the PM 's official spokesman appeared to dismiss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It 's correct to say that schools would be the absolute last sector to close in any local lockdown . ''

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Downing Street has insisted that schools would stay open if possible in local lockdowns.
The current plan is to have all schools reopened and pupils back in the classroom at the start of the new academic year in September.
Following a shut down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, some schools were able to get up and running before the summer break in June.
Boris Johnson said earlier today (August 10) "it's our moral duty as a country" to get children back in the classroom.
He said on a visit to a school in east London: "It's not right that kids should spend more time out of school, it's much much better for their health and mental wellbeing, obviously their educational prospects, if everybody comes back to school full-time in September.
"It's our moral duty as a country to make sure that happens."
However, with local lockdown or tougher restrictions being implemented already, there is concern that schools in high risk areas may be forced to close.
The Prime Minister had earlier said: "I very much hope that doesn't happen for any pupils but clearly what we are doing – the way we are trying to manage the Covid pandemic – is to have local measures in place and local test and trace to introduce restrictions where that’s necessary.
(Image: PA)
"But, as we have all said, the last thing we want to do is to close schools.
"We think that education is the priority for the country and that is simple social justice."
But the PM's official spokesman appeared to dismiss this concern and said on Monday afternoon: "It's correct to say that schools would be the absolute last sector to close in any local lockdown."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Urgent warning issued for everybody with a mortgage in the UK

Homeowners in the UK have been advised that mortgage rates could be about to 'creep up ' , following a long period of 'rock bottom ' rates .
Moneyfacts.co.uk also found that the choice of fixed-rate and variable deals is shrinking .
There were 2,526 mortgage products in the market on August 1 , marking a fall of 202 products compared with the 2,728 deals available at the start of July , Press Association reports .
Moneyfacts said that , following historic lows reached last month , average rates are starting to increase .
Average two and five-year fixed rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0.09 percentage points since the start of July , to stand at 2.08 % and 2.34 % respectively .
Low-deposit loans , which lenders consider to be more “ risky ” , have seen particularly significant rate increases , Moneyfacts said .
A recent stamp duty cut and the reopening of the housing market after it was temporarily put on pause to help limit the spread of coronavirus has helped to encourage more buyers into the market in recent weeks .
Eleanor Williams , a finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and record low average rates following an enforced period of shutdown for the market has seen demand for mortgages escalate in recent weeks .
She continued : “ Those looking to secure a new deal now may wish to move swiftly .
”

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Homeowners in the UK have been advised that mortgage rates could be about to 'creep up', following a long period of 'rock bottom' rates.
Moneyfacts.co.uk also found that the choice of fixed-rate and variable deals is shrinking.
There were 2,526 mortgage products in the market on August 1, marking a fall of 202 products compared with the 2,728 deals available at the start of July, Press Association reports.
Moneyfacts said that, following historic lows reached last month, average rates are starting to increase.
Average two and five-year fixed rates across all deposit sizes have increased by 0.09 percentage points since the start of July, to stand at 2.08% and 2.34% respectively.
Low-deposit loans, which lenders consider to be more “risky”, have seen particularly significant rate increases, Moneyfacts said.
A recent stamp duty cut and the reopening of the housing market after it was temporarily put on pause to help limit the spread of coronavirus has helped to encourage more buyers into the market in recent weeks.
Eleanor Williams, a finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, said: “The introduction of the stamp duty holiday and record low average rates following an enforced period of shutdown for the market has seen demand for mortgages escalate in recent weeks.
“However, product choice and availability remains a key issue for mortgage borrowers.”
She continued: “Those looking to secure a new deal now may wish to move swiftly.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Gunman fires bullet at innocent person's house during car chase

A reckless gunman fired a bullet which which struck a house window during a car chase , the M.E.N .
has learned .
The shot appears to have been fired during a car chase through the streets of south Manchester on Friday night .
Police received reports of a car chase through the streets and shots being fired around Birchfields Road in Fallowfield .
But when officers went to the scene they found no evidence of any shooting .
The following morning , a resident at a house in Westray Road found a bullet lodged in the front window .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police at 11.50am and officers went to the scene .
They found the damaged window and a bullet .
No-one was hurt .
An investigation is underway .
Detectives believe the householder concerned is an entirely innocent victim of a 'stray ' bullet which had been fired during the street chase the evening before .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said : `` Police received a report through the online reporting system at 11.51 ( on Saturday ) of damage to a property in Westray Road .
`` There was a report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gunshots .
`` No arrests have been made , the scene has been closed and the road reopened .
An investigation is ongoing . ''
The shooting is part of a recent spike in serious violence in south Manchester , particularly Moss Side .
A gunman blasted Cheriff Tall , 21 , and Abayomi Ajose , 36 , in the head at the rowdy lockdown party in a car park off Caythorpe Street just before 1am on June 21 .
At around 7.15pm on Sunday July 26 , police were called to Henbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after they received reports of a disturbance .
Mohamoud Mohamed , 17 , died at the scene .
Daneaco Reid , 19 , of Moss Side has been charged with murder .
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call GMP on 101 or people can call Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555111 .
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A reckless gunman fired a bullet which which struck a house window during a car chase, the M.E.N. has learned.
Fortunately the 'stray' shot didn't hit anyone.
The shot appears to have been fired during a car chase through the streets of south Manchester on Friday night.
Police received reports of a car chase through the streets and shots being fired around Birchfields Road in Fallowfield.
But when officers went to the scene they found no evidence of any shooting.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The following morning, a resident at a house in Westray Road found a bullet lodged in the front window.
The householder made an online report to police at 11.50am and officers went to the scene. They found the damaged window and a bullet.
No-one was hurt. An investigation is underway.
Detectives believe the householder concerned is an entirely innocent victim of a 'stray' bullet which had been fired during the street chase the evening before.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police received a report through the online reporting system at 11.51 (on Saturday) of damage to a property in Westray Road.
"There was a report of potential damage to the property from gunshots.
"No arrests have been made, the scene has been closed and the road reopened. An investigation is ongoing."
The shooting is part of a recent spike in serious violence in south Manchester, particularly Moss Side.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
A gunman blasted Cheriff Tall, 21, and Abayomi Ajose, 36, in the head at the rowdy lockdown party in a car park off Caythorpe Street just before 1am on June 21.
At around 7.15pm on Sunday July 26, police were called to Henbury Street in Moss Side, Manchester, after they received reports of a disturbance. Mohamoud Mohamed, 17, died at the scene.
Daneaco Reid, 19, of Moss Side has been charged with murder.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call GMP on 101 or people can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Villagers horrified as expansion of 'monstrosity' allowed to go ahead

Villagers are “ horrified ” that two controversial developments , which they say will change Holcombe Hill forever , have been allowed to go ahead .
Farm buildings described as “ monstrosities ” - which were built on Holcombe Hill without planning permission - were given the green light to expand last week .
This means a 389-cubic-metre excavation of the sloping rural landscape , which is needed to accommodate the new structures , can now go ahead .
The planning committee has also granted permission for a green shipping container , which can be seen from Holcome Hill , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Riding School for at least five years – but its appearance must be altered .
Dr Falmai Binns said that approval of both applications has shocked the local community .
She said : “ We feel that excavating out the side of our treasured Holcombe Hill to install an ugly 40-foot permanent barn , perhaps even to go down to the bedrock , and then spread the debris over this ancient previously open pasture , Little Holcombe Close , to create some earth bund , goes against all conservation protection.
” Residents commissioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this year to assess the impact of the proposed development on the hill .
Kathryn Sather and Associates , the same heritage consultants employed by Bury Council to produce the Holcombe Conservation Area Appraisal in 2010 , concluded that the planning proposal will cause harm to the setting of the Peel Monument and to the character and appearance of the conservation area .
Dr Chris Woods , who also lives in Holcombe Village , said residents were “ astonished ” when the application was approved as it seemed “ completely at odds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conservation area in the first place .
He said : “ A huge wedge of earth will be cut from a 3.5 acre gently rolling meadow at the heart of the Holcombe Conservation area at the foot of Holcombe Hill , with prominent views of Peel Tower .
“ Various buildings will be placed in this excavation including a large new agricultural storage building .
“ In addition to this , a large mound of earth will be placed in the middle of the field in an attempt to disguise the excavation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the compelling planning arguments against the planning proposal , how on earth has this been allowed to go ahead ?
” Dr Binns also said the community was “ horrified ” at the decision to allow a shipping container to stay on site nearby , despite attempts to camouflage it .
Margaret Haes Riding Centre , which uses the container as an administrative office , must now alter its appearance so that it is agreeable to the area .
The charity agreed to move the container approximately 10 metres west and said its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boarding and a grey roof .
But Dr Binns said : “ There is no place for a shipping container in a rural village like Holcombe .
We welcome so many visitors now .
What will they think ?
“ We have completely lost faith in Bury Council and their care to protect the rural countryside .
“ We try so hard to keep the village and the moors beautiful for folks to enjoy.
” A Bury Council spokesman said : “ Planning applications are determined by the all-party planning committee on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law and policy .
”

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Villagers are “horrified” that two controversial developments, which they say will change Holcombe Hill forever, have been allowed to go ahead.
Farm buildings described as “monstrosities” - which were built on Holcombe Hill without planning permission - were given the green light to expand last week.
This means a 389-cubic-metre excavation of the sloping rural landscape, which is needed to accommodate the new structures, can now go ahead.
The planning committee has also granted permission for a green shipping container, which can be seen from Holcome Hill, to stay on site at Margaret Haes Riding School for at least five years – but its appearance must be altered.
Dr Falmai Binns said that approval of both applications has shocked the local community.
She said: “We feel that excavating out the side of our treasured Holcombe Hill to install an ugly 40-foot permanent barn, perhaps even to go down to the bedrock, and then spread the debris over this ancient previously open pasture, Little Holcombe Close, to create some earth bund, goes against all conservation protection.”
Residents commissioned a professional heritage assessment of the plans earlier this year to assess the impact of the proposed development on the hill.
Kathryn Sather and Associates, the same heritage consultants employed by Bury Council to produce the Holcombe Conservation Area Appraisal in 2010, concluded that the planning proposal will cause harm to the setting of the Peel Monument and to the character and appearance of the conservation area.
Dr Chris Woods, who also lives in Holcombe Village, said residents were “astonished” when the application was approved as it seemed “completely at odds” with the reasons for having a conservation area in the first place.
He said: “A huge wedge of earth will be cut from a 3.5 acre gently rolling meadow at the heart of the Holcombe Conservation area at the foot of Holcombe Hill, with prominent views of Peel Tower.
“Various buildings will be placed in this excavation including a large new agricultural storage building.
“In addition to this, a large mound of earth will be placed in the middle of the field in an attempt to disguise the excavation and buildings.
“In view of all the compelling planning arguments against the planning proposal, how on earth has this been allowed to go ahead?”
Dr Binns also said the community was “horrified” at the decision to allow a shipping container to stay on site nearby, despite attempts to camouflage it.
Margaret Haes Riding Centre, which uses the container as an administrative office, must now alter its appearance so that it is agreeable to the area.
The charity agreed to move the container approximately 10 metres west and said its exterior will be re-clad entirely with timber boarding and a grey roof.
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But Dr Binns said: “There is no place for a shipping container in a rural village like Holcombe. We welcome so many visitors now. What will they think?
“We have completely lost faith in Bury Council and their care to protect the rural countryside.
“We try so hard to keep the village and the moors beautiful for folks to enjoy.”
A Bury Council spokesman said: “Planning applications are determined by the all-party planning committee on their individual merits and in accordance with planning law and policy.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Andy Burnham says paying people to self-isolate is key to reopening schools

Paying people to self-isolate is key to getting schools back open , according to Andy Burnham .
The mayor of Greater Manchester has today joined forces with the Liverpool city mayor and the TUC to call on the government to ensure people are paid when they are off sick .
He says those who are struggling financially and fearful over their jobs feel unable to take time off and that is creating a risk for their communities .
In an interview on BBC Breakfast today he was asked whether he thinks it will be safe enough to reopen schools in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make it safe ' , he said there are two ways the government can help make that happen - giving local councils resources to do some of the Test and Trace contact tracing , but also making it affordable for people to self-isolate .
He told the programme : `` The second thing and this is absolutely crucial - so many people are struggling to self-isolate because they just ca n't afford it .
`` They 're in jobs where they know they wo n't be paid if they try and do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job .
It 's a problem with so many people in this country not having access to statutory sick pay , but also for those who do have it , it 's only £95 a week .
`` So we 're launching a campaign today - myself , together with the mayor or Liverpool city region and the TUC - we 're saying to the government , you 've got to give all employees in the country the ability to self-isolate on full pay and it 's only that approach , in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Test and Trace system working properly . ''
He says he agrees with the Prime Minister that getting kids back to school must be 'our priority ' , even if it means changes elsewhere .
`` We 've got to put all politics aside and work together to get kids back into school because they 've had so much disruption this year already , '' he said .
`` Of course , then you have to look at other things that may need to close if there 's a risk of the R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming back , but this is where Test and Trace is so crucial , because if it 's working properly , then you might not need to close anything .
You can do it all very carefully .
What do you think about schools reopening in September ?
Let us know in the survey below : If you can not see this survey please click here '' That 's why I say to the government - you know I 'm prepared to listen to the government and work with them , particularly when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions in Greater Manchester - but today we 're saying back to them 'now listen to us ' , because our poorest communities are going to be very exposed in the second half of this year if we have people who ca n't self-isolate when we have the virus circulating in those communities and schools coming back adding to that risk . ''
With the Test and Trace system only reaching 50 % of contacts in Greater Manchester , compared with the 80 % that 's needed for it to be effective , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to sit on that figure and not to have a 'system which is as good as we can make it ' .
And he wants the self-isolation pay to be treated in the same way that jurors are paid .
He added : `` It 's a simple call we 're making , a bit like when you 're called up to serve on a jury , where you get a request from the government to be a juror .
This also is a request from the government , when you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's give everybody the ability to follow that request . ''
Would you be paid if you need to self-isolate ?
Would a lack of pay stop you from being able to do so ?
Let us know your views in the comments or on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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Paying people to self-isolate is key to getting schools back open, according to Andy Burnham.
The mayor of Greater Manchester has today joined forces with the Liverpool city mayor and the TUC to call on the government to ensure people are paid when they are off sick.
He says those who are struggling financially and fearful over their jobs feel unable to take time off and that is creating a risk for their communities.
In an interview on BBC Breakfast today he was asked whether he thinks it will be safe enough to reopen schools in September.
Stressing that 'we've got to make it safe', he said there are two ways the government can help make that happen - giving local councils resources to do some of the Test and Trace contact tracing, but also making it affordable for people to self-isolate.
He told the programme: "The second thing and this is absolutely crucial - so many people are struggling to self-isolate because they just can't afford it.
"They're in jobs where they know they won't be paid if they try and do it, they may fear losing their job. It's a problem with so many people in this country not having access to statutory sick pay, but also for those who do have it, it's only £95 a week.
"So we're launching a campaign today - myself, together with the mayor or Liverpool city region and the TUC - we're saying to the government, you've got to give all employees in the country the ability to self-isolate on full pay and it's only that approach, in my view, that will really get this Test and Trace system working properly."
He says he agrees with the Prime Minister that getting kids back to school must be 'our priority', even if it means changes elsewhere.
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"We've got to put all politics aside and work together to get kids back into school because they've had so much disruption this year already," he said.
"Of course, then you have to look at other things that may need to close if there's a risk of the R number increasing as a result of children coming back, but this is where Test and Trace is so crucial, because if it's working properly, then you might not need to close anything. You can do it all very carefully.
What do you think about schools reopening in September? Let us know in the survey below :
If you cannot see this survey please click here
"That's why I say to the government - you know I'm prepared to listen to the government and work with them, particularly when they came to me asking for further restrictions in Greater Manchester - but today we're saying back to them 'now listen to us', because our poorest communities are going to be very exposed in the second half of this year if we have people who can't self-isolate when we have the virus circulating in those communities and schools coming back adding to that risk."
With the Test and Trace system only reaching 50% of contacts in Greater Manchester, compared with the 80% that's needed for it to be effective, Mr Burnham said it wouldn't be right to sit on that figure and not to have a 'system which is as good as we can make it'.
And he wants the self-isolation pay to be treated in the same way that jurors are paid.
He added: "It's a simple call we're making, a bit like when you're called up to serve on a jury, where you get a request from the government to be a juror. This also is a request from the government, when you're being asked to self-isolate, so let's give everybody the ability to follow that request."
Would you be paid if you need to self-isolate? Would a lack of pay stop you from being able to do so? Let us know your views in the comments or on our Manchester Family Facebook page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--Met Office says two months of rain could fall today with thunderstorms forecast

Two months of rainfall could hit the UK in just a few hours as thunderstorms move across the country , forecasters have warned .
A “ worst-case scenario ” would see up to 150mm of rain fall this afternoon and evening in some places .
That 's more than twice the 70mm average for the month of August .
The north west is expected to be one of the worst-hit areas .
Almost the whole of the UK is covered by a Met Office weather warning between now and Thursday evening .
Heavy rainfall has already been reported across Devon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , with areas between Birmingham and Cumbria expected to be the worst-hit this afternoon .
It follows an intense period of very hot weather which saw temperatures reach 34C at Herstmonceux in East Sussex on Sunday , the fourth consecutive day the thermometers passed 30C in the south of England .
Hot weather is expected to remain in some parts , with temperatures of up to 36C possible across the south coast at the beginning part of the week .
Bonnie Diamond , a meteorologist with the Met Office , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place today , but there is another for central UK – the Midlands up to the North West of England to about Cumbria , and into Wales – which we are watching really closely .
“ We are looking at the potential for some thunderstorms there from about 4pm to the early hours .
“ It ’ s a worst-case scenario – a caution , really , for what could happen – but we are looking at a potential for 150mm rain in three or four hours .
“ Normally for August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the month , so it ’ s potentially a lot of rain .
“ To get that much it will take some areas seeing frequent thunderstorms , and not just passing through.
” She added : “ Things can change at short notice , and the thunderstorms can come on quite quickly , so people may want to monitor the up-to-date forecasts and our Twitter feed to make sure they don ’ t get caught out in it .
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Two months of rainfall could hit the UK in just a few hours as thunderstorms move across the country, forecasters have warned.
A “worst-case scenario” would see up to 150mm of rain fall this afternoon and evening in some places.
That's more than twice the 70mm average for the month of August.
The north west is expected to be one of the worst-hit areas.
Almost the whole of the UK is covered by a Met Office weather warning between now and Thursday evening.
Heavy rainfall has already been reported across Devon and Cornwall in the south-west of England today, with areas between Birmingham and Cumbria expected to be the worst-hit this afternoon.
It follows an intense period of very hot weather which saw temperatures reach 34C at Herstmonceux in East Sussex on Sunday, the fourth consecutive day the thermometers passed 30C in the south of England.
Hot weather is expected to remain in some parts, with temperatures of up to 36C possible across the south coast at the beginning part of the week.
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Bonnie Diamond, a meteorologist with the Met Office, said: “There is a pretty broad warning in place today, but there is another for central UK – the Midlands up to the North West of England to about Cumbria, and into Wales – which we are watching really closely.
“We are looking at the potential for some thunderstorms there from about 4pm to the early hours.
“It’s a worst-case scenario – a caution, really, for what could happen – but we are looking at a potential for 150mm rain in three or four hours.
“Normally for August you’re looking at around 70mm for the month, so it’s potentially a lot of rain.
“To get that much it will take some areas seeing frequent thunderstorms, and not just passing through.”
She added: “Things can change at short notice, and the thunderstorms can come on quite quickly, so people may want to monitor the up-to-date forecasts and our Twitter feed to make sure they don’t get caught out in it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--What happens to migrants found crossing the English Channel?

An inflatable dinghy carrying around 20 Syrians was met by UK Border Force early on Monday off the coast of Dover .
The packed boat comes after at least 597 people made it to the UK in a surge of crossings between Thursday and Sunday .
So far this year , more than 4,000 migrants have been found crossing the English Channel to reach the UK .
But why are migrants taking the dangerous journey ?
And what happens to them once they arrive at Dover ?
Why do migrants make the crossing ?
Organised crime gangs have been smuggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For years , they have sent people across the Channel in trucks , which included the 39 people from Vietnam found dead in a refrigerated lorry last October .
Families try to enter the UK without a visa from poor and war-torn parts of the world such as from Yemen and Iraq , in the hope that they can make a better life in the UK rather than in their homelands .
Many claim asylum - where you can only apply once you have left your country and are unable to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens to the migrants when they arrive in the UK ?
When picked up at the Channel , UK Border Force would usually take them to detention centres before they are returned to Europe .
However if someone claims asylum , they may be placed in accommodation in the UK paid for by the Home Office , until their application is considered - which can take up to six months for a decision to be made .
Migrants can get up to two years in prison or have to leave the UK if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mariam Kemble Hardy , head of campaigns at Refugee Action , said the majority of migrants who make the crossing have a valid claim for asylum .
She said : `` The government could easily help put an end to boat crossings by creating more safe and legal routes for people fleeing violence and persecution to find safety here .
`` Instead , it has gone quiet over the future of its resettlement programme , one of the few safe and legal routes it offered thousands of refugees every year . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister Chris Philp is preparing to hold the latest round of talks with French counterparts in Paris on Tuesday in a bid to tackle the issue .
This comes despite Home Secretary Priti Patel ’ s vow last year that the crossings would have become an “ infrequent phenomenon ” by now .
On Friday , she tweeted that `` the number of illegal small boat crossings is appalling and unacceptably high .
The figures are shameful . ''
The Home Affairs Committee in parliament is launching an inquiry that will look into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and how well the UK and French governments are working together .
An official request has been made to the Royal Navy for help and a former Royal Marine has been appointed “ clandestine Channel threat commander ” .
Asked if the Navy should be involved , Care Minister Helen Whately told BBC Breakfast on Monday : “ We need to bring this to an end .
“ The Home Secretary ’ s determined that this will not be a viable route to the UK and my colleague , Home Office Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Paris later this week to talk directly with the French government about working together to stop this transit.
” The Royal Air Force has provided aerial surveillance as part of an “ initial offer of assistance ” from the Ministry of Defence to the Home Office .

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An inflatable dinghy carrying around 20 Syrians was met by UK Border Force early on Monday off the coast of Dover.
The packed boat comes after at least 597 people made it to the UK in a surge of crossings between Thursday and Sunday.
So far this year, more than 4,000 migrants have been found crossing the English Channel to reach the UK.
But why are migrants taking the dangerous journey? And what happens to them once they arrive at Dover?
(Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Why do migrants make the crossing?
Organised crime gangs have been smuggling people from Asia and Africa across Europe. For years, they have sent people across the Channel in trucks, which included the 39 people from Vietnam found dead in a refrigerated lorry last October.
Families try to enter the UK without a visa from poor and war-torn parts of the world such as from Yemen and Iraq, in the hope that they can make a better life in the UK rather than in their homelands.
Many claim asylum - where you can only apply once you have left your country and are unable to go back over fear of persecution.
What happens to the migrants when they arrive in the UK?
When picked up at the Channel, UK Border Force would usually take them to detention centres before they are returned to Europe.
However if someone claims asylum, they may be placed in accommodation in the UK paid for by the Home Office, until their application is considered - which can take up to six months for a decision to be made.
(Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Migrants can get up to two years in prison or have to leave the UK if they provide false information on their application.
Mariam Kemble Hardy, head of campaigns at Refugee Action, said the majority of migrants who make the crossing have a valid claim for asylum.
She said: "The government could easily help put an end to boat crossings by creating more safe and legal routes for people fleeing violence and persecution to find safety here.
"Instead, it has gone quiet over the future of its resettlement programme, one of the few safe and legal routes it offered thousands of refugees every year."
What is the government doing?
Immigration Minister Chris Philp is preparing to hold the latest round of talks with French counterparts in Paris on Tuesday in a bid to tackle the issue.
This comes despite Home Secretary Priti Patel’s vow last year that the crossings would have become an “infrequent phenomenon” by now.
On Friday, she tweeted that "the number of illegal small boat crossings is appalling and unacceptably high. The figures are shameful."
The Home Affairs Committee in parliament is launching an inquiry that will look into the criminal gangs who run the crossings, and how well the UK and French governments are working together.
An official request has been made to the Royal Navy for help and a former Royal Marine has been appointed “clandestine Channel threat commander”.
Asked if the Navy should be involved, Care Minister Helen Whately told BBC Breakfast on Monday: “We need to bring this to an end.
“The Home Secretary’s determined that this will not be a viable route to the UK and my colleague, Home Office Minister Chris Philp, is going to be in Paris later this week to talk directly with the French government about working together to stop this transit.”
The Royal Air Force has provided aerial surveillance as part of an “initial offer of assistance” from the Ministry of Defence to the Home Office.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-10--LIVE: Mayor Andy Burnham launches campaign for workers

'The real cost of this is not doing something' Lou Cordwell says she wants to emphasise that the LEP has committed to build back better .
They ’ re committed to economic recovery in a way that ’ s fair - and this has to be one of the building blocks .
Lynne Morris , from Unison , finishes by saying that this is the only way track and trace can work .
Frances O ’ Grady : This has to be something where we ’ re all genuinely in it together .
The only way to beat this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ track and trace is everything - and we have to make sure people can afford to do the right thing .
Notes again that the health sec himself couldn ’ t afford to live off £95 a week stat sick , and she welcomes that , because it opens the door to a conversation .
Part of the solution has got to be that those who have to self isolate get supported and that sick pay in this country is at a rate people can live on and raise a family on , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not .
SR : We shouldn ’ t get diverted by false dichotomies .
That ’ s the argument others might want to have , but you can have both .
We should be able to open schools safely and people should be able to go and enjoy the visitor economy too , with confidence .
It ’ s the same with this .
There will be undoubtedly lots of people on their timelines now saying this is impossible , it will cost too much .
AB : Thanks everyone for joining the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the GMB , Usdaw and the CWU all back this campaign .
They want a world beating track and trace system but ‘ we ’ re seeing the limitations ’ of it .
They also need local resource to do the targeted contact tracing that national call centres can not do .
Without this - and support for self isolation - they won ’ t succeed in this .
There is a chance to be able to reopen everything , but the system has to be in place .
Otherwise we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choices ’ and the poorest communities that are most at risk seeing their health damaged .
And that ’ s it for the press conference .
The campaign website is www.timeouttohelpout.com .

14:05
'The real cost of this is not doing something'
Concluding remarks now.
Lou Cordwell says she wants to emphasise that the LEP has committed to build back better.
They’re committed to economic recovery in a way that’s fair - and this has to be one of the building blocks.
This is really important and the govt has got an opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to building back better in a people way, not just an infrastructure way.
Lynne Morris, from Unison, finishes by saying that this is the only way track and trace can work.
Frances O’Grady: This has to be something where we’re all genuinely in it together.
The only way to beat this is a vaccine, but in the meantime track and trace is everything - and we have to make sure people can afford to do the right thing.
Notes again that the health sec himself couldn’t afford to live off £95 a week stat sick, and she welcomes that, because it opens the door to a conversation.
Part of the solution has got to be that those who have to self isolate get supported and that sick pay in this country is at a rate people can live on and raise a family on, because at the moment it’s not.
SR: We shouldn’t get diverted by false dichotomies.
It’s not ‘either schools or pubs’.
That’s the argument others might want to have, but you can have both.
We should be able to open schools safely and people should be able to go and enjoy the visitor economy too, with confidence.
It’s the same with this. There will be undoubtedly lots of people on their timelines now saying this is impossible, it will cost too much.
But the real cost of this is not doing something.
AB: Thanks everyone for joining the mayors today - Unison, Unite, the GMB, Usdaw and the CWU all back this campaign.
They want a world beating track and trace system but ‘we’re seeing the limitations’ of it.
They also need local resource to do the targeted contact tracing that national call centres cannot do.
Without this - and support for self isolation - they won’t succeed in this.
There is a chance to be able to reopen everything, but the system has to be in place. Otherwise we’ll be looking at ‘many more difficult choices’ and the poorest communities that are most at risk seeing their health damaged.
Every measure that can be taken should be taken....this is a really serious call.
And that’s it for the press conference.
The campaign website is www.timeouttohelpout.com.