themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-15--Inquest opens into unexplained death of two-month-old 'fit and healthy' baby

An inquest has opened into the death of a 'fit and healthy ' baby from Radcliffe .
This morning ( Tuesday December 15 ) Rochdale Coroner 's Court heard that CJay Heaton Shaw Quinn was born on April 7 and lived with his parents Chantelle Shaw and Mark Quinn .
CJay was born three weeks early but was `` fit and healthy other than having colic '' , according to police coroner 's officer Paula Mills .
She told the court that at around 1.30am on June 9 , CJay was bottle fed and changed , before falling asleep in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5am , Miss Shaw woke up to see CJay lay on his back , slightly to his side , and unresponsive .
CJay was taken to North Manchester Hospital by ambulance , where he was pronounced dead .
Following a post mortem , the cause of CJay 's death has been recorded as unascertained .
The inquest was adjourned and has been listed for a three-hour hearing on March 3 2021 .
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An inquest has opened into the death of a 'fit and healthy' baby from Radcliffe.
This morning (Tuesday December 15) Rochdale Coroner's Court heard that CJay Heaton Shaw Quinn was born on April 7 and lived with his parents Chantelle Shaw and Mark Quinn.
CJay was born three weeks early but was "fit and healthy other than having colic", according to police coroner's officer Paula Mills.
She told the court that at around 1.30am on June 9, CJay was bottle fed and changed, before falling asleep in his parents' bed.
At around 5am, Miss Shaw woke up to see CJay lay on his back, slightly to his side, and unresponsive.
CJay was taken to North Manchester Hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead.
Following a post mortem, the cause of CJay's death has been recorded as unascertained.
The inquest was adjourned and has been listed for a three-hour hearing on March 3 2021.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-15--This Morning viewers unimpressed with mum's spending on Christmas presents

This Morning viewers were left unimpressed by a mum for her 'ridiculous ' spending on Christmas presents .
Raj Gill joined Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes on the ITV show alongside Constance Smith , a Wigan mum who plans to budget this year .
Raj says she plans to go all out for her two children this year and plans to spend over £10k on her son and daughter at Christmas .
She said on This Morning : `` I 'm going to have a massive blow out .
I 'm going to spend , spend , spend .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re really , really good children .
They rarely ever ask for things .
`` It 's been a really tough year .
We 're BAME , so we ’ re more susceptible to Covid and they 've handled it beautifully considering what they 've been through . ''
Raj shared that she plans to buy her 17-year-old daughter a car and lots of beauty products while she wants to gift her son a new games console and gadgets .
Whereas Constance believed you `` ca n't buy love '' and encouraged people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a charity shop as if every person did so , `` the world would be a better place . ''
And of course , viewers headed to Twitter to have their say .
`` # ThisMorning thousands of pounds on Christmas presents is ridiculous ...
I do n't care that `` this year is rubbish '' there is no need to go over the top ... Then again I 'm sure most people do it for `` likes '' on social media , '' critiqued one .
Another said : `` I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about someone having the ability to spend £10k on their children at Christmas when some people are struggling to even put food on the table after this year . ''
`` £10k on Christmas presents is ridiculous .
# ThisMorning , '' a third added .
A fourth commented : `` Whatever happened to you get what you 're given ?
Jesus , no pressure needed whatsoever !
It 's one day !
# Christmas # ThisMorning . ''

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This Morning viewers were left unimpressed by a mum for her spending on Christmas presents.
Raj Gill joined Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes on the ITV show alongside Constance Smith, a Wigan mum who plans to budget this year.
Raj says she plans to go all out for her two children this year and plans to spend over £10k on her son and daughter at Christmas.
She said on This Morning: "I'm going to have a massive blow out. I'm going to spend, spend, spend.
"They completely deserve it, they’re really, really good children. They rarely ever ask for things.
"It's been a really tough year. We're BAME, so we’re more susceptible to Covid and they've handled it beautifully considering what they've been through."
Raj shared that she plans to buy her 17-year-old daughter a car and lots of beauty products while she wants to gift her son a new games console and gadgets.
Whereas Constance believed you "can't buy love" and encouraged people to buy at least one gift from a charity shop as if every person did so, "the world would be a better place."
(Image: ITV)
And of course, viewers headed to Twitter to have their say.
"#ThisMorning thousands of pounds on Christmas presents is ridiculous... I don't care that "this year is rubbish" there is no need to go over the top." critiqued one.
Another said: "I don’t think people need to hear about someone having the ability to spend £10k on their children at Christmas when some people are struggling to even put food on the table after this year."
"£10k on Christmas presents is ridiculous. #ThisMorning," a third added.
A fourth commented: "Whatever happened to you get what you're given? Jesus, no pressure needed whatsoever! It's one day! #Christmas #ThisMorning."
Another defended the spend adding: "Save or Splurge...it all depends on how much money you have. If you have the money to spend..why not..especially if the kids worked hard/been good..but family memories always wins over money. Happy Holidays Everyone."
While another said: "Each to own, just don't go into debt doing whatever you do for your children and family. #ThisMorning."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-15--Inquest opens into death of mum found dead after fire in woods

An inquest has been opened into the death of a woman found dead in north Manchester woodland .
Grandmother Julie Ainsley , who had 'severe mental health problems ' , died on November 14 this year .
Emergency services were first called to a fire in a wooded area off Williams Road , Moston , Manchester Coroner 's Court heard .
The body of a woman was found and was later identified as Ms Ainsley , a 47-year-old grandma .
Police Coroners Officer Tracy Harris told the court that Ms Ainsley , also known by the surname Dunlop , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
`` Ms Ainsley was an alcoholic and suffered severe mental health problems '' , she said .
Senior coroner Nigel Meadows told the hearing on Tuesday morning that a post-mortem has taken place but the final results have n't yet been provided .
They are awaiting the results of a toxicology report .
The inquest was adjourned until a later date .
Mr Meadows said they plan to hear evidence from police and the fire services who attended the scene , as well as a family member .
They will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved in Ms Ainsley 's care .
Heartfelt tributes were paid to Ms Ainsley , who leaves behind four children and five grandchildren , following her death .
Ms Ainsley 's daughter Jade Riley told the Manchester Evening News how her mum was 'always happy and making people laugh ' .
Ms Riley said : `` She was obviously battling with her issues , but most of the time she made out she was fine .
`` She had five grandchildren and one on the way and she loved her family . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ She was great , she was a mum and a grandma '' , he said .
`` She lived in Moston all of her life .
We still got on really well and I loved her , she was my kid 's mam .
`` She struggled with her mental health and it had got worse , she just struggled with everyday life . ''
Police issued a statement at the time of her death , saying : “ Police were called around 6.15pm this evening ( Saturday 14 November 2020 ) by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fire in a woodland near Williams Road , Moston .
“ Emergency services attended and sadly found the body of a woman .
“ A scene is in place and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire .
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An inquest has been opened into the death of a woman found dead in north Manchester woodland.
Grandmother Julie Ainsley, who had 'severe mental health problems', died on November 14 this year.
Emergency services were first called to a fire in a wooded area off Williams Road, Moston, Manchester Coroner's Court heard.
The body of a woman was found and was later identified as Ms Ainsley, a 47-year-old grandma.
Police Coroners Officer Tracy Harris told the court that Ms Ainsley, also known by the surname Dunlop, had a 'history of contact with psychiatric services'.
"Ms Ainsley was an alcoholic and suffered severe mental health problems", she said.
Senior coroner Nigel Meadows told the hearing on Tuesday morning that a post-mortem has taken place but the final results haven't yet been provided.
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They are awaiting the results of a toxicology report.
The inquest was adjourned until a later date.
Mr Meadows said they plan to hear evidence from police and the fire services who attended the scene, as well as a family member.
They will also hear evidence from the mental health services involved in Ms Ainsley's care.
Heartfelt tributes were paid to Ms Ainsley, who leaves behind four children and five grandchildren, following her death.
Ms Ainsley's daughter Jade Riley told the Manchester Evening News how her mum was 'always happy and making people laugh'.
Ms Riley said: "She was obviously battling with her issues, but most of the time she made out she was fine.
(Image: M.E.N)
"She had five grandchildren and one on the way and she loved her family."
Her ex-partner Steven Riley said: "She was great, she was a mum and a grandma", he said.
"She lived in Moston all of her life. We still got on really well and I loved her, she was my kid's mam.
"She struggled with her mental health and it had got worse, she just struggled with everyday life."
Police issued a statement at the time of her death, saying: “Police were called around 6.15pm this evening (Saturday 14 November 2020) by the fire service to a report of a fire in a woodland near Williams Road, Moston.
“Emergency services attended and sadly found the body of a woman.
“A scene is in place and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-15--Signs show Man United Premier League progression while Man City regress

Manchester United ’ s draw in Saturday ’ s big derby clash felt like a much-needed positive result after a week to forget for Ole Gunnar Solskajer ’ s side .
Obviously , the Norwegian boss would have liked to have seen his team secure all three points on the day , yet it felt like a fixture in which the priority was first and foremost to avoid defeat .
This was because United headed into the clash with Manchester City under immense pressure following their painful Champions League exit in Germany a few days earlier .
Their 3-2 defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the suitability of Solskjaer as United manager , and it also heaped pressure on a number of his key players such as David De Gea and Harry Maguire who haven ’ t had the best of starts to the season so far .
Not only is there frustration amongst fans over United ’ s performances on the continent , but there is also a sense that they ’ ve been far from their best domestically too .
A lot of this thinking stems down from their record of just one league win in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is worth noting that predominantly as a result of their faultless record on the road , winning all five away league matches , United sit 8th and just five points off joint league leaders Tottenham and Liverpool .
To capture how that compares to the last season , below is a comparison between United 's table positioning after the same number of matches .
In 8th this year , United are actually two places higher than what they were after playing 11 league matches last season when they sat 10th .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s men have actually picked up seven more points in comparison to what they had after 11 matches of the previous season too .
The above makes for much better viewing as a United fan in comparison to being a supporter of rivals City who are both seven places and six points worse off than what they were at the same stage last season .
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What the above highlights then is that despite the obvious imperfections throughout the season so far , there ’ s still some clear evidence of progression within this United side .
On the back of poor results , that ’ s not always easy to see .
Yet , as things stand , a victory in their game in hand would put them just two points behind the league leaders .
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Manchester United’s draw in Saturday’s big derby clash felt like a much-needed positive result after a week to forget for Ole Gunnar Solskajer’s side.
Obviously, the Norwegian boss would have liked to have seen his team secure all three points on the day, yet it felt like a fixture in which the priority was first and foremost to avoid defeat.
This was because United headed into the clash with Manchester City under immense pressure following their painful Champions League exit in Germany a few days earlier.
Their 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig again brought into question the suitability of Solskjaer as United manager, and it also heaped pressure on a number of his key players such as David De Gea and Harry Maguire who haven’t had the best of starts to the season so far.
Not only is there frustration amongst fans over United’s performances on the continent, but there is also a sense that they’ve been far from their best domestically too. A lot of this thinking stems down from their record of just one league win in six home matches so far.
However, it is worth noting that predominantly as a result of their faultless record on the road, winning all five away league matches, United sit 8th and just five points off joint league leaders Tottenham and Liverpool.
To capture how that compares to the last season, below is a comparison between United's table positioning after the same number of matches.
In 8th this year, United are actually two places higher than what they were after playing 11 league matches last season when they sat 10th.
Not just that, but Solskjaer’s men have actually picked up seven more points in comparison to what they had after 11 matches of the previous season too.
The above makes for much better viewing as a United fan in comparison to being a supporter of rivals City who are both seven places and six points worse off than what they were at the same stage last season.
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What the above highlights then is that despite the obvious imperfections throughout the season so far, there’s still some clear evidence of progression within this United side.
On the back of poor results, that’s not always easy to see. Yet, as things stand, a victory in their game in hand would put them just two points behind the league leaders.
Therefore irrespective of the setbacks the team have faced so far, there’s undoubtedly still a solid platform in place in order to help them go on and have a strong domestic campaign this year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-15--Bake Off's Prue shares photo after having 'painless' Covid vaccine

Prue Leith has announced that she has had the coronavirus vaccine .
The Great British Bake Off star posted a photo of herself getting her first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to Twitter .
She wrote alongside it : `` Who would n't want immunity from Covid-19 with a painless jab ?
? ''
Prue , 80 , is pictured sat on a chair wearing her face mask as a staff member sees to her upper arm where the jab was administered .
People who are aged 80 and over , as well as care home residents are staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus vaccine , which was administered to the first patients in the UK one week ago .
Family doctors across England started vaccinating patients yesterday as the first doses arrived at local vaccination centres .
The NHS says vaccinations take around eight minutes per patient – excluding a 15-minute post-vaccination observation .
Four vaccinators would be able to get through around 100 patients in 200 minutes at eight minutes per jab – which is fast enough to vaccinate 975 patients in three 12-hour days .
Following news that a new strain of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretary Matt Hancock reassured people that the vaccine should still work against it .
Calum Semple , professor of outbreak medicine at the University of Liverpool and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , said : “ I would expect the ( Covid-19 ) vaccine still to be reasonably effective because it ’ s currently 95 % effective .
“ Even if we dropped a few percentage points , it ’ s still going to be good enough , and much better than many other vaccines on @ @ @ @

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Prue Leith has announced that she has had the coronavirus vaccine.
The Great British Bake Off star posted a photo of herself getting her first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to Twitter.
She wrote alongside it: "Who wouldn't want immunity from Covid-19 with a painless jab??"
Prue, 80, is pictured sat on a chair wearing her face mask as a staff member sees to her upper arm where the jab was administered.
People who are aged 80 and over, as well as care home residents are staff, are first in line for the coronavirus vaccine, which was administered to the first patients in the UK one week ago.
(Image: Twitter/@PrueLeith)
Family doctors across England started vaccinating patients yesterday as the first doses arrived at local vaccination centres.
The NHS says vaccinations take around eight minutes per patient – excluding a 15-minute post-vaccination observation.
Four vaccinators would be able to get through around 100 patients in 200 minutes at eight minutes per jab – which is fast enough to vaccinate 975 patients in three 12-hour days.
Following news that a new strain of coronavirus has been identified in England, health secretary Matt Hancock reassured people that the vaccine should still work against it.
Calum Semple, professor of outbreak medicine at the University of Liverpool and a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), said: “I would expect the (Covid-19) vaccine still to be reasonably effective because it’s currently 95% effective.
“Even if we dropped a few percentage points, it’s still going to be good enough, and much better than many other vaccines on the market."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Manchester United manager Solskjaer clarifies Paul Pogba tactical change

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is pleased with how the Manchester United players are adjusting to his tactical demands and claims United started in his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation in the draw with City .
United lined up with Paul Pogba on the left-hand side in what was deemed a midfield diamond by some and a 4-3-3 by others , with Bruno Fernandes pushed higher up the pitch .
However , Solskjaer corrected a reporter who suggested United had reverted to a diamond against City , having lined up with a back three in their previous game at RB Leipzig .
Sheffield United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matched their formation at Bramall Lane last year but The Blades are winless and at the foot of the Premier League table after 12 games .
`` What was the change in formation ? ''
Solskjaer asked .
`` It was a 4-2-3-1 and coming into that pocket is probably Paul 's favourite position .
`` I think Paul did well , the team 's shape was as it normally is .
I think twice we 've played with three at the back ; we beat PSG in one of them and unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full game against Leipzig at home with a diamond , we played two half games in a diamond , so four out of about 20 games is n't too bad for consistency with our normal shape .
That 's what we work on , more or less , every day .
`` Some details will change within the same system , of course .
If you have Dan James on the left wing compared to Paul Pogba , it 's a different scenario .
Or Marcus Rashford on the right wing compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you look at the opposition and where we need players with different qualities .
And they 're coping well with it . ''
United do not have a free midweek until the week beginning January 4 - unless they reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup - and are guaranteed to play at least six games next month .
Championship side Watford travel to Old Trafford in the third round of the FA Cup on January 9 and the fourth round ties take place two weeks later .
Premier League strugglers West Brom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night in another unusual top-flight result but sacked former coach Slaven Bilic on Wednesday morning .
Solskjaer believes more surprising scorelines are inevitable this season with free midweeks so scarce .
`` I think it 's also a sign of the Premier League , the quality of the so-called lesser teams , '' Solskjaer opined .
`` There 's no easy game in the Premier League .
`` Then again , the top teams the last few seasons , have just had a knack of winning tight games instead of drawing them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever is happening around the world , and peoples ' lives and players ' lives , I think we will see this throughout the season .
`` Whoever gets a midweek rest might get a big advantage , if you play midweek every week it 's hard to have everyone 100 % sharp . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is pleased with how the Manchester United players are adjusting to his tactical demands and claims United started in his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation in the draw with City.
United lined up with Paul Pogba on the left-hand side in what was deemed a midfield diamond by some and a 4-3-3 by others, with Bruno Fernandes pushed higher up the pitch.
However, Solskjaer corrected a reporter who suggested United had reverted to a diamond against City, having lined up with a back three in their previous game at RB Leipzig.
Sheffield United play with a defensive tilt and Solskjaer matched their formation at Bramall Lane last year but The Blades are winless and at the foot of the Premier League table after 12 games.
"What was the change in formation?" Solskjaer asked. "It was a 4-2-3-1 and coming into that pocket is probably Paul's favourite position.
"I think Paul did well, the team's shape was as it normally is. I think twice we've played with three at the back; we beat PSG in one of them and unfortunately lost to Leipzig.
"We played a full game against Leipzig at home with a diamond, we played two half games in a diamond, so four out of about 20 games isn't too bad for consistency with our normal shape. That's what we work on, more or less, every day.
"Some details will change within the same system, of course. If you have Dan James on the left wing compared to Paul Pogba, it's a different scenario. Or Marcus Rashford on the right wing compared to Juan Mata.
"So sometimes you look at the opposition and where we need players with different qualities. And they're coping well with it."
United do not have a free midweek until the week beginning January 4 - unless they reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup - and are guaranteed to play at least six games next month.
Championship side Watford travel to Old Trafford in the third round of the FA Cup on January 9 and the fourth round ties take place two weeks later.
Premier League strugglers West Brom secured a point at City on Tuesday night in another unusual top-flight result but sacked former coach Slaven Bilic on Wednesday morning. Solskjaer believes more surprising scorelines are inevitable this season with free midweeks so scarce.
"I think it's also a sign of the Premier League, the quality of the so-called lesser teams," Solskjaer opined. "There's no easy game in the Premier League.
"Then again, the top teams the last few seasons, have just had a knack of winning tight games instead of drawing them.
"With the tight schedule, with whatever is happening around the world, and peoples' lives and players' lives, I think we will see this throughout the season.
"Whoever gets a midweek rest might get a big advantage, if you play midweek every week it's hard to have everyone 100% sharp."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--This is how the Wales Christmas Covid rules have changed

The Welsh Government has now announced that the whole of Wales will once again be plunged into a strict national lockdown at Christmas .
The first of the new coronavirus measures are set to be imposed on Christmas Eve , First Minister Mark Drakeford announced on Wednesday .
Rules around how many people can mix during the relaxation of lockdown has now been reduced , and many businesses including non-essential shops , hospitality venues , close contact services will have to close .
There has also been a tightening of the rules around households mixing , travel and holidays which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas .
Mr Drakeford said the whole of Wales would move to “ alert level four ” and restrictions would be tightened across the country to control the spread of coronavirus .
He told the Welsh Government : `` The situation we are facing is extremely serious .
We must move to alert level 4 and tighten the restrictions to control the spread of coronavirus and save lives.
” He added that extra steps will now need to be taken in the run-up to Christmas , urging everyone who can work from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Everyone who can work from home should do so now .
`` Working from home is one of the most important contributions we can make .
`` Local authorities will now take decisions about the range of services they provide , such as libraries , leisure centres and recycling centres ahead of Christmas . ''
It comes as the First Minister revealed one in five people are currently testing positive for Covid-19 .
He added : `` When I spoke to you on Friday , I explained that if we didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course of coronavirus in Wales , then a move to tighter restrictions would be inevitable .
Since then , we have seen a sustained rise in coronavirus in our communities and in our hospitals . ''
These are the new Christmas rules for Wales • Households mixing during the relaxed Christmas period Only two households should come together to form an exclusive Christmas bubble during the five-day period — a single person can join this arrangement .
This is in force during the five day period between December 23-27 as originally planned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home should do so now • Closures on Christmas Eve All non-essential retail , including all leisure and fitness centres and all close contact services , like hairdressers , will close at the end of trading on Christmas Eve • Closures on Christmas Day All hospitality premises will close from 6pm on Christmas Day • Level 4 lockdown from December 28 On December 28 , tighter restrictions for household mixing , staying-at-home , holiday accommodation and travel will apply — in effect a full lockdown .
This is likely to mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no other households unless they form your support or childcare bubble and travel should only be for essential journeys .
• Local authority and council services Local authorities will now take decisions about the range of services they provide , such as libraries , leisure centres and recycling centres ahead of Christmas Mark Drakeford was asked whether changing from three to two households coming together over Christmas was a break with the four-nation approach .
He said : `` The top message is as clear as it can be .
Here in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message from the Welsh Government is that only two households should meet .
“ That is how serious things are in Wales .
Whether that is guidance , whether that is regulation , the message is the same .
“ Only two households should get together .
That ’ s how serious things are .
I can ’ t go beyond that until the results of the discussions between the four governments are published later today.
” This new set of higher-level restrictions applies to the whole of Wales .
Further joint advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday for all of the UK .
Yesterday and again this morning , Mr Drakeford met the First Ministers of Scotland and Northern Ireland and Michael Gove from the UK Government to discuss the common arrangements for the five-day Christmas period amid growing pressure , especially from within the health profession , to scrap the plans to relax rules

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The Welsh Government has now announced that the whole of Wales will once again be plunged into a strict national lockdown at Christmas.
The first of the new coronavirus measures are set to be imposed on Christmas Eve, First Minister Mark Drakeford announced on Wednesday.
Rules around how many people can mix during the relaxation of lockdown has now been reduced, and many businesses including non-essential shops, hospitality venues, close contact services will have to close.
There has also been a tightening of the rules around households mixing, travel and holidays which will also come into force shortly after Christmas.
Mr Drakeford said the whole of Wales would move to “alert level four” and restrictions would be tightened across the country to control the spread of coronavirus.
He told the Welsh Government: "The situation we are facing is extremely serious. We must move to alert level 4 and tighten the restrictions to control the spread of coronavirus and save lives.”
He added that extra steps will now need to be taken in the run-up to Christmas, urging everyone who can work from home to do so. He said: "Everyone who can work from home should do so now.
"Working from home is one of the most important contributions we can make.
"Local authorities will now take decisions about the range of services they provide, such as libraries, leisure centres and recycling centres ahead of Christmas."
It comes as the First Minister revealed one in five people are currently testing positive for Covid-19.
He added: "When I spoke to you on Friday, I explained that if we didn’t see a change in the current course of coronavirus in Wales, then a move to tighter restrictions would be inevitable. Since then, we have seen a sustained rise in coronavirus in our communities and in our hospitals."
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These are the new Christmas rules for Wales
Households mixing during the relaxed Christmas period
Only two households should come together to form an exclusive Christmas bubble during the five-day period — a single person can join this arrangement. This is in force during the five day period between December 23-27 as originally planned.
Only two households should come together to form an exclusive Christmas bubble during the five-day period — a single person can join this arrangement. This is in force during the five day period between December 23-27 as originally planned. Working from home
Everyone who can work from home should do so now
Everyone who can work from home should do so now Closures on Christmas Eve
All non-essential retail, including all leisure and fitness centres and all close contact services, like hairdressers, will close at the end of trading on Christmas Eve
All non-essential retail, including all leisure and fitness centres and all close contact services, like hairdressers, will close at the end of trading on Christmas Eve Closures on Christmas Day
All hospitality premises will close from 6pm on Christmas Day
All hospitality premises will close from 6pm on Christmas Day Level 4 lockdown from December 28
On December 28, tighter restrictions for household mixing, staying-at-home, holiday accommodation and travel will apply — in effect a full lockdown. This is likely to mean you must stay at home, mix with no other households unless they form your support or childcare bubble and travel should only be for essential journeys.
On December 28, tighter restrictions for household mixing, staying-at-home, holiday accommodation and travel will apply — in effect a full lockdown. This is likely to mean you must stay at home, mix with no other households unless they form your support or childcare bubble and travel should only be for essential journeys. Local authority and council services
Local authorities will now take decisions about the range of services they provide, such as libraries, leisure centres and recycling centres ahead of Christmas
Mark Drakeford was asked whether changing from three to two households coming together over Christmas was a break with the four-nation approach.
He said: "The top message is as clear as it can be. Here in Wales over the Christmas period the clear message from the Welsh Government is that only two households should meet.
“That is how serious things are in Wales. Whether that is guidance, whether that is regulation, the message is the same.
“Only two households should get together. That’s how serious things are. I can’t go beyond that until the results of the discussions between the four governments are published later today.”
This new set of higher-level restrictions applies to the whole of Wales. Further joint advice is expected to be published later on Wednesday for all of the UK.
Yesterday and again this morning, Mr Drakeford met the First Ministers of Scotland and Northern Ireland and Michael Gove from the UK Government to discuss the common arrangements for the five-day Christmas period amid growing pressure, especially from within the health profession, to scrap the plans to relax rules


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Man Utd and Man City games on Amazon can now be watched through Sky

Manchester United and Manchester City fans will be able to watch games on Amazon Prime through Sky Q after a deal was struck between the two companies .
The firms reached an agreement for a carriage deal in the UK , Ireland , Germany , Italy and Austria , meaning that Prime 's football coverage will be available to some Sky customers for the first time .
The Amazon Prime Video service is available as an add-on to Sky 's existing streaming service NOW TV , as well as to customers with Sky Q boxes - with a separate subscription @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The deal is seen as an important one , not only that it provides Sky Q and NOW TV customers with live coverage of every Premier League game through to the end of next season , but also that it is a collaboration between two of the biggest players in the market .
The Premier League , which boasts one of the most lucrative broadcast deals in world football , will see its TV rights put up for tender from the 2022-23 season with clubs hoping that the market remains as buoyant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
Man City 's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night was shown live on Amazon Prime .
Manchester United played out a drab draw with neighbours City in the first derby of the season on Saturday .
They next travel across the Pennines to take on the Premier League 's bottom side Sheffield United on Thursday night .
The Blades only have one point from their opening 12 matches , and three points will be imperative for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side if they want to stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will bring you all the build-up to the match .
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City will be back on Amazon Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary 's on Saturday ( December 19 ) - and the same applies for their post-Christmas visit to Everton on Monday , December 28 .
The following day ( Tuesday , December 29 ) , United will be live on Amazon Prime as they play Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford .

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Manchester United and Manchester City fans will be able to watch games on Amazon Prime through Sky Q after a deal was struck between the two companies.
The firms reached an agreement for a carriage deal in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Austria, meaning that Prime's football coverage will be available to some Sky customers for the first time.
The Amazon Prime Video service is available as an add-on to Sky's existing streaming service NOW TV, as well as to customers with Sky Q boxes - with a separate subscription needed for customers to access the content.
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The deal is seen as an important one, not only that it provides Sky Q and NOW TV customers with live coverage of every Premier League game through to the end of next season, but also that it is a collaboration between two of the biggest players in the market.
The Premier League, which boasts one of the most lucrative broadcast deals in world football, will see its TV rights put up for tender from the 2022-23 season with clubs hoping that the market remains as buoyant despite the far-reaching economic ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic.
Man City 's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday night was shown live on Amazon Prime.
United 's Premier League match against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Thursday (December 17) will also be available via the same medium.
City will be back on Amazon Prime when they take on Southampton at St Mary's on Saturday (December 19) - and the same applies for their post-Christmas visit to Everton on Monday, December 28.
The following day (Tuesday, December 29), United will be live on Amazon Prime as they play Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Love Island's Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling are expecting a baby

Laura Whitmore has revealed she is pregnant .
The Love Island presenter shared the news that she and the show 's narrator Iain Stirling are expecting a baby in early 2021 .
In an Instagram post , Celebrity Juice panelists Laura wrote : `` I 've always tried to be protective over the personal side of my life .
A lot of things are just for me and my loved ones , and we ’ ve chosen not to share publicly .
`` However I want to now share good news as it ’ s our news to share – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's starting to look like my lockdown beer belly is out of control .
Iain and I are expecting a baby early 2021 .
It 's been hard to keep such happy news quiet .
`` Especially the times when I 've had to run out of live radio to get sick in a bin or my penchant for a bowl of mashed potato in the morning .
`` I was n't hungover like everyone thought .
In fact I was completely sober filming the entire series of Celeb Juice , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd appreciate our privacy respected but just wanted to spread some love and a reminder of the beauty of life . ''
Before the announcement , Laura tweeted this morning : `` Little thought of the day ...
If and when I ever have personal news I want to share , I will be the one to share it . ''
Laura started dating Scottish comedian Iain Stirling back in July 2017 , after meeting him at an ITV bash in 2016 .

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Laura Whitmore has revealed she is pregnant.
The Love Island presenter shared the news that she and the show's narrator Iain Stirling are expecting a baby in early 2021.
In an Instagram post, Celebrity Juice panelists Laura wrote: "I've always tried to be protective over the personal side of my life. A lot of things are just for me and my loved ones, and we’ve chosen not to share publicly.
"However I want to now share good news as it’s our news to share – and I'm gonna be honest it's starting to look like my lockdown beer belly is out of control. Iain and I are expecting a baby early 2021. It's been hard to keep such happy news quiet.
"Especially the times when I've had to run out of live radio to get sick in a bin or my penchant for a bowl of mashed potato in the morning.
"I wasn't hungover like everyone thought. In fact I was completely sober filming the entire series of Celeb Juice, which is quite the accolade!
"We'd appreciate our privacy respected but just wanted to spread some love and a reminder of the beauty of life."
Before the announcement, Laura tweeted this morning: "Little thought of the day... If and when I ever have personal news I want to share, I will be the one to share it."
Laura started dating Scottish comedian Iain Stirling back in July 2017, after meeting him at an ITV bash in 2016.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Competition watchdog launches investigation into airlines over refunds

A probe has launched into whether airlines have broken customers legal rights by not offering cash refunds when passengers could n't travel without breaking coronavirus lockdown rules .
The Competition and Markets Authority ( CMA ) is now investigating holiday refunds during the coronavirus pandemic - and whether airlines ' refund policies breach consumer law .
The watchdog says they will consider situations where airlines continued to operate flights despite people being unable lawfully to travel for non-essential purposes in the UK or abroad - for example during the second lockdown in England in November .
The authority says that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled , customers were not offered refunds even though they could not lawfully travel .
Instead , many were offered the option to rebook or to receive a voucher .
The CMA will now be approaching several airlines for more information in relation to their approaches to refunds for customers who were prevented from flying due to lockdown .
They will then decide whether to launch enforcement action against individual airlines .
At this stage they have not revealed which airlines will be probed by the body as part of their investigation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ CMA , said : `` We will be carefully analysing all the evidence to see whether any airlines breached consumers ’ legal rights by refusing people cash refunds for flights they could not lawfully take .
`` We recognise the continued pressure that businesses are currently facing , but they have a responsibility to treat consumers fairly and abide by their legal obligations . ''
The CMA will be working closely with the UK Civil Aviation Authority as it progresses its investigation .

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A probe has launched into whether airlines have broken customers legal rights by not offering cash refunds when passengers couldn't travel without breaking coronavirus lockdown rules.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is now investigating holiday refunds during the coronavirus pandemic - and whether airlines' refund policies breach consumer law.
The watchdog says they will consider situations where airlines continued to operate flights despite people being unable lawfully to travel for non-essential purposes in the UK or abroad - for example during the second lockdown in England in November.
The authority says that in some cases where flights were not cancelled, customers were not offered refunds even though they could not lawfully travel. Instead, many were offered the option to rebook or to receive a voucher.
The CMA will now be approaching several airlines for more information in relation to their approaches to refunds for customers who were prevented from flying due to lockdown.
They will then decide whether to launch enforcement action against individual airlines.
At this stage they have not revealed which airlines will be probed by the body as part of their investigation.
Andrea Coscelli, Chief Executive of the CMA, said: "We will be carefully analysing all the evidence to see whether any airlines breached consumers’ legal rights by refusing people cash refunds for flights they could not lawfully take.
"We recognise the continued pressure that businesses are currently facing, but they have a responsibility to treat consumers fairly and abide by their legal obligations."
The CMA will be working closely with the UK Civil Aviation Authority as it progresses its investigation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Andy Burnham press conference on latest Covid situation - live updates

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold his latest press conference on the Covid-19 situation in Greater Manchester .
He will be joined by Beverley Hughes , his deputy for policing , and Sir Richard Leese , Manchester council chief and lead for health across the region .
They will be providing the usual updates on Covid data across the ten boroughs , including infection rates , hospital admissions , care home outbreaks and how we compare to other parts of the country .
Overall , case rates have been broadly falling , although there are signs the numbers in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here and there , to rise .
It comes as ministers are poised to make a decision about which tier Greater Manchester will be placed in for the coming fortnight - with some local authorities pushing to be placed into tier 2 and others wanting to stay as they are .
The mayor and Sir Richard are both keen for the whole conurbation to have restrictions relaxed , however , although most figures spoken to by the M.E.N .
believe government is most likely to leave us as we are .
Leaders are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easing of social mixing restrictions over Christmas , which looks set to go ahead despite pressure from some quarters to amend the relaxation promised by government .
There may also be further comment on improvements planned at Greater Manchester Police , in the wake of a damning inspection from Her Majesty ’ s Inspectorate last week .

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold his latest press conference on the Covid-19 situation in Greater Manchester.
He will be joined by Beverley Hughes, his deputy for policing, and Sir Richard Leese, Manchester council chief and lead for health across the region.
They will be providing the usual updates on Covid data across the ten boroughs, including infection rates, hospital admissions, care home outbreaks and how we compare to other parts of the country.
Overall, case rates have been broadly falling, although there are signs the numbers in some boroughs are starting to plateau and, here and there, to rise.
It comes as ministers are poised to make a decision about which tier Greater Manchester will be placed in for the coming fortnight - with some local authorities pushing to be placed into tier 2 and others wanting to stay as they are.
The mayor and Sir Richard are both keen for the whole conurbation to have restrictions relaxed, however, although most figures spoken to by the M.E.N. believe government is most likely to leave us as we are.
Leaders are also likely to have comments on the easing of social mixing restrictions over Christmas, which looks set to go ahead despite pressure from some quarters to amend the relaxation promised by government.
There may also be further comment on improvements planned at Greater Manchester Police, in the wake of a damning inspection from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate last week .
Follow our live updates from 2pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Manchester United give team news and injury update on Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani is a doubt for Manchester United 's trip to Sheffield United on Thursday night .
Cavani has missed the last two games against RB Leipzig and Manchester City after he was forced off at half-time in the 3-1 win at West Ham on December 5 .
The West Ham win remains the 33-year-old 's only start in the Premier League and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Cavani would not be risked at Bramall Lane amid a hectic schedule .
`` We have to be mindful of little strains and niggles and decisions have to be made from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Arsenal [ on January 30 ] , '' Solskjaer said .
`` It 's 15 times 24 hours , so it 's going to be very tight .
`` Edinson has done well in his rehab .
We still have to make the decision if we should risk him , because it is a little bit to risk him too early .
I 'd doubt him to be available to pick him tomorrow . ''
Dean Henderson is understood to be hopeful of starting at Sheffield United , where he spent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what would be his fifth start of the campaign .
Henderson , 23 , is expected to line-up in next week 's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Everton and Solskjaer is grateful to Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder for his nurturing of Henderson .
`` It just shows sometimes how beneficial some loan deals are , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` Dean has worked his way up through the ranks , through the system , and the two years at Sheffield United have made him come back as a more mature and quality keeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there with a great promotion and his year in the Premier League last season as well was very valuable for us and for him .
`` He 's made his England debut since he came back , he 's learning more and more the Man United style .
Our play is a bit different , we have a couple of different demands of him , obviously .
`` But very grateful to Sheffield United and Chris , that they gave him a chance to develop as they did . ''

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Edinson Cavani is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Sheffield United on Thursday night.
Cavani has missed the last two games against RB Leipzig and Manchester City after he was forced off at half-time in the 3-1 win at West Ham on December 5.
The West Ham win remains the 33-year-old's only start in the Premier League and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested Cavani would not be risked at Bramall Lane amid a hectic schedule.
"We have to be mindful of little strains and niggles and decisions have to be made from the kick-off of Aston Villa to kick-off of Arsenal [on January 30]," Solskjaer said. "It's 15 times 24 hours, so it's going to be very tight.
"Edinson has done well in his rehab. We still have to make the decision if we should risk him, because it is a little bit to risk him too early. I'd doubt him to be available to pick him tomorrow."
Dean Henderson is understood to be hopeful of starting at Sheffield United, where he spent the last two seasons on loan, in what would be his fifth start of the campaign.
Henderson, 23, is expected to line-up in next week's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Everton and Solskjaer is grateful to Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder for his nurturing of Henderson.
"It just shows sometimes how beneficial some loan deals are," Solskjaer explained. "Dean has worked his way up through the ranks, through the system, and the two years at Sheffield United have made him come back as a more mature and quality keeper.
"He's had some experiences there with a great promotion and his year in the Premier League last season as well was very valuable for us and for him.
"He's made his England debut since he came back, he's learning more and more the Man United style. Our play is a bit different, we have a couple of different demands of him, obviously.
"But very grateful to Sheffield United and Chris, that they gave him a chance to develop as they did."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--GMP Chief Constable takes sick leave after living with debilitating condition

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester has taken sick leave due to a debilitating ear condition .
Ian Hopkins has been living with the illness for several months , but decided to take time off work as it worsened .
In a statement , he said : `` I would not normally wish to discuss my personal health in public .
`` However , I am happy to share the following personal information .
`` I have been suffering with labyrinthitis since the end of October .
I continued to work throughout with the support of the rest of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite feeling very ill. '' I finally made the decision over last weekend that in the interests of my health I needed to take a break and recover properly so I can return and lead GMP with the same passion and strength of character that I have always demonstrated .
`` Despite feeling ill , I remain in contact daily with members of my Chief Officers team . ''
Labyrinthitis is a condition of the inner ear which causes acute dizziness and nausea .
Mr Hopkins joined GMP in April 2008 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began his career in with Staffordshire Poluice in 1989 and later served in Northamptonshire Police and Cheshire .
In 2011 , he undertook a three-month secondment as syndicate director for the Strategic Command Course .
He was appointed Deputy Chief Constable of GMP in December 2011 with responsibility for force performance , the Force Change Programme and corporate communications .
He was appointed as Chief Constable of GMP in October 2015 .

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The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester has taken sick leave due to a debilitating ear condition.
Ian Hopkins has been living with the illness for several months, but decided to take time off work as it worsened.
In a statement, he said: "I would not normally wish to discuss my personal health in public.
"However, I am happy to share the following personal information.
"I have been suffering with labyrinthitis since the end of October. I continued to work throughout with the support of the rest of my Chief Officers team until Sunday December 13, despite feeling very ill.
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"I finally made the decision over last weekend that in the interests of my health I needed to take a break and recover properly so I can return and lead GMP with the same passion and strength of character that I have always demonstrated.
"Despite feeling ill, I remain in contact daily with members of my Chief Officers team."
Labyrinthitis is a condition of the inner ear which causes acute dizziness and nausea.
Mr Hopkins joined GMP in April 2008 on promotion to Assistant Chief Constable.
He began his career in with Staffordshire Poluice in 1989 and later served in Northamptonshire Police and Cheshire.
In 2011, he undertook a three-month secondment as syndicate director for the Strategic Command Course.
He was appointed Deputy Chief Constable of GMP in December 2011 with responsibility for force performance, the Force Change Programme and corporate communications.
He was appointed as Chief Constable of GMP in October 2015.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--What the UK nations have agreed for Christmas lockdown easing

Leaders from all UK nations have agreed to keep the current plans to ease coronavirus restrictions over Christmas in place .
From December 23 to 27 , up to three households will be allowed to form a 'Christmas bubble ' allowing them to mix indoors for what could be the first time in months .
But calls have been mounting from scientific experts for the easing of lockdown measures to be scrapped or reduced , due to a rise in Covid-19 cases across the UK .
During Prime Minister 's Questions on Wednesday , Boris Johnson told the House of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been agreed 'in principle ' with the devolved governments .
In Scotland and Wales however , leaders have issued advice that families should now try and limit their bubble size to two households .
A full statement from the four nations , confirming all the details of Christmas restrictions , is due to be published later today .
Labour Leader Sir Kier Starmer said the Prime Minister 's 'next big mistake ' would likely be the easing of restrictions over the festive period .
`` If he really is going to press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us what ’ s the assessment and has it been done of the impact it will have on infection rates that increase pressure on the NHS , '' Sir Kier said .
Mr Johnson said he did not want to cancel the plans that families have already made for Christmas , and that existing regulations would stay in place for next week .
`` I wish he ’ d had the guts to just say what he really wants to do , which is to cancel the plans people have made and cancel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what he ’ s driving at , he ’ s looking a bit blank , I think that ’ s what he ’ s driving at .
`` I can tell him as of today that just this morning there is unanimous agreement across all the UK Government , across all the devolved administrations – including members of all parties , including his own – that we should proceed in principle with the existing regulations because we don ’ t want to criminalise people ’ s long-made plans . ''
The Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a degree of 'personal responsibility ' when it came to choosing who would be included in their Christmas bubble .
`` We do think it ’ s absolutely vital that people should , at this very , very tricky time , exercise a high degree of personal responsibility – especially when they come into contact with elderly people , and avoid contact with elderly people wherever possible , '' he added .
`` That is how by being sensible and cautious – not by imposing endless lockdowns or cancelling Christmas as he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the only implication I can draw from what he ’ s said unless he wants to announce some other idea – that is the way we ’ ll continue to work together to keep this virus under control , to defeat it and take the country forward . ''
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford , said the top message from the Welsh Government is that only two households should form a Christmas bubble , as he warned how 'serious ' the situation is there .
`` Here in Wales over the Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government is that only two households should meet , '' he said .
`` That is how serious things are in Wales .
Whether that is guidance , whether that is regulation , the message is the same .
`` Only two households should get together .
That ’ s how serious things are .
I can ’ t go beyond that until the results of the discussions between the four governments are published later today . ''
It comes as the First Minister announced tough new measures to come into place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closure of all non-essential retail , including close contact services and all leisure and fitness centres .
All hospitality premises will close from 6pm on Christmas Day .
Mr Drakeford said the whole of Wales would move to `` alert level four '' and restrictions would be tightened across the country to control the spread of coronavirus .
Meanwhile in Scotland , Nicola Sturgeon said that the previously announced rules on Christmas would not change , but she has announced further guidance for families .
She has asked Scots not to stay overnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless it is `` unavoidable '' and has asked families to keep their Christmas bubbles to as few people as possible - ideally no more than two households .

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Leaders from all UK nations have agreed to keep the current plans to ease coronavirus restrictions over Christmas in place.
From December 23 to 27, up to three households will be allowed to form a 'Christmas bubble' allowing them to mix indoors for what could be the first time in months.
But calls have been mounting from scientific experts for the easing of lockdown measures to be scrapped or reduced, due to a rise in Covid-19 cases across the UK.
During Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that the planned easing of restrictions had been agreed 'in principle' with the devolved governments.
In Scotland and Wales however, leaders have issued advice that families should now try and limit their bubble size to two households.
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A full statement from the four nations, confirming all the details of Christmas restrictions, is due to be published later today.
Labour Leader Sir Kier Starmer said the Prime Minister's 'next big mistake' would likely be the easing of restrictions over the festive period.
"If he really is going to press ahead with this, could he tell us what’s the assessment and has it been done of the impact it will have on infection rates that increase pressure on the NHS," Sir Kier said.
Mr Johnson said he did not want to cancel the plans that families have already made for Christmas, and that existing regulations would stay in place for next week.
"I wish he’d had the guts to just say what he really wants to do, which is to cancel the plans people have made and cancel Christmas – I think that’s what he’s driving at, he’s looking a bit blank, I think that’s what he’s driving at.
"I can tell him as of today that just this morning there is unanimous agreement across all the UK Government, across all the devolved administrations – including members of all parties, including his own – that we should proceed in principle with the existing regulations because we don’t want to criminalise people’s long-made plans."
The Prime Minister did however, urge families to take a degree of 'personal responsibility' when it came to choosing who would be included in their Christmas bubble.
"We do think it’s absolutely vital that people should, at this very, very tricky time, exercise a high degree of personal responsibility – especially when they come into contact with elderly people, and avoid contact with elderly people wherever possible," he added.
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"That is how by being sensible and cautious – not by imposing endless lockdowns or cancelling Christmas as he would appear to want to do, that's the only implication I can draw from what he’s said unless he wants to announce some other idea – that is the way we’ll continue to work together to keep this virus under control, to defeat it and take the country forward."
Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford, said the top message from the Welsh Government is that only two households should form a Christmas bubble, as he warned how 'serious' the situation is there.
"Here in Wales over the Christmas period the clear message from the Welsh Government is that only two households should meet," he said.
"That is how serious things are in Wales. Whether that is guidance, whether that is regulation, the message is the same.
"Only two households should get together. That’s how serious things are. I can’t go beyond that until the results of the discussions between the four governments are published later today."
It comes as the First Minister announced tough new measures to come into place in Wales on Christmas Eve, including the closure of all non-essential retail, including close contact services and all leisure and fitness centres.
All hospitality premises will close from 6pm on Christmas Day.
Mr Drakeford said the whole of Wales would move to "alert level four" and restrictions would be tightened across the country to control the spread of coronavirus.
Meanwhile in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon said that the previously announced rules on Christmas would not change, but she has announced further guidance for families.
She has asked Scots not to stay overnight at another person's house at Christmas unless it is "unavoidable" and has asked families to keep their Christmas bubbles to as few people as possible - ideally no more than two households.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Man arrested after woman conned out of thousands of pounds by scammer

A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was conned out of thousands of pounds by a scammer claiming to be a police officer .
The woman , in her 70s , received a phone call from a man on Tuesday ( December 15 ) .
He told her there was counterfeit money in her bank account and that she needed to withdraw £7,300 .
The caller said he would collect the money from her home , in Calder Road , Bolton , later that evening .
The 'terrified ' victim decided to confide in a neighbour who then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officers attended shortly after 5.30pm and intercepted a man believed to be visiting the woman 's home to collect the money .
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted fraud ; and possession of cannabis .
He was found to be in possession of £10,000 in cash and a number of mobile phones .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Enquiries are ongoing , GMP said .
Police have now issued a warning about the incident and urged people to 'remain vigilant ' .
Detective Sergeant Anthony Lunt of GMP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a truly despicable crime which has left an elderly woman feeling scared and vulnerable .
`` Thanks to the quick-thinking neighbour who reported this to police , and the swift actions of our officers , we now have a man in custody for questioning .
`` I would encourage people to remain vigilant and I ask that you warn elderly friends and relatives of this type of fraud .
`` If you receive any suspicious calls or you believe you have been contacted by a fraudster , please contact police immediately @ @

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A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was conned out of thousands of pounds by a scammer claiming to be a police officer.
The woman, in her 70s, received a phone call from a man on Tuesday (December 15).
He told her there was counterfeit money in her bank account and that she needed to withdraw £7,300.
The caller said he would collect the money from her home, in Calder Road, Bolton, later that evening.
The 'terrified' victim decided to confide in a neighbour who then reported the suspicious call to police.
Officers attended shortly after 5.30pm and intercepted a man believed to be visiting the woman's home to collect the money.
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted fraud; and possession of cannabis.
He was found to be in possession of £10,000 in cash and a number of mobile phones.
He remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing, GMP said.
Police have now issued a warning about the incident and urged people to 'remain vigilant'.
Detective Sergeant Anthony Lunt of GMP's Bolton District, said: "This is a truly despicable crime which has left an elderly woman feeling scared and vulnerable.
"Thanks to the quick-thinking neighbour who reported this to police, and the swift actions of our officers, we now have a man in custody for questioning.
"I would encourage people to remain vigilant and I ask that you warn elderly friends and relatives of this type of fraud.
"If you receive any suspicious calls or you believe you have been contacted by a fraudster, please contact police immediately."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Two-thirds say Christmas lockdown relaxation is wrong

As a relaxation of Christmas lockdown rules gets the green light , we can reveal that almost two-thirds of people surveyed believe that the restrictions should n't be softened at all .
And 55 per cent say they wo n't be forming a bubble with anyone else despite the Government allowing up to three households to mix during the five-day period from Wednesday , December 23 to Sunday , December 27 .
The Manchester Evening News survey saw 4,822 people post responses in less than 24 hours .
Of those , some 4,239 - or 88pc - believe that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The survey revealed that just one in four - 25 % - of people would be taking full advantage of the relaxation and meeting up with two other households and 23 % would be spending time with one other .
Nearly half - 46 % - thought that there should be a national lockdown during the Christmas period .
And three quarters of those surveyed - 75 % - are worried about the impact on the NHS of relaxing rules .
UK leaders were under pressure to review the five-day plan as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and parts of south-east England .
On Tuesday the British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal published a rare joint editorial calling for the “ rash ” decision to relax social distancing measures over the festive period to be scrapped .
They said that the government “ is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives ” .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused ministers of having “ lost control of infections ” and warned that “ the situation has clearly taken a turn for the worse since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that discussions on Wednesday morning had resulted in `` unanimous agreement '' between the four UK nations `` that we should proceed in principle with the existing regulations because we do n't want to criminalise people 's long-made plans '' .

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As a relaxation of Christmas lockdown rules looks to have had the green light, we can reveal that almost two-thirds of people surveyed believe that the restrictions shouldn't be softened at all.
And 55 per cent say they won't be forming a bubble with anyone else despite the Government allowing up to three households to mix during the five-day period from Wednesday, December 23 to Sunday, December 27.
The Manchester Evening News survey saw 4,822 people post responses in less than 24 hours. Of those, some 4,239 - or 88pc - believe that people will break the rules over Christmas anyway.
The survey revealed that just one in four - 25% - of people would be taking full advantage of the relaxation and meeting up with two other households and 23% would be spending time with one other.
Nearly half - 46% - thought that there should be a national lockdown during the Christmas period.
And three quarters of those surveyed - 75% - are worried about the impact on the NHS of relaxing rules.
UK leaders were under pressure to review the five-day plan as Covid infections continue to rise in Wales and parts of south-east England.
On Tuesday the British Medical Journal and Health Service Journal published a rare joint editorial calling for the “rash” decision to relax social distancing measures over the festive period to be scrapped.
They said that the government “is about to blunder into another major error that will cost many lives”.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused ministers of having “lost control of infections” and warned that “the situation has clearly taken a turn for the worse since the decision about Christmas was taken”.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that discussions on Wednesday morning had resulted in "unanimous agreement" between the four UK nations "that we should proceed in principle with the existing regulations because we don't want to criminalise people's long-made plans".
And he added at a Downing Street press conference this afternoon that he hoped people would regard the limits as maximums and not targets, He also asked people to reduce contact with others in the run up to the relaxation period and not to travel from high to low prevalence areas or to make overnight stays.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Restaurant threatened with fine cancels 'Christmas market' event

The owners of a Worsley restaurant have cancelled their ‘ Christmas market ’ event after being told they could be fined .
The market-style event - due to be held at The Delph , on Worsley Road - would have lasted two days starting on December 12 .
It was hoped the event would feature a stall selling hog roast , mulled wine and festive wreathes .
But owners Natalie Robinson and Philip Campbell say they were approached by Salford council officers , who warned them of strict Covid-19 restrictions .
Natalie , 36 , claims she was told if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she and Philip could be fined .
She claims she was told the fine would be enforceable even if visitors went to eat by a nearby monument , not on their land .
The pair say they were warned police would regularly visit the premises to ensure restrictions were being followed .
The couple decided to cancel the event altogether .
Natalie told the Manchester Evening News : `` The council didn ’ t ask us to cancel , but for us to carry on we would have had to go to extreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Delph and if anyone buys a drink and goes over to the monument , even though that piece of land has nothing to do with us , it would have been our fault if people were congregating there .
`` Even though it ’ s a tourist attraction ... it ’ s nothing to do with us .
I would be liable for a fine because they would be stood there waiting for their food .
`` It was a bit disappointing really .
We were upset .
We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first lockdown in March .
`` We ’ re trying to keep our head above the water and do what we can to survive . ''
Councillor David Lancaster , the council 's lead member for environment and community safety , said the regulations on businesses operating takeaways has been made 'crystal clear ' .
He said : `` Salford hospitality businesses , including The Delph bar and restaurant , have been given very clear advice on the current Tier 3 legal restrictions regarding take away food and drink and the potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecution if they do not comply .
`` The regulations make it crystal clear that take away items must be consumed away from the premises and that eating and drinking in adjacent areas – even if those areas are not part of the business – is not currently allowed .
It is up to each business to control that to uphold the law , protect people ’ s health and stop the risk of spreading Covid-19 .
`` On Saturday December 5 the Delph ’ s ‘ market ’ drew crowds of up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gathering nearby and eating and drinking take-aways which breached the regulations .
`` We have reminded them of the regulations and they have taken immediate action to comply . ''

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The owners of a Worsley restaurant have cancelled their ‘Christmas market’ event after being told they could be fined.
The market-style event - due to be held at The Delph, on Worsley Road - would have lasted two days starting on December 12.
It was hoped the event would feature a stall selling hog roast, mulled wine and festive wreathes.
But owners Natalie Robinson and Philip Campbell say they were approached by Salford council officers, who warned them of strict Covid-19 restrictions.
Natalie, 36, claims she was told if visitors congregated nearby after purchasing food, she and Philip could be fined.
She claims she was told the fine would be enforceable even if visitors went to eat by a nearby monument, not on their land.
The pair say they were warned police would regularly visit the premises to ensure restrictions were being followed.
The couple decided to cancel the event altogether.
Natalie told the Manchester Evening News : "The council didn’t ask us to cancel, but for us to carry on we would have had to go to extreme lengths.
"We have a monument on the Delph and if anyone buys a drink and goes over to the monument, even though that piece of land has nothing to do with us, it would have been our fault if people were congregating there.
(Image: Amee & Mark, Wonderful Worsley)
"Even though it’s a tourist attraction... it’s nothing to do with us. I would be liable for a fine because they would be stood there waiting for their food.
"It was a bit disappointing really. We were upset. We’re new - we opened five days before the first lockdown in March.
"We’re trying to keep our head above the water and do what we can to survive."
Councillor David Lancaster, the council's lead member for environment and community safety, said the regulations on businesses operating takeaways has been made 'crystal clear'.
He said: "Salford hospitality businesses, including The Delph bar and restaurant, have been given very clear advice on the current Tier 3 legal restrictions regarding take away food and drink and the potential for a £10,000 fixed penalty notice or prosecution if they do not comply.
"The regulations make it crystal clear that take away items must be consumed away from the premises and that eating and drinking in adjacent areas – even if those areas are not part of the business – is not currently allowed. It is up to each business to control that to uphold the law, protect people’s health and stop the risk of spreading Covid-19.
"On Saturday December 5 the Delph’s ‘market’ drew crowds of up to 50 people at a time, gathering nearby and eating and drinking take-aways which breached the regulations.
"We have reminded them of the regulations and they have taken immediate action to comply."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--When is the tier review decision and when will any changes come into affect?

The first official review into coronavirus tier allocations will held by the government today .
Every area of England was placed into Tier 1 , 2 or 3 when the national lockdown came to an end on December 2 .
Today , another 10.8million people came under the tightest measures when London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire were put into Tier 3 following a worrying rise in cases in the south of England .
People living in the rest of England will find out whether restrictions will change ahead of Christmas following today 's review .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not expected to be made until Thursday .
The government has not yet confirmed whether that is still the case , or whether an announcement will be made sooner .
Any changes to tiers are expected to come into force from 12.01am on Saturday ( December 19 ) .
The government will look at the following when deciding which towns and cities should move tiers : • Analysis of cases across all age groups • Analysis of cases specifically among the over-60s • Rate by which cases are rising or falling • Percentage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are found to have Covid ( e.g .
cases per 100,000 ) • Current and projected pressures on the NHS Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says the region now has a 'clear case ' for being moved down to Tier 2 .
Mr Burnham told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that people in the region were feeling `` ground down '' after four and a half months of coronavirus restrictions .
But he said the region now had lower infection rates than both Liverpool and London when they were put in Tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have a very changed picture today than when the first tiering decisions were made a few weeks ago , so we ’ re hoping the government will make evidence-based decisions today , ” he said .
Tier 3 restrictions force hospitality businesses to stay closed , aside from takeaway and deliveries , while Tier 2 would allow them to open up and serve alcohol alongside substantial meals .
The move would be a major boost for hard-hit venues during what would usually be their busiest time .
The leader of Preston City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Tier 3 .
Areas moving into Tier 3 will not be invited to negotiations with government ministers as they were previously .
Instead , funding will be decided using a formula and uniform restrictions will be imposed .

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The first official review into coronavirus tier allocations will held by the government today.
Every area of England was placed into Tier 1, 2 or 3 when the national lockdown came to an end on December 2.
Today, another 10.8million people came under the tightest measures when London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire were put into Tier 3 following a worrying rise in cases in the south of England.
People living in the rest of England will find out whether restrictions will change ahead of Christmas following today's review.
However, the announcement on any locations switching will not be made until Thursday.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the announcement will be made by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock. It is not yet known what time this will be.
Any changes to tiers are expected to come into force from 12.01am on Saturday (December 19).
The government will look at the following when deciding which towns and cities should move tiers:
Analysis of cases across all age groups
Analysis of cases specifically among the over-60s
Rate by which cases are rising or falling
Percentage of those tested in local populations who are found to have Covid (e.g. cases per 100,000)
Current and projected pressures on the NHS
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says the region now has a 'clear case' for being moved down to Tier 2.
Mr Burnham told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that people in the region were feeling "ground down" after four and a half months of coronavirus restrictions.
But he said the region now had lower infection rates than both Liverpool and London when they were put in Tier 2 after the national lockdown.
“We have a very changed picture today than when the first tiering decisions were made a few weeks ago, so we’re hoping the government will make evidence-based decisions today,” he said.
Tier 3 restrictions force hospitality businesses to stay closed, aside from takeaway and deliveries, while Tier 2 would allow them to open up and serve alcohol alongside substantial meals.
The move would be a major boost for hard-hit venues during what would usually be their busiest time.
The leader of Preston City Council said he believes Lancashire will stay in Tier 3.
Areas moving into Tier 3 will not be invited to negotiations with government ministers as they were previously.
Instead, funding will be decided using a formula and uniform restrictions will be imposed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--Police are searching for missing girl, 13, missing last seen a day ago

Police are appealing for help in the search for a 13-year-old girl .
Hannah Derbyshire has been missing since 2.30pm @ @ @ @ @ Lancashire Police believe .
She was last seen in Highfield Park , Haslingden , off @ @ @ @ @ also released images of Hannah and have asked that anyone who may have seen her @ @ @ @ @ described as white , 5ft tall with long brown hair and was last seen wearing @ @ @ @ @ fur hood , black leggings and grey trainers with a red Nike tick .
PC @ @ @ @ @ : “ We are concerned for Hannah ’ s welfare who is clearly vulnerable because @ @ @ @ @ I would ask anybody who has any information on her whereabouts to contact police straight @ @ @ @ @ also like to appeal to Hannah directly , if you are reading this , to @ @ @ @ @ or the police .
`` We are all worried about you.
” Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ asked to email 6890 @ lancashire.pnn.police.uk .

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Police are appealing for help in the search for a 13-year-old girl.
Hannah Derbyshire has been missing since 2.30pm yesterday, December 15, Lancashire Police believe.
She was last seen in Highfield Park, Haslingden, off Helmshore Road.
Officers have also released images of Hannah and have asked that anyone who may have seen her comes forward.
She is described as white, 5ft tall with long brown hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a fur hood, black leggings and grey trainers with a red Nike tick.
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PC Kerry Jervis,, said: “We are concerned for Hannah’s welfare who is clearly vulnerable because of her young age. I would ask anybody who has any information on her whereabouts to contact police straight away.
"I would also like to appeal to Hannah directly, if you are reading this, to make contact with your family or the police.
"We are all worried about you.”
Anyone with information on Hannah's whereabouts is asked to email 6890@lancashire.pnn.police.uk.
Alternatively, police on call 101 quoting log 1336 of December 15, 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-16--The police officer who saved a teenager's life at an illegal lockdown rave

A police officer who saved a teenager 's life following a stabbing at an illegal lockdown rave in Trafford has been recognised for his heroic efforts .
Student officer Andrew Hunt applied pressure to the victim 's wounds while officers were pelted with bottles and gas canisters during the 2,000 strong event .
He was one of the first officers on site at the rave in Carrington in June this year .
They had to run through undergrowth searching for the victim , who had been reported as being unconscious , not breathing and having lost about six pints of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found , PC Hunt began applying pressure to one of the two wounds .
Along with colleagues , PC Hunt helped move him to a nearby ambulance and stayed with him until he got to hospital .
The victim was rushed into emergency surgery and has made a good recovery .
Three people were knifed and one woman was raped during the mass gathering , police said .
Chief Insp Neil Cook , who nominated PC Hunt for the student officer award , said : `` I felt that PC Hunt should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and compassion that he demonstrated during , and following the incident . ''
In an interview earlier this year , PC Hunt described the scene when he arrived at the illegal rave .
He first saw hundreds of people arrive at the site in taxis .
People started off being 'generally friendly ' but as police made their way to the main stage they came across their 'first person who 'd been stabbed ' .
He said : `` People were shocked and distressed when they saw what had happened . ''
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hunt said police found a second man who had been 'injured really badly ' .
He said : `` It was a pretty distressing thing to have to deal with .
`` The problems that we had trying to get this poor victim out .
`` TAO ( Tactical Aid Unit ) were having to cut down gates and fences to get their vans in to get the victim out because the ambulances could n't even get in there .
`` It must have been a mile or two off the main road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get in there in the first place , find where these people were and then extract them .
`` The victim of the stabbing is incredibly lucky to be alive . ''
Following the rave , GMP released graphic video footage from body-worn cameras of officers at the scene of one of the knife attacks .
In the footage the 18-year-old victim repeatedly begs police to save him .
He says : `` Please get an ambulance .
Please , bro , please , I 'm begging you . ''
North West Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Carrington rave and another illegal rave that was held at Daisy Nook in Oldham on the same night .
A 20-year-old man died of a suspected drug overdose after the Daisy Nook event , which was attended by 4,000 people .

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A police officer who saved a teenager's life following a stabbing at an illegal lockdown rave in Trafford has been recognised for his heroic efforts.
Student officer Andrew Hunt applied pressure to the victim's wounds while officers were pelted with bottles and gas canisters during the 2,000 strong event.
He was one of the first officers on site at the rave in Carrington in June this year.
They had to run through undergrowth searching for the victim, who had been reported as being unconscious, not breathing and having lost about six pints of blood.
When the victim was eventually found, PC Hunt began applying pressure to one of the two wounds.
Along with colleagues, PC Hunt helped move him to a nearby ambulance and stayed with him until he got to hospital.
The victim was rushed into emergency surgery and has made a good recovery.
(Image: GMP)
Three people were knifed and one woman was raped during the mass gathering, police said.
Chief Insp Neil Cook, who nominated PC Hunt for the student officer award, said: "I felt that PC Hunt should be considered for this award following the professionalism and compassion that he demonstrated during, and following the incident."
In an interview earlier this year, PC Hunt described the scene when he arrived at the illegal rave.
He first saw hundreds of people arrive at the site in taxis.
People started off being 'generally friendly' but as police made their way to the main stage they came across their 'first person who'd been stabbed'.
He said: "People were shocked and distressed when they saw what had happened."
After getting the victim to safety, PC Hunt said police found a second man who had been 'injured really badly'.
(Image: GMP)
He said: "It was a pretty distressing thing to have to deal with.
"The problems that we had trying to get this poor victim out.
"TAO (Tactical Aid Unit) were having to cut down gates and fences to get their vans in to get the victim out because the ambulances couldn't even get in there.
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"It must have been a mile or two off the main road, so it was incredibly difficult to get in there in the first place, find where these people were and then extract them.
"The victim of the stabbing is incredibly lucky to be alive."
Following the rave, GMP released graphic video footage from body-worn cameras of officers at the scene of one of the knife attacks.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
In the footage the 18-year-old victim repeatedly begs police to save him.
He says: "Please get an ambulance. Please, bro, please, I'm begging you."
North West Ambulance Service received a total of 40 calls for the Carrington rave and another illegal rave that was held at Daisy Nook in Oldham on the same night.
A 20-year-old man died of a suspected drug overdose after the Daisy Nook event, which was attended by 4,000 people.