themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Manchester United got formation right but key selections wrong in Chelsea draw

The biggest test for a leaky defence at Old Trafford was the inclement weather .
Rain trickled down from the decaying south stand roof that still needs reinforcing but Manchester United 's defence finally recorded a clean sheet .
Ironically , it was against the most expensively assembled frontline that was reluctant to go on the attack .
Chelsea had one attempt on target and this goalless game prompted flashbacks of the notorious 0-0 between the sides in 2013 .
Chelsea now have two wins in 14 at United in the Premier League and are winless in their last seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's patsy , switched to the defensive trident tactic United beat Chelsea with twice at Stamford Bridge last season and Chelsea got the point they played for .
`` Let 's win this , '' Solskjaer hollered in the 85th minute .
Marcus Rashford very nearly did with a curler but Edouard Mendy , flawed with his feet , was faultless with his hands .
Lampard 's substitutions were downgrades or like-for-likes whereas Solskjaer altered the formation and sacrificed Scott McTominay for Mason Greenwood .
He had some making up to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more menacing than their line-up - the same as last week 's at Newcastle - and Chelsea 's porous defenders were barely bothered in a numbing first-half .
All six of United 's outfield substitutes warmed up and the match was so soporific the Video Assistant Referee fell asleep , ignoring possible penalties for Cesar Azpilicueta and Rashford .
Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani had barely taken their seat for the second-half before they were sent out for more rigorous preparations and both entered before the hour .
Cavani brushed the side net @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his former Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva foiled him in the dying embers .
Two wins and a draw still marks a positive response for United after the trouncing by Tottenham 20 days ago .
Chelsea 's coyness will make this feel like a missed opportunity - particularly as United could have leapfrogged Manchester City - and it is now five without victory in the Premier League at Old Trafford .
United remain 15th - below Newcastle and with a minus goal difference .
Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire is not necessarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they finally plugged the gaps , with the unfortunate Axel Tuanzebe benched .
Lindelof has a tendency to reserve his best performances for games against the elite and he has had his best week with United in 18 months .
Reverting to a back four was understandable against a Chelsea defence that sieved three at West Brom and to Southampton , with a pricey attack in its infancy .
Some of the personnel choices were dubious .
Luke Shaw is more comfortable in a back three than a back four and Daniel James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
James was predictably hooked for Cavani , perhaps due a full debut against Arsenal next week .
Donny van de Beek , completely unused , remains the only major midfielder yet to have started in the Premier League or Champions League for United and his omissions are not a jolt .
The tenacious pairing of McTominay and Fred could not breach N'Golo Kante , holding the fort .
The nearest United first came to a goal was when Mendy 's attempted pass rolled precariously past his own post for a corner .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the calamitous Kepa Arrizablaga with Mendy , though his three saves were all well within his reach .
Chelsea actually enjoyed a period of domination where the United third had 0 % activity for 10 minutes , though it was mostly sterile .
The absence of supporters accentuated the lashing rain 's din and watching that was more mesmeric than any of the football .
Solskjaer was audibly dissatisfied with United 's left-hand side combination of James and Shaw , the former admonished for not pressing high enough and guilty of dawdling on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his United debut and procured a penalty at Stamford Bridge through his direct running but was rumbled by Reece James .
Shaw was accused of a lack of alacrity and his covering vexed Solskjaer 's assistant , Kieran McKenna , as well as David de Gea , the memory of Tottenham 's annihilation still burning in their minds .
Mata sprung Rashford through but his strike was too central and Solskjaer lamented his failure to find the corner to the nearby Cavani , and Mata drew a more testing stop from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-game management in Paris and addressed some of his selection errors .
The introductions of Pogba and Cavani - at the expense of James and the unfortunate Mata - signalled a formation tweak to 4-3-3 with Pogba more advanced than he has been accustomed to this year and Rashford shifted to accommodate Cavani at the tip of the arrow .
Both forwards had openings to win it .
But the defences reigned in the rain .

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The biggest test for a leaky defence at Old Trafford was the inclement weather. Rain trickled down from the decaying south stand roof that still needs reinforcing but Manchester United's defence finally recorded a clean sheet.
Ironically, it was against the most expensively assembled frontline that was reluctant to go on the attack. Chelsea had one attempt on target and this goalless game prompted flashbacks of the notorious 0-0 between the sides in 2013.
Chelsea now have two wins in 14 at United in the Premier League and are winless in their last seven. Frank Lampard, once Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's patsy, switched to the defensive trident tactic United beat Chelsea with twice at Stamford Bridge last season and Chelsea got the point they played for.
"Let's win this," Solskjaer hollered in the 85th minute. Marcus Rashford very nearly did with a curler but Edouard Mendy, flawed with his feet, was faultless with his hands. Lampard's substitutions were downgrades or like-for-likes whereas Solskjaer altered the formation and sacrificed Scott McTominay for Mason Greenwood.
He had some making up to do, mind. United's bench was more menacing than their line-up - the same as last week's at Newcastle - and Chelsea's porous defenders were barely bothered in a numbing first-half. All six of United's outfield substitutes warmed up and the match was so soporific the Video Assistant Referee fell asleep, ignoring possible penalties for Cesar Azpilicueta and Rashford.
Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani had barely taken their seat for the second-half before they were sent out for more rigorous preparations and both entered before the hour. Cavani brushed the side net's stanchion with his first instinctive touch and his former Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva foiled him in the dying embers.
Two wins and a draw still marks a positive response for United after the trouncing by Tottenham 20 days ago. Chelsea's coyness will make this feel like a missed opportunity - particularly as United could have leapfrogged Manchester City - and it is now five without victory in the Premier League at Old Trafford. United remain 15th - below Newcastle and with a minus goal difference.
Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire is not necessarily the long-term defensive axis for United but they finally plugged the gaps, with the unfortunate Axel Tuanzebe benched. Lindelof has a tendency to reserve his best performances for games against the elite and he has had his best week with United in 18 months.
Reverting to a back four was understandable against a Chelsea defence that sieved three at West Brom and to Southampton, with a pricey attack in its infancy. Some of the personnel choices were dubious. Luke Shaw is more comfortable in a back three than a back four and Daniel James was a poor excuse for a forward. James was predictably hooked for Cavani, perhaps due a full debut against Arsenal next week.
Donny van de Beek, completely unused, remains the only major midfielder yet to have started in the Premier League or Champions League for United and his omissions are not a jolt. The tenacious pairing of McTominay and Fred could not breach N'Golo Kante, holding the fort.
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The nearest United first came to a goal was when Mendy's attempted pass rolled precariously past his own post for a corner. Soon everyone saw why Chelsea have replaced the calamitous Kepa Arrizablaga with Mendy, though his three saves were all well within his reach.
Chelsea actually enjoyed a period of domination where the United third had 0% activity for 10 minutes, though it was mostly sterile. The absence of supporters accentuated the lashing rain's din and watching that was more mesmeric than any of the football.
Solskjaer was audibly dissatisfied with United's left-hand side combination of James and Shaw, the former admonished for not pressing high enough and guilty of dawdling on a counter-attack. James scored past Chelsea on his United debut and procured a penalty at Stamford Bridge through his direct running but was rumbled by Reece James.
Shaw was accused of a lack of alacrity and his covering vexed Solskjaer's assistant, Kieran McKenna, as well as David de Gea, the memory of Tottenham's annihilation still burning in their minds. Mata sprung Rashford through but his strike was too central and Solskjaer lamented his failure to find the corner to the nearby Cavani, and Mata drew a more testing stop from the Senegalese.
Solskjaer was proactive with his in-game management in Paris and addressed some of his selection errors. The introductions of Pogba and Cavani - at the expense of James and the unfortunate Mata - signalled a formation tweak to 4-3-3 with Pogba more advanced than he has been accustomed to this year and Rashford shifted to accommodate Cavani at the tip of the arrow. Both forwards had openings to win it.
But the defences reigned in the rain.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Woman hit by car which mounted pavement then struck lamppost

A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car which mounted the pavement then struck a lamppost .
Emergency services were called to the collision on Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe at around 3.35pm on Saturday .
A car mounted a pavement then hit the female pedestrian , police said .
The car then struck a lamppost which also hit the woman .
The woman suffered 'significant injuries ' and was taken to hospital from the scene .
The driver , who stopped at the scene , was also taken to hospital as a precaution .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and police have been carrying out investigation work at the scene this evening .
In a statement , a spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police said : `` We received a report of a collision on Hollyhedge Road at 3.35pm this afternoon ( October 24 ) .
They said : `` It looks as though a vehicle has mounted the pavement and struck a female pedestrian .
`` The car has also been in collision with a lamppost which also struck the pedestrian .
`` The driver stopped at the scene .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to hospital .
`` The driver was also taken to hospital as a precuation .
They were also arrested .
`` Enquiries are ongoing and the Roads Policing Unit are at the scene conducting an investigation . ''
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A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car which mounted the pavement then struck a lamppost.
Emergency services were called to the collision on Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe at around 3.35pm on Saturday.
A car mounted a pavement then hit the female pedestrian, police said.
The car then struck a lamppost which also hit the woman.
The woman suffered 'significant injuries' and was taken to hospital from the scene.
The driver, who stopped at the scene, was also taken to hospital as a precaution.
They were later arrested.
Enquiries are ongoing and police have been carrying out investigation work at the scene this evening.
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In a statement, a spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police said: "We received a report of a collision on Hollyhedge Road at 3.35pm this afternoon (October 24).
They said: "It looks as though a vehicle has mounted the pavement and struck a female pedestrian.
"The car has also been in collision with a lamppost which also struck the pedestrian.
"The driver stopped at the scene.
"The female has a significant injury and was taken to hospital.
"The driver was also taken to hospital as a precuation. They were also arrested.
"Enquiries are ongoing and the Roads Policing Unit are at the scene conducting an investigation."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Manchester United player ratings: Victor Lindelof and Fred good

Handled with care in the greasy conditions and was never properly tested by Chelsea .
6 Defended solidly against the marauding Ben Chilwell and never looked like he was going to be beaten .
7 Did nothing wrong and was a good aerial presence amid the Chelsea crosses .
Read the game well and used the ball productively at times .
8 Dominant in aerial duels but so fortunate not to have conceded a penalty for grabbing Cesar Azpilicueta in a headlock .
7 Looks more comfortable in a back three than a back four .
Not especially urgent getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 Wasteful with the ball at times but his aggression countered the energy of N'Golo Kante and worked tirelessly .
6 Prompt with the ball and his awareness was impressive apart from a couple of mishaps .
Made some key interceptions .
7 Sprung Marcus Rashford through and tested Edouard Mendy in another accomplished individual display .
Did not deserve to come off .
7 Quiet for spells and had a shot that was straight at Mendy .
Did not do anything noteworthy in the second-half .
5 Did not vindicate his selection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
Chelsea had his number and he was lucky to start the second-half .
4 Should have scored when sent through by Mata but shot straight at Mendy .
Lost his disciplined in the dying embers but forced another fine save .
6 Almost scored with first touch .
6 Got some key selections wrong that he tried to address with proactive substitutions that did not quite come off .
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Here's how Manchester United players rated in their goalless draw with Chelsea on Saturday evening.
David de Gea
Handled with care in the greasy conditions and was never properly tested by Chelsea. 6
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Defended solidly against the marauding Ben Chilwell and never looked like he was going to be beaten. 7
Victor Lindelof
Did nothing wrong and was a good aerial presence amid the Chelsea crosses. Read the game well and used the ball productively at times. 8
Harry Maguire
Dominant in aerial duels but so fortunate not to have conceded a penalty for grabbing Cesar Azpilicueta in a headlock. 7
Luke Shaw
Looks more comfortable in a back three than a back four. Not especially urgent getting forward and overlapping James. Booked. 5
Scott McTominay
Wasteful with the ball at times but his aggression countered the energy of N'Golo Kante and worked tirelessly. 6
Fred
Prompt with the ball and his awareness was impressive apart from a couple of mishaps. Made some key interceptions. 7
Juan Mata
Sprung Marcus Rashford through and tested Edouard Mendy in another accomplished individual display. Did not deserve to come off. 7
Bruno Fernandes
Quiet for spells and had a shot that was straight at Mendy. Did not do anything noteworthy in the second-half. 5
Daniel James
Did not vindicate his selection after an encouraging return at Newcastle last week. Chelsea had his number and he was lucky to start the second-half. 4
Marcus Rashford
Should have scored when sent through by Mata but shot straight at Mendy. Lost his disciplined in the dying embers but forced another fine save. 6
Subs
Paul Pogba
Had a decent opportunity but shot blocked. 6
Edinson Cavani
Almost scored with first touch. 6
Mason Greenwood
Came on late. 5
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Got some key selections wrong that he tried to address with proactive substitutions that did not quite come off. 6


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Manchester United vs Chelsea highlights and reaction

Manchester United and Chelsea played out a drab 0-0 draw at a rainy Old Trafford on Saturday , as the @ @ @ @ @ a third time in five league matches this season .
United went into the game @ @ @ @ @ wins away to Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain , having scored six goals across those two @ @ @ @ @ ever really got going despite the attacking talent on show .
United 's line-up boasted @ @ @ @ @ , while Christian Pulisic , Kai Havertz and Timo Werner all started for the visitors @ @ @ @ @ the first half but saw his drilled low effort saved by Chelsea new boy Edouard @ @ @ @ @ on for his debut after the break and found the side-netting with a near-post flick @ @ @ @ @ the deadlock could not be broken by either side and the scores were level at @ @ @ @ @ our blog below for reaction to the match .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Samuel Luckhurst, Dominic Booth, Tyrone Marshall)

Manchester United and Chelsea played out a drab 0-0 draw at a rainy Old Trafford on Saturday, as the Reds failed to win for a third time in five league matches this season.
United went into the game on the back of successive wins away to Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain, having scored six goals across those two games, but neither side ever really got going despite the attacking talent on show. United's line-up boasted Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, while Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner all started for the visitors.
Rashford went close in the first half but saw his drilled low effort saved by Chelsea new boy Edouard Mendy.
Edinson Cavani came on for his debut after the break and found the side-netting with a near-post flick from a cross, but the deadlock could not be broken by either side and the scores were level at the final whistle.
Follow our blog below for reaction to the match.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--The latest borough-by-borough Covid-19 infection rates across Greater Manchester

Coronavirus cases are rising again in Manchester after almost a fortnight of decline .
The city currently has an infection rate of 477.4 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending October 20 .
The change comes after 12 consecutive days of seeing week-on-week cases going down .
Manchester saw a huge spike in cases at the beginning of the month , which was partially attributed to the return of students to the city .
Rochdale currently has the highest rate in the region with 558.4 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending October 20 .
The England average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wigan have recorded rates higher than 500 for the first time since the pandemic began .
Cases are rising again in both towns with 502.2 cases per 100,000 in Bolton in the week up to October 20 and 528.8 in Wigan during the same period .
When Bolton 's pubs were closed on September 8 , the infection rate in the town was under 200 .
Across Greater Manchester there is a clear upward trend with cases up 23 percent week on week for the region as a whole .
Cases rising are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44 per cent week-on-week change and a rate of 553.3 per 100,000 people .
The region ’ s leaders will be closely monitoring the infection rates in the coming days and weeks to see if the Tier 3 restrictions imposed on Greater Manchester have made a difference .

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Coronavirus cases are rising again in Manchester after almost a fortnight of decline.
The city currently has an infection rate of 477.4 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending October 20.
The change comes after 12 consecutive days of seeing week-on-week cases going down.
Manchester saw a huge spike in cases at the beginning of the month, which was partially attributed to the return of students to the city.
Rochdale currently has the highest rate in the region with 558.4 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending October 20. The England average is 199.7.
Meanwhile, Bolton and Wigan have recorded rates higher than 500 for the first time since the pandemic began.
Cases are rising again in both towns with 502.2 cases per 100,000 in Bolton in the week up to October 20 and 528.8 in Wigan during the same period.
When Bolton's pubs were closed on September 8, the infection rate in the town was under 200.
Across Greater Manchester there is a clear upward trend with cases up 23 percent week on week for the region as a whole.
Cases rising are rising fastest in Oldham which has a 44 per cent week-on-week change and a rate of 553.3 per 100,000 people.
The region’s leaders will be closely monitoring the infection rates in the coming days and weeks to see if the Tier 3 restrictions imposed on Greater Manchester have made a difference.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Everything you need to know about JJ Chalmers on Strictly Come Dancing 2020

JJ Chalmers is set to take to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this weekend .
The popular competition series has finally returned to BBC One for its 18th series after being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
TV presenter , public speaker and Invictus Games medallist JJ is one of twelve celebrities line-up to take part this year .
The Scottish star has been paired with dancer Amy Dowden in a bid to be crowned 2020 Strictly champion .
JJ , 33 , was injured in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2011 , while serving as a Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained facial injuries and suffered damage to his right elbow .
The dad-of-one remained in the Royal Marines during his rehab until 2016 and in 2014 JJ was a medallist in non-amputee cycling for Britain at the Invictus Games , which was launched by Prince Harry .
He also won a medals in the 1-mile Time Trial and Gold in the 4 × 100m Mixed Relay race .
Two years later JJ returned to the Invictus Games as an Ambassador where he also covered the games for the BBC .
JJ has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paralympics for Channel 4 , and presented the 2018 Commonwealth Games for BBC One .
JJ has been married to his partner Kornelia Chiturskosince 2015 and they have a four-year-old daughter , Hayley .

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JJ Chalmers is set to take to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom this weekend.
The popular competition series has finally returned to BBC One for its 18th series after being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
TV presenter, public speaker and Invictus Games medallist JJ is one of twelve celebrities line-up to take part this year.
The Scottish star has been paired with dancer Amy Dowden in a bid to be crowned 2020 Strictly champion.
JJ, 33, was injured in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2011, while serving as a Royal Marine.
He lost two fingers, sustained facial injuries and suffered damage to his right elbow.
The dad-of-one remained in the Royal Marines during his rehab until 2016 and in 2014 JJ was a medallist in non-amputee cycling for Britain at the Invictus Games, which was launched by Prince Harry.
He also won a medals in the 1-mile Time Trial and Gold in the 4 × 100m Mixed Relay race. Two years later JJ returned to the Invictus Games as an Ambassador where he also covered the games for the BBC.
JJ has also had presenting roles in the 2012 Rio Paralympics for Channel 4, and presented the 2018 Commonwealth Games for BBC One.
JJ has been married to his partner Kornelia Chiturskosince 2015 and they have a four-year-old daughter, Hayley.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Everything you need to know about HRVY on Strictly Come Dancing 2020

HRVY is one of twelve celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2020 .
The popular competition series has finally returned to BBC One for its 18th series .
And the 21-year-old YouTuber , singer and television presenter will be vying for the Gliterball trophy .
HRVY , whose real name is Harvey Cantwell , started his career at just 16 when he appeared as a presenter on CBBC show Friday Download since 2015 .
But he was soon 'discovered ' by Blair Dreelan of boyband East 17 and was then signed to Virgin EMI in 2017 .
He released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before going on to support Little Mix on their Salute tour a year later .
HRVY 's best known song is Personal , with over 200 million YouTube views and he last supported The Vamps on their 2018 Night & Day Arena Tour and Four Corners Arena Tour last year .
HRVY will dance with Janette Manrara on the new series which is following all the Covid-secure guidelines as the celebrities and their professional partners become a 'bubble ' .
Strictly Come Dancing is on Saturday night at 7.25pm on BBC One .

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HRVY is one of twelve celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2020.
The popular competition series has finally returned to BBC One for its 18th series.
And the 21-year-old YouTuber, singer and television presenter will be vying for the Gliterball trophy.
HRVY, whose real name is Harvey Cantwell, started his career at just 16 when he appeared as a presenter on CBBC show Friday Download since 2015.
But he was soon 'discovered' by Blair Dreelan of boyband East 17 and was then signed to Virgin EMI in 2017.
He released his first single, Thank You, before going on to support Little Mix on their Salute tour a year later.
HRVY's best known song is Personal, with over 200 million YouTube views and he last supported The Vamps on their 2018 Night & Day Arena Tour and Four Corners Arena Tour last year.
HRVY will dance with Janette Manrara on the new series which is following all the Covid-secure guidelines as the celebrities and their professional partners become a 'bubble'.
Strictly Come Dancing is on Saturday night at 7.25pm on BBC One.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Everything you need to know about Clara Amfo on Strictly Come Dancing 2020

Clara Amfo is one of twelve celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2020 .
The BBC Radio One DJ @ @ @ @ @ Skorjanec for Strictly 's 18th series .
On being paired with Aljaz , Clara said @ @ @ @ @ pleased to be paired with Aljaz , his energy I connect to .
The 33-year-old @ @ @ @ @ Kiss FM before joining BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2013 .
In 2015 , Clara became @ @ @ @ @ Chart on BBC Radio 1 , before taking over from Fearne Cotton as host of @ @ @ @ @ which she still does now .
Clara has also spent time on TV screens , @ @ @ @ @ 's Big Weekend and Glastonbury festival .
She also appeared on Celebrity Masterchef in 2018 @

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Clara Amfo is one of twelve celebrities taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2020.
The BBC Radio One DJ has been teamed up Aljaz Skorjanec for Strictly's 18th series.
On being paired with Aljaz, Clara said: "I am so pleased to be paired with Aljaz, his energy I connect to.
The 33-year-old started her radio career at Kiss FM before joining BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2013.
In 2015, Clara became the host of The Official Chart on BBC Radio 1, before taking over from Fearne Cotton as host of the station's mid-morning show which she still does now.
Clara has also spent time on TV screens, presenting coverage of Radio 1's Big Weekend and Glastonbury festival.
She also appeared on Celebrity Masterchef in 2018.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Why Bruno Tonioli is missing from Strictly Come Dancing

It 's the moment fans of a certain glitzy dance show have been waiting for .
Strictly Come Dancing is back with 12 new celebrities ready to take to the Strictly ballroom tonight .
The BBC One competition , which begins at 7.25pm tonight , will see the new contestants and their professional dance partners perform their first dance of the series .
Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will also be back to steer the Strictly ship once again .
This year 's Strictly has been slightly delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic but thanks to strict Covid-secure measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go ahead .
But there will be a significant change to the judging line-up .
The flamboyant Bruno Tonioli will miss the series due to working commitments in America .
He is currently judging on the American version of Strictly , Dancing with the Stars .
Usually , Bruno would travel back and forth between the two shows but travel restrictions have made that impossible this year .
That means it 's down to head judge Shirley Ballas , Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood to make the decisions .
But the 64-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his own special segment during the results show - which airs on a Sunday evening .

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It's the moment fans of a certain glitzy dance show have been waiting for.
Strictly Come Dancing is back with 12 new celebrities ready to take to the Strictly ballroom tonight.
The BBC One competition, which begins at 7.25pm tonight, will see the new contestants and their professional dance partners perform their first dance of the series.
Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will also be back to steer the Strictly ship once again.
This year's Strictly has been slightly delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic but thanks to strict Covid-secure measures, the show is finally able to go ahead.
But there will be a significant change to the judging line-up.
The flamboyant Bruno Tonioli will miss the series due to working commitments in America.
He is currently judging on the American version of Strictly, Dancing with the Stars.
Usually, Bruno would travel back and forth between the two shows but travel restrictions have made that impossible this year.
That means it's down to head judge Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood to make the decisions.
But the 64-year-old will still be making a regular appearance in his own special segment during the results show - which airs on a Sunday evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Everything you need to know about Jamie Laing on Strictly Come Dancing 2020

Jamie Laing is hoping for second time lucky has he becomes the first celebrity to appear in two Strictly Come @ @ @ @ @ In Chelsea star was due to take part in the 2019 series but he sustained @ @ @ @ @ show .
This meant that Jamie was out and ex-Emmerdale actor , and eventual Strictly @ @ @ @ @ drafted in .
So , the 31-year-old may be hoping to follow in his footsteps @ @ @ @ @ for appearing in E4 reality series Made In Chelsea but he also runs his own @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Happy Hour , and has a popular podcast , Private Parts Podcast , @ @ @ @ @ also launched his own confectionary brand , Candy Kittens , five years ago with his @ @ @ @ @ Sainsbury ’ s , Topshop and Tesco .
Jamie is also has another sweet connection @ @ @ @ @ Alexander Grant invented the digestive biscuit before building the McVitie 's brand .
Jamie is @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea co-star Sophie Habboo .

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Jamie Laing is hoping for second time lucky has he becomes the first celebrity to appear in two Strictly Come Dancing line-ups.
The Made In Chelsea star was due to take part in the 2019 series but he sustained an injury during the launch show.
This meant that Jamie was out and ex-Emmerdale actor, and eventual Strictly winner, Kelvin Fletcher was drafted in.
So, the 31-year-old may be hoping to follow in his footsteps.
Jamie is best known for appearing in E4 reality series Made In Chelsea but he also runs his own YouTube channel, Jamie Laing’s Happy Hour, and has a popular podcast, Private Parts Podcast, with Francis Boulle.
He also launched his own confectionary brand, Candy Kittens, five years ago with his sweets available in Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Topshop and Tesco.
Jamie is also has another sweet connection as his great-great-grandfather, Sir Alexander Grant invented the digestive biscuit before building the McVitie's brand.
Jamie is currently loved-up with Made In Chelsea co-star Sophie Habboo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Everything you need to know about Jacqui Smith on Strictly Come Dancing 2020

Jacqui Smith will be hoping to win votes in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing .
The former Home @ @ @ @ @ Strictly stalwart Anton Du Beke for the 2020 run which officially begins on Saturday night @ @ @ @ @ worked as a Labour politician for more than a decade and was the first female @ @ @ @ @ appointed in Gordon Brown 's first Cabinet reshuffle in 2007 .
Prior to that she @ @ @ @ @ 's Chief Whip and served as the Minister of State for Schools in the Department @ @ @ @ @ Since leaving politics Jacqui has appeared on a variety of current affairs talk shows including @ @ @ @ @ and was also a regular weekly commentator on Sky News 's Press Preview .
She @ @ @ @ @ the Jo Cox Foundation .

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Jacqui Smith will be hoping to win votes in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The former Home Secretary has been paired with Strictly stalwart Anton Du Beke for the 2020 run which officially begins on Saturday night.
Jacqui, 57, worked as a Labour politician for more than a decade and was the first female Home Secretary when she was appointed in Gordon Brown's first Cabinet reshuffle in 2007.
Prior to that she had worked as the Government's Chief Whip and served as the Minister of State for Schools in the Department for Education and Skills.
Since leaving politics Jacqui has appeared on a variety of current affairs talk shows including This Week and Question Time and was also a regular weekly commentator on Sky News's Press Preview.
She is also the Chair of the Jo Cox Foundation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-24--Everything you need to know about Maisie Smith on Strictly Come Dancing 2020

Maisie Smith is literally hopping across the road from one studio to another for this year 's Strictly Come Dancing @ @ @ @ @ one of twelve celebrities taking part in the 2020 series which has been slightly delayed @ @ @ @ @ Maisie , 19 , has played Tiffany Butcher in the BBC One soap since she @ @ @ @ @ back in April 2008 as the daughter of Bianca Jackson and Ricky Butcher and went @ @ @ @ @ including Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actress at the British Soap Awards and Best @ @ @ @ @ Soap Awards .
Maisie is also a singer and has released two singles , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ Where my heart is ’ under an independent record label .
The teen is also @ @ @ @ @ took part in the Children in Need : Strictly Come Dancing Special which she won @ @ @ @ @ .
This time Maisie will team up with Gorka Marquez .

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Maisie Smith is literally hopping across the road from one studio to another for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The EastEnders actress is one of twelve celebrities taking part in the 2020 series which has been slightly delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Maisie, 19, has played Tiffany Butcher in the BBC One soap since she was six-years-old.
She joined back in April 2008 as the daughter of Bianca Jackson and Ricky Butcher and went on two win numerous awards including Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actress at the British Soap Awards and Best Young Actor at the Inside Soap Awards.
Maisie is also a singer and has released two singles, ‘Good Thing’ and ‘Where my heart is’ under an independent record label.
The teen is also no stranger to Strictly having took part in the Children in Need: Strictly Come Dancing Special which she won alongside professional dancer Kevin Clifton.
This time Maisie will team up with Gorka Marquez.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Government resists calls to sack Test and Trace boss Dido Harding

The government is resisting calls to sack the head of NHS Test and Trace amid deepening concern among ministers and MPs the system is failing to stem the spread of coronavirus throughout the country .
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis claimed that Baroness Dido Harding was doing “ a very good job ” after one senior Conservative MP called for her to be replaced by a senior military commander .
However , Labour maintained her position was becoming “ untenable ” as it emerged ministers were considering cutting the time people have to self-isolate if they have been in contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of concerns over public compliance .
At the same time , it was reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become increasingly “ disillusioned ” with the data he is receiving from Test and Trace - after some of the figures he was given turned out to be inaccurate .
During a round of broadcast interviews , Mr Lewis rejected calls for Lady Harding – who is a Conservative peer – to be dismissed , although he acknowledged that the service needed to improve .
“ What Dido has done is put together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come on so much in the last few months , ” he told Sky News ’ s Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme .
“ We want to see it improve , we want to see it grow and get better and better .
`` That ’ s how we fight this virus .
But actually I think Dido and the team have done a very good job to get to where we are.
” However , in a scathing attack , senior Tory back bencher Sir Bernard Jenkin warned there was a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the organisation and that public consent and co-operation was “ breaking down ” .
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Writing in The Sunday Telegraph , he said Lady Harding should be given a “ well-earned break ” so she and others could “ reflect on the lessons learned so far ” and that a senior military figure should replace her .
“ There is a spaghetti of command and control at the top , which is incapable of coherent analysis , assessment , planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The immediate priority is to fill the vacuum of leadership in Test and Trace , which is destroying co-operation and compliance .
“ Government harnessed the military to regain control in the foot and mouth crisis ; the Prime Minister should follow that example today , by installing a single leader , a three or four-star military commander with a reputation for handling complexity under stress.
” Appearing on the Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme , Sir Bernard , who chairs the Liaison Committee of senior MPs which questions the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Lady Harding had been meant “ kindly ” and that she was a “ tremendous asset ” .
However , he added : “ The Test and Trace capability clearly needs to move up several gears and it ’ s what leadership does , not who leadership is that really matters .
It is the sense that there is a lack of an overall strategy which I think is at the heart of the problem.
” The row comes after the Test and Trace system last week hit a record low with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people who tested positive for the disease being successfully contacted and told to self-isolate .
For Labour , Shadow Mental Health Minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan said Baroness Harding ’ s position had become “ untenable ” .
“ The Tories are in-fighting because even they can see just how catastrophic the test , trace and isolate system has been , ” she told the Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme .
Meanwhile , Mr Lewis confirmed officials were looking at reducing the time people contacted by the Test and Trace system would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days to between 10 days and a week .
Government sources acknowledged the move reflected concerns people were failing to respond when they were contacted by the system because of fears they could face a lengthy period of self-isolation .
Mr Lewis said : “ We want to make sure we are moving with science and allow people to live and work within this virus as best as we can while always making sure we protect people ’ s health and the NHS.
” The head of the Office for National Statistics , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was too early to say the spread of the disease was slowing , despite some signs in the latest data .
“ I am extremely nervous about taking just initial data and pushing things forward , and say ‘ it ’ s fine ’ , ” he told the BBC One ’ s The Andrew Marr Show .
“ We might see the rate of increase slow a little as we get further data over the next few weeks , but we ’ re still at a relatively high level .
What we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that level down .
“ Even if we were to get R in the North to around about 1 , it would continue to have infections at a high rate .
I really do think it ’ s too early to say on slowing down .
”

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The government is resisting calls to sack the head of NHS Test and Trace amid deepening concern among ministers and MPs the system is failing to stem the spread of coronavirus throughout the country.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis claimed that Baroness Dido Harding was doing “a very good job” after one senior Conservative MP called for her to be replaced by a senior military commander.
However, Labour maintained her position was becoming “untenable” as it emerged ministers were considering cutting the time people have to self-isolate if they have been in contact with someone who has the disease because of concerns over public compliance.
At the same time, it was reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become increasingly “disillusioned” with the data he is receiving from Test and Trace - after some of the figures he was given turned out to be inaccurate.
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During a round of broadcast interviews, Mr Lewis rejected calls for Lady Harding – who is a Conservative peer – to be dismissed, although he acknowledged that the service needed to improve.
(Image: PA)
“What Dido has done is put together and drive forward a team that has come on so much in the last few months,” he told Sky News’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme.
“We want to see it improve, we want to see it grow and get better and better.
"That’s how we fight this virus. But actually I think Dido and the team have done a very good job to get to where we are.”
However, in a scathing attack, senior Tory back bencher Sir Bernard Jenkin warned there was a “vacuum of leadership” at the top of the organisation and that public consent and co-operation was “breaking down”.
Have your say on this story in our comments. Click here...
Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, he said Lady Harding should be given a “well-earned break” so she and others could “reflect on the lessons learned so far” and that a senior military figure should replace her.
“There is a spaghetti of command and control at the top, which is incapable of coherent analysis, assessment, planning and delivery,” he wrote.
“The immediate priority is to fill the vacuum of leadership in Test and Trace, which is destroying co-operation and compliance.
“Government harnessed the military to regain control in the foot and mouth crisis; the Prime Minister should follow that example today, by installing a single leader, a three or four-star military commander with a reputation for handling complexity under stress.”
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Appearing on the Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme, Sir Bernard, who chairs the Liaison Committee of senior MPs which questions the Prime Minister twice a year, insisted his comments about Lady Harding had been meant “kindly” and that she was a “tremendous asset”.
However, he added: “The Test and Trace capability clearly needs to move up several gears and it’s what leadership does, not who leadership is that really matters. It is the sense that there is a lack of an overall strategy which I think is at the heart of the problem.”
The row comes after the Test and Trace system last week hit a record low with just 59.6 per cent of the contacts of people who tested positive for the disease being successfully contacted and told to self-isolate.
For Labour, Shadow Mental Health Minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan said Baroness Harding’s position had become “untenable”.
“The Tories are in-fighting because even they can see just how catastrophic the test, trace and isolate system has been,” she told the Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme.
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Meanwhile, Mr Lewis confirmed officials were looking at reducing the time people contacted by the Test and Trace system would be required to quarantine at home from 14 days to between 10 days and a week.
Government sources acknowledged the move reflected concerns people were failing to respond when they were contacted by the system because of fears they could face a lengthy period of self-isolation.
Mr Lewis said: “We want to make sure we are moving with science and allow people to live and work within this virus as best as we can while always making sure we protect people’s health and the NHS.”
The head of the Office for National Statistics, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, said it was too early to say the spread of the disease was slowing, despite some signs in the latest data.
“I am extremely nervous about taking just initial data and pushing things forward, and say ‘it’s fine’,” he told the BBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show.
“We might see the rate of increase slow a little as we get further data over the next few weeks, but we’re still at a relatively high level. What we really need to do is to bring that level down.
“Even if we were to get R in the North to around about 1, it would continue to have infections at a high rate. I really do think it’s too early to say on slowing down.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Another firebreak lockdown could be needed in Wales early next year

A second firebreak coronavirus lockdown could be required in Wales by January or February next year , Wales ’ deputy minister for economy and transport has said .
Lee Waters said the Welsh government was trying to “ flatten the curve ” of the second wave of Covid-19 but could not stop the virus from spreading entirely .
The nation entered a firebreak lockdown on Friday at 6pm , with a much-derided ban on non-essential items being sold in supermarkets .
First Minister Mark Drakeford has promised to review the policy which saw supermarkets seal off clothes section and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister Mr Waters acknowledged that people were “ thoroughly fed-up ” of restrictions , with frustration and anger directed towards the government making the decision .
“ That is inevitable and I ’ m afraid its going to get worse , ” Mr Waters told BBC Wales ’ Sunday Supplement .
“ This is not the last lockdown we ’ re likely to see .
“ I think the projections in the papers we ’ ve published on our worst-case scenarios shows it ’ s likely we ’ re going to need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It ’ s important that we can show that we are being rational , we ’ re being evidence-based and we are being transparent .
We are trying our best to do that.
” Mr Waters said epidemiologists had predicted more than one peak of coronavirus , with the second worst than the first and “ the third worse again ” .
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He told the BBC that the second peak had arrived , with a 57 per cent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past week .
“ We are doing our best to try and flatten the curve , ” Mr Waters said .
“ We can ’ t stop the curve , we can not stop this virus spreading and our best hope is to wait for a vaccine to help us to bring it under control .
“ Until we have that , we ’ re going through what the epidemiologists called the hammer and the dance .
“ The hammer comes down and then you emerge from it so a dance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down comes the hammer again when it gets out of control .
“ That ’ s what we ’ re seeing across the world.
” Mr Waters told the programme the ban on supermarkets selling non-essential goods had “ certainly gone down badly ” with many people .
He said the distinction between essential and non-essential items had been present during the first lockdown but “ supermarkets largely ignored it ” and “ carried on as normal ” while smaller shops were forced to close .
The ban has been enforced during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount of time people are in supermarkets , Mr Waters said .
Supermarkets should be allowing the sale of items such as greetings cards and batteries as these are available in other stores that remain open , he confirmed .
“ We ’ re going to sit down with the supermarkets to review how this has gone over the weekend , ” Mr Waters said .
“ We ’ re not reviewing the requirement for supermarkets not to sell non-essential , we ’ re going to review how it ’ s working in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Mr Waters said there was “ discretion ” for supermarkets in implementing the ban .
“ Lots of people on social media have been getting in touch with me saying ‘ I can ’ t buy a microwave for my newborn baby to heat up their milk ’ , ” he said .
“ Well in those circumstances , supermarkets are able to make a judgement whether they sell you that or not.
” Andrew RT Davies , Shadow Health Minister for the Welsh Conservatives , said the Welsh government was providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ draconian ” ban .
“ Over 50,000 people across Wales have now signed the petition calling for the ban to be scrapped and ministers should listen to the public , ” Mr Davies said .
“ I was also very concerned to hear Labour ministers are planning yet another national lockdown in the New Year when we are only two days into this current ‘ firebreak ’ .
“ A strategy of rolling nationwide lockdowns would be disastrous for the physical and mental well-being of the nation , as well as the Welsh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The First Minister and his colleagues need to urgently rethink their strategy before public confidence is well and truly shot .
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A second firebreak coronavirus lockdown could be required in Wales by January or February next year, Wales’ deputy minister for economy and transport has said.
Lee Waters said the Welsh government was trying to “flatten the curve” of the second wave of Covid-19 but could not stop the virus from spreading entirely.
The nation entered a firebreak lockdown on Friday at 6pm, with a much-derided ban on non-essential items being sold in supermarkets.
First Minister Mark Drakeford has promised to review the policy which saw supermarkets seal off clothes section and other non-essential parts of their stores.
His minister Mr Waters acknowledged that people were “thoroughly fed-up” of restrictions, with frustration and anger directed towards the government making the decision.
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“That is inevitable and I’m afraid its going to get worse,” Mr Waters told BBC Wales’ Sunday Supplement.
“This is not the last lockdown we’re likely to see.
“I think the projections in the papers we’ve published on our worst-case scenarios shows it’s likely we’re going to need to have another firebreak in January or February.
(Image: PA)
“It’s important that we can show that we are being rational, we’re being evidence-based and we are being transparent. We are trying our best to do that.”
Mr Waters said epidemiologists had predicted more than one peak of coronavirus, with the second worst than the first and “the third worse again”.
Have your say on this story in our comments. Click here...
He told the BBC that the second peak had arrived, with a 57 per cent increase in people in critical care in the past week.
“We are doing our best to try and flatten the curve,” Mr Waters said.
“We can’t stop the curve, we cannot stop this virus spreading and our best hope is to wait for a vaccine to help us to bring it under control.
“Until we have that, we’re going through what the epidemiologists called the hammer and the dance.
“The hammer comes down and then you emerge from it so a dance of in, out, move around, down comes the hammer again when it gets out of control.
“That’s what we’re seeing across the world.”
Mr Waters told the programme the ban on supermarkets selling non-essential goods had “certainly gone down badly” with many people.
He said the distinction between essential and non-essential items had been present during the first lockdown but “supermarkets largely ignored it” and “carried on as normal” while smaller shops were forced to close.
The ban has been enforced during the firebreak to ensure fairness and reduce the amount of time people are in supermarkets, Mr Waters said.
Supermarkets should be allowing the sale of items such as greetings cards and batteries as these are available in other stores that remain open, he confirmed.
“We’re going to sit down with the supermarkets to review how this has gone over the weekend,” Mr Waters said.
“We’re not reviewing the requirement for supermarkets not to sell non-essential, we’re going to review how it’s working in practice because clearly there are some bumps.”
Mr Waters said there was “discretion” for supermarkets in implementing the ban.
“Lots of people on social media have been getting in touch with me saying ‘I can’t buy a microwave for my newborn baby to heat up their milk’,” he said.
“Well in those circumstances, supermarkets are able to make a judgement whether they sell you that or not.”
Andrew RT Davies, Shadow Health Minister for the Welsh Conservatives, said the Welsh government was providing “mixed messaging” on the “draconian” ban.
“Over 50,000 people across Wales have now signed the petition calling for the ban to be scrapped and ministers should listen to the public,” Mr Davies said.
“I was also very concerned to hear Labour ministers are planning yet another national lockdown in the New Year when we are only two days into this current ‘firebreak’.
“A strategy of rolling nationwide lockdowns would be disastrous for the physical and mental well-being of the nation, as well as the Welsh economy and thousands of livelihoods.
“The First Minister and his colleagues need to urgently rethink their strategy before public confidence is well and truly shot.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--What to do if you come into contact with someone who tests positive for Covid

If you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus , you may be worried about what to do next .
But the rules on what to do are quite simple .
If you have been informed that you are a contact of person who had a positive test result for Covid-19 you MUST self-isolate at home for 14 days from the date of your last contact with them .
This is despite the government reportedly considering reducing the number of days necessary for self-isolation .
As things stand , you must stick to the 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further announcement .
Self-isolation means you must not leave your house for any reason .
Do not go to work , school , or to any public area .
And do not use taxis or public transport - as you risk spreading coronavirus within your community .
Do not go outside even to buy food or other essentials , and any exercise must be taken within your home .
And if you ignore this rule , you could be fined at least £1,000 , as the law changed last month .
The government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you have been informed that you are a contact of a person who has had a positive test result for Covid-19 , self-isolate at home for 14 days from the date of your last contact with them .
`` From 28 September , you could be fined if you do not stay at home and self-isolate if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace and instructed to do so .
`` Stay at home for 14 days and follow the self-isolation guidance below .
Do not go to work , school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not use public transport or taxis .
Have your say on this story in our comments .
Click here ... `` You are at risk of developing Covid-19 for the next 14 days .
Since we now know that people can become infectious up to two days before symptoms begin , you could spread the disease to others if you do not go into self-isolation .
`` Even if you never develop symptoms , you can still be infected and pass the virus on without knowing it . ''
The government said self-isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help protect your family , friends and the NHS .
For those living with children , `` keep following this guidance to the best of your ability , however , we are aware that not all these measures will be possible . ''
Not all these measures will be possible if you , or those you are living with , have significant conditions such as learning disabilities , autism or serious mental illness .
You do n't need to arrange for testing unless you develop symptoms - including a new , continuous cough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of , or change in your normal sense of taste or smell - which is known as anosmia .
If you do n't have symptoms , other people in your household DO N'T need to self-isolate at home with you .
But you are urged to take steps to reduce the possible spread of infection in your home : for example , wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds , using soap and water , or use hand sanitiser .
If anyone you live with is clinically vulnerable or clinically extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible .
The NHS Test and Trace service will get in touch with anyone who is a contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 by text message , email or phone .

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If you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus, you may be worried about what to do next.
But the rules on what to do are quite simple.
If you have been informed that you are a contact of person who had a positive test result for Covid-19 you MUST self-isolate at home for 14 days from the date of your last contact with them.
This is despite the government reportedly considering reducing the number of days necessary for self-isolation. As things stand, you must stick to the 14 days, until the government makes a further announcement.
Self-isolation means you must not leave your house for any reason. Do not go to work, school, or to any public area.
And do not use taxis or public transport - as you risk spreading coronavirus within your community.
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Do not go outside even to buy food or other essentials, and any exercise must be taken within your home.
And if you ignore this rule, you could be fined at least £1,000, as the law changed last month.
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The government's website on coronavirus says : "If you have been informed that you are a contact of a person who has had a positive test result for Covid-19, self-isolate at home for 14 days from the date of your last contact with them.
"From 28 September, you could be fined if you do not stay at home and self-isolate if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace and instructed to do so.
"Stay at home for 14 days and follow the self-isolation guidance below. Do not go to work, school, or public areas, and do not use public transport or taxis.
Have your say on this story in our comments. Click here...
"You are at risk of developing Covid-19 for the next 14 days. Since we now know that people can become infectious up to two days before symptoms begin, you could spread the disease to others if you do not go into self-isolation.
"Even if you never develop symptoms, you can still be infected and pass the virus on without knowing it."
The government said self-isolating at home for the 14-day period will help protect your family, friends and the NHS.
For those living with children, "keep following this guidance to the best of your ability, however, we are aware that not all these measures will be possible."
Not all these measures will be possible if you, or those you are living with, have significant conditions such as learning disabilities, autism or serious mental illness.
You don't need to arrange for testing unless you develop symptoms - including a new, continuous cough, a high temperature, a loss of, or change in your normal sense of taste or smell - which is known as anosmia.
If you don't have symptoms, other people in your household DON'T need to self-isolate at home with you.
But you are urged to take steps to reduce the possible spread of infection in your home: for example, wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds, using soap and water, or use hand sanitiser.
If anyone you live with is clinically vulnerable or clinically extremely vulnerable stay away from them as much as possible.
The NHS Test and Trace service will get in touch with anyone who is a contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 by text message, email or phone.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Map shows venues in region joining Marcus Rashford free meals campaign

A free map has been launched to show venues in Greater Manchester where kids can get free meals during half-term thanks to Marcus Rashford 's campaign .
The Man United ace has inspired the nation with his mission to make sure needy children still get fed over the school holidays .
Tory MPs voted down a proposal to extend free school meal vouchers over the October half-term earlier this week .
But kind-hearted hospitality businesses across the country began offering to step in and feed children instead .
Wythenshawe-born Rashford , 22 , began sharing the pledges via his Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thousands of cafes , restaurants and pubs across the UK have joined in .
Now a Manchester-based digital agency , Silverchip , has launched a website schoolmealfinder.org to help families find their nearest venue .
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The website allows users to put in their postcode and it will return the 25 nearest businesses offering free meals during the holidays .
There is also an interactive map that allows users to explore the wider area .
There are now around 1,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website , and more are being added every hour as more pledges come in via Rashford 's Twitter account .
Liam Bateman , chief technology officer at Silverchip , said he got the it up and running on Friday in the hope of helping the campaign .
`` The response of local businesses has been overwhelming , but with no directory , there was no clear way for people to find help near them , '' he said .
`` Based on a simple postcode look-up , schoolmealfinder.org fills that gap , connecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` We really hope this will help people in need access support quickly , as well as making it easier for more businesses to get involved , simply by submitting their details . ''
As the data is crowdsourced , people can suggest edits if they spot an error in any of the information .
It comes as pressure is increasing on the government to reverse its decision .
Some Conservative MPs have broken cover and opposed Downing Street 's stance as Labour has threatened to push for another Commons vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 2,000 paediatricians who work with children and young people have signed a letter saying England should follow the devolved nations of Scotland , Northern Ireland and Wales and provide free meals during holidays .
Members of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health ( RCPCH ) said they are shocked by the government ’ s “ refusal ” to do so , and praised footballer Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford for his “ powerful campaigning ” on the issue .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MBE honouring his efforts to tackle child food poverty - to discuss his free school meals campaign .
The government , meanwhile , has said it has increased welfare support for vulnerable families , who have collectively received `` millions of pounds in funding '' .

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A free map has been launched to show venues in Greater Manchester where kids can get free meals during half-term thanks to Marcus Rashford's campaign.
The Man United ace has inspired the nation with his mission to make sure needy children still get fed over the school holidays.
Tory MPs voted down a proposal to extend free school meal vouchers over the October half-term earlier this week.
But kind-hearted hospitality businesses across the country began offering to step in and feed children instead.
Wythenshawe-born Rashford, 22, began sharing the pledges via his Twitter account and in the past three days, thousands of cafes, restaurants and pubs across the UK have joined in.
Now a Manchester-based digital agency, Silverchip, has launched a website schoolmealfinder.org to help families find their nearest venue.
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The website allows users to put in their postcode and it will return the 25 nearest businesses offering free meals during the holidays.
There is also an interactive map that allows users to explore the wider area.
There are now around 1,000 businesses across the country listed on the website, and more are being added every hour as more pledges come in via Rashford's Twitter account.
(Image: schoolmealfinder.org)
Liam Bateman, chief technology officer at Silverchip, said the team got the website up and running on Friday in the hope of helping the campaign.
"The response of local businesses has been overwhelming, but with no directory, there was no clear way for people to find help near them," he said.
"Based on a simple postcode look-up, schoolmealfinder.org fills that gap, connecting people looking for help with those providing it.
"We really hope this will help people in need access support quickly, as well as making it easier for more businesses to get involved, simply by submitting their details."
As the data is crowdsourced, people can suggest edits if they spot an error in any of the information.
It comes as pressure is increasing on the government to reverse its decision.
Some Conservative MPs have broken cover and opposed Downing Street's stance as Labour has threatened to push for another Commons vote on the issue.
Meanwhile, more than 2,000 paediatricians who work with children and young people have signed a letter saying England should follow the devolved nations of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and provide free meals during holidays.
Members of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) said they are shocked by the government’s “refusal” to do so, and praised footballer Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford for his “powerful campaigning” on the issue.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to meet 22-year-old Marcus - who has received an MBE honouring his efforts to tackle child food poverty - to discuss his free school meals campaign.
The government, meanwhile, has said it has increased welfare support for vulnerable families, who have collectively received "millions of pounds in funding".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--UFC star Khabib makes Manchester United and Man City admission

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to visit England and wants to watch both Manchester United and Manchester City in action .
The Russian superstar defended his title on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening , defeating interim champion Justin Gaethje by second-round submission , extending his perfect professional record to 29-0-0 .
Khabib confirmed his retirement from the sport during his post-fight interview , adding he made a promise to his mother that the bout would be his last following the passing of his father earlier this year .
Before the fight , the 32-year-old said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when travelling to England and is eager to visit both Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium to watch the two Manchester clubs in action .
`` After this fight I ’ m going to travel a lot , '' he told BT Sport .
`` I ’ m going to come to London .
I really want to watch a lot of games .
Manchester [ United ] , Liverpool , Manchester City .
I really want to come .
I know they have great stadiums with big history .
`` I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now ] , but I really want to come , maybe in November , when they have a great match . ''
Khabib could be referring to City 's clash against title rivals Liverpool on November 7 - the first meeting between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp 's side this season .
UFC last visited Manchester in 2016 when Michael Bisping defeated Dan Henderson in the early hours of the morning but the organisation could return in the next few years after plans for an indoor sports venue next to the Etihad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the council in September .
The arena , which will be named Co-Op Live , is expected to host mixed-martial-arts events as well as indoor music concerts .

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UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to visit England and wants to watch both Manchester United and Manchester City in action.
The Russian superstar defended his title on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening, defeating interim champion Justin Gaethje by second-round submission, extending his perfect professional record to 29-0-0.
Khabib confirmed his retirement from the sport during his post-fight interview, adding he made a promise to his mother that the bout would be his last following the passing of his father earlier this year.
Before the fight, the 32-year-old said he plans to watch a lot of football when travelling to England and is eager to visit both Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium to watch the two Manchester clubs in action.
"After this fight I’m going to travel a lot," he told BT Sport . "I’m going to come to London. I really want to watch a lot of games. Manchester [United], Liverpool, Manchester City. I really want to come. I know they have great stadiums with big history.
"I know there’s no crowds allowed [right now], but I really want to come, maybe in November, when they have a great match."
Khabib could be referring to City's clash against title rivals Liverpool on November 7 - the first meeting between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp's side this season.
UFC last visited Manchester in 2016 when Michael Bisping defeated Dan Henderson in the early hours of the morning but the organisation could return in the next few years after plans for an indoor sports venue next to the Etihad Stadium were given the green light by the council in September.
The arena, which will be named Co-Op Live, is expected to host mixed-martial-arts events as well as indoor music concerts.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Gary Neville questions Donny van de Beek role at Manchester United

Gary Neville has described Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's use of Donny van de Beek as a `` mystery '' after the Manchester United midfielder remained an unused substitute against Chelsea .
The Dutchman is yet to start a Premier League game this season but had appeared from the bench in every league outing so far this term .
With Solskjaer opting again for a midfield trio of Scott McTominay , Fred and Bruno Fernandes , Van de Beek was forced to watch from the sideline alongside Paul Pogba on the bench as United drew 0-0 with Chelsea at Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the game just before the hour mark , whilst Mason Greenwood was United 's third and final sub .
Having struggled for minutes since arriving in the summer for an initial £35million , there have been questions posed as to why he is n't featuring more regularly , especially after United 's mixed start to the season .
When asked about Van de Beek after the match , Solskjaer said : `` Do n't worry about that , he 'll get his games .
`` It 's easy to say who should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who should n't . ''
Sky Sports pundit Neville described Van de Beek 's lack of minutes as a `` mystery '' and claimed the new signing will be questioning why he joined the club .
“ What is a little bit of a mystery is the use of van de Beek since being signed for £40m , '' he said .
`` He doesn ’ t seem to be at the forefront of Ole ’ s plans in every game .
It ’ s a bit of a mystery , that one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start , the more he doesn ’ t come on , well , a £40m-player , ordinarily , you get him into the team .
`` He must be thinking , ‘ What am I doing here ?
’ at this moment in time . ''

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Gary Neville has described Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's use of Donny van de Beek as a "mystery" after the Manchester United midfielder remained an unused substitute against Chelsea.
The Dutchman is yet to start a Premier League game this season but had appeared from the bench in every league outing so far this term.
With Solskjaer opting again for a midfield trio of Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes, Van de Beek was forced to watch from the sideline alongside Paul Pogba on the bench as United drew 0-0 with Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Pogba and Edinson Cavani were introduced into the game just before the hour mark, whilst Mason Greenwood was United's third and final sub.
Having struggled for minutes since arriving in the summer for an initial £35million, there have been questions posed as to why he isn't featuring more regularly, especially after United's mixed start to the season.
When asked about Van de Beek after the match, Solskjaer said: "Don't worry about that, he'll get his games.
"It's easy to say who should be playing and more difficult to say who shouldn't."
Sky Sports pundit Neville described Van de Beek's lack of minutes as a "mystery" and claimed the new signing will be questioning why he joined the club.
“What is a little bit of a mystery is the use of van de Beek since being signed for £40m," he said.
"He doesn’t seem to be at the forefront of Ole’s plans in every game. It’s a bit of a mystery, that one. The more he doesn’t start, the more he doesn’t come on, well, a £40m-player, ordinarily, you get him into the team.
"He must be thinking, ‘What am I doing here?’ at this moment in time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-25--Signed up for Corrie at 8 weeks old, the twins who play Oliver Battersby

Coronation Street is currently moving viewers to tears with the plight of three-year-old Oliver Battersby , and helping to tell this heartbreaking story are Rossendale twins Emmanuel and Jeremiah Cheetham who both play the youngster .
Emmanuel and Jeremiah landed the shared role after their proud mum Lia Holmes saw an ad for a 'northern soap ' online - from her hospital bed - when they were just a day old .
Totally unaware that the interview was for her favourite show , Lia was asked to bring the twins in to an interview and they were eight weeks old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The ad asked for two little boys fitting a certain weight and description .
It did n't say it was for Corrie , just a 'northern soap ' she said .
`` I just sent in a poxy photo and they asked us to come in for an interview .
`` All they wanted was a nice chat .
We met the casting lady and she gave them a cuddle and said they were perfect .
`` They did n't have to do anything in particular , but I did put them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was Jeremiah who played Oliver in the scenes when mum Leanne Battersby gave birth to him in a lift in 2017 .
Lifelong Corrie fan Lia says she was 'jumping around the house ' with excitement when they landed the role .
Her local pub The Commercial marked the twins debut in February 2017 by screening Oliver 's birth .
`` The whole community was celebrating . ''
Lia says they 've always been alert babies , and as they got older they 've been asked to do more .
She and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the boys take it in turns in front of the cameras .
`` Because they are babies they do n't expect too much from them , '' explained Lia .
`` But as they got older they were asked to do bits and bobs such as scattering petals at Steve 's wedding .
`` They respond really well to whatever is asked of them .
`` It 's all down to them , they 're the boss . ''
The boys , who are now three-and-a-half , are now playing Oliver in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight on after being told there is no more that can done for their boy , who has Mitochondrial Disease .
And their mum is proud of their involvement in such an important awareness-raising storyline .
She said : `` I tell them that they are actors and that they are helping other people .
`` They enjoy it and when they 're older I can show them what they did to raise awareness . ''
Lia , 35 , treated the boys to ice cream on the way home after filming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't been told the outcome of Oliver 's storyline , says her boys have a great relationship with Jane Danson , who plays their on-screen mum Leanne , Simon Gregson who plays their dad Steve McDonald , Kate Ford who plays Steve 's wife Tracy and Ben Price who plays Leanne 's partner Nick Tilsley .
`` Jane and Simon bring out the best in my boys and they really look after all of us on set , as do the other characters such as Kate Ford and Ben Price .
`` Jane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great with silly faces and funny voices so my boys always feel settled . ''
Lia says she finds it easy to tell the twins apart , but even their own dad struggles at times because they look so alike .
`` I find it so easy to tell the boys apart , even their cry as babies was different , '' she said .
`` They move differently and also act different .
`` But the funny thing is their behaviour swaps places every few months to really confuse everybody so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
`` Emmanuel has a birthmark on his knee .
But even their own dad gets them mixed up and so do family members .
`` Their teacher at nursery is an identical twin herself and they even have to wear a badge there .
If you show them a photograph the boys themselves get it wrong . ''
`` I thought they would get upset with all the equipment ( in the hospital scenes ) but they do n't , '' Lia added .
`` They think they 're playing doctors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When we were first approached I could only imagine the gravity of such a storyline and I 'm really proud that they 're a part of it .
`` Watching it does make me emotional . ''
Mitochondrial Disease is the term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in mitochondria , the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 per cent of the energy we need to live .
Cells can not function properly without healthy mitochondria , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious .
There is currently no cure so those diagnosed face an uncertain future .
A person with Mitochondrial Disease may suffer from seizures , fatigue , vision and hearing loss , cognitive disabilities , respiratory problems or poor growth .
Any of the body 's organs and systems can be affected including the brain , heart , lungs , gut , liver and skin .
The genetic condition affects one baby born every day in the UK .
Coronation Street 's storyline led Lia to throw a Corrie themed fancy dress street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with local businesses donating raffle prizes .
The event raised £3,500 split between The Lily Foundation and the WaterWell Foundation , a suicide prevention and mental health support charity for Rossendale .
Since the party , Lia has started working as an events director for WaterWell .
Meanwhile , Coronation Street has worked closely with The Lily Foundation , a charity which supports families living with mitochondrial disease , on the storyline .
The Lily Foundation was founded in 2007 by Liz Curtis in memory of her daughter Lily , who died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease , for information about the disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk To make a donation to The Lily Foundation click here .

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Coronation Street is currently moving viewers to tears with the plight of three-year-old Oliver Battersby, and helping to tell this heartbreaking story are Rossendale twins Emmanuel and Jeremiah Cheetham who both play the youngster.
Emmanuel and Jeremiah landed the shared role after their proud mum Lia Holmes saw an ad for a 'northern soap' online - from her hospital bed - when they were just a day old.
Totally unaware that the interview was for her favourite show, Lia was asked to bring the twins in to an interview and they were eight weeks old when they got the part.
"The ad asked for two little boys fitting a certain weight and description. It didn't say it was for Corrie, just a 'northern soap' she said.
(Image: Lia Holmes)
"I just sent in a poxy photo and they asked us to come in for an interview.
"All they wanted was a nice chat. We met the casting lady and she gave them a cuddle and said they were perfect.
"They didn't have to do anything in particular, but I did put them in little suits for the interview."
It was Jeremiah who played Oliver in the scenes when mum Leanne Battersby gave birth to him in a lift in 2017.
(Image: Lia Holmes)
Lifelong Corrie fan Lia says she was 'jumping around the house' with excitement when they landed the role.
Her local pub The Commercial marked the twins debut in February 2017 by screening Oliver's birth.
"Everyone was shouting 'push, push,'" Lia laughed.
"The whole community was celebrating."
Lia says they've always been alert babies, and as they got older they've been asked to do more.
She and two chaperones join the twins on set and the boys take it in turns in front of the cameras.
"Because they are babies they don't expect too much from them," explained Lia.
(Image: Lia Holmes)
"But as they got older they were asked to do bits and bobs such as scattering petals at Steve's wedding.
"They respond really well to whatever is asked of them. "It's all down to them, they're the boss."
The boys, who are now three-and-a-half, are now playing Oliver in hospital scenes as his parents vow to fight on after being told there is no more that can done for their boy, who has Mitochondrial Disease.
And their mum is proud of their involvement in such an important awareness-raising storyline.
She said: "I tell them that they are actors and that they are helping other people.
(Image: Lia Holmes)
"They enjoy it and when they're older I can show them what they did to raise awareness."
Lia, 35, treated the boys to ice cream on the way home after filming the hospital scenes.
Lia, who hasn't been told the outcome of Oliver's storyline, says her boys have a great relationship with Jane Danson, who plays their on-screen mum Leanne, Simon Gregson who plays their dad Steve McDonald, Kate Ford who plays Steve's wife Tracy and Ben Price who plays Leanne's partner Nick Tilsley.
"Jane and Simon bring out the best in my boys and they really look after all of us on set, as do the other characters such as Kate Ford and Ben Price.
"We enjoy everybody's company.
(Image: ITV)
"Jane is nurturing and soft and Simon is great with silly faces and funny voices so my boys always feel settled."
Lia says she finds it easy to tell the twins apart, but even their own dad struggles at times because they look so alike.
"I find it so easy to tell the boys apart, even their cry as babies was different," she said.
"They move differently and also act different.
"But the funny thing is their behaviour swaps places every few months to really confuse everybody so it's hard to distinguish them that way too.
(Image: Lia Holmes)
"Emmanuel has a birthmark on his knee. But even their own dad gets them mixed up and so do family members.
"Their teacher at nursery is an identical twin herself and they even have to wear a badge there. If you show them a photograph the boys themselves get it wrong."
"I thought they would get upset with all the equipment (in the hospital scenes) but they don't," Lia added.
"They think they're playing doctors and nurses," she said.
"When we were first approached I could only imagine the gravity of such a storyline and I'm really proud that they're a part of it.
"Watching it does make me emotional."
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Mitochondrial Disease is the term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in mitochondria, the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies which generate about 90 per cent of the energy we need to live.
Cells cannot function properly without healthy mitochondria, so when they fail the consequences can be serious.
There is currently no cure so those diagnosed face an uncertain future.
A person with Mitochondrial Disease may suffer from seizures, fatigue, vision and hearing loss, cognitive disabilities, respiratory problems or poor growth. Any of the body's organs and systems can be affected including the brain, heart, lungs, gut, liver and skin.
The genetic condition affects one baby born every day in the UK.
Coronation Street's storyline led Lia to throw a Corrie themed fancy dress street party to mark World Mitochondrial Disease Week, with local businesses donating raffle prizes.
The event raised £3,500 split between The Lily Foundation and the WaterWell Foundation, a suicide prevention and mental health support charity for Rossendale.
Since the party, Lia has started working as an events director for WaterWell.
Meanwhile, Coronation Street has worked closely with The Lily Foundation, a charity which supports families living with mitochondrial disease, on the storyline.
The Lily Foundation was founded in 2007 by Liz Curtis in memory of her daughter Lily, who died from mitochondrial disease at eight months old.
If you are affected or are living with someone who has a mitochondrial disease, for information about the disease and the support available visit thelilyfoundation.org.uk
To make a donation to The Lily Foundation click here.