themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--ITV viewers slam Matt Hancock for ‘laughing’ during Lorraine Kelly interview

Matt Hancock has been criticised by ITV viewers for ‘ laughing ’ during an interview with Lorraine Kelly .
The health secretary saw the end of the government ’ s ‘ boycott ’ of the channel - just three days into Piers Morgan ’ s extended summer break .
Piers , 55 , has been critical of ministers for refusing to be interviewed by himself and co-host Susanna Reid for three months - but now he is safely out of the way , it appears the coast is clear for them to return .
While Lorraine ’ s interviewing technique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Scottish presenter did press him on the recent scandal with Dominic Cummings back in May , and how that had led to lack of trust from the public .
She said that Mr Hancock was `` lucky '' the public were sticking to any of his rules following the government ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
Lorraine said : `` To feel confident , you have to have trust .
Do you accept that over this time trust has eroded , and that is because of lack of clarity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dominic Cummings flouted the law .
`` I know you 're shaking you head , but it 's true .
They flouted the law .
They did n't just bend it , they smashed it to smithereens .
“ You 're lucky the country has been so compliant . ''
As she said this , Mr Hancock made a face , shook his head and smirked at the camera before responding .
He replied : `` It ’ s really interesting , because we did n't see that response to some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic compliance with the rules that have been needed by people across this country and that ’ s been terrific .
`` I know there were lots of questions about compliance with the rules , but actually people have been really , really brilliant at following them and that ’ s for good reason , right , because it ’ s within all our interests to control this virus and get it right down .
`` As science has learnt more about the virus , we 've updated the rules , and people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus no one knew anything about six months ago .
`` And the scientists have been painstakingly working to understand it more .
And so , of course , we have updated the rules and the guidance as we 've learnt more about the virus , as you would expect us to and people have been absolutely brilliant at following those rules . ''
Viewers were not impressed with his demeanor on the programme , while others branded him a “ coward ” for not facing Piers .
One tweeted : “ Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Keeps laughing during important questions.. and says during this pandemic only will only get free car park ... why not forever .
Why should nurses and doctors pay to go to work to save lives ?
” A second posted : “ What on Earth was that interview about ?
Poor questioning from @ lorraine once again @ MattHancock laughs his way through .
He ’ s mumbling on like @ BorisJohnson utter embarrassment .
Not one question answered or his response grilled effectively.
” A third said : “ I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ integrity to agree that Cummings broke the spirit of the law , as well as the Road Traffic Act .
Still ca n't believe Cummings has got off scot free.
” Fourth wrote : “ Why can ’ t they ever apologise and say they were wrong ?
?
I ’ m sooo angry watching this lying coward , he didn ’ t have the balls to go on Gmb while @ piersmorgan was asking them too .
They only crawled out of their shell when Piers went on holiday .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just goes to show the government are n't really boycotting GMB but just Piers Morgan !
”

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Matt Hancock has been criticised by ITV viewers for ‘laughing’ during an interview with Lorraine Kelly.
The health secretary saw the end of the government’s ‘boycott’ of the channel - just three days into Piers Morgan’s extended summer break.
Piers, 55, has been critical of ministers for refusing to be interviewed by himself and co-host Susanna Reid for three months - but now he is safely out of the way, it appears the coast is clear for them to return.
While Lorraine’s interviewing technique is not as confrontational as Piers’, the Scottish presenter did press him on the recent scandal with Dominic Cummings back in May, and how that had led to lack of trust from the public.
She said that Mr Hancock was "lucky" the public were sticking to any of his rules following the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lorraine said: "To feel confident, you have to have trust. Do you accept that over this time trust has eroded, and that is because of lack of clarity. That's because senior figures like Dominic Cummings flouted the law.
(Image: ITV)
"I know you're shaking you head, but it's true. They flouted the law. They didn't just bend it, they smashed it to smithereens.
“You're lucky the country has been so compliant."
As she said this, Mr Hancock made a face, shook his head and smirked at the camera before responding.
He replied: "It’s really interesting, because we didn't see that response to some of the media stories.
“We have seen fantastic compliance with the rules that have been needed by people across this country and that’s been terrific.
"I know there were lots of questions about compliance with the rules, but actually people have been really, really brilliant at following them and that’s for good reason, right, because it’s within all our interests to control this virus and get it right down.
(Image: ITV)
"As science has learnt more about the virus, we've updated the rules, and people I think totally understand this is a virus no one knew anything about six months ago.
"And the scientists have been painstakingly working to understand it more. And so, of course, we have updated the rules and the guidance as we've learnt more about the virus, as you would expect us to and people have been absolutely brilliant at following those rules."
Viewers were not impressed with his demeanor on the programme, while others branded him a “coward” for not facing Piers.
One tweeted: “Don’t trust Matt Hancock one bit. Keeps laughing during important questions.. and says during this pandemic only will only get free car park... why not forever. Why should nurses and doctors pay to go to work to save lives?”
A second posted: “What on Earth was that interview about? Poor questioning from @lorraine once again @MattHancock laughs his way through. He’s mumbling on like @BorisJohnson utter embarrassment. Not one question answered or his response grilled effectively.”
A third said: “I'm disappointed that a Govt Minister lacks the integrity to agree that Cummings broke the spirit of the law, as well as the Road Traffic Act. Still can't believe Cummings has got off scot free.”
Fourth wrote: “Why can’t they ever apologise and say they were wrong?? I’m sooo angry watching this lying coward, he didn’t have the balls to go on Gmb while @piersmorgan was asking them too. They only crawled out of their shell when Piers went on holiday. I’m disgusted.”
Another added: “Just goes to show the government aren't really boycotting GMB but just Piers Morgan!”
Lorraine airs weekdays from 9am on ITV


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester announces reopening date

Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester is opening its doors again this week with ' a new way to play ' .
Families will have to pre-book a two-hour play session at the Trafford Centre attraction and each child will be given their own bricks to play with once inside .
It 's just one of the new safety measures being introduced amid the ongoing pandemic , which has left venues like this closed since March .
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Many of the activities will be open as usual , including Miniland , the Lego 4D cinema and the two rides - Kingdom Quest and Merlin 's apprentice - where guests will be separated by empty rows and seats .
Sessions will run twice a day - 10am to noon and then 1.30pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduced and entry times are staggered , from 9.30am and from 1pm , to help keep visitors apart .
Bosses say enhanced cleaning will be in place between sessions , signs have been installed to aid social distancing and staff will monitor queues to ensure visitors are sticking to the rules .
Seating in the cafe areas has also been changed to provide more space between seats .
The attraction is holding a special opening day on Friday for Legoland and Merlin annual pass holders before opening to the general public from Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £13.50 for children or £16.65 for adults , must be pre-booked online .
Under threes go free but still require a ticket .

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Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester is opening its doors again this week with 'a new way to play'.
Families will have to pre-book a two-hour play session at the Trafford Centre attraction and each child will be given their own bricks to play with once inside.
It's just one of the new safety measures being introduced amid the ongoing pandemic, which has left venues like this closed since March.
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Many of the activities will be open as usual, including Miniland, the Lego 4D cinema and the two rides - Kingdom Quest and Merlin's apprentice - where guests will be separated by empty rows and seats.
Sessions will run twice a day - 10am to noon and then 1.30pm to 3.30pm, but capacity has been reduced and entry times are staggered, from 9.30am and from 1pm, to help keep visitors apart.
Bosses say enhanced cleaning will be in place between sessions, signs have been installed to aid social distancing and staff will monitor queues to ensure visitors are sticking to the rules.
Seating in the cafe areas has also been changed to provide more space between seats.
The attraction is holding a special opening day on Friday for Legoland and Merlin annual pass holders before opening to the general public from Saturday, July 18.
Tickets, costing £13.50 for children or £16.65 for adults, must be pre-booked online. Under threes go free but still require a ticket.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Pundits make their Man City vs Bournemouth predictions

Manchester City may not have anything to play for in the Premier League when they face Bournemouth but they will be hoping to keep their good form going ahead of more important games to come .
After a topsy-turvy week , City now look to be hitting their stride again after registering two 5-0 victories in succession against Newcastle United and Brighton .
The Blues have secured a top four finish so their remaining three league games have nothing riding on them , but keeping that form going ahead of the FA Cup and Champions League will be vitally important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still fighting for their survival at the bottom of the table , certainly wo n't be getting an easy ride when they visit the Etihad .
Here 's how the pundits think the game will go ... '' When Manchester City play well , they play very , very well but their problems this season have all been around a surprising lack of consistency .
Bournemouth gave themselves a glimmer of hope of survival with their incredible comeback dismantling of Leicester City on Sunday evening after going a goal behind .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ run of nine games without a win but as much confidence as they would have gained from that performance , there can be no denying the gulf in class between these two teams .
`` Manchester City have a 100 % win record against Bournemouth in the Premier League and after nine games , City have scored 28 and only conceded 4 .
I take Manchester City to win this 4-0 . ''
`` Bournemouth 's win over Leicester on Sunday was such a strange game .
Leicester looked in control at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the break .
`` I do n't see the Cherries ' revival continuing at Etihad Stadium , though .
Manchester City have hit five goals in each of their past two games , and I think they will bag a few more here . ''
`` What a wonderful result that was for Bournemouth against Leicester .
It gives them one last go at it , but what is Eddie Howe going to do here ?
Sitting in against Manchester City is an option , but then again Bournemouth are not great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the weekend before with Danny Welbeck , there was a lot of joy for Dominic Solanke .
They were raving about him at one stage , but he did n't make the grade at Liverpool .
It was the time to prove at Bournemouth that he was he player they were suggesting .
`` How do the Cherries compete with how Manchester City are playing at the moment ?
Phil Foden could start and maybe he will leave Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling out to keep them primed for the weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the minute .
They move it quicker than any other team , and that adds up to goals and chances .
I do not see that being any different .
It is not about goal difference for Bournemouth , it is about points , and I see no points for them here . ''

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Manchester City may not have anything to play for in the Premier League when they face Bournemouth but they will be hoping to keep their good form going ahead of more important games to come.
After a topsy-turvy week, City now look to be hitting their stride again after registering two 5-0 victories in succession against Newcastle United and Brighton.
The Blues have secured a top four finish so their remaining three league games have nothing riding on them, but keeping that form going ahead of the FA Cup and Champions League will be vitally important for Pep Guardiola.
Bournemouth, who are still fighting for their survival at the bottom of the table, certainly won't be getting an easy ride when they visit the Etihad.
Here's how the pundits think the game will go...
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Michael Owen, BetVictor
"When Manchester City play well, they play very, very well but their problems this season have all been around a surprising lack of consistency.
Bournemouth gave themselves a glimmer of hope of survival with their incredible comeback dismantling of Leicester City on Sunday evening after going a goal behind.
"That brought an end to the Cherries’ run of nine games without a win but as much confidence as they would have gained from that performance, there can be no denying the gulf in class between these two teams.
"Manchester City have a 100% win record against Bournemouth in the Premier League and after nine games, City have scored 28 and only conceded 4. I take Manchester City to win this 4-0."
Predictions: Man City 4-0 Bournemouth
Mark Lawrenson, BBC
"Bournemouth's win over Leicester on Sunday was such a strange game. Leicester looked in control at 1-0 up at half-time, but self-imploded after the break.
"I don't see the Cherries' revival continuing at Etihad Stadium, though. Manchester City have hit five goals in each of their past two games, and I think they will bag a few more here."
Prediction: Man City 4-0 Bournemouth
Charlie Nicholas, Sky Sports.
"What a wonderful result that was for Bournemouth against Leicester. It gives them one last go at it, but what is Eddie Howe going to do here? Sitting in against Manchester City is an option, but then again Bournemouth are not great at doing that.
"A bit like the weekend before with Danny Welbeck, there was a lot of joy for Dominic Solanke. They were raving about him at one stage, but he didn't make the grade at Liverpool. It was the time to prove at Bournemouth that he was he player they were suggesting.
"How do the Cherries compete with how Manchester City are playing at the moment? Phil Foden could start and maybe he will leave Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling out to keep them primed for the weekend.
"City are playing exhibition football at the minute. They move it quicker than any other team, and that adds up to goals and chances. I do not see that being any different. It is not about goal difference for Bournemouth, it is about points, and I see no points for them here."
Predictions: Man City 3-0 Bournemouth


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Manchester United substitutions have done them a favour ahead of transfer window

In time , Michael Obafemi 's poached equaliser could be a blessing in disguise for Manchester United .
Had they risen to third for 24 hours and secured a fifth consecutive Premier League win since the manager was the caretaker manager then the hype would have been tantamount to , well , when the manager was the caretaker manager .
Some have jerked their knee and concluded United 's needs in the truncated transfer window are not as great on account of them hammering bottom-half sides in stadiums devoid of an atmosphere .
Southampton , invigorated by a defence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a creditable draw at Goodison Park , were deserving of their point at Old Trafford against a leggy first XI .
It is not a coincidence that when Solskjaer settled on a starting XI as caretaker United always seemed an injury away from collapse .
In the round-of-16 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain , Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard succumbed to muscle fatigue and by the end of the month had Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera as company in the physio room .
Solskjaer was so reliant on the front six - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Paul Pogba , and Marcus Rashford - United won four out of four and the slightest tweak compromised their fluidity in victory ( Newcastle away ) and a draw ( Andreas Pereira 's recall against Burnley ) .
Come the FA Cup quarter-final at Wolves , the sextet were reassembled yet half were back from injury , left a trail of ring-rust and United lost .
Southampton was the first test of the quality of United 's squad depth in that the second-half was a contest .
They had won their previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the luxury of resting big-hitters with a third of the game left on the clock .
The game-changing introductions at Tottenham were Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood ; now first-teamers .
There were tell-tale signs at Aston Villa United were ripe for rotation but , perhaps due to the manner of Chelsea 's and Leicester 's egregious weekend results , Solskjaer refused to countenance any let-up and retained his first XI for a fifth successive league match .
In hindsight , it was a game too far and United ended the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pitch .
Eric Bailly was beckoned down from the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand in added time until either the fourth official or an attentive United coach realised Solskjaer had made four substitutes in the maximum three batches .
Bailly had not taken his tracksuit top off by the time he turned around and slumped back up the aisle , informing uninitiated teammates .
Whether Solskjaer and his staff did not know or just forgot about the three-stages rule with substitutions , it was not a good look .
Especially when United yielded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be marking Aaron Wan-Bissaka .
Scott McTominay , Daniel James , and Brandon Williams were instructed to warm-up in the first-half and then Bailly , Fred , and Pereira had a run-out before the interval .
McTominay and James re-emerged before their teammates - just as they had done at Villa Park - yet Solskjaer delayed making a change until just after the hour mark , when Fred replaced the lagging Pogba .
Solskjaer will have cursed the law of sod in that Luke Shaw rolled his ankle and his replacement Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Kyle Walker-Peters .
The absence of supporters made Williams ' horrified shriek audible and confirmed claret had been shed .
Williams collided with Walker-Peters in the 89th minute - five minutes after McTominay and James replaced Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood .
Fernandes and Greenwood had toiled and amid mounting pressure from Southampton and Solskjaer , irked by Fernandes ' sloppiness , chose to consolidate .
In the same situation , most managers would have not done much different .
Replacing two players with a narrow advantage and a third of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complacency akin to the slog at Norwich last month .
Martial and Rashford were the best attackers - and United 's best hope of a third goal - so had to stay on , McTominay is an urgent midfielder and James is an obvious outlet on the counter-attack .
Only James has looked like a Championship player for the majority of 2020 and Solskjaer is overplaying him through his recent counter-productive cameos .
Agency scouts in Wales were amazed United took a punt on James and , though he overachieved in his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of the current unbeaten run , his recent performances might have made some want to use their face mask as a blindfold .
The television broadcasters switched to Solskjaer after James brainlessly shoved Ryan Bertrand in the 99th minute and if he was fuming he did not show it .
He should have been .
'DJ ' has echoed around Old Trafford 's empty stands a number of times since the restart and Solskjaer seems one-eyed with his first signing as United manager .
On present form , James is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United XI at Crystal Palace , Juan Mata is a cup specialist , Jesse Lingard has not been seen since Norwich and Odion Ighalo has not lined up in the league .
Questions to the effect of , 'do United need Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish ? '
are even more redundant .
The likely left-back at Selhurst Park is Diogo Dalot , whose only league start this term was in October .
For United 's sake , Champions League qualification is still in their own hands , Chelsea travel to Liverpool and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and go to Tottenham .
Maybe Monday night was a blessing in disguise .

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In time, Michael Obafemi's poached equaliser could be a blessing in disguise for Manchester United. Had they risen to third for 24 hours and secured a fifth consecutive Premier League win since the manager was the caretaker manager then the hype would have been tantamount to, well, when the manager was the caretaker manager.
Some have jerked their knee and concluded United's needs in the truncated transfer window are not as great on account of them hammering bottom-half sides in stadiums devoid of an atmosphere. Southampton, invigorated by a defence of Rorke's Drift resistance against Manchester City and a creditable draw at Goodison Park, were deserving of their point at Old Trafford against a leggy first XI.
It is not a coincidence that when Solskjaer settled on a starting XI as caretaker United always seemed an injury away from collapse. In the round-of-16 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard succumbed to muscle fatigue and by the end of the month had Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera as company in the physio room.
Solskjaer was so reliant on the front six - Matic, Herrera, Martial, Lingard, Paul Pogba, and Marcus Rashford - United won four out of four and the slightest tweak compromised their fluidity in victory (Newcastle away) and a draw (Andreas Pereira's recall against Burnley). Come the FA Cup quarter-final at Wolves, the sextet were reassembled yet half were back from injury, left a trail of ring-rust and United lost.
Southampton was the first test of the quality of United's squad depth in that the second-half was a contest. They had won their previous four league fixtures at a canter and had the luxury of resting big-hitters with a third of the game left on the clock. The game-changing introductions at Tottenham were Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood; now first-teamers.
There were tell-tale signs at Aston Villa United were ripe for rotation but, perhaps due to the manner of Chelsea's and Leicester's egregious weekend results, Solskjaer refused to countenance any let-up and retained his first XI for a fifth successive league match. In hindsight, it was a game too far and United ended the night with two injuries and 10 men on the pitch.
Eric Bailly was beckoned down from the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand in added time until either the fourth official or an attentive United coach realised Solskjaer had made four substitutes in the maximum three batches. Bailly had not taken his tracksuit top off by the time he turned around and slumped back up the aisle, informing uninitiated teammates.
Whether Solskjaer and his staff did not know or just forgot about the three-stages rule with substitutions, it was not a good look. Especially when United yielded from a corner where Harry Maguire appeared to be marking Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Scott McTominay, Daniel James, and Brandon Williams were instructed to warm-up in the first-half and then Bailly, Fred, and Pereira had a run-out before the interval. McTominay and James re-emerged before their teammates - just as they had done at Villa Park - yet Solskjaer delayed making a change until just after the hour mark, when Fred replaced the lagging Pogba.
Solskjaer will have cursed the law of sod in that Luke Shaw rolled his ankle and his replacement Williams was left dazed from an aerial duel with Kyle Walker-Peters. The absence of supporters made Williams' horrified shriek audible and confirmed claret had been shed.
Williams collided with Walker-Peters in the 89th minute - five minutes after McTominay and James replaced Bruno Fernandes and Mason Greenwood. Fernandes and Greenwood had toiled and amid mounting pressure from Southampton and Solskjaer, irked by Fernandes' sloppiness, chose to consolidate.
In the same situation, most managers would have not done much different. Replacing two players with a narrow advantage and a third of the game left would have invited accusations of complacency akin to the slog at Norwich last month. Martial and Rashford were the best attackers - and United's best hope of a third goal - so had to stay on, McTominay is an urgent midfielder and James is an obvious outlet on the counter-attack.
Only James has looked like a Championship player for the majority of 2020 and Solskjaer is overplaying him through his recent counter-productive cameos. Agency scouts in Wales were amazed United took a punt on James and, though he overachieved in his first four months and served a purpose at the start of the current unbeaten run, his recent performances might have made some want to use their face mask as a blindfold.
The television broadcasters switched to Solskjaer after James brainlessly shoved Ryan Bertrand in the 99th minute and if he was fuming he did not show it. He should have been. 'DJ' has echoed around Old Trafford's empty stands a number of times since the restart and Solskjaer seems one-eyed with his first signing as United manager.
On present form, James is not a reliable option to freshen up the United XI at Crystal Palace, Juan Mata is a cup specialist, Jesse Lingard has not been seen since Norwich and Odion Ighalo has not lined up in the league. Questions to the effect of, 'do United need Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish?' are even more redundant. The likely left-back at Selhurst Park is Diogo Dalot, whose only league start this term was in October.
For United's sake, Champions League qualification is still in their own hands, Chelsea travel to Liverpool and host Wolves, Leicester face Sheffield United and go to Tottenham. Maybe Monday night was a blessing in disguise.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--'Significant reduction in the coronavirus R rate before lockdown eased'

The rate of coronavirus infection in England was significantly lowered in the month before lockdown restrictions were lifted , a new study has found .
According to new research from Imperial College London , the rate of infection throughout the country was halving every eight to nine days during May .
There were on average 13 positive cases for every 10,000 people , with an overall reproduction number of 0.57 – lower than previously reported at between 0.7 and 0.9 .
Researchers tested more than 120,000 volunteers aged over five across the country for coronavirus .
Results showed that about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported no symptoms on the day of the test or the previous week , though they may have developed symptoms later .
The report also provides an insight into who was infected with the virus between May 1 and June 1 , comparing geography , age , sex , ethnicity , key worker status and symptoms .
Beyond the reduced rate of infection , the research found young adults aged 18 to 24 were more likely to test positive than other age groups .
People of Asian ethnicity were also more likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while people working in care homes were at greater risk of being infected during lockdown than the general population .
The study also discovered that anyone who had recent contact with a known Covid-19 case was 24 times more likely to test positive than those with no such contact , emphasising the importance of contact tracing in keeping the spread of the virus under control .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the study is crucial to the country ’ s ongoing battle with coronavirus .
“ This ambitious testing programme will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus to date , predict how it may spread in the future and inform our response to the pandemic , ” he said .
“ It shows the impact our national lockdown efforts have had and demonstrates that we have taken the right actions at the right time .
“ As a country we have made great strides towards beating this virus but we mustn ’ t take our foot off the pedal , and such studies will be vital as we continue to fight this virus.
” The study , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will now undergo peer review before a final report is published .
Plans are currently underway for a second large-scale study , which will use antibody tests to determine how much of the general public has been infected with Covid-19 in the past .

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The rate of coronavirus infection in England was significantly lowered in the month before lockdown restrictions were lifted, a new study has found.
According to new research from Imperial College London, the rate of infection throughout the country was halving every eight to nine days during May.
There were on average 13 positive cases for every 10,000 people, with an overall reproduction number of 0.57 – lower than previously reported at between 0.7 and 0.9.
Researchers tested more than 120,000 volunteers aged over five across the country for coronavirus.
Results showed that about 69 percent of those who tested positive reported no symptoms on the day of the test or the previous week, though they may have developed symptoms later.
The report also provides an insight into who was infected with the virus between May 1 and June 1, comparing geography, age, sex, ethnicity, key worker status and symptoms.
Beyond the reduced rate of infection, the research found young adults aged 18 to 24 were more likely to test positive than other age groups.
People of Asian ethnicity were also more likely to test positive than those of white ethnicity, while people working in care homes were at greater risk of being infected during lockdown than the general population.
The study also discovered that anyone who had recent contact with a known Covid-19 case was 24 times more likely to test positive than those with no such contact, emphasising the importance of contact tracing in keeping the spread of the virus under control.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the study is crucial to the country’s ongoing battle with coronavirus.
“This ambitious testing programme will help us better understand the spread of the virus to date, predict how it may spread in the future and inform our response to the pandemic,” he said.
“It shows the impact our national lockdown efforts have had and demonstrates that we have taken the right actions at the right time.
“As a country we have made great strides towards beating this virus but we mustn’t take our foot off the pedal, and such studies will be vital as we continue to fight this virus.”
The study, which has been upscaled and repeated for June, will now undergo peer review before a final report is published.
Plans are currently underway for a second large-scale study, which will use antibody tests to determine how much of the general public has been infected with Covid-19 in the past.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference highlights

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Wednesday morning as he previewed the upcoming Premier League fixture between Manchester @ @ @ @ @ United are in need of a lift after they dropped points against Southampton on Monday @ @ @ @ @ necessity following Chelsea 's win over Norwich last night .
Crystal Palace are looking to @ @ @ @ @ double over United following victory at Old Trafford in August , while Solskjaer 's side @ @ @ @ @ their last five Premier League games in London ( D1 L3 ) , winning 2-0 @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer gave early team news with Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both taken off injured @ @ @ @ @ left-backs classed as doubts for the trip to Selhurst Park .
Scroll down to see @ @ @ @ @ unfolded .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Wednesday morning as he previewed the upcoming Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.
United are in need of a lift after they dropped points against Southampton on Monday night with three points now necessity following Chelsea's win over Norwich last night.
Crystal Palace are looking to do their first every league double over United following victory at Old Trafford in August, while Solskjaer's side have won just one of their last five Premier League games in London (D1 L3), winning 2-0 at Chelsea in February.
Solskjaer gave early team news with Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both taken off injured vs Southampton with the two left-backs classed as doubts for the trip to Selhurst Park.
Scroll down to see how all of the action unfolded.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--Thousands of parents are lining up to buy a simple £3 product from Tesco

If you 're a parent , you 'll probably appreciate how difficult it can be to get the little ones to drink water .
There 's no denying that it can be a struggle at the best of times - no matter how hard you try .
But one Tesco shopper has found a brilliant product to help this mission , and now thousands of people are following suit .
Writing on Facebook , the Tesco customer shared a video and images of her water bottle which is filled with glitter inside .
In the post she explained how she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £7 less than it is being sold for on Amazon .
Full of praise for the bottle , she wrote : `` Some parents might find this beneficial to children who have an ASD or SPD , or general anxiety disorders and can have it on their desk without stares/questions and seek sensory comfort as well as serve the purpose of their water bottle . ''
Liverpool Echo reports how the post has since racked up thousands of likes and comments - with many parents keen to get their hands on one for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye out please xx '' said one user .
Another added : `` '' Oh my gosh that ’ s amazing !
I ’ ll have to keep a look out as I love sparkles xx '' Somebody else wrote : `` Love this bottle , I think my son would love it in blue if they do different colours , thanks for sharing . ''
`` When you go shopping on Tuesday can you see if they have any & pick me one up please ? ''
asked somebody else as they @ @ @ @

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If you're a parent, you'll probably appreciate how difficult it can be to get the little ones to drink water.
There's no denying that it can be a struggle at the best of times - no matter how hard you try.
But one Tesco shopper has found a brilliant product to help this mission, and now thousands of people are following suit.
Writing on Facebook, the Tesco customer shared a video and images of her water bottle which is filled with glitter inside. In the post she explained how she found it in store for £3 - £7 less than it is being sold for on Amazon.
Full of praise for the bottle, she wrote: "Some parents might find this beneficial to children who have an ASD or SPD, or general anxiety disorders and can have it on their desk without stares/questions and seek sensory comfort as well as serve the purpose of their water bottle."
Liverpool Echo reports how the post has since racked up thousands of likes and comments - with many parents keen to get their hands on one for themselves.
"Can you keep an eye out please xx" said one user.
Another added: ""Oh my gosh that’s amazing! I’ll have to keep a look out as I love sparkles xx"
Somebody else wrote: "Love this bottle , I think my son would love it in blue if they do different colours , thanks for sharing."
"When you go shopping on Tuesday can you see if they have any & pick me one up please?" asked somebody else as they tagged a friend.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-15--I'm A Celebrity 2020: Vernon Kay 'signs £250,000 deal'

Vernon Kay is reported to have signed a very lucrative deal to appear on I ’ m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
2020 .
The Bolton-born TV and radio presenter - who has been a target for ITV bosses for two years - is said to have been offered £250,000 for his appearance .
This would mean that Vernon , 46 , would be on the top-flight reality show while his wife Tess Daley , 51 , will be hosting Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One .
This news comes as programme chiefs debate moving the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hot spots continue to pop up in Australia .
It is thought it could be too risky to send the entire crew to the country - and insured could make history by relocating for a “ dark , cold and spooky version of the show ” right here in Blighty .
An insider told the Mirror : “ Everyone ’ s so pleased to have Vernon on board , he ’ s a lovely guy , full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show.
” The former All Stars Family Fortune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ host in recent years .
The dad-of-two currently hosts Formula E racing on Channel 5 and YouTube , after Family Fortunes ended in 2015 .
He has also fronted Beat the Star between 2008 and 2009 , and diving show Splash until it was axed after two runs in 2014 .
In 2010 he hit the headlines for ‘ sexting ’ former Page 3 model Rhian Sugden .
The scandal saw Vernon publicly apologise to his wife , later claiming he had been `` foolish '' to exchange flirty messages with Rhian .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ show , he might not have to travel too far if the decision is made to relocate to Scotland .
A telly source said : “ Having I ’ m a Celebrity for three weeks in November is seen as a huge priority .
`` Everyone hopes to get back to Australia but over there they are struggling massively with flare-ups resulting in second lock-downs .
It simply may not be possible because of safety.
” The TV insider said that the decision on location will be made in August .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” they said .
“ In the meantime , the team is looking at stately homes , castles , mansions in remote areas of Scotland and England to see if we could stage it here .
`` A dark , cold and spooky version of the show would be good fun – it would certainly be different .
”

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Vernon Kay is reported to have signed a very lucrative deal to appear on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2020.
The Bolton-born TV and radio presenter - who has been a target for ITV bosses for two years - is said to have been offered £250,000 for his appearance.
This would mean that Vernon, 46, would be on the top-flight reality show while his wife Tess Daley, 51, will be hosting Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.
This news comes as programme chiefs debate moving the show’s location to Scotland after coronavirus hot spots continue to pop up in Australia.
It is thought it could be too risky to send the entire crew to the country - and insured could make history by relocating for a “dark, cold and spooky version of the show” right here in Blighty.
(Image: ITV)
An insider told the Mirror : “Everyone’s so pleased to have Vernon on board, he’s a lovely guy, full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show.”
The former All Stars Family Fortune host has not been a prominent telly host in recent years.
The dad-of-two currently hosts Formula E racing on Channel 5 and YouTube, after Family Fortunes ended in 2015.
He has also fronted Beat the Star between 2008 and 2009, and diving show Splash until it was axed after two runs in 2014.
In 2010 he hit the headlines for ‘sexting’ former Page 3 model Rhian Sugden.
The scandal saw Vernon publicly apologise to his wife, later claiming he had been "foolish" to exchange flirty messages with Rhian.
If Vernon does appear on the ITV show, he might not have to travel too far if the decision is made to relocate to Scotland.
A telly source said: “Having I’m a Celebrity for three weeks in November is seen as a huge priority.
"Everyone hopes to get back to Australia but over there they are struggling massively with flare-ups resulting in second lock-downs. It simply may not be possible because of safety.”
(Image: Instagram)
The TV insider said that the decision on location will be made in August.
“A decision needs to be made next month,” they said.
“In the meantime, the team is looking at stately homes, castles, mansions in remote areas of Scotland and England to see if we could stage it here.
"A dark, cold and spooky version of the show would be good fun – it would certainly be different.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Molly-Mae Hague supported by fans as cruel trolls taunt holiday snaps

Molly-Mae Hague has been backed by fans after cruel trolls commented on photos of her in Ibiza .
The former Love Island star and partner Tommy Fury jetted off last minute to the Balearic islands after flights re-started in England .
Molly-Mae has been posting glamorous updates to her Instagram page .
Some people have bombarded ther 21-year-old with nasty comments after 'paparazzi ' snaps were published online .
Calling the trolls out , the social media star hit back at those body shaming her .
`` Would genuinely love to know who writes these comments ?
, '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually write s**t like that and sleep at night ?
Beyond me . ''
A fan said : `` These comments are so vile .
'Awful ' and 'lardy ' is apparently how to describe a normal womans body ?
? ''
Others have defended the reality star .
`` I 'm so sorry molly people have said this too you , you do n't deserve this you 're beautiful and successful don ’ t let them drag you down angel , '' one person wrote .
Another said : `` So sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You 're beautiful and don ’ t let the comments or people get you down or tell you other wise . ''
`` You 're absolutely beautiful Molly , and have a body of dreams !
So so gorgeous and healthy , '' added a third .

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Molly-Mae Hague has been backed by fans after cruel trolls commented on photos of her in Ibiza.
The former Love Island star and partner Tommy Fury jetted off last minute to the Balearic islands after flights re-started in England.
Molly-Mae has been posting glamorous updates to her Instagram page.
Some people have bombarded ther 21-year-old with nasty comments after 'paparazzi' snaps were published online.
Calling the trolls out, the social media star hit back at those body shaming her.
"Would genuinely love to know who writes these comments?," she posted.
"Like how can you actually write s**t like that and sleep at night? Beyond me."
(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
A fan said: "These comments are so vile. 'Awful' and 'lardy' is apparently how to describe a normal womans body??"
Others have defended the reality star.
"I'm so sorry molly people have said this too you , you don't deserve this you're beautiful and successful don’t let them drag you down angel," one person wrote.
Another said: "So sorry people have said this about you. You're beautiful and don’t let the comments or people get you down or tell you other wise."
"You're absolutely beautiful Molly, and have a body of dreams! So so gorgeous and healthy," added a third.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Why Fosu-Mensah is starting for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Timothy Fosu-Mensah 's good performances in his outings for Manchester United 's reserve teams factored into his decision to start the Dutchman against Crystal Palace .
With Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both out injured Solskjaer has called on Fosu-Mensah to start at left-back ahead of Diogo Dalot .
It 's a return to Selhurst Park for the 22-year-old , who spent the 2017/18 campaign on loan with the Eagles , but this is his first appearance for Manchester United since starting in a 2-0 win over the same opposition at Old Trafford on May 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to training after a serious knee injury in the winter and played twice for the Under-23s , as well in the Old Trafford friendly against West Brom before the season restarted , but this is his first competitive appearance since April 2019 .
“ Timothy has been waiting for his chance , he ’ s played a couple of good reserve games and played in the friendly we had against West Brom , so he ’ ll be ready , '' Solskjaer told BT Sport .
The return of Fosu-Mensah is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McTominay coming in for Nemanja Matic in midfield .
Mason Greenwood has shaken off an ankle injury to keep his place .
“ He [ McTominay ] played the cup game against Norwich and he has come on and played a few cameos when we ’ ve rested players .
Scotty has done a great job this season , so we felt it was time to freshen up in there , '' added Solskjaer .
United need a win after only drawing with Southampton on Monday night , with the 96th-minute concession of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the top four race .
Solskjaer wants to see his side start brightly at Selhurst Park as they bid to bounce back .
“ We have to come here , be on the front and start positively , that ’ s what you want to see at the beginning of the game , a good reaction , '' he said .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Timothy Fosu-Mensah's good performances in his outings for Manchester United's reserve teams factored into his decision to start the Dutchman against Crystal Palace.
With Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams both out injured Solskjaer has called on Fosu-Mensah to start at left-back ahead of Diogo Dalot.
It's a return to Selhurst Park for the 22-year-old, who spent the 2017/18 campaign on loan with the Eagles, but this is his first appearance for Manchester United since starting in a 2-0 win over the same opposition at Old Trafford on May 21, 2017.
The Holland international returned to training after a serious knee injury in the winter and played twice for the Under-23s, as well in the Old Trafford friendly against West Brom before the season restarted, but this is his first competitive appearance since April 2019.
“Timothy has been waiting for his chance, he’s played a couple of good reserve games and played in the friendly we had against West Brom, so he’ll be ready," Solskjaer told BT Sport.
The return of Fosu-Mensah is one of two changes for United, with Scott McTominay coming in for Nemanja Matic in midfield. Mason Greenwood has shaken off an ankle injury to keep his place.
“He [McTominay] played the cup game against Norwich and he has come on and played a few cameos when we’ve rested players. Scotty has done a great job this season, so we felt it was time to freshen up in there," added Solskjaer.
United need a win after only drawing with Southampton on Monday night, with the 96th-minute concession of an equaliser to Michael Obafemi potentially crucial in the top four race.
Solskjaer wants to see his side start brightly at Selhurst Park as they bid to bounce back.
“We have to come here, be on the front and start positively, that’s what you want to see at the beginning of the game, a good reaction," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Phil Foden responds to Ferdinand and Southgate England comments

Phil Foden is looking to take advantage of the one-year postponement to Euro 2020 as he looks to break into the England national team next season .
Foden has been a regular for Manchester City since the lockdown , giving England boss Gareth Southgate what he wanted when he challenged the midfielder to play more at club level before being considered for a call-up .
Such has been Foden 's form for City , he has drawn praise for his performances from all quarters , with former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand going as far as calling him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foden accepts that as a huge compliment - especially from a former United player - and responded to Ferdinand 's description of him as a 'locksmith ' .
He told BT Sport : `` It must take a lot for him to do that , being a United player .
But I ’ m very thankful for what he said .
`` He complimented me well and that ’ s what I like doing – in tight spaces , trying to unlock the defence : that ’ s my game . ''
Foden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southgate since the restart about a senior call-up , but confirmed his intention to earn a spot in next summer 's Euro 2020 squad .
He continued : `` I ’ ve not spoke to Gareth , but I ’ m really trying to push for the England team .
All I can do is perform well on the pitch and it ’ s up to him , the rest .
`` [ The Euros ] being delayed has given me more game time to impress him so it could be a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full interview on btsport.com .
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Phil Foden is looking to take advantage of the one-year postponement to Euro 2020 as he looks to break into the England national team next season.
Foden has been a regular for Manchester City since the lockdown, giving England boss Gareth Southgate what he wanted when he challenged the midfielder to play more at club level before being considered for a call-up.
Such has been Foden's form for City, he has drawn praise for his performances from all quarters, with former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand going as far as calling him the future of English football recently.
Foden accepts that as a huge compliment - especially from a former United player - and responded to Ferdinand's description of him as a 'locksmith'.
He told BT Sport: "It must take a lot for him to do that, being a United player. But I’m very thankful for what he said.
"He complimented me well and that’s what I like doing – in tight spaces, trying to unlock the defence: that’s my game."
Foden then admitted he has not spoken to Southgate since the restart about a senior call-up, but confirmed his intention to earn a spot in next summer's Euro 2020 squad.
He continued: "I’ve not spoke to Gareth, but I’m really trying to push for the England team. All I can do is perform well on the pitch and it’s up to him, the rest.
"[The Euros] being delayed has given me more game time to impress him so it could be a good thing for me."
Read the full interview on btsport.com. Watch Arsenal v Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup this Saturday from 19:00 on BT Sport 1


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Shop banned from selling alcohol after illegal tobacco found

A shop in north Manchester has been banned from selling booze after illegal tobacco was found at the premises .
Lightbowne Convenience Store in Moston also sold tobacco to an underage teenager in a test purchase by inspectors , Manchester council said .
Its alcohol licence was revoked indefinitely at a town hall licencing meeting this week .
Manchester council bosses said they first received reports that the shop on Lightbowne Road , also known as Abdul 's , was selling tobacco to people under 18 back in February .
They set up a test purchase .
A 16-year-old volunteer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hedges , the council said .
Staff at the shop did n't ask the teenager for ID , the town hall added .
In May , the council ’ s 'licensing and out of hours ' team went to the shop with police officers , During a search , illegal tobacco was found , which the council says was intended for sale .
The business was also found to heave breached several conditions of its licence - by failing to maintain a refusals log ; failing to train staff on the ‘ Challenge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inadequate CCTV .
Council bosses say there was a 'lack of co-operation ' from staff and owner Abdul Rehman .
When contacted by the Manchester Evening News , Mr Rehman , of Tansley Road , Crumpsall , claimed the shop 's licence was in his name , but that the unit is rented out .
He said he was in Pakistan for two-and-a-half months from early March .
Mr Rehman claims he warned the people he 'rents ' the shop to about licensing issues , but was himself unaware of illegal tobacco at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a licence for over 20 years and have been checked many times and have never had a problem , '' Mr Rehman said .
Mr Rehman will have to reapply to have the licence reinstated .
`` Any future application would have to satisfy the council ’ s licensing committee that future licensing objectives could be met , '' the town hall said .
Coun Rabnawaz Akbar , executive member for neighbourhoods , said : “ The COVID-19 pandemic has presented our enforcement teams with a deeply challenging set of circumstances , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are still committed to rooting out wrongdoing in our communities .
`` The discovery of illegal tobacco at the premises led to our teams uncovering the owner was failing to meet even the most basic of licensing requirements we expected .
“ It seems they were under the impression that the rules did not apply to them , an attitude which has no place in Manchester .
`` We tried our best to engage with them , but ultimately we were left with no choice other than to strip their licence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard work put in by our enforcement officers and legal team that we were able to prevent them continuing to sell alcohol irresponsibly . ''

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A shop in north Manchester has been banned from selling booze after illegal tobacco was found at the premises.
Lightbowne Convenience Store in Moston also sold tobacco to an underage teenager in a test purchase by inspectors, Manchester council said.
Its alcohol licence was revoked indefinitely at a town hall licencing meeting this week.
Manchester council bosses said they first received reports that the shop on Lightbowne Road, also known as Abdul's, was selling tobacco to people under 18 back in February.
They set up a test purchase. A 16-year-old volunteer was sold a packet of Benson and Hedges, the council said.
Staff at the shop didn't ask the teenager for ID, the town hall added.
(Image: Google Maps)
In May, the council’s 'licensing and out of hours' team went to the shop with police officers,
During a search, illegal tobacco was found, which the council says was intended for sale.
The business was also found to heave breached several conditions of its licence - by failing to maintain a refusals log; failing to train staff on the ‘Challenge 21’ ID policy; and having inadequate CCTV.
Council bosses say there was a 'lack of co-operation' from staff and owner Abdul Rehman.
When contacted by the Manchester Evening News, Mr Rehman, of Tansley Road, Crumpsall, claimed the shop's licence was in his name, but that the unit is rented out.
He said he was in Pakistan for two-and-a-half months from early March. Mr Rehman claims he warned the people he 'rents' the shop to about licensing issues, but was himself unaware of illegal tobacco at the premises.
(Image: Manchester council)
"I have had a licence for over 20 years and have been checked many times and have never had a problem," Mr Rehman said.
Mr Rehman will have to reapply to have the licence reinstated.
"Any future application would have to satisfy the council’s licensing committee that future licensing objectives could be met," the town hall said.
Coun Rabnawaz Akbar, executive member for neighbourhoods, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented our enforcement teams with a deeply challenging set of circumstances, however as this enforcement action has shown, we are still committed to rooting out wrongdoing in our communities.
"The discovery of illegal tobacco at the premises led to our teams uncovering the owner was failing to meet even the most basic of licensing requirements we expected.
“It seems they were under the impression that the rules did not apply to them, an attitude which has no place in Manchester.
"We tried our best to engage with them, but ultimately we were left with no choice other than to strip their licence.
"It is a vindication of the hard work put in by our enforcement officers and legal team that we were able to prevent them continuing to sell alcohol irresponsibly."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Manchester United fans left stunned by Solskjaer decision vs Crystal Palace

Manchester United fans are unsurprisingly surprised to see Timothy Fosu-Mensah in the starting XI to face Crystal Palace this evening @ @ @ @ @ options in defence are depleted following the draw against Southampton , with Luke Shaw suffering @ @ @ @ @ Williams leaving the field with a cut head .
The United boss admitted both players @ @ @ @ @ the trip to Selhurst Park and neither player has made the bench .
However , @ @ @ @ @ Dalot to deputise , Solskjaer has opted to use Fosu-Mensah on the left side of @ @ @ @ @ not playing a single minute for the first team this season .
The 22-year-old has @ @ @ @ @ campaign after undergoing knee surgery last year , although he has been training with the @ @ @ @ @ , fans are bemused by Solskjaer 's decision to start him against one of the @ @ @ @ @ in former United man Wilfried Zaha .

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Manchester United fans are unsurprisingly surprised to see Timothy Fosu-Mensah in the starting XI to face Crystal Palace this evening.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's options in defence are depleted following the draw against Southampton, with Luke Shaw suffering an ankle injury and Brandon Williams leaving the field with a cut head.
The United boss admitted both players were a doubt to make the trip to Selhurst Park and neither player has made the bench.
However, instead of drafting in Diogo Dalot to deputise, Solskjaer has opted to use Fosu-Mensah on the left side of defence despite the defender having not playing a single minute for the first team this season.
The 22-year-old has missed the majority of the campaign after undergoing knee surgery last year, although he has been training with the squad at Carrington.
Nevertheless, fans are bemused by Solskjaer's decision to start him against one of the league's most dangerous attackers in former United man Wilfried Zaha.
Manchester United XI vs Crystal Palace : De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Fosu-Mensah; McTominay, Pogba, Fernandes; Greenwood, Rashford, Martial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--How care homes plan to deal with a potential 'second wave' of coronavirus

As lockdown measures are eased , health bosses are preparing for a potential 'second wave ' of coronavirus - and care homes are bracing themselves too .
Although the death and infection rates have fallen , there could be a second flare-up of COVID-19 - and there could be more peaks after that .
David Regan , director of public health in Manchester , says plans are already in place to ensure the city can cope with the disease in the long-term .
Steps already taken include a community testing service , with care home residents now tested prior to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of many care home bosses amid 20,000 resident deaths in the 'first wave ' were incredibly difficult .
Reports included residents coming from hospital infected with coroanvirus , a lack of personal protective equipment and , at least initially , limited guidance from the government on infection control .
So how do care home bosses feel now - and are they ready if the pandemic peaks again ?
Margaret Lowe , owner of Bank House Nursing Home in Bury which weathered a COVID-19 outbreak 10 weeks ago - suspected to have started with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading to the death of two residents - says they now feel well-prepared should it happen again .
She said : `` Nobody can say if it will happen again , but we feel more well-prepared than for the first one .
`` We understand a lot more now and it 's not the unknown .
`` The biggest thing is residents need to be tested and the view has to not be to just think 'get them all out of hospital ' .
We have to make sure staff and residents are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ask more questions about which wards they have been on and we will be refusing residents if we do n't have all the information . ''
Margaret does have concerns about the high prices of PPE , adding : `` I know also that we would n't have got through the last outbreak without the Bury council inspector and infection control . ''
Rachel Hind owns two care homes in Trafford - Faversham House and Brookfield Nursing Home .
The homes have remained coronavirus-free throughout the crisis .
Rachel has vowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson decides to allow them or not .
She says they will stay in a self-imposed lockdown until 'at least the end of the year ' .
Rachel told the Manchester Evening News : `` I definitely think there will be a second wave - when is the question .
I was expecting one before now with the protests and everyone exploring the beaches defying lockdown .
`` Personally , I 'm prepared and I 'm not going to do anything different to what we 've already done .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can make my own decisions .
We need to be so cautious and on our guard .
`` I 'm not relying on local or central government to tell me what to do .
I 'm not confident about the rest of the country and how everyone else is going to deal with the second wave .
`` I think we were in lockdown to late and eased up too early .
I think everyone is very complacent now and think the worst is over .
`` People who have been in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cautious and careful about what could potentially happen .
I think it 's about being on your guard the whole time .
`` It 's the general public that worries me .
If anything causes me any anxiety it 's people carrying on regardless and thinking we 're over the worst and letting their guard down too soon .
`` I think a lot of people who have n't been affected by the pandemic are not realistic .
People are oblivious to how horrific it is if you get it or it gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what worries me .
I think from a nursing home point of view we 're all on our guard .
`` We are Covid-free but we all know what to expect if it comes a second time and we 've got things in place .
Forewarned is forearmed - now we 've got policies , procedures , equipment , training and appropriate staff .
`` We are ready for it .
There 's only so much we can do to prevent it coming in .
Maintaining a strict lockdown , restricting visitors and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Rachel fears many care homes will be forced to cease trading as a result of the pandemic but hopes they can continue due to their more manageable size .

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As lockdown measures are eased, health bosses are preparing for a potential 'second wave' of coronavirus - and care homes are bracing themselves too.
Although the death and infection rates have fallen, there could be a second flare-up of COVID-19 - and there could be more peaks after that.
David Regan, director of public health in Manchester, says plans are already in place to ensure the city can cope with the disease in the long-term.
Steps already taken include a community testing service, with care home residents now tested prior to discharge from hospital.
But the experiences of many care home bosses amid 20,000 resident deaths in the 'first wave' were incredibly difficult.
Reports included residents coming from hospital infected with coroanvirus, a lack of personal protective equipment and, at least initially, limited guidance from the government on infection control.
So how do care home bosses feel now - and are they ready if the pandemic peaks again?
Margaret Lowe, owner of Bank House Nursing Home in Bury which weathered a COVID-19 outbreak 10 weeks ago - suspected to have started with a resident released from hospital and sadly leading to the death of two residents - says they now feel well-prepared should it happen again.
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She said: "Nobody can say if it will happen again, but we feel more well-prepared than for the first one.
"We understand a lot more now and it's not the unknown.
"The biggest thing is residents need to be tested and the view has to not be to just think 'get them all out of hospital'. We have to make sure staff and residents are protected too.
"I will know to ask more questions about which wards they have been on and we will be refusing residents if we don't have all the information."
Margaret does have concerns about the high prices of PPE, adding: "I know also that we wouldn't have got through the last outbreak without the Bury council inspector and infection control."
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Rachel Hind owns two care homes in Trafford - Faversham House and Brookfield Nursing Home.
The homes have remained coronavirus-free throughout the crisis. Rachel has vowed to ban visits to the home regardless of whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson decides to allow them or not.
She says they will stay in a self-imposed lockdown until 'at least the end of the year'.
Rachel told the Manchester Evening News: "I definitely think there will be a second wave - when is the question. I was expecting one before now with the protests and everyone exploring the beaches defying lockdown.
"Personally, I'm prepared and I'm not going to do anything different to what we've already done.
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"Because we are small and contained I can make my own decisions. We need to be so cautious and on our guard.
"I'm not relying on local or central government to tell me what to do. I'm not confident about the rest of the country and how everyone else is going to deal with the second wave.
"I think we were in lockdown to late and eased up too early. I think everyone is very complacent now and think the worst is over.
"People who have been in the eye of the storm are more cautious and careful about what could potentially happen. I think it's about being on your guard the whole time.
"It's the general public that worries me. If anything causes me any anxiety it's people carrying on regardless and thinking we're over the worst and letting their guard down too soon.
"I think a lot of people who haven't been affected by the pandemic are not realistic. People are oblivious to how horrific it is if you get it or it gets into your business.
"That's what worries me. I think from a nursing home point of view we're all on our guard.
"We are Covid-free but we all know what to expect if it comes a second time and we've got things in place. Forewarned is forearmed - now we've got policies, procedures, equipment, training and appropriate staff.
"We are ready for it. There's only so much we can do to prevent it coming in. Maintaining a strict lockdown, restricting visitors and multi-disciplinary teams are what we need."
Rachel fears many care homes will be forced to cease trading as a result of the pandemic but hopes they can continue due to their more manageable size.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Manchester United line up vs Palace includes Fosu-Mensah and McTominay

Manchester United have brought Timothy Fosu-Mensah in from the cold for their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace .
The Dutch defender is picked at left-back as United are without both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams due to injuries picked up against Southampton .
It is Fosu-Mensah 's first appearance of the season - and first for United in three years - with Diogo Dalot and Eric Bailly left on the bench .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Southampton , as Scott McTominay comes in for Nemanja Matic in midfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both selected , despite being taken off against Saints while looking tired .
Mason Grenwood has shaken off an ankle injury to start alongside the in-form duo of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack .
Fred , Daniel James , Juan Mata , Odion Ighalo and Jesse Lingard are all among the substitutes .
Before the game , Solskjaer insisted that he would pick a team for tonight 's game alone and would not be taking into consideration the fact that United face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on Thursday , not Sunday , '' said the Norwegian .
`` Sunday is irrelevant , it does not come into my head at all , just Thursday .
We will see with the injury situation .
“ There were a couple of doubts before the Southampton game but they all reported fit on the day and hopefully we can give them time now , not having to leave players out because of injury .
But there might be one or two fresh legs coming in .
”

Manchester United have brought Timothy Fosu-Mensah in from the cold for their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.
The Dutch defender is picked at left-back as United are without both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams due to injuries picked up against Southampton. It is Fosu-Mensah's first appearance of the season - and first for United in three years - with Diogo Dalot and Eric Bailly left on the bench.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made just two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Southampton, as Scott McTominay comes in for Nemanja Matic in midfield.
Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes are both selected, despite being taken off against Saints while looking tired. Mason Grenwood has shaken off an ankle injury to start alongside the in-form duo of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.
Fred, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Odion Ighalo and Jesse Lingard are all among the substitutes.
Before the game, Solskjaer insisted that he would pick a team for tonight's game alone and would not be taking into consideration the fact that United face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
“The team selection for Thursday is based on Thursday, not Sunday," said the Norwegian. "Sunday is irrelevant, it does not come into my head at all, just Thursday. We will see with the injury situation.
“There were a couple of doubts before the Southampton game but they all reported fit on the day and hopefully we can give them time now, not having to leave players out because of injury. But there might be one or two fresh legs coming in.”
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United XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Fosu-Mensah; McTominay, Pogba; Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial.
Subs: Romero, Bailly, Dalot, Mata, Matic, Fred, James, Ighalo, Lingard.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Everything Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Leicester lockdown

When he stood up in the Commons earlier to make a statement , Matt Hancock said he had an 'important announcement ' about coronavirus .
This is exactly what he told MPs about the local lockdown in Leicester - which has essentially been extended for a fortnight as the rate of coronavirus infection has not fallen enough for it to be lifted .
`` Mr Speaker , with permission , I would like to make a statement on our action against coronavirus and the decisions we ’ ve been taking throughout the day today to determine what we need in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight against this invisible killer .
`` The number of new cases yesterday was 642 , lower than when lockdown began .
`` And according to the latest figures , the number of deaths in all settings is down to 66 .
`` We are successfully turning the tide .
`` And part of this success lies in our ability to take action locally , whenever we see it flare up . ''
`` Often this is on a very small scale – swiftly and quietly – like in an individual farm or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But when needed , we also act on a broader basis , as we have done in Leicester .
`` And today I wanted to update the House on the situation in Leicester .
`` At the end of June we made the decision to close schools and non-essential retail in the city , and not to introduce the relaxations that applied elsewhere from 4 July , like the reopening of pubs .
`` This was not an easy decision , but it was one that we had to take .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection rate in Leicester was 135 cases per 100,000 people , which was 3 times higher than the next highest city .
`` And Leicester was accounting for 10 per cent of all positive cases in the country .
`` This decision was taken with the agreement of all local leaders .
`` And I am grateful to the leader and officers of Leicestershire County Council , and to the officers of Leicester City Council , for their support and hard work .
`` And through a monumental programme of communications and community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our important messages .
`` I committed to reviewing the measures in Leicester every two weeks .
`` This morning I chaired a Gold meeting of the Local Action Committee to discuss the latest situation .
`` And this afternoon , I held a further meeting with local leaders , Public Health England , the JBC , the local resilience forum , and my clinical advisers .
`` The latest data show that the seven-day infection rate in Leicester is now 119 cases per 100,000 people , and that the percentage of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.8 per cent .
`` These are positive indicators , especially in light of the huge increase in testing in the local area .
`` But they still remain well above the national average , and the average for surrounding areas .
`` Thanks to the incredible efforts of people of Leicester , who have followed the lockdown , even while others have had their freedom relaxed , we are now in a position to relax some , but not all , of the restrictions that were in place .
`` So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removing the restrictions on schools and early years childcare and taking a more targeted approach to the restrictions on non-essential retail .
`` Replacing the national decision to close non-essential retail with a local power to close them where necessary .
This is all part of our more targeted approach .
`` However , other restrictions , like those for travel and only having social gatherings of up to 6 people , for example , will remain in force .
`` And measures introduced on 4 July , like re-opening the hospitality sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The initial definition of the geography covered by the lockdown was a decision I delegated to Leicestershire County Council , and they made and published .
`` The Leader of Leicestershire County Council , Nicholas Rushton , has advised me , based on the data and the best public health advice , that he recommends these restrictions now apply only to the Oadby and Wigston area of Leicestershire , as well as the City of Leicester itself .
`` And I have accepted his advice .
`` Some say that the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were true .
`` But sadly it remains vital for the health of everyone in Leicester , and the rest of the country , that these restrictions stay in place .
`` We will review them again in a fortnight .
`` I hope that this careful easing of restrictions will provide some comfort to people in Leicester and Leicestershire .
`` And I ’ d say this directly to the people of Leicester and Leicestershire – I ’ d like to pay tribute to you all .
`` Your perseverance and your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results .
`` And you have shown respect for one another .
`` Strong representations have been made to me by my honourable friends , the members for Charnwood , Harborough and South Leicestershire and for the members opposite who represent the city of Leicester , on behalf of constituents who have been impacted , and constituents who wanted to see the lockdown lifted too .
`` However , there is still a lot to do .
And the public health messages remain critical .
`` So please get a test if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules that are in place .
`` Please do not lose your resolve .
`` Because the sooner we get this virus under control , the sooner we can restore life in Leicester , and across the country , to normal .
`` Mr Speaker , this statement also gives me the opportunity to inform the House of an issue relating to testing .
`` We have identified some swabs that are not up to the usual high standard that we expect , and we will be carrying out further testing of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and while we investigate further , we are requesting that the use of these Randox swab test kits are paused in all settings until further notice .
`` This problem was brought to my attention yesterday afternoon .
We contacted settings using these swabs last night , and published the pause notice immediately .
`` Clinical advice is that there is no evidence of any harm .
`` That test results are not affected .
`` There is no evidence of issues with any of our other tests swabs .
`` And there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Mr Speaker , our ability to take action on this local level is the keystone of our plan to defeat coronavirus .
`` So we can keep this virus on the run and defeat it once and for all .
`` I ’ m grateful to you for allowing me to make this statement at this time and I commend this statement to the House . ''

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When he stood up in the Commons earlier to make a statement, Matt Hancock said he had an 'important announcement' about coronavirus.
This is exactly what he told MPs about the local lockdown in Leicester - which has essentially been extended for a fortnight as the rate of coronavirus infection has not fallen enough for it to be lifted.
Mr Hancock said:
"Mr Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a statement on our action against coronavirus and the decisions we’ve been taking throughout the day today to determine what we need in Leicester.
"We continue our determined fight against this invisible killer.
"The number of new cases yesterday was 642, lower than when lockdown began.
"And according to the latest figures, the number of deaths in all settings is down to 66.
"We are successfully turning the tide.
"And part of this success lies in our ability to take action locally, whenever we see it flare up."
"Often this is on a very small scale – swiftly and quietly – like in an individual farm or a factory," Mr Hancock said.
"But when needed, we also act on a broader basis, as we have done in Leicester.
"And today I wanted to update the House on the situation in Leicester.
"At the end of June we made the decision to close schools and non-essential retail in the city, and not to introduce the relaxations that applied elsewhere from 4 July, like the reopening of pubs.
(Image: Getty Images)
"This was not an easy decision, but it was one that we had to take.
"At that point, the 7-day infection rate in Leicester was 135 cases per 100,000 people, which was 3 times higher than the next highest city.
"And Leicester was accounting for 10 per cent of all positive cases in the country.
"This decision was taken with the agreement of all local leaders.
"And I am grateful to the leader and officers of Leicestershire County Council, and to the officers of Leicester City Council, for their support and hard work.
"Since then, we’ve doubled testing.
"And through a monumental programme of communications and community engagement, we’ve been pushing our important messages.
"I committed to reviewing the measures in Leicester every two weeks.
"This morning I chaired a Gold meeting of the Local Action Committee to discuss the latest situation.
(Image: PA)
"And this afternoon, I held a further meeting with local leaders, Public Health England, the JBC, the local resilience forum, and my clinical advisers.
"The latest data show that the seven-day infection rate in Leicester is now 119 cases per 100,000 people, and that the percentage of people who have tested positive is now at 4.8 per cent.
"These are positive indicators, especially in light of the huge increase in testing in the local area.
"But they still remain well above the national average, and the average for surrounding areas.
"Thanks to the incredible efforts of people of Leicester, who have followed the lockdown, even while others have had their freedom relaxed, we are now in a position to relax some, but not all, of the restrictions that were in place.
"So, from 24 July we’ll be removing the restrictions on schools and early years childcare and taking a more targeted approach to the restrictions on non-essential retail.
"Replacing the national decision to close non-essential retail with a local power to close them where necessary. This is all part of our more targeted approach.
(Image: PA)
"However, other restrictions, like those for travel and only having social gatherings of up to 6 people, for example, will remain in force.
"And measures introduced on 4 July, like re-opening the hospitality sector, will also not yet apply.
"The initial definition of the geography covered by the lockdown was a decision I delegated to Leicestershire County Council, and they made and published.
"The Leader of Leicestershire County Council, Nicholas Rushton, has advised me, based on the data and the best public health advice, that he recommends these restrictions now apply only to the Oadby and Wigston area of Leicestershire, as well as the City of Leicester itself.
"And I have accepted his advice.
"Some say that the local lockdown is unnecessary. I wish this were true.
"But sadly it remains vital for the health of everyone in Leicester, and the rest of the country, that these restrictions stay in place.
"We will review them again in a fortnight.
"I hope that this careful easing of restrictions will provide some comfort to people in Leicester and Leicestershire.
"And I’d say this directly to the people of Leicester and Leicestershire – I’d like to pay tribute to you all.
"Your perseverance and your hard work has brought real and tangible results.
"And you have shown respect for one another.
"I understand this hasn’t been easy.
"Strong representations have been made to me by my honourable friends, the members for Charnwood, Harborough and South Leicestershire and for the members opposite who represent the city of Leicester, on behalf of constituents who have been impacted, and constituents who wanted to see the lockdown lifted too.
"However, there is still a lot to do. And the public health messages remain critical.
"So please get a test if you have symptoms.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Keep following the rules that are in place.
"Please do not lose your resolve.
"Because the sooner we get this virus under control, the sooner we can restore life in Leicester, and across the country, to normal.
"Mr Speaker, this statement also gives me the opportunity to inform the House of an issue relating to testing.
"We have identified some swabs that are not up to the usual high standard that we expect, and we will be carrying out further testing of this batch.
"As a precautionary measure and while we investigate further, we are requesting that the use of these Randox swab test kits are paused in all settings until further notice.
"This problem was brought to my attention yesterday afternoon. We contacted settings using these swabs last night, and published the pause notice immediately.
"Clinical advice is that there is no evidence of any harm.
"That test results are not affected.
"There is no evidence of issues with any of our other tests swabs.
"And there is no impact on access to testing.
"Mr Speaker, our ability to take action on this local level is the keystone of our plan to defeat coronavirus.
"So we can keep this virus on the run and defeat it once and for all.
"I’m grateful to you for allowing me to make this statement at this time and I commend this statement to the House."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Suspected crook hid behind bin in attempt to escape police helicopter

A suspected crook tried to hide behind a wheelie bin as he was chased by officers - and a police @ @ @ @ @ to reports of a car being stolen during a burglary in Greylag Crescent , Worsley @ @ @ @ @ July 15 ) .
The car was spotted on Coniston Avenue in Little Hulton this @ @ @ @ @ A police helicopter was scrambled to find the driver , according to Inspector Katie-Louise Allen @ @ @ @ @ Swinton and Little Hulton neighbourhood team .
When officers on the ground made it to @ @ @ @ @ the car scarpered .
One of them hid behind a wheelie bin at one point @ @ @ @ @ .
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He was arrested and taken in @ @ @ @ @ vehicle has now been recovered and is being reunited with its owners .

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A suspected crook tried to hide behind a wheelie bin as he was chased by officers - and a police helicopter.
Police were called to reports of a car being stolen during a burglary in Greylag Crescent, Worsley, on Wednesday evening (July 15).
The car was spotted on Coniston Avenue in Little Hulton this afternoon (Thursday).
A police helicopter was scrambled to find the driver, according to Inspector Katie-Louise Allen of Greater Manchester Police's Swinton and Little Hulton neighbourhood team.
When officers on the ground made it to the scene, those inside the car scarpered.
One of them hid behind a wheelie bin at one point. It didn't work.
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He was arrested and taken in for questioning.
The stolen vehicle has now been recovered and is being reunited with its owners.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--The one-man burglary spree that devastated businesses

Companies counting the cost of the coronavirus crisis were given added stress after a prolific burglar struck .
A firm of solicitors had thousands of pounds-worth of computer equipment stolen in two separate break-ins committed by 31-year-old Matthew Cummins - who then targeted other premises in the city centre .
He struck at Field Fisher solicitors in Peter Street on March 2 , stealing seven laptops worth more than £6,200 .
Cummins , from Salford , then returned a week later , taking a further eight computers worth £7,800 .
The firm said the impact of the burglaries is 'massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
In a statement read by prosecutors at Cummins ' sentencing hearing , the company said : `` The financial impact of these two burglaries is massive .
`` For a company such as this to absorb the £14,000 is extremely difficult , especially given the added stress of running a business at a time when the country is in the middle of a pandemic .
`` The insurance premiums will undoubtedly rise as a result of these two incidents . ''
About two weeks later , in the early hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tower 12 , an office block in Spinningfields , yards away from where he was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday ( July 16 ) .
He got into the office of recruitment company Strategic People and damaged a door , but did n't take anything .
The firm said : `` In the current climate we face hard times , and this has set us back even further in terms of the cost of replacing the door . ''
Cummins also damaged a door at the offices of Barton Willmore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company said : `` With all the Covid-19 warnings , this has caused additional stress in our building and concerns about safety . ''
After getting into the office of Pareto , a financial planning company , Cummins stole company iPhones and an envelope containing £50 , which had been raised for charity .
He also took a number of sentimental values which were being stored in the office by an employee while she moved house .
A gold chain worth about £2,000 ; two wedding rings ; a pair of gold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were taken .
The woman who owned the items said she was devastated at the loss of her 'irreplaceable ' possessions .
Although the offences were committed before lockdown , prosecutors said the impact has added to the additional pressures companies are facing due to the coronavirus .
The court heard Cummins , of Kiwi Street , Salford , has 39 previous convictions for 74 offences .
The judge said he had a 'shocking record for offences of dishonesty ' , including burglary .

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Companies counting the cost of the coronavirus crisis were given added stress after a prolific burglar struck.
A firm of solicitors had thousands of pounds-worth of computer equipment stolen in two separate break-ins committed by 31-year-old Matthew Cummins - who then targeted other premises in the city centre.
He struck at Field Fisher solicitors in Peter Street on March 2, stealing seven laptops worth more than £6,200.
Cummins, from Salford, then returned a week later, taking a further eight computers worth £7,800.
The firm said the impact of the burglaries is 'massive', especially as businesses contend with the pandemic.
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In a statement read by prosecutors at Cummins' sentencing hearing, the company said: "The financial impact of these two burglaries is massive.
"For a company such as this to absorb the £14,000 is extremely difficult, especially given the added stress of running a business at a time when the country is in the middle of a pandemic.
"The insurance premiums will undoubtedly rise as a result of these two incidents."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
About two weeks later, in the early hours of March 21, Cummins broke into Tower 12, an office block in Spinningfields, yards away from where he was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday (July 16).
He got into the office of recruitment company Strategic People and damaged a door, but didn't take anything.
The firm said: "In the current climate we face hard times, and this has set us back even further in terms of the cost of replacing the door."
Cummins also damaged a door at the offices of Barton Willmore, a planning and design consultancy firm.
The company said: "With all the Covid-19 warnings, this has caused additional stress in our building and concerns about safety."
After getting into the office of Pareto, a financial planning company, Cummins stole company iPhones and an envelope containing £50, which had been raised for charity.
He also took a number of sentimental values which were being stored in the office by an employee while she moved house.
A gold chain worth about £2,000; two wedding rings; a pair of gold earrings; and a white gold ring were taken.
The woman who owned the items said she was devastated at the loss of her 'irreplaceable' possessions.
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Cummins was arrested on April 21.
Although the offences were committed before lockdown, prosecutors said the impact has added to the additional pressures companies are facing due to the coronavirus.
The court heard Cummins, of Kiwi Street, Salford, has 39 previous convictions for 74 offences. The judge said he had a 'shocking record for offences of dishonesty', including burglary.
Judge Anthony Cross QC jailed Cummins for two-and-a-half years.