themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--What Greater Manchester Spatial Framework plan means for Stockport

The latest version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework - the region ’ s long-term plan for ‘ jobs homes and the environment ’ - is due to be signed off by local leaders .
The biggest change in Stockport is the removal of plans for 250 new homes at Unity Mill , in Woodley .
A new addition to the last draft , it is no longer mentioned in the document .
And there are also significantly scaled down proposals for Bredbury Park Industrial Estate .
It comes after a row with neighbouring borough Tameside that nearly derailed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still includes more than 3,000 new homes across six different sites , some of which remain highly contentious .
While much of it remains unchanged from the version that emerged in 2019 , there have been some alterations to the overall plan .
A full rundown of the proposals for Stockport in the new ‘ GMSF ’ plan are below .
Plans for a 90,000 sq m extension into the Tame Valley sparked fury in neighbouring Tameside and led to the postponement of the new masterplan .
However , it seems a compromise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows the proposals have shrunk by a third to 60.000 sq m. It means nearly 25 acres that would previously have been earmarked for industrial use will now remain in the green belt .
The latest document says that any development would have to include a ‘ green belt buffer zone ’ that would minimise the impact on the Tame Valley and protect views .
There would also need to be improved pedestrian , cycle and public transport access to the site from surrounding areas , including links to Stockport Sports Village .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ site has been reduced from 250 to 185 since the last version of the spatial framework .
The 40 acre plot behind the former Offerton High School stretches across the old playing fields and green space around the Dialstone sports centre .
It would provide 20pc 'affordable ' housing with access from the Fairway and Curzon Road and junction improvements and traffic calming measures included .
Any development is expected to provide a range of housing types , including older persons ’ affordable accommodation and homes for wheelchair users .
It would also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special needs through the extension of the existing Lisburne School .
This site was scaled back to 850 homes in 2019 having originally been earmarked for 2,000 and remains the same in the new document .
Once built , it would deliver 30pc 'affordable ' homes and a range of housing types .
It is expected that housing would be more dense towards the north and west of the site , particularly close to Heald Green station .
Any development would have to include pedestrian and vehicle access points from Outwood Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided to the north of the site via Finney Lane .
Developers would also be expected to contribute towards additional places at Bolshaw Primary School ( which is within the site ’ s boundary ) as well as other infrastructure needs generated by the scheme .
As with Heald Green West , this huge green belt site would deliver around 850 homes - including 325 houses on land owned by the Seashell Trust which already have planning permission .
There would be a minimum of 30pc affordable housing - including for older people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a new ‘ transport hub ’ .
A new railway station with park and ride facilities at Stanley Green would act as an interchange for road , rail and a proposed busway .
Access to the site would be from a new ‘ high standard link ’ between the A34 Eden Point roundabout to the east and to Wilmslow Road to the west .
Alternatives to the ‘ substandard ’ Stanley Road railway bridge to the south of the site are to be explored .
Any development would be required to ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ including the Grade II listed Griffin Farm and Stanley Hall Farm .
Always one of the more contentious sites in Stockport ’ s plans , is earmarked for around 500 homes - at least 150 of which would be for older people .
A minimum of 30pc would be affordable .
Developers would be expected to provide ‘ suitable access points ’ from the north and south of the A6 and make improvements to local transport infrastructure .
This would include contributions to ‘ high quality bus waiting facilities ’ on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new railway station at High Lane .
There would also need to be ‘ direct and high quality pedestrian and cycle routes ’ .
Other requirements include protecting heritage and archaeological assets , such as the Grade II listed Marsden House , Mile Post at the junction of Buxton Road and Middlewood Road , Macclesfield Canal Bridges Nos .
11 and 12 and the Macclesfield Canal Conservation Area .
This site , close to Romiley station has been earmarked for 250 homes , at least 30 pc of which would be affordable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ types , including provision for older persons ’ affordable accommodation .
As in High Lane developers would be expected to make improvements to local transport infrastructure and enhance walking and cycling routes .
Playing fields within the site would also be improved through better drainage and the provision of new changing facilities .
Developers would also have to make ‘ an appropriate contribution towards the provision of new community facilities in the local area ’ .
Another large housing development , proposals here are for a further 750 homes at the site - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The scheme would require public transport improvements , including a ‘ high quality busway through the new estate .
According to the document the route would ‘ provide enhanced connectivity from Hazel Grove to Heald Green and Manchester Airport , linking from the proposed Poynton Relief Road to the east of the site through to Chester Road at the north of the site.
’ The proposed relief road could potentially provide an opportunity to improve access to the site .
Developers would be expected to ‘ significantly enhance ’ community facilities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and improving the existing Woodford War Memorial Centre .
Any scheme would also be required to enhance the heritage and archaeological assets , including the Grade II* listed New Hall Farm House and New Hall Cottage .
The new GMSF will go before the ten Greater Manchester leaders – and mayor Andy Burnham – at a meeting tomorrow , ( Friday , October 30 ) .
If endorsed it will then be thrown out to debates in town halls across the city-region throughout November as every councillor gets their say .
Should the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will then go out for an eight-week public consultation starting on Tuesday , December 1 .

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The latest version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework - the region’s long-term plan for ‘jobs homes and the environment’ - is due to be signed off by local leaders.
The biggest change in Stockport is the removal of plans for 250 new homes at Unity Mill, in Woodley. A new addition to the last draft, it is no longer mentioned in the document.
And there are also significantly scaled down proposals for Bredbury Park Industrial Estate. It comes after a row with neighbouring borough Tameside that nearly derailed the entire project.
However, the blueprint still includes more than 3,000 new homes across six different sites, some of which remain highly contentious.
While much of it remains unchanged from the version that emerged in 2019, there have been some alterations to the overall plan.
A full rundown of the proposals for Stockport in the new ‘GMSF’ plan are below.
Bredbury Park Extension
(Image: AEW Architects for Quorum)
Plans for a 90,000 sq m extension into the Tame Valley sparked fury in neighbouring Tameside and led to the postponement of the new masterplan.
However, it seems a compromise has been reached as the new GMSF shows the proposals have shrunk by a third to 60.000 sq m.
It means nearly 25 acres that would previously have been earmarked for industrial use will now remain in the green belt.
The latest document says that any development would have to include a ‘green belt buffer zone’ that would minimise the impact on the Tame Valley and protect views.
There would also need to be improved pedestrian, cycle and public transport access to the site from surrounding areas, including links to Stockport Sports Village.
Former Offerton High School
The number of homes earmarked for this site has been reduced from 250 to 185 since the last version of the spatial framework.
The 40 acre plot behind the former Offerton High School stretches across the old playing fields and green space around the Dialstone sports centre.
It would provide 20pc 'affordable' housing with access from the Fairway and Curzon Road and junction improvements and traffic calming measures included.
Any development is expected to provide a range of housing types, including older persons’ affordable accommodation and homes for wheelchair users.
It would also provide additional school places for children with special needs through the extension of the existing Lisburne School.
Heald Green West
This site was scaled back to 850 homes in 2019 having originally been earmarked for 2,000 and remains the same in the new document.
Once built, it would deliver 30pc 'affordable' homes and a range of housing types.
It is expected that housing would be more dense towards the north and west of the site, particularly close to Heald Green station.
Any development would have to include pedestrian and vehicle access points from Outwood Road, with emergency and cycling and walking access provided to the north of the site via Finney Lane.
Developers would also be expected to contribute towards additional places at Bolshaw Primary School (which is within the site’s boundary) as well as other infrastructure needs generated by the scheme.
(Image: @rjkbreeze)
Heald Green East (Griffin Farm)
As with Heald Green West, this huge green belt site would deliver around 850 homes - including 325 houses on land owned by the Seashell Trust which already have planning permission.
There would be a minimum of 30pc affordable housing - including for older people.
The plans also include ambitious proposals for a new ‘transport hub’. A new railway station with park and ride facilities at Stanley Green would act as an interchange for road, rail and a proposed busway.
Access to the site would be from a new ‘high standard link’ between the A34 Eden Point roundabout to the east and to Wilmslow Road to the west.
Alternatives to the ‘substandard’ Stanley Road railway bridge to the south of the site are to be explored.
Any development would be required to ‘protect and enhance heritage and archaeological assets’ including the Grade II listed Griffin Farm and Stanley Hall Farm.
High Lane
Always one of the more contentious sites in Stockport’s plans, is earmarked for around 500 homes - at least 150 of which would be for older people.
A minimum of 30pc would be affordable.
Developers would be expected to provide ‘suitable access points’ from the north and south of the A6 and make improvements to local transport infrastructure.
This would include contributions to ‘high quality bus waiting facilities’ on the A6 and the possible development of a new railway station at High Lane.
There would also need to be ‘direct and high quality pedestrian and cycle routes’.
Other requirements include protecting heritage and archaeological assets, such as the Grade II listed Marsden House, Mile Post at the junction of Buxton Road and Middlewood Road, Macclesfield Canal Bridges Nos. 11 and 12 and the Macclesfield Canal Conservation Area.
Hyde Bank Meadows
This site, close to Romiley station has been earmarked for 250 homes, at least 30 pc of which would be affordable.
It would feature a range of housing types, including provision for older persons’ affordable accommodation.
As in High Lane developers would be expected to make improvements to local transport infrastructure and enhance walking and cycling routes.
Playing fields within the site would also be improved through better drainage and the provision of new changing facilities.
Developers would also have to make ‘an appropriate contribution towards the provision of new community facilities in the local area’.
Woodford Aerodrome
Another large housing development, proposals here are for a further 750 homes at the site - nearly half of which would be affordable.
The scheme would require public transport improvements, including a ‘high quality busway through the new estate.
According to the document the route would ‘provide enhanced connectivity from Hazel Grove to Heald Green and Manchester Airport, linking from the proposed Poynton Relief Road to the east of the site through to Chester Road at the north of the site.’
The proposed relief road could potentially provide an opportunity to improve access to the site.
Developers would be expected to ‘significantly enhance’ community facilities in the area, including new sporting facilities and improving the existing Woodford War Memorial Centre.
Any scheme would also be required to enhance the heritage and archaeological assets, including the Grade II* listed New Hall Farm House and New Hall Cottage.
What next?
The new GMSF will go before the ten Greater Manchester leaders – and mayor Andy Burnham – at a meeting tomorrow, (Friday, October 30).
If endorsed it will then be thrown out to debates in town halls across the city-region throughout November as every councillor gets their say.
Should the plan be approved by all 10 districts it will then go out for an eight-week public consultation starting on Tuesday, December 1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Community kitchen which feeds 100 people a week looking for a new home

A volunteer-run 'community kitchen ' that feeds around 100 people every week has been told it has a month to find a new home .
Bolton Community Kitchen ( BCK ) was set up around seven years ago and has operated out of the old Yorkshire Bank building , in Bradshawgate , since 2018 .
On Monday ( October 26 ) founder Gareth Bradbury was informed that he had until November 30 to leave the premises , potentially meaning that BCK will not have a base over the Christmas period .
It means the group , which also helped students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put some of its usual festive plans on hold .
Mr Bradbury told the Manchester Evening News : `` There 's a lot of stuff we ca n't do this year because we do n't know where we 'll be .
We normally do a shoe box appeal but we have nowhere to hold that and we probably wo n't be able to give people presents .
`` Before Covid-19 , we were feeding 100 people a week , doing two and three course meals and since it started , we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday 's news came as a bit of a shock to Mr Bradbury but he said he understands it due to the current situation .
He added : `` It 's just circumstances and you ca n't blame the landlords .
They 've given us somewhere for the past two years. ''
Bolton Council have got involved and David Greenhalgh ( the leader ) said he 'll look at properties for us .
We 've been looking all over but there 's looking and then there 's getting .
We need somewhere big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kitchen facilities .
`` We also need a lot of storage space because we help people moving into their first flats with pots and pans and we have loads of things like that .
`` We 've got eight freezers worth of food as well . ''
If you know anywhere suitable , contact the Bolton Community Kitchen Facebook group .

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A volunteer-run 'community kitchen' that feeds around 100 people every week has been told it has a month to find a new home.
Bolton Community Kitchen (BCK) was set up around seven years ago and has operated out of the old Yorkshire Bank building, in Bradshawgate, since 2018.
On Monday (October 26) founder Gareth Bradbury was informed that he had until November 30 to leave the premises, potentially meaning that BCK will not have a base over the Christmas period.
It means the group, which also helped students after the devastating Cube fire, has to put some of its usual festive plans on hold.
Mr Bradbury told the Manchester Evening News: "There's a lot of stuff we can't do this year because we don't know where we'll be. We normally do a shoe box appeal but we have nowhere to hold that and we probably won't be able to give people presents.
"Before Covid-19, we were feeding 100 people a week, doing two and three course meals and since it started, we've been delivering food parcels out."
Monday's news came as a bit of a shock to Mr Bradbury but he said he understands it due to the current situation.
He added: "It's just circumstances and you can't blame the landlords. They've given us somewhere for the past two years.
" Bolton Council have got involved and David Greenhalgh (the leader) said he'll look at properties for us. We've been looking all over but there's looking and then there's getting. We need somewhere big enough with seating for 50 people and kitchen facilities.
"We also need a lot of storage space because we help people moving into their first flats with pots and pans and we have loads of things like that.
"We've got eight freezers worth of food as well."
If you know anywhere suitable, contact the Bolton Community Kitchen Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Union threatens strike action if in-person teaching returns to MMU

Union members say they will ballot to strike if a decision to push ahead with in-person teaching is not reversed at Manchester Metropolitan University .
MMU moved most teaching online on Wednesday , October 7 , as authorities worked to tackle rocketing Covid-19 cases among students .
But face-to-face teaching is due to begin again at the university from next Monday ( November 2 ) .
The University and College Union ( UCU ) says it is a “ reckless ” move when Manchester is under Tier 3 restrictions - the highest alert level of England .
Union bosses say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice and have tried to discuss the dangers of in-person teaching with management through the Advisory , Conciliation and Arbitration Service ( ACAS ) .
They now say that if the decision to push ahead with in-person teaching is not reversed , they will have “ no choice ” but to ballot members for industrial action .
Vice Chancellor Professor Malcolm Press wrote to staff this week to inform them that up to three hours of “ on campus activity ” will be offered to students each week .
Students will be asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and classes , as well as when they move around buildings .
Infection rates across the city are still very high , however cases in student suburbs such as Fallowfield and Hulme and University have dropped .
But students have been warned to remain vigilant .
UCU regional official Martyn Moss said : “ The people of Manchester are making huge sacrifices to try to contain the spread of the virus .
Yet Manchester Metropolitan University ’ s vice-chancellor wants to undermine the city ’ s sacrifice , and risk the health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to return to campus .
“ Staff have spent the past three weeks teaching online , and the university needs to give them the resources to continue to provide students the best possible remote learning experience under these difficult conditions , instead of rushing to return to in-person teaching .
“ We want to work with the university to make sure that staff and students are supported during this difficult time and we tried to come to an agreement with management through ACAS , but asking staff to resume in-person teaching is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dispute with the university .
“ If the vice-chancellor continues to risk the health of staff , students and the local community in this cavalier manner we will have no choice but to ballot our members for industrial action.
” A MMU spokesman said : “ Our decision to reintroduce an element of face-to-face teaching is in line with recommendations from the Director of Public Health for Manchester and Public Health England .
“ Most of our teaching will remain online , but we will provide up to three hours of in-person activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Above all , this reflects the wishes and needs of many of our students , who tell us and the Students ’ Union , that they greatly value in-person activity .
This supports their mental health and wellbeing and helps them to build a sense of community with other students and the University .
“ The safety and wellbeing of our employees and students is our top priority .
We are working hard to keep our campus COVID secure as well as investing in technology and training to support our staff to deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain firmly committed to working in a constructive way with UCU and are in constant dialogue with our students , staff and all three trade unions which represent them , as well as the Students ’ Union.
” Student Union ’ s President , Evelyn Sweeney , said : “ We really welcome the return to face-to-face teaching .
Students have told us that it helps to create a sense of belonging and personal interaction helps students to build stronger relationships with tutors .
“ Seeing classmates creates a sense of community and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of isolation and loneliness .
”

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Union members say they will ballot to strike if a decision to push ahead with in-person teaching is not reversed at Manchester Metropolitan University.
MMU moved most teaching online on Wednesday, October 7, as authorities worked to tackle rocketing Covid-19 cases among students.
But face-to-face teaching is due to begin again at the university from next Monday (November 2).
The University and College Union (UCU) says it is a “reckless” move when Manchester is under Tier 3 restrictions - the highest alert level of England.
(Image: PA)
Union bosses say they have lodged a failure to agree notice and have tried to discuss the dangers of in-person teaching with management through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).
They now say that if the decision to push ahead with in-person teaching is not reversed, they will have “no choice” but to ballot members for industrial action.
Vice Chancellor Professor Malcolm Press wrote to staff this week to inform them that up to three hours of “on campus activity” will be offered to students each week.
Students will be asked to wear face coverings in teaching spaces and classes, as well as when they move around buildings.
Infection rates across the city are still very high, however cases in student suburbs such as Fallowfield and Hulme and University have dropped.
But students have been warned to remain vigilant.
(Image: Mark Waugh)
UCU regional official Martyn Moss said: “The people of Manchester are making huge sacrifices to try to contain the spread of the virus. Yet Manchester Metropolitan University’s vice-chancellor wants to undermine the city’s sacrifice, and risk the health and safety of staff and students by urging them to return to campus.
“Staff have spent the past three weeks teaching online, and the university needs to give them the resources to continue to provide students the best possible remote learning experience under these difficult conditions, instead of rushing to return to in-person teaching.
“We want to work with the university to make sure that staff and students are supported during this difficult time and we tried to come to an agreement with management through ACAS, but asking staff to resume in-person teaching is unacceptable, so we have declared a dispute with the university.
“If the vice-chancellor continues to risk the health of staff, students and the local community in this cavalier manner we will have no choice but to ballot our members for industrial action.”
A MMU spokesman said: “Our decision to reintroduce an element of face-to-face teaching is in line with recommendations from the Director of Public Health for Manchester and Public Health England.
“Most of our teaching will remain online, but we will provide up to three hours of in-person activity each week for most courses.
"Above all, this reflects the wishes and needs of many of our students, who tell us and the Students’ Union, that they greatly value in-person activity. This supports their mental health and wellbeing and helps them to build a sense of community with other students and the University.
“The safety and wellbeing of our employees and students is our top priority. We are working hard to keep our campus COVID secure as well as investing in technology and training to support our staff to deliver high quality teaching online.
“We remain firmly committed to working in a constructive way with UCU and are in constant dialogue with our students, staff and all three trade unions which represent them, as well as the Students’ Union.”
Student Union’s President, Evelyn Sweeney, said: “We really welcome the return to face-to-face teaching. Students have told us that it helps to create a sense of belonging and personal interaction helps students to build stronger relationships with tutors.
“Seeing classmates creates a sense of community and does a great deal to alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Police warn huge group in Halloween costumes: 'You will be punished'

Police confronted a huge group of young people gathered in Nottingham last night on the eve of the city going into Tier 3 'very high ' coronavirus restrictions , and warned students : 'You will be punished . '
Nottingham was placed into the “ very high ” bracket today at 12.01am , with new rules coming into place such as a ban on buying alcohol from shops after 9pm .
However , maths teacher Simmy Purwaha filmed the moment police had to intervene as dozens of densely-packed young people broke social distancing guidelines to dance together on St James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a recipe for disaster , ” the 25-year-old told the Press Association .
Nearby , Nottinghamshire Police were forced to break up a 40-strong party in students halls at Nottingham Trent University , with a bag of cocaine and a PA system seized .
Assistant Chief Constable Kate Meynell said : “ As we ’ ve said time and again , the very last thing we want to be doing as police officers is to be issuing these fines , but we have a responsibility to enforce the law and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that responsibility very seriously and we will continue to take action against people who wilfully break the rules in this way .
“ It is perfectly clear that these kind of gatherings are not allowed and there really is no excuse for what we saw last night.
” Mr Purwaha , who filmed a police intervention in the city centre , told PA : “ The actual shenanigans started at about 9.55pm when all of the bars let the patrons out at the same time onto a small lane .
“ It went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police turned up to send people on their way .
“ One person was arrested in front of me and another was lying unconscious .
“ They were chanting World Cup football chants which didn ’ t make sense as there isn ’ t any football on.
” Once identified , the party hosts will be facing a fine of £10,000 for organising an inside gathering of more than 30 people , the force said .
ACC Meynell added : “ This pandemic is a serious risk to public health .
“ Cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting seriously ill as a result .
“ We expect people to follow and obey the law and hope that this latest incident serves as a warning to others – that if you do break the rules in this way you will be caught and you will be punished.
” Before youngsters were pictured in Halloween costumes and drinking in large groups , the force had issued a warning that people who deliberately flouted the rules would be fined .
Mr Purwaha added that he feels students have been “ given a hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a minority who are flouting lockdown rules .
“ That doesn ’ t excuse the awful behaviour on display yesterday , ” he added .
“ Although it ’ s a minority of students , they ’ re taking the p*** and ruining it for the rest of us who want to go for a drink but will be unable to without purchasing a meal.
” Nottinghamshire Police made one arrest for alleged drunk and disorderly and issued dispersal orders .
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said : “ Following the reports , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disperse the crowds from the Old Market Square and the rest of the evening had no incidents of note .
“ The vast majority of the Nottinghamshire community has understood the very serious situation the city and county are currently in with infection numbers and hospital admissions increasing on a daily basis .
“ It is the case that people are being issued fines for breaching the regulations but more importantly the virus is spreading rapidly throughout the community and people are dying .
“ It ’ s important to highlight that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of individuals , our officers at risk , and their families too , when they are attending such gatherings .
We are very determined to protect the public and will continue to respond quickly to such incidents .
“ We have to do all we can to stop the spread of Covid-19 and better protect older and more vulnerable people – as well as helping to reduce pressure on the emergency services and NHS as we move into winter .
”

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Police confronted a huge group of young people gathered in Nottingham last night on the eve of the city going into Tier 3 'very high' coronavirus restrictions, and warned students: 'You will be punished.'
Nottingham was placed into the “very high” bracket today at 12.01am, with new rules coming into place such as a ban on buying alcohol from shops after 9pm.
However, maths teacher Simmy Purwaha filmed the moment police had to intervene as dozens of densely-packed young people broke social distancing guidelines to dance together on St James Street.
“Mixed with booze it’s a recipe for disaster,” the 25-year-old told the Press Association.
Nearby, Nottinghamshire Police were forced to break up a 40-strong party in students halls at Nottingham Trent University, with a bag of cocaine and a PA system seized.
Assistant Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “As we’ve said time and again, the very last thing we want to be doing as police officers is to be issuing these fines, but we have a responsibility to enforce the law and to keep people safe.
“We take that responsibility very seriously and we will continue to take action against people who wilfully break the rules in this way.
“It is perfectly clear that these kind of gatherings are not allowed and there really is no excuse for what we saw last night.”
(Image: PA)
Mr Purwaha, who filmed a police intervention in the city centre, told PA: “The actual shenanigans started at about 9.55pm when all of the bars let the patrons out at the same time onto a small lane.
“It went on for about 20 minutes before enough police turned up to send people on their way.
“One person was arrested in front of me and another was lying unconscious.
“They were chanting World Cup football chants which didn’t make sense as there isn’t any football on.”
Once identified, the party hosts will be facing a fine of £10,000 for organising an inside gathering of more than 30 people, the force said.
ACC Meynell added: “This pandemic is a serious risk to public health.
“Cases are rising fast and more people are getting seriously ill as a result.
“We expect people to follow and obey the law and hope that this latest incident serves as a warning to others – that if you do break the rules in this way you will be caught and you will be punished.”
(Image: PA)
Before youngsters were pictured in Halloween costumes and drinking in large groups, the force had issued a warning that people who deliberately flouted the rules would be fined.
Mr Purwaha added that he feels students have been “given a hard time” by the government and it is a minority who are flouting lockdown rules.
“That doesn’t excuse the awful behaviour on display yesterday,” he added.
“Although it’s a minority of students, they’re taking the p*** and ruining it for the rest of us who want to go for a drink but will be unable to without purchasing a meal.”
Nottinghamshire Police made one arrest for alleged drunk and disorderly and issued dispersal orders.
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “Following the reports, officers were swiftly on the scene to disperse the crowds from the Old Market Square and the rest of the evening had no incidents of note.
“The vast majority of the Nottinghamshire community has understood the very serious situation the city and county are currently in with infection numbers and hospital admissions increasing on a daily basis.
“It is the case that people are being issued fines for breaching the regulations but more importantly the virus is spreading rapidly throughout the community and people are dying.
“It’s important to highlight that this kind of behaviour potentially puts the health of individuals, our officers at risk, and their families too, when they are attending such gatherings. We are very determined to protect the public and will continue to respond quickly to such incidents.
“We have to do all we can to stop the spread of Covid-19 and better protect older and more vulnerable people – as well as helping to reduce pressure on the emergency services and NHS as we move into winter.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United are looking to build on the midweek win over RB Leipzig as they look ahead to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ United were in brilliant form on Wednesday in the Champions League as a late hat-trick @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Martial penalty secured the win after Mason Greenwood had given them an early lead @ @ @ @ @ his players afterwards and will now be eager continue that momentum into Sunday 's game @ @ @ @ @ speak to the media today ahead of that clash with Mikel Arteta 's Gunners .
@ @ @ @ @ Telles , who is isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 , has thanked fans , @ @ @ @ @ to thank you for the messages of affection that I received from the moment that @ @ @ @ @ been diagnosed with COVID-19 .
I am fine , isolated and soon I will be @ @ @ @ @ to help my teammates . ''
Follow our live blog below for all the latest @ @ @

Manchester United are looking to build on the midweek win over RB Leipzig as they look ahead to the Premier League visit of Arsenal.
United were in brilliant form on Wednesday in the Champions League as a late hat-trick from Marcus Rashford and an Anthony Martial penalty secured the win after Mason Greenwood had given them an early lead.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lauded his players afterwards and will now be eager continue that momentum into Sunday's game with Arsenal. Solskjaer will speak to the media today ahead of that clash with Mikel Arteta's Gunners.
Meanwhile, new signing Alex Telles, who is isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, has thanked fans, saying: "I want to thank you for the messages of affection that I received from the moment that United announced that I have been diagnosed with COVID-19. I am fine, isolated and soon I will be back with all my strength to help my teammates."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Man United youngsters aiming to emulate Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard

Since Manchester United last played in the FA Youth Cup , Teden Mengi has turned 18 , started training with the first-team , made his career debut , been included in the Europa League squad , had his name added to the first-team section on the club website , made the United Champions League squad , captained the Under-23s and been named a substitute on three occasions this season .
2020 has been forgettable for most but for Mengi it has been a defining year and the final two months could be more fulfilling .
Almost eight months since United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their Youth Cup campaign resumes on Friday night with a semi-final against Chelsea at St George 's Park .
United have not housed the trophy in the club museum since 2011 - the class of Paul Pogba , Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison - and last reached the semi-finals in 2012 .
Their matchwinner against Wigan , Deji Sotona , has already moved to Nice and Mengi 's partner at centre half at Old Trafford , Ben Hockenhull , joined Brentford 's B team .
Teenagers tend to only get two shots at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a promotion almost scuppered Mengi 's second chance .
Ryan Giggs , Phil Neville and Kieran Richardson briefly moved out of the first-team dressing room for triumphant Youth Cup finals and Mengi is the fifth-choice centre half at United despite playing nine minutes of senior football .
`` The Youth Cup is one you only get two shots at in your career as a first and second year , '' Mengi tells the MEN .
`` We went far and did really well , played four games and won four games , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` I would n't even say it 's a compliment [ I 'm dropping back down ] .
I would say it 's what should happen because I was there from the start , so why should n't I be there at the end ?
I would n't say it 's a compliment , I 'd say it 's a given .
`` Personally , I want to be there , I want to go on and win the Youth Cup .
Like I said , you only get two shots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a chance to win it and it 's rightly earned .
We 've done really well to get to this point . ''
Mengi 's relief at the Youth Cup 's conclusion is shared by Anthony Elanga .
The 18-year-old Swede missed both Old Trafford ties against Wigan and Leeds United through injury and , in the inordinate wait for the semi-final , Elanga has enjoyed his own first-team exposure , coming on in last month 's pre-season friendly at Aston Villa .
Elanga , who celebrated his birthday three days before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U23s on a full-time basis now .
`` It means a lot , '' he says .
`` You look at the players that have won it before , the likes of Jesse and Pogba .
You look where they are right now , so it is a big competition to play in .
`` I 'm just happy to be a part of it and hopefully we can win this whole thing .
It would mean a lot for me , my teammates and everyone around the club .
Literally during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'what 's going to happen with the Youth Cup ?
What 's going to happen with the Youth Cup ? '
`` Luckily I 'm just happy that we get another chance , another opportunity , to prove ourselves because we 've earned the right to be where we are right now .
I 'm just looking forward to it . ''
United 's semi-final opponents , Chelsea , won seven Youth Cups in the last decade and United are the only side to have beaten them outside of a final in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emerged at half-time in the thrilling third-round tie in December 2018 , when his close friend Mason Greenwood struck a clinical hat-trick in a 4-3 triumph .
Greenwood is still eligible to figure against Chelsea tonight .
`` That was a big night for us , '' Mengi recalls .
`` That was my first game back from injury , so I came on for us at half-time but Mason was Mason , he was special for us that day .
`` We did get a red card ( Di'Shon Bernard ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did a really good job that nigh , t it was a really great team performance to beat Chelsea and go through . ''
Mengi is one of eight players from that tie whom have gone on to debut for the club .
Greenwood and James Garner made their bows a week apart during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's caretaker tenure before Bernard , Ethan Laird , Dylan Levitt , Ethan Galbraith and D'Mani Mellor appeared in the Europa League group game in Astana , where Mengi was an unused substitute .
Of United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least one member has played 50 times for the club .
Mengi was added to the first-team training squad in early June to offset injuries to Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones .
A week after the MEN revealed he had been promoted to the first-team squad the club website uploaded his profile to the section .
It had been coming .
Mengi was on the flight to Cologne for the latter stages of the Europa League in August after becoming the eighth academy debutant of 2019-20 against LASK .
`` There was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told I 'm going to start training , so just come in whenever the first-team come in and train as normal , '' Mengi says .
`` There was n't like a real big discussion over it , it was like , this is what I 'm going to do now .
I 've been doing it and just working hard every day as hard as I can .
`` If anyone was to get that call they 'd be excited , however you ca n't let the excitement take over because the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not job done , there 's still a long way to go .
That 's the way I see it : there 's still a long way to go .
I 'm going in there as one of the youngest players and trying to learn every day , do my best every day and try and do better than yesterday .
`` Obviously a debut for Manchester United , it 's the team I 've been supporting since I was a kid , I 've been watching them on TV , been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got lucky enough to make my debut for the club .
I was excited , I was really happy , I was thrilled , a great moment in my career .
`` But then , two or three days after the rush had gone and that 's when it clicked it 's just the start , it 's a marathon not a sprint , there 's a long way to go . ''
Mengi drew praise from Solskjaer after a formidable 30-minute outing in the friendly at Villa Park and there are parallels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester-raised centre halves who have captained United at Under-18 and reserve level .
The usually measured Mengi lights up at the mention of Tuanzebe .
`` Axel 's a great inspiration , '' he beams .
`` I 've always watched Axel even though there is an age difference , I 've always watched him .
He takes everything really seriously .
He was out for a long time - 10 months - and to go and produce a performance like he did against PSG was brilliant to watch , brilliant to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot to take from Axel , he helps me a lot .
I remember my first session , he was the first to come up to me and say , 'how are you doing ?
Everything all right ? '
Because we play in similar positions so he was just telling me to be calm , do n't get too nervous , things like that .
Axel 's a great inspiration for me .
`` Everyone in my position - Harry [ Maguire ] , Vic [ Lindelof ] , Eric [ Bailly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and all always want to help , they 're good guys on and off the pitch , always talking , always trying to get you involved .
`` They 're always giving advice as well , that 's a good thing .
That 's why I like being around the first-team set-up , not only the people in my position but everyone wants to help , so it 's a good environment to be in . ''
Lingard wished Mengi well on Thursday ahead of tonight 's tie and was shocked to discover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
He thought Mengi was older .
`` I get it a lot .
People forget ! ''
Mengi says .
He has had an unforgettable year .

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Since Manchester United last played in the FA Youth Cup, Teden Mengi has turned 18, started training with the first-team, made his career debut, been included in the Europa League squad, had his name added to the first-team section on the club website, made the United Champions League squad, captained the Under-23s and been named a substitute on three occasions this season.
2020 has been forgettable for most but for Mengi it has been a defining year and the final two months could be more fulfilling. Almost eight months since United beat Wigan Athletic in the quarter-finals, their Youth Cup campaign resumes on Friday night with a semi-final against Chelsea at St George's Park.
United have not housed the trophy in the club museum since 2011 - the class of Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison - and last reached the semi-finals in 2012. Their matchwinner against Wigan, Deji Sotona, has already moved to Nice and Mengi's partner at centre half at Old Trafford, Ben Hockenhull, joined Brentford's B team.
Teenagers tend to only get two shots at winning the Youth Cup but the pandemic and a promotion almost scuppered Mengi's second chance. Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and Kieran Richardson briefly moved out of the first-team dressing room for triumphant Youth Cup finals and Mengi is the fifth-choice centre half at United despite playing nine minutes of senior football.
"The Youth Cup is one you only get two shots at in your career as a first and second year," Mengi tells the MEN. "We went far and did really well, played four games and won four games, so we earned the right to win it.
"I wouldn't even say it's a compliment [I'm dropping back down]. I would say it's what should happen because I was there from the start, so why shouldn't I be there at the end? I wouldn't say it's a compliment, I'd say it's a given.
"Personally, I want to be there, I want to go on and win the Youth Cup. Like I said, you only get two shots at it in your career and we have a chance to win it and it's rightly earned. We've done really well to get to this point."
Mengi's relief at the Youth Cup's conclusion is shared by Anthony Elanga. The 18-year-old Swede missed both Old Trafford ties against Wigan and Leeds United through injury and, in the inordinate wait for the semi-final, Elanga has enjoyed his own first-team exposure, coming on in last month's pre-season friendly at Aston Villa.
Elanga, who celebrated his birthday three days before Mengi in April, is also with the U23s on a full-time basis now. "It means a lot," he says. "You look at the players that have won it before, the likes of Jesse and Pogba. You look where they are right now, so it is a big competition to play in.
"I'm just happy to be a part of it and hopefully we can win this whole thing. It would mean a lot for me, my teammates and everyone around the club. Literally during lockdown I was always asking the coaches 'what's going to happen with the Youth Cup? What's going to happen with the Youth Cup?'
"Luckily I'm just happy that we get another chance, another opportunity, to prove ourselves because we've earned the right to be where we are right now. I'm just looking forward to it."
United's semi-final opponents, Chelsea, won seven Youth Cups in the last decade and United are the only side to have beaten them outside of a final in that time. Mengi was 16 when he emerged at half-time in the thrilling third-round tie in December 2018, when his close friend Mason Greenwood struck a clinical hat-trick in a 4-3 triumph. Greenwood is still eligible to figure against Chelsea tonight.
"That was a big night for us," Mengi recalls. "That was my first game back from injury, so I came on for us at half-time but Mason was Mason, he was special for us that day.
"We did get a red card (Di'Shon Bernard) and were down to 10 men but we did a really good job that nigh,t it was a really great team performance to beat Chelsea and go through."
Mengi is one of eight players from that tie whom have gone on to debut for the club. Greenwood and James Garner made their bows a week apart during Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's caretaker tenure before Bernard, Ethan Laird, Dylan Levitt, Ethan Galbraith and D'Mani Mellor appeared in the Europa League group game in Astana, where Mengi was an unused substitute. Of United's 10 Youth Cup-winning teams, at least one member has played 50 times for the club.
Mengi was added to the first-team training squad in early June to offset injuries to Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones. A week after the MEN revealed he had been promoted to the first-team squad the club website uploaded his profile to the section.
It had been coming. Mengi was on the flight to Cologne for the latter stages of the Europa League in August after becoming the eighth academy debutant of 2019-20 against LASK.
"There wasn't really a conversation, I just got told I'm going to start training, so just come in whenever the first-team come in and train as normal," Mengi says. "There wasn't like a real big discussion over it, it was like, this is what I'm going to do now. I've been doing it and just working hard every day as hard as I can.
"If anyone was to get that call they'd be excited, however you can't let the excitement take over because the call is just a call; that's not job done, there's still a long way to go. That's the way I see it: there's still a long way to go. I'm going in there as one of the youngest players and trying to learn every day, do my best every day and try and do better than yesterday.
"Obviously a debut for Manchester United, it's the team I've been supporting since I was a kid, I've been watching them on TV, been growing up loving the club and I got lucky enough to make my debut for the club. I was excited, I was really happy, I was thrilled, a great moment in my career.
"But then, two or three days after the rush had gone and that's when it clicked it's just the start, it's a marathon not a sprint, there's a long way to go."
Mengi drew praise from Solskjaer after a formidable 30-minute outing in the friendly at Villa Park and there are parallels between him and Tuanzebe: imposing, Greater Manchester-raised centre halves who have captained United at Under-18 and reserve level. The usually measured Mengi lights up at the mention of Tuanzebe.
"Axel's a great inspiration," he beams. "I've always watched Axel even though there is an age difference, I've always watched him. He takes everything really seriously. He was out for a long time - 10 months - and to go and produce a performance like he did against PSG was brilliant to watch, brilliant to see.
"But there is a lot to take from Axel, he helps me a lot. I remember my first session, he was the first to come up to me and say, 'how are you doing? Everything all right?' Because we play in similar positions so he was just telling me to be calm, don't get too nervous, things like that. Axel's a great inspiration for me.
"Everyone in my position - Harry [Maguire], Vic [Lindelof], Eric [Bailly], they're all very helpful and all always want to help, they're good guys on and off the pitch, always talking, always trying to get you involved.
"They're always giving advice as well, that's a good thing. That's why I like being around the first-team set-up, not only the people in my position but everyone wants to help, so it's a good environment to be in."
Lingard wished Mengi well on Thursday ahead of tonight's tie and was shocked to discover Mengi was still 18 and allowed to play. He thought Mengi was older. "I get it a lot. People forget!" Mengi says.
He has had an unforgettable year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Elderly man attacked in China Town - police want to speak to this man

Police want to speak to the man in this CCTV image after an elderly man was assaulted in China Town @ @ @ @ @ man following the attack but believe the individual pictured may have information that could help @ @ @ @ @ assault is believed to have taken place just before 8am on Wednesday , October 7 @ @ @ @ @ 70s suffered facial injuries after the attack on Faulkner Court , Faulkner Street .
`` @ @ @ @ @ in connection with the incident but officers are keen to speak to the man in @ @ @ @ @ their enquiries '' , a GMP spokesman said .
Ian Adams , 46 , of @ @ @ @ @ been charged with public order , outraging public decency , criminal damage , theft and @ @ @ @ @ next appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates ' Court on November 5 , police said @ @ @ @ @ anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image is asked to call 0161 856 @ @

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Police want to speak to the man in this CCTV image after an elderly man was assaulted in China Town.
Officers have charge a man following the attack but believe the individual pictured may have information that could help with their enquiries.
The assault is believed to have taken place just before 8am on Wednesday, October 7.
A man in his 70s suffered facial injuries after the attack on Faulkner Court, Faulkner Street.
"A man has been charged in connection with the incident but officers are keen to speak to the man in the picture as part of their enquiries", a GMP spokesman said.
Ian Adams, 46, of no fixed address, has been charged with public order, outraging public decency, criminal damage, theft and common assault.
He will next appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on November 5, police said.
Anyone with information or anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image is asked to call 0161 856 3221.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Person found dead on train tracks near Altrincham

A person has been found dead on a railway line near Altrincham .
British Transport Police ( BTP ) officers were called at around 7.30am today ( Friday ) .
`` Paramedics also attended , however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene '' , a BTP spokesman said .
Police are now working to establish the identity of the person - and the circumstances surrounding the incident .
There is disruption to train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester due to the incident .
Delays and cancellations are expected until 11am , according to a post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TfGM posted on Twitter : `` All services are unable to run between Manchester Piccadilly - Chester ( via Altrincham ) due to an ongoing incident .
`` Passengers may use their tickets on @ Altrincham Line , East Didsbury Line and Airport Line . ''
Northern posted : `` Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester all lines are blocked .
`` Services will be cancelled , delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised . ''
A spokesman for BTP said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line close to Altrincham at 7.37am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks .
`` Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Officers are currently working to identify the person and establish the full circumstances behind their death . ''

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A person has been found dead on a railway line near Altrincham.
British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called at around 7.30am today (Friday).
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene", a BTP spokesman said.
Police are now working to establish the identity of the person - and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
There is disruption to train services between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester due to the incident.
Delays and cancellations are expected until 11am, according to a post on the National Rail Enquiries website.
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TfGM posted on Twitter: "All services are unable to run between Manchester Piccadilly - Chester (via Altrincham) due to an ongoing incident.
"Passengers may use their tickets on @ MCRMetrolink Altrincham Line, East Didsbury Line and Airport Line."
Northern posted: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester all lines are blocked.
"Services will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised."
A spokesman for BTP said: "Officers were called to the line close to Altrincham at 7.37am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene.
"Officers are currently working to identify the person and establish the full circumstances behind their death."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Accused in Salford 'gangland warfare' trial denies any involvement in plot

The Salford 'gangland warfare ' trial has heard from one of the accused who denied involvement in any plot to murder or seriously injure alleged members of the A Team .
He is in the dock along with others accused of being involved in a conspiracy to murder or seriously harm Abdul Rahman Khan , also known as 'Ray ' , and Aaron Williams .
Mr Khan , said to be a 'close associate ' of Paul Massey , was shot while he drove a Mercedes in Salford in February 2015 .
Weeks later , Mr Williams was attacked with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incidents formed part of 'gangland warfare ' between two rival factions within the city , the A Team , said to be ran by Stephen Britton , and Anti A Team , said to be headed by Michael Carroll .
Mr Rothwell 's barrister Gary Bell QC asked the defendant : `` Were you aware of any reasons that Michael Carroll might have to harm or kill either Ray Khan or Aaron Williams ? ''
He said if he had known about any such plots , he would have told both men .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ both Mr Khan and Mr Williams .
Jurors have heard that a number of incidents in 2015 began with Mr Carroll 's ex-partner being threatened and having the roof of her car removed with a chainsaw .
The prosecution have alleged that 'gangland warfare ' formed the background to this incident .
But Mr Rothwell said : `` It was nothing to do with the A Team whatsoever .
`` Michael Carroll 's ex-partner was having a dispute with another girl , I believe it was the boyfriend of the other girl who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jurors have heard that the following month , in February 2015 , Abdul Rahman Khan was shot at , and then weeks later Aaron Williams was attacked .
Later that month , a hand grenade was thrown at the home of alleged associates of the A Team , jurors have been told .
Mr Rothwell said he regarded the incident as 'disgusting ' .
`` I would n't have been involved in anything of the sort , '' he said .
Mr Rothwell said that at the time of the incident he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Sugar Hut nightclub with his ex-partner .
He said she wanted to visit as she was a fan of the TV show The Only Way Is Essex , with the club being featured on the programme .
`` She used to watch Essex quite a lot , and wanted to go , '' Mr Rothwell told jurors .
Later that day after returning to Wigan where he lived , Mr Rothwell was shot at a car wash. '' Do you know why ?
`` , Mr Bell asked him .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have been told , people were spreading rumours that it was me who done the hand grenade . ''
He told jurors that after that he had been recalled to prison 'for safety reasons ' .
In July 2015 , Paul Massey was murdered outside his home and three weeks later , Mark Fellows was shot and injured , jurors heard .
Mark Fellows , also a defendant in this trial , was later convicted of murdering Mr Massey .
Mr Rothwell said he knew Mr Massey 'very well ' and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had n't been in prison .
Meanwhile Nicholas Johnson QC , for Mr Fellows , told jurors he would not be calling evidence on his client 's behalf .
Five men including Mr Rothwell and Mr Fellows are on trial .
Four of those are accused of being involved in a plot to attack Abdul Rahman Khan .
Those accused of conspiracy to murder , and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent , are Aaron Parkin ; Mark Fellows , 40 ; Jamie Rothwell , 33 ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Church Drive , Prestwich .
Four men are also accused of conspiracy to murder , and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the incident involving Aaron Williams .
They are Aaron Parkin , of no fixed address ; Mark Fellows , of HMP Wakefield ; Jamie Rothwell , of Grindon Avenue , Salford ; and 32-year-old Warren Barnes , of Minoan Gardens , Salford .
Aaron Parkin has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in both cases , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the intention was to kill .
The other four defendants have all pleaded not guilty .

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The Salford 'gangland warfare' trial has heard from one of the accused who denied involvement in any plot to murder or seriously injure alleged members of the A Team.
Jamie Rothwell, 33, gave evidence as the Manchester Crown Court trial continued.
He is in the dock along with others accused of being involved in a conspiracy to murder or seriously harm Abdul Rahman Khan, also known as 'Ray', and Aaron Williams.
Mr Khan, said to be a 'close associate' of Paul Massey, was shot while he drove a Mercedes in Salford in February 2015.
Weeks later, Mr Williams was attacked with a machete.
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Prosecutors allege that both incidents formed part of 'gangland warfare' between two rival factions within the city, the A Team, said to be ran by Stephen Britton, and Anti A Team, said to be headed by Michael Carroll.
Mr Rothwell's barrister Gary Bell QC asked the defendant: "Were you aware of any reasons that Michael Carroll might have to harm or kill either Ray Khan or Aaron Williams?"
"No," Mr Rothwell replied.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He said if he had known about any such plots, he would have told both men.
Mr Rothwell said he is friends with both Mr Khan and Mr Williams.
Jurors have heard that a number of incidents in 2015 began with Mr Carroll's ex-partner being threatened and having the roof of her car removed with a chainsaw.
The prosecution have alleged that 'gangland warfare' formed the background to this incident.
But Mr Rothwell said: "It was nothing to do with the A Team whatsoever.
"Michael Carroll's ex-partner was having a dispute with another girl, I believe it was the boyfriend of the other girl who done that to the car."
Jurors have heard that the following month, in February 2015, Abdul Rahman Khan was shot at, and then weeks later Aaron Williams was attacked.
Later that month, a hand grenade was thrown at the home of alleged associates of the A Team, jurors have been told.
Mr Rothwell said he regarded the incident as 'disgusting'.
"I wouldn't have been involved in anything of the sort," he said.
(Image: GMP/photo)
Mr Rothwell said that at the time of the incident he was in Essex, as he had been to the Sugar Hut nightclub with his ex-partner.
He said she wanted to visit as she was a fan of the TV show The Only Way Is Essex, with the club being featured on the programme.
"She used to watch Essex quite a lot, and wanted to go," Mr Rothwell told jurors.
Later that day after returning to Wigan where he lived, Mr Rothwell was shot at a car wash.
"Do you know why?", Mr Bell asked him.
Mr Rothwell replied: "Well from what I have been told, people were spreading rumours that it was me who done the hand grenade."
He told jurors that after that he had been recalled to prison 'for safety reasons'.
In July 2015, Paul Massey was murdered outside his home and three weeks later, Mark Fellows was shot and injured, jurors heard.
Mark Fellows, also a defendant in this trial, was later convicted of murdering Mr Massey.
Mr Rothwell said he knew Mr Massey 'very well' and he would have attended his funeral if he hadn't been in prison.
Meanwhile Nicholas Johnson QC, for Mr Fellows, told jurors he would not be calling evidence on his client's behalf.
Five men including Mr Rothwell and Mr Fellows are on trial.
Four of those are accused of being involved in a plot to attack Abdul Rahman Khan.
Those accused of conspiracy to murder, and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, are Aaron Parkin; Mark Fellows, 40; Jamie Rothwell, 33; and Liam Gee, 31, of Church Drive, Prestwich.
Four men are also accused of conspiracy to murder, and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the incident involving Aaron Williams.
They are Aaron Parkin, of no fixed address; Mark Fellows, of HMP Wakefield; Jamie Rothwell, of Grindon Avenue, Salford; and 32-year-old Warren Barnes, of Minoan Gardens, Salford.
Aaron Parkin has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in both cases, the jury was told, but he denies the intention was to kill.
The other four defendants have all pleaded not guilty.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Seven clever pumpkin carving hacks for Halloween 2020

October 31 is just around the corner .
If you 're one of the many people who enjoy celebrating the spookiest day of the year , you 're probably already eyeing up costumes , decorations and your annual Halloween pumpkin .
The orange , autumnal decorate is a must-have this time of year .
But if you 're not skilled with a carving knife , it can end up looking a mess .
Luckily , social media is brimming with ideas on how you can jazz up your pumpkin - with minimal effort .
From using biscuit cutters to punch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out pumpkin flesh using a whisk and drill , there are plenty of tried and tested hacks .
If you 're looking for other helpful tips and tricks or alternatives to carving , there are plenty of ideas being shared online .
Here 's a round up of some of the best pumpkin hacks to help you prepare for Halloween 2020 .
In the video , Brandon takes viewers through the process of transforming a pumpkin step-by-step .
He says : `` Wash your pumpkin with soap and water .
`` Use a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottom NOT the top - you 'll thank me later .
`` I mark all my cuts with a red dry erase marker .
`` Grab a drill and a beater from an electric mixer .
`` Use it to scrape the guts off the walls of your pumpkin .
`` Pour out the guts and start drawing .
The red dry erase marker is so easy to clean up after carving or even if you make a mistake while drawing .
`` Then just cut it all out with a jigsaw - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go right in .
`` You do n't need to run it at full speed - it 's going to cut through the pumpkin like it 's nothing .
`` Take your time and be careful . ''
`` When you 're done , wipe off whatever 's left of the dry erase marker .
`` Try different lights in your pumpkin - glow sticks , strobe lights .
`` If you 're going for a classic real candle - pour some cinnamon into your pumpkin [ pour onto the inside of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` When it heats up it makes the room smell like pumpkin spice . ''
TikTok user @ barbaramajeski shared her top hack on how to carve a pumpkin using biscuit cutters .
In the video , she says : `` These are ghost and bat cookie cutters .
`` Press them firm against the skin . ''
She then advises using a mallet or a meat tenderiser to carefully hammer the biscuit cutter into the side of the pumpkin .
She adds : `` I 'll use the other side of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the way through the skin .
`` And then I 'll shine it out with some clear gloss , pop in some tea lights , and add it to my front door decor . ''
Biscuit cutters in the UK are relatively inexpensive to pick up .
You can buy them online and in supermarkets , bargain stores and cake craft shops .
Prices will vary from store to store , but you should be able to get your hands on some for around £5 .
TikTok user @ squishyvangogh shared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using a 'lace-up ' method .
In the video , she prepares her pumpkin by removing the flesh and using a knife to cut basic eyes and mouth shapes .
She then outlines the edge of the cut out shapes with small holes - you could use a wooden or metal skewer if you wanted to try this trick at home .
Once all the holes have been punched through , she takes pieces of string and laces them all up to create a Nightmare Before Christmas stitch effect .
If you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , you could always keep your pumpkin whole and give it a lick of paint .
Instagram user @ lorniedune shared a picture of her two pumpkins spray painted gold .
In the caption she wrote : `` Why have I never spray painted pumpkins before ?
`` It will be a great base coat for the kids to paint . ''
And another alternative to carving is by adding colour using multi-coloured golf tees and a hammer .
In a post shared to followers on Instagram , user @ weneedmoreglitter wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favourite and we look forward to it every year !
`` Just grab some golf tees and a hammer and have fun poking , pushing and hammering tees into your pumpkin !
`` Kids love a chance to use real tools and this is a fun way to get involved if they aren ’ t quite ready to help carve with knives .
`` We started doing this when my kids were around age 1 and my almost 5 year old was still delighted by it this year ! ''
Instagram user @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help to prevent your pumpkin from going off to quickly .
In the caption under her photo of several squashes in a bubble bath , she writes : `` Don ’ t forget to wash your pumpkins and ghords !
`` This will kill all bacteria and help prevent them from rotting as quickly !
`` I use a little bleach and soap .
`` Let them soak for a few minutes .
`` Use a wet or scrub brush and literally wash them .
`` Such a good trick on helping pumpkins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have an interesting Halloween hack you want to share with readers - we 'd love to hear from you .
Email alice.irving @ reachplc.com with a picture and description .

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October 31 is just around the corner.
If you're one of the many people who enjoy celebrating the spookiest day of the year, you're probably already eyeing up costumes, decorations and your annual Halloween pumpkin.
The orange, autumnal decorate is a must-have this time of year.
But if you're not skilled with a carving knife, it can end up looking a mess.
Luckily, social media is brimming with ideas on how you can jazz up your pumpkin - with minimal effort.
From using biscuit cutters to punch holes through the skin, to whisking out pumpkin flesh using a whisk and drill, there are plenty of tried and tested hacks.
If you're looking for other helpful tips and tricks or alternatives to carving, there are plenty of ideas being shared online.
Here's a round up of some of the best pumpkin hacks to help you prepare for Halloween 2020.
Whisk drill and cinnamon hack
TikTok user @brandon.hardy.art recently shared his top pumpkin tips with followers.
In the video, Brandon takes viewers through the process of transforming a pumpkin step-by-step.
He says: "Wash your pumpkin with soap and water.
"Use a jigsaw to cut a whole in the bottom NOT the top - you'll thank me later.
"I mark all my cuts with a red dry erase marker.
"Grab a drill and a beater from an electric mixer.
"Use it to scrape the guts off the walls of your pumpkin.
"Pour out the guts and start drawing. The red dry erase marker is so easy to clean up after carving or even if you make a mistake while drawing.
"Then just cut it all out with a jigsaw - a gentle push on the blade will go right in.
"You don't need to run it at full speed - it's going to cut through the pumpkin like it's nothing.
"Take your time and be careful."
"When you're done, wipe off whatever's left of the dry erase marker.
"Try different lights in your pumpkin - glow sticks, strobe lights.
"If you're going for a classic real candle - pour some cinnamon into your pumpkin [pour onto the inside of your pumpkin before you insert the candle].
"When it heats up it makes the room smell like pumpkin spice."
(Image: ralph-ravi-kayden/unsplash.com)
Biscuit cutter hack
TikTok user @barbaramajeski shared her top hack on how to carve a pumpkin using biscuit cutters.
In the video, she says: "These are ghost and bat cookie cutters.
"Press them firm against the skin."
She then advises using a mallet or a meat tenderiser to carefully hammer the biscuit cutter into the side of the pumpkin.
She adds: "I'll use the other side of the mallet to press the pumpkin carving all the way through the skin.
"And then I'll shine it out with some clear gloss, pop in some tea lights, and add it to my front door decor."
Biscuit cutters in the UK are relatively inexpensive to pick up.
You can buy them online and in supermarkets, bargain stores and cake craft shops.
Prices will vary from store to store, but you should be able to get your hands on some for around £5.
Thread hack
TikTok user @squishyvangogh shared a creative way to upgrade a pumpkin decoration using a 'lace-up' method.
In the video, she prepares her pumpkin by removing the flesh and using a knife to cut basic eyes and mouth shapes.
She then outlines the edge of the cut out shapes with small holes - you could use a wooden or metal skewer if you wanted to try this trick at home.
Once all the holes have been punched through, she takes pieces of string and laces them all up to create a Nightmare Before Christmas stitch effect.
Gold spray hack
If you want to try something other than carving this year, you could always keep your pumpkin whole and give it a lick of paint.
Instagram user @lorniedune shared a picture of her two pumpkins spray painted gold.
In the caption she wrote: "Why have I never spray painted pumpkins before?
"Quick, great coverage, and dries super fast.
"It will be a great base coat for the kids to paint."
Golf tee hack
And another alternative to carving is by adding colour using multi-coloured golf tees and a hammer.
In a post shared to followers on Instagram, user @weneedmoreglitter wrote: "This one is a family favourite and we look forward to it every year!
"Just grab some golf tees and a hammer and have fun poking, pushing and hammering tees into your pumpkin!
"Kids love a chance to use real tools and this is a fun way to get involved if they aren’t quite ready to help carve with knives.
"We started doing this when my kids were around age 1 and my almost 5 year old was still delighted by it this year!"
Pumpkin bath hack
Instagram user @vintage_arrow shared a handy tip that will help to prevent your pumpkin from going off to quickly.
In the caption under her photo of several squashes in a bubble bath, she writes: "Don’t forget to wash your pumpkins and ghords!
"This will kill all bacteria and help prevent them from rotting as quickly!
"I use a little bleach and soap.
"Let them soak for a few minutes.
"Use a wet or scrub brush and literally wash them.
"Rinse and let dry!
"Such a good trick on helping pumpkins last twice as long!"
If you have an interesting Halloween hack you want to share with readers - we'd love to hear from you. Email alice.irving@reachplc.com with a picture and description.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Man City winger Riyad Mahrez close to Premier League milestone

Riyad Mahrez is close to becoming the sixth African player to be involved in 100 Premier League goals .
The Manchester City winger moved onto 99 when he notched a goal and an assist in the 5-2 defeat by Leicester .
Mahrez has started every Premier League game he has been available for after missing the opening fixture at Wolves , and after being given a breather against Marseille with a place on the bench he could return to the starting line-up against Sheffield United on Saturday lunchtime .
City have struggled for goals in recent league games , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring just one in each of their last three matches .
Pep Guardiola did acknowledge the role of switching his wingers as they beat Marseille 3-0 in midweek , but also pointed to how Mahrez created the third from his familiar position on the right .
City have been beset by injury worries this season , with the manager regularly pointing to the late finish of the last campaign and lack of proper preparations when asked to explain inconsistent results or performances .
Mahrez , however , is not worried about a setback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right condition for whenever he gets the call from Guardiola .
“ Obviously , it has not been ideal , ” Mahrez said this week .
“ The start to the season was not normal .
We have to adapt .
We are professionals .
It is like this for everyone .
“ We are built to play every three days anyway .
Everyone knows we are here to play when the manager plays us , we have to be ready - tired or not tired.
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Riyad Mahrez is close to becoming the sixth African player to be involved in 100 Premier League goals.
The Manchester City winger moved onto 99 when he notched a goal and an assist in the 5-2 defeat by Leicester.
Mahrez has started every Premier League game he has been available for after missing the opening fixture at Wolves, and after being given a breather against Marseille with a place on the bench he could return to the starting line-up against Sheffield United on Saturday lunchtime.
City have struggled for goals in recent league games, the top scorers of the last two years scoring just one in each of their last three matches. Pep Guardiola did acknowledge the role of switching his wingers as they beat Marseille 3-0 in midweek, but also pointed to how Mahrez created the third from his familiar position on the right.
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City have been beset by injury worries this season, with the manager regularly pointing to the late finish of the last campaign and lack of proper preparations when asked to explain inconsistent results or performances.
Mahrez, however, is not worried about a setback and knows he has to be in the right condition for whenever he gets the call from Guardiola.
“Obviously, it has not been ideal,” Mahrez said this week. “The start to the season was not normal. We have to adapt. We are professionals. It is like this for everyone.
“We are built to play every three days anyway. Everyone knows we are here to play when the manager plays us, we have to be ready - tired or not tired.”
African players to have been directly involved in 100 Premier League goals
Didier Drogba, Yakubu, Emmanuel Adebayor, Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--M62 closed westbound following car between car and van

The M62 near Rochdale has been closed westbound following reports of a crash between a car and a van .
@ @ @ @ @ paramedics were called to the scene at junction 19 for Heywood at around 9.45am , @ @ @ @ @ .
A woman has been taken to hospital with a head injury , North West @ @ @ @ @ England tweeted about the smash saying : `` The M62 westbound between junction 19 and @ @ @ @ @ due to a collision .
Traffic Officers @ , @ , @ & @ are @ @ @ @ @ '' TfGM also posted about the smash , saying there were diversions in place .
@ @ @ @ @ Closed Westbound between J20 ( Thornham Island ) & J19 ( Heywood ) '' Traffic @ @ @ @ @ '' diversion route : from J20 , southbound via the A627 ( M ) , @ @ @ @ @ , then A6046 northbound , before re-joining the M62 at J19 . ''

The M62 near Rochdale was closed westbound for hours today following a crash between a car and a van.
Police, fire crews and paramedics were called to the scene at junction 19 for Heywood at around 9.45am, according to traffic website Inrix.
A woman has been taken to hospital with a head injury, North West Motorway Police said.
Highways England tweeted about the smash saying: "The M62 westbound between junction 19 and junction 20 is currently CLOSED due to a collision. Traffic Officers @ gmptraffic , @ NWmwaypolice , @ manchesterfire & @ NWAmbulance are currently at the scene."
TfGM also posted about the smash, saying there were diversions in place.
They said: "M62 Closed Westbound between J20 (Thornham Island) & J19 (Heywood)
"Traffic diverting via "Solid Circle" diversion route: from J20, southbound via the A627(M), then onto A664 Rochdale Rd, then A6046 northbound, before re-joining the M62 at J19."
There were major delays across the motorway and surrounding roads throughout the closure, which was only lifted at around 2.45pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Police investigation launched after baby suffers cardiac arrest and dies

A police investigation has been launched after a baby went into cardiac arrest and died in Wythenshawe .
Police were called to an address on Shayfield Drive , Sharston just before 10am on Tuesday .
The 11-month-old boy was taken to hospital where he sadly died .
GMP say an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the boy 's death .
No one has been arrested .
North West Ambulance Service ( NWAS ) was first called to the property at 9.36am .
Paramedics then contacted police , reporting that the boy 's heart had stopped beating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ before 10am on Tuesday 27 October 2020 , police were called by paramedics responding to reports a baby had gone into cardiac arrest at a property on Shayfield Drive , Manchester .
`` An 11-month-old boy was taken to hospital and sadly died .
`` An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the death .
`` No arrests have been made . ''
A statement released by NWAS said : `` We were called to a private address on Shayfield Drive at 9.36 .
`` We sent a number of vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two rapid response vehicles . ''

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A police investigation has been launched after a baby went into cardiac arrest and died in Wythenshawe.
Police were called to an address on Shayfield Drive, Sharston just before 10am on Tuesday.
The 11-month-old boy was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
GMP say an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the boy's death.
No one has been arrested.
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) was first called to the property at 9.36am.
Paramedics then contacted police, reporting that the boy's heart had stopped beating.
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A GMP spokesperson said: "Just before 10am on Tuesday 27 October 2020, police were called by paramedics responding to reports a baby had gone into cardiac arrest at a property on Shayfield Drive, Manchester.
"An 11-month-old boy was taken to hospital and sadly died.
"An investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
"No arrests have been made."
A statement released by NWAS said: "We were called to a private address on Shayfield Drive at 9.36.
"We sent a number of vehicles to the scene including one ambulance and two rapid response vehicles."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Man United demanding Giggs and Beckham levels from Shaw and Wan-Bissaka

Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw have been told to provide width similar to David Beckham and Ryan Giggs during Manchester United 's glory years .
The majority of elite teams eschew traditional wingers in favour of 'inverted ' wingers to allow them to cut inside and the width is invariably provided by full-backs .
Wan-Bissaka , 22 , and Shaw , 25 , have received criticism for their lack of contributions in the final third and neither are expected to be included in Gareth Southgate 's England squad next week .
Kyle Walker , Trent Alexander-Arnold , Kieran Trippier and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right-back and Shaw has not played for England since September 2018 , with Southgate settled on Ben Chilwell as his first choice .
Beckham and Giggs book-ended United 's greatest midfield , with Roy Keane and Paul Scholes in the centre , in the late 90s and early 2000s , and Solskjaer has cited his two former teammates as examples for Wan-Bissaka and Shaw to follow .
`` It ’ s different demands in different systems , '' Solskjaer explained .
`` We still have the same principles of a Man United full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at defending and good going forward .
`` It ’ s a position we 've always been very good at and we know we need assists and even goals from them .
Both of them have played and developed , I think they 're improving .
`` We do n't really have wide , wide wingers like we used to in Giggsy and David Beckham , so we are more and more dependent on full-backs coming and giving us width . ''
Wan-Bissaka smashed in his first career goal in the 4-1 win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has managed just two strikes in 149 appearances for United .

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw have been told to provide width similar to David Beckham and Ryan Giggs during Manchester United's glory years.
The majority of elite teams eschew traditional wingers in favour of 'inverted' wingers to allow them to cut inside and the width is invariably provided by full-backs.
Wan-Bissaka, 22, and Shaw, 25, have received criticism for their lack of contributions in the final third and neither are expected to be included in Gareth Southgate's England squad next week. Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kieran Trippier and Reece James are ahead of Wan-Bissaka at right-back and Shaw has not played for England since September 2018, with Southgate settled on Ben Chilwell as his first choice.
Beckham and Giggs book-ended United's greatest midfield, with Roy Keane and Paul Scholes in the centre, in the late 90s and early 2000s, and Solskjaer has cited his two former teammates as examples for Wan-Bissaka and Shaw to follow.
"It’s different demands in different systems," Solskjaer explained. "We still have the same principles of a Man United full back: you need to be good at defending and good going forward.
"It’s a position we've always been very good at and we know we need assists and even goals from them. Both of them have played and developed, I think they're improving.
"We don't really have wide, wide wingers like we used to in Giggsy and David Beckham, so we are more and more dependent on full-backs coming and giving us width."
Wan-Bissaka smashed in his first career goal in the 4-1 win at Newcastle earlier this month and Shaw has managed just two strikes in 149 appearances for United.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--NOW TV are offering Sky Sports access for £25 a month for the next 3 months

For those of you who do n't know , you do n't need a fixed-term subscription to gain access to Sky 's TV services .
Many of Sky 's channels are available on a short-term basis through use of their NOW TV Passes .
Unsurprisingly , their Sports Passes are among their most popular and now , over the next 90 days , you can gain access to all of Sky 's sports coverage for just £25 a month .
The deal works out at a saving of £8.99 a month judged against the ordinary £33.99 a month price .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £26.67 .
One of the primary reasons for the popularity of the NOW TV Sports Pass is of course Sky 's coverage of the Premier League .
If you were to activate the £25 a month deal today , you would gain access to a number of exciting upcoming encounters .
You can find the deal today by clicking here .
Highlights include Liverpool 's trip to Manchester City on November 8 and Jose Mourinho 's return to Stamford Bridge at November 29 .
Live games for December and beyond have yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced in due course .
One other way of watching Premier League games over the coming winter months is by starting a free 30 day Amazon Prime Video trial .
Amazon will once again broadcast 20 live games over two matchdays in the month of December

For those of you who don't know, you don't need a fixed-term subscription to gain access to Sky's TV services.
Many of Sky's channels are available on a short-term basis through use of their NOW TV Passes.
Unsurprisingly, their Sports Passes are among their most popular and now, over the next 90 days, you can gain access to all of Sky's sports coverage for just £25 a month.
The deal works out at a saving of £8.99 a month judged against the ordinary £33.99 a month price. This works out at an overall saving of £26.67.
One of the primary reasons for the popularity of the NOW TV Sports Pass is of course Sky's coverage of the Premier League.
If you were to activate the £25 a month deal today, you would gain access to a number of exciting upcoming encounters. You can find the deal today by clicking here.
Highlights include Liverpool's trip to Manchester City on November 8 and Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge at November 29.
Live games for December and beyond have yet to be confirmed, but should be announced in due course.
One other way of watching Premier League games over the coming winter months is by starting a free 30 day Amazon Prime Video trial.
Amazon will once again broadcast 20 live games over two matchdays in the month of December


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-30--Manchester United manager Solskjaer gives verdict on Paul Pogba role change

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has all but accepted Paul Pogba is more influential further forward for Manchester United .
Solskjaer played Pogba on the left of a midfield three following his appointment as caretaker manager in December 2018 but the Frenchman switched to a deeper role at the start of last season .
Pogba has stayed more withdrawn following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes in January but Solskjaer moved the France international to the left of a midfield diamond in the 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig on Wednesday night , when Fernandes started on the bench .
Solskjaer accommodated the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pogba has started one of the last four matches and it remains to be seen whether he and Fernandes line up together against Arsenal on Sunday .
`` Paul can do everything on a football pitch , more or less , '' Solskjaer said .
`` He can play long pases , get in the box , play combinations outside the box .
`` But he played really well , he did impact the game .
We love to see him driving forward and affecting the game .
What has been the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long is getting back and the fitter he is the more he can do . ''
Fred started his fourth consecutive match against RB Leipzig and was outstanding again on the right of the midfield diamond .
The Brazilian has reestablished himself as an essential cog in the United team and Solskjaer is pleased with Fred 's progress .
`` He 's got incredible attributes and we are seeing the better side of Fred , definitely , '' Solskjaer added .
`` We 've waited for it .
`` He had a fantastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted .
He 's a humble boy , works really hard and , as he said after the game , he missed a couple of passes but that 's in his genes to look at his own performance .
`` He has high energy .
He is little but his point of gravity is so sharp , wins the balls and can play a good pass , we 're delighted with his development .
`` At the moment , we are looking like a Man United squad .
I 've got opportunities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the modern era of football have had the option to rest players , to rotate and that is the only way you can last in the most intense league in the world and with Champions League involved .
You want to go for the trophies . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has all but accepted Paul Pogba is more influential further forward for Manchester United.
Solskjaer played Pogba on the left of a midfield three following his appointment as caretaker manager in December 2018 but the Frenchman switched to a deeper role at the start of last season.
Pogba has stayed more withdrawn following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes in January but Solskjaer moved the France international to the left of a midfield diamond in the 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig on Wednesday night, when Fernandes started on the bench.
Solskjaer accommodated the pair successfully following the restart in June but Pogba has started one of the last four matches and it remains to be seen whether he and Fernandes line up together against Arsenal on Sunday.
"Paul can do everything on a football pitch, more or less," Solskjaer said. "He can play long passes, get in the box, play combinations outside the box.
"But he played really well, he did impact the game. We love to see him driving forward and affecting the game. What has been the case after being injured and ill for so long is getting back and the fitter he is the more he can do."
Fred started his fourth consecutive match against RB Leipzig and was outstanding again on the right of the midfield diamond. The Brazilian has reestablished himself as an essential cog in the United team and Solskjaer is pleased with Fred's progress.
"He's got incredible attributes and we are seeing the better side of Fred, definitely," Solskjaer added. "We've waited for it.
"He had a fantastic season last season and did what we wanted. He's a humble boy, works really hard and, as he said after the game, he missed a couple of passes but that's in his genes to look at his own performance.
"He has high energy. He is little but his point of gravity is so sharp, wins the balls and can play a good pass, we're delighted with his development.
"At the moment, we are looking like a Man United squad. I've got opportunities, competition for places. Any successful team in the modern era of football have had the option to rest players, to rotate and that is the only way you can last in the most intense league in the world and with Champions League involved. You want to go for the trophies."