themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--GMP say 'enough is enough' after 754 reports of house parties and gatherings

Police received a staggering 754 reports last weekend of house parties , street parties and other gatherings - just 24 hours after the new Covid-19 guidelines for Greater Manchester were announced .
Greater Manchester Police has revealed more than 10 involved large-scale outdoor parties and gatherings .
The new guidance is now law - and Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling told the Manchester Evening News : `` Enough is enough . ''
`` We have been fair with people , '' he said .
`` We have been disrupting people .
This weekend we are going to be using a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a breach , we can now issue fines .
`` I really hope we do not have to do it , but enough is enough . ''
The force received a total of 883 calls relating to coronavirus last weekend - from Friday through to Sunday .
Matt Hancock , the health secretary , announced the new measures for the whole of Greater Manchester last Thursday .
They are now law .
The 883 figure was more Covid calls to GMP than at any other point in the previous nine weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ large-scale gatherings involved 'dozens , sometimes hundreds ' of young people trying to gather .
He revealed 150 extra officers would be on patrol this weekend .
DCC Pilling added : `` I do not know how many times you can say to people 'do not do it ' .
`` There is an infection risk .
We have seen parents dropping children off at these events .
`` It is starting to have an impact .
It has got to stop . ''
The police chief said GMP has n't asked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that remained an option available . ''
He said this weekend would represent the eighth in a row where extra officers have been drafted onto duty across Greater Manchester .
DCC Pilling said there remained a distinction between large-scale gatherings and family meetings in gardens .
Advice and warnings have been issued .
But he said : `` We have been going to the same addresses seven or eight times .
`` Most people are abiding by it .
Most people get it .
`` But we have just got this number who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not apply to them .
The penny has got to drop . ''
This weekend is the first weekend the new restrictions announced last week are law .
GMP said throughout the pandemic , the force has taken an 'engagement first ' approach - talking to residents and communities and explaining the guidance .
But the force said : `` The new legislation includes additional restrictions and allows us to issue fixed penalty notices to those who continue to ignore the latest guidance and blatantly breach the Covid legislation .
`` Every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from local neighbourhoods to prevent and police large gatherings - and this is neither acceptable or sustainable .
`` The message is clear .
People need to start taking these new restrictions more seriously because if they do n't , there is every possibility that we will see further restrictions .
`` We want people to get behind us so that we can get through this , follow the guidance and protect the public - this will prevent us from having to take action . ''
The guidelines announced last week - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester and parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire from mixing with members of other households in houses and private gardens in the affected area .
It followed a spike in the spread of coronavirus in certain areas .
DCC Pilling said : `` We completely understand that the news of these latest restrictions is hugely disheartening for many of us across the region , but it 's really important that we stick to them in order to reduce the infection rates and keep all of our loved ones safe .
`` We 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the easing of the lockdown measures were announced , and now the demand has reached even greater levels due to blatant breaches of Covid legislation .
`` We need people to recognise that wilfully flouting the guidance places unnecessary strain on already stretched resources , and ultimately endangers those people who may need the emergency services in their hour of need .
`` However we will not stand by and allow blatant breaches of the legislation to happen across our communities .
`` If people continue to flout the regulations and demonstrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we will take action . ''
DCC Pilling thanked the public who have followed the guidance despite its many challenges .

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Police received a staggering 754 reports last weekend of house parties, street parties and other gatherings - just 24 hours after the new Covid-19 guidelines for Greater Manchester were announced.
Greater Manchester Police has revealed more than 10 involved large-scale outdoor parties and gatherings.
The new guidance is now law - and Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling told the Manchester Evening News : "Enough is enough."
"We have been fair with people," he said.
"We have been disrupting people. This weekend we are going to be using a lot more enforcement.
"Where there is a breach, we can now issue fines.
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"I really hope we do not have to do it, but enough is enough."
The force received a total of 883 calls relating to coronavirus last weekend - from Friday through to Sunday.
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Matt Hancock, the health secretary, announced the new measures for the whole of Greater Manchester last Thursday. They are now law.
The 883 figure was more Covid calls to GMP than at any other point in the previous nine weeks.
Deputy Chief Constable Pilling said the 10 large-scale gatherings involved 'dozens, sometimes hundreds' of young people trying to gather.
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He revealed 150 extra officers would be on patrol this weekend.
Frontline officers are working longer shifts.
DCC Pilling added: "I do not know how many times you can say to people 'do not do it'.
"There is an infection risk. We have seen parents dropping children off at these events.
"It is starting to have an impact. It has got to stop."
The police chief said GMP hasn't asked for help from other forces - but confirmed that remained an option available."
He said this weekend would represent the eighth in a row where extra officers have been drafted onto duty across Greater Manchester.
DCC Pilling said there remained a distinction between large-scale gatherings and family meetings in gardens.
Advice and warnings have been issued.
But he said: "We have been going to the same addresses seven or eight times.
"Most people are abiding by it. Most people get it.
"But we have just got this number who for whatever reason - they think it does not apply to them. The penny has got to drop."
This weekend is the first weekend the new restrictions announced last week are law.
The Greater Manchester Strategic Coordination Group declared a Major Incident on Saturday.
GMP said throughout the pandemic, the force has taken an 'engagement first' approach - talking to residents and communities and explaining the guidance.
But the force said: "The new legislation includes additional restrictions and allows us to issue fixed penalty notices to those who continue to ignore the latest guidance and blatantly breach the Covid legislation.
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"Every weekend we are having to take officers away from local neighbourhoods to prevent and police large gatherings - and this is neither acceptable or sustainable.
"The message is clear. People need to start taking these new restrictions more seriously because if they don't, there is every possibility that we will see further restrictions.
"We want people to get behind us so that we can get through this, follow the guidance and protect the public - this will prevent us from having to take action."
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The guidelines announced last week - now law - banned people in Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and West Yorkshire from mixing with members of other households in houses and private gardens in the affected area.
It followed a spike in the spread of coronavirus in certain areas.
DCC Pilling said: "We completely understand that the news of these latest restrictions is hugely disheartening for many of us across the region, but it's really important that we stick to them in order to reduce the infection rates and keep all of our loved ones safe.
"Coronavirus doesn't discriminate.
"We've also seen an increase in crime levels since the easing of the lockdown measures were announced, and now the demand has reached even greater levels due to blatant breaches of Covid legislation.
"We need people to recognise that wilfully flouting the guidance places unnecessary strain on already stretched resources, and ultimately endangers those people who may need the emergency services in their hour of need.
"However we will not stand by and allow blatant breaches of the legislation to happen across our communities.
"If people continue to flout the regulations and demonstrate a blatant disregard for the health warnings, we will take action."
DCC Pilling thanked the public who have followed the guidance despite its many challenges.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Weather warning with temperatures set to be hotter than Caribbean

As the UK braces itself for more hot weather , Public Health England has issued a warning for those hoping to enjoy the sun .
With temperatures tipped to reach a record-breaking 37C in parts on Friday , the sweltering conditions are likely to reach all corners of the UK .
And as sun seekers head out to make the most of the hot weather , the government is urging people to take care , with extreme conditions predicted .
They are also advising that elderly and vulnerable people are checked on during the spell of sweltering heat - while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the south has already been issued an amber weather warning as a result of the impending heatwave , the sizzling temperatures could mean Britain is hotter than the Caribbean .
The north is likely to be cooler than the south , but temperatures are still expected to peak at just below 30C at the end of the week .
But the spell of hot weather is expected to continue into next week .
Ishani Kar-Purkayastha , Consultant in Public Health at Public Health England , said : `` Many of us welcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find it more difficult to cope .
People recovering from COVID-19 at home , those who are self-isolating , older people and people with underlying health conditions are all more vulnerable during hot weather .
`` This summer , many of us are spending more time at home due to COVID-19 .
A lot of homes can overheat , so it ’ s important we continue to check on older people and those with underlying health conditions , particularly if they ’ re living alone and may be socially isolated .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk from hot weather , follow government guidance on how to do this safely .
The most important advice is to ensure they stay hydrated , keep cool and know how to keep their homes cool . ''
Met Office Chief Meteorologist , Dan Suri , said : `` It ’ s going to turn very hot for parts of England with temperatures widely reaching above 30 Celsius on Friday , Saturday and Sunday .
Met Office heatwave criteria will be reached over East Anglia and southeast England .
`` Friday is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperatures of 36 to 37 Celsius in parts of east and southeast England .
Temperatures could reach similar levels on Saturday .
`` Along with hot weather by day , it will stay warm and humid overnight with temperatures remaining in the high teens and low 20s Celsius . ''

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As the UK braces itself for more hot weather, Public Health England has issued a warning for those hoping to enjoy the sun.
With temperatures tipped to reach a record-breaking 37C in parts on Friday, the sweltering conditions are likely to reach all corners of the UK.
And as sun seekers head out to make the most of the hot weather, the government is urging people to take care, with extreme conditions predicted.
They are also advising that elderly and vulnerable people are checked on during the spell of sweltering heat - while maintaining social distancing rules.
The entire of the south has already been issued an amber weather warning as a result of the impending heatwave, the sizzling temperatures could mean Britain is hotter than the Caribbean.
The north is likely to be cooler than the south, but temperatures are still expected to peak at just below 30C at the end of the week.
But the spell of hot weather is expected to continue into next week.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Ishani Kar-Purkayastha, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health England, said: "Many of us welcome warmer weather, but some people may find it more difficult to cope. People recovering from COVID-19 at home, those who are self-isolating, older people and people with underlying health conditions are all more vulnerable during hot weather.
"This summer, many of us are spending more time at home due to COVID-19. A lot of homes can overheat, so it’s important we continue to check on older people and those with underlying health conditions, particularly if they’re living alone and may be socially isolated.
"If you need to provide care to someone at risk from hot weather, follow government guidance on how to do this safely. The most important advice is to ensure they stay hydrated, keep cool and know how to keep their homes cool."
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Dan Suri, said: "It’s going to turn very hot for parts of England with temperatures widely reaching above 30 Celsius on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Met Office heatwave criteria will be reached over East Anglia and southeast England.
"Friday is likely to be the hottest day with temperatures of 36 to 37 Celsius in parts of east and southeast England. Temperatures could reach similar levels on Saturday.
"Along with hot weather by day, it will stay warm and humid overnight with temperatures remaining in the high teens and low 20s Celsius."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--Manchester Caribbean Carnival to be held online this weekend

This year ’ s Manchester Caribbean Carnival will be held virtually in an ‘ unmissable live online celebration ’ .
Due to safety concerns amidst the pandemic , the annual festivities will be held virtually with a mix of live and pre-recorded performances to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Caribbean people .
The virtual events will be held on August 8 and 9 , led by Carnival organisers Manchester Carnival Together Consortium ( MCTC ) in partnership with the Manchester City Council .
This year ’ s event will focus on honouring the legacy of the carnival with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dance hall king Stylo G , soca queen Patrice Roberts and many more .
Julie Burke , carnival lead for the MCTC , said : “ As a new team we are excited to be delivering what will be an amazing and vibrant Manchester Caribbean Carnival with new invigorated flair .
“ We treasure the carnival and its heritage and it was unthinkable that we would not have carnival this year .
“ We want people to enjoy the carnival safely and watch online as the entertainment we have in store will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of carnival , taking the online experience of Manchester Carnival to the next level.
” The weekend entertainment will also include , a youth stage , DJ sets , vibrant dances , steel band displays , food demonstrations , community talks and , most importantly , the island sounds of soca , reggae and calypso .
Akeim Mundell BEM MCTC Creative lead , said : “ We may not be celebrating the wonderful culture of carnival in the heart of our community this year but the MCTC team and I have put together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture and heritage that will not disappoint .
“ There is a host of exciting performances and cultural pieces for all to enjoy over the online carnival weekend that our community will be proud of . ''
Luthfur Rahman , Manchester Council 's executive member for culture , skills and leisure , said : “ It is wonderful to see so many different ways people can get involved in this year 's carnival , all while staying safe at home .
“ It would have been wonderful to see the streets lined with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annual event brings .
“ Unfortunately we have known for a while in advance that this would not be possible .
That is why I am confident that this year ’ s online carnival will not leave anyone wanting or feeling too disappointed .
“ The amount of time and effort organisers have put into it guarantees that it will be a brilliant day for all.
” For more information visit the Manchester Carnival ’ s website , where the full line up has yet to be announced .

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This year’s Manchester Caribbean Carnival will be held virtually in an ‘unmissable live online celebration’.
Due to safety concerns amidst the pandemic, the annual festivities will be held virtually with a mix of live and pre-recorded performances to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Caribbean people.
The virtual events will be held on August 8 and 9, led by Carnival organisers Manchester Carnival Together Consortium (MCTC) in partnership with the Manchester City Council.
This year’s event will focus on honouring the legacy of the carnival with performances from headline acts such as I-octane, dance hall king Stylo G, soca queen Patrice Roberts and many more.
Julie Burke, carnival lead for the MCTC, said: “As a new team we are excited to be delivering what will be an amazing and vibrant Manchester Caribbean Carnival with new invigorated flair.
“We treasure the carnival and its heritage and it was unthinkable that we would not have carnival this year.
“We want people to enjoy the carnival safely and watch online as the entertainment we have in store will be a true celebration of the essence of carnival, taking the online experience of Manchester Carnival to the next level.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The weekend entertainment will also include, a youth stage, DJ sets, vibrant dances, steel band displays, food demonstrations, community talks and, most importantly, the island sounds of soca, reggae and calypso.
Akeim Mundell BEM MCTC Creative lead, said: “We may not be celebrating the wonderful culture of carnival in the heart of our community this year but the MCTC team and I have put together a great showcase of amazing talent, culture and heritage that will not disappoint.
“There is a host of exciting performances and cultural pieces for all to enjoy over the online carnival weekend that our community will be proud of."
Luthfur Rahman, Manchester Council's executive member for culture, skills and leisure, said: “It is wonderful to see so many different ways people can get involved in this year's carnival, all while staying safe at home.
“It would have been wonderful to see the streets lined with all the flair and carnival celebration the annual event brings.
“Unfortunately we have known for a while in advance that this would not be possible. That is why I am confident that this year’s online carnival will not leave anyone wanting or feeling too disappointed.
“The amount of time and effort organisers have put into it guarantees that it will be a brilliant day for all.”
For more information visit the Manchester Carnival’s website, where the full line up has yet to be announced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--These are the areas of Stockport with the highest infection rates

The area of Stockport with the highest number of coronavirus cases is Woodbank Park , new data has revealed .
The borough has recently seen a sharp rise in its infection rate , and health chiefs say they are particularly concerned about the number of young adults picking up the virus .
Statistics released by Public Health England ( PHE ) for June 26 up to August 2 show that cases of the virus have been confirmed across the borough - from Heald Green in the south west to Romiley and Compstall in the east .
However it is two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recorded the highest number of cases over the most recent report period .
Woodbank Park - which had never recorded more than five previously - recorded 11 cases during ‘ Week 31 ’ of the pandemic .
During the previous seven day period it had formed part of a small cluster of cases to the south of the town centre with Heaviley , Offerton West and Hazel Grove North .
However , while the latter two areas recorded between two and no cases during Week 31 ( the data doesn ’ t specify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains on four cases , Woodbank Park saw an increase of eight cases on the previous seven day period .
On the other side of the town centre , South Reddish and Heaton Norris saw the second highest number of cases , with eight recorded during the week ending August 2 .
For the purposes of providing localised data , PHE divides boroughs up into ‘ Middle Super Output Areas ( MSOAs ) , which have an average population 7,200 and a minimum of 5,000 .
A heat map produced by PHE shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the borough , with Bredbury Green recording five cases , while Romiley and Compstall and Marple and Rose Hill both saw three .
Other small outbreaks include Cheadle East ( 3 ) , Heald Green East ( 5 ) and Woodsmoor and Mile End ( 3 ) .
Encouragingly , though , the majority of places fell into the category of two cases or fewer .
However , the seven day rate of positive tests per 100,000 people in Stockport for the week ending August 3 rose to 25.6 ( up from 15.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week before that ) .
It means that transmission of coronavirus within the borough is increasing and director of public health Jen Connolly has called on the community to work together to try to stop its spread .
She added : “ We are providing advice and support to the care sector , businesses , hospitality sector and other settings to help prevent outbreaks , and acting quickly when an outbreak is identified .
“ We are also targeting our engagement with groups where we are seeing rises in positive tests - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also the 40-49 age group - so that we can reinforce messages about how to follow the current restrictions and stay safe.
” She also gave advice on how people could still safely meet up , despite the current Greater Manchester-wide ‘ local lockdown ’ .
She said : “ We fully understand that many people have missed seeing friends and family over the last few months .
“ Despite the current restrictions on meeting with other households in indoor settings such as homes , gardens , pubs and restaurants , residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoors - for example , in a park or the outdoor area of a pub or restaurant - providing you socially distance from one another .
As well as limiting your contact with other households , socially distancing , wearing a face covering and regular hand washing are still the most effective way to stay safe.
” A full list of what is and is n't allowed under current restrictions can be found here .

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The area of Stockport with the highest number of coronavirus cases is Woodbank Park, new data has revealed.
The borough has recently seen a sharp rise in its infection rate, and health chiefs say they are particularly concerned about the number of young adults picking up the virus.
Statistics released by Public Health England (PHE) for June 26 up to August 2 show that cases of the virus have been confirmed across the borough - from Heald Green in the south west to Romiley and Compstall in the east.
However it is two of the more central areas that have recorded the highest number of cases over the most recent report period.
Woodbank Park - which had never recorded more than five previously - recorded 11 cases during ‘Week 31’ of the pandemic.
During the previous seven day period it had formed part of a small cluster of cases to the south of the town centre with Heaviley, Offerton West and Hazel Grove North.
However, while the latter two areas recorded between two and no cases during Week 31 (the data doesn’t specify at this low level) and Heaviley remains on four cases, Woodbank Park saw an increase of eight cases on the previous seven day period.
(Image: Public Health England)
On the other side of the town centre, South Reddish and Heaton Norris saw the second highest number of cases, with eight recorded during the week ending August 2.
For the purposes of providing localised data, PHE divides boroughs up into ‘Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs), which have an average population 7,200 and a minimum of 5,000.
A heat map produced by PHE shows a minor cluster to the east of the borough, with Bredbury Green recording five cases, while Romiley and Compstall and Marple and Rose Hill both saw three.
Other small outbreaks include Cheadle East (3), Heald Green East (5) and Woodsmoor and Mile End (3).
Encouragingly, though, the majority of places fell into the category of two cases or fewer.
However, the seven day rate of positive tests per 100,000 people in Stockport for the week ending August 3 rose to 25.6 (up from 15.7 in the week ending 25/07/20 and 7.2 the week before that).
It means that transmission of coronavirus within the borough is increasing and director of public health Jen Connolly has called on the community to work together to try to stop its spread.
She added: “We are providing advice and support to the care sector, businesses, hospitality sector and other settings to help prevent outbreaks, and acting quickly when an outbreak is identified.
“We are also targeting our engagement with groups where we are seeing rises in positive tests - in particular teenagers and younger adults, but also the 40-49 age group - so that we can reinforce messages about how to follow the current restrictions and stay safe.”
She also gave advice on how people could still safely meet up, despite the current Greater Manchester-wide ‘local lockdown’.
She said: “We fully understand that many people have missed seeing friends and family over the last few months.
“Despite the current restrictions on meeting with other households in indoor settings such as homes, gardens, pubs and restaurants, residents can still meet up to six people outdoors - for example, in a park or the outdoor area of a pub or restaurant - providing you socially distance from one another. As well as limiting your contact with other households, socially distancing, wearing a face covering and regular hand washing are still the most effective way to stay safe.”
A full list of what is and isn't allowed under current restrictions can be found here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--The new coronavirus hotspot emerging in Rochdale

A new coronavirus hotspot appears to be emerging in Rochdale .
Although still relatively high , the borough ’ s infection has been coming steadily down since targeted measures were introduced in mid-July .
Bosses had focused on Milkstone and Deeplish , Kingsway and Central Rochdale as being the areas worst hit by Covid-19 , while Middleton was also causing concern .
But new Public Health England data shows that Wardleworth and Newbold had the highest infection rate during ‘ Week 31 ’ of the pandemic ( July 27 - Aug 2 ) , with 13 cases .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has recorded the highest number of cases in the borough .
During the previous seven day period it registered 21 cases - the second highest number in Greater Manchester .
Only Alexandra Park in Oldham , with 22 , had more .
The week before saw the area record more cases than any other part of Rochdale except for Deeplish - which also reported 17 .
But while the latter 's infection rate has dropped off significantly - only registering three cases in Week 31 - Wardleworth and Newbold continues to be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smallbridge saw the second highest figures over the most recent reporting period , with 11 cases .
For the purposes of providing localised data , Public Health England divides boroughs up into ‘ Middle Super Output Areas ( MSOAs ) , which have an average population 7,200 and a minimum of 5,000 .
A heat map produced by Public Health England shows the areas with the highest number of infections , do still tend to be clustered around the central area of the borough .
But local authority and health chiefs will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming down significantly - contributing to the improving picture in Rochdale .
After ramping up efforts in mid-July Rochdale has seen its longest continuous fall in cases since May - dropping from 46.8 to 29.2 infections per 100,000 people .
As well as the dropping number of infections in Deeplish , the figures in Kingsway and Central Rochdale and Mandale Park are also heading in the right direction .
The former recorded five cases during Week 31 - its lowest for seven weeks - while the latter registered six cases , its lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas of Rochdale recorded between fewer than two cases or none - including Healey , Skye and Shawclough , which was among the 10 worst affected areas in Greater Manchester in Week 30 .
Middleton - identified by bosses as an emerging hotspot a few weeks ago - also fell into this category .
But other areas recording new cases include Balderstone and Kirkholt ( 5 ) , Spotland Bridge ( 3 ) , Heywood ( 3 ) , and Milnrow East and Newhey ( 3 ) .
Having been the regional hotspot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates are now on a downward trajectory - and have been overtaken by Oldham , Trafford and Manchester .
However , Andrea Fallon , the council ’ s director of public health , has warned against complacency , stressing that the borough remains in a ‘ serious position ’ .

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A new coronavirus hotspot appears to be emerging in Rochdale.
Although still relatively high, the borough’s infection has been coming steadily down since targeted measures were introduced in mid-July.
Bosses had focused on Milkstone and Deeplish, Kingsway and Central Rochdale as being the areas worst hit by Covid-19, while Middleton was also causing concern.
But new Public Health England data shows that Wardleworth and Newbold had the highest infection rate during ‘Week 31’ of the pandemic (July 27 - Aug 2), with 13 cases.
It is the third consecutive week that the area has recorded the highest number of cases in the borough.
During the previous seven day period it registered 21 cases - the second highest number in Greater Manchester. Only Alexandra Park in Oldham, with 22, had more.
The week before saw the area record more cases than any other part of Rochdale except for Deeplish - which also reported 17.
But while the latter's infection rate has dropped off significantly - only registering three cases in Week 31 - Wardleworth and Newbold continues to be an area of concern.
Neighbouring Hursthead and Smallbridge saw the second highest figures over the most recent reporting period, with 11 cases.
For the purposes of providing localised data, Public Health England divides boroughs up into ‘Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs), which have an average population 7,200 and a minimum of 5,000.
A heat map produced by Public Health England shows the areas with the highest number of infections, do still tend to be clustered around the central area of the borough.
But local authority and health chiefs will be encouraged by the way these figures are coming down significantly - contributing to the improving picture in Rochdale.
After ramping up efforts in mid-July Rochdale has seen its longest continuous fall in cases since May - dropping from 46.8 to 29.2 infections per 100,000 people.
As well as the dropping number of infections in Deeplish, the figures in Kingsway and Central Rochdale and Mandale Park are also heading in the right direction.
The former recorded five cases during Week 31 - its lowest for seven weeks - while the latter registered six cases, its lowest since the end of May.
Several areas of Rochdale recorded between fewer than two cases or none - including Healey, Skye and Shawclough, which was among the 10 worst affected areas in Greater Manchester in Week 30.
Middleton - identified by bosses as an emerging hotspot a few weeks ago - also fell into this category.
But other areas recording new cases include Balderstone and Kirkholt (5), Spotland Bridge (3), Heywood (3), and Milnrow East and Newhey (3).
Having been the regional hotspot during mid-July, Rochdale’s infection rates are now on a downward trajectory - and have been overtaken by Oldham, Trafford and Manchester.
However, Andrea Fallon, the council’s director of public health, has warned against complacency, stressing that the borough remains in a ‘serious position’.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--Man United fans baffled by Frank Lampard award nomination

Manchester United fans are baffled as to why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has n't been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award , but Frank Lampard and Brendan Rodgers have .
The Chelsea and Leicester City managers were named on the four-man shortlist for the accolade on Friday along with the clear favourite in Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and likely runner up Chris Wilder , after his remarkable campaign with Sheffield United .
While supporters seem to have no qualms with Klopp and Wilder 's well earned nominations , they have been left puzzled by the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering the other nominees .
It 's been a season of ups and downs for United , but the club certainly ended the season strongly as they did n't suffer a defeat in the final 14 league games and managed to earn a third-place finish , above both Chelsea and Leicester .
Vote for your United player of the season here : Solskjaer also got his team playing some exciting football in the run in and won both at home and away against the two clubs in the season .
Considering what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , United fans do n't understand why he has n't at least been given a nomination .
You can see a selection of their reactions below : United were more fortunate in the nominations for the Young Player of the Season award .
Their fantastic attacking trio of Mason Greenwood , Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are all nominated , as well as out-on-loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson .
The four of them will compete against Trent Alexander-Arnold , Jack Grealish , Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic for the accolade .
They did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Season award , however , with Alexander-Arnold Kevin De Bruyne , Sadio Mane , Jordan Henderson , Nick Pope , Jamie Vardy and Danny Ings getting the nod .

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Manchester United fans are baffled as to why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award, but Frank Lampard and Brendan Rodgers have.
The Chelsea and Leicester City managers were named on the four-man shortlist for the accolade on Friday along with the clear favourite in Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and likely runner up Chris Wilder, after his remarkable campaign with Sheffield United.
While supporters seem to have no qualms with Klopp and Wilder's well earned nominations, they have been left puzzled by the fact that Solskjaer has been left off the list considering the other nominees.
It's been a season of ups and downs for United, but the club certainly ended the season strongly as they didn't suffer a defeat in the final 14 league games and managed to earn a third-place finish, above both Chelsea and Leicester.
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Solskjaer also got his team playing some exciting football in the run in and won both at home and away against the two clubs in the season.
Considering what the Norwegian has managed to achieve this season, United fans don't understand why he hasn't at least been given a nomination.
You can see a selection of their reactions below:
United were more fortunate in the nominations for the Young Player of the Season award. Their fantastic attacking trio of Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are all nominated, as well as out-on-loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson. The four of them will compete against Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jack Grealish, Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic for the accolade.
They didn't get any nominations for the Player of the Season award, however, with Alexander-Arnold Kevin De Bruyne, Sadio Mane, Jordan Henderson, Nick Pope, Jamie Vardy and Danny Ings getting the nod.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--We simulated Man City vs Real Madrid to get a score prediction

After a long wait , Manchester City return to Champions League action on Friday night as they face La Liga giants Real Madrid , knowing that a draw will see them advance to the quarter-finals of the competition .
City will be without the injured Sergio Aguero and the suspended Benjamin Mendy , whilst new signings Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake are both ineligible against Madrid .
For Zinedine Zidane 's side , Gareth Bale has been left out of the squad whilst club captain Sergio Ramos is suspended .
Pep Guardiola 's men have a 2-1 aggregate lead going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic performance at Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg , so a draw would be enough to see them go through .
So , what team will Guardiola choose against Los Blancos ?
And what will the final score be ?
We used FIFA 20 to get a unique score prediction for Man City vs Real Madrid , here 's what happened .
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To set up this simulation , we used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't select a team to control ; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself .
The AI difficulty was set to legendary , with the line-up updated with the latest transfers , injuries and suspensions .
We predict that Man City could set up in a 4-3-3 formation , with the line-up as follows : Ederson ; Walker , Fernandinho , Laporte , Cancelo ; Rodri , De Bruyne , D. Silva ; Mahrez , Jesus , Sterling .
We predict that Real Madrid could also set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their line-up as follows : Courtois ; Carvajal , Militao , Varane , Mendy ; Valverde , Casemiro , Kroos ; Rodrygo , Benzema , Hazard .
Real Madrid were the better side in the early stages , looking to control possession and create chances , knowing that they had to score twice in order to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League .
But City held firm and slowly grew into the game , with Guardiola 's side gradually seeing more and more of the ball as they looked to wrestle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And , in the 40th minute , City struck a hammerblow for Madrid 's chance of progressing .
Raheem Sterling dribbled past Dani Carvajal on the left before cutting inside and unleashing an unstoppable curling effort from the edge of the area , with the ball curling past Courtois and into the top corner .
It was an incredible goal from Sterling , and one which put City firmly in control of this tie .
But just a few minutes into the second-half , Karim Benzema got a goal back for Los Blancos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smashing the ball past Ederson at the far post to make the score 3-2 on aggregate .
Zidane 's side needed just one more goal to level the tie , which would mean both side 's had two away goals .
But the last 30 minutes saw very little in goal mouth action , with City controlling the away side expertly , as Toni Kroos ' near-post effort was the closest they came to scoring a second at the Etihad .
City sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here are the full-time match stats .
The stats show that Real Madrid had slightly more possession than City overall , and a lot more chances , but the scoreline saw City go through .
The England international was also named the Man of the Match , scoring a wonderful goal and looking dangerous throughout .
What do you think the score will be on Friday evening ?
And , what team to do you think Guardiola will go with ?
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that City will do enough in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 tie , thanks to a strong 1st leg performance and a stunner from Sterling in a 1-1 draw on Friday .

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After a long wait, Manchester City return to Champions League action on Friday night as they face La Liga giants Real Madrid, knowing that a draw will see them advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.
City will be without the injured Sergio Aguero and the suspended Benjamin Mendy, whilst new signings Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake are both ineligible against Madrid. For Zinedine Zidane's side, Gareth Bale has been left out of the squad whilst club captain Sergio Ramos is suspended.
Pep Guardiola's men have a 2-1 aggregate lead going into the second leg, after a fantastic performance at Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg, so a draw would be enough to see them go through.
So, what team will Guardiola choose against Los Blancos? And what will the final score be?
We used FIFA 20 to get a unique score prediction for Man City vs Real Madrid, here's what happened.
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Man City vs Real Madrid score predicted using FIFA 20
To set up this simulation, we used kick-off mode within FIFA 20 but didn't select a team to control; we then selected the teams and watched the match play out by itself.
The AI difficulty was set to legendary, with the line-up updated with the latest transfers, injuries and suspensions.
We predict that Man City could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with the line-up as follows: Ederson; Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Cancelo; Rodri, De Bruyne, D. Silva; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling.
We predict that Real Madrid could also set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Varane, Mendy; Valverde, Casemiro, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Hazard.
Real Madrid were the better side in the early stages, looking to control possession and create chances, knowing that they had to score twice in order to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
But City held firm and slowly grew into the game, with Guardiola's side gradually seeing more and more of the ball as they looked to wrestle back control from the away side. And, in the 40th minute, City struck a hammerblow for Madrid's chance of progressing.
Raheem Sterling dribbled past Dani Carvajal on the left before cutting inside and unleashing an unstoppable curling effort from the edge of the area, with the ball curling past Courtois and into the top corner.
It was an incredible goal from Sterling, and one which put City firmly in control of this tie.
But just a few minutes into the second-half, Karim Benzema got a goal back for Los Blancos, wriggling clear of his marker and smashing the ball past Ederson at the far post to make the score 3-2 on aggregate.
Zidane's side needed just one more goal to level the tie, which would mean both side's had two away goals.
But the last 30 minutes saw very little in goal mouth action, with City controlling the away side expertly, as Toni Kroos' near-post effort was the closest they came to scoring a second at the Etihad.
City sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a win over Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium.
Full-time score: Manchester City (3) 1 - 1 (2) Real Madrid
Here are the full-time match stats.
The stats show that Real Madrid had slightly more possession than City overall, and a lot more chances, but the scoreline saw City go through.
The England international was also named the Man of the Match, scoring a wonderful goal and looking dangerous throughout.
What do you think the score will be on Friday evening? And, what team to do you think Guardiola will go with?
This FIFA 20 simulation predicts that City will do enough in the 2nd leg to win this last 16 tie, thanks to a strong 1st leg performance and a stunner from Sterling in a 1-1 draw on Friday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--France could be taken off UK travel corridor list as coronavirus cases soar

Travellers have been warned that France could be removed from the UK 's air corridor list after the country sees a surge in new coronavirus cases .
At the moment , holidaymakers can still visit the country despite the rise in positive test results .
But the rate of infection has climbed steadily over the last month to a two-month high , with 13.2 new infections per 100,000 people , suggesting the spread is worse than in the UK , which has a rate of 8.4 .
However , France still appears to be faring better than Belgium , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It also has a rate lower than Spain ’ s when it was added to the restriction list at around 27.4 .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned holidaymakers of the risk of travelling abroad during the coronavirus crisis amid concerns France may be the next nation to be added to the quarantine list .
He said on Friday that ministers will “ not hesitate ” in ordering travellers coming back from countries with high Covid-19 rates to isolate for 14 days .
It comes as British travellers returning from Belgium , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolate for 14 days following a spike in infections .
British travellers can freely travel between France and the UK without having to undergo any period of self-isolation .
But this could quickly change given the rate of new infections there .
The FCO advice currently states : 'From 4 July , France is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel .
`` This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks . ''
But the country is being closely watched after a spike in coronavirus cases .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation similar to what happened with Spain , when the announcement was made just a few hours before the travel restrictions began .
They are being urged to check the latest advice before travelling .
Different regions of France have different rules with Toulouse , Nice and Lille now requiring people to wear face masks in main streets , and open air markets .
Paris is expected to bring in similar rules soon , requiring masks to be worn in popular shopping streets , parks and gardens , the banks of the river @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And it is already compulsory to wear masks in many enclosed public spaces for anyone over the age of 11 years old .
This includes restaurants and bars , cinemas , museums , hotels and shops .
Mr Sunak told Sky News : “ It ’ s a tricky situation .
What I can say to people is we ’ re in the midst of a global pandemic and that means there is always the risk of disruption to travel plans and people need to bear that in mind .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do to keep everything under review on a constant basis talking with our scientists , our medical advisers , and if we need to take action as you ’ ve seen overnight we will of course not hesitate to do that and we ’ re doing that to protect people ’ s health.
” The UK ’ s move to add Spain onto the quarantine list on July 26 sparked a diplomatic row with the nation and caught out holidaymakers who had already flown over , including Mr Shapps .
It also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increased testing to reduce the isolation period .

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Travellers have been warned that France could be removed from the UK's air corridor list after the country sees a surge in new coronavirus cases.
At the moment, holidaymakers can still visit the country despite the rise in positive test results.
But the rate of infection has climbed steadily over the last month to a two-month high, with 13.2 new infections per 100,000 people, suggesting the spread is worse than in the UK, which has a rate of 8.4.
However, France still appears to be faring better than Belgium, which has seen its rate soar to 27.8. It also has a rate lower than Spain’s when it was added to the restriction list at around 27.4.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned holidaymakers of the risk of travelling abroad during the coronavirus crisis amid concerns France may be the next nation to be added to the quarantine list.
He said on Friday that ministers will “not hesitate” in ordering travellers coming back from countries with high Covid-19 rates to isolate for 14 days.
It comes as British travellers returning from Belgium, the Bahamas and Andorra will be ordered to self-isolate for 14 days following a spike in infections.
What's the current advice?
British travellers can freely travel between France and the UK without having to undergo any period of self-isolation.
But this could quickly change given the rate of new infections there.
The FCO advice currently states: 'From 4 July, France is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel.
"This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks."
But the country is being closely watched after a spike in coronavirus cases.
And holidaymakers could find themselves in a fast-moving situation similar to what happened with Spain, when the announcement was made just a few hours before the travel restrictions began.
They are being urged to check the latest advice before travelling.
Different regions of France have different rules with Toulouse, Nice and Lille now requiring people to wear face masks in main streets, and open air markets.
Paris is expected to bring in similar rules soon, requiring masks to be worn in popular shopping streets, parks and gardens, the banks of the river Seine and anywhere tourists have to queue.
And it is already compulsory to wear masks in many enclosed public spaces for anyone over the age of 11 years old.
This includes restaurants and bars, cinemas, museums, hotels and shops.
Mr Sunak told Sky News: “It’s a tricky situation. What I can say to people is we’re in the midst of a global pandemic and that means there is always the risk of disruption to travel plans and people need to bear that in mind.
“It’s the right thing for us to do to keep everything under review on a constant basis talking with our scientists, our medical advisers, and if we need to take action as you’ve seen overnight we will of course not hesitate to do that and we’re doing that to protect people’s health.”
The UK’s move to add Spain onto the quarantine list on July 26 sparked a diplomatic row with the nation and caught out holidaymakers who had already flown over, including Mr Shapps.
It also angered transport bosses who have called for increased testing to reduce the isolation period.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--Car bursts into flames in suspected arson attack on quiet street in Oldham

A resident has spoken of a frantic early hours panic to wake a young family when a car burst into flames on quiet street in Oldham .
The blaze broke out on Barmouth Walk , in Hollinwood , in the early hours of Thursday morning ( August 6 ) .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed two cars caught fire and there was a 'suspected deliberate ignition ' .
The M.E.N .
has contacted Greater Manchester Police for a further details .
One resident - who asked not to be named - said they saw neighbours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a nearby family home to alert them to the danger .
They said they were woken just after 3am by the sound of screeching tyres and a smashing noise .
“ Then I heard the noise of a car speeding off at high speed , ” they said .
“ As I went to the rear window there was a White BMW 3 series engulfed in flames .
“ The car was parked a few yards away from the property and almost set the house next door on fire , which could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby .
“ The neighbours were frantically banging on the poor family 's door trying to wake them and get them out .
“ In the meantime the car engine had exploded and caused the family 's car to set on fire which was then destroyed in the fire.
” The neighbour - who lives on a nearby street - said fire crews arrived within minutes to tackle the blaze .
They added : “ I 'm not exaggerating but this could have easily been a number of fatalities as the smoke was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the front of the property where the car was torched.
” A photograph taken on Barmouth Walk on Thursday shows a burnt out car parked on the corner of the street .
A GMFRS spokesman said : `` At 3.11am on Thursday , August 6 three fire engines from Philips Park , Oldham and Blackley attended a vehicle fire on Barmouth Walk , Oldham involving two cars .
`` Two breathing apparatus and two hose reels were used .
Fire crews were in attendance for around one hour .
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A resident has spoken of a frantic early hours panic to wake a young family when a car burst into flames on quiet street in Oldham.
The blaze broke out on Barmouth Walk, in Hollinwood, in the early hours of Thursday morning (August 6).
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed two cars caught fire and there was a 'suspected deliberate ignition'.
The M.E.N. has contacted Greater Manchester Police for a further details.
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One resident - who asked not to be named - said they saw neighbours “frantically banging” on the door of a nearby family home to alert them to the danger.
They said they were woken just after 3am by the sound of screeching tyres and a smashing noise.
“Then I heard the noise of a car speeding off at high speed,” they said.
“As I went to the rear window there was a White BMW 3 series engulfed in flames.
“The car was parked a few yards away from the property and almost set the house next door on fire, which could have killed a family with a newborn baby.
“The neighbours were frantically banging on the poor family's door trying to wake them and get them out.
“In the meantime the car engine had exploded and caused the family's car to set on fire which was then destroyed in the fire.”
The neighbour - who lives on a nearby street - said fire crews arrived within minutes to tackle the blaze.
They added: “I'm not exaggerating but this could have easily been a number of fatalities as the smoke was billowing into the newborn baby's room at the front of the property where the car was torched.”
A photograph taken on Barmouth Walk on Thursday shows a burnt out car parked on the corner of the street.
A GMFRS spokesman said: "At 3.11am on Thursday, August 6 three fire engines from Philips Park, Oldham and Blackley attended a vehicle fire on Barmouth Walk, Oldham involving two cars.
"Two breathing apparatus and two hose reels were used. Fire crews were in attendance for around one hour.
"There were no reported injuries or evacuations."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--There will be goals! Tips for tonight's showdown

So a staggering 163 days since a famous win in the Bernabeu , Manchester City get the chance to finish the job - after another short break .
It 's more than a fortnight since City put five goals past Norwich City , which was five days after they plundered four at Watford .
But it 's been almost three weeks since Champions League rivals Real Madrid last kicked a ball in anger - when they drew 2-2 with Leganes having already clinched La Liga title .
Will the lay-off affect either side 's rhythm or momentum ?
We wo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
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So a staggering 163 days since a famous win in the Bernabeu, Manchester City get the chance to finish the job - after another short break.
It's more than a fortnight since City put five goals past Norwich City, which was five days after they plundered four at Watford.
But it's been almost three weeks since Champions League rivals Real Madrid last kicked a ball in anger - when they drew 2-2 with Leganes having already clinched La Liga title.
Will the lay-off affect either side's rhythm or momentum?
We won't have to wait long to find out.
City are odds on 4/6 favourites to win at the Etihad with thepools.com, with the draw and a Real Madrid victory both 10/3.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--Manchester bar Mahiki ordered to shut for breaking lockdown rules

Manchester bar Mahiki has had its licence suspended after being found to be operating as a nightclub , against Government orders .
The Polynesian-themed tiki bar on Central Street reopened on July 11 after closing in March when the national lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus .
Police and council licensing officers visited on the opening evening and initially found it to be 'operating in the style of a bar , with low level music , patrons all seated and social distancing being observed ' .
But when they returned at 2.30am , 'it was now operating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewed as a nightclub , with patrons dancing , high volume music from the DJ , vertical drinking and customers ordering drinks at the bar , ' a report to Manchester Council 's licensing panel said .
Lockdown rules were relaxed to allow bars to open on July 4 , but nightclubs are classed as a high risk environment and must remain shut under health protection regulations .
A prohibition notice was served on July 18 , banning the venue from operating as a nightclub , but it was allowed to remain open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later that night to collect CCTV footage they had requested the previous weekend , but staff were unable to download it .
A closure notice was then issued and the bar was shut for that night .
Several more inspections were carried out over the following weekends , including a visit on July 25 found the premises quiet and with no issues .
But during an early hours visit at 1.45am on August 2 , officers found it operating as a nightclub again .
`` Music could be heard from outside the premises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinking taking place , '' the report states .
`` Music from the DJ was being played at a very loud level , customers were moving between tables and not social distancing , customers were shouting to converse with one another and it was found that a fire escape exit was locked .
`` The premises was operating very much in the style of a nightclub and was in breach of the prohibition notice . ''
The panel was shown footage showing groups from different booths mingling , leaning in to hear one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ female member of staff sipping a patron 's drink using their straw .
Another clip allegedly showed licensee Adam Karim drinking , 'possibly intoxicated , and that 's not what we 'd expect from the person who has said they are in charge of the premises on the night ' .
Mr Karim admitted there had been failings and did not contest the review .
But he said steps had been taken to reopen in a safe manner , including closing the dancefloor by placing seating in the area and creating a one-way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the capacity had been kept at under 50 at all times and only customers with a table booking had been allowed in .
`` We were very strong on the fact we 're not allowing people to order at the bar , because unless they came in on a table they could n't just come in and order drinks , '' he told the hearing after the panel was shown footage of a customer standing at the bar .
`` All you can assume is that is a guy off a table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be allowed to order at the bar but he could n't have been a customer off the street . ''
Mr Karim said he had instructed the general manager to keep music volume levels to 'restaurant background noise ' of no more than 70 decibels , using a mobile phone app to monitor it .
He said music could be heard outside because of the listed building 's single pane windows .
`` I can accept it was noisy outside in the street but it 's not necessarily due to excessive noise , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had been willing to supply the CCTV footage but claimed it would have taken three hours to download it and officers did not have time to wait when they came to collect it .
He denied the fire exit was locked , and said it had only been closed as an entrance as part of the one-way system , with a security operative stationed at the door .
Mr Karim told the hearing the venue was not thought of as a nightclub prior to lockdown , because despite its 'late night element @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dinner in the evenings .
Following the licensing visits he said he had taken the decision to close earlier , at 1.30am , and serve finger food to 'take away from people 's minds that it 's a club ' .
Mr Karim accepted there were issues with staff training , as practically all employees were new recruits .
Only one member of the previous team was kept on through the furlough scheme , he said .
`` We are not going to hide from our responsibilities as a venue .
From the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been some failings from our side , things we can definitely learn from , '' he said .
`` As a small hospitality business we have suffered through this difficult time for everyone , due to financial loss but also personal loss .
`` As a venue and as an operator we want to be doing things by the book and it 's personally disappointing to me that not enough has been done .
`` As DPS ( Designated Premises Supervisor ) I take first responsibility for that and changes will be made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Karim said he felt the business had been 'let down ' too , however , having not qualified for a bounce back loan or business rates relief , and not having received the same support to set up an outside seating area as bars in other parts of the city such as the Northern Quarter and Ancoats .
`` I 'm happy to admit my failings as a business but I feel like in other ways we 've been let down as well , '' he said .
Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the venue 's premises licence on Wednesday .
Manchester Council 's licensing sub committee hearing panel agreed to suspend the licence until a full review can be held .
Mahiki must remain closed until then .
GMP said the premises were 'either unwilling or unable to restrict their style of operation to that of a bar ' despite the regulations and the risk to customers and staff from the spread of coronavirus .
`` The threat of the spread of Covid 19 is still very much at concerning levels and this has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West regions including Greater Manchester by the government last week , '' the force said in its application .
`` The premises have clearly been operating in a manner which increases the threat of the spread of this deadly virus and they have had ample opportunity and warnings to operate in a safe , Covid secure manner .
`` They have failed to do this and as such we see no solution , which can guarantee that they do n't continue to operate in this dangerous way , other than to suspend their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full review hearing when these and other issues can be disclosed fully . ''
London tiki bar brand Mahiki was brought to Manchester in 2017 by Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs , but closed under a year later .
The Manchester United legends have had no involvement with it since then .
It was reopened last April after being taken over by Mr Karim , who also owns long-standing Italian restaurant Don Giovanni on Oxford Street .
In a statement issued to the M.E.N after the hearing , Mr Karim said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers ' safety as a high priority but the GMP and licencing were not happy with the volume level on a couple of occasions and have ordered us to close until a full review is carried out .
`` We respect the GMP and late licensing committee and although we feel the punishment harsh , we accept and aim to work with them to reopen again in the near future . ''

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Manchester bar Mahiki has had its licence suspended after being found to be operating as a nightclub, against Government orders.
The Polynesian-themed tiki bar on Central Street reopened on July 11 after closing in March when the national lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Police and council licensing officers visited on the opening evening and initially found it to be 'operating in the style of a bar, with low level music, patrons all seated and social distancing being observed'.
But when they returned at 2.30am, 'it was now operating in the style of what would be viewed as a nightclub, with patrons dancing, high volume music from the DJ, vertical drinking and customers ordering drinks at the bar,' a report to Manchester Council's licensing panel said.
Lockdown rules were relaxed to allow bars to open on July 4, but nightclubs are classed as a high risk environment and must remain shut under health protection regulations.
A prohibition notice was served on July 18, banning the venue from operating as a nightclub, but it was allowed to remain open as a bar.
Officers visited again later that night to collect CCTV footage they had requested the previous weekend, but staff were unable to download it.
A closure notice was then issued and the bar was shut for that night.
Several more inspections were carried out over the following weekends, including a visit on July 25 found the premises quiet and with no issues.
But during an early hours visit at 1.45am on August 2, officers found it operating as a nightclub again.
"Music could be heard from outside the premises and inside the premises there was vertical drinking taking place," the report states.
"Music from the DJ was being played at a very loud level, customers were moving between tables and not social distancing, customers were shouting to converse with one another and it was found that a fire escape exit was locked.
"The premises was operating very much in the style of a nightclub and was in breach of the prohibition notice."
The panel was shown footage showing groups from different booths mingling, leaning in to hear one other over the music, and a female member of staff sipping a patron's drink using their straw.
Another clip allegedly showed licensee Adam Karim drinking, 'possibly intoxicated, and that's not what we'd expect from the person who has said they are in charge of the premises on the night'.
Mr Karim admitted there had been failings and did not contest the review.
But he said steps had been taken to reopen in a safe manner, including closing the dancefloor by placing seating in the area and creating a one-way system around the venue.
Mr Karim said the capacity had been kept at under 50 at all times and only customers with a table booking had been allowed in.
"We were very strong on the fact we're not allowing people to order at the bar, because unless they came in on a table they couldn't just come in and order drinks," he told the hearing after the panel was shown footage of a customer standing at the bar.
"All you can assume is that is a guy off a table, stood up. He shouldn't be allowed to order at the bar but he couldn't have been a customer off the street."
Mr Karim said he had instructed the general manager to keep music volume levels to 'restaurant background noise' of no more than 70 decibels, using a mobile phone app to monitor it.
He said music could be heard outside because of the listed building's single pane windows.
"I can accept it was noisy outside in the street but it's not necessarily due to excessive noise," he said.
He also said they had been willing to supply the CCTV footage but claimed it would have taken three hours to download it and officers did not have time to wait when they came to collect it.
He denied the fire exit was locked, and said it had only been closed as an entrance as part of the one-way system, with a security operative stationed at the door.
Mr Karim told the hearing the venue was not thought of as a nightclub prior to lockdown, because despite its 'late night element' it had also been open for dinner in the evenings.
Following the licensing visits he said he had taken the decision to close earlier, at 1.30am, and serve finger food to 'take away from people's minds that it's a club'.
Mr Karim accepted there were issues with staff training, as practically all employees were new recruits. Only one member of the previous team was kept on through the furlough scheme, he said.
"We are not going to hide from our responsibilities as a venue. From the clips I have seen there have obviously been some failings from our side, things we can definitely learn from," he said.
"As a small hospitality business we have suffered through this difficult time for everyone, due to financial loss but also personal loss.
"As a venue and as an operator we want to be doing things by the book and it's personally disappointing to me that not enough has been done.
"As DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor) I take first responsibility for that and changes will be made, there's no doubt about that."
Mr Karim said he felt the business had been 'let down' too, however, having not qualified for a bounce back loan or business rates relief, and not having received the same support to set up an outside seating area as bars in other parts of the city such as the Northern Quarter and Ancoats.
"I'm happy to admit my failings as a business but I feel like in other ways we've been let down as well," he said.
Greater Manchester Police applied for a summary review of the venue's premises licence on Wednesday. Manchester Council's licensing sub committee hearing panel agreed to suspend the licence until a full review can be held.
Mahiki must remain closed until then.
GMP said the premises were 'either unwilling or unable to restrict their style of operation to that of a bar' despite the regulations and the risk to customers and staff from the spread of coronavirus.
"The threat of the spread of Covid 19 is still very much at concerning levels and this has been shown by the restrictions imposed on North West regions including Greater Manchester by the government last week," the force said in its application.
"The premises have clearly been operating in a manner which increases the threat of the spread of this deadly virus and they have had ample opportunity and warnings to operate in a safe, Covid secure manner.
"They have failed to do this and as such we see no solution, which can guarantee that they don't continue to operate in this dangerous way, other than to suspend their premises licence pending the outcome of a full review hearing when these and other issues can be disclosed fully."
London tiki bar brand Mahiki was brought to Manchester in 2017 by Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, but closed under a year later.
The Manchester United legends have had no involvement with it since then.
It was reopened last April after being taken over by Mr Karim, who also owns long-standing Italian restaurant Don Giovanni on Oxford Street.
In a statement issued to the M.E.N after the hearing, Mr Karim said: "As a venue we have put our customers' safety as a high priority but the GMP and licencing were not happy with the volume level on a couple of occasions and have ordered us to close until a full review is carried out.
"We respect the GMP and late licensing committee and although we feel the punishment harsh, we accept and aim to work with them to reopen again in the near future."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

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Werder Bremen are leading the race to sign Manchester United winger Tahith Chong on loan this summer.
United are looking at a number of loan moves for their youngsters next season with Chong and James Garner headlining the list of expected short-term departures.
The Dutch winger signed a new two-year deal at Old Trafford back in March and is set to spend next season away from the club as he looks to make the breakthrough in senior football.
A move to the Bundesliga could be the perfect springboard for the 20-year-old to push on with his career and MEN Sport understand Chong's representatives held talks with Bremen officials on Tuesday. It is understood that an agreement could be thrashed out soon.
Elsewhere, United remain confident of signing Jadon Sancho despite Borussia Dortmund's assertion that no contact has been made over a deal for the England international.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--Alone Together podcast: Can the show go on for theatre and comedy?

Theatres , arts centres , comedy clubs , music venues and other places of live entertainment were forced to shut their doors in March as the lockdown began .
For many in the arts , those doors remain shut - and for some , they may never open again .
When announcing the £1.57 billion rescue package for the arts and culture , Boris Johnson called the arts the “ beating heart of the country ” .
The latest episode of the Alone Together podcast asks those working in the industry what needs to be done by the government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , creative director at Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre , calls for more clarity and support from the government .
She said : “ The future of the Civic itself is on a knife edge , but it ’ s tilting slightly towards the positive .
“ We need a few things .
First of all , clarity as to when we can open .
We need them to support the smaller theatres .
“ But actually what would secure us is an extension of the furlough scheme .
If they extended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable.
” Gayle discusses the importance of pantomime in the UK , explaining that without the annual tradition , it could be “ game over ” for theatres .
She added : “ Panto supports the first few months of the following year .
We make three times as much in December than any other month .
“ And that keeps us going through January and February when it ’ s traditionally a very quiet month .
“ If we don ’ t get that good Christmas , it ’ s potentially game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comedian Jack Gleadow also appears on the podcast , talking about the importance of the Edinburgh Fringe festival and comedy clubs for the industry .
He said : `` Comedy encapsulates a lot of industries .
It does n't seem that way : you think it 's someone with a mic telling jokes or playing arenas , but it encapsulates so much more .
“ It 's important to let people know how affected this industry could be if it 's not saved.
” The award-winning comedian , who has been presenting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Night In ’ during the lockdown , argues that comedy is “ always overlooked ” by arts funding .
He added : `` Comedy clubs are the grassroots of comedy , this is where every major comic started .
“ Money needs to be given to these clubs so that they do n't die .
If you get rid of them , there will be nowhere for comics to do their work . ''
You can listen to the full episode here .
Alone Together is a Laudable production from the newsrooms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evening News , and Birmingham Live .
It is available on all major podcasting platforms , including Spotify and Apple .
For exclusive , immersive content , you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android .

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Theatres, arts centres, comedy clubs, music venues and other places of live entertainment were forced to shut their doors in March as the lockdown began.
For many in the arts, those doors remain shut - and for some, they may never open again.
When announcing the £1.57 billion rescue package for the arts and culture, Boris Johnson called the arts the “beating heart of the country”. The latest episode of the Alone Together podcast asks those working in the industry what needs to be done by the government to keep this heart beating.
Gayle Knight, creative director at Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre, calls for more clarity and support from the government.
She said: “The future of the Civic itself is on a knife edge, but it’s tilting slightly towards the positive.
“We need a few things. First of all, clarity as to when we can open. We need them to support the smaller theatres.
“But actually what would secure us is an extension of the furlough scheme. If they extended the furlough scheme, we would be comfortable.”
Gayle discusses the importance of pantomime in the UK, explaining that without the annual tradition, it could be “game over” for theatres.
She added: “Panto supports the first few months of the following year. We make three times as much in December than any other month.
“And that keeps us going through January and February when it’s traditionally a very quiet month.
“If we don’t get that good Christmas, it’s potentially game over in January and February.”
Stand-up comedian Jack Gleadow also appears on the podcast, talking about the importance of the Edinburgh Fringe festival and comedy clubs for the industry.
He said: "Comedy encapsulates a lot of industries. It doesn't seem that way: you think it's someone with a mic telling jokes or playing arenas, but it encapsulates so much more.
“It's important to let people know how affected this industry could be if it's not saved.”
The award-winning comedian, who has been presenting the online entertainment show ‘Jack’s Night In’ during the lockdown, argues that comedy is “always overlooked” by arts funding.
He added: "Comedy clubs are the grassroots of comedy, this is where every major comic started.
“Money needs to be given to these clubs so that they don't die. If you get rid of them, there will be nowhere for comics to do their work."
You can listen to the full episode here.
Alone Together is a Laudable production from the newsrooms of the Manchester Evening News, the Edinburgh Evening News, and Birmingham Live. It is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Spotify and Apple.
For exclusive, immersive content, you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--Spain summer holidays in doubt as 5,000 new coronavirus cases confirmed in a day

There has been further doubt cast on the potential of holidays in Spain this summer as the country continues to record high levels of new coronavirus cases .
A further 5,760 people were diagnosed with Covid-19 on Wednesday ( August 5 ) with another 4,088 confirmed yesterday .
These are the highest levels of new cases in the country since the beginning of April and marking a steady rise in the number of people contracting the virus .
One of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits , travel was initially permitted to and from the UK under the travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rise , the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) changed their travel advice at the end of July .
The government body is now advising against all non-essential travel to mainland Spain , including the Canary and Balearic Islands .
The latest advice from the FCO states : “ This advice is based on evidence of increases in cases of COVID-19 in several regions , but particularly in Aragon , Navarra and Catalonia ( which include the cities of Zaragoza , Pamplona and Barcelona ) .
“ A number of local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spain since the end of the State of Alarm .
“ You should consult the Ministry of Health map for information on their locations .
“ If you are staying in any of the affected areas , follow the advice of the local authorities.
” A number of additional restrictions have been added by the Spanish government in various regions in the country as they battle a resurgence in the disease .
Catalonia , the worst affected region with 76,332 confirmed cases has now imposed tighter measures , where local authorities have asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential activities .
Meetings of more than 10 people in public or private are prohibited , and the authorities have ordered the closures of nightclubs , gyms , and restrictions to the capacity and opening hours of bars and restaurants .
Local government have confirmed that these restrictions will remain in place until further notice .
The FCO warns that specific rules on the use of face masks may vary from one region to the next , you should refer to local authorities for advice .
The advise : “ You should carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to wear it throughout your stay.
” The region of Andalusia has also announced that it will be introducing new fines to anyone caught flouting the rules .
The fines are up to an amount of around £540,000 .
While many major UK holiday companies have suspended all holidays to mainland Spain until mid August , some airlines are still operating flights as normal to and from the country .
Both Jet2 and Tui have cancelled all holidays to mainland Spain up until August 16 , and the nearby Canary Islands and @ @ @ @ @ @

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There has been further doubt cast on the potential of holidays in Spain this summer as the country continues to record high levels of new coronavirus cases.
A further 5,760 people were diagnosed with Covid-19 on Wednesday (August 5) with another 4,088 confirmed yesterday.
These are the highest levels of new cases in the country since the beginning of April and marking a steady rise in the number of people contracting the virus.
One of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits, travel was initially permitted to and from the UK under the travel corridor scheme. But as cases continued to rise, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) changed their travel advice at the end of July.
The government body is now advising against all non-essential travel to mainland Spain, including the Canary and Balearic Islands.
The latest advice from the FCO states: “This advice is based on evidence of increases in cases of COVID-19 in several regions, but particularly in Aragon, Navarra and Catalonia (which include the cities of Zaragoza, Pamplona and Barcelona).
“A number of local outbreaks of COVID-19 have been identified in Spain since the end of the State of Alarm.
“You should consult the Ministry of Health map for information on their locations.
“If you are staying in any of the affected areas, follow the advice of the local authorities.”
A number of additional restrictions have been added by the Spanish government in various regions in the country as they battle a resurgence in the disease.
Catalonia, the worst affected region with 76,332 confirmed cases has now imposed tighter measures, where local authorities have asked residents only to leave their accommodation for essential activities.
Meetings of more than 10 people in public or private are prohibited, and the authorities have ordered the closures of nightclubs, gyms, and restrictions to the capacity and opening hours of bars and restaurants.
Local government have confirmed that these restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
The FCO warns that specific rules on the use of face masks may vary from one region to the next, you should refer to local authorities for advice.
The advise: “You should carry a face mask with you and be prepared to wear it throughout your stay.”
The region of Andalusia has also announced that it will be introducing new fines to anyone caught flouting the rules.
The fines are up to an amount of around £540,000.
While many major UK holiday companies have suspended all holidays to mainland Spain until mid August, some airlines are still operating flights as normal to and from the country.
Both Jet2 and Tui have cancelled all holidays to mainland Spain up until August 16, and the nearby Canary Islands and Balearic Islands until August 9.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-07--Second Wigan murder probe after woman found dead at home

Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead at her house in Wigan .
The victim , aged 48 , was discovered at the property in Mesnes Road , Swinley , at around 11pm on Thursday night .
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently being questioned by detectives .
It is the second murder probe to begin in Wigan in less than 12 hours after a man died in the gardens of Wigan Parish Church at 8pm last night , just a mile away from Mesnes Road .
Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman 's welfare but when they arrived they found her already dead .
Detective Inspector Neil Lawless , of GMP ’ s Wigan CID , said : “ Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who was sadly found deceased at her home overnight .
“ Our investigation is in its very early stages and while we have one man in custody on suspicion of murder in relation to this incident , it is important we continue to approach this investigation with an open-mind at this time .
“ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed away and are keen to hear from anyone who may have information that can support our enquires ; any information , no matter how small it may seem , could prove to be significant.
” Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 7182 quoting incident number 3682 of 06/08/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead at her house in Wigan.
The victim, aged 48, was discovered at the property in Mesnes Road, Swinley, at around 11pm on Thursday night.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently being questioned by detectives.
It is the second murder probe to begin in Wigan in less than 12 hours after a man died in the gardens of Wigan Parish Church at 8pm last night, just a mile away from Mesnes Road.
Police received a call reporting concern for the woman's welfare but when they arrived they found her already dead.
Detective Inspector Neil Lawless, of GMP’s Wigan CID, said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who was sadly found deceased at her home overnight.
“Our investigation is in its very early stages and while we have one man in custody on suspicion of murder in relation to this incident, it is important we continue to approach this investigation with an open-mind at this time.
“We are still working to establish how the woman passed away and are keen to hear from anyone who may have information that can support our enquires; any information, no matter how small it may seem, could prove to be significant.”
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 7182 quoting incident number 3682 of 06/08/2020.
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.