themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Kylian Mbappe sends Man City fans wild with Bernardo Silva comment

Manchester City fans are hopeful Kylian Mbappe is on his way to the Etihad Stadium after his recent social media activity .
Pep Guardiola 's side are short of firepower up front with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus suffering from injury problems this season .
Aguero 's contract expires at the end of the current season , with no extension agreed yet .
Mbappe 's contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs until 2022 , and it has been reported that the forward is reluctant to extend his contract in the French capital and could therefore push for an exit .
Bernardo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move for Mbappe to City , given their friendship after their time as teammates at Monaco .
“ Kylian Mbappé .
He was already a special player at Monaco when I was there , and he ’ s also a friend .
If we could get him , it wouldn ’ t be bad , eh ?
” he told L'Equipe .
Now , Mbappe has added further fuel to the fire with his social media activity in recent days .
The World Cup winner has been actively posting on Silva 's page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even further .
Replying to a post from Bernardo , Mbappe wrote : `` You are beautiful my cousin . ''
Naturally , fans hoped the existing relationship between the Frenchman and some of City 's existing players would bode well for any future transfer move : Still just 21-years-old , Mbappe has been in sensational form since moving to the French capital as he has hit 96 goals in 130 appearances for the club .
He helped PSG reach last season 's Champions League final , where they were defeated by Bayern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a move to the Premier League .
Arsenal were linked with his services before he left Monaco , while Liverpool have regularly been named as suitors during recent transfer windows .

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Manchester City fans are hopeful Kylian Mbappe is on his way to the Etihad Stadium after his recent social media activity.
Pep Guardiola's side are short of firepower up front with Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus suffering from injury problems this season. Aguero's contract expires at the end of the current season, with no extension agreed yet.
Mbappe's contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs until 2022, and it has been reported that the forward is reluctant to extend his contract in the French capital and could therefore push for an exit.
Bernardo Silva was recently quizzed on a potential move for Mbappe to City, given their friendship after their time as teammates at Monaco.
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“Kylian Mbappé. He was already a special player at Monaco when I was there, and he’s also a friend. If we could get him, it wouldn’t be bad, eh?” he told L'Equipe.
Now, Mbappe has added further fuel to the fire with his social media activity in recent days. The World Cup winner has been actively posting on Silva's page and Riyad Mahrez, exciting City fans even further. Replying to a post from Bernardo, Mbappe wrote: "You are beautiful my cousin."
Naturally, fans hoped the existing relationship between the Frenchman and some of City's existing players would bode well for any future transfer move:
Still just 21-years-old, Mbappe has been in sensational form since moving to the French capital as he has hit 96 goals in 130 appearances for the club.
He helped PSG reach last season's Champions League final, where they were defeated by Bayern Munich, and has long been linked with a move to the Premier League.
Arsenal were linked with his services before he left Monaco, while Liverpool have regularly been named as suitors during recent transfer windows.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Life on the streets of Atherton during Covid-19

“ I would normally have at least 30 suits there , ” Anita Thomas said , pointing to the empty clothes rail in her dry-cleaning shop .
“ But people aren ’ t going out .
They ’ re in their pyjamas at home.
” Dry Clean Centre has been in Atherton town centre for more than 44 years – but its owners have been forced to let staff go and cut working hours just to stay afloat .
Market Street would usually be bustling with a wide variety of independent shops and businesses .
This week however , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choosing to pull down their shutters as coronavirus rates continue to rise in the area .
Some businesses fear the increase in local cases in the borough - the latest infection rate for Wigan stands at just over 680 cases per 100,000 people - may push them to the brink .
“ We ’ ve been here 44 years and it ’ s never been this bad , ” 60-year-old Anita , who co-owns the dry cleaners with her husband Bryan , continued .
“ People have always wanted their dry cleaning – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s affected us personally .
We don ’ t have an income .
“ We 're living on savings , we haven ’ t had a wage in months .
“ It ’ s so stressful .
It ’ s heartbreaking just being stood here .
We ’ ve seen our business disappear.
” Earlier this week Public Health England figures showed there were 78 positive cases recorded in the area during the week ending October 21 .
Public Health England releases case numbers for areas known as Middle Super @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than council wards .
But the area labelled Atherton South West covers an area similar to the Atherleigh council ward .
Official statistics show that the numbers have increased in Atherton South West for four consecutive weeks .
Wigan council says there is 'no one particular reason for an upsurge in cases ' in the area .
However , the M.E.N has learned of an outbreak in a care home which accounts for up to 28 cases .
Pointing to a wedding dress on the rail of her dry cleaners , Anita said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first one of the year .
It 's been horrendous . ''
John Hicks , owner of fruit and veg store Kiwi ’ s Quality Fresh Produce , recently took over the firm after working as a tree surgeon .
He had hoped the business would be his retirement .
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , he said : “ The street is dying out .
“ We have a bank across the way , it ’ s the only one in town .
They ’ ve put the hours back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ m quite disheartened .
At the end of the day , it ’ s something I hoped would be my retirement .
“ I only changed jobs in December to come to this .
It ’ s killed my enthusiasm.
” Mourad Dehmas , owner of Imagine , a design and printing firm on Market Street , said he sleeps and wakes up feeling stressed .
“ It ’ s been a lot quieter than usual , ” he said .
“ We try to stay open every day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are a print sales company , most of our customers are closed .
“ Stressed is an understatement .
You sleep with it and wake up with it .
“ We ’ ve only been open two years and we ’ re trying our best .
We created an Atherton calendar to try and bring customers in .
“ It ’ s a bit hit and miss .
You don ’ t know what tomorrow is going to bring .
It ’ s a very awkward business , its nothing like food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate for Wigan borough stands at just over three times the national average .
When Greater Manchester was first placed under local restrictions on July 31 , Wigan had a seven-day coronavirus infection rate of less than 10 cases per 100,000 , below the national average .
Local leaders successfully argued that Wigan should be released from the restrictions as rates remained the lowest in Greater Manchester during most of August .
But the rate has continued to climb since mid-September and has led to Wigan , along with the rest of Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions .
Danny Farrell , manager of Vape Citi vape shop on Market Street , said the firm has struggled with the dramatic decrease in footfall .
“ A lot of people that aren ’ t coming in these days are self-isolating or aren ’ t going to work because it ’ s shut down , ” the 23-year-old said .
“ It ’ s been dead .
The street is dead .
“ We ’ ve struggled in a sense but the business has coped .
This entire row of shops – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Julie Warburton and Sue Simm , directors of Yates Greer butchers , said they feel customers are scared to visit the shop .
They said : “ This month we ’ ve definitely seen a change .
“ We ’ ve just carried on as we are and will just have to see how it goes .
“ This last month it ’ s been really quiet .
People are scared of coming out .
Dawn Birchall , store manager at No 97 Boutique , said staff have been forced to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but the firm has n't been as hard-hit as others in the area .
The 41-year-old said : “ We 've just got on with it really .
There 's nothing we can do .
“ It has had an effect on us , but not as much as other shops .
“ We 've not had as many customers in .
I think they 're scared to spend money because they 've lost their jobs.
” While cases have increased , Wigan council 's director of public health , Professor Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atherton as a hotspot and that the area did not 'specifically have a problem ' .
Each week , the authority publishes its own 'Covid-19 tracker ' , which breaks down the number of cases by council ward .
Prof Ardern says that presenting them in this way makes it easier for residents to understand .
According to the latest tracker , Standish with Langtree recorded the highest infection rate in the week up to October 23 with 905 cases per 100,000 people .
Meanwhile , the rate in Atherleigh ward stood at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released by the NHS shows that there has been an increase in the number of hospital patients dying with Covid-19 at the Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust in recent weeks .
NHS statistics last week showed there were no coronavirus deaths at all at the Trust in the three months between July 2 - October 2 but so far this month the Trust has reported 77 Covid-19 deaths .

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“I would normally have at least 30 suits there,” Anita Thomas said, pointing to the empty clothes rail in her dry-cleaning shop.
“But people aren’t going out. They’re in their pyjamas at home.”
Dry Clean Centre has been in Atherton town centre for more than 44 years – but its owners have been forced to let staff go and cut working hours just to stay afloat.
Market Street would usually be bustling with a wide variety of independent shops and businesses.
This week however, the town appeared largely empty with many owners choosing to pull down their shutters as coronavirus rates continue to rise in the area.
Some businesses fear the increase in local cases in the borough - the latest infection rate for Wigan stands at just over 680 cases per 100,000 people - may push them to the brink.
“We’ve been here 44 years and it’s never been this bad,” 60-year-old Anita, who co-owns the dry cleaners with her husband Bryan, continued.
“People have always wanted their dry cleaning – proms, weddings and other occasions.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
“It’s affected us personally. We don’t have an income.
“We're living on savings, we haven’t had a wage in months.
“It’s so stressful. It’s heartbreaking just being stood here. We’ve seen our business disappear.”
Earlier this week Public Health England figures showed there were 78 positive cases recorded in the area during the week ending October 21.
Public Health England releases case numbers for areas known as Middle Super Output Areas, which are generally larger than council wards.
But the area labelled Atherton South West covers an area similar to the Atherleigh council ward.
Official statistics show that the numbers have increased in Atherton South West for four consecutive weeks.
Wigan council says there is 'no one particular reason for an upsurge in cases' in the area.
However, the M.E.N has learned of an outbreak in a care home which accounts for up to 28 cases.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
Pointing to a wedding dress on the rail of her dry cleaners, Anita said: "This wedding dress is the first one of the year. It's been horrendous."
John Hicks, owner of fruit and veg store Kiwi’s Quality Fresh Produce, recently took over the firm after working as a tree surgeon.
He had hoped the business would be his retirement.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , he said: “The street is dying out.
“There’s very little footfall.
“We have a bank across the way, it’s the only one in town. They’ve put the hours back and past 2pm the streets are quiet.
“I’m quite disheartened. At the end of the day, it’s something I hoped would be my retirement.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
“I only changed jobs in December to come to this. It’s killed my enthusiasm.”
Mourad Dehmas, owner of Imagine, a design and printing firm on Market Street, said he sleeps and wakes up feeling stressed.
“It’s been a lot quieter than usual,” he said.
“We try to stay open every day and make the most of it. Because we are a print sales company, most of our customers are closed.
“Stressed is an understatement. You sleep with it and wake up with it.
“We’ve only been open two years and we’re trying our best. We created an Atherton calendar to try and bring customers in.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
“It’s a bit hit and miss. You don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring. It’s a very awkward business, its nothing like food or makeup.”
The latest coronavirus infection rate for Wigan borough stands at just over three times the national average.
When Greater Manchester was first placed under local restrictions on July 31, Wigan had a seven-day coronavirus infection rate of less than 10 cases per 100,000, below the national average.
Local leaders successfully argued that Wigan should be released from the restrictions as rates remained the lowest in Greater Manchester during most of August.
But the rate has continued to climb since mid-September and has led to Wigan, along with the rest of Greater Manchester, being placed under Tier 3 restrictions.
Danny Farrell, manager of Vape Citi vape shop on Market Street, said the firm has struggled with the dramatic decrease in footfall.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
“A lot of people that aren’t coming in these days are self-isolating or aren’t going to work because it’s shut down,” the 23-year-old said.
“It’s been dead. The street is dead.
“We’ve struggled in a sense but the business has coped. This entire row of shops – they never seem to want to open.”
Julie Warburton and Sue Simm, directors of Crown Barbeque, said they feel customers are scared to visit the shop.
They said: “This month we’ve definitely seen a change.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
“We’ve just carried on as we are and will just have to see how it goes.
“This last month it’s been really quiet. People are scared of coming out.
“It’s a gradual thing.”
Dawn Birchall, store manager at No 97 Boutique, said staff have been forced to “get on with” the current situation - but the firm hasn't been as hard-hit as others in the area.
The 41-year-old said: “We've just got on with it really. There's nothing we can do.
“It has had an effect on us, but not as much as other shops.
“We've not had as many customers in. I think they're scared to spend money because they've lost their jobs.”
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
While cases have increased, Wigan council's director of public health, Professor Kate Ardern, said she would not class Atherton as a hotspot and that the area did not 'specifically have a problem'.
Each week, the authority publishes its own 'Covid-19 tracker', which breaks down the number of cases by council ward.
Prof Ardern says that presenting them in this way makes it easier for residents to understand.
According to the latest tracker, Standish with Langtree recorded the highest infection rate in the week up to October 23 with 905 cases per 100,000 people.
Meanwhile, the rate in Atherleigh ward stood at 776 cases per 100,000.
Separate data released by the NHS shows that there has been an increase in the number of hospital patients dying with Covid-19 at the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust in recent weeks.
NHS statistics last week showed there were no coronavirus deaths at all at the Trust in the three months between July 2 - October 2 but so far this month the Trust has reported 77 Covid-19 deaths.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Covid-19 outbreak hits care home 'like a whirlwind' as 28 people test positive

A total of 28 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at a care home in Atherton .
Bosses at The Hamiltons care home said 15 residents and 13 members of staff had tested positive in recent weeks .
In a Facebook post , they said four staff had tested positive on October 13 , which led to residents isolating in their rooms .
However , the virus has since spread throughout the facility with the majority of residents and staff eventually becoming infected .
None of those who have fallen ill have died , according to a spokesperson for The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home 's Facebook on Tuesday morning read : `` As you all know , coronavirus hit the home like a whirlwind with most clients testing positive , as well as most of the staff .
`` We managed to man the home in crisis so everyone was well taken care of .
`` All clients isolated in their rooms during this period to minimise the risk of infection spreading , and on daily reports back , no one has had severe symptoms apart from tiredness and all have enjoyed the rest/peace and quiet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are returning to work this week and are getting better . ''
A spokesperson for The Hamiltons told the Manchester Evening News : `` We have done everything in our power to try stop Covid coming into the service .
`` Staff and residents have been tested every week and 28 days since May .
`` It 's been one hell of a time for all involved , however , we are recovering and hoping to rid the service of Covid .
`` Family have been very supportive and management continue to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their beds . ''
They added that they felt 'let down ' over the fact Greater Manchester had not entered Tier 3 sooner , and said it had led to a rise in cases which had spread to care homes such as The Hamiltons .
`` The staff felt going shopping for groceries was very risky as stores did n't have social distance measures in place , '' said the spokesperson .
`` The fact pubs were still open also concerned the staff .
`` Staff did their utmost best but if a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this could have helped .
`` Either way , we had everything in place but this still happened .
`` It 's a pandemic and we did great to get this far since March . ''
Public Health England figures show that in the week up to October 21 , 78 new infections were recorded in Atherton South West , where the care home is based .
The outbreak at The Hamiltons accounts for a significant proportion of that figure .
Prof Kate Ardern , Wigan Council 's director of public health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have contributed to an increase in cases in the area , she did not believe there was a 'specific problem ' in Atherton .
`` If you have an outbreak in a care home or school it might cause cases to spike upwards , '' she said .
`` There is a difference between having an outbreak in a particular setting and household and community transmission .
`` I would be worried if you had a particular hotspot in a particular area which you could not link to a particular setting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been working closely with care homes across the borough to offer support and provide extra personal protective equipment ( PPE ) .
Meanwhile , the number of coronavirus cases across Wigan continues to increase , with the borough recording an infection rate of 683.4 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending October 25 .
It is the second highest rate in Greater Manchester behind Oldham , and more than three times the national average .

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A total of 28 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at a care home in Atherton.
Bosses at The Hamiltons care home said 15 residents and 13 members of staff had tested positive in recent weeks.
In a Facebook post, they said four staff had tested positive on October 13, which led to residents isolating in their rooms.
However, the virus has since spread throughout the facility with the majority of residents and staff eventually becoming infected.
None of those who have fallen ill have died, according to a spokesperson for The Hamiltons.
A post on the care home's Facebook on Tuesday morning read: "As you all know, coronavirus hit the home like a whirlwind with most clients testing positive, as well as most of the staff.
"We managed to man the home in crisis so everyone was well taken care of.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
"All clients isolated in their rooms during this period to minimise the risk of infection spreading, and on daily reports back, no one has had severe symptoms apart from tiredness and all have enjoyed the rest/peace and quiet.
"All staff that tested positive are returning to work this week and are getting better."
A spokesperson for The Hamiltons told the Manchester Evening News : "We have done everything in our power to try stop Covid coming into the service.
"Staff and residents have been tested every week and 28 days since May.
"It's been one hell of a time for all involved, however, we are recovering and hoping to rid the service of Covid.
"Family have been very supportive and management continue to support staff who are unwell at home from their beds."
They added that they felt 'let down' over the fact Greater Manchester had not entered Tier 3 sooner, and said it had led to a rise in cases which had spread to care homes such as The Hamiltons.
"The staff felt going shopping for groceries was very risky as stores didn't have social distance measures in place," said the spokesperson.
"The fact pubs were still open also concerned the staff.
"Staff did their utmost best but if a Tier 3 was in place sooner maybe this could have helped.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
"Either way, we had everything in place but this still happened.
"It's a pandemic and we did great to get this far since March."
Public Health England figures show that in the week up to October 21, 78 new infections were recorded in Atherton South West, where the care home is based.
The outbreak at The Hamiltons accounts for a significant proportion of that figure.
Prof Kate Ardern, Wigan Council's director of public health, said that although the outbreak was likely to have contributed to an increase in cases in the area, she did not believe there was a 'specific problem' in Atherton.
"If you have an outbreak in a care home or school it might cause cases to spike upwards," she said.
"There is a difference between having an outbreak in a particular setting and household and community transmission.
"I would be worried if you had a particular hotspot in a particular area which you could not link to a particular setting."
She added that the council had been working closely with care homes across the borough to offer support and provide extra personal protective equipment (PPE).
Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases across Wigan continues to increase, with the borough recording an infection rate of 683.4 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending October 25.
It is the second highest rate in Greater Manchester behind Oldham, and more than three times the national average.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--The three huge developments proposed for Tameside's green belt under GMSF

These are the three huge developments proposed for Tameside ’ s green belt under the latest draft of the region ’ s housebuilding masterplan .
The current iteration of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework ( GMSF ) is due to be discussed by leaders at a meeting of the combined authority on Friday .
The proposals for Tameside are almost identical to those featured in the 2019 blueprint , but there have been some minor changes , including a reduction in the amount of employment space .
Around 2,790 homes would be built on land designated as green belt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans for Tameside leaders wasn ’ t actually a site in the borough , but one on the Tame Valley border under Stockport council ’ s allocation .
Denton councillors and MP Andrew Gwynne were vocal opponents to the plans to expand Bredbury Industrial Estate with an extra 90,000 sqm , and the ensuing row between councils threatened to derail the entire GMSF at the eleventh hour .
The publication of the draft was delayed while a compromise was sought , with the latest proposals showing that the development has shrunk by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly 25 acres that would previously have been earmarked for industrial use will now remain in the green belt .
However other controversial proposals – including the Godley Green Garden Village – remain unaltered .
One of the larger green belt developments proposed under the GMSF is the plan to build a brand new ‘ garden village ’ near to Godley and Hattersley .
The Godley Green village covers the same footprint as it did in 2016 , spanning open green belt land to the north of Mottram Old Road , and features @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer a chance to build a creative development that can utilise innovative technology to make it energy efficient and resilient to climate change .
There would be older persons housing and plots for custom and self-build featured , with an overall aim of creating ‘ aspirational and desirable communities ’ on the edge of the countryside .
Godley Brook , which runs south-north through the centre of the site , will effectively divide Godley Green into two villages .
Each village would be served by a local hub offering a range of ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s planned that residents can meet most of their day-to-day needs .
There may also be the potential to develop a hotel or elderly care facilities as part of the hubs , according to the latest GMSF plans .
Flexible workspace could also be delivered in the part of the site close to Hattersley Train Station .
The vision is part of the government ’ s ‘ garden village ’ scheme , championed by local MP Jonathan Reynolds .
Sites of biological importance at Werneth Brook and Brookfold Wood would be protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ancient woodland .
“ Godley Green presents a significant opportunity to realise the ambitious vision of delivering a new large-scale settlement of around 2,350 new homes in the south of the borough , adjacent to the residential neighbourhoods of Godley and Hattersley , ” documents state .
“ The ongoing regeneration in Hattersley will be reinforced by the development at Godley Green , providing positive outcomes and opportunities in an area of deprivation.
” Access to the new garden village would be from Mottram Old Road .
The plans around Hyde have remained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a significant reduction from the 935 homes put forward in the 2016 draft .
Those revisions saw one site on westward land at Hyde Hall Farm , removed , effectively halving the overall proposal to just 440 homes .
The two remaining sites are south west of Haughton Green and the other over the other side of the A560 bordering Stockport .
Documents state that they want to make sure that ‘ Garden City principles are enshrined throughout ’ the development .
The aim is to ‘ respect and enhance ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grade Two listed assets Apethorn Farmhouse – which is on Historic England ’ s ‘ heritage at risk register ’ – and Pole Bank Hall .
According to the GMSF , it is expected that full restoration of the Apethorn Farm complex will commence in the early phase of development .
Existing public rights of way , including the Cown Edge Way will be incorporated as part of the new developments .
The house types will use zero-carbon technology where possible , and homes for old people – as well as custom and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The industrial proposals outside Ashton-under-Lyne have been scaled down slightly further since the last draft came out in January 2019 .
In 2016 there had been 2,000 homes and 200,000 sq m of employment space proposed for the land around Junctions 22 and 23 of the M60 , but a large slice of that land was removed entirely in the 2019 draft .
Instead 175,000 sq m of commercial development was proposed .
That has now been cut back further to 160,000 sq m. According to the document , the land has previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World EXPO site .
The businesses the site is being considered suitable for are in industries such as life sciences , health technologies , advanced manufacturing and ‘ materials science/fabrication ’ .
The GMSF states that the site is ‘ critical ’ to provide expansion opportunities for existing businesses in the borough , and to bring inward investment .
Bosses believe that developing the site will bring about ‘ long term benefits ’ to communities in deprived areas of Droylsden and Ashton by providing locally accessible employment .

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These are the three huge developments proposed for Tameside’s green belt under the latest draft of the region’s housebuilding masterplan.
The current iteration of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) is due to be discussed by leaders at a meeting of the combined authority on Friday.
The proposals for Tameside are almost identical to those featured in the 2019 blueprint, but there have been some minor changes, including a reduction in the amount of employment space.
Around 2,790 homes would be built on land designated as green belt.
The most contentious issue in the latest plans for Tameside leaders wasn’t actually a site in the borough, but one on the Tame Valley border under Stockport council’s allocation.
Denton councillors and MP Andrew Gwynne were vocal opponents to the plans to expand Bredbury Industrial Estate with an extra 90,000 sqm, and the ensuing row between councils threatened to derail the entire GMSF at the eleventh hour.
The publication of the draft was delayed while a compromise was sought, with the latest proposals showing that the development has shrunk by a third to 60,000 sqm.
It means nearly 25 acres that would previously have been earmarked for industrial use will now remain in the green belt.
However other controversial proposals – including the Godley Green Garden Village – remain unaltered.
Godley Green Garden Village – 2,350 homes
One of the larger green belt developments proposed under the GMSF is the plan to build a brand new ‘garden village’ near to Godley and Hattersley.
The Godley Green village covers the same footprint as it did in 2016, spanning open green belt land to the north of Mottram Old Road, and features 2,350 homes.
Bosses believe it will offer a chance to build a creative development that can utilise innovative technology to make it energy efficient and resilient to climate change.
There would be older persons housing and plots for custom and self-build featured, with an overall aim of creating ‘aspirational and desirable communities’ on the edge of the countryside.
Godley Brook, which runs south-north through the centre of the site, will effectively divide Godley Green into two villages.
Each village would be served by a local hub offering a range of ‘community and retail facilities’ where it’s planned that residents can meet most of their day-to-day needs.
There may also be the potential to develop a hotel or elderly care facilities as part of the hubs, according to the latest GMSF plans.
Flexible workspace could also be delivered in the part of the site close to Hattersley Train Station.
The vision is part of the government’s ‘garden village’ scheme, championed by local MP Jonathan Reynolds.
Sites of biological importance at Werneth Brook and Brookfold Wood would be protected and enhanced, as would areas of ancient woodland.
“Godley Green presents a significant opportunity to realise the ambitious vision of delivering a new large-scale settlement of around 2,350 new homes in the south of the borough, adjacent to the residential neighbourhoods of Godley and Hattersley,” documents state.
“The ongoing regeneration in Hattersley will be reinforced by the development at Godley Green, providing positive outcomes and opportunities in an area of deprivation.”
Access to the new garden village would be from Mottram Old Road.
South of Hyde – 440 homes
The plans around Hyde have remained the same as those proposed last year, with a significant reduction from the 935 homes put forward in the 2016 draft.
Those revisions saw one site on westward land at Hyde Hall Farm, removed, effectively halving the overall proposal to just 440 homes.
The two remaining sites are south west of Haughton Green and the other over the other side of the A560 bordering Stockport.
Documents state that they want to make sure that ‘Garden City principles are enshrined throughout’ the development.
The aim is to ‘respect and enhance’ heritage assets in the area, including Grade Two listed assets Apethorn Farmhouse – which is on Historic England’s ‘heritage at risk register’ – and Pole Bank Hall.
According to the GMSF, it is expected that full restoration of the Apethorn Farm complex will commence in the early phase of development.
Existing public rights of way, including the Cown Edge Way will be incorporated as part of the new developments.
The house types will use zero-carbon technology where possible, and homes for old people – as well as custom and self-build plots – could also feature.
Ashton Moss West – 160,000 sqm employment space
The industrial proposals outside Ashton-under-Lyne have been scaled down slightly further since the last draft came out in January 2019.
In 2016 there had been 2,000 homes and 200,000 sq m of employment space proposed for the land around Junctions 22 and 23 of the M60, but a large slice of that land was removed entirely in the 2019 draft.
Instead 175,000 sq m of commercial development was proposed. That has now been cut back further to 160,000 sq m.
According to the document, the land has previously been identified as part of a potential World EXPO site.
The businesses the site is being considered suitable for are in industries such as life sciences, health technologies, advanced manufacturing and ‘materials science/fabrication’.
The GMSF states that the site is ‘critical’ to provide expansion opportunities for existing businesses in the borough, and to bring inward investment.
Bosses believe that developing the site will bring about ‘long term benefits’ to communities in deprived areas of Droylsden and Ashton by providing locally accessible employment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--The father-of-three who suffered a 'medical episode' during a suspected burglary

Tributes have been paid to a businessman who has been found dead on his farm following reports of a burglary .
Peter Cordwell , 48 , is believed to have suffered a medical episode following the incident at Collop Gate Farm in Heywood , Rochdale , shortly before 11.15pm yesterday ( Wednesday ) .
He was treated by paramedics but died later .
Hundreds of tributes have been to businessman Mr Cordwell , a father of three from Heywood known affectionately as 'Creamy ' .
His devastated wife wrote on Facebook : `` Thank you so much to every single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To say we are totally devastated is an understatement .
`` He was the love of my life .
We spent the last 24 year together , married for 21 years .
3 kids and an business empire later .
I ’ ll love you for the rest of my life .
You were my soul mate . ''
His daughter Pip posted a picture of her father and wrote : `` The Man , The Myth , The Legend . ''
A friend told the M.E.N : `` Its a great loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , kind and always happy to give advice .
He supported local charity .
And he was n't scared to say what needed saying . ''
Another said : It ’ s so shocking and heartbreaking !
!
Such a lovely man with a smile on his face every time you saw him .
He would do anything to help anyone and raised thousands for numerous charities over the years .
`` His farm played a part in a lot of local events including his annual 1940s weekends which were spectacular , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for anyone and everyone .
Nothing was off limits when it came to to him .
`` It ’ s such a tragic loss of such a big personality with an even bigger heart .
He leaves a whole town shocked and heartbroken at his passing and a world just that little bit darker with a shining light extinguished but I know that his legacy will live through his family . ''
Hundreds of people posted their own tributes online .
Jan Booth Walker , writing on the M.E.N .
Facebook page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , taken too soon .
Top bloke .
Worked with loads of charities , will be missed by loads .
Sending love to his family . ''
Karl Taylor wrote : `` RIP Peter ( Creamy ) .
A great guy pleasure to have known you .
Condolences to all the family . ''
Mr Cordwell was a well-known figure in Heywood .
He was a director of Spodden Mill Ltd in the town , according to Companies House .
He was a former owner and director of PGC Demolition .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Manchester Road where he died .
Police were called to reports of a burglary at one of the units on the farm .
Collop Gate Farm remained sealed off today as an investigation continued .
Crime scene investigators were pictured at the site .
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports of a burglary at units of Manchester Road at around 11.15pm on Wednesday night .
`` Officers attended and found a man - one of the owners - had subsequently suffered what is believed to have been a medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement .
`` Despite the best efforts of paramedics , he sadly died a short time later . ''
Neighbours at the scene told the Manchester Evening News Mr Cordwell , who is understood to live nearby , had been alerted and went to the farm to investigate .
GMP said the burglars fled the scene prior to officers ' arrival .
No arrests have been made .
Mr Cordwell had a number of well-publicised run-ins with the authorities during his business career .
Detective Inspector Julie Maxwell , of GMP 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to suggest the burglary was 'targeted ' .
She said : `` I would like to start by saying that the investigation team 's thoughts are with the man 's loved ones and specialist officers are supporting them .
`` We believe the man suffered a medical episode but enquiries are ongoing and a post-mortem investigation will confirm the cause of his death .
`` Our investigation is in the early stages but we are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding both the death of the man and the reported burglary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information , regardless of the perceived significance , to contact us , or Crimestoppers - anonymously - as soon as possible .
`` We understand that members of the public may be concerned by this incident .
`` I would like to offer some reassurance by saying that , although we are keeping an open mind , there is evidence to suggest the burglary was targeted .
`` Regardless , extra officers are in the area and will remain for the foreseeable future .
`` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
One neighbour told the M.E.N : `` We saw flashing lights and the police and this morning , we got up to find police were everywhere .
`` This is a real shock to us . ''
Another neighbour reported that Mr Cordwell , who it is thought lived nearby , had gone to the farm after being alerted to a burglary at the farm .
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8441 quoting 3023 of 28/10/20 or call Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 @ @

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Tributes have been paid to a businessman who has been found dead on his farm following reports of a burglary.
Peter Cordwell, 48, is believed to have suffered a medical episode following the incident at Collop Gate Farm in Heywood, Rochdale, shortly before 11.15pm yesterday (Wednesday).
He was treated by paramedics but died later.
Hundreds of tributes have been to businessman Mr Cordwell, a father of three from Heywood known affectionately as 'Creamy'.
His devastated wife wrote on Facebook: "Thank you so much to every single person who has sent kind message. To say we are totally devastated is an understatement.
"He was the love of my life. We spent the last 24 year together, married for 21 years. 3 kids and an business empire later. I’ll love you for the rest of my life. You were my soul mate."
His daughter Pip posted a picture of her father and wrote: "The Man, The Myth, The Legend."
A friend told the M.E.N: "Its a great loss, he was the a true gentleman, kind and always happy to give advice. He supported local charity. And he wasn't scared to say what needed saying."
Another said: It’s so shocking and heartbreaking!! Such a lovely man with a smile on his face every time you saw him. He would do anything to help anyone and raised thousands for numerous charities over the years.
"His farm played a part in a lot of local events including his annual 1940s weekends which were spectacular, with real live tank rides. He had time for anyone and everyone. Nothing was off limits when it came to to him.
(Image: GMWN)
"It’s such a tragic loss of such a big personality with an even bigger heart. He leaves a whole town shocked and heartbroken at his passing and a world just that little bit darker with a shining light extinguished but I know that his legacy will live through his family."
Hundreds of people posted their own tributes online.
Jan Booth Walker, writing on the M.E.N. Facebook page, wrote: "RIP Creamy lad, taken too soon. Top bloke. Worked with loads of charities, will be missed by loads. Sending love to his family."
Karl Taylor wrote: "RIP Peter(Creamy). A great guy pleasure to have known you. Condolences to all the family."
Mr Cordwell was a well-known figure in Heywood. He was a director of Spodden Mill Ltd in the town, according to Companies House. He was a former owner and director of PGC Demolition.
He was one of the owners of the farm on Manchester Road where he died. Police were called to reports of a burglary at one of the units on the farm.
Collop Gate Farm remained sealed off today as an investigation continued.
Crime scene investigators were pictured at the site.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports of a burglary at units of Manchester Road at around 11.15pm on Wednesday night.
(Image: MEN)
"Officers attended and found a man - one of the owners - had subsequently suffered what is believed to have been a medical episode," the force said in a statement.
"Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he sadly died a short time later."
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Neighbours at the scene told the Manchester Evening News Mr Cordwell, who is understood to live nearby, had been alerted and went to the farm to investigate.
GMP said the burglars fled the scene prior to officers' arrival.
No arrests have been made.
(Image: MEN)
Mr Cordwell had a number of well-publicised run-ins with the authorities during his business career.
Detective Inspector Julie Maxwell, of GMP's Rochdale district, said there was evidence to suggest the burglary was 'targeted'.
She said: "I would like to start by saying that the investigation team's thoughts are with the man's loved ones and specialist officers are supporting them.
"We believe the man suffered a medical episode but enquiries are ongoing and a post-mortem investigation will confirm the cause of his death.
"Our investigation is in the early stages but we are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding both the death of the man and the reported burglary.
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"I would like to use this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information, regardless of the perceived significance, to contact us, or Crimestoppers - anonymously - as soon as possible.
"We understand that members of the public may be concerned by this incident.
"I would like to offer some reassurance by saying that, although we are keeping an open mind, there is evidence to suggest the burglary was targeted.
"Regardless, extra officers are in the area and will remain for the foreseeable future.
"Anyone who is concerned can speak with them."
One neighbour told the M.E.N : "We saw flashing lights and the police and this morning, we got up to find police were everywhere.
"This is a real shock to us."
Another neighbour reported that Mr Cordwell, who it is thought lived nearby, had gone to the farm after being alerted to a burglary at the farm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8441 quoting 3023 of 28/10/20 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Cyprus and Lithuania removed from UK quarantine list after rising cases

Cyprus and Lithuania have been removed from the government ’ s list of travel corridors , the Department for Transport has announced .
Travellers arriving in the UK from those countries after 4am on Sunday must self-isolate for 14 days due to a rise in coronavirus cases .
The announcement was made in the weekly Thursday afternoon tweet from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps .
Germany maintains its quarantine exemption despite recording 107 cases per 100,000 people in the past week .
No countries have been added to the list of travel corridors this week .
The news about Cyprus will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoying breaks there as they face a scramble back before the deadline kicks in .
You do not need to self-isolate if you ’ re travelling to England from one of the countries , territories or regions listed below .
You must have spent the last 14 days in one of these places , or in the UK .
If you visited somewhere that is not on the list in the 14 days before your arrival in England , you will need to self-isolate .
Visiting includes making a transit stop .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locator form before you enter the UK .

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Cyprus and Lithuania have been removed from the government’s list of travel corridors, the Department for Transport has announced.
Travellers arriving in the UK from those countries after 4am on Sunday must self-isolate for 14 days due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
The announcement was made in the weekly Thursday afternoon tweet from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Germany maintains its quarantine exemption despite recording 107 cases per 100,000 people in the past week.
No countries have been added to the list of travel corridors this week.
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The news about Cyprus will not be welcomed by families on half-term enjoying breaks there as they face a scramble back before the deadline kicks in.
You do not need to self-isolate if you’re travelling to England from one of the countries, territories or regions listed below.
You must have spent the last 14 days in one of these places, or in the UK.
If you visited somewhere that is not on the list in the 14 days before your arrival in England, you will need to self-isolate. Visiting includes making a transit stop.
You will still need to complete the passenger locator form before you enter the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Man United fans have new Dayot Upamecano transfer theory

Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move to Manchester United but had an evening to forget against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men on Wednesday night .
The RB Leipzig defender found it tough going as United romped to a 5-0 victory over their German opponents in their second Champions League group fixture .
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a rapid hat-trick as the hosts backed up their impressive 2-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain last week .
This latest display prompted some United fans to suggest that Rashford and co might have also helped the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is reported to have a £38million release clause in his current contract .
United are unbeaten since the international break after wins over Newcastle , PSG and RB Leipzig , and a draw against Chelsea somewhere in between .
Next up is a home game against Arsenal , with United going into the match full of confidence after their crushing win over the Bundesliga leaders .
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Here 's how some supporters responded on Twitter ... @ isholaolumide : With what Rashford did to him yesterday .
Upamecano is now £15million not £40million anymore .
@ DariaSatellite : Hey @ MarcusRashford you might have just made it easier to buy Upamecano .
@ TuftyMUFC : Rashford has done a better job of lowering Upamecano 's transfer value than Woodward 's first offer ever could .
@ BaronDamaraji : Ole to Rashford : `` Go lower that Upamecano 's price for us ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroy our target Upamecano before scoring that goal ?
Meanwhile , former United star Rio Ferdinand told BT Sport : `` This is about being ruthless but I thought Upamecano had a nightmare .
This is the ruthlessness .
`` There was no doubt in your mind , once he went through there , the confidence he ’ s showing at the moment and just his intent of hitting the back of the net and getting amongst the goals .
`` Game over .
There ’ s a venom when he hits it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live : `` Upamecano has had a stinker this second half .
`` I was reading this morning that United are going to be in for Upamecano very , very soon .
`` But if you were actually scouting him on tonight ’ s performance , I don ’ t think you ’ d take him !
`` I suppose if you were scouting Harry Maguire , for arguments sake , you would say he was top class .
Funny old game ! ''

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Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move to Manchester United but had an evening to forget against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men on Wednesday night.
The RB Leipzig defender found it tough going as United romped to a 5-0 victory over their German opponents in their second Champions League group fixture.
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score a rapid hat-trick as the hosts backed up their impressive 2-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain last week.
This latest display prompted some United fans to suggest that Rashford and co might have also helped the club's hopes of signing Upamecano, who is reported to have a £38million release clause in his current contract.
Here's how some supporters responded on Twitter...
@isholaolumide: With what Rashford did to him yesterday. Upamecano is now £15million not £40million anymore.
@DariaSatellite: Hey @MarcusRashford you might have just made it easier to buy Upamecano.
@TuftyMUFC: Rashford has done a better job of lowering Upamecano's transfer value than Woodward's first offer ever could.
@BaronDamaraji: Ole to Rashford: "Go lower that Upamecano's price for us..."
Rashford to Ole: "No problem, gaffer."
@alan_sithole: Did Rashford just destroy our target Upamecano before scoring that goal?
@Theblurrykid: Rashford just reduced Upamecano's price tag lmfao.
@_Coachy: Rashford literally lowered Upamecano's price last night.
@utdcynical: Nahh, Rashford is showing Upamecano serious levels LOOOL.
Meanwhile, former United star Rio Ferdinand told BT Sport: "This is about being ruthless but I thought Upamecano had a nightmare. This is the ruthlessness.
"There was no doubt in your mind, once he went through there, the confidence he’s showing at the moment and just his intent of hitting the back of the net and getting amongst the goals.
"Game over. There’s a venom when he hits it like that."
Former Blackburn Rovers and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Upamecano has had a stinker this second half.
"I was reading this morning that United are going to be in for Upamecano very, very soon.
"But if you were actually scouting him on tonight’s performance, I don’t think you’d take him!
"I suppose if you were scouting Harry Maguire, for arguments sake, you would say he was top class. Funny old game!"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--How every borough in Greater Manchester will mark Remembrance Sunday this year

Remembrance Sunday is one of the most poignant dates in the calendar , a chance for the nation to honour the fallen of two World Wars and those who have sacrificed their lives in service of their country .
It is usually marked by large crowds gathering to pay their respects at war memorials and parades led by proud members of the armed forces community .
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the importance of maintaining social distancing , this year 's commemorations are going to be very different .
But that does not mean Greater Manchester will not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflict next month .
All ten boroughs in the city region have made plans to allow people to mark both Remembrance Sunday , which falls on November 8 , and Armistice Day , on November 11 .
Residents are being asked to 'remember from home ' by watching special services streamed online , sharing videos and pictures on social media and taking part in a two-minutes silence .
Below is a full run down of how each borough is marking the occasion and how residents can get involved .
A small church service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Remembrance Sunday .
Attendance will be by invitation only with priority being given to armed forces organisations .
Members of the public will be able to watch the service live on the council website and it will also be broadcast on Bolton FM .
All other services and parades across the borough have been cancelled .
However , wreaths can be laid at the borough ’ s war memorials at any time between Remembrance and Armistice Day on November 11 .
Marshals will be in place on Victoria Square during busy periods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council is also encouraging people to mark the Remembrance Sunday by taking part in a two-minute silence from their doorsteps at 11am Those who post video footage on social media are asked to copy in the Mayor ’ s Office social media accounts for sharing .
The Mayor of Bolton , Councillor Linda Thomas , said it was disappointing that the traditional parades and ceremonies could not take place this year , but people ’ s health had to come first .
She said : “ We would like to welcome people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an act of remembrance by placing photographs , drawings and artwork of poppies in the windows of their homes , and places of work , in a similar way to which we supported our NHS workers during lockdown.
” No parades or ceremonies will take place at cenotaphs or war memorials in the borough on Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day .
Instead residents are invited to mark the occasion at home and online , similar to the VE Day celebrations held earlier this year .
There will be short video messages from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day , with pre-recorded tributes and wreath-laying to be shared on social media .
Residents are also encouraged to share their messages online using the hashtag # BuryRemembers Bury Parish Church will livestream an extended service from 10am on Remembrance Sunday via its Facebook page .
Details about other ways residents can pay their respects can be found on the council ’ s dedicated webpage .
Councillor David Jones , cabinet member for communities and emergency planning , said : “ Bury has a long and proud military history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can not mark the sacrifices of previous generations in the usual way , we need to everything we can to keep today ’ s citizens safe .
“ Organisers of the various services and parades across the borough are being highly responsible , advising people to lay their wreaths in the days around Armistice Day and putting online events in place so people can still feel part of the Remembrance events from home .
“ I urge everyone to follow the rules and play their part in getting the transmission rate down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life as soon as we can.
” Services at churches and other places of worship may go ahead provided social distancing is adhered to , but at no point should be moved outside for people to gather .
Those who wish to lay a wreath at a site of remembrance are asked to avoid 11am on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to reduce the risks of crowds gathering and increasing the risk of coronavirus transmission .
Residents should not meet up in groups of more than six while doing so .
Further advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury Council .
Email corporate.core @ bury.gov.uk .
There will be no parade or public service at the cenotaph in the city centre this year .
Instead people will be able to watch a pre-recorded service at 11am on Remembrance Sunday November 8 on the Manchester City Council Facebook page .
Residents are also being urged to undertake their own acts of remembrance at home by observing the two-minute silence , displaying an image of a poppy in their window , and watching the pre-recorded service .
And they can share their wartime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # RemembranceSunday or follow @ ManCityCouncil on Twitter .
Manchester Central Library will be lit up red from 8 -11 November to pay tribute to those men and women who died while serving their country .
People who wish to lay a wreath are encouraged to do so at home or a local war memorial .
Manchester ’ s Lord Mayor , Councillor Tommy Judge , said : “ It is very sad we are unable to gather together for the city ’ s annual Remembrance Sunday , but I am sure you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who would usually have taken part or supported the event is our highest priority .
“ I would like to encourage the people of Manchester to take the time to remember , from the safety of their own homes , the ultimate sacrifice paid by those to whom we owe so much .
Whilst we can ’ t gather as a community , we can still remember as a community .
“ We will remember them , wherever we are . ''
Council bosses are urging people not to come to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 guidelines all unnecessary travel should be avoided .
A special remembrance service will be streamed online this year to ensure residents can safely commemorate the fallen .
Held at Oldham Parish Church at 11am on Remembrance Sunday , it will be a closed event for civic dignitaries , the Royal British Legion ( RBL ) and the armed forces .
Oldham council leader Sean Fielding , said : “ It is very sad that we can not come together as a community this year to remember those who have lost their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish things could be different , we have had to make a decision on how best we could still commemorate remembrance safely .
“ So while we will have to view Oldham ’ s Remembrance Service from home this year , please know that the sentiment of participating in a minute ’ s silence from home is just as meaningful and as heartfelt as it would be if you were at your nearby cenotaph.
” Wreaths will be laid at Oldham ’ s six districts but will not be accompanied by parades .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ streamed for people to watch on Remembrance Sunday .
Oldham ’ s Civic Tower and Oldham Parish Church will also be lit up with poppies for an entire week starting from November 4 until Armistice Day on November 11 .
People are welcome to visit their local war memorial to pay their respects , but are asked not to lay poppies or wreaths at 11am to prevent crowds from gathering .
Residents are encouraged to add a tribute to RBL ’ s online field of remembrance and download an A4 Poppy poster from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year ’ s remembrance Service visit oldham.gov.uk/RemembranceSunday In line with the national advice there will be no official parades and services taking place on Remembrance Sunday .
Instead residents and veterans are encouraged to pay their respects at home , by observing the national two-minute silence and following the council ’ s videos , pictures and social media coverage .
Coun Janet Emsley , cabinet member for the armed forces said : `` We are immensely proud of our armed forces past and present .
This year 's Remembrance Sunday will of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different way .
With the safety of veterans and residents the number one priority , we will be asking people to 'remember at home ' .
`` Our Armed Forces have always fought for us , now it 's our turn to fight for them by ensuring these brave men and women are protected at this crucial stage in the pandemic , in line with the COVID-19 rules around public gatherings . ''
Councillor Emsley added that the council would shortly be announcing further details of how the day can be followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rochdale branch of the Royal British Legion , said : `` I am pleased that the council is encouraging people to commemorate the day at home .
The health and wellbeing of residents and veterans is paramount .
“ Everyone will have the opportunity to pay their respects , from the safety of their living rooms , as the borough comes together to reflect and remember on Sunday , 8 November 2020 .
Lest we forget . ''
Salford residents are being asked to ‘ make a sacrifice ’ and commemorate Remembrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 .
They will be able to pay their respects by watching a remembrance and a wreath laying ceremony over the internet from 11am .
The Ceremonial Mayor of Salford , Councillor Charlie McIntyre , said this year would be different but no less dignified or heartfelt .
“ Everyone of us across the country is fighting an invisible enemy this year – coronavirus .
As a result , we have seen unprecedented but necessary restrictions on our lives to try and win the battle , ” he said .
`` So many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price and showed incredible spirit during so many conflicts .
Staying home to pay quiet tribute to them instead is our sacrifice this year.
” He also said that calls for people to stand on their doorsteps and observe two minutes ’ silence - harking back to NHS tributes during full lockdown - were ‘ a wonderful idea ’ .
Salford City Council is displaying memorial banners and a giant poppy on the Civic Centre and has posted ideas on its website under the banner Remember at Home for ways to pay tribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes in government coronavirus guidance or restrictions , church services can go ahead with Covid-19 secure measures in place .
Stockport residents are being encouraged to pay their respects at home on Remembrance Sunday in line with national guidance .
A private civic commemoration will take place and the event will be streamed live on the council ’ s website .
But there will be no public events at war memorials or cenotaphs in the borough on Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day .
Council bosses say they have worked with the armed forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reflect and remember safely .
The different ways residents are being encouraged to pay their respects include : • Taking part in the ‘ Two Minute Doorstep Remembrance ’ at 11am on Remembrance Sunday which allows the nation to come together to remember those who gave their lives in the ultimate sacrifice .
• Leaving a message or tribute on the council ’ s online book of commemoration .
• Getting ideas on how to put together an online exhibition of remembrance or setting up a remembrance space in a garden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visiting the RBL website .
• Sharing photos , videos , stories and artwork of commemorating Remembrance 2020 from your home - using the hashtag # SKRemembers in social media messages .
The Mayor of Stockport , Coun Dean Fitzpatrick , said : `` It ’ s a great shame that we can not all come together to commemorate Remembrance Day .
But this year is not like any other year .
And as the safety of our veterans and residents is our number one priority , we ’ ve had to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is still an important time to give our thanks to all who served and died for our country and honour those veterans and actively serving members of the armed services , in what are undoubtedly difficult circumstances.
” If there are further changes to restrictions in Stockport before Remembrance Sunday , arrangements will be reviewed accordingly .
Residents are being asked to remember in their hearts and in their homes rather than at a war memorial this year .
As usual , the Civic Mayor will lay a wreath on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Memorial , and wreaths will also be laid in other parts of the borough .
None of these will feature more than six guests and there will be no bands or processions .
The council appreciates members of the public will want to lay wreaths and are strongly urging them to avoid 11am on either Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day .
Instead , they are asked to find a time between those dates to pay their respects quietly while adhering to Covid-19 social-distancing guidelines .
A national service will be broadcast on Remembrance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are also encouraged to make a poppy to display in their window as a sign of their support for the occasion .
The Civic Mayor of Tameside , Coun Janet Cooper , said : “ Remembrance Sunday is an emotional time of year and I can fully understand why people want to gather at one of our war memorials .
So many of us have relatives who served in the forces and especially in the two world wars .
“ Sadly , the pandemic and the chance of spreading infection prevents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to .
The coronavirus is an enemy we can ’ t ignore , and as those people who fought in wars would tell you , you have to respect your enemy and not provide him with an easy victory .
“ As Civic Mayor it will be my great honour to lay a wreath on behalf of everyone connected with Tameside .
Our fallen will not be forgotten.
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Remembrance Sunday is one of the most poignant dates in the calendar, a chance for the nation to honour the fallen of two World Wars and those who have sacrificed their lives in service of their country.
It is usually marked by large crowds gathering to pay their respects at war memorials and parades led by proud members of the armed forces community.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the importance of maintaining social distancing, this year's commemorations are going to be very different.
But that does not mean Greater Manchester will not be remembering those who gave their lives in conflict next month.
All ten boroughs in the city region have made plans to allow people to mark both Remembrance Sunday, which falls on November 8, and Armistice Day, on November 11.
Residents are being asked to 'remember from home' by watching special services streamed online, sharing videos and pictures on social media and taking part in a two-minutes silence.
Below is a full run down of how each borough is marking the occasion and how residents can get involved.
Bolton
A small church service will be held at Bolton Parish Church on Remembrance Sunday.
Attendance will be by invitation only with priority being given to armed forces organisations.
Members of the public will be able to watch the service live on the council website and it will also be broadcast on Bolton FM.
All other services and parades across the borough have been cancelled.
However, wreaths can be laid at the borough’s war memorials at any time between Remembrance and Armistice Day on November 11.
Marshals will be in place on Victoria Square during busy periods to offer advice and guidance.
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The council is also encouraging people to mark the Remembrance Sunday by taking part in a two-minute silence from their doorsteps at 11am
Those who post video footage on social media are asked to copy in the Mayor’s Office social media accounts for sharing.
The Mayor of Bolton, Councillor Linda Thomas, said it was disappointing that the traditional parades and ceremonies could not take place this year, but people’s health had to come first.
She said: “We would like to welcome people to show their appreciation and to take part in an act of remembrance by placing photographs, drawings and artwork of poppies in the windows of their homes, and places of work, in a similar way to which we supported our NHS workers during lockdown.”
Bury
No parades or ceremonies will take place at cenotaphs or war memorials in the borough on Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day.
Instead residents are invited to mark the occasion at home and online, similar to the VE Day celebrations held earlier this year.
There will be short video messages from the Mayor and council leader to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, with pre-recorded tributes and wreath-laying to be shared on social media.
Residents are also encouraged to share their messages online using the hashtag #BuryRemembers
Bury Parish Church will livestream an extended service from 10am on Remembrance Sunday via its Facebook page.
Details about other ways residents can pay their respects can be found on the council’s dedicated webpage.
Councillor David Jones, cabinet member for communities and emergency planning, said: “Bury has a long and proud military history and, while it is heartbreaking that we cannot mark the sacrifices of previous generations in the usual way, we need to everything we can to keep today’s citizens safe.
“Organisers of the various services and parades across the borough are being highly responsible, advising people to lay their wreaths in the days around Armistice Day and putting online events in place so people can still feel part of the Remembrance events from home.
“I urge everyone to follow the rules and play their part in getting the transmission rate down so we can get back to normal life as soon as we can.”
Services at churches and other places of worship may go ahead provided social distancing is adhered to, but at no point should be moved outside for people to gather.
Those who wish to lay a wreath at a site of remembrance are asked to avoid 11am on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to reduce the risks of crowds gathering and increasing the risk of coronavirus transmission.
Residents should not meet up in groups of more than six while doing so.
Further advice on remaining Covid secure is available from Bury Council . Email corporate.core@bury.gov.uk.
Manchester
(Image: Joel Goodman)
There will be no parade or public service at the cenotaph in the city centre this year.
Instead people will be able to watch a pre-recorded service at 11am on Remembrance Sunday November 8 on the Manchester City Council Facebook page.
Residents are also being urged to undertake their own acts of remembrance at home by observing the two-minute silence, displaying an image of a poppy in their window, and watching the pre-recorded service.
And they can share their wartime memories, photos or videos using hashtag #RemembranceSunday or follow @ManCityCouncil on Twitter.
Manchester Central Library will be lit up red from 8 -11 November to pay tribute to those men and women who died while serving their country. People who wish to lay a wreath are encouraged to do so at home or a local war memorial.
Manchester’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Tommy Judge, said: “It is very sad we are unable to gather together for the city’s annual Remembrance Sunday, but I am sure you will understand that the safety of all those who would usually have taken part or supported the event is our highest priority.
“I would like to encourage the people of Manchester to take the time to remember, from the safety of their own homes, the ultimate sacrifice paid by those to whom we owe so much. Whilst we can’t gather as a community, we can still remember as a community.
“We will remember them, wherever we are."
Council bosses are urging people not to come to the city centre on Remembrance Sunday as under Tier 3 guidelines all unnecessary travel should be avoided.
Oldham
A special remembrance service will be streamed online this year to ensure residents can safely commemorate the fallen.
Held at Oldham Parish Church at 11am on Remembrance Sunday, it will be a closed event for civic dignitaries, the Royal British Legion (RBL) and the armed forces.
Oldham council leader Sean Fielding, said: “It is very sad that we cannot come together as a community this year to remember those who have lost their lives in war.
“Whilst we wish things could be different, we have had to make a decision on how best we could still commemorate remembrance safely.
“So while we will have to view Oldham’s Remembrance Service from home this year, please know that the sentiment of participating in a minute’s silence from home is just as meaningful and as heartfelt as it would be if you were at your nearby cenotaph.”
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Wreaths will be laid at Oldham’s six districts but will not be accompanied by parades. Instead, this will be pre-recorded and streamed for people to watch on Remembrance Sunday.
Oldham’s Civic Tower and Oldham Parish Church will also be lit up with poppies for an entire week starting from November 4 until Armistice Day on November 11.
People are welcome to visit their local war memorial to pay their respects, but are asked not to lay poppies or wreaths at 11am to prevent crowds from gathering.
Residents are encouraged to add a tribute to RBL’s online field of remembrance and download an A4 Poppy poster from their website.
For more information on this year’s remembrance Service visit oldham.gov.uk/RemembranceSunday
Rochdale
In line with the national advice there will be no official parades and services taking place on Remembrance Sunday.
Instead residents and veterans are encouraged to pay their respects at home, by observing the national two-minute silence and following the council’s videos, pictures and social media coverage.
Coun Janet Emsley, cabinet member for the armed forces said: "We are immensely proud of our armed forces past and present. This year's Remembrance Sunday will of course be commemorated, albeit probably in a different way. With the safety of veterans and residents the number one priority, we will be asking people to 'remember at home'.
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"Our Armed Forces have always fought for us, now it's our turn to fight for them by ensuring these brave men and women are protected at this crucial stage in the pandemic, in line with the COVID-19 rules around public gatherings."
Councillor Emsley added that the council would shortly be announcing further details of how the day can be followed online.
David Forbes, president of the Rochdale branch of the Royal British Legion, said: "I am pleased that the council is encouraging people to commemorate the day at home. The health and wellbeing of residents and veterans is paramount.
“Everyone will have the opportunity to pay their respects, from the safety of their living rooms, as the borough comes together to reflect and remember on Sunday, 8 November 2020. Lest we forget."
Salford
Salford residents are being asked to ‘make a sacrifice’ and commemorate Remembrance Sunday at home this year because of COVID-19.
They will be able to pay their respects by watching a remembrance and a wreath laying ceremony over the internet from 11am.
The Ceremonial Mayor of Salford, Councillor Charlie McIntyre, said this year would be different but no less dignified or heartfelt.
“Everyone of us across the country is fighting an invisible enemy this year – coronavirus. As a result, we have seen unprecedented but necessary restrictions on our lives to try and win the battle,” he said.
"So many brave men and women paid the ultimate price and showed incredible spirit during so many conflicts. Staying home to pay quiet tribute to them instead is our sacrifice this year.”
He also said that calls for people to stand on their doorsteps and observe two minutes’ silence - harking back to NHS tributes during full lockdown - were ‘a wonderful idea’.
Salford City Council is displaying memorial banners and a giant poppy on the Civic Centre and has posted ideas on its website under the banner Remember at Home for ways to pay tribute during the day.
Subject to any changes in government coronavirus guidance or restrictions, church services can go ahead with Covid-19 secure measures in place.
Stockport
Stockport residents are being encouraged to pay their respects at home on Remembrance Sunday in line with national guidance.
A private civic commemoration will take place and the event will be streamed live on the council’s website.
But there will be no public events at war memorials or cenotaphs in the borough on Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day.
Council bosses say they have worked with the armed forces community to make sure everyone is able to reflect and remember safely.
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The different ways residents are being encouraged to pay their respects include:
Taking part in the ‘Two Minute Doorstep Remembrance’ at 11am on Remembrance Sunday which allows the nation to come together to remember those who gave their lives in the ultimate sacrifice.
Leaving a message or tribute on the council’s online book of commemoration.
Getting ideas on how to put together an online exhibition of remembrance or setting up a remembrance space in a garden, as well as much more, by visiting the RBL website.
Sharing photos, videos, stories and artwork of commemorating Remembrance 2020 from your home - using the hashtag #SKRemembers in social media messages.
The Mayor of Stockport, Coun Dean Fitzpatrick, said: "It’s a great shame that we cannot all come together to commemorate Remembrance Day. But this year is not like any other year. And as the safety of our veterans and residents is our number one priority, we’ve had to make some changes to what we normally do.
“This is still an important time to give our thanks to all who served and died for our country and honour those veterans and actively serving members of the armed services, in what are undoubtedly difficult circumstances.”
If there are further changes to restrictions in Stockport before Remembrance Sunday, arrangements will be reviewed accordingly.
Tameside
Residents are being asked to remember in their hearts and in their homes rather than at a war memorial this year.
As usual, the Civic Mayor will lay a wreath on behalf of the borough at Ashton War Memorial, and wreaths will also be laid in other parts of the borough. None of these will feature more than six guests and there will be no bands or processions.
The council appreciates members of the public will want to lay wreaths and are strongly urging them to avoid 11am on either Remembrance Sunday or Armistice Day.
Instead, they are asked to find a time between those dates to pay their respects quietly while adhering to Covid-19 social-distancing guidelines.
A national service will be broadcast on Remembrance Sunday which people can watch from home. They are also encouraged to make a poppy to display in their window as a sign of their support for the occasion.
The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Coun Janet Cooper, said: “Remembrance Sunday is an emotional time of year and I can fully understand why people want to gather at one of our war memorials. So many of us have relatives who served in the forces and especially in the two world wars.
“Sadly, the pandemic and the chance of spreading infection prevents us from gathering as we would wish to. The coronavirus is an enemy we can’t ignore, and as those people who fought in wars would tell you, you have to respect your enemy and not provide him with an easy victory.
“As Civic Mayor it will be my great honour to lay a wreath on behalf of everyone connected with Tameside. Our fallen will not be forgotten.”
Trafford
Remembrance Sunday will again be commemorated across Trafford but this year the plan is to hold one service which represents the whole of the borough.
To comply with the current restrictions on gatherings, this will be by invitation only and unfortunately not be open to members of the public.
The number of guests - including representatives from the various elements of the armed forces, the council and other key community figures - will also be limited as a result.
However, the council is planning for the ceremony to be filmed and shared, so that people are still able to mark the occasion.
It will be live streamed on its YouTube channel so that people are still able to mark the occasion.
(Image: Trafford Council)
Coun Judith Lloyd, Trafford Council’s armed forces champion, said: “We are immensely proud of our brave armed forces past and present who gave their lives for this country and will be thinking of them all on this special day.
“We realise that this is a very important occasion across all of our communities and that many people will be disappointed that they will not be able to attend one of the usual ceremonies. Unfortunately, the rules on coronavirus prevent us from hosting our usual events.”
Wigan
This year no parades or outside services are being organised to avoid large gatherings.
There will be official services at the parish churches in Wigan and Leigh but numbers are limited, with priority given to armed forces organisations.
However these will be streamed live to allow people to remember the fallen.
Following the services the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will lay wreaths at the respective cenotaphs.
Residents who would like to lay wreaths or pay their respects are asked to do so throughout the day, rather than gathering at 11am.
Poppy signs will be installed at council cenotaphs to help residents with social distancing and there will be marshals in the areas during busy periods.
The authority is also encouraging residents and schools to display poppy posters and designs in their windows.
Churches may organise their own services but will be required to have their own risk assessments and Covid-safety provisions in place.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Wigan council leader David Molyneux, said: “It is of course a shame that we are having to make alternative arrangements for something so important to our borough, but we are living through unprecedented times.
“Our priority, as it has been throughout the pandemic, is keeping our residents safe and following the public health guidelines.
“We have seen through our VE and VJ Day events that the borough can still come together to mark such occasions with the respect they deserve but in slightly different ways than usual. We will do so again on Remembrance Sunday.”
Councillor Clive Morgan, lead member for Armed Forces, said: “These alternative plans will still allow us to recognise the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women – as we do every year.
“As part of our armed forces covenant, the council is committed to supporting veterans and the armed forces community with Remembrance Sunday being a key part of that.
“Officers have worked to ensure these services will go ahead and we will have adequate safety guidelines in place.”
The respective services at Wigan and Leigh parish churches will have limited attendance with priority given to Armed Forces organisations.
Other ways to remember and support for the armed forces community
The British Legion has prepared online information packs for people to learn about Remembrance Day which can be found here.
Covid-19 has also meant that the Royal British Legion’s 2020 Poppy Appeal has had to go online. But families can still get involved by downloading and colouring in a Remembrance Poppy to display in their window as a show of support – visit the Poppy Appeal webpages to find out more and make a donation to the Poppy Appeal.
Local and national support is available for those in the armed forces, veterans and their families.
For those who find the remembrance period particularly difficult, the British Legion have a wellbeing helpline open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Call 0808 802 8080 or visit this webpage where there is also an online chat function.