themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Coronation Street star has left the soap after four months

Kimberly Hart-Simpson has left Coronation Street after four months on the cobbles .
Kimberley has filmed her final scenes as feisty Nicky Wheatley the soap has confirmed .
The 33-year-old joined the show as escort Nicky this summer .
The character caught widower Daniel Osbourne 's eye - and Kimberley said it was the 'proudest moment of her life ' to star in the world 's longest running soap opera which turns 60 in December .
Kimberly previously played Beverley in Hollyoaks earlier this year and has also appeared in the Sky One comedy Mount Pleasant .
In the Channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maxine Minniver 's ruthless landlady who took away her furniture after she failed to pay her debts .
She also appeared on the soap back in 2017 as the character Davina and was in Mount Pleasant in 2011 .
Announcing her arrival on Coronation Street she told her followers : `` After nearly decade of auditioning ... believing ...
It ’ s happened .
Nicky appeared in Daniel 's life when Adam Barlow decided it was time for him to get out and about following the death of his wife Sinead last October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawyers ’ drinks reception and hit it off , until Daniel realised she wanted to charge him for his time .
The father-of-one then turned to her for comfort , much to the horror of Sinead 's family .
He paid her to wear his wife 's clothes as he opened up about their time together , and it soon became clear that Daniel had feelings for her , urging her to quit her life as a sex worker .
When Nicky ended up in hospital following a nasty attack , Daniel stole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to the single mum so she could start a new life .

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Kimberly Hart-Simpson has left Coronation Street after four months on the cobbles.
Kimberley has filmed her final scenes as feisty Nicky Wheatley the soap has confirmed.
The 33-year-old joined the show as escort Nicky this summer.
The character caught widower Daniel Osbourne's eye - and Kimberley said it was the 'proudest moment of her life' to star in the world's longest running soap opera which turns 60 in December.
(Image: ITV)
Kimberly previously played Beverley in Hollyoaks earlier this year and has also appeared in the Sky One comedy Mount Pleasant.
In the Channel Four soap Hollyoaks she played struggling mum Maxine Minniver's ruthless landlady who took away her furniture after she failed to pay her debts.
She also appeared on the soap back in 2017 as the character Davina and was in Mount Pleasant in 2011.
(Image: ITV)
Announcing her arrival on Coronation Street she told her followers: "After nearly decade of auditioning ... believing ... It’s happened.
"Proudest moment of my life. #corrie #dreamz #proud #lifegoals."
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Nicky appeared in Daniel's life when Adam Barlow decided it was time for him to get out and about following the death of his wife Sinead last October.
They met at Adam's swanky lawyers’ drinks reception and hit it off, until Daniel realised she wanted to charge him for his time.
The father-of-one then turned to her for comfort, much to the horror of Sinead's family.
He paid her to wear his wife's clothes as he opened up about their time together, and it soon became clear that Daniel had feelings for her, urging her to quit her life as a sex worker.
When Nicky ended up in hospital following a nasty attack, Daniel stole money from vile Geoff Metcalfe and gave it to the single mum so she could start a new life.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Death tragedy revealed on Coronation Street

Johnny Connor has been hiding a dark secret , but in tonight 's Coronation Street he discovered the terrible consequences of his criminal past .
Corrie viewers recently found out that popular Rovers Return landlord Johnny had committed a botched robbery 40 years ago with his old friend Scott Emberton which left a security guard for dead .
But the full disturbing story was revealed in Wednesday night 's double bill as Johnny met the security guard 's mum .
The devastated mum , called Margaret , revealed that her boy Grant had died , not realising that she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragedy after Johnny told her that he was a friend .
She told Johnny that , after her son was run over in the robbery , he suffered from depression , he split from his fiancee and he turned to drink .
At the age of 24 he died from cirrhosis ( scarring ) of the liver almost three years to the day since the robbery '' He just started working as a security guard at a big warehouse and then a few weeks after he got the job there was a robbery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A man with a mask broke in and got away with just over £17,000 .
`` It was a lot of money in those days .
`` There was a getaway car outside and they started to pull away when Grant came out and tried to stop them and they run him over , like a dog in the street . ''
She asked Johnny : `` How can anyone be that cruel , that unfeeling ? ''
She continued : `` When he got out of hospital and moved back home he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went out of the window , '' He got depressed , he started to drink .
He would n't see any of his mates or meet up with them , not even his fiancee .
`` Eventually they split up , that 's when the drink really took hold . ''
The elderly lady cried as told Johnny : `` Sometimes I think it would be better if he 'd died there and then at the side of the road , saved him all that pain and heartache . ''
Johnny met Margaret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her house and he asked after Grant who used to live there .
Moved by her story , an ashen-faced Johnny told his wife Jenny that there was something he needed to share with her .
After Scott arrived in Weatherfield earlier this year , Johnny at first tried to avoid him and even fled to France .
But when he eventually came home the past caught up with him when bully Scott tried to enlist him as a getaway driver in a robbery at the bistro .
Johnny , who suffers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had a gun and Scott staged the robbery alone .
Scott fled the bistro after shooting policeman Craig Tinker and Johnny is now trying to make ammends .
After revealing the truth to his wife Jenny , she turns on Johnny for allowing this gun wielding maniac to move into their home .
And there 's more dramatic scenes to come on Friday when Scott orders Johnny to return home or he ’ ll shoot his wife .

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Johnny Connor has been hiding a dark secret, but in last night's Coronation Street he discovered the terrible consequences of his criminal past.
Corrie viewers recently found out that popular Rovers Return landlord Johnny had committed a botched robbery 40 years ago with his old friend Scott Emberton which left a security guard for dead.
But the full disturbing story was revealed in Wednesday night's double bill as Johnny met the security guard's mum.
The devastated mum, called Margaret, revealed that her boy Grant had died, not realising that she was talking to the man responsible for the tragedy after Johnny told her that he was a friend.
(Image: ITV)
She told Johnny that, after her son was run over in the robbery, he suffered from depression, he split from his fiancee and he turned to drink.
At the age of 24 he died from cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver almost three years to the day since the robbery
"He just started working as a security guard at a big warehouse and then a few weeks after he got the job there was a robbery," she told Johnny.
(Image: ITV)
"A man with a mask broke in and got away with just over £17,000.
"It was a lot of money in those days.
"There was a getaway car outside and they started to pull away when Grant came out and tried to stop them and they run him over, like a dog in the street."
She asked Johnny: "How can anyone be that cruel, that unfeeling?"
(Image: ITV)
She continued: "When he got out of hospital and moved back home he wasn't the same. His confidence went out of the window,
"He got depressed, he started to drink. He wouldn't see any of his mates or meet up with them, not even his fiancee.
"Eventually they split up, that's when the drink really took hold."
The elderly lady cried as told Johnny: "Sometimes I think it would be better if he'd died there and then at the side of the road, saved him all that pain and heartache."
Johnny met Margaret after she noticed him hanging around outside her house and he asked after Grant who used to live there.
Moved by her story, an ashen-faced Johnny told his wife Jenny that there was something he needed to share with her.
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After Scott arrived in Weatherfield earlier this year, Johnny at first tried to avoid him and even fled to France.
But when he eventually came home the past caught up with him when bully Scott tried to enlist him as a getaway driver in a robbery at the bistro.
Johnny, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, collapsed when he realised he had a gun and Scott staged the robbery alone.
Scott fled the bistro after shooting policeman Craig Tinker and Johnny is now trying to make ammends.
After revealing the truth to his wife Jenny, she turns on Johnny for allowing this gun wielding maniac to move into their home.
And there's more dramatic scenes to come on Friday when Scott orders Johnny to return home or he’ll shoot his wife.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Michelle Keegan takes fans behind the scenes as she films at Victoria Baths

Michelle Keegan was in for a treat as she revealed her latest filming location .
The Brassic star is filming at Manchester 's historic Victoria Baths , and it turns out she 's a bit of a history buff .
She shared some fascinating snaps and video from behind the scenes as she worked at the former baths on Hathersage Road .
And she joked that the crew might have to search for her as she got rather carried away enjoying her tour of the grade two listed building .
`` If any crew members are looking for me I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she captioned a selfie on her Instagram .
Posting a video of herself in the building 's Committee Room the Stockport actress revealed that she was reading some background information about the room while standing in it .
`` Then and now ( yes I love history ) , '' she said .
The former Coronation Street favourite also posted a photo of the changing cubicles in the baths , which opened in 1906 .
Victoria Baths , described as `` the most splendid municipal bathing institution in the country '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every citizen of Manchester can be proud '' served the people of central Manchester for 87 years .
It provided facilities for swimming , bathing and leisure and was also used as a venue for dances , particularly in the post war years .
The building closed as a public pool in 1993 , after a fight by local residents to prevent it closure , but the council could n't justify the expense of keeping it open .
Owned by Manchester City Council and managed on their behalf by the Victoria Baths Trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for events including weddings .
Victoria Baths has previously featured in TV dramas including Cracker and Prime Suspect in the 90s , Life on Mars , the Antiques Road Show , Floggit , Bedlam and Eric and Ernie , the BBC drama about the comic double-act Morecambe and Wise .
Michelle , who plays Erin in the Sky One comedy drama Brassic set in Lancashire , has been enjoying her time back up north .
The 33-year-old , who lives in Essex with her husband Mark Wright , recently enjoyed a return trip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was in Manchester .
Michelle , who played Tina McIntyre in the soap until 2014 , shared a video on her Instagram Stories , the camera panning around to show features including The Kabin and Dev Alahan 's shop .
`` Look where I am , '' she said .
`` Feels like yesterday I was on these cobbles . ''
Brassic , created by This Is England and former Corrie star Joe Gilgun and BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst , is returning to our screens for a third series @

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Michelle Keegan was in for a treat as she revealed her latest filming location.
The Brassic star is filming at Manchester's historic Victoria Baths, and it turns out she's a bit of a history buff.
She shared some fascinating snaps and video from behind the scenes as she worked at the former baths on Hathersage Road.
And she joked that the crew might have to search for her as she got rather carried away enjoying her tour of the grade two listed building.
"If any crew members are looking for me I'm upstairs snooping around the living quarters," she captioned a selfie on her Instagram.
Posting a video of herself in the building's Committee Room the Stockport actress revealed that she was reading some background information about the room while standing in it.
"Then and now (yes I love history)," she said.
(Image: Michelle Keegan Instagram)
The former Coronation Street favourite also posted a photo of the changing cubicles in the baths, which opened in 1906.
Victoria Baths, described as "the most splendid municipal bathing institution in the country" and "a water palace of which every citizen of Manchester can be proud" served the people of central Manchester for 87 years.
It provided facilities for swimming, bathing and leisure and was also used as a venue for dances, particularly in the post war years.
(Image: Michelle Keegan Instagram)
The building closed as a public pool in 1993, after a fight by local residents to prevent it closure, but the council couldn't justify the expense of keeping it open.
Owned by Manchester City Council and managed on their behalf by the Victoria Baths Trust, it has since been hired out for events including weddings.
Victoria Baths has previously featured in TV dramas including Cracker and Prime Suspect in the 90s, Life on Mars, the Antiques Road Show, Floggit, Bedlam and Eric and Ernie, the BBC drama about the comic double-act Morecambe and Wise.
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Michelle, who plays Erin in the Sky One comedy drama Brassic set in Lancashire, has been enjoying her time back up north.
The 33-year-old, who lives in Essex with her husband Mark Wright, recently enjoyed a return trip to the famous Coronation Street cobbles while she was in Manchester.
Michelle, who played Tina McIntyre in the soap until 2014, shared a video on her Instagram Stories, the camera panning around to show features including The Kabin and Dev Alahan's shop.
"Look where I am," she said.
"Feels like yesterday I was on these cobbles."
Brassic, created by This Is England and former Corrie star Joe Gilgun and BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst, is returning to our screens for a third series.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Corrie's Johnny has dark secret exposed - could it spell his end on the cobbles?

Coronation Street 's Johnny Connor has been acting shifty since Scott arrived in Weatherfield .
But his `` dark secret '' is about to unravel as his criminal past is exposed in dramatic scenes which sees Jenny 's world rocked .
In Wednesday night 's double trip to the cobbles , viewers saw Johnny reveal to his unsuspecting wife that he was once the getaway driver in a robbery that Scott copped the full blame for .
And to add to his guilt , Johnny discovered that Grant , the victim , survived the terrible robbery many years ago but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an alcoholic .
It all came to a head after Scott tried to blackmail him into one final job - to turn over the Bistro .
But Scott turns violent and Craig Tinker is shot having saved Faye Windass ' life .
`` Johnny has really invented himself from the days when he knew Scott , '' Richard Hawley , who plays Corrie 's Johnny said .
`` It was a long , long time ago and this is a dark secret .
A real haunting ghost from the past and he does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And the implications of this are very dangerous for Johnny . ''
Richard added : `` It 's still an active crime , although it 's historical , but it 'd threaten his status and standing on the street .
`` The question for him , in terms of talking with Jenny , is Jenny loved Johnny but who is Johnny ? ''
But with the truth about to be exposed , what does this mean for Johnny and Jenny 's relationship ?
`` He has to trust the persons closest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] will accept he 's tried to change and that he is someone else .
`` Are we the person who we were or are we the person who we tried to become and that 's his dilemma with Jenny .
They love each other but he is aware that she may be is loving a fictional version of himself . ''
Richard also teased what this could mean for Johnny 's time in Weatherfield .
Is it over ?
`` It could , '' he said when asked if the revelation could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's a very serious crime .
I think there 's an element of Johnny that knows he must be punished and there 's an element of him that wants to be punished .
He feels he must be punished in some way for this .
`` Then I think there 's people , good friends and family , around him that are telling him you 're already being punished .
He 's going through a punishing time . ''

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Coronation Street's Johnny Connor has been acting shifty since Scott arrived in Weatherfield.
But his "dark secret" is about to unravel as his criminal past is exposed in dramatic scenes which sees Jenny's world rocked.
In Wednesday night's double trip to the cobbles, viewers saw Johnny reveal to his unsuspecting wife that he was once the getaway driver in a robbery that Scott copped the full blame for.
And to add to his guilt, Johnny discovered that Grant, the victim, survived the terrible robbery many years ago but it ruined his life and he died an alcoholic.
It all came to a head after Scott tried to blackmail him into one final job - to turn over the Bistro.
But Scott turns violent and Craig Tinker is shot having saved Faye Windass' life.
"Johnny has really invented himself from the days when he knew Scott," Richard Hawley, who plays Corrie's Johnny said.
"It was a long, long time ago and this is a dark secret. A real haunting ghost from the past and he doesn't want Jenny to know about it.
"And the implications of this are very dangerous for Johnny."
(Image: ITV)
Richard added: "It's still an active crime, although it's historical, but it'd threaten his status and standing on the street.
"The question for him, in terms of talking with Jenny, is Jenny loved Johnny but who is Johnny?"
But with the truth about to be exposed, what does this mean for Johnny and Jenny's relationship?
"He has to trust the persons closest to him. That she [Jenny] will accept he's tried to change and that he is someone else.
"Are we the person who we were or are we the person who we tried to become and that's his dilemma with Jenny. They love each other but he is aware that she may be is loving a fictional version of himself."
(Image: ITV)
Richard also teased what this could mean for Johnny's time in Weatherfield. Is it over?
"It could," he said when asked if the revelation could lead to a departure for Johnny.
"It's a very serious crime. I think there's an element of Johnny that knows he must be punished and there's an element of him that wants to be punished. He feels he must be punished in some way for this.
"Then I think there's people, good friends and family, around him that are telling him you're already being punished. He's going through a punishing time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Micah Richards urges Man City to sign Daniel Sturridge on free transfer

Manchester City have been urged to bring Daniel Sturridge back to the club on a free transfer .
Former City defender Micah Richards believes his friend and one-time team-mate could still do a job at the top level of the Premier League .
Sturridge is currently without a club and has been since leaving Turkish side Trabzonspor in March after being handed a four-month ban for breaching betting rules .
The 31-year-old started his career at City before going on to play for Chelsea , Bolton Wanderers ( loan ) , Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion ( loan ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he has scored 76 goals in 218 Premier League appearances .
Richards reckons the signing of Sturridge could help Pep Guardiola cope with the current injuries to strike duo Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus .
In his latest BBC Sport column , Richards said : `` It would have been easy for Daniel to walk away from the game , but he 's still hungry .
`` He went to Turkey last year to get away from all of that talk about him being injury-prone and get some games under his belt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was doing well with Trabzonspor and was enjoying it before he got hit by a ban for breaching betting rules .
`` That was another blow on top of everything else , but I still speak to him a lot and he dealt with it pretty well , although you can never be sure how someone else is feeling , no matter how well you know them .
`` Right now , there 's plenty to take his mind off his search for a club .
He 's about to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK with his partner , waiting for the baby to arrive .
`` When he plays football again it might be with another team abroad , but I ca n't help but think that there are several clubs in the Premier League who are missing a trick by not signing him .
`` I would include City in that , just to fill in while Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus are injured .
Even if he was half-fit , he would score goals in that side . ''

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Manchester City have been urged to bring Daniel Sturridge back to the club on a free transfer.
Former City defender Micah Richards believes his friend and one-time team-mate could still do a job at the top level of the Premier League.
Sturridge is currently without a club and has been since leaving Turkish side Trabzonspor in March after being handed a four-month ban for breaching betting rules.
The 31-year-old started his career at City before going on to play for Chelsea, Bolton Wanderers (loan), Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion (loan), as well as England. In total, he has scored 76 goals in 218 Premier League appearances.
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Richards reckons the signing of Sturridge could help Pep Guardiola cope with the current injuries to strike duo Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus.
In his latest BBC Sport column, Richards said: "It would have been easy for Daniel to walk away from the game, but he's still hungry.
"He went to Turkey last year to get away from all of that talk about him being injury-prone and get some games under his belt, to show he can stay fit. He was doing well with Trabzonspor and was enjoying it before he got hit by a ban for breaching betting rules.
"That was another blow on top of everything else, but I still speak to him a lot and he dealt with it pretty well, although you can never be sure how someone else is feeling, no matter how well you know them.
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"Right now, there's plenty to take his mind off his search for a club. He's about to become a dad and is back in the UK with his partner, waiting for the baby to arrive.
"When he plays football again it might be with another team abroad, but I can't help but think that there are several clubs in the Premier League who are missing a trick by not signing him.
"I would include City in that, just to fill in while Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus are injured. Even if he was half-fit, he would score goals in that side."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Paul Scholes names Dayot Upamecano as ideal Manchester United defender

Manchester United favourite Paul Scholes has named RB Leipzig defender Manchester United as the ideal player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
The French defender is a key part of the Bundesliga leaders ' team and his form since he established himself as a first-team regular has alerted a number of top clubs .
United scouted centre-back Upamecano , 22 , when he was a teenager but decided against moving for the France international , who was heavily linked with a summer move to Old Trafford .
Upamecano is contracted to Leipzig until 2023 but has a reputed €42million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year .
According to Scholes , that 's a transfer that United should consider as he believes Upamecano offers something different to the current crop at Old Trafford .
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“ This is the type of defender I think United need , he ’ s very different to Maguire and Lindelof , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He absolutely loves one-on-ones , he loves getting down that channel because he knows he ’ s gon na beat them .
It ’ s very much the same as what Rio used to do , what Jaap Stam used to do .
`` It frees the rest of the team to worry about attacking play , because you know you ’ ve got a centre-half who is going to defend and he ’ ll do it all day .
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Manchester United favourite Paul Scholes has named RB Leipzig defender Manchester United as the ideal player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
The French defender is a key part of the Bundesliga leaders' team and his form since he established himself as a first-team regular has alerted a number of top clubs.
United scouted centre-back Upamecano, 22, when he was a teenager but decided against moving for the France international, who was heavily linked with a summer move to Old Trafford. Upamecano is contracted to Leipzig until 2023 but has a reputed €42million release clause and is expected to leave next year.
According to Scholes, that's a transfer that United should consider as he believes Upamecano offers something different to the current crop at Old Trafford.
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“This is the type of defender I think United need, he’s very different to Maguire and Lindelof," Scholes declared to BT Sport. "He absolutely loves one-on-ones, he loves getting down that channel because he knows he’s gonna beat them. It’s very much the same as what Rio used to do, what Jaap Stam used to do.
"It frees the rest of the team to worry about attacking play, because you know you’ve got a centre-half who is going to defend and he’ll do it all day.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Hargreaves suggests new position for Man United player Wan-Bissaka

Owen Hargreaves believes that Aaron Wan-Bissaka could excel as a right-sided central defender in a back-three formation when Manchester United switch between systems .
The full-back has caught the eye with his defensive contributions , which include a stellar display against Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital last week .
However , Wan-Bissaka has been criticised for his ability on the ball and his effectiveness in the attacking third - an area where he is eclipsed by other players in the league .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer often plays with a back three in big games and Hargreaves feels as though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performing in that system in a central role .
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`` 100 per cent ( he could play in a back three ) because he ’ s so quick .
We spoke about this last year , didn ’ t we , Rio [ Ferdinand ] ?
I think he ’ d give a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three , '' Hargreaves told BT Sport .
`` You wouldn ’ t want to play against him .
With England , with Trent , if you play a team where you dominate then Trent [ Alexander-Arnold ] is perfect because he gets the assists .
`` If you play an international team with top players , Wan-Bissaka cancels out almost anyone .
It depends who you ’ re up against .
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Owen Hargreaves believes that Aaron Wan-Bissaka could excel as a right-sided central defender in a back-three formation when Manchester United switch between systems.
The full-back has caught the eye with his defensive contributions, which include a stellar display against Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital last week.
However, Wan-Bissaka has been criticised for his ability on the ball and his effectiveness in the attacking third - an area where he is eclipsed by other players in the league.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer often plays with a back three in big games and Hargreaves feels as though Wan-Bissaka would be more than capable of performing in that system in a central role.
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"100 per cent (he could play in a back three) because he’s so quick. We spoke about this last year, didn’t we, Rio [Ferdinand]? I think he’d give a bit of athleticism to the United back three," Hargreaves told BT Sport. "You wouldn’t want to play against him. With England, with Trent, if you play a team where you dominate then Trent [Alexander-Arnold] is perfect because he gets the assists.
"If you play an international team with top players, Wan-Bissaka cancels out almost anyone. It depends who you’re up against.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Two British teenagers die after parasailing accident in Greece

Two British teenagers have been killed in a horror parasailing accident on the Greek island of Rhodes , according to local reports .
Greek news site Etaktanea.gr reports the youngsters , a boy and a girl , are believed to be a British brother and sister .
A third male sibling , who early reports suggest was aged either 15 or 17 , was seriously injured and is understood to be fighting for his life in hospital , according to The Mirror .
It is thought the youngsters were found `` dead on the rocks '' by firefighters and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winds .
The third teen was reportedly found on a rocky area nearby .
The three youths were parasailing off the fishing village of Lindos , in south east Rhodes .
The Greek coastguard said : `` A 13-year-old girl and a young man of 15 were found dead on the rocks near the city of Lindos in Rhodes . ''
Local reports state that the three are all siblings and were being towed in their parachute behind a speedboat at the time of the incident .
It is reported that the rope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in strong winds .
Authorities said the third sibling was taken to hospital after being picked up by rescue crews and is now in a critical condition with multiple injuries .
It is believed the victims are members of the same family who were on holiday in the area of Pefki , which neighbours Lindos .
An investigation has been opened into the horror accident with the boat 's captain , co-captain and the company owner being questioned by police , the coastguard said .
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Two British teenagers have been killed in a horror parasailing accident on the Greek island of Rhodes, according to local reports.
Greek news site Etaktanea.gr reports the youngsters, a boy and a girl, are believed to be a British brother and sister.
A third male sibling, who early reports suggest was aged either 15 or 17, was seriously injured and is understood to be fighting for his life in hospital, according to The Mirror.
It is thought the youngsters were found "dead on the rocks" by firefighters and the coastguard after being swept away by strong winds. The third teen was reportedly found on a rocky area nearby.
The three youths were parasailing off the fishing village of Lindos, in south east Rhodes.
The Greek coastguard said: "A 13-year-old girl and a young man of 15 were found dead on the rocks near the city of Lindos in Rhodes."
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Local reports state that the three are all siblings and were being towed in their parachute behind a speedboat at the time of the incident.
It is reported that the rope connecting the teens to the boats snapped in strong winds.
Authorities said the third sibling was taken to hospital after being picked up by rescue crews and is now in a critical condition with multiple injuries.
It is believed the victims are members of the same family who were on holiday in the area of Pefki, which neighbours Lindos.
An investigation has been opened into the horror accident with the boat's captain, co-captain and the company owner being questioned by police, the coastguard said.
The Foreign Office has been approached for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Greater Manchester's day by day weather forecast as hurricane Epsilon to hit UK

Greater Manchester is expected to be hit by torrential rain for the next four days .
A yellow warning of rain has been issued across the North West from 9am on Thursday morning , until Sunday afternoon .
The Met Office say people living in areas with a yellow warning can expect homes and businesses to be flooded , causing damage to some buildings .
Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible , and could cause a possible danger to life .
Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are likely , will possibly disruption on the roads due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as fears that the whole of the UK will be battered by the remnants of Hurricane Epsilon , as it comes in from the Atlantic .
Today 's blustery showers are expected to continue into the evening , and overnight into Thursday .
Thursday is set to be the wettest day , with outbreaks of rain throughout , and particularly heavy rain over areas of higher ground .
Meteorologists expect high winds to continue for most of the day , with a risk of gale force winds around coasts and hills .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 degrees celcius .
Into Friday and Saturday , unsettled weather is expected to continue with more periods of heavy downpours .
There is expected to be some sunny spells at points over the course of the weekend , with the wet weather easing off by Sunday afternoon .
Temperatures are expected to remain at around 15 degrees celcius from Friday until Sunday .
`` Until the end of October we are looking at an unsettled spell of typical autumnal weather which will dominate the forecast , '' chief meteorologist for the Met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The remnants of former Hurricane Epsilon have been subsumed into another deep area of low pressure to the south-west of Iceland , and although the low centre is a long way from our shores and won ’ t cause disruption , the trailing weather fronts associated with this system will bring wind and rain to the UK , along with a potentially heavy swell .
`` However , it is rain rather than wind that will dominate our attention later in the week with a so-called ‘ warm conveyor ’ set up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warm air to the UK from further south in the Atlantic '' , he said .

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Greater Manchester is expected to be hit by torrential rain for the next four days.
A yellow warning of rain has been issued across the North West from 9am on Thursday morning, until Sunday afternoon.
The Met Office say people living in areas with a yellow warning can expect homes and businesses to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, and could cause a possible danger to life.
Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are likely, will possibly disruption on the roads due to flooding and surface water.
It comes as fears that the whole of the UK will be battered by the remnants of Hurricane Epsilon, as it comes in from the Atlantic.
Today's blustery showers are expected to continue into the evening, and overnight into Thursday.
Thursday is set to be the wettest day, with outbreaks of rain throughout, and particularly heavy rain over areas of higher ground.
Meteorologists expect high winds to continue for most of the day, with a risk of gale force winds around coasts and hills.
The maximum temperature is expected to be 13 degrees celcius.
Into Friday and Saturday, unsettled weather is expected to continue with more periods of heavy downpours.
(Image: Adam Vaughan)
There is expected to be some sunny spells at points over the course of the weekend, with the wet weather easing off by Sunday afternoon.
Temperatures are expected to remain at around 15 degrees celcius from Friday until Sunday.
"Until the end of October we are looking at an unsettled spell of typical autumnal weather which will dominate the forecast," chief meteorologist for the Met Office, Andy Page said.
"The remnants of former Hurricane Epsilon have been subsumed into another deep area of low pressure to the south-west of Iceland, and although the low centre is a long way from our shores and won’t cause disruption, the trailing weather fronts associated with this system will bring wind and rain to the UK, along with a potentially heavy swell.
"However, it is rain rather than wind that will dominate our attention later in the week with a so-called ‘warm conveyor’ set up to bring a flow of very moist and warm air to the UK from further south in the Atlantic", he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Ferdinand explains how Van de Beek is different to Pogba at Man United

Rio Ferdinand believes Donny van de Beek brings something new to the table at Manchester United .
Van de Beek started a significant match for United for the first time on Wednesday night , with the Dutchman lining up against RB Leipzig in the Champions League having previously been restricted to starts in the Carabao Cup .
Ferdinand believes Van de Beek 's one- and two-touch football makes him a different proposition to the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes .
Ferdinand told BT Sport : `` I think he brings something that is n't there already , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-touch football , and movement , in terms of playing and moving and already looking for the next space to play the ball .
United have got Fernandes in that position , Pogba can play there sometimes , Rashford etcetera ... they 're players who want to take several touches and manipulate the ball .
He ( Van de Beek ) does things in a very different way , so there 's a good blend maybe , a good balance to what they 've already got . ''
`` I think he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t had the time to show it .
I think he could be , best case , what Thomas Muller is for Bayern Munich - in that hole , '' Hargreaves said .
`` Everybody tried to get Muller out of the team , but when he ’ s in , you can ’ t get him out , in terms of goals , assists , he ’ s very unselfish , I think he can press the ball , I think he works hard .
`` In a midfield three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or a 10 .
It ’ s one of those , once he plays , it ’ s gon na be hard for him to get out .
The problem is , you ’ ve got Van de Beek , a £100m Paul Pogba , Bruno Fernandes as well - so getting them all in the team with the great front three they have , it ’ s going to be very hard .
”

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Rio Ferdinand believes Donny van de Beek brings something new to the table at Manchester United.
Van de Beek started a significant match for United for the first time on Wednesday night, with the Dutchman lining up against RB Leipzig in the Champions League having previously been restricted to starts in the Carabao Cup.
Ferdinand believes Van de Beek's one- and two-touch football makes him a different proposition to the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.
Ferdinand told BT Sport: "I think he brings something that isn't there already, which is a lot of one-touch football, two-touch football, and movement, in terms of playing and moving and already looking for the next space to play the ball. United have got Fernandes in that position, Pogba can play there sometimes, Rashford etcetera... they're players who want to take several touches and manipulate the ball. He (Van de Beek) does things in a very different way, so there's a good blend maybe, a good balance to what they've already got."
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Meanwhile, Owen Hargreaves praised Van de Beek's selflessness.
"I think he’s a really good player but he hasn’t had the time to show it. I think he could be, best case, what Thomas Muller is for Bayern Munich - in that hole," Hargreaves said. "Everybody tried to get Muller out of the team, but when he’s in, you can’t get him out, in terms of goals, assists, he’s very unselfish, I think he can press the ball, I think he works hard.
"In a midfield three, he can play as an 8, or a 10. It’s one of those, once he plays, it’s gonna be hard for him to get out. The problem is, you’ve got Van de Beek, a £100m Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes as well - so getting them all in the team with the great front three they have, it’s going to be very hard.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--Manchester Arena boss said 'wasn't aware' of CCTV blind spots at time of attack

A Manchester Arena boss at the time of the bombing atrocity said he was n't then aware of any blind spots in the CCTV system .
Mike Cowley was director of facilities services for Arena operators SMG on May 22 , 2017 .
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb as crowds left an Ariana Grande concert , killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more .
The public inquiry into the bombing has heard Abedi hid on a mezzanine level of the City Room area for almost an hour beforehand - a location within a CCTV blind spot .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in China , said a facilities management agreement meant SMG provided security for the complex .
In a statement , the inquiry heard , Mr Cowley described the Arena 's CCTV system at the time as a 'good system ' .
`` The images were good , the functionality met the needs of the operation and it was a reliable system , '' he said .
Asked whether he knew about blind spots in the CCTV system , he said : `` No , no . ''
`` I do n't think you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spots , but a location of concern , no I was n't aware of a position that was of concern they could n't see , '' he said .
Mr Cowley said he did n't believe the mezzanine area of the City Room was an 'area of concern ' .
The City Room , he said , was manned by contracted Showsec security and stewards during events and there were a number of fixed cameras , as well as a camera that could swivel .
Mr Cowley said his understanding of the Showsec @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving ' patrols .
In terms of the City Room area , he said the JD Williams and McDonald 's entrances would be covered by 'pre-egress ' checks on event nights by Showsec staff before people left events .
On a pre-egress check sheet , Mr Cowley said the words 'entire City Room ' to him meant 'wall to wall in all directions ' in terms of pre-egress checks that should have been carried out .
Other witnesses - Showsec staff - have said they believed the checks did n't cover the mezzanine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remit , the inquiry has heard .
`` I would expect them to go up probably one side and down the other or vice versa as part of the walk through , '' Mr Cowley told the inquiry .
In a statement , Mr Cowley said the location of the Arena 'presents unique security challenges ' and that 'further challenges ' were presented by the City Room itself .
But he said there were 'quite a few steps ' taken to meet that challenge between 2013 and 2017 , including additional stewards on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier on day 26 of the inquiry on Wednesday Tony Holyland , from the Security Industry Authority ( SIA ) , said counter-terrorism training 'focuses on behaviours , not features ' such as ethnicity .
It comes after the inquiry heard Showsec steward Kyle Lawler , then aged 18 , spotted Abedi acting suspiciously 15 minutes before he detonated his device , but hesitated because he feared being branded a racist .
The Security Industry Authority is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry .
Mr Holyland , head of individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about training designed to spot suspicious behaviour .
He was asked whether SIA training would give a licensed person the 'tools and understanding ' they would need to identify whether Abedi was acting suspiciously .
Alasdair Henderson , for the inquiry , outlined a few 'key features ' about Abedi - like he was carrying a 'large and heavy backpack ' and he was on his own .
Mr Holyland was asked which of the features would flag as suspicious .
`` Our training , as all counter-terror training I have seen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as ethnicity , '' he said .
`` The list as you have described it , I would suggest there were behaviours there that identify as suspicious . ''
Asked which were the most important to him , Mr Holyland said it was difficult to speculate , but mentioned loitering , being incorrectly dressed for the time of year and multiple sightings of the same person .
`` Without going through every line , I would suggest that those features you have described would indicate suspicious activity , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abedi , now 23 , was convicted of 22 counts of murder , one count of attempted murder and one count of conspiracy to cause an explosion following a trial in March .
He was jailed for a minimum of 55 years in August .
The independent inquiry , established by the Home Secretary Priti Patel in October last year , is expected to run until spring 2021 .
Chapter seven evidence related to the Arena complex and security arrangements is expected to run into mid-November .

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A Manchester Arena boss at the time of the bombing atrocity said he wasn't then aware of any blind spots in the CCTV system.
Mike Cowley was director of facilities services for Arena operators SMG on May 22, 2017.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb as crowds left an Ariana Grande concert, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more.
The public inquiry into the bombing has heard Abedi hid on a mezzanine level of the City Room area for almost an hour beforehand - a location within a CCTV blind spot.
Mr Cowley, now an SMG chief in China, said a facilities management agreement meant SMG provided security for the complex.
In a statement, the inquiry heard, Mr Cowley described the Arena's CCTV system at the time as a 'good system'.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
"The images were good, the functionality met the needs of the operation and it was a reliable system," he said.
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Asked whether he knew about blind spots in the CCTV system, he said: "No, no."
"I don't think you can have a CCTV system without blind spots, but a location of concern, no I wasn't aware of a position that was of concern they couldn't see," he said.
Mr Cowley said he didn't believe the mezzanine area of the City Room was an 'area of concern'.
The City Room, he said, was manned by contracted Showsec security and stewards during events and there were a number of fixed cameras, as well as a camera that could swivel.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
Mr Cowley said his understanding of the Showsec contract was there would be 'static and moving' patrols.
In terms of the City Room area, he said the JD Williams and McDonald's entrances would be covered by 'pre-egress' checks on event nights by Showsec staff before people left events.
On a pre-egress check sheet, Mr Cowley said the words 'entire City Room' to him meant 'wall to wall in all directions' in terms of pre-egress checks that should have been carried out.
Other witnesses - Showsec staff - have said they believed the checks didn't cover the mezzanine area, as it wasn't their remit, the inquiry has heard.
"I would expect them to go up probably one side and down the other or vice versa as part of the walk through," Mr Cowley told the inquiry.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
In a statement, Mr Cowley said the location of the Arena 'presents unique security challenges' and that 'further challenges' were presented by the City Room itself.
But he said there were 'quite a few steps' taken to meet that challenge between 2013 and 2017, including additional stewards on the footbridge and liaisons with police.
Earlier on day 26 of the inquiry on Wednesday Tony Holyland, from the Security Industry Authority (SIA), said counter-terrorism training 'focuses on behaviours, not features' such as ethnicity.
It comes after the inquiry heard Showsec steward Kyle Lawler, then aged 18, spotted Abedi acting suspiciously 15 minutes before he detonated his device, but hesitated because he feared being branded a racist.
(Image: PA)
The Security Industry Authority is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry.
Mr Holyland, head of individual standards with the SIA, was questioned about training designed to spot suspicious behaviour.
He was asked whether SIA training would give a licensed person the 'tools and understanding' they would need to identify whether Abedi was acting suspiciously.
Alasdair Henderson, for the inquiry, outlined a few 'key features' about Abedi - like he was carrying a 'large and heavy backpack' and he was on his own.
Mr Holyland was asked which of the features would flag as suspicious.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
"Our training, as all counter-terror training I have seen, encourages focus on behaviours, not features such as ethnicity," he said.
"That's a really important factor.
"The list as you have described it, I would suggest there were behaviours there that identify as suspicious."
Asked which were the most important to him, Mr Holyland said it was difficult to speculate, but mentioned loitering, being incorrectly dressed for the time of year and multiple sightings of the same person.
"Without going through every line, I would suggest that those features you have described would indicate suspicious activity," he said.
Suicide bomber Abedi's younger brother Hashem Abedi, now 23, was convicted of 22 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of conspiracy to cause an explosion following a trial in March.
He was jailed for a minimum of 55 years in August.
The independent inquiry, established by the Home Secretary Priti Patel in October last year, is expected to run until spring 2021.
Chapter seven evidence related to the Arena complex and security arrangements is expected to run into mid-November.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-28--France to enter a second national lockdown

French president Emmanuel Macron has ordered a new four-week national lockdown across France .
In a bid to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus , the country will now have strict new measures imposed from Friday , with the president warning the second wave of the virus is `` likely to be deadlier than the first '' ..
It follows shortly after the country reported record numbers of new cases - and a sharp increase in Covid-19 related deaths .
The televised broadcast this evening came after a second emergency meeting with the country 's government ministers about stricter measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been ) overpowered by a second wave , ” Mr Macron said in the announcement .
He said the measures were necessary to protect the elderly , the young , health workers and the economy .
He stressed that `` all French regions are now in high alert '' .
Large parts of France were already under a strict night curfew - but the authorities say this has not been enough to halt the spread .
The country is now reporting daily death figures of over 500 and new cases reaching 33,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an underestimation .
The country 's overall death toll is now 35,541 , the third-highest toll in Europe after Britain and Italy .
Hospital beds are also quickly filling up - with an estimated 70 % of inpatients in Paris made up of coronavirus patients .
The government is scheduled to lay out the details of the new lockdown on Thursday .
The new restrictions are expected to be similar to the total lockdown measures implemented during the first wave of the virus in March - however it thought that this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood the whole country will remain under the national lockdown until December 1 .

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French president Emmanuel Macron has ordered a new four-week national lockdown across France.
In a bid to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus, the country will now have strict new measures imposed from Friday, with the president warning the second wave of the virus is "likely to be deadlier than the first"..
It follows shortly after the country reported record numbers of new cases - and a sharp increase in Covid-19 related deaths.
The televised broadcast this evening came after a second emergency meeting with the country's government ministers about stricter measures being applied nationally.
“(France has been) overpowered by a second wave,” Mr Macron said in the announcement.
He said the measures were necessary to protect the elderly, the young, health workers and the economy. He stressed that "all French regions are now in high alert".
Large parts of France were already under a strict night curfew - but the authorities say this has not been enough to halt the spread.
The country is now reporting daily death figures of over 500 and new cases reaching 33,000 - and even this is thought to be an underestimation. The country's overall death toll is now 35,541, the third-highest toll in Europe after Britain and Italy.
Hospital beds are also quickly filling up - with an estimated 70% of inpatients in Paris made up of coronavirus patients.
The government is scheduled to lay out the details of the new lockdown on Thursday.
The new restrictions are expected to be similar to the total lockdown measures implemented during the first wave of the virus in March - however it thought that this time schools will stay open.
It is understood the whole country will remain under the national lockdown until December 1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Bolton Wanderers press conference: updates from Ian Evatt ahead of Leyton Orient

Bolton Wanderers return to action this weekend for their last match in October against Leyton Orient .
The Trotters play @ @ @ @ @ of the month on Saturday when Ian Evatt 's side make the trip to Brisbane @ @ @ @ @ O 's .
Wanderers go into the clash three matches unbeaten courtesy of draws on @ @ @ @ @ Cambridge United .
And Evatt 's side got their first home win of the season @ @ @ @ @ Trotters claimed all three points against Bradford City .
Nathan Delfouneso 's early goal proved @ @ @ @ @ two sides , and Bolton goalkeeper Billy Crellin kept Billy Clarke 's second half penalty @ @ @ @ @ points .
They will take on an O 's side sitting 13th in the table @ @ @ @ @ the Trotters and are themselves three games unbeaten after two wins and a draw the @ @ @ @ @ City .
Before the game , Wanderers head coach Ian will be speaking to the @ @ @ @ @ 'll post updates of what he has to say below .

Bolton Wanderers return to action this weekend for their last match in October against Leyton Orient.
The Trotters play their eighth and final game of the month on Saturday when Ian Evatt's side make the trip to Brisbane Road to take on the O's.
Wanderers go into the clash three matches unbeaten courtesy of draws on the road against Barrow and Cambridge United.
And Evatt's side got their first home win of the season earlier this week when the Trotters claimed all three points against Bradford City.
Nathan Delfouneso's early goal proved to be what separated the two sides, and Bolton goalkeeper Billy Crellin kept Billy Clarke's second half penalty as Wanderers claimed all three points.
They will take on an O's side sitting 13th in the table and three points ahead of the Trotters and are themselves three games unbeaten after two wins and a draw the last time out against Exeter City.
Before the game, Wanderers head coach Ian will be speaking to the press this evening and we'll post updates of what he has to say below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Stranger threatened girl, took her into woods and made her undress

An e-fit image of a suspect has been released after a teenage girl was led into woodland , threatened and made to remove her clothing .
Police have been investigating what they have described as a 'disturbing incident ' , which took place in a wooded area just off Stonyhurst in Chorley between 8.45am and 9.15am on September 17 .
The 15-year-old girl was approached by a man who asked the girl to follow him and led her behind some trees within the woods , say Lancashire Police officers .
He then made threats towards her and ordered her to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene .
As police launched their investigation , two men - both in their 40s and from Chorley - were arrested on suspicion of kidnap .
But as enquiries continued , the men were released and eliminated from enquiries , according to the force .
Detectives are now continuing their appeal for information and asking anybody who recognises the man in the image ( known as an EvoFit ) to come forward .
The suspect is described as a white man , aged in his 30s , approximately 5ft 10ins tall , slim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a black hat , dark blue jacket , black pants and black shoes .
Det Sgt Paul Price , of South CID , said : “ We understand that this incident has caused a great deal of concern in the community and we would like to reassure the public that we are doing all we can to identify the individual responsible .
`` While we have made two arrests , those two individuals have been eliminated from our enquiries .
“ I would ask that anybody who recognises the male in the EvoFit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight away .
`` I would like to ask members of the public to check CCTV cameras and dash cam cameras in the Yarrow Valley and Coppull area in and around the Spar store on the morning of September 17th between 9am and 11.30am.
” Anyone with information should call Chorley CID on 01257 246190 or email the officer in case Detective Constable Rebecca Pug on 5639 @ lancashire.pnn.police.uk and quote log 0404 of September 17th , 2020 .

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An e-fit image of a suspect has been released after a teenage girl was led into woodland, threatened and made to remove her clothing.
Police have been investigating what they have described as a 'disturbing incident', which took place in a wooded area just off Stonyhurst in Chorley between 8.45am and 9.15am on September 17.
The 15-year-old girl was approached by a man who asked the girl to follow him and led her behind some trees within the woods, say Lancashire Police officers.
He then made threats towards her and ordered her to remove items of clothing before fleeing the scene.
As police launched their investigation, two men - both in their 40s and from Chorley - were arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
But as enquiries continued, the men were released and eliminated from enquiries, according to the force.
Detectives are now continuing their appeal for information and asking anybody who recognises the man in the image (known as an EvoFit) to come forward.
The suspect is described as a white man, aged in his 30s, approximately 5ft 10ins tall, slim with short hair. He was wearing a black hat, dark blue jacket, black pants and black shoes.
Det Sgt Paul Price, of South CID, said: “We understand that this incident has caused a great deal of concern in the community and we would like to reassure the public that we are doing all we can to identify the individual responsible.
(Image: Lancashire Police)
"While we have made two arrests, those two individuals have been eliminated from our enquiries.
“I would ask that anybody who recognises the male in the EvoFit gets to get in contact with us straight away.
"I would like to ask members of the public to check CCTV cameras and dash cam cameras in the Yarrow Valley and Coppull area in and around the Spar store on the morning of September 17th between 9am and 11.30am.”
Anyone with information should call Chorley CID on 01257 246190 or email the officer in case Detective Constable Rebecca Pug on 5639@lancashire.pnn.police.uk and quote log 0404 of September 17th, 2020.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Jeremy Corbyn suspended by Labour over reaction to anti-semitism report

Labour has suspended Jeremy Corbyn over his reaction to the Equality and Human Rights Commission ’ s report into anti-Semitism in the party during his leadership .
A Labour Party spokesman said : “ In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently , the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation .
“ He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.
” Responding to the news Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party , Conservative Party co-chairman Amanda Milling tweeted : “ Many will be asking themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This morning ( Sir Keir Starmer ) failed to say seven times that he would take action against Corbyn and now he has been pushed to do so .
Hardly leadership.
” Earlier , Mr Corbyn had rejected some of the report 's findings and claimed the issue had been “ dramatically overstated for political reasons ” by his critics .
His comments prompted Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to take decisive action against his predecessor .
Sir Keir told reporters : “ If – after all the pain , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this report – there are still those who think there ’ s no problem with anti-Semitism in the Labour Party , that it ’ s all exaggerated , or a factional attack , then , frankly , you are part of the problem too .
“ And you should be nowhere near the Labour Party either.
” Sir Keir said the findings of the EHRC investigation marked a “ day of shame ” for Labour and he was “ truly sorry ” for the pain caused .
Mr Corbyn had vehemently denied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and told broadcasters he would not quit Labour : “ Of course not .
I am proud to be a member of the Labour Party , I joined the Labour party when I was 16 , I ’ ve fought racism all my life , and I ’ ll fight racism for the rest of my life .
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Labour has suspended Jeremy Corbyn over his reaction to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report into anti-Semitism in the party during his leadership.
A Labour Party spokesman said: “In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation.
“He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.”
Responding to the news Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party, Conservative Party co-chairman Amanda Milling tweeted: “Many will be asking themselves why it took this long to act.
“This morning (Sir Keir Starmer) failed to say seven times that he would take action against Corbyn and now he has been pushed to do so. Hardly leadership.”
The Equality and Human Rights Commission's investigation into anti-Semitism in the party found it had committed unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination under Corbyn's leadership.
A damning 130-page report found "significant failings in the way the Labour Party has handled anti-Semitism complaints over the last four years".
It uncovered "serious failings" in the way complaints were handled, until at least 2018, when Corbyn was leader.
The party's response to anti-Semitism complaints "has been inconsistent, poor and not transparent, in terms of process used, reasons for decisions, record-keeping, delays and failures to communicate with complainants," it found.
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"Some complaints were unjustifiably not investigated at all." It added: "We have concluded that this practice of political interference was unlawful."
Speaking after the announcement, Mr Corbyn said he will "strongly contest the political intervention to suspend" him from the party.
He tweeted: “I’ve made absolutely clear those who deny there has been an antisemitism problem in the Labour Party are wrong.
“I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of racism.”
Earlier, Mr Corbyn had rejected some of the report's findings and claimed the issue had been “dramatically overstated for political reasons” by his critics.
His comments prompted Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to take decisive action against his predecessor.
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Sir Keir told reporters: “If – after all the pain, all the grief, and all the evidence in this report – there are still those who think there’s no problem with anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, that it’s all exaggerated, or a factional attack, then, frankly, you are part of the problem too.
“And you should be nowhere near the Labour Party either.”
Sir Keir said the findings of the EHRC investigation marked a “day of shame” for Labour and he was “truly sorry” for the pain caused.
Mr Corbyn had vehemently denied he was “part of the problem” and told broadcasters he would not quit Labour: “Of course not. I am proud to be a member of the Labour Party, I joined the Labour party when I was 16, I’ve fought racism all my life, and I’ll fight racism for the rest of my life.”
The report led Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to issue a personal apology to Greater Manchester's Jewish community following the "painful, painful day" for the party. His apology was issued before Mr Corbyn's suspension.
Jewish Labour MP, Dame Margaret Hodge, said: “This is the right decision following Corbyn’s shameful reaction to the EHRC report.
Labour is finally saying enough is enough, anti-Semitism can never be tolerated in our party. Now we can finally move on.”
Former Deputy Labour leader, Harriet Harman, said Mr Corbyn's suspension was "the right thing to do."
“This is the right thing to do,” Ms Harman tweeted.
“If you say that AS exaggerated for factional reasons you minimise it and are, as @Keir_Starmer says, part of the problem.”
Board of Deputies of British Jews president Marie van der Zyl welcomed Jeremy Corbyn’s suspension from the Labour party.
She said: “We welcome the decision of the Labour Party to suspend Jeremy Corbyn.
“Having presided over the descent of a proudly anti-racist party into a party that broke equalities law in its treatment of Jews, his shameless comments today showed that he remains part of the problem and is an obstruction to the resolution of the issue.”
And former MP Gavin Shuker, who was one of seven MPs to leave the Labour Party in 2019 in protest at Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, tweeted: “Someone should tell Mr Corbyn that sitting as an independent isn’t all that bad.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Andy Burnham apologises to Manchester's Jewish community after damning report

A devastating report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has laid bare the failings in the party under former leader Jeremy Corbyn ’ s leadership and his failure to tackle anti-Semitism .
Andy Burnham has responded to the damning report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission , which found the Labour party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination .
The investigation found evidence of “ political interference ” by then leader Mr Corbyn ’ s office in the complaints process .
The EHRC ’ s interim chairwoman Caroline Waters said there had been “ inexcusable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result of a lack of willingness to tackle anti-Semitism rather than an inability to do so ” .
During a lunchtime phone-in on BBC Radio Manchester , in response to a question from presenter Mike Sweeney , Mr Burnham described it as `` a painful , painful day '' .
Mr Burnham said : `` When I joined this party 35 years ago , [ it is ] one I could never imagine happening .
But there we are - it 's happened .
It 's a black day for the Labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ differences over the years and grown more distant from the party .
`` There 's a tendency down there to put politics before people .
This is where political parties go wrong and mine 's gone very drastically wrong in this case .
`` Personally , from my point of view to the Jewish communities of Greater Manchester please , from my point of view , please accept my personal apology to all of you .
`` You should never have ever been put in this position where a national political party was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been said today . ''
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer – at a press conference with a backdrop stressing “ a new leadership ” – said : “ If – after all the pain , all the grief , and all the evidence in this report – there are still those who think there ’ s no problem with anti-Semitism in the Labour Party , that it ’ s all exaggerated , or a factional attack , then , frankly , you are part of the problem too .
“ And you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either.
” The Jewish Labour Movement said blame for the “ sordid , disgraceful chapter ” in the party ’ s history “ lies firmly with those who held positions of leadership ” .
The Campaign Against Antisemitism ’ s Gideon Falter said : “ Jeremy Corbyn and those around him who took part in , or enabled , the gaslighting , harassment and victimisation of Britain ’ s Jewish minority are shamed for all time.
” A joint statement from the Board of Deputies of British Jews , the Jewish Leadership Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This report is a damning verdict on what Labour did to Jews under Jeremy Corbyn and his allies .
”

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A devastating report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has laid bare the failings in the party under former leader Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership and his failure to tackle anti-Semitism.
Andy Burnham has responded to the damning report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which found the Labour party was responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination.
The investigation found evidence of “political interference” by then leader Mr Corbyn’s office in the complaints process.
The EHRC’s interim chairwoman Caroline Waters said there had been “inexcusable” failures which “appeared to be a result of a lack of willingness to tackle anti-Semitism rather than an inability to do so”.
During a lunchtime phone-in on BBC Radio Manchester, in response to a question from presenter Mike Sweeney, Mr Burnham described it as "a painful, painful day".
Mr Burnham said: "When I joined this party 35 years ago, [it is] one I could never imagine happening. But there we are - it's happened. It's a black day for the Labour party.
"I've had my differences over the years and grown more distant from the party.
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"There's a tendency down there to put politics before people. This is where political parties go wrong and mine's gone very drastically wrong in this case.
"Personally, from my point of view to the Jewish communities of Greater Manchester please, from my point of view, please accept my personal apology to all of you.
"You should never have ever been put in this position where a national political party was found guilty of the things that have been said today."
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer – at a press conference with a backdrop stressing “a new leadership” – said: “If – after all the pain, all the grief, and all the evidence in this report – there are still those who think there’s no problem with anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, that it’s all exaggerated, or a factional attack, then, frankly, you are part of the problem too.
“And you should be nowhere near the Labour Party either.”
The Jewish Labour Movement said blame for the “sordid, disgraceful chapter” in the party’s history “lies firmly with those who held positions of leadership”.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism’s Gideon Falter said: “Jeremy Corbyn and those around him who took part in, or enabled, the gaslighting, harassment and victimisation of Britain’s Jewish minority are shamed for all time.”
A joint statement from the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Jewish Leadership Council and the Community Security Trust said: “This report is a damning verdict on what Labour did to Jews under Jeremy Corbyn and his allies.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Head teacher warns of fear felt by 'depressed' students studying for exams

Pupils studying for exams in areas with high levels of coronavirus don ’ t have a “ level playing field ” , a Manchester teacher has said .
Helen Carter , deputy head at Burnage Academy for Boys , says the disparity between children at inner city schools with high numbers of Covid-19 cases and those in “ leafy suburban areas ” is “ already very very wide ” .
She says Year 11 pupils are already “ incredibly stressed and depressed ” and exams will simply add to that pressure .
During an interview on Radio 4 ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carter said : “ When I arrive at a classroom to announce to Year 11 students that some of them have to go home because they ’ ve been identified as close contacts on track and trace , I can tell you that there ’ s abject fear in some of those pupils eyes .
“ Because they know that being in the classroom is the best thing for them and they are very very worried and frightened about the exams.
” Ms Carter said pupils at Burnage Academy have experienced a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups hit with a case of coronavirus but the Year 11 pupils affected in particular .
“ So some of our Year 11 pupils have had to go home to engage with remote learning on more than one occasion , ” she told Today .
“ So the disparity between those children in the inner city and those children in leafy suburban areas or certainly areas in the south west of England is already very very wide.
” Digital poverty has also presented a problem with 120 Year 11 students with no access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their home at the start of term .
The government has since helped to provide laptops , but there are still 30 Year 11 pupils in this position , the deputy head said .
Earlier this month , Schools Minister Nick Gibb told MPs he is concerned about the “ unfairness and unevenness ” between pupils who have missed out on different amounts of schooling due to lockdowns or self-isolation .
He said Ofqual and the exam boards are “ working through ” issues such as grading for next year ’ s GCSE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share contingency exam plans by the end of the term .
But Ms Carter told Radio 4 that it will already be too late by then .
“ That is very very late , ” she said .
“ That means teachers will already have been working in the dark .
“ Teachers are the stalwarts of this profession , they know exactly what to do to ensure student progress and , unfortunately , pupils working at home is not ideal because in the classroom a teacher is able to address misconception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Remote learning does not necessarily allow that .
“ When a child is learning at home it doesn ’ t mean they have got a quiet and safe space to work .
School is often an oasis of calm and sanity for these pupils .
“ So do I think exams this year are fair ?
No , I absolutely don ’ t .
“ If they do insist on them going ahead , perhaps they could consider some kind of special consideration dispensation for those students who ’ ve been really hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t a level playing field.
” Ms Carter said that if exams do go ahead , “ optionality ” to answer questions on a subject students have studied in depth would certainly be welcome .
She added that “ cramming ” the exam period into three weeks “ could have a really negative impact on students ’ mental health and wellbeing “ at a time when they ’ re already incredibly stressed and depressed ” .
The deputy head has called on the government and Ofqual to work with schools across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for centre accessed grades ” .

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Pupils studying for exams in areas with high levels of coronavirus don’t have a “level playing field”, a Manchester teacher has said.
Helen Carter, deputy head at Burnage Academy for Boys, says the disparity between children at inner city schools with high numbers of Covid-19 cases and those in “leafy suburban areas” is “already very very wide”.
She says Year 11 pupils are already “incredibly stressed and depressed” and exams will simply add to that pressure.
(Image: PA)
During an interview on Radio 4’s Today programme on Wednesday morning, Ms Carter said: “When I arrive at a classroom to announce to Year 11 students that some of them have to go home because they’ve been identified as close contacts on track and trace, I can tell you that there’s abject fear in some of those pupils eyes.
“Because they know that being in the classroom is the best thing for them and they are very very worried and frightened about the exams.”
Ms Carter said pupils at Burnage Academy have experienced a “very turbulent term” with all year groups hit with a case of coronavirus but the Year 11 pupils affected in particular.
“So some of our Year 11 pupils have had to go home to engage with remote learning on more than one occasion,” she told Today.
“So the disparity between those children in the inner city and those children in leafy suburban areas or certainly areas in the south west of England is already very very wide.”
Digital poverty has also presented a problem with 120 Year 11 students with no access to any kind of digital device in their home at the start of term.
(Image: PA)
The government has since helped to provide laptops, but there are still 30 Year 11 pupils in this position, the deputy head said.
Earlier this month, Schools Minister Nick Gibb told MPs he is concerned about the “unfairness and unevenness” between pupils who have missed out on different amounts of schooling due to lockdowns or self-isolation.
He said Ofqual and the exam boards are “working through” issues such as grading for next year’s GCSE and A-level exams.
Ofqual is expected to share contingency exam plans by the end of the term.
But Ms Carter told Radio 4 that it will already be too late by then.
“That is very very late,” she said. “That means teachers will already have been working in the dark.
(Image: PA)
“Teachers are the stalwarts of this profession, they know exactly what to do to ensure student progress and, unfortunately, pupils working at home is not ideal because in the classroom a teacher is able to address misconception and ensure rapid and sustained progress. Remote learning does not necessarily allow that.
“When a child is learning at home it doesn’t mean they have got a quiet and safe space to work. School is often an oasis of calm and sanity for these pupils.
“So do I think exams this year are fair? No, I absolutely don’t.
“If they do insist on them going ahead, perhaps they could consider some kind of special consideration dispensation for those students who’ve been really hard hit by the coronavirus because it just isn’t a level playing field.”
Ms Carter said that if exams do go ahead, “optionality” to answer questions on a subject students have studied in depth would certainly be welcome.
She added that “cramming” the exam period into three weeks “could have a really negative impact on students’ mental health and wellbeing “at a time when they’re already incredibly stressed and depressed”.
The deputy head has called on the government and Ofqual to work with schools across the country to prepare “more thoroughly for centre accessed grades”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Barcelona presidential candidate tells Man City his plan for Guardiola and Messi

Barcelona presidential favourite Victor Font plans to bring Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola back to the club if he is successful in succeeding Josep Maria Bartomeu .
Bartomeu resigned earlier in the week , along with his board of directors , ahead of an expected vote of no confidence during next month 's elections .
Barcelona have been heavily criticised in recent months for their on-field performance , particularly the 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League , with the club 's finances also proving to be a cause for concern .
Such issues caused club icon Lionel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer window and City were interested in signing the Argentine superstar before his exit was blocked by the club .
Font could replace Bartomeu as the new club president and plans to bring Guardiola back to the club to work with Messi again if successful .
`` Replacing the best generation the world of football has ever seen , which I believe we have had over the last decade , is a big challenge , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` Particularly at a time when competition is intense and many clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FC Barcelona also need a significant investment to rebuild the stadium and all in a world which has been hit with one of the worst crises ever ( coronavirus ) .
`` It is clear we need a very solid plan to meet these challenges and this is what we have been doing over the last few years .
`` It is our intention to build a very strong and competitive project and we are very lucky at Barca that we inherited a style of play that Johan Cruyff instilled throughout the organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professionals who know about this style are also fans and love the club - like Pep Guardiola , Xavi , Iniesta , Puyol .
`` They are all legends that love Barcelona but do not work for Barca today - we need to bring them back to ensure we will have a very competitive project .
`` The only thing Messi needs is to know he is part of a competitive project that aspires to win the next Champions League .
`` We have no doubt that if we basically have the honour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will be able to achieve that ( Messi staying ) . ''
Guardiola is under contract with City until the end of the season and club bosses have made it clear they want to extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium .
The Blues manager rejected reports that talks have began over a new deal earlier this month and kept tight-lipped on his future .

Barcelona presidential favourite Victor Font plans to bring Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola back to the club if he is successful in succeeding Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Bartomeu resigned earlier in the week, along with his board of directors, ahead of an expected vote of no confidence during next month's elections.
Barcelona have been heavily criticised in recent months for their on-field performance, particularly the 8-2 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with the club's finances also proving to be a cause for concern.
Such issues caused club icon Lionel Messi to request a transfer during the summer window and City were interested in signing the Argentine superstar before his exit was blocked by the club.
Font could replace Bartomeu as the new club president and plans to bring Guardiola back to the club to work with Messi again if successful.
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"Replacing the best generation the world of football has ever seen, which I believe we have had over the last decade, is a big challenge," he told Sky Sports.
"Particularly at a time when competition is intense and many clubs are owned by very powerful owners. FC Barcelona also need a significant investment to rebuild the stadium and all in a world which has been hit with one of the worst crises ever (coronavirus).
"It is clear we need a very solid plan to meet these challenges and this is what we have been doing over the last few years.
"It is our intention to build a very strong and competitive project and we are very lucky at Barca that we inherited a style of play that Johan Cruyff instilled throughout the organisation.
"And most of the best professionals who know about this style are also fans and love the club - like Pep Guardiola, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol.
"They are all legends that love Barcelona but do not work for Barca today - we need to bring them back to ensure we will have a very competitive project.
"The only thing Messi needs is to know he is part of a competitive project that aspires to win the next Champions League.
"We have no doubt that if we basically have the honour to take the helm of FC Barcelona we will be able to achieve that (Messi staying)."
Guardiola is under contract with City until the end of the season and club bosses have made it clear they want to extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium.
The Blues manager rejected reports that talks have began over a new deal earlier this month and kept tight-lipped on his future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-29--Row over developer's plans for special school green belt site

Campaigners claim a property firm ’ s proposals for a controversial green belt site ride roughshod over the outline planning permission .
Seashell Trust was given the go-ahead 'in principle ' to build 325 new homes on land it owns in Heald Green following a public inquiry last year .
The scheme will part-fund the special school ’ s plans for a multi-million pound revamp of its ageing Stockport campus .
Now developer Bloor Homes has submitted a fully detailed application for a ‘ first phase ’ of 202 homes at the site between the A34 and Wilmslow Road .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ improve connectivity ’ throughout the site , include ‘ significantly ’ more trees and hedgerows and boast more than five acres of open space covering a quarter of the site .
All homes would have electric vehicle charging facilities and a third would be available for 'affordable ' purchase or rent .
But the detailed proposals have been met with fury by Heald Green Action Group , which has long opposed Seashell Trust and Bloor Homes plans .
They are angry about the the inclusion of five new access points to properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning permission is for a single-entry cul-de-sac development .
And they claim the plans also represent a ‘ blatant intent ’ to link to Eden Point roundabout on the A34 , potentially paving the way for hundreds of new homes on the fields .
A spokesperson for the group said : `` The five new vehicle access points along Wilmslow Road are clearly not included in that outline planning permission and can not be considered as being so.
” They add that the inclusion of the new access points is a 'significant departure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two reasons - claims which Bloor reject .
“ Firstly , Bloor have removed two roads from inside the development – the roads servicing these 28 houses , '' they said .
`` By doing this , Bloor have passed the issue they had in fitting 325 houses on the development onto the wider community by compromising the traffic along Wilmslow Road .
“ Secondly , the only access to those 28 houses – and the significant number of cars that brings – is now being proposed to be direct and uncontrolled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it means that short section of road – now a main feeder road to the A555 bypass - will have six new junctions and a pedestrian crossing.
`` The action group says this raises real concerns over traffic levels and road safety .
“ The issues for safety and congestion are clear and , given the expected number of cars per household there is a significant risk that cars will also be left parked along the pavements on Wilmslow Road , '' a spokesman added However Bloor has rejected the group ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been worked up following ‘ extensive ’ engagement with local residents and the council .
A spokesperson for the firm said : “ The application , including the main access point as proposed to be taken from Wilmslow Road , sits within the boundaries of the outline application already granted permission .
“ Any other access points proposed are shared private accesses to properties fronting Wilmslow Road , which reflects existing circumstances locally , and follows good design principles . ''
They continue : “ The main access road through the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short of the site boundary .
This clearly indicates that the application does not propose , nor is it reliant on , any connection to the A34 Eden Point roundabout.
” Tony Newton , senior land director at Bloor Homes , said the firm was proud of the proposals .
He said : `` We remain totally committed to these proposals and would start on site immediately upon the receipt of planning permission , which will in turn create jobs and generate economic growth .
“ The approach to creating distinct homes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shifts in how people live as a result of increased flexible working , consideration of work-life balance and the ‘ new normal ’ established as a result of COVID-19 .
`` Each have emphasised the importance of delivering high quality places for people to live and access to amenity space within gardens and open space provision .
”

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Campaigners claim a property firm’s proposals for a controversial green belt site ride roughshod over the outline planning permission.
Seashell Trust was given the go-ahead 'in principle' to build 325 new homes on land it owns in Heald Green following a public inquiry last year.
The scheme will part-fund the special school’s plans for a multi-million pound revamp of its ageing Stockport campus.
Now developer Bloor Homes has submitted a fully detailed application for a ‘first phase’ of 202 homes at the site between the A34 and Wilmslow Road.
It says that changes to the layout ‘improve connectivity’ throughout the site, include ‘significantly’ more trees and hedgerows and boast more than five acres of open space covering a quarter of the site.
All homes would have electric vehicle charging facilities and a third would be available for 'affordable' purchase or rent.
But the detailed proposals have been met with fury by Heald Green Action Group, which has long opposed Seashell Trust and Bloor Homes plans.
They are angry about the the inclusion of five new access points to properties facing Wilmslow Road, as the outline planning permission is for a single-entry cul-de-sac development.
And they claim the plans also represent a ‘blatant intent’ to link to Eden Point roundabout on the A34, potentially paving the way for hundreds of new homes on the fields.
A spokesperson for the group said: "The five new vehicle access points along Wilmslow Road are clearly not included in that outline planning permission and cannot be considered as being so.”
They add that the inclusion of the new access points is a 'significant departure' from the agreed planning permission for two reasons - claims which Bloor reject.
“Firstly, Bloor have removed two roads from inside the development – the roads servicing these 28 houses," they said.
"By doing this, Bloor have passed the issue they had in fitting 325 houses on the development onto the wider community by compromising the traffic along Wilmslow Road.
“Secondly, the only access to those 28 houses – and the significant number of cars that brings – is now being proposed to be direct and uncontrolled to Wilmslow Road.
"This is significant as it means that short section of road – now a main feeder road to the A555 bypass - will have six new junctions and a pedestrian crossing. "
The action group says this raises real concerns over traffic levels and road safety.
(Image: Bloor Homes)
“The issues for safety and congestion are clear and, given the expected number of cars per household there is a significant risk that cars will also be left parked along the pavements on Wilmslow Road," a spokesman added
However Bloor has rejected the group’s claims, and says the application has been worked up following ‘extensive’ engagement with local residents and the council.
A spokesperson for the firm said: “The application, including the main access point as proposed to be taken from Wilmslow Road, sits within the boundaries of the outline application already granted permission.
“Any other access points proposed are shared private accesses to properties fronting Wilmslow Road, which reflects existing circumstances locally, and follows good design principles."
They continue: “The main access road through the site follows all previous masterplans and stops well short of the site boundary. This clearly indicates that the application does not propose, nor is it reliant on, any connection to the A34 Eden Point roundabout.”
Tony Newton, senior land director at Bloor Homes, said the firm was proud of the proposals.
He said: "We remain totally committed to these proposals and would start on site immediately upon the receipt of planning permission, which will in turn create jobs and generate economic growth.
“The approach to creating distinct homes and quality places has been reinforced by key shifts in how people live as a result of increased flexible working, consideration of work-life balance and the ‘new normal’ established as a result of COVID-19.
"Each have emphasised the importance of delivering high quality places for people to live and access to amenity space within gardens and open space provision.”