themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Life in the time of Coronavirus - tell us your experiences

Our lives over the last few months have changed in ways we could have never predicted .
And as the lockdown measures begin to ease , we will continue to adjust to new ways of living as the threat of coronavirus lingers on .
We know the next few months are going to be tough for many as the financial impact of the lockdown begins to bite .
Things may never return to normal .
But we will always be there for you .
At the Manchester Evening News , we want to share your experiences of the pandemic .
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Perhaps you have suffered with the illness for a long time and you have experienced unusual symptoms .
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Are you in the high risk category ?
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It 's not just our health that has been affected by the pandemic - the way we live , work and socialise has changed dramatically too .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which have transformed to accommodate social distancing .
You may have recently returned to work serving up fast food at a busy drive-thru , or you might be a dentist figuring out how to reopen safely .
Perhaps you own a business which is struggling or you have set up a new enterprise .
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Our lives over the last few months have changed in ways we could have never predicted.
And as the lockdown measures begin to ease, we will continue to adjust to new ways of living as the threat of coronavirus lingers on.
We know the next few months are going to be tough for many as the financial impact of the lockdown begins to bite.
Things may never return to normal. But we will always be there for you.
At the Manchester Evening News, we want to share your experiences of the pandemic.
Have you had coronavirus? Have you recovered? Perhaps you have suffered with the illness for a long time and you have experienced unusual symptoms.
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Are you in the high risk category? Are you struggling with your mental health?
Maybe you were midway through treatment for another condition, but it has been delayed due to the outbreak.
It's not just our health that has been affected by the pandemic - the way we live, work and socialise has changed dramatically too.
Many people are physically returning to workplaces which have transformed to accommodate social distancing.
You may have recently returned to work serving up fast food at a busy drive-thru, or you might be a dentist figuring out how to reopen safely.
Perhaps you own a business which is struggling or you have set up a new enterprise.
We want to hear from people in a range of professions, to find out the challenges they are facing and the ways they have adapted.
Perhaps you have lost your job and you are struggling to pay the bills.
Schools are gradually beginning to reopen.
Are you a teacher? How has school life changed?
Are you working in a hospital? We want to hear from the doctors, nurses, cleaners and reception staff to find out what life has been like on the frontline of the crisis.
Everybody has hopes and fears about what the future holds.
What is on your mind?
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Drunk jailed after threat to bomb police station and ‘white b******s” remark

A drunk man has been jailed after calling a police station and threatening to bomb them - then launching a racist tirade against the officers sent to arrest him describing them as ‘ white b******s ’ .
Tariq Khan , 49 , first made the phone call in the early hours of the morning on Saturday June 6 .
Officers sent to arrest Khan , of Crumpsall , found him in a takeaway where they tried to speak to him , but he was ‘ highly intoxicated ’ , Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
The incident escalated when Khan went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers and used racist language towards them .
As he became increasingly aggressive , officers took him to the ground in an attempt to restrain him , but he kicked out and hit the leg of the female officer .
The officers were concerned he may have spat at them as they heard him clear his throat , so placed a spit hood over his head .
Khan did not spit at them , the court heard .
Pleading guilty to charges of sending a communication conveying a threatening message , assaulting an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour , Khan was sentenced to 32 weeks imprisonment .
Outlining the facts of the case , prosecutor Robin Lynch said on Saturday June 6 , a call handler for GMP received a call from Khan threatening to ‘ bomb the police station ’ .
“ The defendant was actually in a takeaway when officers arrived and they attempted to engage with him but he was clearly intoxicated at the time , ” Mr Lynch said .
“ Initially he was refusing to speak to the officers , but the incident escalated when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officers , describing them as ‘ white b******s ” .
“ He was highly intoxicated when he was arrested .
“ He was being restrained on the ground when he kicked out and hit the female officer on her leg .
“ He then began to clear his throat and officers thought he might spit at them , but he didn ’ t .
“ A spit hood was placed over his head in any case.
” It was said that Khan continued making racist remarks and threats towards the officers throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defence lawyer Stephen Munton said his client was last before the courts on May 22 when he was made subject of a community order for an earlier racially aggravated offence .
He was also given a curfew , alcohol treatment programme and rehabilitation activity requirement days .
“ He had been discharged from North Manchester Hospital , where he had been as an inpatient , ” Mr Munton said .
“ On Saturday evening he found himself in a takeaway , he was fairly intoxicated and made a phone call to the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police go to the takeaway and he was arrested .
“ He was taken to the ground outside the takeaway and as the officers were moving away from him he kicked out .
“ He was concerned it was an assault on a female officer , and found it difficult to believe he had assaulted a female officer .
“ He now understands and accepts this .
“ He thought he was charged with punching someone , but he fully accepts that the charge reads as ‘ kicking ’ , and says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was a female and an officer .
“ He is fully accepting of his actions .
“ The defendant has just got himself some accommodation and he is concerned that a custodial sentence would mean he would not be able to get himself on an even keel.
” Sentencing him to 32 weeks imprisonment , District Judge Jack McGarva said : “ You have pleaded guilty at the first opportunity .
“ I give you full credit for that .
“ This is a serious offence and serious threats were made to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racist manner .
“ This is so serious that a fine or community sentence would not be justified.
” Khan , whose address was recorded as Juniper Ward Park House at the North Manchester General Hospital on Delaunays Road , was also ordered to pay £156 victim surcharge .

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A drunk man has been jailed after calling a police station and threatening to bomb them - then launching a racist tirade against the officers sent to arrest him describing them as ‘white b******s’.
Tariq Khan, 49, first made the phone call in the early hours of the morning on Saturday June 6.
Officers sent to arrest Khan, of Crumpsall, found him in a takeaway where they tried to speak to him, but he was ‘highly intoxicated’, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
The incident escalated when Khan went outside, as he became abusive to officers and used racist language towards them.
As he became increasingly aggressive, officers took him to the ground in an attempt to restrain him, but he kicked out and hit the leg of the female officer.
(Image: M.E.N.)
The officers were concerned he may have spat at them as they heard him clear his throat, so placed a spit hood over his head.
Khan did not spit at them, the court heard.
Pleading guilty to charges of sending a communication conveying a threatening message, assaulting an emergency worker and racially aggravated words or behaviour, Khan was sentenced to 32 weeks imprisonment.
Outlining the facts of the case, prosecutor Robin Lynch said on Saturday June 6, a call handler for GMP received a call from Khan threatening to ‘bomb the police station’.
“The defendant was actually in a takeaway when officers arrived and they attempted to engage with him but he was clearly intoxicated at the time,” Mr Lynch said.
“Initially he was refusing to speak to the officers, but the incident escalated when he went outside and became abusive to the officers, describing them as ‘white b******s”.
“He was highly intoxicated when he was arrested.
“He was being restrained on the ground when he kicked out and hit the female officer on her leg.
“He then began to clear his throat and officers thought he might spit at them, but he didn’t.
“A spit hood was placed over his head in any case.”
It was said that Khan continued making racist remarks and threats towards the officers throughout the incident.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Stephen Munton said his client was last before the courts on May 22 when he was made subject of a community order for an earlier racially aggravated offence.
He was also given a curfew, alcohol treatment programme and rehabilitation activity requirement days.
“He had been discharged from North Manchester Hospital, where he had been as an inpatient,” Mr Munton said.
(Image: M.E.N.)
“On Saturday evening he found himself in a takeaway, he was fairly intoxicated and made a phone call to the police, and as a result that made the police go to the takeaway and he was arrested.
“He was taken to the ground outside the takeaway and as the officers were moving away from him he kicked out.
“He was concerned it was an assault on a female officer, and found it difficult to believe he had assaulted a female officer.
“He now understands and accepts this.
“He thought he was charged with punching someone, but he fully accepts that the charge reads as ‘kicking’, and says he never deliberately struck the officer knowing she was a female and an officer.
“He is fully accepting of his actions.
“The defendant has just got himself some accommodation and he is concerned that a custodial sentence would mean he would not be able to get himself on an even keel.”
Sentencing him to 32 weeks imprisonment, District Judge Jack McGarva said: “You have pleaded guilty at the first opportunity.
“I give you full credit for that.
“This is a serious offence and serious threats were made to the officers and you acted in a racist manner.
“This is so serious that a fine or community sentence would not be justified.”
Khan, whose address was recorded as Juniper Ward Park House at the North Manchester General Hospital on Delaunays Road, was also ordered to pay £156 victim surcharge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Man City to rival Chelsea for Ben Chilwell and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are set to reignite their interest in Ben Chilwell to rival Chelsea for the defender , according to reports .
City have seen themselves fall well off the pace in the Premier League title race this season and their defensive struggles have been a big factor .
While the majority of the trouble has come at the centre of the back-line , due to the failure to replace Vincent Kompany and multiple injury issues , the left-back position has also proven troublesome .
The Blues were initially planning on making a move for Leicester City 's Chilwell last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money on a new left-back , following the emergence of Aleks Zinchenko and the willingness to give Benjamin Mendy another opportunity .
Instead Angelino was bought back at a cut-price deal from PSV Eindhoven but the Spaniard played just 12 times before being loaned to RB Leipzig in Germany , while Zinchenko and Mendy have had their own injury struggles .
As a result , Pep Guardiola may look to add a new left-back to his squad this summer and , according to the Telegraph , he may once again turn his attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all too well from their negotiations to sign Riyad Mahrez how stubborn the Foxes can be and it 's claimed that they value the England international as highly as Harry Maguire , who was sold for £80million .
It 's reported that the lofty valuation may put City off the chase , as it did with Maguire , but they must also compete with Chelsea who are thought to be the front runners in the chase after already signing Hakim Ziyech and being close to securing Timo Werner .
Meanwhile , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered a lucrative contract by Qatar side Al-Duhail , who are 'willing to blow any rivals for his signature out of the water ' in terms of the contract they can offer him .
Silva will leave City at the end of the season , but is yet to sign for a new club .
Al-Duhail already have Mario Mandzukic on their books , and are said to be looking at more high profile European players to increase their standing ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar .
The City captain has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Italy , his native Spain and David Beckham 's Inter Miami in MLS .

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Manchester City are set to reignite their interest in Ben Chilwell to rival Chelsea for the defender, according to reports.
City have seen themselves fall well off the pace in the Premier League title race this season and their defensive struggles have been a big factor.
While the majority of the trouble has come at the centre of the back-line, due to the failure to replace Vincent Kompany and multiple injury issues, the left-back position has also proven troublesome.
The Blues were initially planning on making a move for Leicester City's Chilwell last summer but then opted against spending big money on a new left-back, following the emergence of Aleks Zinchenko and the willingness to give Benjamin Mendy another opportunity.
Instead Angelino was bought back at a cut-price deal from PSV Eindhoven but the Spaniard played just 12 times before being loaned to RB Leipzig in Germany, while Zinchenko and Mendy have had their own injury struggles.
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As a result, Pep Guardiola may look to add a new left-back to his squad this summer and, according to the Telegraph, he may once again turn his attention to Chilwell.
However, City know all too well from their negotiations to sign Riyad Mahrez how stubborn the Foxes can be and it's claimed that they value the England international as highly as Harry Maguire, who was sold for £80million.
It's reported that the lofty valuation may put City off the chase, as it did with Maguire, but they must also compete with Chelsea who are thought to be the front runners in the chase after already signing Hakim Ziyech and being close to securing Timo Werner.
Meanwhile, according to The Mirror, David Silva has been offered a lucrative contract by Qatar side Al-Duhail, who are 'willing to blow any rivals for his signature out of the water' in terms of the contract they can offer him.
Silva will leave City at the end of the season, but is yet to sign for a new club. Al-Duhail already have Mario Mandzukic on their books, and are said to be looking at more high profile European players to increase their standing ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The City captain has also been linked with moves to Japan, Italy, his native Spain and David Beckham's Inter Miami in MLS.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--'It's destroyed us': Mum's double tragedy after beloved boy dies

It 's been nearly a week since Shirley Whitworth got the call no mother ever wants to receive .
It was the second time she 'd been given the heartbreaking news of the death of a loved one over the phone .
Last Tuesday ( June 2 ) , Shirley 's teenage son , Adam Kay , went under the water in the River Irwell and never came out .
A huge scale police operation followed , with specialist teams helping to search for the 14-year-old in Clifton Country Park , Salford .
By the time they found him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Shirley , who lives in Kearsley , says she 's had trouble comprehending what happened and keeps expecting to see her son again .
`` It 's destroyed us , '' she said .
`` I just feel numb .
I keep waiting for him to come back through the front door . ''
Most families will never experience this level of tragedy but for Shirley this is the second time she 's received a fateful call with the worst possible news .
In 2007 , Adam 's father , Gorden Kay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a hit and run .
He was cycling to work in the early hours of the morning in Moses Gate , Bolton , when he was knocked from his bike .
Shirley was at a parent and toddler class when she got the call .
A day earlier the happy couple had seen their sixth child for the first time on an ultrasound scan - but her father , aged just 34 , would not live to see her grow up .
Adam was only one year old when his dad died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his life , his mum said he grew up to be a hugely popular and funny young man .
`` He made everybody laugh in his own silly ways , '' the 42-year-old said .
`` Sometimes it was just being a class clown but he was very caring too , it did n't matter who it was , whether he was close friends with you or just somebody you knew , he was happy to talk to you if you were upset .
`` He was just a genuinely caring lad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I ca n't believe he 's gone .
I do n't sleep very well and I often wake up in the night and go to the toilet .
Adam had been a bit of a night owl during the lockdown but he 'd never disturbed anyone or made an issue so we 'd left him .
`` I would go to the toilet at 4am in the morning and just open his door and say , 'come on now , it 's bedtime , go to sleep ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through his door , waiting to see the light on so I can tell him to go to sleep but I know he 's not there .
`` Even though I 'm thinking about him I know he 's not going to be there . ''
Teachers at Harper Green High School in Farnworth have paid tribute to the youngster , who was in year nine and had been choosing what he would like to study for his GCSEs .
His mum said he loved sports and activity , especially football and riding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PE as part of his studies and maybe even joining the army when he was older .
He liked to help people and would regularly stand up for other students if he thought they were being bullied .
Adam leaves behind five sisters , Jessica , Amy , Megan , Jodie and Chelsea , as well as one brother , Liam .
His mum says that the kindness of friends and family have helped her to get through the last few days .
She said : `` I get phone calls daily and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and asking if we need anything .
`` It 's little things , I 've had family go shopping for us .
The little things normally would n't mean as much but at this time they mean quite a lot . ''
A fundraiser for the family has been set up on campaign website GoFundMe and already more than £3,700 has been raised towards Adam 's funeral and future memorials to him .
Despite the extremely difficult circumstances , his mum thanked the emergency services who searched for her son immediately after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described the harrowing sequence of events that happened that afternoon .
`` My daughter got a phone call from one of the kids that was there and she called me and told me to go down , '' Shirley said .
`` I knew what had happened and I knew I was n't bringing him home because of what we were told .
I used to be a lifeguard so I know about these things .
`` They told us that he 'd gone under , his friends could n't get him out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current .
At that time they were still looking for him . ''
Salford City Council had issued a warning to young people about Clifton Park just four days before Adam 's death when a video emerged showing teenagers jumping from a bridge above the River Irwell .
Having visited the area in recent days , Shirley and her husband Mark Whitworth believe the authority should have done more to stop youngsters from jumping down into the water .
It is believed that Adam jumped from a sheer edge several feet further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as initial reports suggested but the family think that more patrols around the site would have helped .
Shirley said : `` We 've actually been up there and taken our own photos of what we think are dangers and there are things that could be done to prevent particular things happening .
`` At the 'cliff face ' as they call it , the area where Adam was , there 's literally a small fence that you can climb over because it 's like a ladder-style fence that you can climb over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accident that they 've put a small sign up .
It was very fresh , it was noticeable and it was new but you can still climb that fence very easily . ''
Mark added : `` They knew that day that there would be kids out there wanting to swim but there was no one there to make sure they did n't .
`` They could have had patrols on that day .
There are things they could have done , they knew there was a risk .
It had already been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so they were expecting something and they did nothing about it .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' There 's a great lack of duty of care there , a very great lack .
`` The fact that all they 've done over this is put a sign up saying 'danger do n't jump into the water ' .
That 's an insult in itself .
`` It is going to happen again . ''
The couple were also frustrated to find a rope swing tied to a tree close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his friends and questioned why this has not been immediately removed following the accident .
And , on another recent visit to the park , Shirley recounted seeing other children who appeared to be planning on going into the water .
She said : `` This weekend is another hot weekend , obviously this has been in the papers and people know what happened but we were up there looking at what it 's like and we saw two very young children .
They must have been seven or eight and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As we were walking past they were coming towards us , when they saw us they ran off but one of them had what looked like a beach towel wrapped around his neck .
`` That worried me , it set my head off worrying , was he going down to that same place ?
Why is someone so young out there in the park without his parents . ''
In the days since the accident a petition calling on the council to improve safety measures in the area has gained more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticism , Coun David Lancaster , Salford City Council 's cabinet member for community safety , said the authority would be reviewing its policies on water safety .
`` Our thoughts , prayers and deepest condolences are with Adam 's family , friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time .
I can not even begin to put into words how they must be feeling right now , '' he explained .
`` Five days before the incident , the council received reports that people were jumping from a bridge at Clifton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit with police on Friday , May 29 .
`` There were warning signs in place but at the visit it was decided that extra signage could further help to warn people of the dangers so these were ordered before the tragedy .
They are now in place .
We also issued a strong public statement to warn of the dangers of open water .
`` We are reviewing all effective measures available to us regarding water safety , including our annual Safe4Summer awareness campaign .
`` We do n't have powers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we take very seriously our role in warning , informing and educating .
However , jumping into water and open water swimming will always be a risk to participants and all must be aware of its dangers . ''

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It's been nearly a week since Shirley Whitworth got the call no mother ever wants to receive.
It was the second time she'd been given the heartbreaking news of the death of a loved one over the phone.
Last Tuesday (June 2), Shirley's teenage son, Adam Kay, went under the water in the River Irwell and never came out.
A huge scale police operation followed, with specialist teams helping to search for the 14-year-old in Clifton Country Park, Salford.
By the time they found him, it was too late.
Since then, Shirley, who lives in Kearsley, says she's had trouble comprehending what happened and keeps expecting to see her son again.
"It's destroyed us," she said.
"I just feel numb. I keep waiting for him to come back through the front door."
Most families will never experience this level of tragedy but for Shirley this is the second time she's received a fateful call with the worst possible news.
In 2007, Adam's father, Gorden Kay, was killed in what police believe was a hit and run.
He was cycling to work in the early hours of the morning in Moses Gate, Bolton, when he was knocked from his bike.
Shirley was at a parent and toddler class when she got the call. A day earlier the happy couple had seen their sixth child for the first time on an ultrasound scan - but her father, aged just 34, would not live to see her grow up.
(Image: unknown)
Adam was only one year old when his dad died.
Despite the heartbreaking tragedy so early in his life, his mum said he grew up to be a hugely popular and funny young man.
"He made everybody laugh in his own silly ways," the 42-year-old said.
"Sometimes it was just being a class clown but he was very caring too, it didn't matter who it was, whether he was close friends with you or just somebody you knew, he was happy to talk to you if you were upset.
"He was just a genuinely caring lad, come what may."
She added: "I can't believe he's gone. I don't sleep very well and I often wake up in the night and go to the toilet. Adam had been a bit of a night owl during the lockdown but he'd never disturbed anyone or made an issue so we'd left him.
"I would go to the toilet at 4am in the morning and just open his door and say, 'come on now, it's bedtime, go to sleep'.
"I still get up and I look through his door, waiting to see the light on so I can tell him to go to sleep but I know he's not there.
"Even though I'm thinking about him I know he's not going to be there."
(Image: Shirley Whitworth)
Teachers at Harper Green High School in Farnworth have paid tribute to the youngster, who was in year nine and had been choosing what he would like to study for his GCSEs.
His mum said he loved sports and activity, especially football and riding motorbikes. He had planned on doing PE as part of his studies and maybe even joining the army when he was older.
He liked to help people and would regularly stand up for other students if he thought they were being bullied.
Adam leaves behind five sisters, Jessica, Amy, Megan, Jodie and Chelsea, as well as one brother, Liam.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
His mum says that the kindness of friends and family have helped her to get through the last few days.
She said: "I get phone calls daily and messages from friends daily checking on me and asking if we need anything.
"It's little things, I've had family go shopping for us. The little things normally wouldn't mean as much but at this time they mean quite a lot."
A fundraiser for the family has been set up on campaign website GoFundMe and already more than £3,700 has been raised towards Adam's funeral and future memorials to him.
(Image: MEN Media)
Despite the extremely difficult circumstances, his mum thanked the emergency services who searched for her son immediately after he had gone missing.
And, she described the harrowing sequence of events that happened that afternoon.
"My daughter got a phone call from one of the kids that was there and she called me and told me to go down," Shirley said.
"I knew what had happened and I knew I wasn't bringing him home because of what we were told. I used to be a lifeguard so I know about these things.
"They told us that he'd gone under, his friends couldn't get him out and that he'd been taken by the current. At that time they were still looking for him."
Salford City Council had issued a warning to young people about Clifton Park just four days before Adam's death when a video emerged showing teenagers jumping from a bridge above the River Irwell.
Having visited the area in recent days, Shirley and her husband Mark Whitworth believe the authority should have done more to stop youngsters from jumping down into the water.
It is believed that Adam jumped from a sheer edge several feet further downriver and not from the bridge itself as initial reports suggested but the family think that more patrols around the site would have helped.
Shirley said: "We've actually been up there and taken our own photos of what we think are dangers and there are things that could be done to prevent particular things happening.
(Image: Phil Taylor)
"At the 'cliff face' as they call it, the area where Adam was, there's literally a small fence that you can climb over because it's like a ladder-style fence that you can climb over.
"We've noticed since the accident that they've put a small sign up. It was very fresh, it was noticeable and it was new but you can still climb that fence very easily."
Mark added: "They knew that day that there would be kids out there wanting to swim but there was no one there to make sure they didn't.
"They could have had patrols on that day. There are things they could have done, they knew there was a risk. It had already been reported, we've seen that, so they were expecting something and they did nothing about it.
"There's a great lack of duty of care there, a very great lack.
"The fact that all they've done over this is put a sign up saying 'danger don't jump into the water'. That's an insult in itself.
"It is going to happen again."
The couple were also frustrated to find a rope swing tied to a tree close to the edge where Adam had been with his friends and questioned why this has not been immediately removed following the accident.
And, on another recent visit to the park, Shirley recounted seeing other children who appeared to be planning on going into the water.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
She said: "This weekend is another hot weekend, obviously this has been in the papers and people know what happened but we were up there looking at what it's like and we saw two very young children. They must have been seven or eight and they were playing on their own.
"As we were walking past they were coming towards us, when they saw us they ran off but one of them had what looked like a beach towel wrapped around his neck.
"That worried me, it set my head off worrying, was he going down to that same place? Why is someone so young out there in the park without his parents."
In the days since the accident a petition calling on the council to improve safety measures in the area has gained more than 750 signatures.
In response to the criticism, Coun David Lancaster, Salford City Council's cabinet member for community safety, said the authority would be reviewing its policies on water safety.
"Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with Adam's family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. I cannot even begin to put into words how they must be feeling right now," he explained.
"Five days before the incident, the council received reports that people were jumping from a bridge at Clifton Country Park so we arranged a site visit with police on Friday, May 29.
"There were warning signs in place but at the visit it was decided that extra signage could further help to warn people of the dangers so these were ordered before the tragedy. They are now in place. We also issued a strong public statement to warn of the dangers of open water.
"We are reviewing all effective measures available to us regarding water safety, including our annual Safe4Summer awareness campaign.
"We don't have powers to stop people jumping into water, but we take very seriously our role in warning, informing and educating. However, jumping into water and open water swimming will always be a risk to participants and all must be aware of its dangers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Hollyoaks announces plans to return to filming

Hollyoaks has announced its plans to re-start production and return to filming .
The Channel 4 soap will resume production @ @ @ @ @ recording on set to begin in July .
Like other soaps , Hollyoaks halted filming @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
Coronation Street and Emmerdale have recently returned to filming but Hollyoaks @ @ @ @ @ a single-camera .
Also like the other soaps , the drama was cut from five @ @ @ @ @ .
Hollyoaks fans will see the show increase to four episodes a week in September @ @ @ @ @ see it back to five nights a week until 2021 .
A statement added : @ @ @ @ @ , safety and welfare of all involved in the production of Hollyoaks , new work @ @ @ @ @ .
`` All cast and crew will attend a safety induction to familiarise themselves with @ @ @ @ @ prior to production re-starting . ''

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Hollyoaks has announced its plans to re-start production and return to filming.
The Channel 4 soap will resume production in Liverpool this week with recording on set to begin in July.
Like other soaps, Hollyoaks halted filming back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale have recently returned to filming but Hollyoaks is filmed differently with just a single-camera.
Also like the other soaps, the drama was cut from five to two nights a week.
Hollyoaks fans will see the show increase to four episodes a week in September and current plans won't see it back to five nights a week until 2021.
A statement added: "To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all involved in the production of Hollyoaks, new work protocols will be in place.
"All cast and crew will attend a safety induction to familiarise themselves with the revised way of working prior to production re-starting."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Taxi drivers blasted for 'putting people at risk' after failing vehicle checks

Councillors have blasted the taxi trade for putting ‘ people at risk ’ after it was revealed nearly half of vehicles are failing condition checks .
Members of Oldham ’ s licensing committee have proposed to enter into dialogue with the taxi industry over plans to reduce the maximum age of vehicles from 12 years to ten .
It came after the annual licensing report showed that since last April , 1,044 taxis – 41pc – had failed a vehicle test at the council ’ s testing station at Moorhey Street .
Reasons for failure included issues with suspension , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fire extinguishers .
Coun Graham Shuttleworth told the panel he was ‘ seriously concerned ’ about the condition of some of the vehicles on the road .
“ When people are getting into them and vehicles have been used to ferry people and suspension is faulty – these people are at risk , let ’ s make no bones about it , ” he said .
“ A broken rear lamp isn ’ t a danger to them , although it ’ s not appropriate but when suspension on a vehicle is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to look at it quite seriously.
” He added that they had worked with the trade to increase the maximum age of vehicles on the basis that conditions would improve , but in fact there had been a ‘ deterioration ’ .
“ We need to stop finger wagging with the trade and get firmer with them because I just think this whole situation is totally unacceptable , ” Coun Shuttleworth said .
“ We either need to reduce the age of the vehicle , we need to deal with the drivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles off the road permanently.
” Coun Chris Gloster added : “ If we go back two years ago there was quite a hoohah about this extension to 12 years and we said we ’ d look at it and if there was no improvement we ’ d again look at what we were doing previously .
“ Well quite clearly it ’ s evidence that there is no change or it ’ s got worse so therefore we need to revert back to what we did previously.
” Trading standards and licensing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 59pc rate of 2,500 tests was both ‘ disappointing and concerning ’ .
“ Some drivers are clearly bringing vehicles unprepared and are using the mechanical test as a way of identifying faults on vehicles , ” he said .
“ We extended the age of the vehicle that was permitted from ten years to 12 years because we had reassurances from the trade that there would be improvements in the quality and maintenance of those vehicles .
“ And quite rightly as members have indicated , that isn ’ t happening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now stand at 59pc pass rate where it has been in the high sixties previously.
” The meeting heard that vehicles in Oldham that are over ten years old are currently tested three times a year , and generally pass upon re-test .
Mr Garforth added that when a decision is made on the Greater Manchester-wide common licensing policies early next year , the age of vehicles across all boroughs would be fixed at ten years old .
However the panel agreed to gather more information about the condition failures and present them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to trying to reduce the numbers .

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Councillors have blasted the taxi trade for putting ‘people at risk’ after it was revealed nearly half of vehicles are failing condition checks.
Members of Oldham’s licensing committee have proposed to enter into dialogue with the taxi industry over plans to reduce the maximum age of vehicles from 12 years to ten.
It came after the annual licensing report showed that since last April, 1,044 taxis – 41pc – had failed a vehicle test at the council’s testing station at Moorhey Street.
Reasons for failure included issues with suspension, rear lights, tyre condition and lack of fire extinguishers.
Coun Graham Shuttleworth told the panel he was ‘seriously concerned’ about the condition of some of the vehicles on the road.
“When people are getting into them and vehicles have been used to ferry people and suspension is faulty – these people are at risk, let’s make no bones about it,” he said.
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“A broken rear lamp isn’t a danger to them, although it’s not appropriate but when suspension on a vehicle is a reason for failure I think we have to look at it quite seriously.”
He added that they had worked with the trade to increase the maximum age of vehicles on the basis that conditions would improve, but in fact there had been a ‘deterioration’.
“We need to stop finger wagging with the trade and get firmer with them because I just think this whole situation is totally unacceptable,” Coun Shuttleworth said.
“We either need to reduce the age of the vehicle, we need to deal with the drivers, or we need to get those vehicles off the road permanently.”
Coun Chris Gloster added: “If we go back two years ago there was quite a hoohah about this extension to 12 years and we said we’d look at it and if there was no improvement we’d again look at what we were doing previously.
“Well quite clearly it’s evidence that there is no change or it’s got worse so therefore we need to revert back to what we did previously.”
Trading standards and licensing manager John Garforth told the panel that a 59pc rate of 2,500 tests was both ‘disappointing and concerning’.
“Some drivers are clearly bringing vehicles unprepared and are using the mechanical test as a way of identifying faults on vehicles,” he said.
“We extended the age of the vehicle that was permitted from ten years to 12 years because we had reassurances from the trade that there would be improvements in the quality and maintenance of those vehicles.
“And quite rightly as members have indicated, that isn’t happening in a lot of cases and we now stand at 59pc pass rate where it has been in the high sixties previously.”
The meeting heard that vehicles in Oldham that are over ten years old are currently tested three times a year, and generally pass upon re-test.
Mr Garforth added that when a decision is made on the Greater Manchester-wide common licensing policies early next year, the age of vehicles across all boroughs would be fixed at ten years old.
However the panel agreed to gather more information about the condition failures and present them to the trade, with a view to trying to reduce the numbers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--West Indies cricket squad to be first international sports team to arrive in UK

The West Indies cricket squad will be the first international sports team to arrive in the UK since the coronavirus lockdown when they land in Manchester on Tuesday .
The Test squad will spend three weeks at the Hilton Garden Inn at Lancashire ’ s Emirates Old Trafford , which they will use as their quarantine base and to train ahead of their three-match series against England .
They will then travel to Hampshire ’ s Ageas Bowl for the first Test starting on July 8 , before returning to Manchester to play the second and third matches in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting on July 16 and July 24 .
All games will be behind closed doors .
They will be the first international team clashes on these shores since the UK was put in lockdown over the Covid-19 pandemic .
Emirates Old Trafford will become a bio-secure ground from Tuesday , with a number of measures being implemented to keep the number of people at the venue to a minimum .
Staff will have their temperatures taken on arrival , and those who come in direct contact with the players and officials will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus-free ‘ bubble ’ .
Six Lancashire players named in a 55-man England ‘ squad ’ to prepare for this summer ’ s internationals have already been training at the ground for two weeks , working with Red Rose head coach Glen Chapple .
For the county , who are bringing several members of staff off furlough while the West Indies are on site and to prepare for the two Tests , it is a welcome financial boost , with the hotel - which they run - likely to be booked out by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around September .
The club also receive a ‘ staging fee ’ from the game ’ s governing body .
Lancashire are hopeful of hosting up to 20 days of international cricket , with Pakistan due to tour later in the summer for a Test and T20 series , Australia are pencilled in for an ODI series and there are plans for Ireland to play three one-day internationals too .
“ The facilities we have at Emirates Old Trafford are some of the best in the country , if not the world , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the ground , ” said Lancashire chief executive Daniel Gidney .
“ The vision of the Board , and then the execution of the redevelopment , including the on-site accommodation , has enabled us to stand front and centre with the ECB and Government to help re-start international cricket in this country .
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The West Indies cricket squad will be the first international sports team to arrive in the UK since the coronavirus lockdown when they land in Manchester on Tuesday.
The Test squad will spend three weeks at the Hilton Garden Inn at Lancashire’s Emirates Old Trafford, which they will use as their quarantine base and to train ahead of their three-match series against England.
They will then travel to Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl for the first Test starting on July 8, before returning to Manchester to play the second and third matches in the series both at Emirates Old Trafford, starting on July 16 and July 24. All games will be behind closed doors.
They will be the first international team clashes on these shores since the UK was put in lockdown over the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Emirates Old Trafford will become a bio-secure ground from Tuesday, with a number of measures being implemented to keep the number of people at the venue to a minimum.
Staff will have their temperatures taken on arrival, and those who come in direct contact with the players and officials will have to stay on site to create a virus-free ‘bubble’.
Six Lancashire players named in a 55-man England ‘squad’ to prepare for this summer’s internationals have already been training at the ground for two weeks, working with Red Rose head coach Glen Chapple.
For the county, who are bringing several members of staff off furlough while the West Indies are on site and to prepare for the two Tests, it is a welcome financial boost, with the hotel - which they run - likely to be booked out by the England and Wales Cricket Board until around September. The club also receive a ‘staging fee’ from the game’s governing body.
Lancashire are hopeful of hosting up to 20 days of international cricket, with Pakistan due to tour later in the summer for a Test and T20 series, Australia are pencilled in for an ODI series and there are plans for Ireland to play three one-day internationals too.
“The facilities we have at Emirates Old Trafford are some of the best in the country, if not the world, following on from a decade-long £60m redevelopment of the ground,” said Lancashire chief executive Daniel Gidney. “The vision of the Board, and then the execution of the redevelopment, including the on-site accommodation, has enabled us to stand front and centre with the ECB and Government to help re-start international cricket in this country.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Manchester's streets and squares could be opened up as beer gardens

Manchester 's civic leaders are looking at whether streets and squares can be opened up for outdoor dining and drinking to kickstart 'recovery and reinvention ' of the city centre .
Areas including the Northern Quarter , the Gay Village and the pedestrianised stretch of Deansgate could see seating spill further onto pavements and into the road to help hospitality businesses back on their feet .
Pat Karney , the council 's city centre chief , said a task force has been assembled bringing together highways , licensing and planning officials to help businesses adapt after lockdown is lifted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ led by outdoor usage so we 're prepared to look at extra space for people , '' he told the M.E.N .
`` We 've studied carefully what 's been happening in Berlin and other European cities .
It 's going to be recovery and reinvention .
`` Everyone is going to face new arrangements and this is the only way that we can sort out the economic and health crisis .
The town hall sees those as one and the same because if people are out of work and into poverty that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 'll look at places like in the Northern Quarter , the Gay Village and Deansgate if people want to use more of the pavement and the road . ''
It follows reports that pubs and restaurants with outside seating could reopen as early as June 22 - two weeks before the date the hospitality industry had previously been working towards , on July 4 .
While the Government has yet to issue guidelines on reopening restaurants and bars , many are expected to have to drastically cut their capacity to comply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or larger outside areas could be key to their survival .
Coun Karney said : `` We 're waiting to hear if the Government are going to change any of the laws with licensing , for example .
It 's a moving environment that will change from week to week .
`` We 're conscious that thousands of jobs are at stake in getting this right and the town hall is going to offer 100 % support to get shops and hospitality venues on their feet .
`` We 've set up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and planning together so that there 's a one door entry into the town hall that will offer helpful and quick support . ''
Under the current rules , establishments must have three types of permits to trade outside , including the planning permission to do so , a premises licence , and a tables and chairs licence .
The Government is reportedly planning to relax restrictions and hand more power to local authorities to allow pubs , bars and restaurants to expand their own outside areas and make use of public spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of lockdown to allow food and drink businesses to switch to a takeaway model .
Communities Secretary Robert Jendrick has already said he is considering granting blanket permission for tables and chairs in pedestrianised areas .
In Manchester , licensing and planning teams are understood to be working on whether tables and chairs licences can be adapted and expedited for venues to take advantage of the summer months .
But any such measures would have to be balanced against factors such as pedestrian use , traffic flow , the interests of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rabnawaz Akbar , executive member for neighbourhoods said : `` The council is committed to doing everything within our power to support businesses and the economy of the city as we recover from the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 .
`` Its effects have been incredibly disruptive and we are under no illusion that recovery will be a challenging process .
`` We have made it clear to the government that we need the regulatory power to help businesses get back to work in ways that are both safe but also profitable .
Planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good reason - but it is clear that this is a time for pragmatism and flexibility .
`` Council officers are currently looking at how planning and licensing can support businesses and balance their needs whilst ensuring our residents , workers and visitors remain safe .
This could include looking at public space under our control and being creative on how it can be used going forward .
`` This will be contingent on clarification and support from central government but until that happens we will continue to work on solutions we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Greater Manchester 's night time economy advisor Sacha Lord has backed the idea of pedestrianising parts of the city centre for restaurants and bars to maximise outdoor space .
He told the M.E.N : `` For me , it 's a complete and utter no brainer .
I fully , fully support that .
I 'd take it one step further as well , I 'd say roads that are n't necessary for traffic should be closed during this period .
`` Canal Street is pedestrianised and maybe after 6pm in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so you could put tables and chairs out .
`` Edge Street [ in the Northern Quarter ] is n't going to cause an issue if you shut that to put tables and chairs there .
Stevenson Square could be a huge one as well .
`` Now is the time we really need to help the hospitality industry to cut through the red tape .
`` There 's got to be a common sense approach from licensing , planning and highways to make it happen .
`` I 'm not suggesting this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until bars , clubs and restaurants can start getting back to 100 per cent capacity .
However , the Warehouse Project and Parklife boss has voiced concern over an early reopening of beer gardens and terraces when the reproduction rate of coronavirus has risen above 1 in the north west , meaning transmission is at risk of spreading exponentially again .
`` It 's really important that we do open hospitality as soon as we can and when we do it it needs to be in a safe way , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the notice and the guidance they need to be able to open safely , he added .
`` We have n't been given any guidelines .
It takes three weeks to properly reopen , restock , clean down , put things in place .
It 's just not enough time , '' he said .

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Manchester's civic leaders are looking at whether streets and squares can be opened up for outdoor dining and drinking to kickstart 'recovery and reinvention' of the city centre.
Areas including the Northern Quarter, the Gay Village and the pedestrianised stretch of Deansgate could see seating spill further onto pavements and into the road to help hospitality businesses back on their feet.
Pat Karney, the council's city centre chief, said a task force has been assembled bringing together highways, licensing and planning officials to help businesses adapt after lockdown is lifted.
"Hospitality recovery is going to be led by outdoor usage so we're prepared to look at extra space for people," he told the M.E.N.
"We've studied carefully what's been happening in Berlin and other European cities. It's going to be recovery and reinvention.
"Everyone is going to face new arrangements and this is the only way that we can sort out the economic and health crisis. The town hall sees those as one and the same because if people are out of work and into poverty that's going to have health consequences.
"We'll look at places like in the Northern Quarter, the Gay Village and Deansgate if people want to use more of the pavement and the road."
(Image: Joel Goodman)
It follows reports that pubs and restaurants with outside seating could reopen as early as June 22 - two weeks before the date the hospitality industry had previously been working towards, on July 4.
While the Government has yet to issue guidelines on reopening restaurants and bars, many are expected to have to drastically cut their capacity to comply with 2m distancing measures - meaning new or larger outside areas could be key to their survival.
Coun Karney said: "We're waiting to hear if the Government are going to change any of the laws with licensing, for example. It's a moving environment that will change from week to week.
"We're conscious that thousands of jobs are at stake in getting this right and the town hall is going to offer 100% support to get shops and hospitality venues on their feet.
"We've set up a task group that brings highways, licensing and planning together so that there's a one door entry into the town hall that will offer helpful and quick support."
Under the current rules, establishments must have three types of permits to trade outside, including the planning permission to do so, a premises licence, and a tables and chairs licence.
The Government is reportedly planning to relax restrictions and hand more power to local authorities to allow pubs, bars and restaurants to expand their own outside areas and make use of public spaces.
Planning laws were already relaxed at the start of lockdown to allow food and drink businesses to switch to a takeaway model.
Communities Secretary Robert Jendrick has already said he is considering granting blanket permission for tables and chairs in pedestrianised areas.
In Manchester, licensing and planning teams are understood to be working on whether tables and chairs licences can be adapted and expedited for venues to take advantage of the summer months.
But any such measures would have to be balanced against factors such as pedestrian use, traffic flow, the interests of residents and general public safety.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, executive member for neighbourhoods said: "The council is committed to doing everything within our power to support businesses and the economy of the city as we recover from the unprecedented impact of COVID-19.
"Its effects have been incredibly disruptive and we are under no illusion that recovery will be a challenging process.
"We have made it clear to the government that we need the regulatory power to help businesses get back to work in ways that are both safe but also profitable. Planning and licensing laws are there for a good reason - but it is clear that this is a time for pragmatism and flexibility.
"Council officers are currently looking at how planning and licensing can support businesses and balance their needs whilst ensuring our residents, workers and visitors remain safe. This could include looking at public space under our control and being creative on how it can be used going forward.
"This will be contingent on clarification and support from central government but until that happens we will continue to work on solutions we can deliver safely and sooner rather than later."
Greater Manchester's night time economy advisor Sacha Lord has backed the idea of pedestrianising parts of the city centre for restaurants and bars to maximise outdoor space.
He told the M.E.N: "For me, it's a complete and utter no brainer. I fully, fully support that. I'd take it one step further as well, I'd say roads that aren't necessary for traffic should be closed during this period.
"Canal Street is pedestrianised and maybe after 6pm in the Village it could all be pedestrianised so you could put tables and chairs out.
"Edge Street [in the Northern Quarter] isn't going to cause an issue if you shut that to put tables and chairs there. Stevenson Square could be a huge one as well.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Now is the time we really need to help the hospitality industry to cut through the red tape.
"There's got to be a common sense approach from licensing, planning and highways to make it happen.
"I'm not suggesting this is a permanent thing but at least until bars, clubs and restaurants can start getting back to 100 per cent capacity.
However, the Warehouse Project and Parklife boss has voiced concern over an early reopening of beer gardens and terraces when the reproduction rate of coronavirus has risen above 1 in the north west, meaning transmission is at risk of spreading exponentially again.
"It's really important that we do open hospitality as soon as we can and when we do it it needs to be in a safe way," he said.
Operators have also not been given the notice and the guidance they need to be able to open safely, he added.
"We haven't been given any guidelines. It takes three weeks to properly reopen, restock, clean down, put things in place. It's just not enough time," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Jet2 delays date flights will restart in new statement

Travel firm Jet2 holidays and Jet2.com have pushed back the date of when it is set to recommence its programme .
The operator released a statement on Monday ( June 8 ) to say they had taken the decision to recommence operations on July 15 2020 .
All bookings scheduled to depart before this date would now be cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Jet2 had said just last week that it would had taken the decision to recommence operations on July 1 after initially setting a date of June 17 .
But tonight a statement from Jet2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing travel restrictions that are in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic , we have taken the decision to recommence our flights and holidays programme on July 15th .
`` Customers who were due to travel before July 15th do not need to contact us .
We are continuing to proactively contact customers to discuss their options , one of which is rebooking their holiday to a later date .
`` For customers with a booking that is due to depart on or after July 15th , the booking is subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The health and safety of our customers and colleagues is our absolute priority , and we are continuing to monitor the situation very closely .
We are working closely with all relevant authorities , to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone enjoying our flights and holidays , and we will be introducing a range of safety measure on our aircraft and transfer vehicles .
We are working closely with all relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone enjoying our flights and holidays , and we will be introducing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aircraft and transfer vehicles .
`` We are also working closely with airport , hotel and tourist board partners to ensure that appropriate health and safety measures are implemented .
Further details will be announced in due course .
`` We have been very busy looking after our customers through what has been a difficult time for them , and we are looking forward to resuming what we do best – delivering award-winning flights and package holidays you can trust . ''
The travel firm has issued a series of options for customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its website .
If your flights are no longer going ahead outbreak , you can amend your booking to a later departure date without paying an admin fee .
Another option is to request a refund credit note to use to rearrange your plans .
To do this you need to log in to your account and click on 'cancel flights ' before midnight on June 14 , 2020 and you 'll be given a refund credit note to rearrange your flights within six months of receiving it .
If you are unhappy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get in touch to request a refund .

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Travel firm Jet2 holidays and Jet2.com have pushed back the date of when it is set to recommence its programme.
The operator released a statement on Monday (June 8) to say they had taken the decision to recommence operations on July 15 2020.
All bookings scheduled to depart before this date would now be cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Jet2 had said just last week that it would had taken the decision to recommence operations on July 1 after initially setting a date of June 17.
But tonight a statement from Jet2 said: "In view of the ongoing travel restrictions that are in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to recommence our flights and holidays programme on July 15th.
"Customers who were due to travel before July 15th do not need to contact us. We are continuing to proactively contact customers to discuss their options, one of which is rebooking their holiday to a later date.
"For customers with a booking that is due to depart on or after July 15th, the booking is subject to our normal terms and conditions.
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"The health and safety of our customers and colleagues is our absolute priority, and we are continuing to monitor the situation very closely.
We are working closely with all relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone enjoying our flights and holidays, and we will be introducing a range of safety measure on our aircraft and transfer vehicles.
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We are working closely with all relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone enjoying our flights and holidays, and we will be introducing a range of safety measures on our aircraft and transfer vehicles.
"We are also working closely with airport, hotel and tourist board partners to ensure that appropriate health and safety measures are implemented. Further details will be announced in due course.
"We have been very busy looking after our customers through what has been a difficult time for them, and we are looking forward to resuming what we do best – delivering award-winning flights and package holidays you can trust."
The travel firm has issued a series of options for customers due to travel before July 15 on its website.
If your flights are no longer going ahead outbreak, you can amend your booking to a later departure date without paying an admin fee.
Another option is to request a refund credit note to use to rearrange your plans. To do this you need to log in to your account and click on 'cancel flights' before midnight on June 14, 2020 and you'll be given a refund credit note to rearrange your flights within six months of receiving it.
If you are unhappy with either of those options, you can get in touch to request a refund.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--The Man City players back from injury vs Arsenal

It is now not long until Man City are back in Premier League action .
City are one of four clubs to restart the season on June 17 when they take on Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium , a fixture which was one of the first to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
While the break in action will have initially be seen as frustrating for clubs and players and well as fans , there is a positive to the unexpected hiatus .
The extra time means that players who may have originally missed the scheduled fixtures could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end-of-season running .
While catching Liverpool at the top of the table seems unlikely , City will be looking to secure second place in the table .
They are currently four points clear of third-placed Leicester with a game in hand over the Foxes .
Ahead of the game against Arsenal here are the players who are likely to be available after recovering from injury .
The centre-back has missed most of the season due to a knee injury , making his comeback after five months in the 1-0 Premier League win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , the Frenchman has only made a further two league appearances since then , and was forced off in the first half of the champions League win against Real Madrid .
However , the extended break means that Laporte has been given time to get over the hamstring injury that would have seen him miss around a month of action .
The defender has been in training and should be available to play against Arsenal .
Sane has been out of action all season after rupturing his cruciate ligament in the Community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the season .
However , the German returned to training before the suspension of fixtures , but was yet to make a first team appearance since recovering from the injury .
The break has been beneficial to Sane with the wideman taking part in training ahead of the Arsenal game .
His return will come as a welcome boost to Pep Guardiola ’ s side .
De Bruyne missed the final game before the suspension , against Manchester United , with a shoulder injury .
But the Belgian returned to training quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 training match back in March .
The 28-year-old has been back in form this season after struggling with injury problems during the 2018/19 campaign .
The defender has struggled with both injuries and his form so far this season , which has reduced him to just 12 Premier League appearances during 2019/20 .
The former Everton man was left out of the squad against United due to a knock , but will be back available for when fixtures resume in just over a week .
Speaking last month , Stones said how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locked in your home has made you realise what is important and given me the time and space to train every day , '' he told '' I have been training every day , trying to improve on little things that have been bothering me throughout the season and I think I have rectified those things so it has been a great time for me .

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It is now not long until Man City are back in Premier League action.
City are one of four clubs to restart the season on June 17 when they take on Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, a fixture which was one of the first to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
While the break in action will have initially be seen as frustrating for clubs and players and well as fans, there is a positive to the unexpected hiatus.
The extra time means that players who may have originally missed the scheduled fixtures could now be available for Pep Guardiola for the end-of-season running.
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While catching Liverpool at the top of the table seems unlikely, City will be looking to secure second place in the table. They are currently four points clear of third-placed Leicester with a game in hand over the Foxes.
Ahead of the game against Arsenal here are the players who are likely to be available after recovering from injury.
Aymeric Laporte
The centre-back has missed most of the season due to a knee injury, making his comeback after five months in the 1-0 Premier League win over Sheffield United back in January.
However, the Frenchman has only made a further two league appearances since then, and was forced off in the first half of the champions League win against Real Madrid.
However, the extended break means that Laporte has been given time to get over the hamstring injury that would have seen him miss around a month of action.
The defender has been in training and should be available to play against Arsenal.
Leroy Sane
Sane has been out of action all season after rupturing his cruciate ligament in the Community Shield game against Liverpool at the start of the season.
However, the German returned to training before the suspension of fixtures, but was yet to make a first team appearance since recovering from the injury.
The break has been beneficial to Sane with the wideman taking part in training ahead of the Arsenal game.
His return will come as a welcome boost to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Kevin De Bruyne
De Bruyne missed the final game before the suspension, against Manchester United, with a shoulder injury.
But the Belgian returned to training quickly and took part in an 11 vs 11 training match back in March.
The 28-year-old has been back in form this season after struggling with injury problems during the 2018/19 campaign.
John Stones
The defender has struggled with both injuries and his form so far this season, which has reduced him to just 12 Premier League appearances during 2019/20.
The former Everton man was left out of the squad against United due to a knock, but will be back available for when fixtures resume in just over a week.
Speaking last month, Stones said how the break benefited him.
“Being locked in your home has made you realise what is important and given me the time and space to train every day," he told City's official site.
"I have been training every day, trying to improve on little things that have been bothering me throughout the season and I think I have rectified those things so it has been a great time for me.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Indian restaurant owner devastated after yobs hurl bricks through the windows

An Indian restaurant owner has been left devastated after yobs hurled bricks through the windows in a mindless act of vandalism .
Rahat Hannan said the damage to his restaurant The Shalimar in Uppermill will cost thousands of pounds to repair .
The incident is believed to have happened at the premises on High Street at around 3am on Monday morning ( June 8 ) .
It is a major blow for the restaurant , which has been a staple in the village for 20 years .
Mr Hannan , 28 , said : `` I got woken up by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was told someone smashed the windows in the night .
`` They used bricks to smash the windows , we found four bricks inside .
It has damaged the seating and tables . ''
The business is currently open as a takeaway due to the current social distancing restrictions during the lockdown .
`` It 's so hard as it is .
With this happening , it puts you down .
We have been open for 20 years , it 's a family restaurant - it 's very popular , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support from the community has been amazing , a woman from the church nearby offered to help clear up outside the restaurant , and another member of the public said they will set up a crowdfunding page .
Mr Hannan said he would offer a £500 reward for information that could lead to finding the individuals responsible .
A spokesman for GMP said : `` At around 10.30am on Monday 8 June 2020 , police received a report of earlier criminal damage at a business premises on High Street , Uppermill .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3am . ''
An investigation is underway .
No arrests have been made .
Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting 743 of 08/06/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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An Indian restaurant owner has been left devastated after yobs hurled bricks through the windows in a mindless act of vandalism.
Rahat Hannan said the damage to his restaurant The Shalimar in Uppermill will cost thousands of pounds to repair.
The incident is believed to have happened at the premises on High Street at around 3am on Monday morning (June 8).
It is a major blow for the restaurant, which has been a staple in the village for 20 years.
Mr Hannan, 28, said: "I got woken up by a phone call today (Monday) and was told someone smashed the windows in the night.
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"They used bricks to smash the windows, we found four bricks inside. It has damaged the seating and tables."
The business is currently open as a takeaway due to the current social distancing restrictions during the lockdown.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"It's so hard as it is. With this happening, it puts you down. We have been open for 20 years, it's a family restaurant - it's very popular, we are very busy."
He said the support from the community has been amazing, a woman from the church nearby offered to help clear up outside the restaurant, and another member of the public said they will set up a crowdfunding page.
Mr Hannan said he would offer a £500 reward for information that could lead to finding the individuals responsible.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
A spokesman for GMP said: "At around 10.30am on Monday 8 June 2020, police received a report of earlier criminal damage at a business premises on High Street, Uppermill.
"Enquiries have established it happened at around 3am."
An investigation is underway.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting 743 of 08/06/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Matt Hancock gives more details on how local lockdowns will work

The government has revealed more details about how local lockdowns may work to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
As infection rates go down , there may be flare ups in different parts of the country , meaning health bosses will take a targeted approach to isolate hot spots .
Speaking at the Downing Street daily press briefing , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said they could take 'action ' in particular hospitals or care home where cases were prevalent .
`` If we see outbreaks in a particular area , we will take local action '' , he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public asked whether the government planned to lockdown areas of the country where the R number was above 1 .
The member of the public asked how it would be policed to stop people travelling to other parts of the country .
`` In the first instance , local action will be in hospitals or care homes where there is an individual outbreak '' , Mr Hancock said .
`` We will try to be as localised as possible .
Further measures are available so we could take further measures in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope to be able to avoid that by finding much more localised spots where there is an outbreak to take very local action and then be able to test the community nearby to find out if there 's been further spread .
`` So that 's the approach that we are taking , much more about targeted local action . ''
David Pearson , chair of the National Covid-19 Social Care Support Taskforce also outlined what might happen if there was an individual outbreak in a care home .
At a local level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of adult social care are keeping a close watch on what is happening in care homes , he said .
Testing is a key part of how they monitor the spread of the virus .
Mr Pearson said : `` They are helping with the new testing regime so we understand who is infected in terms of residents and staff , particularly as over the course of the last several months across the world , it 's become clear that there is much more asymptomatic , many more people who test positive who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is critical in understanding who has the virus , then making sure people , if you 're at work and have the virus , they take time to isolate and come back hopefully fit and well but they are not generating further infection in the home .
`` Secondly , to ensure that we understand who amongst the residents have the virus .
`` That they get the appropriate support from the clinicians and they are in an appropriate environment within the home , to make sure they are isolated and the staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal protective equipment and the appropriate clinical advice about how to best care for them . ''
Matt Hancock said because coronavirus is “ in retreat ” the Government could proceed with its plans to ease the lockdown , which include the proposed opening of non-essential shops from June 15 .
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The government has revealed more details about how local lockdowns may work to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
As infection rates go down, there may be flare ups in different parts of the country, meaning health bosses will take a targeted approach to isolate hot spots.
Speaking at the Downing Street daily press briefing, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said they could take 'action' in particular hospitals or care home where cases were prevalent.
"If we see outbreaks in a particular area, we will take local action", he said.
His comments came after a member of the public asked whether the government planned to lockdown areas of the country where the R number was above 1.
The member of the public asked how it would be policed to stop people travelling to other parts of the country.
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"In the first instance, local action will be in hospitals or care homes where there is an individual outbreak", Mr Hancock said.
"We will try to be as localised as possible. Further measures are available so we could take further measures in terms of local action.
"But we hope to be able to avoid that by finding much more localised spots where there is an outbreak to take very local action and then be able to test the community nearby to find out if there's been further spread.
"So that's the approach that we are taking, much more about targeted local action."
David Pearson, chair of the National Covid-19 Social Care Support Taskforce also outlined what might happen if there was an individual outbreak in a care home.
At a local level, directors of public health and directors of adult social care are keeping a close watch on what is happening in care homes, he said.
Testing is a key part of how they monitor the spread of the virus.
Mr Pearson said: "They are helping with the new testing regime so we understand who is infected in terms of residents and staff, particularly as over the course of the last several months across the world, it's become clear that there is much more asymptomatic, many more people who test positive who are asymptomatic.
"Therefore the testing is critical in understanding who has the virus, then making sure people, if you're at work and have the virus, they take time to isolate and come back hopefully fit and well but they are not generating further infection in the home.
"Secondly, to ensure that we understand who amongst the residents have the virus.
"That they get the appropriate support from the clinicians and they are in an appropriate environment within the home, to make sure they are isolated and the staff who work with them have the appropriate personal protective equipment and the appropriate clinical advice about how to best care for them."
Matt Hancock said because coronavirus is “in retreat” the Government could proceed with its plans to ease the lockdown, which include the proposed opening of non-essential shops from June 15.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--New street food market is coming to Manchester city centre - despite concerns

A new street food market has been given permission to open next to Bridgewater Hall - despite nearby residents raising noise , litter and public nuisance concerns .
Society , a £1 million venture between PopCity and Vocation Brewery , promises a ‘ high quality and diverse ’ offer of food and drink in Manchester city centre .
The bar and restaurant in Barbirolli Square will also provide a platform for small independent businesses , with several already signed up to trade from the premises .
Plans submitted alongside a licensing application to Manchester council give a first look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Piano unit will look like .
The main food hall will have several stalls , the Vocation bar and seating , while a colourful lounge area boasts a cocktail bar and a mezzanine bar .
A paved terrace with extra seating is also proposed outside the refurbished building , which has been empty for 10 years .
Anthony Horne , a solicitor representing PopCity , told a Manchester council licensing hearing on June 1 : “ The aim is to provide a platform for small independent businesses that can provide a high quality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ [ PopCity ] believes the model offered enables those businesses to trade inside an environment where costs would usually be prohibitive .
“ For customers they offer an eclectic mix of offers at a price that can ’ t be matched by more traditional and corporate high street food offers . ''
Three food outlets - The Falafel Guys , Slap and Pickle Burgers , and Manzoku Ramen - have agreed to open stalls in the hall , with PopCity currently hoping to secure two more vendors before opening .
The licensing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Society to open from 8am to 11.30pm Sunday to Thursday , and between 8am and 12.30am on Friday and Saturday .
It also allows the sale of alcohol , recorded music and film showings until 11.15pm Sunday to Thursday and until 12.15am .
Staff will also need to clear litter outside the unit on a daily basis but will not dispose of empty bottles either side of 10am and 9pm to avoid late-night noise .
But the application received several objections from residents living in Chepstow House , an apartment building on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it would impact their quality of life .
Objectors claimed the area was ‘ already a magnet for rowdy , antisocial and nuisance behaviour ’ and that the narrow alley leading to the proposed premises was ‘ often blocked by antisocial and threatening groups of people drinking alcohol around the benches ’ .
There were also concerns about noise carrying upwards from the square 's basin to apartments overhead , with one resident saying : “ The current proposal , if allowed , would result in large numbers of residents facing sleepless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as the venue is allowed to operate . ''
Mr Horne said no concerns about antisocial behaviour issues had been raised by either Greater Manchester Police or the council ’ s licensing team , with both authorities deciding not to make representations on the application .
It was also suggested that £60,000 would be spent on ‘ tip-top ’ soundproofing and gave assurances that no noise would be escaping from inside the premises .
But when asked if PopCity had enquired about previous disturbances when the unit was occupied , knowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Horne confirmed they had not .

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A new street food market has been given permission to open next to Bridgewater Hall - despite nearby residents raising noise, litter and public nuisance concerns.
Society, a £1 million venture between PopCity and Vocation Brewery, promises a ‘high quality and diverse’ offer of food and drink in Manchester city centre.
The bar and restaurant in Barbirolli Square will also provide a platform for small independent businesses, with several already signed up to trade from the premises.
Plans submitted alongside a licensing application to Manchester council give a first look at what the former Barbirolli and Pitcher and Piano unit will look like.
The main food hall will have several stalls, the Vocation bar and seating, while a colourful lounge area boasts a cocktail bar and a mezzanine bar.
(Image: PopCity/Populous Jump Studios)
A paved terrace with extra seating is also proposed outside the refurbished building, which has been empty for 10 years.
Anthony Horne, a solicitor representing PopCity, told a Manchester council licensing hearing on June 1: “The aim is to provide a platform for small independent businesses that can provide a high quality and diverse food and drink offer.
“[PopCity] believes the model offered enables those businesses to trade inside an environment where costs would usually be prohibitive.
“For customers they offer an eclectic mix of offers at a price that can’t be matched by more traditional and corporate high street food offers."
Three food outlets - The Falafel Guys, Slap and Pickle Burgers, and Manzoku Ramen - have agreed to open stalls in the hall, with PopCity currently hoping to secure two more vendors before opening.
(Image: PopCity/Populous Jump Studios)
The licensing application granted by the council will allow Society to open from 8am to 11.30pm Sunday to Thursday, and between 8am and 12.30am on Friday and Saturday.
It also allows the sale of alcohol, recorded music and film showings until 11.15pm Sunday to Thursday and until 12.15am.
Staff will also need to clear litter outside the unit on a daily basis but will not dispose of empty bottles either side of 10am and 9pm to avoid late-night noise.
But the application received several objections from residents living in Chepstow House, an apartment building on the other side of Barbirolli Square, who said it would impact their quality of life.
Objectors claimed the area was ‘already a magnet for rowdy, antisocial and nuisance behaviour’ and that the narrow alley leading to the proposed premises was ‘often blocked by antisocial and threatening groups of people drinking alcohol around the benches’.
(Image: Google)
There were also concerns about noise carrying upwards from the square's basin to apartments overhead, with one resident saying: “The current proposal, if allowed, would result in large numbers of residents facing sleepless nights and possible acts of nuisance for as long as the venue is allowed to operate."
Mr Horne said no concerns about antisocial behaviour issues had been raised by either Greater Manchester Police or the council’s licensing team, with both authorities deciding not to make representations on the application.
It was also suggested that £60,000 would be spent on ‘tip-top’ soundproofing and gave assurances that no noise would be escaping from inside the premises.
But when asked if PopCity had enquired about previous disturbances when the unit was occupied, knowing that residents had raised them, Mr Horne confirmed they had not.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-08--Giggs explains what he learnt from Van Gaal at Manchester United

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has explained the impact that Louis van Gaal had on his move into management after the end of his playing days .
The former winger , now in charge of Wales , spent 23 years playing under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson before becoming assistant to David Moyes when he took the reins at Old Trafford .
That was followed by time working alongside Van Gaal at the club and , while his tactics were widely criticised , Giggs has praised him for shaping his career .
“ Obviously I had different international managers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space of time .
That 's why I talk about Louis ( van Gaal ) , regarding my coaching , because I 'm actually two years in the meetings , [ taking ] responsibility , and I talk so fondly of him because that was really my first coaching role .
Whereas when you 're playing , you do n't know the preparation , ” Giggs told The Official Manchester United Podcast .
“ You do n't know what the manager 's seen on the videos .
Players get seven or eight minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coaching staff watch hours and hours .
“ So that is completely different , it 's completely different , even though you 've worked under a manager for so long .
It was more sort of the man-management and the different things that Sir Alex would do that I 've picked up on .
`` Whereas with Louis obviously I 've seen first-hand different systems , why you play the different systems , the reasons for this and the reasons for that , It was a really good experience . ''
Giggs also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as interim manager at United that made him decide to pursue a career in management .
“ [ It was an ] Amazing experience , amazing , and one , really , that made my mind up that I wanted to become a manager .
I would say up until then that I was still unsure .
`` I just felt comfortable .
I felt comfortable decision-making .
I felt comfortable in that position .
It was a brilliant experience .
I was still doing my pro licence , but actually being in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions , all the pressure that you put yourself under , you ca n't prepare yourself for that .
”

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Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has explained the impact that Louis van Gaal had on his move into management after the end of his playing days.
The former winger, now in charge of Wales, spent 23 years playing under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson before becoming assistant to David Moyes when he took the reins at Old Trafford.
That was followed by time working alongside Van Gaal at the club and, while his tactics were widely criticised, Giggs has praised him for shaping his career.
“Obviously I had different international managers, but that's only obviously a short space of time. That's why I talk about Louis (van Gaal), regarding my coaching, because I'm actually two years in the meetings, [taking] responsibility, and I talk so fondly of him because that was really my first coaching role. Whereas when you're playing, you don't know the preparation,” Giggs told The Official Manchester United Podcast.
“You don't know what the manager's seen on the videos. Players get seven or eight minutes of watching the opposition, but the coaching staff watch hours and hours.
“So that is completely different, it's completely different, even though you've worked under a manager for so long. It was more sort of the man-management and the different things that Sir Alex would do that I've picked up on.
"Whereas with Louis obviously I've seen first-hand different systems, why you play the different systems, the reasons for this and the reasons for that, It was a really good experience."
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Giggs also added that it was his four-game stint as interim manager at United that made him decide to pursue a career in management.
“[It was an] Amazing experience, amazing, and one, really, that made my mind up that I wanted to become a manager. I would say up until then that I was still unsure.
"I just felt comfortable. I felt comfortable decision-making. I felt comfortable in that position. It was a brilliant experience. I was still doing my pro licence, but actually being in the job, having to make the decisions, all the pressure that you put yourself under, you can't prepare yourself for that.”