themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-20--Former Corrie star responds after being trolled for getting naked on ice

Former Corrie star Hayley Tamaddon is one of the brave celebs baring all on the rink for the new ITV show The Real Full Monty On Ice .
Hayley has thanked supporters for saying 'lovely things ' about her new venture to raise awareness of cancers in intimate areas of the body and the importance of early self-checks to help save lives .
But she gave a dignified response to one Twitter user who slammed the idea of the show , asking : `` OMG - is that the bottom of a barrel I can hear being scraped ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a group of people who have all lost a family member or close friend to cancer .
The main reason and focus of the show .
To raise awareness .
`` Also ... kindness is free by the way .
Have a good day . ''
When they said they 'just do n't understand the ice skating part ' Hayley continued to politely defend the show .
She replied : `` I just think your initial tweet of 'scraping the barrel ' was a little unfair considering the nature of the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entitled to an opinion . ''
The actress , who played Andrea Beckett on Coronation Street , added : `` I wish you nothing but happiness and if you watch the show I hope you enjoy it . ''
The mother-of-one , who has a one-year-old baby boy Jasper , is no stranger to the ice because she won the fifth series of Dancing on Ice on 2010 with professional skater Daniel Whiston .
And she says she ca n't wait to get her skates on for the winter challenge .
`` For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venture with @ ITV # therealfullmontyonice Thank you so much ! ''
she tweeted .
`` I can ’ t wait to get my ice skates on again and raise awareness for cancer ... this show is going to be incredible let alone emotional .
@ AshleyBanjo is a GENIUS . ''
And she received a barrage of support .
`` This sounds amazing , '' said one fan .
`` Have you literally got to be naked ?
that could hurt if you fall but for an amazing cause . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
heehee I would love to be involved in something like this but I have n't got my famous status yet , '' said another .
`` Amazing Hayley !
Such an important cause , one we have all been touched by in some way .
Well done , '' another cheered .
`` Omg yessss !
!
!
Who thought up this amazing idea ?
! ''
another said .
And another follower commented : `` Good on you Hayley !
I ’ ve watched all the Full Montys with admiration for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Be a bit chilly though ! ''
The Real Full Monty on Ice follows in the footsteps of The Real Full Monty , launched in 2017 , which saw groups of famous women and men strip completely naked for an audience at the London Palladium .
The new line-up of brave celebrities will perform their routines by doing the full monty on ice in a winter wonderland spectacular without a thermal in sight .
The petrified class of 2020 will be led by Diversity choreographer and Britain 's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who hatched the original shows , to put them through their paces for the 'biggest and most daring show yet . '
With less health checks taking place during lockdown for crucial early diagnosis , ITV says the message of the show has never been more important .
Also stepping up to reveal all on ice this year are Woman ’ s Hour legend Dame Jenni Murray , actress Linda Lusardi , Love Island ’ s Shaunghna Phillips , This Morning ’ s Dr Zoe Williams .
And baring all for the boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas , former X Factor finalist Jake Quickenden , jockey Bob Champion , Diversity ’ s Perri Kiehly and Love Island ’ s Chris Hughes .
All have stories to tell about how cancer has touched the lives of themselves or those closest to them .
To push them even harder , Ashley has asked some of the former Dancing on Ice professional skaters to perform with the celebrities and Hayley 's former skating partner Dan will be creating the dance routines to get everyone into the Christmas spirit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ scratch , before revealing all to the nation in two 90-minute specials to demonstrate the importance of shedding body inhibitions and making checks in intimate areas to prevent cancer .
Ashley Banjo said : “ We are so proud of what this show has achieved in reminding people to check themselves for early signs of cancer and we ’ re going all out this year to get that message across ; following lockdown , when far fewer people were getting health checks , now more than ever this message is important .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a whole new level - the celebrities won ’ t know what ’ s hit them !
What could possibly go wrong ?
!
” And Coleen Nolan said : `` I keep saying ‘ never again ’ to getting my kit off but the response we get from the millions of women who feel empowered to check themselves after watching the show is incredible , so here we go again !
`` This year is more personal than ever for me as two of my amazing sisters are battling cancer once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and everyone I meet who 's has been touched by this dreadful disease , so I ’ m absolutely thrilled to be back leading a new awesome group of women , ready to bare all with me .
`` But as this year it ’ s on ice , let ’ s just hope we do n't get frostbite on our unmentionables !
”

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Former Corrie star Hayley Tamaddon is one of the brave celebs baring all on the rink for the new ITV show The Real Full Monty On Ice.
Hayley has thanked supporters for saying 'lovely things' about her new venture to raise awareness of cancers in intimate areas of the body and the importance of early self-checks to help save lives.
But she gave a dignified response to one Twitter user who slammed the idea of the show, asking: "OMG - is that the bottom of a barrel I can hear being scraped?"
And Hayley replied: "It’s a group of people who have all lost a family member or close friend to cancer. The main reason and focus of the show. To raise awareness.
(Image: Mirrorpix)
"Also ... kindness is free by the way. Have a good day."
When they said they 'just don't understand the ice skating part' Hayley continued to politely defend the show.
She replied: "I just think your initial tweet of 'scraping the barrel' was a little unfair considering the nature of the show... but I understand everyone’s entitled to an opinion."
The actress, who played Andrea Beckett on Coronation Street, added: "I wish you nothing but happiness and if you watch the show I hope you enjoy it."
The mother-of-one, who has a one-year-old baby boy Jasper, is no stranger to the ice because she won the fifth series of Dancing on Ice on 2010 with professional skater Daniel Whiston.
And she says she can't wait to get her skates on for the winter challenge.
"For those saying lovely things about my new venture with @ITV #therealfullmontyonice Thank you so much!" she tweeted.
"I can’t wait to get my ice skates on again and raise awareness for cancer... this show is going to be incredible let alone emotional. @AshleyBanjo is a GENIUS."
And she received a barrage of support.
"This sounds amazing," said one fan.
"Have you literally got to be naked? that could hurt if you fall but for an amazing cause."
"Oh my! Sounds a bit nippy! heehee I would love to be involved in something like this but I haven't got my famous status yet," said another.
(Image: ITV)
"Amazing Hayley! Such an important cause, one we have all been touched by in some way. Well done," another cheered.
"Omg yessss!!! Who thought up this amazing idea?!" another said.
And another follower commented: "Good on you Hayley! I’ve watched all the Full Montys with admiration for all concerned. Very emotional stories. Be a bit chilly though!"
The Real Full Monty on Ice follows in the footsteps of The Real Full Monty, launched in 2017, which saw groups of famous women and men strip completely naked for an audience at the London Palladium.
The new line-up of brave celebrities will perform their routines by doing the full monty on ice in a winter wonderland spectacular without a thermal in sight.
The petrified class of 2020 will be led by Diversity choreographer and Britain's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo and Loose Women panellist Coleen Nolan, who hatched the original shows, to put them through their paces for the 'biggest and most daring show yet.'
With less health checks taking place during lockdown for crucial early diagnosis, ITV says the message of the show has never been more important.
Also stepping up to reveal all on ice this year are Woman’s Hour legend Dame Jenni Murray, actress Linda Lusardi, Love Island’s Shaunghna Phillips, This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams.
And baring all for the boys will be rugby star Gareth Thomas, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, former X Factor finalist Jake Quickenden, jockey Bob Champion, Diversity’s Perri Kiehly and Love Island’s Chris Hughes. All have stories to tell about how cancer has touched the lives of themselves or those closest to them.
To push them even harder, Ashley has asked some of the former Dancing on Ice professional skaters to perform with the celebrities and Hayley's former skating partner Dan will be creating the dance routines to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
The celebs will learn their routine from scratch, before revealing all to the nation in two 90-minute specials to demonstrate the importance of shedding body inhibitions and making checks in intimate areas to prevent cancer.
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Ashley Banjo said: “We are so proud of what this show has achieved in reminding people to check themselves for early signs of cancer and we’re going all out this year to get that message across; following lockdown, when far fewer people were getting health checks, now more than ever this message is important.
"Performing on ice will take the challenge to a whole new level - the celebrities won’t know what’s hit them! What could possibly go wrong?!”
And Coleen Nolan said: "I keep saying ‘never again’ to getting my kit off but the response we get from the millions of women who feel empowered to check themselves after watching the show is incredible, so here we go again!
"This year is more personal than ever for me as two of my amazing sisters are battling cancer once more.
"I'm inspired by them and everyone I meet who's has been touched by this dreadful disease, so I’m absolutely thrilled to be back leading a new awesome group of women, ready to bare all with me.
"But as this year it’s on ice, let’s just hope we don't get frostbite on our unmentionables!”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Man Utd chief Woodward questions inconsistencies over return of fans

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has urged the government to follow the lead of other European countries and let supporters back into grounds .
Fixtures in the top six divisions of English football remain behind closed doors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic , but Woodward said United had plans in place that they believe would allow a partial reopening of Old Trafford .
The club have also installed contactless entry points at the ground in preparation for a return for fans , but government plans to allow a partial reopening of stadiums from October 1 were shelved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite successful test events taking place .
But Woodward has seen the successful return of fans across the continent and is now urging the government to allow that to happen in England , comparing the rules around sport with the reopening of indoor theatres and cinemas .
`` While the situation in Greater Manchester and the UK as a whole continues to evolve , our plans for this are well advanced and we are confident of ours and the whole league ’ s ability to welcome them back in a safe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Crowds have been permitted to return to varying degrees in over 20 European countries , albeit with significant capacity restrictions to allow for social distancing , and we urge the UK government to follow these positive examples as soon as it is safe to do so .
`` While we recognise that public health must always be the priority , what is needed is consistency of approach .
If people are allowed to sit in a plane for hours , or in the cinema , or even watch football in a cinema @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is professionally managed and controlled ?
`` If indoor concerts are allowed , why should outdoor , socially-distanced football fans be treated differently ?
Fans are the bedrock of this game and some of the inconsistencies out there are frustrating for them and for the clubs . ''
During Wednesday 's call with investors Richard Arnold , United 's group managing director , added : `` We can ’ t provide any precise timing on return for supporters .
We remain optimistic .
In the meantime we continue to prepare to welcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance protocols .
`` We have used the downtime to implement upgrades to enhance the supporters ' experience , such as contactless entry with mobile ticketing . ''

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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has urged the government to follow the lead of other European countries and let supporters back into grounds.
Fixtures in the top six divisions of English football remain behind closed doors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Woodward said United had plans in place that they believe would allow a partial reopening of Old Trafford.
The club have also installed contactless entry points at the ground in preparation for a return for fans, but government plans to allow a partial reopening of stadiums from October 1 were shelved as a result of rising infection rates, despite successful test events taking place.
But Woodward has seen the successful return of fans across the continent and is now urging the government to allow that to happen in England, comparing the rules around sport with the reopening of indoor theatres and cinemas.
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"While the situation in Greater Manchester and the UK as a whole continues to evolve, our plans for this are well advanced and we are confident of ours and the whole league’s ability to welcome them back in a safe, bio-secure environment," said Woodward.
"Crowds have been permitted to return to varying degrees in over 20 European countries, albeit with significant capacity restrictions to allow for social distancing, and we urge the UK government to follow these positive examples as soon as it is safe to do so.
"While we recognise that public health must always be the priority, what is needed is consistency of approach. If people are allowed to sit in a plane for hours, or in the cinema, or even watch football in a cinema why not outside in a stadium environment which is professionally managed and controlled?
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"If indoor concerts are allowed, why should outdoor, socially-distanced football fans be treated differently? Fans are the bedrock of this game and some of the inconsistencies out there are frustrating for them and for the clubs."
During Wednesday's call with investors Richard Arnold, United's group managing director, added: "We can’t provide any precise timing on return for supporters. We remain optimistic. In the meantime we continue to prepare to welcome back our supporters with hygiene and social distance protocols.
"We have used the downtime to implement upgrades to enhance the supporters' experience, such as contactless entry with mobile ticketing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Legal fightback begins against Greater Manchester Tier 3 pub closures

The legal fightback against the government controversially imposing Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions on Greater Manchester - against the will of politicians - has begun .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has previously warned the government he would take legal action to fight the plans .
And it appears that process has already begun .
The region 's night time economy adviser , Sacha Lord , has announced he has commenced a judicial review into the legality of implementing emergency restrictions on Greater Manchester 's hospitality sector without scientific evidence .
Lawyers have been appointed and a pre-action letter has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Tier 2 to Tier 3 .
Mr Lord , co-founder of The Warehouse Project and Parklife , said both the government 's handling of negotiations and yesterday 's outcome yesterday were not what anyone in the sector had hoped for .
`` We understand the public health need but fair financial support is crucial for those most severely affected and at risk of poverty and I am acutely aware of the disappointment felt both from our leaders and across the city region with the Government 's decision yesterday , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bars across Greater Manchester will now be forced to close without any evidence that this will bring transmissions down . ''
He said operators had worked 'tirelessly ' to abide by the rules , and the impact of any new restrictions would ripple right through the supply chain .
`` They have accepted quick-fire lockdowns and spent thousands implementing the government 's own recommended Covid-secure measures , '' he said .
`` This recent move will not only cause severe mental anguish and devastate the livelihoods of the operators themselves , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ecology .
`` Taxi drivers , suppliers , performers , musicians and countless freelancers will all now face terrible hardship without any rationale , as will restaurants who will see trade drop off extensively . ''
Mr Lord said it was 'inevitable ' that closures would trigger an increase in household socialising , 'where we know transmission rates are prevalent ' .
He added : `` Despite our calls , we have not been shown any clear , tangible scientific evidence to merit these closures .
`` In fact , the only evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England , whose own data has shown hospitality venues attributed to just three per cent of Covid transmissions in the past week .
`` It is my belief that this new lockdown will recklessly destroy our night time economy . ''
On Wednesday , the government plunged Greater Manchester 's 2.8 million residents into 'very high ' Tier 3 restrictions ( from Friday ) without gaining the consensus of the mayor , local council leaders and cross party MPs - who were united in opposition .
It means pubs that do n't serve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops and adult gaming shops and bingo halls will close .
People are not expected to travel into or out of the region unless for essential reasons .
The legal challenge will be led by Sam Karim QC , Sarah Clover and Leo Charalambides of Kings Chambers , instructed by Oliver Wright of JMW .
It is supported by industry organisations and operators including The Night Time Industries Association , UK Hospitality , The British Beer and Pub Association JW Lees , Joseph Holt , Robinsons , New River Pub Company , Hawthorn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stories , San Carlo , Wood Restaurant , Gusto , Living Ventures , Evuna , The Alchemist , O ’ Sheas and Atlas Bar .
Mr Burnham accused the government of walking away from the table yesterday without agreement as a financial support package could not be agreed .
But the Mayor has insisted that Greater Manchester was never offered enough money to help the poorest people through the winter .
During a press conference in Manchester city centre yesterday , he said it would be very difficult to “ carry the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proper support .
“ We ’ re asking a lot of the public at this time and we need to carry them with us not crush their spirit , ” he said .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said talks with Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham broke down because he had insisted on preferential treatment for the region .
“ The mayor of Greater Manchester was never willing to draw this to a conclusion .
The public health situation was deteriorating , ” Mr Jenrick told the BBC 's Radio 4 Today programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ irresponsible of the government to allow this to continue for many more days without bringing it to a conclusion .
“ In a meeting with the Prime Minister , the Prime Minister offered £55 million , Andy Burnham asked for £65 million .
`` The Prime Minister said : ‘ Look , let ’ s just compromise , and get this done for the sake of people in Greater Manchester.
’ “ Andy Burnham wasn ’ t willing to , so we had to take action . ''

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The legal fightback against the government controversially imposing Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions on Greater Manchester - against the will of politicians - has begun.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has previously warned the government he would take legal action to fight the plans.
And it appears that process has already begun.
The region's night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord, has announced he has commenced a judicial review into the legality of implementing emergency restrictions on Greater Manchester's hospitality sector without scientific evidence.
Lawyers have been appointed and a pre-action letter has been filed over the reclassification of Greater Manchester from Tier 2 to Tier 3.
(Image: Darren Robinson Photography)
Mr Lord, co-founder of The Warehouse Project and Parklife, said both the government's handling of negotiations and yesterday's outcome yesterday were not what anyone in the sector had hoped for.
"We understand the public health need but fair financial support is crucial for those most severely affected and at risk of poverty and I am acutely aware of the disappointment felt both from our leaders and across the city region with the Government's decision yesterday," he said.
"I am heartbroken that pubs and bars across Greater Manchester will now be forced to close without any evidence that this will bring transmissions down."
He said operators had worked 'tirelessly' to abide by the rules, and the impact of any new restrictions would ripple right through the supply chain.
"They have accepted quick-fire lockdowns and spent thousands implementing the government's own recommended Covid-secure measures," he said.
"This recent move will not only cause severe mental anguish and devastate the livelihoods of the operators themselves, but will severely affect the wider night time ecology.
"Taxi drivers, suppliers, performers, musicians and countless freelancers will all now face terrible hardship without any rationale, as will restaurants who will see trade drop off extensively."
(Image: Adam Vaughan)
Mr Lord said it was 'inevitable' that closures would trigger an increase in household socialising, 'where we know transmission rates are prevalent'.
He added: "Despite our calls, we have not been shown any clear, tangible scientific evidence to merit these closures.
"In fact, the only evidence we have seen is from Public Health England, whose own data has shown hospitality venues attributed to just three per cent of Covid transmissions in the past week.
"It is my belief that this new lockdown will recklessly destroy our night time economy."
On Wednesday, the government plunged Greater Manchester's 2.8 million residents into 'very high' Tier 3 restrictions (from Friday) without gaining the consensus of the mayor, local council leaders and cross party MPs - who were united in opposition.
It means pubs that don't serve substantial meals, soft play, betting shops and adult gaming shops and bingo halls will close.
People are not expected to travel into or out of the region unless for essential reasons.
The legal challenge will be led by Sam Karim QC, Sarah Clover and Leo Charalambides of Kings Chambers, instructed by Oliver Wright of JMW.
It is supported by industry organisations and operators including The Night Time Industries Association, UK Hospitality, The British Beer and Pub Association JW Lees, Joseph Holt, Robinsons, New River Pub Company, Hawthorn Leisure, Albert's Schloss, 20 Stories, San Carlo, Wood Restaurant, Gusto, Living Ventures, Evuna, The Alchemist, O’Sheas and Atlas Bar.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Mr Burnham accused the government of walking away from the table yesterday without agreement as a financial support package could not be agreed.
But the Mayor has insisted that Greater Manchester was never offered enough money to help the poorest people through the winter.
During a press conference in Manchester city centre yesterday, he said it would be very difficult to “carry the public with us through this pandemic” without proper support.
“We’re asking a lot of the public at this time and we need to carry them with us not crush their spirit,” he said.
(Image: PA)
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said talks with Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham broke down because he had insisted on preferential treatment for the region.
“The mayor of Greater Manchester was never willing to draw this to a conclusion. The public health situation was deteriorating,” Mr Jenrick told the BBC's Radio 4 Today programme.
“It would have frankly been irresponsible of the government to allow this to continue for many more days without bringing it to a conclusion.
“In a meeting with the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister offered £55 million, Andy Burnham asked for £65 million.
"The Prime Minister said: ‘Look, let’s just compromise, and get this done for the sake of people in Greater Manchester.’
“Andy Burnham wasn’t willing to, so we had to take action."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Urgent appeal for plasma donations from Covid-19 survivors

People from Greater Manchester who have had the coronavirus are being urged to register as blood plasma donors to save lives .
They can donate their antibody-rich plasma which could help those who are seriously ill with Covid-19 to survive .
Around 1,700 donations have been made in Manchester so far , at the donor centre in Norfolk House and Plymouth Grove .
Around 70 people have received transfusions of plasma at hospitals in Greater Manchester since the treatment began in April .
NHS Blood and Transplant is collecting blood plasma for coronavirus treatment - known as convalescent plasma - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the plasma could stop the virus spreading .
Paul Mates , 50 from Droylsden , a married security officer with two children , is a high antibody donor .
He said : `` It was first in in April .
It felt fine to donate plasma .
The machines take the blood out and spins it around to get the plasma and then the blood comes back in .
It was about 40 minutes .
`` If my plasma can help other people , I am happy to do it .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill , that 's great . ''
An NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said : `` If you 've had coronavirus , donation is a way you can help the city during lockdown .
`` We urgently need people from Greater Manchester to donate to help treat patients in the trials and make sure stocks can be made available if the trials are a success .
`` We especially need male donors as they generally have higher antibody levels .
`` Your body usually replaces the donated plasma and donated antibodies .
People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Anyone who has had coronavirus , either a test result , or symptoms , can offer to donate by calling 0300 123 23 23 or by visiting www.nhsbt.nhs.uk Plasma is being collected for use in trials and if they are successful for general use in hospitals .

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People from Greater Manchester who have had the coronavirus are being urged to register as blood plasma donors to save lives.
They can donate their antibody-rich plasma which could help those who are seriously ill with Covid-19 to survive.
Around 1,700 donations have been made in Manchester so far, at the donor centre in Norfolk House and Plymouth Grove.
People can register as online donors.
Around 70 people have received transfusions of plasma at hospitals in Greater Manchester since the treatment began in April.
NHS Blood and Transplant is collecting blood plasma for coronavirus treatment - known as convalescent plasma - around the country.
The neutralising antibodies in the plasma could stop the virus spreading.
Paul Mates, 50 from Droylsden, a married security officer with two children, is a high antibody donor.
He said: "It was first in in April. It felt fine to donate plasma. The machines take the blood out and spins it around to get the plasma and then the blood comes back in. It was about 40 minutes.
"If my plasma can help other people, I am happy to do it. If I can help someone else who is ill, that's great."
An NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said: "If you've had coronavirus, donation is a way you can help the city during lockdown.
"We urgently need people from Greater Manchester to donate to help treat patients in the trials and make sure stocks can be made available if the trials are a success.
"We especially need male donors as they generally have higher antibody levels.
"Your body usually replaces the donated plasma and donated antibodies. People can donate as often as every week."
Anyone who has had coronavirus, either a test result, or symptoms, can offer to donate by calling 0300 123 23 23 or by visiting www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
Plasma is being collected for use in trials and if they are successful for general use in hospitals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Mapped: The areas in England under Tier 2 and Tier 3 lockdown from Friday

More areas in England will be coming under the strictest lockdown measures from this Friday .
Following tense discussions with local leaders , Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire will be joining the Liverpool City Region and Lancashire in the highest tier - Tier 3 - of the government 's local lockdown system .
Under a Tier 3 lockdown , social mixing between households is banned indoors and in private gardens and hospitality venues .
Pubs and bars also have to close unless they can operate as a restaurant serving 'substantial meals ' .
In the map below , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tiers from Friday .
Every borough of Greater Manchester , along with Barnsley , Doncaster , Rotherham and Sheffield in South Yorkshire , will be in Tier 3 from 00.01am on Friday ( October 23 ) .
It will mean that 7.3 million people , or 13 per cent of England ’ s population , will be living under Tier 3 restrictions .
Tier 2 restrictions , which include a ban on household mixing indoors , are in place in London , parts of the West Midlands , the north east and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland , including the closure of pubs and restaurants in the central belt and a 6pm indoor hospitality curfew elsewhere , will be extended to November 2 .
First minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement today , confirming that restrictions will now be in place until a tiered system is introduced with different measures for different areas .

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More areas in England will be coming under the strictest lockdown measures from this Friday.
Following tense discussions with local leaders, Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire will be joining the Liverpool City Region and Lancashire in the highest tier - Tier 3 - of the government's local lockdown system.
Under a Tier 3 lockdown, social mixing between households is banned indoors and in private gardens and hospitality venues.
Pubs and bars also have to close unless they can operate as a restaurant serving 'substantial meals'.
In the map below, you can see which areas will be under which Tiers from Friday.
(Image: PA Graphics)
Every borough of Greater Manchester, along with Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield in South Yorkshire, will be in Tier 3 from 00.01am on Friday (October 23).
It will mean that 7.3 million people, or 13 per cent of England’s population, will be living under Tier 3 restrictions.
Tier 2 restrictions, which include a ban on household mixing indoors, are in place in London, parts of the West Midlands, the north east and other areas.
Meanwhile, coronavirus restrictions in Scotland, including the closure of pubs and restaurants in the central belt and a 6pm indoor hospitality curfew elsewhere, will be extended to November 2.
First minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement today, confirming that restrictions will now be in place until a tiered system is introduced with different measures for different areas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Ed Woodward reacts to European Premier League reports

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says he does not know where reports of a European Premier League have emerged from .
Sky News reported on Tuesday United and Liverpool were in talks about a plan for Europe 's biggest clubs to join a new FIFA-approved tournament .
It stated the tournament would comprise up to 18 teams , with home and away fixtures played during the regular European season , and with a provisional start date of 2022 .
Wall Street bank JP Morgan were said to be in dialogue about providing £4.6billion in funding .
On United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked about the reports but clarified the only dialogue about European competition he has had has been with Uefa about expanding the Champions League to 36 teams in 2024 .
`` Are you referring to what was in the press yesterday ? ''
Woodward asked .
`` I saw the reports on that and , candidly , do n't know where that story came from .
There is n't anything really for us to say .
`` We are engaged on a very regular basis , through my role in the ECA ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with those two entities talking about potential changes to the Champions League from '24 onwards .
`` You might have read two or three days ago in the press on whether the Champions League could extend to 36 teams , they 're the conversations we 're actively involved in . ''
It was also reported this month United were one of the driving forces behind Project Big Picture , which proposed to reduce the Premier League to 18 teams , scrap the Carabao Cup and Community Shield , empower the longest-serving Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League clubs £250million .
The project crashed and burned amid widespread criticism of United , Liverpool and other Premier League 'big six ' clubs , who were accused of a power grab .

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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward says he does not know where reports of a European Premier League have emerged from.
Sky News reported on Tuesday United and Liverpool were in talks about a plan for Europe's biggest clubs to join a new FIFA-approved tournament.
It stated the tournament would comprise up to 18 teams, with home and away fixtures played during the regular European season, and with a provisional start date of 2022. Wall Street bank JP Morgan were said to be in dialogue about providing £4.6billion in funding.
On United's quarterly investors' call, Woodward was asked about the reports but clarified the only dialogue about European competition he has had has been with Uefa about expanding the Champions League to 36 teams in 2024.
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"Are you referring to what was in the press yesterday?" Woodward asked. "I saw the reports on that and, candidly, don't know where that story came from. There isn't anything really for us to say.
"We are engaged on a very regular basis, through my role in the ECA (European Club Association) and also Uefa, with those two entities talking about potential changes to the Champions League from '24 onwards.
"You might have read two or three days ago in the press on whether the Champions League could extend to 36 teams, they're the conversations we're actively involved in."
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It was also reported this month United were one of the driving forces behind Project Big Picture, which proposed to reduce the Premier League to 18 teams, scrap the Carabao Cup and Community Shield, empower the longest-serving Premier League clubs and pay the 72 Football League clubs £250million.
The project crashed and burned amid widespread criticism of United, Liverpool and other Premier League 'big six' clubs, who were accused of a power grab.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--City and Guardiola must be wary of Porto forward line in Champions League tie

Two months after suffering Champions League quarter-final heartbreak against Lyon , Manchester City are back in European action for the new campaign .
Of course , it was not always clear that Pep Guardiola ’ s side would be allowed to compete in the competition prior to the club successfully overturning their ban from European football .
City get their Champions League group stage up and running on Wednesday night with a home clash against Portuguese champions FC Porto .
In a group which also contains Greek giants Olympiakos and French club Marseille , there is likely to be little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and no points are likely to be straightforward .
Porto romped to a domestic double last season to break the stranglehold of fierce rivals Benfica , but - as has often been the case in recent years - they have had to reinvent themselves this season following a series of significant exits as they attempted to ease their wage bill .
Star left-back Alex Telles has joined Manchester United while highly-rated teenage striker Fabio Silva - who played only a peripheral role last season - joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in a big-money deal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pereira ( Paris Saint-Germain , loan ) were the other big earners to exit the club this summer .
There is still a lack of clarity over precisely which personnel will make up their starting 11 with none of their relatively low key permanent incomings yet to make a serious impression in their first team .
There was a trio of Premier League arrivals on loan deals late in the window - Malang Sarr , Felipe Anderson and Marko Grujic arrived from Chelsea , West Ham United and Liverpool respectively .
Whether any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the start at the Etihad is yet unclear , but what can we predict from this Porto side ?
Boss Sergio Conceicao likes to play a 4-3-3 formation and as highlighted by , it is a team whose strengths focus on attack and whose vulnerabilities are in their inability to prevent opposition sides creating opportunities .
All six of their “ team weaknesses ” are analysed as being defensive issues and it is perhaps unsurprising in the context of them conceding five goals across their last two league outings .
This weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be considered a below-par result but their 3-2 loss at home to Maritimo the previous week was a shock and ensures they have lost early ground in the title race to Benfica .
Nigerian full-back Zaidu Sanusi - signed from Santa Clara - is likely to once again play at left-back following the exit of Alex Telles with Wilson Manafa occupying the other flank .
The vastly experienced former Real Madrid defender Pepe - who is still a rock for club and country - will anchor the back four alongside former Newcastle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agustín Marchesín between the posts .
Sérgio Oliveira will play at the base of a three-man midfield alongside Colombian international Mateus Uribe but it will be interesting to see who plays alongside them , with Danilo now gone to Paris Saint-Germain .
Saturday ’ s draw at Sporting saw Porto switch their formation to 4-5-1 , with Moussa Marega deployed as a loan striker with wide forwards Jesus Corona and Luis Diaz pushed back into the traditional roles of wingers .
Interestingly , Brazilian forward Otavio also played in a midfield role that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be repeated against City .
The most likely scenario will be Liverpool loanee Grujic will be handed a first-team start .
Outside of Marega starting as a lone striker , there are few certainties in attack .
Corona has been the most in-form of the attacking players since last season and is likely to start on the right , but Felipe Anderson could be handed a first start ahead of either Otavio or Luis Diaz on the left .
Porto are off-form and City should be confident of securing victory against them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential to mix up their attack and exploit any high defensive line that Guardiola opts for in this game .

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Two months after suffering Champions League quarter-final heartbreak against Lyon, Manchester City are back in European action for the new campaign.
Of course, it was not always clear that Pep Guardiola’s side would be allowed to compete in the competition prior to the club successfully overturning their ban from European football.
City get their Champions League group stage up and running on Wednesday night with a home clash against Portuguese champions FC Porto.
In a group which also contains Greek giants Olympiakos and French club Marseille, there is likely to be little between City’s group stage opponents and no points are likely to be straightforward.
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Porto romped to a domestic double last season to break the stranglehold of fierce rivals Benfica, but - as has often been the case in recent years - they have had to reinvent themselves this season following a series of significant exits as they attempted to ease their wage bill.
Star left-back Alex Telles has joined Manchester United while highly-rated teenage striker Fabio Silva - who played only a peripheral role last season - joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in a big-money deal. Vincent Aboubakar (Besiktas) and Danilo Pereira (Paris Saint-Germain, loan) were the other big earners to exit the club this summer.
There is still a lack of clarity over precisely which personnel will make up their starting 11 with none of their relatively low key permanent incomings yet to make a serious impression in their first team.
There was a trio of Premier League arrivals on loan deals late in the window - Malang Sarr, Felipe Anderson and Marko Grujic arrived from Chelsea, West Ham United and Liverpool respectively. Whether any of those three players will be on from the start at the Etihad is yet unclear, but what can we predict from this Porto side?
Boss Sergio Conceicao likes to play a 4-3-3 formation and as highlighted by Whoscored.com , it is a team whose strengths focus on attack and whose vulnerabilities are in their inability to prevent opposition sides creating opportunities. All six of their “team weaknesses” are analysed as being defensive issues and it is perhaps unsurprising in the context of them conceding five goals across their last two league outings.
This weekend’s draw at Sporting CP may not be considered a below-par result but their 3-2 loss at home to Maritimo the previous week was a shock and ensures they have lost early ground in the title race to Benfica.
Nigerian full-back Zaidu Sanusi - signed from Santa Clara - is likely to once again play at left-back following the exit of Alex Telles with Wilson Manafa occupying the other flank. The vastly experienced former Real Madrid defender Pepe - who is still a rock for club and country - will anchor the back four alongside former Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba, with Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín between the posts.
Sérgio Oliveira will play at the base of a three-man midfield alongside Colombian international Mateus Uribe but it will be interesting to see who plays alongside them, with Danilo now gone to Paris Saint-Germain.
Saturday’s draw at Sporting saw Porto switch their formation to 4-5-1, with Moussa Marega deployed as a loan striker with wide forwards Jesus Corona and Luis Diaz pushed back into the traditional roles of wingers. Interestingly, Brazilian forward Otavio also played in a midfield role that day, although it is unlikely this will be repeated against City. The most likely scenario will be Liverpool loanee Grujic will be handed a first-team start.
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Outside of Marega starting as a lone striker, there are few certainties in attack. Corona has been the most in-form of the attacking players since last season and is likely to start on the right, but Felipe Anderson could be handed a first start ahead of either Otavio or Luis Diaz on the left.
Porto are off-form and City should be confident of securing victory against them, but must be wary of their potential to mix up their attack and exploit any high defensive line that Guardiola opts for in this game.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Ed Woodward Manchester United conference call RECAP

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward spoke to investors in a conference call on Wednesday following the release of the @ @ @ @ @ .
The United net debt is £474.1m under the Glazer family owners and their total @ @ @ @ @ year , due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The total revenue for the 2019-20 season @ @ @ @ @ £627.1m on the previous 12 months , and matchday revenue was £89.8 million , a @ @ @ @ @ 19 per cent .
In a lengthy statement , Woodward said : `` On the @ @ @ @ @ be satisfied at Manchester United unless we are winning trophies .
But our third-place finish @ @ @ @ @ strong cup runs last season showed that , while there is more hard work ahead @ @ @ @ @ always smooth , we are making progress .
`` We have a clear strategy under @ @ @ @ @ , committed team , with a core of homegrown talent blended with high-quality recruits that @ @ @ @ @ football . ''
See what Woodward had to say in the blog below .

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward spoke to investors in a conference call on Wednesday following the release of the club's latest financial results.
The United net debt is £474.1m under the Glazer family owners and their total revenue nosedived, year on year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The total revenue for the 2019-20 season was £509m, down from £627.1m on the previous 12 months, and matchday revenue was £89.8 million, a decrease of £21m, or 19 per cent.
In a lengthy statement, Woodward said: "On the field, we will never be satisfied at Manchester United unless we are winning trophies. But our third-place finish in the Premier League and strong cup runs last season showed that, while there is more hard work ahead and the path is not always smooth, we are making progress.
"We have a clear strategy under Ole to build a successful, committed team, with a core of homegrown talent blended with high-quality recruits that plays fast flowing, attacking football."
See what Woodward had to say in the blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Barrow AFC camp react to 'sucker blow' of late draw against Bolton Wanderers

Barrow AFC goalkeeping coach Josh Lillis believes the Bluebirds stood 'toe-to-toe ' with Bolton Wanderers but feels the League Two newcomers need to use the 'sucker blow ' of conceding at the death to spur them on to their first win of the season .
Chris Taylor and Mike Jones had given the Bluebirds a 2-0 advantage before Peter Kioso halved the deficit in a frantic start at the Progression Solicitors Stadium .
Dior Angus added a third for Barrow soon after , before Eoin Doyle scored a second before half-time , and skipper Antoni Sarcevic got on the scoresheet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not quite hold on for their first win of the season in the fourth tier of English football .
As Bluebirds boss David Dunn and his assistant Rob Kelly are both self-isolating following the former 's positive test for coronavirus , goalkeeping coach Lillis led the team against the Trotters .
And despite believing that they had held out to claim three points , Lillis believes the Bluebirds need to respond to the late disappointment .
He said : `` We ’ re going to have to take the positives out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that first first victory will come and then they ’ ll keep rolling after that .
“ Yeah you do feel we 'd held out , especially when you ’ re on the pitch .
They would have had a feeling that this is going to be our night , and then you get the sucker blow at the end and it ’ s just about how you deal with it from there and it ’ s all about mindset now .
“ It ’ s a little bit of a dark cloud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , it will come .
The players will get their just rewards and then hopefully that ’ ll kick start us . ''
Barrow could have gone 4-1 up midway through the first half through Taylor but the former Trotters man curled over the bar .
Lillis believes had that gone in , it could have taken the wind out of Bolton 's sails and helped them build on their very early lead .
But the Bluebirds goalkeeping coach pointed to the quality within the Wanderers ranks and how Barrow had gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s fine margins and it might have took the wind out of their sails and there were a couple of breakaways in the second half , but it is what it is , as they say and we go again on Thursday .
`` I feel like after the start we ’ ve had where we ’ ve not got the rub of the green in early games , again that mindset comes into play a little bit and can you deal with the 3-1 etc .
against a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They ’ ve not started great but you look at their players , the likes of Doyle who scored loads of goals last season , Sarcevic has been in and around it , Crawford ’ s a brilliant player , they ’ ve got some big players and we stood toe-to-toe with them .
“ It ’ s unfortunate the fans are not here to see that .
We more than matched them in a lot of areas and like I said , some of those players they 've been able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there and done it .
It ’ s fantastic from our boys . ''

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Barrow AFC goalkeeping coach Josh Lillis believes the Bluebirds stood 'toe-to-toe' with Bolton Wanderers but feels the League Two newcomers need to use the 'sucker blow' of conceding at the death to spur them on to their first win of the season.
Chris Taylor and Mike Jones had given the Bluebirds a 2-0 advantage before Peter Kioso halved the deficit in a frantic start at the Progression Solicitors Stadium.
Dior Angus added a third for Barrow soon after, before Eoin Doyle scored a second before half-time, and skipper Antoni Sarcevic got on the scoresheet at the death as the Cumbrian side could not quite hold on for their first win of the season in the fourth tier of English football.
As Bluebirds boss David Dunn and his assistant Rob Kelly are both self-isolating following the former's positive test for coronavirus, goalkeeping coach Lillis led the team against the Trotters.
And despite believing that they had held out to claim three points, Lillis believes the Bluebirds need to respond to the late disappointment.
He said: "We’re going to have to take the positives out of it, trust in the process and that first first victory will come and then they’ll keep rolling after that.
“Yeah you do feel we'd held out, especially when you’re on the pitch. They would have had a feeling that this is going to be our night, and then you get the sucker blow at the end and it’s just about how you deal with it from there and it’s all about mindset now.
“It’s a little bit of a dark cloud now and again, but like I said, it will come. The players will get their just rewards and then hopefully that’ll kick start us."
Barrow could have gone 4-1 up midway through the first half through Taylor but the former Trotters man curled over the bar.
Lillis believes had that gone in, it could have taken the wind out of Bolton's sails and helped them build on their very early lead.
But the Bluebirds goalkeeping coach pointed to the quality within the Wanderers ranks and how Barrow had gone toe-to-toe with them.
He said: “It’s fine margins and it might have took the wind out of their sails and there were a couple of breakaways in the second half, but it is what it is, as they say and we go again on Thursday.
"I feel like after the start we’ve had where we’ve not got the rub of the green in early games, again that mindset comes into play a little bit and can you deal with the 3-1 etc. against a good team, let’s be honest.
"They’ve not started great but you look at their players, the likes of Doyle who scored loads of goals last season, Sarcevic has been in and around it, Crawford’s a brilliant player, they’ve got some big players and we stood toe-to-toe with them.
“It’s unfortunate the fans are not here to see that. We more than matched them in a lot of areas and like I said, some of those players they've been able to recruit and that have been in there and done it. It’s fantastic from our boys."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Boris Johnson says Greater Manchester WILL get £60m in Tier 3 support

Boris Johnson has promised that Greater Manchester WILL get a £60m support package after it was announced the region is to move into Tier 3 lockdown .
Mayor Andy Burnham had accused the Prime Minister of `` playing poker '' with people 's lives on Tuesday , when a deal could not be reached on cash for the region to support them through the measures .
Mr Burnham said leaders of the authorities in Greater Manchester had originally wanted £90m - £15m a month until the end of the financial year - to protect incomes for people forced out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to £65m - which Mr Burnham described as the `` bare minimum to prevent a winter of real hardship '' - but ministers would only offer £60m .
There was however confusion on whether or not the £60m had been taken off the table completely , as Mr Johnson only confirmed £22m for the region in a press conference on Tuesday evening .
However speaking at Prime Minister 's Questions on Wednesday , Mr Johnson said he is `` very proud '' of the financial support the government has already given to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he confirmed the region would be getting the £60m .
It came in response to Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer 's request for the Prime Minister to “ stop bargaining with people ’ s lives ” .
Sir Starmer told the Commons : “ On Friday , thousands of people in Greater Manchester – taxi drivers , pub and hospitality workers , people working in betting shops , the self-employed and freelancers will either be out of work or face significant pay cuts , that ’ s the reality on Friday in Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their mortgage won ’ t be lower , their food and their heating bills won ’ t be lower , and that could last for months .
Why can ’ t the Prime Minister and the Chancellor understand this ?
Stop bargaining with people ’ s lives , stop dividing communities and provide the support that ’ s needed in Manchester.
” Boris Johnson responded : “ I ’ m very proud that this government has already given Greater Manchester £1.1 billion in support for business , £200 million in extra un-ringfenced funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes , £20 million for test and trace , another £22 million for local response that we announced yesterday .
“ Yesterday the Mayor of Greater Manchester was offered a further £60 million which he turned down with no encouragement , I may say support from ( Sir Keir Starmer ) .
So I can tell the House today that that cash will be distributed to the boroughs of Greater Manchester.
” The Prime Minister then thanked a number of Conservative MPs in Greater Manchester for their `` support they have given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments come after he announced in a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon that Greater Manchester will move into Tier 3 from Friday .
The government made the decision without an agreement between leaders in Greater Manchester .
It was confirmed that the region will receive £22m to help 'implement and enforce restrictions ' - however further support was n't outlined .
Negotiations between Downing Street and Greater Manchester leaders had taken place for days .
A key sticking point is said to be over the additional package offered to help businesses forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end , the bitter dispute came down to just £5m that the government was unwilling to offer , according to Mayor Andy Burnham .
He said he went into negotiations prepared to accept £75m , down from £90m .
After consultation between Mr Burnham and council chiefs , Greater Manchester leaders said they would accept £65 million .
But the government would n't budge from £60m and walked away , Mr Burnham said .

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Boris Johnson has promised that Greater Manchester WILL get a £60m support package after it was announced the region is to move into Tier 3 lockdown.
Mayor Andy Burnham had accused the Prime Minister of "playing poker" with people's lives on Tuesday, when a deal could not be reached on cash for the region to support them through the measures.
Mr Burnham said leaders of the authorities in Greater Manchester had originally wanted £90m - £15m a month until the end of the financial year - to protect incomes for people forced out of work.
They eventually reduced that sum to £65m - which Mr Burnham described as the "bare minimum to prevent a winter of real hardship" - but ministers would only offer £60m.
There was however confusion on whether or not the £60m had been taken off the table completely, as Mr Johnson only confirmed £22m for the region in a press conference on Tuesday evening.
However speaking at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, Mr Johnson said he is "very proud" of the financial support the government has already given to the region during the coronavirus pandemic.
And he confirmed the region would be getting the £60m.
It came in response to Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer's request for the Prime Minister to “stop bargaining with people’s lives”.
Sir Starmer told the Commons: “On Friday, thousands of people in Greater Manchester – taxi drivers, pub and hospitality workers, people working in betting shops, the self-employed and freelancers will either be out of work or face significant pay cuts, that’s the reality on Friday in Greater Manchester.
“But their rent and their mortgage won’t be lower, their food and their heating bills won’t be lower, and that could last for months. Why can’t the Prime Minister and the Chancellor understand this? Stop bargaining with people’s lives, stop dividing communities and provide the support that’s needed in Manchester.”
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Boris Johnson responded: “I’m very proud that this government has already given Greater Manchester £1.1 billion in support for business, £200 million in extra un-ringfenced funding, £50 million to tackle infections in care homes, £20 million for test and trace, another £22 million for local response that we announced yesterday.
“Yesterday the Mayor of Greater Manchester was offered a further £60 million which he turned down with no encouragement, I may say support from (Sir Keir Starmer). So I can tell the House today that that cash will be distributed to the boroughs of Greater Manchester.”
The Prime Minister then thanked a number of Conservative MPs in Greater Manchester for their "support they have given this matter".
Mr Johnson's comments come after he announced in a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon that Greater Manchester will move into Tier 3 from Friday.
The government made the decision without an agreement between leaders in Greater Manchester.
It was confirmed that the region will receive £22m to help 'implement and enforce restrictions' - however further support wasn't outlined.
Negotiations between Downing Street and Greater Manchester leaders had taken place for days.
A key sticking point is said to be over the additional package offered to help businesses forced to close during the strict lockdown.
(Image: PA)
In the end, the bitter dispute came down to just £5m that the government was unwilling to offer, according to Mayor Andy Burnham.
He said he went into negotiations prepared to accept £75m, down from £90m.
After consultation between Mr Burnham and council chiefs, Greater Manchester leaders said they would accept £65 million.
But the government wouldn't budge from £60m and walked away, Mr Burnham said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Why Paul Pogba started on the bench during Man United vs PSG

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that his introduction as a substitute against Paris Saint-Germain in the second-half was pre-planned .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to revert to a back three against the Ligue 1 champions with Luke Shaw playing as a centre-back which handed Alex Telles his Manchester United debut at left wing-back .
Pogba started as a substitute during Saturday 's win against Newcastle but did not return to the starting XI against Thomas Tuchel 's men as Solskjaer opted for a midfield pivot of Scott McTominay and Fred .
The Frenchman replaced Telles in the 67th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martial 's own goal and helped turn the game in United 's favour .
Pogba provided the assist for Marcus Rashford 's winner and revealed after the win that his introduction was planned by Solskjaer before the game .
`` It [ his substitution against PSG ] was prepared , '' he told RMC Sport .
`` We had prepared well for the match .
`` We know that they are very strong offensively , and we had to block that .
Afterwards , we started especially well and we had chances .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We knew what awaited us [ in Paris ] .
All the players were ready for this match — the result came as it should have come .
They had chances , we also had some and we materialised .
The result is positive . ''
Solskjaer praised the impact of Pogba during his post-match press conference .
He said : `` We played well today , we showed confidence .
As you said , at 1-1 in the middle of the second-half we started to get more confidence , played , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well for us and we created chances .
`` I thought we created chances .
Of course , we lost Eric , we lost Harry , Mason [ Greenwood ] is n't ready yet .
We made a little change .
We 've got players that can play split strikers and we thought they could do some damage . ''

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that his introduction as a substitute against Paris Saint-Germain in the second-half was pre-planned.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to revert to a back three against the Ligue 1 champions with Luke Shaw playing as a centre-back which handed Alex Telles his Manchester United debut at left wing-back.
Pogba started as a substitute during Saturday's win against Newcastle but did not return to the starting XI against Thomas Tuchel's men as Solskjaer opted for a midfield pivot of Scott McTominay and Fred.
The Frenchman replaced Telles in the 67th minute with the score level following Anthony Martial's own goal and helped turn the game in United's favour.
Pogba provided the assist for Marcus Rashford's winner and revealed after the win that his introduction was planned by Solskjaer before the game.
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"It [his substitution against PSG] was prepared," he told RMC Sport. "We had prepared well for the match.
"We know that they are very strong offensively, and we had to block that. Afterwards, we started especially well and we had chances. [We] managed to score.
"We knew what awaited us [in Paris]. All the players were ready for this match — the result came as it should have come. They had chances, we also had some and we materialised. The result is positive."
Solskjaer praised the impact of Pogba during his post-match press conference.
He said: "We played well today, we showed confidence. As you said, at 1-1 in the middle of the second-half we started to get more confidence, played, Paul Pogba came on and did really well for us and we created chances.
"I thought we created chances. Of course, we lost Eric, we lost Harry, Mason [Greenwood] isn't ready yet. We made a little change. We've got players that can play split strikers and we thought they could do some damage."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Manchester United chief Ed Woodward backs Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in statement

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward spoke at length on the club 's quarterly conference call about a number of issues .
United 's revenue shrank by almost 20 per cent in the year ending June 2020 compared to the previous financial year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
The club posted total revenue of £509million for 2019-20 , compared to record revenues of £627.1m in 2018-19 , representing a drop of 18.8 per cent .
The net debt more than doubled from the previous year to £474.1m .
Woodward spoke about United 's financial results , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state of the current squad and more .
Here is his statement in full : '' We are looking back today on what has been one of the most extraordinary and challenging seasons in recent history and I am proud of the way the club continues to respond .
`` There are still big challenges and uncertainties ahead as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt our way of life across the globe .
This disruption is clear to see in the financial results that we are announcing today and we expect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to come .
`` However , the past year has also demonstrated the underlying strength and resilience of the club ; the special role that sport plays in our societies ; and the meaningful impact the club can make in our communities through this period of adversity .
`` On the field , we will never be satisfied at Manchester United unless we are winning trophies .
But our third-place finish in the Premier League and strong cup runs last season showed that , while there is more hard work ahead and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are making progress .
`` We have a clear strategy under Ole to build a successful , committed team , with a core of homegrown talent blended with high-quality recruits that plays fast flowing , attacking football .
`` To that end , we are pleased with our recent additions to the first-team squad of Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles , two players we had been tracking as part of our recruitment process for a long period , and Edinson Cavani , a top striker who adds a new option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also welcome Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo , who will join in January , two exciting young prospects who we have also been scouted extensively .
Added to the arrival of Bruno Fernandes earlier this year , these recruits underscore our continued commitment to strengthening the squad and take our net investment in new players since summer 2019 to over €200m - more , I believe , than any other major European club over that time period .
`` We also continue to invest strongly in our thriving academy , whose graduates make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad .
The pipeline of new talent looks as exciting as ever , with Ole giving first-team debuts to eight academy graduates last season – the highest number since the Busby Babes were breaking through 68 years ago .
`` This faith in youth remains an integral part of our identity as a club .
Even with the addition of some more experienced players this month , our squad remains one of the youngest in the Premier League with an average age of 25 .
This means the team has potential for significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mature .
`` We are also tremendously excited by the progress being made by our Women ’ s team under Casey Stoney following the arrival of several new players this summer , including Tobin Heath and Christen Press , both two-time World Cup winners with the US national team .
`` While our commitment to investment remains , it must be balanced with recognition of the extraordinarily challenging environment facing us and all football clubs at this time .
Let me share a few initial observations on this summer ’ s transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the big five European leagues was down circa 40 % this summer , driven by both a lower volume of transactions and lower average fees - The contraction was also felt at the top-end of the market , with no transactions over €100m for the first time in 5 years ; and an almost 30 % reduction in the average fee for the top 30 transfers - There was a material increase in the share of free transfers and loans ( up over 20 % and circa 30 % respectively ) .
- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our peers were cautious , with Real Madrid , Barcelona , Bayern Munich , Juventus and PSG having a combined net spent of €9m ; or a median net spend of €13m - Of course there were one or two outliers the other way , most notably Chelsea , who were making up for not being able to be active during their transfer ban in summer 2019 .
But we need to look across multiple windows to gain a clearer perspective ; and as I mentioned earlier our aggregate net investment over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our peers .
`` The bottom line is we are investing and will continue to invest to back the manager .
`` More recently , you may have read about the discussions taking place within English football about plans to address the near-term financial predicament created by the pandemic for clubs in the lower leagues .
We have been playing an active role in those discussions because we strongly believe in supporting the English football pyramid , both in the short-term , to address the issues created by COVID-19 , and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all levels of the game .
`` There will always be intense debate around any changes to the structure of football , just as there was before the formation of the Premier League 28 years ago .
Now , at this critical juncture for the game , we must ensure that the huge success of the Premier League is reinforced while ensuring that the wider football pyramid continues to thrive in a rapidly changing media environment .
`` Achieving this will require strategic vision and leadership .
We are pleased that the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plan for the future structures and financing of English football .
Now it must deliver on that promise , and we are committed to playing a leading role in pushing that process towards a successful outcome .
`` Another crucial issue for the whole of football is the reopening of stadiums to spectators as soon as the government allows .
While the situation in Greater Manchester and the UK as a whole continues to evolve , our plans for this are well advanced and we are confident of ours and the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in a safe , bio-secure environment .
`` Crowds have been permitted to return to varying degrees in over 20 European countries , albeit with significant capacity restrictions to allow for social distancing , and we urge the UK government to follow these positive examples as soon as it is safe to do so .
`` While we recognise that public health must always be the priority , what is needed is consistency of approach .
If people are allowed to sit in a plane for hours , or in the cinema @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cinema , why not outside in a stadium environment which is professionally managed and controlled ?
`` If indoor concerts are allowed , why should outdoor , socially-distanced football fans be treated differently ?
Fans are the bedrock of this game and some of the inconsistencies out there are frustrating for them and for the clubs .
`` Finally , despite severe near-term pressures , created by the pandemic , we remain optimistic about the medium to long-term .
Demand for live football around the world is strong ; and our sustainable commercial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to harness that growth , while continuing to pursue what will always be our number one priority : delivering success , entertainment and trophies on the pitch.
``

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Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward spoke at length on the club's quarterly conference call about a number of issues.
United's revenue shrank by almost 20 per cent in the year ending June 2020 compared to the previous financial year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The club posted total revenue of £509million for 2019-20, compared to record revenues of £627.1m in 2018-19, representing a drop of 18.8 per cent. The net debt more than doubled from the previous year to £474.1m.
Woodward spoke about United's financial results, the proposed shake-up of English football, the state of the current squad and more. Here is his statement in full:
"We are looking back today on what has been one of the most extraordinary and challenging seasons in recent history and I am proud of the way the club continues to respond.
"There are still big challenges and uncertainties ahead as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt our way of life across the globe. This disruption is clear to see in the financial results that we are announcing today and we expect the impact to remain visible for quite some time to come.
"However, the past year has also demonstrated the underlying strength and resilience of the club; the special role that sport plays in our societies; and the meaningful impact the club can make in our communities through this period of adversity.
"On the field, we will never be satisfied at Manchester United unless we are winning trophies. But our third-place finish in the Premier League and strong cup runs last season showed that, while there is more hard work ahead and the path is not always smooth, we are making progress.
"We have a clear strategy under Ole to build a successful, committed team, with a core of homegrown talent blended with high-quality recruits that plays fast flowing, attacking football.
"To that end, we are pleased with our recent additions to the first-team squad of Donny van de Beek and Alex Telles, two players we had been tracking as part of our recruitment process for a long period, and Edinson Cavani, a top striker who adds a new option to our forward line.
"We also welcome Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo, who will join in January, two exciting young prospects who we have also been scouted extensively. Added to the arrival of Bruno Fernandes earlier this year, these recruits underscore our continued commitment to strengthening the squad and take our net investment in new players since summer 2019 to over €200m - more, I believe, than any other major European club over that time period.
"We also continue to invest strongly in our thriving academy, whose graduates make up a third of our current first-team squad. The pipeline of new talent looks as exciting as ever, with Ole giving first-team debuts to eight academy graduates last season – the highest number since the Busby Babes were breaking through 68 years ago.
"This faith in youth remains an integral part of our identity as a club. Even with the addition of some more experienced players this month, our squad remains one of the youngest in the Premier League with an average age of 25. This means the team has potential for significant further improvement as our young players develop and mature.
"We are also tremendously excited by the progress being made by our Women’s team under Casey Stoney following the arrival of several new players this summer, including Tobin Heath and Christen Press, both two-time World Cup winners with the US national team.
"While our commitment to investment remains, it must be balanced with recognition of the extraordinarily challenging environment facing us and all football clubs at this time. Let me share a few initial observations on this summer’s transfer window:
- Gross transfer spending across the big five European leagues was down circa 40% this summer, driven by both a lower volume of transactions and lower average fees
- The contraction was also felt at the top-end of the market, with no transactions over €100m for the first time in 5 years; and an almost 30% reduction in the average fee for the top 30 transfers
- There was a material increase in the share of free transfers and loans (up over 20% and circa 30% respectively).
- At a club level, many of our peers were cautious, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and PSG having a combined net spent of €9m; or a median net spend of €13m
- Of course there were one or two outliers the other way, most notably Chelsea, who were making up for not being able to be active during their transfer ban in summer 2019. But we need to look across multiple windows to gain a clearer perspective; and as I mentioned earlier our aggregate net investment over the last 3 transfer windows compares very favourably with our peers.
"The bottom line is we are investing and will continue to invest to back the manager.
"More recently, you may have read about the discussions taking place within English football about plans to address the near-term financial predicament created by the pandemic for clubs in the lower leagues. We have been playing an active role in those discussions because we strongly believe in supporting the English football pyramid, both in the short-term, to address the issues created by COVID-19, and in the long-term to improve financial sustainability at all levels of the game.
"There will always be intense debate around any changes to the structure of football, just as there was before the formation of the Premier League 28 years ago. Now, at this critical juncture for the game, we must ensure that the huge success of the Premier League is reinforced while ensuring that the wider football pyramid continues to thrive in a rapidly changing media environment.
"Achieving this will require strategic vision and leadership. We are pleased that the Premier League has committed to work together on a plan for the future structures and financing of English football. Now it must deliver on that promise, and we are committed to playing a leading role in pushing that process towards a successful outcome.
"Another crucial issue for the whole of football is the reopening of stadiums to spectators as soon as the government allows. While the situation in Greater Manchester and the UK as a whole continues to evolve, our plans for this are well advanced and we are confident of ours and the whole league’s ability to welcome them back in a safe, bio-secure environment.
"Crowds have been permitted to return to varying degrees in over 20 European countries, albeit with significant capacity restrictions to allow for social distancing, and we urge the UK government to follow these positive examples as soon as it is safe to do so.
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"While we recognise that public health must always be the priority, what is needed is consistency of approach. If people are allowed to sit in a plane for hours, or in the cinema, or even watch football in a cinema, why not outside in a stadium environment which is professionally managed and controlled?
"If indoor concerts are allowed, why should outdoor, socially-distanced football fans be treated differently? Fans are the bedrock of this game and some of the inconsistencies out there are frustrating for them and for the clubs.
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"Finally, despite severe near-term pressures, created by the pandemic, we remain optimistic about the medium to long-term. Demand for live football around the world is strong; and our sustainable commercial model means we are very well placed to harness that growth, while continuing to pursue what will always be our number one priority: delivering success, entertainment and trophies on the pitch. "


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Bolton leaders start talks with government in hopes of striking individual deal

Leaders in Bolton say they are starting their own talks with the government in the hope of striking an 'individual deal ' after wider talks led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham collapsed .
Many council leaders and MPs were left angered yesterday after discussions between Greater Manchester and the government about a fund for businesses that will be forced to close under Tier 3 lockdown rules ended .
Local leaders involved in the discussions asked for a sum between £65m and £75 , but the government rejected their proposals and instead announced that the region would only be receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last night , Bolton Council leader David Greenhalgh explained how initial talks ensued , saying : `` A costed package that would see the top up to business support equivalent to 80pc furlough arrangements of £75m , with an offer on the table from government of £55m , a counter-offer of £65m from Greater Manchester , and a further offer of £60m from government .
`` Greater Manchester held firm , feeling a compromise at half way between £55m and £75m was fair , but talks collapsed .
I was in support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informed this was a final offer , but this view was not shared by other leaders . ''
He then slammed the government after Greater Manchester has been 'disproportionately affected ' by lockdown measures so far .
Coun Greenhalgh said : “ I have spoken out publicly at why I felt Greater Manchester , and in particular , Bolton , deserved a better deal .
Greater Manchester has had over three months of lockdown interventions and on top of that Bolton has had three weeks of complete hospitality lockdown which left businesses in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in other parts of the country .
`` Our businesses now start from a lower base of stability as they enter these new measures , are far more fragile and many on the brink of closure .
Jobs have been lost and the fight to get more businesses more money if they were to be closed again was , for me and the administration , a primary focus .
“ It is therefore hugely disappointing that it is regarding this extra package of help for businesses that has led to the breakdown in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks that I believed were progressing in the right direction , and which I genuinely hoped would succeed . ''
Now , the Bolton boss has announced that he is approaching the government individually , after the Communities Minister Robert Jenrick suggested that a £60m offer was 'still on the table ' for any local councils wanting to make their own bids .
Coun David Greenhalgh said : `` It is clear the amount on the table , which is what has been accepted in Liverpool , Lancashire and now South Yorkshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses to miss out on this extra financial help .
“ This is not the time for posturing and politics .
This is about getting the best deal available for Bolton business , and those who work in the sectors worst affected .
“ I hope to have further discussions later today with Government officials and ministers , and progress as a matter of priority to enable a scheme to be worked up that targets those most affected.
” Coun Greenhalgh says that he has spoken to Mr Jenrick this morning , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal .

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Leaders in Bolton say they are starting their own talks with the government in the hope of striking an 'individual deal' after wider talks led by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham collapsed.
Many council leaders and MPs were left angered yesterday after discussions between Greater Manchester and the government about a fund for businesses that will be forced to close under Tier 3 lockdown rules ended.
Local leaders involved in the discussions asked for a sum between £65m and £75, but the government rejected their proposals and instead announced that the region would only be receiving £22m along with 'additional funding'.
(Image: Vincent Cole Manchester Evening News)
Last night, Bolton Council leader David Greenhalgh explained how initial talks ensued, saying: "A costed package that would see the top up to business support equivalent to 80pc furlough arrangements of £75m, with an offer on the table from government of £55m, a counter-offer of £65m from Greater Manchester, and a further offer of £60m from government.
"Greater Manchester held firm, feeling a compromise at half way between £55m and £75m was fair, but talks collapsed. I was in support of the acceptance of £60m as I was informed this was a final offer, but this view was not shared by other leaders."
He then slammed the government after Greater Manchester has been 'disproportionately affected' by lockdown measures so far.
Coun Greenhalgh said: “I have spoken out publicly at why I felt Greater Manchester, and in particular, Bolton, deserved a better deal. Greater Manchester has had over three months of lockdown interventions and on top of that Bolton has had three weeks of complete hospitality lockdown which left businesses in Greater Manchester disproportionately affected to other businesses in other parts of the country.
"Our businesses now start from a lower base of stability as they enter these new measures, are far more fragile and many on the brink of closure. Jobs have been lost and the fight to get more businesses more money if they were to be closed again was, for me and the administration, a primary focus.
“It is therefore hugely disappointing that it is regarding this extra package of help for businesses that has led to the breakdown in Greater Manchester talks with Government today, talks that I believed were progressing in the right direction, and which I genuinely hoped would succeed."
Now, the Bolton boss has announced that he is approaching the government individually, after the Communities Minister Robert Jenrick suggested that a £60m offer was 'still on the table' for any local councils wanting to make their own bids.
(Image: PA)
Coun David Greenhalgh said: "It is clear the amount on the table, which is what has been accepted in Liverpool, Lancashire and now South Yorkshire, and I am not prepared for Bolton businesses to miss out on this extra financial help.
“This is not the time for posturing and politics. This is about getting the best deal available for Bolton business, and those who work in the sectors worst affected.
“I hope to have further discussions later today with Government officials and ministers, and progress as a matter of priority to enable a scheme to be worked up that targets those most affected.”
Coun Greenhalgh says that he has spoken to Mr Jenrick this morning, who confirmed he would look at such a deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-21--Strictly star speaks of her sadness over Greater Manchester entering Tier 3

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Natalie Lowe has spoken of her sadness at Greater Manchester being forced into Tier 3 lockdown as she prepares to celebrate her son 's first birthday .
Natalie , whose in-laws are from Stockport , opened up about her feelings on the harsher restrictions being imposed in the region on her Instagram .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed Tier 3 when negotiations between ministers and local leaders broke down after more than a week , and only confirmed a fraction of the funds Manchester politicians wanted from the government .
The government announced the change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days after it allocated the Tier 2 level of restrictions to Greater Manchester Under the tighter measures from Friday there will be further restrictions on households mixing .
People will not be allowed to enter or leave the area , and there will be a ban on meeting people outside of someone 's household or support bubble in a private garden and in most outdoor public venues .
The restrictions will be introduced in Bolton , Bury , Manchester , Oldham , Rochdale , Salford , Stockport , Tameside , Trafford and Wigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photo of herself holding Jack : `` Not going to lie the idea of going into a Tier 3 lockdown has got me feeling pretty sad , especially as we approach Jack ’ s 1st birthday . ''
The Australian dancer , who gave birth to Jack just a week before the 2019 Strictly final in December at Manchester 's St Mary 's Hospital , said she was going to try to 'smile through ' this trying time and urged her followers to 'stay safe . '
`` Going to do my best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tight and try to smile through it .
Stay safe all x '' she wrote .
Natalie , 40 , left Strictly in 2017 to concentrate on starting a family and married company director James in Australia in January the following year .
The doting mum is originally from Sydney and now lives just outside Knutsford with her husband , their son and pet cockapoo Cooper .
When she turned 40 in August their home was decorated with cow balloons in a nod to her love of life in Cheshire , and baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ print outfit while holding a toy Friesian .
She told us previously : `` I 'm always going on country walks with the two of them .
`` I love cows .
Jack is probably thinking 'mum 's an absolute basket case . '
'' Earlier this month Natalie said she 's been missing her mum and dad 'like crazy ' in a post shared with her Instagram followers .
She has n't seen them since February , weeks before lockdown was imposed in the UK .
But her son Jack always manages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face and she shared a photo of mother and son on a walk together .
`` I ’ ve been missing my parents in Oz like crazy lately as not seen them since Feb but all I have to do is look at this little guy to cheer me up , '' she wrote .

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Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Natalie Lowe has spoken of her sadness at Greater Manchester being forced into Tier 3 lockdown as she prepares to celebrate her son's first birthday.
Natalie, whose in-laws are from Stockport, opened up about her feelings on the harsher restrictions being imposed in the region on her Instagram.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed Tier 3 when negotiations between ministers and local leaders broke down after more than a week, and only confirmed a fraction of the funds Manchester politicians wanted from the government.
The government announced the change to the 'very high' tier just days after it allocated the Tier 2 level of restrictions to Greater Manchester
Under the tighter measures from Friday there will be further restrictions on households mixing.
People will not be allowed to enter or leave the area, and there will be a ban on meeting people outside of someone's household or support bubble in a private garden and in most outdoor public venues.
The restrictions will be introduced in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.
Natalie wrote, alongside an adorable photo of herself holding Jack: "Not going to lie the idea of going into a Tier 3 lockdown has got me feeling pretty sad, especially as we approach Jack’s 1st birthday."
The Australian dancer, who gave birth to Jack just a week before the 2019 Strictly final in December at Manchester's St Mary's Hospital, said she was going to try to 'smile through' this trying time and urged her followers to 'stay safe.'
(Image: Natalie Lowe/Instagram)
"Going to do my best to hold those closest to me extra tight and try to smile through it. Stay safe all x" she wrote.
Natalie, 40, left Strictly in 2017 to concentrate on starting a family and married company director James in Australia in January the following year.
The doting mum is originally from Sydney and now lives just outside Knutsford with her husband, their son and pet cockapoo Cooper.
When she turned 40 in August their home was decorated with cow balloons in a nod to her love of life in Cheshire, and baby James was dressed in a cute cow print outfit while holding a toy Friesian.
And she's been embracing country life.
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She told us previously: "I'm always going on country walks with the two of them.
"I love cows. Jack is probably thinking 'mum's an absolute basket case.'"
Earlier this month Natalie said she's been missing her mum and dad 'like crazy' in a post shared with her Instagram followers.
She hasn't seen them since February, weeks before lockdown was imposed in the UK.
But her son Jack always manages to put a smile on Natalie's face and she shared a photo of mother and son on a walk together.
"I’ve been missing my parents in Oz like crazy lately as not seen them since Feb but all I have to do is look at this little guy to cheer me up," she wrote.