themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Double yellow lines to be introduced in Stalybridge close to Stamford Park

New double yellow lines are to be introduced on streets next to Stamford Park despite residents ’ fears it will leave them nowhere to park near their homes .
Tameside ’ s planning committee has agreed to introduce waiting restrictions on sections of Astley Road , Ash Grove , Stamford Grove , Norman Road , and West Street in Stalybridge .
The measures were prompted by ‘ many years ’ of parking problems , according to the council , from people leaving vehicles on the streets to access Stamford Park , Tameside Hospital , West Hill Secondary School and Stalybridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hall has consulted twice on introducing a residents only parking scheme , but both times the poll did not reach the required level of 50pc in favour to be implemented .
However residents have objected to the latest plans with two petitions against the measures lodged from residents on Stamford Grove and West Street .
Paul Guerin addressed the panel on behalf of residents opposed to the waiting restrictions .
He said they believed the intention of the new double yellows was to get more people to use the nearby council owned Darnton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was projected to have generated just £7k in income during the 2019/20 financial year .
“ We firmly believe that the implementation of the proposal has nothing to do with the concerns of residents in the area , and is nothing more than a ruse by the council to try and increase the usage of the Darnton Road car park , ” Mr Guerin said .
“ This car park has proved to be a white elephant and an embarrassment to the council – a car park which is unkempt and has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current state of the pay and display machine is testament .
“ Residents only parking has been an issue for a long time and we fully understand that we have not achieved the 50pc poll target required to implement this .
“ Just because this did not happen does not mean the council should trample roughshod over the residents.
” He added that 23 houses on Stamford Grove that did not have off road parking or driveways would ‘ not be able to park in the vicinity of their own homes ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put any residents in , ” Mr Guerin added .
Stalybridge South Coun Doreen Dickinson said : “ It seems very heavy handed this .
I know it ’ s a problem because I know Stamford Park .
“ But if you had two small children and you went shopping and you came back could you get your car near your house so you could unload your shopping and look after your children ?
” She added that the car park should be better signposted because ‘ you ’ re on top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a car park ’ .
Jody Hawkins , highways manager responsible for traffic , agreed that there should be better signage for the car park , but said that people could legally load and unload their vehicles on double yellow lines .
“ Whether you could actually park outside your house is another matter , ” she added .
“ The scheme has come about by people objecting to people parking on the whole area , people can ’ t get off their drives because the parking is so bad , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it ’ s so bad .
“ We know that the refuse freighter can ’ t always get down Stamford Grove to load – people need their bins emptying .
“ I believe that this is a happy medium allowing people to use the park , and park overnight as residents and leave other areas completely unaffected .
“ The council doesn ’ t have to provide a parking area for people to put their vehicles on street .
It is difficult but safety is the underlying element of the whole scheme.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting at any time on sections of Astley Road , Ash Grove , Stamford Grove , Norman Road , and West Street .
And there would be limited waiting of up to four hours from Monday to Sunday , 9am to 5pm with no return with four hours on parts of the south side of Stamford Grove .
These restrictions would be in place from the Easter Bank Holiday weekend until September 30 .
The proposals were approved unanimously by councillors .

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New double yellow lines are to be introduced on streets next to Stamford Park despite residents’ fears it will leave them nowhere to park near their homes.
Tameside’s planning committee has agreed to introduce waiting restrictions on sections of Astley Road, Ash Grove, Stamford Grove, Norman Road, and West Street in Stalybridge.
The measures were prompted by ‘many years’ of parking problems, according to the council, from people leaving vehicles on the streets to access Stamford Park, Tameside Hospital, West Hill Secondary School and Stalybridge Railway Station.
Since 2018 the town hall has consulted twice on introducing a residents only parking scheme, but both times the poll did not reach the required level of 50pc in favour to be implemented.
However residents have objected to the latest plans with two petitions against the measures lodged from residents on Stamford Grove and West Street.
Paul Guerin addressed the panel on behalf of residents opposed to the waiting restrictions.
He said they believed the intention of the new double yellows was to get more people to use the nearby council owned Darnton Road car park.
That car park was projected to have generated just £7k in income during the 2019/20 financial year.
“We firmly believe that the implementation of the proposal has nothing to do with the concerns of residents in the area, and is nothing more than a ruse by the council to try and increase the usage of the Darnton Road car park,” Mr Guerin said.
“This car park has proved to be a white elephant and an embarrassment to the council – a car park which is unkempt and has a warranted reputation for vandalism to which the current state of the pay and display machine is testament.
“Residents only parking has been an issue for a long time and we fully understand that we have not achieved the 50pc poll target required to implement this.
“Just because this did not happen does not mean the council should trample roughshod over the residents.”
He added that 23 houses on Stamford Grove that did not have off road parking or driveways would ‘not be able to park in the vicinity of their own homes’.
“This is not an acceptable situation to put any residents in,” Mr Guerin added.
Stalybridge South Coun Doreen Dickinson said: “It seems very heavy handed this. I know it’s a problem because I know Stamford Park.
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“But if you had two small children and you went shopping and you came back could you get your car near your house so you could unload your shopping and look after your children?”
She added that the car park should be better signposted because ‘you’re on top of it before you know it’s a car park’.
Jody Hawkins, highways manager responsible for traffic, agreed that there should be better signage for the car park, but said that people could legally load and unload their vehicles on double yellow lines.
“Whether you could actually park outside your house is another matter,” she added.
“The scheme has come about by people objecting to people parking on the whole area, people can’t get off their drives because the parking is so bad, they can’t come out of junctions because it’s so bad.
“We know that the refuse freighter can’t always get down Stamford Grove to load – people need their bins emptying.
“I believe that this is a happy medium allowing people to use the park, and park overnight as residents and leave other areas completely unaffected.
“The council doesn’t have to provide a parking area for people to put their vehicles on street. It is difficult but safety is the underlying element of the whole scheme.”
The new restrictions would see no waiting at any time on sections of Astley Road, Ash Grove, Stamford Grove, Norman Road, and West Street.
And there would be limited waiting of up to four hours from Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm with no return with four hours on parts of the south side of Stamford Grove.
These restrictions would be in place from the Easter Bank Holiday weekend until September 30.
The proposals were approved unanimously by councillors.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Plans for library rejected over fears it'll return it to '1950s conditions'

Plans to convert a family home into bedsits have been refused over fears ‘ cramped ’ conditions would be a throwback to the standards of the 1950s .
The proposals would have seen the property - which served as Heaton Mersey library until the mid-90s - divided into a 10-bedroom house of multiple occupation , or ‘ HMO ’ .
Only one room would have had an en-suite , while residents would have shared three bathrooms and two kitchen and dining areas .
Four of the bedrooms - which ranged from 12 sqm to 18 sqm in size - were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the two-storey property in Thornfield Road .
The rejected application , from Fast Acquisitions Ltd , also included eight parking spaces .
The scheme was scaled down from an earlier proposal for an 11-bed HMO .
But this did little to ease residents concerns over its potential impact on Mauldeth Road Conservation Area .
Ten letters of objection were lodged with Stockport council , which received just one in support .
John Mason , representing local objectors , told a meeting of the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee the development was ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of the building .
He said : “ It ’ s poorly designed in relation to other HMOs in the borough , some of which comprise all en-suite accommodation , and in some cases incorporate cinema rooms and co-working space .
“ This development would cause considerable harm to the character of the conservation area and to the amenity of the area . ''
Mr Mason added : “ The poor quality accommodation without en-suite rooms will not be attractive to key workers and professionals , as suggested by the applicant , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to short-term , transient occupiers.
” He also raised concerns over ‘ insufficient parking ’ space at the HMO , warning it could lead to overspill on to Thornfield Road , which he described as ‘ busy ’ and ‘ on a dangerous corner ’ .
The planning officer ’ s recommendation was to grant approval of the scheme on the basis it complied with council and national planning policy .
However , members of the committee were inclined to agree with Mr Mason and local objectors .
Veteran councillor Tom McGee remembered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' when the building was a library , and said the quality of the conversion was 'wrong ' .
He added : “ I don ’ t think students these days would look at that and say ‘ that ’ s good ’ , they would reject that sort of accommodation .
And the idea of unknown adults sharing bathrooms , we are going back to the 1950s and 60s , we ’ re not in the 21st century.
” The deputy council leader also said he feared the tightness of spaces on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking all over the place ’ .
His views were shared by Heatons North councillor David Sedgwick who said it was the most ‘ disappointing ’ application he had seen in eight years on the committee .
He added : “ I don ’ t wish to be hyperbolic but I think we , as an authority , have to demand the quality of housing that our residents truly deserve .
“ This , to me , is gross over-development which puts the profitability of this development clearly over the needs of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For me , that ’ s simply not good enough.
” Coun Sedgwick moved to refuse the application and was seconded by Coun John Taylor who said approving the plans would ‘ depreciate the area ’ and urged the committee to ‘ stand its ground .

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Plans to convert a family home into bedsits have been refused over fears ‘cramped’ conditions would be a throwback to the standards of the 1950s.
The proposals would have seen the property - which served as Heaton Moor library until the mid-90s - divided into a 10-bedroom house of multiple occupation, or ‘HMO’.
Only one room would have had an en-suite, while residents would have shared three bathrooms and two kitchen and dining areas.
Four of the bedrooms - which ranged from 12 sqm to 18 sqm in size - were to have been housed in the loft of the two-storey property in Thornfield Road.
The rejected application, from Fast Acquisitions Ltd, also included eight parking spaces.
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The scheme was scaled down from an earlier proposal for an 11-bed HMO. But this did little to ease residents concerns over its potential impact on Mauldeth Road Conservation Area.
Ten letters of objection were lodged with Stockport council, which received just one in support.
John Mason, representing local objectors, told a meeting of the Heatons and Reddish Area Committee the development was ‘low grade’ and not an appropriate use of the building.
He said: “It’s poorly designed in relation to other HMOs in the borough, some of which comprise all en-suite accommodation, and in some cases incorporate cinema rooms and co-working space.
“This development would cause considerable harm to the character of the conservation area and to the amenity of the area."
Mr Mason added: “The poor quality accommodation without en-suite rooms will not be attractive to key workers and professionals, as suggested by the applicant, and is likely to only to appeal to short-term, transient occupiers.”
He also raised concerns over ‘insufficient parking’ space at the HMO, warning it could lead to overspill on to Thornfield Road, which he described as ‘busy’ and ‘on a dangerous corner’.
The planning officer’s recommendation was to grant approval of the scheme on the basis it complied with council and national planning policy.
However, members of the committee were inclined to agree with Mr Mason and local objectors.
Veteran councillor Tom McGee remembered the rooms as being 'cramped and small' when the building was a library, and said the quality of the conversion was 'wrong'.
He added: “I don’t think students these days would look at that and say ‘that’s good’, they would reject that sort of accommodation. And the idea of unknown adults sharing bathrooms, we are going back to the 1950s and 60s, we’re not in the 21st century.”
The deputy council leader also said he feared the tightness of spaces on the site could lead to ‘people parking all over the place’.
His views were shared by Heatons North councillor David Sedgwick who said it was the most ‘disappointing’ application he had seen in eight years on the committee.
He added: “I don’t wish to be hyperbolic but I think we, as an authority, have to demand the quality of housing that our residents truly deserve.
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“This, to me, is gross over-development which puts the profitability of this development clearly over the needs of the people who will be living there. For me, that’s simply not good enough.”
Coun Sedgwick moved to refuse the application and was seconded by Coun John Taylor who said approving the plans would ‘depreciate the area’ and urged the committee to ‘stand its ground.
Councillors voted unanimously to reject the application.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Police officer faces gross misconduct investigation over 'arrest threat' video

Two police constables are under investigation after a video emerged of an officer threatening to `` make something up ' and arrest a man .
The Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) is investigating both of the Lancashire Police for alleged misconduct .
Footage was widely shared on social media in April of a confrontation between a police officer and a member of the public in Accrington , Lancashire .
The man can be heard claiming to be 'harassed ' .
The police officer can be seen stepping close to the man saying : `` If you want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ push your chest out and something like that then fine , I 'll lock you up .
We 'll do that shall we ? ''
When the member of the public then protests his innocence , insisting he has done nothing wrong , the police officer then adds : `` I 'll make something up .
Public order .
Squaring up to a police officer .
Shall I do that ?
`` Who are they going to believe me or you ?
Who are they going to believe me or you ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the video , confirming the matter is being investigated .
The force added that it was clear that the member of the public 'deserves an apology ' .
The matter was later referred voluntarily by the force to the IOPC .
In a statement today the IOPC said : `` An IOPC investigation into the actions of two Lancashire Constabulary officers during an incident in Accrington continues .
`` On April 17th , officers from the force approached four members of the public on Coach Road .
`` Footage of the exchange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the men , was widely circulated on social media .
As a result on April 20th Lancashire Constabulary voluntarily referred the matter .
`` We started an independent investigation and subsequently received a complaint about the conduct of the officers which will be considered as part of the investigation . ''
One officer , who is alleged to have abused his powers , has been notified that he is under investigation for gross misconduct .
The second officer has been notified that he is under investigation for misconduct for an allegation that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the first officer .
The serving of the notice is not an implication of guilt , but to inform the officer their conduct is under investigation .
IOPC Regional Director , Amanda Rowe , said : `` I recognise that this incident has caused concern within the community , and understandably , has raised questions about the conduct of the officers .
`` It is out role to independently investigate the matter to ensure the officers are accountable for their actions and to identify if any broader lessons can be learned .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is progressing well .
Lancashire Constabulary , and the two officers are cooperating with our enquiries .
`` We have spoken to the man who was stopped by the officers and we will keep him regularly updated on this investigation . ''

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Two police constables are under investigation after a video emerged of an officer threatening to "make something up' and arrest a man.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating both of the Lancashire Police for alleged misconduct.
Footage was widely shared on social media in April of a confrontation between a police officer and a member of the public in Accrington, Lancashire.
The man can be heard claiming to be 'harassed'.
The police officer can be seen stepping close to the man saying: "If you want to f*cking step to me, and push your chest out and something like that then fine, I'll lock you up. We'll do that shall we?"
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When the member of the public then protests his innocence, insisting he has done nothing wrong, the police officer then adds: "I'll make something up. Public order. Squaring up to a police officer. Shall I do that?
"Who are they going to believe me or you? Who are they going to believe me or you?"
Lancashire Police later issued an official response to the video, confirming the matter is being investigated.
The force added that it was clear that the member of the public 'deserves an apology'.
The matter was later referred voluntarily by the force to the IOPC.
In a statement today the IOPC said: "An IOPC investigation into the actions of two Lancashire Constabulary officers during an incident in Accrington continues.
"On April 17th, officers from the force approached four members of the public on Coach Road.
"Footage of the exchange, between two officers and one of the men , was widely circulated on social media. As a result on April 20th Lancashire Constabulary voluntarily referred the matter.
"We started an independent investigation and subsequently received a complaint about the conduct of the officers which will be considered as part of the investigation."
One officer, who is alleged to have abused his powers, has been notified that he is under investigation for gross misconduct.
The second officer has been notified that he is under investigation for misconduct for an allegation that he did not challenge or report the conduct of the first officer.
The serving of the notice is not an implication of guilt, but to inform the officer their conduct is under investigation.
IOPC Regional Director, Amanda Rowe, said: "I recognise that this incident has caused concern within the community, and understandably, has raised questions about the conduct of the officers.
"It is out role to independently investigate the matter to ensure the officers are accountable for their actions and to identify if any broader lessons can be learned.
"This work is underway, and is progressing well. Lancashire Constabulary, and the two officers are cooperating with our enquiries.
"We have spoken to the man who was stopped by the officers and we will keep him regularly updated on this investigation."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--BBC invites staff to apply for voluntary redundancy to make £125m in savings

The BBC has invited staff to apply for voluntary redundancy in an attempt to make £125 million in savings this year .
The broadcaster has asked its public service staff – not those in its commercial subsidiaries – to make a voluntary redundancy expression of interest .
In an internal message to staff , director-general Lord Hall said delaying means-testing of the free TV licence for over-75s would cost a “ significant sum at a time when revenue from the licence fee is also down ” because of the broadcaster ’ s ability to collect the fee during lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected ” , he said .
A BBC spokesman said : “ The impact of the coronavirus pandemic means the BBC needs to make £125 million of savings this financial year , in addition to the considerable efficiency savings the corporation had previously committed to and planned for .
“ The BBC ’ s challenge is to keep delivering programmes and services for the whole country while continuing to adapt and change .
“ The BBC is therefore inviting public service staff to express an interest in voluntary redundancy.
” The BBC suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC News because of the demands of covering the coronavirus pandemic but the cuts will still take place at a later date .
The £125 million is in addition to the efficiency savings the broadcaster has committed to – £800 million by 2021/22 .
James Purnell , director of radio and education , recently told MPs that the corporation would have to air repeats and the pandemic ’ s effect on schedules would be starker next year .
Tim Davie is set to replace Lord Hall as the broadcaster ’ s next director-general @

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The BBC has invited staff to apply for voluntary redundancy in an attempt to make £125 million in savings this year.
The broadcaster has asked its public service staff – not those in its commercial subsidiaries – to make a voluntary redundancy expression of interest.
In an internal message to staff, director-general Lord Hall said delaying means-testing of the free TV licence for over-75s would cost a “significant sum at a time when revenue from the licence fee is also down” because of the broadcaster’s ability to collect the fee during lockdown.
“Our commercial operations are also severely affected”, he said.
A BBC spokesman said: “The impact of the coronavirus pandemic means the BBC needs to make £125 million of savings this financial year, in addition to the considerable efficiency savings the corporation had previously committed to and planned for.
“The BBC’s challenge is to keep delivering programmes and services for the whole country while continuing to adapt and change.
“The BBC is therefore inviting public service staff to express an interest in voluntary redundancy.”
The BBC suspended plans to cut around 450 jobs in BBC News because of the demands of covering the coronavirus pandemic but the cuts will still take place at a later date.
The £125 million is in addition to the efficiency savings the broadcaster has committed to – £800 million by 2021/22.
James Purnell, director of radio and education, recently told MPs that the corporation would have to air repeats and the pandemic’s effect on schedules would be starker next year.
Tim Davie is set to replace Lord Hall as the broadcaster’s next director-general.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Manchester United give verdict on new Premier League change

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has welcomed the increase of substitutes in Premier League matches for the rest of the season .
The Premier League has expanded the number of substitutes from seven to nine for the remaining fixtures of the campaign and managers are permitted up to five substitutions , rather than the usual three .
Drinks breaks took place midway through the halves of both Premier League matches on Wednesday night and three of the four clubs made at least four changes .
United are without defenders Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones for the trip to Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marcus Rashford are available after long-term injuries .
With a quick turnaround scheduled in order to complete the 2020-21 Premier League before next summer 's European Championship , Solskjaer is pleased to have the option of five substitutions .
`` It depends on the games , I think , '' Solskjaer added .
`` I think three subs is the right amount for a game and changing the whole five of them will probably happen because we have to look after players .
They 've been out for a long period , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard physically and they 've got to go straight into a season after as well .
`` It 's a good option for us to protect the players and make sure we do n't get any unnecessary injuries , we have to look after them and take care of them , and make sure we use those periods to make substitutions well . ''

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has welcomed the increase of substitutes in Premier League matches for the rest of the season.
The Premier League has expanded the number of substitutes from seven to nine for the remaining fixtures of the campaign and managers are permitted up to five substitutions, rather than the usual three.
Drinks breaks took place midway through the halves of both Premier League matches on Wednesday night and three of the four clubs made at least four changes.
United are without defenders Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones for the trip to Tottenham on Friday night but Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are available after long-term injuries.
With a quick turnaround scheduled in order to complete the 2020-21 Premier League before next summer's European Championship, Solskjaer is pleased to have the option of five substitutions.
"It depends on the games, I think," Solskjaer added. "I think three subs is the right amount for a game and changing the whole five of them will probably happen because we have to look after players. They've been out for a long period, the Premier League is intense, it's hard physically and they've got to go straight into a season after as well.
"It's a good option for us to protect the players and make sure we don't get any unnecessary injuries, we have to look after them and take care of them, and make sure we use those periods to make substitutions well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Once inadequate but now unrecognisable - here's how care home turned it around

A Trafford care home has turned things around dramatically in just 12 months – and it ’ s all been thanks to the personal dedication of its staff .
Urmston Manor Care Home was bought by Martyn Davies and his team in April 2018 .
The year before , the Care Quality Commission slammed the residential facility as ‘ inadequate ’ overall .
But now , the care home is almost unrecognisable and CQC ’ s most recent inspection gave it an ‘ outstanding ’ rating overall .
One of the home ’ s residents , Headley , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do nothing .
Now , we ’ re the busiest old people I know.
” So how did they do it ?
Martyn is a registered nurse and said his is “ the most rewarding job in the world.
” He moved to Manchester at age 16 with no qualifications after leaving school in South Wales aged just 14 .
He first worked as a kitchen porter at Tampopo in the Trafford Centre washing dishes before starting in the kitchen of a Manchester care home .
Now running his own care home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beyond for the 24 residents aged 62 to 97 that live at Urmston Manor .
He said : “ [ At Urmston Manor ] what was important to me was choice and transparency .
We set our own values , which is easy for staff to remember and everything that we do , we look back at those .
We call them the TIC values : transparency , inclusion and compassion .
“ We ensure residents and their friends and loved ones get a voice and engagement is the biggest thing for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s all simple things really.
” Until the COVID-19 outbreak began , the home had been taking residents out on day trips , for afternoon teas with friends and holding themed food nights where every resident could invite two guests for a free three course meal , entertainment and fancy dress .
The residents are also avid volunteers , heading out with collection buckets for St Anne ’ s Hospice and making meals for Mad Dog ’ s Street Project .
Martyn said : “ As people get older and stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to fulfil their time and feel they ’ re contributing to society .
We ’ re enabling them to do the things they ’ ve always done.
” Before the pandemic , the home had a different live singer performing every Monday , something Martyn acknowledged was particularly helpful for residents suffering from dementia .
He said : “ We ’ re relaxed and open .
When people think of care homes , they think of people sitting around in four walls , but we ’ re enhancing they ’ re lives.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been diagnosed with a very severe form of cancer and given a week to live by her doctors , used to live in Lytham St Anne ’ s , on the Lancashire coast .
Martyn surprised her and her family and drove them to a rented beach cottage in the town .
They had champagne , celebrated and had a really special time .
Martyn said : “ Even in her last few days when she was very disorientated , she still remembered that time and when you talked to her about it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Urmston Manor sadly lost its eldest resident , who was 106 .
It was her birthday last August and Martyn asked her what she would like to do for it .
She said , while she didn ’ t want a fuss , she would love to go to Doncaster for the day with her friends .
So Martyn and his team arranged afternoon tea for her and drove her there .
Every Christmas , with the help of other local charities , the home also opens its doors to those in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gives them a good meal , good company and a gift – something the residents were involved in organising .
It is this personal touch and sense of community that sits at the heart of the care home ’ s philosophy .
Martyn , who has now worked in social care for 19 years , said : “ It ’ s simple things really .
Treat people how you would want to be treated .
“ It ’ s so important to see positive news about social care , we see so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important and necessary , but the only way we ’ re going to turn things around is by focusing on what we ’ re also doing right.
” A spokesperson for Trafford CCG said : “ While we face the biggest health crisis in a generation , current residents at Urmston Manor are in safe hands .
“ It ’ s astonishing what can be achieved with the right level of commitment shown to residents.
” From this week , visitors can now come and sit with residents behind a perspex glass screen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of one resident to go along and watch as she blew a candle out for her 87th birthday .
Coun Jo Harding , Trafford Council ’ s executive member for adult social care said : “ Martyn is a great example of community nursing in action .
He lives and breathes his job and we love to work with him and Urmston Manor – as we do all residential homes in the borough – to ensure residents enjoy active and varied lives.
” To find out more about becoming a nurse , click @ @

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A Trafford care home has turned things around dramatically in just 12 months – and it’s all been thanks to the personal dedication of its staff.
Urmston Manor Care Home was bought by Martyn Davies and his team in April 2018. The year before, the Care Quality Commission slammed the residential facility as ‘inadequate’ overall.
But now, the care home is almost unrecognisable and CQC’s most recent inspection gave it an ‘outstanding’ rating overall.
One of the home’s residents, Headley, said: “We used to sit around and do nothing. Now, we’re the busiest old people I know.”
So how did they do it?
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Martyn is a registered nurse and said his is “the most rewarding job in the world.”
He moved to Manchester at age 16 with no qualifications after leaving school in South Wales aged just 14.
He first worked as a kitchen porter at Tampopo in the Trafford Centre washing dishes before starting in the kitchen of a Manchester care home.
(Image: Martyn Davies)
Now running his own care home, Martyn and his team go above and beyond for the 24 residents aged 62 to 97 that live at Urmston Manor.
He said: “[At Urmston Manor] what was important to me was choice and transparency. We set our own values, which is easy for staff to remember and everything that we do, we look back at those. We call them the TIC values: transparency, inclusion and compassion.
“We ensure residents and their friends and loved ones get a voice and engagement is the biggest thing for us, it’s really important. It’s all simple things really.”
(Image: Martyn Davies)
Until the COVID-19 outbreak began, the home had been taking residents out on day trips, for afternoon teas with friends and holding themed food nights where every resident could invite two guests for a free three course meal, entertainment and fancy dress.
The residents are also avid volunteers, heading out with collection buckets for St Anne’s Hospice and making meals for Mad Dog’s Street Project.
Martyn said: “As people get older and stop working, it’s important for them to fulfil their time and feel they’re contributing to society. We’re enabling them to do the things they’ve always done.”
(Image: Martyn Davies)
Before the pandemic, the home had a different live singer performing every Monday, something Martyn acknowledged was particularly helpful for residents suffering from dementia.
He said: “We’re relaxed and open. When people think of care homes, they think of people sitting around in four walls, but we’re enhancing they’re lives.”
One elderly resident, who had been diagnosed with a very severe form of cancer and given a week to live by her doctors, used to live in Lytham St Anne’s, on the Lancashire coast.
Martyn surprised her and her family and drove them to a rented beach cottage in the town. They had champagne, celebrated and had a really special time.
(Image: Martyn Davies)
Martyn said: “Even in her last few days when she was very disorientated, she still remembered that time and when you talked to her about it, she calmed down.”
Recently, Urmston Manor sadly lost its eldest resident, who was 106.
It was her birthday last August and Martyn asked her what she would like to do for it.
She said, while she didn’t want a fuss, she would love to go to Doncaster for the day with her friends.
So Martyn and his team arranged afternoon tea for her and drove her there.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Every Christmas, with the help of other local charities, the home also opens its doors to those in the community who would be eating alone and gives them a good meal, good company and a gift – something the residents were involved in organising.
It is this personal touch and sense of community that sits at the heart of the care home’s philosophy.
Martyn, who has now worked in social care for 19 years, said: “It’s simple things really. Treat people how you would want to be treated.
(Image: Martyn Davies)
“It’s so important to see positive news about social care, we see so much that is negative, and that is important and necessary, but the only way we’re going to turn things around is by focusing on what we’re also doing right.”
A spokesperson for Trafford CCG said: “While we face the biggest health crisis in a generation, current residents at Urmston Manor are in safe hands.
“It’s astonishing what can be achieved with the right level of commitment shown to residents.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
From this week, visitors can now come and sit with residents behind a perspex glass screen; this allowed the son and partner of one resident to go along and watch as she blew a candle out for her 87th birthday.
Coun Jo Harding, Trafford Council’s executive member for adult social care said: “Martyn is a great example of community nursing in action. He lives and breathes his job and we love to work with him and Urmston Manor – as we do all residential homes in the borough – to ensure residents enjoy active and varied lives.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference RECAP

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Thursday morning as he previewed Manchester United 's upcoming trip to face @ @ @ @ @ .
The United manager held his first press conference in over three months as he @ @ @ @ @ top-flight action , with his side in need of a positive result to keep up @ @ @ @ @ .
Solskjaer was quizzed on his preparations for the match , with Paul Pogba and @ @ @ @ @ contention following long injury lay-offs , while Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe have both been @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have two players , it 's Phil Jones and Axel will probably @ @ @ @ @ start .
Apart from that , the rest of the squad is fit and available @ @ @ @ @ been out for a long , long period , but they 're available . ''
@ @ @ @ @ quotes and reaction from the press conference .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Thursday morning as he previewed Manchester United's upcoming trip to face Tottenham in the Premier League.
The United manager held his first press conference in over three months as he previewed United's return to top-flight action, with his side in need of a positive result to keep up the pressure on fourth-placed Chelsea.
Solskjaer was quizzed on his preparations for the match, with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford both back in contention following long injury lay-offs, while Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe have both been ruled out of the match.
"We have two players, it's Phil Jones and Axel will probably miss this game and the start. Apart from that, the rest of the squad is fit and available. Marcus and Paul have been out for a long, long period, but they're available."
Scroll down to see full quotes and reaction from the press conference.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Young man with depression and anxiety coping with lockdown thanks to Class of 92

A young man with ADHD , anxiety and depression says his symptoms have never been more manageable than in lockdown – thanks to some lessons taken from sporting superstars .
Muhammad ‘ Abz ’ Abby , 25 and from Stretford , studies life skills and journalism at UA92 , the Old Trafford-based university founded by players from the 1992 class of Manchester United , including Gary Neville .
The student is currently shielding due to his chronic asthma but says his new routine of healthy eating , positivity and exercise has been working wonders .
Abz says he has learnt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly from the class of ’ 92 and says he has never felt better thanks to his new positive affirmations , creativity , healthy eating and exercise regime .
He said : “ As someone who has struggled with mental health , this should really be one of the hardest times of my life , but my depression , anxiety and ADHD have never been better .
“ I didn ’ t know what to expect from the character development sessions when I first started at UA92 .
But studying things like positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and confidence in yourself that are based on what the Class of 92 learned at Manchester United , has really transformed my outlook on life.
” Abz ’ s serious asthma means he has only been able to leave the house for the first time in 10 weeks this week , but said the temptation before that to stay in bed all day was strong .
He added : “ Instead I ’ ve focused on applying what I ’ ve learned on my course : I get up early and make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise and cook good food which I ’ d never really bothered with before .
“ I ’ m working on improving my mindset through positive affirmations which have motivated me to start vlogging again which I had neglected for a while .
“ For me , creativity is a brilliant outlet and I ’ ve tried writing poetry for the first time .
It ’ s about Black Lives Matter and has helped me feel connected to the movement from home.
” UA92 co-founder and former Manchester United player , Gary Neville @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we learned early on that to cope with the highs and lows of the game we had to train ourselves mentally .
“ Sir Alex Ferguson instilled in us the importance of waking up every day prepared to give it our all .
We also had develop the strength of character and toughness to survive the criticism that we inevitably received as high-profile players .
“ It ’ s that resilience that we have incorporated into the UA92 ethos because tough times are going to happen in all our lives and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they make or break us .
“ Having a positive inner voice is incredibly important , as is being an independent thinker and taking responsibility for yourself : your diet , fitness and what you choose to focus your time and effort on.
” The Old Trafford-based higher education institution was co-founded by Manchester United ’ s legendary Class of 92 : Gary and Phil Neville , Ryan Giggs , Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt , as well as Lancaster University .
Alongside their academics , students study character development skills including positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are based on the principles that influenced the players ’ success as one of the most decorated Premier League Teams of all time .
For those struggling with their mental health during lockdown , Abz had some advice .
He said : “ You are what you think .
How you talk to yourself influences your mindset .
Our tutor gave us a tip to start some positive affirmations so I ’ m making time to listen to some online every day .
“ Eat well – we ’ ve learned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good mental health , so I ’ ve started to cook for myself and am perfecting my three bean chilli recipe .
“ Learn what makes you feel better ; take time to pay attention to what influences how you feel .
For me , being creative is a good way to stop focusing too much on my own thoughts .
“ Discover exercise that works for you , the endorphin release of exercise has a huge effect on your brain .
I ’ m not a big exerciser but I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me feel less anxious .
“ And communicate in the right way – social media is an important part of my life , but it ’ s not always the healthiest place to be .
When I ’ m feeling low I ’ ve started to call people so socialising isn ’ t all online.
” UA92 welcomed its first students in September 2019 .
It offers undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance , business , computer science , media and sport which are awarded by Lancaster University , as well as Access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Higher Education ( Cert HE ) .
For more information about UA92 visit www.ua92.ac.uk .

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A young man with ADHD, anxiety and depression says his symptoms have never been more manageable than in lockdown – thanks to some lessons taken from sporting superstars.
Muhammad ‘Abz’ Abby, 25 and from Stretford, studies life skills and journalism at UA92, the Old Trafford-based university founded by players from the 1992 class of Manchester United, including Gary Neville.
The student is currently shielding due to his chronic asthma but says his new routine of healthy eating, positivity and exercise has been working wonders.
(Image: UA92)
Abz says he has learnt his new techniques to help him cope directly from the class of ’92 and says he has never felt better thanks to his new positive affirmations, creativity, healthy eating and exercise regime.
He said: “As someone who has struggled with mental health, this should really be one of the hardest times of my life, but my depression, anxiety and ADHD have never been better.
“I didn’t know what to expect from the character development sessions when I first started at UA92. But studying things like positive self-talk, staying motivated and having faith and confidence in yourself that are based on what the Class of 92 learned at Manchester United, has really transformed my outlook on life.”
Abz’s serious asthma means he has only been able to leave the house for the first time in 10 weeks this week, but said the temptation before that to stay in bed all day was strong.
(Image: UA92)
He added: “Instead I’ve focused on applying what I’ve learned on my course: I get up early and make sure I find time in the day to exercise and cook good food which I’d never really bothered with before.
“I’m working on improving my mindset through positive affirmations which have motivated me to start vlogging again which I had neglected for a while.
“For me, creativity is a brilliant outlet and I’ve tried writing poetry for the first time. It’s about Black Lives Matter and has helped me feel connected to the movement from home.”
UA92 co-founder and former Manchester United player, Gary Neville said: “At Manchester United, we learned early on that to cope with the highs and lows of the game we had to train ourselves mentally.
“Sir Alex Ferguson instilled in us the importance of waking up every day prepared to give it our all. We also had develop the strength of character and toughness to survive the criticism that we inevitably received as high-profile players.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“It’s that resilience that we have incorporated into the UA92 ethos because tough times are going to happen in all our lives and it’s our attitude that will decide whether they make or break us.
“Having a positive inner voice is incredibly important, as is being an independent thinker and taking responsibility for yourself: your diet, fitness and what you choose to focus your time and effort on.”
The Old Trafford-based higher education institution was co-founded by Manchester United’s legendary Class of 92: Gary and Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, as well as Lancaster University.
Alongside their academics, students study character development skills including positive thinking, mental resilience and motivation, which are based on the principles that influenced the players’ success as one of the most decorated Premier League Teams of all time.
For those struggling with their mental health during lockdown, Abz had some advice.
He said: “You are what you think. How you talk to yourself influences your mindset. Our tutor gave us a tip to start some positive affirmations so I’m making time to listen to some online every day.
“Eat well – we’ve learned that a healthy diet is the foundation for good mental health, so I’ve started to cook for myself and am perfecting my three bean chilli recipe.
“Learn what makes you feel better; take time to pay attention to what influences how you feel. For me, being creative is a good way to stop focusing too much on my own thoughts.
“Discover exercise that works for you, the endorphin release of exercise has a huge effect on your brain. I’m not a big exerciser but I’ve found a resistance band home workout makes me feel less anxious.
“And communicate in the right way – social media is an important part of my life, but it’s not always the healthiest place to be. When I’m feeling low I’ve started to call people so socialising isn’t all online.”
UA92 welcomed its first students in September 2019. It offers undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance, business, computer science, media and sport which are awarded by Lancaster University, as well as Access to Higher Education qualifications and Certificates of Higher Education (Cert HE).
For more information about UA92 visit www.ua92.ac.uk.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Bruno Fernandes says it will be 'amazing ' to finally play alongside Paul Pogba for Manchester United .
Pogba , @ @ @ @ @ for United since Boxing Day due to an ankle injury but is poised to return @ @ @ @ @ 176 days against Tottenham on Friday night .
Fernandes , 25 , joined from Sporting @ @ @ @ @ galvanised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side by helping United to extend their unbeaten run to @ @ @ @ @ .
The pair have yet to play alongside each other and Fernandes had admitted he @ @ @ @ @ get the opportunity to do so .
`` We are so excited to restart the @ @ @ @ @ '' Fernandes told talkSPORT .
`` I think everyone is excited to see Paul Pogba @ @ @ @ @ injury . ''
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed in a press conference on Thursday that both @ @ @ @ @ United 's Friday night clash with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League .

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Bruno Fernandes says it will be 'amazing' to finally play alongside Paul Pogba for Manchester United.
Pogba, 27, has not appeared for United since Boxing Day due to an ankle injury but is poised to return for the first time in 176 days against Tottenham on Friday night.
Fernandes, 25, joined from Sporting Lisbon in January and has galvanised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side by helping United to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games across all competitions.
The pair have yet to play alongside each other and Fernandes had admitted he can't wait to finally get the opportunity to do so.
"We are so excited to restart the season and play again," Fernandes told talkSPORT. "I think everyone is excited to see Paul Pogba play again after his long injury."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed in a press conference on Thursday that both men were fully fit for United's Friday night clash with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Recap the latest United news.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Uefa confirms planned closing date for 2020 summer transfer window

European football 's governing body , Uefa , has recommended that its member associations agree to close their summer transfer windows in unison on October 5 .
The UEFA Executive Committee met on Thursday via video call to agree on the temporary measures that must be taken in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
With competitive seasons in Germany , Spain , Italy and England all rescheduled to continue well into the summer , Manchester United and Manchester City will now be among the clubs allowed until the autumn to register their players for the 2020/21 campaign .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League and Europa League competitions will be concluded as 'mini tournaments ' , in the style of a World Cup or European Championships , in August .
The Champions League latter stages are to be played in Portugal , with the final in Lisbon .
The Europa League is set to be played out in four regions - Cologne , Duisborg , Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen - across Germany between August 10 and 21 .
Questions had surrounded the upcoming summer transfer window , with FIFA initially suggesting that it would be pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic seasons in Europe .
UEFA have now issued the guidelines for a 'harmonised ' end to the transfer window , though they have yet to confirm when the window will open .
A statement said : `` The deadline for player registration for the group stage of the 2020/21 UEFA club competitions has been set to 6 October 2020 .
`` As a result , the UEFA Executive Committee called on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window , with this date set as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body also confirmed clubs will get an extra month , until July 31st rather than June 30th , to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations .
It also outlined its plans to approve a 10-group format for the European section of FIFA World Cup 2020 qualifying , as well as new formats for the Women ’ s U-17 and Women ’ s U-19 European Championships .

European football's governing body, Uefa, has recommended that its member associations agree to close their summer transfer windows in unison on October 5.
The UEFA Executive Committee met on Thursday via video call to agree on the temporary measures that must be taken in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
With competitive seasons in Germany, Spain, Italy and England all rescheduled to continue well into the summer, Manchester United and Manchester City will now be among the clubs allowed until the autumn to register their players for the 2020/21 campaign.
Earlier this week, Uefa announced that the Champions League and Europa League competitions will be concluded as 'mini tournaments', in the style of a World Cup or European Championships, in August.
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The Champions League latter stages are to be played in Portugal, with the final in Lisbon. The Europa League is set to be played out in four regions - Cologne, Duisborg, Dusseldorf and Gelsenkirchen - across Germany between August 10 and 21.
Questions had surrounded the upcoming summer transfer window, with FIFA initially suggesting that it would be pushed back in line with the end of domestic seasons in Europe.
UEFA have now issued the guidelines for a 'harmonised' end to the transfer window, though they have yet to confirm when the window will open.
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A statement said: "The deadline for player registration for the group stage of the 2020/21 UEFA club competitions has been set to 6 October 2020.
"As a result, the UEFA Executive Committee called on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window, with this date set as 5 October 2020."
The governing body also confirmed clubs will get an extra month, until July 31st rather than June 30th, to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. It also outlined its plans to approve a 10-group format for the European section of FIFA World Cup 2020 qualifying, as well as new formats for the Women’s U-17 and Women’s U-19 European Championships.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Will no fans in the stadium make this player even deadlier?

Premier League football returned on Wednesday with Sheffield United playing their game in hand - and staying in sixth place .
Now United have the opportunity to make a charge for the Champions League places .
With the absence of any supporters in the Spurs stadium no-one knows quite what to expect , especially punters planning a first wager since the restart .
So we asked our United expert Richard Fay for some specialist insight .
Draw - It is hard to ignore the form of both sides prior to the three month break , but you have to expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mourinho .
United have significantly improved their creative output since January , but with match fitness at a premium it might take a while for things to click again .
United are actually favourites with thepools.com 7/5 as opposed to Spurs ' 2/1 .
But the draw at 12/5 still looks the best bet .
Anthony Martial - His form has been tremendous since Marcus Rashford 's injury , and he has developed a knack of scoring in big away games this season ( City and Chelsea ) .
At 4/1 first scorer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better price than his striking partner .
Bruno Fernandes - He netted one in a practice game against West Brom last week and should be even cooler from the spot with no home fans to put him off .
13/2 first scorer and 11/5 any time are both worthy of consideration .
No - United have nine clean sheets in their last 11 matches , so the temptation is quite clearly there .
Yet most games still bring with them nervy defensive moments , and it is hard to knock the attacking power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Teams To Score is a big 3/1 but Both Teams To Score as a standalone bet is a decent 7/10 .
Will the absence of fans help or hinder ?
Help - This is a game which Tottenham need to win and without their home fans the advantage must be with United .
Ole Gunnar Solskajer 's side thumped LASK Linz behind-closed-doors back in March and the squad coped tremendously with the circumstances .

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After a 100-day gap, it's back.
Premier League football returned on Wednesday with Sheffield United playing their game in hand - and staying in sixth place. Now United have the opportunity to make a charge for the Champions League places.
With the absence of any supporters in the Spurs stadium no-one knows quite what to expect, especially punters planning a first wager since the restart.
So we asked our United expert Richard Fay for some specialist insight.
Win, lose or draw?
Draw - It is hard to ignore the form of both sides prior to the three month break, but you have to expect a significant response from Tottenham and Jose Mourinho. United have significantly improved their creative output since January, but with match fitness at a premium it might take a while for things to click again. United are actually favourites with thepools.com 7/5 as opposed to Spurs' 2/1 . But the draw at 12/5 still looks the best bet.
Who’s a good bet for 1st scorer?
Anthony Martial - His form has been tremendous since Marcus Rashford's injury, and he has developed a knack of scoring in big away games this season (City and Chelsea). At 4/1 first scorer and 11/8 anytime he's also a better price than his striking partner.
Who’s on pens?
Bruno Fernandes - He netted one in a practice game against West Brom last week and should be even cooler from the spot with no home fans to put him off. 13/2 first scorer and 11/5 any time are both worthy of consideration.
Will United keep a clean sheet?
No - United have nine clean sheets in their last 11 matches, so the temptation is quite clearly there. Yet most games still bring with them nervy defensive moments, and it is hard to knock the attacking power of Tottenham. The draw and Both Teams To Score is a big 3/1 but Both Teams To Score as a standalone bet is a decent 7/10 .
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Will the absence of fans help or hinder?
Help - This is a game which Tottenham need to win and without their home fans the advantage must be with United. Ole Gunnar Solskajer's side thumped LASK Linz behind-closed-doors back in March and the squad coped tremendously with the circumstances.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Manchester City confirm three new fixture changes and TV details

Manchester City 's Premier League fixtures with Southampton , Newcastle and Brighton have had their exact dates and kick off times confirmed , with the Southampton game to be shown live on the BBC .
City had previously learned their provisional schedule for these games , but now the specific details have been confirmed along with the TV broadcast information .
After taking on Liverpool on July 2 , City travel to Southampton on Sunday July 5 .
The game will kick off at 7pm and will be the club 's first Premier League game to be shown live on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
After the trip to St Mary 's , City return home to face Newcastle on Wednesday July 8 .
The game on BT Sport will kick off at 6pm .
Then , Pep Guardiola 's men face the long trip to Brighton on Saturday July 11 .
Kick off at the Amex Stadium will be 8pm , with the game live on Sky Sports .
City now wait to discover the exact dates and times for their final three league games against Bournemouth , Watford and Norwich .
The Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26 , which would leave six days before the FA Cup final on August 1 , should City progress that far .
Then , City 's Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid will take place on either August 7 or 8 .
If City were to move onto the quarter finals , that will take place in Lisbon starting on August 12 , under plans announced by UEFA yesterday .

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Manchester City's Premier League fixtures with Southampton, Newcastle and Brighton have had their exact dates and kick off times confirmed, with the Southampton game to be shown live on the BBC.
City had previously learned their provisional schedule for these games, but now the specific details have been confirmed along with the TV broadcast information.
After taking on Liverpool on July 2, City travel to Southampton on Sunday July 5. The game will kick off at 7pm and will be the club's first Premier League game to be shown live on terrestrial TV, with the BBC showing it.
After the trip to St Mary's, City return home to face Newcastle on Wednesday July 8. The game on BT Sport will kick off at 6pm.
Then, Pep Guardiola's men face the long trip to Brighton on Saturday July 11. Kick off at the Amex Stadium will be 8pm, with the game live on Sky Sports.
City now wait to discover the exact dates and times for their final three league games against Bournemouth, Watford and Norwich.
The Premier League is currently scheduled to finish on July 26, which would leave six days before the FA Cup final on August 1, should City progress that far.
Then, City's Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid will take place on either August 7 or 8. If City were to move onto the quarter finals, that will take place in Lisbon starting on August 12, under plans announced by UEFA yesterday.
Confirmed fixtures
June 17 - Arsenal (H), 8.15pm - Sky Sports
June 22 - Burnley (H), 8pm - Sky Sports
June 25 - Chelsea (A), 8.15pm - BT Sport
June 28 - Newcastle, FA Cup (A), 6.30pm - BBC
July 2 - Liverpool (H), 8.15pm - Sky Sports, venue to be confirmed
July 5 - Southampton (A), 7pm - BBC
July 8 - Newcastle (H), 6pm - BT Sport
July 11 - Brighton (A), 8pm - Sky Sports
Provisional fixtures, likely to change


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons urgently recall cheese product

Major supermarket chains have recalled Primula cheese products over fears they could contain Clostridium botulinum .
A statement on the Primula website reads : `` Yesterday we issued a product recall alert for all our Primula Cheese tubes following the discovery of Clostridium botulinum in one of our products .
`` Our teams have been working round the clock and we can now confirm that only tubes with the below best before dates are affected by the product recall : '' Your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority and therefore , as a precaution , we have stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instructed retailers to remove Primula tubes from shelves with immediate effect .
`` We also advise you not to eat any Primula Cheese tubes you have already purchased , with the above best before dates , but instead to return these to stores in exchange for a full refund . ''
Tesco has also issued a warning to shoppers who have purchased any of the affected products .
On Twitter , the supermarket wrote : `` As a safety precaution , Primula is recalling all their Primula Cheese tubes , due to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products . ''

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Major supermarket chains have recalled Primula cheese products over fears they could contain Clostridium botulinum.
A statement on the Primula website reads: "Yesterday we issued a product recall alert for all our Primula Cheese tubes following the discovery of Clostridium botulinum in one of our products.
"Our teams have been working round the clock and we can now confirm that only tubes with the below best before dates are affected by the product recall:
150g Primula Cheese tubes, all flavours – BB 25.12.20 to BB 28.01.21
100g Primula Cheese tubes, all flavours – BB 30.10.20 to BB 10.12.20
"Your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority and therefore, as a precaution, we have stopped all product distribution. We have also instructed retailers to remove Primula tubes from shelves with immediate effect.
"We also advise you not to eat any Primula Cheese tubes you have already purchased, with the above best before dates, but instead to return these to stores in exchange for a full refund."
Tesco has also issued a warning to shoppers who have purchased any of the affected products.
On Twitter, the supermarket wrote: "As a safety precaution, Primula is recalling all their Primula Cheese tubes, due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum in these products."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Gemma Collins reveals three-stone weight loss to ‘get pregnant by 40’

Gemma Collins has been losing weight in lockdown in a bid to ‘ get pregnant by 40 ’ .
The TOWIE star , who is dating on-off fella James 'Arg ' Argent , is said to have lost an impressive three stone in weight in that time , and hopes that she can finally overcome her fertility issues .
The reality star has spoken of her desire to be a mum but she has been told that to have a chance of becoming pregnant she would need to lose weight .
The 39-year-old hopes that if her dream comes true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women who decided to start a family later on in their lives .
She told The Sun : “ I would love to have a child .
It would be great for me and such a positive message for all the girls out there who do n't want to rush their life or their life has taken a different direction , like me who 's put their career first.
” Gemma ’ s weight loss journey has been hit with controversy along the way after she revealed she had been using SkinnyJab injections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kerry Katona is another celebrity to admit to using the jabs , which are an injectable weight control drug that claims it can 'remove hunger from the equation ' , but come with a list of potential side effects including constipation , diarrhoea , dizziness , headaches and nausea .
Gemma continued : `` I ’ ve got a fabulous doctor .
I can definitely have a child , he just told me it would be easier when I ’ m not carrying as much weight .
“ He gave me the confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told me to lose a few stone and it will help me . ''
During lockdown the TV personality detailed her battle with polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) and how it has affected her weight .
The hormonal disorder causes small cysts to grow on the outer edges of ovaries , which are often enlarged .
She uploaded a photo of herself in her 20s telling her fans she was ‘ always very slim ’ .
She said : “ As you can see guys when I was in my 20s I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had PCOS and it ’ s been a struggle ever since however I make the most of myself and remain positive because it ’ s what in your heart counts the most.
” After sending love to fellow PCOS sufferers , she continued : “ I CHOSE to RISE ABOVE and continued to promote body confidence even when I had my own personal struggles and the secret to my success was just being ME .
”

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Gemma Collins has been losing weight in lockdown in a bid to ‘get pregnant by 40’.
The TOWIE star, who is dating on-off fella James 'Arg' Argent, is said to have lost an impressive three stone in weight in that time, and hopes that she can finally overcome her fertility issues.
The reality star has spoken of her desire to be a mum but she has been told that to have a chance of becoming pregnant she would need to lose weight.
The 39-year-old hopes that if her dream comes true she would like to stand up for women who decided to start a family later on in their lives.
She told The Sun : “I would love to have a child. It would be great for me and such a positive message for all the girls out there who don't want to rush their life or their life has taken a different direction, like me who's put their career first.”
Gemma’s weight loss journey has been hit with controversy along the way after she revealed she had been using SkinnyJab injections to aid her in slimming down.
(Image: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Kerry Katona is another celebrity to admit to using the jabs, which are an injectable weight control drug that claims it can 'remove hunger from the equation', but come with a list of potential side effects including constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness, headaches and nausea.
Gemma continued: "I’ve got a fabulous doctor. I can definitely have a child, he just told me it would be easier when I’m not carrying as much weight.
“He gave me the confidence not to panic about it. He told me to lose a few stone and it will help me."
During lockdown the TV personality detailed her battle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how it has affected her weight.
The hormonal disorder causes small cysts to grow on the outer edges of ovaries, which are often enlarged.
Symptoms include irregular periods, difficulty getting pregnant, excessive hair growth and weight gain.
She uploaded a photo of herself in her 20s telling her fans she was ‘always very slim’.
She said: “As you can see guys when I was in my 20s I was very slim then I was told I had PCOS and it’s been a struggle ever since however I make the most of myself and remain positive because it’s what in your heart counts the most.”
After sending love to fellow PCOS sufferers, she continued: “I CHOSE to RISE ABOVE and continued to promote body confidence even when I had my own personal struggles and the secret to my success was just being ME.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Man United manager Solskjaer praises Rashford after campaign

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Marcus Rashford 's crusade to extend free school meal vouchers for children is more important than anything he has done for Manchester United .
Rashford , 22 , penned an open letter to the government after it had previously insisted its free school meal vouchers would not be issued outside term time .
Wythenshawe-born Rashford recalled his own childhood experiences of dependence on free school meals and food banks and his empathy has chimed with millions nationwide after he enforced the extension into the summer .
`` As his manager it 's been fantastic to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer said .
`` It 's not just that he got the prime minister to change his mind but also what he 's done over the last few months .
`` Marcus is such a top , top human being .
He 's brought his own experiences as a kid into this conversation and changed the lives of so many kids .
He 's already been captain of the club at such a young age and he 's proving all the time his human qualities , which is a main attribute for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualities as a player of course .
`` What Marcus has done has been incredible with his family , with his own personality , of course .
Marcus has always been a great human being and , coming up through the academy , I think the club recognised that early on and gave him chances .
Of course , we saw the talent , but you need to be a really good human being as well to come all the way .
`` He 's changed the lives of so many kids this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any game of football he 'll probably have ever played , so hopefully he can keep both sides going as well as he 's doing now . ''
The health secretary Matt Hancock was criticised for calling on footballers to take a pay cut at the height of the lockdown and could not even get Rashford 's name right in a media appearance on Wednesday morning , referring to him as 'Daniel Rashford ' .
Solskjaer believes footballers became 'easy targets ' at the start of the coronavirus pandemic .
`` Me at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in a position to effect change like this .
I do n't think Marcus is thinking about this politically , or in any other way than helping people and kids and he knows deep inside he 's helped children with food now and to change their lives , and it makes him feel good about himself .
`` And using his position as a role model , a Man United player , a top player , he can effect people in a good way , it 's not about him or anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to every individual of course and footballers , how you say , as a group they 've been criticised a lot , even during this lockdown period , but this lockdown period has made a change in people and made people think about larger issues and given them a different perspective .
`` For Marcus , he 's always been a good lad and the change he 's made for kids has been unbelievable .
`` But as footballers we are easy targets at different times but we can also affect people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can use your face to change something for the better , why not ? ''
Solskjaer also voiced his support for the Black Lives Matter movement that the Premier League has backed for the restart of the season .
'Black Lives Matter ' will replace the names on the shirts of United players against Tottenham on Friday night and players and staff of Aston Villa , Sheffield United , Manchester City , and Arsenal took the knee in a show of solidarity at kick-off on Wednesday night .
`` I feel now maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Solskjaer opined .
`` And it 's been on the agenda now for many , many years , of course , this issue of racism .
And we 've had a couple of instances in the league and we 've talked about it .
Maybe it 's then been forgotten but this time hopefully it will affect more people , leaders of countries and decision-makers .
We all support the actions .
`` It 's been an event in history that 's changed people 's views and , of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this should n't happen in 2020 , what 's been happening .
Players , the Premier League teams , we all make a stand and say , 'enough is enough ' .
That 's good and I do n't expect anything different from ours . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Marcus Rashford's crusade to extend free school meal vouchers for children is more important than anything he has done for Manchester United.
Rashford, 22, penned an open letter to the government after it had previously insisted its free school meal vouchers would not be issued outside term time.
Wythenshawe-born Rashford recalled his own childhood experiences of dependence on free school meals and food banks and his empathy has chimed with millions nationwide after he enforced the extension into the summer.
"As his manager it's been fantastic to follow Marcus during the lockdown period," Solskjaer said. "It's not just that he got the prime minister to change his mind but also what he's done over the last few months.
"Marcus is such a top, top human being. He's brought his own experiences as a kid into this conversation and changed the lives of so many kids. He's already been captain of the club at such a young age and he's proving all the time his human qualities, which is a main attribute for a Man United player, along with his qualities as a player of course.
"What Marcus has done has been incredible with his family, with his own personality, of course. Marcus has always been a great human being and, coming up through the academy, I think the club recognised that early on and gave him chances. Of course, we saw the talent, but you need to be a really good human being as well to come all the way.
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"He's changed the lives of so many kids this summer, which is more important than any game of football he'll probably have ever played, so hopefully he can keep both sides going as well as he's doing now."
The health secretary Matt Hancock was criticised for calling on footballers to take a pay cut at the height of the lockdown and could not even get Rashford's name right in a media appearance on Wednesday morning, referring to him as 'Daniel Rashford'.
Solskjaer believes footballers became 'easy targets' at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. "Me at 22, of course I wouldn't be in a position to effect change like this. I don't think Marcus is thinking about this politically, or in any other way than helping people and kids and he knows deep inside he's helped children with food now and to change their lives, and it makes him feel good about himself.
"And using his position as a role model, a Man United player, a top player, he can effect people in a good way, it's not about him or anything bigger than that.
"It's up to every individual of course and footballers, how you say, as a group they've been criticised a lot, even during this lockdown period, but this lockdown period has made a change in people and made people think about larger issues and given them a different perspective.
"For Marcus, he's always been a good lad and the change he's made for kids has been unbelievable.
"But as footballers we are easy targets at different times but we can also affect people in a good way. If you can use your face to change something for the better, why not?"
Solskjaer also voiced his support for the Black Lives Matter movement that the Premier League has backed for the restart of the season. 'Black Lives Matter' will replace the names on the shirts of United players against Tottenham on Friday night and players and staff of Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Manchester City, and Arsenal took the knee in a show of solidarity at kick-off on Wednesday night.
"I feel now maybe this time finally, it is changing," Solskjaer opined. "And it's been on the agenda now for many, many years, of course, this issue of racism. And we've had a couple of instances in the league and we've talked about it. Maybe it's then been forgotten but this time hopefully it will affect more people, leaders of countries and decision-makers. We all support the actions.
"It's been an event in history that's changed people's views and, of course, the movement now, we all know this shouldn't happen in 2020, what's been happening. Players, the Premier League teams, we all make a stand and say, 'enough is enough'. That's good and I don't expect anything different from ours."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-18--Ryanair, TUI, easyJet and Jet2 give latest updates on when flights resume

Since the weather in the UK has taken a turn for the worst with lashes of rain and thunder , more and more Brits are thinking about the prospect of getting abroad this summer .
Each week , major airlines are providing new updates to their customers on the likelihood of holidays going ahead , with some pushing dates back amid coronavirus travel restrictions .
A number are planning a gradual return , with the likes of easyJet resuming its routes across the UK and France just this week .
But it looks like flight schedules will be ramped up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be possible to jetset away .
It 's important to remember however that the UK Foreign Office continues to advise against all but essential international travel , and the government has imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine policy for UK arrivals .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab was asked by BBC Breakfast on Thursday why UK travellers are not being questioned on their reason for leaving the country .
Mr Raab said : `` That is a fundamentally misunderstanding of Foreign Office travel advice .
`` We – based on the risk to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of Covid-19 or the vulnerability of the the systems in the country – give advice . ''
However he added that the final decision was then for the traveller themselves to make .
These are the latest updates from TUI , Ryanair , Norwegian , Jet2 , easyJet , Virgin Atlantic , and Malta Air : TUI had previously announced to restart travel on July 1 , however due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions , they pushed back the date by nine days .
Last Thursday , they updated their list of cancelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or before July 10 have now too been cancelled .
But yesterday , the tour operator revealed that they are confident things will restart soon .
A spokeswoman said that its UK market will resume partial operations this summer .
And revealed that UK bookings for winter holidays are up 6 percent and summer 2021 “ continues to look promising ” .
If your holiday falls into one of the below categories , it has been cancelled : • TUI holidays travelling on or before July 10 2020 • TUI River Cruises sailings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 • TUI Lakes and Mountain holidays travelling up until and including September 30 2020 • Marella Cruises sailings on or before July 30 2020 and all sailings detailed below o All sailings on Marella Celebration o Sailings on Marella Discovery 2 from Naples , Asia and the Middle East up to 30 April 2021 o Sailings on Marella Dream from Palma up to 4 May 2021 o Marella Discovery sailings from Jamaica in December 2020 and January 2021 o Marella Explorer 2 sailings from Naples between 5 May 2021 to 20 October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airlines to announce its intention to fly again .
The budget firm said 40 percent of its normal flight schedule will resume on July 1 - which will see 1,000 flights a day .
They 'll be offering daily flights from countries all over Northern Europe including Ireland , the UK , Belgium , Holland , Germany and to the key holiday airports of Portugal , Spain , Italy , Greece and Cyprus .
Ryanair 's CEO Eddie Wilson said : `` Ryanair will be offering up to 1,000 daily flights from 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of low fare seat sales , perfect for that summer getaway , which we know many parents and their kids will be looking forward to as we move out of lockdown and into the school holidays . ''
He continued : `` All Ryanair flights will operate with new health guidelines in place , which will require all passengers ( and Ryanair crews ) to wear face masks at all times in the airport terminals and on board our aircraft , in compliance with EU guidelines .
`` We look forward to welcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back on board , and flying them on holiday as Europe ’ s economies begin to recover from these difficult recent lockdowns , which have been so successful in reversing the spread of the Covid-19 virus . ''
Airline Norwegian has announced it will restart flights to and from UK airports from July 1 after an increase in customer demand .
The carrier will initially operate flights on four routes - connecting Gatwick and Edinburgh with Oslo and Copenhagen .
Since April , the Scandinavian airline has only operated domestic flights within Norway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
The airline ’ s chief executive , Jacob Schram , said : “ Feedback from our customers has shown that they are keen to get back in the air and resume their travels with Norwegian beyond the current domestic services that we have been operating . ''
Airline Jet2.com and subsidiary Jet2holidays has altered the date set for flights and holidays to resume on a number of occaisions .
Initially , the travel firm said that it would be restarting its flights programme on June 17 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
Most recently , Jet2 announced it would recommence operations on July 15 .
The company said in a statement : “ Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic , we ’ ve decided to recommence our flights programme on 15 July 2020 .
If you 're travelling before this date , unfortunately , your booking will be affected as our flights wo n't be operating .
`` We know how much you were looking forward to a well-deserved break .
So if you were due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been affected by cancellations , you don ’ t have to miss out .
You can now simply change your booking to a later departure date and you won ’ t have to pay an admin fee . ''
EasyJet restarted some flights this week on June 15 , but they will mainly be restricted to domestic routes in the UK and France .
Their first flight in three months took to the sky on Monday travelling from Gatwick to Glasgow .
Almost half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 75 per cent during August .
Flights will be at a lower frequency than normal , meaning the airline will operate at around 30 percent of its normal capacity between July and September .
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August .
Virgin Atlantic has announced it plans to restart passenger flights on July 20 .
The airline will initially operate London Heathrow flights to Orlando , Hong Kong , Shanghai , New York and Los Angeles .
Flights will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with details to be confirmed in the next two weeks .
Following the closure for more than three months of Malta ’ s International Airport for commercial operations , Air Malta will commence its summer schedule on Wednesday July 1 to 22 destinations within Europe .
Air Malta flights to Rome , Lyon and Marseille will now join the previously announced flights to Catania , Munich , Frankfurt , Berlin , Dusseldorf , Vienna , Zurich , Geneva , and Prague commencing .
From July 15 , the Maltese Airline will also start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , London Heathrow , Lisbon , Madrid , Palermo , Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly .
August will then see Air Malta restarting flights to and from Manchester Airport .

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Since the weather in the UK has taken a turn for the worst with lashes of rain and thunder, more and more Brits are thinking about the prospect of getting abroad this summer.
Each week, major airlines are providing new updates to their customers on the likelihood of holidays going ahead, with some pushing dates back amid coronavirus travel restrictions.
A number are planning a gradual return, with the likes of easyJet resuming its routes across the UK and France just this week.
But it looks like flight schedules will be ramped up in the coming weeks and months so it will be possible to jetset away.
It's important to remember however that the UK Foreign Office continues to advise against all but essential international travel, and the government has imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine policy for UK arrivals.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab was asked by BBC Breakfast on Thursday why UK travellers are not being questioned on their reason for leaving the country.
Mr Raab said: "That is a fundamentally misunderstanding of Foreign Office travel advice.
"We – based on the risk to UK travellers abroad because of terrorism or because of Covid-19 or the vulnerability of the the systems in the country – give advice."
However he added that the final decision was then for the traveller themselves to make.
These are the latest updates from TUI, Ryanair, Norwegian, Jet2, easyJet, Virgin Atlantic, and Malta Air:
TUI
TUI had previously announced to restart travel on July 1, however due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions, they pushed back the date by nine days.
Last Thursday, they updated their list of cancelled holidays, and confirmed that trips on or before July 10 have now too been cancelled.
But yesterday, the tour operator revealed that they are confident things will restart soon.
A spokeswoman said that its UK market will resume partial operations this summer.
And revealed that UK bookings for winter holidays are up 6 percent and summer 2021 “continues to look promising”.
(Image: PA)
If your holiday falls into one of the below categories, it has been cancelled:
• TUI holidays travelling on or before July 10 2020
• TUI River Cruises sailings travelling up until and including November 25 2020
• TUI Lakes and Mountain holidays travelling up until and including September 30 2020
• Marella Cruises sailings on or before July 30 2020 and all sailings detailed below
o All sailings on Marella Celebration
o Sailings on Marella Discovery 2 from Naples, Asia and the Middle East up to 30 April 2021
o Sailings on Marella Dream from Palma up to 4 May 2021
o Marella Discovery sailings from Jamaica in December 2020 and January 2021
o Marella Explorer 2 sailings from Naples between 5 May 2021 to 20 October 2021
Ryanair
(Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
Ryanair was one of the first airlines to announce its intention to fly again.
The budget firm said 40 percent of its normal flight schedule will resume on July 1 - which will see 1,000 flights a day.
They'll be offering daily flights from countries all over Northern Europe including Ireland, the UK, Belgium, Holland, Germany and to the key holiday airports of Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus.
Ryanair's CEO Eddie Wilson said: "Ryanair will be offering up to 1,000 daily flights from 1 July, and we have a range of low fare seat sales, perfect for that summer getaway, which we know many parents and their kids will be looking forward to as we move out of lockdown and into the school holidays."
He continued: "All Ryanair flights will operate with new health guidelines in place, which will require all passengers (and Ryanair crews) to wear face masks at all times in the airport terminals and on board our aircraft, in compliance with EU guidelines.
"We look forward to welcoming millions of Ryanair passengers and their families back on board, and flying them on holiday as Europe’s economies begin to recover from these difficult recent lockdowns, which have been so successful in reversing the spread of the Covid-19 virus."
Norwegian
(Image: PA)
Airline Norwegian has announced it will restart flights to and from UK airports from July 1 after an increase in customer demand.
The carrier will initially operate flights on four routes - connecting Gatwick and Edinburgh with Oslo and Copenhagen.
Since April, the Scandinavian airline has only operated domestic flights within Norway due to the collapse in passenger numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The airline’s chief executive, Jacob Schram, said: “Feedback from our customers has shown that they are keen to get back in the air and resume their travels with Norwegian beyond the current domestic services that we have been operating."
Jet2
(Image: Daily Record)
Airline Jet2.com and subsidiary Jet2holidays has altered the date set for flights and holidays to resume on a number of occaisions.
Initially, the travel firm said that it would be restarting its flights programme on June 17, however this was pushed back to July 1.
Most recently, Jet2 announced it would recommence operations on July 15.
The company said in a statement: “Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’ve decided to recommence our flights programme on 15 July 2020. If you're travelling before this date, unfortunately, your booking will be affected as our flights won't be operating.
"We know how much you were looking forward to a well-deserved break. So if you were due to travel before 15 July 2020 and have been affected by cancellations, you don’t have to miss out. You can now simply change your booking to a later departure date and you won’t have to pay an admin fee."
EasyJet
(Image: Matt Alexander/PA Wire)
EasyJet restarted some flights this week on June 15, but they will mainly be restricted to domestic routes in the UK and France.
Their first flight in three months took to the sky on Monday travelling from Gatwick to Glasgow.
Almost half of its 1,022 routes will be reopened by the end of July, increasing to 75 per cent during August.
Flights will be at a lower frequency than normal, meaning the airline will operate at around 30 percent of its normal capacity between July and September.
The low-cost carrier will serve all its UK bases in the key family summer holiday months of July and August.
Virgin Atlantic
(Image: Handout)
Virgin Atlantic has announced it plans to restart passenger flights on July 20.
The airline will initially operate London Heathrow flights to Orlando, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York and Los Angeles.
Flights will restart to more destinations in August, with details to be confirmed in the next two weeks.
Air Malta
(Image: PDE)
Following the closure for more than three months of Malta’s International Airport for commercial operations, Air Malta will commence its summer
schedule on Wednesday July 1 to 22 destinations within Europe.
Air Malta flights to Rome, Lyon and Marseille will now join the previously announced flights to Catania, Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin, Dusseldorf, Vienna, Zurich, Geneva, and Prague commencing.
From July 15, the Maltese Airline will also start operations to Amsterdam, Brussels, Milan, London Heathrow, Lisbon, Madrid, Palermo, Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly.
August will then see Air Malta restarting flights to and from Manchester Airport.