themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Ex-Villa boss' verdict on whether Grealish could cut it at Man United

Former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Jack Grealish has what it takes to play for Manchester United .
Grealish is being targeted by United ahead of this summer and if he does wind up at Old Trafford , 'there 's no question ' he can produce the goods .
That 's according to O'Neill , who told Stats Perform News : `` On Grealish 's future , that 's difficult to say .
He 's a big fans ' favourite and Villa is his football club as well .
`` Are you saying , 'Does he have the ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Certainly , the natural talent to play for any of the big clubs – there 's no question about that .
`` I just do n't know enough and I 'm in no position to make that judgement . ''
O'Neill has been surprised by former club Aston Villa this season , how they have struggled and their reliance on Grealish .
`` My own view was that they had a super end to the Championship season , they were the best team in it by a long distance , I felt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought that they would n't have too much difficulty in staying up .
They 've put some money in , a lot of money in , some people say between 130 and 150 million pounds .
`` So , I did n't expect them to struggle at all this season .
I expected it to be difficult , but not to struggle .
`` I met Jack Grealish a number of years ago when we wanted him to play for the Republic of Ireland and he chose to play with England , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is English and he had played underage football for the Republic of Ireland , he made that decision and that 's absolutely fine .
`` He 's very strong ; he 's much stronger than he was five years ago , a quality player , hard to rob .
`` You would hope that , at the end , Villa would have enough to pull themselves around and see it through .
Of course , if you 're depending on one player , which they have been over the past couple of months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Former Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes Jack Grealish has what it takes to play for Manchester United.
Grealish is being targeted by United ahead of this summer and if he does wind up at Old Trafford, 'there's no question' he can produce the goods.
That's according to O'Neill, who told Stats Perform News : "On Grealish's future, that's difficult to say. He's a big fans' favourite and Villa is his football club as well.
"Are you saying, 'Does he have the ability to play for Manchester United?' Certainly, the natural talent to play for any of the big clubs – there's no question about that.
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"I just don't know enough and I'm in no position to make that judgement."
O'Neill has been surprised by former club Aston Villa this season, how they have struggled and their reliance on Grealish.
"My own view was that they had a super end to the Championship season, they were the best team in it by a long distance, I felt," he added.
(Image: 2020 Aston Villa FC)
"I honestly thought that they wouldn't have too much difficulty in staying up. They've put some money in, a lot of money in, some people say between 130 and 150 million pounds.
"So, I didn't expect them to struggle at all this season. I expected it to be difficult, but not to struggle.
"I met Jack Grealish a number of years ago when we wanted him to play for the Republic of Ireland and he chose to play with England, no problem with that whatsoever – his father is English and he had played underage football for the Republic of Ireland, he made that decision and that's absolutely fine.
"He's very strong; he's much stronger than he was five years ago, a quality player, hard to rob.
"You would hope that, at the end, Villa would have enough to pull themselves around and see it through. Of course, if you're depending on one player, which they have been over the past couple of months, that can cause a problem."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Donald Trump calls for churches to reopen..then abruptly leaves press conference

Donald Trump has called for US states to reopen churches and places of worship this weekend .
The President spoke for less than two minutes on the matter before walking out of a press conference .
The daily coronavirus briefing was then taken up by Dr Deborah Birx , the Coronavirus Response Coordinator for the White House .
Speaking during the daily press conference , The President asked governors to act “ right now ” and said he would override them if they didn ’ t .
He said : “ Today I ’ m identifying places of worship , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places that provide essential services .
“ Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clincis as essential but have left out churches and other houses of worship , it ’ s not right .
“ So I ’ m correcting this injustice and calling houses of worship essential .
“ I call upon governors to allow our churches and places of worship to open right now .
If there ’ s any question they ’ re gon na have to call me but they ’ re not going to be successful in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that hold our societies together and keep our people united .
The people are demanding to go to church and synagogue , go to their mosque .
“ Many millions of Americans embrace worship as an essential part of life .
“ The ministers , pastors , rabbis , imans and other faith leaders will make sure that their congregations are safe as they gather and pray .
I know them well .
They love their congregations , they love their people .
They don ’ t want anything bad to happen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now .
For this weekend .
If they don ’ t do it I will override the governors .
“ In America we need more prayer not less .
”

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Donald Trump has called for US states to reopen churches and places of worship this weekend.
The President spoke for less than two minutes on the matter before walking out of a press conference.
The daily coronavirus briefing was then taken up by Dr Deborah Birx, the Coronavirus Response Coordinator for the White House.
Speaking during the daily press conference, The President asked governors to act “right now” and said he would override them if they didn’t.
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He said: “Today I’m identifying places of worship, churches, synagogues and mosques as essential places that provide essential services.
“Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clincis as essential but have left out churches and other houses of worship, it’s not right.
“So I’m correcting this injustice and calling houses of worship essential.
“I call upon governors to allow our churches and places of worship to open right now. If there’s any question they’re gonna have to call me but they’re not going to be successful in that call.
“These are places that hold our societies together and keep our people united. The people are demanding to go to church and synagogue, go to their mosque.
“Many millions of Americans embrace worship as an essential part of life.
“The ministers, pastors, rabbis, imans and other faith leaders will make sure that their congregations are safe as they gather and pray. I know them well. They love their congregations, they love their people. They don’t want anything bad to happen to them or to anyone else.
“The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now. For this weekend. If they don’t do it I will override the governors.
“In America we need more prayer not less.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--The creator of Clap for Carers wants next week's applause to be the last

The founder of the weekly `` clap for carers '' campaign has said she wants next Thursday 's round of applause to be the last .
Annemarie Plas , from London , said she has been `` overwhelmed '' by the support for the ritual , but feels it is better to stop while it is at its 'peak . '
People across the region have stood by their front doors every week to clap and cheer for health care workers on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic .
It is held every Thursday at 8pm .
Annemaris said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next week , amid concerns it has become too political .
Speaking to the PA News agency , she said : `` I think it 's good to have the last of the series next Thursday , because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak .
`` Without getting too political , I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised .
`` I think the narrative is starting to change and I do n't want the clap to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen thousands of people gather in their gardens , balconies and on street corners , sometimes playing instruments or bashing pots and pans .
Next Thursday 's will be the 10th weekly event and has seen members of the royal family , the Prime Minister and celebrities join in .
The round of applause has also divided opinion between some who feel the event is patronising and those who feel empowered by the gesture .
Mother-of-one Ms Plas , who is a Dutch national , said : `` A clap is something normal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But the power is not with us .
We can give them respect but we are not signing the cheque - that falls on another desk . ''
Ms Plas suggested resurrecting the clap in 2021 to mark a year since the coronavirus outbreak .
She said : `` Stopping clapping does n't mean we are not still appreciating them .
`` Some people will still want to carry on , so they should .
`` But we will stop and show our support in other ways - there are other @ @ @ @ @ @

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The founder of the weekly "clap for carers" campaign has said she wants next Thursday's round of applause to be the last.
Annemarie Plas, from London, said she has been "overwhelmed" by the support for the ritual, but feels it is better to stop while it is at its 'peak.'
People across the region have stood by their front doors every week to clap and cheer for health care workers on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.
It is held every Thursday at 8pm.
Annemaris said she wanted to stop the show of support next week, amid concerns it has become too political.
Speaking to the PA News agency, she said: "I think it's good to have the last of the series next Thursday, because to have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak.
(Image: PA)
"Without getting too political, I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised.
"I think the narrative is starting to change and I don't want the clap to be negative."
The event has seen thousands of people gather in their gardens, balconies and on street corners, sometimes playing instruments or bashing pots and pans.
Next Thursday's will be the 10th weekly event and has seen members of the royal family, the Prime Minister and celebrities join in.
The round of applause has also divided opinion between some who feel the event is patronising and those who feel empowered by the gesture.
Mother-of-one Ms Plas, who is a Dutch national, said: "A clap is something normal people can do, showing our appreciation.
"But the power is not with us. We can give them respect but we are not signing the cheque - that falls on another desk."
Ms Plas suggested resurrecting the clap in 2021 to mark a year since the coronavirus outbreak.
She said: "Stopping clapping doesn't mean we are not still appreciating them.
"Some people will still want to carry on, so they should.
"But we will stop and show our support in other ways - there are other initiatives we can support."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Muslims urged not to travel to Rusholme during Eid Ul Fitr

Muslims have been urged not to travel to Rusholme and the Curry Mile for Eid Ul Fitr celebrations this weekend .
The south Manchester suburb is normally a busy spot during festival celebrations .
But as Ramadan comes to an end , police have warned people that they must stick with social distancing rules as the UK works to tackle the coronavirus pandemic .
Officers are appealing to people not to travel to the area `` unless your journey is absolutely essential '' .
In a statement Greater Manchester Police thanked Muslims who have “ made sacrifices during this challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festival of Ramadan comes to an end this weekend with the Eid Ul Fitr , we would like to thank those in our Muslim communities who have observed Ramadan safely , whilst adhering to the Coronavirus regulations and restrictions , ” they said .
“ We understand that this year ’ s festivities have been very different because of the pandemic and this weekend people will have to mark this special occasion in an unusual way .
“ In particular , we are asking people not to travel into Rusholme in Manchester and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journey is absolutely essential .
“ In previous years we know that celebrations have taken place in Rusholme and attracted people from far and wide , but this year due to the current Coronavirus circumstances we would appeal to members of the community not to travel to the area as per the government restrictions.
” Officers will be working throughout the weeknd to ensure that people stay safe and that “ unnecessary journeys into the area ” are not taking place , GMP said .
“ We are also working closely with Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Mosques and we will continue to encourage those celebrating Eid this weekend to do so safely and within their own homes .
“ We wish you and your families a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak , ” they added .

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Muslims have been urged not to travel to Rusholme and the Curry Mile for Eid Ul Fitr celebrations this weekend.
The south Manchester suburb is normally a busy spot during festival celebrations.
But as Ramadan comes to an end, police have warned people that they must stick with social distancing rules as the UK works to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Officers are appealing to people not to travel to the area "unless your journey is absolutely essential".
In a statement Greater Manchester Police thanked Muslims who have “made sacrifices during this challenging time”.
“As the Muslim festival of Ramadan comes to an end this weekend with the Eid Ul Fitr, we would like to thank those in our Muslim communities who have observed Ramadan safely, whilst adhering to the Coronavirus regulations and restrictions,” they said.
“We understand that this year’s festivities have been very different because of the pandemic and this weekend people will have to mark this special occasion in an unusual way.
“In particular, we are asking people not to travel into Rusholme in Manchester and the surrounding areas this weekend unless your journey is absolutely essential.
“In previous years we know that celebrations have taken place in Rusholme and attracted people from far and wide, but this year due to the current Coronavirus circumstances we would appeal to members of the community not to travel to the area as per the government restrictions.”
Officers will be working throughout the weeknd to ensure that people stay safe and that “unnecessary journeys into the area” are not taking place, GMP said.
“We are also working closely with Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Council of Mosques and we will continue to encourage those celebrating Eid this weekend to do so safely and within their own homes.
“We wish you and your families a happy and blessed Eid Mubarak,” they added.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Phil Foden among Manchester City players seen arriving at training ground

Manchester City players have been spotted arriving at the City Football Academy training ground on Friday after the Premier League gave the green light for training to resume earlier this week .
Groups of five can train together after clubs voted unanimously to allow a return to the training grounds , so long as they adhere to social distancing measures .
Contact training is prohibited for now , and any team meetings will continue to be conducted online .
City players returned to the training ground on Friday for the first time in over two months , with players including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CFA .
No date has been set for fixtures to resume , although it is expected that all games will be played behind-closed-doors .
City have already refunded season ticket holders for their remaining Premier League home games at the Etihad .
They also have the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid to play at home , while Pep Guardiola 's side are also into the FA Cup quarter finals .
As part of their return to training , all players and staff at Premier League clubs will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 748 tests were carried out over the weekend and City players arrived at allocated times to receive their tests .
The Premier League confirmed they received six positive tests from three clubs during the first phase of mass testing but MEN Sport understands no City players or staff tested positive .

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Manchester City players have been spotted arriving at the City Football Academy training ground on Friday after the Premier League gave the green light for training to resume earlier this week.
Groups of five can train together after clubs voted unanimously to allow a return to the training grounds, so long as they adhere to social distancing measures. Contact training is prohibited for now, and any team meetings will continue to be conducted online.
City players returned to the training ground on Friday for the first time in over two months, with players including Phil Foden seen arriving and leaving the CFA.
No date has been set for fixtures to resume, although it is expected that all games will be played behind-closed-doors. City have already refunded season ticket holders for their remaining Premier League home games at the Etihad. They also have the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid to play at home, while Pep Guardiola's side are also into the FA Cup quarter finals.
As part of their return to training, all players and staff at Premier League clubs will be tested for coronavirus. A total of 748 tests were carried out over the weekend and City players arrived at allocated times to receive their tests.
The Premier League confirmed they received six positive tests from three clubs during the first phase of mass testing but MEN Sport understands no City players or staff tested positive.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Manchester United star Jesse Lingard gives fans a tour inside his home

You may be missing football but something else may have to do for now - like having a peek inside their homes thanks to a classic MTV series .
The hit show Cribs will be returning to screens for a special 'Footballers Staying Home ' edition and Jesse Lingard has got involved .
The Manchester United star has opened up the doors to his plush property for the series which been produced remotely , with the aim of keeping fans entertained during the coronavirus pandemic .
If you follow the 27-year-old on social media , you may have regularly had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But now with the help of MTV , you can get a closer look at the five-bedroom property which features a cinema room and swimming pool .
The Cheshire mansion , thought to be worth around £3m , has sleek white hallways with decorative glass lamps .
And there 's of course plenty of memorabilia hanging around including his 28 England caps and debut shirt and his first United kit .
But Jesse ca n't even remember how old he was at the time and has to call his mum for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on June 1st across MTV ’ s network and will also feature Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira , Belgian footballing legend Axel Witsel and FIFA 2017 female player of the year , Lieke Martens .
Speaking of his latest gig , the England international said : `` I 've been a massive fan of MTV Cribs since I was a kid and so I 'm really excited to be a part of this Footballers themed edition .
`` I 'm most looking forward to showing everyone how I 've been keeping active and entertained @ @ @ @ @

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You may be missing football but something else may have to do for now - like having a peek inside their homes thanks to a classic MTV series.
The hit show Cribs will be returning to screens for a special 'Footballers Staying Home' edition and Jesse Lingard has got involved.
The Manchester United star has opened up the doors to his plush property for the series which been produced remotely, with the aim of keeping fans entertained during the coronavirus pandemic.
If you follow the 27-year-old on social media, you may have regularly had a little insight into his home life.
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But now with the help of MTV, you can get a closer look at the five-bedroom property which features a cinema room and swimming pool.
The Cheshire mansion, thought to be worth around £3m, has sleek white hallways with decorative glass lamps.
(Image: PA/MTV)
And there's of course plenty of memorabilia hanging around including his 28 England caps and debut shirt and his first United kit.
But Jesse can't even remember how old he was at the time and has to call his mum for a helping hand.
The four-part series airs on June 1st across MTV’s network and will also feature Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira, Belgian footballing legend Axel Witsel and FIFA 2017 female player of the year, Lieke Martens.
Speaking of his latest gig, the England international said: "I've been a massive fan of MTV Cribs since I was a kid and so I'm really excited to be a part of this Footballers themed edition.
"I'm most looking forward to showing everyone how I've been keeping active and entertained during lockdown!".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--South Manchester road closed after tree falls in high winds

A tree is blocking part of a busy south Manchester road after crashing onto the street during high winds .
@ @ @ @ @ closed after the large tree fell on Friday afternoon ( May 22 ) .
Images @ @ @ @ @ the tree - which fell from Alexandra Park - appears to have damaged part of @ @ @ @ @ .
The incident happened close to Wellington Road , outside St Bede 's College , @ @ @ @ @ was harmed in the incident , council officials said .
A Manchester Council spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ working with Greater Manchester Police , after a tree was brought down by high winds @ @ @ @ @ Alexandra Road South has been temporarily closed to traffic and pedestrians in the interests of @ @ @ @ @ be cleared . ''

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A tree is blocking part of a busy south Manchester road after crashing onto the street during high winds.
Alexandra Road South is currently closed after the large tree fell on Friday afternoon (May 22).
Images from the scene show that the tree - which fell from Alexandra Park - appears to have damaged part of a wall and some barriers.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
The incident happened close to Wellington Road, outside St Bede's College, in Whalley Range.
Nobody was harmed in the incident, council officials said.
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A Manchester Council spokesperson said: "Council officers are working with Greater Manchester Police, after a tree was brought down by high winds at Alexandra Park.
“Alexandra Road South has been temporarily closed to traffic and pedestrians in the interests of safety until the tree can be cleared."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--First phase of city centre expansion could see 634 homes built in tower blocks

More than 600 homes could be built in huge tower blocks as part of a dramatic expansion of Manchester city centre north towards Collyhurst .
Victoria Riverside forms the first phase of the £1bn Northern Gate project , which could see 15,000 homes built along the Irk Valley over the next two decades .
The development will sit across from Angel Meadow in Red Bank , one of seven new neighbourhoods earmarked by Manchester council and development giant Far East Consortium ( FEC ) .
There are plans for three towers - the tallest having 37 floors , the others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ townhouses on just two acres of land on the corner of bordering Bromley Street , Dantzic Street , Gould Street and Bromley Street .
A brick prodium will support them , while providing shop fronts and a glazed residential lobby facing the planned Gateway Square , which will mark the entrance into the Northern Gateway .
New streets and pathways , flanked by trees and greenery , will also run through the development and link with existing roads .
The 611 apartments will include a mixture of one , two and three-bedroom properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maisonettes will each have three bedrooms .
FEC has committed to delivering 20pc affordable housing across the Northern Gateway , but only 5pc - or 32 homes - at Victoria Riverside will be classed as affordable , and will be shared ownership properties .
Planning documents submitted on behalf of the developer say : “ Our approach to the site has been to embed quality in our design , from district to doorknob .
“ The placement and sculpting of the three towers allows the site to integrate with the wider district creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the urban landscape and to the natural features of St. Catherine ’ s Wood and the River Irk .
“ The generous picture windows celebrate these connections at a human scale and highlight the form and fluting of the building close-up and at a city scale , with a unique colour palette for each building offering distinct identity.
” FEC and Manchester council were told in March that their bid for £51.6 million from the government ’ s housing infrastructure fund had been approved .
The funding will unlock around a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Northern Gateway , which has been compared to adding a town the size of Lancaster onto Manchester ’ s northern border .

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More than 600 homes could be built in huge tower blocks as part of a dramatic expansion of Manchester city centre north towards Collyhurst.
Victoria Riverside forms the first phase of the £1bn Northern Gate project, which could see 15,000 homes built along the Irk Valley over the next two decades.
The development will sit across from Angel Meadow in Red Bank, one of seven new neighbourhoods earmarked by Manchester council and development giant Far East Consortium (FEC).
There are plans for three towers - the tallest having 37 floors, the others 26 and 18 storeys high - and townhouses on just two acres of land on the corner of bordering Bromley Street, Dantzic Street, Gould Street and Bromley Street.
(Image: FEC/Manchester council/HawkinsBrown)
A brick prodium will support them, while providing shop fronts and a glazed residential lobby facing the planned Gateway Square, which will mark the entrance into the Northern Gateway.
New streets and pathways, flanked by trees and greenery, will also run through the development and link with existing roads.
The 611 apartments will include a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom properties, while the 10 townhouses and 13 maisonettes will each have three bedrooms.
(Image: FEC/Manchester council/HawkinsBrown)
FEC has committed to delivering 20pc affordable housing across the Northern Gateway, but only 5pc - or 32 homes - at Victoria Riverside will be classed as affordable, and will be shared ownership properties.
Planning documents submitted on behalf of the developer say: “Our approach to the site has been to embed quality in our design, from district to doorknob.
“The placement and sculpting of the three towers allows the site to integrate with the wider district creating visual permeability and key connections both back to the urban landscape and to the natural features of St. Catherine’s Wood and the River Irk.
(Image: FEC/Manchester council/HawkinsBrown)
“The generous picture windows celebrate these connections at a human scale and highlight the form and fluting of the building close-up and at a city scale, with a unique colour palette for each building offering distinct identity.”
FEC and Manchester council were told in March that their bid for £51.6 million from the government’s housing infrastructure fund had been approved.
The funding will unlock around a third of the total number of homes in the Northern Gateway, which has been compared to adding a town the size of Lancaster onto Manchester’s northern border.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Watch live as Manchester commemorates the third anniversary of the Arena attack

Today marks three years since the atrosity at the Manchester Arena that claimed 22 lives , and impacted thousands more .
Tonight , on the United We Stream platform , a very special show will be streamed to commemorate the occasion and pay respect to those who died .
The four-hour Manchester Remembers show will begin at 8pm , and while it is free to watch , donations are encouraged .
Topping the bill will be Spice Girl Melanie C , who will perform a pop-packed DJ set .
The stream will also include a pre-recorded performance by the Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The choir is made up entirely of singers who were at the Ariana Grande concert on May 22 , 2017 .
Its members gathered together again outside at MediaCityUK to record a socially-distanced performance ahead of tonight 's event .
You can watch tonight 's show through our live stream below .
The money raised through the United We Stream platform tonight will be divided between the various memorials and trusts set up in the memory of the 22 who died , as well as to support the region 's night time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised will be split between the Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust ; the Megan Hurley Foundation ; the Eilidh MacLeod Foundation ; Liv 's Trust ; the Remembering Nell Foundation ; and 22 Manchester ( Saffie Rose Roussos ) .
The remaining 30 % of funds will go to support the night time economy while it remains shut down , the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy charity , and the Greater Manchester Mayors Charity , which supports the most vulnerable and homeless in the city region .
Millions have tuned in to previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to date .
Cath Tyldesley said : `` To be remembering those we lost and anyone affected by the Manchester bomb attack is crucial .
It reminds us of how strong we are in union .
`` The city-region of Manchester has a heart and a strength greater than any other city I know .
`` This is a special honour for me to take part in this United We Stream Greater Manchester remembrance .
`` A true privilege to stand among such strong people .
I ’ ve never felt more proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My prayers for the lost , and the families of those grieving will always remain in my Mancunian heart .
We will stand and sing together . ''
United We Stream executive producer Sacha Lord said : `` That night at the Arena was a night of pop music with people dancing and having fun .
At United We Stream we wanted to pay our respects , but can ’ t have the kind of anniversary gathering take place that we would have wanted .
`` At a time when we are living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city region to come together , we felt it right to pay tribute , but also allow residents of the city-region to dance their way through it , in their homes . ''
United We Stream 's Arena attack anniversary show will take place from 8pm on Friday May 22 at unitedwestream.co.uk It will be free to watch , but donations are welcomed to support local causes .
You can donate via the website , or by texting ‘ MUSIC ’ to 70140 to donate £5 .

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Today marks three years since the atrosity at the Manchester Arena that claimed 22 lives, and impacted thousands more.
Tonight, on the United We Stream platform, a very special show will be streamed to commemorate the occasion and pay respect to those who died.
The four-hour Manchester Remembers show will begin at 8pm, and while it is free to watch, donations are encouraged.
Topping the bill will be Spice Girl Melanie C, who will perform a pop-packed DJ set.
The stream will also include a pre-recorded performance by the Manchester Survivors Choir with Corrie star Cath Tyldesley.
(Image: United We Stream GM/ICZ Salford)
The choir is made up entirely of singers who were at the Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017.
Its members gathered together again outside at MediaCityUK to record a socially-distanced performance ahead of tonight's event.
You can watch tonight's show through our live stream below.
The money raised through the United We Stream platform tonight will be divided between the various memorials and trusts set up in the memory of the 22 who died, as well as to support the region's night time economy.
70% of all funds raised will be split between the Chloe & Liam Together Forever Trust; the Megan Hurley Foundation; the Eilidh MacLeod Foundation; Liv's Trust; the Remembering Nell Foundation; and 22 Manchester (Saffie Rose Roussos).
The remaining 30% of funds will go to support the night time economy while it remains shut down, the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy charity, and the Greater Manchester Mayors Charity, which supports the most vulnerable and homeless in the city region.
Millions have tuned in to previous United We Stream events, raising £320,000 to date.
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Cath Tyldesley said: "To be remembering those we lost and anyone affected by the Manchester bomb attack is crucial. It reminds us of how strong we are in union.
"The city-region of Manchester has a heart and a strength greater than any other city I know.
"This is a special honour for me to take part in this United We Stream Greater Manchester remembrance.
"A true privilege to stand among such strong people. I’ve never felt more proud to be a Manchester lass.
"My prayers for the lost, and the families of those grieving will always remain in my Mancunian heart. We will stand and sing together."
United We Stream executive producer Sacha Lord said: "That night at the Arena was a night of pop music with people dancing and having fun. At United We Stream we wanted to pay our respects, but can’t have the kind of anniversary gathering take place that we would have wanted.
"At a time when we are living through another period when we need the city region to come together, we felt it right to pay tribute, but also allow residents of the city-region to dance their way through it, in their homes."
United We Stream's Arena attack anniversary show will take place from 8pm on Friday May 22 at unitedwestream.co.uk
It will be free to watch, but donations are welcomed to support local causes.
You can donate via the website, or by texting ‘MUSIC’ to 70140 to donate £5.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Government must learn from WW2 for country to recover from coronavirus

The government must ‘ learn lessons ’ from the Great Depression and the Second World War when it comes to rebuilding the country post-pandemic , a council leader has said .
Oldham ’ s leader Sean Fielding warned that the nation ’ s economic recovery will be dependent on public investment , or ministers will risk a repeat of the recession which followed the 2008 financial crash .
He said that despite the mounting financial pressures on town halls from coronavirus , he did not want them to scale back plans made before the crisis to invest £300m in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making sure that we invest in growth and don ’ t dial down our ambitions around our own investment plans because of the financial difficulties that we might face , ” Coun Fielding said .
“ I think it would be a huge mistake if locally we were to repeat what I think was a mistake of the national government after the 2008 recession which was to batten down the hatches and cut back .
“ There are examples in the past that we should be taking more lessons from like the post-war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in public services and of course the creation of the NHS .
“ Then you can take lessons from Roosevelt after the Great Depression in the United States as well , who invested significant amounts of public money to support the economy and stimulate it and that is the kind of approach that we should be taking .
“ We shouldn ’ t be battening down the hatches and cutting back because ultimately all that will do is make the recovery more slow and much more painful.
” Coun Fielding said that government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiative ’ and use public money to get the economy growing again , rather than choose further austerity policies .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said it is ‘ very likely ’ the UK is in a ‘ significant recession ’ .
Figures show the economy contracting at the fastest pace since the financial crisis .
Chief executive Carolyn Wilkins also warned that young people faced difficult prospects in getting into work while COVID-19 was still a threat .
“ The reality is we are already seeing increases in things like unemployment , and because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s likely to be a global recession , ” she said .
“ I think everybody recognises that this is going to be particularly challenging for young people .
“ Living with Covid is going to be with us for the next 12 , 18 months , getting your first job in this kind of environment is going to be incredibly challenging .
“ How do you learn , and how do you do training , and lots of things we ’ ve taken for granted in our careers just aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of young people.
” Dr John Patterson , Oldham ’ s chief clinical officer said that until a successful vaccine was in place , people would have to prepare for life to be different or risk further waves of the pandemic .
“ We ’ re not going to see a bustling high street this summer , we shouldn ’ t see mass barbecues and raves and parties and huge hosted events because when the winter comes we need to remember it just took one case to come into the country to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ We are going to have to steel ourselves and endure through this .
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The government must ‘learn lessons’ from the Great Depression and the Second World War when it comes to rebuilding the country post-pandemic, a council leader has said.
Oldham’s leader Sean Fielding warned that the nation’s economic recovery will be dependent on public investment, or ministers will risk a repeat of the recession which followed the 2008 financial crash.
He said that despite the mounting financial pressures on town halls from coronavirus, he did not want them to scale back plans made before the crisis to invest £300m in the borough.
“It’s about making sure that we invest in growth and don’t dial down our ambitions around our own investment plans because of the financial difficulties that we might face,” Coun Fielding said.
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“I think it would be a huge mistake if locally we were to repeat what I think was a mistake of the national government after the 2008 recession which was to batten down the hatches and cut back.
“There are examples in the past that we should be taking more lessons from like the post-war recovery, where there was significant investment in public services and of course the creation of the NHS.
“Then you can take lessons from Roosevelt after the Great Depression in the United States as well, who invested significant amounts of public money to support the economy and stimulate it and that is the kind of approach that we should be taking.
“We shouldn’t be battening down the hatches and cutting back because ultimately all that will do is make the recovery more slow and much more painful.”
Coun Fielding said that government should be prepared to ‘take the initiative’ and use public money to get the economy growing again, rather than choose further austerity policies.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said it is ‘very likely’ the UK is in a ‘significant recession’. Figures show the economy contracting at the fastest pace since the financial crisis.
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Chief executive Carolyn Wilkins also warned that young people faced difficult prospects in getting into work while COVID-19 was still a threat.
“The reality is we are already seeing increases in things like unemployment, and because of the global impact of this it’s likely to be a global recession,” she said.
“I think everybody recognises that this is going to be particularly challenging for young people.
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“Living with Covid is going to be with us for the next 12, 18 months, getting your first job in this kind of environment is going to be incredibly challenging.
“How do you learn, and how do you do training, and lots of things we’ve taken for granted in our careers just aren’t going to be there for a lot of young people.”
Dr John Patterson, Oldham’s chief clinical officer said that until a successful vaccine was in place, people would have to prepare for life to be different or risk further waves of the pandemic.
“We’re not going to see a bustling high street this summer, we shouldn’t see mass barbecues and raves and parties and huge hosted events because when the winter comes we need to remember it just took one case to come into the country to start what’s started now,” he said.
“We are going to have to steel ourselves and endure through this.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Two men have been charged with the murder of Salford University law student

Two men have been charged with the murder of Salford University law student Aya Hachem .
The 19-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in Blackburn on Sunday .
Feroz Suleman , 39 , of Shear Brow , Blackburn , and Abubakir Satia , 31 , of Oxford Close , Blackburn , have been charged with murder and attempted murder .
Lancs Police say the murder charge relates to Ms Hachem and the attempted murder charge to the man believed to be the intended target .
Ms Hachem , who was studying law at the University of Salford and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died from a gunshot wound to the chest .
She was shopping close to the Lidl supermarket on King Street in the town at the time .
Two shots were fired .
One hit a building and the second killed Ms Hachem .
Suleman and Satia will appear before magistrates on Saturday .
Police have also made a 14th arrest in connection with the shooting .
A 22-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested suspicion of murder and attempted murder .
He remains in custody for questioning .
Det Supt Andy Cribbin said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in connection with Aya 's murder our enquiries are very much on-going .
I would like to thanks all those who have come forward to assist with our investigation so far and continue to encourage people to come and speak to us if they have information . ''
The Asylum and Refugee Community ( ARC ) , a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn , said Ms Hachem was originally from Lebanon .
Ms Hachem was a charity worker and a young trustee of charity The Children 's Society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vice-chair of the University of Salford 's law society .
Anybody with any other information is asked to get in touch on 101 , quoting log number 0412 of May 18 , or anonymously , by vis Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org .

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Two men have been charged with the murder of Salford University law student Aya Hachem.
The 19-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in Blackburn on Sunday.
Feroz Suleman, 39, of Shear Brow, Blackburn, and Abubakir Satia, 31, of Oxford Close, Blackburn, have been charged with murder and attempted murder. Lancs Police say the murder charge relates to Ms Hachem and the attempted murder charge to the man believed to be the intended target.
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Ms Hachem, who was studying law at the University of Salford and had just sat her second year exams, died from a gunshot wound to the chest. She was shopping close to the Lidl supermarket on King Street in the town at the time.
Two shots were fired. One hit a building and the second killed Ms Hachem. Suleman and Satia will appear before magistrates on Saturday.
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Police have also made a 14th arrest in connection with the shooting. A 22-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody for questioning.
Det Supt Andy Cribbin said: "While we have now charged people in connection with Aya's murder our enquiries are very much on-going. I would like to thanks all those who have come forward to assist with our investigation so far and continue to encourage people to come and speak to us if they have information."
The Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC), a charity working with asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn, said Ms Hachem was originally from Lebanon.
Ms Hachem was a charity worker and a young trustee of charity The Children's Society. She was also said to be the vice-chair of the University of Salford's law society.
Anybody with any other information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log number 0412 of May 18, or anonymously, by vis Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--First phase of massive £46m flood defence scheme for Rochdale signed off

The first phase of a massive £46m flood defence scheme designed to protect homes and businesses across Rochdale has been signed off by planning chiefs .
It has been developed in a bid to ensure the borough is never hit by the kind of devastation wrought by the Boxing Days floods of 2015 again .
The approved plans are the first in a three-step process of what will eventually become one of the biggest and most complex flood defence schemes in the north .
They focus on Littleborough , in the Pennines , which sits on the River Roch around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Works will include the replacement of Riverstone Bridge and the widening of the river channel there , the removal of Charles Street Bridge and a new flood storage area at Gale .
Storm Eva caused the worst flooding in living memory in Rochdale in December 2015 , with parts of the town centre submerged under four feet of water .
The deluge left 324 homes and businesses severely damaged and 18,000 properties without power as record river levels saw the Roch burst its banks in several places .
More recently the huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smithy Bridge , Littleborough , Rochdale town centre and Queen ’ s Park in Heywood hit by flooding , while Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis also caused problems earlier this year .
Coun Neil Emmott , the council ’ s cabinet member for environment , said it was 'great to see this vital scheme taking a major step forward ' .
He said : “ We saw first-hand the devastation caused by the Boxing Day floods in 2015 and have been working hand in hand with the Environment Agency to protect our communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future floods .
“ We ’ ve already completed a number of important projects with the Environment Agency , including the construction of new storage reservoirs at Calder Brook , Littleborough.
” Coun Emmott added that the extensive scheme had the potential to protect 1,000 homes and 200 firms .
“ It will help protect many of our residents and businesses at significant risk of future flooding and provide important infrastructure to support our economic growth , ” he said .
The full list of works signed off by the council ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bridge : Demolition of bridge and footbridge and replacement with a combined road and footbridge , river channel widened and associated landscaping .
Charles Street : Removal of existing bridge and erection of infill wall to close gap with wall mounted railing and associated landscaping along with change of use of part of existing car park to provide replacement storage area .
Peel Street : Modification of existing flood wall to raise height and associated landscape works ; Railway Street : Temporary works to allow 4 No .
HGV vehicle movements , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporary barriers .
GNG Foam Converters , Penndale Industrial Estate : New flood defence wall in place of existing brick boundary wall .
Town House Brook : Raising of flood defence wall , installation of coarse trash posts , raising and extension of pedestrian ramp and associated landscaping ; Carriage Drive : Bank repairs to reinstate channel width and removal of debris in culverts .
Todmorden Road : Temporary access works including ramp over River Roch , a temporary access and compound , and a culvert extension within land at Gale .
Lightowlers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greenvale Mill , permanent diversion of Greenvale Brook and a culvert extension .
Pete Costello , area flood and coastal risk manager for the Environment Agency , said Rochdale and Littleborough residents deserved to see work beginning on project as soon as possible .
“ Those who still live with the trauma of the Boxing Day 2015 flood event , and more recent instances of flooding during Storm Ciara and Dennis , should not be made to wait any longer than necessary to get these flood defences in place .
“ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now approved the plans for the first phase of the Rochdale and Littleborough flood alleviation scheme ” He added that residents and business affected by the work would be kept informed about the scheme at every stage of its development .
Community drop in events for Riverstone Bridge will restart once it is safe to do so and the coronavirus restrictions are lifted .

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The first phase of a massive £46m flood defence scheme designed to protect homes and businesses across Rochdale has been signed off by planning chiefs.
It has been developed in a bid to ensure the borough is never hit by the kind of devastation wrought by the Boxing Days floods of 2015 again.
The approved plans are the first in a three-step process of what will eventually become one of the biggest and most complex flood defence schemes in the north.
They focus on Littleborough, in the Pennines, which sits on the River Roch around five miles upstream of Rochdale town centre.
(Image: Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)
Works will include the replacement of Riverstone Bridge and the widening of the river channel there, the removal of Charles Street Bridge and a new flood storage area at Gale.
Storm Eva caused the worst flooding in living memory in Rochdale in December 2015, with parts of the town centre submerged under four feet of water.
The deluge left 324 homes and businesses severely damaged and 18,000 properties without power as record river levels saw the Roch burst its banks in several places.
More recently the huge downpour that arrived with Storm Gareth saw Smithy Bridge, Littleborough, Rochdale town centre and Queen’s Park in Heywood hit by flooding, while Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis also caused problems earlier this year.
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Coun Neil Emmott, the council’s cabinet member for environment, said it was 'great to see this vital scheme taking a major step forward'.
He said: “We saw first-hand the devastation caused by the Boxing Day floods in 2015 and have been working hand in hand with the Environment Agency to protect our communities and businesses from the impact of any future floods.
“We’ve already completed a number of important projects with the Environment Agency, including the construction of new storage reservoirs at Calder Brook, Littleborough.”
Coun Emmott added that the extensive scheme had the potential to protect 1,000 homes and 200 firms.
“It will help protect many of our residents and businesses at significant risk of future flooding and provide important infrastructure to support our economic growth,” he said.
The full list of works signed off by the council’s planning department is as follows:
Riverstone Bridge : Demolition of bridge and footbridge and replacement with a combined road and footbridge, river channel widened and associated landscaping.
Charles Street : Removal of existing bridge and erection of infill wall to close gap with wall mounted railing and associated landscaping along with change of use of part of existing car park to provide replacement storage area.
Peel Street : Modification of existing flood wall to raise height and associated landscape works; Railway Street: Temporary works to allow 4 No. HGV vehicle movements, including removal of existing bollards and installation of temporary barriers.
GNG Foam Converters , Penndale Industrial Estate : New flood defence wall in place of existing brick boundary wall.
Town House Brook : Raising of flood defence wall, installation of coarse trash posts, raising and extension of pedestrian ramp and associated landscaping;
Carriage Drive : Bank repairs to reinstate channel width and removal of debris in culverts.
Todmorden Road : Temporary access works including ramp over River Roch, a temporary access and compound, and a culvert extension within land at Gale.
Lightowlers Lane: Temporary access works adjacent to Greenvale Mill, permanent diversion of Greenvale Brook and a culvert extension.
Pete Costello, area flood and coastal risk manager for the Environment Agency, said Rochdale and Littleborough residents deserved to see work beginning on project as soon as possible.
“Those who still live with the trauma of the Boxing Day 2015 flood event, and more recent instances of flooding during Storm Ciara and Dennis, should not be made to wait any longer than necessary to get these flood defences in place.
“We are therefore delighted that the planning authority has now approved the plans for the first phase of the Rochdale and Littleborough flood alleviation scheme”
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He added that residents and business affected by the work would be kept informed about the scheme at every stage of its development.
Community drop in events for Riverstone Bridge will restart once it is safe to do so and the coronavirus restrictions are lifted.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-22--Man Utd issue promising Marcus Rashford injury update as training resumes

Marcus Rashford could play a more prominent role in Manchester United 's remaining fixtures in the 2019/20 season as he took the next steps in his rehabilitation from his back injury .
Rashford has missed United 's last 13 games with the injury that was set to keep him out for most of the season , before the Premier League was suspended in March .
The UK lockdown , however , has given Rashford time to work on his recovery without missing any more fixtures , and he returned to training on Friday at United 's Aon Training Complex at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
United have nine games left in the Premier League as they chase a Champions League place , and they are still in the Europa League and FA Cup .
United say the postponement of fixtures and Rashford 's continued recovery means the striker could feature 'more prominently ' in the season 's conclusion .
They said : `` In a roundabout way , the postponement of football might yet allow him to feature more prominently in the campaign ’ s conclusion – although that is obviously down to the club ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him through his recovery during the lockdown period . ''
Earlier this month , Rashford spoke about his recovery , saying : “ I have just been working , you know , I have sort of had my head down .
“ It has been a tough period for me , the last few months , obviously being injured , but in the last few weeks I have been able to step on it a bit more , so I have just been getting my head down and working .
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Marcus Rashford could play a more prominent role in Manchester United's remaining fixtures in the 2019/20 season as he took the next steps in his rehabilitation from his back injury.
Rashford has missed United 's last 13 games with the injury that was set to keep him out for most of the season, before the Premier League was suspended in March.
The UK lockdown, however, has given Rashford time to work on his recovery without missing any more fixtures, and he returned to training on Friday at United's Aon Training Complex at Carrington to step up his fitness work.
United have nine games left in the Premier League as they chase a Champions League place, and they are still in the Europa League and FA Cup.
United say the postponement of fixtures and Rashford's continued recovery means the striker could feature 'more prominently' in the season's conclusion.
They said: "In a roundabout way, the postponement of football might yet allow him to feature more prominently in the campaign’s conclusion – although that is obviously down to the club’s medical staff, who have expertly guided him through his recovery during the lockdown period."
Earlier this month, Rashford spoke about his recovery, saying: “I have just been working, you know, I have sort of had my head down.
“It has been a tough period for me, the last few months, obviously being injured, but in the last few weeks I have been able to step on it a bit more, so I have just been getting my head down and working.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Yaya Toure leaves Brazilian side 'disgusted' after making transfer U-turn

Former Man City star Yaya Toure has been blasted by a club in Brazil after Botafogo 's vice-president Ricardo Rotenberg @ @ @ @ @ in transfer talks .
Toure , it is claimed , had given Botafogo his word @ @ @ @ @ the club after talks over a deal .
However , it has now emerged that @ @ @ @ @ Vasco da Gama instead - if presidential candidate Leven Siano is elected as the club @ @ @ @ @ has been without a club since leaving Chinese League One side Qingdao Huanghai six months @ @ @ @ @ midfielder appeared on Siano 's Instagram page saying : “ I want to thank Leven @ @ @ @ @ project .
`` I can hardly wait to see all the Vasco fans very soon @ @ @ @ @ be Vasco . ''
But Rotenberg has taken aim at Toure , saying : “ @ @ @ @ @ 's a guy who 's word means nothing .
He has an attitude but no @ @ @ @ @ in the summer of 2018 after 315 appearances and 82 goals .

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Former Man City star Yaya Toure has been blasted by a club in Brazil after Botafogo's vice-president Ricardo Rotenberg claimed he had misled them in transfer talks.
Toure, it is claimed, had given Botafogo his word that he would sign for the club after talks over a deal.
However, it has now emerged that Toure has committed to join Vasco da Gama instead - if presidential candidate Leven Siano is elected as the club's president.
The 37-year-old has been without a club since leaving Chinese League One side Qingdao Huanghai six months ago.
The former City midfielder appeared on Siano's Instagram page saying: “I want to thank Leven for including me in this project.
"I can hardly wait to see all the Vasco fans very soon. It is going to be Vasco."
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But Rotenberg has taken aim at Toure, saying: “I'm disgusted. He's a guy who's word means nothing. He has an attitude but no character.”
Toure left City in the summer of 2018 after 315 appearances and 82 goals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Every lockdown restriction that could be lifted on June 1

A few weeks ago , lockdown restrictions in England were eased , and people were permitted a little more freedom than they had previously been given .
In a 50-page document , new rules were outlined , which said that people could exercise outside for as long as they want , drive to different parts of England to get exercise , and meet a friend in the park for a socially distanced walk .
The next wave of changes are expected to be announced on June 1 - which is just over a week away .
There is still some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if anything- but it is expected that there will be announcements made about shopping , education , football and the leisure sector .
Boris Johnson has reportedly told MPs he wants a return to “ near-normality ” by July .
Lockdown will only end once the government is satisfied it has complete control of the virus 's spread around the UK .
Which will likely mean a vaccine or effective treatment being in place .
While some are hopeful that the Oxford vaccine trials will lead to results that could be seen as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has warned that we may be living with this virus vaccineless for some time to come .
Here are all the changes the government could put into place on June 1 , according to the Mirror .
Some will , some wo n't .
The Government has announced that the phased return of non-essential stores will come around this time .
But what will reopen will depend on the size of the establishment - can they make social distancing work safely ?
We 're expecting guidance closer to the time about which businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , the government has suggested it wo n't include hospitality venues such as pubs , restaurants and cafes - they 're only due from July 4 at the very earliest .
When will football start again ?
From around June 1 sporting and cultural events could take place again behind closed doors .
In reality we 're looking at around mid-June for the return of the Premier League , if talks with the government and operators are successful .
Armchair football fans without Sky or BT Sport could be able to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV .
Broadcasters have previously been banned from screening matches kicking off at 3pm on Saturdays amid fears fans would opt to stay in and watch TV rather than attend a game .
But with matches due to take place behind closed doors when the season resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic , there is no longer a reason for the protection .
Could schools re-open for more children ?
If the Government gets its way then yes .
Boris Johnson 's plan is for England 's primary schools to widen the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earliest by June 1 – after half term '' .
The plan will see classrooms reopen in stages , beginning with reception , Year 1 and Year 6 .
Years 2 to 5 would return later in June .
But teaching unions are demanding more detail about the science behind reopening schools .
And headteachers have warned that many do n't believe their schools can be safely socially distanced .
More than two dozen councils with more than 2,000 primary schools between them have warned they may not reopen on June 1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't open in a `` uniform '' way across the country .
So if you are in any doubt , you should check in with your child 's schools about their plans .
Secondary pupils in years 10 and 12 , could go back in some limited form a few weeks later , but secondary schools are not expected to open fully until September .
Cafes and restaurants and other so-called `` higher-risk businesses and public places '' must remain closed until the beginning of July at the earliest , the latest official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reopen slightly sooner if they have outside seating areas that can be properly distanced .
But the vast majority will be closed for some time .
Despite earlier advice that pubs would have to wait longer than even restaurants and cafes , pubs were thrown a lifeline last week .
Environment Secretary George Eustice said he wanted pubs to `` tentatively start gradually opening '' in July with social distancing in place .
But previously to Mr Eustice people have been sceptical of pubs opening any time soon .
Sources had indicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave and would only come in later phases , after July - with not even beer gardens allowed to reopen .
Meanwhile , scientists have warned some social distancing rules may have to remain until there 's a vaccine , making much of pub life impossible .
The Government do however have hopes holidaymakers might be able to take UK staycations from July .
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden insisted he “ would love to get the tourism sector up as quickly as we possibly can ” .
He continued : `` We 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get it up and running by the beginning of July . ''

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A few weeks ago, lockdown restrictions in England were eased, and people were permitted a little more freedom than they had previously been given.
In a 50-page document, new rules were outlined, which said that people could exercise outside for as long as they want, drive to different parts of England to get exercise, and meet a friend in the park for a socially distanced walk.
The next wave of changes are expected to be announced on June 1 - which is just over a week away.
There is still some uncertainty as to what will change - if anything- but it is expected that there will be announcements made about shopping, education, football and the leisure sector.
Boris Johnson has reportedly told MPs he wants a return to “near-normality” by July.
Lockdown will only end once the government is satisfied it has complete control of the virus's spread around the UK.
Which will likely mean a vaccine or effective treatment being in place.
While some are hopeful that the Oxford vaccine trials will lead to results that could be seen as early in September, even Mr Johnson has warned that we may be living with this virus vaccineless for some time to come.
Here are all the changes the government could put into place on June 1, according to the Mirror.
Will shops reopen on June 1?
Some will, some won't.
The Government has announced that the phased return of non-essential stores will come around this time.
But what will reopen will depend on the size of the establishment - can they make social distancing work safely?
We're expecting guidance closer to the time about which businesses will be covered in this section.
However, the government has suggested it won't include hospitality venues such as pubs, restaurants and cafes - they're only due from July 4 at the very earliest.
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When will football start again?
From around June 1 sporting and cultural events could take place again behind closed doors.
In reality we're looking at around mid-June for the return of the Premier League, if talks with the government and operators are successful.
Armchair football fans without Sky or BT Sport could be able to watch some live Premier League matches on free-to-air TV.
Broadcasters have previously been banned from screening matches kicking off at 3pm on Saturdays amid fears fans would opt to stay in and watch TV rather than attend a game.
But with matches due to take place behind closed doors when the season resumes amid the coronavirus pandemic, there is no longer a reason for the protection.
Could schools re-open for more children?
If the Government gets its way then yes.
Boris Johnson's plan is for England's primary schools to widen the number of pupils they are taking "at the earliest by June 1 – after half term".
The plan will see classrooms reopen in stages, beginning with reception, Year 1 and Year 6. Years 2 to 5 would return later in June.
But teaching unions are demanding more detail about the science behind reopening schools.
And headteachers have warned that many don't believe their schools can be safely socially distanced.
More than two dozen councils with more than 2,000 primary schools between them have warned they may not reopen on June 1.
And the government has admitted schools won't open in a "uniform" way across the country.
So if you are in any doubt, you should check in with your child's schools about their plans.
Secondary pupils in years 10 and 12, could go back in some limited form a few weeks later, but secondary schools are not expected to open fully until September.
Will cafes and restaurants reopen?
Cafes and restaurants and other so-called "higher-risk businesses and public places" must remain closed until the beginning of July at the earliest, the latest official guidance says.
They may be able to reopen slightly sooner if they have outside seating areas that can be properly distanced.
But the vast majority will be closed for some time.
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Will pubs and holiday parks reopen?
Despite earlier advice that pubs would have to wait longer than even restaurants and cafes, pubs were thrown a lifeline last week.
Environment Secretary George Eustice said he wanted pubs to "tentatively start gradually opening" in July with social distancing in place.
But previously to Mr Eustice people have been sceptical of pubs opening any time soon.
Sources had indicated pubs would not be in the first wave and would only come in later phases, after July - with not even beer gardens allowed to reopen.
Meanwhile, scientists have warned some social distancing rules may have to remain until there's a vaccine, making much of pub life impossible.
The Government do however have hopes holidaymakers might be able to take UK staycations from July.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden insisted he “would love to get the tourism sector up as quickly as we possibly can”.
He continued: "We've set this very ambitious plan to try and get it up and running by the beginning of July."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United could welcome back Marcus Rashford for the rest of the season when the Premier League campaign restarts .
@ @ @ @ @ last 13 games with a back injury before the season was suspended and was not @ @ @ @ @ the original end of the season .
However , due to the two-month lockdown , @ @ @ @ @ resume training this week , and joined teammates at Carrington for socially-distanced sessions .
United @ @ @ @ @ to play a 'prominent ' role in the final nine games of the season , @ @ @ @ @ Europa League campaigns .
Elsewhere , United 's Number One target Jadon Sancho could well @ @ @ @ @ Dortmund against Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga this afternoon , while United continue to be linked @ @ @ @ @ Niguez and Barcelona 's Samuel Umtiti , among other reported transfer targets .

Former United player Paul Parker believes the club is moving forward under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and hit out at reports linking Mauricio Pochettino with the United hotseat.
He told talkSPORT:
"Given than nothing has really been happening in football, people have got to find a story they can build into something.
"You talk about Pochettino, he’s been mentioned of late. I’ve seen that he’s been speaking on TV, he’s about and people are trying to push him towards jobs.
“You throw him in at Manchester United and it’s an easy one to do, to say that something COULD happen.
“But things at United have shown, with how they finished before this situation started, it would have suggested they would have been there until the last kick of the ball to get into the Champions League.
"They had turned around, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had turned them around as a team, as a club, the whole place was definitely moving forward.
“When you look at the players he’s spent money on, not one of them has let Solskjaer or Manchester United down, they have all stepped forward. Bruno Fernandes in particular has made an impact straight away and everyone is growing into it now and has got the right mentality.
“So United at this moment are going forward, we’ll wait and see what happens when things start again, but if you’re judging now it’s wrong that people are still trying to get that man [Solskjaer] out of that job.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Dominic Cummings say he behaved 'reasonably' by travelling to Durham in lockdown

Dominic Cummings claims he behaved `` reasonably '' and `` legally '' when he travelled from his London home to Durham during lockdown .
An investigation by the Mirror and Guardian revealed that Boris Johnson 's top adviser had been interviewed by police after reports he had broken lockdown rules .
Mr Cummings was seen by witnesses at his parents home in Durham at the end of March , when he was supposedly isolating with coronavirus symptoms at his London home .
A statement issued by Downing Street on Saturday morning defended the Prime Minister 's chief-of-staff , with several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes after Labour called on the Government to use the daily Downing Street press conference to provide answers as to why Mr Cummings travelled 260 miles during lockdown .
A Number 10 spokesperson said : `` Owing to his wife being infected with suspected coronavirus and the high likelihood that he would himself become unwell , it was essential for Dominic Cummings to ensure his young child could be properly cared for .
`` His sisters and nieces had volunteered to help so he went to a house near but separate from his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed .
`` His sister shopped for the family and left everything outside .
At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter , as is being reported .
`` His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines .
Mr Cummings believes he behaved reasonably and legally . ''
Mr Cummings started suffering from symptoms of coronavirus shortly after the Prime Minister on March 14 .
No 10 claimed that Mr Cummings was self-isolating with symptoms of the disease at home with his wife and young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PM ’ s official spokesman told journalists : `` I think he ’ s in touch with No10 but he is at home , he is self-isolating , he has some symptoms . ''
Police confirmed they had visited an individual at an address who they had learned had travelled to Durham from London during the lockdown to isolate .
They spoke to the family and reminded them that travelling to stay with relatives was in breach of the rules , the Mirror reported .
Several days later on April 5 , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they spotted him outside the property while passing for their daily exercise .
They said they could hear Abba 's Dancing Queen blasting out loudly and peered over the hedge where they saw him , wearing a scarf and thick coat , with a small boy running around .
Durham 's acting police and crime commissioner said Mr Cummings ' lockdown journey was `` most unwise . ''
In a statement , Steve White said : “ Given the whole ethos of the guidance and regulations issued from the Government was to reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by travelling to County Durham when known to be infected was most unwise .
“ To beat this crisis we need to be selfless as millions have been .
The response by the people of County Durham and Darlington have been exemplary , which makes this most frustrating and concerning.
” Several senior ministers jumped to Mr Cummings defence , tweeting their support for the aide on Saturday morning .
The Foreign Secretary , Dominic Raab tweeted : `` It 's reasonable and fair to ask for an explanation on this .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents with coronavirus were anxiously taking care of their young child .
`` Those now seeking to politicise it should take a long hard look in the mirror . ''
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said : `` Taking care of your wife and young child is justifiable and reasonable , trying to score political points over it isn ’ t . ''

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Dominic Cummings claims he behaved "reasonably" and "legally" when he travelled from his London home to Durham during lockdown.
An investigation by the Mirror and Guardian revealed that Boris Johnson's top adviser had been interviewed by police after reports he had broken lockdown rules.
Mr Cummings was seen by witnesses at his parents home in Durham at the end of March, when he was supposedly isolating with coronavirus symptoms at his London home.
A statement issued by Downing Street on Saturday morning defended the Prime Minister's chief-of-staff, with several cabinet ministers tweeting their support.
It comes after Labour called on the Government to use the daily Downing Street press conference to provide answers as to why Mr Cummings travelled 260 miles during lockdown.
A Number 10 spokesperson said: "Owing to his wife being infected with suspected coronavirus and the high likelihood that he would himself become unwell, it was essential for Dominic Cummings to ensure his young child could be properly cared for.
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"His sisters and nieces had volunteered to help so he went to a house near but separate from his extended family in case their help was needed.
"His sister shopped for the family and left everything outside. At no stage was he or his family spoken to by the police about this matter, as is being reported.
"His actions were in line with coronavirus guidelines. Mr Cummings believes he behaved reasonably and legally."
Mr Cummings started suffering from symptoms of coronavirus shortly after the Prime Minister on March 14.
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No 10 claimed that Mr Cummings was self-isolating with symptoms of the disease at home with his wife and young child.
On 31 March, the PM’s official spokesman told journalists: "I think he’s in touch with No10 but he is at home, he is self-isolating, he has some symptoms."
Police confirmed they had visited an individual at an address who they had learned had travelled to Durham from London during the lockdown to isolate.
They spoke to the family and reminded them that travelling to stay with relatives was in breach of the rules, the Mirror reported.
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Several days later on April 5, a neighbour of Mr Cummings' parents claims they spotted him outside the property while passing for their daily exercise.
They said they could hear Abba's Dancing Queen blasting out loudly and peered over the hedge where they saw him, wearing a scarf and thick coat, with a small boy running around.
Durham's acting police and crime commissioner said Mr Cummings' lockdown journey was "most unwise."
In a statement, Steve White said: “Given the whole ethos of the guidance and regulations issued from the Government was to reduce the spread, regardless of reason, by travelling to County Durham when known to be infected was most unwise.
“To beat this crisis we need to be selfless as millions have been. The response by the people of County Durham and Darlington have been exemplary, which makes this most frustrating and concerning.”
Several senior ministers jumped to Mr Cummings defence, tweeting their support for the aide on Saturday morning.
The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab tweeted: "It's reasonable and fair to ask for an explanation on this.
"And it has been provided: two parents with coronavirus were anxiously taking care of their young child.
"Those now seeking to politicise it should take a long hard look in the mirror."
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: "Taking care of your wife and young child is justifiable and reasonable, trying to score political points over it isn’t."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Man United season could be defined by two decisions

FA Cup final day looks a little different this season .
A week after what should have been the final weekend of the Premier League season today should have been the end of the domestic campaign , the showpiece event under the Wembley arch .
The sun is shining , as it always should on cup final day , but Wembley Way is quiet .
If the FA Cup does get back up and running this season then Wembley Way will still be quiet when the final is played .
The idea of football returning without fans will produce many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stripped of meaning quite as much as an FA Cup final played in front of a cavernous , empty stadium .
That might be as good a reason as any to cancel it .
Will winning the FA Cup when no fans are there to celebrate really feel like winning the FA Cup at all ?
Until it 's happened we probably wo n't know .
As ever with these issues in football 's post-coronavirus landscape , there will be no easy answer .
The Football Association will remain determined to get the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter-final stage , played .
While Chelsea , Arsenal , Manchester City and Manchester United could console themselves with the idea that their time will come again , Leicester City , Newcastle United , Sheffield United and Norwich City know visits to the quarter-finals and the chance to lift the FA Cup do n't come anywhere near as often .
The best solution has to be to try and restart the cup , although when and how is as unclear as many discussions going on at the moment .
Will the quarter-final ties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the semi-final and final still take place at Wembley ?
Before this season was suspended United would have been feeling confident of their own chances in the competition .
Their wins at Tranmere and Derby County in the fourth and fifth round had come with an aggregate score of 9-0 and having already comfortably beaten Norwich twice this season , their quarter-final tie looked appealing .
Given the form they were in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would have been eyeing a first trophy as United manager , even if the competition remained fierce given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top six .
To maintain that confidence United will need to rediscover their momentum , but if they do it could yet be a memorable first full season in charge for Solskjaer .
There 's no doubt winning the FA Cup would give confidence to a young squad , injecting them with the belief that they can go to the next level .
It would also be vindication for Solskjaer 's methods and would only add to the feeling that he is beginning to get United back on track .
All of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way to get the cup back on track .
But it 's also not the only FA decision that is going to have a significant impact on United this season .
It might not have had the same level of scrutiny over discussions but the five clubs still in this season 's FA Youth Cup are always awaiting a decision on what comes next .
The academy seasons have been scrapped but for now some hope remains that the FA Youth Cup can be completed .
United 's kids were due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked to be a mouthwatering semi-final , and a true test of how far the Under-18s had come this season , against a side who have won five of the last six Youth Cup finals .
United 's youth team have captured the imagination this season , helping the academy to get back on track after a difficult few years .
United have n't made it to an FA Youth Cup final since 2011 , but victory over the Blues would have booked a game against the winners of Blackburn Rovers or Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hannibal Mejbri , Dillon Hoogewerf , Shola Shoretire and the rest , the Youth Cup could just turn out to be a footnote to their careers , the place where it all started .
But it can also feel like it 's all that matters in the game at that age , where bonds between youngsters are strong .
Playing the semi-final and final at empty grounds will take some of the shine away from what remains a prestigious competition for academies , but it could also be another layer of experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on .
For now United 's first team and the Under-18s are waiting to hear how their chances of lifting a trophy this season are going to be affected by football 's new landscape .

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FA Cup final day looks a little different this season. A week after what should have been the final weekend of the Premier League season today should have been the end of the domestic campaign, the showpiece event under the Wembley arch.
The sun is shining, as it always should on cup final day, but Wembley Way is quiet. If the FA Cup does get back up and running this season then Wembley Way will still be quiet when the final is played. The idea of football returning without fans will produce many arresting sights, but none will be stripped of meaning quite as much as an FA Cup final played in front of a cavernous, empty stadium.
That might be as good a reason as any to cancel it. Will winning the FA Cup when no fans are there to celebrate really feel like winning the FA Cup at all? Until it's happened we probably won't know.
As ever with these issues in football's post-coronavirus landscape, there will be no easy answer. The Football Association will remain determined to get the competition, which is up to the quarter-final stage, played.
While Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United could console themselves with the idea that their time will come again, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Sheffield United and Norwich City know visits to the quarter-finals and the chance to lift the FA Cup don't come anywhere near as often.
The best solution has to be to try and restart the cup, although when and how is as unclear as many discussions going on at the moment. Will the quarter-final ties be played with home advantage? Will the semi-final and final still take place at Wembley?
Before this season was suspended United would have been feeling confident of their own chances in the competition. Their wins at Tranmere and Derby County in the fourth and fifth round had come with an aggregate score of 9-0 and having already comfortably beaten Norwich twice this season, their quarter-final tie looked appealing.
Given the form they were in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would have been eyeing a first trophy as United manager, even if the competition remained fierce given the presence of three other members of the top six. To maintain that confidence United will need to rediscover their momentum, but if they do it could yet be a memorable first full season in charge for Solskjaer.
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There's no doubt winning the FA Cup would give confidence to a young squad, injecting them with the belief that they can go to the next level. It would also be vindication for Solskjaer's methods and would only add to the feeling that he is beginning to get United back on track.
All of that is dependant on the FA finding a way to get the cup back on track.
But it's also not the only FA decision that is going to have a significant impact on United this season. It might not have had the same level of scrutiny over discussions but the five clubs still in this season's FA Youth Cup are always awaiting a decision on what comes next.
The academy seasons have been scrapped but for now some hope remains that the FA Youth Cup can be completed. United's kids were due to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in what looked to be a mouthwatering semi-final, and a true test of how far the Under-18s had come this season, against a side who have won five of the last six Youth Cup finals.
United's youth team have captured the imagination this season, helping the academy to get back on track after a difficult few years. United haven't made it to an FA Youth Cup final since 2011, but victory over the Blues would have booked a game against the winners of Blackburn Rovers or Arsenal vs Manchester City.
For Teden Mengi, Hannibal Mejbri, Dillon Hoogewerf, Shola Shoretire and the rest, the Youth Cup could just turn out to be a footnote to their careers, the place where it all started. But it can also feel like it's all that matters in the game at that age, where bonds between youngsters are strong.
Playing the semi-final and final at empty grounds will take some of the shine away from what remains a prestigious competition for academies, but it could also be another layer of experience and a memorable medal to look back on.
For now United's first team and the Under-18s are waiting to hear how their chances of lifting a trophy this season are going to be affected by football's new landscape.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Man taken to hospital after being stabbed in street in Hyde

A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the street in Hyde .
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Union Street in the early hours of Friday 22 May .
Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after 6.30am and took a 25-year-old man to hospital with a stab wound .
He has since been discharged .
Two women , aged 15 , and 25 , were arrested on suspicion of assault and have since been released under investigation .
Photos posted on social media showed a forensic officer examining the road on Friday morning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Union Street for most of the morning as officers were seen patrolling the area .
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` At around 6.20am on Friday 22 May 2020 , police were called to reports of a stabbing on Union Street , Hyde .
`` Officers attended and established that a 25-year-old man had been stabbed .
`` He was taken to hospital .
He has since been discharged .
`` Two females , aged 15 and 25 , were arrested on suspicion of assault .
They have since been released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact police on 0161 856 9262 quoting 493 of 22/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111

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A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the street in Hyde.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Union Street in the early hours of Friday 22 May.
Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after 6.30am and took a 25-year-old man to hospital with a stab wound.
He has since been discharged.
GMP confirmed that an officer deployed a tazer at the scene.
Two women, aged 15, and 25, were arrested on suspicion of assault and have since been released under investigation.
Photos posted on social media showed a forensic officer examining the road on Friday morning.
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A police cordon was put in place on Union Street for most of the morning as officers were seen patrolling the area.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "At around 6.20am on Friday 22 May 2020, police were called to reports of a stabbing on Union Street, Hyde.
"Officers attended and established that a 25-year-old man had been stabbed.
"He was taken to hospital. He has since been discharged.
"An officer deployed a tazer at the scene to maintain the safety of those involved.
"Two females, aged 15 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of assault. They have since been released under investigation.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9262 quoting 493 of 22/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-23--Police find huge knife after stopping 'suspicious' driver

Police found more than they were expecting after stopping a driver in a street in Bolton .
Officers said they @ @ @ @ @ in dealing drugs in the The Haulgh area of the town and had stopped the @ @ @ @ @ hatchback , as part of their investigation yesterday afternoon .
But , as well as @ @ @ @ @ they also discovered two weapons , including a huge blade .
In a post on @ @ @ @ @ GMP 's Bolton South team said : `` Suspicious vehicle stopped in the Haulgh area @ @ @ @ @ policing team , believed to be involved in dealing drugs .
`` Occupier of vehicle @ @ @ @ @ class A drugs along with 2 weapons and was arrested at scene .
`` Vehicle @ @ @ @ @ and was subsequently seized . ''
Officers also posted pictures of the items which were @ @ @ @ @ weapons and what appears to be a pipe .
Anyone with more information should contact @ @ @ @ @ , use the Live Chat service on www.gmp.police.uk .

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Police found more than they were expecting after stopping a driver in a street in Bolton.
Officers said they believed the person was involved in dealing drugs in the The Haulgh area of the town and had stopped the car, a silver VQ hatchback, as part of their investigation yesterday afternoon.
But, as well as finding class A drugs, they also discovered two weapons, including a huge blade.
In a post on Facebook, a spokesman for GMP's Bolton South team said: "Suspicious vehicle stopped in the Haulgh area of Bolton by the neighbourhood policing team, believed to be involved in dealing drugs.
"Occupier of vehicle was found in possession of class A drugs along with 2 weapons and was arrested at scene.
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"Vehicle was also being driven illegally and was subsequently seized."
Officers also posted pictures of the items which were discovered, including the two weapons and what appears to be a pipe.
Anyone with more information should contact police on 101.
Alternatively, use the Live Chat service on www.gmp.police.uk.