themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Boris Johnson on chances of 'normal' Christmas and a national lockdown

Boris Johnson has promised to do his 'absolute best ' to give the country a normal Christmas this year .
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Monday night , the Prime Minister outlined a new lockdown tier system which will come into force on Wednesday .
Areas across the country will be divided into 'medium ' alert , 'high ' alert , and 'very high alert ' depending on the rate of infection there .
Taking questions from the public , one woman from Chesterfield asked if there was any hope that tight restrictions would be lifted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that depended on the country 's success in lowering the number of coronavirus cases between now and December .
What do you make of what the Prime Minister said ?
Let us know in our comments below '' All I can say to millions who are wondering the same question is that we will do our absolute best to try to make sure we get life back to as close as possible for Christmas , '' he said .
`` But that is going to depend I 'm afraid on our success in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability as a country to follow through on the package of measures .
`` I have said it before and I will say it again but it will mean in those local areas that we talked about , we are not only going to intensify the measures but we are going to have to enforce generally the social distancing , the rules , the guidance - hands , face , space .
`` Get a test if you have symptoms , self isolate if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we are going to come out of this and allow people to have anything like a normal Christmas . ''
The Prime Minister was asked by the BBC 's Laura Kuenssberg if he was delaying the 'inevitability ' of a full national lockdown .
Mr Johnson said a `` balanced approach '' was needed to tackle the virus , stating he did not support another national lockdown at this time .
He told the Downing Street press conference : `` I think many people would think that was extreme and would do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our economy .
`` We don ’ t want to go down that extreme route right now.
” Mr Johnson said he could not support the other side of the argument , of not having measures to stop the virus , as `` all the maths is brutal , it would lead to too many fatalities . ''
Greater Manchester , parts of Cheshire and Lancashire , as well as other areas of Northern England will be placed into Tier 2 - high alert .
This alert level will ban all mixing between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the rule of six will now to apply in gardens and outdoor spaces .
Pubs and restaurants will remain open for the time being .
Liverpool city region is the only area to accept the highest tier , which will see pubs , bars , leisure centres , gyms , and casinos closed .

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Boris Johnson has promised to do his 'absolute best' to give the country a normal Christmas this year.
Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Monday night, the Prime Minister outlined a new lockdown tier system which will come into force on Wednesday.
Areas across the country will be divided into 'medium' alert, 'high' alert, and 'very high alert' depending on the rate of infection there.
Taking questions from the public, one woman from Chesterfield asked if there was any hope that tight restrictions would be lifted in time for Christmas.
Mr Johnson said that depended on the country's success in lowering the number of coronavirus cases between now and December.
What do you make of what the Prime Minister said? Let us know in our comments below
"All I can say to millions who are wondering the same question is that we will do our absolute best to try to make sure we get life back to as close as possible for Christmas," he said.
"But that is going to depend I'm afraid on our success in getting this virus down, and our ability as a country to follow through on the package of measures.
"I have said it before and I will say it again but it will mean in those local areas that we talked about, we are not only going to intensify the measures but we are going to have to enforce generally the social distancing, the rules, the guidance - hands, face, space.
"Get a test if you have symptoms, self isolate if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
"All that basic stuff is essential if we are going to come out of this and allow people to have anything like a normal Christmas."
The Prime Minister was asked by the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg if he was delaying the 'inevitability' of a full national lockdown.
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Mr Johnson said a "balanced approach" was needed to tackle the virus, stating he did not support another national lockdown at this time.
He told the Downing Street press conference: "I think many people would think that was extreme and would do a great deal of extra harm to our economy.
"We don’t want to go down that extreme route right now.”
Mr Johnson said he could not support the other side of the argument, of not having measures to stop the virus, as "all the maths is brutal, it would lead to too many fatalities."
Greater Manchester, parts of Cheshire and Lancashire, as well as other areas of Northern England will be placed into Tier 2 - high alert.
This alert level will ban all mixing between different households or support bubbles indoors, and the rule of six will now to apply in gardens and outdoor spaces.
Pubs and restaurants will remain open for the time being.
Liverpool city region is the only area to accept the highest tier, which will see pubs, bars, leisure centres, gyms, and casinos closed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Man United 'line up Camavinga as Pogba replacement' and more rumours

Manchester United are lining up a move for talented teenager Eduardo Camavinga should Paul Pogba leave the club next summer , according to reports .
Although the transfer window only closed last week , Pogba has once again stoked the flames over a potential departure as he claimed signing for Real Madrid was a 'dream ' of his .
The Frenchman has been casting flirtatious glances in the direction of Madrid and manager Zinedine Zidane for well over a year but Los Blancos , as of yet , have failed to make a move .
Pogba has just a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the option to extend it for another year so there is no pressure to sell yet .
However , according to AS , via SportWitness , United have taken Pogba 's 'departure for granted ' and are now lining up a move for his replacement .
Rennes ' Camavinga has emerged as one of the brightest prospects in world football over the last year and he became France 's youngest goalscorer in over a century with an overhead kick against Ukraine last week .
As a result he has no shortage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his contract , and Madrid are said to be interested in the 17-year-old but missed out on him this past summer due to the coronavirus pandemic .
It 's reported that United are now a 'great threat ' to the La Liga side 's chances of capturing Camavinga and have 'put in place the mechanism ’ to sign him themselves if Pogba departs .
The competition for his signature will likely be fierce , however , as Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are said to be interested as well .
Meanwhile , United are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender James Tarkowski .
That is according to The Athletic , who report that the Clarets centre-back is on United ’ s shortlist along with Kalidou Koulibaly and Dayot Upamecano .
United didn ’ t sign a new centre-back this past summer - despite poor performances from Harry Maguire , Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly at the start of the season - and are being heavily touted to sign one next year .

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Manchester United are lining up a move for talented teenager Eduardo Camavinga should Paul Pogba leave the club next summer, according to reports.
Although the transfer window only closed last week, Pogba has once again stoked the flames over a potential departure as he claimed signing for Real Madrid was a 'dream' of his.
The Frenchman has been casting flirtatious glances in the direction of Madrid and manager Zinedine Zidane for well over a year but Los Blancos, as of yet, have failed to make a move.
Pogba has just a year remaining on his current deal but United have the option to extend it for another year so there is no pressure to sell yet. However, according to AS United have taken Pogba's 'departure for granted' and are now lining up a move for his replacement.
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Rennes' Camavinga has emerged as one of the brightest prospects in world football over the last year and he became France's youngest goalscorer in over a century with an overhead kick against Ukraine last week.
As a result he has no shortage of suitors, with two years remaining on his contract, and Madrid are said to be interested in the 17-year-old but missed out on him this past summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It's reported that United are now a 'great threat' to the La Liga side's chances of capturing Camavinga and have 'put in place the mechanism’ to sign him themselves if Pogba departs. The competition for his signature will likely be fierce, however, as Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are said to be interested as well.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly keen on a move for Burnley defender James Tarkowski.
That is according to The Athletic, who report that the Clarets centre-back is on United’s shortlist along with Kalidou Koulibaly and Dayot Upamecano.
United didn’t sign a new centre-back this past summer - despite poor performances from Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly at the start of the season - and are being heavily touted to sign one next year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Man City evening headlines as Angelino takes swipe at  Man United

Angelino has reminded people of his Manchester roots with a thinly veiled dig at Manchester United .
The fullback is on loan at RB Leipzig from Manchester City and was discussing Leipzig ’ s Champions League opponents which are Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir and United .
He told rblive.de : “ I don ’ t know that much about Basaksehir .
We know Paris from the semi-finals in the tournament in Lisbon.
” “ And what I ’ ve seen from Manchester United so far : Sometimes they ’ re world class , sometimes they ’ re average .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He also drew comparisons between Julian Nagelsmann and Pep Guardiola , and you can read the full piece .
Former Man City player Robinho joins Santos on £52 per week contract Robinho has volunteered to drop his salary to just £208 per month in order to return to boyhood club Santos for a fourth spell .
The former City striker was a marquee arrival on deadline day in 2008 and helped usher in the club ’ s new owners .
He subsequently managed 16 goals in 53 games and left to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joined AC Milan in the summer of 2010 before taking in spells with Santos , Guangzhou Evergrande , Atletico Mineiro , Sivasspor and Istanbul Basaksehir .
Now 36 , he has decided to go back to Santos and to help the deal go through he has taken the minimum wage allowed for player , just £52 per-week .
You can read the full story .
Man City must remember their roots before voting for Premier League and EFL Big Picture reform plans Manchester City are a key figure in Rick Parry ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that the top six in England consolidate power .
The plan will in part benefit clubs in the EFL facing an uncertain future , and while the plan has few downsides on paper , a further examination shows a concerning funnelling of power at the top of the game .
Joe Bray has written about this very fact and why City should not forget their roots when trying to change the structure of the top flight .
You can read his brilliant piece .

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Man City loanee Angelino calls Manchester United’ average’ ahead of Champions League meetings
Angelino has reminded people of his Manchester roots with a thinly veiled dig at Manchester United.
The fullback is on loan at RB Leipzig from Manchester City and was discussing Leipzig’s Champions League opponents which are Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir and United.
He told rblive.de: “I don’t know that much about Basaksehir. We know Paris from the semi-finals in the tournament in Lisbon.”
“And what I’ve seen from Manchester United so far: Sometimes they’re world class, sometimes they’re average. We don’t have to hide.”
He also drew comparisons between Julian Nagelsmann and Pep Guardiola, and you can read the full piece here .
Former Man City player Robinho joins Santos on £52 per week contract
Robinho has volunteered to drop his salary to just £208 per month in order to return to boyhood club Santos for a fourth spell.
The former City striker was a marquee arrival on deadline day in 2008 and helped usher in the club’s new owners.
He subsequently managed 16 goals in 53 games and left to join Santos 18 months later. He then joined AC Milan in the summer of 2010 before taking in spells with Santos, Guangzhou Evergrande, Atletico Mineiro, Sivasspor and Istanbul Basaksehir.
Now 36, he has decided to go back to Santos and to help the deal go through he has taken the minimum wage allowed for player, just £52 per-week.
You can read the full story here .
Man City must remember their roots before voting for Premier League and EFL Big Picture reform plans
Manchester City are a key figure in Rick Parry’s ‘Project Big Picture’ which will ensure that the top six in England consolidate power.
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The plan will in part benefit clubs in the EFL facing an uncertain future, and while the plan has few downsides on paper, a further examination shows a concerning funnelling of power at the top of the game.
Joe Bray has written about this very fact and why City should not forget their roots when trying to change the structure of the top flight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Manchester United evening headlines as Rashford slammed by Keane

Roy Keane has criticised Marcus Rashford after England ’ s 2-1 victory over Belgium on Sunday .
Rashford scored England ’ s equaliser during a solid performance for his country , but Keane had harsh words for both Rashford and Harry Maguire in the wake of the game .
Keane questioned Rashford ’ s body language during the first-half , believing he could have done more as Belgium dominated the opening 45 minutes .
“ Rashford in the first-half was going through the motions , ” Keane .
“ ‘ I just want to make a point , Rashford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he needs to do better .
“ And then he started doing what he should be doing , running at people , getting forward , doing things quickly .
Gareth Southgate should have said something at half-time , cut out this nonsense , kind of standing on the ball.
” Manchester United stance on further academy loan exits before EFL transfer deadline Di ’ Shon Bernard is the most likely of United ’ s young players to leave the club on loan .
United have sent several academy players out on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most recent player to leave the club and joins Under-23 teammates Dylan Levitt , James Garner , Tahith Chong , Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore in securing a temporary move .
The centre-back Bernard , 19 , has been in discussions with clubs from League One and League Two about a possible loan deal .
The deadline for loan deals with EFL clubs is this Friday .
It is believed that right-back Ethan Laird and Spanish central midfielder Arnau Puigmal will stay at Old Trafford .
You can read the full story .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an ‘ average ’ Manchester United side , according to defender Angelino .
The fullback is on loan from Manchester City and was discussing Leipzig ’ s Champions League opponents which include Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir .
He told rblive.de : “ I don ’ t know that much about Basaksehir .
We know Paris from the semi-finals in the tournament in Lisbon .
“ And what I ’ ve seen from Manchester United so far : Sometimes they ’ re world class , sometimes they ’ re average .
We don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also drew comparisons between Julian Nagelsmann and Pep Guardiola and you can read the full piece .

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Roy Keane criticises Manchester United player Marcus Rashford over body language
Roy Keane has criticised Marcus Rashford after England’s 2-1 victory over Belgium on Sunday.
Rashford scored England’s equaliser during a solid performance for his country, but Keane had harsh words for both Rashford and Harry Maguire in the wake of the game.
Keane questioned Rashford’s body language during the first-half, believing he could have done more as Belgium dominated the opening 45 minutes.
“Rashford in the first-half was going through the motions,” Keane said on ITV . “‘I just want to make a point, Rashford, his body language in the first half, he needs to do better.
“And then he started doing what he should be doing, running at people, getting forward, doing things quickly. Gareth Southgate should have said something at half-time, cut out this nonsense, kind of standing on the ball.”
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Manchester United stance on further academy loan exits before EFL transfer deadline
Di’Shon Bernard is the most likely of United’s young players to leave the club on loan.
United have sent several academy players out on loan this summer. Max Taylor is the most recent player to leave the club and joins Under-23 teammates Dylan Levitt, James Garner, Tahith Chong, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore in securing a temporary move.
The MEN Sport understands centre-back Bernard, 19, has been in discussions with clubs from League One and League Two about a possible loan deal.
The deadline for loan deals with EFL clubs is this Friday. It is believed that right-back Ethan Laird and Spanish central midfielder Arnau Puigmal will stay at Old Trafford.
You can read the full story here .
Man City loanee Angelino calls Manchester United 'average’ ahead of Champions League meetings
RB Leipzig will not be intimidated by an ‘average’ Manchester United side, according to defender Angelino.
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The fullback is on loan from Manchester City and was discussing Leipzig’s Champions League opponents which include Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir.
He told rblive.de: “I don’t know that much about Basaksehir. We know Paris from the semi-finals in the tournament in Lisbon.
“And what I’ve seen from Manchester United so far: Sometimes they’re world class, sometimes they’re average. We don’t have to hide.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Find out what tier and restrictions your postcode is in with our widget

A new three tier system has been announced earlier today regarding what restrictions are in place around the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed MPs in the House of Commons earlier today , and explained how the new restrictions would work .
Briefly he said , tier one , classed as 'medium alert level ' , will consist of the current national measures including a 10pm curfew on hospitality businesses and the rule of six in both indoor and outdoor settings .
Tier two is classed as 'high alert level ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the areas that are currently under local lockdown restrictions , according to Mr Johnson .
Areas in 'high alert level ' will not be able to mix with other households indoors , however in outdoor settings - like private gardens and parks - the rule of six will be in force .
Tier three is classed as 'very high alert level ' and will see areas with the strictest measures in place , including prohibiting mixing of households indoors and in private gardens , but in open public spaces the rule of six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including pubs and restaurants , will be told to close - but they will be allowed to remain open if they operate as if they are a restaurant .
People living in a tier three area will be advised not to travel in and out of these areas .
They should also avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK .
However , with some parts of Greater Manchester being under different rules to their neighbouring borough , it can be quite difficult to get your head around .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it easier to find out what the exact rules in your area are .
It will explain what the current restrictions are where you live and what the government advice is for what you can and can not do .
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A new three tier system has been announced earlier today regarding what restrictions are in place around the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed MPs in the House of Commons earlier today, and explained how the new restrictions would work.
Briefly he said, tier one, classed as 'medium alert level', will consist of the current national measures including a 10pm curfew on hospitality businesses and the rule of six in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Tier two is classed as 'high alert level', and will apply to most of the areas that are currently under local lockdown restrictions, according to Mr Johnson.
Areas in 'high alert level' will not be able to mix with other households indoors, however in outdoor settings - like private gardens and parks - the rule of six will be in force.
Tier three is classed as 'very high alert level' and will see areas with the strictest measures in place, including prohibiting mixing of households indoors and in private gardens, but in open public spaces the rule of six will apply.
A number of businesses, including pubs and restaurants, will be told to close - but they will be allowed to remain open if they operate as if they are a restaurant.
People living in a tier three area will be advised not to travel in and out of these areas. They should also avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK.
However, with some parts of Greater Manchester being under different rules to their neighbouring borough, it can be quite difficult to get your head around.
We have made an interactive widget which will make it easier to find out what the exact rules in your area are.
It will explain what the current restrictions are where you live and what the government advice is for what you can and cannot do.
Enter your postcode into the widget below to see the information for your area:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--'Suspicious' man followed at Arena on bomber's night of 'hostile reconnaissance'

A 'suspicious ' man carrying a 'bulging rucksack ' was spotted and followed by security at Manchester Arena on the same night bomber Salman Abedi carried out 'hostile reconnaissance ' at the venue , the public inquiry into the atrocity heard .
The incident happened before the start of a Take That concert on May 18 , 2017 - four days before Abedi 's murderous attack .
The man - later eliminated from the police investigation - was witnessed walking through the City Room foyer area dressed all in black with his hood up 'waving ' a mobile phone around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night , the inquiry was told .
Suicide bomber Abedi , the inquiry heard , had been in the same area just 35 minutes earlier , standing with his arms behind his back looking at the box office queues .
Days later he detonated the bomb that killed 22 people .
Jonathan Lavery , a former police officer with 30 years ' service , was working for Showsec , the Arena 's contracted security provider .
He said the Asian man he saw 'stuck out like a sore thumb ' .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the City Room area , where Abedi detonated his bomb , and 'profiling ' at the time .
`` Looking for individuals who did not fit the demographic of those who should be attending the event , '' he told the inquiry .
Mr Lavery said he thought at first he might be filming children .
`` It seemed strange , '' he said .
`` Suspicious . ''
Mr Lavery said his intention was to detain the man .
He followed him out of the City Room into Victoria railway station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leeds , the inquiry was told .
It later transpired , police said , that he had 'some learning and mental health difficulties ' .
The man was identified and no further steps were taken in relation to him , Detective Chief Inspector Sam Pickering said .
The encounter was examined on the 17th day of the inquiry on Monday as evidence relating to the Arena complex and its security arrangements continued .
Mr Lavery said he used his radio to inform the control room , telling them to train CCTV cameras on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He recalled speaking to a British Transport Police officer and telling her that in his opinion , the train needed to be stopped .
`` My opinion was it was left in her hands , '' he said .
But he said he 'was n't satisfied ' with the reaction of the officer , and spoke of a 'complete lack of dynamism ' .
`` I would have expected the train to be stopped .
`` I did n't see anything , '' he told the inquiry .
Mr Lavery said it 'definitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have been carrying out 'hostile reconnaissance ' .
`` The police officer on the ground , I may have mentioned that to her , '' he added .
In an e-mail to Showsec 's MD after the bombing , Mr Lavery wrote : `` I have to say I am fairly measured , but I found that person quite unnerving , very suspicious .
`` It definitely looked to me like he was carrying out a recce of the area . ''
Sir John Saunders , chairman of the public inquiry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who the inquiry has heard carried out several 'hostile reconnaissance ' trips to the City Room and the Arena before the attack , would have 'stood out ' .
The witness replied : `` I 'm not 100 per cent sure .
I did n't see him . ''
The chairman asked Mr Lavery to prepare for him a specific statement addressing his concerns over the standard of security industry training .
The witness described training he received during one Security Industry Authority ( SIA ) course as 'scandalous ' .
Sir John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now investigate the licensing regime and how it operates in relation to counter-terrorism .
He said he wanted to assess what consideration is given to the possibility of terrorist attacks when considering whether to grant a venue a licence , and what conditions to impose .
`` I would hope this work can be complementary to the work being carried out on Martyn ’ s Law , '' Sir John said .
Martyn 's Law is a campaign for increased counter-terror measures at public venues spearheaded by Figen Murray , victim Martyn Hett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detonated a rucksack bomb at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 , 2017 , killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more .
His younger brother Hashem Abedi , now 23 , was convicted of 22 counts of murder , one count of attempted murder and one count of conspiracy to cause an explosion following a trial in March .
He was jailed for a minimum of 55 years in August .
The inquiry is expected to run until spring 2021 .

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A 'suspicious' man carrying a 'bulging rucksack' was spotted and followed by security at Manchester Arena on the same night bomber Salman Abedi carried out 'hostile reconnaissance' at the venue, the public inquiry into the atrocity heard.
The incident happened before the start of a Take That concert on May 18, 2017 - four days before Abedi's murderous attack.
The man - later eliminated from the police investigation - was witnessed walking through the City Room foyer area dressed all in black with his hood up 'waving' a mobile phone around.
That was at around 7.15pm on the night, the inquiry was told.
Suicide bomber Abedi, the inquiry heard, had been in the same area just 35 minutes earlier, standing with his arms behind his back looking at the box office queues.
Days later he detonated the bomb that killed 22 people.
Jonathan Lavery, a former police officer with 30 years' service, was working for Showsec, the Arena's contracted security provider.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
He said the Asian man he saw 'stuck out like a sore thumb'.
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Mr Lavery said he was looking at crowds in the City Room area, where Abedi detonated his bomb, and 'profiling' at the time.
"Looking for individuals who did not fit the demographic of those who should be attending the event," he told the inquiry.
Mr Lavery said he thought at first he might be filming children.
"It seemed strange," he said. "Suspicious."
Mr Lavery said his intention was to detain the man.
He followed him out of the City Room into Victoria railway station, where he boarded a train to Leeds, the inquiry was told.
(Image: Arena Inquiry)
It later transpired, police said, that he had 'some learning and mental health difficulties'.
The man was identified and no further steps were taken in relation to him, Detective Chief Inspector Sam Pickering said.
The encounter was examined on the 17th day of the inquiry on Monday as evidence relating to the Arena complex and its security arrangements continued.
Mr Lavery said he used his radio to inform the control room, telling them to train CCTV cameras on them as he followed the man.
He recalled speaking to a British Transport Police officer and telling her that in his opinion, the train needed to be stopped.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"My opinion was it was left in her hands," he said.
But he said he 'wasn't satisfied' with the reaction of the officer, and spoke of a 'complete lack of dynamism'.
"I would have expected the train to be stopped.
"I didn't see anything," he told the inquiry.
Mr Lavery said it 'definitely' crossed his mind that the man could have been carrying out 'hostile reconnaissance'.
"The police officer on the ground, I may have mentioned that to her," he added.
(Image: PA)
In an e-mail to Showsec's MD after the bombing, Mr Lavery wrote: "I have to say I am fairly measured, but I found that person quite unnerving, very suspicious.
"It definitely looked to me like he was carrying out a recce of the area."
Sir John Saunders, chairman of the public inquiry, asked Mr Lavery if Salman Abedi, who the inquiry has heard carried out several 'hostile reconnaissance' trips to the City Room and the Arena before the attack, would have 'stood out'.
The witness replied: "I'm not 100 per cent sure. I didn't see him."
The chairman asked Mr Lavery to prepare for him a specific statement addressing his concerns over the standard of security industry training.
The witness described training he received during one Security Industry Authority (SIA) course as 'scandalous'.
Sir John, meanwhile, said the inquiry would now investigate the licensing regime and how it operates in relation to counter-terrorism.
He said he wanted to assess what consideration is given to the possibility of terrorist attacks when considering whether to grant a venue a licence, and what conditions to impose.
"I would hope this work can be complementary to the work being carried out on Martyn’s Law," Sir John said.
Martyn's Law is a campaign for increased counter-terror measures at public venues spearheaded by Figen Murray, victim Martyn Hett's mother.
Abedi, 22, detonated a rucksack bomb at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more.
His younger brother Hashem Abedi, now 23, was convicted of 22 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of conspiracy to cause an explosion following a trial in March. He was jailed for a minimum of 55 years in August.
The inquiry is expected to run until spring 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Samia Longchambon suffered 'awful' panic attack on way to film Celebrity Juice

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has received an outpouring of love and support after opening up about her anxiety .
To mark World Mental Health Day Samia shared a story about an 'awful ' panic attack she suffered on a train to London to record the comedy panel show Celebrity Juice hosted by Keith Lemon .
The actress from Eccles was in tears for the entire journey and says she 'll 'never forget ' the kindness of the train manager who came to her aid with tissues and water .
`` As it ’ s # worldmentalhealthday I thought I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside a selfie taken during the break in filming the show .
`` I took this selfie during a break when I was filming @ celebjuiceofficial last year ... what I didn ’ t tell anyone when I was filming the show that day was that I ’ d had an awful panic attack on the train on the way down to London .
`` I ’ d been in tears the whole journey , so much so that the lovely train manager kept bringing me tissues and water and asking if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me , I ’ ll never forget his kindness . ''
Samia , 38 , managed to go ahead with filming and felt 'loads better ' after having fun on the show .
She explained : `` I didn ’ t think I ’ d be able to do an upbeat show like Celeb Juice feeling the way I felt but I did it because the thought of letting everyone down wasn ’ t an option , I would ’ ve just felt even worse .
`` And after I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it actually took my mind off things and I had fun , as I always do with @ keithlemon . ''
Urging people to 'be kind ' because they may not know when others are struggling , she said : `` I guess my point is that nobody knows when someone else might be struggling ... the signs aren ’ t always obvious and behind someone ’ s smile you never know what they might have going on .
# bekind shouldnt just be a trendy hashtag ... it should be something we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hope everyone reading this is ok.. and if you ’ re not , I hope you can talk to someone about it.. it really does help to talk @ itv # britaingettalking # helpourhelplines . ''
Samia , who plays hair stylist Maria Connor in Corrie , was praised by her co-stars for speaking out .
Kate Ford , who plays Tracy Barlow in the show , told her : `` Love to you my friend .
I ’ m so glad that we can talk so openly to each other .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Lucy-Jo Hudson , who played Katy Harris , said : `` Proud of you for opening up Sammy , it ’ s not easy , but so many people will be able to relate to your story !
You ’ re doing amazing , love you always xxx '' Charlie Condou who played Maria 's ex Marcus Dent said : `` Love you Sam . ''
And Alan Halsall , who played another of Maria 's ex partners Tyrone Dobbs , sent a love heart .
Hayley Tamaddon , who played Andrea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love for you beautiful girl . ''
The mother-of-two also opened up about her mental health in a chat with psychotherapist Sarie Taylor .
In a video shared on her Instagram she said she 'd suffered panic attacks since she was 11-years-old .
`` That was the first time I went to the doctors with anxiety because I could n't breathe , '' she said .
`` My mum took me to the doctors thinking I had some sort of asthma .
`` The doctor gave me an inhaler because they thought I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we realised it was actually anxiety I was suffering with . ''
Samia says a couple of years ago she was suffering 'quite badly ' and was prescribed with the beta blockers propranolol to slow her heart rate .
`` I was sensing the tiger in the room all the time , '' she said .
Samia says she found that medication is n't the answer for her but yoga has helped .

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Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has received an outpouring of love and support after opening up about her anxiety.
To mark World Mental Health Day Samia shared a story about an 'awful' panic attack she suffered on a train to London to record the comedy panel show Celebrity Juice hosted by Keith Lemon.
The actress from Eccles was in tears for the entire journey and says she'll 'never forget' the kindness of the train manager who came to her aid with tissues and water.
"As it’s #worldmentalhealthday I thought I would share something," she wrote alongside a selfie taken during the break in filming the show.
"I took this selfie during a break when I was filming @celebjuiceofficial last year... what I didn’t tell anyone when I was filming the show that day was that I’d had an awful panic attack on the train on the way down to London.
"I’d been in tears the whole journey, so much so that the lovely train manager kept bringing me tissues and water and asking if I was ok. He was so lovely to me, I’ll never forget his kindness."
Samia, 38, managed to go ahead with filming and felt 'loads better' after having fun on the show.
She explained: "I didn’t think I’d be able to do an upbeat show like Celeb Juice feeling the way I felt but I did it because the thought of letting everyone down wasn’t an option, I would’ve just felt even worse.
"And after I’d done it I felt loads better, it actually took my mind off things and I had fun, as I always do with @keithlemon."
Urging people to 'be kind' because they may not know when others are struggling, she said: "I guess my point is that nobody knows when someone else might be struggling... the signs aren’t always obvious and behind someone’s smile you never know what they might have going on. #bekind shouldnt just be a trendy hashtag ...it should be something we all can do for others.
"Hope everyone reading this is ok.. and if you’re not, I hope you can talk to someone about it.. it really does help to talk @itv #britaingettalking #helpourhelplines."
(Image: ITV)
Samia, who plays hair stylist Maria Connor in Corrie, was praised by her co-stars for speaking out.
Kate Ford, who plays Tracy Barlow in the show, told her: "Love to you my friend. I’m so glad that we can talk so openly to each other. I’m blessed to know you x"
Lucy-Jo Hudson, who played Katy Harris, said: "Proud of you for opening up Sammy, it’s not easy, but so many people will be able to relate to your story! You’re doing amazing, love you always xxx"
Charlie Condou who played Maria's ex Marcus Dent said: "Love you Sam."
And Alan Halsall, who played another of Maria's ex partners Tyrone Dobbs, sent a love heart.
Hayley Tamaddon, who played Andrea Beckett, said: "So much love for you beautiful girl."
The mother-of-two also opened up about her mental health in a chat with psychotherapist Sarie Taylor.
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In a video shared on her Instagram she said she'd suffered panic attacks since she was 11-years-old.
"That was the first time I went to the doctors with anxiety because I couldn't breathe," she said.
"My mum took me to the doctors thinking I had some sort of asthma.
"The doctor gave me an inhaler because they thought I might have asthma and then later on we realised it was actually anxiety I was suffering with."
Samia says a couple of years ago she was suffering 'quite badly' and was prescribed with the beta blockers propranolol to slow her heart rate.
"I was sensing the tiger in the room all the time," she said.
Samia says she found that medication isn't the answer for her but yoga has helped.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Lidl reveals plans for new store at the Salford shopping mall time forgot

Lidl has revealed plans for a multi-million pound store at a long-forgotten shopping mall in Salford .
Built in the early 1970s , Mocha Parade was once a busy precinct at the centre of Lower Broughton .
Unfortunately , after decades of neglect , shops moved out and left rats to take over the once bustling shopping parade .
For years , the area has been long in need of a face lift .
But in December , 2019 , supermarket titan Lidl announced it would be moving in to the space , which will also soon be home to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came eleven years after the council pledged there would be a ‘ comprehensive re-development ’ of Mocha Parade with plans to knock down Broughton swimming baths and open a new recreation centre on the site , ‘ anchored by a small supermarket ’ .
The existing precinct will be bulldozed .
Now , the brand has given a glimpse of its plans to residents in the area as public consultations into the development .
The multi-million pound build will see Lidl to construct a store of more than 1,200 square metres , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and part time jobs .
The supermarket will boast state of the art facilities including an in-store bakery , customer toilets as well as 122 parking spaces , including seven dedicated disabled spaces , nine parent and child spaces , and two taxi spaces .
Lidl GB ’ s Regional Head of Property , Nick Harvey , commented : “ We are extremely excited about the prospect of opening a new Lidl in Salford and serving our fresh , quality and incredibly good value produce which shoppers across the country have come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to create around 40 new positions which would be fantastic for the local community , and we hope that as many people as possible are able to join us for this 'virtual ' public consultation .
We look forward to sharing and discussing our plans with everyone.
” The new Lidl will open between the hours of 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays .
There will be one delivery vehicle to the store per day , promises the brand .
Access to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Lower Broughton Road .
The supermarket says it is hoping that the planning application will have been received and validated by Salford City Council by the end of November 2020 .
To access the public consultation online , residents can go to https : //tinyurl.com/lidlmochaparade before October 16 to take part .
Alternatively , if you do not have access to the internet , you can also provide your comments via telephone by phoning 0161 8176225 .

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Lidl has revealed plans for a multi-million pound store at a long-forgotten shopping mall in Salford.
Built in the early 1970s, Mocha Parade was once a busy precinct at the centre of Lower Broughton.
Unfortunately, after decades of neglect, shops moved out and left rats to take over the once bustling shopping parade. For years, the area has been long in need of a face lift.
But in December, 2019, supermarket titan Lidl announced it would be moving in to the space, which will also soon be home to a new health centre.
(Image: Sean Hansford)
The announcement came eleven years after the council pledged there would be a ‘comprehensive re-development’ of Mocha Parade with plans to knock down Broughton swimming baths and open a new recreation centre on the site, ‘anchored by a small supermarket’.
The existing precinct will be bulldozed.
Now, the brand has given a glimpse of its plans to residents in the area as public consultations into the development.
The multi-million pound build will see Lidl to construct a store of more than 1,200 square metres, with plans to create around 40 new full time and part time jobs.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The supermarket will boast state of the art facilities including an in-store bakery, customer toilets as well as 122 parking spaces, including seven dedicated disabled spaces, nine parent and child spaces, and two taxi spaces.
Lidl GB’s Regional Head of Property, Nick Harvey, commented: “We are extremely excited about the prospect of opening a new Lidl in Salford and serving our fresh, quality and incredibly good value produce which shoppers across the country have come to love.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“Our plans are set to create around 40 new positions which would be fantastic for the local community, and we hope that as many people as possible are able to join us for this 'virtual' public consultation. We look forward to sharing and discussing our plans with everyone.”
The new Lidl will open between the hours of 8am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
There will be one delivery vehicle to the store per day, promises the brand. Access to the store will be taken from Sussex Street and Lower Broughton Road.
The supermarket says it is hoping that the planning application will have been received and validated by Salford City Council by the end of November 2020.
To access the public consultation online, residents can go to https://tinyurl.com/lidlmochaparade before October 16 to take part.
Alternatively, if you do not have access to the internet, you can also provide your comments via telephone by phoning 0161 8176225.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Survey: Tell us what you think about the new three-tier lockdown system

Boris Johnson has today announced a new way of implementing local lockdowns .
Under the new system , each part of England is allocated a category depending on their rates of coronavirus infection - and interventions handed down depending on individual tier level .
Mr Johnson has outlined which restrictions would be in place for each tier - with tier one coming in line with current national measures , while tier three , the highest level , has enhanced measures including the closure of pubs .
The Prime Minister says he expects this new system will make local lockdown rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new tier system would simplify local measures , in the same way the rule of six simplified national measures .
It 's also being implemented in hopes of avoiding another national lockdown .
Greater Manchester has avoided the tightest level of restrictions , with tier 2 measures set to be enforced .
But do you think it is a good idea ?
Has Greater Manchester been placed in the right tier ?
Do you think this new approach will help stem the spread of Covid-19 ?
Do you think the restrictions handed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your say in our survey below .
Tier one - medium alert level -is the lowest level and consists of the current national measures , will cover most of the country .
Tier two - high level alert - is where Greater Manchester has been placed .
This will apply to most of the areas that are currently under local lockdown restrictions , according to the Prime Minister .
Areas under tier two will not be able to mix with other households in any indoor setting , while the rule of six will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier three - very high alert - includes prohibiting social mixing in all indoor settings as well as in private gardens while some businesses , and pubs and bars will be told to close .
People will be advised not to travel in and out of these areas .
The finer details of the individual tiers are to be debated in parliament on Tuesday , with the restrictions set to come into force on Wednesday .
Mr Johnson also emphasised that the new measures will be under `` constant review '' and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for interventions in very high areas .
A postcode search on gov.uk as well as the NHS Covid-19 app will show which local alert level applies in each area .

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Boris Johnson has today announced a new way of implementing local lockdowns.
Under the new system, each part of England is allocated a category depending on their rates of coronavirus infection - and interventions handed down depending on individual tier level.
Mr Johnson has outlined which restrictions would be in place for each tier - with tier one coming in line with current national measures, while tier three, the highest level, has enhanced measures including the closure of pubs.
The Prime Minister says he expects this new system will make local lockdown rules easier to understand, and that the new tier system would simplify local measures, in the same way the rule of six simplified national measures.
It's also being implemented in hopes of avoiding another national lockdown.
Greater Manchester has avoided the tightest level of restrictions, with tier 2 measures set to be enforced.
But do you think it is a good idea? Has Greater Manchester been placed in the right tier?
Do you think this new approach will help stem the spread of Covid-19? Do you think the restrictions handed to Greater Manchester go far enough?
Have your say in our survey below.
The new three-tier system
Tier one - medium alert level -is the lowest level and consists of the current national measures, will cover most of the country.
Tier two - high level alert - is where Greater Manchester has been placed. This will apply to most of the areas that are currently under local lockdown restrictions, according to the Prime Minister. Areas under tier two will not be able to mix with other households in any indoor setting, while the rule of six will be in force for outdoor socialising.
Tier three - very high alert - includes prohibiting social mixing in all indoor settings as well as in private gardens while some businesses, and pubs and bars will be told to close. People will be advised not to travel in and out of these areas.
The finer details of the individual tiers are to be debated in parliament on Tuesday, with the restrictions set to come into force on Wednesday.
Mr Johnson also emphasised that the new measures will be under "constant review" and will include a "four-week sunset clause" for interventions in very high areas.
A postcode search on gov.uk as well as the NHS Covid-19 app will show which local alert level applies in each area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Parts of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire in Tier 2 lockdown - the new rules

Parts of Cheshire and Derbyshire will be put into a Tier 2 local lockdown from Wednesday as part of the government 's new three-tier system .
They join parts of northern England , including Greater Manchester , where tougher local lockdown measures were already in place .
Lancashire will also enter Tier 2 , which includes Blackpool , Preston , Blackburn with Darwen , and Burnley .
Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday , Boris Johnson told MPs that the country will be split into `` medium '' , `` high '' and `` very high '' lockdowns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under `` medium '' .
Tier 2 - `` high alert '' - involves a ban on households mixing indoors in any setting , while the 'rule of six ' applies to gatherings outdoors and in private gardens .
People should also aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible .
The Prime Minister said most areas which are already subject to local restrictions will automatically move into the “ high ” alert level .
Mr Johnson added : `` As a result of rising infection rates , Nottinghamshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area of High Peak will also move into the high alert level . ''
The areas of Cheshire that will enter Tier 2 are : Cheshire West and Chester , Warrington , and Cheshire East .
The areas of Derbyshire that will also fall into Tier 2 are : High Peak - the wards of : Tintwistle , Padfield , Dinting , St John ’ s , Old Glossop , Whitfield , Simmondley , Gamesley , Howard Town , Hadfield South , and Hadfield North .
As part of Tier 2 measures , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain open , but must continue to follow the national lockdown measure of the 10pm curfew for the hospitality sector .
Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service , click-and-collect or drive-thru .
Schools , universities and places of worship remain open while weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees .
Wedding receptions are limited to 15 guests , as are wakes , whereas 30 people can attend funerals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reviewed every 14 days and a review of the regulations will take place every 28 days .
The Prime Minister said the new system will `` simplify and standardise local rules '' after local lockdown measures in different parts of the north of England became `` complex . ''

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Parts of Cheshire and Derbyshire will be put into a Tier 2 local lockdown from Wednesday as part of the government's new three-tier system.
They join parts of northern England, including Greater Manchester, where tougher local lockdown measures were already in place.
Lancashire will also enter Tier 2, which includes Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn with Darwen, and Burnley.
Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Boris Johnson told MPs that the country will be split into "medium", "high" and "very high" lockdowns, with the majority of the country under "medium".
Tier 2 - "high alert" - involves a ban on households mixing indoors in any setting, while the 'rule of six' applies to gatherings outdoors and in private gardens.
People should also aim to reduce the number of journeys they make where possible.
The Prime Minister said most areas which are already subject to local restrictions will automatically move into the “high” alert level.
Mr Johnson added: "As a result of rising infection rates, Nottinghamshire, East and West Cheshire and a small area of High Peak will also move into the high alert level."
The areas of Cheshire that will enter Tier 2 are: Cheshire West and Chester, Warrington, and Cheshire East.
The areas of Derbyshire that will also fall into Tier 2 are: High Peak - the wards of: Tintwistle, Padfield, Dinting, St John’s, Old Glossop, Whitfield, Simmondley, Gamesley, Howard Town, Hadfield South, and Hadfield North.
As part of Tier 2 measures, businesses such as bars and pubs can remain open, but must continue to follow the national lockdown measure of the 10pm curfew for the hospitality sector.
Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-thru.
Schools, universities and places of worship remain open while weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees.
Wedding receptions are limited to 15 guests, as are wakes, whereas 30 people can attend funerals.
The areas under Tier 2 will be reviewed every 14 days and a review of the regulations will take place every 28 days.
The Prime Minister said the new system will "simplify and standardise local rules" after local lockdown measures in different parts of the north of England became "complex."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--RECAP Boris Johnson leads press conference after new lockdown system announced

Boris Johnson led a coronavirus press briefing from Downing Street this evening following the announcement of a new three-tier lockdown @ @ @ @ @ was joined by chancellor Rishi Sunak and chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty @ @ @ @ @ rules set to come into effect from Wednesday .
Under the new system , each @ @ @ @ @ given an alert level of medium , high or very high .
Areas in the @ @ @ @ @ subject to the strictest measures - including the closure of pubs and a ban on @ @ @ @ @ private gardens .
The lowest tier of measures will reflect the current national regulations , @ @ @ @ @ with local lockdown measures currently in place will be put into the middle tier .
@ @ @ @ @ three-tier system to MPs in the House of Commons today .
The conferencebegan at around @ @ @ @ @ the live updates as it happened .

Boris Johnson led a coronavirus press briefing from Downing Street this evening following the announcement of a new three-tier lockdown system for England.
He was joined by chancellor Rishi Sunak and chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Whitty as he outlined the new rules set to come into effect from Wednesday.
Under the new system, each area of England will be given an alert level of medium, high or very high.
Areas in the very high category will be subject to the strictest measures - including the closure of pubs and a ban on household mixing indoors and in private gardens.
The lowest tier of measures will reflect the current national regulations, while the majority of places with local lockdown measures currently in place will be put into the middle tier.
Mr Johnson explained the new three-tier system to MPs in the House of Commons today.
The conferencebegan at around 7pm - follow below for the live updates as it happened.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--‘New York’ style deli takeaway granted booze licence despite objections

Concerns for the safety of Jewish residents have been raised after a 'New York ' style deli applied for a licence to sell alcohol .
Popular Northern Quarter restaurant Eat New York is due to open a bagel shop imminently in Prestwich , serving bagels , hot dogs and burgers .
The restaurant applied to Bury Council for permission to sell booze until 1am at their 25 person capacity spot on Bury New Road , Sedgley Park .
The application has been granted , but not before a host of objections were raised over the safety of Jewish children in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for antisemitism ' with 'no way of contacting family members for help ' .
Among the many submissions opposing the granting of the licence was from the Shomrim Prestwich Community Safety group , claiming to represent many in the locality .
Their representative Craig Scherer , said : “ We object to this application on the numerous grounds .
“ This is a highly populated Jewish area , with a very high density of children .
“ It is no secret that Jewish families in this area do not carry mobile phones over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During these times , families , girls and children are often walking the streets , talking or walking to and from friends .
“ The concern is that with this premises being open so late , serving alcohol and with live music , they will become a target for abuse both verbal and physical , antisemitism and being made to feel insecure .
“ As they won ’ t have any mobile phones on them during the Sabbath and holiday , they will have no way of calling the emergency services or family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aside for the concern , of additional vehicles in the area , blocking driveways , additional noise in the area at night especially round the Richmond Avenue and Albert Avenue , disrupting family life and sleep.
” Along with fears for the Jewish community , there were worries about the 'disruption to family life ' caused by 'low lives ' visiting the restaurant .
Police submitted a request the licensing panel to not grant the application in its original form and asked for the licence to be subject to reduced hours and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbour , stated : “ This is a high class residential area which is going to get spoilt with low lives.
” During the meeting , applicant Jon Leathley responded to the accusations , saying : “ I would I ’ d like to apologise to residents nearby for causing initial concerns .
“ When they saw a notice saying live music and late licence it would have given an impression we were going to be primarily a bar .
“ We ’ re anything but , we ’ re going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bagels , burgers , beers .
The idea came from a business partner visiting New Orleans and while you waited for sandwich you had a small beer .
I think we ’ ve been misrepresented in that sense .
“ Our utmost priority is to serve food , the alcohol is a little unique selling point .
You can get the food but get a craft beer as well .
“ We ’ re trying to do a venue that ’ s little but different .
Once we ’ re up and running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at ease.
” The panel granted the alcohol licence after amendments were added that the police were happy with .
The live music was removed from the operating schedule , the opening hours were reduced so it will now open at 10am and serve alcohol from noon .
All customers must be off the premises by midnight .

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Concerns for the safety of Jewish residents have been raised after a 'New York' style deli applied for a licence to sell alcohol.
Popular Northern Quarter restaurant Eat New York is due to open a bagel shop imminently in Prestwich, serving bagels, hot dogs and burgers.
The restaurant applied to Bury Council for permission to sell booze until 1am at their 25 person capacity spot on Bury New Road, Sedgley Park.
The application has been granted, but not before a host of objections were raised over the safety of Jewish children in the area who would 'become a target for antisemitism' with 'no way of contacting family members for help'.
(Image: LDR Service)
Among the many submissions opposing the granting of the licence was from the Shomrim Prestwich Community Safety group, claiming to represent many in the locality.
Their representative Craig Scherer, said: “We object to this application on the numerous grounds .
“This is a highly populated Jewish area, with a very high density of children.
“It is no secret that Jewish families in this area do not carry mobile phones over the Sabbath and Jewish holidays.
”During these times, families, girls and children are often walking the streets, talking or walking to and from friends.
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“The concern is that with this premises being open so late, serving alcohol and with live music, they will become a target for abuse both verbal and physical, antisemitism and being made to feel insecure.
“As they won’t have any mobile phones on them during the Sabbath and holiday, they will have no way of calling the emergency services or family members for help.
“This is aside for the concern, of additional vehicles in the area, blocking driveways, additional noise in the area at night especially round the Richmond Avenue and Albert Avenue, disrupting family life and sleep.”
Along with fears for the Jewish community, there were worries about the 'disruption to family life' caused by 'low lives' visiting the restaurant.
Police submitted a request the licensing panel to not grant the application in its original form and asked for the licence to be subject to reduced hours and other conditions.
Another objection, from a neighbour, stated: “This is a high class residential area which is going to get spoilt with low lives.”
During the meeting, applicant Jon Leathley responded to the accusations, saying: “I would I’d like to apologise to residents nearby for causing initial concerns.
“When they saw a notice saying live music and late licence it would have given an impression we were going to be primarily a bar.
“We’re anything but, we’re going to be a takeaway.
“The concept is bagels, burgers, beers. The idea came from a business partner visiting New Orleans and while you waited for sandwich you had a small beer. I think we’ve been misrepresented in that sense.
“Our utmost priority is to serve food, the alcohol is a little unique selling point. You can get the food but get a craft beer as well.
“We’re trying to do a venue that’s little but different. Once we’re up and running I think the residents will be put at ease.”
The panel granted the alcohol licence after amendments were added that the police were happy with.
The live music was removed from the operating schedule, the opening hours were reduced so it will now open at 10am and serve alcohol from noon.
All customers must be off the premises by midnight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Hugo Lloris heaps praise on Paul Pogba's leadership ability

Hugo Lloris has heaped praise on Paul Pogba 's leadership ability in France 's goalless draw with Portugal .
It was the Manchester United midfielder 's first start for France in over a year due to injuries and the coronavirus pandemic .
Pogba played the full 90 minutes in the Nations League draw , which saw the sides evenly-matched .
Starting in midfield alongside N'Golo Kante and Adrien Rabiot , Pogba had three shots at goal but was unable to break the deadlock .
His performance impressed Spurs goalkeeper Lloris , who said that the team were boosted by Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told M6 : `` Very present , he wanted the ball .
`` He put on his voice .
He is a leader , and we felt it .
`` After a year of absence , we felt him in the legs .
But he was fine . ''
He added : `` There was a high quality opponent in front .
In the second half , we played higher and there was a lot more activity .
`` In the first half there was a tendency to retreat , perhaps because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality in the other side .
Everyone had their period .
`` In the last 30 metres , we lacked sharpness .
We would have preferred to win , but it ’ s a solid performance . ''
It is not the first time Pogba , who has also helped mentor United youngsters , has won praise for his leadership abilities in the France squad .
The 27-year-old played a key role in the dressing room during France 's 2018 World Cup win .
It led France coach Didier Deschamps to label Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some sections of the media .
Deschamps said in 2018 : `` He ’ s been in the national team since 2013 and he ’ s always thought about the collective .
`` There ’ s this idea that he ’ s a bit individualistic and only thinks about himself but that ’ s not the case at all .
I think that ’ s one thing that needs to be said .
`` Another is that he arrived at the World Cup really prepared and he took on the mantle of leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He became a bit of a spokesman for the team and he can do that because he ’ s a good speaker .
`` I ’ ve spoken to him about his relationship with the media and I think he ’ s been unfairly criticised in the past .
`` That ’ s why there has been this aggressive vibe and he ’ s had this strained relationship .
`` But criticism is part of the job and I think you learn to take that on board as you get more experienced .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened with him and I think he ’ s gained some respect .
He joined us ready to become a world champion and he took the whole squad with him . ''

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Hugo Lloris has heaped praise on Paul Pogba's leadership ability in France's goalless draw with Portugal.
It was the Manchester United midfielder's first start for France in over a year due to injuries and the coronavirus pandemic.
Pogba played the full 90 minutes in the Nations League draw, which saw the sides evenly-matched.
Starting in midfield alongside N'Golo Kante and Adrien Rabiot, Pogba had three shots at goal but was unable to break the deadlock.
His performance impressed Spurs goalkeeper Lloris, who said that the team were boosted by Pogba's presence on the pitch.
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Lloris told M6: "Very present, he wanted the ball.
"He put on his voice. He is a leader, and we felt it.
"After a year of absence, we felt him in the legs. But he was fine."
He added: "There was a high quality opponent in front. In the second half, we played higher and there was a lot more activity.
"In the first half there was a tendency to retreat, perhaps because of the fear. Afterwards, there was quality in the other side. Everyone had their period.
"In the last 30 metres, we lacked sharpness. We would have preferred to win, but it’s a solid performance."
It is not the first time Pogba, who has also helped mentor United youngsters, has won praise for his leadership abilities in the France squad.
The 27-year-old played a key role in the dressing room during France's 2018 World Cup win.
It led France coach Didier Deschamps to label Pogba a born leader who is misunderstood by some sections of the media.
Deschamps said in 2018: "He’s been in the national team since 2013 and he’s always thought about the collective.
"There’s this idea that he’s a bit individualistic and only thinks about himself but that’s not the case at all. I think that’s one thing that needs to be said.
"Another is that he arrived at the World Cup really prepared and he took on the mantle of leadership, on and off the pitch. He became a bit of a spokesman for the team and he can do that because he’s a good speaker.
"I’ve spoken to him about his relationship with the media and I think he’s been unfairly criticised in the past.
"That’s why there has been this aggressive vibe and he’s had this strained relationship.
"But criticism is part of the job and I think you learn to take that on board as you get more experienced.
"That’s what’s happened with him and I think he’s gained some respect. He joined us ready to become a world champion and he took the whole squad with him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--Man City winger Patrick Roberts returns to Middlesbrough on loan

Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts has returned to Middlesbrough on loan for the 2020/21 season .
The 23-year-old enjoyed a successful stint in the North East in the latter half of last season , despite struggling with injuries upon his arrival , and claimed a goal and three assists in 11 games , with six of them coming after the restart under new manager Neil Warnock .
With injuries limiting his playing time last season , Roberts is now hoping to enjoy his football again .
“ I worked with the manager and the group of players at the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know the club , the players and the fans , ” he said .
“ It feels normal for me .
I ’ m coming back to a place where I know I can just get my head down and enjoy my football .
I was injured for a long time last season , which was difficult .
“ Coming now there ’ s more games , more game-time which is a big positive - with 40-odd to go hopefully I can stay fit and contribute.
” Roberts will spend the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warnock is delighted to have him back at the club .
“ I ’ m really pleased we ’ ve been able to get him because I felt we needed that bit of something different , ” said the Boro boss .
“ I ’ ve been waiting on Patrick , we all know what he can do and I feel with the current squad we have I can make him a better player.
” Roberts arrived at City as a highly-rated youngster from Fulham way back in 2015 but has since struggled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has spent most of the last five years out on loan .
He had a great season-and-a-half spell at Scottish giants Celtic in which he appeared to be living up to his potential but subsequently followed it up with disappointing loans at Girona and Norwich City .
Roberts made his last of three substitute appearances for the Blues in 2015 but he still has two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad .

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Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts has returned to Middlesbrough on loan for the 2020/21 season.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a successful stint in the North East in the latter half of last season, despite struggling with injuries upon his arrival, and claimed a goal and three assists in 11 games, with six of them coming after the restart under new manager Neil Warnock.
With injuries limiting his playing time last season, Roberts is now hoping to enjoy his football again.
“I worked with the manager and the group of players at the back end of the season, so I know the club, the players and the fans,” he said.
“It feels normal for me. I’m coming back to a place where I know I can just get my head down and enjoy my football. I was injured for a long time last season, which was difficult.
“Coming now there’s more games, more game-time which is a big positive - with 40-odd to go hopefully I can stay fit and contribute.”
Roberts will spend the rest of the Championship campaign at the Riverside and Warnock is delighted to have him back at the club.
“I’m really pleased we’ve been able to get him because I felt we needed that bit of something different,” said the Boro boss.
“I’ve been waiting on Patrick, we all know what he can do and I feel with the current squad we have I can make him a better player.”
Roberts arrived at City as a highly-rated youngster from Fulham way back in 2015 but has since struggled to establish himself at the club and has spent most of the last five years out on loan.
He had a great season-and-a-half spell at Scottish giants Celtic in which he appeared to be living up to his potential but subsequently followed it up with disappointing loans at Girona and Norwich City.
Roberts made his last of three substitute appearances for the Blues in 2015 but he still has two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-12--How countries in Europe are managing a second wave of coronavirus

Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in the UK with the R number now above 1 as we 've moved into the colder months .
But we 're not alone as some countries in Europe have also seen a rise in Covid-19 infections .
As a result , further measures have been announced in a bid to help curb the spread of the deadly virus , along with strict local lockdowns .
While some rules are the same as those in the UK , some neighbouring countries have taken slightly different approaches .
On announcing new measures here , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been introduced in other European countries after seeing a similar pattern in infection rates , including the 10pm curfew .
But despite local lockdowns in force in the north of England and national measures such as the rule of six , the virus continues to spread and now hospital admissions have also started to rise - with the Nightingale hospitals on standby .
The UK 's Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new three-tier system for local lockdowns in the Commons today , which is already in place in France .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries in Europe with the highest number of Covid-19 cases to see their latest figures , as well as what measures are in place there .
According to the European Centre for Disease and Prevention Control ( ECDP ) , as of October 12 , 4,121,025 cases have been reported in the EU/EEA and the UK .
The 14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 in the UK is 253.2 .
The ECDP also say there have been 603,716 coronavirus cases and 42,825 deaths in total in the UK .
This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and third highest number of cases .
Here 's what is happening in Spain , France , Germany , Italy , and the Netherlands : Spain has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Europe so far .
Regional governments had been advised from October 2 to apply entry and exit restrictions in areas with populations of 100,000 or more , and whose Covid-19 incidence rate and ICU capacity are higher than the specified threshold , says the UK Foreign Office .
A week later on October 9 , the government declared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madrid and has imposed entry and exit restrictions to the municipality of central Madrid and surrounding areas .
It 's expected to be in place for 15 days .
Hotels and restaurants in Madrid are limited to 50 per cent capacity and must close at 11pm , while other businesses are limited to 50 per cent capacity and must shut by 10pm .
Gatherings are limited to six people .
In areas where there are n't exit and entry restrictions , they 've introduced other types of measures such as controls on opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and have reduced capacity for bars and restaurants , and on beaches .
In many parts of Spain , nightclubs remain closed .
All shops , businesses and transport companies are obliged to keep customers ’ contact information ( where provided ) for up to four weeks for tracking and tracing purposes .
Social gathering limitations may vary between a maximum of five to 10 people depending on the region .
The use of face coverings is mandatory for anyone over the age of six years old on all forms of public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor and outdoor public spaces .
Like the UK , Spain has its own furlough .
Introduced in March , the government paid workers 70 per cent of their salary until September .
It has been extended but dropped to 50 per cent for the following months .
France has the second highest number of cases across Europe with a sharp rise in recent weeks .
Instead of a national lockdown , the French government has introduced a tiered alert system to indicate where Covid-19 is circulating actively , says the UK Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zones ; ii ) high alert zones ; and iii ) critical alert zones .
Many of France ’ s largest cities fall into one of these categories .
Restrictions include the partial or total closure of bars , and a limit on the number of people allowed to gather in public - 30 at the lowest level , to 10 at the higher levels .
Since May 11 , wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over , with fines for those who are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen .
Since late July , wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has also been compulsory .
Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions , including Paris , have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces .
In terms of government support for workers , people isolating with coronavirus can claim sick benefit , while their furlough scheme allows companies to be reimbursed with 85 per cent of an employee 's salary .
Italy has the fourth highest number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has a total of 603,716 Covid-19 cases , this then drops to 354,950 in Italy .
Italian society has broadly reopened following the initial lockdown , says UK Foreign Office , however the following measures are still in place : • social distancing of one metre must be observed • the use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces , whether outdoors or indoors • parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted , subject to social distancing • funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance .
Churches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • restaurants , pubs , bars , shops , hairdressers , salons and beaches are open , as are libraries .
All must have measures in place to enforce social distancing • from August 16 , dance activity has been suspended , in enclosed nightclubs and open air venues • museums and archaeological sites are open but entry must be pre-booked Regional authorities in Italy can adjust these measures in keeping with local requirements .
The economy there has been one of the worst hit by the crisis .
A new support package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August where he said 12 billion euros had been set aside to help employment .
Their furlough scheme has also been extended .
In Germany , which has the fifth highest number of cases in Europe , the ban on large gatherings such as events and festivals has been extended .
Wearing a face mask is required in certain public areas in all of Germany ’ s 16 states , however rules vary per state .
In the capital of Berlin , among the cities with the highest infection rates , restaurants and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private gatherings are limited to 10 .
Germany 's furlough scheme was used even before the pandemic to help retain jobs .
They now cover 80 per cent of wages and it 's set to run until the end of 2021 .
Netherlands introduced new measures from September 29 to help limit the spread of the virus .
• In all indoor public spaces , people are advised to wear a face mask .
In indoor locations with allocated seats , such as restaurants or theatres , people can remove their face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing rule can be complied with .
As soon as a person leaves their allocated seat , for example to go to the toilet , they should put their face mask back on .
• You can host no more than three guests in your home , garden or on your balcony .
This is in addition to members of your own household and does not include children under the age of 13 .
• In other buildings , no more than four people can form a group .
This does not include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • The number of people in a room ( e.g .
a restaurant or cinema ) is limited to 30 people .
• Establishments serving food and drink can accept no new customers after 9pm and must be closed by 10pm .
• Restaurants , cafés and bars must ask guests to provide their names and contact details for contact tracing by the municipal health service ( GGD ) in the event someone is infected .
• Indoor spaces with a continuous flow of visitors , such as historic buildings , libraries and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markets – must operate using reservations on the basis of time slots .
• People working in contact-based industries must ask their customers to provide their names and contact details .
• Numbers for outdoor activities where there is no continuous flow of people are limited to 40 .
This includes children under 13 but excludes staff .
• Travel should be kept to a minimum .

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Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in the UK with the R number now above 1 as we've moved into the colder months.
But we're not alone as some countries in Europe have also seen a rise in Covid-19 infections.
As a result, further measures have been announced in a bid to help curb the spread of the deadly virus, along with strict local lockdowns.
While some rules are the same as those in the UK, some neighbouring countries have taken slightly different approaches.
On announcing new measures here, ministers have compared the nation to what has been introduced in other European countries after seeing a similar pattern in infection rates, including the 10pm curfew.
But despite local lockdowns in force in the north of England and national measures such as the rule of six, the virus continues to spread and now hospital admissions have also started to rise - with the Nightingale hospitals on standby.
The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new three-tier system for local lockdowns in the Commons today, which is already in place in France.
We've taken a look at the five countries in Europe with the highest number of Covid-19 cases to see their latest figures, as well as what measures are in place there.
According to the European Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (ECDP), as of October 12, 4,121,025 cases have been reported in the EU/EEA and the UK.
The 14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 in the UK is 253.2. The ECDP also say there have been 603,716 coronavirus cases and 42,825 deaths in total in the UK. This is the highest number of deaths in Europe - and third highest number of cases.
Here's what is happening in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands:
Spain
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Deaths: 32,929
Total cases: 861,112
14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 population: 308.1
Spain has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Europe so far.
Regional governments had been advised from October 2 to apply entry and exit restrictions in areas with populations of 100,000 or more, and whose Covid-19 incidence rate and ICU capacity are higher than the specified threshold, says the UK Foreign Office.
A week later on October 9, the government declared a State of Emergency in the region of Madrid and has imposed entry and exit restrictions to the municipality of central Madrid and surrounding areas. It's expected to be in place for 15 days.
Hotels and restaurants in Madrid are limited to 50 per cent capacity and must close at 11pm, while other businesses are limited to 50 per cent capacity and must shut by 10pm. Gatherings are limited to six people.
In areas where there aren't exit and entry restrictions, they've introduced other types of measures such as controls on opening hours (usually a 10pm curfew), and have reduced capacity for bars and restaurants, and on beaches. In many parts of Spain, nightclubs remain closed.
All shops, businesses and transport companies are obliged to keep customers’ contact information (where provided) for up to four weeks for tracking and tracing purposes.
Social gathering limitations may vary between a maximum of five to 10 people depending on the region.
The use of face coverings is mandatory for anyone over the age of six years old on all forms of public transport in Spain and in many other indoor and outdoor public spaces.
Like the UK, Spain has its own furlough. Introduced in March, the government paid workers 70 per cent of their salary until September. It has been extended but dropped to 50 per cent for the following months.
France
(Image: Getty Images)
Deaths: 32,730
Total cases: 734,974
14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 population: 293.1
France has the second highest number of cases across Europe with a sharp rise in recent weeks.
Instead of a national lockdown, the French government has introduced a tiered alert system to indicate where Covid-19 is circulating actively, says the UK Foreign Office. These are i) alert zones; ii) high alert zones; and iii) critical alert zones.
Many of France’s largest cities fall into one of these categories.
Restrictions include the partial or total closure of bars, and a limit on the number of people allowed to gather in public - 30 at the lowest level, to 10 at the higher levels.
Since May 11, wearing masks on public transport has been compulsory for all users aged 11 and over, with fines for those who are not compliant. Masks are also compulsory in taxis and private hire vehicles without a plexiglass screen.
Since late July, wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces has also been compulsory. Local authorities in an increasing number of cities and regions, including Paris, have extended this to also include outdoor public spaces.
In terms of government support for workers, people isolating with coronavirus can claim sick benefit, while their furlough scheme allows companies to be reimbursed with 85 per cent of an employee's salary.
Italy
(Image: Getty Images)
Deaths: 36,166
Total cases: 354,950
14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 population: 74.7
Italy has the fourth highest number of cases in Europe. After the UK, which has a total of 603,716 Covid-19 cases, this then drops to 354,950 in Italy.
Italian society has broadly reopened following the initial lockdown, says UK Foreign Office, however the following measures are still in place:
social distancing of one metre must be observed
the use of masks is mandatory in all public spaces, whether outdoors or indoors
parks are open and outdoor exercise is permitted, subject to social distancing
funerals are permitted to take place with limited attendance. Churches can celebrate mass, weddings and baptisms
restaurants, pubs, bars, shops, hairdressers, salons and beaches are open, as are libraries. All must have measures in place to enforce social distancing
from August 16, dance activity has been suspended, in enclosed nightclubs and open air venues
museums and archaeological sites are open but entry must be pre-booked
Regional authorities in Italy can adjust these measures in keeping with local requirements.
The economy there has been one of the worst hit by the crisis. A new support package was introduced by the Prime Minister in August where he said 12 billion euros had been set aside to help employment. Their furlough scheme has also been extended.
Germany
(Image: Getty Images)
Deaths: 9,615
Total cases: 322,864
14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 population: 45.2
In Germany, which has the fifth highest number of cases in Europe, the ban on large gatherings such as events and festivals has been extended.
Wearing a face mask is required in certain public areas in all of Germany’s 16 states, however rules vary per state.
In the capital of Berlin, among the cities with the highest infection rates, restaurants and bars now must close at 11pm and private gatherings are limited to 10.
Germany's furlough scheme was used even before the pandemic to help retain jobs. They now cover 80 per cent of wages and it's set to run until the end of 2021.
Netherlands
(Image: Getty Images)
Deaths: 6,575
Total cases: 174,450
14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 population: 364.2
Netherlands introduced new measures from September 29 to help limit the spread of the virus.
Rules indoors:
In all indoor public spaces, people are advised to wear a face mask. In indoor locations with allocated seats, such as restaurants or theatres, people can remove their face masks while seated, providing the 1.5 metre distancing rule can be complied with. As soon as a person leaves their allocated seat, for example to go to the toilet, they should put their face mask back on.
You can host no more than three guests in your home, garden or on your balcony. This is in addition to members of your own household and does not include children under the age of 13.
In other buildings, no more than four people can form a group. This does not include children under the age of 13.
The number of people in a room (e.g. a restaurant or cinema) is limited to 30 people.
Establishments serving food and drink can accept no new customers after 9pm and must be closed by 10pm.
Sports clubhouses will be closed.
Restaurants, cafés and bars must ask guests to provide their names and contact details for contact tracing by the municipal health service (GGD) in the event someone is infected.
Indoor spaces with a continuous flow of visitors, such as historic buildings, libraries and museums – but not retail businesses and markets – must operate using reservations on the basis of time slots.
People working in contact-based industries must ask their customers to provide their names and contact details.
Rules outdoors:


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-13--Manchester bar launches hot desk scheme - with beer included

The return to the office might be a long way off for many of us , but if working from home 's getting tiresome there is help at hand - and it comes with beer .
Brewdog has launched a hot desk scheme that means you can shift your home office into one of its bars .
Included in the price of the 'Desk Dog ' pass is unlimited coffee , wifi , a seat all day and a pint of beer at the end of the day .
Priced at £7 per day , you can either book your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hope for a space .
If you 're really committed to the scheme , you can also book a monthly season pass for £70 .
The Desk Dog concept was actually launched last year , but seems particularly useful now with so many people working remotely .
Of course , each bar will stick to the same Covid-secure measures that have been implemented at hospitality venues across the country , including track and trace , mask wearing when not seated , and enhanced cleaning .
Desk Dog is available from whenever the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday to Friday .
When it 's laptops down , you can claim your pint of Punk IPA to toast a job well done .
It 's available at all Brewdog bars except Swansea and Bradford .
There are two bars owned by the Scottish beer brand in Manchester - one on Peter Street and another at University Green on Oxford Road .
You can find out more about it at brewdog.com/uk/locations/bar-experience/desk-dog .

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The return to the office might be a long way off for many of us, but if working from home's getting tiresome there is help at hand - and it comes with beer.
Brewdog has launched a hot desk scheme that means you can shift your home office into one of its bars.
Included in the price of the 'Desk Dog' pass is unlimited coffee, wifi, a seat all day and a pint of beer at the end of the day.
Priced at £7 per day, you can either book your spot in advance or just walk in and hope for a space.
If you're really committed to the scheme, you can also book a monthly season pass for £70.
The Desk Dog concept was actually launched last year, but seems particularly useful now with so many people working remotely.
(Image: Matthew Walder 2019)
Of course, each bar will stick to the same Covid-secure measures that have been implemented at hospitality venues across the country, including track and trace, mask wearing when not seated, and enhanced cleaning.
Desk Dog is available from whenever the bar opens until 4pm each day, Monday to Friday.
When it's laptops down, you can claim your pint of Punk IPA to toast a job well done.
It's available at all Brewdog bars except Swansea and Bradford.
There are two bars owned by the Scottish beer brand in Manchester - one on Peter Street and another at University Green on Oxford Road.
You can find out more about it at brewdog.com/uk/locations/bar-experience/desk-dog.