themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-24--Latest NHS figures show how many people have been vaccinated so far

The vast majority of the more than half a million people in England who have been given a vaccine for coronavirus were aged over 80 , new figures show .
NHS England has published its first data showing the number of people to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab since Margaret Keenan became the first in Coventry on December 8 .
It showed that 70 per cent - or seven in 10 - are over 80 years of age .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson had already announced that more than 500,000 people had been given the first of the two jabs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas Eve is 521,594 between December 8 and December 20 .
Some 366,715 of these were over 80 .
The vaccine roll out began early in December after the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination was approved by the medicines regulator - the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) .
It was the first vaccine to be approved anywhere in the world .
It is hoped that a vaccination under development by Oxford University and AstraZeneca will be approved by the regulator by the end of December ahead of a mass roll out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate of vaccinations has become more urgent as a new variant strain of the virus was discovered which has led to a huge spike in infections and Tier 4 lockdowns for London , parts of the South East and East of England .
The Health Secretary , Matt Hancock , said on Wednesday that the Oxford vaccine scientists had submitted its full data set to the regulator .
Separate figures released today by the ONS has shown the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in England has continued to rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ households in England had Covid-19 between December 12 and 18 – the equivalent of around 1.18 per cent of the population , or one in 85 people .
It represents a rise from 567,300 people , or one in 95 , who were estimated to have Covid-19 in the period December 6 to 12 .
The figures do not include people staying in hospitals , care homes or other institutional settings .

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The vast majority of the more than half a million people in England who have been given a vaccine for coronavirus were aged over 80, new figures show.
NHS England has published its first data showing the number of people to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab since Margaret Keenan became the first in Coventry on December 8.
It showed that 70 per cent - or seven in 10 - are over 80 years of age.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson had already announced that more than 500,000 people had been given the first of the two jabs needed.
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The exact figure published on Christmas Eve is 521,594 between December 8 and December 20.
Some 366,715 of these were over 80.
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The vaccine roll out began early in December after the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination was approved by the medicines regulator - the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
It was the first vaccine to be approved anywhere in the world.
It is hoped that a vaccination under development by Oxford University and AstraZeneca will be approved by the regulator by the end of December ahead of a mass roll out in January.
The need to increase the rate of vaccinations has become more urgent as a new variant strain of the virus was discovered which has led to a huge spike in infections and Tier 4 lockdowns for London, parts of the South East and East of England.
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, said on Wednesday that the Oxford vaccine scientists had submitted its full data set to the regulator.
Separate figures released today by the ONS has shown the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in England has continued to rise.
An estimated 645,800 people in private households in England had Covid-19 between December 12 and 18 – the equivalent of around 1.18 per cent of the population, or one in 85 people.
It represents a rise from 567,300 people, or one in 95, who were estimated to have Covid-19 in the period December 6 to 12.
The figures do not include people staying in hospitals, care homes or other institutional settings.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-24--Man United 'eye Calvert-Lewin as Haaland alternative' and more rumours

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is seen as a 'different option ' to Erling Braut Haaland for Manchester United , according to reports .
Despite the great start to life Edinson Cavani has made at Old Trafford , he is now in the twilight of his career and , with Odion Ighalo set to return to Shanghai Shenhua at the end of January , United are expected to try and add another out-and-out striker to their ranks in 2021 .
Golden Boy winner Haaland has long been linked with a move to United due to his connection with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the 20-year-old agreed to join Borussia Dortmund a year ago .
Haaland has gone from strength to strength in Germany , scoring 33 goals in 32 games and , according to the Athletic , he remains at the top of Solskjaer 's wish list .
However , any potential move is complicated due to the club 's relationship with his agent , Mino Raiola , who also represents Paul Pogba and caused a stir earlier this month by claiming the midfielder 's time at United is over .
It 's reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has 'admirers ' at United .
After enjoying a breakout season last year , the 23-year-old has continued his fine form in the current campaign and has 11 goals to his name , the joint most without penalties alongside Son Heung-min .
However , the report adds , a deal for Calvert-Lewin would also be difficult as any sale would cause 'irreparable damage ' between the Everton board and manager Carlo Ancelotti .
Meanwhile , United are reportedly one of many teams interested in Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic .
While United are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and no team in the current top 10 has conceded more than them , meaning a new centre-back could be on the agenda in 2021 .
According to CalcioMercatto , the Serbian defender is valued at €35-40m and is also attracting interest from AC Milan , Inter and Tottenham .

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Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is seen as a 'different option' to Erling Braut Haaland for Manchester United, according to reports.
Despite the great start to life Edinson Cavani has made at Old Trafford, he is now in the twilight of his career and, with Odion Ighalo set to return to Shanghai Shenhua at the end of January, United are expected to try and add another out-and-out striker to their ranks in 2021.
Golden Boy winner Haaland has long been linked with a move to United due to his connection with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who managed him at Molde, but the 20-year-old agreed to join Borussia Dortmund a year ago.
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Haaland has gone from strength to strength in Germany, scoring 33 goals in 32 games and, according to the Athletic, he remains at the top of Solskjaer's wish list.
However, any potential move is complicated due to the club's relationship with his agent, Mino Raiola, who also represents Paul Pogba and caused a stir earlier this month by claiming the midfielder's time at United is over.
It's reported that Calvert-Lewin could be a potential alternative as he has 'admirers' at United. After enjoying a breakout season last year, the 23-year-old has continued his fine form in the current campaign and has 11 goals to his name, the joint most without penalties alongside Son Heung-min.
However, the report adds, a deal for Calvert-Lewin would also be difficult as any sale would cause 'irreparable damage' between the Everton board and manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly one of many teams interested in Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic.
While United are in great form, defensive issues remain and no team in the current top 10 has conceded more than them, meaning a new centre-back could be on the agenda in 2021.
According to CalcioMercatto, the Serbian defender is valued at €35-40m and is also attracting interest from AC Milan, Inter and Tottenham.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-24--Christmas Eve quiz questions and answers to try with your festive bubble

And for many people , it means last-minute shopping runs , rushed present wrapping , or Christmas dinner prep if you 're super-organised .
But once all your tasks are over and done with , it 's time to relax with your festive bubble and enjoy the build up to Christmas .
This year , to help you get into the festive mood , we 've compiled a special Christmas Eve quiz made up of true or false questions .
The family-friendly quiz will cover topics including the Three Wise Men , Christmas dinner calories , reindeer facts and Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So round up your bubble , send out the Zoom invites and settle in to see who will be crowned the Christmas Eve quiz champion .
• St Nicholas ' coat was traditionally green before Coca-Cola changed it to red in an advertising campaign .
• In Wiltshire in the 18th century , large rocks were brought into the home and decorated instead of Christmas trees .
• In the Medieval Ages , it was traditional to offer strings of aged sausages as Christmas presents to the elderly .
• Mince pies used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reindeer are a rare breed of reindeer from Finland with noses covered with 'tapetum lucidum ' - a reflective layer of tissue - that makes their noses appear to glow red in the dark .
• The Three Kings were actually queens .
• Switzerland is credited as starting the Christmas tree tradition .
• The first Christmas markets of Saint Petersburg , Russia , only sold hats .
• Jingle Bells has no original connection to Christmas .
• The first Christmas song to be broadcast from space was Silent Night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ by card manufactures Hallmark as a way to save money on ink during the economic crisis in 1930s .
• In the Victorian times , Christmas turkeys were stuffed with crowns and half crowns ( silver coins ) before they were served .
• In Australia , it 's traditional to eat crocodile meat on Christmas day .
• We consume approximately 7,000 calories on an average festive banquet each Christmas .
• In Norway , snowbears are traditionally built instead of snowmen .
• In Canada , it is believed that Santa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • The origins of Boxing Day stem from post Christmas fights .
• False .
Germany was credited with starting the tradition/ • True .
According to statistics reported in The Mirror Online .

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December 24 has finally arrived.
And for many people, it means last-minute shopping runs, rushed present wrapping, or Christmas dinner prep if you're super-organised.
But once all your tasks are over and done with, it's time to relax with your festive bubble and enjoy the build up to Christmas.
This year, to help you get into the festive mood, we've compiled a special Christmas Eve quiz made up of true or false questions.
The family-friendly quiz will cover topics including the Three Wise Men, Christmas dinner calories, reindeer facts and Christmas traditions from different periods of history.
So round up your bubble, send out the Zoom invites and settle in to see who will be crowned the Christmas Eve quiz champion.
True or false?
St Nicholas' coat was traditionally green before Coca-Cola changed it to red in an advertising campaign. In Wiltshire in the 18th century, large rocks were brought into the home and decorated instead of Christmas trees. In the Medieval Ages, it was traditional to offer strings of aged sausages as Christmas presents to the elderly. Mince pies used to contain real meat. Red-nosed reindeer are a rare breed of reindeer from Finland with noses covered with 'tapetum lucidum' - a reflective layer of tissue - that makes their noses appear to glow red in the dark. The Three Kings were actually queens. Eggnog doesn't actually contain egg. Switzerland is credited as starting the Christmas tree tradition. The first Christmas markets of Saint Petersburg, Russia, only sold hats. Christmas wreaths are a symbol of Christ. Jingle Bells has no original connection to Christmas. The first Christmas song to be broadcast from space was Silent Night. The word 'Xmas' was introduced by card manufactures Hallmark as a way to save money on ink during the economic crisis in 1930s. Consuming mistletoe can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, cramping. In the Victorian times, Christmas turkeys were stuffed with crowns and half crowns (silver coins) before they were served. In Australia, it's traditional to eat crocodile meat on Christmas day. We consume approximately 7,000 calories on an average festive banquet each Christmas. In Norway, snowbears are traditionally built instead of snowmen. In Canada, it is believed that Santa's post code is HOH OHO. The origins of Boxing Day stem from post Christmas fights.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-24--Evatt's reassuring message for when Bolton fans can finally attend matches again

Ian Evatt is yet to meet the Wanderers faithful at the University of Bolton Stadium but believes the fans will see a different side to the one that was crafted at the start of the season when they can attend in person .
Evatt was appointed as Wanderers boss over the summer , signing a three year deal at the club after joining from Barrow .
In light of the coronavirus pandemic , fans have not been able to attend the University of Bolton Stadium yet this season , meaning this current Wanderers squad is yet to play in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too means that Evatt is yet to be unveiled to the home fans this season , with supporters having to watch matches via online streaming services for the foreseeable future .
Having crafted a new look squad over the summer , Evatt admits it was a 'complete restart ' for the club .
But with the January transfer window around the corner and Bolton still within touching distance of the promotion places , he believes supporters can see Bolton become a force in the division if they can replicate their November form which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ row .
And he is looking forward to building a connection with the supporters , which he is certain will be a success .
“ If I was sat feeling sorry for myself I ’ d be worried about it .
But I have a firm belief in myself and what I can achieve and do here , '' he said .
“ I know further down the line that I will love the Bolton fans and that they will love me .
I think we can be a success together .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t right to get them into the stadium yet so we have to keep trying to put the structure in place to make sure that when they do return , they are proud of their football club again .
“ We are working ever so hard behind the scenes .
In August we had nothing to build on , it was a complete restart .
“ This season we have the January window just around the corner and there are a lot of games and points to play for .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re still three or four wins off the promotion places is crazy considering how inconsistent we have been .
“ If we can put things together like we did in November we can fly up the table and then I think we ’ ll be a force . ''

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Ian Evatt is yet to meet the Wanderers faithful at the University of Bolton Stadium but believes the fans will see a different side to the one that was crafted at the start of the season when they can attend in person.
Evatt was appointed as Wanderers boss over the summer, signing a three year deal at the club after joining from Barrow.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, fans have not been able to attend the University of Bolton Stadium yet this season, meaning this current Wanderers squad is yet to play in front of their home support.
And that too means that Evatt is yet to be unveiled to the home fans this season, with supporters having to watch matches via online streaming services for the foreseeable future.
Having crafted a new look squad over the summer, Evatt admits it was a 'complete restart' for the club.
But with the January transfer window around the corner and Bolton still within touching distance of the promotion places, he believes supporters can see Bolton become a force in the division if they can replicate their November form which saw them win five games in a row.
And he is looking forward to building a connection with the supporters, which he is certain will be a success.
“If I was sat feeling sorry for myself I’d be worried about it. But I have a firm belief in myself and what I can achieve and do here," he said.
“I know further down the line that I will love the Bolton fans and that they will love me. I think we can be a success together.
“We have missed them but the time isn’t right to get them into the stadium yet so we have to keep trying to put the structure in place to make sure that when they do return, they are proud of their football club again.
“We are working ever so hard behind the scenes. In August we had nothing to build on, it was a complete restart.
“This season we have the January window just around the corner and there are a lot of games and points to play for. As I said Saturday, the fact we’re still three or four wins off the promotion places is crazy considering how inconsistent we have been.
“If we can put things together like we did in November we can fly up the table and then I think we’ll be a force."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Messi, Grealish and the players Man City are tipped to sign in January

Manchester City 's 2020 has n't quite gone to plan after they conceded the Premier League title to Liverpool and did not venture as far in the Champions League as they would have liked .
While this term has begun with City navigating their way through the group stages once again , Pep Guardiola 's side are already adrift of Liverpool in the hunt for the title .
A major move in the summer to the future saw Guardiola put pen to a new deal at the Etihad Stadium and significant signings could be made in 2021 .
The latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as there are three players in particular who have been tipped to make the move to Manchester .
Lionel Messi is set to leave Barcelona in 2021 , with his contract due to expire at the end of the season and Manchester City have long been touted as the favourites for his signature .
Messi is free to discuss a pre-contractual agreement with a side outside of Spain in January and , remarkably , Barcelona 's greatest-ever player could leave for free .
If Barcelona want to avoid that , they would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if they do so , City are in prime position to sign one of football 's greatest ever players .
The Aston Villa captain has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester in 2020 , albeit to the other side of the city with Manchester United eyeing his services .
While they remain the favourites to sign the midfielder , who has broken into the England squad this year , City are still considered to be in the running for his services .
However , Grealish is unlikely to leave his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season and a departure from Villa Park would be most likely to occur after next summer 's European Championships .
After Manchester City reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals once again in midweek , the focus now turns back to the Premier League .
The Blues host Newcastle on Boxing Day evening , before a tricky trip up the M62 to play Everton on Monday December 28 .
We 'll bring you all the build-up , reaction and analysis to both matches with our daily City newsletter .
You can get it all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this link - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds The Real Madrid icon is well into the twilight years of his career and an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu continues to edge closer .
Rather surprisingly though , a move to Manchester City is touted as being in contention but it 's a transfer that would certainly be considered to be unlikely .
City signed Ruben Dias in the summer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have also seen John Stones enjoy a revival , so it 's not evident where Ramos would slot into the picture .

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Manchester City's 2020 hasn't quite gone to plan after they conceded the Premier League title to Liverpool and did not venture as far in the Champions League as they would have liked.
While this term has begun with City navigating their way through the group stages once again, Pep Guardiola's side are already adrift of Liverpool in the hunt for the title.
A major move in the summer to the future saw Guardiola put pen to a new deal at the Etihad Stadium and significant signings could be made in 2021.
The latest odds from SkyBet suggest exactly that, as there are three players in particular who have been tipped to make the move to Manchester.
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Lionel Messi - 7/2
Lionel Messi is set to leave Barcelona in 2021, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season and Manchester City have long been touted as the favourites for his signature.
Messi is free to discuss a pre-contractual agreement with a side outside of Spain in January and, remarkably, Barcelona's greatest-ever player could leave for free.
If Barcelona want to avoid that, they would have to accept a sale in January and, if they do so, City are in prime position to sign one of football's greatest ever players.
Jack Grealish - 9/1
The Aston Villa captain has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester in 2020, albeit to the other side of the city with Manchester United eyeing his services.
While they remain the favourites to sign the midfielder, who has broken into the England squad this year, City are still considered to be in the running for his services.
However, Grealish is unlikely to leave his boyhood club in the lurch midway through the season and a departure from Villa Park would be most likely to occur after next summer's European Championships.
Sergio Ramos - 11/1
The Real Madrid icon is well into the twilight years of his career and an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu continues to edge closer.
Rather surprisingly though, a move to Manchester City is touted as being in contention but it's a transfer that would certainly be considered to be unlikely.
City signed Ruben Dias in the summer, have Aymeric Laporte on their books and have also seen John Stones enjoy a revival, so it's not evident where Ramos would slot into the picture.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Bolton's best Christmas songs ranked by readers - is your favourite number one?

You 've opened your Christmas presents , the turkey is cooked , you 've watched the Snowman but there has been one thing on your mind all day .
Not who has been crowned the official Christmas number one , of course not , what you really want to know is who has come out on top in the best Bolton Christmas songs of all time poll .
There was some tough competition , with comedy songs , professional quizzers turned reality TV contestants and even a Liam Gallagher song ( co-written by Bolton musician Simon Aldred ) .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton Christmas songs as voted for by you : A dark horse from the start and one that never really got out of the starting blocks .
The bob hat wearing Breightmet artist only picked up 3pc of the overall vote .
A line of Badly Drawn Boy Christmas hats would be a fantastic idea though .
Maybe punished for not being from Bolton himself , the Manchester legend has failed to impose himself on this particular Christmas chart , getting just 8pc of the vote .
The Lennon-esque song was my particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been climbing up the official charts in the run up to Christmas .
It was co-written by Bolton musician Simon Aldred .
All proceeds from the song go to Action For Children UK as well .
=3 .
Jenny Ryan - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The surprise package on last year 's X Factor : Celebrity and the surprise package in this chart as well .
Best known for being the 'Vixen ' on The Chase , I 'm sure Horwich quizzer Jenny Ryan will be delighted to tie with musical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than another acclaimed musician in Badly Drawn Boy .
Racing into second place is McFly 's cover of the classic Christmas hit .
It was only ever performed live on a 2007 episode of Paul O'Grady before making its way onto the band 's alternative spin on a greatest hits album , 'The Greatest Bits : B-Sides & Rarities ' .
Danny Jones ' band mate Dougie Poynter unusually took lead vocals on the track , which picked up 18pc of the vote .
Who else was it going to be ?
Picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Peter Kay 's alter ego Geraldine McQueen .
The music video was filmed on the streets of Bolton and be honest you 've been singing it 'over and over and over again ' .

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You've opened your Christmas presents, the turkey is cooked, you've watched the Snowman but there has been one thing on your mind all day.
Not who has been crowned the official Christmas number one, of course not, what you really want to know is who has come out on top in the best Bolton Christmas songs of all time poll.
There was some tough competition, with comedy songs, professional quizzers turned reality TV contestants and even a Liam Gallagher song (co-written by Bolton musician Simon Aldred).
In reverse order, these are the best Bolton Christmas songs as voted for by you:
5. Badly Drawn Boy - Donna & Blitzen
A dark horse from the start and one that never really got out of the starting blocks.
The bob hat wearing Breightmet artist only picked up 3pc of the overall vote.
A line of Badly Drawn Boy Christmas hats would be a fantastic idea though.
=3. Liam Gallagher - All You're Dreaming Of
Maybe punished for not being from Bolton himself, the Manchester legend has failed to impose himself on this particular Christmas chart, getting just 8pc of the vote.
The Lennon-esque song was my particular pick on the poll and it has been climbing up the official charts in the run up to Christmas. It was co-written by Bolton musician Simon Aldred.
All proceeds from the song go to Action For Children UK as well.
=3. Jenny Ryan - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The surprise package on last year's X Factor: Celebrity and the surprise package in this chart as well.
Best known for being the 'Vixen' on The Chase, I'm sure Horwich quizzer Jenny Ryan will be delighted to tie with musical royalty in Liam Gallagher and finish higher than another acclaimed musician in Badly Drawn Boy.
2. McFly - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Racing into second place is McFly's cover of the classic Christmas hit.
It was only ever performed live on a 2007 episode of Paul O'Grady before making its way onto the band's alternative spin on a greatest hits album, 'The Greatest Bits: B-Sides & Rarities'.
Danny Jones' band mate Dougie Poynter unusually took lead vocals on the track, which picked up 18pc of the vote.
1. Geraldine McQueen - Once Upon a Christmas Song
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Who else was it going to be?
Picking up a whopping 63pc of the vote is Peter Kay's alter ego Geraldine McQueen.
The music video was filmed on the streets of Bolton and be honest you've been singing it 'over and over and over again'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Man United fans spot Bailly's request to Cavani after goal vs Everton

Manchester United fans have spotted Eric Bailly 's unusual request to Edinson Cavani after he scored against Everton .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side took the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night through Cavani , with Anthony Martial adding a second late on .
The Uruguayan found the net with a fantastic left-foot strike into the bottom corner , and Bailly 's reaction in the aftermath has got United fans talking .
The defender made his first start since October after injury , replacing Victor Lindelof alongside Harry Maguire in the heart of defence .
Bailly was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrow celebration as the players celebrated the first goal .
It became a trademark for the former Paris Saint-Germain forward , which has also been seen as a 'sniper ' .
Bailly 's odd request has got fans talking on Twitter , with supporters in stitches with Bailly .
United will now face Manchester City in a one-legged semi-final for a place at Wembley .
The EFL announced at the start of the season that the semi-finals will switch from two legs to one this year due to fixture congestion caused by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one crucial difference from earlier rounds , with extra-time being reintroduced to the competition .
Extra-time was scrapped ahead of the 2018/19 season in order to help reduce fatigue for players , with drawn ties instead going straight to a penalty shootout .
With the absence of a second leg , the EFL opted to allow extra-time for the semi-final along with the final .
The semi-final and final will also feature VAR , which was not available in previous rounds of the competition .

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Manchester United fans have spotted Eric Bailly's unusual request to Edinson Cavani after he scored against Everton.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side took the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night through Cavani, with Anthony Martial adding a second late on.
The Uruguayan found the net with a fantastic left-foot strike into the bottom corner, and Bailly's reaction in the aftermath has got United fans talking.
The defender made his first start since October after injury, replacing Victor Lindelof alongside Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.
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Bailly was captured asking Cavani to perform his trademark arrow celebration as the players celebrated the first goal.
It became a trademark for the former Paris Saint-Germain forward, which has also been seen as a 'sniper'.
Bailly's odd request has got fans talking on Twitter, with supporters in stitches with Bailly.
United will now face Manchester City in a one-legged semi-final for a place at Wembley.
The EFL announced at the start of the season that the semi-finals will switch from two legs to one this year due to fixture congestion caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The semi-finals will feature one crucial difference from earlier rounds, with extra-time being reintroduced to the competition.
Extra-time was scrapped ahead of the 2018/19 season in order to help reduce fatigue for players, with drawn ties instead going straight to a penalty shootout.
With the absence of a second leg, the EFL opted to allow extra-time for the semi-final along with the final.
The semi-final and final will also feature VAR, which was not available in previous rounds of the competition.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Merry Christmas and welcome to today 's United blog !
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly in line to become the new @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Tuchel was sacked on Christmas Eve .
Tuchel leaves the Parisian club one point @ @ @ @ @ with PSG having secured their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League , @ @ @ @ @ process , earlier this month .
The MEN understands United approached Pochettino about the possibility @ @ @ @ @ new United manager earlier in the year but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has steadied the ship @ @ @ @ @ five points off the top of the Premier League and with a game in hand @ @ @ @ @ reports suggest Pochettino is the clear favourite to replace Tuchel .
United , meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ their League Cup win at Everton when they take on Leicester on Boxing Day .
@ @ @ @ @ the latest Manchester United news !

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Merry Christmas and welcome to today's United blog!
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly in line to become the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain after Thomas Tuchel was sacked on Christmas Eve.
Tuchel leaves the Parisian club one point behind league leaders Lyon and with PSG having secured their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League, eliminating Manchester United in the process, earlier this month.
The MEN understands United approached Pochettino about the possibility of taking over as the new United manager earlier in the year but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has steadied the ship of late, with United five points off the top of the Premier League and with a game in hand on leaders Liverpool.
Various reports suggest Pochettino is the clear favourite to replace Tuchel.
United, meanwhile, are looking to build on their League Cup win at Everton when they take on Leicester on Boxing Day.
Recap today's news below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Manchester United players arrive for training on Christmas Day - pictures

Man United take on Leicester City at lunchtime tomorrow in Boxing Day 's big Premier League fixture Manchester United players @ @ @ @ @ a Christmas Day training session this morning .
They reportedly planned to train for around @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow 's crucial fixture against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium .
The winners @ @ @ @ @ match will take second spot in the Premier League table , and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ in good form after their demolition of Leeds United on Sunday and their Carabao Cup @ @ @ @ @ .
Jesse Lingard and Lee Grant both got into the Christmas spirit and were pictured @ @ @ @ @ arrived at the Carrington training complex today .
See more pictures of the squad arrivals @ @ @ @ @ and James Clarke .

Man United take on Leicester City at lunchtime tomorrow in Boxing Day's big Premier League fixture
Manchester United players arrived bright and early for a Christmas Day training session this morning.
They reportedly planned to train for around 90 minutes in preparation for tomorrow's crucial fixture against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
The winners of Boxing Day's big match will take second spot in the Premier League table, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team come to it in good form after their demolition of Leeds United on Sunday and their Carabao Cup victory at Everton on Wednesday.
Jesse Lingard and Lee Grant both got into the Christmas spirit and were pictured wearing festive outfits as they arrived at the Carrington training complex today.
See more pictures of the squad arrivals below, taken by Eamonn and James Clarke.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Maguire wants to use inside knowledge against Vardy for Man Utd vs Leicester

Harry Maguire knows the importance of continuing Manchester United 's recent form on Boxing Day , where he is hoping to use knowledge from his time at Leicester against them .
Maguire signed from Leicester in 2019 , and quickly established himself as United 's mainstay at the back .
He has since taken the United captaincy , and his leadership has helped United to their formidable run of wins on the road .
Next up for United is a trip to the King Power Stadium , Maguire 's former home , where the winner of the fixture will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Maguire was full of praise for his old side , including prolific striker Jamie Vardy , who was top scorer last season and already has 11 goals this term .
“ Vards is a great player , ” Maguire said , revealing he is hoping to use his inside knowledge of Vardy 's game to combat him .
“ He obviously got the Golden Boot and I ’ m really pleased for him .
He ’ s a great guy and top player .
I played against him a lot in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know it will be a tough battle but hopefully me and the other centre-half can get on top of.
” Leicester come into this game on the back of an eye-catching win at Tottenham that took them up to second in the league table .
A win over third-placed United will extend their hold on second spot and put pressure on Liverpool a day later .
The Foxes ' form is no surprise to Maguire , who warned United they must be on top of their game to get the three points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They ’ ve started really well , like they did last season .
They ’ re a great team with great players and a great manager .
“ I fully expected them to be up there challenging again for the top four .
They had a great result against Spurs , I expected them to go there and get a result .
Tactically they ’ re very good and it will be a tough challenge , but it ’ s one we ’ re looking forward to and one we go into with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a massive game , a cup final .
We needed to get a result there and we managed to do that , and we need to treat this game on Boxing Day as we did the game last season .
Manchester United ran riot against Leeds in their first Premier League meeting in 16 years .
The Reds won 6-2 at Old Trafford , after being set on their way by two Scott McTominay goals in the first three minutes .
Further strikes by Bruno Fernandes , Victor Lindelof and Daniel James completed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And after beating Everton in their Carabao Cup quarter-final , United now prepare to meet Leicester on Boxing Day .
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“ That ’ s how every game should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points .
We want to go there , be positive and win the game .
But for sure we know it will be a tough game because they ’ re a top team.
” “ It ’ s just important to keep winning and looking after your own points tally .
You can get ahead of yourself in terms of looking at other people ’ s results and you just need to look after yourself .
“ If you keep winning games and putting three points on the table then you ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not getting carried as I said .
We had a big win [ against Leeds ] but there is lots of improvement .
We need to make sure we ’ re challenging at the end of the season .
That ’ s what we ’ ve got to aim for .
”

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Harry Maguire knows the importance of continuing Manchester United's recent form on Boxing Day, where he is hoping to use knowledge from his time at Leicester against them.
Maguire signed from Leicester in 2019, and quickly established himself as United's mainstay at the back. He has since taken the United captaincy, and his leadership has helped United to their formidable run of wins on the road.
Next up for United is a trip to the King Power Stadium, Maguire's former home, where the winner of the fixture will be second in the Premier League at full time. Maguire was full of praise for his old side, including prolific striker Jamie Vardy, who was top scorer last season and already has 11 goals this term.
“Vards is a great player,” Maguire said, revealing he is hoping to use his inside knowledge of Vardy's game to combat him.
“He obviously got the Golden Boot and I’m really pleased for him. He’s a great guy and top player. I played against him a lot in training and twice last year, so I know it will be a tough battle but hopefully me and the other centre-half can get on top of.”
Leicester come into this game on the back of an eye-catching win at Tottenham that took them up to second in the league table. A win over third-placed United will extend their hold on second spot and put pressure on Liverpool a day later. The Foxes' form is no surprise to Maguire, who warned United they must be on top of their game to get the three points they desite.
He explained: "They’ve started really well, like they did last season. They’re a great team with great players and a great manager.
“I fully expected them to be up there challenging again for the top four. They had a great result against Spurs, I expected them to go there and get a result. Tactically they’re very good and it will be a tough challenge, but it’s one we’re looking forward to and one we go into with confidence.”
“Last season it was a massive game, a cup final. We needed to get a result there and we managed to do that, and we need to treat this game on Boxing Day as we did the game last season.
“That’s how every game should be, we can’t be dropping points. We want to go there, be positive and win the game. But for sure we know it will be a tough game because they’re a top team.”
“It’s just important to keep winning and looking after your own points tally. You can get ahead of yourself in terms of looking at other people’s results and you just need to look after yourself.
“If you keep winning games and putting three points on the table then you’ll be there or thereabouts. We’re not getting carried as I said. We had a big win [against Leeds] but there is lots of improvement. We need to make sure we’re challenging at the end of the season. That’s what we’ve got to aim for.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--RB Leipzig boss says Pep Guardiola helped them before Man Utd fixture

RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola visited their training base ahead of their UEFA Champions League match with Manchester United in October .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side beat the Bundesliga side 5-0 in Group H but were knocked out of the competition in the reverse leg on matchday six with a disastrous defeat in Leipzig .
United produced one of their greatest displays of the season at Old Trafford , though , with a hat-trick from Marcus Rashford ensuring an emphatic victory .
Nagelsmann has now explained that Guardiola visited the Leipzig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester during his day off .
“ Pep , he has this sort of charisma , '' Nagelsmann told BILD .
`` When we played United back in October , he came to visit the team and I on his day off just to say hello .
That is very appreciative.
” Nagelsmann was touted as one of the potential replacements for Guardiola before he signed a new contract , and the German has previously spoken about his friendship with the City boss .
The Spaniard 's contract was set to expire in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over his long-term commitment to Man City .
Nagelsmann is regarded as one of the brightest young managers in world football at just 33 years old .
He led Leipzig to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals last season and his side will face Liverpool in the round of 16 knock-out stages .
City , meanwhile , face Borussia Monchengladbach as a reward for topping their group , with United taking on Real Sociedad in the Europa League in February after dropping out of the Champions League following defeat to Nagelsmann 's Leipzig side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Leipzig are third in the Bundesliga this season and sit two points behind reigning champions Bayern Munich .

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RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola visited their training base ahead of their UEFA Champions League match with Manchester United in October.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side beat the Bundesliga side 5-0 in Group H but were knocked out of the competition in the reverse leg on matchday six with a disastrous defeat in Leipzig.
United produced one of their greatest displays of the season at Old Trafford, though, with a hat-trick from Marcus Rashford ensuring an emphatic victory.
Nagelsmann has now explained that Guardiola visited the Leipzig players and boss during their trip to Manchester during his day off.
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“Pep, he has this sort of charisma," Nagelsmann told BILD.
"When we played United back in October, he came to visit the team and I on his day off just to say hello. That is very appreciative.”
Nagelsmann was touted as one of the potential replacements for Guardiola before he signed a new contract, and the German has previously spoken about his friendship with the City boss.
The Spaniard's contract was set to expire in the summer which had led to speculation over his long-term commitment to Man City.
Nagelsmann is regarded as one of the brightest young managers in world football at just 33 years old.
He led Leipzig to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals last season and his side will face Liverpool in the round of 16 knock-out stages.
City, meanwhile, face Borussia Monchengladbach as a reward for topping their group, with United taking on Real Sociedad in the Europa League in February after dropping out of the Champions League following defeat to Nagelsmann's Leipzig side when a draw would have been enough.
Leipzig are third in the Bundesliga this season and sit two points behind reigning champions Bayern Munich.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Man City players celebrate Christmas before Newcastle fixture

After a hectic few months , Manchester City players and staff have earned the chance to sit back and relax with their families over Christmas - but the rest wo n't last long as they are back in Premier League action on Boxing Day .
City face Newcastle at the Etihad tomorrow evening , meaning some of Christmas Day will be taken up with preparations for the first of two fixtures in just 48 hours .
After facing Newcastle , Pep Guardiola 's men travel to Everton on Monday night , with the quick turnaround a great opportunity to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Before that , though , the City squad spent time with their families to celebrate Christmas , with plenty taking to social media to show off their matching pyjamas , fancy trees and Christmas Dinner tables .
We 've rounded up the best posts from City players here .
Ederson and co. were all matching Bernardo 's tree will probably remain there all year round !
Sergio Aguero had the family round after a difficult few months .
A classy post , as ever , from Ilkay Gundogan .
The De Bruyne family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Torres has his framed City shirt on show in his Christmas message

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After a hectic few months, Manchester City players and staff have earned the chance to sit back and relax with their families over Christmas - but the rest won't last long as they are back in Premier League action on Boxing Day.
City face Newcastle at the Etihad tomorrow evening, meaning some of Christmas Day will be taken up with preparations for the first of two fixtures in just 48 hours.
After facing Newcastle, Pep Guardiola's men travel to Everton on Monday night, with the quick turnaround a great opportunity to continue climbing up the Premier League table.
Before that, though, the City squad spent time with their families to celebrate Christmas, with plenty taking to social media to show off their matching pyjamas, fancy trees and Christmas Dinner tables.
We've rounded up the best posts from City players here.
Ederson and co. were all matching
Bernardo's tree will probably remain there all year round!
Sergio Aguero had the family round after a difficult few months.
A classy post, as ever, from Ilkay Gundogan.
The De Bruyne family have a new addition this year
Ferran Torres has his framed City shirt on show in his Christmas message


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Man Utd players celebrate Christmas ahead of Leicester clash

There 's no rest for Manchester United , who were last to play on Wednesday night and are first to kick off on Boxing Day .
That gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's squad little time to prepare for a tough test at Leicester tomorrow , let alone fit in a proper Christmas Day with the family .
However , United players still used the time they had on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to take a break from a busy Premier League schedule and celebrate the festivities .
Life as a Premier League player has plenty of perks , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the dreaded Christmas Day training .
There was no let-up this year , with a trip down to the King Power bright and early in the morning .
Before that , though , there were plenty of matching pyjama sets , extravagant Christmas trees , and family pictures on social media from United players , and we 've rounded up the best here : The Fernandes family celebrated their first Christmas in Manchester .
There was a rare sighting of Father Christmas at the Lindelof household .
Fred and family were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same pyjamas as Ighalo 's ?
And it would n't be Christmas without a message from the King himself .

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There's no rest for Manchester United, who were last to play on Wednesday night and are first to kick off on Boxing Day.
That gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad little time to prepare for a tough test at Leicester tomorrow, let alone fit in a proper Christmas Day with the family. However, United players still used the time they had on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to take a break from a busy Premier League schedule and celebrate the festivities.
Life as a Premier League player has plenty of perks, but one downside that ex-pros often bring up is the dreaded Christmas Day training. There was no let-up this year, with a trip down to the King Power bright and early in the morning.
Before that, though, there were plenty of matching pyjama sets, extravagant Christmas trees, and family pictures on social media from United players, and we've rounded up the best here:
The Fernandes family celebrated their first Christmas in Manchester.
There was a rare sighting of Father Christmas at the Lindelof household.
We spotted Odion Ighalo's United wrapping paper.
Alex Telles had the family round.
Fred and family were in matching PJs - wait, are they the same pyjamas as Ighalo's?
Jesse Lingard dressed appropriately for the occasion
And it wouldn't be Christmas without a message from the King himself.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--This is what to do if you need medical help on Christmas Day

We are all hoping for a happy and healthy Christmas this year .
Health officials have already stressed the importance of staying home and keeping festive meet-ups brief ( up to three households can mix on December 25 in Tier 1-3 areas but not Tier 4 ) .
But there will still be people who unfortunately need medical advice or assistance on Christmas Day .
There is specific Government and NHS guidance for people who think they could have coronavirus , and then more general advice for all other queries .
What to do if you COVID-19 symptoms ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new and continuous cough , a fever ( a temperature above 37.8C ) or a change in smell or taste .
If you have any of these symptoms you should get a test as soon as possible and not leave home for any other reason .
Anyone you live with , or who is in your support bubble , should also self-isolate until the test result arrives .
It takes five days on average from the moment you are infected to start showing the symptoms , but the World Health Organization says it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If the test is positive , your whole household must all continue to follow self-isolation rules .
If you feel you require a doctor or more serious medical assistance , use the NHS 111 service or contact your GP service for details of their out-of-hours service .
If I have a cough , is it Covid- 19 ?
Lots of other viruses have similar symptoms to coronavirus , including flu and other infections .
Public Health England says just under half of people who have one of the three main Covid symptoms will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should still get a test .
What if I need urgent care or advice ?
The NHS 111 service , both phone and online , will be open over Christmas.. NHS 111 will direct people to the most appropriate local health service .
This could include an out of hours GP , a local walk-in centre , a pharmacy , or A & E .
If patients are assessed as needing A & E , they will be given a booked time slot to reduce waiting times and ensure that they are safely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have a medical emergency on Christmas Day or at another time in the holidays ?
In a genuine medical emergency dial 999 , or make your way to your local A & E department .
An example of a medical emergency is something like a heart attack or stroke .
Can I get a GP appointment over the Christmas holidays in Greater Manchester ?
There will be appointments available for people in Manchester over Christmas , but it will depend on what day you want to see a doctor .
Most GP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have an out of hours service set up .
You can usually this information on their website or by calling the practice number .
Most appointments will be provided online or over the phone to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 .
However , this does not mean you should n't contact your GP if you have a health concern .
NHS 111 can also assist with out-of-ours queries if they think you need to speak to a doctor .
People are advised to contact NHS 111 before turning up at walk-in centres .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ call your local walk-in centre directly to check their availability .
Greater Manchester does have an urgent dental care service .
You can call them on 0333 332 3800 from 8am until 10pm everyday , including Christmas Day and bank holidays .
A number of pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day .
A list of those open in Manchester on Christmas and New Year are available here .

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We are all hoping for a happy and healthy Christmas this year.
Health officials have already stressed the importance of staying home and keeping festive meet-ups brief ( up to three households can mix on December 25 in Tier 1-3 areas but not Tier 4).
But there will still be people who unfortunately need medical advice or assistance on Christmas Day.
There is specific Government and NHS guidance for people who think they could have coronavirus, and then more general advice for all other queries.
What to do if you COVID-19 symptoms?
The symptoms of the virus include; a new and continuous cough, a fever (a temperature above 37.8C) or a change in smell or taste.
If you have any of these symptoms you should get a test as soon as possible and not leave home for any other reason.
Anyone you live with, or who is in your support bubble, should also self-isolate until the test result arrives.
It takes five days on average from the moment you are infected to start showing the symptoms, but the World Health Organization says it can take up to 14 days.
If the test is positive, your whole household must all continue to follow self-isolation rules.
If you feel you require a doctor or more serious medical assistance, use the NHS 111 service or contact your GP service for details of their out-of-hours service.
If I have a cough, is it Covid- 19?
Lots of other viruses have similar symptoms to coronavirus, including flu and other infections.
Public Health England says just under half of people who have one of the three main Covid symptoms will not have it.
However, they should still get a test.
What if I need urgent care or advice?
The NHS 111 service, both phone and online, will be open over Christmas..
NHS 111 will direct people to the most appropriate local health service.
This could include an out of hours GP, a local walk-in centre, a pharmacy, or A&E.
If patients are assessed as needing A&E, they will be given a booked time slot to reduce waiting times and ensure that they are safely socially-distanced from other patients.
(Image: PA)
What if I have a medical emergency on Christmas Day or at another time in the holidays?
In a genuine medical emergency dial 999, or make your way to your local A&E department.
An example of a medical emergency is something like a heart attack or stroke.
Can I get a GP appointment over the Christmas holidays in Greater Manchester?
There will be appointments available for people in Manchester over Christmas, but it will depend on what day you want to see a doctor.
Most GP surgeries close on Christmas Day but will have an out of hours service set up. You can usually this information on their website or by calling the practice number.
Most appointments will be provided online or over the phone to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
However, this does not mean you shouldn't contact your GP if you have a health concern.
NHS 111 can also assist with out-of-ours queries if they think you need to speak to a doctor.
What about walk-in centres?
People are advised to contact NHS 111 before turning up at walk-in centres.
However, if you would like to call your local walk-in centre directly to check their availability.
What about urgent dental care?
Greater Manchester does have an urgent dental care service.
You can call them on 0333 332 3800 from 8am until 10pm everyday, including Christmas Day and bank holidays.
What about pharmacies?
A number of pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day.
A list of those open in Manchester on Christmas and New Year are available here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-25--Can you get a coronavirus test on Christmas Day?

Most of us are hoping for a peaceful and healthy Christmas .
But there will be some people who in need over a coronavirus test over the festive period , even on Christmas Day .
There will be more than 50 Covid-19 testing sites open in Greater Manchester over Christmas and New Year .
These include the regional test centres at the Etihad Campus and Manchester Airport , and local testing sites in each of the 10 boroughs .
Health leaders say some of the sites will have reduced opening hours on days when demand is expected to be lower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available too .
If you do order a kit you will be given specific guidance about when to return your test to match the Royal Mail ’ s collection times .
How do I get a coronavirus test on Christmas Day ?
You can book a test or order a home testing kit through the usual channels – via gov.uk/coronavirus , the NHS COVID-19 app or by calling 119 .
On Bank Holidays ( December 25 , December 28 , January 1 ) , you must book your test ; walk-up tests without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is recommended to book a test in advance on other days too .
Could there be a delay in test results ?
The Department for Health and Social Care say there should n't be delays .
Health Minister Lord Bethell has said : `` We continue to work night and day to ensure testing is accessible across the country .
This vital work will not stop for Christmas , with minimal disruption to our services.
” A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson added : `` NHS Test and Trace continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people can have confidence that if they have symptoms and need a test , they can get one .
`` We are delivering an unprecedent volume of tests – more than 450,000 yesterday alone - and during periods of high demand our focus is ensuring that anyone with symptoms can get a test .
`` All our test sites and our home test service will be available for bookings as normal over the Christmas period . ''

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Most of us are hoping for a peaceful and healthy Christmas.
But there will be some people who in need over a coronavirus test over the festive period, even on Christmas Day.
There will be more than 50 Covid-19 testing sites open in Greater Manchester over Christmas and New Year.
These include the regional test centres at the Etihad Campus and Manchester Airport, and local testing sites in each of the 10 boroughs.
Health leaders say some of the sites will have reduced opening hours on days when demand is expected to be lower.
Home testing kits will still be available too. If you do order a kit you will be given specific guidance about when to return your test to match the Royal Mail’s collection times.
(Image: PA)
How do I get a coronavirus test on Christmas Day?
You can book a test or order a home testing kit through the usual channels – via gov.uk/coronavirus, the NHS COVID-19 app or by calling 119.
On Bank Holidays (December 25, December 28, January 1), you must book your test; walk-up tests without a prior booking are not available.
It is recommended to book a test in advance on other days too.
Could there be a delay in test results?
The Department for Health and Social Care say there shouldn't be delays.
Health Minister Lord Bethell has said: "We continue to work night and day to ensure testing is accessible across the country. This vital work will not stop for Christmas, with minimal disruption to our services.”
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson added: "NHS Test and Trace continues to test record numbers of people and people can have confidence that if they have symptoms and need a test, they can get one.
"We are delivering an unprecedent volume of tests – more than 450,000 yesterday alone - and during periods of high demand our focus is ensuring that anyone with symptoms can get a test.
"All our test sites and our home test service will be available for bookings as normal over the Christmas period."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Manchester United player ratings: Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw good

Careless with his feet and then his footwork was awry for Harvey Barnes ' equaliser .
Leicester preyed on his discomfort with the ball at his feet .
5 A surprise selection at right-back and looked as uncomfortable as he was unconvincing .
Came off injured in the second-half .
5 Caught cold by Jamie Vardy in the opening stages but coped reasonably well on his first start since the Tottenham trouncing in October but left Vardy unmarked for the leveller .
6 Clumsy for Barnes ' equaliser with a clearance that did Bruno Fernandes no favours .
Led United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unattended .
6 Not tested much defensively as Leicester targeted Lindelof and could have claimed an assist with a free-kick .
United 's most consistent performer .
7 Aggressive enough but United could not get hold of the ball in midfield until Paul Pogba came on .
McTominay held the fort .
6 Admonished by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for being off with his usually piercing passes .
Played Rashford through brilliantly for a great chance .
6 From deft with the first goal to daft for the equaliser .
Spurned a free header @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by coolly putting United ahead again .
6 Did well for the goal but did little else against a higher class opponent than Leeds ' Championship-standard defence .
5 Atoned for squandering an easy chance by making it 1-0 but had a one-on-one shot repelled by Kasper Schmeichel at 1-1 .
6 Embarked on a scintillating early run but offered little else in a performance he is synonymous with .
Scored a one-on-one but was offside .
5 Lindelof at right-back was a predictably poor call but his substitutions helped United increase their @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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David de Gea
Careless with his feet and then his footwork was awry for Harvey Barnes' equaliser. Leicester preyed on his discomfort with the ball at his feet. 5
Victor Lindelof
A surprise selection at right-back and looked as unomfortable as he was unconvincing. Came off injured in the second-half. 5
Eric Bailly
Caught cold by Jamie Vardy in the opening stages but coped reasonably well on his first start since the Tottenham trouncing in October but left Vardy uinmark for the leveller. 6
Harry Maguire
Clumsy for Barnes' equaliser with a clearance that did Bruno Fernandes no favours. Led United impressively amid their dominance but left Vardy unattended. 6
Luke Shaw
Not tested much defensively as Leicester targeted Lindelof and could have claimed an assist with a free-kick. United's most consistent performer. 7
Scott McTominay
Aggressive enough but United could not get hold of the ball in midfield until Paul Pogba came on. McTominay held the fort. 6
Fred
Admonished by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for being off with his usually piercing passes. Played through Rashford brilliantly for a great chance. 6
Bruno Fernandes
From deft with the first goal to daft for the equaliser. Spurned a free header to make it 2-1 but made amends by coolly putting United ahead again. 6
Daniel James
Did well for the goal but did little else against a higher class opponent than Leeds' Championship-standard defence. 5
Marcus Rashford
Atoned for squandering an easy chance by making it 1-0 but had a one-on-one shot repelled by Kasper Schmeichel at 1-1. 6
Anthony Martial
Embarked on a scintillating early run but offered little else in a performance he is synonymous with. Scored a one-on-one but was offside. 5
Subs
Paul Pogba
Sparked United's best period. 6
Axel Tuanzebe
Solid after replacing Lindelof. 6
Edinson Cavani
Excellent lay-off for Fernandes. 7
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Lindelof at right-back was a predictably poor call but his substitutions helped United increase their dominance and win the game. 6


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Coronavirus headlines as new hopes for antibody treatment and Japan travel ban

Researchers have starting giving patients an antibody treatment that could offer immediate protection to people have been exposed to coronavirus to prevent them becoming seriously ill and dying .
The UCLH ( University College London Hospitals NHS Trust ) study is into whether the antibody developed by AstraZeneca will help patients when it would be too late to offer a vaccine .
The University College London Hospitals NHS Trust ( UCLH ) is looking into the use of an antibody which could offer long-term protection to patients when it would be too late to offer a vaccine , as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Scientists have also begun a second clinical trial named Provent , to examine the use of the antibody for people who may not benefit from vaccinations , such as patients with a compromised immune system , or those at increased risk of Covid-19 infection due to factors such as age and existing conditions .
NHS England national medical director Professor Stephen Powis said : “ The continuing contribution of the NHS to pioneering global efforts to fight Covid-19 is remarkable .
`` These two clinical trials are an important addition to testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may offer an alternative to patient groups who can not benefit from a vaccine , such as immunocompromised patients.
” Japan reports five cases of new variant spreading in UK as more countries impose restrictions on travellers Five cases of the new mutant coronavirus variant spreading fast across the UK have been found in Japan , and one case has been confirmed in France .
Russia , meanwhile , has become the latest country to impose stricter quarantine on travellers from Britain .
Japan has avoided the huge infection numbers seen in countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but cases are rising sharply and daily numbers passed 3,000 for the first time in December .
The five people infected with the more highly transmissible form of coronavirus which has been spreading in the UK in the South East and East and parts of the North West had all recently arrived from the UK .
They have been quarantined , Japanese media reported , and health officials are trying to trace their contacts and possible routes of infection .
The first case in France involves a French national in Tours , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Officials said he has no symptoms and is self-isolating after testing positive five days ago .
Japan , meanwhile , has banned travellers from the UK entering the country , apart from Japanese nationals and residents .
Seventeen more people have died in Greater Manchester 's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus .
It brings the total number of Covid-19 related hospital deaths in the region to 4,116 .
Every day the NHS in England gives an update on Covid-19 related fatalities at hospital trusts across the country .
These are cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where Covid-19 is mentioned on their death certificate .
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester , as of Friday , December 25 , are : Meanwhile , there have been another 32,725 cases of the virus in the UK in the most recent 24-hour period .
The number of people who have died after testing positive for Covid 19 has also today passed 70,000 , with 570 more fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours .
More than 15,000 lorry drivers tested in Kent and just 36 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been tested for coronavirus and the backlog at the testing site in Kent has now cleared , Grant Shapps has said .
In a tweet , the Transport Secretary said 15,526 lorry drivers at the testing site at Marston Airport had cleared by Boxing Day .
There were just 36 positive results - or less than 0.23 per cent of those lorry drivers tested .
The Marston site is now empty , Mr Shapps added , and he urged hauliers not to head there .
The testing of the drivers was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened the border just hours before Christmas Eve .
They only allowed drivers to arrive in France with a negative coronavirus test , however , which led to long delays at the port and thousands of drivers being held there until they could be tested by the military .
It led to charities distributing food to stricken drivers .

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Researchers have starting giving patients an antibody treatment that could offer immediate protection to people have been exposed to coronavirus to prevent them becoming seriously ill and dying.
The UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Trust) study is into whether the antibody developed by AstraZeneca will help patients when it would be too late to offer a vaccine.
The University College London Hospitals NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking into the use of an antibody which could offer long-term protection to patients when it would be too late to offer a vaccine, as part of a new trial called Storm Chaser.
Scientists have also begun a second clinical trial named Provent, to examine the use of the antibody for people who may not benefit from vaccinations, such as patients with a compromised immune system, or those at increased risk of Covid-19 infection due to factors such as age and existing conditions.
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NHS England national medical director Professor Stephen Powis said: “The continuing contribution of the NHS to pioneering global efforts to fight Covid-19 is remarkable.
(Image: PA)
"These two clinical trials are an important addition to testing new therapeutic approaches, as antibody treatments may offer an alternative to patient groups who cannot benefit from a vaccine, such as immunocompromised patients.”
Japan reports five cases of new variant spreading in UK as more countries impose restrictions on travellers
Five cases of the new mutant coronavirus variant spreading fast across the UK have been found in Japan, and one case has been confirmed in France.
Russia, meanwhile, has become the latest country to impose stricter quarantine on travellers from Britain.
Japan has avoided the huge infection numbers seen in countries around Europe and the United States, but cases are rising sharply and daily numbers passed 3,000 for the first time in December.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The five people infected with the more highly transmissible form of coronavirus which has been spreading in the UK in the South East and East and parts of the North West had all recently arrived from the UK.
They have been quarantined, Japanese media reported, and health officials are trying to trace their contacts and possible routes of infection.
The first case in France involves a French national in Tours, who had travelled from London on December 19.
Officials said he has no symptoms and is self-isolating after testing positive five days ago.
Japan, meanwhile, has banned travellers from the UK entering the country, apart from Japanese nationals and residents.
The latest coronavirus rates for Greater Manchester
Seventeen more people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.
It brings the total number of Covid-19 related hospital deaths in the region to 4,116.
(Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Every day the NHS in England gives an update on Covid-19 related fatalities at hospital trusts across the country.
These are cases where a patient has tested positive or where Covid-19 is mentioned on their death certificate.
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Friday, December 25, are:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 450 (+1)
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9 - same
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 767 (+4)
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6 - same
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 1,147 (+6)
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 7 - same
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 364 - (+1)
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 338 - same
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 441 (+3)
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 20 - same
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 567 (+2)
Meanwhile, there have been another 32,725 cases of the virus in the UK in the most recent 24-hour period.
The number of people who have died after testing positive for Covid 19 has also today passed 70,000, with 570 more fatalities recorded in the past 24 hours.
More than 15,000 lorry drivers tested in Kent and just 36 are positive
More than 15,000 lorry drivers have been tested for coronavirus and the backlog at the testing site in Kent has now cleared, Grant Shapps has said.
In a tweet, the Transport Secretary said 15,526 lorry drivers at the testing site at Marston Airport had cleared by Boxing Day.
There were just 36 positive results - or less than 0.23 per cent of those lorry drivers tested.
The Marston site is now empty, Mr Shapps added, and he urged hauliers not to head there.
The testing of the drivers was a huge logistical operation as the French authorities reopened the border just hours before Christmas Eve.
They only allowed drivers to arrive in France with a negative coronavirus test, however, which led to long delays at the port and thousands of drivers being held there until they could be tested by the military.
It led to charities distributing food to stricken drivers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Stolen dog, minus a leg, back with family for Christmas after 170-mile journey

Meet Minnie - the French bulldog who went missing and turned up 170 miles away from home and minus a leg .
Owner Staci Day feared her beloved dog had been killed in a car accident when she vanished back in March .
But Minnie is now jumping for joy after being found just in time for Christmas .
The RSPCA believe she was stolen and have now launched an investigation .
Owner Staci said : `` We were n't sure we would ever see her again when she went missing , so we are over the moon to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We reported her missing but thought she may have been involved in a road accident as there is a busy road nearby .
We thought we might not ever find her , especially as time went by . ''
She said the family were `` shocked '' to get a call from the RSPCA to say Minnie had been found .
`` It is so sad she had been neglected and has lost her leg but she does n't seem to be letting it bother her and she is back to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Ms Day 's three children , Joshua , 12 , Ella , nine , and Jacob , six , were `` delighted '' with their early and unexpected Christmas present .
Minnie was found badly injured and abandoned at the side of a canal in Liverpool Road , Hapton , near Burnley , by a woman walking her dog .
She was taken into the care of the RSPCA , where she received life-saving surgery , including a leg amputation , at the Greater Manchester Animal Hospital .
A microchip found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gloucestershire family , 170 miles away in Moreton-in-Marsh .
She had been reported missing back in March after she disappeared from the garden of her home .
RSPCA animal rescuer , inspector Ryan King , has launched an investigation to find out who dumped Millie .
He said : `` It was great to see such a happy ending after all Minnie has endured .
She was so excited to see her family .
`` As soon as I got her out of the van and started walking towards the house , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was going .
`` She rushed straight over to Staci with her tail wagging and jumping up at her .
She looked so happy to be home - and was enjoying getting lots of fuss and love .
`` This really does highlight why microchipping your pet is so important and it is vitally important to tell the chip company yourself if any contact details change . ''
Anyone who knows about the whereabouts of Minnie during this period is encouraged to contact the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ see how many dogs are being stolen each year and urged anyone who believes their animal has been taken to contact the police immediately .
A spokesperson said : `` We believe the rise in dognapping could be as a result of the surging popularity , and value , of certain 'designer ' breeds and fashionable crossbreeds . ''

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Meet Minnie - the French bulldog who went missing and turned up 170 miles away from home and minus a leg.
Owner Staci Day feared her beloved dog had been killed in a car accident when she vanished back in March.
But Minnie is now jumping for joy after being found just in time for Christmas.
The RSPCA believe she was stolen and have now launched an investigation.
Owner Staci said: "We weren't sure we would ever see her again when she went missing, so we are over the moon to have her back in time for Christmas.
"We reported her missing but thought she may have been involved in a road accident as there is a busy road nearby. We thought we might not ever find her, especially as time went by."
She said the family were "shocked" to get a call from the RSPCA to say Minnie had been found.
"It is so sad she had been neglected and has lost her leg but she doesn't seem to be letting it bother her and she is back to her playful and loving self," she added.
(Image: PA)
Ms Day's three children, Joshua, 12, Ella, nine, and Jacob, six, were "delighted" with their early and unexpected Christmas present.
Minnie was found badly injured and abandoned at the side of a canal in Liverpool Road, Hapton, near Burnley, by a woman walking her dog.
She was taken into the care of the RSPCA, where she received life-saving surgery, including a leg amputation, at the Greater Manchester Animal Hospital.
(Image: PA)
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A microchip found on Minnie revealed she belonged to a Gloucestershire family, 170 miles away in Moreton-in-Marsh.
She had been reported missing back in March after she disappeared from the garden of her home.
RSPCA animal rescuer, inspector Ryan King, has launched an investigation to find out who dumped Millie.
He said: "It was great to see such a happy ending after all Minnie has endured. She was so excited to see her family.
(Image: PA)
"As soon as I got her out of the van and started walking towards the house, she started pulling me as she knew where she was going.
"She rushed straight over to Staci with her tail wagging and jumping up at her. She looked so happy to be home - and was enjoying getting lots of fuss and love.
"This really does highlight why microchipping your pet is so important and it is vitally important to tell the chip company yourself if any contact details change."
(Image: PA)
Anyone who knows about the whereabouts of Minnie during this period is encouraged to contact the RSPCA appeal line on 0300 123 8018.
The charity said it is concerned to see how many dogs are being stolen each year and urged anyone who believes their animal has been taken to contact the police immediately.
A spokesperson said: "We believe the rise in dognapping could be as a result of the surging popularity, and value, of certain 'designer' breeds and fashionable crossbreeds."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Lindelof substituted with back injury during Leicester vs Man United

Victor Lindelof was withdrawn during the second half of Manchester United 's Boxing Day game at Leicester due to injury .
The Swede has been struggling with a chronic back problem that first began troubling him over a year ago , but has been managing the pain for much of the season and started in all but one of United 's 14 Premier League matches this term .
Lindelof hobbled off with around a quarter of the match remaining at the King Power Stadium .
Speaking about the problem earlier this month , Lindelof said : `` I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in the last couple of months but I ’ m always trying to do my best to help the team on the pitch and , overall , I think it ’ s been all right , '' Lindelof told United Review prior to the win over Leeds , in which he scored .
“ I want to help this team win trophies – that ’ s why I play football .
If the team needs me , I ’ m going to do my best to be there and try to perform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have some pain , I still want to go out there and do my best .
“ I ’ ve been having a lot of pain and I still have problems with it .
I ’ m in every day trying to sort it out but the schedule is very , very tight so I ’ m just trying to keep it under control .
It ’ s been difficult , particularly after games , but I ’ m trying to be as smart as possible with it when I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my recovery and having treatment.
” United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to give an update on Lindelof 's fitness after the match .

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Victor Lindelof was withdrawn during the second half of Manchester United's Boxing Day game at Leicester due to injury.
The Swede has been struggling with a chronic back problem that first began troubling him over a year ago, but has been managing the pain for much of the season and started in all but one of United's 14 Premier League matches this term.
Lindelof hobbled off with around a quarter of the match remaining at the King Power Stadium.
Speaking about the problem earlier this month, Lindelof said: "I’ve been struggling a little bit with my back in the last couple of months but I’m always trying to do my best to help the team on the pitch and, overall, I think it’s been all right," Lindelof told United Review prior to the win over Leeds, in which he scored.
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“I want to help this team win trophies – that’s why I play football. If the team needs me, I’m going to do my best to be there and try to perform at the highest level. Even if I have some pain, I still want to go out there and do my best.
“I’ve been having a lot of pain and I still have problems with it. I’m in every day trying to sort it out but the schedule is very, very tight so I’m just trying to keep it under control. It’s been difficult, particularly after games, but I’m trying to be as smart as possible with it when I’m playing, when I’m doing my recovery and having treatment.”
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to give an update on Lindelof's fitness after the match.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Aldi responds to claims 'rotten turkeys ruined Christmas' for shoppers

When it comes to buying a Christmas turkey , everyone has their preferred supermarket .
Asda , Aldi , Tesco and Sainsbury 's all stocked up this year - and shoppers flocked to buy themselves a bird as they attempted to make the most of Christmas .
However , some shoppers were left disappointed when they opened up their turkeys , as they discovered 'rotting ' meat .
According to Yorkshire Live , Jane Spicer received a gone off turkey from Aldi .
She said : `` thanks for the gone off turkey woke up to this gone off even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cold fridge thanks for ruining our Christmas . ''
Another shopper tweeted : `` Rotten turkey ... in date and kept in the fridge ... thanks # aldi . ''
`` @ AldiUK I have opened my turkey and it stinks , thanks aldi , '' tweeted a third .
A fourth shopper , who opted for duck , said : `` Hi Aldi .
Just wanted to inform you that that duck I bought from you is rotten .
The use by date is 26th December .
I open that today and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slimy and grey .
Thanks for waisting my Christmas Dinner .
I 'm really disappointed . ''
Aldi has already tweeted numerous apologies and encouraged customers to get in touch so their complaints can be resolved .
A spokesperson told Manchester Evening News : `` We are sorry that a small number of our products did not meet our usual high standards .
`` Customers can return any Aldi product that they are not completely satisfied with to their nearest store for a full refund . ''

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When it comes to buying a Christmas turkey, everyone has their preferred supermarket.
Asda, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury's all stocked up this year - and shoppers flocked to buy themselves a bird as they attempted to make the most of Christmas.
However, some shoppers were left disappointed when they opened up their turkeys, as they discovered 'rotting' meat.
According to Yorkshire Live, Jane Spicer received a gone off turkey from Aldi. She said: "thanks for the gone off turkey woke up to this gone off even tho in date and been in a cold fridge thanks for ruining our Christmas."
Another shopper tweeted: "Rotten turkey... in date and kept in the fridge... thanks #aldi."
" @AldiUK I have opened my turkey and it stinks ,thanks aldi," tweeted a third.
A fourth shopper, who opted for duck, said: "Hi Aldi. Just wanted to inform you that that duck I bought from you is rotten. The use by date is 26th December. I open that today and it smells terrible.
"Meat is slimy and grey. Thanks for waisting my Christmas Dinner. I'm really disappointed."
Aldi has already tweeted numerous apologies and encouraged customers to get in touch so their complaints can be resolved.
A spokesperson told Manchester Evening News: "We are sorry that a small number of our products did not meet our usual high standards.
"Customers can return any Aldi product that they are not completely satisfied with to their nearest store for a full refund."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Charles and Camilla's Christmas message replies disabled after backlash

Prince Charles and wife Camilla have shared a Christmas message with fans - but nobody is allowed to comment on it , after a social media backlash .
The pair took to Twitter to share a photo of themselves and a festive message on their Clarence House account .
Their message read : `` Wishing you all a happy Christmas and here ’ s to a better New Year ! ''
This snap was taken earlier this year by a member of the royals ' staff at Birkhall , their home in Scotland , reports the Express .
On November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reply to its tweets only to accounts it follows or mentions .
The palace did not comment on the reason behind this move .
Sharing the couple 's festive picture , one critic wrote : `` They disabled replies .
He knew we would flood them with Diana . ''
Another , calling Charles and Camilla by the nicknames they reportedly used to call one another between the 1970s and 1980s and portrayed in The Crown , said : `` I see # FredandGladys took off the comments again '' .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clarence House released last week , said : `` I hated Prince Charles and Camilla before season four of The Crown and the recent podcasts I ’ ve indulged in , but now I LOATHE them .
I just saw their Christmas card and I am irrationally angry '' .
However , many royal fans continue to show their support for the couple .
One called the picture `` lovely '' while another wrote : `` Merry Christmas to Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla . ''
Royal expert Rebecca English also commented on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s like they are saying 2020 can do one !
`` A fantastic new festive photo offering from @ ClarenceHouse showing the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in their walking gear , taken at Birkhall , their Scottish residence , earlier this year # Christmas2020 # Christmas '' .

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Prince Charles and wife Camilla have shared a Christmas message with fans - but nobody is allowed to comment on it, after a social media backlash.
The pair took to Twitter to share a photo of themselves and a festive message on their Clarence House account.
Their message read: "Wishing you all a happy Christmas and here’s to a better New Year!"
This snap was taken earlier this year by a member of the royals' staff at Birkhall, their home in Scotland, reports the Express.
On November 24, Clarence House limited the possibility to reply to its tweets only to accounts it follows or mentions.
The palace did not comment on the reason behind this move.
Sharing the couple's festive picture, one critic wrote: "They disabled replies. He knew we would flood them with Diana."
Another, calling Charles and Camilla by the nicknames they reportedly used to call one another between the 1970s and 1980s and portrayed in The Crown, said: "I see #FredandGladys took off the comments again".
A third, commenting on the Christmas card Clarence House released last week, said: "I hated Prince Charles and Camilla before season four of The Crown and the recent podcasts I’ve indulged in, but now I LOATHE them. I just saw their Christmas card and I am irrationally angry".
However, many royal fans continue to show their support for the couple.
One called the picture "lovely" while another wrote: "Merry Christmas to Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla."
Royal expert Rebecca English also commented on the picture saying: "It’s like they are saying 2020 can do one!
"A fantastic new festive photo offering from @ClarenceHouse showing the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in their walking gear, taken at Birkhall, their Scottish residence, earlier this year #Christmas2020 #Christmas".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-26--Suspected drink driver smashes her car into a tree

Police say they were called to reports of a collision near a block of flats in Westhoughton , Bolton , @ @ @ @ @ Christmas Day .
When they arrived they found the car , a black Kia hatchback @ @ @ @ @ tree in a car park .
The driver failed a roadside breath test and then @ @ @ @ @ times over the limit after being arrested .
In a tweet , officers from GMP @ @ @ @ @ picture of the damaged vehicle .
They said : `` XT84 was called to reports @ @ @ @ @ Westhoughton who had crashed her car .
`` On arrival a female was arrested after @ @ @ @ @ the roadside and later provided a sample of 103µgs in custody . ''
The legal @ @ @ @ @ and Wales is 35µg ( micrograms ) per 100 millilitres of breath .
Anyone with @ @ @ @ @ Bolton should call police on 101 .

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A suspected drink driver crashed her car into a tree.
Police say they were called to reports of a collision near a block of flats in Westhoughton, Bolton, in the early hours of Christmas Day.
When they arrived they found the car, a black Kia hatchback, slammed into a small tree in a car park.
The driver failed a roadside breath test and then recorded a rating nearly three times over the limit after being arrested.
In a tweet, officers from GMP's Traffic Unit published a picture of the damaged vehicle.
They said: "XT84 was called to reports of a drink driver in Westhoughton who had crashed her car.
"On arrival a female was arrested after providing a positive sample at the roadside and later provided a sample of 103µgs in custody."
The legal drink drive limit in England and Wales is 35µg (micrograms) per 100 millilitres of breath.
Anyone with information on vehicle crime in Bolton should call police on 101.
Alternatively, make a report online at www.gmp.police.uk.