themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--NHS staff to have free parking during coronavirus crisis after campaign

Thousands of front line NHS staff will not have to pay hospital car parking charges during the coronavirus crisis , the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said .
The announcement came after mounting public pressure , with more than 400,000 people signing a Change.org petition for the fees to be scrapped .
Anthony Gallagher , an NHS GP , set up the petition as a way of thanking NHS staff for their `` bravery to step up in our nation ’ s hour of need . ''
Mr Gallagher said : `` I am in no doubt that the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover all parking charges for NHS staff .
`` This is a massive success , thanks to all the hundreds of thousands of people who signed my change.org petition . ''
The government said it will cover the costs of providing free car parking to NHS staff working in hospitals during this unprecedented time , the Health Secretary pledged on Thursday .
It comes as the Local Government Secretary agreed local councils will also offer free car parking to all NHS workers and social care staff during the outbreak .
It said `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is essential NHS and social care staff are able to carry out their vital work without worrying about paying for car parking .
`` Government is rightly committing to providing the financial backing NHS Trusts need to make this a reality in hospitals for the duration of this viral outbreak . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : `` Our NHS is facing an unprecedented challenge , and I will do everything I can to ensure our dedicated staff have whatever they need during this unprecedented time .
`` So we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff who are going above and beyond every day in hospitals across England . ''
NHS Trusts are responsible for setting car parking charges locally , and the Health Secretary is urging all Trusts to immediately make use of government funding to abolish parking charges for their staff during the pandemic .
The Health Secretary and NHS Chief Executive Simon Stevens both praised NHS Trusts already providing free car parking to staff working tirelessly on the frontline .
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said : `` Our NHS staff are working round @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this unprecedented global health threat , which will be a major challenge for health services across the world , and we have listened to what they have told us would make their lives easier .
`` Free parking will make a big difference for hundreds of thousands of frontline staff . ''
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said he 's agreed with the Local Government Association and councils in England to provide free car parking on council-owned on-street spaces and car parks .
He added that by `` working together we are able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a front line role in our national effort to tackle the coronavirus crisis . ''
Last week , James Timpson opened up the company 's Wythenshawe branch car park to NHS staff for free .

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Thousands of front line NHS staff will not have to pay hospital car parking charges during the coronavirus crisis, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
The announcement came after mounting public pressure, with more than 400,000 people signing a Change.org petition for the fees to be scrapped.
Anthony Gallagher, an NHS GP, set up the petition as a way of thanking NHS staff for their "bravery to step up in our nation’s hour of need."
Mr Gallagher said: "I am in no doubt that the government did not begin this week intending to cover all parking charges for NHS staff.
"This is a massive success, thanks to all the hundreds of thousands of people who signed my change.org petition."
The government said it will cover the costs of providing free car parking to NHS staff working in hospitals during this unprecedented time, the Health Secretary pledged on Thursday.
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It comes as the Local Government Secretary agreed local councils will also offer free car parking to all NHS workers and social care staff during the outbreak.
It said "in the face of this global pandemic it is essential NHS and social care staff are able to carry out their vital work without worrying about paying for car parking.
"Government is rightly committing to providing the financial backing NHS Trusts need to make this a reality in hospitals for the duration of this viral outbreak."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "Our NHS is facing an unprecedented challenge, and I will do everything I can to ensure our dedicated staff have whatever they need during this unprecedented time.
"So we will provide free car parking for our NHS staff who are going above and beyond every day in hospitals across England."
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NHS Trusts are responsible for setting car parking charges locally, and the Health Secretary is urging all Trusts to immediately make use of government funding to abolish parking charges for their staff during the pandemic.
The Health Secretary and NHS Chief Executive Simon Stevens both praised NHS Trusts already providing free car parking to staff working tirelessly on the frontline.
NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said: "Our NHS staff are working round the clock gearing up to deal with this unprecedented global health threat, which will be a major challenge for health services across the world, and we have listened to what they have told us would make their lives easier.
"Free parking will make a big difference for hundreds of thousands of frontline staff."
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said he's agreed with the Local Government Association and councils in England to provide free car parking on council-owned on-street spaces and car parks.
He added that by "working together we are able to support those heroes as they play a front line role in our national effort to tackle the coronavirus crisis."
Last week, James Timpson opened up the company's Wythenshawe branch car park to NHS staff for free.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Former Man United favourite Nani picks dream five a-side team

Manchester United fan favourite Nani picked three of his once Old Trafford teammates when asked to select his all-time five a-side team .
Fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo , legendary midfielder Paul Scholes and current United No.1 goalkeeper David de Gea were all selected by the Portuguese winger , who is now plying his trade with MLS outfit Orlando City .
His line up was completed by fellow former Portugal internationals Deco and Bruno Alves , who both won the 2004 Champions League under Jose Mourinho .
Speaking on the Major League Soccer Instagram account , Nani joked about a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his selections .
On Ronaldo , Nani joked : `` Cristiano Ronaldo with all these skills , the fast feet , he learned a lot from me in the youth .
He knows , he knows . ''
The ex United winger then explained his decision to pick De Gea in goal .
He said : `` David de Gea is in goal , a very good player and one of the best in the world but he must bring his glasses with him because he ca n't see anything without them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his team , he added : `` Paul Scholes , great control of the ball and great vision . ''
Nani eventually left United in 2015 after eight seasons - one of them spent on loan back at Sporting Lisbon - having won four Premier Leagues , two League Cups and the Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson .
He was named in the Premier League PFA team of the year in 2010/11 after a sensational individual campaign .

Manchester United fan favourite Nani picked three of his once Old Trafford teammates when asked to select his all-time five a-side team.
Fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo, legendary midfielder Paul Scholes and current United No.1 goalkeeper David de Gea were all selected by the Portuguese winger, who is now plying his trade with MLS outfit Orlando City.
His line up was completed by fellow former Portugal internationals Deco and Bruno Alves, who both won the 2004 Champions League under Jose Mourinho.
Speaking on the Major League Soccer Instagram account, Nani joked about a couple of his former United teammates while explaining his selections.
On Ronaldo, Nani joked: "Cristiano Ronaldo with all these skills, the fast feet, he learned a lot from me in the youth. He knows, he knows."
The ex United winger then explained his decision to pick De Gea in goal.
He said: "David de Gea is in goal, a very good player and one of the best in the world but he must bring his glasses with him because he can't see anything without them."
On the other former United player in his team, he added: "Paul Scholes, great control of the ball and great vision."
Nani eventually left United in 2015 after eight seasons - one of them spent on loan back at Sporting Lisbon - having won four Premier Leagues, two League Cups and the Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson. He was named in the Premier League PFA team of the year in 2010/11 after a sensational individual campaign.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Man Utd fans name the one result they would love to change

Despite all the trophies and tournaments Manchester United have won over the years , there have also been plenty of notably heartbreaking defeats .
United may have won England 's top-flight more than anyone else and had untold success under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson , but they could have claimed even more trophies if some results swung their way .
M.E.N .
Sport posed the question : `` If you could change the result of one United game what would it be and why ? ''
to supporters and there were plenty of suggestions that show just how close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ especially in the Champions League and Premier League .
However , perhaps the result most bemoaned by United fans was actually an FA Cup tie , when United somehow conspired to lose in the quarter-finals to Portsmouth in 2008 .
United dominated the tie , but after substitute goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak was sent off after giving away a penalty the spot-kick was scored past emergency 'keeper Rio Ferdinand and Pompey went through .
Pompey faced Championship sides in the semis and final and eventually lifted the trophy , so United would have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they had advanced - which means the defeat prevented them from claiming a second treble .
`` United 0 v 1 Portsmouth 2008 FA Cup quarter-final .
We ’ d have won the treble again that season if we ’ d won that game , '' one fan regretted , while another echoed his sentiment : `` Gats to be that fa cup loss to Portsmouth that robbed us of the treble . ''
United have reached two Champions League finals since lifting the trophy , but unfortunately they came up against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they were played off the park .
One fan said : `` In the near past , any answer other than CL final in Rome against Barcelona is totally wrong , worst game Fergie did in his entire career , '' and another added : `` Barcelona 3 United 1 , when Rooney scored in the Final , W deserved that UCL and so did Sir Alex ... .The ref was pas pathetic that night . ''
In the Premier League , fans have recalled several results in the 2011/12 season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the first time on goal difference ahead of United , which could have seen the title come to Old Trafford instead .
There was a 1-0 defeat to relegation strugglers Wigan Athletic , a 4-4 draw with Everton in which United had a two-goal lead and , of course , the two defeats to City - 6-1 at Old Trafford and 1-0 at the Etihad , '' 11/12 drawing 4-4 at home against Everton which ultimately cost us the league title .
It still haunts me to this day ! ''
one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emoji and another said : `` Have to admit any one of Wigan Everton or City in 2012 , just one F ... ing win from any of those games . ''
United lost the title in similarly narrow circumstances back in 1995 , when all they had to do was defeat West Ham to go ahead of league leaders Blackburn who lost at Liverpool .
Despite their utter dominance , Untied could only draw and the title went to Ewood Park .
`` 1995 at West Ham , ca n't believe we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chances we had .
If we had we would have won 5 PLs in a row , '' rued one fan .
Other games to get mentioned was the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid in which Nani was harshly sent off , as well as defeats in the competition to Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen and the 2005 FA Cup final loss on penalties to Arsenal .

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Despite all the trophies and tournaments Manchester United have won over the years, there have also been plenty of notably heartbreaking defeats.
United may have won England's top-flight more than anyone else and had untold success under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, but they could have claimed even more trophies if some results swung their way.
M.E.N. Sport posed the question: "If you could change the result of one United game what would it be and why?" to supporters and there were plenty of suggestions that show just how close United came to winning even more, especially in the Champions League and Premier League.
However, perhaps the result most bemoaned by United fans was actually an FA Cup tie, when United somehow conspired to lose in the quarter-finals to Portsmouth in 2008.
United dominated the tie, but after substitute goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak was sent off after giving away a penalty the spot-kick was scored past emergency 'keeper Rio Ferdinand and Pompey went through.
Pompey faced Championship sides in the semis and final and eventually lifted the trophy, so United would have had a great chance of winning it themselves if they had advanced - which means the defeat prevented them from claiming a second treble.
"United 0 v 1 Portsmouth 2008 FA Cup quarter-final. We’d have won the treble again that season if we’d won that game," one fan regretted, while another echoed his sentiment: "Gats to be that fa cup loss to Portsmouth that robbed us of the treble."
United have reached two Champions League finals since lifting the trophy, but unfortunately they came up against Pep Guardiola's Barcelona on both occasions and they were played off the park.
One fan said: "In the near past, any answer other than CL final in Rome against Barcelona is totally wrong, worst game Fergie did in his entire career," and another added: "Barcelona 3 United 1, when Rooney scored in the Final, W deserved that UCL and so did Sir Alex....The ref was pas pathetic that night."
In the Premier League, fans have recalled several results in the 2011/12 season, which saw Manchester City lift the trophy for the first time on goal difference ahead of United, which could have seen the title come to Old Trafford instead.
There was a 1-0 defeat to relegation strugglers Wigan Athletic, a 4-4 draw with Everton in which United had a two-goal lead and, of course, the two defeats to City - 6-1 at Old Trafford and 1-0 at the Etihad,
"11/12 drawing 4-4 at home against Everton which ultimately cost us the league title. It still haunts me to this day!" one supporter wrote with a 'sad face' emoji and another said: "Have to admit any one of Wigan Everton or City in 2012, just one F...ing win from any of those games."
United lost the title in similarly narrow circumstances back in 1995, when all they had to do was defeat West Ham to go ahead of league leaders Blackburn who lost at Liverpool. Despite their utter dominance, Untied could only draw and the title went to Ewood Park.
"1995 at West Ham, can't believe we didn't win that game with all the chances we had. If we had we would have won 5 PLs in a row," rued one fan.
Other games to get mentioned was the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid in which Nani was harshly sent off, as well as defeats in the competition to Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen and the 2005 FA Cup final loss on penalties to Arsenal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--What made Park Ji-sung a Manchester United cult hero

Few managers in the Premier League era have done enough to have supporters hanging on their every decision , but Sir Alex Ferguson was certainly one .
As a result , if Ferguson trusted a player to deliver when it mattered , you could be sure there would be supporters who felt the same way .
This was often felt most keenly with Manchester United academy graduates who were given a chance to establish themselves in the first-team , but the use of Park Ji-sung in big games was another example of the boss knowing his squad better than they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters saw Park contribute to huge results , the more they welcomed him into their arms as a cult hero .
`` Before I came here , I believed I could do it but I was n't sure , '' in 2012 , upon playing his 200th game for the club .
`` But the manager believed in me .
He encouraged me to deal with these kinds of levels .
He told me to fight.
” There ’ s a case that the South Korea international never produced the numbers required to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but part of that can be traced to the era from which he emerged .
As neither a prolific goalscorer or a solidly defensive number four , his role was - up to a point - a little less defined ; especially in an era where ‘ distance covered ’ statistics had yet to become a big part of the lexicon .
And yet , it ’ s this impossibility of pigeon-holing which made the former PSV man so vital .
While there were other , earlier examples of his utility , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2010 Champions League triumph over AC Milan .
Four years on from a starring role in Italy ’ s World Cup win , Andrea Pirlo was still regarded as the man who could potentially cause United the most problems , but Ferguson solved this by deploying Park in a tight man-marking role on the Italian .
It worked perfectly , with Pirlo later writing in his autobiography : “ The midfielder must have been the first nuclear-powered South Korean in history , in the sense that he rushed about the pitch at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far from blowing his own trumpet , Park would later speak matter-of-factly about his responsibilities during that 7-2 aggregate victory .
“ I tried to block him so that he can not be in possession of the ball , ” .
When he had the ball , I tried to prevent him from passing the ball in front of him .
`` To mark Pirlo was not easy .
It was hard mentally , physically but consequently Milan had a difficult game against us . ''
United always had the ammunition to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ferguson era , especially during the run which took them to three Champions League finals in four years , but the challenge was often ensuring enough professionalism behind that front-line to make sure its efficacy was rewarded .
It ’ s perhaps no coincidence that the one final United missed between 2008 and 2011 came when they carelessly surrendered a lead at home to Bayern Munich in 2010… when Park was absent .
While Park was rarely selected as a goal-getter , there ’ s no ignoring his ability to pop up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His final tally of 27 included a winner to knock Arsenal off the top of the Premier League table in December 2010 , a clincher at the Emirates to end the Gunners ’ 10-game unbeaten run at the start of the same year , and the opener against the same opposition in the semi-finals of the 2008/09 Champions League .
The big-game displays weren ’ t only against Arsenal , but there ’ s no doubt Arsene Wenger was sick of the sight of him by the end .
“ He was selfless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whatever role you gave him , he would stick to that role , ” Ferguson recalled after Park left Old Trafford for QPR in 2012 .
“ He was a really wonderful , disciplined professional for us.
” However , mere dedication isn ’ t always enough if you don ’ t have the ability to deliver , and United fans are unlikely to have had the same admiration for Park if he was simply trying his best without all the major , measurable impact that brought with it .
Park turned himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ valuable players by refusing to overstate his own ability , treating his role as a cog within a system and slotting into place wherever it would most suit the collective as a whole .
He might have been able to elevate his status with self praise had he chosen such a route , but it ’ s his actions , rather than anything beyond that , which ensured his cult hero status .

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Few managers in the Premier League era have done enough to have supporters hanging on their every decision, but Sir Alex Ferguson was certainly one.
As a result, if Ferguson trusted a player to deliver when it mattered, you could be sure there would be supporters who felt the same way.
This was often felt most keenly with Manchester United academy graduates who were given a chance to establish themselves in the first-team, but the use of Park Ji-sung in big games was another example of the boss knowing his squad better than they knew themselves. And the more the supporters saw Park contribute to huge results, the more they welcomed him into their arms as a cult hero.
"Before I came here, I believed I could do it but I wasn't sure," Park said in 2012, upon playing his 200th game for the club.
"But the manager believed in me. He encouraged me to deal with these kinds of levels. He told me to fight.”
There’s a case that the South Korea international never produced the numbers required to elevate himself beyond cult hero status, but part of that can be traced to the era from which he emerged.
As neither a prolific goalscorer or a solidly defensive number four, his role was - up to a point - a little less defined; especially in an era where ‘distance covered’ statistics had yet to become a big part of the lexicon. And yet, it’s this impossibility of pigeon-holing which made the former PSV man so vital.
While there were other, earlier examples of his utility, the tie which many point to is the 2010 Champions League triumph over AC Milan.
Four years on from a starring role in Italy’s World Cup win, Andrea Pirlo was still regarded as the man who could potentially cause United the most problems, but Ferguson solved this by deploying Park in a tight man-marking role on the Italian.
It worked perfectly, with Pirlo later writing in his autobiography: “The midfielder must have been the first nuclear-powered South Korean in history, in the sense that he rushed about the pitch at the speed of an electron.”
However, far from blowing his own trumpet, Park would later speak matter-of-factly about his responsibilities during that 7-2 aggregate victory.
“I tried to block him so that he cannot be in possession of the ball,” Park said . When he had the ball, I tried to prevent him from passing the ball in front of him.
"To mark Pirlo was not easy. It was hard mentally, physically but consequently Milan had a difficult game against us."
United always had the ammunition to find the net against almost any opponent in the Ferguson era, especially during the run which took them to three Champions League finals in four years, but the challenge was often ensuring enough professionalism behind that front-line to make sure its efficacy was rewarded.
It’s perhaps no coincidence that the one final United missed between 2008 and 2011 came when they carelessly surrendered a lead at home to Bayern Munich in 2010… when Park was absent.
While Park was rarely selected as a goal-getter, there’s no ignoring his ability to pop up with big goals for the Reds.
His final tally of 27 included a winner to knock Arsenal off the top of the Premier League table in December 2010, a clincher at the Emirates to end the Gunners’ 10-game unbeaten run at the start of the same year, and the opener against the same opposition in the semi-finals of the 2008/09 Champions League. The big-game displays weren’t only against Arsenal, but there’s no doubt Arsene Wenger was sick of the sight of him by the end.
“He was selfless. He played for the team and whatever role you gave him, he would stick to that role,” Ferguson recalled after Park left Old Trafford for QPR in 2012.
“He was a really wonderful, disciplined professional for us.”
However, mere dedication isn’t always enough if you don’t have the ability to deliver, and United fans are unlikely to have had the same admiration for Park if he was simply trying his best without all the major, measurable impact that brought with it.
Park turned himself into one of Ferguson’s most valuable players by refusing to overstate his own ability, treating his role as a cog within a system and slotting into place wherever it would most suit the collective as a whole.
He might have been able to elevate his status with self praise had he chosen such a route, but it’s his actions, rather than anything beyond that, which ensured his cult hero status.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Key questions for Premier League meeting affecting Man Utd and Man City

Premier League chiefs are set to continue crunch talks with the EFL , PFA and LMA on Friday , amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Plenty of different solutions have already been mooted on how to complete the 2019/20 campaign , with the Premier League believed to be keen to finish the current season .
But as a result of the outbreak , and social distancing measures that have been brought in by the government , there are a number of obstacles the Premier League will need to overcome if the season is to resume anytime soon .
A whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed at Friday ’ s meetings and here we have identified what we know so far and the key questions that clubs will want answering .
What we know so far Football across the Premier League and EFL has been indefinitely suspended until further notice , it was confirmed at the last meeting between all parties .
UEFA has moved the European Championship back to 2021 , as well as announcing the indefinite suspension of the Champions League and Europa League , while other international tournaments like the Copa America have also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Technically , nobody .
The meeting will be held via a conference call and chiefs from all 20 Premier League clubs are expected to be in dialling in .
Key figures from the EFL will also be present , as well as figures from the PFA and the LMA , as they aim to come to a widespread agreement on the action that will be taken .
What will be discussed ?
The main point of the call is likely to be the current suspension of fixtures and where the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always been believed that the Premier League are keen to finish the current campaign , reports have begun to surface over the last few days claiming that a large number of clubs are keen to settle the season by 30 June .
If that proposal was to be officially put to the Premier League then it would require a 14-club majority to approve any decision .
Should the motion then be passed by clubs , the chances of completing the season would be fairly slim , as most sides still have nine games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be seen when the action will restart .
In addition , should such a proposal be passed , then the Premier League would also need to come up with a way to settle European qualification and relegation .
The Premier League could also be forced into an awkward position regarding the title , if Liverpool were not to return to action and win the two games necessary for them to be officially crowned champions .
It is also worth noting that should the Premier League season not be completed , that does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ null and void .
There appears to be mixed feelings among clubs around player contracts .
Some , according to reports , are concerned about the expiry of numerous player and staff contracts by the end of June , while others are more relaxed about the situation .
Although FIFA recently confirmed that they would allow players who are out of contract at the end of June would be allowed to extend their deal until the season ends , whenever that is .
There are some clubs who are concerned that English contractual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s stipulations irrelevant , and that some of their stars will be able to leave even if the campaign is still being played .
The issue is likely to be discussed by all at Friday ’ s meeting , but given the contractual law guidelines in the country , it could end up being irrelevant what the Premier League advises its clubs to do .
The MEN will be bringing you all the very latest updates from the crunch meeting .

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Premier League chiefs are set to continue crunch talks with the EFL, PFA and LMA on Friday, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Plenty of different solutions have already been mooted on how to complete the 2019/20 campaign, with the Premier League believed to be keen to finish the current season.
But as a result of the outbreak, and social distancing measures that have been brought in by the government, there are a number of obstacles the Premier League will need to overcome if the season is to resume anytime soon.
A whole host of issues are set to be discussed at Friday’s meetings and here we have identified what we know so far and the key questions that clubs will want answering.
What we know so far
Football across the Premier League and EFL has been indefinitely suspended until further notice, it was confirmed at the last meeting between all parties.
UEFA has moved the European Championship back to 2021, as well as announcing the indefinite suspension of the Champions League and Europa League, while other international tournaments like the Copa America have also been postponed.
Who is at the meeting?
Technically, nobody. The meeting will be held via a conference call and chiefs from all 20 Premier League clubs are expected to be in dialling in.
Key figures from the EFL will also be present, as well as figures from the PFA and the LMA, as they aim to come to a widespread agreement on the action that will be taken.
What will be discussed?
The main point of the call is likely to be the current suspension of fixtures and where the Premier League go from here.
While it has always been believed that the Premier League are keen to finish the current campaign, reports have begun to surface over the last few days claiming that a large number of clubs are keen to settle the season by 30 June.
If that proposal was to be officially put to the Premier League then it would require a 14-club majority to approve any decision.
Should the motion then be passed by clubs, the chances of completing the season would be fairly slim, as most sides still have nine games left to play and it remains to be seen when the action will restart.
In addition, should such a proposal be passed, then the Premier League would also need to come up with a way to settle European qualification and relegation.
The Premier League could also be forced into an awkward position regarding the title, if Liverpool were not to return to action and win the two games necessary for them to be officially crowned champions.
It is also worth noting that should the Premier League season not be completed, that doesn't necessarily mean the campaign will be declared null and void.
What about player contracts?
There appears to be mixed feelings among clubs around player contracts.
Some, according to reports, are concerned about the expiry of numerous player and staff contracts by the end of June, while others are more relaxed about the situation.
Although FIFA recently confirmed that they would allow players who are out of contract at the end of June would be allowed to extend their deal until the season ends, whenever that is.
There are some clubs who are concerned that English contractual law would render the governing body’s stipulations irrelevant, and that some of their stars will be able to leave even if the campaign is still being played.
The issue is likely to be discussed by all at Friday’s meeting, but given the contractual law guidelines in the country, it could end up being irrelevant what the Premier League advises its clubs to do.
How can I follow tomorrow's meeting?
The MEN will be bringing you all the very latest updates from the crunch meeting.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Greater Manchester takes to the doorsteps again to Clap For Carers

It 's become part of the weekly lockdown ritual .
At 8pm on Thursday the nation comes together to 'Clap For Carers ' , celebrating the key workers helping the ill and vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic .
And tonight was no different .
Thousands of people across Greater Manchester were out on their doorsteps , balconies , drives and in their front gardens for yet another mass round of applause .
And tonight Manchester Cathedral and Old Trafford were also lit up in blue in a show of support for the NHS .
The Dean of Manchester , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very difficult time for Greater Manchester , our nation and the world , we are pleased to show our support to our NHS , our emergency services and all the key workers who are on the front line in this global emergency by illuminating the cathedral in blue .
`` This building has been at the heart of our city in good times and bad for hundreds of years in support of all in our communities . ''
Why people are clapping for our carers ...
The UK has gone into lockdown to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ease pressure on the NHS .
But scores of key workers are out and about in the community to make sure that people are safe , fed and cared for during this national crisis .
That 's why the nation has been joining hands to show their appreciation for the doctors , nurses , supermarket staff and teachers who are keeping the country running .
The Clap For Our Carers campaign was the idea of Dutch yoga teacher Annemarie Plas who lives in London .
She took to social media to spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the nation joining the first clap on Thursday , March 26 .
Tonight was the fouth time it took place .
The Manchester Evening News is celebrating medical staff on the frontline as part of the NHS Heroes campaign .
Readers can pledge their support for staff by helping us create a live map of gratitude across the UK .
To pledge your support , go towww.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk

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It's become part of the weekly lockdown ritual.
At 8pm on Thursday the nation comes together to 'Clap For Carers', celebrating the key workers helping the ill and vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.
And tonight was no different.
Thousands of people across Greater Manchester were out on their doorsteps, balconies, drives and in their front gardens for yet another mass round of applause.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And tonight Manchester Cathedral and Old Trafford were also lit up in blue in a show of support for the NHS.
The Dean of Manchester, the Rev Rogers Govender said "At this very difficult time for Greater Manchester, our nation and the world, we are pleased to show our support to our NHS, our emergency services and all the key workers who are on the front line in this global emergency by illuminating the cathedral in blue.
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"This building has been at the heart of our city in good times and bad for hundreds of years in support of all in our communities."
Why people are clapping for our carers...
The UK has gone into lockdown to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and to ease pressure on the NHS.
But scores of key workers are out and about in the community to make sure that people are safe, fed and cared for during this national crisis.
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That's why the nation has been joining hands to show their appreciation for the doctors, nurses, supermarket staff and teachers who are keeping the country running.
The Clap For Our Carers campaign was the idea of Dutch yoga teacher Annemarie Plas who lives in London.
She took to social media to spread the word, with millions of people across the nation joining the first clap on Thursday, March 26.
Tonight was the fouth time it took place.
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The Manchester Evening News is celebrating medical staff on the frontline as part of the NHS Heroes campaign.
Readers can pledge their support for staff by helping us create a live map of gratitude across the UK.
To pledge your support, go towww.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Hashem Abedi was due to be sentenced next week - lockdown means it won't happen

The sentencing hearing of the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been adjourned indefinitely because of the coronaviris lockdown .
Hashem Abedi , who helped his sibling prepare for the attack , was due to be sentenced on April 23 and 24 at the Old Bailey in London next week .
But extension of the lockdown period has prompted the judge to adjourn the hearing without setting a new date .
It means the families of the 22 people Abedi helped to kill will have to endure another delay in a case that has been beset by delays .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two months late , because Abedi sacked his defence team .
He also sacked his replacement defence team during the trial and refused to attend the majority of the latter stages of the case which resulted in a jury convicting him in March of 22 counts of murder , one count of attempted murder concerning the hundreds who were injured but survived , and conspiring with his brother to cause an explosion .
He was n't in the dock when he was convicted .
He was convicted just as the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of the jurors had to be discharged after reporting a high temperature .
The judge , Mr Justice Jeremy Baker , has written to Abedi to inform him he has been convicted and to ask whether he will either attend the sentencing hearing or make any submissions .
Convicted of 22 counts of murder , he will be handed a life sentence and may be given a whole life tariff , which would mean he is unlikely to ever be released from prison .
Hashem Abedi was 2,000 miles away in Libya @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explosive device in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande gig at Manchester Arena on May 22 , 2017 , killing 22 and injuring hundreds more .
But , following a seven-week trial at the Old Bailey , the remaining 11 members of the jury decided he was also guilty of the ISIS-inspired mass murder .
He had encouraged his brother and helped to build the IED by sourcing shrapnel and chemicals required to make the deadly TATP explosive .
The Manchester-born pair , of Libyan heritage , manufactured the explosive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Blackley before their parents , back in Tripoli , became concerned something was amiss and returned to Manchester a month before the the attack to fly them back to Libya .
Salman Abedi returned alone on May 18 , 2017 , and collected the explosives from a car the pair had parked up in Rusholme and assembled the device at an apartment in Manchester city centre .
Hashem Abedi was arrested in Tripoli two days after the Arena atrocity and held there before he was extradited back to the UK in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , detectives described him as a ‘ proper jihadi ’ who may have been plotting further terror attacks .
The eventual sentencing hearing , like the trial , is expected to be beamed via video-link to courts in Manchester , Leeds , Newcastle and Glasgow so families affected by the attack who can not attend the Old Bailey can watch the proceedings .
Hashem Abedi will be handed a life sentence .
The judge must decide whether to hand out a ‘ whole life ’ term , which means he is unlikely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a minimum term after which he can apply for parole .
The judge will review the case at the end of April but , with no end to the lockdown in sight , he does not expect to be able to set a date for the sentencing hearing , Old Bailey officials have confirmed to the M.E.N .

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The sentencing hearing of the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been adjourned indefinitely because of the coronaviris lockdown.
Hashem Abedi, who helped his sibling prepare for the attack, was due to be sentenced on April 23 and 24 at the Old Bailey in London next week.
But extension of the lockdown period has prompted the judge to adjourn the hearing without setting a new date.
It means the families of the 22 people Abedi helped to kill will have to endure another delay in a case that has been beset by delays.
(Image: PA)
The trial eventually got underway in January, two months late, because Abedi sacked his defence team. He also sacked his replacement defence team during the trial and refused to attend the majority of the latter stages of the case which resulted in a jury convicting him in March of 22 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder concerning the hundreds who were injured but survived, and conspiring with his brother to cause an explosion.
He wasn't in the dock when he was convicted.
He was convicted just as the coronavirus pandemic was taking a grip in London. One of the jurors had to be discharged after reporting a high temperature.
(Image: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire)
The judge, Mr Justice Jeremy Baker, has written to Abedi to inform him he has been convicted and to ask whether he will either attend the sentencing hearing or make any submissions.
Convicted of 22 counts of murder, he will be handed a life sentence and may be given a whole life tariff, which would mean he is unlikely to ever be released from prison.
Hashem Abedi was 2,000 miles away in Libya when his brother Salman detonated an improvised explosive device in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande gig at Manchester Arena on May 22, 2017, killing 22 and injuring hundreds more.
But, following a seven-week trial at the Old Bailey, the remaining 11 members of the jury decided he was also guilty of the ISIS-inspired mass murder.
He had encouraged his brother and helped to build the IED by sourcing shrapnel and chemicals required to make the deadly TATP explosive.
The Manchester-born pair, of Libyan heritage, manufactured the explosive at a 12th floor apartment they rented in Blackley before their parents, back in Tripoli, became concerned something was amiss and returned to Manchester a month before the the attack to fly them back to Libya.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Salman Abedi returned alone on May 18, 2017, and collected the explosives from a car the pair had parked up in Rusholme and assembled the device at an apartment in Manchester city centre.
Hashem Abedi was arrested in Tripoli two days after the Arena atrocity and held there before he was extradited back to the UK in 2019.
After the jury convicted brother Hashem, detectives described him as a ‘proper jihadi’ who may have been plotting further terror attacks.
(Image: PA)
The eventual sentencing hearing, like the trial, is expected to be beamed via video-link to courts in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Glasgow so families affected by the attack who cannot attend the Old Bailey can watch the proceedings.
Hashem Abedi will be handed a life sentence. The judge must decide whether to hand out a ‘whole life’ term, which means he is unlikely to ever be released from jail, or a minimum term after which he can apply for parole.
The judge will review the case at the end of April but, with no end to the lockdown in sight, he does not expect to be able to set a date for the sentencing hearing, Old Bailey officials have confirmed to the M.E.N.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Man Utd still interested in Erling Haaland and more rumours

Manchester United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland but wo n't be able to activate his release clause until 2022 - according to reports .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was interested in the 19-year-old during the January transfer window but it was Dortmund who won the race for his signature .
MEN Sport understand United pulled out of the deal for the striker after refusing to agree to a buyout clause and percentage of future sales .
Haaland has hit the ground running in the Bundesliga leading to speculation he could depart Germany early , United and Real Madrid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Norway international .
Bild claim both clubs are keen to offer Dortmund immediate profit at the end of the season for their star striker but wo n't be able to activate his release clause as it does not activate until the summer of 2022 .
Therefore , any interested party would need to break the bank to secure his services in the upcoming transfer window .
Elsewhere , Manchester United reportedly view Birmingham starlet Jude Bellingham as a bonus signing , meaning their pursuit of the youngster wo n't affect their business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16-year-old emerged back in January and he was recently given a tour of the Carrington training complex after being given permission by his club to plan his next move .
Sky Sports claim signing the youngster wo n't have any impact on their summer transfer plans .
Bellingham has scored four goals in 32 Championship appearances this season .

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Manchester United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland but won't be able to activate his release clause until 2022 - according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was interested in the 19-year-old during the January transfer window but it was Dortmund who won the race for his signature.
MEN Sport understand United pulled out of the deal for the striker after refusing to agree to a buyout clause and percentage of future sales.
Haaland has hit the ground running in the Bundesliga leading to speculation he could depart Germany early, United and Real Madrid have been credited with an interest in the Norway international.
Bild claim both clubs are keen to offer Dortmund immediate profit at the end of the season for their star striker but won't be able to activate his release clause as it does not activate until the summer of 2022.
Therefore, any interested party would need to break the bank to secure his services in the upcoming transfer window.
Elsewhere, Manchester United reportedly view Birmingham starlet Jude Bellingham as a bonus signing, meaning their pursuit of the youngster won't affect their business elsewhere.
United's interest in the 16-year-old emerged back in January and he was recently given a tour of the Carrington training complex after being given permission by his club to plan his next move.
Sky Sports claim signing the youngster won't have any impact on their summer transfer plans.
Bellingham has scored four goals in 32 Championship appearances this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Care home crisis needs 'careful' consideration in north west

The coronavirus crisis in care homes needs to be looked at 'particularly carefully ' , with a larrge number of facilities affected in the north west , the UK 's chief medical officer has said .
At today 's daily press conference , the government was asked why the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the region is one of worst in country .
Professor Chris Whitty , chief medical officer for England , told the briefing there were two areas that needed to be looked at in the north west in particular .
The first is all causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Covid-19 and other factors - and outbreaks in care homes .
`` If you look at care homes where there have been outbreaks , quite a few of them have been in the north west , '' Prof Whitty said .
`` This is why the measures that were announced yesterday to look at the care home issue are so important . ''
At yesterday 's briefing the government promised to recruit 'tens of thousands ' of new social care staff and said it would pay for their induction training .
Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care home residents and workers who needed a coronavirus test would get one after testing capacity was raised .
The announcement came amid mounting criticism of its response to the increasing number of coronavirus outbreaks in care homes across the UK .
Mr Hancock 's response came after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said both Covid-19 deaths and alerts from care homes about the virus have doubled in the space of a week in Greater Manchester .
The precise number of deaths in care homes is unclear , but some stark estimates have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus confirmed in 2,000 care homes nationally .
Mike Padgham , from the Independent Care Group , which represents care homes and home care providers , said he believed the virus could already have claimed the lives of at least 4,000 residents .
Asked whether there may be a slower lifting of restrictions in the north west due to the higher number of cases in the region , Mr Raab said any decisions made would be guided by analysis from Sage and data would be continuously monitored to gather the evidence needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't think we can jump ahead as to what the measures might be or what the variations may be , '' he told today 's briefing .
The government 's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance added that the data did not show much of a variation in trends between regions .
He said : `` There is n't really a huge variation in timing across the country for most of this , there 's a little bit .
`` Most things are following the same sort of trajectory and actually most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country have adhered to the measures of social distancing in the same way .
`` So there 's much more similarity than difference actually in terms of the time course and trajectory of the epidemic across the country . ''
Experts have predicted that the height of the pandemic in the north west will see less of a sharp spike than originally predicted , but will last for slightly longer .
The Manchester Evening News understands the peak is likely to be during the first week of May .

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The coronavirus crisis in care homes needs to be looked at 'particularly carefully', with a larrge number of facilities affected in the north west, the UK's chief medical officer has said.
At today's daily press conference, the government was asked why the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the region is one of worst in country.
Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, told the briefing there were two areas that needed to be looked at in the north west in particular.
The first is all causes of mortality in the region - both from Covid-19 and other factors - and outbreaks in care homes.
"If you look at care homes where there have been outbreaks, quite a few of them have been in the north west," Prof Whitty said.
"This is why the measures that were announced yesterday to look at the care home issue are so important."
At yesterday's briefing the government promised to recruit 'tens of thousands' of new social care staff and said it would pay for their induction training.
(Image: PA)
Health secretary Matt Hancock also said that all care home residents and workers who needed a coronavirus test would get one after testing capacity was raised.
The announcement came amid mounting criticism of its response to the increasing number of coronavirus outbreaks in care homes across the UK.
Mr Hancock's response came after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said both Covid-19 deaths and alerts from care homes about the virus have doubled in the space of a week in Greater Manchester.
The precise number of deaths in care homes is unclear, but some stark estimates have been made.
There have been outbreaks of the virus confirmed in 2,000 care homes nationally.
Mike Padgham, from the Independent Care Group, which represents care homes and home care providers, said he believed the virus could already have claimed the lives of at least 4,000 residents.
Asked whether there may be a slower lifting of restrictions in the north west due to the higher number of cases in the region, Mr Raab said any decisions made would be guided by analysis from Sage and data would be continuously monitored to gather the evidence needed to inform a decision.
"I don't think we can jump ahead as to what the measures might be or what the variations may be," he told today's briefing.
The government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance added that the data did not show much of a variation in trends between regions.
He said: "There isn't really a huge variation in timing across the country for most of this, there's a little bit.
"Most things are following the same sort of trajectory and actually most of us right the way across the country have adhered to the measures of social distancing in the same way.
"So there's much more similarity than difference actually in terms of the time course and trajectory of the epidemic across the country."
Experts have predicted that the height of the pandemic in the north west will see less of a sharp spike than originally predicted, but will last for slightly longer.
The Manchester Evening News understands the peak is likely to be during the first week of May.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Woman rushed to hospital with coronavirus found mum there suffering from virus

A woman suffering with coronavirus symptoms was rushed to hospital - only to see her elderly mother had been admitted just hours earlier , also with suspected COVID-19 .
Sadly , Mavis Chapman 's mum Hilda Lee did not to recover and died in hospital .
She became the second member of the family to die having contracted the virus after Mrs Chapman 's brother-in-law Frank Nuttall passed away days earlier .
Mrs Chapman , 60 , had been isolating for two weeks at her home in Bolton as she has asthma .
Despite her efforts to stay in , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Manchester Evening News : `` I had an upset stomach , a bit of a cough , we were feeling very weak - that was the worst part of it - the breathlessness .
My temperature went up .
`` When I started having trouble breathing , my husband phoned the ambulance . ''
Mrs Chapman arrived at Royal Bolton Hospital , expecting to be in over night .
She then saw her 89-year-old mother across the room .
`` I was in the triage room , I spotted my mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chapman .
`` I was leaning trying to get a better look and one of the nurses said 'what are you doing ? '
.
I said , 'that 's my mum . '
`` They started wheeling her past and I managed to get hold of her hand - by then I had n't seen my mum for two weeks because of the lockdown .
`` She was so smiley .
She told me she actually never felt very ill at home .
`` She had gone into hospital Saturday dinner time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tea time - I had n't even realised she had gone in . ''
After their chance meeting in the triage room on April 4 , the mother and daughter were moved around the hospital before ending up on the same ward on April 8 .
That day , the pair had their diagnosis confirmed as test results came in - they were both positive for coronavirus .
Mrs Chapman says she was scared - her brother-in-law , Frank Nuttall , had just died from the virus three days earlier - but was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother .
Mrs Chapman said : `` After a few days I found out we were on the same ward and the nurses said , 'we 'll see how you are and we 'll let you go and see your mum for a bit . '
`` My mum was told we were on the same ward and she was all excited .
`` The doctors told me that she was much more ill than me , but as long as she responded to treatment , there was no reason she would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and daughter spent time holding hands , talking together and video calling their family .
The next day , their brief reunion came to an end as Mrs Chapman was told she could go home to recover .
She said : `` I did n't want to leave my mum , even though I needed to come home .
`` Right before I left the hospital , I told her to do as the doctors told her and make sure that she got better so we could celebrate her 90th birthday next year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I just held my husband and said 'mum wo n't be long behind me . '
`` I crawled up the stairs and got in bed .
I slept all night and all the next day . ''
On the morning of Saturday , April 11 , Mrs Chapman woke up to the news that her mum had died from the virus .
She said : `` I felt horrible .
The hardest part is that we ca n't hold each other and we have to cry over the phone .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky to be alive and it will be months before I 'm back to normal .
`` But I feel awful because I 'm missing my brother-in-law 's funeral and my mum 's funeral because I wo n't be well enough .
`` I 'm just happy I was there with her that day and I could call the family and we could have those last moments together .
`` She lived a long and happy life - there was so much laughter in those last few months . ''
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A woman suffering with coronavirus symptoms was rushed to hospital - only to see her elderly mother had been admitted just hours earlier, also with suspected COVID-19.
Sadly, Mavis Chapman's mum Hilda Lee did not to recover and died in hospital.
She became the second member of the family to die having contracted the virus after Mrs Chapman's brother-in-law Frank Nuttall passed away days earlier.
Mrs Chapman, 60, had been isolating for two weeks at her home in Bolton as she has asthma.
Despite her efforts to stay in, she started to show symptoms.
She told the Manchester Evening News: "I had an upset stomach, a bit of a cough, we were feeling very weak - that was the worst part of it - the breathlessness. My temperature went up.
"When I started having trouble breathing, my husband phoned the ambulance."
Mrs Chapman arrived at Royal Bolton Hospital, expecting to be in over night.
She then saw her 89-year-old mother across the room.
"I was in the triage room, I spotted my mum across the room," said Mrs Chapman.
"I was leaning trying to get a better look and one of the nurses said 'what are you doing?'. I said, 'that's my mum.'
"They started wheeling her past and I managed to get hold of her hand - by then I hadn't seen my mum for two weeks because of the lockdown.
"She was so smiley. She told me she actually never felt very ill at home.
"She had gone into hospital Saturday dinner time, then I went in around Saturday tea time - I hadn't even realised she had gone in."
"I couldn't believe it."
After their chance meeting in the triage room on April 4, the mother and daughter were moved around the hospital before ending up on the same ward on April 8.
That day, the pair had their diagnosis confirmed as test results came in - they were both positive for coronavirus.
Mrs Chapman says she was scared - her brother-in-law, Frank Nuttall, had just died from the virus three days earlier - but was comforted by being able to see her mother.
Mrs Chapman said: "After a few days I found out we were on the same ward and the nurses said, 'we'll see how you are and we'll let you go and see your mum for a bit.'
"My mum was told we were on the same ward and she was all excited.
"The doctors told me that she was much more ill than me, but as long as she responded to treatment, there was no reason she wouldn't be going home."
The mother and daughter spent time holding hands, talking together and video calling their family.
The next day, their brief reunion came to an end as Mrs Chapman was told she could go home to recover.
She said: "I didn't want to leave my mum, even though I needed to come home.
"Right before I left the hospital, I told her to do as the doctors told her and make sure that she got better so we could celebrate her 90th birthday next year.
"But when I got home, I just held my husband and said 'mum won't be long behind me.'
"I crawled up the stairs and got in bed. I slept all night and all the next day."
On the morning of Saturday, April 11, Mrs Chapman woke up to the news that her mum had died from the virus.
She said: "I felt horrible. The hardest part is that we can't hold each other and we have to cry over the phone.
"The doctors kept telling me I'm lucky to be alive and it will be months before I'm back to normal.
"But I feel awful because I'm missing my brother-in-law's funeral and my mum's funeral because I won't be well enough.
"I'm just happy I was there with her that day and I could call the family and we could have those last moments together.
"She lived a long and happy life - there was so much laughter in those last few months."
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Shakhtar star makes Man United and Liverpool transfer admission

Shakhtar Donetsk winger Tete has admitted his dream transfer would be a switch to Manchester United , Liverpool or Barcelona .
The 20-year-old has netted four goals and registered four assists in the Ukrainian Premier League this season and featured in 1-1 draw against Manchester City during the Champions League group stage .
Tete joined Shakhtar from Gremio in February 2019 but revealed he has ambitions to play in the Premier League .
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to strengthen his options in the final third and MEN Sport understand Jadon Sancho , Jack Grealish and James Maddison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move to Old Trafford would be a dream come true .
`` Three clubs are part of my dream in Europe : Barcelona , Manchester United and Liverpool , '' he told Esporte Interativo .
`` Gigantic clubs with fantastic managers and an incredible number of trophies .
As a player , I dream of winning important titles and those clubs are incredible options to achieve that .
`` I know United and Liverpool are rivals .
But , if the moment of choosing one of them actually came about I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League is an extraordinary competition , the game is played at a great pace , there are lots of great managers and great clubs .
`` I feel the players have more creative freedom there .
That 's the difference amongst Europe 's biggest leagues . ''

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Shakhtar Donetsk winger Tete has admitted his dream transfer would be a switch to Manchester United, Liverpool or Barcelona.
The 20-year-old has netted four goals and registered four assists in the Ukrainian Premier League this season and featured in 1-1 draw against Manchester City during the Champions League group stage.
Tete joined Shakhtar from Gremio in February 2019 but revealed he has ambitions to play in the Premier League.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eager to strengthen his options in the final third and MEN Sport understand Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and James Maddison remain his priority targets.
Tete admitted a move to Old Trafford would be a dream come true.
"Three clubs are part of my dream in Europe: Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool," he told Esporte Interativo.
"Gigantic clubs with fantastic managers and an incredible number of trophies. As a player, I dream of winning important titles and those clubs are incredible options to achieve that.
"I know United and Liverpool are rivals. But, if the moment of choosing one of them actually came about I would have to choose wisely.
"The Premier League is an extraordinary competition, the game is played at a great pace, there are lots of great managers and great clubs.
"I feel the players have more creative freedom there. That's the difference amongst Europe's biggest leagues."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Great grandma, 97, recoverd from coronavirus

A remarkable 97-year-old great-grandmother has become one of the oldest women in the world to beat coronavirus .
Joyce Goldstraw , who served as a corporal in the Women ’ s RAF during the Second World War , tested positive for Covid-19 after she fell ill on March 16 .
The great grandma was admitted to Macclesfield hospital , where she received two weeks of treatment .
Hospital measures meant Joyce ’ s family could not visit her during her stay - including daughter Kay , who lives in Australia and is over here visiting family .
However , against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and returned home last week to her flat , where she has lived for more than 30 years .
She has even found the energy to urge everyone to stay inside and help stop the spread of the disease .
Joyce , who has three children , six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren , was stationed at Tern Hill RAF airfield , in Shropshire , during the Second World War , working on Lancaster Bombers and the Spitfire aircraft .
And in later life she was a well-known face in many sports teams near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning accolades in darts and crown green bowls teams from the 1960s until the 1990s .
Now Joyce , who worked in several mills and ran The Waterworks Inn , now known as The Wheel , at Longsdon , with husband Ken from 1957 to 1961 , is back at home watching re-runs of past sporting events .
She has asked even asked relatives if England striker Harry Kane has shaken off his injury problems .
Her son John Goldstraw said : `` My mum has always been incredibly strong , but to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Mum was a corporal in the Women ’ s Royal Air Force during the Second World War - something she is incredibly proud of to this day - and perhaps it ’ s that fighting spirit that has seen her through this latest battle . ''
Alice , 26 , said : `` We are all so proud of Nana , she is an inspiration .
`` It ’ s remarkable that a lady of her age has overcome the virus - and credit must go to the NHS staff who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the care that people need .
`` We ’ re desperate to have her at our wedding , so please do as Nana says and listen to the latest advice . ''

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A remarkable 97-year-old great-grandmother has become one of the oldest women in the world to beat coronavirus.
Joyce Goldstraw, who served as a corporal in the Women’s RAF during the Second World War, tested positive for Covid-19 after she fell ill on March 16.
The great grandma was admitted to Macclesfield hospital, where she received two weeks of treatment.
Hospital measures meant Joyce’s family could not visit her during her stay - including daughter Kay, who lives in Australia and is over here visiting family.
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However, against all odds Joyce made a miraculous recovery and returned home last week to her flat, where she has lived for more than 30 years.
She has even found the energy to urge everyone to stay inside and help stop the spread of the disease.
Joyce, who has three children, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, was stationed at Tern Hill RAF airfield, in Shropshire, during the Second World War, working on Lancaster Bombers and the Spitfire aircraft.
And in later life she was a well-known face in many sports teams near her home in Leek, Staffs, winning accolades in darts and crown green bowls teams from the 1960s until the 1990s.
Now Joyce, who worked in several mills and ran The Waterworks Inn, now known as The Wheel, at Longsdon, with husband Ken from 1957 to 1961, is back at home watching re-runs of past sporting events.
She has asked even asked relatives if England striker Harry Kane has shaken off his injury problems.
Her son John Goldstraw said: "My mum has always been incredibly strong, but to have seen off the coronavirus is unbelievable.
"Mum was a corporal in the Women’s Royal Air Force during the Second World War - something she is incredibly proud of to this day - and perhaps it’s that fighting spirit that has seen her through this latest battle."
Alice, 26, said: "We are all so proud of Nana, she is an inspiration.
"It’s remarkable that a lady of her age has overcome the virus - and credit must go to the NHS staff who are putting themselves at risk to provide the care that people need.
"We’re desperate to have her at our wedding, so please do as Nana says and listen to the latest advice."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--New flat pack-style ICU ward built for Covid-19 patients at Tameside Hospital

A new , flat-pack style ward for seriously-ill coronavirus patients is under construction for Tameside Hospital during the pandemic , the Manchester Evening News can reveal .
And incredibly , manufacturers have worked round the clock to deliver the project in just a matter of weeks .
The intensive care unit ward will have capacity for 10 beds .
A steel frame is expected to be hoisted into place on a huge crane a week on Sunday .
Health trust bosses said the project was part of its plans to increase the hospital 's critical care capacity during the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modular and portable buildings , was given a brief by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust on March 18 .
Previously , the firm has built three specialist wards for Wythenshawe Hospital , which formed a two-storey facility catering for 105 beds .
The Tameside Hospital project is just one of many examples of private sector support for , and contracts with , the NHS during the pandemic .
The ward will include a nurses ' station , staff room and a shower and toilet , as well as the 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed at the firm 's production facility in Horbury , West Yorkshire .
Construction work started on March 30 .
They said that usually , a project like it would take around 20 weeks .
Flattened steel has been used to create seven box units , each one around 10 metres long and three metres wide .
They will be hoisted onto a low-loader and driven to the hospital , where a 200-tonne crane will lift the units into position so they can be joined together like a giant jigsaw .
Ground workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a car park , have already dug out foundation pads .
The company said anything that could be assembled within the boxes off-site , like toilets and showers , has already been done and will be inside the boxes on delivery .
Pipework and electrics will be fitted on-site before the hospital 's own facilities management team work to install medical equipment like gas and air and ventilators .
Paul Featherstone , director of estates and facilities at the trust , confirmed the installation on April 26 and thanked the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and running as quickly as possible .
It 's expected to see its first patients shortly after that date .
Karen James , the trust 's chief executive , thanked all staff working within the trust .
She said : `` This unit is part of our escalation plan dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic .
`` We have looked at ways to rapidly increase our critical care capacity and this new temporary unit is part of this plan .
`` Another aspect of this plan is redeploying our frontline staff and I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the trust .
`` They have just stepped up and got on with it , whatever is asked of them .
`` They are delivering the best care possible in unprecedented circumstances .
Thank you . ''
Matthew Goff , managing director at Thurston Group , said the five-week time frame was 'unprecedented ' .
He said : `` The whole of the Thurston team has really understood the value of speed , when having to mobilise at very short notice to manufacture and deliver this emergency ICU ward within an unprecedented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s fight against Covid 19 .
`` Everyone at Thurston Group wants to thank the people of the NHS , who are doing so much for our people and country right now .
`` They are the true frontline heroes , with our teams doing their best to support them .
We are thankful we are able to do just that .
`` There is no better motivation than supporting the NHS through this pandemic . ''
On Easter Monday , the trust revealed more than 100 coronavirus patients have been discharged @

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A new, flat-pack style ward for seriously-ill coronavirus patients is under construction for Tameside Hospital during the pandemic, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
And incredibly, manufacturers have worked round the clock to deliver the project in just a matter of weeks.
The intensive care unit ward will have capacity for 10 beds.
A steel frame is expected to be hoisted into place on a huge crane a week on Sunday.
Health trust bosses said the project was part of its plans to increase the hospital's critical care capacity during the pandemic.
(Image: Thurston Group)
Wakefield-based Thurston Group, which manufactures modular and portable buildings, was given a brief by Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust on March 18.
Previously, the firm has built three specialist wards for Wythenshawe Hospital, which formed a two-storey facility catering for 105 beds.
The Tameside Hospital project is just one of many examples of private sector support for, and contracts with, the NHS during the pandemic.
The ward will include a nurses' station, staff room and a shower and toilet, as well as the 10 bed bays.
(Image: Thurston Group)
The project is being managed at the firm's production facility in Horbury, West Yorkshire. Construction work started on March 30.
They said that usually, a project like it would take around 20 weeks.
Flattened steel has been used to create seven box units, each one around 10 metres long and three metres wide.
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They will be hoisted onto a low-loader and driven to the hospital, where a 200-tonne crane will lift the units into position so they can be joined together like a giant jigsaw.
Ground workers at the site, believed to be part of a car park, have already dug out foundation pads.
(Image: Thurston Group)
The company said anything that could be assembled within the boxes off-site, like toilets and showers, has already been done and will be inside the boxes on delivery.
Pipework and electrics will be fitted on-site before the hospital's own facilities management team work to install medical equipment like gas and air and ventilators.
A deep clean will follow.
Paul Featherstone, director of estates and facilities at the trust, confirmed the installation on April 26 and thanked the company for getting the unit installed and up and running as quickly as possible.
It's expected to see its first patients shortly after that date.
Karen James, the trust's chief executive, thanked all staff working within the trust.
She said: "This unit is part of our escalation plan dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Image: MEN)
"We have looked at ways to rapidly increase our critical care capacity and this new temporary unit is part of this plan.
"Another aspect of this plan is redeploying our frontline staff and I would like to pay tribute to the staff at the trust.
"They have just stepped up and got on with it, whatever is asked of them.
"They are delivering the best care possible in unprecedented circumstances. Thank you."
Matthew Goff, managing director at Thurston Group, said the five-week time frame was 'unprecedented'.
He said: "The whole of the Thurston team has really understood the value of speed, when having to mobilise at very short notice to manufacture and deliver this emergency ICU ward within an unprecedented five-week time frame to support the UK’s fight against Covid 19.
"Everyone at Thurston Group wants to thank the people of the NHS, who are doing so much for our people and country right now.
"They are the true frontline heroes, with our teams doing their best to support them. We are thankful we are able to do just that.
"There is no better motivation than supporting the NHS through this pandemic."
On Easter Monday, the trust revealed more than 100 coronavirus patients have been discharged.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Huge increase in fly-tipping across Greater Manchester during lockdown

Tip closures and a surge in home renovation projects have seen scores of people across Greater Manchester flout lockdown rules to dump rubbish on our streets .
At a time when town halls are being pushed to breaking point - scrambling to keep vital services running - many are also reporting a rise in the number of fly-tipping incidents staff are having to deal with .
Pictures taken across the region show overflowing bin bags , sodden duvets , mattresses , broken furniture , tyres - and surprisingly , considering it was in such high demand just a few weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dumped at beauty spots , beside the road and by people 's homes .
Rochdale , Tameside , Salford and Wigan councils have all reported increases in fly-tipping in their boroughs in the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK .
It comes as Recycle for Greater Manchester made the decision to close all its tips ‘ until further notice ’ to protect staff and comply with the government ’ s lockdown requirements .
There have been more than 300 incidents in Tameside since March 16 - the date on which Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work from home and end unnecessary travel .
In Rochdale , the number of fly-tipping incidents in March leapt from 656 in 2019 , up to 887 this year .
One especially disgusting incident saw more than 60 boxes of frozen chicken dumped a mile apart at Birchinley Manor car park and Firgrove Playing Fields .
Collyhurst has been one of the biggest hotspots in Manchester , with one resident reporting numerous offences around Eggington Street .
He said : `` We keep reporting it to the city council , but as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dumped in .
To be surrounded by people 's rubbish is no way to live . ''
Manchester council could not confirm how many fly-tipping offences it had dealt with in the last three weeks .
But a spokesman said they were currently reviewing evidence which they hope will lead to a prosecution after mountains of black bags , broken furniture and an old sofa were left on Sand Street in Collyhurst .
Officers are able to use mobile CCTV cameras at 'known hotspots ' across the city , but the town hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undermine our ongoing efforts to investigate criminal behaviour and take the culprits to court ' .
`` We are asking residents to recycle as much as possible and not to put out bulky items such as furniture and white goods , '' the spokesman added .
`` Clearing out unwanted furniture , electrical items or garden waste is not essential at this time and residents are being asked to wait until normal service can be resumed before seeking to do this .
`` Residents should also be aware that leaving items outside of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be investigated and could lead to prosecution . ''
Wigan council confirmed it had also seen an increase in fly-tipping incidents , as well as a spike in the number of people using on-street bins to get rid of their waste - which is also illegal .
“ We know how much our residents love our town and its natural environment that ’ s why it ’ s sad to report that some residents are now starting to spoil it by illegally fly-tipping , '' director for environment Paul Barton said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to manage extra waste while tips were closed by taking 'one additional bag of side waste ' during the black bin collection .
All other and bulky waste should be stored until it can be disposed of legally .
Coun David Lancaster , lead member for community safety and environment at Salford council , said that 'sadly ' they had seen a slight increase in reports of fly-tipping compared to the same time last year .
He told wrongdoers : “ Despite the pressures our staff are under at this difficult time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a view to prosecutions where possible and our bin collections have not changed .
“ There is no excuse for people to dump waste in the streets now or at any time .
If anyone has evidence regarding fly-tipping , I ’ d urge them to report it to us and we will investigate.
” Bolton council has also warned residents against using people offering to take away 'trash for cash ' during the coronavirus lockdown .
Bosses say the rubbish could end up being flytipped and are advising people against using private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hall said it is still addressing reports of fly-tipping where there is a potential risk to public health or safety during the lockdown , but it can not respond to all reports .
However , when staffing and safe operating conditions allow , teams will be clearing site ups .
“ Our teams are doing their best to clean up any flytipped waste but unfortunately we have got fewer staff working due to the coronavirus , '' a council spokesman said .
“ Also , the need to comply with social distancing guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is just not possible at the moment to remove all dumped waste.
” In Rochdale a large amount of rubbish - including a suitcase , garden furniture and a bed ’ s headboard - was also tipped at Dig Gate Lane , Milnrow , while what appear to be building supplies were found at Riverside Drive , in Smallbridge .
Town hall chiefs say residents have often fallen-prey to unlicensed ‘ man with a van ’ waste carriers , leaving themselves at risk of prosecution .
But Coun Neil Emmott , Rochdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned that dumping rubbish will not be tolerated , even in the current circumstances .
He said : `` Businesses large and small should all have a contract or arrangement with a registered waste disposal company - so the closure of these sites can not be used as an excuse .
`` Just last week we received a further report of a large scale fly-tip which we have investigated and secured evidence .
Thank you to residents for reporting this quite frankly disgusting behaviour . ''
In Tameside , chiefs say they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incidents of household and commercial waste being dumped on the borough ’ s streets in the past three weeks .
Photos show piles of black bin bags , sofas , tyres and other mouldering rubbish being left on the sides of roads around the borough .
Despite staff shortages caused by the virus and isolation , the council has doubled capacity in its fly-tipping team to deal with and investigate the issue .
This is despite the town hall admitting its resources are ‘ stretched to the limit ’ as it responds to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cabinet member for operations and neighbourhoods , said : “ People are creating extra waste at the moment , be it from panic buying or being stuck at home - clearing out cupboards , sheds and garages and spring cleaning .
“ The closure of household waste and recycling centres is no excuse for people to turn to criminal behaviour and start fly-tipping their waste and we know most people would not do this .
“ Fly-tipping is illegal and unacceptable at all times both to the local community and environment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found nine different name and addresses from the locations of flytipped waste which enforcement will be following up .
Oldham , Stockport and Trafford town halls said they were not yet experiencing an uplift in fly-tipping on the same scale as other boroughs .
But they also warned that they would not hesitate to prosecute when incidents did occur .

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Tip closures and a surge in home renovation projects have seen scores of people across Greater Manchester flout lockdown rules to dump rubbish on our streets.
At a time when town halls are being pushed to breaking point - scrambling to keep vital services running - many are also reporting a rise in the number of fly-tipping incidents staff are having to deal with.
Pictures taken across the region show overflowing bin bags, sodden duvets, mattresses, broken furniture, tyres - and surprisingly, considering it was in such high demand just a few weeks ago, toilet roll - have been dumped at beauty spots, beside the road and by people's homes.
Rochdale, Tameside, Salford and Wigan councils have all reported increases in fly-tipping in their boroughs in the weeks since the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK.
It comes as Recycle for Greater Manchester made the decision to close all its tips ‘until further notice’ to protect staff and comply with the government’s lockdown requirements.
(Image: BBC LDRS)
There have been more than 300 incidents in Tameside since March 16 - the date on which Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the public to work from home and end unnecessary travel.
In Rochdale, the number of fly-tipping incidents in March leapt from 656 in 2019, up to 887 this year.
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One especially disgusting incident saw more than 60 boxes of frozen chicken dumped a mile apart at Birchinley Manor car park and Firgrove Playing Fields.
Collyhurst has been one of the biggest hotspots in Manchester, with one resident reporting numerous offences around Eggington Street.
He said: "We keep reporting it to the city council, but as soon as it is removed, more is dumped in. To be surrounded by people's rubbish is no way to live."
(Image: BBC LDRS)
Manchester council could not confirm how many fly-tipping offences it had dealt with in the last three weeks.
But a spokesman said they were currently reviewing evidence which they hope will lead to a prosecution after mountains of black bags, broken furniture and an old sofa were left on Sand Street in Collyhurst.
Officers are able to use mobile CCTV cameras at 'known hotspots' across the city, but the town hall could not give locations 'as this could undermine our ongoing efforts to investigate criminal behaviour and take the culprits to court'.
"We are asking residents to recycle as much as possible and not to put out bulky items such as furniture and white goods," the spokesman added.
"Clearing out unwanted furniture, electrical items or garden waste is not essential at this time and residents are being asked to wait until normal service can be resumed before seeking to do this.
(Image: BBC LDRS)
"Residents should also be aware that leaving items outside of household waste recycling centres is fly-tipping, will be investigated and could lead to prosecution."
Wigan council confirmed it had also seen an increase in fly-tipping incidents, as well as a spike in the number of people using on-street bins to get rid of their waste - which is also illegal.
“We know how much our residents love our town and its natural environment that’s why it’s sad to report that some residents are now starting to spoil it by illegally fly-tipping," director for environment Paul Barton said.
He said the council is helping residents to manage extra waste while tips were closed by taking 'one additional bag of side waste' during the black bin collection.
(Image: BBC LDRS)
All other and bulky waste should be stored until it can be disposed of legally.
Coun David Lancaster, lead member for community safety and environment at Salford council, said that 'sadly' they had seen a slight increase in reports of fly-tipping compared to the same time last year.
He told wrongdoers: “Despite the pressures our staff are under at this difficult time, it is being cleared and investigated with a view to prosecutions where possible and our bin collections have not changed.
“There is no excuse for people to dump waste in the streets now or at any time. If anyone has evidence regarding fly-tipping, I’d urge them to report it to us and we will investigate.”
Bolton council has also warned residents against using people offering to take away 'trash for cash' during the coronavirus lockdown.
(Image: BBC LDRS)
Bosses say the rubbish could end up being flytipped and are advising people against using private companies advertising their services.
The town hall said it is still addressing reports of fly-tipping where there is a potential risk to public health or safety during the lockdown, but it cannot respond to all reports.
However, when staffing and safe operating conditions allow, teams will be clearing site ups.
“Our teams are doing their best to clean up any flytipped waste but unfortunately we have got fewer staff working due to the coronavirus," a council spokesman said.
(Image: BBC LDRS)
“Also, the need to comply with social distancing guidance and the threat of infection, means it is just not possible at the moment to remove all dumped waste.”
In Rochdale a large amount of rubbish - including a suitcase, garden furniture and a bed’s headboard - was also tipped at Dig Gate Lane, Milnrow, while what appear to be building supplies were found at Riverside Drive, in Smallbridge.
Town hall chiefs say residents have often fallen-prey to unlicensed ‘man with a van’ waste carriers, leaving themselves at risk of prosecution.
But Coun Neil Emmott, Rochdale's cabinet member for environment, has warned that dumping rubbish will not be tolerated, even in the current circumstances.
(Image: BBC LDRS)
He said: "Businesses large and small should all have a contract or arrangement with a registered waste disposal company - so the closure of these sites cannot be used as an excuse.
"Just last week we received a further report of a large scale fly-tip which we have investigated and secured evidence. Thank you to residents for reporting this quite frankly disgusting behaviour."
In Tameside, chiefs say they have seen a rise in the number of incidents of household and commercial waste being dumped on the borough’s streets in the past three weeks.
Photos show piles of black bin bags, sofas, tyres and other mouldering rubbish being left on the sides of roads around the borough.
Despite staff shortages caused by the virus and isolation, the council has doubled capacity in its fly-tipping team to deal with and investigate the issue.
This is despite the town hall admitting its resources are ‘stretched to the limit’ as it responds to the coronavirus pandemic.
(Image: BBC LDRS)
Coun Allison Gwynne, cabinet member for operations and neighbourhoods, said: “People are creating extra waste at the moment, be it from panic buying or being stuck at home - clearing out cupboards, sheds and garages and spring cleaning.
“The closure of household waste and recycling centres is no excuse for people to turn to criminal behaviour and start fly-tipping their waste and we know most people would not do this.
“Fly-tipping is illegal and unacceptable at all times both to the local community and environment and to public resources."
Officers have found nine different name and addresses from the locations of flytipped waste which enforcement will be following up.
Oldham, Stockport and Trafford town halls said they were not yet experiencing an uplift in fly-tipping on the same scale as other boroughs.
But they also warned that they would not hesitate to prosecute when incidents did occur.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-16--Man arrested after police 'rammed' suspected stolen car into wall

A police officer with a taser cornered and arrested a man thought to be driving a suspected stolen car in a dramatic confrontation .
The vehicle was tracked by Lancashire Police from Blackburn into Bolton before it stopped at a red light on Blackburn Road , Astley Bridge , at around 4.15pm this afternoon ( Thursday ) .
A witness said they saw a police car approach and the man tried to reverse his vehicle away .
But , as he tried to escape the officer `` rammed '' the other car into a wall close to the junction with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , he was detained by the taser-wielding officer and arrested .
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said : `` There was a stolen car on cloned plates which was picked up by cameras in Blackburn .
It was picked up and then followed to Bolton .
`` It stopped at a red traffic light next to another car we believe was also stolen and was travelling in convoy and it was then blocked in .
`` A police officer got out - he was a taser officer who had his taser with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest the man . ''
The driver of the second car escaped the area before he could be detained .
A number of other officers then arrived - including backup from Greater Manchester Police - and witnesses reported seeing at least four marked cars in the area .

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A police officer with a taser cornered and arrested a man thought to be driving a suspected stolen car in a dramatic confrontation.
The vehicle was tracked by Lancashire Police from Blackburn into Bolton before it stopped at a red light on Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, at around 4.15pm this afternoon (Thursday).
A witness said they saw a police car approach and the man tried to reverse his vehicle away. But, as he tried to escape the officer "rammed" the other car into a wall close to the junction with Holly Street.
When the man got out, he was detained by the taser-wielding officer and arrested.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "There was a stolen car on cloned plates which was picked up by cameras in Blackburn. It was picked up and then followed to Bolton.
"It stopped at a red traffic light next to another car we believe was also stolen and was travelling in convoy and it was then blocked in.
"A police officer got out - he was a taser officer who had his taser with him - and he was able to arrest the man."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The driver of the second car escaped the area before he could be detained.
A number of other officers then arrived - including backup from Greater Manchester Police - and witnesses reported seeing at least four marked cars in the area.
Police left the scene around 4.45pm.