themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Fears that cases of domestic abuse and online crime could rise during lockdown

Cases of domestic abuse could increase as people are ordered to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis , it has been claimed .
The warning came as life in lockdown becomes the reality for more people , who have been told to work from home and self isolate .
It comes as reports from China showed that such cases were three times higher than the normal rate , after the country had experienced weeks of lockdown .
Concerns were also raised about potential for crime being committed online .
Susan Acland-Hood , the chief executive of HM Courts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns over domestic abuse .
`` We think we may see family work of various kinds arising , and we 're also very concerned about domestic violence , '' she told the House of Commons ' justice select committee .
Ms Acland-Hood added that if trends began to develop in crime related to coronavirus , the justice system would seek to act swiftly .
`` If there are things starting to happen where we want to show a very clear signal that they are n't to be tolerated in the current circumstances , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those to court quickly .
`` We have put those high up in the prioritisation list . ''
During the same hearing , the Lord Chancellor , Robert Buckland QC MP said that while it is difficult to predict what will happen , online crime and domestic abuse could be a cause for concern .
He said : `` I think the truth is none of us can be entirely clear what the trends might be .
`` I think Susan is right to highlight domestic abuse , I think online crime will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online .
`` I 'm worried about what that might mean with regard to online abuse , for example , online fraud .
`` I think it 's that type of criminality that we might see more of . ''
The Lord Chancellor also said he was concerned about the potential flouting of government directives to stay at home .
On Tuesday police in Manchester city centre had to disperse a group of people who set up a barbecue in Sackville Gardens .
Mr Buckland added : `` I do n't think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of society .
`` We 've got to think about the people who are going to be least compliant with the new orders . ''
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Cases of domestic abuse could increase as people are ordered to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis, it has been claimed.
The warning came as life in lockdown becomes the reality for more people, who have been told to work from home and self isolate.
It comes as reports from China showed that such cases were three times higher than the normal rate, after the country had experienced weeks of lockdown.
Concerns were also raised about potential for crime being committed online.
Susan Acland-Hood, the chief executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service, said there were particular concerns over domestic abuse.
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"We think we may see family work of various kinds arising, and we're also very concerned about domestic violence," she told the House of Commons' justice select committee.
Ms Acland-Hood added that if trends began to develop in crime related to coronavirus, the justice system would seek to act swiftly.
"If there are things starting to happen where we want to show a very clear signal that they aren't to be tolerated in the current circumstances, we want to be able to bring those to court quickly.
"We have put those high up in the prioritisation list."
During the same hearing, the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP said that while it is difficult to predict what will happen, online crime and domestic abuse could be a cause for concern.
He said: "I think the truth is none of us can be entirely clear what the trends might be.
"I think Susan is right to highlight domestic abuse, I think online crime will increase, as more people spend time online.
"I'm worried about what that might mean with regard to online abuse, for example, online fraud.
"I think it's that type of criminality that we might see more of."
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The Lord Chancellor also said he was concerned about the potential flouting of government directives to stay at home.
On Tuesday police in Manchester city centre had to disperse a group of people who set up a barbecue in Sackville Gardens.
Mr Buckland added: "I don't think we'll sadly eliminate crime amongst younger members of society.
"We've got to think about the people who are going to be least compliant with the new orders."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--'Global bottle neck' in coronavirus testing despite 3.5 million new tests in UK

In the government 's daily press briefing on Wednesday , the UK 's chief medical officer warned of a 'global bottleneck ' in coronavirus testing .
Professor Chris Whitty said the UK does n't have sufficient testing , which is a global problem because `` basically every country is wanting this new test , for a disease that was n't actually being tested for anywhere three months ago '' .
He added : `` So everybody wants this , so there is a global shortage and that 's a bottleneck for us . ''
His comments come after it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had bought 3.5 million new tests .
In the Commons on Wednesday , Professor Sharon Peacock , director of the National Infection Service , explained that a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed via Amazon and in places like Boots .
She added : “ In the near future , people will be able to order a test that they can test themselves , or go to Boots , or somewhere similar to have their finger prick test done.
” Asked whether this meant it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rather than weeks or months , she said “ absolutely ” .
However , in the prime minister 's conference today , both Prof Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance , the UK government ’ s chief scientific adviser , advised that the tests first need to be evaluated and then there would be a hierarchy as to who will be able to get their hands on one .
Prof Whitty said they now want to prioritise NHS and other critical care workers with an antigen test , which will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and therefore they can go back to work as they may be protected against the virus .
As more tests become available , the government then wants to be able to test those with mild symptoms of Covid-19 .
Whitty continued : `` The one thing that is worse than no test is a bad test ...
I do not think this is something we will suddenly be ordering online for next week . ''
While Sir Patrick Vallance added that it ’ s not a “ free for all ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the UK is ordering a `` huge numbers of tests '' and that the UK-wide testing should hit 250,000 `` very soon '' .
He went on to say that the nation has carried out more tests than `` most '' European countries .
More than 90,000 people have now been tested in the UK , with around 5,000 tests currently carried out each day .

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In the government's daily press briefing on Wednesday, the UK's chief medical officer warned of a 'global bottleneck' in coronavirus testing.
Professor Chris Whitty said the UK doesn't have sufficient testing, which is a global problem because "basically every country is wanting this new test, for a disease that wasn't actually being tested for anywhere three months ago".
He added: "So everybody wants this, so there is a global shortage and that's a bottleneck for us."
His comments come after it was announced on Tuesday evening that the government had bought 3.5 million new tests.
In the Commons on Wednesday, Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, explained that a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed via Amazon and in places like Boots.
She added: “In the near future, people will be able to order a test that they can test themselves, or go to Boots, or somewhere similar to have their finger prick test done.”
Asked whether this meant it would be available in a number of days, rather than weeks or months, she said “absolutely”.
However, in the prime minister's conference today, both Prof Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK government’s chief scientific adviser, advised that the tests first need to be evaluated and then there would be a hierarchy as to who will be able to get their hands on one.
Prof Whitty said they now want to prioritise NHS and other critical care workers with an antigen test, which will be able to determine if people have had the disease, and therefore they can go back to work as they may be protected against the virus.
As more tests become available, the government then wants to be able to test those with mild symptoms of Covid-19.
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Whitty continued: "The one thing that is worse than no test is a bad test...I do not think this is something we will suddenly be ordering online for next week."
While Sir Patrick Vallance added that it’s not a “free for all”.
In the briefing Mr Johnson also said that the UK is ordering a "huge numbers of tests" and that the UK-wide testing should hit 250,000 "very soon".
He went on to say that the nation has carried out more tests than "most" European countries.
More than 90,000 people have now been tested in the UK, with around 5,000 tests currently carried out each day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Paul Pogba will be looking to blow away critics on Man Utd return

Manchester United 's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is reported to have begun restoring a working relationship with Mino Raiola , meaning Paul Pogba may be set to stay at Old Trafford .
But he will still have a point to prove .
The world-class Frenchman has had his talents doubted by critics and has caused controversy with comments from himself or his agent with regards to his future .
Some believe Pogba has n't quite hit the heights of his Juventus days so if he is to stay at United , what does he have to prove and to who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chasing a transfer away from United , these were the clubs most linked to him and were believed to be the most realistic options .
After all , not too many clubs can afford the midfielder , but there must be a reason that interest seems to have gone quiet in recent months .
If Pogba did want to leave Manchester United , he first has to find his best form once more after an injury-riddled season , in order to convince any of the aforementioned giants of the game to invest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four clubs are more or less sorted in the midfield department so would they consider disrupting their harmony for Pogba ?
Some of Pogba 's comments have hit the fans hard .
His outspoken desire to leave after their unwavering support was a blow to those who idolised him .
Pogba has to prove he 's not rocking the boat at Old Trafford and would n't be a third in the dressing room , as a number of pundits have suggested in recent seasons .
Many former Reds who have turned into pundits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have criticised Pogba , yet were quick to praise new signing Bruno Fernandes .
In terms of talent , the two are very close to each other so the former Juventus man has to get his head down and show consistency in his form and surely that will be enough to get these former players off his back .
Pogba certainly has a lot of rivals in opposition teams , but could one of his biggest competitors be in his own team , in Bruno Fernandes ?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will definitely try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line-up , but if chemistry or solidity is lacking , the talented duo could find themselves competing one another for the same spot .
Even if they do n't , they would be competing for the title of being the top dog at Old Trafford and it 's safe to say Bruno is not going down without a fight .

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Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is reported to have begun restoring a working relationship with Mino Raiola, meaning Paul Pogba may be set to stay at Old Trafford.
But he will still have a point to prove.
The world-class Frenchman has had his talents doubted by critics and has caused controversy with comments from himself or his agent with regards to his future.
Some believe Pogba hasn't quite hit the heights of his Juventus days so if he is to stay at United, what does he have to prove and to who?
The clubs
Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus.
When Pogba was said to be chasing a transfer away from United, these were the clubs most linked to him and were believed to be the most realistic options.
After all, not too many clubs can afford the midfielder, but there must be a reason that interest seems to have gone quiet in recent months.
If Pogba did want to leave Manchester United, he first has to find his best form once more after an injury-riddled season, in order to convince any of the aforementioned giants of the game to invest in him.
It could be argued all four clubs are more or less sorted in the midfield department so would they consider disrupting their harmony for Pogba?
The fans
Some of Pogba's comments have hit the fans hard. His outspoken desire to leave after their unwavering support was a blow to those who idolised him.
Pogba has to prove he's not rocking the boat at Old Trafford and wouldn't be a third in the dressing room, as a number of pundits have suggested in recent seasons.
The former players
Many former Reds who have turned into pundits or have a voice in the media have criticised Pogba, yet were quick to praise new signing Bruno Fernandes.
In terms of talent, the two are very close to each other so the former Juventus man has to get his head down and show consistency in his form and surely that will be enough to get these former players off his back.
The teammate
Pogba certainly has a lot of rivals in opposition teams, but could one of his biggest competitors be in his own team, in Bruno Fernandes?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will definitely try to fit both players in the same line-up, but if chemistry or solidity is lacking, the talented duo could find themselves competing one another for the same spot.
Even if they don't, they would be competing for the title of being the top dog at Old Trafford and it's safe to say Bruno is not going down without a fight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--The theatre shows you can stream to your living room

Theatres across the UK have closed their doors and productions have been paused as the country battles the coronavirus crisis .
But there 's still a whole world of drama at your fingertips - and we 're not just talking about Netflix .
From Broadway to the West End , some of the world 's best plays and musicals can be streamed straight into your home .
So when you 're searching for yet another box set to watch during lockdown , why not tune in to one of these instead ?
All the world 's a stage indeed - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theatres may have closed their doors for now , but you can relive some of their most popular productions through Digital Theatre .
The digital arts platform has more than 100 world class theatre experiences to watch , including Maxine Peake as Hamlet at the Royal Exchange Theatre , and Funny Girl , starring Sheridan Smith , captured during its run at the Palace Theatre .
Other highlights from theatres up and down the country include Richard Armitage in The Crucible at London 's Old Vic , and Oedipus , starring Steven Berkoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rent productions from £7.99 each or sign up for unlimited streaming for £9.99 a month .
A trip to New York is going to be out of the question until the pandemic is under control and travel restrictions are relaxed .
But you can take a virtual trip to Broadway with this streaming platform , which has a library of more than 200 recorded performances .
You can watch Hugh Jackman in Oklahoma !
, Ian McKellen as King Lear , Orlando Bloom in Romeo and Juliet and much , much more .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and after that it costs $ 8.99 a month ( roughly £7.53 ) to subscribe .
London 's reconstructed Elizabethan playhouse is the official home of Shakespeare and you can watch more or less all the Bard 's plays on its Globe Player .
The theatre has been recording its productions for years , amassing a library of most of Shakespeare 's tragedies , comedies and histories .
Plays are available to rent or buy from £4.99 - no more than the cost of a standing ticket if you were to visit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ financially , your money will help to keep one of the country 's most iconic institutions ticking over until it can reopen .
There 's also a bank of free content to watch including Shakespeare Lives , a collection of contemporary short films reimagining his work , and the Sonnet Project NYC series , where Shakespeare 's poems meet the urban poetry of New York .
On-demand dance , opera and theatre streaming service Marquee TV has extended its free trial period to 30 days - giving you plenty of time to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlights include Royal Shakespeare Company productions of Hamlet , The Tempest and The Merchant of Venice , and Kathy Burke 's revival of Oscar Wilde 's Lady Windermere 's Fan , starring Jennifer Saunders .
Elsewhere you 'll find performances from some of the world 's leading dance companies and choreographers , including The Royal Ballet , Bolshoi Ballet , Alexander Ekman and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui .
Plans cost £8.99 a month or £69.99 for the first year , rising to £89.99 annually afterwards .
A different encore presentation from the company ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released for free every night at 7.30pm EDT ( 11.30pm UK time ) and will be available on demand for 23 hours .
Available to watch at metopera.org , the schedule will include complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions , starring all of opera ’ s greatest singers .
The streams are also available through the Met Opera on Demand apps for Apple , Amazon , and Roku devices and Samsung Smart TV .
While it 's a go-to for box sets and films , Amazon might not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your theatre fix .
But the platform actually has a decent catalogue of classic musicals and theatre shows to rent or buy .
From the British stage there 's the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical , the 25th gala anniversary performance of Miss Saigon , Gypsy the Musical , starring Imelda Staunton , and Jesus Chris Superstar with Tim Minchin .
You 'll also find American box office hits including Rent : Filmed Live on Broadway and Newsies , filmed live at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood .
Manchester arts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theatre programme bringing together artists and audiences in isolation .
Artists commissioned for the Homemakers series so far include Bryony Kimmings , Javaad Alipoor , Ad Infinitum and Plaster Cast Theatre .
Due to air in early April , their work could include live-streamed performances , video , audio , text , games , and will be available on HOME 's website on a pay-as-you-feel basis .
Associate director Jude Christian said : `` This project is a response to the immediate crisis facing artists , audiences and arts organisations .
We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep making the kind of brilliant , groundbreaking work that venues like HOME exist to programme , and to keep bringing our audiences the best of theatre and live art while our doors are closed .
“ Like everyone else , HOME is currently facing an unprecedented and unpredictable situation , and our resources are severely limited .
However , Homemakers is designed to evolve , and we ’ ll be collaborating with our colleagues across the industry to expand the project.
” Responsible for broadcasting the best of British theatre into cinemas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a rich bank of content at its disposal .
Among the plays it 's screened in the past are Phoebe Waller-Bridge 's one-woman play Fleabag , which spawned the award-winning TV show ; Danny Boyle 's Frankenstein , starring Benedict Cumberbatch , and The Bridge Theatre 's production of A Midsummer Night 's Dream .
While they 've yet to confirm plans to stream plays online , they have said : `` We ’ re very actively looking at what we can offer our audiences who are not able to visit their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this time – we hope to have more news on that very soon . ''

England is back in lockdown again and theatres across the UK remain shut, with productions on pause as the country battles the coronavirus crisis.
But there's still a whole world of drama at your fingertips - and we're not just talking about Netflix.
From Broadway to the West End, some of the world's best plays and musicals can be streamed straight into your home.
So when you're searching for yet another box set to watch during lockdown, why not tune in to one of these instead?
All the world's a stage indeed - including your living room.
Digital Theatre
(Image: Johann Perrson/trafalgar releasing)
Manchester's theatres may still be closed, but you can relive some of their most popular productions through Digital Theatre.
The digital arts platform has more than 100 world class theatre experiences to watch, including Maxine Peake as Hamlet at the Royal Exchange Theatre, and Funny Girl, starring Sheridan Smith, captured during its run at the Palace Theatre.
Other highlights from theatres up and down the country include Richard Armitage in The Crucible at London's Old Vic, and Oedipus, starring Steven Berkoff, at Nottingham Playhouse.
You can rent productions from £7.99 each or sign up for unlimited streaming for £9.99 a month.
Broadway HD
(Image: Getty Images)
A trip to New York is going to be out of the question until the pandemic is under control and travel restrictions are relaxed.
But you can take a virtual trip to Broadway with this streaming platform, which has a library of more than 200 recorded performances.
You can watch Hugh Jackman in Oklahoma!, Ian McKellen as King Lear, Orlando Bloom in Romeo and Juliet and much, much more.
There's a seven day free trial and after that it costs $8.99 a month (roughly £7.53) to subscribe.
Visit broadwayhd.com.
Globe Player
(Image: Getty Images)
London's reconstructed Elizabethan playhouse is the official home of Shakespeare and you can watch more or less all the Bard's plays on its Globe Player.
The theatre has been recording its productions for years, amassing a library of most of Shakespeare's tragedies, comedies and histories.
Plays are available to rent or buy from £4.99 - no more than the cost of a standing ticket if you were to visit.
With theatres now facing a tough time financially, your money will help to keep one of the country's most iconic institutions ticking over until it can reopen.
There's also a bank of free content to watch including Shakespeare Lives, a collection of contemporary short films reimagining his work, and the Sonnet Project NYC series, where Shakespeare's poems meet the urban poetry of New York.
Visit globeplayer.tv.
Marquee TV
On-demand dance, opera and theatre streaming service Marquee TV has extended its free trial period to 30 days - giving you plenty of time to get stuck in to its catalogue.
Theatre highlights include Royal Shakespeare Company productions of Hamlet, The Tempest and The Merchant of Venice, and Kathy Burke's revival of Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan, starring Jennifer Saunders.
Elsewhere you'll find performances from some of the world's leading dance companies and choreographers, including The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Alexander Ekman and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
Plans cost £8.99 a month or £69.99 for the first year, rising to £89.99 annually afterwards.
Visit marquee.tv
The Met Opera
(Image: Getty Images)
New York's Metropolitan Opera House is streaming free performances daily.
A different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is being released for free every night at 7.30pm EDT (11.30pm UK time) and will be available on demand for 23 hours.
Available to watch at metopera.org, the schedule will include complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.
The streams are also available through the Met Opera on Demand apps for Apple, Amazon, and Roku devices and Samsung Smart TV.
Amazon
While it's a go-to for box sets and films, Amazon might not be the first place you'd turn for your theatre fix.
But the platform actually has a decent catalogue of classic musicals and theatre shows to rent or buy.
From the British stage there's the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical, the 25th gala anniversary performance of Miss Saigon, Gypsy the Musical, starring Imelda Staunton, and Jesus Chris Superstar with Tim Minchin.
You'll also find American box office hits including Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway and Newsies, filmed live at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
Rentals start from £2.49.
HOME
Manchester arts centre HOME launched a new online theatre programme during the first lockdown, bringing together artists and audiences in isolation.
Its Homemakers series of commissions included work by Bryony Kimmings, Javaad Alipoor, Ad Infinitum and Plaster Cast Theatre, which is available to watch online.
Associate director Jude Christian said: "This project is a response to the immediate crisis facing artists, audiences and arts organisations. We want to provide artists with a platform to keep making the kind of brilliant, groundbreaking work that venues like HOME exist to programme, and to keep bringing our audiences the best of theatre and live art while our doors are closed.
“Like everyone else, HOME is currently facing an unprecedented and unpredictable situation, and our resources are severely limited. However, Homemakers is designed to evolve, and we’ll be collaborating with our colleagues across the industry to expand the project.”
Visit homemcr.org
National Theatre
(Image: Daily Record)
Responsible for broadcasting the best of British theatre into cinemas around the country, the National Theatre has a rich bank of content at its disposal.
Its National Theatre at Home streaming service features some of its most popular productions over the years, including the smash hit War Horse with its spectacular puppetry.
Viewers can subscribe for £8.32 a month or £83.32 a year, or pay for a one-off rental from £4.99.
Visit ntathome.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Road in Manchester caves in just metres away from row of houses

A road which has collapsed in north Manchester was tonight still being investigated by engineers who are trying to identify the cause .
Police raced to Slack Road in Blackley on Monday afternoon after residents reported it was unstable and unsafe .
One described it was like a `` fairground ride '' to drive over shortly before it was closed .
Officers blocked the road off at either end over fears it may collapse .
And the road surface has now given way and begun to cave in on a stretch in front of the terraced houses north of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene show a bow in the road surface and huge gaping cracks .
It has now emerged there has been a leak from a burst water main underneath the road .
However a spokeswoman for United Utilities said that currently the burst is not thought to be the cause of the road collapse .
She said engineers from both the water company and Manchester City Council highways department were continuing to investigate A spokeswoman for water company United Utilities said : “ Our engineers have been sent out to inspect and repair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Blackley and are working hard to get everything back to normal as quickly as they can .
`` We ’ re sorry for the inconvenience caused.
” The section of road remains fenced off and the road is closed with locals asked to use alternative routes for the time being .

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A road which has collapsed in north Manchester was tonight still being investigated by engineers who are trying to identify the cause.
Police raced to Slack Road in Blackley on Monday afternoon after residents reported it was unstable and unsafe.
One described it was like a "fairground ride" to drive over shortly before it was closed.
Officers blocked the road off at either end over fears it may collapse.
And the road surface has now given way and begun to cave in on a stretch in front of the terraced houses north of the junction with Andrew Road.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Pictures from the scene show a bow in the road surface and huge gaping cracks.
It has now emerged there has been a leak from a burst water main underneath the road.
However a spokeswoman for United Utilities said that currently the burst is not thought to be the cause of the road collapse.
She said engineers from both the water company and Manchester City Council highways department were continuing to investigate
A spokeswoman for water company United Utilities said: “Our engineers have been sent out to inspect and repair a burst water main on Slack Road in Blackley and are working hard to get everything back to normal as quickly as they can.
"We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused.”
The section of road remains fenced off and the road is closed with locals asked to use alternative routes for the time being.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Medics, carers, charities and police on the coronavirus frontline still have no protection

GPs , social workers , police and volunteers are all still working on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis without the protection needed to keep them safe , Andy Burnham has warned .
In his update following Greater Manchester ’ s high-level weekly meeting on the pandemic , the mayor said that while masks and other specialist equipment now appeared to be getting through to hospitals , that was not the case in other key parts of the system .
His view was echoed privately by GPs , police officers , charity workers and senior council figures spoken to by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is either no protection available at all , or that it is inadequate .
One charity said they had had to pay nearly £400 for 10 masks online , while entire services have no hand sanitiser .
Yesterday the health secretary , Matt Hancock , said more than 7.5m pieces of personal protection equipment had been ‘ shipped ’ to the frontline - but Mr Burnham said the issue remained one of the key concerns among senior officials and politicians in Greater Manchester .
There is ‘ some evidence ’ equipment has started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said , but added : “ We still hear reports it ’ s not reaching primary care , not reaching the frontline in social care and lots of concerns from our voluntary and community organisations that volunteers there can ’ t access PPE equipment .
“ We are doing everything we can to run our own efforts to procure more , but this remains a major issue .
And this is one that we need to keep on passing back to the government.
” Police are also going out to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
Deputy mayor Bev Hughes said that although that problem may be resolved ‘ to a point ’ for the police in the next 24 hours , with the arrival of gloves , masks , sanitising wipes and a bag to dispose of them , that was not necessarily going to be good enough .
“ For most of the officers the surgical mask is not of the required standard and we are waiting for those to be shipped in from abroad , ” she said .
One senior council figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care homes in their area currently only have 300 masks each , with 50 of those often needed to care for one vulnerable person alone each day .
Hundreds of thousands of masks would be needed in their borough over the course of the pandemic , they added .
Charities dealing with vulnerable people have also reported shortages .
One homeless organisation said they had had to spend hundreds of pounds on just ten masks from an online vendor , because there was no other way to get hold of them .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Matt Hancock insisted equipment was on its way .
Calling the operation to provide that kit ‘ literally a military effort ’ , he said : “ Over the last 24 hours we have shipped 7.5m pieces of protection equipment , especially the masks , which are very important to get out .
“ And there ’ s now a hotline so that if you ’ re in the NHS or social care , including the pharmacy , if you call the hotline and you don ’ t have the PPE you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” However GPs reported difficulties using that hotline and suggested they had been overlooked so far .
One called the supply ‘ hit and miss - you might have some today and not tomorrow ’ , adding that they had no suitable masks or hand gel yesterday .
A second said they had been trying to get hold of PPE since Friday , when they contacted the NHS supply hotline , but that their request had been lost in the system and it was unclear if and when it would arrive .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it comes and if not , phoning back again , ” they said .
“ There are lots of pictures and videos of things being delivered to hospitals , but not to GPs .
”

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GPs, social workers, police and volunteers are all still working on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis without the protection needed to keep them safe, Andy Burnham has warned.
In his update following Greater Manchester’s high-level weekly meeting on the pandemic, the mayor said that while masks and other specialist equipment now appeared to be getting through to hospitals, that was not the case in other key parts of the system.
His view was echoed privately by GPs, police officers, charity workers and senior council figures spoken to by the M.E.N, who said often there is either no protection available at all, or that it is inadequate.
One charity said they had had to pay nearly £400 for 10 masks online, while entire services have no hand sanitiser.
Yesterday the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said more than 7.5m pieces of personal protection equipment had been ‘shipped’ to the frontline - but Mr Burnham said the issue remained one of the key concerns among senior officials and politicians in Greater Manchester.
There is ‘some evidence’ equipment has started to get through to the NHS, he said, but added: “We still hear reports it’s not reaching primary care, not reaching the frontline in social care and lots of concerns from our voluntary and community organisations that volunteers there can’t access PPE equipment.
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“We are doing everything we can to run our own efforts to procure more, but this remains a major issue. And this is one that we need to keep on passing back to the government.”
Police are also going out to deal with coronavirus-related incidents without the necessary protection, he added.
Deputy mayor Bev Hughes said that although that problem may be resolved ‘to a point’ for the police in the next 24 hours, with the arrival of gloves, masks, sanitising wipes and a bag to dispose of them, that was not necessarily going to be good enough.
“For most of the officers the surgical mask is not of the required standard and we are waiting for those to be shipped in from abroad,” she said.
One senior council figure spoken to by the M.E.N. said care homes in their area currently only have 300 masks each, with 50 of those often needed to care for one vulnerable person alone each day.
Hundreds of thousands of masks would be needed in their borough over the course of the pandemic, they added.
Charities dealing with vulnerable people have also reported shortages. One homeless organisation said they had had to spend hundreds of pounds on just ten masks from an online vendor, because there was no other way to get hold of them.
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At yesterday’s Downing Street press conference, Matt Hancock insisted equipment was on its way.
Calling the operation to provide that kit ‘literally a military effort’, he said: “Over the last 24 hours we have shipped 7.5m pieces of protection equipment, especially the masks, which are very important to get out.
“And there’s now a hotline so that if you’re in the NHS or social care, including the pharmacy, if you call the hotline and you don’t have the PPE you need we will get it to you.”
However GPs reported difficulties using that hotline and suggested they had been overlooked so far.
One called the supply ‘hit and miss - you might have some today and not tomorrow’, adding that they had no suitable masks or hand gel yesterday.
A second said they had been trying to get hold of PPE since Friday, when they contacted the NHS supply hotline, but that their request had been lost in the system and it was unclear if and when it would arrive.
“We’re essentially waiting to see if it comes and if not, phoning back again,” they said.
“There are lots of pictures and videos of things being delivered to hospitals, but not to GPs.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Diogo Dalot reveals favourite memory as a Manchester United player

Diogo Dalot has revealed that his favourite memory as a Manchester United player so far is the historic Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain last season .
Dalot has only been at Old Trafford for a season-and-a-half but has already played his part in one of United 's most memorable nights on the European stage .
After being outclassed by PSG in the first leg of the last-16 tie , United needed a miracle in Paris to advance to the quarter-finals and quickly raced into a 2-1 lead on the night courtesy of a Romelu Lukaku double .
It left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single goal to go ahead on away goals and after a nervy second-half they got it in the final moments as Marcus Rashford scored a last gasp penalty .
It was a night that will last long in the memory for all United fans and something that Dalot will never forget .
The Portuguese held a fan Q & A on Twitter and one supporter asked : What 's your most amazing memory in the United shirt ? ''
`` This night , '' Dalot replied with a love heart emoji and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the goal went in .
Dalot had a big part to play in the remarkable victory as it was speculative shot from distance which led to United winning the controversial penalty , when the referee adjudged it to have hit Prensel Kimpembe 's arm .
The 21-year-old has also revealed what was going through his mind when he hit that faithful shot .
`` 'This is going to be the goal of my career ' , '' he said with laughing crying emojis .

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Diogo Dalot has revealed that his favourite memory as a Manchester United player so far is the historic Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain last season.
Dalot has only been at Old Trafford for a season-and-a-half but has already played his part in one of United's most memorable nights on the European stage.
After being outclassed by PSG in the first leg of the last-16 tie, United needed a miracle in Paris to advance to the quarter-finals and quickly raced into a 2-1 lead on the night courtesy of a Romelu Lukaku double.
It left Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side needing just a single goal to go ahead on away goals and after a nervy second-half they got it in the final moments as Marcus Rashford scored a last gasp penalty.
It was a night that will last long in the memory for all United fans and something that Dalot will never forget.
The Portuguese held a fan Q&A on Twitter and one supporter asked: What's your most amazing memory in the United shirt?"
"This night," Dalot replied with a love heart emoji and a photo of the wild celebrations after the goal went in.
Dalot had a big part to play in the remarkable victory as it was speculative shot from distance which led to United winning the controversial penalty, when the referee adjudged it to have hit Prensel Kimpembe's arm.
The 21-year-old has also revealed what was going through his mind when he hit that faithful shot.
"'This is going to be the goal of my career'," he said with laughing crying emojis.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Great-grandad and WW2 hero, 98, diagnosed with coronavirus

A 98-year-old Second World War hero fighting coronavirus has been re-admitted to hospital after doctors thought he had made a miraculous recovery .
Jack Bowden , from Bolton , was admitted to hospital with a suspected water infection early last week .
During his stint in hospital , he was tested for Covid-19 and tested positive for the virus - an outcome his family were left stunned by as he `` did not have any typical flu symptoms '' .
His family were devastated by the unexpected news , fearing that the illness would be 'the end ' for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's youngest child of four , Mark , who also runs the family-owned opticians , described the heart-breaking moment : `` He was admitted to hospital on Monday afternoon last week .
`` He was treated with what they thought at the time was a water infection .
He responded within days to the treatment .
`` He was due to be released but the doctors said they had done a Covid-19 test anyway and they needed to wait 48 hours for the results .
`` I did not think for one minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came back Wednesday afternoon and he had tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` I was absolutely gutted , I thought it was the end-of-the-world , there was no way I would get to see him .
I just thought it was the end .
`` He rang me to say , 'son , I think I 've got the real thing ' . ''
But just two days of treatment in hospital after the frightening diagnosis , Mr Bowden was discharged back to his care home in Ivy Bank Road after recuperating so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Friday morning , he rang me to say ' I 'm being discharged ' .
`` By Saturday morning , he was back in the home and appeared to be doing really nicely .
`` There was no further medications given to him at that stage , they felt he had made a complete recovery .
`` The nurses could not believe how well he was handling it , like he batted it off as if it was nothing . ''
But the 98-year-old is not out of the woods just yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bowden 's chest is still troubling him and he had to be re-admitted to hospital .
Mark said : `` He has unfortunately taken a slight turn for the worse today ( Wednesday ) .
He 's not out of the woods yet but he is doing really well considering the age he is .
`` He did not have the typical flu symptoms that everybody else has .
His symptoms were a mild chest infection and what we thought was a water infection .
`` Over the last 24 hours , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have had to have him readmitted again .
`` He seems to be stable but this is obviously a very crucial stage .
`` We need anything that can bolster his strength .
The slightest thing can make a big difference .
`` I just want to do whatever we can to get him to 100 . ''
Mr Bowden has a long-history in medicine .
The former pharmacist helped to create penicillin during the Second World War at the Royal Navy Medical School in Clevedon .
Mark said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use him as a case study , they were asking how it was possible for someone his age to be doing so well .
`` This has come full circle .
Back in the Second World War , my father was actually instrumental in developing penicillin for the war effort .
He was one of only a small number of scientists that did this .
`` He was helping back then and to this day , he 's helping in the pharmacy world .
It is amazing . ''
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A 98-year-old Second World War hero fighting coronavirus has been re-admitted to hospital after doctors thought he had made a miraculous recovery.
Jack Bowden, from Bolton, was admitted to hospital with a suspected water infection early last week.
During his stint in hospital, he was tested for Covid-19 and tested positive for the virus - an outcome his family were left stunned by as he "did not have any typical flu symptoms".
His family were devastated by the unexpected news, fearing that the illness would be 'the end' for the beloved great-grandfather of 10.
Mr Bowden's youngest child of four, Mark, who also runs the family-owned opticians, described the heart-breaking moment: "He was admitted to hospital on Monday afternoon last week.
(Image: Bowden family)
"He was treated with what they thought at the time was a water infection. He responded within days to the treatment.
"He was due to be released but the doctors said they had done a Covid-19 test anyway and they needed to wait 48 hours for the results.
"I did not think for one minute he would be positive. The results came back Wednesday afternoon and he had tested positive for Covid-19.
"I was absolutely gutted, I thought it was the end-of-the-world, there was no way I would get to see him. I just thought it was the end.
"He rang me to say, 'son, I think I've got the real thing'."
But just two days of treatment in hospital after the frightening diagnosis, Mr Bowden was discharged back to his care home in Ivy Bank Road after recuperating so well.
Mark said: "By the Friday morning, he rang me to say 'I'm being discharged'.
"By Saturday morning, he was back in the home and appeared to be doing really nicely.
"There was no further medications given to him at that stage, they felt he had made a complete recovery.
"The nurses could not believe how well he was handling it, like he batted it off as if it was nothing."
But the 98-year-old is not out of the woods just yet, warned his youngest son. Mr Bowden's chest is still troubling him and he had to be re-admitted to hospital.
Mark said: "He has unfortunately taken a slight turn for the worse today (Wednesday). He's not out of the woods yet but he is doing really well considering the age he is.
"He did not have the typical flu symptoms that everybody else has. His symptoms were a mild chest infection and what we thought was a water infection.
"Over the last 24 hours, the chest infection is getting slightly worse, we have had to have him readmitted again.
(Image: MEN Media)
"He seems to be stable but this is obviously a very crucial stage.
"We need anything that can bolster his strength. The slightest thing can make a big difference.
"I just want to do whatever we can to get him to 100."
Mr Bowden has a long-history in medicine. The former pharmacist helped to create penicillin during the Second World War at the Royal Navy Medical School in Clevedon.
Mark said: "The doctors at the hospital said they wanted to use him as a case study, they were asking how it was possible for someone his age to be doing so well.
"This has come full circle. Back in the Second World War, my father was actually instrumental in developing penicillin for the war effort. He was one of only a small number of scientists that did this.
"He was helping back then and to this day, he's helping in the pharmacy world. It is amazing."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--The empty streets of Manchester - a city on lockdown

Since the Prime Minister announced the new measures on staying home - life hasn ’ t been the same in Manchester .
Shops have shut , restaurants are closed , and the once bustling hub of the North is now an eerie , desolate scene - save for the stray geese .
As the sun beats down over the city centre , it ’ s clear to see many people are adhering to the government ’ s guidance on social distancing .
The new measures , which came into place on Monday evening in an address from Boris Johnson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus .
People should only leave their homes when they are shopping for basic necessities such as food or medical supplies as infrequently as possible , one form of exercise a day such as running or walking , any medical need or to help a vulnerable person and travelling to and from work when it is absolutely necessary and can ’ t be done from home .
Walking around the usually busy areas of Deansgate and Spinningfields , only dog walkers and runners can be seen lapping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t often see .
A number of cars idle by as traffic seems to be a distant memory .
Shoppers with Sainsbury 's and Tesco ’ s bags quickly walk past each other , sure to keep a good 2 metres distance , but still acknowledging each other with a kind smile .
Trams are still running , on a reduced service , carrying little to no passengers .
At each tram stop , flashing up on the electronic sign , it reads : `` Essential travel only .
Stay home .
Save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken the precautionary step of wearing face masks .
In the Arndale centre , all shops have their barriers down , apart from a few stores such as Poundland and Superdrug .
Whilst walking round the arcade which is usually thronged with people , an unnatural silence can be heard .
Joining back onto Market Street , more people are hovering around , including those lining up outside Aldi - two metres apart - and those sat eating their lunch on the benches .
However , as the day passes by , whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are also those who continue to walk around in groups of five , six and seven .
The government has advised to stay in groups of two if people wish to go outside , unless they are under the same household .
Despite this , people are still going out in groups , with many sat on St Peter ’ s Square chatting together and drinking .
But , the city is a lot quieter and calmer than one would expect on a warm , sunny day such as today .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gardens bares no resemblance to the buzzing open-space seen a month earlier , and the usual bumper-to-bumper traffic is nowhere to be seen .
Whilst the reality of the situation can be seen on the empty streets of Manchester , it ’ s good to see so many of us joining together to stay at home .
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Since the Prime Minister announced the new measures on staying home - life hasn’t been the same in Manchester.
Shops have shut, restaurants are closed, and the once bustling hub of the North is now an eerie, desolate scene - save for the stray geese.
As the sun beats down over the city centre, it’s clear to see many people are adhering to the government’s guidance on social distancing.
The new measures, which came into place on Monday evening in an address from Boris Johnson, requested for the public to stay inside to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus.
People should only leave their homes when they are shopping for basic necessities such as food or medical supplies as infrequently as possible, one form of exercise a day such as running or walking, any medical need or to help a vulnerable person and travelling to and from work when it is absolutely necessary and can’t be done from home.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Walking around the usually busy areas of Deansgate and Spinningfields, only dog walkers and runners can be seen lapping up the glorious weather we don’t often see.
A number of cars idle by as traffic seems to be a distant memory.
Shoppers with Sainsbury's and Tesco’s bags quickly walk past each other, sure to keep a good 2 metres distance, but still acknowledging each other with a kind smile.
(Image: MEN)
Trams are still running, on a reduced service, carrying little to no passengers.
At each tram stop, flashing up on the electronic sign, it reads: "Essential travel only. Stay home. Save lives."
Some passengers have even taken the precautionary step of wearing face masks.
In the Arndale centre, all shops have their barriers down, apart from a few stores such as Poundland and Superdrug.
Whilst walking round the arcade which is usually thronged with people, an unnatural silence can be heard.
Joining back onto Market Street, more people are hovering around, including those lining up outside Aldi - two metres apart - and those sat eating their lunch on the benches.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
However, as the day passes by, whilst most are clearly observing the new guidance, there are also those who continue to walk around in groups of five, six and seven.
The government has advised to stay in groups of two if people wish to go outside, unless they are under the same household.
Despite this, people are still going out in groups, with many sat on St Peter’s Square chatting together and drinking.
Reporting on the coronavirus lockdown The government has included local journalism as one of the essential public services which should be maintained during the coronavirus lockdown. The Manchester Evening News is committed to documenting the impact of the lockdown on local communities and businesses during these unprecedented times. Journalists and photographers are only being asked to go out where necessary for reporting purposes and are being asked to observe all current guidance on social distancing.
But, the city is a lot quieter and calmer than one would expect on a warm, sunny day such as today.
The once-overcrowded pubs are non-existent, Piccadilly Gardens bares no resemblance to the buzzing open-space seen a month earlier, and the usual bumper-to-bumper traffic is nowhere to be seen.
Whilst the reality of the situation can be seen on the empty streets of Manchester, it’s good to see so many of us joining together to stay at home.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes https://www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Bayern 'meet' Leroy Sane's representatives and more rumours

Bayern Munich chief Hasan Salihamidzic met with the new representatives of Manchester City star to discuss a transfer - according to reports .
Sane has been heavily linked with a return to the Bundesliga for a number of months after Bayern failed to secure his signature during the summer transfer window .
The winger has n't featured for the Blues since August after suffering a serious knee injury in the Community Shield and his return has been delayed by the postponement of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Nevertheless , speculation over his future continues with SportBILD reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new representatives LIAN Sports .
The publication claims Salihamidzic met with LIAN Sports in Munich to discuss Sane moving to the Allianz Arena in the upcoming transfer window .
It is understood club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was not present .
The same report claims that Bayern could face competition from both Barcelona and Real Madrid to land Sane who have set a minimum €80million price tag for negotiations .
Elsewhere , Manchester City are reportedly interested in young Schalke defender Malick Thiaw but will be forced to battle their Premier League rivals Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 18-year-old recently made his Bundesliga debut against Hoffenheim and is believed to have caught the eye of Liverpool 's scouting team .
The Daily Mail report Manchester City have joined the race to sign the towering defender in the summer .
Thiaw has a reported release clause of just £7m and Schalke are aiming to tie him down to a new contract .

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Bayern Munich chief Hasan Salihamidzic met with the new representatives of Manchester City star Leroy Sane to discuss a transfer - according to reports.
Sane has been heavily linked with a return to the Bundesliga for a number of months after Bayern failed to secure his signature during the summer transfer window.
The winger hasn't featured for the Blues since August after suffering a serious knee injury in the Community Shield and his return has been delayed by the postponement of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Nevertheless, speculation over his future continues with SportBILD reporting Bayern have held talks with Sane's new representatives LIAN Sports.
The publication claims Salihamidzic met with LIAN Sports in Munich to discuss Sane moving to the Allianz Arena in the upcoming transfer window.
It is understood club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was not present.
The same report claims that Bayern could face competition from both Barcelona and Real Madrid to land Sane who have set a minimum €80million price tag for negotiations.
Elsewhere, Manchester City are reportedly interested in young Schalke defender Malick Thiaw but will be forced to battle their Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool to secure his services.
The 18-year-old recently made his Bundesliga debut against Hoffenheim and is believed to have caught the eye of Liverpool's scouting team.
The Daily Mail report Manchester City have joined the race to sign the towering defender in the summer.
Thiaw has a reported release clause of just £7m and Schalke are aiming to tie him down to a new contract.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Vital coronavirus research is being done at Bolton hospital

Staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital are conducting research with patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 to help fight the coronavirus .
Researchers at the hospital are conduction trials to better understand the virus , who is at risk and why people are getting so seriously ill .
So far , there are two studies running at the hospital .
The first study collects data from patients who tested positive for the virus .
Researchers will find out information about travel , who they may have picked up the virus from , age , background and other details to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus and those who are most at risk .
This trial is being rolled out nationally by Public Health England .
The second trial being run at the Royal Bolton Hospital was looking into influenza , but has now been extended to research the coronavirus .
The trial is being organised by the University of Edinburgh .
DNA samples from patients with the virus are being taken - the patients involved are those who have been admitted to critical care units but have no previous medical history that might have put them at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors understand why these kinds of patients have been so ill .
The hospital is also looking to start a recovery trial , overseen by the National Institute of Health Research .
This will test the effectiveness of treatments which might improve recovery from Covid-19 .
The research is being done under strict infection controls .
Research Nurse Scott Latham , who is co-ordinating the research for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ This research is really important in understanding and tackling the virus .
We ’ re proud that here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit to help.
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Staff at the Royal Bolton Hospital are conducting research with patients who have tested positive for Covid-19 to help fight the coronavirus.
Researchers at the hospital are conduction trials to better understand the virus, who is at risk and why people are getting so seriously ill.
So far, there are two studies running at the hospital.
The first study collects data from patients who tested positive for the virus. Researchers will find out information about travel, who they may have picked up the virus from, age, background and other details to help get a better understanding of the virus and those who are most at risk.
This trial is being rolled out nationally by Public Health England.
(Image: MEN Media)
The second trial being run at the Royal Bolton Hospital was looking into influenza, but has now been extended to research the coronavirus. The trial is being organised by the University of Edinburgh.
DNA samples from patients with the virus are being taken - the patients involved are those who have been admitted to critical care units but have no previous medical history that might have put them at an increased risk.
This will help doctors understand why these kinds of patients have been so ill.
The hospital is also looking to start a recovery trial, overseen by the National Institute of Health Research.
This will test the effectiveness of treatments which might improve recovery from Covid-19.
The research is being done under strict infection controls.
Research Nurse Scott Latham, who is co-ordinating the research for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This research is really important in understanding and tackling the virus. We’re proud that here in Bolton we’re doing our bit to help.”
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes https://www.thanksamillionnhs.co.uk/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--City headlines: CAS appeal latest as 'new Verratti' is linked

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for March 25 : Manchester City have written to their casual workers confirming they will be paid until the end of the season .
With football suspended until April 30 at the earliest and no guarantees over when it will return , there has been uncertainty over the income of people who work for the club on matchdays - a group of around 1,000 including stewards , ticketing support , and receptionists .
The club had been criticised for not communicating with their workers earlier , with Brighton , Crystal Palace , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were swifter to take action and offer support .
The scale and complexity of the operation involving the whole City Football Group has been suggested as being principally behind the length of time taken to get in touch with staff , and issues such as direct debit payments for season tickets remain outstanding .
However , a letter sent from club Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrarda confirmed to workers that they will be paid for the games that were scheduled to take place .
Read the letter in full HERE Manchester City 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sport ( CAS ) should not be affected by the actions of their Premier League rivals .
The Daily Mail reports that eight of the top ten teams in the country - with the Blues and Sheffield United the exceptions - have made an application to CAS asking that City be unable to play in the Champions League while their appeal is heard .
Such an intervention at this stage is unusual , to say the least .
City have not requested a 'stay ' , the freezing of the punishment while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common for such an action to be made in the Swiss federal tribunal - i.e .
after any CAS trial - where it can take longer for cases to be heard .
Moreover , the club have consistently called for resolutions to be as swift as possible and Ferran Soriano spoke before the suspension of football about the hope that a trial could be completed before the summer .
City linked with the 'new Verratti' Manchester City have joined Barcelona in the hunt for teenage midfielder Edouard Michut , according to reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his performances for the French club 's academy in recent years .
Barcelona are said to be keeping tabs on the 17-year-old , who has been with PSG for four years , but Calciomercato reports that City are also in the race .
Michut has been likened to PSG midfielder Marco Verratti .
Man City are keeping a keen eye on Valencia starlet Ferran Torres , according to Corriere dello Sport .
The 20-year-old striker has burst onto the scene this season and has six goals and seven assists to his name .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs reportedly interested , including Liverpool , Juventus and Barcelona , and while Torres ’ release clause is set at €100m his contract expires at the end of next season which could see the Spaniard go for a cut-price .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for March 25:
A class gesture
Manchester City have written to their casual workers confirming they will be paid until the end of the season.
With football suspended until April 30 at the earliest and no guarantees over when it will return, there has been uncertainty over the income of people who work for the club on matchdays - a group of around 1,000 including stewards, ticketing support, and receptionists.
The club had been criticised for not communicating with their workers earlier, with Brighton, Crystal Palace, and Wolves among the Premier League clubs that were swifter to take action and offer support.
(Image: Man City via Getty Images)
The scale and complexity of the operation involving the whole City Football Group has been suggested as being principally behind the length of time taken to get in touch with staff, and issues such as direct debit payments for season tickets remain outstanding.
However, a letter sent from club Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrarda confirmed to workers that they will be paid for the games that were scheduled to take place.
Read the letter in full HERE
Latest on CAS appeal
Manchester City's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) should not be affected by the actions of their Premier League rivals.
The Daily Mail reports that eight of the top ten teams in the country - with the Blues and Sheffield United the exceptions - have made an application to CAS asking that City be unable to play in the Champions League while their appeal is heard.
Such an intervention at this stage is unusual, to say the least.
City have not requested a 'stay', the freezing of the punishment while the appeal is heard. It is more common for such an action to be made in the Swiss federal tribunal - i.e. after any CAS trial - where it can take longer for cases to be heard.
Moreover, the club have consistently called for resolutions to be as swift as possible and Ferran Soriano spoke before the suspension of football about the hope that a trial could be completed before the summer.
Read the full story HERE
Transfer rumours
City linked with the 'new Verratti'
Manchester City have joined Barcelona in the hunt for teenage midfielder Edouard Michut, according to reports.
Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Michut has impressed with his performances for the French club's academy in recent years.
Barcelona are said to be keeping tabs on the 17-year-old, who has been with PSG for four years, but Calciomercato reports that City are also in the race. Michut has been likened to PSG midfielder Marco Verratti.
Ferran Torres on City's radar
Man City are keeping a keen eye on Valencia starlet Ferran Torres, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The 20-year-old striker has burst onto the scene this season and has six goals and seven assists to his name.
City are one of a number of clubs reportedly interested, including Liverpool, Juventus and Barcelona, and while Torres’ release clause is set at €100m his contract expires at the end of next season which could see the Spaniard go for a cut-price.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne features in FIFA 20 TOTW Moments 2 squad

Despite no games being played over the last week , Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been named in the latest FIFA 20 TOTW squad , but not everything is as it seems .
Due to the lack of football all over the world , the usual TOTW format has been replaced by TOTW Moments for the foreseeable future , which are previous TOTW lineups from earlier versions of FIFA Ultimate Team .
This week , EA SPORTS have decided to re-release TOTW 31 from FUT 19 as a TOTW Moments squad , featuring players like Kevin De Bruyne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicolas Pepe and more .
Check out the full TOTW Moments squad 2 below .
For more information on the ongoing FIFA TOTW Moments promo , check out the info below .
Following the suspensions of the Premier League , Bundesliga & Ligue 1 last Friday , in addition to La Liga , Serie A and several other leagues across the world , we have taken the decision to suspend our normal Team of the Week ( TOTW ) program .
When thinking about a replacement for TOTW , we wanted to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is compatible with TOTW if we are able to reintroduce it later in the year .
Today , we are introducing the Team of the Week Moments and explaining some changes that you will see in game .
TOTW Moments will be a recurring program that will be based entirely on a historical TOTW release from past FUT titles .
Each squad will be a reflection of a specific TOTW that was released from March onwards in each product year .
We want to keep these Items distinct , to help distinguish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in previous seasons .
All players that will be released will reflect their current teams , and their OVR increase will be in line with their FUT 20 upgrade path .
For example , in FUT 18 TOTW 28 Kyle Walker was given an 86 OVR Item in line with his FUT 18 upgrade path .
For his TOTW Moments Item , Kyle Walker will be an 87 OVR Item based on his FUT 20 upgrade path .
TOTW Moments will replace TOTW in multiple places across FUT starting today , Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amongst others : To ensure that Live Items continue to be valuable to players when building their squads , we ’ ll also be upgrading Ones to Watch and Headliners Live Items based on if they are released in a TOTW Moments squad .
As players with dynamic Items are selected for TOTW Moments squads , they will receive upgrades accordingly .
When the regular football calendar resumes , Ones to Watch and Headliners Items will continue to receive upgrades as they would have done previously .

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Despite no games being played over the last week, Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been named in the latest FIFA 20 TOTW squad, but not everything is as it seems.
Due to the lack of football all over the world, the usual TOTW format has been replaced by TOTW Moments for the foreseeable future, which are previous TOTW lineups from earlier versions of FIFA Ultimate Team.
This week, EA SPORTS have decided to re-release TOTW 31 from FUT 19 as a TOTW Moments squad, featuring players like Kevin De Bruyne, Inaki Williams, Lucas Moura, Nicolas Pepe and more.
Check out the full TOTW Moments squad 2 below.
FIFA 20 TOTW Moments squad 2 (TOTW 28 replacement)
GK: Pepe Reina (Aston Villa)
CB: Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)
CB: Fabian Schar (Newcastle United)
RWB: Mathieu Debuchy (Saint-Ettiene)
CM: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
RM: Nicolas Pepe (Arsenal)
CAM: Radja Nainggolan (Cagliari)
LM: Rafa (Benfica)
(Image: EA SPORTS FIFA)
LW: Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich)
ST: Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
ST: Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur)
For more information on the ongoing FIFA TOTW Moments promo, check out the info below.
Introducing Team of the Week Moments
Following the suspensions of the Premier League, Bundesliga & Ligue 1 last Friday, in addition to La Liga, Serie A and several other leagues across the world, we have taken the decision to suspend our normal Team of the Week (TOTW) program. When thinking about a replacement for TOTW, we wanted to build something that is authentic to football and that is compatible with TOTW if we are able to reintroduce it later in the year. Today, we are introducing the Team of the Week Moments and explaining some changes that you will see in game.
TOTW Moments will be a recurring program that will be based entirely on a historical TOTW release from past FUT titles. Each squad will be a reflection of a specific TOTW that was released from March onwards in each product year. We want to keep these Items distinct, to help distinguish between authentic performances taking place this season and in previous seasons.
All players that will be released will reflect their current teams, and their OVR increase will be in line with their FUT 20 upgrade path. For example, in FUT 18 TOTW 28 Kyle Walker was given an 86 OVR Item in line with his FUT 18 upgrade path. For his TOTW Moments Item, Kyle Walker will be an 87 OVR Item based on his FUT 20 upgrade path.
TOTW Moments will replace TOTW in multiple places across FUT starting today, Wednesday, March 18th. This includes, amongst others:
FUT Champions Rewards
In packs
Weekly Featured Squad Battle within Squad Battles
SBC Requirements
Future FUT Objectives
Draft Mode
To ensure that Live Items continue to be valuable to players when building their squads, we’ll also be upgrading Ones to Watch and Headliners Live Items based on if they are released in a TOTW Moments squad. As players with dynamic Items are selected for TOTW Moments squads, they will receive upgrades accordingly.
When the regular football calendar resumes, Ones to Watch and Headliners Items will continue to receive upgrades as they would have done previously.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-25--Ferdinand reveals why Arjen Robben rejected Man United transfer

Rio Ferdinand says he would have loved Arjen Robben to have signed for Manchester United .
The Dutch winger earned legendary status for his time in European football where he impressed at Chelsea before enjoying the best years of his career at Bayern Munich .
After bursting onto the scene at PSV Eindhoven the winger was in high demand heading into the 2004 summer transfer window with both United and Chelsea keen to sign him .
Sir Alex Ferguson met with Robben in London and invited the youngster to the club 's Carrington training ground , however the clubs could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Chelsea eventually signed Robben and Ferdinand admits he would have loved to have played with him at Old Trafford .
When asked to compare Ryan Giggs with the Dutch great Ferdinand backed his former United teammate , but revealed how close he came to making his dream come true .
“ I ’ d have to go for Giggsy , you know , ” Ferdinand said on Instagram .
“ Robben was nasty though , ooh Robben , you knew he was going to come back in on his left foot but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
“ He was saying ‘ I ’ m going to come in on my left , you ’ re not going to stop me ’ - and they didn ’ t .
What a player , Robben was great .
“ We should have signed him at United .
I think he came to the training ground , he walked around and didn ’ t like the smell and walked off and went Chelsea .
“ Couldn ’ t believe it man .
He would have been great for us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , left wing , into centre midfield by the end of his career .
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Rio Ferdinand says he would have loved Arjen Robben to have signed for Manchester United.
The Dutch winger earned legendary status for his time in European football where he impressed at Chelsea before enjoying the best years of his career at Bayern Munich.
After bursting onto the scene at PSV Eindhoven the winger was in high demand heading into the 2004 summer transfer window with both United and Chelsea keen to sign him.
Sir Alex Ferguson met with Robben in London and invited the youngster to the club's Carrington training ground, however the clubs could not agree on a fee for him.
Chelsea eventually signed Robben and Ferdinand admits he would have loved to have played with him at Old Trafford. When asked to compare Ryan Giggs with the Dutch great Ferdinand backed his former United teammate, but revealed how close he came to making his dream come true.
“I’d have to go for Giggsy, you know,” Ferdinand said on Instagram.
“Robben was nasty though, ooh Robben, you knew he was going to come back in on his left foot but the left-back couldn’t deal with it.
“He was saying ‘I’m going to come in on my left, you’re not going to stop me’ - and they didn’t. What a player, Robben was great.
“We should have signed him at United. I think he came to the training ground, he walked around and didn’t like the smell and walked off and went Chelsea.
“Couldn’t believe it man. He would have been great for us.
“But Giggsy was an unbelievable footballer, left wing, into centre midfield by the end of his career.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Council tax relief introduced for some households during coronavirus pandemic

A council tax relief has been introduced for vulnerable households during the coronavirus outbreak .
It is one measure set out by the Local Government Secretary as part of a £500 million Hardship Fund which will provide support to those who need it most in 2020 to 2021 .
Robert Jenrick MP announced that the Council Tax relief will help those affected most by the pandemic and the fund will be made available to local authorities in England .
He said : `` Providing the necessary financial support to people and families is critical at this difficult time when many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their income .
`` That ’ s why we ’ re giving local councils an additional £500 million , to ensure help is available for the most vulnerable people in our society who are struggling to pay their council tax bills .
`` The government is on your side and will do whatever takes to help . ''
The government has said that the Hardship Fund will support those in receipt of Local Council Tax Support schemes by reducing their council tax liability for 2020 to 2021 .
People in receipt of Local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most vulnerable to changes in income and the government say it is committed to ensuring they have the support they need .
They added that all councils have their own schemes providing support to working age council tax payers .
The level of support provided is decided by the council and while taking local circumstances into account , it will provide a reduction on council tax bills to lower income households , taking account of income and savings .

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A council tax relief has been introduced for vulnerable households during the coronavirus outbreak.
It is one measure set out by the Local Government Secretary as part of a £500 million Hardship Fund which will provide support to those who need it most in 2020 to 2021.
Robert Jenrick MP announced that the Council Tax relief will help those affected most by the pandemic and the fund will be made available to local authorities in England.
He said: "Providing the necessary financial support to people and families is critical at this difficult time when many people will be concerned about changes to their income.
"That’s why we’re giving local councils an additional £500 million, to ensure help is available for the most vulnerable people in our society who are struggling to pay their council tax bills.
"The government is on your side and will do whatever takes to help."
The government has said that the Hardship Fund will support those in receipt of Local Council Tax Support schemes by reducing their council tax liability for 2020 to 2021.
People in receipt of Local Council Tax Support schemes are recognised as the most vulnerable to changes in income and the government say it is committed to ensuring they have the support they need.
They added that all councils have their own schemes providing support to working age council tax payers.
The level of support provided is decided by the council and while taking local circumstances into account, it will provide a reduction on council tax bills to lower income households, taking account of income and savings.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Man United stats prove Solskjaer has delivered on youth promise

Manchester United have handed Premier League appearances to more academy graduates this season than any other club in the division .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has regularly spoken about his faith in youth and his desire to promote stars from the club 's fabled youth system , with Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams the main beneficiaries of that policy this season so far .
James Garner , Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong have also featured in the Premier League this term .
There are in fact 11 homegrown United players who have played in the Premier League this season .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Garner and Gomes , Axel Tuanzebe , Jesse Lingard , Scott McTominay , Andreas Pereira , Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford have all featured .
It puts United on top , ahead of Chelsea 's 10 academy graduates ( Tammy Abraham , Faustino Anjorin , Andreas Christensen , Billy Gilour , Callum Hudson-Odoi , Reece James , Mason Mount , Fikayo Tomori , Armando Broja and Tariq Lamptey ) .
Next up are Arsenal with seven and Tottenham with six .
United also top the numbers in terms of total appearances this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 124 - although Frank Lampard has handed more starts to his youngsters ( 97 to 87 ) .
United lead the way in terms of goals , mainly thanks to Rashford 's tally of 14 for the season .
United academy graduates have scored 25 goals this term .
Earlier this season , United 's head of first-team development Nicky Butt revealed why the current academy batch were fortunate to have someone like Solskjaer in charge of the senior squad .
`` He ’ s really approachable , knows the club inside out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footballer here , '' Butt said of Solskjaer .
`` Even though he wasn ’ t an academy member , he came as a very young boy and was lost , didn ’ t know what to do and embraced the club and ended up becoming one of the family .
`` We ’ re fortunate at the minute that Ole is in the hot seat .
He ’ s coached in the academy , he did his coaching badges with academy players and coaches , so he knows pretty much everybody right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that can only be beneficial . ''

Manchester United have handed Premier League appearances to more academy graduates this season than any other club in the division.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has regularly spoken about his faith in youth and his desire to promote stars from the club's fabled youth system, with Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams the main beneficiaries of that policy this season so far. James Garner, Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong have also featured in the Premier League this term.
There are in fact 11 homegrown United players who have played in the Premier League this season. As well as Greenwood, Williams, Chong, Garner and Gomes, Axel Tuanzebe, Jesse Lingard, Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereira, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford have all featured.
It puts United on top, ahead of Chelsea's 10 academy graduates (Tammy Abraham, Faustino Anjorin, Andreas Christensen, Billy Gilour, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James, Mason Mount, Fikayo Tomori, Armando Broja and Tariq Lamptey).
Next up are Arsenal with seven and Tottenham with six.
United also top the numbers in terms of total appearances this season, with 137 to Chelsea's 124 - although Frank Lampard has handed more starts to his youngsters (97 to 87).
United lead the way in terms of goals, mainly thanks to Rashford's tally of 14 for the season. United academy graduates have scored 25 goals this term.
Earlier this season, United's head of first-team development Nicky Butt revealed why the current academy batch were fortunate to have someone like Solskjaer in charge of the senior squad.
"He’s really approachable, knows the club inside out, what it takes to be a footballer here," Butt said of Solskjaer.
"Even though he wasn’t an academy member, he came as a very young boy and was lost, didn’t know what to do and embraced the club and ended up becoming one of the family.
"We’re fortunate at the minute that Ole is in the hot seat. He’s coached in the academy, he did his coaching badges with academy players and coaches, so he knows pretty much everybody right down to the Under-12s in the club and that can only be beneficial."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Manchester Council says it will build 2,800 new homes

A new council-run house building company will be established in Manchester in a bid to boost the delivery of affordable homes .
The town hall is aiming to build 32,000 new houses by 2025 , including 6,400 affordable homes – but leaders admitted coronavirus would create uncertainty .
By creating this company , the council will be able to control and set rent levels to better meet the needs of those on housing benefits .
All of the houses that would be built through the company would be exempt from right to buy .
It is estimated that it could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with more than 1,000 homes for market sale and rent .
Coun Suzanne Richards , executive member for housing and regeneration , said : “ Creating our own housing development company means we can take a far more proactive role in affordable housing delivery across the city .
“ We will continue to work closely with our Registered Social Landlords ( RSL ) to deliver new homes across the city , but it ’ s important that we consider every option open to us to ensure new affordable homes are built as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be given to city planners to directly deliver affordable housing alongside RSLs , instead of bringing in third parties .
The council will also allow these providers , which have greater access to funding than local authorities , to build on their land .
Plans are already in place for vacant council-owned land on Oldham Road to be sold to housing association One Manchester to allow for 139 affordable apartments to be built .
The housing company proposals were signed off by the council ’ s executive on Wednesday , though the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a minimum because of the COVID-19 outbreak .
Speaking at the meeting , Coun Richards said : “ [ The company ] will ensure hopefully , as it will be unknown yet the impact on the market of the current crisis , that we will be able to continue the delivery of affordable housing in the year ahead.
” So far the council has managed to build 3,173 new homes in 2019/20 , with 283 being affordable .
Since 2015/16 , 1,327 affordable homes have been built .
Coun John Leech , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the group ‘ absolutely supported ’ the Labour administration ’ s plan – but admitted the coronavirus was ‘ clearly going to have an impact ’ .

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A new council-run house building company will be established in Manchester in a bid to boost the delivery of affordable homes.
The town hall is aiming to build 32,000 new houses by 2025, including 6,400 affordable homes – but leaders admitted coronavirus would create uncertainty.
By creating this company, the council will be able to control and set rent levels to better meet the needs of those on housing benefits.
All of the houses that would be built through the company would be exempt from right to buy.
It is estimated that it could deliver around 1,800 new affordable homes, along with more than 1,000 homes for market sale and rent.
Coun Suzanne Richards, executive member for housing and regeneration, said: “Creating our own housing development company means we can take a far more proactive role in affordable housing delivery across the city.
“We will continue to work closely with our Registered Social Landlords (RSL) to deliver new homes across the city, but it’s important that we consider every option open to us to ensure new affordable homes are built as quickly as possible.
Greater control will also be given to city planners to directly deliver affordable housing alongside RSLs, instead of bringing in third parties.
The council will also allow these providers, which have greater access to funding than local authorities, to build on their land.
Plans are already in place for vacant council-owned land on Oldham Road to be sold to housing association One Manchester to allow for 139 affordable apartments to be built.
The housing company proposals were signed off by the council’s executive on Wednesday, though the number of people in attendance was kept to a minimum because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Speaking at the meeting, Coun Richards said: “[The company] will ensure hopefully, as it will be unknown yet the impact on the market of the current crisis, that we will be able to continue the delivery of affordable housing in the year ahead.”
So far the council has managed to build 3,173 new homes in 2019/20, with 283 being affordable. Since 2015/16, 1,327 affordable homes have been built.
Coun John Leech, leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition, said the group ‘absolutely supported’ the Labour administration’s plan – but admitted the coronavirus was ‘clearly going to have an impact’.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--Former Man United player gives Grealish vs Maddison transfer verdict

Manchester United have identified both James Maddison and Jack Grealish as potential summer transfer targets , though it looks likely that they 'll only be able to sign one of them .
The Leicester City playmaker and Aston Villa captain both impressed in the Premier League this season , before all football across Europe was suspended due to the spread of coronavirus .
Attentions are now turning to the summer .
And former United player Jonathan Greening believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side would be better off targeting Grealish over Maddison - because the Leicester man may be too similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Metro why he thinks Grealish would bring something different to the table .
`` Over the past few months , there ’ s been talk of Grealish coming or Maddison coming , '' said the man who was a squad player in Sir Alex Ferguson 's 1999 Treble-winning side .
`` Maddison is a very good player , super technical , he can create , great passing both short and long , and great on set plays .
`` Jack Grealish , however , has that little bit of difference , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can drive forwards with the ball , and slide that pass through .
`` He ’ s got that bit of grit and determination ; and doesn ’ t like losing , you can see that in his game .
`` Maddison is also maybe a bit too similar to Fernandes .
`` Whereas Grealish will bring in something different , he can find pockets of space , he can drive at opponents and take on 2-3 players in one movement .
`` He ’ d be a better player at United with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me . ''
It remains to be seen whether United will sign either player , though MEN Sport understands their interest in both is genuine .
Jadon Sancho is also a priority target as Solskjaer looks to beef up his attacking options for next season .

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Manchester United have identified both James Maddison and Jack Grealish as potential summer transfer targets, though it looks likely that they'll only be able to sign one of them.
The Leicester City playmaker and Aston Villa captain both impressed in the Premier League this season, before all football across Europe was suspended due to the spread of coronavirus.
Attentions are now turning to the summer. And former United player Jonathan Greening believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side would be better off targeting Grealish over Maddison - because the Leicester man may be too similar to January addition Bruno Fernandes.
Greening told the Metro via GrandNational why he thinks Grealish would bring something different to the table.
"Over the past few months, there’s been talk of Grealish coming or Maddison coming," said the man who was a squad player in Sir Alex Ferguson's 1999 Treble-winning side.
"I actually feel I would prefer Jack Grealish.
"Maddison is a very good player, super technical, he can create, great passing both short and long, and great on set plays.
"Jack Grealish, however, has that little bit of difference, he can take players on, he can drive forwards with the ball, and slide that pass through.
"He’s got that bit of grit and determination; and doesn’t like losing, you can see that in his game.
"Maddison is also maybe a bit too similar to Fernandes.
"Whereas Grealish will bring in something different, he can find pockets of space, he can drive at opponents and take on 2-3 players in one movement.
"He’d be a better player at United with the current squad than Maddison would be for me."
It remains to be seen whether United will sign either player, though MEN Sport understands their interest in both is genuine.
Jadon Sancho is also a priority target as Solskjaer looks to beef up his attacking options for next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-26--People told to start daily walks from home - and avoid 'unnecessary' car trips

Police are warning drivers not to take 'unnecessary ' car journeys before exercising or walking the dog .
Officers in Eccles have advised the public that any daily exercise regimes , including walks or runs , should begin from home .
Sgt Simon Judd took to Facebook to ask people not to put any extra strain on stretched emergency services .
In a post , he wrote : `` The government restrictions currently in place do not permit you to use your vehicle to travel to this location for exercise .
`` Each and every one of use have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You are entitled to exercise once daily and this should be done by walking , cycling or running from your home address .
You should not be driving away from your address to carry this out .
`` Please refrain from unnecessary travel until restrictions placed upon us all to tackle the coronavirus pandemic have been rescinded .
`` We appreciate your cooperation and understanding at this time . ''
The government 's current advice is that people who are not key workers performing vital services should only leave their home once a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for necessary supplies .

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Police are warning drivers not to take 'unnecessary' car journeys before exercising or walking the dog.
Officers in Eccles have advised the public that any daily exercise regimes, including walks or runs, should begin from home.
Sgt Simon Judd took to Facebook to ask people not to put any extra strain on stretched emergency services.
In a post, he wrote: "The government restrictions currently in place do not permit you to use your vehicle to travel to this location for exercise.
"Each and every one of use have been instructed to avoid unnecessary travel.
"You are entitled to exercise once daily and this should be done by walking, cycling or running from your home address. You should not be driving away from your address to carry this out.
"Please refrain from unnecessary travel until restrictions placed upon us all to tackle the coronavirus pandemic have been rescinded.
"We appreciate your cooperation and understanding at this time."
The government's current advice is that people who are not key workers performing vital services should only leave their home once a day for exercise or trips to shops for necessary supplies.