themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Lake District on what to do when walking near cattle after two deaths this year

The Lake District has issued safety advice for those walking near cattle .
Authorities there along with the National Farmers ’ Union ( NFU ) have urged walkers to let their dogs off leads if they are charged at by cattle .
They 've also set out what to do if you mistakingly end up getting too close to cows , especially those protecting their calves .
It comes following a number of incidents in the UK where walkers have been badly injured or killed by cows .
Last month , Dave Clark , a teacher from North Yorkshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be trampled to death by cows this year when he was walking with his dogs in a field .
Earlier in June , an 82-year-old man was killed by cows in front of his wife in the Yorkshire Dales .
Andrea Meanwell , the Lake District National Park Authority ’ s farming officer said : “ Cows with calves will be protective of their young so you should avoid getting too close .
If you mistakenly do , then please don ’ t make a run for it , move away slowly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the cattle and don ’ t make eye contact as they can find this intimidating.
” “ The countryside code advises that dogs should always be under close control around livestock but if you are feeling threatened by cattle the advice is to drop the lead to allow your dog to run away.
” NFU Cumbria County Chairman Ian Bowness said : “ Sadly , we have learnt of several incidents nationally in the past month in which members of the public have lost their lives .
Our sympathies are with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countryside is a busy working environment , so we need to ensure that the millions of people who visit every year can continue to do so safely and responsibly .
“ The countryside code provides information to members of the public about how they can stay safe and enjoy the countryside responsibly .
`` This includes keeping to public rights of way where safe and appropriate to do so , always keeping a dog under effective control and releasing your dog if feeling threatened by livestock.
” According to the Health and Safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2000 and March 2020 , 98 people were killed by cattle in the UK .

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The Lake District has issued safety advice for those walking near cattle.
Authorities there along with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have urged walkers to let their dogs off leads if they are charged at by cattle.
They've also set out what to do if you mistakingly end up getting too close to cows, especially those protecting their calves.
It comes following a number of incidents in the UK where walkers have been badly injured or killed by cows.
Last month, Dave Clark, a teacher from North Yorkshire, became the second member of the public to be trampled to death by cows this year when he was walking with his dogs in a field.
Earlier in June, an 82-year-old man was killed by cows in front of his wife in the Yorkshire Dales.
Andrea Meanwell, the Lake District National Park Authority’s farming officer said: “Cows with calves will be protective of their young so you should avoid getting too close. If you mistakenly do, then please don’t make a run for it, move away slowly. Don’t turn your back on the cattle and don’t make eye contact as they can find this intimidating.”
“The countryside code advises that dogs should always be under close control around livestock but if you are feeling threatened by cattle the advice is to drop the lead to allow your dog to run away.”
NFU Cumbria County Chairman Ian Bowness said: “Sadly, we have learnt of several incidents nationally in the past month in which members of the public have lost their lives. Our sympathies are with the families of those involved.
“The countryside is a busy working environment, so we need to ensure that the millions of people who visit every year can continue to do so safely and responsibly.
“The countryside code provides information to members of the public about how they can stay safe and enjoy the countryside responsibly.
"This includes keeping to public rights of way where safe and appropriate to do so, always keeping a dog under effective control and releasing your dog if feeling threatened by livestock.”
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), between March 2000 and March 2020, 98 people were killed by cattle in the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Hunt for man who tried to buy explosive on web...but was talking to the FBI

Police are searching for a man who was found guilty in his absence of attempting to buy two hand grenades and Semtex explosive from an undercover FBI agent on the dark web .
Mohammed Humza , 29 , who has links to Rochdale , failed to turn up for his Old Bailey trial on Monday and was suspected of travelling to Kashmir in Pakistan .
The trial went ahead in his absence and Humza , who was represented by a lawyer , was found guilty of attempting to possess explosive substances for unlawful purposes between July 14 and September 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for six hours and eight minutes to reach their decision by a majority of 11 to one .
Mrs Justice McGowan said sentencing would be put off for more information about Humza 's reasons for wanting a grenade , and whether or not it for was terrorism .
She said : `` He may have left the country .
On the other hand , he may be saying he has left the country in order to deter police from trying to find him .
`` I have to consider before I pass sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purpose Mr Humza tried to get this grenade for .
`` At the moment I simply do n't know and it will come as no surprise for you to know if it is for a terrorist purpose that puts it into a different category for sentence . ''
Jurors were told how Humza , going by the username mh.nn243 , had approached an FBI agent posing as a seller on dark web trading site AlphaBay in summer 2016 .
The site , which has since been closed down , was popular for trading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other weapons .
In a message to the agent in July 2016 , mh.nn243 asked : `` What 's the best price you can do for 2 grenades with postage to the UK ? ''
The user haggled the agent down from 125 US dollars each to 115 US dollars by offering to buy four grenades .
In the exchange , the pair discussed the price of delivery to 'Watford ' and 'Hertfordshire ' .
The court heard that after this conversation , the user went quiet and the deal was not completed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in early August .
He said he had been away for a while and using someone else 's laptop but asked to 'do 1 custom now ' on a fragmentation grenade .
The pair eventually agreed a deal for two grenades and mh.nn243 placed cryptocurrency funds on financial transaction service escrow ( via a third party ) at 9.03pm on August 6 .
Prosecutor Benjamin Holt said : `` This is not just idle chat - mh.nn243 has actually made payment for the two grenades . ''
The court heard the grenades were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Fuller Road , Watford , but under his neighbour 's name .
Mr Holt said : `` It is not a great disguise , I accept , but it is , we say , the user getting the product delivered to his home address , albeit with his neighbour 's name on the package . ''
After being told by the agent that he was out of stock of grenades and having his cryptocurrency refunded , the user attempted to buy Semtex and a fuse detonator .
It was not in dispute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Humza denied being the person in control of the mh.nn243 user name .
Mrs Justice McGowan did not explain the reasons for Humza 's absence during the trial , only telling the jury : `` Mr Humza has chosen not to attend his trial . ''
In legal argument before the trial got under way , Mr Holt described attempts to track Humza down .
Officers spoke to his estranged wife in Watford who said she had not spoken to him since last Saturday and he 'comes and goes as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The mother of three said she did not have a contact number for him and was unaware he was facing a trial .
Further inquiries revealed Humza was in a relationship with another woman who suggested he was out of the country in Pakistan , possibly Kashmir .
His parents and in-laws in Birmingham said they had not seen him since June , the court heard .
The court heard that Humza had previous convictions for fraud and theft , but no terror-related offences .
Det Chief Insp Trevor Davidson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved extensive work with international law enforcement colleagues to ensure Humza was convicted .
`` Our focus is now on ensuring Humza is located and faces the sentence he will be given , and I would urge anyone with information to contact police immediately if they see him or have any information on his whereabouts . ''
Humza is described as 5ft 8in , Asian and of medium build .
In addition to Watford , he is known to have links to Birmingham , Luton and Rochdale .

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Police are searching for a man who was found guilty in his absence of attempting to buy two hand grenades and Semtex explosive from an undercover FBI agent on the dark web.
Mohammed Humza, 29, who has links to Rochdale, failed to turn up for his Old Bailey trial on Monday and was suspected of travelling to Kashmir in Pakistan.
The trial went ahead in his absence and Humza, who was represented by a lawyer, was found guilty of attempting to possess explosive substances for unlawful purposes between July 14 and September 5, 2016.
The jury had deliberated for six hours and eight minutes to reach their decision by a majority of 11 to one.
Mrs Justice McGowan said sentencing would be put off for more information about Humza's reasons for wanting a grenade, and whether or not it for was terrorism.
She told jurors Humza's current whereabouts was a 'mystery'.
She said: "He may have left the country. On the other hand, he may be saying he has left the country in order to deter police from trying to find him.
"I have to consider before I pass sentence whether or not I can establish what purpose Mr Humza tried to get this grenade for.
"At the moment I simply don't know and it will come as no surprise for you to know if it is for a terrorist purpose that puts it into a different category for sentence."
Jurors were told how Humza, going by the username mh.nn243, had approached an FBI agent posing as a seller on dark web trading site AlphaBay in summer 2016.
The site, which has since been closed down, was popular for trading illegal items including drugs, firearms and other weapons.
In a message to the agent in July 2016, mh.nn243 asked: "What's the best price you can do for 2 grenades with postage to the UK?"
The user haggled the agent down from 125 US dollars each to 115 US dollars by offering to buy four grenades.
In the exchange, the pair discussed the price of delivery to 'Watford' and 'Hertfordshire'.
The court heard that after this conversation, the user went quiet and the deal was not completed, but he approached the officer again in early August.
He said he had been away for a while and using someone else's laptop but asked to 'do 1 custom now' on a fragmentation grenade.
The pair eventually agreed a deal for two grenades and mh.nn243 placed cryptocurrency funds on financial transaction service escrow (via a third party) at 9.03pm on August 6.
Prosecutor Benjamin Holt said: "This is not just idle chat - mh.nn243 has actually made payment for the two grenades."
The court heard the grenades were to be sent to Humza's address in Fuller Road, Watford, but under his neighbour's name.
Mr Holt said: "It is not a great disguise, I accept, but it is, we say, the user getting the product delivered to his home address, albeit with his neighbour's name on the package."
After being told by the agent that he was out of stock of grenades and having his cryptocurrency refunded, the user attempted to buy Semtex and a fuse detonator.
It was not in dispute that the dark web deals took place, but Humza denied being the person in control of the mh.nn243 user name.
Mrs Justice McGowan did not explain the reasons for Humza's absence during the trial, only telling the jury: "Mr Humza has chosen not to attend his trial."
In legal argument before the trial got under way, Mr Holt described attempts to track Humza down.
Officers spoke to his estranged wife in Watford who said she had not spoken to him since last Saturday and he 'comes and goes as he pleases to see his children'.
The mother of three said she did not have a contact number for him and was unaware he was facing a trial.
Further inquiries revealed Humza was in a relationship with another woman who suggested he was out of the country in Pakistan, possibly Kashmir.
His parents and in-laws in Birmingham said they had not seen him since June, the court heard.
The court heard that Humza had previous convictions for fraud and theft, but no terror-related offences.
Police have now launched a manhunt.
Det Chief Insp Trevor Davidson said: "This has been a lengthy investigation which involved extensive work with international law enforcement colleagues to ensure Humza was convicted.
"Our focus is now on ensuring Humza is located and faces the sentence he will be given, and I would urge anyone with information to contact police immediately if they see him or have any information on his whereabouts."
Humza is described as 5ft 8in, Asian and of medium build.
In addition to Watford, he is known to have links to Birmingham, Luton and Rochdale.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Man United know perfect response to Paul Scholes criticism

There was a moment in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's press conference before Manchester United 's game against Tottenham when it looked like he might be about to criticise a few of his former teammates .
This came before United 's latest nadir and that dreadful 6-1 thumping by Spurs , but the club 's approach in the transfer market was being hammered and questions were being asked about the depth of the squad .
Gary Neville , Patrice Evra , Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher were the chief critics that week and when Solskjaer began to respond to a question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heading down a path of suggesting they should speak to him instead , before backpedalling .
`` Patrice , Rio , Gary , Fletch , they have always been welcome here to talk to me instead of ... they are doing their jobs .
It ’ s their jobs so we can allow them to do their jobs but we 're all wanting Man United as high as possible , '' he said .
The events of the following Sunday did n't do anything to stem the tide of criticism coming the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Woodward , Matt Judge and the club as a whole .
The defeat to Tottenham was an embarrassment and for players who were a part of the most successful era in the club 's history it was galling to see .
Yet they are comparing the United they see now to the United they were a part of , when the reality is this is a club that has lost its way in the years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired .
Solskjaer is unlikely to seek the counsel of former Liverpool managers as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the top , but the likes of Rafa Benitez , Gerard Houllier and Roy Evans probably sympathise with the Norwegian 's plight .
Comparisons between Liverpool 's fall from their perch and United 's current struggles are unwelcome , given it took the former 30 years to win a title again , but as Liverpool tried to find the secret to their former success they had to do so with a never-ending cycle of former players who had experienced the glory now dissecting where it 's all gone wrong in TV studios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The cycle of negativity was endless and it was a source of frustration for some Liverpool managers .
In Solskjaer 's answer to the latest round of criticism there was a hint he 's beginning to feel the same way .
Alongside those four there are many more former United players in roles as pundits now , being asked for opinions and snap judgements on the latest Old Trafford crisis .
Roy Keane is a regular source of anguish on Sky Sports , Neville 's Class of 92 contemporaries pop up in various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is best for United and many of them provide thoughtful and insightful comment on matters at their former club .
Yet there is also a need for fresh opinion and fresh thought as well .
Repeating what 's been said elsewhere is n't going to work in punditry now .
That means the noise is constant , the volume is turned up to 10 and the challenge for Solskjaer and his squad is to try and filter it out .
Take Paul Scholes ' criticism of Anthony Martial this week .
United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surely the status of Martial is down the bottom of the list ?
He might not have found the back of the net yet , but the Premier League season for United is three games old .
His red card against Tottenham was an inexcusable lapse of discipline , but let 's not forget he scored 23 goals in his first season as the club 's No .
9 last term .
Add in nine assists and his rate of 0.81 goal contributions per 90 minutes feels pretty impressive , especially when his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fluid front three .
But Scholes ' view was that those figures have `` conned '' us , and that it 's the 206 minutes he 's played this season that are more illuminating .
`` These forwards are exceptionally talented lads , we all know that .
The problem with United 's forwards is that none of them is an actual centre-forward , '' the former United midfield told Stadium Astro .
`` Martial almost conned us into thinking he was one at the end of last season because he scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He 's started this season quite poorly again , which makes you think he is n't .
It 's misleading .
That 's why I 've kept saying we need a top-class No .
9 . ''
United do need greater competition for Martial , something Edinson Cavani might be able to provide in the short-term , but finding a new starting striker is nowhere near the top of the list of Solskjaer 's priorities right now and criticising someone who was in the discussion to be United 's player of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago feels a little rash .
But , as Solskjaer points out , Scholes was doing his job and providing an honest assessment of United .
The fact is no former United players will have much that is positive to say about their club right now .
In an age of instant social media judgements and 24-hour rolling news , the challenge for Solskjaer and his squad is to be mentally strong enough to block the noise out and stick to the path they are on .
The cohort of former United players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to see their old club back at the top of the table , it 's just that their criticism of what 's going wrong right now is n't always helpful to that cause .

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There was a moment in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's press conference before Manchester United's game against Tottenham when it looked like he might be about to criticise a few of his former teammates.
This came before United 's latest nadir and that dreadful 6-1 thumping by Spurs, but the club's approach in the transfer market was being hammered and questions were being asked about the depth of the squad.
Gary Neville, Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher were the chief critics that week and when Solskjaer began to respond to a question about their comments he looked to be heading down a path of suggesting they should speak to him instead, before backpedalling.
"Patrice, Rio, Gary, Fletch, they have always been welcome here to talk to me instead of... they are doing their jobs. It’s their jobs so we can allow them to do their jobs but we're all wanting Man United as high as possible," he said.
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The events of the following Sunday didn't do anything to stem the tide of criticism coming the way of Solskjaer, his squad, Ed Woodward, Matt Judge and the club as a whole.
The defeat to Tottenham was an embarrassment and for players who were a part of the most successful era in the club's history it was galling to see.
Yet they are comparing the United they see now to the United they were a part of, when the reality is this is a club that has lost its way in the years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.
Solskjaer is unlikely to seek the counsel of former Liverpool managers as he tries to navigate a path back to the top, but the likes of Rafa Benitez, Gerard Houllier and Roy Evans probably sympathise with the Norwegian's plight.
Comparisons between Liverpool's fall from their perch and United's current struggles are unwelcome, given it took the former 30 years to win a title again, but as Liverpool tried to find the secret to their former success they had to do so with a never-ending cycle of former players who had experienced the glory now dissecting where it's all gone wrong in TV studios, radio booths and newspaper columns.
The cycle of negativity was endless and it was a source of frustration for some Liverpool managers. In Solskjaer's answer to the latest round of criticism there was a hint he's beginning to feel the same way.
Sign up to our free MUFC email newsletter Get the latest breaking Manchester United transfer news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletter Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.
Alongside those four there are many more former United players in roles as pundits now, being asked for opinions and snap judgements on the latest Old Trafford crisis. Roy Keane is a regular source of anguish on Sky Sports, Neville's Class of 92 contemporaries pop up in various places. All of them want what is best for United and many of them provide thoughtful and insightful comment on matters at their former club.
Yet there is also a need for fresh opinion and fresh thought as well. Repeating what's been said elsewhere isn't going to work in punditry now. That means the noise is constant, the volume is turned up to 10 and the challenge for Solskjaer and his squad is to try and filter it out.
Take Paul Scholes' criticism of Anthony Martial this week. United's problems feel manifold right now, but surely the status of Martial is down the bottom of the list?
He might not have found the back of the net yet, but the Premier League season for United is three games old. His red card against Tottenham was an inexcusable lapse of discipline, but let's not forget he scored 23 goals in his first season as the club's No. 9 last term. Add in nine assists and his rate of 0.81 goal contributions per 90 minutes feels pretty impressive, especially when his role is to play in a dynamic and fluid front three.
But Scholes' view was that those figures have "conned" us, and that it's the 206 minutes he's played this season that are more illuminating.
"These forwards are exceptionally talented lads, we all know that. The problem with United's forwards is that none of them is an actual centre-forward," the former United midfield told Stadium Astro.
"Martial almost conned us into thinking he was one at the end of last season because he scored so many goals and was quite good.
"He's started this season quite poorly again, which makes you think he isn't. It's misleading. That's why I've kept saying we need a top-class No. 9."
United do need greater competition for Martial, something Edinson Cavani might be able to provide in the short-term, but finding a new starting striker is nowhere near the top of the list of Solskjaer's priorities right now and criticising someone who was in the discussion to be United's player of the season just a couple of months ago feels a little rash.
But, as Solskjaer points out, Scholes was doing his job and providing an honest assessment of United. The fact is no former United players will have much that is positive to say about their club right now.
In an age of instant social media judgements and 24-hour rolling news, the challenge for Solskjaer and his squad is to be mentally strong enough to block the noise out and stick to the path they are on.
The cohort of former United players now earning a living in punditry all want to see their old club back at the top of the table, it's just that their criticism of what's going wrong right now isn't always helpful to that cause.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Electrical giant AO to open first ever store in Middleton Tesco

Electrical giant AO will open its first ever store at the Tesco Extra in Middleton .
The 2,088 square foot space will be the first of five 'stores-within-a-store ' as part of a six-month partnership trial with the supermarket .
Customers will be able to browse and purchase from all categories except mobile phones available on AO.com .
This includes larger electricals like washing machines , fridges , and TVs to be ordered for home delivery as well a range of smaller products such as kettles and toasters that can be bought off the shelf .
The shop will feature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where customers can ask for help and advice from in-store experts , as well as digital displays and a T wall .
The new store has also created six new jobs .
Due to open at 9am on October 22 , AO have announced a range of deals for the launch .
Sharon Curran , manager at the new store , said : `` We ’ re thrilled to welcome the AO team and to show our customers the new AO store .
We look forward to offering customers access to our full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can bring exceptional online content , product expertise and customer service in a store environment . ''
Danny Emmett , AO 's chief operating officer , said : `` As a business with its roots firmly in the North West , we are delighted that our first store is opening in Middleton .
`` Tesco serves millions of people each week and we have always said that AO delivers the best way to buy electricals so we ’ re excited about bringing the AO experience to even more customers through this in-store trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tesco ’ s Chief Operating Officer , added : `` We ’ re excited about this new partnership with AO which will give customers access to a broader range of products and AO ’ s technical expertise on electrical goods .
Our Middleton Extra store is the first of five stores to benefit from an AO concession and we ’ re looking forward to seeing how customers respond to this trial . ''
The AO store will be open 9am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores , all set to be opened by later this year as part of a six-month trial .

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Electrical giant AO will open its first ever store at the Tesco Extra in Middleton.
The 2,088 square foot space will be the first of five 'stores-within-a-store' as part of a six-month partnership trial with the supermarket.
Customers will be able to browse and purchase from all categories except mobile phones available on AO.com.
This includes larger electricals like washing machines, fridges, and TVs to be ordered for home delivery as well a range of smaller products such as kettles and toasters that can be bought off the shelf.
The shop will feature an open kitchen area with breakfast bar where customers can ask for help and advice from in-store experts, as well as digital displays and a T wall.
The new store has also created six new jobs.
Due to open at 9am on October 22, AO have announced a range of deals for the launch.
Sharon Curran, manager at the new store, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome the AO team and to show our customers the new AO store. We look forward to offering customers access to our full range of electricals products, so we can bring exceptional online content, product expertise and customer service in a store environment."
Danny Emmett, AO's chief operating officer, said: "As a business with its roots firmly in the North West, we are delighted that our first store is opening in Middleton.
"Tesco serves millions of people each week and we have always said that AO delivers the best way to buy electricals so we’re excited about bringing the AO experience to even more customers through this in-store trial later this month."
Tony Hoggett, Tesco’s Chief Operating Officer, added: "We’re excited about this new partnership with AO which will give customers access to a broader range of products and AO’s technical expertise on electrical goods. Our Middleton Extra store is the first of five stores to benefit from an AO concession and we’re looking forward to seeing how customers respond to this trial."
The AO store will be open 9am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. It will be the first of five stores, all set to be opened by later this year as part of a six-month trial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer in Commons

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to impose a national circuit-breaker lockdown , as officials discuss whether the severest local coronavirus restrictions should be extended to new regions .
New restrictions came into effect today which will see pubs close in the worst-affected 'very high ' areas of the UK - currently affecting millions of people in the Liverpool city region .
But officials want to put Greater Manchester and Lancashire in Tier 3 - which are being resisted by political leaders .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here Prime Minister 's Questions is taking place from 12pm in the House of Commons as officials in Northern Ireland announced a four-week circuit breaker lockdown with pubs and restaurants shutting from Friday and schools closing for a fortnight from Monday .
The Labour leader , Sir Keir Starmer , has made it clear that he thinks the government needs to bring in a circuit-breaker lockdown in an attempt to get a grip on the virus , as the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has begun to rise sharply .
Earlier this week , it emerged that the Sage committee of leading scientists had recommended a circuit-breaker lockdown on September 21 , but it was resisted by the government .
Scroll down for live updates throughout Prime Minister 's Questions ... .

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer clashed in the House of Commons during PMQs.
The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure to impose a national circuit-breaker lockdown, as officials discuss whether the severest local coronavirus restrictions should be extended to new regions.
New restrictions came into effect today which will see pubs close in the worst-affected 'very high' areas of the UK - currently affecting millions of people in the Liverpool city region.
But officials want to put Greater Manchester and Lancashire in Tier 3 - which are being resisted by political leaders.
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Prime Minister's Questions took place from 12pm in the House of Commons as officials in Northern Ireland announced a four-week circuit breaker lockdown with pubs and restaurants shutting from Friday and schools closing for a fortnight from Monday.
The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has made it clear that he thinks the government needs to bring in a circuit-breaker lockdown in an attempt to get a grip on the virus, as the number of hospitalisations and deaths in the UK has begun to rise sharply.
Earlier this week, it emerged that the Sage committee of leading scientists had recommended a circuit-breaker lockdown on September 21, but it was resisted by the government.
Scroll down for live updates throughout Prime Minister's Questions as it happened....


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Welsh Government drawing up plans for circuit-breaker lockdown

The Welsh Government has said it is 'very actively talking about and preparing for ' a circuit-breaker lockdown in Wales .
First Minister Mark Drakeford said `` detailed planning '' is under way to establish what measures would be put in place during a circuit-breaker , how long it would last , how schools would be treated , and how to come out of it .
It comes as Northern Ireland has become the first UK nation to introduce a circuit-breaker lockdown .
Pubs and restaurants in Northern Ireland will close for four weeks , with the exception of takeaways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for two weeks over the half-term Halloween break in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus , First Minister Arlene Foster said .
Mr Drakeford said `` detailed work '' is ongoing to allow Wales to take the same decision as Northern Ireland , where a period of intensified coronavirus restrictions has been announced , if infection figures continue to go `` in the wrong direction '' this week .
Speaking to Sky News on Wednesday , Mr Drakeford said : `` We want to act now in order to prevent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a better chance of getting through the rest of the autumn and the winter , and if a circuit-breaker is the right way to do it then that is what we will do .
`` We 're very actively talking about and preparing for that , should it be necessary . ''
He added : `` I 'm not announcing it today but I do want people to know we are planning very seriously , so if we do need to do it we ’ ll be in a position to do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly . ''
The Welsh First Minister also called on the UK Government to consider adopting the short-term lockdown in England , saying he does not think it would be sensible for ministers to dismiss the advice of their own Sage committee of experts .
On Monday night it emerged that scientists advising the government recommended the country be put into a two-week 'circuit break ' lockdown three weeks ago .
Documents released on Monday night - prior to the Prime Minister appearing from Downing Street for his press conference - show that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SAGE ) were urging the Prime Minister to go further than the three-tiered system .
This lead to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calling for a two to three-week national lockdown on Tuesday , accusing the Prime Minister of `` no longer following the scientific advice '' .
Now , Boris Johnson is reportedly considering a series of regional circuit-breaker lockdowns to target areas with higher coronavrius rates in a bid to avoid national measures .
The Telegraph reports that a decision will be taken towards the end of next week , ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would mark the start of any temporary lockdown .
Mr Drakeford added : `` I don ’ t think it is sensible for the UK Government to dismiss that idea , they ought to sit down with everybody , look at it seriously , and then make a proper decision . ''
He also reissued his call for the UK Government to restrict people from areas with high levels of coronavirus from travelling into places with lower numbers of infection .
People in areas of Wales under local lockdown restrictions are not able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country without a reasonable excuse , which does not include a holiday .
But people living under restrictions in England can currently travel into parts of Wales not under lockdown , with Boris Johnson yet to reply to two letters from Mr Drakeford asking him to restrict them from doing so .
`` It is a simple , straightforward , practical action that prevents the flow of the virus out of areas where there is a great deal of it into areas where there is very little of it , and I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to resist this idea , '' Mr Drakeford said .
`` All we 're asking is for fair play , for people in high volume areas outside Wales not being able to do things that people in Wales who live in high coronavirus areas are already prevented from doing . ''

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The Welsh Government has said it is 'very actively talking about and preparing for' a circuit-breaker lockdown in Wales.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said "detailed planning" is under way to establish what measures would be put in place during a circuit-breaker, how long it would last, how schools would be treated, and how to come out of it.
It comes as Northern Ireland has become the first UK nation to introduce a circuit-breaker lockdown.
Pubs and restaurants in Northern Ireland will close for four weeks, with the exception of takeaways and deliveries, while schools will shut for two weeks over the half-term Halloween break in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, First Minister Arlene Foster said.
Mr Drakeford said "detailed work" is ongoing to allow Wales to take the same decision as Northern Ireland, where a period of intensified coronavirus restrictions has been announced, if infection figures continue to go "in the wrong direction" this week.
Speaking to Sky News on Wednesday, Mr Drakeford said: "We want to act now in order to prevent the worst from happening, to give us a better chance of getting through the rest of the autumn and the winter, and if a circuit-breaker is the right way to do it then that is what we will do.
"We're very actively talking about and preparing for that, should it be necessary."
He added: "I'm not announcing it today but I do want people to know we are planning very seriously, so if we do need to do it we’ll be in a position to do it and in a position to do it quickly."
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The Welsh First Minister also called on the UK Government to consider adopting the short-term lockdown in England, saying he does not think it would be sensible for ministers to dismiss the advice of their own Sage committee of experts.
On Monday night it emerged that scientists advising the government recommended the country be put into a two-week 'circuit break' lockdown three weeks ago.
Documents released on Monday night - prior to the Prime Minister appearing from Downing Street for his press conference - show that the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) were urging the Prime Minister to go further than the three-tiered system.
This lead to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calling for a two to three-week national lockdown on Tuesday, accusing the Prime Minister of "no longer following the scientific advice".
Now, Boris Johnson is reportedly considering a series of regional circuit-breaker lockdowns to target areas with higher coronavrius rates in a bid to avoid national measures.
The Telegraph reports that a decision will be taken towards the end of next week, ahead of the October half-term break, which would mark the start of any temporary lockdown.
Mr Drakeford added: "I don’t think it is sensible for the UK Government to dismiss that idea, they ought to sit down with everybody, look at it seriously, and then make a proper decision."
He also reissued his call for the UK Government to restrict people from areas with high levels of coronavirus from travelling into places with lower numbers of infection.
People in areas of Wales under local lockdown restrictions are not able to travel to other parts of the country without a reasonable excuse, which does not include a holiday.
But people living under restrictions in England can currently travel into parts of Wales not under lockdown, with Boris Johnson yet to reply to two letters from Mr Drakeford asking him to restrict them from doing so.
"It is a simple, straightforward, practical action that prevents the flow of the virus out of areas where there is a great deal of it into areas where there is very little of it, and I’m baffled why the Prime Minister continues to resist this idea," Mr Drakeford said.
"All we're asking is for fair play, for people in high volume areas outside Wales not being able to do things that people in Wales who live in high coronavirus areas are already prevented from doing."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Manchester United squad deserves a reality check after poor start

It has been open season at Manchester United after a gruelling fortnight which has seen the club torn apart for their recent actions both on and off the pitch .
An international break always acts as a time of reflection at club level and for United in particular it could n't have come at a much worse time .
The two-week break has not only given critics the opportunity to dissect the humiliating home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last time out but it has also provided a platform for summer transfer arrivals to be written off before they 've even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his side dreaded the prospect of 13 days without a game when the full-time whistle blew against Spurs earlier this month , with the first-team squad craving an opportunity to put things right away at Newcastle this weekend .
Many of the team featured when United were embarrassed at St James ' Park early last season and for them there should be extra motivation to finally answer their critics ahead of a month which could not only define the entire campaign , but determine the immediate future of the manager as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football that you 're only as good as your last game and had United not lost in such dire circumstance against Tottenham then the mood would certainly be different ahead of the imminent return to action .
However , while it is clear United 's standards have slipped in recent weeks there is perhaps an overly critical look being taken on a number of first-team players who have already proven themselves this calendar year .
Paul Scholes was vocal again this week critiquing the United front line and their lack of a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chose to pick the negatives with a forward line who all set individual scoring records last season .
The United legend claimed Martial 'conned ' fans by convincing them he was a reliable forward , instead suggesting his form was a purple patch and not a true representation of his abilities .
Martial might not be the traditional No.9 idolised by many pundits but he suits the style which Solskjaer wants to play and deserves credit for stepping up to the plate when called upon .
It is also crucial to remember United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rashford and Mason Greenwood netted seven more goals than Liverpool 's highly-praised trio last season , but that has conveniently been left out of most arguments .
Adding the experience of Edinson Cavani as a short-term supplement has to be seen as having some worth even if he completely contradicts the club 's transfer strategy rhetoric .
Elsewhere in the squad there has been harsh criticism of Aaron Wan-Bissaka lately despite his fine debut season at Old Trafford .
It is clear he does not offer the same attacking threat as many other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is crucial to remember just how much of an improvement he has been on the last few players to occupy the same role .
Wan-Bissaka had a legitimate shout at winning the club 's player of the year award last season and although his style of play would n't fit in with every top side in Europe he deserves credit for the defensive solidity he has offered in only his second full season of regular first-team football .
United do deserve criticism for their poor performances so far this season but while other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harsh to hammer certain individuals for the disappointing start so far .
This time last year Solskjaer 's side started just as badly before eventually finding their feet and with so many mitigating factors it would be unjust to be overly critical this early on .
If form does not improve over the next month then managerial change will no doubt dominate the media agenda .
Solskjaer 's job is to make sure his team stays United and the overall form since February is evidence this set of players are good enough when @ @ @ @

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It has been open season at Manchester United after a gruelling fortnight which has seen the club torn apart for their recent actions both on and off the pitch.
An international break always acts as a time of reflection at club level and for United in particular it couldn't have come at a much worse time.
The two-week break has not only given critics the opportunity to dissect the humiliating home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last time out but it has also provided a platform for summer transfer arrivals to be written off before they've even kicked a ball.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side dreaded the prospect of 13 days without a game when the full-time whistle blew against Spurs earlier this month, with the first-team squad craving an opportunity to put things right away at Newcastle this weekend.
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Many of the team featured when United were embarrassed at St James' Park early last season and for them there should be extra motivation to finally answer their critics ahead of a month which could not only define the entire campaign, but determine the immediate future of the manager as well.
There is an old adage in football that you're only as good as your last game and had United not lost in such dire circumstance against Tottenham then the mood would certainly be different ahead of the imminent return to action.
However, while it is clear United's standards have slipped in recent weeks there is perhaps an overly critical look being taken on a number of first-team players who have already proven themselves this calendar year.
Paul Scholes was vocal again this week critiquing the United front line and their lack of a "top-class No. 9" as he chose to pick the negatives with a forward line who all set individual scoring records last season.
The United legend claimed Martial 'conned' fans by convincing them he was a reliable forward, instead suggesting his form was a purple patch and not a true representation of his abilities. Martial might not be the traditional No.9 idolised by many pundits but he suits the style which Solskjaer wants to play and deserves credit for stepping up to the plate when called upon.
It is also crucial to remember United's attacking trio of Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood netted seven more goals than Liverpool's highly-praised trio last season, but that has conveniently been left out of most arguments. Adding the experience of Edinson Cavani as a short-term supplement has to be seen as having some worth even if he completely contradicts the club's transfer strategy rhetoric.
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Elsewhere in the squad there has been harsh criticism of Aaron Wan-Bissaka lately despite his fine debut season at Old Trafford. It is clear he does not offer the same attacking threat as many other full-backs in European football, but it is crucial to remember just how much of an improvement he has been on the last few players to occupy the same role.
Wan-Bissaka had a legitimate shout at winning the club's player of the year award last season and although his style of play wouldn't fit in with every top side in Europe he deserves credit for the defensive solidity he has offered in only his second full season of regular first-team football.
United do deserve criticism for their poor performances so far this season but while other top sides are also stuttering it seems harsh to hammer certain individuals for the disappointing start so far.
This time last year Solskjaer's side started just as badly before eventually finding their feet and with so many mitigating factors it would be unjust to be overly critical this early on.
If form does not improve over the next month then managerial change will no doubt dominate the media agenda. Solskjaer's job is to make sure his team stays United and the overall form since February is evidence this set of players are good enough when confidence is high.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Crowds party in Liverpool as pubs shut before tough new rules introduced

Large crowds gathered to party on the streets of Liverpool last night as pubs closed for the final time before lockdown rules came into force .
People flooded into the area around Concert Square to sing and dance as bars and pubs shut at 10pm , the Liverpool Echo reports .
From today ( Wednesday ) , tier 3 lockdown rules have been imposed in Liverpool , meaning licenced venues that do not sell substantial meals with drinks must close .
Footage showed a rowdy group shouting and hitting a police car as it tried to move through the packed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then thrown in the direction of the patrol vehicle as people in the group began chanting and jumping up and down .
The person who took the footage told the ECHO that it was `` one of the most horrible sights ( they had ) witnessed '' .
The witness , who asked to remain anonymous , said : `` A large group of young partygoers who were defying every single social distancing rule imaginable attacked a police car on Concert Square .
`` This event had a particularly big impact on me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown that Liverpool will find itself in from tomorrow will have the potential to unleash a very dangerous wave of riots and uprising of people that don ’ t believe in coronavirus restrictions .
This video might just be the start . ''
In other footage , people were filmed hugging each other and jumping around as police officers moved them on from the area .
Another video of the crowds , posted to the Snapchat Map was captioned “ Herd immunity here we come ” .
Liverpool was put on the 'very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-tiered system of local lockdown measures .
It means pubs , bars , gyms , betting shops , casinos and adult gaming centres must shut from today .
Travel outside the area will be advised against , while there are tough new restrictions on mixing between households .

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Large crowds gathered to party on the streets of Liverpool last night as pubs closed for the final time before lockdown rules came into force.
People flooded into the area around Concert Square to sing and dance as bars and pubs shut at 10pm, the Liverpool Echo reports.
From today (Wednesday), tier 3 lockdown rules have been imposed in Liverpool, meaning licenced venues that do not sell substantial meals with drinks must close.
Footage showed a rowdy group shouting and hitting a police car as it tried to move through the packed crowd last night.
A drink was then thrown in the direction of the patrol vehicle as people in the group began chanting and jumping up and down.
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The person who took the footage told the ECHO that it was "one of the most horrible sights (they had) witnessed".
The witness, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "A large group of young partygoers who were defying every single social distancing rule imaginable attacked a police car on Concert Square.
"This event had a particularly big impact on me because it made clear that this second lockdown that Liverpool will find itself in from tomorrow will have the potential to unleash a very dangerous wave of riots and uprising of people that don’t believe in coronavirus restrictions. This video might just be the start."
In other footage, people were filmed hugging each other and jumping around as police officers moved them on from the area.
Another video of the crowds, posted to the Snapchat Map was captioned “Herd immunity here we come”.
Liverpool was put on the 'very high' alert level under the new three-tiered system of local lockdown measures.
It means pubs, bars, gyms, betting shops, casinos and adult gaming centres must shut from today.
Travel outside the area will be advised against, while there are tough new restrictions on mixing between households.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Gareth Southgate throws support behind Harry Maguire after red card

England manager Gareth Southgate has thrown his support behind Manchester United defender Harry Maguire after his red card in the Nations League clash against Denmark .
The United skipper was given his marching orders after two yellow cards in the opening 30 minutes , with England then going on to suffer defeat after a Christian Eriksen penalty just three minutes after his dismissal .
The sending off has increased the scrutiny upon Maguire , who has come under fire after his performance in the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham prior to the international break .
It has certainly been a slow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he retains the support of his international boss , who spoke confidently after the game .
“ I think the first yellow is a challenge he didn ’ t need to make and that puts him on edge .
The second one is an interception and his momentum takes him through and into the player , '' Southgate told Sky Sports .
`` For me , he ’ s a top player , he ’ s a massive part of what we do , he ’ s having a period where he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his way but he ’ s big enough to deal with that .
`` He ’ ll come through it , he ’ ll be stronger for it .
He ’ s got our full support and I know his club will be the same .
“ The reassurance that we have total belief in him .
He ’ ll be getting all sorts , he ’ s been getting all sorts for a while , from some people that should know better .
For any person , none of us like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ storm .
`` When you ’ re a bit older , you can rationalise it , because you ’ ve experienced it before and you can move forward with it .
He ’ s experiencing it really for the first time , I ’ d say , not that he ’ s never had setbacks in his career before because no-one gets to the level he is without having any setbacks .
`` But his profile has changed over the last couple of years because of the club he plays at , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with us .
He ’ s having one of those periods where things are going against him , but you have to hang it , and it ’ ll turn .
”

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England manager Gareth Southgate has thrown his support behind Manchester United defender Harry Maguire after his red card in the Nations League clash against Denmark.
The United skipper was given his marching orders after two yellow cards in the opening 30 minutes, with England then going on to suffer defeat after a Christian Eriksen penalty just three minutes after his dismissal.
The sending off has increased the scrutiny upon Maguire, who has come under fire after his performance in the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham prior to the international break.
It has certainly been a slow start to the season for Maguire but he retains the support of his international boss, who spoke confidently after the game.
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“I think the first yellow is a challenge he didn’t need to make and that puts him on edge. The second one is an interception and his momentum takes him through and into the player," Southgate told Sky Sports.
"For me, he’s a top player, he’s a massive part of what we do, he’s having a period where he’s getting a lot of sticks thrown his way but he’s big enough to deal with that.
"He’ll come through it, he’ll be stronger for it. He’s got our full support and I know his club will be the same.
“The reassurance that we have total belief in him. He’ll be getting all sorts, he’s been getting all sorts for a while, from some people that should know better. For any person, none of us like to be the centre of that sort of storm.
"When you’re a bit older, you can rationalise it, because you’ve experienced it before and you can move forward with it. He’s experiencing it really for the first time, I’d say, not that he’s never had setbacks in his career before because no-one gets to the level he is without having any setbacks.
"But his profile has changed over the last couple of years because of the club he plays at, because of the success he’s had with us. He’s having one of those periods where things are going against him, but you have to hang it, and it’ll turn.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Ex-Liverpool favourite Steve Nicol agrees with Scholes on Martial

Former Liverpool man Steve Nicol has criticised Anthony Martial and claimed Marcus Rashford is a better centre-forward .
The Frenchman came under fire from Paul Scholes in recent days , with the former United midfielder claiming Martial 'conned ' supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker during the transfer window .
`` These forwards are exceptionally talented lads .
We all know that , '' Scholes told Stadium Astro .
`` The problem with United ’ s forwards is that none of them is an actual centre-forward .
`` Martial almost conned us into thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last season because he scored so many goals and was quite good .
`` He ’ s started this season quite poorly again , which makes you think he isn ’ t .
It ’ s misleading .
`` That ’ s why I ’ ve kept saying we need a top-class No .
9 . ''
Martial is yet to score since the beginning of the 2020/21 season and his slow start has drawn criticism from former Liverpool star Nicol too , who agrees with Scholes that he is n't a 'world-class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can ’ t rely on him , ” Nicol told ESPN FC .
“ When you play for Manchester United , you need people you can rely on .
“ When I see him , I don ’ t think he ’ s a centre-forward .
But let me put it another way , he ’ s not a world-class centre-forward .
“ He ’ s a centre-forward who can score goals , but not when it counts .
“ He ’ s a bit like Lukaku because he scored loads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rid of him .
I actually think Rashford is a better centre-forward .
“ I think they should give him some time at centre-forward , but I think they don ’ t because he can do a bit defensively , he ’ ll track back .
“ It ’ s part of the way United are playing now , they ’ re playing Martial at centre-forward maybe because Rashford can get back and do some defending .
“ I think Rashford is a far better centre-forward .
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Former Liverpool man Steve Nicol has criticised Anthony Martial and claimed Marcus Rashford is a better centre-forward.
The Frenchman came under fire from Paul Scholes in recent days, with the former United midfielder claiming Martial 'conned' supporters into thinking the club did not need to sign a striker during the transfer window.
"These forwards are exceptionally talented lads. We all know that," Scholes told Stadium Astro.
"The problem with United’s forwards is that none of them is an actual centre-forward.
"Martial almost conned us into thinking he was one at the end of last season because he scored so many goals and was quite good.
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"He’s started this season quite poorly again, which makes you think he isn’t. It’s misleading.
"That’s why I’ve kept saying we need a top-class No. 9."
Martial is yet to score since the beginning of the 2020/21 season and his slow start has drawn criticism from former Liverpool star Nicol too, who agrees with Scholes that he isn't a 'world-class centre-forward'.
“The fact is, you can’t rely on him,” Nicol told ESPN FC.
“When you play for Manchester United, you need people you can rely on.
“When I see him, I don’t think he’s a centre-forward. But let me put it another way, he’s not a world-class centre-forward.
“He’s a centre-forward who can score goals, but not when it counts.
“He’s a bit like Lukaku because he scored loads of goals before him and they got rid of him. I actually think Rashford is a better centre-forward.
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“I think they should give him some time at centre-forward, but I think they don’t because he can do a bit defensively, he’ll track back.
“It’s part of the way United are playing now, they’re playing Martial at centre-forward maybe because Rashford can get back and do some defending.
“I think Rashford is a far better centre-forward.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Large emergency services response after pedestrian struck on Oldham Road

One of the major roads in north Manchester has been closed tonight after pedestrian was hit by a vehicle .
Police were called to reports of a crash on Oldham Road at the junction with Naylor Street in Miles Platting just after 7pm this evening ( Wednesday ) .
On arrival , officers found that a person had been hit by a vehicle a Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) spokesman said .
No other details about the casualty or the severity of their condition have been released .
There was a large emergency service response including numerous paramedic vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road vehicle , as well as police .
Traffic has been stopped with a cordon put in place whilst officers deal with the aftermath and carry out enquiries .
The road remains closed outbound , heading away from the city centre , between Butler Street and Fir Street .
Traffic is being diverted down Butler Street , Bradford Road and Alan Turing Way .
A GMP spokesman said : “ At 19.05pm police were called to the junction of Naylor St and Oldham Road to reports of a road traffic collision .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been struck by a vehicle .
“ A scene is currently in place and the investigation is ongoing . ''
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One of the major roads in north Manchester has been closed tonight after pedestrian was hit by a vehicle.
Police were called to reports of a crash on Oldham Road at the junction with Naylor Street in Miles Platting just after 7pm this evening (Wednesday).
On arrival, officers found that a person had been hit by a vehicle a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesman said.
No other details about the casualty or the severity of their condition have been released.
There was a large emergency service response including numerous paramedic vehicles, one being an air ambulance service road vehicle, as well as police.
Traffic has been stopped with a cordon put in place whilst officers deal with the aftermath and carry out enquiries.
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The road remains closed outbound, heading away from the city centre, between Butler Street and Fir Street.
Traffic is being diverted down Butler Street, Bradford Road and Alan Turing Way.
A GMP spokesman said: “At 19.05pm police were called to the junction of Naylor St and Oldham Road to reports of a road traffic collision.
“Upon arrival officers found that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
“A scene is currently in place and the investigation is ongoing."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Redknapp sympathises with Man United's Maguire after England red card

Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp feels sorry for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire following his first-half red card for England against Denmark .
Maguire was shown two yellow cards in the opening 30 minutes of the Three Lions ’ Nations League clash at Wembley .
It comes after a wobbly period for the United centre-back , who has been part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s defence that was ridiculed for their display in the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur before the international break .
Maguire has yet to find his form this season , and questions have been raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , speaking on Sky Sports ’ coverage of England vs Denmark , Redknapp shared some sympathy with Maguire : '' He panics .
His left foot extends out and catches him , it looks a real nasty one .
First of all , he gets the ball , but it ’ s the follow-through that the referee sees and when you endanger an opponent - that ’ s why he gives a second yellow , ” Redknapp said .
“ I feel sorry for him .
It would be very easy for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart - but he ’ s having a moment .
“ He ’ s having a really bad moment in his career , he ’ s gon na have to somehow pull himself together .
It ’ s a big weekend for Manchester United , he needs to get his confidence back because he ’ s a player really lacking confidence .
“ There ’ s a lot going on in his life , and I think we sometimes forget that when you go out on a football field , you think everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can genuinely see he ’ s struggling with his game at the moment .
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Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp feels sorry for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire following his first-half red card for England against Denmark.
Maguire was shown two yellow cards in the opening 30 minutes of the Three Lions’ Nations League clash at Wembley.
It comes after a wobbly period for the United centre-back, who has been part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s defence that was ridiculed for their display in the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur before the international break.
Maguire has yet to find his form this season, and questions have been raised about the former Leicester City man.
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However, speaking on Sky Sports’ coverage of England vs Denmark, Redknapp shared some sympathy with Maguire:
"He panics. His left foot extends out and catches him, it looks a real nasty one. First of all, he gets the ball, but it’s the follow-through that the referee sees and when you endanger an opponent - that’s why he gives a second yellow,” Redknapp said.
“I feel sorry for him. It would be very easy for us to sit here and rip him apart - but he’s having a moment.
“He’s having a really bad moment in his career, he’s gonna have to somehow pull himself together. It’s a big weekend for Manchester United, he needs to get his confidence back because he’s a player really lacking confidence.
“There’s a lot going on in his life, and I think we sometimes forget that when you go out on a football field, you think everything is gonna be alright but we can genuinely see he’s struggling with his game at the moment.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Wenger on blocking Van Persie Arsenal return after Man Utd exit

Arsene Wenger has revealed he blocked Robin van Persie 's attempts to return to Arsenal after being sold by Manchester United .
The Dutchman joined United for £24million in 2012 on a four-year deal and fired United to the Premier League title in what transpired as Sir Alex Ferguson 's last season as manager .
Under David Moyes and then Louis van Gaal , Van Persie struggled to replicate his early form at United that had made him one of the Premier League 's most deadly strikers .
After a spate of injuries and with age catching up to him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2015 .
Wenger has now revealed that Van Persie phoned him to try and negotiate a return to the Emirates after his time at United was up but the Arsenal boss rejected the chance to bring him back .
`` In 2012 , he announced his intention not to extend his contract .
All the big clubs were courting him , '' Wenger explained in his new 'Arsene Wenger , My Life in Red and White ' .
`` I sold him to Manchester United .
The supporters were angry with me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the offer .
`` I managed to negotiate his departure for £24million , which was a huge amount at the time for a player with a year left on his contract .
I had only the interest of the club in mind .
`` My relationship with Alex Ferguson and Manchester United had improved by then , but every transfer is a polite game of poker where you attempt to give not anything away .
`` Van Persie had a fantastic first six months at Old Trafford : he put the team on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it even more difficult for us .
`` But after three years of the four that he signed for , he was injured and Ferguson sold him to the Turkish club Fenerbahce .
`` He called me because he wanted to come back , but it was impossible : he was at the end of his career and we were investing in young players . ''

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Arsene Wenger has revealed he blocked Robin van Persie's attempts to return to Arsenal after being sold by Manchester United.
The Dutchman joined United for £24million in 2012 on a four-year deal and fired United to the Premier League title in what transpired as Sir Alex Ferguson's last season as manager.
Under David Moyes and then Louis van Gaal, Van Persie struggled to replicate his early form at United that had made him one of the Premier League's most deadly strikers.
After a spate of injuries and with age catching up to him, United sold Van Persie to Fenerbahce in 2015.
Wenger has now revealed that Van Persie phoned him to try and negotiate a return to the Emirates after his time at United was up but the Arsenal boss rejected the chance to bring him back.
"In 2012, he announced his intention not to extend his contract. All the big clubs were courting him," Wenger explained in his new 'Arsene Wenger, My Life in Red and White'.
"I sold him to Manchester United. The supporters were angry with me for this but we could not match the offer.
"I managed to negotiate his departure for £24million, which was a huge amount at the time for a player with a year left on his contract. I had only the interest of the club in mind.
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"My relationship with Alex Ferguson and Manchester United had improved by then, but every transfer is a polite game of poker where you attempt to give not anything away.
"Van Persie had a fantastic first six months at Old Trafford: he put the team on track for the Premiership title and made it even more difficult for us.
"But after three years of the four that he signed for, he was injured and Ferguson sold him to the Turkish club Fenerbahce.
"He called me because he wanted to come back, but it was impossible: he was at the end of his career and we were investing in young players."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Man City evening headlines as De Bruyne departure explained

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday 14 October .
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has said that Kevin De Bruyne was released early from international duty in order to protect the player ’ s ‘ well-being ’ .
De Bruyne was withdrawn from the Belgium squad to face Iceland this evening having been substituted after 73 minutes in the defeat by England .
De Bruyne faces a busy period with City playing seven matches between now and November 7 .
“ The opposite - with Manchester City we always had a strong and respectful relationship and in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the best solution for the well-being of Kevin , ” Martinez said via when asked if City had put pressure on Belgium over the midfielder ’ s involvement against Iceland .
“ Obviously Kevin , or any player for that matter , needs to be 100 per cent ready to play .
We need to find the right treatment and we are working with Manchester City .
“ The decision was to take as long as we can to get Kevin right .
We don ’ t want this to be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You know how demanding the club season is and then we are going to have the Euros at the end of it.
” Manchester City starlet James McAtee says he has learned from watching Phil Foden as he continues to make waves for the club ’ s under-23s .
McAtee has caught the eye in recent weeks in the Premier League 2 with four goals and an assist in three games after signing a professional contract over the summer .
And the 17-year-old is targeting a future role in the first-team after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola ’ s side .
`` Since I 've been in the league I 'd say my best part at the moment are goals and assists .
That 's what I 'm bringing the most at the moment , '' McAtee told .
`` When I was young I used to watch the likes of Phil Foden and Brahim because they played in the same position I played .
Phil always used to score goals and that 's what the coaches used to drill into me : get goals , get assists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same now . ''
City ’ s decision not to strengthen Guardiola ’ s midfield should be tested in the coming weeks , argues .
City signed defenders Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake and winger Ferran Torres over the summer but did not add to their midfield options .
And fresh injury concerns over De Bruyne combined with recent issues for Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan may combine to stretch Guardiola ’ s options .
Silva ’ s progress has been interrupted after picking up an injury during September ’ s international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his club this term after contracting Covid-19 during pre-season .
Should De Bruyne ’ s injury develop into something more serious , City may well re-evaluate and look to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Wednesday 14 October.
Martinez explains De Bruyne departure
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has said that Kevin De Bruyne was released early from international duty in order to protect the player’s ‘well-being’.
De Bruyne was withdrawn from the Belgium squad to face Iceland this evening having been substituted after 73 minutes in the defeat by England.
De Bruyne faces a busy period with City playing seven matches between now and November 7.
“The opposite - with Manchester City we always had a strong and respectful relationship and in this case it was just to try and get the best solution for the well-being of Kevin,” Martinez said via Reuters when asked if City had put pressure on Belgium over the midfielder’s involvement against Iceland.
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“Obviously Kevin, or any player for that matter, needs to be 100 per cent ready to play. We need to find the right treatment and we are working with Manchester City.
“The decision was to take as long as we can to get Kevin right. We don’t want this to be an issue that he develops through the season. You know how demanding the club season is and then we are going to have the Euros at the end of it.”
City youngster McAtee draws inspiration from Foden
Manchester City starlet James McAtee says he has learned from watching Phil Foden as he continues to make waves for the club’s under-23s.
McAtee has caught the eye in recent weeks in the Premier League 2 with four goals and an assist in three games after signing a professional contract over the summer.
And the 17-year-old is targeting a future role in the first-team after watching Foden successfully make the jump to Pep Guardiola’s side.
"Since I've been in the league I'd say my best part at the moment are goals and assists. That's what I'm bringing the most at the moment," McAtee told M.E.N Sport .
"When I was young I used to watch the likes of Phil Foden and Brahim because they played in the same position I played. Phil always used to score goals and that's what the coaches used to drill into me: get goals, get assists and get numbers. That's still the same now."
City transfer stance set to be tested
City’s decision not to strengthen Guardiola’s midfield should be tested in the coming weeks, argues M.E.N Sport’s Simon Bajkowski .
City signed defenders Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake and winger Ferran Torres over the summer but did not add to their midfield options.
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And fresh injury concerns over De Bruyne combined with recent issues for Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan may combine to stretch Guardiola’s options.
Silva’s progress has been interrupted after picking up an injury during September’s international window while Gundogan is yet to feature for his club this term after contracting Covid-19 during pre-season.
Should De Bruyne’s injury develop into something more serious, City may well re-evaluate and look to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Man United evening headlines as Bayern respond to Coman interest

Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Wednesday October 14 .
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has insisted the German champions would never have allowed Kingsley Coman to join Manchester United in the last transfer window .
Coman was reported to be a target for the Reds as they looked for alternatives to Jadon Sancho in their search for a new right winger , with Ousmane Dembele and Douglas Costa also linked with a move to Old Trafford .
Salihamidzic , however , says Manchester United stood no chance of signing Coman this summer , reaffirming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ French winger .
“ There was nothing , and we wouldn ’ t have looked into it either , ” the Allianz Arena decision-maker told .
“ His goal in the Champions League final should explain enough why we are relying on him wholeheartedly.
” Mark Anderson has after almost four years of working for the Old Trafford club .
The highly-rated scout joined United from Brighton and Hove Albion in January 2017 and was charged with scouting potential new recruits and young prospects in the South of England .
Having previous worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unearthing of Raheem Sterling while at Queens Park Rangers , playing a key role in the winger ’ s eventual move to Anfield .
Anderson will now take a number of months away from work before seeking new opportunities and challenges in the new year .
Former Leicester City midfielder Adrien Silva has revealed Bruno Fernandes played a role in deciding his future in the summer transfer window .
Silva left the King Power Stadium to sign for Sampdoria after two disappointing years at Leicester City , with the Portuguese international seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Serie A club .
“ I talked to Bruno Fernandes when the offer from Sampdoria arrived and I asked him some questions , very important aspects when it comes to making such a decision , and he only said good things to me , he helped me a lot in making this choice , ” Silva told .
“ I chose Sampdoria because it is a club with a great history .
Made up of great players who have passed through here , but also for the interest that the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was very important for me .
Seeing this desire to have me was decisive .
Seeing so many efforts to get me made me feel important .
”

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Here are your Manchester United headlines for the evening of Wednesday October 14.
Bayern Munich director speaks on Manchester United interest in Kingsley Coman
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has insisted the German champions would never have allowed Kingsley Coman to join Manchester United in the last transfer window.
Coman was reported to be a target for the Reds as they looked for alternatives to Jadon Sancho in their search for a new right winger, with Ousmane Dembele and Douglas Costa also linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Salihamidzic, however, says Manchester United stood no chance of signing Coman this summer, reaffirming Bayern Munich’s faith in the French winger.
“There was nothing, and we wouldn’t have looked into it either,” the Allianz Arena decision-maker told Sport Bild . “His goal in the Champions League final should explain enough why we are relying on him wholeheartedly.”
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Highly-rated scout leaves Manchester United
Mark Anderson has departed Manchester United after almost four years of working for the Old Trafford club.
The highly-rated scout joined United from Brighton and Hove Albion in January 2017 and was charged with scouting potential new recruits and young prospects in the South of England.
Having previous worked at Liverpool, Anderson was credited with the unearthing of Raheem Sterling while at Queens Park Rangers, playing a key role in the winger’s eventual move to Anfield.
Anderson will now take a number of months away from work before seeking new opportunities and challenges in the new year.
Manchester United midfielder helped former Leicester City star decide future
Former Leicester City midfielder Adrien Silva has revealed Bruno Fernandes played a role in deciding his future in the summer transfer window.
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Silva left the King Power Stadium to sign for Sampdoria after two disappointing years at Leicester City, with the Portuguese international seeking advice from Fernandes who used to play for the Serie A club.
“I talked to Bruno Fernandes when the offer from Sampdoria arrived and I asked him some questions, very important aspects when it comes to making such a decision, and he only said good things to me, he helped me a lot in making this choice,” Silva told TuttoMercatoWeb .
“I chose Sampdoria because it is a club with a great history. Made up of great players who have passed through here, but also for the interest that the club and the coach have shown in me. It was very important for me. Seeing this desire to have me was decisive. Seeing so many efforts to get me made me feel important.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Seven boroughs record highest infection rates so far

Coronavirus infection rates have reached the highest point recorded so far during the pandemic in seven of Greater Manchester 's ten boroughs the latest data shows .
Meanwhile the rates in three boroughs have reached concerning new milestones .
The rate in Rochdale has passed 400 per 100,000 per population whilst Tameside and Bolton have both seen their infection rate go over 300 for the first time .
The rate continues to decrease in Manchester , now down 18 percent on the previous week , but there are signs the fall may be levelling off .
There were 2640 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , down by 585 on the previous week .
However at 477.5 per 100,000 its rate remains the highest in the region and one of the highest in the country .
And city councillors were told today the figure may change as more data is released by the national test and trace system .
Rates in the seven of the remaining nine boroughs have recorded notable rises the latest Public Health England figures show .
Cases are rising quickest in Oldham , Wigan and Trafford .
Oldham recorded 917 cases , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up 28pc on last week with their rate now 362.8 .
In Wigan there 1,294 cases recorded in the last seven days , up 36pc on the previous week , with its infection rate now approaching 400 at 393.7 .
In Trafford there were 828 cases in the last seven days , up 219 , also 36pc , with its rate just shy of of 350 at 348.8 .
Bury recorded 693 cases in the last week , up 28pc week-on-week .
For all four areas , along with Rochdale , Tameside and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have recorded so far during the pandemic .
The rates are likely to have been higher during the peak in April however there was only Pillar 1 hospital testing being carried out at that stage .
Rochdale , which has seen a 29pc week-on-week increase , now has the second highest rate in the region at 413.2 and has crossed the 400 threshold for the first time .
Bolton at 314 and Tameside at 309.5 have also crossed the 300 mark for the first time .
At 285.6 Stockport is the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but has seen a 30pc week-on-week increase in cases .
A decision on moving Greater Manchester into the top tier of the government 's local lockdown system looks set to be made tomorrow .
Reports tonight say health officials have 'signed off ' moving the region and Lancashire into tier 3 where pubs which do n't serve meals would be ordered to close .
The government is expected to make a decision as early as tomorrow with Matt Hancock set to update MPs on the government 's response to the pandemic in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Andy Burnham said he was set to have talks with the Prime Minister 's team in the morning and would be making no further comment until then .

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Coronavirus infection rates have reached the highest point recorded so far during the pandemic in seven of Greater Manchester's ten boroughs the latest data shows.
Meanwhile the rates in three boroughs have reached concerning new milestones.
The rate in Rochdale has passed 400 per 100,000 per population whilst Tameside and Bolton have both seen their infection rate go over 300 for the first time.
The rate continues to decrease in Manchester, now down 18 percent on the previous week, but there are signs the fall may be levelling off.
There were 2640 cases recorded in the city in the last week, down by 585 on the previous week.
However at 477.5 per 100,000 its rate remains the highest in the region and one of the highest in the country.
And city councillors were told today the figure may change as more data is released by the national test and trace system.
Rates in the seven of the remaining nine boroughs have recorded notable rises the latest Public Health England figures show.
Cases are rising quickest in Oldham, Wigan and Trafford.
Oldham recorded 917 cases, the most they have seen so far and up 28pc on last week with their rate now 386.7
In Wigan there 1,294 cases recorded in the last seven days, up 36pc on the previous week, with its infection rate now approaching 400 at 393.7.
In Trafford there were 828 cases in the last seven days, up 219, also 36pc, with its rate just shy of of 350 at 348.8.
Bury recorded 693 cases in the last week, up 28pc week-on-week with its rate now 362.8.
For all four areas, along with Rochdale, Tameside and Bolton, it is the highest rate they have recorded so far during the pandemic.
The rates are likely to have been higher during the peak in April however there was only Pillar 1 hospital testing being carried out at that stage.
Rochdale, which has seen a 29pc week-on-week increase, now has the second highest rate in the region at 413.2 and has crossed the 400 threshold for the first time.
Bolton at 314 and Tameside at 309.5 have also crossed the 300 mark for the first time.
At 285.6 Stockport is the only area to have a rate under 300, but has seen a 30pc week-on-week increase in cases.
A decision on moving Greater Manchester into the top tier of the government's local lockdown system looks set to be made tomorrow.
Reports tonight say health officials have 'signed off' moving the region and Lancashire into tier 3 where pubs which don't serve meals would be ordered to close.
The government is expected to make a decision as early as tomorrow with Matt Hancock set to update MPs on the government's response to the pandemic in the commons at 11:30pm.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he was set to have talks with the Prime Minister's team in the morning and would be making no further comment until then.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-14--Man United fans say the same thing after Maguire is sent off for England

A large portion of Manchester United fans have called for Harry Maguire to be dropped for the upcoming match against Newcastle after his form went from bad to worse with a red card for England against Denmark on Wednesday .
United will return to Premier League action on Saturday following the international break and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to see a big reaction from his players after they suffered a 6-1 hammering at the hands of Tottenham last time out .
It 's been a dreadful start to the season for United which sees them down in lowly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opening three games .
The back-line has come under heavy scrutiny due to how many goals they 've shipped with Maguire , Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly all struggling for form .
Maguire has particularly come under fire as he was culpable for at least three of the six goals conceded against Spurs , and his miserable start to the campaign continued on international duty .
He was sent off in the 31st minute for the Three Lions as the match with Denmark remained goalless .
The United captain picked up his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late lunge on Kasper Dolberg after he followed his own slack touch in the opposition 's half .
The first booking was also deserved with another hard and late tackle .
As a result , United fans believe that Maguire should n't start against Newcastle due to his continued poor run of form .
The Danes took the lead just three minutes after Maguire 's dismissal after Kyle Walker gave away a penalty which was duly converted by Christian Eriksen .
The match is the third England game of the international break following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday and the shock 2-1 Nations League victory over Belgium on Sunday .

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A large portion of Manchester United fans have called for Harry Maguire to be dropped for the upcoming match against Newcastle after his form went from bad to worse with a red card for England against Denmark on Wednesday.
United will return to Premier League action on Saturday following the international break and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to see a big reaction from his players after they suffered a 6-1 hammering at the hands of Tottenham last time out.
It's been a dreadful start to the season for United which sees them down in lowly 16th place after conceding 11 goals in the opening three games.
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The back-line has come under heavy scrutiny due to how many goals they've shipped with Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly all struggling for form.
Maguire has particularly come under fire as he was culpable for at least three of the six goals conceded against Spurs, and his miserable start to the campaign continued on international duty.
He was sent off in the 31st minute for the Three Lions as the match with Denmark remained goalless.
The United captain picked up his second booking in quick succession for a late lunge on Kasper Dolberg after he followed his own slack touch in the opposition's half. The first booking was also deserved with another hard and late tackle.
As a result, United fans believe that Maguire shouldn't start against Newcastle due to his continued poor run of form.
The Danes took the lead just three minutes after Maguire's dismissal after Kyle Walker gave away a penalty which was duly converted by Christian Eriksen.
The match is the third England game of the international break following the 3-0 friendly win over Wales last Thursday and the shock 2-1 Nations League victory over Belgium on Sunday.