themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--'Sickening' footage shows grandma bravely intervene during brutal attack

A grandma bravely intervened as thugs brutally attacked two shoppers in a busy store at the Arndale .
Sickening footage shows Casey Tighe , 18 , Zeyn Badat , 18 , and Ryan Lavelle , 20 , attacking two men at a Wilko shop , which was full of customers on a Thursday afternoon .
Moments earlier , Lavelle had told one victim he would stab him 'in the face ' unless he handed over his phone and hat .
As the attack unfolded , the grandma , who was out shopping with her daughter and granddaughter , bravely intervened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks earlier , Tighe and another man , Nathan Jones-Lowe , 19 , committed three robberies in the city centre .
Their victims included a 15-year-old boy ; a 20-year-old university student who said he does n't 'feel safe or happy in Manchester now ' ; and an 30-year-old man with autism who already suffered from anxiety .
Badat also attacked a man during an incident in Bury town centre .
Lavelle was also in court for affray after two teenage boys were assaulted at a tram stop in Droylsden .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CCTV footage of the Arndale attack was described as 'sickening ' by Judge Suzanne Goddard QC .
The judge described Tighe , Badat and Jones-Lowe - who were sentenced separately to Lavelle - as 'vicious , cowardly thugs ' , and said they behaved like a 'pack of animals preying on those you considered weaker than yourselves ' .
`` You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves , '' Judge Goddard said .
Prosecutors said the incident at the Arndale unfolded on November 14 last year at about 3pm .
Tighe , described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had earlier been told to leave the shopping centre as he was in breach of bail conditions after being arrested for a separate incident .
But he was at the Wilko store later , and shouted 'oi ' at one victim .
He was ignored at first , before Lavelle asked the man where he was from .
The man said he was from Droylsden and Lavelle said a friend of his had been 'jumped ' there , before asking who he 'chilled ' with .
Lavelle told him to hand over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned if he did n't he 'd 'stab ' him 'in the face ' .
The shocking footage captured Tighe and Badat attacking one man , kicking him as he lay on the ground , with Lavelle assaulting the other .
It also shows the grandmother intervening .
`` Despite what was happening , she was publicly minded enough to come and split them up , '' Judge Goddard said .
Both men , aged 19 and 20 , had their hats and iPhones stolen .
The judge said it was a 'miracle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Badat was not more seriously hurt .
He suffered bruising and swelling .
Two weeks earlier , on October 31 , Tighe and Jones-Lowe committed three robberies in the city centre within hours of each other .
At about 8.30pm a 15-year-old boy with two friends had just left Primark when Tighe approached him .
He asked where the boy was from , who told Tighe he was from Stalybridge .
Tighe said he had 'beef ' with people from Stalybridge , and then appeared to become friendly .
But he began searching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'slash him ' if he did n't be quiet after he appealed for help .
The boy was then separated and taken down Fountain Street , where he left with a blooded nose after being attacked by Tighe .
His wallet was stolen during the attack .
Hours later , at 1am , a university student was walking home after a night out in the city centre as he was approached by Tighe .
Tighe asked if he had money for a bus home , the student replied saying 'bruv if I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
Tighe 'took exception ' to being called 'bruv ' , before demanding the student 's wallet and for him to empty his pockets .
The man was punched by another from Tighe 's group , and his phone and wallet were stolen .
Minutes later , Jones-Lowe tried to use a bank card stolen in the robbery in a Spar store to buy two drinks , but the card was declined .
The student said he had 'really pushed through ' in going out that night due to his anxiety and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After his ordeal the student , who has ambitions to become a professional musician , said : `` All in all I do n't feel safe or happy in Manchester now .
`` It is something that will stay with me for some time . ''
About 20 minutes later , Tighe and Jones-Lowe were both present when they approached a man who had been to watch a film at the Printworks .
Tighe asked the man if he had a cigarette and asked if he 'did sniff ' .
Then he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Let go , you 're on camera , '' the man said .
Tighe said he 'did n't give a s*** ' , prosecutor Kevin Donnelly told the court .
Shortly after , Tighe punched him and others joined in the attack when he fell to the ground .
He said he is now anxious to go back to the city centre .
Months earlier , Badat and Lavelle were involved in separate incidents .
Badat repeatedly punched a man near Bury Parish Church in April last year .
`` Where 's that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Badat asked him during the attempted robbery .
Lavelle was caught on CCTV throwing punches and kicks as two boys , aged 13 and 14 , were attacked in broad daylight in May last year at Edge Lane tram stop in Droylsden .
He was seen shaking hands with another man , apparently 'congratulating each other ' after the incident .
The two boys only escaped after a Good Samaritan saw what was happening and took them away from the area in her car .
The four defendants pleaded guilty to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morecambe Close , Newton Heath , pleaded guilty to five counts of robbery .
Sentenced as a youth as he was 17 at the time , Tighe was jailed for three years and four months .
Also sentenced as a youth , Badat received a 24 month community order , to include 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a four month curfew from 7pm to 7am .
Badat had previously spent 10 months on remand in prison , and the judge said he had 'responded well ' while in custody and made 'real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three years .
Jones-Lowe , of Albert Street , Beswick , admitted three counts of robbery .
He was jailed for two years and two months .
His lawyer said that Jones-Lowe did n't punch or kick anybody during the robberies .
The investigation was part of GMP 's Operation Valiant , tackling robberies across the region .
'This group targeted , intimidated and attacked innocent members of the public in a particularly violent and unprovoked manner' After the hearing , Superintendent Chris Hill of GMP 's City of Manchester Division said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out as a warning that GMP will absolutely not tolerate this type of behaviour in our communities .
`` We will continue to ensure anyone who thinks these kinds of acts of criminality are acceptable will face justice and there will be consequences for their actions .
`` The Valiant team 's hard work and dedication has shown significant reduction in the number of robbery victims and we will keep working hard to reduce this even further . ''
Detective Constable , Leon Cawley-Bowyer , of GMP 's Operation Valiant team within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation said : `` This group targeted , intimidated and attacked innocent members of the public in a particularly violent and unprovoked manner .
`` No one should be made to feel unsafe or anxious when walking through the streets of Greater Manchester .
`` The Operation Valiant team would like to thank all those that came forward during this investigation , showing great determination and bravery in what were a series of very impactful crimes . ''

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A grandma bravely intervened as thugs brutally attacked two shoppers in a busy store at the Arndale.
Sickening footage shows Casey Tighe, 18, Zeyn Badat, 18, and Ryan Lavelle, 20, attacking two men at a Wilko shop, which was full of customers on a Thursday afternoon.
Moments earlier, Lavelle had told one victim he would stab him 'in the face' unless he handed over his phone and hat.
As the attack unfolded, the grandma, who was out shopping with her daughter and granddaughter, bravely intervened and pulled the attackers away.
About two weeks earlier, Tighe and another man, Nathan Jones-Lowe, 19, committed three robberies in the city centre.
(Image: GMP)
Their victims included a 15-year-old boy; a 20-year-old university student who said he doesn't 'feel safe or happy in Manchester now'; and an 30-year-old man with autism who already suffered from anxiety.
Badat also attacked a man during an incident in Bury town centre.
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Lavelle was also in court for affray after two teenage boys were assaulted at a tram stop in Droylsden.
Now the four men have been sentenced.
CCTV footage of the Arndale attack was described as 'sickening' by Judge Suzanne Goddard QC.
The judge described Tighe, Badat and Jones-Lowe - who were sentenced separately to Lavelle - as 'vicious, cowardly thugs', and said they behaved like a 'pack of animals preying on those you considered weaker than yourselves'.
"You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves," Judge Goddard said.
(Image: GMP)
Prosecutors said the incident at the Arndale unfolded on November 14 last year at about 3pm.
Tighe, described by the judge as a 'ringleader', had earlier been told to leave the shopping centre as he was in breach of bail conditions after being arrested for a separate incident.
But he was at the Wilko store later, and shouted 'oi' at one victim.
He was ignored at first, before Lavelle asked the man where he was from.
The man said he was from Droylsden and Lavelle said a friend of his had been 'jumped' there, before asking who he 'chilled' with.
Lavelle told him to hand over his Dsquared cap and phone - and warned if he didn't he'd 'stab' him 'in the face'.
The shocking footage captured Tighe and Badat attacking one man, kicking him as he lay on the ground, with Lavelle assaulting the other.
It also shows the grandmother intervening.
(Image: PA)
"Despite what was happening, she was publicly minded enough to come and split them up," Judge Goddard said.
Both men, aged 19 and 20, had their hats and iPhones stolen.
The judge said it was a 'miracle' the man attacked by Tighe and Badat was not more seriously hurt. He suffered bruising and swelling.
Two weeks earlier, on October 31, Tighe and Jones-Lowe committed three robberies in the city centre within hours of each other.
At about 8.30pm a 15-year-old boy with two friends had just left Primark when Tighe approached him.
He asked where the boy was from, who told Tighe he was from Stalybridge.
Tighe said he had 'beef' with people from Stalybridge, and then appeared to become friendly.
(Image: GMP)
But he began searching the boy's pockets and threatened to 'slash him' if he didn't be quiet after he appealed for help.
The boy was then separated and taken down Fountain Street, where he left with a blooded nose after being attacked by Tighe.
His wallet was stolen during the attack.
Hours later, at 1am, a university student was walking home after a night out in the city centre as he was approached by Tighe.
Tighe asked if he had money for a bus home, the student replied saying 'bruv if I had any money I wouldn't be walking'.
Tighe 'took exception' to being called 'bruv', before demanding the student's wallet and for him to empty his pockets.
The man was punched by another from Tighe's group, and his phone and wallet were stolen.
Minutes later, Jones-Lowe tried to use a bank card stolen in the robbery in a Spar store to buy two drinks, but the card was declined.
The student said he had 'really pushed through' in going out that night due to his anxiety and had felt a 'sense of pride'.
After his ordeal the student, who has ambitions to become a professional musician, said: "All in all I don't feel safe or happy in Manchester now.
(Image: GMP)
"It is something that will stay with me for some time."
About 20 minutes later, Tighe and Jones-Lowe were both present when they approached a man who had been to watch a film at the Printworks.
Tighe asked the man if he had a cigarette and asked if he 'did sniff'.
Then he grabbed the man's rucksack.
"Let go, you're on camera," the man said.
Tighe said he 'didn't give a s***', prosecutor Kevin Donnelly told the court.
Shortly after, Tighe punched him and others joined in the attack when he fell to the ground.
He said he is now anxious to go back to the city centre.
Months earlier, Badat and Lavelle were involved in separate incidents.
Badat repeatedly punched a man near Bury Parish Church in April last year.
(Image: GMP)
"Where's that f****** fancy watch of yours?," Badat asked him during the attempted robbery.
Lavelle was caught on CCTV throwing punches and kicks as two boys, aged 13 and 14, were attacked in broad daylight in May last year at Edge Lane tram stop in Droylsden.
He was seen shaking hands with another man, apparently 'congratulating each other' after the incident.
The two boys only escaped after a Good Samaritan saw what was happening and took them away from the area in her car.
The four defendants pleaded guilty to a number of offences.
Tighe, of Morecambe Close, Newton Heath, pleaded guilty to five counts of robbery.
Sentenced as a youth as he was 17 at the time, Tighe was jailed for three years and four months.
Badat, of Potter Street, Bury, admitted attempted robbery and robbery.
Also sentenced as a youth, Badat received a 24 month community order, to include 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a four month curfew from 7pm to 7am.
Badat had previously spent 10 months on remand in prison, and the judge said he had 'responded well' while in custody and made 'real change'.
Lavelle, of Belgrave Road, Oldham admitted robbery and affray.
(Image: GMP)
He was sentenced to three years.
Jones-Lowe, of Albert Street, Beswick, admitted three counts of robbery.
He was jailed for two years and two months.
His lawyer said that Jones-Lowe didn't punch or kick anybody during the robberies.
The investigation was part of GMP's Operation Valiant, tackling robberies across the region.
'This group targeted, intimidated and attacked innocent members of the public in a particularly violent and unprovoked manner'
After the hearing, Superintendent Chris Hill of GMP's City of Manchester Division said: "I hope today's sentencing goes out as a warning that GMP will absolutely not tolerate this type of behaviour in our communities.
"We will continue to ensure anyone who thinks these kinds of acts of criminality are acceptable will face justice and there will be consequences for their actions.
"The Valiant team's hard work and dedication has shown significant reduction in the number of robbery victims and we will keep working hard to reduce this even further."
Detective Constable, Leon Cawley-Bowyer, of GMP's Operation Valiant team within the City of Manchester division who oversaw this investigation said: "This group targeted, intimidated and attacked innocent members of the public in a particularly violent and unprovoked manner.
"No one should be made to feel unsafe or anxious when walking through the streets of Greater Manchester.
"The Operation Valiant team would like to thank all those that came forward during this investigation, showing great determination and bravery in what were a series of very impactful crimes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--90mph BMW driver tested positive for drugs' - he had three kids in the car

A BMW driver was stopped on the M56 after being clocked doing 90mph - before cops found cannabis on him @ @ @ @ @ car .
The man also tested positive for drugs , North West Motorway Police said @ @ @ @ @ pulled over on Friday evening ( September 11 ) after being seen speeding .
In @ @ @ @ @ : `` Stopped by ME51 @ gmptraffic after speed recorded at 90 mph .
`` @ @ @ @ @ and tested positive for drugs .
`` Driver had three children in the vehicle at @ @ @ @ @ section 5a . ''
An image showed the car was stopped on the M56 before @ @ @ @ @ Hale and Macclesfield .
No other details were released by police .
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A BMW driver was stopped on the M56 after being clocked doing 90mph - before cops found cannabis on him... and three kids in car.
The man also tested positive for drugs, North West Motorway Police said.
It understood he was pulled over on Friday evening (September 11) after being seen speeding.
In a tweet, officers said: "Stopped by ME51 @gmptraffic after speed recorded at 90 mph.
"Cannabis found upon the driver and tested positive for drugs.
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"Driver had three children in the vehicle at time. Off to custody section 5a."
An image showed the car was stopped on the M56 before junction six for Wilmslow, Hale and Macclesfield.
No other details were released by police.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--The latest coronavirus infection rates in Greater Manchester

Coronavirus infection rates have nearly doubled in Bolton in a week - and rocketed in other parts of Greater Manchester - new figures revealed today ( Friday ) .
Bolton retains the unwanted titled of the highest infection rate anywhere in the UK , with 179.9 cases per 100,000 people in the local population for the week ending September 8 .
Last Friday , the comparable figure for the borough was 92.2 - meaning the infection rate almost doubled in seven days .
Bolton has made the subject of a firm local lockdown , while Oldham also has tighter restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seven areas are currently in the 'red alert ' zone , while three are 'amber ' .
The Manchester Evening News reports on the region 's infection rates every day as it is the measure used by the government when considering imposing - or lifting - local lockdown measures .
This week , ministers announced new restrictions in Bolton , which will potentially affect every person living in the borough .
They were introduced as a direct response to the spike in infection rates in Bolton reported in the previous days .
Seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local restrictions over and above those faced by the rest of the country .
Again , this is linked directly to the relatively high infection rates .
When Wigan was placed under the Greater Manchester-wide restrictions on July 30 , local MPs pointed to the low infection rate in that borough to successfully argue for the local lockdown rules to be lifted .
The government has stated repeatedly that decisions on local intervention will be linked to the data .
The latest infection rate for each council are therefore relevant to anyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be affected by new rules and restrictions - and if those rules are justified .
The most up-to-date weekly infection rate table for Greater Manchester , based on figures released by Public Health England , paints a worrying picture for the region , although it should be noted the much lower infection rate for England has also doubled - to 29.2 - since last week .
The increase of the infection rate in Oldham - now 80 compared to 61.2 last Friday - appears to have slowed very slightly .
In Rochdale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45.4 ; in Tameside 93.6 from 45 ; in Manchester 75.4 from 44.9 ; in Salford 82.3 from 42.5 ; in Trafford 38.8 from 35 ; in Bury 79.1 from 31.4 ; in Wigan 41.4 from 13.1 ; and in Stockport 36.5 from 12.3 .
Wigan , which has seen lockdown restrictions lifted , is nearing the 'red alert ' zone - which comes in when the infection rates tops 50 - with 41.4 cases per 100,000 people .
Although the figures show infection rates are rising , the number of Covid-19 hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the height of the outbreak in April .
Tameside now has an infection rate per 100,000 people of 93.6 - compared to 45 a week ago .
It emerged earlier this week that Tameside Hospital has seen a concerning rise in coronavirus admissions , raising the spectre of more Covid-19 related deaths .
Mayor Andy Burnham said 35 people were admitted to the region ’ s hospitals with Covid-19 over the last seven days - nearly four times higher than three weeks ago .
Mr Burnham is calling for a shielding programme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester ’ s most vulnerable residents over the winter .
He said : “ What we want to achieve is maximum protection for the most vulnerable members of our communities , learning the lessons of what happened earlier this year .
“ Leaders are talking about a form of local shielding - perhaps not the full national programme we saw earlier this year - but certainly a discussion is now underway about whether we can have a shielding programme in Greater Manchester that affords greater protection to the members of the community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We believe as we go into the autumn and winter this is something that will be needed and is the right thing to do .
We will be looking at the government supporting us in that and providing the necessary resources.
” The number of tests has increased dramatically in all 10 Greater Manchester areas in recent weeks .
This will be a major factor in the rising number of positive cases .
Local numbers of tests are not published daily by the government or by councils so it is not possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates .
However , the statistics which are available suggest that in our region , the rate of infection has been rising considerably faster than the testing rate - perhaps more than twice as fast .
This week , Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham released numbers which showed the number of tests in the region per 100,000 people went up from 597 in the week ending July 4 to 1,541 in the week ending September 5 .
So far , the government has not appeared to take any increase in testing numbers into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should require further restrictions .

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Coronavirus infection rates have nearly doubled in Bolton in a week - and rocketed in other parts of Greater Manchester - new figures revealed today (Friday).
Bolton retains the unwanted titled of the highest infection rate anywhere in the UK, with 179.9 cases per 100,000 people in the local population for the week ending September 8.
Last Friday, the comparable figure for the borough was 92.2 - meaning the infection rate almost doubled in seven days.
Bolton has made the subject of a firm local lockdown, while Oldham also has tighter restrictions than the rest of Greater Manchester.
Other boroughs' figures continue to rise.
Seven areas are currently in the 'red alert' zone, while three are 'amber'.
(Image: MEN)
The Manchester Evening News reports on the region's infection rates every day as it is the measure used by the government when considering imposing - or lifting - local lockdown measures.
This week, ministers announced new restrictions in Bolton, which will potentially affect every person living in the borough. They were introduced as a direct response to the spike in infection rates in Bolton reported in the previous days.
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Seven other areas in Greater Manchester remain under local restrictions over and above those faced by the rest of the country. Again, this is linked directly to the relatively high infection rates.
When Wigan was placed under the Greater Manchester-wide restrictions on July 30, local MPs pointed to the low infection rate in that borough to successfully argue for the local lockdown rules to be lifted.
The government has stated repeatedly that decisions on local intervention will be linked to the data.
(Image: MEN)
The latest infection rate for each council are therefore relevant to anyone who wants to know how their lives might be affected by new rules and restrictions - and if those rules are justified.
The most up-to-date weekly infection rate table for Greater Manchester, based on figures released by Public Health England, paints a worrying picture for the region, although it should be noted the much lower infection rate for England has also doubled - to 29.2 - since last week.
The increase of the infection rate in Oldham - now 80 compared to 61.2 last Friday - appears to have slowed very slightly.
In Rochdale, the figure has risen to 75.5 from 45.4; in Tameside 93.6 from 45; in Manchester 75.4 from 44.9; in Salford 82.3 from 42.5; in Trafford 38.8 from 35; in Bury 79.1 from 31.4; in Wigan 41.4 from 13.1; and in Stockport 36.5 from 12.3.
Wigan, which has seen lockdown restrictions lifted, is nearing the 'red alert' zone - which comes in when the infection rates tops 50 - with 41.4 cases per 100,000 people.
Although the figures show infection rates are rising, the number of Covid-19 hospital deaths remains low in Greater Manchester compared to the height of the outbreak in April.
Tameside now has an infection rate per 100,000 people of 93.6 - compared to 45 a week ago.
(Image: MEN)
It emerged earlier this week that Tameside Hospital has seen a concerning rise in coronavirus admissions, raising the spectre of more Covid-19 related deaths.
Mayor Andy Burnham said 35 people were admitted to the region’s hospitals with Covid-19 over the last seven days - nearly four times higher than three weeks ago.
Mr Burnham is calling for a shielding programme to provide ‘maximum protection’ for Greater Manchester’s most vulnerable residents over the winter.
He said: “What we want to achieve is maximum protection for the most vulnerable members of our communities, learning the lessons of what happened earlier this year.
“Leaders are talking about a form of local shielding - perhaps not the full national programme we saw earlier this year - but certainly a discussion is now underway about whether we can have a shielding programme in Greater Manchester that affords greater protection to the members of the community most at risk.”
He added: “We believe as we go into the autumn and winter this is something that will be needed and is the right thing to do. We will be looking at the government supporting us in that and providing the necessary resources.”
The number of tests has increased dramatically in all 10 Greater Manchester areas in recent weeks. This will be a major factor in the rising number of positive cases.
Local numbers of tests are not published daily by the government or by councils so it is not possible to include them in the latest infection rates.
However, the statistics which are available suggest that in our region, the rate of infection has been rising considerably faster than the testing rate - perhaps more than twice as fast.
This week, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham released numbers which showed the number of tests in the region per 100,000 people went up from 597 in the week ending July 4 to 1,541 in the week ending September 5.
So far, the government has not appeared to take any increase in testing numbers into account when determining if a local area should require further restrictions.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Coronavirus infection rates for Greater Manchester - your questions answered

Coronavirus infection rates have been climbing steeply in Greater Manchester over recent days and many areas in our region now have some of the highest rates in the country .
But where does the data come from ?
What do the figures actually mean , and why is the Manchester Evening News reporting the numbers every day ?
Here , we seek to answer some of the questions raised by our readers .
Why report the infection rates every day ?
This week the government announced new restrictions in Bolton which will potentially affect every person living in the borough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to the spike in infection rates in Bolton reported in the previous days .
Seven other areas in Greater Manchester remain under local restrictions over and above those faced by the rest of the country .
Again , this is linked directly to the relatively high infection rates .
When Wigan was placed under the Greater Manchester-wide restrictions on July 30 , local MPs pointed to the low infection rate in that borough to successfully argue for the local lockdown rules to be lifted .
The government has stated repeatedly that decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the data .
The latest infection rate for each council area will therefore be relevant to anyone who wants to know how their lives might be affected by new rules and restrictions - and if those rules are justified .
When a local lockdown was imposed on Leicester in June , local leaders complained that it had come completely out of the blue because the public did not then have access to the 'Pillar 2 ' testing data which had detected a spike in cases in the city .
After lobbying from regional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Health England agreed to publish the data daily , which means the figures can now act as an early warning system - as they did in the days before Bolton was subject to additional rules this week .
Deaths and hospitalisations are very low - why is n't that being reported ?
All the data shows that the number of people dying or needing hospital treatment for Covid-19 remains far below the levels seen in April , and the latest figures for hospital deaths are being reported by the MEN every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
Figures for every Greater Manchester hospital are published on our website each afternoon , shortly after the data is released .
We also refer to the relatively low death rates in our coverage of the infection rates .
The government does not release daily information on the number of people requiring hospital treatment for Covid-19 in every NHS Trust but this is published monthly by NHS England and has been reported by the MEN .
Despite the low death rate , the government 's current strategy is to impose local lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high and rising .
What about the number of people who have recovered ?
According to the most recently available figures , a total of 8,668 patients have been discharged from hospital in Greater Manchester after being successfully treated for the effects of Covid-19 .
And we know that because it was reported here last month by the Manchester Evening News .
Information about hospital discharges is not published by the government every day but statistics are sometimes released by individual hospital Trusts , and are released monthly by NHS England .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low , why does it matter ?
The majority of positive tests are currently among younger people with stronger immune systems , which is the most likely explanation for why there are fewer people in hospital and fewer deaths than during the height of the pandemic in April .
The concern of senior health officials is that if the virus starts to spread to more vulnerable people then there could be more serious consequences , as outlined by the deputy chief medical officer here .
That is why the government has so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in any areas where infection rates have risen above a 'red alert ' weekly rate of 50 cases per 100,000 people .
Is n't the infection rate going up just because more people are being tested ?
The number of tests has increased dramatically in all ten Greater Manchester areas in recent weeks , and this will be a major factor in the rising number of positive cases .
Local numbers of tests are not published daily by the government or by councils so it is not possible to include them in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistics which are available suggest that in our region the rate of infection has been rising considerably faster than the testing rate , perhaps more than twice as fast .
This week , Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham released numbers which showed the number of tests in the region per 100,000 people went up from 597 in the week ending July 4th to 1,541 in the week ending the 5th of September .
That represents an increase in testing of 158 per cent while over the same time period the infection rate rose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 367 per cent .
In Bolton , test data published by the government shows that the proportion of tests which were positive , or the 'positivity rate ' , went up sharply at the beginning of September to reach over 9 per cent , up from around 3 per cent a fortnight earlier .
This suggests that the recent increase in infection rates can not be put down solely to an increase in testing .
The number of Pillar 2 tests - carried out at testing centres rather than hospitals - has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England but there has not been the resulting increase in infection rates seen in Greater Manchester .
So far , the government has not appeared to take any increase in testing numbers into account when determining if a local area should require further restrictions .
Where does the infection rate data come from ?
The government publishes a daily update on the numbers of Covid-19 deaths and cases on its coronavirus dashboard every day - usually updated around 4pm - which can be seen at this link .
There is also a more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests in every local authority area in England which is published in a spreadsheet and can be downloaded here .
In order to compare areas which have different population sizes , the local population is factored in to calculate the 7-day total per 100,000 people .
As well as the infection rate , our daily graphic shows the week-on-week trend which is an 'up ' red arrow if the numbers have risen by more than 25 per cent compared with the previous week .
If the numbers have fallen by more than 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that is represented by a green 'down ' arrow and anything in between is marked as level week-on-week .
When the numbers have risen by more than 100 per cent , or doubled week-on-week , then that is indicated with two red 'up ' arrows .

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Coronavirus infection rates have been climbing steeply in Greater Manchester over recent days and many areas in our region now have some of the highest rates in the country.
But where does the data come from? What do the figures actually mean, and why is the Manchester Evening News reporting the numbers every day?
Here, we seek to answer some of the questions raised by our readers.
Why report the infection rates every day?
This week the government announced new restrictions in Bolton which will potentially affect every person living in the borough. They were introduced as a direct response to the spike in infection rates in Bolton reported in the previous days.
Seven other areas in Greater Manchester remain under local restrictions over and above those faced by the rest of the country. Again, this is linked directly to the relatively high infection rates.
When Wigan was placed under the Greater Manchester-wide restrictions on July 30, local MPs pointed to the low infection rate in that borough to successfully argue for the local lockdown rules to be lifted.
The government has stated repeatedly that decisions on local intervention will be linked to the data.
The latest infection rate for each council area will therefore be relevant to anyone who wants to know how their lives might be affected by new rules and restrictions - and if those rules are justified.
When a local lockdown was imposed on Leicester in June, local leaders complained that it had come completely out of the blue because the public did not then have access to the 'Pillar 2' testing data which had detected a spike in cases in the city.
After lobbying from regional councils, including in Greater Manchester, Public Health England agreed to publish the data daily, which means the figures can now act as an early warning system - as they did in the days before Bolton was subject to additional rules this week.
Deaths and hospitalisations are very low - why isn't that being reported?
All the data shows that the number of people dying or needing hospital treatment for Covid-19 remains far below the levels seen in April, and the latest figures for hospital deaths are being reported by the MEN every day.
Here is the latest update published today.
Figures for every Greater Manchester hospital are published on our website each afternoon, shortly after the data is released. We also refer to the relatively low death rates in our coverage of the infection rates.
The government does not release daily information on the number of people requiring hospital treatment for Covid-19 in every NHS Trust but this is published monthly by NHS England and has been reported by the MEN.
Despite the low death rate, the government's current strategy is to impose local lockdown regulations in areas where infection rates are high and rising.
What about the number of people who have recovered?
According to the most recently available figures, a total of 8,668 patients have been discharged from hospital in Greater Manchester after being successfully treated for the effects of Covid-19.
8,668 Patients discharged from hospital in Greater Manchester after recovering from coronavirus
And we know that because it was reported here last month by the Manchester Evening News.
Information about hospital discharges is not published by the government every day but statistics are sometimes released by individual hospital Trusts, and are released monthly by NHS England.
If the number of deaths is still so low, why does it matter?
The majority of positive tests are currently among younger people with stronger immune systems, which is the most likely explanation for why there are fewer people in hospital and fewer deaths than during the height of the pandemic in April.
The concern of senior health officials is that if the virus starts to spread to more vulnerable people then there could be more serious consequences, as outlined by the deputy chief medical officer here.
That is why the government has so far been determined to intervene and impose restrictions in any areas where infection rates have risen above a 'red alert' weekly rate of 50 cases per 100,000 people.
Isn't the infection rate going up just because more people are being tested?
The number of tests has increased dramatically in all ten Greater Manchester areas in recent weeks, and this will be a major factor in the rising number of positive cases.
Local numbers of tests are not published daily by the government or by councils so it is not possible to include them in the latest infection rates.
However, the statistics which are available suggest that in our region the rate of infection has been rising considerably faster than the testing rate, perhaps more than twice as fast.
This week, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham released numbers which showed the number of tests in the region per 100,000 people went up from 597 in the week ending July 4th to 1,541 in the week ending the 5th of September.
That represents an increase in testing of 158 per cent while over the same time period the infection rate rose from 13.1 to 61.3 - an increase of 367 per cent.
In Bolton, test data published by the government shows that the proportion of tests which were positive, or the 'positivity rate', went up sharply at the beginning of September to reach over 9 per cent, up from around 3 per cent a fortnight earlier.
This suggests that the recent increase in infection rates cannot be put down solely to an increase in testing.
The number of Pillar 2 tests - carried out at testing centres rather than hospitals - has also increased in most other areas of England but there has not been the resulting increase in infection rates seen in Greater Manchester.
So far, the government has not appeared to take any increase in testing numbers into account when determining if a local area should require further restrictions.
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Where does the infection rate data come from?
The government publishes a daily update on the numbers of Covid-19 deaths and cases on its coronavirus dashboard every day - usually updated around 4pm - which can be seen at this link.
There is also a more detailed breakdown of the number of positive tests in every local authority area in England which is published in a spreadsheet and can be downloaded here.
In order to compare areas which have different population sizes, the local population is factored in to calculate the 7-day total per 100,000 people.
As well as the infection rate, our daily graphic shows the week-on-week trend which is an 'up' red arrow if the numbers have risen by more than 25 per cent compared with the previous week.
If the numbers have fallen by more than 25 per cent compared with the previous week, that is represented by a green 'down' arrow and anything in between is marked as level week-on-week.
When the numbers have risen by more than 100 per cent, or doubled week-on-week, then that is indicated with two red 'up' arrows.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Covid cases now confirmed at more than 65 Greater Manchester schools

The number of schools to confirm Covid cases across Greater Manchester has now reached more than 65 .
At the end of what has been the first full week back for many schools , thousands of pupils are now self-isolating after positive cases .
And while many schools have been open and transparent with parents , informing them of any confirmed outbreaks in emails and letters , others are only telling the parents of children who need to self-isolate .
Parents have contacted the Manchester Evening News to criticise those schools that are not sharing the information across the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make informed choices .
The parent of a pupil at Co-op Academy North Manchester , where one child is isolating after testing positive , said : `` My annoyance is that the school have not officially confirmed through email or letter to the parents , so many still do n't know and have had the choice to make decisions taken away .
`` For me , transparency is extremely important .
It 's the least that we deserve to make informed choices regarding the welfare of our families and the wider public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College in Altrincham says she only found out about a confirmed case in her child 's year 7 bubble because the parents of the child sent home to isolate felt others had a right to know .
She said : `` The children are in a year group bubble of almost 300 .
The case was confirmed on Tuesday .
`` Parents need this information in order to make informed decisions for their children and families . ''
John Cornally , headteacher at Blessed Thomas , declined to comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the family involved .
A spokesperson for Trafford Council said : “ The school has followed the guidance of Public Health throughout this process .
It is also important that the wishes of affected families and their expressed desire for confidentiality is respected .
“ We believe that the leaders of schools are best placed to decide which groups of parents should be informed following a positive test for coronavirus .
In most cases , this would be the parents of children directly affected .
“ We know that it can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in larger schools – because we all want to ensure pupils can enjoy their school education without fear or anxiety .
At the same time , it is also vital that parents are aware of any developments that could affect their children .
“ It is also important to recognise that schools are working hard to ensure they are covid-secure and bring children and young people back safely .
Our staff in education services and public health are also supporting our schools so that the risk to children and staff are minimised.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Whenever someone in our academies receives a positive test , we always follow Public Health England guidance and advise the appropriate people to self-isolate .
Co-op Academy North Manchester is currently open to all year groups .
`` We follow all guidance from the government , Public Health England and the local authority when it comes to whether or not we inform parents .
`` With regards to the individual case at Co-op Academy North Manchester , we were advised that no students or staff needed to self-isolate and as such there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The cases at the two secondaries are among more than a dozen schools to confirm today that pupils are self-isolating following positive cases , bringing the total to 68 .
Schools where cases and self-isolations have already been confirmed include : Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
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The number of schools to confirm Covid cases across Greater Manchester has now reached more than 65.
At the end of what has been the first full week back for many schools, thousands of pupils are now self-isolating after positive cases.
And while many schools have been open and transparent with parents, informing them of any confirmed outbreaks in emails and letters, others are only telling the parents of children who need to self-isolate.
Parents have contacted the Manchester Evening News to criticise those schools that are not sharing the information across the year groups, saying they should be able to make informed choices.
The parent of a pupil at Co-op Academy North Manchester, where one child is isolating after testing positive, said: "My annoyance is that the school have not officially confirmed through email or letter to the parents, so many still don't know and have had the choice to make decisions taken away.
"For me, transparency is extremely important. It's the least that we deserve to make informed choices regarding the welfare of our families and the wider public."
A mum whose child attends Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College in Altrincham says she only found out about a confirmed case in her child's year 7 bubble because the parents of the child sent home to isolate felt others had a right to know.
She said: "The children are in a year group bubble of almost 300. The case was confirmed on Tuesday.
"The school still hasn't informed parents.
"Parents need this information in order to make informed decisions for their children and families."
John Cornally, headteacher at Blessed Thomas, declined to comment saying he needed to respect the privacy of the family involved.
A spokesperson for Trafford Council said: “The school has followed the guidance of Public Health throughout this process. It is also important that the wishes of affected families and their expressed desire for confidentiality is respected.
“We believe that the leaders of schools are best placed to decide which groups of parents should be informed following a positive test for coronavirus. In most cases, this would be the parents of children directly affected.
“We know that it can be a difficult decision to make – especially in larger schools – because we all want to ensure pupils can enjoy their school education without fear or anxiety. At the same time, it is also vital that parents are aware of any developments that could affect their children.
“It is also important to recognise that schools are working hard to ensure they are covid-secure and bring children and young people back safely. Our staff in education services and public health are also supporting our schools so that the risk to children and staff are minimised.”
A spokesperson for Co-op Academies said: “Whenever someone in our academies receives a positive test, we always follow Public Health England guidance and advise the appropriate people to self-isolate. Co-op Academy North Manchester is currently open to all year groups.
"We follow all guidance from the government, Public Health England and the local authority when it comes to whether or not we inform parents.
"With regards to the individual case at Co-op Academy North Manchester, we were advised that no students or staff needed to self-isolate and as such there was no requirement to inform parents."
The cases at the two secondaries are among more than a dozen schools to confirm today that pupils are self-isolating following positive cases, bringing the total to 68.
The list includes:
Co-op Academy North Manchester, Blackley - (one pupil isolating)
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Altrincham - (small number of Year 7s)
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, Salford - (Year 8)
The Radclyffe School, Oldham - (Year 10)
Bury CE High School, Bury - (Year 11)
St Matthew's CE Primary, Chadderton - (two Year 3 classes)
Gatley Primary School, Stockport - (Reception)
Yew Tree Primary, Dukinfield - (Year 5)
Manor Green Primary Academy, Denton - (Year 1)
Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Longsight - (a Year 3 class)
St Bernard's RC Primary, Burnage - (Early Years bubble)
Alkrington Primary, Middleton - (Year 6)
R L Hughes Primary School, Wigan
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Schools where cases and self-isolations have already been confirmed include:
Manchester
Wilbraham Primary School, Fallowfield - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Park View Community School, Miles Platting
Manchester High School for Girls - (Year 5 Prep)
Newall Green Primary School, Wythenshawe - (One class in Year 1)
Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton - (Year 6)
Old Moat Primary School, Withington - (Year 6)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary, Northern Moor - (Year 2)
Chorlton High School South - (A Year 7 class)
Green End Primary School, Burnage - (One Reception class)
Oswald Road Primary School, Chorlton - (Year 3)
Manchester Communication Academy, Harpurhey - (One bubble from Year 11)
Salford
Harrop Fold, Salford - (Year 11)
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Year 7)
Co-op Academy Swinton - (Year 7 and Year 10)
Ellenbrook Primary School, Walkden, Salford - (One class from Year 3)
Salford City Academy, Eccles - (Small number in Year 11)
Bury
Heaton Park Primary School, Bury - (Class 2W and Year 3)
Lowercroft Primary School, Bury - (Year 6)
St Bernadette's RC Primary, Whitefield - (Nursery, Years 1, 2, 5 and 6)
St Gabriel's RC High School, Bury - (Year 11)
Bolton
Prestolee Primary School, Radcliffe
St Bernard's RC, Bolton - (Year 5 bubble)
Beaumont Primary, Bolton - (Reception)
Clarendon Primary, Bolton - (Year 6 bubble)
Trafford
Gorse Hill Primary School, Stretford - (Year 1)
Brooklands Primary School, Sale
Seymour Park Community Primary, Old Trafford
Urmston Grammar - (Part of Year 12)
Stockport
St Winifred’s RC Primary, Heaton Mersey
Didsbury Road Primary School, Stockport - (Year 1)
Adswood Primary, Stockport - (Year 1, Year 2, one class from Y5/6)
Tameside
Great Academy Ashton, Tameside - (part of Y10)
St Stephen's RC Primary School, Droylsden - (Confirmed case in Key Stage 2)
St Anne's Primary School, Denton - (One class in Year 5)
Inspire Academy, Ashton - (Year 1)
Oldham
St Martin's CE Primary, Oldham - (One class)
Yew Tree Community School, Chadderton - (Class 4 Red)
Hey with Zion, Lees, Oldham - (Nursery)
Whitegate End Primary and Nursery, Chadderton, Oldham - (One Year 6 class)
Rochdale
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale - (One bubble)
Broadfield Primary School, Rochdale - (Three bubbles)
Marland Hill Community Primary School, Rochdale - (Two bubbles)
St Cuthbert's RC High School, Rochdale - (Year 11)
Boarshaw Primary School, Middleton - (One bubble)
Middleton Parish Church School
Bowlee Park Community School, Middleton - (Year 1 Class 3 and Year 1 Class 4)
St Luke's Primary, Heywood - (Year 2 and 3)
St Anne's Academy, Middleton - (Small number of students)
Meanwood Primary, Rochdale - (Year 2 and Year 4)
Wigan
St John Vianney RC School, Stretford - (Small number self-isolating
St Mary's Catholic High School, Astley, Wigan
St Michael's CE Primary, Atherton, Wigan
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh - (Year 3 and Year 4)
Dean Trust Wigan - (Year 8)
Hawkley Hall High, Wigan - (Small number in Year 7)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@trinitymirror.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Coronavirus outbreaks in 12 Salford care homes in a week - with three dead

Coronavirus outbreaks have been confirmed at 12 care homes across Salford in the last week - and three residents have died in that time .
The latest outbreaks are believed to have spread in care homes across the borough , but the specific locations have not been revealed by authorities .
They are the first Covid-related deaths recorded in Salford since the start of August .
It comes as the latest figures show the number of new Covid-19 cases in Salford reached 82.3 per 100,000 in the seven days up to September 8 .
Salford council 's lead member for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reynolds confirmed the deaths in care homes were due to Covid-19 .
She said : `` It 's very sad that these individuals have passed away from Covid .
`` We are working on a daily basis with care homes and have been providing all the appropriate advice and training to care homes right through the pandemic .
`` Our public health team have been in constant contact with all our care providers .
`` We 've been working with them along with our colleagues at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working very closely with the homes every day providing support to all the managers and staff .
`` We 've been doing absolutely as much as we possibly can to protect care homes .
`` It 's very sad that people have passed away .
My condolences go out to all the family and friends of people who have past away .
`` But we 've done the best we possibly can with the resources we 've got . ''
A number of staff members at The Care Homes Medical Practice in Windsor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of staff , who they came into contact with at the practice tested positive for Covid-19 .
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed this is unrelated to the outbreaks in care homes as services have been provided virtually throughout the pandemic to reduce any face-to-face contact with patients .
Dr Pete Turkington , Chief Officer and Medical Director at Salford Royal , said : “ This has affected a very small number of clinical staff who are continuing to conduct their duties virtually , including all patient consultations .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of services and we are confident that there has been no risk to any patients . ''

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Coronavirus outbreaks have been confirmed at 12 care homes across Salford in the last week - and three residents have died in that time.
The latest outbreaks are believed to have spread in care homes across the borough, but the specific locations have not been revealed by authorities.
They are the first Covid-related deaths recorded in Salford since the start of August.
It comes as the latest figures show the number of new Covid-19 cases in Salford reached 82.3 per 100,000 in the seven days up to September 8.
Salford council's lead member for adult services, health and wellbeing Gina Reynolds confirmed the deaths in care homes were due to Covid-19.
She said: "It's very sad that these individuals have passed away from Covid.
"We are working on a daily basis with care homes and have been providing all the appropriate advice and training to care homes right through the pandemic.
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"Our public health team have been in constant contact with all our care providers.
"We've been working with them along with our colleagues at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Salford Care Organisation.
"We've been working very closely with the homes every day providing support to all the managers and staff.
"We've been doing absolutely as much as we possibly can to protect care homes.
"It's very sad that people have passed away. My condolences go out to all the family and friends of people who have past away.
"But we've done the best we possibly can with the resources we've got."
A number of staff members at The Care Homes Medical Practice in Windsor Road are currently self-isolating after a non-clinical member of staff, who they came into contact with at the practice tested positive for Covid-19.
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed this is unrelated to the outbreaks in care homes as services have been provided virtually throughout the pandemic to reduce any face-to-face contact with patients.
Dr Pete Turkington, Chief Officer and Medical Director at Salford Royal, said: “This has affected a very small number of clinical staff who are continuing to conduct their duties virtually, including all patient consultations.
“The practice continues to run its full range of services and we are confident that there has been no risk to any patients."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Neville responds to Carragher jibe about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Man Utd

Gary Neville has put forward an argument for why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could have been named manager of the season last year .
Neville was responding to a jibe from Jamie Carragher over why Solskjaer had not appeared on a vote for the most impressive manager last season .
The duo were appearing on Sky Sports ' Premier League preview show when viewers were asked to vote on who they felt was manager of the season last season .
Carragher immediately pointed out the lack of Manchester United boss Solskjaer on the shortlist .
Pointing at Neville , the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t see where Ole is .
He ’ s telling me he ’ s done a good job . ''
Neville remained silent before being asked why Solskjaer could be included on the list .
Whilst Neville said Jurgen Klopp was the best manager , the former United defender said his old teammate had impressed over the course of the campaign .
He said : “ Ole could have a case for being in there , for getting them up to third in the league .
`` I think at one point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were at Christmas time , they were absolutely done , it felt like .
He was under massive pressure .
`` The turnaround at the end of the year , finishing third , you could argue he could come into that .
`` I think Jurgen Klopp was the best manager .
I don ’ t think it was just for last season , it ’ s about what he ’ s done over the past four years in terms of growing a team and rebuilding a club - getting them to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League finalists , Champions League winner , Premier League winner . ''

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Gary Neville has put forward an argument for why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could have been named manager of the season last year.
Neville was responding to a jibe from Jamie Carragher over why Solskjaer had not appeared on a vote for the most impressive manager last season.
The duo were appearing on Sky Sports' Premier League preview show when viewers were asked to vote on who they felt was manager of the season last season.
Carragher immediately pointed out the lack of Manchester United boss Solskjaer on the shortlist.
Pointing at Neville, the former Liverpool defender said: "I can’t see where Ole is. He’s telling me he’s done a good job."
Neville remained silent before being asked why Solskjaer could be included on the list.
Whilst Neville said Jurgen Klopp was the best manager, the former United defender said his old teammate had impressed over the course of the campaign.
He said: “Ole could have a case for being in there, for getting them up to third in the league.
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"I think at one point, when you think about where they were at Christmas time, they were absolutely done, it felt like. He was under massive pressure.
"The turnaround at the end of the year, finishing third, you could argue he could come into that.
"I think Jurgen Klopp was the best manager. I don’t think it was just for last season, it’s about what he’s done over the past four years in terms of growing a team and rebuilding a club - getting them to a point where they produce incredible performances. Champions League finalists, Champions League winner, Premier League winner."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for £36m jackpot tonight

The latest prize fund has reached a whopping £36 million , and although it 's not the largest prize ever offered , it 's definitely a life-changing amount of cash .
Just match five main numbers and two lucky stars in the draw and the massive winnings could be all yours .
And you could be waking up a millionaire if you simply match tonight 's Millionaire Maker code .
Or £500,000 better off if you play the Thunderball draw .
There 's plenty of chance to win big .
If you were to win , do you know how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prize could see you take an around-the-world trip , buy your first home , or fund a flashy sports car .
Or even just get rid of the weight off your shoulders and get rid of those bills once and for all .
Literally anything is possible - if you have bought a ticket for the draw that is .
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight .
You can also play online via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play .
If you want to watch the draw live , it is streamed on the EuroMillions website and YouTube channel from 8.45pm where the winning numbers will be revealed .
While the Thunderball draw will take place slightly earlier at 8.15pm .
And if you have missed your chance to play tonight , there will be another EuroMillions draw on Tuesday - and another Thunderball draw tomorrow .
You 've got to be in it to win it .
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight 's draw below as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crossed and best of luck !

Friday night means EuroMillions time and tonight's jackpot is a hefty sum.
The latest prize fund has reached a whopping £36 million, and although it's not the largest prize ever offered, it's definitely a life-changing amount of cash.
Just match five main numbers and two lucky stars in the draw and the massive winnings could be all yours.
And you could be waking up a millionaire if you simply match tonight's Millionaire Maker code.
Or £500,000 better off if you play the Thunderball draw. There's plenty of chance to win big.
If you were to win, do you know how you would spend the cash? Each prize could see you take an around-the-world trip, buy your first home, or fund a flashy sports car.
Or even just get rid of the weight off your shoulders and get rid of those bills once and for all.
Literally anything is possible - if you have bought a ticket for the draw that is.
To be in with the chance of winning the cash you will need to get yourself a ticket and pick your lucky numbers before 7.30pm tonight.
You can also play online via the National Lottery website for £2.50 a play.
If you want to watch the draw live, it is streamed on the EuroMillions website and YouTube channel from 8.45pm where the winning numbers will be revealed.
While the Thunderball draw will take place slightly earlier at 8.15pm.
And if you have missed your chance to play tonight, there will be another EuroMillions draw on Tuesday - and another Thunderball draw tomorrow.
You've got to be in it to win it.
We will be announcing the numbers for tonight's draw below as soon as the results are in.
Fingers crossed and best of luck!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Tameside Hospital records the most weekly Covid-19 deaths in country

More people have died of coronavirus in Tameside Hospital in one week than anywhere else in the country .
Cases of the virus are currently rising sharply in the borough with an infection rate of 93.6 per 100,000 people for the week to Friday , September 11 .
That is one of the highest rates in the country – and second only to Bolton in Greater Manchester .
But unlike Bolton , where cases are predominantly among younger healthy residents , a larger number of older people in their 50s and 60s are contracting the virus in Tameside .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital admissions – and has also seen outbreaks occurring within care homes .
It is understood that of the 35 new hospital admissions in Greater Manchester in the week to September 8 , 10 of those were at Tameside Hospital .
And in the past seven days to September 10 , 13 people have died at the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust ( ICFT ) from Covid-19 .
The deaths are mainly among older people with other underlying health conditions .
The borough ’ s director of public health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting on Thursday night that the local restrictions on socialising imposed on Greater Manchester ‘ haven ’ t had the impact that we would have hoped ’ .
“ Unfortunately every day is currently bringing a rise in the rates .
The latest data suggests that the rate is going up really quite quickly now , ” she said .
“ We have got activity in the hospital which means that we ’ ve got an increase in over 65s .
“ We ’ re a bit ahead of everyone else I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very worrying in that it ’ s now impacting on our care homes and in older people in the community “ And it ’ s also unfortunately translating into deaths.
” She added : “ We ’ ve had 13 deaths in the last seven days at ICFT and it is the highest number in the country .
So worrying and of concern .
“ Generally we ’ ve got a high death rate , and then also we ’ ve got a recent high death rate because of activity in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We also know that generally there are more people who are symptomatic because calls to NHS 111 have gone up , so it ’ s just a very worrying picture and it is spread across the borough.
” The majority of new cases in Tameside are being caused by ‘ household transmission ’ , and they are occurring all across different towns and wards .
There has been one ‘ small ’ outbreak in a hospitality setting .
However many residents have also been involved in virus outbreaks in other boroughs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were 192 positive cases in the week to September 7 .
But rather than being able to pinpoint an exact cause for a spike , leaders say it appears that Covid-19 has been ‘ endemic ’ in some areas of Greater Manchester and Lancashire .
“ We didn ’ t have anything as specific as Blackburn or Oldham or even one could argue Bolton which seems to have quite a specific infamous pub crawl in a young person returning from Spain , ” Ms de Gruchy added .
“ We haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s always been pretty widespread and no obvious concentration anywhere .
Too many people indoors , and not enough cleaning .
“ We do have ongoing situations in the hospital and in the social care , care homes unfortunately – slightly different to active outbreaks in that we have the regular care homes testing and that picks up cases and enables us to respond very quickly .
The hospital has routine testing as well .
“ We are concerned about the number of cases in care homes.
” In the week to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus among Tameside care homes residents and staff , compared of an average of 18 across August .
Chief Inspector for neighbourhoods at Tameside GMP , Lee Broadstock told a press briefing on Friday that there had been ‘ a lot of demand ’ on police around households mixing and parties .
At the beginning of local lockdown restrictions GMP were seeing more than a hundred calls every week in August around licensed premises breaking the rules , and house parties .
Police were also aware of people not wearing face coverings on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ real concern ’ is residents returning from holidays abroad and not self-isolating for 14 days on their return .
Officers have seen a ‘ number ’ of these cases over the past week , he added .
On Thursday night cabinet member for health , Councillor Eleanor Wills said : “ It ’ s obvious to me that people aren ’ t adhering to the local lockdown measures within Tameside .
“ I would say a huge majority of people that I have come across have had people in their homes that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had grandparents come and pick their kids up from school .
They ’ ve kind of taken to normal life.
” Tameside has been testing large numbers of people but , as in many other places in the country , recent problems have arisen with residents struggling to access tests .
Assistant director of population health , Debbie Watson said : “ In Tameside we ’ ve been looking to priority test people with symptoms in the community .
“ We have had some issues with our local testing situation and nationally there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not necessarily around swabbing but around lab capacity for tests .
“ The government are working to increase lab capacity at the moment but we have an issue with local residents who have struggled to get access to testing and we think that problem is probably going to be with us for another couple of weeks yet.
” They are looking to create a permanent testing site in the borough which would be open from 8am to 8pm , seven days a week which would be a ‘ real positive resource ’ and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing .
Speaking today , council leader Brenda Warrington said the rise in new cases in the borough is ‘ extremely concerning ’ and they are seeing more older people having to be hospitalised with the virus .
“ We know that it ’ s going to take action and compliance from each and everyone of us in Tameside , we need us all to curb this , ” she added .
“ We don ’ t want further restrictions and we certainly don ’ t want to be following in the footsteps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a real possibility if we in Tameside don ’ t act now to contain the virus .
“ It ’ s vital that people don ’ t mix with people outside of their own household or their support bubbles indoors or in private gardens .
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More people have died of coronavirus in Tameside Hospital in one week than anywhere else in the country.
Cases of the virus are currently rising sharply in the borough with an infection rate of 93.6 per 100,000 people for the week to Friday, September 11.
That is one of the highest rates in the country – and second only to Bolton in Greater Manchester.
But unlike Bolton, where cases are predominantly among younger healthy residents, a larger number of older people in their 50s and 60s are contracting the virus in Tameside.
This has led to a marked rise in hospital admissions – and has also seen outbreaks occurring within care homes.
It is understood that of the 35 new hospital admissions in Greater Manchester in the week to September 8, 10 of those were at Tameside Hospital.
And in the past seven days to September 10, 13 people have died at the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (ICFT) from Covid-19.
The deaths are mainly among older people with other underlying health conditions.
The borough’s director of public health, Jeanelle de Gruchy, told a scrutiny meeting on Thursday night that the local restrictions on socialising imposed on Greater Manchester ‘haven’t had the impact that we would have hoped’.
“Unfortunately every day is currently bringing a rise in the rates. The latest data suggests that the rate is going up really quite quickly now,” she said.
“We have got activity in the hospital which means that we’ve got an increase in over 65s.
“We’re a bit ahead of everyone else I think, so the increase in community transmission is very worrying in that it’s now impacting on our care homes and in older people in the community
“And it’s also unfortunately translating into deaths.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She added: “We’ve had 13 deaths in the last seven days at ICFT and it is the highest number in the country. So worrying and of concern.
“Generally we’ve got a high death rate, and then also we’ve got a recent high death rate because of activity in the hospital in the last week or two.
“We also know that generally there are more people who are symptomatic because calls to NHS 111 have gone up, so it’s just a very worrying picture and it is spread across the borough.”
The majority of new cases in Tameside are being caused by ‘household transmission’, and they are occurring all across different towns and wards.
There has been one ‘small’ outbreak in a hospitality setting. However many residents have also been involved in virus outbreaks in other boroughs.
According to the government dashboard, there were 192 positive cases in the week to September 7.
But rather than being able to pinpoint an exact cause for a spike, leaders say it appears that Covid-19 has been ‘endemic’ in some areas of Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
“We didn’t have anything as specific as Blackburn or Oldham or even one could argue Bolton which seems to have quite a specific infamous pub crawl in a young person returning from Spain,” Ms de Gruchy added.
“We haven’t got anything like that. It’s always been pretty widespread and no obvious concentration anywhere. Too many people indoors, and not enough cleaning.
“We do have ongoing situations in the hospital and in the social care, care homes unfortunately – slightly different to active outbreaks in that we have the regular care homes testing and that picks up cases and enables us to respond very quickly. The hospital has routine testing as well.
“We are concerned about the number of cases in care homes.”
In the week to September 10 there were 24 cases of coronavirus among Tameside care homes residents and staff, compared of an average of 18 across August.
Chief Inspector for neighbourhoods at Tameside GMP, Lee Broadstock told a press briefing on Friday that there had been ‘a lot of demand’ on police around households mixing and parties.
At the beginning of local lockdown restrictions GMP were seeing more than a hundred calls every week in August around licensed premises breaking the rules, and house parties.
Police were also aware of people not wearing face coverings on public transport and a new area of ‘real concern’ is residents returning from holidays abroad and not self-isolating for 14 days on their return.
Officers have seen a ‘number’ of these cases over the past week, he added.
On Thursday night cabinet member for health, Councillor Eleanor Wills said: “It’s obvious to me that people aren’t adhering to the local lockdown measures within Tameside.
“I would say a huge majority of people that I have come across have had people in their homes that live outside of their homes, have had grandparents come and pick their kids up from school. They’ve kind of taken to normal life.”
Tameside has been testing large numbers of people but, as in many other places in the country, recent problems have arisen with residents struggling to access tests.
Assistant director of population health, Debbie Watson said: “In Tameside we’ve been looking to priority test people with symptoms in the community.
“We have had some issues with our local testing situation and nationally there has been an issue around capacity, not necessarily around swabbing but around lab capacity for tests.
“The government are working to increase lab capacity at the moment but we have an issue with local residents who have struggled to get access to testing and we think that problem is probably going to be with us for another couple of weeks yet.”
They are looking to create a permanent testing site in the borough which would be open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week which would be a ‘real positive resource’ and allow residents to get quick access to testing.
Speaking today, council leader Brenda Warrington said the rise in new cases in the borough is ‘extremely concerning’ and they are seeing more older people having to be hospitalised with the virus.
“We know that it’s going to take action and compliance from each and everyone of us in Tameside, we need us all to curb this,” she added.
“We don’t want further restrictions and we certainly don’t want to be following in the footsteps of Bolton but believe me that is a real possibility if we in Tameside don’t act now to contain the virus.
“It’s vital that people don’t mix with people outside of their own household or their support bubbles indoors or in private gardens.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Debra Cull wouldn't want her kids to worry - but she's been missing a week

The family of a missing mum-of-eight from Stockport have made a fresh appeal to find her a week after she vanished .
They fear she may not be alive .
Debra Cull , 55 , was last seen in Brinnington on the morning of Friday , September 4 .
She was pictured on CCTV near Cohen 's chemist , at the junction of Northumberland Road and Brinnington Road , at 10.20am .
The chatty mum - a well-known figure around Brinnington - has n't been seen since .
She had told her husband Matthew she was going out to visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Debra had lived for a period in Fylde , Lancashire , and earlier this year she spent two months in Murcia , Spain , before settling back in Stockport .
She has n't taken her passport so it is believed she is still in the UK .
Debra has suffered mental health problems in the past , but had appeared to be in good spirits lately .
She is known as a knitting enthusiast who loved her family and would chat to anybody while she was out and about in Brinnington .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday , son Sam Routledge , 23 , said : `` We want to hear from anybody who has a little bit of information .
We need to know she 's okay .
`` We need to know that she 's still here with us and we want her to know that we are here .
We 're not going to judge her or anything like that .
`` We just want to know that she 's okay .
We 're worried sick .
`` This is just completely out of character for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one to worry about her kids .
She always messaged us to say 'how are you ? '
She was always checking on everyone else and did n't want people worrying about her . ''
Daughter Emily Edwards , 32 , added : `` I do n't think she would want to put anyone through this . ''
Sam said : `` She would not want us to be worried like this .
It 's completely out of character for her not to contact any of her family members at all .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She would always stop and talk to somebody .
That 's why we think it 's odd there 's been nothing .
Anybody who knows my mum knows she leaves an impression .
You know you have spoken to her . ''
Asked if the family feared the worst , Emily said : `` There 's that possibility is n't there ?
It 's just the not knowing whether she 's alive or not .
We do n't know anything . ''
Sam added : `` It 's completely out of character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ properly . ''
Debra is white and has shoulder-length blonde hair and is slim .
When she went missing , she was wearing a grey cardigan , a pink jumper and blue jeans .
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand , of GMP 's Stockport division , said : `` This is a very worrying time for Debra 's family and we are urging anyone with information that could help lead us to finding her to get in touch .
`` If the images we have released of Debra strike any resemblance to someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven days , do not hesitate to call police as it may prove to be the vital detail that we need in our search . ''
Anyone with information should call 0161 856 9223 .
Details can anonymously be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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The family of a missing mum-of-eight from Stockport have made a fresh appeal to find her a week after she vanished.
They fear she may not be alive.
Debra Cull, 55, was last seen in Brinnington on the morning of Friday, September 4.
She was pictured on CCTV near Cohen's chemist, at the junction of Northumberland Road and Brinnington Road, at 10.20am.
The chatty mum - a well-known figure around Brinnington - hasn't been seen since.
She had told her husband Matthew she was going out to visit her daughter Emily but never turned up.
(Image: GMP)
Debra had lived for a period in Fylde, Lancashire, and earlier this year she spent two months in Murcia, Spain, before settling back in Stockport.
She hasn't taken her passport so it is believed she is still in the UK.
Debra has suffered mental health problems in the past, but had appeared to be in good spirits lately.
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She is known as a knitting enthusiast who loved her family and would chat to anybody while she was out and about in Brinnington.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News on Friday, son Sam Routledge, 23, said: "We want to hear from anybody who has a little bit of information. We need to know she's okay.
"We need to know that she's still here with us and we want her to know that we are here. We're not going to judge her or anything like that.
"We just want to know that she's okay. We're worried sick.
(Image: GMP)
"This is just completely out of character for her. She's always been the one to worry about her kids. She always messaged us to say 'how are you?' She was always checking on everyone else and didn't want people worrying about her."
Daughter Emily Edwards, 32, added: "I don't think she would want to put anyone through this."
Sam said: "She would not want us to be worried like this. It's completely out of character for her not to contact any of her family members at all.
"She's a chatty, outgoing person. She would always stop and talk to somebody. That's why we think it's odd there's been nothing. Anybody who knows my mum knows she leaves an impression. You know you have spoken to her."
Asked if the family feared the worst, Emily said: "There's that possibility isn't there? It's just the not knowing whether she's alive or not. We don't know anything."
Sam added: "It's completely out of character for her. We can't sleep properly."
Debra is white and has shoulder-length blonde hair and is slim. When she went missing, she was wearing a grey cardigan, a pink jumper and blue jeans.
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP's Stockport division, said: "This is a very worrying time for Debra's family and we are urging anyone with information that could help lead us to finding her to get in touch.
"If the images we have released of Debra strike any resemblance to someone you may have seen in the last seven days, do not hesitate to call police as it may prove to be the vital detail that we need in our search."
Anyone with information should call 0161 856 9223. Details can anonymously be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-11--Entire year self-isolating after pupil tests positive for Covid-19

An entire year group at a Salford secondary school are self-isolating after a student tested positive for Covid-19 .
Year 8 pupils at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK will stay at home for two weeks while continuing their education virtually .
It comes following a confirmed Covid-19 case within the year 8 bubble .
A spokesman for Oasis Academy MediaCityUK , on King William Street , said : “ We have been advised by Public Health England of a confirmed case of COVID-19 within our Year 8 bubble .
“ In line with advice from Public Health England , our Year 8 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers will support them to continue their learning at home .
“ Thanks to the extensive measures we have in place , including the bubble system , the academy remains safe to open for students in all other year groups .
“ We are working closely with Public Health England and following their guidance to ensure that the academy is COVID secure , and will keep parents regularly updated.
” One parent , who has a daughter at the school , fears children missing out on school could damage their mental health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not wish to give her name , said : “ My daughter is so upset that she has had three days of normality as she put it and now has to stay in for two weeks .
“ Children are missing out so much ; it isn ’ t good for their own mental health or education .
“ It would have been easier to do online classes rather than sending children home left , right and centre .
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An entire year group at a Salford secondary school are self-isolating after a student tested positive for Covid-19.
Year 8 pupils at Oasis Academy MediaCityUK will stay at home for two weeks while continuing their education virtually.
It comes following a confirmed Covid-19 case within the year 8 bubble.
A spokesman for Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, on King William Street, said: “We have been advised by Public Health England of a confirmed case of COVID-19 within our Year 8 bubble.
“In line with advice from Public Health England, our Year 8 students are isolating for two weeks and teachers will support them to continue their learning at home.
“Thanks to the extensive measures we have in place, including the bubble system, the academy remains safe to open for students in all other year groups.
“We are working closely with Public Health England and following their guidance to ensure that the academy is COVID secure, and will keep parents regularly updated.”
One parent, who has a daughter at the school, fears children missing out on school could damage their mental health and education.
The woman, who did not wish to give her name, said: “My daughter is so upset that she has had three days of normality as she put it and now has to stay in for two weeks.
“Children are missing out so much; it isn’t good for their own mental health or education.
“It would have been easier to do online classes rather than sending children home left, right and centre.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-12--New plan to save Chorlton Irish Club would mean building 'family housing'

Members of the Chorlton Irish Club have put forward a proposal that could save the building after it was put up for sale earlier this year .
The two-story building on High Lane in Chorlton has been home to the Chorlton Irish Club since the 1950s where it was used as a place for the local Irish community to meet and socialise .
However , over the last few years , the club has been plagued by financial woes and the club 's debts are believed to stand in the `` hundreds of thousands of pounds '' .
In April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list the property for sale on Colliers International website as an 'outstanding platform for redevelopment ' .
As the building is listed as an asset of community value , the venue can only be sold to a community organisation until October 15 when the six-month stipulation ends .
Taking advantage of the stipulation , the Friends of Chorlton Irish have now shared details of how they hope to save the club if they are able to purchase the property .
With backing from local MPs and working with award-winning developer Hillcrest Homes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building with a smaller car park space .
The rest of the land would then be used as 'high-quality family housing ' .
The group say the plans have been met favourably with council planners and could help restore the financial woes of the club .
Read more of today 's stories here “ The group believe the plan would yield a sum large enough to clear the club ’ s debts with over £1 million left over , ” Friends of Chorlton Irish said in a statement issued to the M.E.N .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Community Interest Company and would be run on a not-for-profit basis with an ‘ asset lock ’ ensuring that the premises are used for the benefit of the community.
” The Friends of Chorlton Irish also said they believe their plans are the only to retain the venue , with other proposals requiring demolition of the premises .
They added that ‘ numerous attempts ’ to communicate directly with trustees of the club and their legal representatives but they have received no response so far .
“ This is a viable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Friends of Chorlton Irish said .
“ It offers the chance for the venue to be revived , with the possibility of other funding sources being available to a not-for-profit community venture .
“ The Trustees claimed that they were 'reluctantly ’ selling in order to clear the debts : this proposal does that and a lot more , so why won ’ t they even discuss it ?
“ The obvious concern is that the Trustees are going to sit tight until October 15th and then accept another offer for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demolished .
“ We call upon them to halt the sale until the club ’ s members have the chance to be fully informed of this proposal .
The matter should then be put to a members ’ vote .
`` To do otherwise would be indefensible.
” In a statement issued to the M.E.N , the Trustees of Chorlton Irish Club said they were 'not obliged ' to meet with 'interested parties ' and were dealing with all matters through a property agent .
“ The Trustees have authorised a property agent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the IASC , ” the Trustees said .
“ The Friends of Chorlton Irish have been invited to submit a formal proposal on numerous occasions but have yet to do so .
“ They were granted access to survey the property which other interested parties have not been privy to , and the Friends of Chorlton Irish frequently contact the property agent for additional information , which goes against the ethical nature of the bid process .
“ The Trustees are not obliged to meet or talk to any interested parties .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and handling all matters , and is currently awaiting the formal proposal from The Friends of Irish Chorlton , which is to be submitted in the same manner as all other interested parties to date , ensuring the process is fully transparent and above board .
“ No other interested party has spoken to The Trustees .
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Members of the Chorlton Irish Club have put forward a proposal that could save the building after it was put up for sale earlier this year.
The two-story building on High Lane in Chorlton has been home to the Chorlton Irish Club since the 1950s where it was used as a place for the local Irish community to meet and socialise.
However, over the last few years, the club has been plagued by financial woes and the club's debts are believed to stand in the "hundreds of thousands of pounds".
In April, trustees of the club decided to list the property for sale on Colliers International website as an 'outstanding platform for redevelopment'.
As the building is listed as an asset of community value, the venue can only be sold to a community organisation until October 15 when the six-month stipulation ends.
Taking advantage of the stipulation, the Friends of Chorlton Irish have now shared details of how they hope to save the club if they are able to purchase the property.
(Image: MEN Media)
With backing from local MPs and working with award-winning developer Hillcrest Homes, the Friends hope to retain the club building with a smaller car park space.
The rest of the land would then be used as 'high-quality family housing'.
The group say the plans have been met favourably with council planners and could help restore the financial woes of the club.
“The group believe the plan would yield a sum large enough to clear the club’s debts with over £1 million left over,” Friends of Chorlton Irish said in a statement issued to the M.E.N.
“Ownership of the venue would transfer to the Community Interest Company and would be run on a not-for-profit basis with an ‘asset lock’ ensuring that the premises are used for the benefit of the community.”
The Friends of Chorlton Irish also said they believe their plans are the only to retain the venue, with other proposals requiring demolition of the premises.
They added that ‘numerous attempts’ to communicate directly with trustees of the club and their legal representatives but they have received no response so far.
“This is a viable proposal that warrants serious consideration,” the Friends of Chorlton Irish said.
“It offers the chance for the venue to be revived, with the possibility of other funding sources being available to a not-for-profit community venture.
“The Trustees claimed that they were 'reluctantly’ selling in order to clear the debts: this proposal does that and a lot more, so why won’t they even discuss it?
“The obvious concern is that the Trustees are going to sit tight until October 15th and then accept another offer for the entire site, with the club being demolished.
“We call upon them to halt the sale until the club’s members have the chance to be fully informed of this proposal. The matter should then be put to a members’ vote.
"To do otherwise would be indefensible.”
In a statement issued to the M.E.N, the Trustees of Chorlton Irish Club said they were 'not obliged' to meet with 'interested parties' and were dealing with all matters through a property agent.
“The Trustees have authorised a property agent to deal with all matters relating to the IASC,” the Trustees said.
“The Friends of Chorlton Irish have been invited to submit a formal proposal on numerous occasions but have yet to do so.
“They were granted access to survey the property which other interested parties have not been privy to, and the Friends of Chorlton Irish frequently contact the property agent for additional information, which goes against the ethical nature of the bid process.
“The Trustees are not obliged to meet or talk to any interested parties.
"The property agent is representing the IASC and handling all matters, and is currently awaiting the formal proposal from The Friends of Irish Chorlton, which is to be submitted in the same manner as all other interested parties to date, ensuring the process is fully transparent and above board.
“No other interested party has spoken to The Trustees.”