themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--These little boys are doing something special to save Chester Zoo's 'amimals'

Two little boys have been so moved by the plight of Chester Zoo that they 've taken matters into their own hands .
Last week , zoo bosses put out a plea to the public to support its fundraising campaign amid spiralling debts because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Like many attractions across the country , it 's had to close its doors for months , and there 's still no sign of when it will be able to reopen .
With more than 35,000 animals to take care of , bosses say the lack of admissions has left them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debts of £24m by the end of the year .
Thanks to the plea , in a matter of days the zoo raised more than £2m , with support from more than 100,000 people .
Now youngsters Ollie Mitchell and Freddie Chatterton are doing their bit to help the zoo with their own fundraising efforts .
Four-year-old Ollie lives 25 miles from the zoo , in Altrincham .
He 's spending 10 days walking that distance in stages - and dressing as a different animal each day .
Meanwhile , five-year-old Freddie , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals and selling them to boost the funds at Chester Zoo , Knowsley Safari and others that have been forced to close .
Ollie 's mum Abby , whose younger son Oscar is seven months old , said : `` As a family , we ’ ve been members of Chester Zoo for several years and we were heartbroken when we heard the news that it may have to close permanently .
`` I spoke to Ollie about this and he said he wanted to walk to the zoo and give some money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is 25 miles from our house , so we decided to walk 25 miles over 10 days to try and raise some money . ''
Ollie , who 's been doing most of the walks with Abby and one with his dad Phil , smashed his £50 target , raising more than £2,000 in less than 48 hours .
Abby said : `` On the first leg we did 2.62 miles and Ollie dressed as a T-Rex because he loved the predators exhibition that Chester Zoo had .
He did his second leg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We ’ ve now raised over £5,000 and are the zoo ’ s top fundraisers on JustGiving .
We can ’ t believe it . ''
Ollie , who attends Oakfield Nursery in Altrincham , has four of his walks left after today and he 's started to cause somewhat of a stir on his travels .
Abby said : `` We originally started just walking near our house , but word got around and people from Urmston , where I grew up , and Sale , where my husband grew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve done some walking there too .
`` People have been cheering for him and beeping at him to keep him going . ''
Meanwhile Freddie , who attends Silver Springs Primary Academy , has so far raised £180 in donations for his drawings , which have included a penguin , a giraffe , a whale and more .
Mum Zoe said : `` Freddie really wants to raise money to help Chester Zoo and any other zoos that are struggling during the pandemic .
He came up with the idea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help raise money for the animals he adores so much .
`` He 's doing it for Chester , Knowsley and other charity zoos that need help , as he is animal crazy and his idol is Sir David Attenborough .
He even dressed as him for Halloween . ''
A Chester Zoo spokesperson , said : “ The love , the passion and the energy shown by so many people all over the UK , has completely humbled us .
We ’ ve been shown overwhelming kindness when times are hard for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re incredibly grateful to those fundraising on our behalf .
Each and every fundraiser is an inspiration and is making a real difference .
“ This fight is far from over for us , but we will keep doing everything we can to save our zoo.
” To support Ollie 's walking fundraiser visit the JustGiving page here .
To request a drawing , or donate to Freddie 's Zoo Fund , see the Facebook page here .

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Two little boys have been so moved by the plight of Chester Zoo that they've taken matters into their own hands.
Last week, zoo bosses put out a plea to the public to support its fundraising campaign amid spiralling debts because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Like many attractions across the country, it's had to close its doors for months, and there's still no sign of when it will be able to reopen.
With more than 35,000 animals to take care of, bosses say the lack of admissions has left them 'fighting' for their future and facing debts of £24m by the end of the year.
Thanks to the plea, in a matter of days the zoo raised more than £2m, with support from more than 100,000 people.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Now youngsters Ollie Mitchell and Freddie Chatterton are doing their bit to help the zoo with their own fundraising efforts.
Four-year-old Ollie lives 25 miles from the zoo, in Altrincham. He's spending 10 days walking that distance in stages - and dressing as a different animal each day.
Meanwhile, five-year-old Freddie, from Ashton, is drawing pictures of animals and selling them to boost the funds at Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari and others that have been forced to close.
Ollie's mum Abby, whose younger son Oscar is seven months old, said: "As a family, we’ve been members of Chester Zoo for several years and we were heartbroken when we heard the news that it may have to close permanently.
"I spoke to Ollie about this and he said he wanted to walk to the zoo and give some money for the animals.
"The zoo is 25 miles from our house, so we decided to walk 25 miles over 10 days to try and raise some money."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Ollie, who's been doing most of the walks with Abby and one with his dad Phil, smashed his £50 target, raising more than £2,000 in less than 48 hours.
Abby said: "On the first leg we did 2.62 miles and Ollie dressed as a T-Rex because he loved the predators exhibition that Chester Zoo had. He did his second leg of 2.53 miles dressed as a tiger.
"We’ve now raised over £5,000 and are the zoo’s top fundraisers on JustGiving. We can’t believe it."
Ollie, who attends Oakfield Nursery in Altrincham, has four of his walks left after today and he's started to cause somewhat of a stir on his travels.
Abby said: "We originally started just walking near our house, but word got around and people from Urmston, where I grew up, and Sale, where my husband grew up, started donating too, so we’ve done some walking there too.
"People have been cheering for him and beeping at him to keep him going."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Meanwhile Freddie, who attends Silver Springs Primary Academy, has so far raised £180 in donations for his drawings, which have included a penguin, a giraffe, a whale and more.
Mum Zoe said: "Freddie really wants to raise money to help Chester Zoo and any other zoos that are struggling during the pandemic. He came up with the idea of drawing animals and selling them to help raise money for the animals he adores so much.
"He's doing it for Chester, Knowsley and other charity zoos that need help, as he is animal crazy and his idol is Sir David Attenborough. He even dressed as him for Halloween."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A Chester Zoo spokesperson, said: “The love, the passion and the energy shown by so many people all over the UK, has completely humbled us. We’ve been shown overwhelming kindness when times are hard for everyone, not just us, and we’re incredibly grateful to those fundraising on our behalf. Each and every fundraiser is an inspiration and is making a real difference.
“This fight is far from over for us, but we will keep doing everything we can to save our zoo.”
To support Ollie's walking fundraiser visit the JustGiving page here. To request a drawing, or donate to Freddie's Zoo Fund, see the Facebook page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Fury at calls to remove Robert Peel statue from Piccadilly Gardens

A campaign to remove a statue to Sir Robert Peel in Piccadilly Gardens has been met with fury .
Hundreds of people have signed the petition demanding the removal of the monument to the two-time British Prime Minister , who is also regarded as the father of modern British policing .
Those behind the campaign say they want to highlight what they have called 'endemic racism that continues to plague Manchester and the fact that this city was built on slavery ' .
They say the statue should be brought down due to the fact Peel 's father , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'was actively proslavery and circulated a proslavery petition in 1806 , a mere year before the abolition of the slave trade ' .
A counter-petition has since been set up , calling for the statue to remain , and has received more than 800 signatures .
Hundreds took to the Manchester Evening News 's Facebook page to air their feelings about the calls to remove the monument .
Daniel Seal said : `` I think most people agree that it was right to remove the statue of Edward Colston but this is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a link to slavery and racism , there 'll be nothing left ! ''
Carole Lesley Broadhurst added : `` Don ’ t agree with this one .
The man did something that has benefitted society .
`` I believe the majority of the police are hardworking honest people who want to maintain law and order .
As with all sections of society there are a small type of person that infiltrate and ruin the representation of what they stand for .
`` Celebrating slavery with statues is and always will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fact the majority of our police officers are honest hard working people.
`` Alex Rawsthorne added : `` Well let 's completely demolish Manchester whilst were at it ... you know the city built on the cotton industry which relied on the slave trade ... '' We cant change history , but that does n't mean we should erase all trace of it of pretend it did n't happen ! ''
The statue in Piccadilly Gardens is one of several in the UK to have been erected in honour of Peel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury town centre and in Parliament Square , London .
At the weekend , protesters vandalised a statue to the Bury-born statesman in Glasgow city centre .
The letters ACAB - an abbreviation for 'all cops are b******s ' could be seen defacing the plinth , alongside a hammer and sickle .
It came on the same day protesters in Bristol toppled the controversial statue of a 17th Century slave trader .
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A campaign to remove a statue to Sir Robert Peel in Piccadilly Gardens has been met with fury.
Hundreds of people have signed the petition demanding the removal of the monument to the two-time British Prime Minister, who is also regarded as the father of modern British policing.
Those behind the campaign say they want to highlight what they have called 'endemic racism that continues to plague Manchester and the fact that this city was built on slavery'.
They say the statue should be brought down due to the fact Peel's father, also a former MP called Robert Peel, 'was actively proslavery and circulated a proslavery petition in 1806, a mere year before the abolition of the slave trade'.
A counter-petition has since been set up, calling for the statue to remain, and has received more than 16,000 signatures (as of June 29).
(Image: Euan Blockley / @CllrBlockley)
Hundreds took to the Manchester Evening News's Facebook page to air their feelings about the calls to remove the monument.
Daniel Seal said: "I think most people agree that it was right to remove the statue of Edward Colston but this is a bit ridiculous. If we remove everything with a link to slavery and racism, there'll be nothing left!"
Carole Lesley Broadhurst added: "Don’t agree with this one. The man did something that has benefitted society.
"I believe the majority of the police are hardworking honest people who want to maintain law and order. As with all sections of society there are a small type of person that infiltrate and ruin the representation of what they stand for.
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"Celebrating slavery with statues is and always will be wrong. We should be proud of the fact the majority of our police officers are honest hard working people. "
Alex Rawsthorne added: "Well let's completely demolish Manchester whilst were at it... you know the city built on the cotton industry which relied on the slave trade...
"We cant change history, but that doesn't mean we should erase all trace of it of pretend it didn't happen!"
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The statue in Piccadilly Gardens is one of several in the UK to have been erected in honour of Peel.
Other prominent monuments can be found in Bury town centre and in Parliament Square, London.
At the weekend, protesters vandalised a statue to the Bury -born statesman in Glasgow city centre.
The letters ACAB - an abbreviation for 'all cops are b******s' could be seen defacing the plinth, alongside a hammer and sickle.
It came on the same day protesters in Bristol toppled the controversial statue of a 17th Century slave trader.
The bronze memorial to Edward Colston was torn down by crowds and dumped into the city's harbour as part of a Black Lives Matter demonstration.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man City CAS appeal: Ask your questions on our live Q&A

Legal representatives of Manchester City are currently appealing against sanctions handed down to them by UEFA due to 'serious breaches ' of their Financial Fair Play regulations .
City were handed a large fine and a two-year ban from European competitions .
The Blues have appealed against the ruling and the appeal hearing is currently the second of its three scheduled days at the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
It 's not yet known when a verdict will be announced .
It means the club and its top players are in limbo - will the appeal fail , leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or will it be successful , possibly leaving the whole concept of FFP in tatters ?
Our City writer Simon Bajkowski will be discussing the issue in the chatroom below - and you can take part .
The Q & A session will begin at 2pm BST today ( Tuesday June 9 ) , with Simon taking your queries about what 's happening and what the impact could be at the Etihad .
All you have to do is sign up is submit your question in the box below , press enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details ; you can then take part in this special discussion .
*If the chat is n't loading on your screen , please click here .
Do n't be late , and while you wait , be sure to check out our explainer of the potential outcomes from this week 's appeal process .
See you soon .

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Legal representatives of Manchester City are currently appealing against sanctions handed down to them by UEFA due to 'serious breaches' of their Financial Fair Play regulations.
City were handed a large fine and a two-year ban from European competitions. The Blues have appealed against the ruling and the appeal hearing is currently the second of its three scheduled days at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. It's not yet known when a verdict will be announced.
It means the club and its top players are in limbo - will the appeal fail, leaving them without European football for two years, or will it be successful, possibly leaving the whole concept of FFP in tatters?
Our City writer Simon Bajkowski will be discussing the issue in the chatroom below - and you can take part.
The Q&A session will begin at 2pm BST today (Tuesday June 9), with Simon taking your queries about what's happening and what the impact could be at the Etihad.
All you have to do is sign up is submit your question in the box below, press enter, and when prompted, register your details; you can then take part in this special discussion.
*If the chat isn't loading on your screen, please click here.
Don't be late, and while you wait, be sure to check out our explainer of the potential outcomes from this week's appeal process. See you soon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--New housing estates to be built on former bowling green and derelict church site

More than 70 homes will be built across Oldham after three new housing developments were given the go-ahead by planning chiefs .
The council ’ s planning committee has unanimously approved a number of applications in different areas of the borough , including an old bowling green and a former church site .
And a new estate of affordable homes to be built on land off Cherry Lane in the rural area of Alt .
The 38-house development would be made up of two and three bed , two storey dwellings and would include 47 car parking spaces .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rent .
The application by housing association First Choice Homes is for land that previously held houses , but which have now been cleared .
Planning officer Graham Dickman said that the proposed new development was ‘ fairly standard family housing ’ .
“ The principle of development is well established .
It will provided much needed 38 affordable rent properties within the locality , ” he added .
First Choice would have to pay £50,000 towards open space contributions , and to the replanting and enhancement of woodland next to the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ This is a former housing site , and we ’ re actually very pleased that there are going to be more houses put up there.
” The committee also gave outline approval for up to 24 homes to be built on a former church site south of Oldham town centre .
It will see St Cuthbert ’ s Church on Tanners Fold demolished , with the 1.23 hectare site being redeveloped for housing .
Indicative designs suggest that the small estate would be a mix of semi-detached and mews rows , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church , which is ‘ modern style ’ and has an associated vicarage , has been vacant for several years .
Mr Dickman said : “ Normally you think of a church in a more historic sense of being a building of some architectural merit but you can see that ’ s clearly not the case in this instance.
” Two objections had been received over the plans and the impact on neighbouring properties and roads .
Objector Susan Brennan told the meeting that there were also concerns about the drainage and sewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lots of rats ’ around the church currently .
“ One of the residents is worried because I think she ’ s facing the site , and she ’ s worried about noise – she works nights .
And in her words she says it ’ s going to be horrendous , ” she added .
Speaking on behalf of the applicant , the Diocese of Manchester , Stephen Dodgson said that a construction management plan would be created prior to building work starting .
“ The site is privately owned and does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entering the site at the moment will be trespassing , ” he added .
“ We would argue the derelict church and vicarage provides no benefit to the locality.
” Councillors voted to grant outline planning permission for the principle of redeveloping the site .
A Section 106 contribution of £18,424 would also be made towards open space .
A reserved matters application , containing the details of how the new homes would look and the exact number , will now need to be submitted to the authority for consideration .
Across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are to be constructed at the former bowling green off Victoria Street and Farrow Street .
They would be split into either semi-detached dwellings , or blocks of three homes .
And six garages that are currently on the site in a block are to be demolished , with five new ones built in their place .
The plan had received four objections from residents , but was recommended for approval by planners .
The development would be served by a single access road with a turning facility within the site , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Dickman told the committee that there would be ‘ adequate parking ’ on the site itself .
The applicant , Clements Court Properties Ltd is required to make a financial contribution of £15,000 for open space provision .

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More than 70 homes will be built across Oldham after three new housing developments were given the go-ahead by planning chiefs.
The council’s planning committee has unanimously approved a number of applications in different areas of the borough, including an old bowling green and a former church site.
And a new estate of affordable homes to be built on land off Cherry Lane in the rural area of Alt.
The 38-house development would be made up of two and three bed, two storey dwellings and would include 47 car parking spaces.
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All of the dwellings would be for affordable rent.
The application by housing association First Choice Homes is for land that previously held houses, but which have now been cleared.
Planning officer Graham Dickman said that the proposed new development was ‘fairly standard family housing’.
(Image: Oldham council)
“The principle of development is well established. It will provided much needed 38 affordable rent properties within the locality,” he added.
First Choice would have to pay £50,000 towards open space contributions, and to the replanting and enhancement of woodland next to the site.
Committee chair Coun Peter Dean said: “This is a former housing site, and we’re actually very pleased that there are going to be more houses put up there.”
The committee also gave outline approval for up to 24 homes to be built on a former church site south of Oldham town centre.
It will see St Cuthbert’s Church on Tanners Fold demolished, with the 1.23 hectare site being redeveloped for housing.
Indicative designs suggest that the small estate would be a mix of semi-detached and mews rows, arranged in a new cul-de-sac.
The church, which is ‘modern style’ and has an associated vicarage, has been vacant for several years.
(Image: Oldham council)
Mr Dickman said: “Normally you think of a church in a more historic sense of being a building of some architectural merit but you can see that’s clearly not the case in this instance.”
Two objections had been received over the plans and the impact on neighbouring properties and roads.
Objector Susan Brennan told the meeting that there were also concerns about the drainage and sewers on the site, which had ‘lots of rats’ around the church currently.
“One of the residents is worried because I think she’s facing the site, and she’s worried about noise – she works nights. And in her words she says it’s going to be horrendous,” she added.
Speaking on behalf of the applicant, the Diocese of Manchester, Stephen Dodgson said that a construction management plan would be created prior to building work starting.
“The site is privately owned and does not provide any physical amenity. Anyone entering the site at the moment will be trespassing,” he added.
(Image: Oldham council)
“We would argue the derelict church and vicarage provides no benefit to the locality.”
Councillors voted to grant outline planning permission for the principle of redeveloping the site.
A Section 106 contribution of £18,424 would also be made towards open space.
A reserved matters application, containing the details of how the new homes would look and the exact number, will now need to be submitted to the authority for consideration.
Across the borough in Shaw, ten three-bedroom houses are to be constructed at the former bowling green off Victoria Street and Farrow Street.
They would be split into either semi-detached dwellings, or blocks of three homes.
And six garages that are currently on the site in a block are to be demolished, with five new ones built in their place.
The plan had received four objections from residents, but was recommended for approval by planners.
(Image: Google Maps)
The development would be served by a single access road with a turning facility within the site, which stopped being a bowling green in 2014.
Mr Dickman told the committee that there would be ‘adequate parking’ on the site itself.
The applicant, Clements Court Properties Ltd is required to make a financial contribution of £15,000 for open space provision.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Cyclist in his 80s seriously injured in hospital more than a week after crash

An elderly cyclist is in hospital in a serious condition after a collision in Trafford .
The cyclist – a man in his 80s – was found lying injured on Thorley Lane , in Timperley , on the morning of Sunday , May 31 .
He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries .
More than a week later he remains in hospital where his condition is described as stable .
Police were called to the scene at around 11.50am .
Officers are investigating the cause of the incident .
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage , or who witnessed the incident to come forward .
Sergeant Matthew Picton , of Greater Manchester Police ’ s Serious Collision Investigation Unit , said : `` This was a tragic incident where a man in his 80 ’ s has suffered serious injuries as a result of this collision and we ’ re working hard to piece together the circumstances that led to the man coming off his bike .
“ My thoughts are with the gentleman and his family .
I would appeal to anyone who has any dashcam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thorley Lane on the morning of Sunday 31 May 2020 to please contact us .
“ Any information you may have could be invaluable and really help with our enquiries.
” Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 4740 quoting incident number 1408 of 31/05/2020 .
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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An elderly cyclist is in hospital in a serious condition after a collision in Trafford.
The cyclist – a man in his 80s – was found lying injured on Thorley Lane, in Timperley, on the morning of Sunday, May 31.
He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
More than a week later he remains in hospital where his condition is described as stable.
Police were called to the scene at around 11.50am.
Officers are investigating the cause of the incident.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage, or who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Sergeant Matthew Picton, of Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a tragic incident where a man in his 80’s has suffered serious injuries as a result of this collision and we’re working hard to piece together the circumstances that led to the man coming off his bike.
“My thoughts are with the gentleman and his family. I would appeal to anyone who has any dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident on Thorley Lane on the morning of Sunday 31 May 2020 to please contact us.
“Any information you may have could be invaluable and really help with our enquiries.”
Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 4740 quoting incident number 1408 of 31/05/2020. Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Jayden Braaf facing uncertain Man City future after first-team snub

Manchester City youngster Jayden Braaf has been left frustrated by being left out of the first-team picture .
With the Premier League season a week away from resuming and the Blues having between 11 and 13 games to complete by the end of July depending on their success in the FA Cup , it is expected that managers will need to use the depths of their squad ; nine substitutes will be permitted in games with five allowed to come on .
However , despite the presence of a few academy players in first-team training - Felix Nmecha , Tommy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been spotted - Pep Guardiola appears to be content with the group of senior players he has to work with .
Braaf , who has shone in the academy since moving to Manchester two years ago , has been told not to report for training until July 6 and is unclear whether that will be with the first team or the Under-23s .
Sources close to the player told M.E.N Sport that the 17-year-old has been disappointed by the lack of clarity and attention , having been told when signing for the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he developed .
He is not expecting game time , but sees first-team training as an important step in improving him as a player .
Braaf is understood to still be happy in Manchester and his aim remains to break into the first team at the Etihad under Guardiola .
However , the failure to call on him as the season prepares to return has disappointed the player and encouraged clubs in Germany and the Netherlands that are keen on signing him .

Manchester City youngster Jayden Braaf has been left frustrated by being left out of the first-team picture.
With the Premier League season a week away from resuming and the Blues having between 11 and 13 games to complete by the end of July depending on their success in the FA Cup, it is expected that managers will need to use the depths of their squad; nine substitutes will be permitted in games with five allowed to come on.
However, despite the presence of a few academy players in first-team training - Felix Nmecha, Tommy Doyle, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis have all been spotted - Pep Guardiola appears to be content with the group of senior players he has to work with.
Braaf, who has shone in the academy since moving to Manchester two years ago, has been told not to report for training until July 6 and is unclear whether that will be with the first team or the Under-23s.
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Sources close to the player told M.E.N Sport that the 17-year-old has been disappointed by the lack of clarity and attention, having been told when signing for the club that he would be given first-team opportunities if he developed. He is not expecting game time, but sees first-team training as an important step in improving him as a player.
Braaf is understood to still be happy in Manchester and his aim remains to break into the first team at the Etihad under Guardiola. However, the failure to call on him as the season prepares to return has disappointed the player and encouraged clubs in Germany and the Netherlands that are keen on signing him.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man United have the perfect plan for Jadon Sancho and Daniel James

No Manchester United player has as many assists this season as Daniel James .
It 's a simple statistic but one worth considering in light of recent transfer speculation .
It was reported this week that United could look to loan James out next season were they to snare Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund , but the MEN understands he remains a part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first-team plans , regardless of what happens with their pursuit of world football 's third most valuable player .
It 's almost exactly a year ago that United sprung a big surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial £15million to Swansea City for this little-known Championship winger .
Okay , James had done well in his debut season in the second tier - famously piquing Leeds United 's interest in January 2019 - but he had no Premier League pedigree to mention .
Few would have predicted he 'd soon turn into one of Solskjaer 's most potent attacking weapons , with no attacker having played more minutes than James this season .
It turned out to be a transfer masterstroke from the Norwegian .
The winger , of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United career started with a bang in August , with three goals in his first four appearances .
He 's gone through a goal drought and at times has been given too much responsibility for a player of his experience .
But , as sources close to the player have told MEN Sport , the 22-year-old sees his future at United and the club have no intention of shipping off a player showing such huge potential .
What United 's interest in Dortmund star Sancho does , however , is present James with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an automatic pick on the right-wing if United secure the 20-year-old England international .
And while that may benefit James , who by his own admission prefers to play on the left , Marcus Rashford appears to have that flank locked down .
Some time as a substitute , or a rotation option , in United 's front three would n't do James any harm though .
Just like Mason Greenwood - who looks set for a similar role after Odion Ighalo 's loan was extended - James must be a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a squad game and there 's no doubt Solskjaer needs depth to his attacking options .
United 's forward line did n't fire in the first half of this season because of that lack of depth , not because James was n't up to the task .
James will get more than his fair share of opportunities when the Premier League season resumes later this month , with clubs - for the time being - allowed to make five substitutions in games .
Whether or not that rule will be sanctioned for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it has to benefit forward players like James .
Solskjaer can keep fresh legs in his front line .
Sending James out on loan would be hugely counter-productive at this important stage in his development .
He 's hardly looked out of place in the Premier League and actually might soon show how he 's learned from his winter malaise .
Who knows , maybe he 'll come flying out of the blocks after this break , just as he did at the season 's outset ?
The bottom line is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be planning for life without him .
It 's exciting to think about how Solskjaer could deploy Rashford , Greenwood , Ighalo , Sancho , James and Anthony Martial .
These are good dilemmas for United to have ; they show the club is finally progressing , finally assembling a squad to challenge at the top of the league .
And Dan James is an important part of United 's blueprint for the future .

No Manchester United player has as many assists this season as Daniel James.
It's a simple statistic but one worth considering in light of recent transfer speculation. It was reported this week that United could look to loan James out next season were they to snare Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, but the MEN understands he remains a part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team plans, regardless of what happens with their pursuit of world football's third most valuable player.
It's almost exactly a year ago that United sprung a big surprise in the transfer market by paying an initial £15million to Swansea City for this little-known Championship winger. Okay, James had done well in his debut season in the second tier - famously piquing Leeds United's interest in January 2019 - but he had no Premier League pedigree to mention. Few would have predicted he'd soon turn into one of Solskjaer's most potent attacking weapons, with no attacker having played more minutes than James this season. It turned out to be a transfer masterstroke from the Norwegian.
The winger, of course, has faced his critics since his United career started with a bang in August, with three goals in his first four appearances. He's gone through a goal drought and at times has been given too much responsibility for a player of his experience.
But, as sources close to the player have told MEN Sport, the 22-year-old sees his future at United and the club have no intention of shipping off a player showing such huge potential.
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What United's interest in Dortmund star Sancho does, however, is present James with a challenge. No longer would he be an automatic pick on the right-wing if United secure the 20-year-old England international. And while that may benefit James, who by his own admission prefers to play on the left, Marcus Rashford appears to have that flank locked down.
Some time as a substitute, or a rotation option, in United's front three wouldn't do James any harm though. Just like Mason Greenwood - who looks set for a similar role after Odion Ighalo's loan was extended - James must be a little patient.
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Pundits can forget that football is a squad game and there's no doubt Solskjaer needs depth to his attacking options. United's forward line didn't fire in the first half of this season because of that lack of depth, not because James wasn't up to the task.
James will get more than his fair share of opportunities when the Premier League season resumes later this month, with clubs - for the time being - allowed to make five substitutions in games. Whether or not that rule will be sanctioned for next season remains to be seen, but it has to benefit forward players like James. Solskjaer can keep fresh legs in his front line.
Sending James out on loan would be hugely counter-productive at this important stage in his development. He's hardly looked out of place in the Premier League and actually might soon show how he's learned from his winter malaise. Who knows, maybe he'll come flying out of the blocks after this break, just as he did at the season's outset?
The bottom line is that James is far too valuable for United to be planning for life without him. It's exciting to think about how Solskjaer could deploy Rashford, Greenwood, Ighalo, Sancho, James and Anthony Martial. These are good dilemmas for United to have; they show the club is finally progressing, finally assembling a squad to challenge at the top of the league.
And Dan James is an important part of United's blueprint for the future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Raheem Sterling makes plea to football bosses

Raheem Sterling has called on football to make its own response to the fight against racism .
The Manchester City star added his own voice to the worldwide protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week , calling for a better society .
But as a powerful voice against problems of racism within the game , Sterling feels that the authorities are still not doing enough to tackle the issue .
The 25-year-old Jamaica-born England international confronted the issue head-on last year when he highlighted the differing ways in which one newspaper treated similar stories about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bought houses for their families .
He called out both the blatant racism in the stands and the more subtle , subconscious type which is clearly evident both in the media and within the game itself .
And in an interview with BBC ’ s Newsnight programme , he said that there has been a lot of talk but not much action .
“ The protest is a great starting point , to make your voice be heard , '' he said .
`` But just protesting alone is not going to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's how we move on from here .
It 's about highlighting things , the society that needs changing , and then acting upon it .
We 've done a lot of talking , and it 's time now to act . ''
Two years ago the FA committed itself to addressing the clear imbalance in the game , where around a third of Premier League players are black - but that figure is not reflected in terms of coaching and managerial roles , or within the administrative side of the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they were aiming for five per cent of their leadership roles and 13 per cent of England coaching staff to be occupied by people from black , Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds ( BAME ) by this year .
Sterling said it remains an issue in the game : `` The coaching staff that you see around football clubs : there 's Steven Gerrard , your Frank Lampards , your Sol Campbells and your Ashley Coles .
All had great careers , all played for England .
`` At the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coaching badges to coach at the highest level and the two that have n't been given the right opportunities are the two black former players .
`` The change is being able to speak to people in Parliament , people at the hierarchy at my football club , football clubs across the country , people at the national team of England , to implement change and give equal chances to not just black coaches but also different ethnicities .
`` Give black coaches , not just coaches but people in their respective fields @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that 's what 's lacking here , it 's not just taking the knee , it is about giving people the chance they deserve .
`` There 's something like 500 players in the Premier League and a third of them are black and we have no representation of us in the hierarchy , no representation of us in the coaching staffs .
There 's not a lot of faces that we can relate to and have conversations with .
`` When there 's someone from a black background I can go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have within the club , that will be when I know change is happening and not just in my field , also in Parliament .
`` Once we do see those numbers shifting , that 's when I 'll be happy and the people will be happy . ''

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Raheem Sterling has called on football to make its own response to the fight against racism.
The Manchester City star added his own voice to the worldwide protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, calling for a better society.
But as a powerful voice against problems of racism within the game, Sterling feels that the authorities are still not doing enough to tackle the issue.
The 25-year-old Jamaica-born England international confronted the issue head-on last year when he highlighted the differing ways in which one newspaper treated similar stories about how teammates Tosin Adarabioyo and Phil Foden had bought houses for their families.
He called out both the blatant racism in the stands and the more subtle, subconscious type which is clearly evident both in the media and within the game itself.
And in an interview with BBC’s Newsnight programme, he said that there has been a lot of talk but not much action.
“The protest is a great starting point, to make your voice be heard," he said. "But just protesting alone is not going to make a change in this country.
"It's how we move on from here. It's about highlighting things, the society that needs changing, and then acting upon it. We've done a lot of talking, and it's time now to act."
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Two years ago the FA committed itself to addressing the clear imbalance in the game, where around a third of Premier League players are black - but that figure is not reflected in terms of coaching and managerial roles, or within the administrative side of the game.
The FA said in 2018 that that they were aiming for five per cent of their leadership roles and 13 per cent of England coaching staff to be occupied by people from black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds (BAME) by this year.
Sterling said it remains an issue in the game: "The coaching staff that you see around football clubs: there's Steven Gerrard, your Frank Lampards, your Sol Campbells and your Ashley Coles. All had great careers, all played for England.
"At the same time, they've all respectfully done their coaching badges to coach at the highest level and the two that haven't been given the right opportunities are the two black former players.
"The change is being able to speak to people in Parliament, people at the hierarchy at my football club, football clubs across the country, people at the national team of England, to implement change and give equal chances to not just black coaches but also different ethnicities.
"Give black coaches, not just coaches but people in their respective fields, the right opportunity. I feel like that's what's lacking here, it's not just taking the knee, it is about giving people the chance they deserve.
"There's something like 500 players in the Premier League and a third of them are black and we have no representation of us in the hierarchy, no representation of us in the coaching staffs. There's not a lot of faces that we can relate to and have conversations with.
"When there's someone from a black background I can go to in the FA with a problem I have within the club, that will be when I know change is happening and not just in my field, also in Parliament.
"Once we do see those numbers shifting, that's when I'll be happy and the people will be happy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--The Chase star 'racially profiled by police until they realised he was a lawyer'

Shaun Wallace spoke today about two separate occasions he has been racially profiled by police until they realised he was a lawyer .
The Chase star was speaking to Lorraine Kelly about the death of George Floyd and police brutality when he revisited his own negative experiences of the law .
Shaun is known by nicknames including ‘ The Barrister ’ and ‘ The Legal Eagle ’ on the ITV quiz show due to his profession .
He said that he was once approached by police outside court , where he was working , who wanted to question him relating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that Shaun , 60 , “ fit the profile and description ” of the perpetrator .
He explained : `` On two occasions I was coming out of Kingston Crown Court with a solicitor who happened to be white , and I was approached by these plain clothed police officers '' They basically said , 'You fit the profile and description of a person who was involved in a robbery ' .
`` I was simply taken aback and startled , and they said to me , 'Where were you ? '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Kingston Crown Court ' .
`` They asked , 'Well what were you doing there ? '
`` I said , 'Well you can look inside my bag , you 'll see what . '
`` When he saw my robes he was totally astonished.
” Shaun then went on to detail a second similar incident , this time at a different location .
`` In another situation I was coming out of Liverpool Crown Court , ” he said .
“ I was getting off the train at Watford Junction and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me .
“ I was a bit startled , and they said the same thing to me . ''
Despite this , Shaun warned young black people not to react negatively if they are approached in this way by police , saying that it could give them a reason to arrest .
`` If you 've done nothing wrong , you 've got nothing to fear , ” he said .
`` The anger is totally understandable in relation to the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a human being , but also his human rights and his legal rights .
`` I am glad there has been a shift in emphasis from anger to a dignified response .
“ It 's important that the way we approach the important change , which must take place , is not to use violent means in order to affect change .
“ We are on the losing argument otherwise .
`` But it 's important to continue the legal campaign and ensure the change so far as racism is concerned , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain with Lorraine Kelly airs weekdays from 9am on ITV .

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Shaun Wallace spoke today about two separate occasions he has been racially profiled by police until they realised he was a lawyer.
The Chase star was speaking to Lorraine Kelly about the death of George Floyd and police brutality when he revisited his own negative experiences of the law.
Shaun is known by nicknames including ‘The Barrister’ and ‘The Legal Eagle’ on the ITV quiz show due to his profession.
He said that he was once approached by police outside court, where he was working, who wanted to question him relating to an alleged offence.
The officers said that Shaun, 60, “fit the profile and description” of the perpetrator.
(Image: ITV)
He explained: "On two occasions I was coming out of Kingston Crown Court with a solicitor who happened to be white, and I was approached by these plain clothed police officers
"They basically said, 'You fit the profile and description of a person who was involved in a robbery'.
"I was simply taken aback and startled, and they said to me, 'Where were you?' and I said, 'I was at Kingston Crown Court'.
"They asked, 'Well what were you doing there?'
"I said, 'Well you can look inside my bag, you'll see what.'
"When he saw my robes he was totally astonished.”
Shaun then went on to detail a second similar incident, this time at a different location.
"In another situation I was coming out of Liverpool Crown Court,” he said.
“I was getting off the train at Watford Junction and these two plain clothed police officers approached me.
“I was a bit startled, and they said the same thing to me."
(Image: ITV)
Despite this, Shaun warned young black people not to react negatively if they are approached in this way by police, saying that it could give them a reason to arrest.
"If you've done nothing wrong, you've got nothing to fear,” he said.
"The anger is totally understandable in relation to the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, who simply disregarded not only his human dignity as a human being, but also his human rights and his legal rights.
"I am glad there has been a shift in emphasis from anger to a dignified response.
“It's important that the way we approach the important change, which must take place, is not to use violent means in order to affect change.
“We are on the losing argument otherwise.
"But it's important to continue the legal campaign and ensure the change so far as racism is concerned, is totally eradicated."
Good Morning Britain with Lorraine Kelly airs weekdays from 9am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Anti-racism protesters plan to take the knee today as George Floyd buried

Anti-racism demonstrators are planning to gather in London later today as George Floyd is laid to rest in the US .
The socially distanced commemoration at the Nelson Mandela statue in Parliament Square at 5pm has been organised by Stand Up To Racism .
Like other rallies seen across the UK , protesters will bend the knee during an eight-minute silence as a symbol of solidarity .
George Floyd , who died on May 25 after a police officer in Minneapolis restrained him by holding a knee on his neck , will be buried in his home town of Houston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public funeral service held on Monday , where thousands of mourners travelled to the Fountain of Praise church to say goodbye to Mr Floyd - who was dressed in a brown suit in an open gold-coloured coffin .
People were dressed in T-shirts with Mr Floyd 's photograph or the words “ I Can ’ t Breathe ” – the phrase he said repeatedly while pinned down by police .
Those in attendance were required to wear face coverings amid coronavirus and stood apart as they paused to view the coffin .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arc of the future of the United States , '' said Republican Texas governor Greg Abbott , who was among the first to view the coffin .
He added : `` George Floyd has not died in vain .
His life will be a living legacy about the way that America and Texas responds to this tragedy.
” Following protests across the UK over the weekend , the Prime Minister – who had previously condemned the “ thuggery ” by a minority that marred some demonstrations – acknowledged many of the activists ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality ” .
He said leaders “ simply can ’ t ignore ” concerns that black , Asian and minority ethnic ( BAME ) groups face discrimination in education , employment and in law .
Boris Johnson said Mr Floyd 's death had awakened an “ incontrovertible , undeniable feeling of injustice ” worldwide .

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Anti-racism demonstrators are planning to gather in London later today as George Floyd is laid to rest in the US.
The socially distanced commemoration at the Nelson Mandela statue in Parliament Square at 5pm has been organised by Stand Up To Racism.
Like other rallies seen across the UK, protesters will bend the knee during an eight-minute silence as a symbol of solidarity.
George Floyd, who died on May 25 after a police officer in Minneapolis restrained him by holding a knee on his neck, will be buried in his home town of Houston in Texas.
The burial follows a public funeral service held on Monday, where thousands of mourners travelled to the Fountain of Praise church to say goodbye to Mr Floyd - who was dressed in a brown suit in an open gold-coloured coffin.
People were dressed in T-shirts with Mr Floyd's photograph or the words “I Can’t Breathe” – the phrase he said repeatedly while pinned down by police.
Those in attendance were required to wear face coverings amid coronavirus and stood apart as they paused to view the coffin.
(Image: AP)
“George Floyd is going to change the arc of the future of the United States," said Republican Texas governor Greg Abbott, who was among the first to view the coffin.
He added: "George Floyd has not died in vain. His life will be a living legacy about the way that America and Texas responds to this tragedy.”
Following protests across the UK over the weekend, the Prime Minister – who had previously condemned the “thuggery” by a minority that marred some demonstrations – acknowledged many of the activists’ concerns were “founded on a cold reality”.
He said leaders “simply can’t ignore” concerns that black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups face discrimination in education, employment and in law.
Boris Johnson said Mr Floyd's death had awakened an “incontrovertible, undeniable feeling of injustice” worldwide.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--McDonald's reveals what will be on the breakfast menu when it returns

Over the weekend , McDonald 's confirmed the news we 've all been waiting for - breakfast is finally making a comeback .
It 's been a difficult few months without the option to grab a McMuffin and a hashbrown on a hungover Saturday morning , but somehow , we 've all soldiered through .
If that 's not strength , I do n't know what is .
Anyway , the wait is finally over , as McDonald 's is bringing back its breakfast menu .
Paul Pomroy , McDonald ’ s UK and Ireland CEO , has said McDonald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service `` within a few weeks '' and it should be available for delivery via delivery apps Uber Eats and Just Eat when the chain introduces the delivery option into hundreds of its restaurants .
He said : `` Next week we will switch McDelivery back on in over 500 restaurants with the help of our delivery partners Uber Eats and Just Eat .
`` As with our drive-thru operations , it might take a little longer .
We expect demand to once again be high and both of these factors might impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 'll continue to show the patience we 've seen all week and I thank you again for your understanding .
`` I hope that within a few weeks we will be able to start trialling breakfast service . ''
McDonald 's is yet to give a specific date for the big breakfast return .
Mr Pomroy also previously hinted that shoppers can expect to see McMuffins returning at some point .
YAY .
He told customers : `` Over the coming months , we will explore how to extend the menu , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-missed McMuffins at breakfast . ''
It 's not yet been revealed whether we can expect to see other favourites like hash browns and pancakes back on the menu , but we 'll be sure to update you as and when we know .

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Over the weekend, McDonald's confirmed the news we've all been waiting for - breakfast is finally making a comeback.
It's been a difficult few months without the option to grab a McMuffin and a hashbrown on a hungover Saturday morning, but somehow, we've all soldiered through. If that's not strength, I don't know what is.
Anyway, the wait is finally over, as McDonald's is bringing back its breakfast menu.
Paul Pomroy, McDonald’s UK and Ireland CEO, has said McDonald's is planning to trial its breakfast service "within a few weeks" and it should be available for delivery via delivery apps Uber Eats and Just Eat when the chain introduces the delivery option into hundreds of its restaurants.
He said: "Next week we will switch McDelivery back on in over 500 restaurants with the help of our delivery partners Uber Eats and Just Eat.
"As with our drive-thru operations, it might take a little longer. We expect demand to once again be high and both of these factors might impact service times.
"But I know you'll continue to show the patience we've seen all week and I thank you again for your understanding.
"I hope that within a few weeks we will be able to start trialling breakfast service."
McDonald's is yet to give a specific date for the big breakfast return.
Mr Pomroy also previously hinted that shoppers can expect to see McMuffins returning at some point. YAY.
He told customers: "Over the coming months, we will explore how to extend the menu, increase our opening hours and reintroduce those much-missed McMuffins at breakfast."
It's not yet been revealed whether we can expect to see other favourites like hash browns and pancakes back on the menu, but we'll be sure to update you as and when we know.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Zoos WILL be able to reopen next week amid further easing of lockdown

Zoos and other outdoor attractions will be able to reopen as the government makes further changes to lockdown .
The Prime Minister will be making an announcement in tomorrow 's press conference ( Wednesday ) giving an update on the easing of restrictions .
The changes , which are expected to take effect from June 15 , include the opening of outdoor attractions where people stay in their cars , such as safari parks and drive-in cinemas , given the low risk of coronavirus transmission .
And it 's expected that zoos will also be able to follow suit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being in place .
This includes keeping indoor exhibitions , such as reptile houses , closed and ensuring other amenities like cafes are in line with the government ’ s wider guidance and offer takeaway services only .
The move is great news for places like Knowsley Safari and Chester Zoo , which had already outlined its plans for reopening before being told it had to stay closed indefinitely .
Only last week the safari park shared its disgruntlement with the government when it posted a series of tweets asking why people could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonald 's or Ikea , but not to go and see its animals .
And Chester Zoo put out a plea to the public to support its fundraising campaign saying it was fighting for its future amid spiralling debts brought on by the closure .
The government says the reopening plan follows 'close work with the zoo industry ' to ensure visitor numbers can be managed and safeguards put in place .
Ministers say the decision to relax restrictions on these select outdoor attractions is part of 'the government ’ s careful approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guided by the advice of scientific and medical experts and the fact the risk of transmission is much lower outdoors ' .
A Downing Street official said : “ People are continuing to make huge sacrifices to reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid a second spike , but we know it is tough and where we can safely open up more attractions , and it is supported by the science , we will do so .
“ This is by necessity a careful process , but we hope the reopening of safari @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with more options to spend time outdoors , while supporting the industry caring for these incredible animals.
” Edward Perry , Managing Director of Knowsley Safari Park , said : “ We ’ re very pleased Knowsley Safari can reopen from next Monday and look forward to welcoming back visitors from across Manchester and the North West .
We ’ ve been well-prepared and ready to open for more than a week and now urge people to take advantage of the online booking system and allocated visitor timeslots , which help with social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been a whole host of new births amongst the animals during lockdown and we know our visitors will be thrilled to see these new arrivals .
It ’ s a massive relief for the whole team here at Knowsley Safari to know we can reopen and everyone is very excited .
”

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Zoos and other outdoor attractions will be able to reopen as the government makes further changes to lockdown.
The Prime Minister will be making an announcement in tomorrow's press conference (Wednesday) giving an update on the easing of restrictions.
The changes, which are expected to take effect from June 15, include the opening of outdoor attractions where people stay in their cars, such as safari parks and drive-in cinemas, given the low risk of coronavirus transmission.
(Image: Ian Cooper/Daily Post Wales)
And it's expected that zoos will also be able to follow suit, subject to the appropriate social distancing measures being in place.
This includes keeping indoor exhibitions, such as reptile houses, closed and ensuring other amenities like cafes are in line with the government’s wider guidance and offer takeaway services only.
The move is great news for places like Knowsley Safari and Chester Zoo, which had already outlined its plans for reopening before being told it had to stay closed indefinitely.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Only last week the safari park shared its disgruntlement with the government when it posted a series of tweets asking why people could jump in their car to go to McDonald's or Ikea, but not to go and see its animals.
And Chester Zoo put out a plea to the public to support its fundraising campaign saying it was fighting for its future amid spiralling debts brought on by the closure.
The government says the reopening plan follows 'close work with the zoo industry' to ensure visitor numbers can be managed and safeguards put in place.
Ministers say the decision to relax restrictions on these select outdoor attractions is part of 'the government’s careful approach to easing the lockdown in phases, guided by the advice of scientific and medical experts and the fact the risk of transmission is much lower outdoors'.
A Downing Street official said: “People are continuing to make huge sacrifices to reduce the spread of coronavirus and avoid a second spike, but we know it is tough and where we can safely open up more attractions, and it is supported by the science, we will do so.
“This is by necessity a careful process, but we hope the reopening of safari parks and zoos will help provide families with more options to spend time outdoors, while supporting the industry caring for these incredible animals.”
Edward Perry, Managing Director of Knowsley Safari Park, said: “We’re very pleased Knowsley Safari can reopen from next Monday and look forward to welcoming back visitors from across Manchester and the North West. We’ve been well-prepared and ready to open for more than a week and now urge people to take advantage of the online booking system and allocated visitor timeslots, which help with social distancing and COVID-19 safety.
“There’s been a whole host of new births amongst the animals during lockdown and we know our visitors will be thrilled to see these new arrivals. It’s a massive relief for the whole team here at Knowsley Safari to know we can reopen and everyone is very excited.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Residents asked to close windows as 10 fire engines battle huge blaze in Bolton

Residents are being asked to close windows and doors after a huge fire at an industrial estate in Bolton .
@ @ @ @ @ blaze at an industrial estate in Westhoughton .
There are currently 10 fire engines at @ @ @ @ @ tweet posted this evening , Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` 10 @ @ @ @ @ the scene of a fire at an industrial estate in Westhoughton .
`` Please avoid @ @ @ @ @ windows and doors closed . ''

Residents are being asked to close windows and doors after a huge fire at an industrial estate in Bolton.
Firefighters are currently battling the blaze at an industrial estate in Westhoughton.
There are currently 10 fire engines at the scene.
In a tweet posted this evening, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "10 fire engines are currently at the scene of a fire at an industrial estate in Westhoughton.
"Please avoid the area and keep all windows and doors closed."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man City evening headlines as Guardiola's assistant and new keeper sign

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Tuesday , June 9 .
Jayden Braaf is facing an uncertain future at Manchester City after being left out of the first team picture at the Etihad Stadium , with the young prospect being shunned by Pep Guardiola ahead of the restart of the Premier League season .
With clubs allowed to make five substitutes and name nine players to their bench there will be more scope for young players to get involved once the 2019/20 season gets up and running again next week .
But while academy prospects Felix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have all been spotted in first team training ahead of City ’ s first match back against Arsenal Braaf has been told not to report for training until July 6 .
The 17-year-old has been “ disappointed by the lack of clarity and attention , having been told when signing for the club that he would be given first-team opportunities if he developed.
” Manchester City have confirmed Juanma Lillo has joined the backroom staff as part of the coaching team .
Pep Guardiola has been without a permanent No.2 since Mikel Arteta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 2019 ; Arteta had stepped up when Domenec Torrent departed for New York City in 2018 but the manager was keen to bring in a new body ahead of next season .
The break in football has allowed for City to make their move and after discussing a number of options - Vincent Kompany was spoken to about a return to the club - the club have picked Lillo , a mentor and coaching inspiration for Guardiola who has managed stars including Andres Iniesta , David Villa and Yaya Toure during his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Manchester City have signed 16-year-old goalkeeper Mikki van Sas for their academy .
The teenager was under contract with the Dutch club until 2022 but the Blues have struck a deal to bring him to the Etihad Campus , where he is expected to link up with the youth teams in time for next season .
Technical director Jordy Zuidam told the club site : “ Mikki said that he really wanted to make this move and we also see his transfer to Manchester City as a compliment to our youth academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the academy .
We have reached an agreement with Manchester City on the transfer terms and all parties are satisfied .
We wish Mikki every success in England .
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Youngster facing uncertain future after Manchester City first team snub
Jayden Braaf is facing an uncertain future at Manchester City after being left out of the first team picture at the Etihad Stadium, with the young prospect being shunned by Pep Guardiola ahead of the restart of the Premier League season.
With clubs allowed to make five substitutes and name nine players to their bench there will be more scope for young players to get involved once the 2019/20 season gets up and running again next week.
But while academy prospects Felix Nmecha, Tommy Doyle and Taylor Harwood-Bellis have all been spotted in first team training ahead of City’s first match back against Arsenal Braaf has been told not to report for training until July 6.
The 17-year-old has been “disappointed by the lack of clarity and attention, having been told when signing for the club that he would be given first-team opportunities if he developed.”
Pep's new number two confirmed
Manchester City have confirmed Juanma Lillo has joined the backroom staff as part of the coaching team.
Pep Guardiola has been without a permanent No.2 since Mikel Arteta left to become Arsenal head coach in December 2019; Arteta had stepped up when Domenec Torrent departed for New York City in 2018 but the manager was keen to bring in a new body ahead of next season.
The break in football has allowed for City to make their move and after discussing a number of options - Vincent Kompany was spoken to about a return to the club - the club have picked Lillo, a mentor and coaching inspiration for Guardiola who has managed stars including Andres Iniesta, David Villa and Yaya Toure during his varied career.
City sign young goalkeeper
FC Utrecht have confirmed that Manchester City have signed 16-year-old goalkeeper Mikki van Sas for their academy.
The teenager was under contract with the Dutch club until 2022 but the Blues have struck a deal to bring him to the Etihad Campus, where he is expected to link up with the youth teams in time for next season.
Technical director Jordy Zuidam told the club site: “Mikki said that he really wanted to make this move and we also see his transfer to Manchester City as a compliment to our youth academy. This transition confirms the elevated level of the academy. We have reached an agreement with Manchester City on the transfer terms and all parties are satisfied. We wish Mikki every success in England.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man United legend Gary Neville compares Grealish to 'maverick' Cantona

Neville has been discussing maverick players , and he believes there are very few of Cantona 's ilk in the modern game .
But he has drawn similarities to Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland and United target and Villa midfielder Jack Grealish .
`` I ’ m trying to think nowadays in the game , who the character of his ilk would be .
Who ’ s the character in global football now that you would say is someone like him ?
`` I saw Haaland , the boy Haaland , did an interview that was a little bit awkward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a little bit awkward , a little bit cocky .
Everyone was quick to shut him down , quick to have a go at him , a 19-year-old that shows his expression of his confidence .
`` All of a sudden we ’ re looking to put him down and say he ’ s arrogant and should treat the media with more respect .
Actually no , kid .
I want to see someone develop into the character they are .
I want to see the flawed genius , I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the character develop .
`` I wasn ’ t like that in the dressing room , I was boring as hell .
No one wanted to be a Gary Neville – that was on the pitch and off the pitch , trust me .
You want to see people like Cantona in your dressing room , you want characters that express themselves differently .
`` That ’ s what makes a team great .
I think we ’ re drumming it out of them nowadays saying they have to live up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you look at the great statue outside of United : George Best , Bobby Charlton , Denis Law – great players but also different .
`` Denis Law very short in his replies , quite quirky and arrogant sometimes when he talks to people .
Charlton almost like perfection and George Best the maverick .
That ’ s what makes the dressing room , these types of characters mixing with each other .
`` We ’ re sort of trying to drum that out of players now .
The minute they do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re jumping down their throats .
We just have to be careful that we don ’ t become our worst enemy ourselves , where we want these people to develop so they have more interest.
’ Neville suggested Grealish as a maverick like Cantona and Paul Gascoigne due to his off-the-field actions , the Villa star breaking lockdown rules during the Premier League 's coronavirus break .
`` We always talk about characters and personalities in the game now , '' he added .
`` We love talking about them from a television @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the pitch who do different types of interview , we thrive on that .
No one wants to see .
You know , it ’ d be boring if you had the same people coming on with the same stuff every week .
`` We love managers who have a bit of personality and character .
Players , it happens less so because I think players it ’ s not drummed into them , the importance of professionalism .
`` There was more room for characters I think going back to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was still allowed you could go out for a drink , it wasn ’ t that you were world stars and superstars .
You ’ re a football player , you ’ re well known but it ’ s accepted , there was still a connection with the man in the pub if you like .
That ’ s now become detached .
`` Players are almost athletes , every time they put a foot wrong .
We saw Jack Grealish a few weeks ago – he came on and apologised on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s flouted the lockdown rules but people like Cantona would have flouted lockdown rules .
`` We talked about Gascoigne a couple of weeks ago and the fact he was an incredible person to play with , immense talent , but they ’ re mavericks , they do what they want , they do what they feel .
`` They wake up in the morning , they don ’ t want to be restricted , they want freedom and yet what we expect from football players now and how football players are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anymore , it ’ s not tolerated .
`` Of course there are boundaries , of course there are lines but the mavericks in the game are being weaned out because of what ’ s expected of them . ''

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has likened Aston Villa star Jack Grealish to Eric Cantona.
Neville has been discussing maverick players, and he believes there are very few of Cantona's ilk in the modern game.
But he has drawn similarities to Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland and United target and Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.
Discussing Cantona, Neville told Sky Sports: "He was a great character.
"I’m trying to think nowadays in the game, who the character of his ilk would be. Who’s the character in global football now that you would say is someone like him?
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"I saw Haaland, the boy Haaland, did an interview that was a little bit awkward a couple of weeks ago where he was a little bit awkward, a little bit cocky. Everyone was quick to shut him down, quick to have a go at him, a 19-year-old that shows his expression of his confidence.
"All of a sudden we’re looking to put him down and say he’s arrogant and should treat the media with more respect. Actually no, kid. I want to see someone develop into the character they are. I want to see the flawed genius, I want to see the maverick, I want to see the character develop.
"I wasn’t like that in the dressing room, I was boring as hell. No one wanted to be a Gary Neville – that was on the pitch and off the pitch, trust me. You want to see people like Cantona in your dressing room, you want characters that express themselves differently.
"That’s what makes a team great. I think we’re drumming it out of them nowadays saying they have to live up to an exact standard. The reality is, you look at the great statue outside of United: George Best, Bobby Charlton, Denis Law – great players but also different.
(Image: Sky Sports)
"Denis Law very short in his replies, quite quirky and arrogant sometimes when he talks to people. Charlton almost like perfection and George Best the maverick. That’s what makes the dressing room, these types of characters mixing with each other.
"We’re sort of trying to drum that out of players now. The minute they do something different or wrong, we’re jumping down their throats. We just have to be careful that we don’t become our worst enemy ourselves, where we want these people to develop so they have more interest.’
Neville suggested Grealish as a maverick like Cantona and Paul Gascoigne due to his off-the-field actions, the Villa star breaking lockdown rules during the Premier League's coronavirus break.
"We always talk about characters and personalities in the game now," he added.
"We love talking about them from a television perspective, people who do different things on the pitch who do different types of interview, we thrive on that. No one wants to see. You know, it’d be boring if you had the same people coming on with the same stuff every week.
"We love managers who have a bit of personality and character. Players, it happens less so because I think players it’s not drummed into them, the importance of professionalism.
"There was more room for characters I think going back to the 80s, 90s, 70s. It was still allowed you could go out for a drink, it wasn’t that you were world stars and superstars. You’re a football player, you’re well known but it’s accepted, there was still a connection with the man in the pub if you like. That’s now become detached.
"Players are almost athletes, every time they put a foot wrong. We saw Jack Grealish a few weeks ago – he came on and apologised on this show last week. Obviously he’s flouted the lockdown rules but people like Cantona would have flouted lockdown rules.
"We talked about Gascoigne a couple of weeks ago and the fact he was an incredible person to play with, immense talent, but they’re mavericks, they do what they want, they do what they feel.
"They wake up in the morning, they don’t want to be restricted, they want freedom and yet what we expect from football players now and how football players are expected, we don’t allow that anymore, it’s not tolerated.
"Of course there are boundaries, of course there are lines but the mavericks in the game are being weaned out because of what’s expected of them."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man Utd friendly off after Stoke manager tests positive for coronavirus

Manchester United 's planned friendly with Stoke City on Tuesday was cancelled at the last minute after the Championship club 's manager tested positive for coronavirus .
After playing a training match at Old Trafford on Saturday , United were due to take on Stoke at Carrington on Tuesday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to prepare his side for their return to Premier League action against Tottenham on June 19 .
However , as M.E.N .
Sport reported earlier in the day , the match was called off shortly before it was due to kick-off after the Stoke players had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encounter from 10am .
No specific reason for the cancellation was given initially , though it was understood the problem was at the Potters ' end .
However , the Daily Mirror tonight reported that a positive test for COVID-19 from a Stoke member of staff was made known to the club moments before the match , causing it to be immediately abandoned .
Stoke tonight confirmed that the positive test came from first team manager Michael O'Neill .
It 's reported that the results of tests conducted on Monday as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stoke 's medical team as the players were preparing to play .
Stoke immediately informed United 's medical staff of the news who ensured that United 's star players were locked down in a 'safe area ' well away from their Stoke counterparts , who were then rushed out of the training ground .
The Mirror quoted a training ground source who claimed that the positive test sparked 'chaos ' but despite the 'scare ' United 's 'spot-on ' protocols saw their squad away from harm .
An ambulance was spotted leaving Carrington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players departed .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that no United staff member or player came into contact with the Stoke players and that as a result of the postponement United swiftly organised another intra-squad friendly to take place at Carrington .
Stoke City said in a statement : `` Stoke City can confirm that manager Michael O'Neill has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus following the latest round of testing on Monday ( June 8 ) .
`` O'Neill had tested negative in the previous five rounds of testing .
`` He will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a period of isolation , whilst continuing to be in regular virtual contact with his coaching staff and players .
`` Assistant manager Billy McKinlay will take charge of training as the Potters prepare for their game against Reading on June 20 .
`` The Club will be making no further comment on this matter . ''

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Manchester United's planned friendly with Stoke City on Tuesday was cancelled at the last minute after the Championship club's manager tested positive for coronavirus.
After playing a training match at Old Trafford on Saturday, United were due to take on Stoke at Carrington on Tuesday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to prepare his side for their return to Premier League action against Tottenham on June 19.
However, as M.E.N. Sport reported earlier in the day, the match was called off shortly before it was due to kick-off after the Stoke players had begun arriving in individual cars for the encounter from 10am.
No specific reason for the cancellation was given initially, though it was understood the problem was at the Potters' end.
However, the Daily Mirror tonight reported that a positive test for COVID-19 from a Stoke member of staff was made known to the club moments before the match, causing it to be immediately abandoned.
Stoke tonight confirmed that the positive test came from first team manager Michael O'Neill.
It's reported that the results of tests conducted on Monday as part of the EFL's programme came through to Stoke's medical team as the players were preparing to play.
Stoke immediately informed United's medical staff of the news who ensured that United's star players were locked down in a 'safe area' well away from their Stoke counterparts, who were then rushed out of the training ground.
The Mirror quoted a training ground source who claimed that the positive test sparked 'chaos' but despite the 'scare' United's 'spot-on' protocols saw their squad away from harm.
An ambulance was spotted leaving Carrington at the same time as the Stoke players departed.
M.E.N. Sport understands that no United staff member or player came into contact with the Stoke players and that as a result of the postponement United swiftly organised another intra-squad friendly to take place at Carrington.
Stoke City said in a statement: "Stoke City can confirm that manager Michael O'Neill has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus following the latest round of testing on Monday (June 8).
"O'Neill had tested negative in the previous five rounds of testing.
"He will now follow the relevant guidance and undergo a period of isolation, whilst continuing to be in regular virtual contact with his coaching staff and players.
"Assistant manager Billy McKinlay will take charge of training as the Potters prepare for their game against Reading on June 20.
"The Club will be making no further comment on this matter."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Hundreds come to pay respects after death of teen Adam Kay

A week after experiencing heartbreaking tragedy , the family and friends of a teenage schoolboy have returned to the site of his last moments .
Hundreds of people filed into Clifton Country Park this afternoon to leave flowers and balloons in memory of Adam Kay .
The youngster 's body was found in the River Irwell after a huge search and rescue operation last Tuesday ( June 2 ) .
He had been enjoying the hot weather and spending time with his friends while his school , Harper Green in Farnworth , Bolton , was closed as part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that seven days after last seeing his face they would be leading a tearful procession of his family and classmates to say their final goodbyes .
But , in spite of the crushing sadness that had brought that unlikely group together , Adam 's mother Shirley Whitworth said she was happy to see how many people had cared for her son .
`` I 'm shocked by how many people are here , '' she said .
`` I knew there was going to be a good turnout but this is absolutely amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have come down here .
`` It 's been fantastic and it 's good to know people care . ''
Shirley was supported by Adam 's stepfather , Mark Whitworth , who walked with her as the group crossed the bridge covered in flowers and messages which has become an ever-growing memorial to their son .
And , as people gathered to pay their respects to the couple , Mark told the crowd how thankful he was that so many people had come .
`` I just want to say a big thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all turning out today , '' he said .
`` It 's just fantastic , thank you so much . ''
It was followed by silence from the crowd as Leoni Bates , a friend of Adam 's , sang a song in his memory .
For Shirley and her family , this is sadly not the first time they have been put through the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one .
In 2007 , Shirley 's then-husband Gorden Kay was killed in a suspected hit and run while riding his bicycle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just one year old at the time and the couple were expecting their eighth child .
A fundraiser for the family has been set up on campaign website GoFundMe and already nearly £4,000 has been raised towards Adam 's funeral and future memorials to him .

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A week after experiencing heartbreaking tragedy, the family and friends of a teenage schoolboy have returned to the site of his last moments.
Hundreds of people filed into Clifton Country Park this afternoon to leave flowers and balloons in memory of Adam Kay.
The youngster's body was found in the River Irwell after a huge search and rescue operation last Tuesday (June 2).
He had been enjoying the hot weather and spending time with his friends while his school, Harper Green in Farnworth, Bolton, was closed as part of the coronavirus lockdown.
His parents never imagined that seven days after last seeing his face they would be leading a tearful procession of his family and classmates to say their final goodbyes.
But, in spite of the crushing sadness that had brought that unlikely group together, Adam's mother Shirley Whitworth said she was happy to see how many people had cared for her son.
"I'm shocked by how many people are here," she said.
"I knew there was going to be a good turnout but this is absolutely amazing. There are so many people who have come down here.
"It's been fantastic and it's good to know people care."
Shirley was supported by Adam's stepfather, Mark Whitworth, who walked with her as the group crossed the bridge covered in flowers and messages which has become an ever-growing memorial to their son.
And, as people gathered to pay their respects to the couple, Mark told the crowd how thankful he was that so many people had come.
"I just want to say a big thank you from Adam's family for you all turning out today," he said.
"It's just fantastic, thank you so much."
It was followed by silence from the crowd as Leoni Bates, a friend of Adam's, sang a song in his memory.
For Shirley and her family, this is sadly not the first time they have been put through the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one.
In 2007, Shirley's then-husband Gorden Kay was killed in a suspected hit and run while riding his bicycle to work. His youngest son Adam was just one year old at the time and the couple were expecting their eighth child.
A fundraiser for the family has been set up on campaign website GoFundMe and already nearly £4,000 has been raised towards Adam's funeral and future memorials to him.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-09--Man City to rival Paris Saint-Germain for Alex Telles and more rumours

Manchester City have emerged as a challenger to Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Porto defender Alex Telles , according to reports .
After a disappointing Premier League campaign in which City have n't put up much of a fight in the defence of their title , Pep Guardiola may look to reinvigorate his squad this summer .
Many of City 's troubles this season have stemmed from the defence and while the centre-back position has been the main problem area , left-back has also been an issue .
The Blues opted against splashing big money to sign a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Aleks Zinchenko and the willingness to give Benjamin Mendy another opportunity .
So instead Angelino was brought back to the club in a cut-price deal .
However , Mendy and Zinchenko have struggled with injury throughout the season and Angelino was shipped out on loan to RB Leipzig after making just 12 appearances .
Reports earlier this week suggested that City would reignite their interest in Leicester City 's Ben Chilwell to alleviate the problem but , according to Correio de Manha , via SportWitness , they will look to sign Porto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talented , goal scoring full-back who has been linked with a big move for years but one has surprisingly never come to fruition .
However , with just a year remaining on his contract it seems Telles is finally set to leave Portugal .
He would suit Guardiola 's team but , it 's claimed , PSG are the front runners as they 're willing to pay Porto 's asking price , though City reportedly still have a chance .
Meanwhile , Real Madrid have enquired about the possibility of signing Ismael Bennacer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
City have also been linked with a move for the young midfielder but Footmercato suggest it is Real Madrid who are most likely to make a move .

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Manchester City have emerged as a challenger to Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Porto defender Alex Telles, according to reports.
After a disappointing Premier League campaign in which City haven't put up much of a fight in the defence of their title, Pep Guardiola may look to reinvigorate his squad this summer.
Many of City's troubles this season have stemmed from the defence and while the centre-back position has been the main problem area, left-back has also been an issue.
The Blues opted against splashing big money to sign a new left-back last summer due to the emergence of Aleks Zinchenko and the willingness to give Benjamin Mendy another opportunity. So instead Angelino was brought back to the club in a cut-price deal.
However, Mendy and Zinchenko have struggled with injury throughout the season and Angelino was shipped out on loan to RB Leipzig after making just 12 appearances.
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Reports earlier this week suggested that City would reignite their interest in Leicester City's Ben Chilwell to alleviate the problem but, according to Correio de Manha, via SportWitness, they will look to sign Porto's Telles.
The 27-year-old is a talented, goal scoring full-back who has been linked with a big move for years but one has surprisingly never come to fruition.
However, with just a year remaining on his contract it seems Telles is finally set to leave Portugal. He would suit Guardiola's team but, it's claimed, PSG are the front runners as they're willing to pay Porto's asking price, though City reportedly still have a chance.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have enquired about the possibility of signing Ismael Bennacer from AC Milan, according to reports.
City have also been linked with a move for the young midfielder but Footmercato suggest it is Real Madrid who are most likely to make a move.