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Everything that could be allowed after the next lockdown review which happens next week
Things will be pretty different.
While lockdown restrictions eased further today, with the reopening of non-essential shops, there’s still more to come – and the next phase could see the reopening of pubs and hair salons.
The government’s current plan means we may be moving into phase three of the lockdown easing roadmap no earlier than July 4th. This is subject to it being safe to do so, and with regards to the latest scientific advice.
The biggest change, if it is deemed safe to move onto the next phase, will include the opening of personal care businesses such as hairdressers and beauty salons, pubs, leisure facilities and public places, as well as being able to see family indoors.
It’s great news for everyone who’s craving a pint and all those people who’ve had botched haircuts throughout lockdown!
Other businesses that could reopen properly again include cinemas, places of worship, food service providers, accommodation and beauty salons.
The ambition is to get these businesses back open, however, only if it is safe to do so. For instance, if a business can’t facilitate social distancing it shouldn’t consider reopening.
Ministers are looking into ways to get pubs open before July 4th with the use of beer gardens, terraces and marquees in an attempt to save the 3.5 million people employed by the hospitality industry.
The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is said to be in favour of a full reopening of pubs and restaurants before July 4th, providing social distancing rules are in place.
If safety measures can be put in place, pubs in England could be back open by June 22nd, two weeks earlier than planned – although that date is looking unlikely as it creeps closer.
The government is expected to carefully phase and pilot the reopening of these higher-risk businesses and public places to ensure safety measures can be maintained.
Another change that is outlined in phase three is visiting family and friends indoors, if it is considered safe to do so.
The government has asked SAGE to examine whether it can change regulations regarding who people can meet.
It comes after considering those who are isolated and giving them more social contact. It also allows some families to return to work through sharing childcare.
It could be that households will be allowed to expand their household group to include another household in a new ‘exclusive group’. This system was adopted in New Zealand.
The 2-metre social distancing rule could also be relaxed in order to get schools fully open, and some ministers have called for this to be eased as it is ‘essential for the economy’.
The lockdown reviews have been extended to ‘align more closely with the period of time necessary to assess the impact of previous changes on key data feeds, including the R rate’, according to Health Secretary, Matt Hancock.
The next lockdown review will take place on Thursday June 25th.
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
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Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”
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