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Greater Manchester’s lockdown rules are changing from today
Everything you need to know…
The lockdown rules in Greater Manchester will be seeing an ‘overhaul’ as seven boroughs in the region are now on ‘red alert’.
Coronavirus infection rates have increased in every Greater Manchester borough except Trafford, according to the latest data.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on September 4th that lockdown has been slightly eased due to the hard work of ‘residents, communities and local authorities’ in bringing rates down.
Casinos, bowling alleys and other leisure facilities were given the green light to reopen in Greater Manchester from today, September 8th – excluding in Bolton where rates have now reached 121.7 cases per 100,000 people, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The rules in Greater Manchester will therefore match the changes put in place in the rest of the country on August 15th.
However, as happened in Oldham when the infection rates were high, Bolton will face tighter restrictions.
Restrictions are expected to be reviewed this Friday, September 11th.
Here are the latest rules in each borough:
Salford, Rochdale, Trafford, Bury, Tameside and City of Manchester
- The ban on two households mixing indoors – including gardens – are still in place.
Wigan and Stockport
- No more than two households can mix together indoors in both boroughs with social distancing being practised
- Residents are being advised to limit the number of people they see over short periods and to avoid holding or attending celebrations
- Access a private garden externally and avoid use of toilets where possible
- You can stay overnight in someone else’s home if social distancing can be maintained
- You can only meet with one other household to sit indoors at bars and restaurants. You can meet with up to six people you do not live with outdoors. You can meet with more than six people if the total does not exceed two households.
Bolton – any residents from Bolton must follow these rules in Bolton and when visiting any other area
- You cannot have anyone you do not live with in your home or garden
- People from different households cannot mix indoors or outdoors
- Casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, indoor play areas and soft play and exhibition centres remain closed
- Family or friends who do not live with you cannot visit your home to help with childcare (unless they are part of a bubble) – you can use registered nannies and childcare providers
- Children with separated parents can move between households
- Public transport must only be used for essential purposes such as education and work
- Weddings, civil partnership ceremonies and funerals can still go ahead with a max of 30 people
- Wedding receptions and celebrations of any size in the form of a sit-down cannot take place
Oldham any residents from Oldham must follow these rules in Oldham and when visiting any other area
- You cannot have (or visit) anyone in your home or garden whether inside or outside of Oldham
- You cannot socialise with people you do not live with inside public venues
- Pubs and restaurants have been advised to stop walk-ins and only seat people who have booked in advance with a max of six people per table from one household
- You cannot socialise with people you do not live with outdoors including parks or walking routes
- Family or friends who do not live with you cannot visit your home to help with childcare (unless they are part of a bubble) – you can use registered nannies and childcare providers
- Children with separated parents can move between households
- Weddings, civil partnership ceremonies and funerals can still go ahead with a max of 20 people
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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.
Stagecoach
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.”
Stagecoach
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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