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Leaked government plans reveal tough new ‘level three’ lockdown which would close pubs

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A new three-tier system with tougher restrictions could be imposed in England if cases aren’t brought under control.

The Mirror has reported that pubs could be closed and social contact outside of household groups could be restricted nationally or locally due to soaring infection rates.

According to the Guardian, the new ‘Covid-19 Proposed Social Distancing Framework’ is designed to simplify existing localised restrictions.

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The leaked government plans are yet to be finalised by Downing Street officials.

The tiering system could work like this:

Red Alert – Level 3 

  • No social contact with anyone outside of your household
  • Hospitality and leisure businesses closed
  • Hobbies and amateur sports banned 

Amber Alert – Level 2 

  •  No social contact in private homes or gardens outside of household
  • Avoid visiting care homes
  • Make only essential journeys

Green Alert – Level 1 

  • Rule of six for social gatherings
  • Face masks in shops, pubs and transport
  • 10pm curfew on hospitality
  • 15 people at weddings and 30 people at funerals

There are currently 50 different areas in England with overlapping restrictions with some legal and some guidance. The prime minister was unable to explain the different rules last week. 

The BBC explained that Level 1 would be for areas with fewer than 100 cases per 100,000 people. Level 2 would be for areas with more than 100 cases per 100,00 people, and it is believed no areas would be immediately put into Level 3. 

Level 3 would be for areas where Level 2 did not work in containing the virus, it will exclude schools, supermarkets and places of worship.

It has also been suggested that the government provides additional financial support, including £1 per head of population in Level 2 and £2ph in Level 3. 

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This comes after the news that Manchester currently has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the whole of England.

On Friday, Public Health England revealed that 16,000 coronavirus cases were not added to official figures or to their contacts for the Test and Trace due to a ‘computer glitch’. 

With the addition of these missed cases, figures from Public Health England show the rate of infection over the past seven days for the week ending October 1st in Manchester reached 495.6 cases per 100,000.

Andy Burnham has explained that ‘time is running out’ for the government to get things right ahead of the ‘most difficult winter we have ever experienced’. 

He said the new approach ‘could improve public understanding of the restrictions in different areas’.

He said the new system should be based upon five key conditions:

  • Clear thresholds for entry/exit from the different tiers
  • The ability for local areas in tiers 2 and 3 to request local control of the Test and Trace system, with resources transferring from the national system
  • Agreed levels of extra financial support for councils in tiers 2 and 3
  • A package of support for local businesses affected by local restrictions
  • A local furlough scheme where businesses are required to close

Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow health secretary, explained that ‘clear criteria to apply when an area goes into lockdown and how it escapes’ has long been called for by Labour.

Adding that: “In recent days, Boris Johnson got himself into an utter muddle over these rules, confirming that the ad hoc way in which decisions are made causes confusion.”

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Brand new Stockport interchange with rooftop garden now open

It opened this morning to welcome its first passengers

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The brand new Stockport transport interchange is now open for passengers.

Passengers can now use the interchange to catch buses to and from Stockport, and make use of the Bee Network.

The stops at Heaton Lane bus station are now closed, and passengers who previously caught a bus from here can now use the new interchange.

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The interchange is part of an exciting £1 billion investment into the town to make it an even better place in which to live, work, play and connect.

Key design aspects of the new development include a fully accessible under cover passenger concourse with a seating area, cycle storage facilities, travel information on screens and a travel shop.

Other facilities include fully accessible toilets with baby changing and Changing Places facilities.

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The modern interchange holds 18 bus stands, with capacity to accommodate 164 bus departures per hour to allow for future growth in bus services.

It also holds a unique and lush green space on the roof, which is a welcomed addition for everyone to enjoy .

The rooftop park has been delivered, in collaboration with the Environmental Agency and features a ‘blue-roof’ drainage system that will capture and store rainwater to allow control run-off into drainage outfall and watercourses mitigating any flood risk.

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Visitors can use the eye-catching spiral cycle and walking ramp, which connects to the new park as it spans across the Mersey Frontage, Trans Pennine Trail and the River Mersey.

Stair and lift links between the new park, interchange and Trans Pennine Trail to make it accessible for all.

And on top of all that, 196 new, high-quality residential new, high-quality residential apartments off Daw Ban (126 two-bedroom, 70 one-bedroom) tower above this stunning rooftop park and Stockport’s contemporary transport hub – with views spanning across the town.

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Body found near swing bridge in search for missing man from Eccles

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A body has sadly been found near Barton Swing Bridge in the search for a man who went missing from Eccles last week, police say.

Andrew Heys, from Eccles, was last captured on Ring Cam walking along Barton Lane in the direction of Barton Road at 3.43am on Tuesday, March 12th.

Andrew had been described as ‘vulnerable’ and requiring regular medication.

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The body was recovered from the Barton Bridge area of Salford, following a search of the surrounding areas on Saturday, March 16th.

Although a formal identification is yet to take place, Andrew’s family have been informed of the update and are currently being supported by specialist officers through this distressing time.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is currently being prepared for the coroner.

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Detective Inspector Mike Sharples, from GMP Salford, said: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences remain with Andrew’s family and friends at this time.

“Officers and specialist resources have been working around the clock and through the night to find Andrew since he was first reported missing to us, and I would like to thank members of the public who shared our appeals and assisted with our investigation.

“Our priority now is to make sure we can do everything possible to support the family and get the necessary answers for his loved ones, but I would ask that the family are given privacy during this time.”

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New shipping container street food village to open in Wigan

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Container street food village brand STACK has confirmed its expansion with a brand new opening coming to Wigan.

The group will take over the former Debenhams unit in the town centre’s Grand Arcade.

The proposed development will see the site capable of holding up to 2,000 people and offering a wide range of music and entertainment as well as bars and street food vendors.

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Plans will see a new frontage created on Concert Square, with STACK making a welcome addition to the leisure venues at the Grands Arcade – also home to games and activity centre Gamer X – and boosting Wigan’s night time economy.

Announcing the expansion, Neill Winch, STACK Managing Director, said: “We are incredibly excited to be bringing STACK to Wigan.

“The Grand Arcade is a stunning location with a rich history, and we believe that STACK will be a perfect fit for its vibrant atmosphere and growing community.

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“We are committed to creating a space that not only entertains but also fosters a sense of belonging and community, and we can’t wait to welcome Wigan residents and visitors through our doors.”

STACK first opened in Newcastle in August 2018 and was a huge success attracting over 3 million visitors in its first four years. It currently also operates sites in Seaburn, Sunderland.

STACK is also set to open sites in Manchester, Lincoln, Northampton, Durham, Carlisle, and Bishop Auckland, with two more planned in Newcastle.

The opening date for STACK Wigan will be confirmed once planning permission is secured.

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