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Everything you can and can’t do in Greater Manchester from today under the new rules
Everything you need to know…
New coronavirus restrictions come into effect from today and they are now enforceable by law.
From today, September 14th, people in England ‘must not meet socially in groups of more than six’.
The new rule, described by Boris Johnson as ‘rule of six’, is an attempt to reduce the number of coronavirus infections.
The new rules are also now enforceable by law and ‘apply in any setting, indoors or outdoors, at home or in the pub’.
If found by the police breaking the rules, individuals can be fined £100 and possibly arrested.
Mr Johnson said: “This single measure replaces both the existing ban on gatherings of more than 30 and the current guidance on allowing two households to meet indoors, now you only need to remember the rule of six.”
In the areas of England that do not have local restrictions, such as those in place across Greater Manchester, the rules state you that you can meet with friends and family you do not live with if you follow social distancing rules, limit how many different people you see over a short period of time and meet in outdoor areas where practical.
This means that from today you cannot meet in groups bigger than six indoors or outdoors – unless you are one household or a support bubble.
The fine begins at £100 and can be doubled for each additional breach up to a maximum of £3,200. Organisers of gatherings of more than 30 people face larger fines of £10,000.
Those living in Greater Manchester – excluding Stockport and Wigan – have separate lockdown restrictions.
The rules in Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside, Rochdale and Salford, ban the mixings of two households in homes or gardens which overrides the new legislation regarding meeting indoors or in private gardens.
Meeting people outside homes in these areas, such as in parks or beer gardens, is allowed if the groups consist of no more than two households or six people and all people abide by social distancing measures.
Six friends from different households can meet in a beer garden however two families of four cannot meet in a park.
There are tighter restrictions in place in Bolton where the coronavirus infection rate is the highest in the country. There is a local curfew which closes hospitality businesses from 10pm to 5am currently in place and venues including pubs and restaurants are now limited to takeaway services only.
In Bolton and Oldham, people cannot meet anyone from outside their household in their home or garden or socialise with people from outside their household in public whether indoors or outdoors.
The government is also advising the public to not share a vehicle with those outside of your household or social bubble.
The government guidance adds: “In all cases, people from different households should ensure they socially distance as much as possible.
“It remains the case that you do not need to maintain social distancing with those in your support bubble.”
For more information on the local restrictions, see here.
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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.”
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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