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Greater Manchester lockdown rules change again tonight
Everything you need to know…
Pubs and bars which do not operate as a restaurant must close as well as further restrictions on household mixing.
After several days of back and forth negotiations Greater Manchester has now been put into Tier 3 of the governments lockdown system meaning stricter rules will be put in place from Friday 0:01.
Andy Burnham has described the Tier 3 proposals ‘fundamentally flawed’ as he tried to push for a fairer financial support package for affected workers.
It’s been a confusing couple of weeks for the people of Greater Manchester so here’s everything you need to know about the new rules…
Pubs & Restaurants
The main change from Friday will be pubs and bars which do not serve food will close. Places can only stay open if the operate as if they were a restaurant, which means serving ‘substantial meals’ such as a main lunchtime or evening meal.
Businesses which are allowed to stay open will have to abide by the national 10pm curfew. People in Greater Manchester must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in ANY setting.
Leisure and close contact services
Leisure centres and gyms are currently allowed to remain open. Hairdressers are also allowed to continue trading. Libraries and community centres can also remain open.
Along with tourist attractions and performing arts venues. Both essential and non-essential retail, as well as places of worship can continue to stay open, following further Tier 3 restrictions on social contact.
Casinos, bingo halls, betting shops, adult gaming centres and soft play areas must also close in Greater Manchester, as Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Meeting friends and Family
There will also be a ban on meeting people outside your household or support bubble in a private garden and in most outdoor public spaces.
The places which people can meet up outside in groups of no more than 6 are as follows; parks, beaches, public gardens, allotments, outdoor sports facilities and playgrounds.
The following can provide childcare support in private homes and gardens; registered childcare providers including nannies, people in a support bubble and people in a childcare bubble.
Unfortunately you can no longer visit a care home unless due to exceptional circumstances.
Work & School
Education remains open. Officer workers who can effectively work from home should continue to do so. Those working in essential services, including education settings, should continue to go to work where necessary.
Weddings & funerals
It’s ok to meet for funerals, up to a maximum of 30 people but you mustn’t mingle whilst there. Wakes and other commemorative events are permitted with up to 15 people present.
Weddings and cicvil partnership ceremonies can take place with up to 15 people in Covid secure venues. Wedding receptions must not take place.
Moving House
You can still move house in a very high alert level area. Estate agents and removal firms can continue to operate and viewings can continue to take place.
Travel
The government has advised that people do not travel to and from Greater Manchester.
Additional guidance has been given to students who ‘must not move back and forward between their permanent home and student home during term time – subject to limited exemptions set out in law.’
People can continue to travel into or out of these areas if it’s for work or education, to access youth services or because of caring responsibilities.
Residents in Tier 3 should avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK and others should avoid staying overnight in the area.
All restrictions in Greater Manchester will be reviewed by at least November 11th 2020. The current rules are ‘basement measures’ and the government can seek to agree additional measures.
Visit the government website for more information.
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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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