A venue in Wythenshawe is set to become the first community site in Manchester to administer the coronavirus vaccine.
The Woodhouse Park Active Lifestyle Centre is welcoming local residents aged 80 and over from Wednesday 16 December to receive the COVID-19 jab – which is also being rolled out separately at medical facilities across the UK.
The Wythenshawe location has apparently been prioritised due to high numbers of vulnerable people living in the area.
Councillor Bev Craig, Executive Member for Adult Health and Wellbeing for Manchester City Council called the news the “first bit of light at the end of what has been a very long tunnel.”
Wythenshawe has been chosen as the first area in Manchester to start vaccinations from 15 December.
People aged 80 and over will be first to receive the Covid vaccination.
Those eligible will get a letter or call from their GP.
“As the vaccine is rolled out we will still need to be vigilant and take the precautions which have become commonplace since March,” the councillor added.
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“Mancunians have shown just how resilient they can be and I have no doubt this resolve will continue.”
David Regan, Manchester’s Director of Public Health, reiterated: “This is, however, just the first step and we will not see results overnight.
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“Until the vaccine is being widely distributed our first line of defence will still be quick and accurate testing, as well as adhering to social distancing, good hygiene and the wearing of masks.”
Wythenshawe residents will be notified by their GP as to whether they are eligible for the vaccine.
Travel arrangements can be made for those who might have difficulty making their appointment.
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Elderly people and frontline workers are being offered the first set of vaccinations in Britain.
The process involves two jabs, given 21 days apart.
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Teen arrested after hiding in wheelie bin following attempted burglary in Bolton
Emily Sergeant
A teenage boy has been arrested after police found him hiding in a wheelie bin during the early hours of the morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 3:50am this past Saturday morning (24 October), officers from the Bolton Neighbourhood Team were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’ on Ullswater Drive, in the Farnworth area of Bolton.
Upon arrival, police discovered that a group of people had attempted to break into a garden shed and steal items.
Following a police chase on foot and searches of surrounding gardens, officers found a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin, and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 16-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, and they have both been bailed while the investigation continues.
Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate others who police believe to have been involved in the incident.
Sergeant Emily Fogg, from GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Team, said the boy ‘clearly did a rubbish job’ of hiding from police.
“Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime,” Sergeant Fogg concluded.
Anyone with information the can assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
The Manc -
10th December 2020 
