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Culture Secretary 'hopeful and optimistic' large-scale crowds can return to sport in summer

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Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said he is “hopeful and optimistic” that large-scale crowds will be able to return to sporting events this summer on the day the first restrictions were lifted.

Today marked the return of grassroots outdoor sport after nearly three months of coronavirus lockdown, with further relaxations pencilled in for April 12, May 17 and June 21.

From May 17, stadiums could be permitted to host as many as 10,000 fans, while from June 21 the current plan is for restrictions to be lifted completely.

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