themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Dad left with horrific facial injures after being attacked outside motel

A dad has been left with horrific facial injuries after being brutally beaten by a gang of thugs .
Paul Jones , 33 , had been out to buy cigarettes from the BP garage in Manchester Road , Westhoughton , Bolton , when he was attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning .
Four men confronted the dad-of-three outside The Mercury Motel , just moments after he had left the garage .
During the vicious attack , the men stamped on Mr Jones ' head , leaving him requiring surgery to fix the severe wounds to the face .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ card , leaving him injured in the street .
Mr Jones ' sister , Jemma , explained : `` He came out of the garage and someone asked him what he had on him .
`` He said he only had cigarettes and his bank card .
As he turned to walk off , four men jumped him from behind .
`` They were stamping on his head .
His lip and jaw look horrific .
`` My brother is not a fighting person .
He would not have said anything to cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Jones tried to escape but was unable to due to the extent of his injuries .
He managed to call his girlfriend , who rushed to his aid along with the couple 's three young children .
He was taken to hospital , with his injuries so severe that he was unable to give a statement to police about what happened , according to Jemma .
`` I am still in shock , '' she added .
`` I have lived in Westhoughton all my life and have never heard of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nice town and you would not expect something like this to happen .
`` The worst bit is that his partner and children had to see him like that .
It is just awful .
`` The people who did this are a danger to society . ''
Jemma took to Facebook on Saturday morning to warn others about what had happened .
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for more information .

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A dad has been left with horrific facial injuries after being brutally beaten by a gang of thugs.
Paul Jones, 33, had been out to buy cigarettes from the BP garage in Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, when he was attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Four men confronted the dad-of-three outside The Mercury Motel, just moments after he had left the garage.
During the vicious attack, the men stamped on Mr Jones' head, leaving him requiring surgery to fix the severe wounds to the face.
They then made off with his bank card, leaving him injured in the street.
Mr Jones' sister, Jemma, explained: "He came out of the garage and someone asked him what he had on him.
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"He said he only had cigarettes and his bank card. As he turned to walk off, four men jumped him from behind.
"They were stamping on his head. His lip and jaw look horrific.
"My brother is not a fighting person. He would not have said anything to cause this."
When the attack finished, Mr Jones tried to escape but was unable to due to the extent of his injuries.
He managed to call his girlfriend, who rushed to his aid along with the couple's three young children.
He was taken to hospital, with his injuries so severe that he was unable to give a statement to police about what happened, according to Jemma.
"I am still in shock," she added. "I have lived in Westhoughton all my life and have never heard of anything like this.
"It is a nice town and you would not expect something like this to happen.
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"The worst bit is that his partner and children had to see him like that. It is just awful.
"The people who did this are a danger to society."
Jemma took to Facebook on Saturday morning to warn others about what had happened.
Greater Manchester Police have been approached for more information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Man United morning headlines as Hernandez criticises Moyes appointment

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday , May 31 .
Javier Hernandez has revealed that he was one of three players who had to leave Manchester United after the club appointed David Moyes , suggesting that the club made a ‘ mistake ’ by appointing him .
The former Everton boss moved to Old Trafford in 2013 but was sacked less than a year into his six-year deal .
Hernandez insisted that he had nothing personal against his former boss and instead argued that his failure only highlighted how highly skilled Sir Alex Ferguson had been at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he had no choice but to leave the club along with Rafael da Silva and Danny Welbeck .
“ To be honest , I ’ m always going to be a red , '' the Mexican told Rio Ferdinand ’ s Locker Room show on YouTube .
`` We didn ’ t ever have anything personal - Moyes and myself - but it was a mistake that they took him .
It was a mistake .
“ It was the first mistake but it ’ s still haunting them now .
Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bad manager , but they thought they were going to take the replacement of the boss , of Sir Alex , so quick .
It ’ s impossible .
“ But that changed careers that could have been better .
Rafael , myself , Danny Welbeck , and a lot of players who needed to go away to play .
“ They brought in David Moyes and I ’ m not going to question whether he was a good coach , a bad coach but I don ’ t understand how it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word , not humble - but to be at least half of what you are succeeding .
He ( Ferguson ) was the greatest of all time.
” Instagram has become an interesting tool to survey how players across world football view each other and the recent revelation of Bruno Fernandes ’ activity has certainly got fans talking .
The Portuguese midfielder recently liked a post on Instagram that featured Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho .
Borussia Dortmund ’ s most valuable asset has been linked with a move to Old Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has expressed an interest in returning to Manchester .
Fans were left feeling excited about the potential of a move for Sancho when Fernandes liked a post on Instagram showcasing Sancho ’ s newest tattoos .
While a tenuous link to a potential move , Manchester United supporters appeared to get excited about a move for Sancho very quickly when Fernandes ’ social media activity was found .
The continued uncertainty over Paul Pogba ’ s future at Old Trafford could reach its climax when Premier League football returns next month .
Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with another move away from the club on a number of occasions this season but the return of live action will give a clear indicator of how the club value his contributions .
Fernandes ’ introduction in midfield has added much needed creativity and it could therefore be suggested that Pogba ’ s return from injury isn ’ t as eagerly awaited .
Nevertheless , the remaining fixtures this season will allow supporters to see what the club expects from the World Cup winner and whether or not he is part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a period of games is likely to cause further speculation over the Frenchman ’ s future at Old Trafford .

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Former United striker criticises ‘stubborn’ David Moyes
Javier Hernandez has revealed that he was one of three players who had to leave Manchester United after the club appointed David Moyes, suggesting that the club made a ‘mistake’ by appointing him.
The former Everton boss moved to Old Trafford in 2013 but was sacked less than a year into his six-year deal.
Hernandez insisted that he had nothing personal against his former boss and instead argued that his failure only highlighted how highly skilled Sir Alex Ferguson had been at the club. The 31-year-old also added that he had no choice but to leave the club along with Rafael da Silva and Danny Welbeck.
“To be honest, I’m always going to be a red," the Mexican told Rio Ferdinand’s Locker Room show on YouTube. "We didn’t ever have anything personal - Moyes and myself - but it was a mistake that they took him. It was a mistake.
“It was the first mistake but it’s still haunting them now. Not because of him, he was not a bad manager, but they thought they were going to take the replacement of the boss, of Sir Alex, so quick. It’s impossible.
“But that changed careers that could have been better. Rafael, myself, Danny Welbeck, and a lot of players who needed to go away to play.
“They brought in David Moyes and I’m not going to question whether he was a good coach, a bad coach but I don’t understand how it is possible - what’s the word, not humble - but to be at least half of what you are succeeding. He (Ferguson) was the greatest of all time.”
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Fernandes gets fans talking about potential Sancho deal
Instagram has become an interesting tool to survey how players across world football view each other and the recent revelation of Bruno Fernandes’ activity has certainly got fans talking.
The Portuguese midfielder recently liked a post on Instagram that featured Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho. Borussia Dortmund’s most valuable asset has been linked with a move to Old Trafford and MEN Sport understands that the 20-year-old has expressed an interest in returning to Manchester.
Fans were left feeling excited about the potential of a move for Sancho when Fernandes liked a post on Instagram showcasing Sancho’s newest tattoos.
While a tenuous link to a potential move, Manchester United supporters appeared to get excited about a move for Sancho very quickly when Fernandes’ social media activity was found.
Pogba set for crucial Manchester United task
The continued uncertainty over Paul Pogba’s future at Old Trafford could reach its climax when Premier League football returns next month.
Manchester United’s star midfielder has been linked with another move away from the club on a number of occasions this season but the return of live action will give a clear indicator of how the club value his contributions.
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Fernandes’ introduction in midfield has added much needed creativity and it could therefore be suggested that Pogba’s return from injury isn’t as eagerly awaited.
Nevertheless, the remaining fixtures this season will allow supporters to see what the club expects from the World Cup winner and whether or not he is part of Solskjaer’s long-term plans.
Such a period of games is likely to cause further speculation over the Frenchman’s future at Old Trafford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Man City morning headlines as Blues step up focus on season return

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday , May 31 .
Truth revealed on why Guardiola didn ’ t join as a player A fellow trialist has revealed that Pep Guardiola didn ’ t join Manchester City as a player because he didn ’ t think he would touch the ball .
The former Barcelona midfielder spent time with Manchester City in 2005 when the club were under the management of Stuart Pearce and Guardiola was offered a six-month deal .
However , he turned it down and instead searched for a longer contract so he could settle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England as a player .
Former City winger Hussein Yasser , who made just one league cup appearance for the club , recalled a conversation with Guardiola as to why he wouldn ’ t be joining the club .
“ When I think about it now , Pearce wasn ’ t the right type of coach for me , for my style of playing .
He liked tackles and long balls , ” he told Planet Football , before adding : “ That ’ s what Guardiola told me when we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will never play here.
’ “ When I asked him why , he said ‘ Because they play a long ball to [ Andy ] Cole or to [ Darius ] Vassell from Danny Mills or David James .
If I play here , if you play here , we ’ ll have no chance to touch the ball because they only want this way of playing.
” Guardiola and his players took part in full-contact training for the first time on Saturday as they prepare for the return of the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from their training complex for two months while football was suspended before returning to training in small sized groups last week .
Both Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte took part in training after recovering from lengthy injuries which is a major boost for the club given the unprecedented run of fixtures that will begin next month .
Earlier this week , Guardiola noted that he was looking forward to returning to some form of normality and believes that following safety precautions is the number one priority .
“ Well I think all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch football .
We want to come back but now the priority is other things .
It ’ s still stay safe , be careful and when everything is possible we will come back .
First , I think without them , but hopefully we come back to a routine .
“ But now the most important thing is to follow the instructions .
If they say use a mask , stay at home , social distance…we have to do it .
Because there are many , many people in the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to save ours .
“ It ’ s incredible what they have done , and we have to follow them .
Now , we can not do anything wrong.
” Manchester City and the other 19 Premier League teams are significantly closer to returning to league action next month in a behind closed doors environment .
Oliver Dowden , the Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport , confirmed on Saturday that elite sport can return in the UK but only under strict guidelines to ensure the safety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s chief executive , Richard Masters , reinforced the need for further work to be done before the restart in three weeks time .
`` The Premier League welcomes the Government ’ s announcement today .
All major sports , including the Premier League , have been working together with the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport to produce this Stage Three protocol .
`` We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government , especially DCMS , Public Health England and the Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June , but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved .
This includes consulting with our clubs , players and managers - along with all our other stakeholders - as the health and welfare of our participants and supporters is our priority .

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Here are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, May 31.
Truth revealed on why Guardiola didn’t join as a player
A fellow trialist has revealed that Pep Guardiola didn’t join Manchester City as a player because he didn’t think he would touch the ball.
The former Barcelona midfielder spent time with Manchester City in 2005 when the club were under the management of Stuart Pearce and Guardiola was offered a six-month deal.
However, he turned it down and instead searched for a longer contract so he could settle with his family and thus never played in England as a player. Former City winger Hussein Yasser, who made just one league cup appearance for the club, recalled a conversation with Guardiola as to why he wouldn’t be joining the club.
“When I think about it now, Pearce wasn’t the right type of coach for me, for my style of playing. He liked tackles and long balls,” he told Planet Football, before adding: “That’s what Guardiola told me when we were together. He said, ‘You will never play here.’
“When I asked him why, he said ‘Because they play a long ball to [Andy] Cole or to [Darius] Vassell from Danny Mills or David James. If I play here, if you play here, we’ll have no chance to touch the ball because they only want this way of playing.”
City step up focus ahead of Premier League return
Guardiola and his players took part in full-contact training for the first time on Saturday as they prepare for the return of the Premier League next month.
Manchester City had been away from their training complex for two months while football was suspended before returning to training in small sized groups last week.
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Both Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte took part in training after recovering from lengthy injuries which is a major boost for the club given the unprecedented run of fixtures that will begin next month.
Earlier this week, Guardiola noted that he was looking forward to returning to some form of normality and believes that following safety precautions is the number one priority.
“Well I think all the fans around the world are waiting to watch football. We want to come back but now the priority is other things. It’s still stay safe, be careful and when everything is possible we will come back. First, I think without them, but hopefully we come back to a routine.
“But now the most important thing is to follow the instructions. If they say use a mask, stay at home, social distance…we have to do it. Because there are many, many people in the NHS who put their own lives at risk to save ours.
“It’s incredible what they have done, and we have to follow them. Now, we cannot do anything wrong.”
Premier League issues statement after government decision on football return
Manchester City and the other 19 Premier League teams are significantly closer to returning to league action next month in a behind closed doors environment.
Oliver Dowden, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, confirmed on Saturday that elite sport can return in the UK but only under strict guidelines to ensure the safety of players and staff.
The Premier League’s chief executive, Richard Masters, reinforced the need for further work to be done before the restart in three weeks time.
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"The Premier League welcomes the Government’s announcement today. All major sports, including the Premier League, have been working together with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to produce this Stage Three protocol.
"We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government, especially DCMS, Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer’s team.
"We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June, but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved. This includes consulting with our clubs, players and managers - along with all our other stakeholders - as the health and welfare of our participants and supporters is our priority.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Bayern chief assesses chances of signing Leroy Sane and Kai Havertz

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness says he hopes Leroy Sane can be part of a 'new era ' at the club , as he continues to be linked with a move away from Manchester City .
Bayern have publicly chased Sane for some time , with members of the club hierarchy and playing staff regularly found talking about their desire to sign the German winger - sometimes to the annoyance of City .
Sane has a year left on his City contract , and while a new offer remains on the table from the club , they may be forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or see him leave on a free next year .
The winger is back in training ahead of the Premier League re-start , and could make his first appearance of the season against Arsenal on June 17 .
His return to the squad is a boost for Pep Guardiola for the final ten Premier League games and also City 's Champions League and FA Cup campaigns .
But Bayern 's honorary president and deputy chairman Hoeness predicts they will sign Sane before the start of next season , as he included the City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players who are the future at the Allianz Arena .
Hoeness told Bayern 1 : `` With Joshua Kimmich , Niklas Süle and hopefully David Alaba , Thiago and also Leroy Sane , we have a young , viable team .
`` I can imagine , if everything goes well , that a new era is just beginning at Bayern Munich . ''
However , Hoeness predicted an uncertain transfer market this summer due to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic across the world , predicting that Bayer Leverkusen youngster Kai Havertz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite their interest .
`` We would certainly like to have that ( Kai Havertz ) , '' Hoeness said .
`` But at the moment it is the case that you obviously do not know exactly what the economic future of football as a whole is .
I would love to see him in Munich for sporting reasons , but frankly , as of today , I ca n't imagine that he 's coming . ''

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Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness says he hopes Leroy Sane can be part of a 'new era' at the club, as he continues to be linked with a move away from Manchester City.
Bayern have publicly chased Sane for some time, with members of the club hierarchy and playing staff regularly found talking about their desire to sign the German winger - sometimes to the annoyance of City.
Sane has a year left on his City contract, and while a new offer remains on the table from the club, they may be forced into a decision to sell this summer or see him leave on a free next year.
The winger is back in training ahead of the Premier League re-start, and could make his first appearance of the season against Arsenal on June 17. His return to the squad is a boost for Pep Guardiola for the final ten Premier League games and also City's Champions League and FA Cup campaigns.
But Bayern's honorary president and deputy chairman Hoeness predicts they will sign Sane before the start of next season, as he included the City man in his list of exciting young players who are the future at the Allianz Arena.
Hoeness told Bayern 1: "With Joshua Kimmich, Niklas Süle and hopefully David Alaba, Thiago and also Leroy Sane, we have a young, viable team.
"I can imagine, if everything goes well, that a new era is just beginning at Bayern Munich."
However, Hoeness predicted an uncertain transfer market this summer due to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic across the world, predicting that Bayer Leverkusen youngster Kai Havertz is unlikely to join the club, despite their interest.
"We would certainly like to have that (Kai Havertz)," Hoeness said.
"But at the moment it is the case that you obviously do not know exactly what the economic future of football as a whole is. I would love to see him in Munich for sporting reasons, but frankly, as of today, I can't imagine that he's coming."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Fans could be able to attend FA Cup final at Wembley

Fans could be able to watch their side in the FA Cup final at Wembley as plans are being explored to allow 10,000 supporters from each side that makes the final .
The FA Cup campaign is due to be concluded following the Premier League ’ s restart on June 17 , with the dates for the remaining rounds of the competition being set on Friday .
Manchester United and Manchester City are both in the quarter finals with dates to be set for their ties against Norwich and Newcastle respectively .
Due to the coronavirus crisis , all matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed doors - but it appears that this could change for the FA Cup final .
plans are being drawn up for 20,000 fans to attend the FA Cup final at Wembley - but only if the coronavirus infection rate has dropped below 0.5 when the game comes around .
Senior stadium officials believe the space available at Wembley would enable them to control the flow of supporters in and out of the stadium .
With lockdown rules beginning to ease , it ’ s believed in two months time the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans will not be able to attend any Premier League matches in the remainder of this season , there is hope that supporters could be allowed back to watch games in a phased approach by September - when the new campaign is likely to start .
A football administrator said : “ Fans will be allowed back to see sport at some stage – not just in football .
We already know there ’ s no chance of grounds opening up and being filled to capacity .
“ But discussions have taken place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government health advice allows .
“ That will be in smaller , manageable numbers at first and Wembley would seem a good place to start as it ’ s the country ’ s biggest stadium .
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Fans could be able to watch their side in the FA Cup final at Wembley as plans are being explored to allow 10,000 supporters from each side that makes the final.
The FA Cup campaign is due to be concluded following the Premier League’s restart on June 17, with the dates for the remaining rounds of the competition being set on Friday.
Manchester United and Manchester City are both in the quarter finals with dates to be set for their ties against Norwich and Newcastle respectively.
Due to the coronavirus crisis, all matches in both competitions will be played behind closed doors - but it appears that this could change for the FA Cup final.
The Mirror states plans are being drawn up for 20,000 fans to attend the FA Cup final at Wembley - but only if the coronavirus infection rate has dropped below 0.5 when the game comes around.
Senior stadium officials believe the space available at Wembley would enable them to control the flow of supporters in and out of the stadium.
With lockdown rules beginning to ease, it’s believed in two months time the UK’s situation may be different.
While fans will not be able to attend any Premier League matches in the remainder of this season, there is hope that supporters could be allowed back to watch games in a phased approach by September - when the new campaign is likely to start.
A football administrator said: “Fans will be allowed back to see sport at some stage – not just in football. We already know there’s no chance of grounds opening up and being filled to capacity.
“But discussions have taken place about a phased return of spectators when Government health advice allows.
“That will be in smaller, manageable numbers at first and Wembley would seem a good place to start as it’s the country’s biggest stadium.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Coronavirus: 2.2m 'shielding' people told they CAN go outside from Monday

The Government is to set out full guidance on how the 2.2 million extremely vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus can safely venture out for the first time in months from Monday .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised their resilience as he said those shielding from Covid-19 in England will be able to spend time with other people outdoors .
And Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the full guidance will be revealed on Sunday , as charities called for the scientific evidence behind the decision to be made clear and urged more help .
Those considered extremely vulnerable will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household from Monday , while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines .
And those who live alone can meet outside with one other person from another household .
Reviews of the shielding guidance are expected to be made at regular points in the coming weeks .
Mr Johnson said : “ I want to thank everyone who has followed the shielding guidance – it is because of your patience and sacrifice that thousands of lives have been saved .
“ I do not underestimate just how difficult it has been for you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks , and I want to pay tribute to your resilience .
“ I also want to recognise the hundreds of thousands of extraordinary volunteers who have supported you in shielding .
“ Whether through delivering medicines and shopping , or simply by checking in on those isolating , they should feel deeply proud of the part they have played in this collective effort .
“ We have been looking at how we can make life easier for our most vulnerable , so today I am happy to confirm that those who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside with someone else , observing social distance guidelines .
“ I will do what I can , in line with the scientific advice , to continue making life easier for you over the coming weeks and months.
” Mr Jenrick said : “ Those shielding from coronavirus have made huge sacrifices over recent months to protect both themselves and the NHS – they deserve our thanks and our support for their efforts .
“ Incidence rates of coronavirus are now significantly lower than before these measures were put in place .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on finding the right balance between continuing to protect those at the greatest clinical risk , whilst easing restrictions on their daily lives to make the difficult situation more bearable – particularly enabling the contact with loved ones they and we all seek .
“ We will now be providing regular updates to the shielded to guide them through the next phase and , we hope , to better and less restrictive times .
In the meantime we will continue to provide the support that the shielded in our communities need.
” Steven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cancer Support , said the decision was “ a step forward ” for a group who “ have felt left behind and forgotten ” as lockdown is eased for others in England .
He said : “ For many , it ’ ll be welcome advice that they can now choose to go outside for exercise or to meet people whilst socially distancing .
“ But they still face heavy restrictions like being advised to avoid food shopping , going to pharmacies or their workplaces .
“ The Government also hasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help to this extremely vulnerable group , and Macmillan has heard from people living with cancer that existing ‘ shielding ’ support isn ’ t getting through .
“ So the Government must now set out how they will guarantee the needs of the most vulnerable and isolated are met.
” And Phil Anderson , head of policy at the MS Society , said people would want to hear the scientific evidence behind the decision .
He said : “ Over 130,000 people live with MS in the UK and thousands of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of shielding .
While for some it may be a relief that this relaxation is happening in England others have been left feeling confused .
`` We ’ re extremely concerned this news has come out of the blue – people who are extremely vulnerable will rightly want to hear a lot more about the scientific evidence showing this will be safe for them .
“ If the Government is serious about supporting vulnerable people who are shielding they need more than just the ability to go outside .
Crucially , we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone who needs it .
”

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The Government is to set out full guidance on how the 2.2 million extremely vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus can safely venture out for the first time in months from Monday.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised their resilience as he said those shielding from Covid-19 in England will be able to spend time with other people outdoors.
And Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the full guidance will be revealed on Sunday, as charities called for the scientific evidence behind the decision to be made clear and urged more help.
Those considered extremely vulnerable will be able to go outside with members of their household from Monday, while continuing to follow social distancing guidelines.
And those who live alone can meet outside with one other person from another household.
Reviews of the shielding guidance are expected to be made at regular points in the coming weeks.
Mr Johnson said: “I want to thank everyone who has followed the shielding guidance – it is because of your patience and sacrifice that thousands of lives have been saved.
“I do not underestimate just how difficult it has been for you, staying at home for the last 10 weeks, and I want to pay tribute to your resilience.
“I also want to recognise the hundreds of thousands of extraordinary volunteers who have supported you in shielding.
“Whether through delivering medicines and shopping, or simply by checking in on those isolating, they should feel deeply proud of the part they have played in this collective effort.
“We have been looking at how we can make life easier for our most vulnerable, so today I am happy to confirm that those who are shielding will be able to spend time outside with someone else, observing social distance guidelines.
“I will do what I can, in line with the scientific advice, to continue making life easier for you over the coming weeks and months.”
Mr Jenrick said: “Those shielding from coronavirus have made huge sacrifices over recent months to protect both themselves and the NHS – they deserve our thanks and our support for their efforts.
“Incidence rates of coronavirus are now significantly lower than before these measures were put in place.
“That’s why we are focused on finding the right balance between continuing to protect those at the greatest clinical risk, whilst easing restrictions on their daily lives to make the difficult situation more bearable – particularly enabling the contact with loved ones they and we all seek.
“We will now be providing regular updates to the shielded to guide them through the next phase and, we hope, to better and less restrictive times. In the meantime we will continue to provide the support that the shielded in our communities need.”
Steven McIntosh, director of policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said the decision was “a step forward” for a group who “have felt left behind and forgotten” as lockdown is eased for others in England.
He said: “For many, it’ll be welcome advice that they can now choose to go outside for exercise or to meet people whilst socially distancing.
“But they still face heavy restrictions like being advised to avoid food shopping, going to pharmacies or their workplaces.
“The Government also hasn’t yet delivered its commitment to provide greater help to this extremely vulnerable group, and Macmillan has heard from people living with cancer that existing ‘shielding’ support isn’t getting through.
“So the Government must now set out how they will guarantee the needs of the most vulnerable and isolated are met.”
And Phil Anderson, head of policy at the MS Society, said people would want to hear the scientific evidence behind the decision.
He said: “Over 130,000 people live with MS in the UK and thousands of them have been left feeling forgotten after months of shielding. While for some it may be a relief that this relaxation is happening in England others have been left feeling confused.
"We’re extremely concerned this news has come out of the blue – people who are extremely vulnerable will rightly want to hear a lot more about the scientific evidence showing this will be safe for them.
“If the Government is serious about supporting vulnerable people who are shielding they need more than just the ability to go outside. Crucially, we want to see better mental health support for everyone who needs it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--The owners whose cruelty has seen them banned from owning animals

The abuse of those who can ’ t fend for themselves is intolerable - especially those who put their complete trust in others to keep them safe .
Dogs , cats , and other animals sadly continue to be kept in deplorable conditions , starved and beaten by a select few , without an understanding of why they are being treated in such a way .
Whilst it makes for difficult reading , it ’ s important to raise awareness of such crimes and to bring those responsible to justice .
The MEN has looked back on recent cases where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pets have now seen them banned from owning animals .
Man banned from keeping animals for life after pets found starved to death at his home A man has been banned from owning pets for life after he let three pets starve at his home .
The emaciated bodies of a cat and a dog were found at Scott Andrew Buik 's home after RSPCA inspectors visited him , a court heard .
The pets were so desperate for food that they were found with bits of plastic and metal in their system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was exposed after he took his Staffordshire bull terrier , called Buster , to a vet on November 12 , 2018 .
Buik , of Mellor Street , told the vet that Buster had become unwell that morning .
But after examining him , the vet concluded Buster had been starved - he weighed just 11kg .
His condition was so bad that his bones were protruding and the vet decided the kindest thing to do would be to put Buster to sleep .
RSPCA inspectors Natalie Taylor and Nina Small went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bodies of the cat and dog which had starved to death .
After showing the inspectors the cage where Buster slept , they saw a cage next to it covered in a pink blanket that was ‘ so full of fleas that it was moving ’ .
Removing the blanket , the inspectors found the emaciated body of a labrador-cross called Scarlett .
Buik then showed them the cellar where they found the body of a tortoiseshell female cat called Tilly .
While in his care they were left to starve , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty in his absence of four animal welfare offences at Manchester Magistrates ’ Court .
He was sentenced to a lifetime ban on keeping animals at the same court on Monday .
Buik was also sentenced to 26 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months with a rehabilitation activity requirement for 20 days and 150 hours unpaid work .
He was ordered to pay £1,280 costs and a victim surcharge of £115 .
Three people banned from keeping horses after pet is found collapsed just feet from a locked stable This heartbreaking image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be put to sleep after collapsing just a few feet from his locked stable .
Domino was found lying a few feet away from his stable , which had been bolted shut .
The horse had kicked the lower door open in his distress and he had to be put to sleep by animal inspectors at the scene .
Three people have now been banned from keeping horses after a number of horses were found living in ‘ awful conditions ’ at an allotment off Moseley Road , in Burnley .
RSPCA officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lameness , lice and mites when they visited the allotments on December 12 , 2017 .
A dog , called Cyprus , was found living in ‘ disgusting conditions ’ and suffering from mastitis and diarrhoea after recently giving birth to puppies .
While a young colt , called Koda , had to be helped up onto his feet and was taken to the Horses and Ponies Protection Association ( HAPPA ) , who had also been alerted about conditions at the site .
The dog and horses were taken away by police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Several months later , on April 5 , RSPCA officers attended the allotment again after a police officer raised concerns about a horse .
Deano , a colt , was found in ‘ a poor body condition ’ and was taken into possession by police on the advice of a vet and placed in RSPCA care .
Jade English , 29 , Rebecca Wilkin , 41 , and Carl Jason Watson , 46 , all admitted a number of offences under the Animal Welfare Act relating to animals being kept at the Burnley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Burnley , and Wilkin , of Burnley Road , Crawshawbooth , both pleaded guilty to five offences relating to horses and a dog .
Watson , of Cog Lane , Burnley , pleaded guilty to one offence relating to a horse .
English was sentenced to a six month community order with an eight-week curfew between 9pm and 6am .
She was also handed ten rehabilitation activity days and has been ordered to pay £1,200 costs and an £85 victim surcharge .
She was disqualified from keeping equines for four years and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horses not previously signed over to the RSPCA .
Wilkins was sentenced to a 12-month community order including 20 rehabilitation activity days .
She was disqualified from keeping equines for four years and ordered to pay £1,200 costs and an £85 victim surcharge .
Watson was sentenced to a community order with a nine-week curfew between 9pm and 6am .
He was disqualified from keeping equines for two years and a deprivation order was placed on a horse called Deano .
Watson was also ordered to pay £600 costs and an £85 victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences were not deliberate acts of cruelty but the horses were rescued from elsewhere and the defendants didn ’ t have money to feed or house them properly .
Disco the dog was repeatedly beaten and abused by his owner - all because he would n't go to the toilet A man who was caught beating his dog on camera has been banned from keeping animals for four years .
John Bunting , 24 , subjected the adorable crossbreed , named Disco , to a tirade of physical and mental abuse .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to go to the toilet outside .
In a series of video clips , which the M.E.N has chosen to not publish , Disco can be heard crying out whilst his owner held him by the neck before striking him a number of times .
Appearing before Blackpool Magistrates Court , Bunting also admitted hitting the dog with a long piece of polystyrene .
Bunting , from Wesham , Lancashire , was banned from keeping animals for four years after admitting one offence of causing unnecessary to Disco under the Animal Welfare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video clips , Bunting can be seen entering the garden and walking over a grassed area partially out of view .
The dog can then be heard to cry out and Bunting appears holding Disco in his left hand by the scruff of his neck , before striking the dog a number of times .
In a second clip , a man 's voice can be heard to shout `` get out '' and noises consistent with a slap can be heard .
Another piece of footage shows Bunting pick up a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the garden 's outhouse .
It is not clear whether he was striking Disco , but this was later admitted by Bunting during a police interview .
The court heard that Bunting abused the dog because he would n't go to the toilet outside , and would urinate and defecate inside the house .
A vet was of the view that Disco had been subjected to shouting or violence whilst going to the toilet , which had caused him to become anxious .
In turn , this led him to associate both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place he experienced anxiety .
As well as being disqualified , Bunting was sentenced to an 18-month community order , 15 rehabilitation action requirement days , 300 hours of unpaid work , ordered to pay £500 costs and £85 victim surcharge .
RSPCA inspector Alison Fletcher said `` This poor dog was in turmoil , caused to suffer physically and mentally .
“ It has taken a great deal of love , patience and training from the wonderful staff caring for him at RSPCA Southport , Ormskirk and District Branch Animal Centre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s like a different dog .
“ I ’ m very happy to say that he ’ ll be looking for a new home soon.
” Yelping in pain and cowering in fear Staffordshire-Husky cross Zeus lies helpless as his owner punches him to the head .
This is the moment Eden Chemo was caught on camera battering his terrified pet .
Footage of last November 's horrific attack was posted online before being reported to the RSPCA .
The Manchester Evening News has taken the decision not to publish the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hauled before the courts and banned from keeping animals .
Zeus , who will soon be re-homed , needed months of treatment with the RSCPA after the attack left him mentally and physically harmed .
The attack happened on November 5 last year and was later uploaded to Twitter - where it received over 80,000 views .
Within hours of the footage being posted , concerned members of the public reported the attack to the RSPCA .
After several people identified Chemo from the video , RSPCA inspector Emma Dingley visited the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a cowardly and nasty attack on a dog which was laying down in his home and seemed to have no idea why he was being subjected to such violence.
” Chemo , of Gloucester Avenue , Burnage , pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal at Manchester Magistrates ' Court .
Chemo was also fined £300 and given a 12-month community order with 80 hours of unpaid work Dog so badly infested with fleas you could see them crawling in its fur - its owner has now been banned from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from keeping animals for five years after his pet dog was so badly infested with fleas you could see them crawling in his fur .
John Baimbridge , of Grey Street , Stalybridge , also kept another dog who was so emaciated you could see her bones .
A member of the public contacted the RSPCA following concerns over the welfare of two dogs at his home address .
An inspector visited the property on August 31 last year , and found both of the animals were scratching furiously due to a severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cocker Spaniel , and Pippa , a German Shepherd breed , were both discovered to be underweight .
Pippa was also completely bald due to fur loss .
The pooches were then taken to Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for emergency veterinary treatment .
Pippa was found to weigh just 21.5kg , when an average weight should have been 32kg .
Her body condition score was one out of nine , with one being the lowest possible score .
The dog 's ribs , spine and hip bones were clearly visible .
She also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to a chronic skin condition , believed to have been caused by an untreated flea infestation which the vet estimated had been ongoing for four months Vets found Ollie 's foot had grown around towards the paw pad due to the matted fur .
The matts had to be shaved off and his claws were cut .
Following on from the treatment both dogs made a full recovery and have been re-homed .
Baimbridge admitted two animal welfare charges at Tameside Magistrates ' Court on January 7 , 2020 .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and given a 12 month community order including 100 hours of unpaid work .
Baimbridge must also pay costs of £400 and a £15 victim surcharge .
Woman fined £50,000 and jailed for cruelty against more than 100 animals A woman has been fined and jailed after being convicted of cruelty against more than 100 animals .
Lynn Stoker was ordered to pay £50,000 and sentenced to 21-weeks in prison on Thursday , September 12 , after she was found in possession of the malnourished and mistreated dogs at her Northumberland home last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was also disqualified from owning an animal for life at South East Northumberland Magistrates Court as a result of a four-day trial in August .
Stoker denied all 11 charges against her but the jury found her guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals and failing to ensure an animal 's welfare needs were met .
In shocking and distressing footage released by the RSPCA , dozens of dogs can be seen cramped and locked up in cages .
The animal charity led the investigation and prosecution told the court in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cats had ear disease , 66 dogs had dental problems and 26 were abnormally thin .
The court also heard that `` not a single dog was in a healthy condition '' when they were found in the May 2018 search of Stoker 's home .
The dog breeder claimed that her pets were never neglected and she had been doing the jobs for 25 years .
Stoker also claimed that the animals were not unwell and she had regular routines to look after them and check their health District Judge Bernard Begley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a particularly serious type of offence .
Significant costs have been incurred .
`` I really ca n't find any redeeming features .
This was a high level of suffering – some animals were euthanised .
`` You have not shown a shred of remorse or contrition . ''
Drunk businessman kicked Staffie to death screaming 'this f***ing dog is going to die' A businessman kicked his pet dog to death after coming home drunk and screaming 'this f***ing dog is going to die ' .
Matthew Benjamin lured the Staffordshire bull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unleashing the 'cowardly and vicious ' attack in the early hours of December 4 .
The 37-year-old was heard by his housemate shouting 'this f***ing dog is going to die ' before kicking the animal 'more than one hundred times ' , WalesOnline reports .
Benjamin was later arrested at his home in Chepstow by officers from Gwent Police .
The dog was dead by the time they arrived .
Benjamin , of Earlswood Road , Shirenewton , Monmouthshire , pleaded guilty to a single charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 2019 .
In a statement , Benjamin ’ s housemate said : “ I heard Matthew and the dog go into the kitchen because I could hear two claws on the kitchen floor , '' the witness said .
`` The kitchen door was closed and there was silence for a few minutes .
Then suddenly I heard Matthew scream He said he heard Benjamin shout 'stop pissing on the f***ing floor ' before the dog began to 'scream and yelp ' .
`` I could hear every impact against the dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying the noise was so distressing he was sick in his room .
The witness then said he heard Benjamin say , 'this f***ing thing is going to die ' .
`` The attack felt like it lasted forever , '' he told the court Judge David Parsons said : `` In essence this was a cowardly and vicious attack on a harmless animal where you showed no empathy for its suffering . ''
Benjamin was handed a 17-week prison sentence and was banned from keeping any animals for life .
He must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release from custody .

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The abuse of those who can’t fend for themselves is intolerable - especially those who put their complete trust in others to keep them safe.
Dogs, cats, and other animals sadly continue to be kept in deplorable conditions, starved and beaten by a select few, without an understanding of why they are being treated in such a way.
Whilst it makes for difficult reading, it’s important to raise awareness of such crimes and to bring those responsible to justice.
The MEN has looked back on recent cases where the owners who cruelly abused their own pets have now seen them banned from owning animals.
Man banned from keeping animals for life after pets found starved to death at his home
(Image: Surrey Mirror)
A man has been banned from owning pets for life after he let three pets starve at his home.
The emaciated bodies of a cat and a dog were found at Scott Andrew Buik's home after RSPCA inspectors visited him, a court heard.
The pets were so desperate for food that they were found with bits of plastic and metal in their system.
The 27-year-old, from Rochdale, was exposed after he took his Staffordshire bull terrier, called Buster, to a vet on November 12, 2018.
Buik, of Mellor Street, told the vet that Buster had become unwell that morning.
But after examining him, the vet concluded Buster had been starved - he weighed just 11kg.
His condition was so bad that his bones were protruding and the vet decided the kindest thing to do would be to put Buster to sleep.
RSPCA inspectors Natalie Taylor and Nina Small went to Buik's home that afternoon and found the bodies of the cat and dog which had starved to death.
After showing the inspectors the cage where Buster slept, they saw a cage next to it covered in a pink blanket that was ‘so full of fleas that it was moving’.
Removing the blanket, the inspectors found the emaciated body of a labrador-cross called Scarlett.
Buik then showed them the cellar where they found the body of a tortoiseshell female cat called Tilly.
While in his care they were left to starve, the court heard.
(Image: MEN Media)
Buik was found guilty in his absence of four animal welfare offences at Manchester Magistrates’ Court.
He was sentenced to a lifetime ban on keeping animals at the same court on Monday.
Buik was also sentenced to 26 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months with a rehabilitation activity requirement for 20 days and 150 hours unpaid work.
He was ordered to pay £1,280 costs and a victim surcharge of £115.
Three people banned from keeping horses after pet is found collapsed just feet from a locked stable
(Image: RSPCA)
This heartbreaking image shows a mistreated horse who had to be put to sleep after collapsing just a few feet from his locked stable.
Domino was found lying a few feet away from his stable, which had been bolted shut.
The horse had kicked the lower door open in his distress and he had to be put to sleep by animal inspectors at the scene.
Three people have now been banned from keeping horses after a number of horses were found living in ‘awful conditions’ at an allotment off Moseley Road, in Burnley.
RSPCA officers found underweight horses with overgrown feet, lameness, lice and mites when they visited the allotments on December 12, 2017.
A dog, called Cyprus, was found living in ‘disgusting conditions’ and suffering from mastitis and diarrhoea after recently giving birth to puppies.
While a young colt, called Koda, had to be helped up onto his feet and was taken to the Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), who had also been alerted about conditions at the site.
The dog and horses were taken away by police and signed over to the RSPCA.
Several months later, on April 5, RSPCA officers attended the allotment again after a police officer raised concerns about a horse.
Deano, a colt, was found in ‘a poor body condition’ and was taken into possession by police on the advice of a vet and placed in RSPCA care.
Jade English, 29, Rebecca Wilkin, 41, and Carl Jason Watson, 46, all admitted a number of offences under the Animal Welfare Act relating to animals being kept at the Burnley allotment.
English, of Manchester Road, Burnley, and Wilkin, of Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, both pleaded guilty to five offences relating to horses and a dog.
(Image: RSPCA)
Watson, of Cog Lane, Burnley, pleaded guilty to one offence relating to a horse.
English was sentenced to a six month community order with an eight-week curfew between 9pm and 6am. She was also handed ten rehabilitation activity days and has been ordered to pay £1,200 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
She was disqualified from keeping equines for four years and a deprivation order was placed on three horses not previously signed over to the RSPCA.
Wilkins was sentenced to a 12-month community order including 20 rehabilitation activity days. She was disqualified from keeping equines for four years and ordered to pay £1,200 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
Watson was sentenced to a community order with a nine-week curfew between 9pm and 6am.
He was disqualified from keeping equines for two years and a deprivation order was placed on a horse called Deano. Watson was also ordered to pay £600 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
The court heard that the offences were not deliberate acts of cruelty but the horses were rescued from elsewhere and the defendants didn’t have money to feed or house them properly.
Disco the dog was repeatedly beaten and abused by his owner - all because he wouldn't go to the toilet
(Image: RSPCA)
A man who was caught beating his dog on camera has been banned from keeping animals for four years.
John Bunting, 24, subjected the adorable crossbreed, named Disco, to a tirade of physical and mental abuse.
He did it because the dog wasn't able to go to the toilet outside.
In a series of video clips, which the M.E.N has chosen to not publish, Disco can be heard crying out whilst his owner held him by the neck before striking him a number of times.
Appearing before Blackpool Magistrates Court, Bunting also admitted hitting the dog with a long piece of polystyrene.
Bunting, from Wesham, Lancashire, was banned from keeping animals for four years after admitting one offence of causing unnecessary to Disco under the Animal Welfare Act.
In the first of three video clips, Bunting can be seen entering the garden and walking over a grassed area partially out of view.
The dog can then be heard to cry out and Bunting appears holding Disco in his left hand by the scruff of his neck, before striking the dog a number of times.
In a second clip, a man's voice can be heard to shout "get out" and noises consistent with a slap can be heard.
Another piece of footage shows Bunting pick up a long piece of polystyrene and repeatedly hitting something inside the garden's outhouse.
It is not clear whether he was striking Disco, but this was later admitted by Bunting during a police interview.
The court heard that Bunting abused the dog because he wouldn't go to the toilet outside, and would urinate and defecate inside the house.
A vet was of the view that Disco had been subjected to shouting or violence whilst going to the toilet, which had caused him to become anxious.
In turn, this led him to associate both the garden and the house with a place he experienced anxiety.
As well as being disqualified, Bunting was sentenced to an 18-month community order, 15 rehabilitation action requirement days, 300 hours of unpaid work, ordered to pay £500 costs and £85 victim surcharge.
RSPCA inspector Alison Fletcher said "This poor dog was in turmoil, caused to suffer physically and mentally.
“It has taken a great deal of love, patience and training from the wonderful staff caring for him at RSPCA Southport, Ormskirk and District Branch Animal Centre, but I saw him today and he’s like a different dog.
“I’m very happy to say that he’ll be looking for a new home soon.”
'Cowardly' dog-owner caught on camera battering his terrified pet faces animal ban
(Image: RSPCA)
Yelping in pain and cowering in fear Staffordshire-Husky cross Zeus lies helpless as his owner punches him to the head.
This is the moment Eden Chemo was caught on camera battering his terrified pet.
Footage of last November's horrific attack was posted online before being reported to the RSPCA.
The Manchester Evening News has taken the decision not to publish the video.
Now Chemo, 19, was hauled before the courts and banned from keeping animals.
Zeus, who will soon be re-homed, needed months of treatment with the RSCPA after the attack left him mentally and physically harmed.
The attack happened on November 5 last year and was later uploaded to Twitter - where it received over 80,000 views.
Within hours of the footage being posted, concerned members of the public reported the attack to the RSPCA.
(Image: M.E.N.)
After several people identified Chemo from the video, RSPCA inspector Emma Dingley visited the property.
Ms Dingley said: “This was a cowardly and nasty attack on a dog which was laying down in his home and seemed to have no idea why he was being subjected to such violence.”
Chemo, of Gloucester Avenue, Burnage, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal at Manchester Magistrates' Court.
Chemo was also fined £300 and given a 12-month community order with 80 hours of unpaid work
Dog so badly infested with fleas you could see them crawling in its fur - its owner has now been banned from keeping animals
(Image: RSPCA)
A man has been banned from keeping animals for five years after his pet dog was so badly infested with fleas you could see them crawling in his fur.
John Baimbridge, of Grey Street, Stalybridge, also kept another dog who was so emaciated you could see her bones.
A member of the public contacted the RSPCA following concerns over the welfare of two dogs at his home address.
An inspector visited the property on August 31 last year, and found both of the animals were scratching furiously due to a severe flea infestation.
Ollie, a red Cocker Spaniel, and Pippa, a German Shepherd breed, were both discovered to be underweight.
Pippa was also completely bald due to fur loss.
(Image: RSPCA)
The pooches were then taken to Greater Manchester Animal Hospital for emergency veterinary treatment.
Pippa was found to weigh just 21.5kg, when an average weight should have been 32kg.
Her body condition score was one out of nine, with one being the lowest possible score.
The dog's ribs, spine and hip bones were clearly visible.
She also had widespread hair loss across her body due to a chronic skin condition, believed to have been caused by an untreated flea infestation which the vet estimated had been ongoing for four months
Vets found Ollie's foot had grown around towards the paw pad due to the matted fur. The matts had to be shaved off and his claws were cut.
Following on from the treatment both dogs made a full recovery and have been re-homed.
Baimbridge admitted two animal welfare charges at Tameside Magistrates' Court on January 7, 2020.
He was banned from keeping animals for five years and given a 12 month community order including 100 hours of unpaid work.
Baimbridge must also pay costs of £400 and a £15 victim surcharge.
Woman fined £50,000 and jailed for cruelty against more than 100 animals
(Image: RSPCA / SWNS.com)
A woman has been fined and jailed after being convicted of cruelty against more than 100 animals.
Lynn Stoker was ordered to pay £50,000 and sentenced to 21-weeks in prison on Thursday, September 12, after she was found in possession of the malnourished and mistreated dogs at her Northumberland home last year.
The 62-year-old, from Byrness, was also disqualified from owning an animal for life at South East Northumberland Magistrates Court as a result of a four-day trial in August.
Stoker denied all 11 charges against her but the jury found her guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals and failing to ensure an animal's welfare needs were met.
In shocking and distressing footage released by the RSPCA , dozens of dogs can be seen cramped and locked up in cages.
The animal charity led the investigation and prosecution told the court in its evidence that 85 dogs and two cats had ear disease, 66 dogs had dental problems and 26 were abnormally thin.
(Image: RSPCA / SWNS.com)
The court also heard that "not a single dog was in a healthy condition" when they were found in the May 2018 search of Stoker's home.
The dog breeder claimed that her pets were never neglected and she had been doing the jobs for 25 years.
Stoker also claimed that the animals were not unwell and she had regular routines to look after them and check their health
District Judge Bernard Begley, sentencing, said: "This is a particularly serious type of offence. Significant costs have been incurred.
"I really can't find any redeeming features. This was a high level of suffering – some animals were euthanised.
"You have not shown a shred of remorse or contrition."
Drunk businessman kicked Staffie to death screaming 'this f***ing dog is going to die'
(Image: WalesOnline)
A businessman kicked his pet dog to death after coming home drunk and screaming 'this f***ing dog is going to die'.
Matthew Benjamin lured the Staffordshire bull terrier named Diesel into the kitchen before unleashing the 'cowardly and vicious' attack in the early hours of December 4.
The 37-year-old was heard by his housemate shouting 'this f***ing dog is going to die' before kicking the animal 'more than one hundred times', WalesOnline reports.
Benjamin was later arrested at his home in Chepstow by officers from Gwent Police.
The dog was dead by the time they arrived.
Benjamin, of Earlswood Road, Shirenewton, Monmouthshire, pleaded guilty to a single charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal at Newport Magistrates Court on December 20 2019.
In a statement, Benjamin’s housemate said: “I heard Matthew and the dog go into the kitchen because I could hear two claws on the kitchen floor," the witness said.
"The kitchen door was closed and there was silence for a few minutes. Then suddenly I heard Matthew scream
He said he heard Benjamin shout 'stop pissing on the f***ing floor' before the dog began to 'scream and yelp'.
"I could hear every impact against the dog's body," he added, saying the noise was so distressing he was sick in his room.
The witness then said he heard Benjamin say, 'this f***ing thing is going to die'.
"The attack felt like it lasted forever," he told the court
Judge David Parsons said: "In essence this was a cowardly and vicious attack on a harmless animal where you showed no empathy for its suffering."
Benjamin was handed a 17-week prison sentence and was banned from keeping any animals for life.
He must also pay a £122 surcharge upon his release from custody.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Jorgie Porter reveals 'blue' DIY hairdo in lockdown after 'fallout' with her mum

Like many of us Jorgie Porter braved a lockdown hairdo , and she revealed the DIY salon led to a 'fallout ' with her mum .
In a hilarious video shared with her fans the former Hollyoaks actress can be heard squabbling with her mum Julie as she colours her daughter 's hair for her .
Blonde Jorgie enlisted her mum 's help in lockdown after pointing out that her natural colour was showing .
`` I feel you 're not getting everything , '' Jorgie scolds Julie in the Instagram video .
`` I feel like you better shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Jorgie continues : `` I feel like you 're just slapping it on in no particular order . ''
Afterwards Jorgie showed off the results of her mum 's handiwork - and told how it had turned ' a bit blue . '
`` I 'm gon na admit I do miss the hairdresser , '' she says in a follow-up video .
`` It 's gone a bit blue but apparently that will just fade eventually . ''
Jorgie , 32 , captioned the video with the words : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum can cause ... serious fallouts . ''
`` I mean ... do we call this a dirty blonde ... a shade of blonde ... .
I think my natural hair colour is ... erm ... a rat grey , '' she concluded .
Last month Jorgie , from Eccles , served up an elegant afternoon tea for Julie 's birthday complete with fancy cakes , flowers and delicate cups and saucers .
`` Sorry it 's not afternoon tea in Paris . ''
Jorgie played Theresa McQueen in the Channel Four soap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a contestant on the ITV skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and in an All Stars version in 2014 .
In 2015 she headed to the jungle for I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
Jorgie is reportedly returning to her role on Hollyoaks this year for its 25th anniversary four years after leaving the fictional Chester village .
Her character left to start a new life in Spain and as she waved goodbye she had a feeling that she had forgotten something .
As the taxi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had forgotten her daughter Myra-Pocohontas .

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Like many of us Jorgie Porter braved a lockdown hairdo, and she revealed the DIY salon led to a 'fallout' with her mum.
In a hilarious video shared with her fans the former Hollyoaks actress can be heard squabbling with her mum Julie as she colours her daughter's hair for her.
Blonde Jorgie enlisted her mum's help in lockdown after pointing out that her natural colour was showing.
(Image: Jorgie Porter Instagram)
"I feel you're not getting everything," Jorgie scolds Julie in the Instagram video.
"I feel like you're missing bits mum."
"I feel like you better shut up," Julie fires back.
But Jorgie continues: "I feel like you're just slapping it on in no particular order."
(Image: Jorgie Porter)
Afterwards Jorgie showed off the results of her mum's handiwork - and told how it had turned 'a bit blue.'
"I'm gonna admit I do miss the hairdresser," she says in a follow-up video.
"It's gone a bit blue but apparently that will just fade eventually."
Jorgie, 32, captioned the video with the words: "I feel like DIY hairdye homejobs with your mum can cause ... serious fallouts."
Previously she shared a video clip showing fans her roots.
"I mean ... do we call this a dirty blonde ... a shade of blonde .... I think my natural hair colour is ... erm ... a rat grey," she concluded.
Last month Jorgie, from Eccles, served up an elegant afternoon tea for Julie's birthday complete with fancy cakes, flowers and delicate cups and saucers.
"My wonderful mummy," she wrote.
"Sorry it's not afternoon tea in Paris."
Jorgie played Theresa McQueen in the Channel Four soap from 2008 until 2016.
The actress was a contestant on the ITV skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and in an All Stars version in 2014.
In 2015 she headed to the jungle for I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!
Jorgie is reportedly returning to her role on Hollyoaks this year for its 25th anniversary four years after leaving the fictional Chester village.
Her character left to start a new life in Spain and as she waved goodbye she had a feeling that she had forgotten something.
As the taxi left, her auntie Myra realised that she had forgotten her daughter Myra-Pocohontas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--ADVERTORIAL: Tell us why your dog is Manchester's best lockdown pet

There ’ s nothing more vital than a companion during a crisis .
And Britons across the country know that only too well at the moment , as we ’ ve relied more than ever on friends and family to get us through these tough times .
But there are millions of people who ’ ve been counting on a totally different kind of companionship – one that gets us up and out when we need it , one that offers unlimited affection , and one that has delivered ever-present loyalty throughout the lockdown .
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When things have threatened to overwhelm us , our dogs have been there to lift the mood with their unconditional love and crazy antics .
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Our overall national winner will get a year ’ s supply of Butcher ’ s Nourishing Food For Dogs , and £1500 towards a dog-friendly break with their hero .
Using the form below , simply send in a photograph of your dog , and tell us in 100 words or less how they have been a lockdown superstar .
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Maybe they got you out the house to get your one-a-day outing .
Maybe you were self-isolating and they were your only company .
Whatever it is that makes your dog special , we want to hear all about it .
You might want to send us a few words , or pen a couple of lines sharing your best memories of the last few weeks .
Or you might even want to write a short poem about your hero .
The competition is open now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be on Friday , June 5 .
We ’ ll then choose and publish a shortlist of our favourite stories from around the UK , before asking you , our readers , to vote for your regional winners .
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So here ’ s to all of Britain ’ s lockdown dogs – good luck !
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There’s nothing more vital than a companion during a crisis.
And Britons across the country know that only too well at the moment, as we’ve relied more than ever on friends and family to get us through these tough times.
But there are millions of people who’ve been counting on a totally different kind of companionship – one that gets us up and out when we need it, one that offers unlimited affection, and one that has delivered ever-present loyalty throughout the lockdown.
Over the past few weeks the UK’s dogs have shown themselves to be workout buddies, stress relievers and invaluable family members. When things have threatened to overwhelm us, our dogs have been there to lift the mood with their unconditional love and crazy antics.
Now we’re teaming up with Butcher’s Nourishing Food For Dogs to honour the nation’s unsung heroes, reward them for helping us through these tough times, and celebrate all the lockdown love they’ve given us.
And because Butcher’s believe every dog deserves to be nourished in the same way that they nourish us, they’re offering wholesome British-made bowlfuls as prizes to reward the winning entries. Regional winners will receive a £100 Butcher’s voucher.
Our overall national winner will get a year’s supply of Butcher’s Nourishing Food For Dogs, and £1500 towards a dog-friendly break with their hero.
How to enter
Using the form below, simply send in a photograph of your dog, and tell us in 100 words or less how they have been a lockdown superstar. Terms and conditions apply - see below for details.
Maybe you finally cracked that trick. Maybe they got you out the house to get your one-a-day outing. Maybe you were self-isolating and they were your only company.
Whatever it is that makes your dog special, we want to hear all about it.
You might want to send us a few words, or pen a couple of lines sharing your best memories of the last few weeks. Or you might even want to write a short poem about your hero.
The competition is open now, and the final chance to enter will be on Friday, June 5.
We’ll then choose and publish a shortlist of our favourite stories from around the UK, before asking you, our readers, to vote for your regional winners.
The regional winners will then become national finalists, with readers being given the chance to vote for and choose our overall Lockdown Dog Hero winner.
So here’s to all of Britain’s lockdown dogs – good luck!


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Hernandez compares pressure of playing for Man United with Real Madrid

Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has insisted he felt more pressure playing at Real Madrid than he did at Old Trafford .
The Mexican forward proved a popular figure during his time in England after signing from Guadalajara in 2010 .
Hernandez went on to spend five years with Manchester United , making over 100 appearances for the club in total whilst scoring 59 goals and helping them to lift two Premier League titles .
Hernandez spent the final year of his Manchester United career on loan at Real Madrid in 2014 before he was sold on to Bayer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an impression , though , scoring just nine goals in his solitary season at the Bernabeu .
Having turned out for two if the biggest clubs on the European stage , Hernandez has revealed that he found the scrutiny and pressure far greater in Madrid .
`` I think it 's the culture , '' he said .
`` It ’ s just a description , it ’ s not something that I want to make less or make more any of the clubs .
It ’ s just a description , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England is a little bit more calm , a little bit more close , a little bit more in that way .
`` In Spain and Portugal it is more the Latino way .
It ’ s the culture , it ’ s more open , they ’ re more exposed .
`` In United I never felt in the outside that it was completely as massive as it really was .
But you know not many fans outside , not many press , not leaking news , you can walk a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more .
`` In Spain they respect you but they are more like my country , they want things from you , they want the picture , they want to grab you . ''

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Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has insisted he felt more pressure playing at Real Madrid than he did at Old Trafford.
The Mexican forward proved a popular figure during his time in England after signing from Guadalajara in 2010.
Hernandez went on to spend five years with Manchester United, making over 100 appearances for the club in total whilst scoring 59 goals and helping them to lift two Premier League titles.
Hernandez spent the final year of his Manchester United career on loan at Real Madrid in 2014 before he was sold on to Bayer Leverkusen.
He failed to make much of an impression, though, scoring just nine goals in his solitary season at the Bernabeu.
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Having turned out for two if the biggest clubs on the European stage, Hernandez has revealed that he found the scrutiny and pressure far greater in Madrid.
"I think it's the culture," he said.
"It’s just a description, it’s not something that I want to make less or make more any of the clubs. It’s just a description, you know how the way of life in England is a little bit more calm, a little bit more close, a little bit more in that way.
"In Spain and Portugal it is more the Latino way. It’s the culture, it’s more open, they’re more exposed.
"In United I never felt in the outside that it was completely as massive as it really was. But you know not many fans outside, not many press, not leaking news, you can walk a lot in Manchester, they respect you more.
"In Spain they respect you but they are more like my country, they want things from you, they want the picture, they want to grab you."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Man arrested after woman claims she was assaulted during doctor's appointments

A man has been arrested after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted during routine doctor 's appointments in Salford .
Police received a report last month that a woman had been sexually assaulted a number of times whilst attending GP appointments .
This is reported to have happened over a number of years in the Broughton Park area .
A 65-year-old man – who was working as a doctor when the offences took place – has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation .
He remains in custody for questioning .
GMP said the woman is being supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Detective Inspector Thomas Willis , of GMP ’ s Salford district , said : “ Any sexual assault is deeply traumatising for any victim and I want to reiterate Greater Manchester Police ’ s firm commitment to investigating reports thoroughly .
“ We have a team of specialist officers supporting the woman through this distressing time , but I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for coming forward and showing true bravery .
“ If anyone holds information that they think could assist our enquiries I would plea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Any information passed to us will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and treated sensitively.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1319 , quoting incident number 3151 of 31/05/20 .
Alternatively , the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A man has been arrested after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted during routine doctor's appointments in Salford.
Police received a report last month that a woman had been sexually assaulted a number of times whilst attending GP appointments.
This is reported to have happened over a number of years in the Broughton Park area.
A 65-year-old man – who was working as a doctor when the offences took place – has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation.
He remains in custody for questioning.
GMP said the woman is being supported by specialist officers through this 'distressing' time.
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Detective Inspector Thomas Willis, of GMP’s Salford district, said: “Any sexual assault is deeply traumatising for any victim and I want to reiterate Greater Manchester Police’s firm commitment to investigating reports thoroughly.
“We have a team of specialist officers supporting the woman through this distressing time, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for coming forward and showing true bravery.
Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims - If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.
- You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101, or alternatively people can refer themselves to St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515, whether or not you want make a police report.
- St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them via Greater Manchester Police, or as a self-referral.
- Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. Confidential helpline: 0161 273 4500.
“If anyone holds information that they think could assist our enquiries I would plea with you to please come forward.
"Any information passed to us will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and treated sensitively.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1319, quoting incident number 3151 of 31/05/20. Alternatively, the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Coronation Street reveals new-look bistro with Manchester bee symbol

Corrie fans have been treated to a look inside the soap 's new-look bistro .
The newly refurbished Viaduct Bistro on Coronation Street has had a stylish makeover and it comes complete with plush new seating and a Manchester map on the wall with a worker bee symbol .
The worker bee , one of the best-known symbols of Manchester , was adopted as a motif for the city during the Industrial Revolution and symbolises the city being a hive of activity in the 19th century .
And following the May 2017 Manchester Arena attack the bee emblem has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Take a closer look at the newly refurbished Viaduct Bistro ! ''
invited the ITV soap as it shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram .
At the end of last year the bistro was taken over by Ray Crosby after he tricked Michelle Connor , played by Kym Marsh , into selling it to him .
It 's being run by manager Don who has been confronted over being racist towards builder Ed Bailey in dramatic scenes .
`` Shame we won ’ t be able to eat in it , '' commented Corrie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayhew , about the issue of social distancing .
And the refurb appeared to go down well with viewers .
`` The last one looked like somebody 's old shed , '' said one fan .
`` Same here , it looked more like a neighbourhood café than an upmarket dining room , '' said another .
`` Lovely to see a Bumblebee on the wall , '' commented another soap watcher .
And another fan said : `` I love the fact that there has been a bee put on the wallwork @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The bistro is situated under the arch of the viaduct on on Viaduct Street .
It was previously The Joinery bar which which exploded and destroyed the overhead viaduct in the 50th anniversary episode in 2010 .
It was then reopened as Nick 's Bistro by Nick Tilsley , then Just Nick 's before reverting back to Nick 's Bistro .
It became the Viaduct Bistro in 2018 run by head chef Robert Preston and his partner Michelle .
Filming stopped on Corrie in March because of the coronavirus pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the famous cobbles of Weatherfield in June .
ITV has confirmed it will be adhering to new production guidelines that have been issued .
The measures detailed by ITV include social distancing , filming units staying together to work in designated studios with crew using their own sanitised equipment and office staff continuing to work from home to ensure fewer people on the ground .
Location filming will be scrapped , scripts will feature a smaller number of actors and there will be fewer scenes to avoid camera moves on the set @ @ @ @

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Corrie fans have been treated to a look inside the soap's new-look bistro.
The newly refurbished Viaduct Bistro on Coronation Street has had a stylish makeover and it comes complete with plush new seating and a Manchester map on the wall with a worker bee symbol.
The worker bee, one of the best-known symbols of Manchester, was adopted as a motif for the city during the Industrial Revolution and symbolises the city being a hive of activity in the 19th century.
And following the May 2017 Manchester Arena attack the bee emblem has become a public symbol of unity.
(Image: ITV/Coronation Street)
"Take a closer look at the newly refurbished Viaduct Bistro!" invited the ITV soap as it shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram.
At the end of last year the bistro was taken over by Ray Crosby after he tricked Michelle Connor, played by Kym Marsh, into selling it to him.
It's being run by manager Don who has been confronted over being racist towards builder Ed Bailey in dramatic scenes.
"Shame we won’t be able to eat in it," commented Corrie star Daniel Brocklebank, who plays Billy Mayhew, about the issue of social distancing.
"Swanky!" commented children's TV star Hacker the Dog.
And the refurb appeared to go down well with viewers.
"The last one looked like somebody's old shed," said one fan.
(Image: ITV)
"Same here, it looked more like a neighbourhood café than an upmarket dining room," said another.
"Lovely to see a Bumblebee on the wall," commented another soap watcher.
"LOVE the Manchester Bee," enthused another.
And another fan said: "I love the fact that there has been a bee put on the wallwork to remember them by.. Great idea guys."
The bistro is situated under the arch of the viaduct on on Viaduct Street.
It was previously The Joinery bar which which exploded and destroyed the overhead viaduct in the 50th anniversary episode in 2010.
It was then reopened as Nick's Bistro by Nick Tilsley, then Just Nick's before reverting back to Nick's Bistro.
It became the Viaduct Bistro in 2018 run by head chef Robert Preston and his partner Michelle.
Filming stopped on Corrie in March because of the coronavirus pandemic and cameras are set to start rolling again on the famous cobbles of Weatherfield in June.
ITV has confirmed it will be adhering to new production guidelines that have been issued.
The measures detailed by ITV include social distancing, filming units staying together to work in designated studios with crew using their own sanitised equipment and office staff continuing to work from home to ensure fewer people on the ground.
Location filming will be scrapped, scripts will feature a smaller number of actors and there will be fewer scenes to avoid camera moves on the set at Trafford Wharf.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-31--Manchester United evening headlines as Ighalo boost 'likely'

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday , May 31 .
Ighalo stay 'looking most likely' Odion Ighalo is set to stay at United for another seven months - with a United have been talking to parent club Shanghai Shenhua for most of May in an attempt to come to an arrangement for the 30-year-old .
The initial deal kept him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2019/20 season - but the season hiatus has put paid to that .
And , unsurprisingly , Shanghai Shenhua wanted their striker back ready for the start of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
They did invite United to put in a bid for him to sign permanently - but that was of little interest .
Ighalo himself has also made it plain that he would like to finish the season with United - who are still in the FA Cup and Europa League , and have nine Premier League fixtures left .
Sources close to the player say an extended loan deal until January 30 is now `` looking most likely '' .
Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov says there is no point in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
Coutinho has struggled since his big-money move from Liverpool to La Liga , and Berbatov has said his old side shouldn ’ t go in for the Bayern Munich loanee .
That 's because Bruno Fernandes has proved such a success since his arrival at Old Trafford in January .
`` Bruno Fernandes is a very similar player ; he really hit the ground running and looks to be a very promising signing so I do n't think there would be any point in United signing him , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Pogba is coming back , Fernandes is there , McTominay is producing great football as well , they have enough quality there so signing Coutinho would be pointless.
” He added : “ Other people will see him linked with a move to United and they will point out his connections with Liverpool and how he would never be forgiven if he switched to Old Trafford , but honestly , United do n't need him right now.
” United fans to go to Wembley ?
United fans could still get to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans come to fruition .
that a strictly limited number of supporters from the two clubs who make the FA Cup final might be able to watch the match in person .
The governing body are reportedly looking into allowing 10,000 fans for each team into the ground , allowing stadium staff to control the movement of people around the ground .
United are still in the competition - which will resume at the quarter-final stage over the weekend of June 27/28 .

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, May 31.
Ighalo stay 'looking most likely'
Odion Ighalo is set to stay at United for another seven months - with a deal to extend his loan edging closer.
United have been talking to parent club Shanghai Shenhua for most of May in an attempt to come to an arrangement for the 30-year-old.
The initial deal kept him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2019/20 season - but the season hiatus has put paid to that.
And, unsurprisingly, Shanghai Shenhua wanted their striker back ready for the start of the Chinese Super League in the next few weeks.
They did invite United to put in a bid for him to sign permanently - but that was of little interest.
Ighalo himself has also made it plain that he would like to finish the season with United - who are still in the FA Cup and Europa League, and have nine Premier League fixtures left.
Sources close to the player say an extended loan deal until January 30 is now "looking most likely".
Berbatov in Coutinho warning
Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov says there is no point in signing Barcelona's out-of-favour star Philippe Coutinho this summer.
Coutinho has struggled since his big-money move from Liverpool to La Liga, and Berbatov has said his old side shouldn’t go in for the Bayern Munich loanee.
That's because Bruno Fernandes has proved such a success since his arrival at Old Trafford in January.
"Bruno Fernandes is a very similar player; he really hit the ground running and looks to be a very promising signing so I don't think there would be any point in United signing him,” said Berbatov in his column for Betfair.
"Pogba is coming back, Fernandes is there, McTominay is producing great football as well, they have enough quality there so signing Coutinho would be pointless.”
He added: “Other people will see him linked with a move to United and they will point out his connections with Liverpool and how he would never be forgiven if he switched to Old Trafford, but honestly, United don't need him right now.”
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United fans to go to Wembley?
United fans could still get to go to Wembley - if the FA's plans come to fruition.
The Mirror report that a strictly limited number of supporters from the two clubs who make the FA Cup final might be able to watch the match in person.
The governing body are reportedly looking into allowing 10,000 fans for each team into the ground, allowing stadium staff to control the movement of people around the ground.
United are still in the competition - which will resume at the quarter-final stage over the weekend of June 27/28.