themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--The Rochdale Canal in Manchester city centre has turned green

Those in charge of the city 's canals have said there is 'nothing to worry about ' after one of them mysteriously turned green today .
Those who walk down the Rochdale Canal towpath began reporting to the Manchester Evening News earlier that a stretch in the city centre had turned a vivid shade of green .
That sparked bafflement amongst many of those passing earlier .
Due to the torrential the rain that has battered the region over the past 48 hours , it sparked fears of a spillage or leak and that the water had contaminated with chemicals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the water when the M.E.N visited earlier .
However the guardian of the canal network have said it is them who had turned the water green .
The Canal and River Trust say engineers are currently carrying out examinations of the stretch off Princess Street heading towards lock 84 and that they used a green dye to check for the leaks .
In a statement they said : “ The vibrant green colour is nothing to worry about and will disappear very soon .
`` Our local operations and engineering teams have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for leaks .
`` The dye is not at all harmful to the canal or wildlife , and will disperse.
” Engineers say they use the dye as it shows them clearly where water is flowing and can quickly point them to the source of any leak , which can cause big issues in inclement weather .

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Those in charge of the city's canals have said there is 'nothing to worry about' after one of them mysteriously turned green today.
Those who walk down the Rochdale Canal towpath began reporting to the Manchester Evening News earlier that a stretch in the city centre had turned a vivid shade of green.
That sparked bafflement amongst many of those passing earlier.
Due to the torrential the rain that has battered the region over the past 48 hours, it sparked fears of a spillage or leak and that the water had contaminated with chemicals.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Ducks and geese could be swimming in the water when the M.E.N visited earlier.
However the guardian of the canal network have said it is them who had turned the water green.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
The Canal and River Trust say engineers are currently carrying out examinations of the stretch off Princess Street heading towards lock 84 and that they used a green dye to check for the leaks.
In a statement they said: “The vibrant green colour is nothing to worry about and will disappear very soon.
"Our local operations and engineering teams have added dye to the water to test for leaks.
"The dye is not at all harmful to the canal or wildlife, and will disperse.”
Engineers say they use the dye as it shows them clearly where water is flowing and can quickly point them to the source of any leak, which can cause big issues in inclement weather.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Mum's appeal after bag of toys belonging to son with Down's Syndrome was taken from Wythenshawe Hosp

Mum's appeal after bag of toys belonging to son with Down's Syndrome was taken from Wythenshawe Hospital

A mum is appealing for help after a bag of toys belonging to her son - who has Down 's Syndrome - was taken from Wythenshawe Hospital .
Nicola Hulston , 47 , was visiting her dad with her husband Brian and eight-year-old son Daniel on February 21 .
During their visit , a rucksack containing Daniel 's favourite toys was left on a chair near a disabled parking bay .
Nicola , from Heaton Mersey , went back to the hospital the following day and asked to see CCTV footage .
She says it shows a man pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before he is seen walking to another part of the hospital .
He then walks off the premises and is n't captured on camera again .
Nicola says she rang around various wards , to see if anything was handed in to lost property , but nobody has seen the bag since .
`` That bag is of no use to anyone apart from my son , '' Nicola said , speaking to the Manchester Evening News .
`` Because of his Down Syndrome he does n't understand what has happened but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is hard to explain to him because he is not a typical eight-year-old .
`` He has been quite upset and distressed - it has been absolutely horrible over the weekend . ''
Nicola says she received a call on Friday afternoon to say her elderly father had been taken into A & E at Wythenshawe Hospital .
`` When my husband got back from work he came to the hospital with myself and Daniel , '' Nicola said .
`` Daniel was getting upset while in hospital so my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I put the bag on the chair and Brian wheeled Daniel back to the car which , was parked in a disabled bay near the main entrance . ''
Nicola says it was n't until she got home that she realised the bag , with toys including a teddy bear , monkey and monster truck were missing .
`` When we saw the CCTV we realised that Brian had left the bag on the back of the chair , '' she said .
`` The footage then shows a man picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car park along to another entrance .
`` He walks off the hospital premises still carrying the bag but the camera stops after that .
`` I do n't know if he has got on the bus or taken the bag home .
I 'd like to think that it has n't been stolen but you just do n't know.
`` Nicola is appealing for the man who took the bag , or may know anything about its whereabouts , to get in touch .
She posted an appeal on Facebook with pictures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the missing toys .
`` There are other toys in there that me and my brother used to play with when we were little and they ca n't be replaced now , '' Nicola said .
`` I know it 's not life threatening or may not seem that dramatic , but in our situation it is just the worst possible thing to happen . ''
Greater Manchester Police say they were made aware of the incident at around 1pm on Sunday February 23 .

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A mum is appealing for help after a bag of toys belonging to her son - who has Down's Syndrome - was taken from Wythenshawe Hospital.
Nicola Hulston, 47, was visiting her dad with her husband Brian and eight-year-old son Daniel on February 21.
During their visit, a rucksack containing Daniel's favourite toys was left on a chair near a disabled parking bay.
Nicola, from Heaton Mersey, went back to the hospital the following day and asked to see CCTV footage.
She says it shows a man pick up the bag, shaped like an elephant, before he is seen walking to another part of the hospital.
He then walks off the premises and isn't captured on camera again.
Nicola says she rang around various wards, to see if anything was handed in to lost property, but nobody has seen the bag since.
"That bag is of no use to anyone apart from my son," Nicola said, speaking to the Manchester Evening News.
"Because of his Down Syndrome he doesn't understand what has happened but he has been asking for his toys.
"It is hard to explain to him because he is not a typical eight-year-old.
(Image: Nicola Hulston)
"He has been quite upset and distressed - it has been absolutely horrible over the weekend."
Nicola says she received a call on Friday afternoon to say her elderly father had been taken into A&E at Wythenshawe Hospital.
"When my husband got back from work he came to the hospital with myself and Daniel," Nicola said.
"Daniel was getting upset while in hospital so my husband left him with in a wheelchair.
"I put the bag on the chair and Brian wheeled Daniel back to the car which, was parked in a disabled bay near the main entrance."
Nicola says it wasn't until she got home that she realised the bag, with toys including a teddy bear, monkey and monster truck were missing.
(Image: Nicola Hulston)
"When we saw the CCTV we realised that Brian had left the bag on the back of the chair," she said.
"The footage then shows a man picking the bag up and walking from the car park along to another entrance.
"He walks off the hospital premises still carrying the bag but the camera stops after that.
"I don't know if he has got on the bus or taken the bag home. I'd like to think that it hasn't been stolen but you just don't know. "
Nicola is appealing for the man who took the bag, or may know anything about its whereabouts, to get in touch.
She posted an appeal on Facebook with pictures of the rucksack, and some of the missing toys.
"There are other toys in there that me and my brother used to play with when we were little and they can't be replaced now," Nicola said.
"I know it's not life threatening or may not seem that dramatic, but in our situation it is just the worst possible thing to happen."
Greater Manchester Police say they were made aware of the incident at around 1pm on Sunday February 23.
Wythenshawe Hospital declined to comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Kate Garraway calls out Ben Shephard for mocking her lisp on Good Morning Britain

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway called Ben Shephard out for mocking her lisp .
Kate was introducing Britain 's Got Talent star Darcy Oake live on Friday morning 's show when she stumbled over pronouncing the word 'illusionist . '
She said : `` After wowing the judges on Britain 's Got Talent , illusionist Darcey Oake ... '' Drawing attention to the stumble her co-presenter cut in by asking `` who ? ''
Turning to Ben , Kate repeated the word but more slowly and with emphasis .
Defending herself , she told Ben : `` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there 's a lot of Ss . ''
Ploughing on with the segment she added : `` His name fortunately is Darcy Oake , I can say that . ''
However her laughing co-host then went on to point out a mistake with Kate 's grammar .
As Kate explained Darcy 's back-story she added : `` But that huge , huge career could about become to a crashing end . ''
`` It could about become a crashing end , '' he copied with a snigger .
`` It 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start , '' chuckled Darcy , who made it to the Britain 's Got Talent finals in 2014 and performed for the Queen at her 90th birthday celebrations .
And Kate , who was a contestant on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
last year , laughed at the dig .
Darcy , who was on BGT : The Champions last year and is touring the UK in March , then made Kate 'disappear ' as part of a trick .
`` If something goes wrong now Lorraine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kate removed her shoes and climbed into a box .
`` It 's one continuous slot , the camera will not cut away , '' said Darcy .
And the stunt worked because when he collapsed the box there was no sign of Kate .
`` It would have been better if it was with Piers though , '' he joked .

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Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway called Ben Shephard out for mocking her lisp.
Kate was introducing Britain's Got Talent star Darcy Oake live on Friday morning's show when she stumbled over pronouncing the word 'illusionist.'
She said: "After wowing the judges on Britain's Got Talent, illusionist Darcey Oake ..."
Drawing attention to the stumble her co-presenter cut in by asking "who?"
Turning to Ben, Kate repeated the word but more slowly and with emphasis.
Defending herself, she told Ben: "It's hard when you've got a lisp, there's a lot of Ss."
(Image: ITV)
Ploughing on with the segment she added: "His name fortunately is Darcy Oake, I can say that."
However her laughing co-host then went on to point out a mistake with Kate's grammar.
As Kate explained Darcy's back-story she added: "But that huge, huge career could about become to a crashing end."
"It could about become a crashing end," he copied with a snigger.
"A bit like Kate's grammar."
"It's a good start, it's a good start," chuckled Darcy, who made it to the Britain's Got Talent finals in 2014 and performed for the Queen at her 90th birthday celebrations.
And Kate, who was a contestant on I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, laughed at the dig.
Darcy, who was on BGT: The Champions last year and is touring the UK in March, then made Kate 'disappear' as part of a trick.
"If something goes wrong now Lorraine could be off-air," she warned.
Kate removed her shoes and climbed into a box.
"It's one continuous slot, the camera will not cut away," said Darcy.
And the stunt worked because when he collapsed the box there was no sign of Kate.
"It would have been better if it was with Piers though," he joked.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Corrie fans think they've noticed a major plot hole in the Kevin Webster blackmail storyline

Kevin Webster is at the centre of a dramatic blackmail plot on Coronation Street as creepy hotelier Ray Crosby demands that he hands over his garage .
Ray is blackmailing Kev into selling his business to him after his girlfriend Abi Franklin stole and torched his car .
Kevin says losing the garage will ruin him but if he does n't sell the business he fears that he and Abi will go to prison .
However Corrie fans think they 've spotted a major plot hole , pointing out that Kevin , played by Michael Le Vell , should n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kevin was gifted £200,000 from his sister Debbie , played by Sue Devaney , after their aunt died .
Fans are wondering what happened to the cash if Kevin is in such dire need .
One viewer said on our Coronation Street Facebook page : `` Kevin is going on about losing the garage and how it will finish him financially - what happened to the large amount of money his sister gave him a last year !
!
!
!
! ''
Another fan tweeted about the plot : `` I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money from his sister ?
And a lottery win a few years ago ?
? ''
`` Does n't Kevin have loads of money from his sister Debbie ? ''
asked another fan .
`` What happened to all the money Kevin ’ s sister gave him ? ''
asked another .
Other viewers pointed out that Kevin went on to share the money between his three children Rosie , Sophie and Jack and himself , leaving him with £50,000 .
`` He gave most of it to his kids , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his three kids so got £50,000 each , '' explained another .
Over the past week Ray , played by Mark Frost , has been turning up the pressure on Kevin and Abi , played by Sally Carman , after his ex Abi took revenge for his sleazy past .
He revealed that he had dashcam footage of Abi stealing his car and blackmailed her into agreeing to sleep with him .
But when she turned up at a hotel to meet him , he turned her away after taking clandestine photos as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go through with it .
Kevin was furious when he found out , but his ex wife Sally Metcalfe brought them back together by cooking them a romantic meal .

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Kevin Webster is at the centre of a dramatic blackmail plot on Coronation Street as creepy hotelier Ray Crosby demands that he hands over his garage.
Ray is blackmailing Kev into selling his business to him after his girlfriend Abi Franklin stole and torched his car.
Kevin says losing the garage will ruin him but if he doesn't sell the business he fears that he and Abi will go to prison.
However Corrie fans think they've spotted a major plot hole, pointing out that Kevin, played by Michael Le Vell, shouldn't be short of cash.
Last year Kevin was gifted £200,000 from his sister Debbie, played by Sue Devaney, after their aunt died.
(Image: ITV)
Fans are wondering what happened to the cash if Kevin is in such dire need.
One viewer said on our Coronation Street Facebook page : "Kevin is going on about losing the garage and how it will finish him financially - what happened to the large amount of money his sister gave him a last year!!!!!"
Another fan tweeted about the plot: "I thought Kevin had been gifted a lot of money from his sister? And a lottery win a few years ago ??"
"Doesn't Kevin have loads of money from his sister Debbie?" asked another fan.
(Image: itv/Coronation Street)
"What happened to all the money Kevin’s sister gave him?" asked another.
Other viewers pointed out that Kevin went on to share the money between his three children Rosie, Sophie and Jack and himself, leaving him with £50,000.
"He gave most of it to his kids," said one.
"He shared it with his three kids so got £50,000 each," explained another.
Over the past week Ray, played by Mark Frost, has been turning up the pressure on Kevin and Abi, played by Sally Carman, after his ex Abi took revenge for his sleazy past.
He revealed that he had dashcam footage of Abi stealing his car and blackmailed her into agreeing to sleep with him.
But when she turned up at a hotel to meet him, he turned her away after taking clandestine photos as evidence that she had been prepared to go through with it.
Kevin was furious when he found out, but his ex wife Sally Metcalfe brought them back together by cooking them a romantic meal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--The tear-jerking moment ITV's Judge Rinder helps woman with incurable cancer fulfil her bucket list

The tear-jerking moment ITV's Judge Rinder helps woman with incurable cancer fulfil her bucket list with epic stunt

This is the tear-jerking moment Judge Rinder made a cancer patient 's bucket list wish come true .
Jane Dabner is living with incurable breast cancer after being initially diagnosed with the disease in 2014 .
She underwent months of gruelling treatment before finally being given the all-clear three years on .
But the joy was short-lived .
Another scan revealed the cancer had returned , and Jane was dealt the devastating news that this time , it was incurable .
Upon finding out the news , the 57-year-old set about creating her own bucket list and , bizarrely , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So Jane 's family and friends set about granting her wish , and although the tough-talking Judge Rinder is n't usually one for fun and games in his court room , he was more than happy to play along .
Earlier this month , as she sat in the Judge Rinder audience , Jane was surprised as she was arrested for 'stealing the show ' at a charity fundraising catwalk she took part in earlier in 2018 .
During the epic stunt , which took place at the ITV studios at Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current case and tells Jane off for hysterically laughing at the situation .
`` You seem to think this is funny , madam , '' he says before asking one of the officers what the 'allegation ' is .
GMP officer Sergeant Jinnett Lunt , who met Jane through Maggie 's Manchester , a charity which offers free support to anyone affected by cancer , was the one to read Jane her rights before her mock trial by the celebrity judge .
As the officers began to lead Jane away , Judge Rinder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then .
Judge Rinder found Jane guilty of 'stealing the limelight ' and added that she had been successful `` at reminding us all how important it is , whatever is going on in your life , to delight in the joy of being alive . ''
And the evidence against her messages from TV host Lorraine Kelly and from singer Rick Astley - who had performed at the same catwalk show .
Speaking about the day , Jane said : `` When I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2018 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and live my life to the full .
`` Being arrested was on my bucket list and without risking the possibility of going to jail , I never for one minute thought that this would actually happen .
`` When the officers from GMP walked on set I thought it was part of the show .
I had no idea what my friends were plotting in the background ... .what a fabulous surprise and the icing on the cake was being tried by the amazing Judge Rob Rinder . ''
Jane , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thank you everyone who made this day very special ... still pinching myself ! ''
Jane and Jinnett , who herself was sadly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 , along 58 other models took part in the charity catwalk event last June which raised over £200,000 for Maggie 's Manchester .
Jinnett said : `` We have definitely caught the right person for stealing the charity catwalk show in 2018 .
`` Not only did Jane strut her stuff in the clothes donated to the event , but she was also the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's lift by one of the firefighters from Manchester Airport as part of the shows finale .
`` Jane has a big , fantastic and fun personality and I am so glad we could get this ticked off the bucket list for her . ''
Charity fundraiser Margo Cornish , who is also board member at Maggie 's Manchester , also added : `` Jane is living with incurable breast cancer and has taken part in various fundraising events for the Maggie 's charity for which we are really grateful for .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her illness with practical , emotional and social support not just for Jane , but for her family too .
`` It 's great Jane was able to tick off something on her bucket list , and good to see she was her usual self with stealing the limelight and making it a day to remember for all involved . ''

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This is the tear-jerking moment Judge Rinder made a cancer patient's bucket list wish come true.
Jane Dabner is living with incurable breast cancer after being initially diagnosed with the disease in 2014.
She underwent months of gruelling treatment before finally being given the all-clear three years on.
But the joy was short-lived.
Another scan revealed the cancer had returned, and Jane was dealt the devastating news that this time, it was incurable.
Upon finding out the news, the 57-year-old set about creating her own bucket list and, bizarrely, being arrested took the number one spot.
So Jane's family and friends set about granting her wish, and although the tough-talking Judge Rinder isn't usually one for fun and games in his court room, he was more than happy to play along.
Earlier this month, as she sat in the Judge Rinder audience, Jane was surprised as she was arrested for 'stealing the show' at a charity fundraising catwalk she took part in earlier in 2018.
During the epic stunt, which took place at the ITV studios at Salford's MediaCity, Judge Rinder halts his current case and tells Jane off for hysterically laughing at the situation.
(Image: ITV)
"You seem to think this is funny, madam," he says before asking one of the officers what the 'allegation' is.
GMP officer Sergeant Jinnett Lunt, who met Jane through Maggie's Manchester, a charity which offers free support to anyone affected by cancer, was the one to read Jane her rights before her mock trial by the celebrity judge.
As the officers began to lead Jane away, Judge Rinder offered to hear the case there and then.
Judge Rinder found Jane guilty of 'stealing the limelight' and added that she had been successful "at reminding us all how important it is, whatever is going on in your life, to delight in the joy of being alive."
And the evidence against her messages from TV host Lorraine Kelly and from singer Rick Astley - who had performed at the same catwalk show.
Speaking about the day, Jane said: "When I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2018, I decided to make each day count and live my life to the full.
"Being arrested was on my bucket list and without risking the possibility of going to jail, I never for one minute thought that this would actually happen.
(Image: GMP)
"When the officers from GMP walked on set I thought it was part of the show. I had no idea what my friends were plotting in the background....what a fabulous surprise and the icing on the cake was being tried by the amazing Judge Rob Rinder."
Jane, from Bebington, Wirral, added: "Thank you everyone who made this day very special...still pinching myself!"
Jane and Jinnett, who herself was sadly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, along 58 other models took part in the charity catwalk event last June which raised over £200,000 for Maggie's Manchester.
Jinnett said: "We have definitely caught the right person for stealing the charity catwalk show in 2018.
(Image: GMP)
"Not only did Jane strut her stuff in the clothes donated to the event, but she was also the ultimate diva when being given a fireman's lift by one of the firefighters from Manchester Airport as part of the shows finale.
"Jane has a big, fantastic and fun personality and I am so glad we could get this ticked off the bucket list for her."
Charity fundraiser Margo Cornish, who is also board member at Maggie's Manchester, also added: "Jane is living with incurable breast cancer and has taken part in various fundraising events for the Maggie's charity for which we are really grateful for.
"Maggie's continue to support Jane throughout her illness with practical, emotional and social support not just for Jane, but for her family too.
"It's great Jane was able to tick off something on her bucket list, and good to see she was her usual self with stealing the limelight and making it a day to remember for all involved."
Judge Rinder airs weekday from 2pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Predict where Manchester United and Man City will finish in the Premier League

The Premier League title might be heading to Liverpool , but there is still plenty to be decided in the final three months of the season .
Manchester United are looking for an immediate return to the Champions League , and know a top four finish is the best way to guarantee qualification .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side could still reach the top tier of European football by winning the Europa League , however nothing is guaranteed in that competition .
City , meanwhile , will be turning their attentions to the cup competitions .
They face a Carabao @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and remain in the FA Cup .
They are in a good position to progress to the Champions League quarter finals after a 2-1 win at Real Madrid this week .
Despite that , City ca n't take their eye off the ball in the Premier League , and must ensure they finish as strongly as possible .
United are fifth with 11 games to go , four points off fourth placed Chelsea .
Solskjaer knows his side need to keep the pressure on Frank Lampard 's side , but will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow the chasing pack below them to capitalise and boost their own top-four chances .
Tottenham and Sheffield United are within a point of United , with Wolves , Arsenal and Burnley also within four points of them .
Use our interactive widget to predict the remaining results of the season to find out where United and City will finish : To complicate things , City are currently suspended from European competition by UEFA , so fifth place could be enough for Champions League football .
With City having submitted their appeal against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate as though the top four will qualify for the Champions League , and fifth get Europa League football .
There is also the Premier League trophy , with Liverpool just needing four wins to win their first ever title .
City , 22 points adrift of the leaders , need Liverpool to drop points in eight of their final 11 games , as well as winning their own , to snatch the unlikeliest of titles from Jurgen Klopp 's hands .
Given the fact Liverpool have only dropped points once this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's no wonder Pep Guardiola and many of his players have conceded the title already .

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The Premier League title might be heading to Liverpool, but there is still plenty to be decided in the final three months of the season.
Manchester United are looking for an immediate return to the Champions League, and know a top four finish is the best way to guarantee qualification. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could still reach the top tier of European football by winning the Europa League, however nothing is guaranteed in that competition.
City, meanwhile, will be turning their attentions to the cup competitions. They face a Carabao Cup final against Aston Villa on Sunday, and remain in the FA Cup. They are in a good position to progress to the Champions League quarter finals after a 2-1 win at Real Madrid this week.
Despite that, City can't take their eye off the ball in the Premier League, and must ensure they finish as strongly as possible.
United are fifth with 11 games to go, four points off fourth placed Chelsea. Solskjaer knows his side need to keep the pressure on Frank Lampard's side, but will also be aware that any slip up will allow the chasing pack below them to capitalise and boost their own top-four chances.
Tottenham and Sheffield United are within a point of United, with Wolves, Arsenal and Burnley also within four points of them.
Use our interactive widget to predict the remaining results of the season to find out where United and City will finish:
To complicate things, City are currently suspended from European competition by UEFA, so fifth place could be enough for Champions League football. With City having submitted their appeal against the sanctions, they and United must operate as though the top four will qualify for the Champions League, and fifth get Europa League football.
There is also the Premier League trophy, with Liverpool just needing four wins to win their first ever title. City, 22 points adrift of the leaders, need Liverpool to drop points in eight of their final 11 games, as well as winning their own, to snatch the unlikeliest of titles from Jurgen Klopp's hands.
Given the fact Liverpool have only dropped points once this season and are yet to be beaten, there's no wonder Pep Guardiola and many of his players have conceded the title already.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-28--Altrincham neighbours celebrate 'surprise start to the weekend' with People's Postcode Lottery jackp

Altrincham neighbours celebrate 'surprise start to the weekend' with People's Postcode Lottery jackpot win

Eight people in Altrincham could not believe their luck when they found out they each won £1,000 thanks to their lucky postcode .
The residents of Waveney Drive in Broadheath scored the big win when WA14 4UQ was announced as a Daily Prize winner of the People ’ s Postcode Lottery today ( February 28 ) .
“ What a great surprise to start the weekend , '' said People 's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt .
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefited from players ’ support , and local charities can next apply for funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's top stories here Players of People ’ s Postcode Lottery have so far managed to raise over £500 million to date for thousands of good causes across Britain with a minimum of 32 % of ticket sales being put directly towards charities .
The draw was promoted by the Wildlife Trusts who have received over £11.3 million as a result of People ’ s Postcode Lottery .
The Wildlife Trusts look after more than 2,300 nature reserves and operate more than 100 visitor and education centres across the country in order to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and future generations .
In addition to the Altrincham winners , five people from Newton-le-Willows were also declared winners when their postcode WA12 9YP was announced as a Street Prize winner .
In August last year , four residents from Worsley won £30,000 each after scoring big with their postcode .
The residents said they were planning to spend their winnings on a new car and payments towards a new house .

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Eight people in Altrincham could not believe their luck when they found out they each won £1,000 thanks to their lucky postcode.
The residents of Waveney Drive in Broadheath scored the big win when WA14 4UQ was announced as a Daily Prize winner of the People’s Postcode Lottery today (February 28).
“What a great surprise to start the weekend," said People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt.
"Congratulations to our winners!”
Many good causes close to the winners have also benefited from players’ support, and local charities can next apply for funding in August.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Bruno Fernandes sets himself Manchester United challenge after Everton draw

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes says he needs to improve his shooting despite scoring in his side 's draw with Everton in the Premier League .
Portuguese midfielder Fernandes netted his third goal for the club since his move from Sporting Lisbon last month when he struck from distance in the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park .
Fernandes cancelled out Dominic Calvert-Lewin 's opening goal when he drilled an effort past Jordan Pickford from distance in the first-half .
The goal marked Fernandes ' first from open play for his new club however there were questions over Pickford 's attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ net .
United 's midfield signing continued to test Pickford with a number of wayward efforts later in the match , and he admits he needs to continue to work on his shooting from distance .
`` It was a shot .
I am happy the ball goes in , it does n't matter how it goes in , the important thing is the goal , '' Fernandes told MUTV .
`` In the second-half we created a lot of chances and the last minutes we had some chance to score and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there now we are talking about a different situation .
`` Also I had some shots outside of the box and I can do much better , but obviously the game goes like this , and we need to focus on the game against Derby .
`` You are never happy when you do n't win a game but obviously the game was really difficult and I think one point can be good , but three points would be much better . ''

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes says he needs to improve his shooting despite scoring in his side's draw with Everton in the Premier League.
Portuguese midfielder Fernandes netted his third goal for the club since his move from Sporting Lisbon last month when he struck from distance in the 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
Fernandes cancelled out Dominic Calvert-Lewin's opening goal when he drilled an effort past Jordan Pickford from distance in the first-half.
The goal marked Fernandes' first from open play for his new club however there were questions over Pickford's attempt at keeping the ball out of the net.
United's midfield signing continued to test Pickford with a number of wayward efforts later in the match, and he admits he needs to continue to work on his shooting from distance.
"It was a shot. I am happy the ball goes in, it doesn't matter how it goes in, the important thing is the goal," Fernandes told MUTV.
"In the second-half we created a lot of chances and the last minutes we had some chance to score and the last one with Ighalo if he scores there now we are talking about a different situation.
"Also I had some shots outside of the box and I can do much better, but obviously the game goes like this, and we need to focus on the game against Derby.
"You are never happy when you don't win a game but obviously the game was really difficult and I think one point can be good, but three points would be much better."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester mountain climber has been missing for two days following avalanche in Scottish Highlands

Rescuers are searching for a missing climber from Manchester who has not been seen since an avalanche in the Scottish @ @ @ @ @ Vine , 41 , was last seen on the west face of Aonach Mor near @ @ @ @ @ on February 28 .
Mountain rescue teams , police and the coastguard are searching the @ @ @ @ @ Police say they are becomingly 'increasingly concerned ' .
Mr Vine is described as white @ @ @ @ @ medium build with ginger/brown hair and a beard .
When last seen he was wearing @ @ @ @ @ La Sportiva boots , black trousers and was carrying a yellow rucksack .
Sgt Ross @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` As time passes we are becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Vine @ @ @ @ @ to anyone who has seen him since 1pm on Friday , February 28 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ is asked to contact police at Fort William immediately via telephone number 101 , quoting @ @ @ @ @ 28 .

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Rescuers are searching for a missing climber from Manchester who has not been seen since an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands on Friday.
Andrew Vine, 41, was last seen on the west face of Aonach Mor near Fort William at around 1pm on February 28.
Mountain rescue teams, police and the coastguard are searching the mountain and surrounding area.
Police say they are becomingly 'increasingly concerned'.
Mr Vine is described as white, 5ft 11in, of medium build with ginger/brown hair and a beard.
When last seen he was wearing a red jacket, yellow La Sportiva boots, black trousers and was carrying a yellow rucksack.
Sgt Ross McCartney, at Fort William, said: "As time passes we are becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Vine and would like to speak to anyone who has seen him since 1pm on Friday, February 28, 2020."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Fort William immediately via telephone number 101, quoting incident number 1915 of February 28.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Manchester United speak out on Dean Henderson future after David de Gea mistake

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer maintains David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world despite his egregious error that led to Everton 's opener against Manchester United .
De Gea pondered so long on the ball in the third minute that Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin closed him down , blocked his attempted clearance , and the ball flew into the net .
The United goalkeeper recovered to deny Calvert-Lewin two minutes later to prevent a similar capitulation to United 's 4-0 humbling at Goodison Park last season , and saved again in added time from Gylfi Sigurdsson to ensure United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roy Keane , analysing for Sky Sports , said he would have 'lynched ' De Gea at half-time and the Spaniard could come under pressure from United loanee Dean Henderson next season .
Henderson , 22 , is in contention to make his England debut this month , and only Nick Pope of Burnley and Liverpool 'keeper Alisson have kept more clean sheets in the Premier League this season .
Henderson is contracted to United until 2022 and could return to compete with De Gea for the first choice place next season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Man United and Dean 's our player , '' Solskjaer said .
`` He 's doing really well at the moment .
and the day he comes back he 's obviously fighting to play here as well .
`` But David 's shown his reaction , the way he made amends and saved Sigurdsson 's goal , or chance , at the end .
David 's the best goalkeeper in the world , Dean is a very good challenger and then Sergio [ Romero ] 's a decent challenger as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality and with competition and if you want to survive at the top you need to bounce off competitions from right , left and centre .
`` He went through a difficult patch last season , definitely , but David 's been very , very good this season .
I ca n't really remember any errors I 'd go to now , apart from Watford one ( Ismaila Sarr 's goal ) .
I trust David 100 per cent in the goal . ''
Bruno Fernandes 's 31st minute equaliser claimed a point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ De Gea and Jordan Pickford prevented possible injury time winners .
Calvert-Lewin was denied a 93rd minute goal by the Video Assistant Review , which decided Sigurdsson was interfering from an offside position .
`` It 's a strange feeling , really , '' Solskjaer added .
`` Of course , the start was the worst possible one and you might start to think here we go again .
`` Especially after they had a chance just after , which David should have let go because that was two yards offside .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't know .
If they 'd have scored from the corner I 'd have been on the pitch !
`` But then the reaction after that was fantastic .
We played really well , got the goal we deserved , created chances , played in their half , and then we stopped playing again , a little but just before half-time and second-half they were better than us .
`` I do n't think any team did n't deserve a point here today . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer maintains David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in the world despite his egregious error that led to Everton's opener against Manchester United.
De Gea pondered so long on the ball in the third minute that Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin closed him down, blocked his attempted clearance, and the ball flew into the net. The United goalkeeper recovered to deny Calvert-Lewin two minutes later to prevent a similar capitulation to United's 4-0 humbling at Goodison Park last season, and saved again in added time from Gylfi Sigurdsson to ensure United earned a draw.
Former United captain Roy Keane, analysing for Sky Sports, said he would have 'lynched' De Gea at half-time and the Spaniard could come under pressure from United loanee Dean Henderson next season. Henderson, 22, is in contention to make his England debut this month, and only Nick Pope of Burnley and Liverpool 'keeper Alisson have kept more clean sheets in the Premier League this season.
Henderson is contracted to United until 2022 and could return to compete with De Gea for the first choice place next season. "We want the best possible squad for Man United and Dean's our player," Solskjaer said. "He's doing really well at the moment. and the day he comes back he's obviously fighting to play here as well.
"But David's shown his reaction, the way he made amends and saved Sigurdsson's goal, or chance, at the end. David's the best goalkeeper in the world, Dean is a very good challenger and then Sergio [Romero]'s a decent challenger as well.
"We want a squad full of quality and with competition and if you want to survive at the top you need to bounce off competitions from right, left and centre.
"He went through a difficult patch last season, definitely, but David's been very, very good this season. I can't really remember any errors I'd go to now, apart from Watford one (Ismaila Sarr's goal). I trust David 100 per cent in the goal."
Bruno Fernandes's 31st minute equaliser claimed a point for United in a madcap match where De Gea and Jordan Pickford prevented possible injury time winners. Calvert-Lewin was denied a 93rd minute goal by the Video Assistant Review, which decided Sigurdsson was interfering from an offside position.
"It's a strange feeling, really," Solskjaer added. "Of course, the start was the worst possible one and you might start to think here we go again.
"Especially after they had a chance just after, which David should have let go because that was two yards offside. And how the linesman didn't see that I don't know. If they'd have scored from the corner I'd have been on the pitch!
"But then the reaction after that was fantastic. We played really well, got the goal we deserved, created chances, played in their half, and then we stopped playing again, a little but just before half-time and second-half they were better than us.
"I don't think any team didn't deserve a point here today."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Three coronavirus cases confirmed in Yorkshire in Leeds and Bradford

Three of the 12 new coronavirus cases in the UK confirmed today are in West Yorkshire .
Health officials confirmed that two patients are from Leeds and one patient is from Bradford .
The patients in Leeds contracted the virus while in Iran , while the Bradford patient became infected in Italy .
Health officials have said the risk to the public is 'low ' and both cities remain 'open for business ' .
In a joint statement , directors of public health for Leeds City Council and Bradford Council , Victoria Eaton and Sarah Muckle , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wishes to those affected as they continue their recovery .
“ Leeds and Bradford have robust infection control arrangements in place and strong partnership arrangements across the health and care system .
“ The councils are working closely with Public Health England , the NHS and all our health and care partners to prevent further spread of the virus .
“ As such , the risk to people living , working , studying and visiting Leeds and Bradford remains low and the cities are very much open for business.
” A statement from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease control for Public Health England Yorkshire and the Humber , said : “ Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with three cases of Covid-19 confirmed in West Yorkshire .
“ One of the cases is a resident of Bradford who became infected whilst in Italy and the other two cases are residents of Leeds who both became infected whilst in Iran.
” For the latest updates on the first case in Greater Manchester follow our blog here The three cases in Yorkshire are among 12 new cases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK total to 35 .
One of the cases confirmed today is a patient from Essex who contracted the virus in the UK from someone who has not yet been traced .
A further three contracted the illness from people who had previously been confirmed as coronavirus patients .
The remaining five cases - including one from Bury in Greater Manchester - had recently travelled to either Iran or Italy .
As of this morning , a total of 11,750 have been tested for the virus in the UK .
Today 's announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of cases in the UK announced in one day .
This morning , health secretary Matt Hancock said the government would not rule out shutting down entire cities if the coronavirus outbreak worsens .
Mr Hancock was asked by the BBC whether the UK government may follow China 's lead in isolating entire cities with large outbreaks .
He said the government would not rule it out and would consider all options available for dealing with a Covid-19 pandemic .
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Three of the 12 new coronavirus cases in the UK confirmed today are in West Yorkshire.
Health officials confirmed that two patients are from Leeds and one patient is from Bradford.
The patients in Leeds contracted the virus while in Iran, while the Bradford patient became infected in Italy.
Health officials have said the risk to the public is 'low' and both cities remain 'open for business'.
In a joint statement, directors of public health for Leeds City Council and Bradford Council, Victoria Eaton and Sarah Muckle, said: “We would like to send our best wishes to those affected as they continue their recovery.
“Leeds and Bradford have robust infection control arrangements in place and strong partnership arrangements across the health and care system.
“The councils are working closely with Public Health England, the NHS and all our health and care partners to prevent further spread of the virus.
“As such, the risk to people living, working, studying and visiting Leeds and Bradford remains low and the cities are very much open for business.”
A statement from Dr Simon Padfield, consultant in communicable disease control for Public Health England Yorkshire and the Humber, said: “Public Health England is contacting people who had close contact with three cases of Covid-19 confirmed in West Yorkshire.
“One of the cases is a resident of Bradford who became infected whilst in Italy and the other two cases are residents of Leeds who both became infected whilst in Iran.”
For the latest updates on the first case in Greater Manchester follow our blog here
The three cases in Yorkshire are among 12 new cases in England announced today - which bring the UK total to 35.
One of the cases confirmed today is a patient from Essex who contracted the virus in the UK from someone who has not yet been traced.
A further three contracted the illness from people who had previously been confirmed as coronavirus patients.
The remaining five cases - including one from Bury in Greater Manchester - had recently travelled to either Iran or Italy.
As of this morning, a total of 11,750 have been tested for the virus in the UK.
Today's announcement marks the most significant increase in the number of cases in the UK announced in one day.
This morning, health secretary Matt Hancock said the government would not rule out shutting down entire cities if the coronavirus outbreak worsens.
Mr Hancock was asked by the BBC whether the UK government may follow China's lead in isolating entire cities with large outbreaks.
He said the government would not rule it out and would consider all options available for dealing with a Covid-19 pandemic.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Man City fans outnumber Aston Villa supporters at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final

Manchester City fans outnumbered those from Aston Villa by around 600 at Wembley today .
The narrative in the build-up @ @ @ @ @ was around City being unable to sell all of their 35,121 allocation for the game @ @ @ @ @ upper-range seats , costing between £125 and £150 went unsold .
That ignored the fact @ @ @ @ @ ' fourth expensive trip to Wembley in the last year , and their 16th appearance @ @ @ @ @ last ten years .
By contrast , it was Villa 's first Wembley trip for @ @ @ @ @ given the bigger allocation , getting 35,121 , and they had around 34,600 inside the @ @ @ @ @ more than Villa , who sold out their 33,908 allocation .

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Manchester City fans outnumbered those from Aston Villa by around 600 at Wembley today.
The narrative in the build-up to the Carabao Cup final was around City being unable to sell all of their 35,121 allocation for the game, as some of their upper-range seats, costing between £125 and £150 went unsold.
That ignored the fact that this was the Blues' fourth expensive trip to Wembley in the last year, and their 16th appearance at the venue in the last ten years.
City were given the bigger allocation, getting 35,121, and they had around 34,600 inside the stadium.
That was still more than Villa, who sold out their 33,908 allocation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Roxanne Pallett announces she's stepping back from the online spotlight after finding real happiness

Roxanne Pallett has announced that she and her new husband Jason Carrion are taking a step back from the spotlight .
The former Emmerdale actress and her firefighter hubby tied the knot in Jason 's native Brooklyn , New York last month .
In a joint statement shared on Instagram Stories Roxanne and Jason explain that in the light of finding true happiness and to 'prioritise peace of mind ' they 're turning their backs on the 'online world of validation and vanity . '
However Roxanne has reassured that they 're not leaving Instagram , just making their pages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the decision after finding the online world 'hostile ' and 'potentially damaging . '
The statement , signed 'Roxanne and Jason Carrion ' , reads : `` In light of finally finding real happiness and actually now enjoying life rather than pretending to enjoy life - which we 've both previously done by faking smiles for cameras and audiences in the past which was draining .
`` We 've now decided that the online world of validation and vanity has become too negative , hostile and potentially damaging for us to want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our peace of mind and maintain a healthy tone of self worth we are stepping back in order to move forward .
`` Sometimes you have to eliminate to evolve . ''
Sending well-wishes to their followers they added : `` We truly wish all our followers the very best and we thank those who were genuinely supportive over the years to us individually and also as a couple . ''
Roxanne revealed she was dating Jason , who appeared on the US version of the hit Channel Four reality show Married At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They went for a coffee together after Roxanne , 37 , who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 , stepped out of a taxi and appeared to be lost .
According to reports Jason 33 , popped the question after meeting her mum for the first time during a visit to the UK .
In October the actress treated her man to a proper northern meal after arriving back in Manchester .
The pair tucked into a chippy tea washed down with a can of Vimto at Whittakers Fish Bar in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who is also a model and a wrestler , has worked for The New York City Fire Department for five years .
In 2014 he appeared on Married At First Sight and he and Cortney Hendrix , his ex wife of five years , married as strangers .
In June last year Roxanne revealed she had been diagnosed and treated for a complex form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after she falsely accused her CBB housemate Ryan Thomas of punching her on the Channel Five show and said she had been living like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced an unprecedented backlash in the aftermath .
She later apologised to Ryan , his family and friends and admitted she was `` massively wrong . ''

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Roxanne Pallett has announced that she and her new husband Jason Carrion are taking a step back from the spotlight.
The former Emmerdale actress and her firefighter hubby tied the knot in Jason's native Brooklyn, New York last month.
In a joint statement shared on Instagram Stories Roxanne and Jason explain that in the light of finding true happiness and to 'prioritise peace of mind' they're turning their backs on the 'online world of validation and vanity.'
However Roxanne has reassured that they're not leaving Instagram, just making their pages private.
(Image: Roxanne Pallett)
The newlyweds said they made the decision after finding the online world 'hostile' and 'potentially damaging.'
The statement, signed 'Roxanne and Jason Carrion', reads: "In light of finally finding real happiness and actually now enjoying life rather than pretending to enjoy life - which we've both previously done by faking smiles for cameras and audiences in the past which was draining.
"We've now decided that the online world of validation and vanity has become too negative, hostile and potentially damaging for us to want to tolerate it.
"So to prioritise our peace of mind and maintain a healthy tone of self worth we are stepping back in order to move forward.
"Sometimes you have to eliminate to evolve."
Sending well-wishes to their followers they added: "We truly wish all our followers the very best and we thank those who were genuinely supportive over the years to us individually and also as a couple."
Roxanne revealed she was dating Jason, who appeared on the US version of the hit Channel Four reality show Married At First Sight, in August last year.
They went for a coffee together after Roxanne, 37, who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, stepped out of a taxi and appeared to be lost.
According to reports Jason 33, popped the question after meeting her mum for the first time during a visit to the UK.
In October the actress treated her man to a proper northern meal after arriving back in Manchester.
The pair tucked into a chippy tea washed down with a can of Vimto at Whittakers Fish Bar in Cheadle Hulme.
Jason, 33, who is also a model and a wrestler, has worked for The New York City Fire Department for five years.
In 2014 he appeared on Married At First Sight and he and Cortney Hendrix, his ex wife of five years, married as strangers.
In June last year Roxanne revealed she had been diagnosed and treated for a complex form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after she falsely accused her CBB housemate Ryan Thomas of punching her on the Channel Five show and said she had been living like a virtual recluse.
Roxanne quit CBB and faced an unprecedented backlash in the aftermath.
She later apologised to Ryan, his family and friends and admitted she was "massively wrong."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Nine clever slow cooker hacks - including a fry-up, giant cookie, hot chocolate, pizza and air fresh

Nine clever slow cooker hacks - including a fry-up, giant cookie, hot chocolate, pizza and air freshener

Many of us have thrown a bunch of ingredients into a slow cooker and hoped for the best .
And while stews and casseroles are the go-to meals for most - slow cooker hackers have been busy concocting some inventive new creations .
One Facebook user went viral after she used her slow cooker to make a chicken and pepperoni pizza .
While another slow-cooking pro shot to social media fame with her slow-cooked fry-up and other original recipes including her slow-cooked giant cookie and slow and creamy hot chocolate .
And , once you 've finished cooking , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will keep your washing up to a minimum .
Here 's our round-up of the top hacks you need to try when next using your slow cooker .
Slow cooking enthusiast Sonia Marya Cheetham went viral with her slow-cooked full English hack .
In October 2018 , Sonia posted a picture of her slow cooker breakfast prep on her Instagram page .
In the comments , she posted : `` I do it over night so when you wake - you just dish up . ''
And she explains how she makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sonia 's Slow Cooked Recipes .
Sonia writes : `` Put on low overnight or all day for 8/9 hours or 5 hours on high .
`` No oil or water to be added , just put everything in and cook .
`` Wrap foil around the bottom of the hash browns to stop them getting soggy from excess fat from the bacon and sausages .
`` Pop bread in toaster while dishing up and enjoy . ''
Sonia also uses the same method to make hot dog dinners by wrapping some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up around the inner edge of the slow cooker .
She then adds a mug of sliced white onions with a nob of butter to be cooked at the same time .
Another one of Sonia 's slow cooker recipe hacks is her slow and creamy hot chocolate .
On her Facebook page , Sonia posted : `` It ’ s so rich and creamy - a massive hit with my two daughters .
`` Perfect if you have friends and family over as you can keep it on low and keep it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s plenty to go around . ''
To make Sonia 's slow hot chocolate you will need four pints of milk , one 175g tub of your favourite hot chocolate powder , half of a small tub of single cream and a jar of chocolate spread .
Sonia writes : `` Put the hot chocolate powder in to the slow cooker .
`` Add your milk and cream and give it all a good whisk .
`` Put it on low for two hours and then high for half an hour .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy .
She also suggests making an adult version of the recipe by adding Baileys .
Sonia has also experimented in the kitchen with her gooey giant slow-cooked cookie .
On her Facebook page she writes : `` Slow cooked cookie anyone ?
Smelt like Christmas while this was cooking ! ''
For this recipe you will need 3 tbsp of butter ( room temp ) , 1/2 cup of white sugar , 1/3 cup of brown sugar , 1 egg , 1tsp vanilla extract , 1 and a 1/2 cup of plain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 and a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips , 1 tsp baking powder and grease proof paper .
Sonia 's recipe begins with lining the slow cooker with grease proof paper .
She then whisks the butter and and sugar together until light and fluffy before slowly beating in the egg and vanilla extract .
Flour , baking powder and salt is added and stirred until combined before she folds in chocolate chips .
The mixture is then put into the slow cooker and smoothed out .
Sonia suggests covering and cooking on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three hours - or until the cookie is almost completely cooked through and slightly soft in the middle .
Once cooked , put the giant cookie on a rack to cool then enjoy .
Sonia 's slow-cooked scones are made from 175g butter , 350g self-raising flour , 1 and a 1/2 tsp baking powder , 30g caster sugar , 75g sultanas , 150ml milk and 2 eggs .
She explains how to make the scones in a post on Facebook : `` Put flour and baking powder into a bowl and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lightly and quickly with fingers until mixture looks like fine bread crumbs and add sugar and sultanas .
`` Pour 100ml of the milk and all but two tbsp of the beaten egg into the flour mixture .
`` Mix together to a soft but not too sticky dough , adding a bit more milk if needed to mop up any dry bits of mixture .
`` Turn the dough on to a floured surface , lightly knead then gently roll and pat out to form a rectangle about 2cm deep .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lay on baking paper in slow cooker .
`` Brush the top of scones over with remaining egg .
And it 's not just breakfast hacks and baking recipes that Sonia likes to experiment with .
In a post on Facebook , she shared photos of her slow cooker pig in blanket .
Sonia made one with sausage meat and one with mince , seasoned with chili flakes .
She advises her followers to roll out the meat , wrap the meat in bacon , season it and cook it in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
On February 3 , the MEN reported on a slow cooked donner kebab hack found on the Slow Cooker Recipes & Tips Facebook page .
For the recipe you will need 1kg lamb mince , 2 teaspoons mixed herbs , 3 teaspoons onion salt , 3 teaspoons garlic powder , 2 teaspoons salt , 1 teaspoon pepper .
The author of the post writes : `` Mix lamb mince and all above ingredients very very very well together .
`` Form into a loaf shape .
Wrap in baking paper or foil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours ( depending on your slow cooker ) .
`` When cooked , let rest for 10-15 mins .
`` Slice thinly .
Serve with lettuce , tomato , red onion , cheese and sauce of your choice ( we like tzatziki with lamb ) .
`` Roll up in Lebanese bread , put in sandwich press to crisp up the bread and melt the cheese . ''
Earlier this week on February 18 , the MEN reported on a slow cooker pizza recipe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cooker Recipes & Tips .
The woman behind the post shared before and after pictures of her creation with the caption : `` My first ever sc pizza !
`` Jus-rol thin crust pizza base ( in fridge section in supermarket - tomato sauce comes with it ) .
`` It was in slow cooker on high for about 1 and a half hours .
`` Ca n't wait to taste it ! ''
Your slow cooker can also be used to make a natural air freshener for your home .
Choose your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your slow cooker along with some water and cook on low for several hours .
You can use citrus fruits , apples , cinnamon and essential oils or you could replicate the scents of your favourite candles and airfreshers .
Using your slow cooker for super-easy cooking is all fun and games until you have to clean it .
So , one Instagram user has recommended placing a slow cooker liner in the pot before you throw your ingredients in .
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Many of us have thrown a bunch of ingredients into a slow cooker and hoped for the best.
And while stews and casseroles are the go-to meals for most - slow cooker hackers have been busy concocting some inventive new creations.
One Facebook user went viral after she used her slow cooker to make a chicken and pepperoni pizza.
While another slow-cooking pro shot to social media fame with her slow-cooked fry-up and other original recipes including her slow-cooked giant cookie and slow and creamy hot chocolate.
And, once you've finished cooking, one Instagram user has a handy £1 trick that will keep your washing up to a minimum.
Here's our round-up of the top hacks you need to try when next using your slow cooker.
1. The full English fry-up
(Image: Sonia's Slow Cooked Recipes Facebook Page/@soniamc1981)
Slow cooking enthusiast Sonia Marya Cheetham went viral with her slow-cooked full English hack.
In October 2018, Sonia posted a picture of her slow cooker breakfast prep on her Instagram page .
In the comments, she posted: "I do it over night so when you wake - you just dish up."
And she explains how she makes the no-fuss breakfast on her Facebook page, Sonia's Slow Cooked Recipes .
Sonia writes: "Put on low overnight or all day for 8/9 hours or 5 hours on high.
"No oil or water to be added, just put everything in and cook.
"Wrap foil around the bottom of the hash browns to stop them getting soggy from excess fat from the bacon and sausages.
"Pop bread in toaster while dishing up and enjoy."
Sonia also uses the same method to make hot dog dinners by wrapping some sausages in bacon, placing them stood up around the inner edge of the slow cooker.
She then adds a mug of sliced white onions with a nob of butter to be cooked at the same time.
2. Slow and creamy hot chocolate
(Image: Sonia's Slow Cooked Recipes Facebook Page/@soniamc1981)
Another one of Sonia's slow cooker recipe hacks is her slow and creamy hot chocolate .
On her Facebook page, Sonia posted: "It’s so rich and creamy - a massive hit with my two daughters.
"Perfect if you have friends and family over as you can keep it on low and keep it hot all day or evening and there’s plenty to go around."
To make Sonia's slow hot chocolate you will need four pints of milk, one 175g tub of your favourite hot chocolate powder, half of a small tub of single cream and a jar of chocolate spread.
Sonia writes: "Put the hot chocolate powder in to the slow cooker.
"Add a generous tablespoon of chocolate spread.
"Add your milk and cream and give it all a good whisk.
"Put it on low for two hours and then high for half an hour.
"Add all your favourite toppings and enjoy.
She also suggests making an adult version of the recipe by adding Baileys.
3. Giant slow-cooked cookie
(Image: Sonia's Slow Cooked Recipes Facebook Page/@soniamc1981)
Sonia has also experimented in the kitchen with her gooey giant slow-cooked cookie .
On her Facebook page she writes: "Slow cooked cookie anyone? Smelt like Christmas while this was cooking!"
For this recipe you will need 3 tbsp of butter (room temp), 1/2 cup of white sugar, 1/3 cup of brown sugar, 1 egg, 1tsp vanilla extract, 1 and a 1/2 cup of plain flour, large pinch of salt, 1 and a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1 tsp baking powder and grease proof paper.
Sonia's recipe begins with lining the slow cooker with grease proof paper.
She then whisks the butter and and sugar together until light and fluffy before slowly beating in the egg and vanilla extract.
Flour, baking powder and salt is added and stirred until combined before she folds in chocolate chips.
The mixture is then put into the slow cooker and smoothed out.
Sonia suggests covering and cooking on high for two and a half or three hours - or until the cookie is almost completely cooked through and slightly soft in the middle.
Once cooked, put the giant cookie on a rack to cool then enjoy.
4. Slow sultana scones
(Image: Sonia's Slow Cooked Recipes Facebook Page/@soniamc1981)
Sonia's slow-cooked scones are made from 175g butter, 350g self-raising flour, 1 and a 1/2 tsp baking powder, 30g caster sugar, 75g sultanas, 150ml milk and 2 eggs.
She explains how to make the scones in a post on Facebook : "Put flour and baking powder into a bowl and then add the butter.
"Rub in lightly and quickly with fingers until mixture looks like fine bread crumbs and add sugar and sultanas.
"Pour 100ml of the milk and all but two tbsp of the beaten egg into the flour mixture.
"Mix together to a soft but not too sticky dough, adding a bit more milk if needed to mop up any dry bits of mixture.
"Turn the dough on to a floured surface, lightly knead then gently roll and pat out to form a rectangle about 2cm deep.
"Cut as many rounds out as possible and lay on baking paper in slow cooker.
"Brush the top of scones over with remaining egg.
"Cook on high for 1 1/2 hours."
5. Giant pig in blanket
(Image: Sonia's Slow Cooked Recipes Facebook Page/@soniamc1981)
And it's not just breakfast hacks and baking recipes that Sonia likes to experiment with.
In a post on Facebook, she shared photos of her slow cooker pig in blanket.
Sonia made one with sausage meat and one with mince, seasoned with chili flakes.
She advises her followers to roll out the meat, wrap the meat in bacon, season it and cook it in the slow cooker on high for four hours.
6. Slow, take-away style Donner Kebab
(Image: Slow Cooker Recipe and Tips Facebook group)
On February 3, the MEN reported on a slow cooked donner kebab hack found on the Slow Cooker Recipes & Tips Facebook page.
For the recipe you will need 1kg lamb mince, 2 teaspoons mixed herbs, 3 teaspoons onion salt, 3 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper.
The author of the post writes: "Mix lamb mince and all above ingredients very very very well together.
"Form into a loaf shape. Wrap in baking paper or foil (optional).
"Place directly in slow cooker (no liquid needed).
"Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours (depending on your slow cooker).
"When cooked, let rest for 10-15 mins.
"Slice thinly. Serve with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese and sauce of your choice (we like tzatziki with lamb).
"Roll up in Lebanese bread, put in sandwich press to crisp up the bread and melt the cheese."
7. Slow cooker pizza
(Image: Facebook)
Earlier this week on February 18, the MEN reported on a slow cooker pizza recipe that was shared on the Facebook group Crockpot/Slow Cooker Recipes & Tips .
The woman behind the post shared before and after pictures of her creation with the caption: "My first ever sc pizza!
"Jus-rol thin crust pizza base (in fridge section in supermarket - tomato sauce comes with it).
"I added cooked chicken, peppers, mushroom, pepperoni, mozzarella slices, chillies and grated cheese.
"It was in slow cooker on high for about 1 and a half hours.
"Can't wait to taste it!"
8. Natural air freshener
Your slow cooker can also be used to make a natural air freshener for your home.
Choose your favourite scents and place the items into your slow cooker along with some water and cook on low for several hours.
You can use citrus fruits, apples, cinnamon and essential oils or you could replicate the scents of your favourite candles and airfreshers.
9. £1 pot slow cooker cleaning hack
Using your slow cooker for super-easy cooking is all fun and games until you have to clean it.
So, one Instagram user has recommended placing a slow cooker liner in the pot before you throw your ingredients in.
Sainsbury's offer Toastabags Slow Cooker Liners (5 bags) for £1.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Jorgie Porter says her ideal man is a cross between Lewis Capaldi and Mr Blobby

Former Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter has described her dream man - and he sounds like an absolute hoot .
In a startling admission the Eccles beauty says 'nobody ever asks me out ' - but her dream date would be a cross between Lewis Capaldi and Mr Blobby .
The former I 'm A Celebrity contestant says she likes to be 'laughed into bed ' and says the wise-cracking Scottish singer would fit the bill perfectly .
Speaking with The Sun she said : “ I like to be laughed into bed and he is really funny .
If he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what I ’ d do .
“ My ideal man would have Lewis Capaldi ’ s sense of humour and Mr Blobby ’ s personality , because he ’ d be really naughty on a night out . ''
Tubby Mr Blobby was the chaos-causing character on Noel 's House Party in the 90s .
Like Lewis , he topped the UK singles charts and he had a Christmas number one with the 1993 song Mr Blobby .
Jorgie , 32 , shot to fame in 2008 as bubbly Theresa McQueen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the celeb skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and returning for an 'All Stars ' version in 2014 .
The following year she headed into the Australian jungle for I ’ m A Celebrity with stars including Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet and Most Haunted host Yvette Fielding .
Geordie Shore 's Vicky Pattison was crowned the winner with Union J singer George Shelley finishing runner up .
Jorgie 's final scenes in Hollyoaks were screened in 2016 and she has since appeared in a one-off special remake of the classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miss Croft as well as a string of reality TV shows including Celebs Go Dating .
She now hosts the podcast Loose Lips with Love Island 2018 star Samira Mighty featuring 'blunt honesty about relationships , celebs , careers , body image and more . '

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Former Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter has described her dream man - and he sounds like an absolute hoot.
In a startling admission the Eccles beauty says 'nobody ever asks me out' - but her dream date would be a cross between Lewis Capaldi and Mr Blobby.
The former I'm A Celebrity contestant says she likes to be 'laughed into bed' and says the wise-cracking Scottish singer would fit the bill perfectly.
Speaking with The Sun she said: “I like to be laughed into bed and he is really funny. If he sang to me I don’t know what I’d do.
“My ideal man would have Lewis Capaldi’s sense of humour and Mr Blobby’s personality, because he’d be really naughty on a night out."
Tubby Mr Blobby was the chaos-causing character on Noel's House Party in the 90s.
Like Lewis, he topped the UK singles charts and he had a Christmas number one with the 1993 song Mr Blobby.
Jorgie, 32, shot to fame in 2008 as bubbly Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks before appearing on the celeb skating show Dancing On Ice in 2012 and returning for an 'All Stars' version in 2014.
The following year she headed into the Australian jungle for I’m A Celebrity with stars including Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet and Most Haunted host Yvette Fielding.
Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison was crowned the winner with Union J singer George Shelley finishing runner up.
Jorgie's final scenes in Hollyoaks were screened in 2016 and she has since appeared in a one-off special remake of the classic sitcom Are You Being Served? as Miss Croft as well as a string of reality TV shows including Celebs Go Dating.
She now hosts the podcast Loose Lips with Love Island 2018 star Samira Mighty featuring 'blunt honesty about relationships, celebs, careers, body image and more.'


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Dominic Calvert-Lewin baffled by 'disastrous' disallowed Manchester United goal

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has labelled his disallowed goal against Manchester United as a 'disaster ' .
United were held to a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon after a brilliant strike from Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Calvert-Lewin 's early opener .
The two sides were evenly matched in the second-half with not much attacking quality on show from either attacking line , but Everton thought they had won the game deep into stoppage time .
Gylfi Sigurdsson saw his low shot saved by David de Gea before Calvert-Lewin saw his rebounding shot deflect into the back of the net @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The linesman did not lift his flag for offside but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review deemed Sigurdsson to be interfering with play even though he moved out of the way .
When initially shown a replay of the goal Calvert-Lewin was baffled by the decision .
`` That is a disaster .
Oh my gosh .
He ’ s not even obstructing the line of site , '' he said in the tunnel .
When interviewed moments later the English forward stood by his comments but admitted they could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the moment , I wasn ’ t sure .
Seeing it back I think Gylfi on the floor doesn ’ t obstruct the line of sight , '' Calvert-Lewin told Sky Sports .
`` Fair enough , he ’ s in an offside position but then it takes a deflection , the keeper is going the other way and he ’ s got his legs out of the way .
The keeper is never going to save the ball so I ’ m not sure what it is .
`` For me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s a goal but VAR says otherwise and cancels out the emotion at the end .
What can you do ? ''

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin has labelled his disallowed goal against Manchester United as a 'disaster'.
United were held to a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon after a brilliant strike from Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Calvert-Lewin's early opener.
The two sides were evenly matched in the second-half with not much attacking quality on show from either attacking line, but Everton thought they had won the game deep into stoppage time.
Gylfi Sigurdsson saw his low shot saved by David de Gea before Calvert-Lewin saw his rebounding shot deflect into the back of the net after a deflection off Harry Maguire.
The linesman did not lift his flag for offside but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review deemed Sigurdsson to be interfering with play even though he moved out of the way.
When initially shown a replay of the goal Calvert-Lewin was baffled by the decision. "That is a disaster. Oh my gosh. He’s not even obstructing the line of site," he said in the tunnel.
When interviewed moments later the English forward stood by his comments but admitted they couldn't do much once VAR intervened.
"In the moment, I wasn’t sure. Seeing it back I think Gylfi on the floor doesn’t obstruct the line of sight," Calvert-Lewin told Sky Sports.
"Fair enough, he’s in an offside position but then it takes a deflection, the keeper is going the other way and he’s got his legs out of the way. The keeper is never going to save the ball so I’m not sure what it is.
"For me, as a striker, I think it’s a goal but VAR says otherwise and cancels out the emotion at the end. What can you do?"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Man Utd great Roy Keane gives verdict on VAR Dominic Calvert-Lewin Everton goal decision

Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has provided his verdict on the late VAR decision which overturned a potential winner for Everton .
The Reds picked up a valuable point at Goodison Park as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men came back from behind to draw 1-1 .
Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Everton the lead in the third minute when he deflected a clearance from David de Gea into the back of the net .
Bruno Fernandes equalised before the break but Calvert-Lewin thought he had won the game for Everton in injury time .
However , Gylfi Sigurðsson was lying in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ruled by VAR to have impacted the play following the deflection off Harry Maguire which sent the ball into the goal .
Asked if United would have felt hard done by losing to a goal like that , Keane said : `` Yes of course .
`` I think he was in-line with the ball and I do n't think De Gea would have saved it .
`` If it was allowed I think we would have had Ole on the pitch speaking to the referee .
`` Sigurðsson should have gotten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see why Everton are disappointed but I do think they got the right decision . ''

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Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has provided his verdict on the late VAR decision which overturned a potential winner for Everton.
The Reds picked up a valuable point at Goodison Park as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men came back from behind to draw 1-1.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Everton the lead in the third minute when he deflected a clearance from David de Gea into the back of the net.
Bruno Fernandes equalised before the break but Calvert-Lewin thought he had won the game for Everton in injury time.
However, Gylfi Sigurðsson was lying in an offside position on the floor and was ruled by VAR to have impacted the play following the deflection off Harry Maguire which sent the ball into the goal.
Asked if United would have felt hard done by losing to a goal like that, Keane said: "Yes of course.
"I think he was in-line with the ball and I don't think De Gea would have saved it.
"If it was allowed I think we would have had Ole on the pitch speaking to the referee.
"Sigurðsson should have gotten out of the way and I can see why Everton are disappointed but I do think they got the right decision."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-01--Pep Guardiola explains why he made eight changes for Man City vs Aston Villa in Carabao Cup final

Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City team selection in the Carabao Cup final was to reward the players in his squad who have n't played as much this season .
Guardiola made eight changes from the side that beat Real Madrid in midweek , with Phil Foden and David Silva starting ahead of Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva .
There were also starts for John Stones , Claudio Bravo , Aleks Zinchenko and David Silva .
Foden started in rounds three , four and five of the competition , but was on the bench for both semi-final legs against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play just four minutes .
However , Guardiola has given Foden and some of his teammates a huge show of faith by recalling them to the City starting line-up for the showpiece final against Aston Villa at Wembley .
And he explained before kick off that he made the changes to 'make everyone feel involved ' .
`` It 's better to be here than not be here , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` I trust a lot with all the squad and I wanted to make everybody feel involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a selection to win the game , that 's fresh , for mentality . ''
After City 's impressive 2-1 comeback win at Real Madrid on Wednesday also played a part in the decision to rest the likes of De Bruyne , Bernardo and Gabriel Jesus .
He continued : `` It was such a demanding game in Madrid , not just physically , mentally .
We decide this competition play normally many , many players and maybe a quarter of them do n't play .
`` I think one game at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after we come back , the day after I start to think about the final .
`` Finals are unpredictable and also they play the final for the first time since a long , long time ago .
I would say as much finals you play the more comfortable you are but every final is different . ''

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Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City team selection in the Carabao Cup final was to reward the players in his squad who haven't played as much this season.
Guardiola made eight changes from the side that beat Real Madrid in midweek, with Phil Foden and David Silva starting ahead of Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva. There were also starts for John Stones, Claudio Bravo, Aleks Zinchenko and David Silva.
Foden started in rounds three, four and five of the competition, but was on the bench for both semi-final legs against Manchester United, coming off the bench to play just four minutes.
However, Guardiola has given Foden and some of his teammates a huge show of faith by recalling them to the City starting line-up for the showpiece final against Aston Villa at Wembley.
And he explained before kick off that he made the changes to 'make everyone feel involved'.
"It's better to be here than not be here," he told Sky Sports.
"I trust a lot with all the squad and I wanted to make everybody feel involved. That's why. I pick a selection to win the game, that's fresh, for mentality."
After City's impressive 2-1 comeback win at Real Madrid on Wednesday also played a part in the decision to rest the likes of De Bruyne, Bernardo and Gabriel Jesus.
He continued: "It was such a demanding game in Madrid, not just physically, mentally. We decide this competition play normally many, many players and maybe a quarter of them don't play.
"I think one game at a time. So I prepare Madrid then after we come back, the day after I start to think about the final.
"Finals are unpredictable and also they play the final for the first time since a long, long time ago. I would say as much finals you play the more comfortable you are but every final is different."