themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--'Monstrous' dealer brutally killed man after weeks of 'violent abuse'...the beloved grandad had only

'Monstrous' dealer brutally killed man after weeks of 'violent abuse'...the beloved grandad had only been out looking for his mum

A 'monstrous ' drug dealer applied for a new passport after brutally killing a much-loved grandfather following a drug dispute .
Mohammed Ubaid , 46 , attacked John Rimmer , 54 , after Mr Rimmer had gone to his house looking for his elderly mother .
Now Ubaid has been jailed for 14 years and two months .
Mr Rimmer , a heroin addict , had dealt drugs with Ubaid after meeting in prison months before .
Their relationship was described as ‘ violent and abusive ’ .
Ubaid would repeatedly beat Mr Rimmer with a wooden mop handle and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In September 2019 , Mr Rimmer became concerned when his mother had gone for a walk and he went to Ubaid ’ s house , in Rochdale , to see if she was there .
He was never seen alive again , Minshull Street Crown Court heard , after Ubaid brutally attacked the father-of-one , leaving him with a serious brain injury .
After the beating , Ubaid called a friend , who arrived just after 8pm and was seen on CCTV carrying Mr Rimmer 's unconscious body to his car .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where doctors found he had a serious brain injury and put him on life support .
He was transferred to Royal Oldham but died two days later .
Prosecutor Richard Pratt QC said that Mr Rimmer 's life was 'blighted by drug abuse ' .
“ His lifestyle led to him supplying drugs and , when caught and prosecuted , going to prison , '' the barrister said .
`` At some stage , he met the defendant during a prison sentence and they became friends .
However , their association was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poor health increased John 's vulnerability and his desperate cravings for class A drugs led to him being effectively employed by the defendant to deliver drugs to fellow addicts in the Rochdale area . ''
“ From a number of separate witnesses a clear picture emerged that the relationship between the defendant and John Rimmer was violent and abusive , ” Mr Pratt added .
The court heard that Ubaid believed Mr Rimmer was stealing from him .
Ubaid was also said to be angered that £700 of drugs was stolen from Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'tipping point ' for Ubaid , Mr Pratt said .
Ubaid beat victim - then left him for three hours On September 4 last year , Mr Rimmer was searching for his mother who had gone for a walk and went to the Ubaid 's house .
“ He entered via the back door at 4:54pm and was never seen conscious again , '' Mr Pratt said .
`` A series of attempted calls to enlist the help of a friend began at 5.18pm , and the defendant now admits the attack took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival .
“ It follows that for a period of three hours until the arrival of his friend , the defendant did nothing to arrange for any medical assistance .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' The man said that the defendant ’ s principal concern was to get Mr Rimmer out of his house . ''
A post-mortem report revealed Mr Rimmer died from a traumatic brain injury caused by blows to the head , or heavy fall-related impacts .
In their investigation , police released CCTV footage of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovered that the victim had described himself as running class A drugs ‘ for Cabs ’ ( a nickname used for Ubaid ) .
After the attack , the defendant took steps to evade the police and was staying away from his home .
He applied for a new passport and asked a friend to collect it when it was delivered to his house .
He was later overheard by a friend talking on the phone when he admitted that he killed Mr Rimmer 'by his fist ' .
A day later after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on September 12 , the defendant was arrested in Bradford .
He was accused of murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter .
'We are all suffering with grief , loss and shock' Prosecutors said Mr Rimmer was a talented art student at school , and had initially trained as an apprentice press printer before setting up an art community project in Rochdale .
In a victim personal statement read to the court , Andrea Scott , former partner of Mr Rimmer paid tribute to him .
She said “ This has left a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I am yet to come to terms with what has happened .
“ I have had to hold myself and my family together , I have lost the father of my son and my best friend .
We are all suffering with grief , loss and shock .
“ Losing John is something I can accept as a brutal fact that there are monstrous people out there who take advantage of and absorb people ’ s lives with no regard for the families .
“ John was a great son , father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His son knew his father had issues , but he will never understand why he was so suddenly and brutally taken away from us .
“ He did not deserve to be treated in such a brutal way.
” 'This was not an equal relationship' Ubaid has previous convictions for drug dealing , harassment , battery and assault occasioning actual bodily harm .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Benjamin Nolan QC said Ubaid initially thought Mr Rimmer was asleep on the sofa after the attack .
“ He did try to rouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phoning his friend for assistance .
His main intention was to get him to hospital , ” he said .
“ He didn ’ t ring an ambulance for him for any reason other than the prospect of law and order coming to his house .
“ The nasty bullying caused other violent injuries but would not have caused the death.
” Ubaid , of Dover Road , Rochdale , pleaded guilty to manslaughter and conspiracy to supply class A drugs .
Sentencing him , Judge Maurice Greene told him : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite clear you had some control over the situation .
`` The relationship was abusive and violent .
You would shout at him and assault him and on occasions you would hit him with a long handled broom .
“ The day before John Rimmer was killed , a man stole £700 worth of drugs from his home and you may have believed that Mr Rimmer stole them .
“ On September 4 2019 , he was looking for his mother and came over to your house .
Tragically and sadly he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s quite clear that in 25 minutes or so you were making calls to an acquaintance , by this time Mr Rimmer had been attacked and assaulted by you .
“ It ’ s quite clear he was vulnerable due to his health and you would have known that .
You made little to no attempt to seek medical assistance.
” Detective Chief Inspector Colin Larkin , of GMP 's Major Incident Team , said : “ John 's family described him as straightforward and honest man who simply knew his role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything with everyone who walked by his side .
`` His death has shocked and saddened them in the worst possible way and our thoughts are with John ’ s family at this difficult time .
“ Ubaid 's relentless bullying and intimidation of John eventually led to his untimely death and after realising John was seriously injured he got others involved to hide his fatal attack .
“ His actions were heartless and brutal , but thankfully CCTV footage of the events leading up to and after the attack significantly helped to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I would like to thank the community for their support , throughout what has been a difficult investigation - particularly the witnesses who offered to give evidence in court .
Without their bravery and courage the defendant would not have pleaded guilty and we are indebted to their courage .
“ I hope this result gives John 's family some comfort as they come to terms with their loss and also goes to show others the consequences of dealing drugs and the impact it can have on people 's lives .
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A 'monstrous' drug dealer applied for a new passport after brutally killing a much-loved grandfather following a drug dispute.
Mohammed Ubaid, 46, attacked John Rimmer, 54, after Mr Rimmer had gone to his house looking for his elderly mother.
Now Ubaid has been jailed for 14 years and two months.
Mr Rimmer, a heroin addict, had dealt drugs with Ubaid after meeting in prison months before.
Their relationship was described as ‘violent and abusive’. Ubaid would repeatedly beat Mr Rimmer with a wooden mop handle and would make abusive comments towards him.
In September 2019, Mr Rimmer became concerned when his mother had gone for a walk and he went to Ubaid’s house, in Rochdale, to see if she was there.
(Image: GMP)
He was never seen alive again, Minshull Street Crown Court heard, after Ubaid brutally attacked the father-of-one, leaving him with a serious brain injury.
After the beating, Ubaid called a friend, who arrived just after 8pm and was seen on CCTV carrying Mr Rimmer's unconscious body to his car.
The friend took Mr Rimmer to Rochdale Infirmary, where doctors found he had a serious brain injury and put him on life support. He was transferred to Royal Oldham but died two days later.
Prosecutor Richard Pratt QC said that Mr Rimmer's life was 'blighted by drug abuse'.
“His lifestyle led to him supplying drugs and, when caught and prosecuted, going to prison," the barrister said.
"At some stage, he met the defendant during a prison sentence and they became friends. However, their association was not one of equal standing.
"Poor health increased John's vulnerability and his desperate cravings for class A drugs led to him being effectively employed by the defendant to deliver drugs to fellow addicts in the Rochdale area."
“From a number of separate witnesses a clear picture emerged that the relationship between the defendant and John Rimmer was violent and abusive, ” Mr Pratt added.
The court heard that Ubaid believed Mr Rimmer was stealing from him.
Ubaid was also said to be angered that £700 of drugs was stolen from Mr Rimmer's home.
This represented a 'tipping point' for Ubaid, Mr Pratt said.
Ubaid beat victim - then left him for three hours
On September 4 last year, Mr Rimmer was searching for his mother who had gone for a walk and went to the Ubaid's house.
“He entered via the back door at 4:54pm and was never seen conscious again," Mr Pratt said.
"A series of attempted calls to enlist the help of a friend began at 5.18pm, and the defendant now admits the attack took place shortly after John Rimmer’s arrival.
“It follows that for a period of three hours until the arrival of his friend, the defendant did nothing to arrange for any medical assistance.
"The man said that the defendant’s principal concern was to get Mr Rimmer out of his house."
A post-mortem report revealed Mr Rimmer died from a traumatic brain injury caused by blows to the head, or heavy fall-related impacts.
In their investigation, police released CCTV footage of Mr Rimmer's last movements and detectives discovered that the victim had described himself as running class A drugs ‘for Cabs’ (a nickname used for Ubaid).
After the attack, the defendant took steps to evade the police and was staying away from his home.
He applied for a new passport and asked a friend to collect it when it was delivered to his house.
He was later overheard by a friend talking on the phone when he admitted that he killed Mr Rimmer 'by his fist'.
A day later after the phone call with his friend, on September 12, the defendant was arrested in Bradford.
He was accused of murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
'We are all suffering with grief, loss and shock'
Prosecutors said Mr Rimmer was a talented art student at school, and had initially trained as an apprentice press printer before setting up an art community project in Rochdale.
In a victim personal statement read to the court, Andrea Scott, former partner of Mr Rimmer paid tribute to him.
She said “This has left a devastating impact on me and my family and I am yet to come to terms with what has happened.
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“I have had to hold myself and my family together, I have lost the father of my son and my best friend. We are all suffering with grief, loss and shock.
“Losing John is something I can accept as a brutal fact that there are monstrous people out there who take advantage of and absorb people’s lives with no regard for the families.
“John was a great son, father, grandfather and friend to many. His son knew his father had issues, but he will never understand why he was so suddenly and brutally taken away from us.
“He did not deserve to be treated in such a brutal way.”
'This was not an equal relationship'
Ubaid has previous convictions for drug dealing, harassment, battery and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Benjamin Nolan QC said Ubaid initially thought Mr Rimmer was asleep on the sofa after the attack.
“He did try to rouse him in the minutes and seconds before phoning his friend for assistance. His main intention was to get him to hospital,” he said.
“He didn’t ring an ambulance for him for any reason other than the prospect of law and order coming to his house.
“The nasty bullying caused other violent injuries but would not have caused the death.”
Ubaid, of Dover Road, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
Sentencing him, Judge Maurice Greene told him: “This was not an equal relationship and was quite clear you had some control over the situation.
"The relationship was abusive and violent. You would shout at him and assault him and on occasions you would hit him with a long handled broom.
“The day before John Rimmer was killed, a man stole £700 worth of drugs from his home and you may have believed that Mr Rimmer stole them.
“On September 4 2019, he was looking for his mother and came over to your house. Tragically and sadly he was not seen conscious again.
“It’s quite clear that in 25 minutes or so you were making calls to an acquaintance, by this time Mr Rimmer had been attacked and assaulted by you.
“It’s quite clear he was vulnerable due to his health and you would have known that. You made little to no attempt to seek medical assistance.”
Police: 'Ubaid's actions were heartless and brutal'
Detective Chief Inspector Colin Larkin, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: “John's family described him as straightforward and honest man who simply knew his role in life was to share love for everything with everyone who walked by his side.
"His death has shocked and saddened them in the worst possible way and our thoughts are with John’s family at this difficult time.
“Ubaid's relentless bullying and intimidation of John eventually led to his untimely death and after realising John was seriously injured he got others involved to hide his fatal attack.
“His actions were heartless and brutal, but thankfully CCTV footage of the events leading up to and after the attack significantly helped to put this violent man behind bars.
“I would like to thank the community for their support, throughout what has been a difficult investigation - particularly the witnesses who offered to give evidence in court. Without their bravery and courage the defendant would not have pleaded guilty and we are indebted to their courage.
“I hope this result gives John's family some comfort as they come to terms with their loss and also goes to show others the consequences of dealing drugs and the impact it can have on people's lives.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-05--Manchester United fans have Bruno Fernandes concern ahead of Manchester derby

Some Manchester United fans are worried that Bruno Fernandes might be playing too many games after he was named in the starting XI for the FA Cup clash with Derby County .
Fernandes arrived at United towards the end of the January transfer window and has already become a fan favourite at Old Trafford thanks to his brilliant start at the club .
The Portuguese has three goals and two assists in his first six games and could add to his tally in the Midlands on Thursday night .
Yet some fans would rather have seen Fernandes sit out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's fresh for Sunday 's clash with cross-town rivals Manchester City .
United will be hoping to take a step closer to winning the FA Cup for the first time since 2016 with a victory at Pride Park , which would set up a quarter-final with Premier League relegation strugglers Norwich City .
However , they will have to overcome club legend Wayne Rooney , who starts and captains the Rams against his former side .
Despite the importance of the game , some fans believe that Fernandes should have been rested ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can see a selection of their reactions below :

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Some Manchester United fans are worried that Bruno Fernandes might be playing too many games after he was named in the starting XI for the FA Cup clash with Derby County.
Fernandes arrived at United towards the end of the January transfer window and has already become a fan favourite at Old Trafford thanks to his brilliant start at the club.
The Portuguese has three goals and two assists in his first six games and could add to his tally in the Midlands on Thursday night.
Yet some fans would rather have seen Fernandes sit out the match against lower league opposition so he's fresh for Sunday's clash with cross-town rivals Manchester City.
United will be hoping to take a step closer to winning the FA Cup for the first time since 2016 with a victory at Pride Park, which would set up a quarter-final with Premier League relegation strugglers Norwich City.
However, they will have to overcome club legend Wayne Rooney, who starts and captains the Rams against his former side.
Despite the importance of the game, some fans believe that Fernandes should have been rested ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
You can see a selection of their reactions below:
Manchester United starting XI vs Derby: Romero; Dalot, Lindelof, Baily, Shaw; Fred, McTominay; Mata, Fernandes, Lingard, Ighalo.
Substitutes: De Gea, Tuanzebe, Williams, Pereira, Matic, Greenwood, Martial.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--This Morning body language expert makes surprise assessment about Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford

Eamonn Holmes got more than he bargained for after asking a body language expert about his relationship with Ruth Langsford .
Adrianne Carter was on This Morning to discuss what Harry and Meghan ’ s gestures towards each other say about their marriage .
But she was put on the spot by Eamonn , who was keen to hear what she had to say about his bond with Ruth .
With a twinkle in his eye , Eamonn asked : “ Can you tell looking at me and Ruth that we are a couple ?
” He continued : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me at every available opportunity ?
And my hand is on her back ... ” But his cheeky comment was returned with an unexpected critique from Adrianne .
Journalist Camilla Tominey , who was also guest on the sofa , asked : “ I 'd like to know who you think wears the trousers in this relationship.
” But Adrianne was coy in her response .
But Ruth was more than happy to elaborate on what she believed this meant .
“ That means me - and you ’ re right , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrated this to be the case as she scolded her hubby as he appeared to reveal something about their private life .
“ I ’ ll tell you to what degree , ” began Eamonn .
“ We ’ re having a birth… ” “ Ok , we ’ re not doing that , my wife has decided that is private .
I have very little say in anything.
” It was all in jest of course - the pair are known for their on-screen bickering .
As giggles filled the studio , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came back with : “ Shush and read that.
” You tell him , Ruth !
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Eamonn Holmes got more than he bargained for after asking a body language expert about his relationship with Ruth Langsford.
Adrianne Carter was on This Morning to discuss what Harry and Meghan’s gestures towards each other say about their marriage.
But she was put on the spot by Eamonn, who was keen to hear what she had to say about his bond with Ruth.
With a twinkle in his eye, Eamonn asked: “Can you tell looking at me and Ruth that we are a couple?”
Adrianne replied: “I can. I absolutely can.”
(Image: ITV)
He continued: “Can you see how she sidles up to me at every available opportunity? And my hand is on her back...”
But his cheeky comment was returned with an unexpected critique from Adrianne.
“Male dominated,” she said
“Male dominated!” echoed Ruth.
“Oh, if only,” said Eamonn.
Journalist Camilla Tominey, who was also guest on the sofa, asked: “I'd like to know who you think wears the trousers in this relationship.”
(Image: ITV)
But Adrianne was coy in her response.
“I couldn’t possibly say,” she said, cryptically.
But Ruth was more than happy to elaborate on what she believed this meant.
“That means me - and you’re right,” she admitted.
Moments later she demonstrated this to be the case as she scolded her hubby as he appeared to reveal something about their private life.
“I’ll tell you to what degree,” began Eamonn. “We’re having a birth…”
“We’re not,” interrupted Ruth firmly.
“Ok, we’re not doing that, my wife has decided that is private. I have very little say in anything.”
It was all in jest of course - the pair are known for their on-screen bickering.
As giggles filled the studio, Ruth, looking at the autocue, came back with: “Shush and read that.”
You tell him, Ruth!
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Child at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool tests positive for coronavirus

A child at Alder Hey Children 's Hospital in Liverpool has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus .
The BBC reports that hospital bosses have confirmed the case , but have not disclosed the age or sex of the patient .
It is one of the two cases Liverpool City Council confirmed on Thursday , bringing the total in the city to three .
The first case in the city was confirmed earlier on Wednesday .
Out of the cases confirmed in Liverpool , one of the two new cases is connected to the first , while the other new case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest on the outbreak , follow our coronavirus live updates here .
Confirmed cases in the UK are continuing to rise , with a further 26 cases confirmed on Thursday afternoon by the Department of Health .
This brought the total number of coronavirus cases in the UK from 90 to 116 .
Later on Thursday afternoon , health officials confirmed that one person has died after contracting the virus - the first death from coronavirus in the UK .
The patient , who had underlying health conditions and was therefore at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted to a hospital in Berkshire .
As of 9am on Thursday , the Department of Health and Social Care said 115 people had tested positive for coronavirus in the UK and a total of 18,083 people had been tested .
In Greater Manchester , there are 11 confirmed cases of coronavirus .
The M.E.N has contacted Alder Hey Children 's Hospital for a statement .
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A child at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
The BBC has said that hospital bosses have confirmed the case, but have not disclosed the age or sex of the patient.
It is one of the two cases Liverpool City Council confirmed on Thursday, bringing the total in the city to three.
The first case in the city was confirmed earlier on Wednesday.
Out of the cases confirmed in Liverpool, one of the two new cases is connected to the first, while the other new case recently travelled from northern Italy.
For the latest on the outbreak, follow our coronavirus live updates here.
Confirmed cases in the UK are continuing to rise, with a further 26 cases confirmed on Thursday afternoon by the Department of Health.
This brought the total number of coronavirus cases in the UK from 90 to 116.
Later on Thursday afternoon, health officials confirmed that one person has died after contracting the virus - the first death from coronavirus in the UK.
The patient, who had underlying health conditions and was therefore at particular risk, died after they were admitted to a hospital in Berkshire.
As of 9am on Thursday, the Department of Health and Social Care said 115 people had tested positive for coronavirus in the UK and a total of 18,083 people had been tested.
In Greater Manchester, there are 11 confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The M.E.N has contacted Alder Hey Children's Hospital for a statement.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Huge £175m wellbeing resort combining an 'ancient Roman spa with an indoor tropical paradise' is com

Huge £175m wellbeing resort combining an 'ancient Roman spa with an indoor tropical paradise' is coming to Manchester

A £175 million indoor tropical spa near the Trafford Centre has been granted planning permission .
The Therme Manchester and Peel L & P wellbeing resort will replace the current EventCity events building in Trafford Park , which is being relocated to the old site of Soccerdome .
The three-storey centre on Barton Dock Road will include a large family zone with waterslides , a wave pool , indoor and outdoor pools , steam rooms , exotic palm tree relaxation areas , luxury spa experiences and a two acre wellbeing garden .
A dedicated adults ’ area will have warm-water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bars , therapeutic mineral baths and beautifully designed steam rooms and saunas .
There will also be spaces for yoga , pilates and other activities as well as a number of restaurants and bars and parking on site .
The site will sit between Phoenix Way , Mercury Way and the Bridgewater Canal and hopes to create `` a true oasis in the city '' .
Therme Manchester first announced the proposals in July 2019 and said they want to bring together “ the tradition of the ancient Roman spa with an indoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first centres of its kind in the UK .
Building work is expected to begin shortly , now full permission has been granted by Trafford Council .
At the planning committee meeting last night ( Thursday March 5 ) , Coun Aidan Williams , Labour representative for Bucklow St Martins ward , said : `` Not a single resident has objected to these plans and I think that speaks volumes . ''
A representative of Therme Manchester was also at the meeting last night , Mr Mark said : `` This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will improve physical and mental wellbeing for the whole community . ''
There were some concerns and one objection raised to the application by neighbouring business Regatta , which makes and sells outdoors sportswear , over a right of access issue .
The company was concerned about the impact current plans for people to access Therme 's centre would have on their own business .
Mr Mark said he was sure Therme would work with its neighbours to find a solution to this , but councillors quipped that this right of access issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When announcing the plans , Stelian Iacob , CEO of Therme Group UK , said : “ Therme combines sustainable technology with nature and culture to benefit communities around the world .
“ Manchester has always been a forward-thinking city , and we are excited about the possibility of Therme Manchester bringing well-being and affordable luxury to the heart of the community , shaping a city of the future.
” James Whittaker , Peel L & P Group development director , added : “ Bringing Therme Manchester to TraffordCity is a once in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver a world class well-being resort to the north of England , create a state-of-the-art events and conference facility as well as provide a permanent football facility for the local community .
Andrew Western , Trafford Council Leader , said : “ We are delighted that this Therme Group development , the first of its kind in the UK , is coming to Trafford .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' It is a huge scheme which will be a fantastic addition to the area and supports several of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wellbeing .
`` It will bring thousands of jobs to the borough and millions of visitors each year , who will benefit our local economy on a massive scale .
`` We are proud that Therme Group has selected Trafford for this superb development.
” The plans were unianimously approved by Trafford Council 's planning committee on Thursday March 5 .

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A £250 million indoor tropical spa near the Trafford Centre has been granted planning permission.
The Therme Manchester and Peel L&P wellbeing resort will replace the current EventCity events building in Trafford Park, which is being relocated to the old site of Soccerdome.
The three-storey centre on Barton Dock Road will include a large family zone with waterslides, a wave pool, indoor and outdoor pools, steam rooms, exotic palm tree relaxation areas, luxury spa experiences and a two acre wellbeing garden.
A dedicated adults’ area will have warm-water lagoons among spectacular botanical gardens, swim-up bars, therapeutic mineral baths and beautifully designed steam rooms and saunas.
There will also be spaces for yoga, pilates and other activities as well as a number of restaurants and bars and parking on site.
The site will sit between Phoenix Way, Mercury Way and the Bridgewater Canal and hopes to create "a true oasis in the city".
Therme Manchester first announced the proposals in July 2019 and said they want to bring together “the tradition of the ancient Roman spa with an indoor tropical paradise” in one of the first centres of its kind in the UK.
Building work is expected to begin shortly, now full permission has been granted by Trafford Council.
At the planning committee meeting last night (Thursday March 5), Coun Aidan Williams, Labour representative for Bucklow St Martins ward, said: "Not a single resident has objected to these plans and I think that speaks volumes."
A representative of Therme Manchester was also at the meeting last night, Mr Mark said: "This is a £250 million investment in Trafford, it will improve physical and mental wellbeing for the whole community."
There were some concerns and one objection raised to the application by neighbouring business Regatta, which makes and sells outdoors sportswear, over a right of access issue.
The company was concerned about the impact current plans for people to access Therme's centre would have on their own business.
Mr Mark said he was sure Therme would work with its neighbours to find a solution to this, but councillors quipped that this right of access issue could potentially halt the whole development.
(Image: Therme)
When announcing the plans, Stelian Iacob, CEO of Therme Group UK, said: “Therme combines sustainable technology with nature and culture to benefit communities around the world.
“Manchester has always been a forward-thinking city, and we are excited about the possibility of Therme Manchester bringing well-being and affordable luxury to the heart of the community, shaping a city of the future.”
James Whittaker, Peel L&P Group development director, added: “Bringing Therme Manchester to TraffordCity is a once in a generation opportunity and these plans will deliver a world class well-being resort to the north of England, create a state-of-the-art events and conference facility as well as provide a permanent football facility for the local community.
Andrew Western, Trafford Council Leader, said: “We are delighted that this Therme Group development, the first of its kind in the UK, is coming to Trafford.
"It is a huge scheme which will be a fantastic addition to the area and supports several of the council’s priorities including health and wellbeing.
"It will bring thousands of jobs to the borough and millions of visitors each year, who will benefit our local economy on a massive scale.
"We are proud that Therme Group has selected Trafford for this superb development.”
The plans were unianimously approved by Trafford Council's planning committee on Thursday March 5.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--ADVERTORIAL: The Coral to play intimate Goose Island Presents charity gig at Gorilla

Indie icons The Coral are returning to Manchester next month for a hugely intimate charity gig .
The Dreaming of You rockers will be performing at Gorilla on April 1 as part of the Goose Island Presents series of concerts , which aim to celebrate great music , comedy , beer and good causes .
Tickets have already sold out , but you can join the waiting list at this link to be informed if any more are released .
Proceeds from ticket sales will go to music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and Autism Together .
As well as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's very own Mick Ferry - regular face on TV favourites The Comedy Store , Michael McIntyre ’ s Comedy Roadshow and John Bishop ’ s Only Joking - will be performing his unique stand-up routine on the night .
Plus , The Coral have brewed a very special collaborative beer with the Goose Island Brewpub in Shoreditch .
Dreaming of Brew - a punchy single hop IPA using Goose Brewmaster Andrew 's favourite hop , Simcoe - will be available exclusively on the night .
`` We can ’ t wait to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Goose Island to brew our own beer and all for a good cause , '' said the band .
The gig is one of a series of shows that will be staged across the UK this summer by Goose Island , which will unite iconic musicians , emerging acts and comedians , with a host of exciting collaborative beers also available to sample at each event .
And as part of Goose Island ’ s commitment to supporting grass-roots , emerging talent , the evening will be opened by a local support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artists can enter the competition here .
For more information or to join the waiting list , click here .

Indie icons The Coral are returning to Manchester next month for a hugely intimate charity gig.
The Dreaming of You rockers will be performing at Gorilla on April 1 as part of the Goose Island Presents series of concerts, which aim to celebrate great music, comedy, beer and good causes.
Tickets have already sold out, but you can join the waiting list at this link to be informed if any more are released. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and Autism Together.
As well as a performance from the Wirral-based band, Manchester's very own Mick Ferry - regular face on TV favourites The Comedy Store, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and John Bishop’s Only Joking - will be performing his unique stand-up routine on the night.
Plus, The Coral have brewed a very special collaborative beer with the Goose Island Brewpub in Shoreditch. Dreaming of Brew - a punchy single hop IPA using Goose Brewmaster Andrew's favourite hop, Simcoe - will be available exclusively on the night.
"We can’t wait to play this show and and team up with Goose Island to brew our own beer and all for a good cause," said the band.
The gig is one of a series of shows that will be staged across the UK this summer by Goose Island, which will unite iconic musicians, emerging acts and comedians, with a host of exciting collaborative beers also available to sample at each event.
And as part of Goose Island’s commitment to supporting grass-roots, emerging talent, the evening will be opened by a local support act chosen by The Coral. Local artists can enter the competition here .
For more information or to join the waiting list, click here .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City boss to provide team news ahead of Manchester United fi

Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City boss to provide team news ahead of Manchester United fixture

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dropped a huge hint that Phil Foden will play against Manchester United on Sunday .
@ @ @ @ @ surprise omission from the side that defeated Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round @ @ @ @ @ man of the match performance in the Carabao Cup final .
Fans took Foden being @ @ @ @ @ that he may be in store for a start at Old Trafford and Guardiola suggested @ @ @ @ @ case .
“ They were playing good , I didn ’ t want to move @ @ @ @ @ ready .
He has to be ready .
Next game , he ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ Blues boss said when asked why Foden did n't play .
Kevin De Bruyne is @ @ @ @ @ after a picking up a back injury against Aston Villa , although Guardiola is expected @ @ @ @ @ the Belgian 's state during his press conference this afternoon .
Follow for the latest @ @ @ @ @ .

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dropped a huge hint that Phil Foden will play against Manchester United on Sunday.
The midfield prodigy was a surprise omission from the side that defeated Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday night after his man of the match performance in the Carabao Cup final.
Fans took Foden being left out as a hint that he may be in store for a start at Old Trafford and Guardiola suggested that that could be the case.
“They were playing good, I didn’t want to move much. He’s ready. He has to be ready. Next game, he’s going to play," the Blues boss said when asked why Foden didn't play.
Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt for the game after a picking up a back injury against Aston Villa, although Guardiola gave an update on the Belgian's state during his press conference this afternoon.
Recap City news from our daily blog.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Virgin Media apologises after data breach leaves details of 900,000 customers unsecured

Virgin Media has apologised for a data breach that left the personal details of around 900,000 customers unsecured and accessible .
The company , which provides telephone , television , and internet services in the UK , said it occurred after one of its marketing databases was `` incorrectly configured '' , which allowed unauthorised access .
However they have reassured customers that the database did n't include passwords or financial details - but that it did contain names , home and email addresses , as well as phone numbers .
Virgin also confirmed the database was shut down `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know the extent of the access or whether information was actually used .
In a statement , the company said : `` We recently became aware that one of our marketing databases was incorrectly configured which allowed unauthorised access .
`` We immediately solved the issue by shutting down access to this database , which contained some contact details of approximately 900,000 people , including fixed line customers representing approximately 15 % of that customer base .
`` Protecting our customers ’ data is a top priority and we sincerely apologise .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or financial details , such as credit card information or bank account numbers , but did contain limited contact information such as names , home and email addresses and phone numbers .
`` Based upon our investigation , Virgin Media does believe that the database was accessed on at least one occasion but we do not know the extent of the access or if any information was actually used .
`` We are now contacting those affected to inform them of what happened .
We urge people to remain cautious before clicking on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an unverified or unknown party . ''
Adam French , Which ?
consumer rights expert , said : `` This data breach has exposed the data of almost a million Virgin Media customers and whilst no financial details or passwords were included , those customers are likely to be worried .
`` It is vital that Virgin Media continues to provide clear information on what has happened .
`` For anyone concerned they could be affected – it ’ s good practice to update your password after a data breach .
Also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breach , as scammers may try and take advantage of it . ''

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Virgin Media has apologised for a data breach that left the personal details of around 900,000 customers unsecured and accessible.
The company, which provides telephone, television, and internet services in the UK, said it occurred after one of its marketing databases was "incorrectly configured", which allowed unauthorised access.
However they have reassured customers that the database didn't include passwords or financial details - but that it did contain names, home and email addresses, as well as phone numbers.
Virgin also confirmed the database was shut down "immediately" but that they do not know the extent of the access or whether information was actually used.
In a statement, the company said: "We recently became aware that one of our marketing databases was incorrectly configured which allowed unauthorised access.
"We immediately solved the issue by shutting down access to this database, which contained some contact details of approximately 900,000 people, including fixed line customers representing approximately 15% of that customer base.
"Protecting our customers’ data is a top priority and we sincerely apologise.
"The database did not include any passwords or financial details, such as credit card information or bank account numbers, but did contain limited contact information such as names, home and email addresses and phone numbers.
"Based upon our investigation, Virgin Media does believe that the database was accessed on at least one occasion but we do not know the extent of the access or if any information was actually used.
"We are now contacting those affected to inform them of what happened. We urge people to remain cautious before clicking on an unknown link or giving any details to an unverified or unknown party."
Adam French, Which? consumer rights expert, said: "This data breach has exposed the data of almost a million Virgin Media customers and whilst no financial details or passwords were included, those customers are likely to be worried.
"It is vital that Virgin Media continues to provide clear information on what has happened.
"For anyone concerned they could be affected – it’s good practice to update your password after a data breach. Also, be wary of emails regarding the breach, as scammers may try and take advantage of it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Netball star Tracey Neville shares photograph of first child 'Nev' named after father

Netball star Tracey Neville has announced the birth of her first child .
The former England Netball head coach shared a photograph of Nev Geoffrey Timmins , who was born on March 3 at Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre in Burnley .
Tracey , sister of Gary and Phil Neville , thanked staff at the hospital for looking after her .
The newborn has been named 'Nev ' after Tracey 's late father , Neville Neville .
In one photograph the baby was dressed in a white baby grow with 'Baby Nev ' written across the front .
Tracey wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our little boy ‘ Nev Geoffrey Timmins ’ was born on 03/03/20 .
`` Thank u for the & support I have received .
`` To Lancashire Newborn Centre , u were exceptional in ure care and 2 the special people , consultants , midwifes & health care workers who looked after me . ''
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Netball star Tracey Neville has announced the birth of her first child.
The former England Netball head coach shared a photograph of Nev Geoffrey Timmins, who was born on March 3 at Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre in Burnley.
Tracey, sister of Gary and Phil Neville, thanked staff at the hospital for looking after her.
The newborn has been named 'Nev' after Tracey's late father, Neville Neville.
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In one photograph the baby was dressed in a white baby grow with 'Baby Nev' written across the front.
Tracey, from Bury, wrote on Twitter: "Our rainbow, our little boy ‘Nev Geoffrey Timmins’ was born on 03/03/20.
"Thank u for the &support I have received.
"To Lancashire Newborn Centre,u were exceptional in ure care and 2 the special people,consultants, midwifes &health care workers who looked after me."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Liverpool FC have replaced Manchester United as Man City's biggest rivals

Remember the banner Manchester United fans used to have at the Scoreboard End of the ground - “ Not Arrogant , Just Better ” ?
Whatever happened to that ?
Is it tucked in a drawer at the Old Trafford museum , along with the “ 35 Years ” ticker which Roberto Mancini 's ground-breaking Manchester City side took such great delight in tearing down ?
Those things are artefacts of a bygone age , a time when United really did bestride the city like a colossus , winning major trophies and playing glorious football .
City were never truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often said .
They were always proud of their identity , of the soul of the club , even when short-sighted owners and even more myopic players ensured that Saturday afternoons were often a car crash .
The spirit of the support remained alive , through dark times .
To answer the predictable sorts at every away ground , they actually were there , when they were s*** .
But the last ten years have seen the pendulum swing .
To listen to some , with no grasp of history , you would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been the best club in Manchester .
Some of us are even old enough to remember the last time they were , in the Seventies when , albeit briefly , it was United who dived into the murkier depths of the Football League , while City were challenging Liverpool ’ s position on the perch .
Football is cyclical , and United will come again – they have way too much money for that not to happen .
For the moment City are top dogs , and the fans are loving it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , it seems , is beating the Blues in derbies , which they have done twice in three attempts this season , and scrapping to get into the top four .
It used to be the other way around , with City taking joy from small victories , and parochial triumphs .
Sunday ’ s derby means a lot to Blues fans , naturally – there are few feelings in football to rival rubbing Red noses in it , at Old Trafford , and victory on Sunday would bring a fourth consecutive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City fans call it .
But there has been a seismic shift in terms of rivalry from a City point of view .
Liverpool used to be pretty much tolerated by Blues , principally because they weren ’ t United , and caused Reds plenty of pain down the years .
No longer .
Recently , One City fan , on seeing a tweet that only the Apocalypse could stop Liverpool winning the Premier League , replied “ I ’ ll take that ” .
Another lifelong Blue , married to a rabid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be slightly baffled and highly amused by her husband ’ s passionate dislike for the Merseysiders .
The last five years have brought a greater sense of harmony and understanding to their marriage .
“ To have and to hold a complete disdain for Liverpool Football Club ” might be appropriate if they decide to renew their wedding vows .
United have become fun to have around , in the same way that Reds fans used to find City highly amusing .
But meetings with Liverpool have gone to a whole new level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking whether they would rather win at United on Sunday or beat Liverpool at the Etihad next month , would make for interesting reading .
United fans will still tell you that Liverpool is their biggest game of the season , out of a refusal to accept City ’ s modern status , and the misguided notion that it bothers Blues , because they want the hatred to be mutual .
From a practical point of view , City have little to gain from Sunday ’ s game , while United need the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the top four .
The same will be true when the Blues face Liverpool in April 5 , but the desire to win that game will be immense , amongst both fans and players .
Even greater than the desire to win the derby .

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Remember the banner Manchester United fans used to have at the Scoreboard End of the ground - “Not Arrogant, Just Better”?
Whatever happened to that? Is it tucked in a drawer at the Old Trafford museum, along with the “35 Years” ticker which Roberto Mancini 's ground-breaking Manchester City side took such great delight in tearing down?
Those things are artefacts of a bygone age, a time when United really did bestride the city like a colossus, winning major trophies and playing glorious football.
City were never truly “in their shadow” as is often said. They were always proud of their identity, of the soul of the club, even when short-sighted owners and even more myopic players ensured that Saturday afternoons were often a car crash.
The spirit of the support remained alive, through dark times. To answer the predictable sorts at every away ground, they actually were there, when they were s***.
But the last ten years have seen the pendulum swing. To listen to some, with no grasp of history, you would think this was the first time City have been the best club in Manchester.
Some of us are even old enough to remember the last time they were, in the Seventies when, albeit briefly, it was United who dived into the murkier depths of the Football League, while City were challenging Liverpool’s position on the perch.
Football is cyclical, and United will come again – they have way too much money for that not to happen.
For the moment City are top dogs, and the fans are loving it.
United’s only succour these days, it seems, is beating the Blues in derbies, which they have done twice in three attempts this season, and scrapping to get into the top four.
It used to be the other way around, with City taking joy from small victories, and parochial triumphs.
Sunday’s derby means a lot to Blues fans, naturally – there are few feelings in football to rival rubbing Red noses in it, at Old Trafford, and victory on Sunday would bring a fourth consecutive win at “The Swamp” as City fans call it.
But there has been a seismic shift in terms of rivalry from a City point of view.
Liverpool used to be pretty much tolerated by Blues, principally because they weren’t United, and caused Reds plenty of pain down the years.
No longer. Recently, One City fan, on seeing a tweet that only the Apocalypse could stop Liverpool winning the Premier League, replied “I’ll take that”.
Another lifelong Blue, married to a rabid Red, recounts how she used to be slightly baffled and highly amused by her husband’s passionate dislike for the Merseysiders.
(Image: Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The last five years have brought a greater sense of harmony and understanding to their marriage. “To have and to hold a complete disdain for Liverpool Football Club” might be appropriate if they decide to renew their wedding vows.
United have become fun to have around, in the same way that Reds fans used to find City highly amusing.
But meetings with Liverpool have gone to a whole new level. A poll of City fans, asking whether they would rather win at United on Sunday or beat Liverpool at the Etihad next month, would make for interesting reading.
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United fans will still tell you that Liverpool is their biggest game of the season, out of a refusal to accept City’s modern status, and the misguided notion that it bothers Blues, because they want the hatred to be mutual.
From a practical point of view, City have little to gain from Sunday’s game, while United need the points in a desperate bid to sneak into the top four.
The same will be true when the Blues face Liverpool in April 5, but the desire to win that game will be immense, amongst both fans and players.
Even greater than the desire to win the derby.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Inspector's brilliant response to people who just say 'put more police on streets'

A frustrated police inspector has asked for people to stop bombarding the local police Facebook page with comments telling them to simply 'put more police on ' .
Inspector Katie Allen , who is the neighbourhood inspector for Salford North West , covering Little Hulton , Walkden , Worsley , Ellenbrook and Boothstown , made the 'polite request ' , describing the negative impact that austerity has had on the force .
She went on to say that she will soon be revealing details of the local police team once they have hopefully recruited another officer to it .
Writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook page , Insp Allen said : `` Just a polite request .
Please do n't comment on posts suggesting the solution to current issues is more police , like I have a whole other team of officers that I keep locked in the station because I 'm saving them for a rainy day .
`` Soon I will be posting the details of my team , so you know exactly how many staff I have to deal with the issues we face ( I 'm not doing this now as I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have one more over the next few weeks ) .
`` I do the best I can with what I have , but the effects austerity had on the police service are still very real for us .
We have been promised 20,000 officers nationally and GMP are currently having a huge recruitment drive , but these officers will not be substantive in rank for 2 years , and in the meantime require a lot of training and investment , which actually slows us down .
`` These officers also go to response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialist roles such as neighbourhood officer until they are substantive , so they wo n't be coming to me for a long time .
`` Please be assured I do the best I can with what I have , and my teams work extremely hard in their neighbourhoods , but 'more police ' is not the wonderful solution that it sounds . ''
In the comments , residents were mostly supportive of the situation .
Margaret Mcsweeney wrote : `` No one is criticising you personally .
It ’ s the government that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s good they are trying to rectify it .
`` The majority of the British public think you ’ re doing a fantastic job keeping us safe . ''
Maureen Skillander added : `` You are appreciated by the community ... well the law abiding ones !
You do a very difficult job that most people would not touch at all . ''
While Tracy Chapman asked for more visibility : `` I get where you are coming from , '' she commented .
`` I know it 's not as simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visibility of the resources your have would maybe reassure people .
`` It 's the visibility in strategic locations that may make all the difference ... acting as a deterrent , before the event , instead of dealing with the aftermath of it . ''

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A frustrated police inspector has asked for people to stop bombarding the local police Facebook page with comments telling them to simply 'put more police on'.
Inspector Katie Allen, who is the neighbourhood inspector for Salford North West, covering Little Hulton , Walkden , Worsley , Ellenbrook and Boothstown , made the 'polite request', describing the negative impact that austerity has had on the force.
She went on to say that she will soon be revealing details of the local police team once they have hopefully recruited another officer to it.
Writing on the GMP Swinton and Little Hulton Facebook page, Insp Allen said: "Just a polite request. Please don't comment on posts suggesting the solution to current issues is more police, like I have a whole other team of officers that I keep locked in the station because I'm saving them for a rainy day.
"Soon I will be posting the details of my team, so you know exactly how many staff I have to deal with the issues we face (I'm not doing this now as I am currently recruiting, so I will hopefully have one more over the next few weeks).
"I do the best I can with what I have, but the effects austerity had on the police service are still very real for us. We have been promised 20,000 officers nationally and GMP are currently having a huge recruitment drive, but these officers will not be substantive in rank for 2 years, and in the meantime require a lot of training and investment, which actually slows us down.
"These officers also go to response and are not eligible to apply for specialist roles such as neighbourhood officer until they are substantive, so they won't be coming to me for a long time.
"Please be assured I do the best I can with what I have, and my teams work extremely hard in their neighbourhoods, but 'more police' is not the wonderful solution that it sounds."
In the comments, residents were mostly supportive of the situation. Margaret Mcsweeney wrote: "No one is criticising you personally. It’s the government that’s at fault, and it’s good they are trying to rectify it.
"The majority of the British public think you’re doing a fantastic job keeping us safe."
Maureen Skillander added: "You are appreciated by the community... well the law abiding ones! You do a very difficult job that most people would not touch at all."
While Tracy Chapman asked for more visibility: "I get where you are coming from," she commented. "I know it's not as simple as 'more police'. However more visibility of the resources your have would maybe reassure people.
"It's the visibility in strategic locations that may make all the difference... acting as a deterrent, before the event, instead of dealing with the aftermath of it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Peaky Blinders tours launch at one of Manchester's key filming locations

One of the key Manchester filming locations for Peaky Blinders is launching tours for fans of the series and other TV shows shot there .
Victoria Baths is opening up for a new programme of Behind the Screens visits , exploring the building 's starring role in some of the most popular TV dramas of recent times .
Peaky Blinders , Houdini & Doyle , Cold Feet , Mrs Biggs and World on Fire are among the shows that have used the grade II* listed former swimming baths as a backdrop .
It 's doubled as everything from a morgue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market and auction house , as well as its original use as a pool .
Areas not usually accessible to the public will be opened up for the tours , including the filter room where a famous Tom Hardy scene from Peaky Blinders took place , and the basement where a prison cell was built for Houdini & Doyle .
There are also original props to see , location photo opportunities and backstage secrets to be spilled .
A tour guide will talk visitors through some of the key scenes , illustrated in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horse auction and the Cold Feet book launch .
Elizabeth Sibbering , operations manager at Victoria Baths , said : “ We all love the excitement generated by the filming at Victoria Baths and appreciate the way production teams showcase the building .
`` Victoria Baths has fuelled the imagination of wonderfully creative and talented individuals and we want to share these stories and moments with visitors in our new Behind the Screens tour.
” As well as raising the profile of the historic building , filming has helped to fund its running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victoria Baths was described at the time as 'the most splendid municipal bathing institution in the country ' .
Manchester 's 'water palace ' once housed three pools as well as a Turkish bath and sauna .
It closed in 1993 and was taken over by a community trust in 2001 , who are working to restore and reopen it .
As well as being used as a filming location , it 's an in-demand events venue , hosting festivals such as Indy Man Beer Con .
The new Behind the Screens tour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Wednesday , complementing the popular weekly tours that take place every Wednesday at Victoria Baths between April and October .
Doors open 12.30pm and the tour itself starts at 2pm , lasting for around an hour .
A gift shop and tea room will be open before and after the tours .
Tickets are £7 ( free for Friends of Victoria Baths and under 16s ) and can be booked via victoriabaths.eventbrite.com .

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One of the key Manchester filming locations for Peaky Blinders is launching tours for fans of the series and other TV shows shot there.
Victoria Baths is opening up for a new programme of Behind the Screens visits, exploring the building's starring role in some of the most popular TV dramas of recent times.
Peaky Blinders, Houdini & Doyle, Cold Feet, Mrs Biggs and World on Fire are among the shows that have used the grade II* listed former swimming baths as a backdrop.
It's doubled as everything from a morgue to a prison, hospital, fish market and auction house, as well as its original use as a pool.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Areas not usually accessible to the public will be opened up for the tours, including the filter room where a famous Tom Hardy scene from Peaky Blinders took place, and the basement where a prison cell was built for Houdini & Doyle.
There are also original props to see, location photo opportunities and backstage secrets to be spilled.
A tour guide will talk visitors through some of the key scenes, illustrated in photographs including shots of the Peaky Blinders horse auction and the Cold Feet book launch.
(Image: ITV)
Elizabeth Sibbering, operations manager at Victoria Baths, said: “We all love the excitement generated by the filming at Victoria Baths and appreciate the way production teams showcase the building.
"Victoria Baths has fuelled the imagination of wonderfully creative and talented individuals and we want to share these stories and moments with visitors in our new Behind the Screens tour.”
As well as raising the profile of the historic building, filming has helped to fund its running and maintenance.
Opened in 1906, Victoria Baths was described at the time as 'the most splendid municipal bathing institution in the country'.
Manchester's 'water palace' once housed three pools as well as a Turkish bath and sauna.
(Image: Steve Rawlins)
It closed in 1993 and was taken over by a community trust in 2001, who are working to restore and reopen it. As well as being used as a filming location, it's an in-demand events venue, hosting festivals such as Indy Man Beer Con.
The new Behind the Screens tour will take place once a month on a Wednesday, complementing the popular weekly tours that take place every Wednesday at Victoria Baths between April and October.
Doors open 12.30pm and the tour itself starts at 2pm, lasting for around an hour. A gift shop and tea room will be open before and after the tours.
Tickets are £7 (free for Friends of Victoria Baths and under 16s) and can be booked via victoriabaths.eventbrite.com .


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Manchester United condemn abuse aimed at Jesse Lingard

Manchester United say the abuse aimed at Jesse Lingard after their FA Cup fifth round win 'crossed the line ' and will be contacting Derby County to investigate further .
A video on social media showed a fan repeatedly telling Lingard to ' f -- - off ' , and calling him 's -- - ' and ' w -- - ' while he signs autographs for young supporters before boarding the United coach .
Another fan can be heard saying 'zero goals and zero assists ' - referring to Lingard 's barren run in the Premier League dating back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says the club 'completely condemns ' the vitriol Lingard suffered and United are expected to contact Derby to ascertain whether the Championship club can assist their investigation .
It is unclear in the video whether the abusers were United fans .
Lingard , 27 , started at Pride Park but has not lined up in the Premier League since New Year 's Day and managed just two goals so far this season .
Many United fans have scapegoated Lingard , who appointed the agent Mino Raiola as an advisor earlier this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crass social media video he shared in the summer .
Lingard is approaching the final year of his United contract and although the club has the option of an additional year , his alliance with Raiola and poor form since the 2018 World Cup could lead to a summer departure .
Gareth Southgate dropped Lingard from the England squad in October and the United forward 's chances of regaining his place in time for the European Championship appear remote .
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about Lingard 's performance following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was like the rest of the team .
I thought we did a professional job , working hard .
It did n't flow for either the team or him early on , but he improved as the game went on . ''
Lingard made his United debut on the opening day of the 2014-15 season and scored in the 2016 FA Cup final , the 2016 Community Shield , and the 2017 League Cup final triumphs under Jose Mourinho .

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Manchester United say the abuse aimed at Jesse Lingard after their FA Cup fifth round win 'crossed the line' and will be contacting Derby County to investigate further.
A video on social media showed a fan repeatedly telling Lingard to 'f--- off', and calling him 's---' and 'w---' while he signs autographs for young supporters before boarding the United coach. Another fan can be heard saying 'zero goals and zero assists' - referring to Lingard's barren run in the Premier League dating back to December 2018.
A United spokesperson says the club 'completely condemns' the vitriol Lingard suffered and United are expected to contact Derby to ascertain whether the Championship club can assist their investigation. It is unclear in the video whether the abusers were United fans.
Lingard, 27, started at Pride Park but has not lined up in the Premier League since New Year's Day and managed just two goals so far this season. Many United fans have scapegoated Lingard, who appointed the agent Mino Raiola as an advisor earlier this year, and he was widely criticised for a crass social media video he shared in the summer.
Lingard is approaching the final year of his United contract and although the club has the option of an additional year, his alliance with Raiola and poor form since the 2018 World Cup could lead to a summer departure.
Gareth Southgate dropped Lingard from the England squad in October and the United forward's chances of regaining his place in time for the European Championship appear remote.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about Lingard's performance following the 3-0 stroll at Derby. "He was like the rest of the team. I thought we did a professional job, working hard. It didn't flow for either the team or him early on, but he improved as the game went on."
Lingard made his United debut on the opening day of the 2014-15 season and scored in the 2016 FA Cup final, the 2016 Community Shield, and the 2017 League Cup final triumphs under Jose Mourinho.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Gym staff's horror after man 'leaves showers covered in poo' - and he wasn't even a member

Gym staff were left retching when a foul-mouthed man allegedly defecated in their changing room showers - and he was n't even a member .
Gym owner Ben Bardsley was horrified when staff alerted him to a member of public who was reportedly getting abusive at Holben ’ s Health and Fitness in Stockport , Greater Manchester , on Wednesday .
Two female members of staff claim they had tried to confront a man who had used their showers , only for him to refuse to pay and threaten them with a barrage of abuse .
However the women had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them when they followed a 'vile ’ smell that he had left in the showers , stinking out the entire gym .
One staff member named Kirsty , who did not wish to give her surname , discovered faeces splattered throughout the four showers .
Meanwhile , one shower head had been broken off and seemingly used to try to 'find something in the man 's bum ' .
Poor Kirsty and her colleague had no choice but to clean up the 'disgusting ' mess - leaving the duo 'nearly throwing up ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show the mess that was discovered after the man left as well as photos of the alleged perpetrator outside the venue showing staff his middle finger .
Ben , 38 , remained on Facetime with his staff throughout as he watched the shocking incident unfold and then witnessed their horrible discovery .
Ben , from Stockport , said : “ They were both retching and had to run out the toilet to compose themselves because they were just obviously finding more and more of it .
“ I only showed a little bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - there was poo all down four showers , bits of it up the walls and everything .
“ The little splatters of poo were everywhere and it wasn ’ t even like dog poo where you can pick it up.
” Kirsty , also of Stockport , said : “ I was at the counter with another female member of staff .
“ We have a policy that members come straight to the counter and sign in , but he just walked past .
We asked if he was ok and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleague ] walked down to look where he ’ d gone .
“ She couldn ’ t find him in the gym and I was aware that there were only four other members in at the time and I could see them in the gym , so I said that must be him in the shower .
“ We peeped our head around the men ’ s .
You can ’ t see the showers but you can see the benches .
“ He ’ d put metres and metres of blue roll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really high .
“ I thought this is really weird , he ’ s just come for a shower , not brought a towel or a change of clothes and clearly he ’ s got blue roll to dry himself - that ’ s a bit crazy.
” After the man reappeared 30 minutes later , Kirsty asked if he had used the shower and kindly asked for him to pay - but soon the situation became ‘ completely out of control ’ .
Kirsty said : “ He came out and just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
“ I said ‘ excuse me you ’ re going to have to pay for a day pass ’ and he just used vile language and was very aggressive - I was scared .
“ I put Ben on Facetime and he was absolutely raging and kept running , stepping towards and spitting at me.
” Ben claimed that the man was very threatening but was unfazed when they photographed him .
Ben said : “ He was saying ‘ I ’ ll come and get you , you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be careful you don ’ t know who I am and who you ’ re messing with ' .
“ I stayed on the phone and got some videos and pictures which I posed of him and he didn ’ t care at all and was posing for the camera.
” Kirsty followed the man out of the gym and managed to snap some photographs before the culprit fled the scene - but she soon made the discovery in the shower .
Kirsty said : “ At this point only he knew what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I think he was getting away from the situation as quick as he could .
“ There was a disgusting smell and we opened the showers and the faeces was splattered everywhere .
“ It was all over the shower and the curtains were broken - it was disgusting .
“ The whole bottom end of the gym stunk , luckily there was only one other member at the gym and he hadn ’ t been in the changing rooms .
“ You could see that it wasn ’ t an accident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it absolutely stunk - it was awful.
” The women had no idea ‘ where to start ’ with the clean up process which took them 30 minutes .
Kirsty said : “ I had to leave the room a few times because the stench was vile - it was really bad .
“ I was nearly sick and just gagged and left the room and then we put on three pairs of gloves and had to clean it up .
“ We held our breath , put our jumpers over our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in one go.
” After the initial shock , staff have been left baffled by the ‘ strange ’ incident .
Ben said : “ It ’ s such a lovely clean gym and the staff are so adamant about cleaning - it was a big shock to us .
“ We ’ ve had the gym for around ten years and never had anything like this at all.
” Greater Manchester Police confirmed the incident had not been reported to them .

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Gym staff were left retching when a foul-mouthed man allegedly defecated in their changing room showers - and he wasn't even a member.
Gym owner Ben Bardsley was horrified when staff alerted him to a member of public who was reportedly getting abusive at Holben’s Health and Fitness in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday.
Two female members of staff claim they had tried to confront a man who had used their showers, only for him to refuse to pay and threaten them with a barrage of abuse.
However the women had no idea what was in store for them when they followed a 'vile’ smell that he had left in the showers, stinking out the entire gym.
One staff member named Kirsty, who did not wish to give her surname, discovered faeces splattered throughout the four showers.
Meanwhile, one shower head had been broken off and seemingly used to try to 'find something in the man's bum'.
Poor Kirsty and her colleague had no choice but to clean up the 'disgusting' mess - leaving the duo 'nearly throwing up' throughout the clean-up operation.
Horrifying images show the mess that was discovered after the man left as well as photos of the alleged perpetrator outside the venue showing staff his middle finger.
Ben, 38, remained on Facetime with his staff throughout as he watched the shocking incident unfold and then witnessed their horrible discovery.
Ben, from Stockport, said: “They were both retching and had to run out the toilet to compose themselves because they were just obviously finding more and more of it.
“The pictures don’t do it justice.
“I only showed a little bit of it [in the photos] - there was poo all down four showers, bits of it up the walls and everything.
“The little splatters of poo were everywhere and it wasn’t even like dog poo where you can pick it up.”
Kirsty, also of Stockport, said: “I was at the counter with another female member of staff.
“We have a policy that members come straight to the counter and sign in, but he just walked past. We asked if he was ok and he ignored us.
“So [my colleague] walked down to look where he’d gone.
“She couldn’t find him in the gym and I was aware that there were only four other members in at the time and I could see them in the gym, so I said that must be him in the shower.
“We peeped our head around the men’s. You can’t see the showers but you can see the benches.
“He’d put metres and metres of blue roll on a bench and stacked it up really high.
“I thought this is really weird, he’s just come for a shower, not brought a towel or a change of clothes and clearly he’s got blue roll to dry himself - that’s a bit crazy.”
After the man reappeared 30 minutes later, Kirsty asked if he had used the shower and kindly asked for him to pay - but soon the situation became ‘completely out of control’.
Kirsty said: “He came out and just walked up the corridor and stormed passed us.
“I said ‘excuse me you’re going to have to pay for a day pass’ and he just used vile language and was very aggressive - I was scared.
“I put Ben on Facetime and he was absolutely raging and kept running, stepping towards and spitting at me.”
Ben claimed that the man was very threatening but was unfazed when they photographed him.
Ben said: “He was saying ‘I’ll come and get you, you’re both dead, you’re better be careful you don’t know who I am and who you’re messing with'.
“I stayed on the phone and got some videos and pictures which I posed of him and he didn’t care at all and was posing for the camera.”
Kirsty followed the man out of the gym and managed to snap some photographs before the culprit fled the scene - but she soon made the discovery in the shower.
Kirsty said: “At this point only he knew what he’d done in the showers so I think he was getting away from the situation as quick as he could.
“There was a disgusting smell and we opened the showers and the faeces was splattered everywhere.
“It was all over the shower and the curtains were broken - it was disgusting.
“The whole bottom end of the gym stunk, luckily there was only one other member at the gym and he hadn’t been in the changing rooms.
“You could see that it wasn’t an accident and that’s the worst thing, it absolutely stunk - it was awful.”
The women had no idea ‘where to start’ with the clean up process which took them 30 minutes.
Kirsty said: “I had to leave the room a few times because the stench was vile - it was really bad.
“I was nearly sick and just gagged and left the room and then we put on three pairs of gloves and had to clean it up.
“We held our breath, put our jumpers over our noses and managed to do it all in one go.”
After the initial shock, staff have been left baffled by the ‘strange’ incident.
Ben said: “It’s such a lovely clean gym and the staff are so adamant about cleaning - it was a big shock to us.
“We’ve had the gym for around ten years and never had anything like this at all.”
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the incident had not been reported to them.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Police 'increasingly concerned' over missing Bolton man Anthony Norris

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing man from Westhoughton .
Officers say Anthony Norris was last seen yesterday @ @ @ @ @ 5 , leaving his home in Daisy Hill .
Anthony is described as a white @ @ @ @ @ 4 ” tall , of slim build with short brown hair .
Police said he @ @ @ @ @ coat and rucksack .
In a statement , Greater Manchester Police 's Bolton North team @ @ @ @ @ becoming increasingly concerned for Anthony and want to make sure he is safe and well @ @ @ @ @ about Anthony ’ s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5620 .
@ @ @ @ @ anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers , on 0800 555 111 .
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Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing man from Westhoughton.
Officers say Anthony Norris was last seen yesterday morning, Thursday, March 5, leaving his home in Daisy Hill.
Anthony is described as a white male, approximately 5’4” tall, of slim build with short brown hair.
Police said he could be wearing a green coat and rucksack.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police's Bolton North team said: "Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Anthony and want to make sure he is safe and well."
Anyone with information about Anthony’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5620.
Reports can also be made anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Harry Maguire arrives at Manchester United training ground after ankle injury

Harry Maguire was among the Manchester United players who arrived at the club 's Carrington training complex on Friday ahead of Sunday 's derby .
The England defender is facing a race to be fit for the game at Old Trafford after missing United 's loss to Derby with an ankle injury .
Maguire , who has been an ever-present for United in the Premier League this season , hurt his ankle during training earlier in the week and did not travel to Pride Park .
Speaking on Thursday night after United 's win against Derby , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go [ with Maguire ] because he rolled his ankle and he twisted his ankle , but hopefully he 'll recover quickly .
I was n't going to rest him today , so I did n't give him a day off birthday-wise !
But I hope he 'll be fit . ''
United and City both go into the game in good form , with United unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions and City on a five-match winning streak since their loss at Tottenham at the beginning of February .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trafford in the Premier League since April 2015 , with their sole home win since then coming in a League Cup game on October 2016 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has presided over two wins from three games against City this season , though , with both victories coming at the Etihad .
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both scored in a 2-1 league win there in December , while Nemanja Matic scored the game 's only goal as the Reds won 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg in January .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be available on Sunday but long-term absentees Rashford and Paul Pogba remain unavailable .

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Harry Maguire was among the Manchester United players who arrived at the club's Carrington training complex on Friday ahead of Sunday's derby.
The England defender is facing a race to be fit for the game at Old Trafford after missing United's loss to Derby with an ankle injury.
Maguire, who has been an ever-present for United in the Premier League this season, hurt his ankle during training earlier in the week and did not travel to Pride Park.
Speaking on Thursday night after United's win against Derby, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "It's touch and go [with Maguire] because he rolled his ankle and he twisted his ankle, but hopefully he'll recover quickly. I wasn't going to rest him today, so I didn't give him a day off birthday-wise! But I hope he'll be fit."
United and City both go into the game in good form, with United unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions and City on a five-match winning streak since their loss at Tottenham at the beginning of February.
United have not beaten City at Old Trafford in the Premier League since April 2015, with their sole home win since then coming in a League Cup game on October 2016.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has presided over two wins from three games against City this season, though, with both victories coming at the Etihad.
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both scored in a 2-1 league win there in December, while Nemanja Matic scored the game's only goal as the Reds won 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg in January.
United are hopeful Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will be available on Sunday but long-term absentees Rashford and Paul Pogba remain unavailable.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-06--Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington as Man City preparations begin

United 's players were pictured arriving at training on Friday morning , barely 12 hours on from their win against @ @ @ @ @ fifth round .

Pictures: Manchester United players arrive at Carrington as Man City preparations begin
United's players were pictured arriving at training on Friday morning, barely 12 hours on from their win against Derby in the FA Cup fifth round.
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