themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Three people taken to hospital after fire in Burnage

Three people were taken to hospital after a flat went up in flames in Burnage .
Firefighters were called to the property on Burnage Lane , near to the junction of Green End Road , shortly after 6pm on Friday .
Three residents were evacuated from the building and then taken to hospital by ambulance crews .
It 's understood that they were taken to hospital for precautionary checks .
The cause of the fire is unknown .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said : `` At 6.12pm on the 18 th December , GMFRS were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnage Lane , Stockport .
`` Fire engines from Withington , Whitehall and Stockport were quickly on the scene of an incident involving a residential property .
`` Firefighters used two hose reels , breaking in equipment , PPV and Breathing Apparatus to tackle the fire .
Firefighters remain at the scene . ''
The Manchester Evening News has made attempts to contact Greater Manchester Police .
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Three people were taken to hospital after a flat went up in flames in Burnage.
Firefighters were called to the property on Burnage Lane, near to the junction of Green End Road, shortly after 6pm on Friday.
Three residents were evacuated from the building and then taken to hospital by ambulance crews.
It's understood that they were taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 6.12pm on the 18 th December, GMFRS were called to reports of an incident on Burnage Lane, Stockport.
"Fire engines from Withington, Whitehall and Stockport were quickly on the scene of an incident involving a residential property.
"Firefighters used two hose reels, breaking in equipment, PPV and Breathing Apparatus to tackle the fire. Firefighters remain at the scene."
Police officers also attended the fire.
The Manchester Evening News has made attempts to contact Greater Manchester Police.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Why Gogglebox is not on as normal tonight and when there's a new series

And fans were gutted to learn last week that it was the final episode of the most recent series .
It wo n't be the last we see of the Channel 4 hit in 2020 as there 's a big change before the end of year .
There will be three separate Gogglebox specials aired between now and the start of 2021 with a look back at some of the best moments from both the normal and celebrity series .
This starts with Celebrity Gogglebox : Best of 2020 which airs tonight ( December 18 ) at 9pm on Channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then airs on Christmas day at 9.10pm with a look back at the shows highlights with our favourite armchair critics .
Then the next big episode is the Gogglebox : Festive Special which will see the telly stars watch this year 's biggest Christmas TV shows and giving their usual honest opions .
So we will get to see everyone - from Jenny and Lee , Sophie and Pete , the Malones and the Siddiquis - before the New Year .
There 's also not too long to wait for a new full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in February 2021 .

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Gogglebox has become a Friday night TV staple.
And fans were gutted to learn last week that it was the final episode of the most recent series.
It won't be the last we see of the Channel 4 hit in 2020 as there's a big change before the end of year.
There will be three separate Gogglebox specials aired between now and the start of 2021 with a look back at some of the best moments from both the normal and celebrity series.
This starts with Celebrity Gogglebox: Best of 2020 which airs tonight (December 18) at 9pm on Channel 4.
Gogglebox: Best of 2020 then airs on Christmas day at 9.10pm with a look back at the shows highlights with our favourite armchair critics.
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Then the next big episode is the Gogglebox: Festive Special which will see the telly stars watch this year's biggest Christmas TV shows and giving their usual honest opions.
So we will get to see everyone - from Jenny and Lee, Sophie and Pete, the Malones and the Siddiquis - before the New Year.
There's also not too long to wait for a new full series as the families will be back in February 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Man Utd evening headlines as Solskjaer makes Leeds admission, updates on trio

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday , December 18 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his side will face a stern test from Leeds United this weekend .
Leeds travel to Old Trafford in the Premier League for the first time in almost 17 years , having made a promising start to life back in the top flight .
Marcelo Bielsa 's side could go within three points of United with a win and Solskjaer , who scored four times against the Yorkshire side in his playing career , says it will be a tough game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Solskjaer said .
`` It ’ s been too long , of course .
I know how much it means for our supporters and our club .
It ’ s a different type of Leeds coming up with the coach that has really done a great job with them and will test us to the limit .
`` There were fiery games , tackles flying in , players from both teams who were winners .
We had a few fights of course .
Elland Road wasn ’ t the quietest place when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stadium , put it that way .
`` I enjoyed scoring two goals in a win at Elland Road .
I came on as a sub and it was a header at the back stick from a cross from Giggsy headed back to the other side .
They were two good teams back in the day .
I liked the build-up to the games and the quality they had tested us as a team as well .
Loads of good memories . ''
The Reds are keeping their fingers crossed Edinson Cavani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clash with Leeds .
The forward has missed United 's last three games after being forced off at half-time with an injury during the win at West Ham earlier this month .
He is back in training but now faces an FA charge over an Instagram post .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Cavani has apologised for not realising the cultural differences in the UK and is hoping to avoid a ban .
`` We ’ ve spoken to Edinson about it , '' Solskjaer said .
`` He ’ s apologised .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a malicious way .
He ’ s explained there are cultural and linguistic differences .
He ’ s apologised , he hopes his mistake isn ’ t going to be costly and he ’ s still working on fitness .
`` He ’ s very meticulous in his rehab work and has not felt right .
He couldn ’ t play this game so let ’ s see how he feels in the last training session .
It ’ s a muscle injury that he felt in his groin . ''
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to both be fit after missing Thursday 's win over Sheffield United .
Decision set to be made on defence Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that he may have to break up Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof 's defensive partnership in order to protect them from injury .
Maguire was last season the first United outfield player since Gary Pallister in 1994-95 to play every minute of a Premier League campaign and he has continued his ever-present record this season .
Manchester United got back to winning ways against lowly Sheffield United .
Three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's side if they wanted to stay in touch with the front-runners .
After an early Dean Henderson error gifted the hosts the lead , the Reds came back claimed an important victory .
The win pulled United up to sixth in the Premier League table just two points behind second-placed Tottenham and with a game in hand on all those above them .
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Lindelof has partnered the England centre-back in every league game but one - the 6-1 loss to Spurs .
Yet Solskjaer admits that such a hectic schedule creates a need for rotation .
`` Victor and Harry have been very consistent , '' Solskjaer said .
`` I thought last season as well they were excellent .
Harry played the most minutes in European football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s enjoying playing .
Victor is maturing , growing and getting more used to the demands of the Premier League .
They have been very consistent but they might come to a point where they might have to rest . ''

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, December 18.
Solskjaer's Leeds warning
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his side will face a stern test from Leeds United this weekend.
Leeds travel to Old Trafford in the Premier League for the first time in almost 17 years, having made a promising start to life back in the top flight.
Marcelo Bielsa's side could go within three points of United with a win and Solskjaer, who scored four times against the Yorkshire side in his playing career, says it will be a tough game.
"I can’t wait," Solskjaer said. "It’s been too long, of course. I know how much it means for our supporters and our club. It’s a different type of Leeds coming up with the coach that has really done a great job with them and will test us to the limit.
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"There were fiery games, tackles flying in, players from both teams who were winners. We had a few fights of course. Elland Road wasn’t the quietest place when we came off the coach walking into the stadium, put it that way.
"I enjoyed scoring two goals in a win at Elland Road. I came on as a sub and it was a header at the back stick from a cross from Giggsy headed back to the other side. They were two good teams back in the day. I liked the build-up to the games and the quality they had tested us as a team as well. Loads of good memories."
Team news including Cavani
The Reds are keeping their fingers crossed Edinson Cavani will be available for selection for the clash with Leeds.
The forward has missed United's last three games after being forced off at half-time with an injury during the win at West Ham earlier this month. He is back in training but now faces an FA charge over an Instagram post.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Cavani has apologised for not realising the cultural differences in the UK and is hoping to avoid a ban.
"We’ve spoken to Edinson about it," Solskjaer said. "He’s apologised. We know it wasn’t meant in a malicious way. He’s explained there are cultural and linguistic differences. He’s apologised, he hopes his mistake isn’t going to be costly and he’s still working on fitness.
"He’s very meticulous in his rehab work and has not felt right. He couldn’t play this game so let’s see how he feels in the last training session. It’s a muscle injury that he felt in his groin."
Meanwhile, Solskjaer expects Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe to both be fit after missing Thursday's win over Sheffield United.
Decision set to be made on defence
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits that he may have to break up Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof's defensive partnership in order to protect them from injury.
Maguire was last season the first United outfield player since Gary Pallister in 1994-95 to play every minute of a Premier League campaign and he has continued his ever-present record this season.
Lindelof has partnered the England centre-back in every league game but one - the 6-1 loss to Spurs. Yet Solskjaer admits that such a hectic schedule creates a need for rotation.
"Victor and Harry have been very consistent," Solskjaer said. "I thought last season as well they were excellent. Harry played the most minutes in European football last season, and I think he’s enjoying playing. Victor is maturing, growing and getting more used to the demands of the Premier League. They have been very consistent but they might come to a point where they might have to rest."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--What Solskjaer is telling Man United players about criticism they've received

Scott McTominay says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged his players to ignore the constant speculation and scrutiny that comes with representing the “ most scrutinised team in the world ” .
United 's form over the course of the current campaign has been much debated , particularly after their failure to advance from the Champions League group stage after defeat to RB Leipzig .
However , after United 's 3-2 victory over Sheffield United last night – another come-from-behind win – Solskjaer ’ s side sit sixth in the Premier League table and only five points off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
McTominay was introduced from the substitutes ’ bench in the dying moments against the Blades , but he has been a regular starter for the Reds this term .
The Scotland international has only failed to feature in four games and is a trusted midfield presence that Solskjaer often turns to in high-stakes fixtures .
That trust is reciprocated , as McTominay highlighted in an interview with Malaysian broadcaster Stadium Astro .
Asked what the best advice he ’ s been given from a manager or teammate , the United academy graduate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Manchester United are the most scrutinised team in the world , so don ’ t read the papers , don ’ t read the press , don ’ t listen to all the carry on in the background .
“ Honestly , that is some of the best advice I ’ ve had because he is right .
“ As a Manchester United player , you can ’ t look too far beyond the bubble that we ’ re in .
We have to concentrate on ourselves , listen to the coaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve rather than listening to how millions of people think we can improve .
“ That will drive you mad ; listening to a load of people giving their opinion which for us as a group is really not relevant.
” McTominay has been a United player since the age of five and , alongside Marcus Rashford , ensures the club continues to have a homegrown presence in the first-team squad .
And the midfielder believes it ’ s vital to have players who understand the club 's traditions and values in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to winning ways against lowly Sheffield United .
Three points were imperative for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side if they wanted to stay in touch with the front-runners .
After an early Dean Henderson error gifted the hosts the lead , the Reds came back claimed an important victory .
The win pulled United up to sixth in the Premier League table just two points behind second-placed Tottenham and with a game in hand on all those above them .
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McTominay explained .
“ I speak to ( current first-team coach ) Kieran McKenna about that a lot : being that voice and a leader on the pitch .
“ With Marcus as well , we know the traditional values of this football club , we never want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ For me now , as I ’ m getting older , I feel that responsibility to concentrate on that , to be a big voice in the dressing room every single game and push everyone forward .
”

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Scott McTominay says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged his players to ignore the constant speculation and scrutiny that comes with representing the “most scrutinised team in the world”.
United's form over the course of the current campaign has been much debated, particularly after their failure to advance from the Champions League group stage after defeat to RB Leipzig.
However, after United's 3-2 victory over Sheffield United last night – another come-from-behind win – Solskjaer’s side sit sixth in the Premier League table and only five points off leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.
McTominay was introduced from the substitutes’ bench in the dying moments against the Blades, but he has been a regular starter for the Reds this term.
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The Scotland international has only failed to feature in four games and is a trusted midfield presence that Solskjaer often turns to in high-stakes fixtures.
That trust is reciprocated, as McTominay highlighted in an interview with Malaysian broadcaster Stadium Astro.
Asked what the best advice he’s been given from a manager or teammate, the United academy graduate replied: “The manager always says that Manchester United are the most scrutinised team in the world, so don’t read the papers, don’t read the press, don’t listen to all the carry on in the background.
“Honestly, that is some of the best advice I’ve had because he is right.
“As a Manchester United player, you can’t look too far beyond the bubble that we’re in. We have to concentrate on ourselves, listen to the coaches and the manager on how we can improve rather than listening to how millions of people think we can improve.
“That will drive you mad; listening to a load of people giving their opinion which for us as a group is really not relevant.”
McTominay has been a United player since the age of five and, alongside Marcus Rashford, ensures the club continues to have a homegrown presence in the first-team squad.
And the midfielder believes it’s vital to have players who understand the club's traditions and values in the dressing room.
McTominay explained. “I speak to (current first-team coach) Kieran McKenna about that a lot: being that voice and a leader on the pitch.
“With Marcus as well, we know the traditional values of this football club, we never want to let standards slip below a certain level.
“For me now, as I’m getting older, I feel that responsibility to concentrate on that, to be a big voice in the dressing room every single game and push everyone forward.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--The man set to take over top job at Greater Manchester Police... for now

This is the man who will take over the top job at Greater Manchester Police - for now - after the resignation today of chief constable Ian Hopkins .
Ian Pilling , currently GMP 's deputy chief constable , will 'step up ' as the force 's interim chief , the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said .
Mr Burnham added he would set in motion the search for Mr Hopkins ' permanent replacement in the new year , saying : `` Now is the time for new leadership and a new era in our police force . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ named the force 's chief constable in 2015 , taking over from the retiring Sir Peter Fahy .
But on Friday , in the wake of a damning inspection report and the force soon to be placed in 'special measures ' because of it , he announced he would be standing down 'with immediate effect ' and bringing forward his retirement .
Mr Pilling was appointed deputy - a £148,000-a-year role then - in November , 2015 , after the appointment of Mr Hopkins , and took up the role in January , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Merseyside Police , where he was an assistant chief constable .
At the time of his appointment , he had 22 years of experience in policing , including a previous stint at GMP , and had twice been in charge of policing the Grand National meeting at Aintree .
He beat two other candidates to the role , one of GMP 's assistant chief constables at the time , Garry Shewan , and Craig Guildford , who was then deputy chief constable of Gwent Police .
He was selected following a tough selection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a group of internal and external stakeholders , the Manchester Evening News reported .
Mr Pilling joined the police in 1990 and worked in Lancashire and Greater Manchester before joining Merseyside Police .
He started his police career in Blackpool and worked mostly in uniform roles across the three forces .
He has experience in firearms operations and was in charge of policing the Grand National twice .
GMP 's on blurb on him reads : `` He was promoted to Superintendent in 2006 and performed several senior command roles in Merseyside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` During this time he has commanded several high profile events including the Grand National in 2014 and 2015 .
`` In January 2016 , Ian became deputy chief constable for GMP where his current portfolio includes Professional Standards and External Relations and Performance .
`` Ian has a Masters degree in Police Leadership and is the National Policing Lead for Vulnerable Adults . ''
Mr Hopkins , originally from the Midlands , was named chief constable in September , 2015 .
He beat the only other candidate , the chief constable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to land the £185,000-a-year top job following a gruelling two-day interview process .
He was named as the preferred candidate by the then Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd .
He started his career in Staffordshire in 1989 and in 1991 he transferred to Northamptonshire Police , moving to Cheshire in 2003 where he was divisional commander for Chester and Ellesmere Port .
He joined GMP from Cheshire Police in 2008 as assistant chief constable before promotion to deputy in 2011 .

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This is the man who will take over the top job at Greater Manchester Police - for now - after the resignation today of chief constable Ian Hopkins.
Ian Pilling, currently GMP's deputy chief constable, will 'step up' as the force's interim chief, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said.
Mr Burnham added he would set in motion the search for Mr Hopkins' permanent replacement in the new year, saying: "Now is the time for new leadership and a new era in our police force."
Mr Hopkins, a father-of-two, was named the force's chief constable in 2015, taking over from the retiring Sir Peter Fahy.
But on Friday, in the wake of a damning inspection report and the force soon to be placed in 'special measures' because of it, he announced he would be standing down 'with immediate effect' and bringing forward his retirement.
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Mr Pilling was appointed deputy - a £148,000-a-year role then - in November, 2015, after the appointment of Mr Hopkins, and took up the role in January, 2016.
He joined the force from Merseyside Police, where he was an assistant chief constable.
At the time of his appointment, he had 22 years of experience in policing, including a previous stint at GMP, and had twice been in charge of policing the Grand National meeting at Aintree.
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He beat two other candidates to the role, one of GMP's assistant chief constables at the time, Garry Shewan, and Craig Guildford, who was then deputy chief constable of Gwent Police.
He was selected following a tough selection process which included a presentation and interview with a group of internal and external stakeholders, the Manchester Evening News reported.
(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Mr Pilling joined the police in 1990 and worked in Lancashire and Greater Manchester before joining Merseyside Police.
He started his police career in Blackpool and worked mostly in uniform roles across the three forces.
He has experience in firearms operations and was in charge of policing the Grand National twice.
GMP's on blurb on him reads: "He was promoted to Superintendent in 2006 and performed several senior command roles in Merseyside, before promotion to ACC in 2012.
"During this time he has commanded several high profile events including the Grand National in 2014 and 2015.
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"In January 2016, Ian became deputy chief constable for GMP where his current portfolio includes Professional Standards and External Relations and Performance.
"Ian has a Masters degree in Police Leadership and is the National Policing Lead for Vulnerable Adults."
Mr Hopkins, originally from the Midlands, was named chief constable in September, 2015.
He beat the only other candidate, the chief constable of Cheshire Police, Simon Byrne, to land the £185,000-a-year top job following a gruelling two-day interview process.
He was named as the preferred candidate by the then Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd.
He started his career in Staffordshire in 1989 and in 1991 he transferred to Northamptonshire Police, moving to Cheshire in 2003 where he was divisional commander for Chester and Ellesmere Port.
He joined GMP from Cheshire Police in 2008 as assistant chief constable before promotion to deputy in 2011.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Emmerdale's Charley Webb says she fears for her kids after Jesy Nelson statement

Emmerdale actress Charley Webb has revealed her anger and despair after hearing why Jesy Nelson left Little Mix .
The 32-year-old has expressed her concerns for her children and their future after finding out the reasons why Jesy decided to walk away from the pop band .
The singer had announced that she was leaving the band , which was created on The X Factor in 2011 , in an emotional statement earlier this week , where she addressed her mental health .
And now Charley has spoken to her 476,000 followers on Instagram sharing her upset at how 29-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media - and how she feared for the environment her children were being brought up into .
The mum-of-three , who shares three sons with her Emmerdale co-star and husband , Matthew Wolfenden , spoke directly to her followers via Instagram stories .
She said : `` I was reading the statement that Jesy from Little Mix put out about leaving the band .
`` I felt so emotional reading that and so angry , because I just think about what she 's been through since being in the public eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the messages and what some people think they can say .
`` It 's so weird .
It 's not normal humans . ''
Charley continued : `` It 's not normal for people to think they can say what they want to someone in the public eye that you would n't say to their faces .
`` Do n't type it on a screen .
Be nice .
Be a nice human . ''
She also revealed she was also at the receiving end of `` bad '' messages on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Jesy had suffered while in Little Mix .
The Emmerdale star concluded : `` I think some of the messages that I get - and they 're bad enough - but the scale that [ Jesy ] is on being in a girl band , I mean ... '' I just worry about my own kids in the future .
I really do . ''
Jesy 's shock departure from the girl group came after she took an extended hiatus from the band citing private medical reasons as the reason why .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would now permanently leave Little Mix after nine years .
In a lengthy statement , Jesy revealed : `` The truth is recently being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health .
`` I found the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard .
`` There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves rather than focusing on making other people happy , and I feel like now is the time to begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mix singer said she now wanted to start a `` new chapter '' in her life after finding herself becoming `` obsessed '' with the negative comments and criticism she received at the hands of trolls .

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Emmerdale actress Charley Webb has revealed her anger and despair after hearing why Jesy Nelson left Little Mix.
The 32-year-old has expressed her concerns for her children and their future after finding out the reasons why Jesy decided to walk away from the pop band.
The singer had announced that she was leaving the band, which was created on The X Factor in 2011, in an emotional statement earlier this week, where she addressed her mental health.
And now Charley has spoken to her 476,000 followers on Instagram sharing her upset at how 29-year-old Jesy had been treated by the public on social media - and how she feared for the environment her children were being brought up into.
(Image: miss_charleywebb/Instagram)
The mum-of-three, who shares three sons with her Emmerdale co-star and husband, Matthew Wolfenden, spoke directly to her followers via Instagram stories.
She said: "I was reading the statement that Jesy from Little Mix put out about leaving the band.
"I felt so emotional reading that and so angry, because I just think about what she's been through since being in the public eye.
"The thought of some of the messages and what some people think they can say.
"It's so weird. It's not normal humans."
Charley continued: "It's not normal for people to think they can say what they want to someone in the public eye that you wouldn't say to their faces.
"Don't type it on a screen. Be nice. Be a nice human."
She also revealed she was also at the receiving end of "bad" messages on social media - but nowhere near to the extent that Jesy had suffered while in Little Mix.
The Emmerdale star concluded: "I think some of the messages that I get - and they're bad enough - but the scale that [Jesy] is on being in a girl band, I mean...
"I just worry about my own kids in the future. I really do."
(Image: PA)
Jesy's shock departure from the girl group came after she took an extended hiatus from the band citing private medical reasons as the reason why. But this week she confirmed that she would now permanently leave Little Mix after nine years.
In a lengthy statement, Jesy revealed: "The truth is recently being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health.
"I found the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.
"There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves rather than focusing on making other people happy, and I feel like now is the time to begin that process."
The former Little Mix singer said she now wanted to start a "new chapter" in her life after finding herself becoming "obsessed" with the negative comments and criticism she received at the hands of trolls.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--LIVE EuroMillions draw, results and winning numbers on Friday, December 18

It 's Friday night which means it 's EuroMillions time - and there is a decent amount of money waiting to be won .
Tonight 's EuroMillions jackpot is a massive £27 million and although it 's not the biggest prize ever offered by the lottery , it 's still a life-changing sum .
And it could be yours if you manage to match all seven numbers .
There 's also £500,000 up for grabs in the Thunderball draw .
If you were to win , do you know how you would spend the cash ?
If you win this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a multi-millionaire in time for Christmas .
The jackpot is more than enough to not only buy a home , but you could even buy a mansion or three .
Or maybe you 'd treat your friends and family to a Christmas they 'd never forget , with no expense spared .
The whopping £27 million prize fund could open a whole world of opportunity to the lucky winner .
But you 've got to be in it to win it .
Entry into tonight 's EuroMillions draw costs £2.50 a ticket , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Millionaire Maker draw .
Tickets will need to be purchased before 7.30pm to be in with a chance to win .
Tonight we will reveal the EuroMillions results , including the Thunderball numbers , Lucky Stars and the 25 Millionaire Maker codes in our live blog below as they are drawn .
Fingers crossed and best of luck tonight !
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It's Friday night which means it's EuroMillions time - and there is a decent amount of money waiting to be won.
Tonight's EuroMillions jackpot is a massive £27 million and although it's not the biggest prize ever offered by the lottery, it's still a life-changing sum.
And it could be yours if you manage to match all seven numbers.
There's also £500,000 up for grabs in the Thunderball draw.
If you were to win, do you know how you would spend the cash?
If you win this prize, it could see you become a multi-millionaire in time for Christmas. The jackpot is more than enough to not only buy a home, but you could even buy a mansion or three.
Or maybe you'd treat your friends and family to a Christmas they'd never forget, with no expense spared.
The whopping £27 million prize fund could open a whole world of opportunity to the lucky winner.
But you've got to be in it to win it.
Entry into tonight's EuroMillions draw costs £2.50 a ticket, which also includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw.
Tickets will need to be purchased before 7.30pm to be in with a chance to win.
Tonight we will reveal the EuroMillions results, including the Thunderball numbers , Lucky Stars and the 25 Millionaire Maker codes in our live blog below as they are drawn.
Fingers crossed and best of luck tonight!
Scroll down for updates as the numbers are announced.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Teenager accused of murdering Alex Rodda tells jury he feels 'ashamed'

A teenager accused of murdering a schoolboy told a jury he felt 'ashamed ' at the 'pain ' he had caused , adding : `` The killing ...
I ’ ll never forget that . ''
Matthew Mason , 19 , is on trial at Chester Crown Court .
He admits killing 15-year-old Alex Rodda in woodland in Ashley , Cheshire , on December 12 last year , but denies murder .
The jury has heard Mr Mason paid the Holmes Chapel High School pupil more than £2,000 over a three-week period .
Prosecutors say the cash was paid to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Mason 'didn ’ t want anyone to know he was gay ' , the jury has previously heard .
He has now told jurors he was 'embarrassed ' about his sexuality - and did n't think his friends would accept him if they knew he was 'gay or bisexual ' .
Mr Gordon Cole QC , defending Mr Mason , has told jurors his client arranged a rendezvous with Alex to tell him the 'blackmail had to stop ' .
Mr Mason , of Ash Farm in Ollerton , Knutsford , denies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a wrench , but says he acted in self-defence and that he lost control after being provoked .
During his second day on the stand , on Friday , he said : `` I thought he was being a bit of a bully .
`` I felt like he was a bully .
I wouldn ’ t say I hated him , I was upset . ''
He said he paid the schoolboy because was 'embarrassed ' about his sexuality .
During cross examination , Mr Mason said he remembered hitting Alex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit him 15 times .
Asked why he did this , by prosecutor Ian Unsworth QC , he said : `` Because I remember feeling a range of emotions at the time towards Alex . ''
Mr Mason accepted the force of his blows caused Alex ’ s skull to fracture .
He accepted some of those fragments penetrated Alex 's brain .
He accepted he 'left Alex to die ' and accepted he did nothing to help him .
Mr Mason told the jury he went to the pub after the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in shock and [ it was ] something to try and get the normality back in [ his ] life ' .
Giving evidence on Thursday ( December 17 ) , Mr Mason admitted throwing Alex ’ s phone out of his car window after finding it on his passenger seat .
Asked why he hadn ’ t said this before , he told the court : `` Because I thought that I would try and find a way around the fact that the phone was still missing , and watching my friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I thought the best thing to do was to tell the truth - which is what I did . ''
He added : `` I thought maybe if I lied about the fact I disposed of the phone , it would help my case at the time .
When I saw it on the passenger seat , the first thing that came to my head was to throw it out of the car window . ''
The court heard about Mr Mason 's internet searches in days leading up to Alex 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you kick someone down the stairs ?
’ .
'Everyday poison ' and 'things that are poisonous ' , were other phrases entered into a search site , jurors heard .
Asked by the prosecutor about the searches , Mr Mason said : `` This was when I was feeling very depressed at the time , when I was feeling suicidal .
I think I was looking at ways to kill myself . ''
He has told jurors his girlfriend Caitlyn Lancashire broke up with him when Alex messaged her and told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explicit photo and video .
Mr Unsworth QC asked Mr Mason how he felt about killing Alex .
Mr Mason said : `` I do still feel ashamed about it , the pain I caused to both sides , to my family and to Alex ’ s family .
`` It upsets me still .
The killing ...
I ’ ll never forget that . ''
Mr Mason told the jury he was 'embarrassed ' about his sexuality and thought his friends 'wouldn ’ t accept [ him ] ' if they knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends for money to pay Alex , but did not tell them what it was for .
`` I was embarrassed and I was worried they would n't give me the money and that would be the end of my friendship with them , because they would not accept me for what happened , '' Mr Mason said .
`` Because of what me and Alex had done together , like if I was to speak to someone about it , they would n't understand why it had happened and they would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bisexual . ''
The agricultural engineering student admitted having sex with Alex but said he thought it was wrong .
Asked how it was wrong , Mason said : `` For one , because he was a male and , secondly , his age . ''
Mr Mason has claimed Alex put pressure on him to pay him cash to stop him posting an explicit photo online .
Asked how he felt about the situation , he said : `` I thought he was being a bit of a bully .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wouldn ’ t say I hated him .
I was upset . ''
Mr Mason said he was 'sorry that Alex had died ' .
He said in the weeks leading up to Alex 's death he continued to go to work at a plant hire firm , to attend lessons at Reaseheath College and was active socially in the Young Farmers ' Club , including in rehearsals for a Christmas play .
Asked by Mr Unsworth if he had thought he could 'lie his way ' through the trial , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that to start off with . ''
He added : `` The truth would eventually come out anyway , even if I tried to cover myself . ''
The trial is expected to last until early January .

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A teenager accused of murdering a schoolboy told a jury he felt 'ashamed' at the 'pain' he had caused, adding: "The killing... I’ll never forget that."
Matthew Mason, 19, is on trial at Chester Crown Court.
He admits killing 15-year-old Alex Rodda in woodland in Ashley, Cheshire, on December 12 last year, but denies murder.
The jury has heard Mr Mason paid the Holmes Chapel High School pupil more than £2,000 over a three-week period.
Prosecutors say the cash was paid to stop Alex revealing their sexual relationship.
Mr Mason 'didn’t want anyone to know he was gay', the jury has previously heard.
He has now told jurors he was 'embarrassed' about his sexuality - and didn't think his friends would accept him if they knew he was 'gay or bisexual'.
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Mr Gordon Cole QC, defending Mr Mason, has told jurors his client arranged a rendezvous with Alex to tell him the 'blackmail had to stop'.
Mr Mason, of Ash Farm in Ollerton, Knutsford, denies murder. He admits he hit Alex with a wrench, but says he acted in self-defence and that he lost control after being provoked.
During his second day on the stand, on Friday, he said: "I thought he was being a bit of a bully.
"I felt like he was a bully. I wouldn’t say I hated him, I was upset."
He said he paid the schoolboy because was 'embarrassed' about his sexuality.
During cross examination, Mr Mason said he remembered hitting Alex twice, but accepted he may have hit him 15 times.
Asked why he did this, by prosecutor Ian Unsworth QC, he said: "Because I remember feeling a range of emotions at the time towards Alex."
Mr Mason accepted the force of his blows caused Alex’s skull to fracture. He accepted some of those fragments penetrated Alex's brain.
He accepted he 'left Alex to die' and accepted he did nothing to help him.
Mr Mason told the jury he went to the pub after the attack because '[he] was still in shock and [it was] something to try and get the normality back in [his] life'.
Giving evidence on Thursday (December 17), Mr Mason admitted throwing Alex’s phone out of his car window after finding it on his passenger seat.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Asked why he hadn’t said this before, he told the court: "Because I thought that I would try and find a way around the fact that the phone was still missing, and watching my friends giving evidence and swearing on the Bible, I thought the best thing to do was to tell the truth - which is what I did."
He added: "I thought maybe if I lied about the fact I disposed of the phone, it would help my case at the time. When I saw it on the passenger seat, the first thing that came to my head was to throw it out of the car window."
The court heard about Mr Mason's internet searches in days leading up to Alex's death, including the query 'what happens if you kick someone down the stairs?’.
'Everyday poison' and 'things that are poisonous', were other phrases entered into a search site, jurors heard.
Asked by the prosecutor about the searches, Mr Mason said: "This was when I was feeling very depressed at the time, when I was feeling suicidal. I think I was looking at ways to kill myself."
He has told jurors his girlfriend Caitlyn Lancashire broke up with him when Alex messaged her and told her Mr Mason had sent him an explicit photo and video.
Mr Unsworth QC asked Mr Mason how he felt about killing Alex.
Mr Mason said: "I do still feel ashamed about it, the pain I caused to both sides, to my family and to Alex’s family.
"It upsets me still. The killing... I’ll never forget that."
Mr Mason told the jury he was 'embarrassed' about his sexuality and thought his friends 'wouldn’t accept [him]' if they knew the truth.
He said he asked friends for money to pay Alex, but did not tell them what it was for.
"I was embarrassed and I was worried they wouldn't give me the money and that would be the end of my friendship with them, because they would not accept me for what happened," Mr Mason said.
"Because of what me and Alex had done together, like if I was to speak to someone about it, they wouldn't understand why it had happened and they wouldn't accept me if I was gay or bisexual."
The agricultural engineering student admitted having sex with Alex but said he thought it was wrong.
Asked how it was wrong, Mason said: "For one, because he was a male and, secondly, his age."
Mr Mason has claimed Alex put pressure on him to pay him cash to stop him posting an explicit photo online.
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Asked how he felt about the situation, he said: "I thought he was being a bit of a bully.
"I felt like he was a bully, I wouldn’t say I hated him. I was upset."
Mr Mason said he was 'sorry that Alex had died'.
He said in the weeks leading up to Alex's death he continued to go to work at a plant hire firm, to attend lessons at Reaseheath College and was active socially in the Young Farmers' Club, including in rehearsals for a Christmas play.
Asked by Mr Unsworth if he had thought he could 'lie his way' through the trial, he said: "Yes, I did think that to start off with."
He added: "The truth would eventually come out anyway, even if I tried to cover myself."
The trial is expected to last until early January.
Proceeding


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Thug fired shotgun through kitchen window after relationship break up

A man who 'recklessly ' fired a shotgun through the kitchen window of a house during a 'campaign of intimidation and hatred ' after the break-up of a relationship has been jailed .
A family were inside the property in Miles Platting at the time , but nobody was injured , a court heard .
A month earlier , Scott Cartwright , 21 , also smashed a window at the home in Moston of his former girlfriend , as well as a car windscreen , Manchester Crown Court was told .
Cartwright , of no fixed abode , pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence .
He was jailed on Friday for six years and nine months .
There was , he said , a 'risk of fatal injuries ' and the offences arose because Cartwright felt 'aggrieved ' by the break up of his relationship .
The court heard that after they split up , Cartwright 'on occasion ' sent text messages to his ex , threatening acts of violence against the house and car .
`` Your reaction to the end of that relationship was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which culminated in the firing of that shotgun , '' said Judge Field .
`` It was a very serious offence indeed .
`` You shot at that window at close range .
You knew there were people inside the house .
`` What you did was not impulsive behaviour .
It was an incident in a campaign of intimidation and hatred against your ex-girlfriend , her family and friends .
`` You were angry at the end of your relationship . ''
Hugh McKee , prosecuting , said Cartwright attacked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Then , on November 24 , he went on a motorbike with a 12 gauge shotgun to the home of a friend of his ex-girlfriend , the court heard .
`` She was waiting for her to arrive at that address , '' said Mr McKee .
`` She saw a male standing there with a gun .
`` She was in shock .
`` She slammed the door shut and locked it .
She recognised Scott Cartwright 's voice .
`` She got halfway up the stairs when he fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It was closest to the front door of the house . ''
The court heard police were called and Cartwright was arrested on December 9 .
In interview , he denied the allegations , calling them 'all lies ' , Mr McKee added .
The court heard Cartwright was ' a young man with a difficult combination of psychological conditions ' who would 'like help to understand and change his behaviour ' .
Judge Field also passed an extended licence period of three years .
`` It was a very serious offence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was an act of premeditated violence .
`` You equipped yourself with a firearm with the intention to use it . ''

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A man who 'recklessly' fired a shotgun through the kitchen window of a house during a 'campaign of intimidation and hatred' after the break-up of a relationship has been jailed.
A family were inside the property in Miles Platting at the time, but nobody was injured, a court heard.
A month earlier, Scott Cartwright, 21, also smashed a window at the home in Moston of his former girlfriend, as well as a car windscreen, Manchester Crown Court was told.
Cartwright, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He was jailed on Friday for six years and nine months.
Judge Patrick Field QC called the shooting an 'extremely dangerous, reckless act'.
There was, he said, a 'risk of fatal injuries' and the offences arose because Cartwright felt 'aggrieved' by the break up of his relationship.
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The court heard that after they split up, Cartwright 'on occasion' sent text messages to his ex, threatening acts of violence against the house and car.
"Your reaction to the end of that relationship was to embark on a campaign of intimidation, which culminated in the firing of that shotgun," said Judge Field.
"It was a very serious offence indeed.
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"You shot at that window at close range. You knew there were people inside the house.
"What you did was not impulsive behaviour. It was an incident in a campaign of intimidation and hatred against your ex-girlfriend, her family and friends.
"You were angry at the end of your relationship."
Hugh McKee, prosecuting, said Cartwright attacked the house and car on October 31 last year.
Then, on November 24, he went on a motorbike with a 12 gauge shotgun to the home of a friend of his ex-girlfriend, the court heard.
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"She was waiting for her to arrive at that address," said Mr McKee.
"She saw a male standing there with a gun.
"She was in shock.
"She slammed the door shut and locked it. She recognised Scott Cartwright's voice.
"She got halfway up the stairs when he fired a shot through the kitchen window.
"It was closest to the front door of the house."
The court heard police were called and Cartwright was arrested on December 9.
In interview, he denied the allegations, calling them 'all lies', Mr McKee added.
The court heard Cartwright was 'a young man with a difficult combination of psychological conditions' who would 'like help to understand and change his behaviour'.
Judge Field also passed an extended licence period of three years.
"It was a very serious offence indeed," he added.
"This was an act of premeditated violence.
"You equipped yourself with a firearm with the intention to use it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Shoplifter put superglue on Asda trolley as a 'prank' then a baby got stuck

A serial shoplifter who was kicked out of a supermarket spread superglue over the handle of a trolley and caused a 17-month-old baby to get his hands stuck .
Dylan Henderson , 20 , had been banned from the Asda Superstore , off Atherleigh Way , in Leigh , but tried to enter the shop on the morning of Wednesday , October 21 .
Security staff confronted him and told him to leave the supermarket following several previous thefts , prosecutor Mark Friend told Bolton Crown Court .
But , after walking out of the shop he was caught on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemed to lean over the handle of one trolley to spread something on it .
At around 11.30am , Dennis White arrived to do his shopping at the store alongside his 17-month-old son Riley .
He got a trolley from the bay and put the toddler in the baby seat , facing his father and with both hands on the trolley 's hand rail , the court heard .
However , a few minutes after beginning his shopping Mr White heard his son crying out and noticed that he was struggling to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounded 'distressed and panicked ' his father said .
They immediately went to speak to security staff and managed to pull both of the youngster 's hands from the rail .
A member of staff who knew first aid was called over and they soaked the baby 's hands in warm soapy water in an attempt to sooth some of the pain .
It took around two days to full remove the glue from Riley 's hands and he had some blistering underneath , Mr White said .
In a statement read out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over the next few days I had to stop him from pulling at his hands because I did n't want him to pull away his skin . ''
The incident left the youngster 's father feeling 'nervous and massively upset ' , he said .
Police arrested Henderson in November and one officer said he started laughing when he was told what had happened to the little boy .
He has a number of previous convictions , including burglary offences and had only just been released from four weeks in prison for shoplifting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henderson had been playing a 'prank ' and did not intended to harm the child , branding the assault as 'reckless ' rather than a calculated attack .
He went on to explain that the defendant suffers from some learning difficulties and described him as being on the autistic spectrum with a 'low level of maturity ' .
Henderson grew up in a 'truly tragic set of circumstances ' when his foster mother died while he was in care , Mr Astbury told the court .
`` He does n't have the tools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ability to do so , '' the defence barrister added .
Addressing the defendant directly , judge Martin Walsh told him he has caused 'immense distress ' to the child .
`` This was a vulnerable child and it was foreseeable that anyone who might have been using the trolley might have been a vulnerable individual , a child or an elderly person , '' he said The judge handed Henderson a sentence of 44 weeks in prison , along with a restraining order blocking him from going near the Asda store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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A serial shoplifter who was kicked out of a supermarket spread superglue over the handle of a trolley and caused a 17-month-old baby to get his hands stuck.
Dylan Henderson, 20, had been banned from the Asda Superstore, off Atherleigh Way, in Leigh, but tried to enter the shop on the morning of Wednesday, October 21.
Security staff confronted him and told him to leave the supermarket following several previous thefts, prosecutor Mark Friend told Bolton Crown Court.
But, after walking out of the shop he was caught on CCTV returning to the trolley bay and seemed to lean over the handle of one trolley to spread something on it.
At around 11.30am, Dennis White arrived to do his shopping at the store alongside his 17-month-old son Riley.
He got a trolley from the bay and put the toddler in the baby seat, facing his father and with both hands on the trolley's hand rail, the court heard.
However, a few minutes after beginning his shopping Mr White heard his son crying out and noticed that he was struggling to move his hands.
Riley was screaming and sounded 'distressed and panicked' his father said. They immediately went to speak to security staff and managed to pull both of the youngster's hands from the rail.
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A member of staff who knew first aid was called over and they soaked the baby's hands in warm soapy water in an attempt to sooth some of the pain.
It took around two days to full remove the glue from Riley's hands and he had some blistering underneath, Mr White said.
In a statement read out in court, he added: "Over the next few days I had to stop him from pulling at his hands because I didn't want him to pull away his skin."
The incident left the youngster's father feeling 'nervous and massively upset', he said.
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Police arrested Henderson in November and one officer said he started laughing when he was told what had happened to the little boy.
He has a number of previous convictions, including burglary offences and had only just been released from four weeks in prison for shoplifting.
Philip Astbury, defending, said Henderson had been playing a 'prank' and did not intended to harm the child, branding the assault as 'reckless' rather than a calculated attack.
He went on to explain that the defendant suffers from some learning difficulties and described him as being on the autistic spectrum with a 'low level of maturity'.
Henderson grew up in a 'truly tragic set of circumstances' when his foster mother died while he was in care, Mr Astbury told the court.
"He doesn't have the tools to cope in a normal way or the ability to do so," the defence barrister added.
Addressing the defendant directly, judge Martin Walsh told him he has caused 'immense distress' to the child.
"This was a vulnerable child and it was foreseeable that anyone who might have been using the trolley might have been a vulnerable individual, a child or an elderly person," he said
The judge handed Henderson a sentence of 44 weeks in prison, along with a restraining order blocking him from going near the Asda store in Leigh for the next three years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Mental health patient caused 'terror' at Arndale centre

A mental health patient caused 'terror ' in the Arndale centre after stabbing a Nando 's waitress then claiming he 'd planted bombs in the toilets .
Ali Algdaner , 27 , who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia , had been allowed to leave a mental health unit at Salford Royal Hospital before heading to the shopping centre .
Armed police raced to the Arndale , and after they detained him Algdaner said : `` It 's a terrorist plot , I 've done a terrorist attack . ''
Algdaner said he had planted a number of bombs in the shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devices were found .
The 20-year-old waitress suffered minor injuries but was left 'traumatised ' .
Now Algdaner has been sentenced to a hospital order , to remain under the care of doctors indefinitely .
Judge Anthony Cross QC said Algdaner could 'justifiably said to have caused genuine terror on those unfortunate people who were going about their lawful business in the Arndale Centre ' .
The shopping centre was evacuated at about 9pm on Friday , October 18 last year .
`` Those poor people would have been rightly terrified by what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said at a Manchester Crown Court hearing .
The judge also paid tribute to the 'remarkable bravery ' of two Nando 's chefs who tried to apprehend Algdaner .
At the time of the incident , Algdaner was an inpatient at the Meadowbrook mental health unit at Salford Royal .
Prosecuting , Richard Orme said the defendant had been allowed to leave the unit for the day , and had been with his mother .
She said that at about 8pm , he had gone to the shops but did not return .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ not clear whether or not his absence had been reported by the mother or reported by Meadowbrook .
`` It is , if right , a matter of concern . ''
At about 8.50pm , Algdaner walked into Nando 's in the Arndale wearing a hospital top and trousers .
Two waitresses were working on the restaurant floor , with the only customers remaining being a group of three women and a young child .
Algdaner picked up several knives and forks from a pot used to store cutlery , before moving towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Suddenly and without warning , he struck her to the back with the cutlery .
Another staff member shouted for everyone to leave , and they ran away .
Algdaner then went into nearby Bella Italia , which was about to close .
Staff noticed he was armed with cutlery and ran away from him .
Algdaner then went into the shopping mall area on the first floor , where a woman was using a cash machine .
Someone shouted 'watch out , knife ' before she ran from him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One threw a chair at him , but it only caused him to stumble .
One chef armed himself with a glass bottle of sauce , while another got a serving tray to protect himself .
They went to pursue Algdaner , but security staff ordered them to desist .
An announcement was made over the PA system telling everyone to leave the shopping centre .
Meanwhile GMP had received reports of a man in the Arndale trying to stab people , and shouting that he had a bomb .
Police arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knives and 'muttering to himself ' .
He lay down on the floor after an officer shouted 'armed police ' .
Officer searched the shopping centre after he claimed to have planted bombs .
After being taken to a police station , he told a nurse : `` I stabbed someone .
I planned to stab someone in the Arndale Centre . ''
He was then moved to the Edenfield Unit at Prestwich Hospital , where he has remained .
The court heard Algdaner has previously been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute to the actions of the Nando 's chefs and said they would be given a public reward .
He said : `` When they saw what was going on , they did not think at all about the potential harm to themselves . ''
Algdaner , of Talbot Street , Eccles , pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm , possessing a bladed article , affray and communicating false information with intent .
After the hearing , Detective Constable Annabel Lewis , of GMP ’ s City of Manchester Central Division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ali Algander on that Friday evening last year caused great distress to all those that were targeted and involved in this frightening ordeal .
`` While one woman was stabbed during this incident , it is fortunate that Algander ’ s actions did not result in any further casualties , and this is in-part due to the swift response of staff at the Arndale in evacuating the premises , and the subsequent work from our specialist officers at the scene .
`` I would also like to thank the dozen or so witnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that we gathered insurmountable evidence that left this offender with little option but to admit the serious acts he committed that evening .
`` It is clear that Algander was , and remains , a danger to the public and we are satisfied that today ’ s verdict keeps the streets of Manchester a safer place until he is deemed fit enough to return to society . ''

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A mental health patient caused 'terror' in the Arndale centre after stabbing a Nando's waitress then claiming he'd planted bombs in the toilets.
Ali Algdaner, 27, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, had been allowed to leave a mental health unit at Salford Royal Hospital before heading to the shopping centre.
Armed police raced to the Arndale, and after they detained him Algdaner said: "It's a terrorist plot, I've done a terrorist attack."
Algdaner said he had planted a number of bombs in the shopping centre's toilets, but no such devices were found.
The 20-year-old waitress suffered minor injuries but was left 'traumatised'.
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Now Algdaner has been sentenced to a hospital order, to remain under the care of doctors indefinitely.
Judge Anthony Cross QC said Algdaner could 'justifiably said to have caused genuine terror on those unfortunate people who were going about their lawful business in the Arndale Centre'.
The shopping centre was evacuated at about 9pm on Friday, October 18 last year.
"Those poor people would have been rightly terrified by what they saw happening," the judge said at a Manchester Crown Court hearing.
The judge also paid tribute to the 'remarkable bravery' of two Nando's chefs who tried to apprehend Algdaner.
At the time of the incident, Algdaner was an inpatient at the Meadowbrook mental health unit at Salford Royal.
Prosecuting, Richard Orme said the defendant had been allowed to leave the unit for the day, and had been with his mother.
She said that at about 8pm, he had gone to the shops but did not return.
Judge Cross said: "It is not clear whether or not his absence had been reported by the mother or reported by Meadowbrook.
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"It is, if right, a matter of concern."
At about 8.50pm, Algdaner walked into Nando's in the Arndale wearing a hospital top and trousers.
Two waitresses were working on the restaurant floor, with the only customers remaining being a group of three women and a young child.
Algdaner picked up several knives and forks from a pot used to store cutlery, before moving towards a waitress who had her back to him.
Suddenly and without warning, he struck her to the back with the cutlery.
Another staff member shouted for everyone to leave, and they ran away.
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Algdaner then went into nearby Bella Italia, which was about to close.
Staff noticed he was armed with cutlery and ran away from him.
Algdaner then went into the shopping mall area on the first floor, where a woman was using a cash machine.
Someone shouted 'watch out, knife' before she ran from him.
Two Nando's chefs tried to intervene.
One threw a chair at him, but it only caused him to stumble.
One chef armed himself with a glass bottle of sauce, while another got a serving tray to protect himself.
They went to pursue Algdaner, but security staff ordered them to desist.
An announcement was made over the PA system telling everyone to leave the shopping centre.
Meanwhile GMP had received reports of a man in the Arndale trying to stab people, and shouting that he had a bomb.
Police arrived and found Algdaner still holding the cutlery knives and 'muttering to himself'.
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He lay down on the floor after an officer shouted 'armed police'.
Algdaner said: "It’s a terrorist plot, I’ve done a terrorist attack."
Officer searched the shopping centre after he claimed to have planted bombs.
After being taken to a police station, he told a nurse: "I stabbed someone. I planned to stab someone in the Arndale Centre."
He was then moved to the Edenfield Unit at Prestwich Hospital, where he has remained.
The court heard Algdaner has previously been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
During the sentencing hearing, Judge Cross paid tribute to the actions of the Nando's chefs and said they would be given a public reward.
He said: "When they saw what was going on, they did not think at all about the potential harm to themselves."
Algdaner, of Talbot Street, Eccles, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possessing a bladed article, affray and communicating false information with intent.
After the hearing, Detective Constable Annabel Lewis, of GMP’s City of Manchester Central Division, said: "The actions of Ali Algander on that Friday evening last year caused great distress to all those that were targeted and involved in this frightening ordeal.
"While one woman was stabbed during this incident, it is fortunate that Algander’s actions did not result in any further casualties, and this is in-part due to the swift response of staff at the Arndale in evacuating the premises, and the subsequent work from our specialist officers at the scene.
"I would also like to thank the dozen or so witnesses who assisted us with this investigation to ensure that we gathered insurmountable evidence that left this offender with little option but to admit the serious acts he committed that evening.
"It is clear that Algander was, and remains, a danger to the public and we are satisfied that today’s verdict keeps the streets of Manchester a safer place until he is deemed fit enough to return to society."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Man pleads guilty to murdering another man outside fish and chip shop

A man is to be sentenced after confessing to the murder of another man outside a fish and chip shop @ @ @ @ @ , died weeks after suffering serious injuries in an assault outside a fish and chip @ @ @ @ @ Breightmet , on July 13 .
However , he appeared before Manchester Crown Court yesterday @ @ @ @ @ ) , where he changed his plea to a guilty one .
The 24-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ due to be sentenced at the same court on January 20 .
In August , @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hardman 's death arose from an argument in which Walton allegedly demanded money from @ @ @ @ @ to the incident at about 10.20pm on July 13 .
Witnesses described seeing up to @ @ @ @ @ scene .
Mr Hamilton , 46 , was rushed to hospital in a critical condition @ @ @ @ @ his injuries .

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A man is to be sentenced after confessing to the murder of another man outside a fish and chip shop.
Christopher Hardman, 46, died weeks after suffering serious injuries in an assault outside a fish and chip shop in Winchester Way, Breightmet, on July 13.
Christopher Walton, of Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, had previously denied murdering Mr Hardman.
However, he appeared before Manchester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, December 17), where he changed his plea to a guilty one.
The 24-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at the same court on January 20.
In August, Bolton Crown Court heard that Mr Hardman's death arose from an argument in which Walton allegedly demanded money from him.
Police were called to the incident at about 10.20pm on July 13.
Witnesses described seeing up to 10 police vehicles at the scene.
Mr Hamilton, 46, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, but later died from his injuries.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Stash of guns and bullets seized by police investigating organised crime gangs

A huge stash of ammunition and five guns - including an assault rifle - have been seized by officers investigating organised crime gangs .
The haul was recovered by detectives from Operation Owando investigating the importation of imitation and deactivated weapons which are then being turned into lethal weapons .
What is believed to be a deactivated assault rifle and ammunition were recovered from an address in Newton Heath on Tuesday .
Acting on intelligence officers from GMP 's Serious and Organised Crime Group then carried out a linked raid on a property in Audenshaw and found four guns , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Two men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences .
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said : `` The warrants form part of an investigation into deactivated and imitation firearms which are later converted and sold . ''
A 38-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and released under investigation pending further enquiries .
A 20-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in custody .
A 36-year-old man was also arrested at Manchester Airport last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of firearms offences .
He remains in custody .
Detective Chief Inspector Joseph Harrop , of GMP 's Serious Crime division , said : `` We are absolutely committed to tackling serious and organised crime across Greater Manchester .
`` A lot of the work going on by our detectives in the Serious Crime division ca n't always be disclosed but seizures and warrants such as these are just one of the many steps we are taking to make the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place .
`` These firearms could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work does n't stop here .
`` Information from members of the public - no matter how big or small - can prove vital to our investigations and I would ask the public to come forward either by calling 101 , or speaking to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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A huge stash of ammunition and five guns - including an assault rifle - have been seized by officers investigating organised crime gangs.
The haul was recovered by detectives from Operation Owando investigating the importation of imitation and deactivated weapons which are then being turned into lethal weapons.
What is believed to be a deactivated assault rifle and ammunition were recovered from an address in Newton Heath on Tuesday.
Acting on intelligence officers from GMP's Serious and Organised Crime Group then carried out a linked raid on a property in Audenshaw and found four guns, component parts, silencers, and ammunition.
Two men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.
In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "The warrants form part of an investigation into deactivated and imitation firearms which are later converted and sold."
A 38-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and released under investigation pending further enquiries.
A 20-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and remains in custody.
A 36-year-old man was also arrested at Manchester Airport last night (17 December 2020) on suspicion of firearms offences. He remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Joseph Harrop, of GMP's Serious Crime division, said: "We are absolutely committed to tackling serious and organised crime across Greater Manchester.
"A lot of the work going on by our detectives in the Serious Crime division can't always be disclosed but seizures and warrants such as these are just one of the many steps we are taking to make the streets of Greater Manchester a safer place.
"These firearms could have led to devastating consequences and the work doesn't stop here.
"Information from members of the public - no matter how big or small - can prove vital to our investigations and I would ask the public to come forward either by calling 101, or speaking to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Casey Stoney under no illusions ahead of Bristol City clash

Manchester United Women manager Casey Stoney does not expect an easy ride against Bristol City on Sunday - even though the Women 's Super League 's bottom side are without a win this season .
`` There should be no complacency because we lost against them last year , '' Stoney told media on Friday , referring back to City 's 1-0 win over her side in January .
`` There should n't be any complacency , there should be no underestimating the opposition .
`` Yes , it has to be about us and how we perform and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ execute .
We know we 're probably going to dominate the ball , we also know they 've got huge threats on transition so now it 's going to be a different test for us but it 's very important that we maintain our standards and execute in terms of scoring goals and moving them around so that we can win the game . ''
United midfielder Tobin Heath was named in The Best XI of 2020 this week , and Stoney had some words of praise for her US international .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard and win , she 's an immense competitor , '' she said .
`` She does n't really revel in those kind of plaudits , she just gets on .
But yeah , the girls obviously celebrated the fact that she 's in the world eleven - as they should . ''
Stoney expects to have Martha Harris available on the substitutes ' bench this weekend after her long-term absence due to a foot injury .
She also confirmed that the players will take a short Christmas break - they will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match , heading back to quarantine if required , and returning to training in the New Year - and she hopes as many of them as possible will be able to go home to their families .
`` I think emotionally they need it , '' she said .
`` It 's been one of the toughest years that the players have ever faced , and this world has ever faced because of the isolation , the lack of contact time with family members , being on their own .
`` I 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make even more sacrifices that the government did , we were really strict , so that 's taken its toll .
So we planned it for them .
`` We are making sure that when they come back if they 're quarantining , we 're paying for their tests as well so they can get the test and turn it around in time and the equipment to their houses because sometimes the emotional wellbeing of the players is more important than anything else to give them the energy to come back and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again . ''

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Manchester United Women manager Casey Stoney does not expect an easy ride against Bristol City on Sunday - even though the Women's Super League's bottom side are without a win this season.
"There should be no complacency because we lost against them last year," Stoney told media on Friday, referring back to City's 1-0 win over her side in January. "There shouldn't be any complacency, there should be no underestimating the opposition.
"Yes, it has to be about us and how we perform and how we move the ball and how we execute. We know we're probably going to dominate the ball, we also know they've got huge threats on transition so now it's going to be a different test for us but it's very important that we maintain our standards and execute in terms of scoring goals and moving them around so that we can win the game."
United midfielder Tobin Heath was named in The Best XI of 2020 this week, and Stoney had some words of praise for her US international.
"She goes out every day to train hard and win, she's an immense competitor," she said. "She doesn't really revel in those kind of plaudits, she just gets on. But yeah, the girls obviously celebrated the fact that she's in the world eleven - as they should."
Stoney expects to have Martha Harris available on the substitutes' bench this weekend after her long-term absence due to a foot injury.
She also confirmed that the players will take a short Christmas break - they will be heading off immediately after the Bristol City match, heading back to quarantine if required, and returning to training in the New Year - and she hopes as many of them as possible will be able to go home to their families.
"I think emotionally they need it," she said. "It's been one of the toughest years that the players have ever faced, and this world has ever faced because of the isolation, the lack of contact time with family members, being on their own.
"I'll be honest, I often asked them to make even more sacrifices that the government did, we were really strict, so that's taken its toll. So we planned it for them.
"We are making sure that when they come back if they're quarantining, we're paying for their tests as well so they can get the test and turn it around in time and the equipment to their houses because sometimes the emotional wellbeing of the players is more important than anything else to give them the energy to come back and want to perform for this football club again."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-18--Nemanja Matic sends message to Dean Henderson after Man United mistake

Nemanja Matic lauded Dean Henderson for fighting back from an early mistake to make a vital late save for Manchester United against Sheffield United .
Henderson 's early error landed United in trouble against the Blades , as the former Sheffield United loanee — on just his third league appearance for the Reds — was challenged by Oliver Burke and allowed David McGoldrick to make it 1-0 at Bramall Lane .
But United fought back , as has been their style away from home this season , thanks to Rashford and an Anthony Martial strike .
The visitors then saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indebted to Henderson 's late stop from Lys Mousset to retain the lead .
Matic told MUTV after the game of his belief Henderson will become a top keeper for United .
`` Mistakes are part of football , part of life , so it does n't matter , '' said the Serbian midfielder on Henderson .
`` Sometimes he will make mistakes , sometimes he will save us like he did towards the end .
We believe that he 's a top goalkeeper and he 'll be important for us . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that late Henderson save , after castigating the United keeper and his whole side for their sloppy start .
`` He [ Henderson ] dillied and dallied on the ball for the first goal , '' Solskjaer said .
`` We saw the good and bad from him today because he made a great save towards the end .
We made it difficult for ourselves again after a slow start but then we played some brilliant stuff . ''

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Nemanja Matic lauded Dean Henderson for fighting back from an early mistake to make a vital late save for Manchester United against Sheffield United.
Henderson's early error landed United in trouble against the Blades, as the former Sheffield United loanee — on just his third league appearance for the Reds — was challenged by Oliver Burke and allowed David McGoldrick to make it 1-0 at Bramall Lane.
But United fought back, as has been their style away from home this season, thanks to Rashford and an Anthony Martial strike. The visitors then saw out a 3-2 victory — but were indebted to Henderson's late stop from Lys Mousset to retain the lead.
Matic told MUTV after the game of his belief Henderson will become a top keeper for United.
"Mistakes are part of football, part of life, so it doesn't matter," said the Serbian midfielder on Henderson.
"Sometimes he will make mistakes, sometimes he will save us like he did towards the end. We believe that he's a top goalkeeper and he'll be important for us."
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also expressed his gratitude for that late Henderson save, after castigating the United keeper and his whole side for their sloppy start.
"He [Henderson] dillied and dallied on the ball for the first goal," Solskjaer said.
"We saw the good and bad from him today because he made a great save towards the end. We made it difficult for ourselves again after a slow start but then we played some brilliant stuff."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Struggling parents' apology note for baby's behaviour has everyone crying

Anybody who 's had a baby will know that sleep training is no easy task .
There 's tears and tantrums - which can be made even more stressful when you 're surrounded by neighbours .
This was true for one couple , who decided to write a heartfelt note to their neighbours when they started sleep training their baby - and it 's since gone viral .
The exhausted couple left the note on each of their neighbours ' doors explaining that they 'd started sleeping training their baby and were attempting the `` cry-it-out '' method , reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` tired and sorry '' mum apologised in advance for the crying everyone would likely hear , even inviting them to pop in for milk , sugar , egg or tequila if they should need it .
It read : `` Apartment 207 here .
I regret to inform you that we have begun sleep training our son .
`` After many sleepless nights thanks to the dreaded 4-month sleep regression , we have decided it is time to start the cry-it-out method .
`` If you hear the cries please pray for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and going insane .
`` I ’ m very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you , let ’ s hope it doesn ’ t last long . ''
The mum explained that they were planning on testing it for four days and then if it didn ’ t work , they were going to have a break for a week or two and try again .
They added : `` Please know I am not neglecting him , but I will let him try to self-soothe for 45-60 minutes at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be in the room every 5-10 minutes to reassure him he is not alone and is okay .
`` If you start to feel hatred towards us just give us a friendly knock on the door and I will bring you a shot of tequila to mend our neighbor-ship .
`` It ’ s cheap tequila but it will calm your nerves , it ’ s been tested and proven to work by yours truly .
`` Any-how keep us in your prayers and turn the TV volume up .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eggs we have some .
And tequila too just swing by . ''
They signed the letter off from `` tired and sorry neighbors . ''
The letter was shared on Twitter by one of the people living in the apartment block , with the caption : `` Neighbors left this on the door ...
I 'm gon na bake them some cookies '' where people praised the couple for their note .
Since being posted it has received 1.1 million likes and thousands of comments .
One said : `` With a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they do , '' while another said : `` This is how you neighbor ... well played ... '' And a third added : `` We need more neighbors like them in the world . ''
The sweet woman who received the letter was true to her word as she made the couple chocolate chip , peppermint shortbread , and brownie cookies as well as a sweet gift of a bottle of wine and baby wash .
The idea behind the cry-it-out method , according to Baby Center is that if your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or nurse them back to sleep , they 'll never learn to drift off by themselves .
Instead of crying for you when they wake in the night , they 'll learn to soothe themselves back to sleep .
It says : `` Crying is n't the goal of this sleep training method , but advocates say it 's often an inevitable side effect as your baby adjusts to sleeping on his own .
`` They say the short-term pain of a few tears is far outweighed by the long-term advantages : A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happily on his own , and parents who can count on a good night 's rest . ''

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Anybody who's had a baby will know that sleep training is no easy task.
There's tears and tantrums - which can be made even more stressful when you're surrounded by neighbours.
This was true for one couple, who decided to write a heartfelt note to their neighbours when they started sleep training their baby - and it's since gone viral.
The exhausted couple left the note on each of their neighbours' doors explaining that they'd started sleeping training their baby and were attempting the "cry-it-out" method, reports the Mirror.
In the letter the "tired and sorry" mum apologised in advance for the crying everyone would likely hear, even inviting them to pop in for milk, sugar, egg or tequila if they should need it.
It read: "Apartment 207 here. I regret to inform you that we have begun sleep training our son.
"After many sleepless nights thanks to the dreaded 4-month sleep regression, we have decided it is time to start the cry-it-out method.
"If you hear the cries please pray for me and know I am also crying and going insane.
"I’m very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you, let’s hope it doesn’t last long."
The mum explained that they were planning on testing it for four days and then if it didn’t work, they were going to have a break for a week or two and try again.
They added: "Please know I am not neglecting him, but I will let him try to self-soothe for 45-60 minutes at a time during this period.
"I will be in the room every 5-10 minutes to reassure him he is not alone and is okay.
"If you start to feel hatred towards us just give us a friendly knock on the door and I will bring you a shot of tequila to mend our neighbor-ship.
"It’s cheap tequila but it will calm your nerves, it’s been tested and proven to work by yours truly.
"Any-how keep us in your prayers and turn the TV volume up.
"If you need milk, sugar, or eggs we have some. And tequila too just swing by."
They signed the letter off from "tired and sorry neighbors."
The letter was shared on Twitter by one of the people living in the apartment block, with the caption: "Neighbors left this on the door... I'm gonna bake them some cookies" where people praised the couple for their note.
Since being posted it has received 1.1 million likes and thousands of comments.
One said: "With a note like that I would not care what they do," while another said: "This is how you neighbor... well played..."
And a third added: "We need more neighbors like them in the world."
The sweet woman who received the letter was true to her word as she made the couple chocolate chip, peppermint shortbread, and brownie cookies as well as a sweet gift of a bottle of wine and baby wash.
The idea behind the cry-it-out method, according to Baby Center is that if your child gets used to having you rock or nurse them back to sleep, they'll never learn to drift off by themselves.
Instead of crying for you when they wake in the night, they'll learn to soothe themselves back to sleep.
It says: "Crying isn't the goal of this sleep training method, but advocates say it's often an inevitable side effect as your baby adjusts to sleeping on his own.
"They say the short-term pain of a few tears is far outweighed by the long-term advantages: A child who goes to sleep easily and happily on his own, and parents who can count on a good night's rest."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Boris Johnson explains what needs to happen for Wanderers to be allowed fans

Boris Johnson was asked about Bolton Wanderers fans returning to the University of Bolton Stadium during his visit to Bolton on Friday morning ( December 18 ) .
Wanderers have played all of their home games behind closed doors since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March .
Boss Ian Evatt expressed his disappointment at Bolton remaining in Tier 3 , during a press conference earlier this week , as it means fans still are n't allowed into the 28,723 capacity staidum .
It follows Wanderers ' trip to Cheltenham on Tuesday ( December 15 ) which was watched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jonny-Rocks Stadium .
Evatt said : `` I just don ’ t see how 2,000 fans in this stadium would cause any grief when down the road at the Trafford Centre , you ’ ve got thousands of people shopping indoors - it just doesn ’ t make sense to me , but the quicker we can get the situation resolved the better . ''
During a visit to the Openreach training centre in Breightmet , the Prime Minister was told that football was at the heart of Bolton 's community and if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that many teams in the lower leagues face financial ruin .
He heard that football clubs are are willing to put strict social distancing measures in place at stadiums and are in the open air .
He was also asked why are fans not allowed back in Bolton when they are allowed in schools and offices , which are much riskier environments .
The Prime Minister answered : `` We are doing what we can to support football and clubs that have been through very tough times and there is a package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The best thing is to get the fans back and the tickets back and I ’ m hopeful that with community mass testing , the lateral flow tests , it will be possible for sides to get events held again .
`` I know that clubs have made a huge effort to be able to do things in a Covid secure way and that ’ s what we want to see and as time goes by I think that will be more and more possible . ''

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Boris Johnson was asked about Bolton Wanderers fans returning to the University of Bolton Stadium during his visit to Bolton on Friday morning (December 18).
Wanderers have played all of their home games behind closed doors since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March.
Boss Ian Evatt expressed his disappointment at Bolton remaining in Tier 3, during a press conference earlier this week, as it means fans still aren't allowed into the 28,723 capacity staidum.
It follows Wanderers' trip to Cheltenham on Tuesday (December 15) which was watched by 2,000 fans inside the 7,066 capacity Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
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Evatt said: "I just don’t see how 2,000 fans in this stadium would cause any grief when down the road at the Trafford Centre, you’ve got thousands of people shopping indoors - it just doesn’t make sense to me, but the quicker we can get the situation resolved the better."
During a visit to the Openreach training centre in Breightmet, the Prime Minister was told that football was at the heart of Bolton's community and if fans aren’t allowed back soon, that many teams in the lower leagues face financial ruin.
He heard that football clubs are are willing to put strict social distancing measures in place at stadiums and are in the open air. He was also asked why are fans not allowed back in Bolton when they are allowed in schools and offices, which are much riskier environments.
The Prime Minister answered: "We are doing what we can to support football and clubs that have been through very tough times and there is a package of support we have made available.
"The best thing is to get the fans back and the tickets back and I’m hopeful that with community mass testing, the lateral flow tests, it will be possible for sides to get events held again.
"I know that clubs have made a huge effort to be able to do things in a Covid secure way and that’s what we want to see and as time goes by I think that will be more and more possible."