themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Not paying your TV licence could soon no longer be a criminal offence

The government has launched a public consultation into whether not paying the BBC TV licence should be decriminalised .
They will seek public opinion to evaluate whether criminal sanctions for evading the payment should be replaced with an alternative enforcement scheme .
Currently , anyone who watches or records live TV , and who uses BBC iPlayer online without a licence , is guilty of a criminal offence , which could land them in prison .
Culture Secretary , Baroness Morgan , said it was time to `` think carefully '' about whether the £154.50 a year fee was relevant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Many people consider it wrong that you can be imprisoned for not paying for your TV licence and that its enforcement punishes the vulnerable .
`` Today we are launching a public consultation to make sure we have a fair and proportionate approach to licence fee penalties and payments , that protects those most in need in society . ''
Last year , there were 26 million active TV licences in the UK - producing a £3.69billion income for the broadcaster .
Yet in 2018 , more than 121,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evasion and were issued with an average fine of £176 .
According to the Department for Digital Culture , Media and Sport ( DCMS ) , moves to decriminalise licence evasion wo n't come into effect until another two years in April 2020 .
The department said : `` The consultation does not ask for views on any other changes to the TV licence and is clear decriminalisation of TV licence fee evasion would have an impact on BBC funding . ''
A BBC spokesperson said the proposals should be considered at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` A detailed government-commissioned review found the current system to be the fairest and most effective .
`` It did not recommend change - in part because the current system is effective in ensuring payment with very few people ever going to prison . ''
He said just five people in England and Wales went to prison for not paying fines in 2018 , adding : `` There is a question about what issue this repeat consultation is trying to solve . ''
Any changes `` must be fair to law-abiding licence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that does n't fundamentally undermine the BBC 's ability to deliver the services they love , '' he added .
Baroness Morgan will also announce a flexible payment scheme for the TV licence , which will allow `` vulnerable people , including those over the age of 75 '' to split the bill into instalments .
The scheme , which is called the Simple Payment Plan , began being trialled in 2018 .
While monthly payment plans are already offered by TV Licensing , they currently bill customers at a higher rate during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year rather than splitting the cost evenly throughout the year .
Last month , Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker - who is the BBC 's highest-paid earner - said that buying a TV licence should be voluntary .
And a few days ago , the broadcaster announced the annual TV fee will rise from £154.50 to £157.50 from April 1 .

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The government has launched a public consultation into whether not paying the BBC TV licence should be decriminalised.
They will seek public opinion to evaluate whether criminal sanctions for evading the payment should be replaced with an alternative enforcement scheme.
Currently, anyone who watches or records live TV, and who uses BBC iPlayer online without a licence, is guilty of a criminal offence, which could land them in prison.
Culture Secretary, Baroness Morgan, said it was time to "think carefully" about whether the £154.50 a year fee was relevant in the modern media landscape.
She said: "Many people consider it wrong that you can be imprisoned for not paying for your TV licence and that its enforcement punishes the vulnerable.
"Today we are launching a public consultation to make sure we have a fair and proportionate approach to licence fee penalties and payments, that protects those most in need in society."
Last year, there were 26 million active TV licences in the UK - producing a £3.69billion income for the broadcaster.
Yet in 2018, more than 121,000 people were convicted and sentenced for licence fee evasion and were issued with an average fine of £176.
According to the Department for Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), moves to decriminalise licence evasion won't come into effect until another two years in April 2020.
The department said: "The consultation does not ask for views on any other changes to the TV licence and is clear decriminalisation of TV licence fee evasion would have an impact on BBC funding."
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A BBC spokesperson said the proposals should be considered at the time of the settlement.
He added: "A detailed government-commissioned review found the current system to be the fairest and most effective.
"It did not recommend change - in part because the current system is effective in ensuring payment with very few people ever going to prison."
He said just five people in England and Wales went to prison for not paying fines in 2018, adding: "There is a question about what issue this repeat consultation is trying to solve."
Any changes "must be fair to law-abiding licence fee payers and delivered in a way that doesn't fundamentally undermine the BBC's ability to deliver the services they love," he added.
Baroness Morgan will also announce a flexible payment scheme for the TV licence, which will allow "vulnerable people, including those over the age of 75" to split the bill into instalments.
The scheme, which is called the Simple Payment Plan, began being trialled in 2018.
While monthly payment plans are already offered by TV Licensing, they currently bill customers at a higher rate during the first six months in the first year rather than splitting the cost evenly throughout the year.
Last month, Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker - who is the BBC's highest-paid earner - said that buying a TV licence should be voluntary.
And a few days ago, the broadcaster announced the annual TV fee will rise from £154.50 to £157.50 from April 1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Microsoft Outlook down as users reports major problems with emails rejected as spam

Microsoft Outlook is currently experiencing technical issues with users unable to log in or send and receive emails through outlook.com .
Some people have also complained about their outbound emails being rejected as spam .
The issue was reported to Down Detector , with numerous comments between users discussing the problem with their accounts .
In a statement , Microsft Outlook said : `` We 're investigating a potential issue with Outlook where users may be unable to log in , or send and receive emails .
`` We 're reviewing systems data to determine the next troubleshooting steps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as Hotmail and Windows Live Hotmail , has created a status page online for its users to stay updated .
Those on social media have taken to Twitter to complain about the issue .
One said : `` Madness on twitter today about the # Outlookissues - emails from http : //outlook.com email addresses are being rejected as spam !
Help ! ''
Another shared : `` My outbound emails are being rejected as Spam to all recipients outside Outlook .
Is there a resolution timeline ?
Anyone else ? ''
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It seems to be a bigger problem as I see that more have this same issue . ''
You can follow the live updates on the problem with Outlook here .

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Microsoft Outlook is currently experiencing technical issues with users unable to log in or send and receive emails through outlook.com.
Some people have also complained about their outbound emails being rejected as spam.
The issue was reported to Down Detector, with numerous comments between users discussing the problem with their accounts.
In a statement, Microsft Outlook said: "We're investigating a potential issue with Outlook where users may be unable to log in, or send and receive emails.
"We're reviewing systems data to determine the next troubleshooting steps."
The free email service, formally known as Hotmail and Windows Live Hotmail, has created a status page online for its users to stay updated.
Those on social media have taken to Twitter to complain about the issue.
One said: "Madness on twitter today about the #Outlookissues - emails from http://outlook.com email addresses are being rejected as spam! Help!"
Another shared: "My outbound emails are being rejected as Spam to all recipients outside Outlook. Is there a resolution timeline? Anyone else?"
While another replied: "Same here. It seems to be a bigger problem as I see that more have this same issue."
You can follow the live updates on the problem with Outlook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Derbyshire school on lockdown as police called to reports of man with gun

A Derbyshire school was put on lockdown as armed police responded to reports of a man with a gun .
Witnesses reported seeing armed officers and police vans flooding Briar Gate in Long Eaton from around 8am this morning .
Police were called to reports of a man with a firearm and a 49-year-old man has now been arrested .
Wilsthorpe School said it was keeping students indoors due to the “ ongoing police incident ” , according to Derbyshire Live .
Police have confirmed that no shots were fire by either officers or the man under arrest .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bystanders were told to stand back from the area .
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said : `` Officers were called to a property on Briar Gate in Long Eaton at 7.45am this morning to reports of a man with a firearm .
`` Armed officers were deployed to the scene along with negotiators .
`` A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and is in police custody .
`` There have been rumours in the area that gun shots were fired , we can confirm that no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man under arrest . ''
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A Derbyshire school was put on lockdown as armed police responded to reports of a man with a gun.
Witnesses reported seeing armed officers and police vans flooding Briar Gate in Long Eaton from around 8am this morning.
Police were called to reports of a man with a firearm and a 49-year-old man has now been arrested.
Wilsthorpe School said it was keeping students indoors due to the “ongoing police incident”, according to Derbyshire Live.
Police have confirmed that no shots were fire by either officers or the man under arrest.
A large cordon was put in place and bystanders were told to stand back from the area.
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: "Officers were called to a property on Briar Gate in Long Eaton at 7.45am this morning to reports of a man with a firearm.
"Armed officers were deployed to the scene along with negotiators.
"A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and is in police custody.
"There have been rumours in the area that gun shots were fired, we can confirm that no shots were fired by officers or by the man under arrest."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Why two Manchester United players did not leave on loan in the transfer window

Nicky Butt says midfielders James Garner and Dylan Levitt need to spend more time with the Manchester United first-team before embarking on potential loan moves next season .
United received offers to take Garner , 18 , on loan in the January transfer window and Levitt , 19 , has been regularly called up to the Wales senior squad this season .
Levitt was unwell during the festive fixture period and it is understood that partly prevented him from leaving on loan .
Garner made his debut last season and started in three of United 's Europa League group games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2-1 defeat at Astana in what is his only career appearance .
Both started for the Under-23s on deadline day and United reinforced their midfield with the £46.5million addition of Bruno Fernandes last week , and Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay could return later this month .
Butt feels it still would have been a mistake to fix belated loans for Garner and Levitt .
`` I think I 'd probably be the same if I was 18 or 19 and not getting in the first-team , '' Butt told the MEN .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ play men 's football as well , because you do come to a point in the reserves where you bypass that and it does become too easy for you , and it becomes a bit lethargic and you also want to push the younger ones up .
`` But then also the flip-side of it is you do n't want to dive into the wrong loan spell or wrong club and end up thinking , ' I 've made a complete error here , I 'm going to lose six months , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my football , I 'm at the wrong club ' .
So you 've got to be very careful .
`` It 's a really strange dynamic in that bubble of a Jimmy Garner , a Dylan Levitt , Brandon ( Williams ) to a point , Mason Greenwood , Angel Gomes , Tahith Chong .
It 's a hard place they are in at the minute because you want that final little hurdle to be playing every week but you 're not going to be .
It 's how you manage that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of first-team development , is in charge of identifying loans for the United academy players along with the player performance manager , Les Parry , and the pair arranged for recalled trio Ethan Hamilton , George Tanner and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson to join Greater Manchester clubs last month .
Hamilton is still in League One at Bolton Wanderers following five months with Southend United , Tanner has switched from Morecambe to Salford City in League Two and Borthwick-Jackson has joined the same league with Oldham Athletic after one start for Tranmere Rovers .
Borthwick-Jackson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Championship with Wolves and Leeds United before relegation to League Two with Scunthorpe United .
Butt alluded to Borthwick-Jackson 's negative loans and suggested the Football Association should implement new loan rules to allow parent clubs to recall players sooner .
`` When we do get [ players ] out on loan , which will probably be July , then we 've now got a five-month process of getting the right club for them , '' he added .
`` Make sure the dynamic 's right , make sure the coaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're confident they are going to play - we never know 100 per cent they 're going to play because no one 's got that right - you 've got to work hard and try and get into the team .
`` But you have an inkling of what kind of coach and what kind of footballer they want , what kind of promises they can promise and keep the promises .
Is it a club that 's going to sack three managers in a year ?
Because as soon as the manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bench .
`` I think there are a few rules that would help the loans for the Premier League .
As soon as a manager is sacked you should be able to recall your players , because it could be a manager that does n't suit yourphilisophy .
Or if you 've not been playing after a few months , you should be able to be recalled as well .
`` But until that happens you have to be really selective about what club they 're going to go to .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out just yet , partly because we want them to become Man United people and train in that environment longer and better and get more eyes on them from first-team coaches .
We have seen in the past a lot of failed loans and I 'm sure you know which ones I 'm talking about . ''

Nicky Butt says midfielders James Garner and Dylan Levitt need to spend more time with the Manchester United first-team before embarking on potential loan moves next season.
United received offers to take Garner, 18, on loan in the January transfer window and Levitt, 19, has been regularly called up to the Wales senior squad this season. Levitt was unwell during the festive fixture period and it is understood that partly prevented him from leaving on loan.
Garner made his debut last season and started in three of United's Europa League group games, while Levitt partnered Garner in the 2-1 defeat at Astana in what is his only career appearance. Both started for the Under-23s on deadline day and United reinforced their midfield with the £46.5million addition of Bruno Fernandes last week, and Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay could return later this month. Butt feels it still would have been a mistake to fix belated loans for Garner and Levitt.
"I think I'd probably be the same if I was 18 or 19 and not getting in the first-team," Butt told the MEN. "I'd want to go and play men's football as well, because you do come to a point in the reserves where you bypass that and it does become too easy for you, and it becomes a bit lethargic and you also want to push the younger ones up.
"But then also the flip-side of it is you don't want to dive into the wrong loan spell or wrong club and end up thinking, 'I've made a complete error here, I'm going to lose six months, I'm going to lose a year of my football, I'm at the wrong club'. So you've got to be very careful.
"It's a really strange dynamic in that bubble of a Jimmy Garner, a Dylan Levitt, Brandon (Williams) to a point, Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong. It's a hard place they are in at the minute because you want that final little hurdle to be playing every week but you're not going to be. It's how you manage that."
Butt, now the head of first-team development, is in charge of identifying loans for the United academy players along with the player performance manager, Les Parry, and the pair arranged for recalled trio Ethan Hamilton, George Tanner and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson to join Greater Manchester clubs last month.
Hamilton is still in League One at Bolton Wanderers following five months with Southend United, Tanner has switched from Morecambe to Salford City in League Two and Borthwick-Jackson has joined the same league with Oldham Athletic after one start for Tranmere Rovers. Borthwick-Jackson, 22, experienced disastrous loan stints in the Championship with Wolves and Leeds United before relegation to League Two with Scunthorpe United.
Butt alluded to Borthwick-Jackson's negative loans and suggested the Football Association should implement new loan rules to allow parent clubs to recall players sooner.
"When we do get [players] out on loan, which will probably be July, then we've now got a five-month process of getting the right club for them," he added. "Make sure the dynamic's right, make sure the coaches there are right, make sure you're confident they are going to play - we never know 100 per cent they're going to play because no one's got that right - you've got to work hard and try and get into the team.
"But you have an inkling of what kind of coach and what kind of footballer they want, what kind of promises they can promise and keep the promises. Is it a club that's going to sack three managers in a year? Because as soon as the manager's gone you could be sat on a bench.
"I think there are a few rules that would help the loans for the Premier League. As soon as a manager is sacked you should be able to recall your players, because it could be a manager that doesn't suit yourphilisophy. Or if you've not been playing after a few months, you should be able to be recalled as well.
"But until that happens you have to be really selective about what club they're going to go to. So that's why they've not gone out just yet, partly because we want them to become Man United people and train in that environment longer and better and get more eyes on them from first-team coaches. We have seen in the past a lot of failed loans and I'm sure you know which ones I'm talking about."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Odion Ighalo explains sacrifice that pushed his Manchester United move through

Odion Ighalo has revealed he took a pay-cut to secure a dream move to Manchester United in the January transfer window .
The Nigerian international signed for United on transfer deadline day after agreeing to return to the Premier League on a five-month loan deal .
Ighalo 's return to English football materialised late into the window after United had seen a bid rejected for Joshua King and opted against a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani .
The 30-year-old finally agreed terms to move to United less than two hours before the end of the January window , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on how his dream move came about .
“ Yeah , it was very dramatic , '' he told manutd.com '' My agent called me the day before and said Man United .
I would love to go .
A few other clubs had shown interest , I said please , just pick United , if it ’ s going to be possible .
`` At 11pm in Shanghai , my agent called me [ to say ] that United want to do the deal , so I woke up that night and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the directors ' room and hit his door and all that .
My agent wants to speak to you , United are coming for me , you have to make this happen and all that you know .
So they started talking and discussing .
`` I didn ’ t sleep throughout that night , because it was going to end at 7am , Shanghai time , and the transfer [ window ] is going to close there .
So , from 11pm , there was paperwork , negotiating and all that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , so we are talking and other teams are calling them , wanting me , but I told my agent that this is what I want .
I want to come here .
He said you ’ re going to get a pay-cut to go to United .
I said I don ’ t care .
Make this deal happen .
I want to go to United .
I don ’ t care how much is the pay-cut , I know that , make it happen .
`` So the director and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say anymore , because I had already made up my mind , so my agent started putting it in order , and , at 5am , we finished .
My agent said he ’ d forwarded all the papers to United , they will confirm for me if everything is okay .
I think , around 5am-6am , he said everything is okay , it ’ s done .
I was excited .
I called my mum and she was happy , crying and all that .
This is your dream and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
It was dramatic , I didn ’ t sleep through , I was very happy that finally we got the deal done .
”

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Odion Ighalo has revealed he took a pay-cut to secure a dream move to Manchester United in the January transfer window.
The Nigerian international signed for United on transfer deadline day after agreeing to return to the Premier League on a five-month loan deal.
Ighalo's return to English football materialised late into the window after United had seen a bid rejected for Joshua King and opted against a move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani.
The 30-year-old finally agreed terms to move to United less than two hours before the end of the January window, and now he has lifted the lid on how his dream move came about.
“Yeah, it was very dramatic," he told manutd.com
"My agent called me the day before and said Man United. I would love to go. A few other clubs had shown interest, I said please, just pick United, if it’s going to be possible.
"At 11pm in Shanghai, my agent called me [to say] that United want to do the deal, so I woke up that night and started looking for a translator to go to the directors' room and hit his door and all that. My agent wants to speak to you, United are coming for me, you have to make this happen and all that you know. So they started talking and discussing.
"I didn’t sleep throughout that night, because it was going to end at 7am, Shanghai time, and the transfer [window] is going to close there. So, from 11pm, there was paperwork, negotiating and all that, for the loan deal and all that, so we are talking and other teams are calling them, wanting me, but I told my agent that this is what I want. I want to come here. He said you’re going to get a pay-cut to go to United. I said I don’t care. Make this deal happen. I want to go to United. I don’t care how much is the pay-cut, I know that, make it happen.
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"So the director and everybody didn’t know what to say anymore, because I had already made up my mind, so my agent started putting it in order, and, at 5am, we finished. My agent said he’d forwarded all the papers to United, they will confirm for me if everything is okay. I think, around 5am-6am, he said everything is okay, it’s done. I was excited. I called my mum and she was happy, crying and all that. This is your dream and all that and I’m happy for you. It was dramatic, I didn’t sleep through, I was very happy that finally we got the deal done.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Odion Ighalo reveals bizarre reason he picked Manchester United shirt number

Odion Ighalo was officially unveiled as Manchester United 's new No 25 on Tuesday and there was plenty of speculation over why the Nigerian striker had picked the number .
There were reports claiming he had chosen it because of it 's popularity in Nigeria after Nwankwo Kanu wore it at Arsenal and it was also suggested that he selected it because Quinton Fortune , the first African to represent United , had also pulled on the shirt .
Ighalo did agree with the suggestion that Fortune had provided an inspiration but not before giving his own take on why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has joined on a loan deal until the end of the season from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua , gave a complicated answer and said it was in some way linked to the shirt he wore during his last spell in the Premier League with Watford .
`` No 19 was available .
When I was at Watford I put on 24 , 24 is not available , '' he told MUTV .
`` In Shanghai No 9 , it ’ s not available so I said 24 + 1 is 25 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 25 instead of 19 .
`` I watched Quinton Fortune play for Man Utd , he ’ s a great player , and I know he put on 25 .
So I said 25 is good even though I didn ’ t get the number I was looking for .
Twenty-five is a perfect number .
One above what I wore before when I was in the Premier League.
” . ''
Ighalo is expected to meet up with his new teammates for the first time on Saturday when they will fly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the second week of the winter break .
The striker has not played since the end of November so will be hoping to get back to match fitness ahead of United 's trip to Stamford Bridge on February 17 .

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Odion Ighalo was officially unveiled as Manchester United's new No 25 on Tuesday and there was plenty of speculation over why the Nigerian striker had picked the number.
There were reports claiming he had chosen it because of it's popularity in Nigeria after Nwankwo Kanu wore it at Arsenal and it was also suggested that he selected it because Quinton Fortune, the first African to represent United, had also pulled on the shirt.
Ighalo did agree with the suggestion that Fortune had provided an inspiration but not before giving his own take on why he chose 25.
The 30-year-old, who has joined on a loan deal until the end of the season from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, gave a complicated answer and said it was in some way linked to the shirt he wore during his last spell in the Premier League with Watford.
"No 19 was available. When I was at Watford I put on 24, 24 is not available," he told MUTV."In Shanghai No 9, it’s not available so I said 24 + 1 is 25, so I said Ok let me go for 25 instead of 19.
"I watched Quinton Fortune play for Man Utd, he’s a great player, and I know he put on 25. So I said 25 is good even though I didn’t get the number I was looking for. Twenty-five is a perfect number. One above what I wore before when I was in the Premier League.”."
Ighalo is expected to meet up with his new teammates for the first time on Saturday when they will fly out for a warm weather training camp for the second week of the winter break.
The striker has not played since the end of November so will be hoping to get back to match fitness ahead of United's trip to Stamford Bridge on February 17.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Money Saving Expert on clever loophole to save money when booking flights

Travelling with a budget airline is often the cheapest option , but the additional extras can quickly bump up the price .
The cost of luggage , reservations and group seats are just some of the things that are charged on top of the fare .
When travelling with Ryanair , the booking process now gives customers the opportunity to pay for these extras - with priority boarding - when choosing the Regular or Plus fare option .
But the folks at Money Saving Expert have discovered a workaround that can save as much as £100 on return flights .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then manually adding these extras on top at the end of the booking process , savings ranged from 9 % to as much as 59 % on the Regular fare option .
The team spot checked across a variety of routes and dates , and found that on average by booking separately the total cost was around 30 % cheaper .
In one case they discovered that a family of four could save £99 on return flights from Luton to Bologna by booking a Value fare and manually adding extras – a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Naturally , the savings vary depending on where you 're flying to , the route and the number of people on the booking .
And while the hack works in the majority of cases , it 's always important to compare the price of the two options before making the booking .
It 's also worth remembering that if you are travelling with kids under 12 , they automatically get free reserved seating with Ryanair .
Their family seating policy means that one adult must reserve a seat and up to four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
So if you 're travelling with children , it almost always pays to add the extras separately .

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Travelling with a budget airline is often the cheapest option, but the additional extras can quickly bump up the price.
The cost of luggage, reservations and group seats are just some of the things that are charged on top of the fare.
When travelling with Ryanair, the booking process now gives customers the opportunity to pay for these extras - with priority boarding - when choosing the Regular or Plus fare option.
But the folks at Money Saving Expert have discovered a workaround that can save as much as £100 on return flights.
By choosing the basic no-frills Value fare and then manually adding these extras on top at the end of the booking process, savings ranged from 9% to as much as 59% on the Regular fare option.
The team spot checked across a variety of routes and dates, and found that on average by booking separately the total cost was around 30% cheaper.
In one case they discovered that a family of four could save £99 on return flights from Luton to Bologna by booking a Value fare and manually adding extras – a 59% saving on the Regular fare.
Naturally, the savings vary depending on where you're flying to, the route and the number of people on the booking.
And while the hack works in the majority of cases, it's always important to compare the price of the two options before making the booking.
It's also worth remembering that if you are travelling with kids under 12, they automatically get free reserved seating with Ryanair.
Their family seating policy means that one adult must reserve a seat and up to four children can get reserved seating next to them. So if you're travelling with children, it almost always pays to add the extras separately.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Man who died at house in Oldham was 'mauled' by his dog while suffering a medical episode, inquest h

Man who died at house in Oldham was 'mauled' by his dog while suffering a medical episode, inquest hears

A man who died at a house in Oldham was 'mauled ' by his dog after he collapsed from a medical episode , an inquest has heard .
Jonathan Halstead , 35 , was found dead at a house on Duckworth Street in Shaw on January 29 .
The engineer , who suffered with epilepsy , lived at the property with his dad and pet dog .
An inquest opening into Mr Halstead 's tragic death , heard that the three of them had all been at home last Wednesday afternoon .
Police Coroner 's Officer , Bernadette Hatton told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Halstead 's dad heard a thud coming from one of the bedrooms .
`` He went straight to the bedroom to find the dog mauling his son , '' the Heywood inquest heard .
`` He tried to get the dog off his son but could n't , so called the emergency services . ''
Paramedics arrived at the house but sadly pronounced Mr Halstead dead at the scene .
The dog is understood to have been shot dead by police .
Ms Hatton told the hearing it is not clear if Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or whether he collapsed on the dog .
She confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death .
The results of a post-mortem examination to determine exactly how Mr Halstead died , are yet to be published .
Area Coroner for north Manchester , Ms Catherine McKenna , adjourned the hearing for further investigations to take place .
A full inquest is expected to take place on May 21 , 2020 .
A gofundme page set up by friends to raise money for Mr Halstead 's family has raised over £5,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ receiving the news of his sudden death .
A spokesperson for GMP said : `` Shortly before 2pm on Wednesday January 29 , police were called to a report that a man had been bitten multiple times by a dog at a property on Duckworth Street , Shaw , Oldham .
`` Emergency services attended and sadly found the body of a 35-year-old man .
`` The dog was destroyed by officers at the scene . ''

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A man who died at a house in Oldham was 'mauled' by his dog after he collapsed from a medical episode, an inquest has heard.
Jonathan Halstead, 35, was found dead at a house on Duckworth Street in Shaw on January 29.
The engineer, who suffered with epilepsy, lived at the property with his dad and pet dog Bronson.
An inquest opening into Mr Halstead's tragic death, heard that the three of them had all been at home last Wednesday afternoon.
Police Coroner's Officer, Bernadette Hatton told the hearing that around 1.20pm, Mr Halstead's dad heard a thud coming from one of the bedrooms.
"He went straight to the bedroom to find the dog mauling his son," the Heywood inquest heard.
(Image: Jonny Halstead Facebook)
"He tried to get the dog off his son but couldn't, so called the emergency services."
Paramedics arrived at the house but sadly pronounced Mr Halstead dead at the scene.
The dog is understood to have been shot dead by police.
Ms Hatton told the hearing it is not clear if Mr Halstead had been having a fit, or whether he collapsed on the dog.
She confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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The results of a post-mortem examination to determine exactly how Mr Halstead died, are yet to be published.
Area Coroner for north Manchester, Ms Catherine McKenna, adjourned the hearing for further investigations to take place.
A full inquest is expected to take place on May 21, 2020.
A gofundme page set up by friends to raise money for Mr Halstead's family has raised over £5,000.
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His friends expressed shock and heartbreak upon receiving the news of his sudden death.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "Shortly before 2pm on Wednesday January 29, police were called to a report that a man had been bitten multiple times by a dog at a property on Duckworth Street, Shaw, Oldham.
"Emergency services attended and sadly found the body of a 35-year-old man.
"The dog was destroyed by officers at the scene."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Flight forced to turn around after passenger claimed to have coronavirus 'as a joke'

A plane was forced to turn around after a passenger declared mid-flight he had caught coronavirus in an attempt to create a viral video .
Aspiring Instagram star Potok Philippe , real name James Potok , claimed to be infected by the disease in what has now been revealed as a social media stunt .
The 28-year-old , from Vaughan , Canada , said `` it was simply a joke '' after he reportedly stood up and announced : `` Can I get everybody ’ s attention please .
I just came back from Hunan province , the capital of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling too well .
Thank you . ''
It was around the half-way point of the flight from Toronto to Jamaica and the pilot was forced to return the flight and all 243 passengers to Toronto Pearson Airport - a journey of around 1,000 miles .
He was assessed by medical staff upon landing and was deemed symptom-free .
He was then arrested and charged with mischief .
Speaking to City News following the incident , he said : `` About mid-way through the flight I stood up , pulled my video camera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to Instagram , send it to 6ixbuzz so it goes viral .
Amateur musician Potok defended his actions saying : `` : 'It would be something else if I said hey guys I have a bomb strapped to me , I have a weapon on me , people blew it out of proportion .
`` To me it was simply a joke . ''
However he has since apologised for the stunt , saying `` I ’ m very , very sorry for my ignorance and not understanding that its an epidemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reaction … I did not think what I was doing would be considered illegal [ or ] warrant that type of response , ” He added : “ In retrospect it probably wasn ’ t the best thing to do.
” Potok has since been sharing news stories about the incident on his social media channels .
A spokesperson for Westjet said : `` Out of an abundance of caution , our crew followed all protocols for infectious disease on board , including sequestering an individual who made an unfounded claim regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak , follow our live blog here .
`` Due to the involvement of law enforcement , as well as the privacy of our guests , we are not able to provide additional information about the incident at this time . ''
All British nationals in mainland China have been urged to leave the country by the UK government due to the coronavirus outbreak , which originated in the Wuhan region of China .
The death toll has risen to 425 people - of which two are outside China - with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two people have been confirmed to have contracted it in the UK , and are currently being treated at a hospital in Newcastle .

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A plane was forced to turn around after a passenger declared mid-flight he had caught coronavirus in an attempt to create a viral video.
Aspiring Instagram star Potok Philippe, real name James Potok, claimed to be infected by the disease in what has now been revealed as a social media stunt.
The 28-year-old, from Vaughan, Canada, said "it was simply a joke" after he reportedly stood up and announced: "Can I get everybody’s attention please. I just came back from Hunan province, the capital of the coronavirus. I’m not feeling too well. Thank you."
It was around the half-way point of the flight from Toronto to Jamaica and the pilot was forced to return the flight and all 243 passengers to Toronto Pearson Airport - a journey of around 1,000 miles.
He was assessed by medical staff upon landing and was deemed symptom-free. He was then arrested and charged with mischief.
Speaking to City News following the incident, he said: "About mid-way through the flight I stood up, pulled my video camera out – I was going to post it to Instagram, send it to 6ixbuzz so it goes viral.
Amateur musician Potok defended his actions saying: ": 'It would be something else if I said hey guys I have a bomb strapped to me, I have a weapon on me, people blew it out of proportion.
"To me it was simply a joke."
(Image: Getty Images)
However he has since apologised for the stunt, saying "I’m very, very sorry for my ignorance and not understanding that its an epidemic.
“I thought it would spark a reaction … I did not think what I was doing would be considered illegal [or] warrant that type of response,”
He added: “In retrospect it probably wasn’t the best thing to do.”
Potok has since been sharing news stories about the incident on his social media channels.
A spokesperson for Westjet said: "Out of an abundance of caution, our crew followed all protocols for infectious disease on board, including sequestering an individual who made an unfounded claim regarding coronavirus.
For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak, follow our live blog here.
"Due to the involvement of law enforcement, as well as the privacy of our guests, we are not able to provide additional information about the incident at this time."
All British nationals in mainland China have been urged to leave the country by the UK government due to the coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the Wuhan region of China.
The death toll has risen to 425 people - of which two are outside China - with more than 20,000 cases confirmed globally.
Two people have been confirmed to have contracted it in the UK, and are currently being treated at a hospital in Newcastle.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Ryanair adverts banned for 'misleading' customers over CO2 emissions claims

Ryanair adverts claiming it is `` Europe 's ... low CO2 emissions airline '' have been banned for 'misleading ' customers .
The Advertising Standards Agency ( ASA ) has ruled that the budget airline broke rules over its environmental claims in a number of adverts in press , TV , and radio from September 2019 .
While both the TV and radio advert referenced `` low CO2 emissions '' , the print ad claimed `` Ryanair has the lowest carbon emissions of any major airline '' , resulting in complaints .
The airline said the phrasing in the radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average '' , and in the print promotion , they were referring to its CO2 emissions per passenger , per kilometre , to four other big European carriers .
However , the ASA said changes must be made as the ads `` must not appear again in their current forms '' , because the claims could not be substantiated .
The regulator said customers would interpret the advertisements as that travelling with Ryanair meant they were contributing less CO2 than travelling with other airlines , which could not be proved .
ASA said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that when making environmental claims , they held adequate evidence to substantiate them and to ensure the basis of those claims were made clear . ''
Transport and Environment , which campaigns for cleaner travel in Europe , accused the campaign as `` greenwashing '' .
They said : `` This ruling is a reminder that the aviation sector 's climate impact is soaring because of a decades-long tax holiday and almost zero regulation of their pollution .
`` European governments must , without delay , agree bilaterally to tax jet fuel until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax exemption . ''
Ryanair said it was `` disappointed and surprised '' by the ruling , and maintained that it is the `` greenest '' airline in Europe .
In a statement , the company said : `` Ryanair 's CO2 emissions per passenger km is 66g , which is 25 % lower than the other major European airlines .
`` Ryanair is delighted with its latest environmental advertising campaign , which communicates a hugely important message for our customers .
`` The single most important thing any consumer can do to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ryanair .
`` We successfully ran this advertising message in 10 countries across Europe .
`` We made minor adjustments to the advertising in the UK market at the request of the relevant approval bodies .
`` We were surprised we had to make these small changes , as the message was approved in other markets and we provided all the supporting data they required . ''

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Ryanair adverts claiming it is "Europe's...low CO2 emissions airline" have been banned for 'misleading' customers.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has ruled that the budget airline broke rules over its environmental claims in a number of adverts in press, TV, and radio from September 2019.
While both the TV and radio advert referenced "low CO2 emissions", the print ad claimed "Ryanair has the lowest carbon emissions of any major airline", resulting in complaints.
The airline said the phrasing in the radio and TV ads meant "less than average", and in the print promotion, they were referring to its CO2 emissions per passenger, per kilometre, to four other big European carriers.
However, the ASA said changes must be made as the ads "must not appear again in their current forms", because the claims could not be substantiated.
The regulator said customers would interpret the advertisements as that travelling with Ryanair meant they were contributing less CO2 than travelling with other airlines, which could not be proved.
ASA said: "We told Ryanair to ensure that when making environmental claims, they held adequate evidence to substantiate them and to ensure the basis of those claims were made clear."
Transport and Environment, which campaigns for cleaner travel in Europe, accused the campaign as "greenwashing".
(Image: PA)
They said: "This ruling is a reminder that the aviation sector's climate impact is soaring because of a decades-long tax holiday and almost zero regulation of their pollution.
"European governments must, without delay, agree bilaterally to tax jet fuel until EU Vice-President Timmermans secures the end of tax exemption."
Ryanair said it was "disappointed and surprised" by the ruling, and maintained that it is the "greenest" airline in Europe.
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In a statement, the company said: "Ryanair's CO2 emissions per passenger km is 66g, which is 25% lower than the other major European airlines.
"Ryanair is delighted with its latest environmental advertising campaign, which communicates a hugely important message for our customers.
"The single most important thing any consumer can do to halve their carbon footprint is switch to Ryanair.
"We successfully ran this advertising message in 10 countries across Europe.
"We made minor adjustments to the advertising in the UK market at the request of the relevant approval bodies.
"We were surprised we had to make these small changes, as the message was approved in other markets and we provided all the supporting data they required."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Premier League chief executive reacts to Liverpool FC dominance after Pep Guardiola comment

New Premier League boss Richard Masters shied away from expressing concern about Liverpool 's title dominance after Pep Guardiola 's swipe at the weekend .
Guardiola caused a storm when he suggested that the Premier League should be concerned about the way Jurgen Klopp 's team are easing to the title , going 22 points clear with 13 games left after Manchester City slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Spurs .
Guardiola was taking a dig at Masters ' predecessor Richard Scudamore , who had riled City by saying he wanted the competition to be closer after they won it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said “ The last two seasons , it was an owner from the Premier League that says that can ’ t happen again .
“ City winning the titles that way with 100 points is not good for the Premier League , now it ’ s Liverpool , the owner has to be concerned again.
” Scudamore said in August 2018 , on the eve of a new season , and three months after City had won the title in record time : “ It does n't take away from City 's excellence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to the last , I 'd like multiple trophies needed in various locations on the last day because we do n't know how it will end.
” Masters was appointed as the new chief executive in December , and was asked what he thought of Liverpool ’ s stroll , and he backed away from being as strident as Scudamore .
The new man had already distanced himself from Scudamore 's comments in the summer , when he was acting chief executive , saying City 's achievement should be `` celebrated '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be close .
When quizzed about Guardiola 's comments at a media briefing on Tuesday he said Liverpool 's run , which threatens to break City 's records , has been positive .
He said that people are “ fascinated with the story ” and pointed to the fact that TV audiences have never been higher : In reply to a question about Guardiola ’ s comments , he said : “ What Richard was saying was that what you want is the title race and the competition for European places to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and surprises all over the league .
“ It is not specific to any particular club .
You can bet on the Premier League providing something which keeps the story going and keeps people ’ s interest .
“ Obviously Liverpool are sitting here today 22 points ahead of the rest of the Premier League , but our television audiences have never been higher .
“ People are fascinated with that story probably because they have not won it .
“ I remember being asked in the summer if I was concerned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three times in a row .
“ I said I thought it was going to be close – but I was wrong !
“ That is the beauty of the Premier League .
You can ’ t even guess what is going to happen for the rest of this season , let alone next .
“ We ’ re entirely neutral on the clubs , what we like is as much competitive edge as possible .
The Premier League always delivers something in terms of its narrative .
“ The fact that Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivals shows what a great side they are .
But it ’ s not just about the top , it ’ s about the European spots and the rest of the league .
There ’ s always something to keep people excited .
”

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New Premier League boss Richard Masters shied away from expressing concern about Liverpool's title dominance after Pep Guardiola's swipe at the weekend.
Guardiola caused a storm when he suggested that the Premier League should be concerned about the way Jurgen Klopp's team are easing to the title, going 22 points clear with 13 games left after Manchester City slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Spurs.
Guardiola was taking a dig at Masters' predecessor Richard Scudamore, who had riled City by saying he wanted the competition to be closer after they won it by 19 points in 2018.
He said “The last two seasons, it was an owner from the Premier League that says that can’t happen again.
“City winning the titles that way with 100 points is not good for the Premier League, now it’s Liverpool, the owner has to be concerned again.”
Scudamore said in August 2018, on the eve of a new season, and three months after City had won the title in record time: “It doesn't take away from City's excellence, but we want the season to go to the last, I'd like multiple trophies needed in various locations on the last day because we don't know how it will end.”
Masters was appointed as the new chief executive in December, and was asked what he thought of Liverpool’s stroll, and he backed away from being as strident as Scudamore.
The new man had already distanced himself from Scudamore's comments in the summer, when he was acting chief executive, saying City's achievement should be "celebrated" before predicting that this season's race would be close.
When quizzed about Guardiola's comments at a media briefing on Tuesday he said Liverpool's run, which threatens to break City's records, has been positive.
He said that people are “fascinated with the story” and pointed to the fact that TV audiences have never been higher:
In reply to a question about Guardiola’s comments, he said: “What Richard was saying was that what you want is the title race and the competition for European places to be close, a vibrant relegation battle and surprises all over the league.
“It is not specific to any particular club. You can bet on the Premier League providing something which keeps the story going and keeps people’s interest.
“Obviously Liverpool are sitting here today 22 points ahead of the rest of the Premier League, but our television audiences have never been higher.
“People are fascinated with that story probably because they have not won it.
“I remember being asked in the summer if I was concerned that City would go again and win it three times in a row.
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“I said I thought it was going to be close – but I was wrong!
“That is the beauty of the Premier League. You can’t even guess what is going to happen for the rest of this season, let alone next.
“We’re entirely neutral on the clubs, what we like is as much competitive edge as possible. The Premier League always delivers something in terms of its narrative.
“The fact that Liverpool are 22 points ahead of their nearest rivals shows what a great side they are. But it’s not just about the top, it’s about the European spots and the rest of the league. There’s always something to keep people excited.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--ADVERTORIAL: This is what life could be like living in the new Piccadilly East neighbourhood

Buying a new home is a decision not to be taken lightly .
You may want to consider location , transport and various other factors before deciding where 's best to call your humble abode .
Manchester city centre is constantly flourishing with new and improved accommodation - and now the area around Piccadilly is rapidly becoming a hotspot for developers .
So if you 're looking for a green , friendly place to call home , there 's no need to escape the city .
Manchester ’ s emerging neighbourhood Piccadilly East is situated in the perfect spot for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now the first residential development to be completed there has been revealed .
Brought to life by renowned social impact developers Capital & Centric , the Phoenix apartments are being offered first to local residents , rather than investors , to create a community of owner occupiers .
With bigger , brighter and more liveable spaces , picture floor-to-ceiling windows , exposed steel , concrete features and modern design-led interiors - perfect for those who love the finer details .
Due to extremely popular demand with the first two open days now full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday February 16 where you can tour the brand new Phoenix apartments and discover your dream home .
Where is the new Piccadilly East neighbourhood ?
Located behind Piccadilly train station and just minutes from the bustling Northern Quarter and Ancoats , Piccadilly East is situated in the perfect spot for culture and commuting around Manchester .
The new neighbourhood will alter many people ’ s first impressions when coming into the city by train , and will have some of the best connectivity , working and living experiences to match .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester , said : “ It ’ s no secret that Manchester city centre has flourished in recent years and a big part of that has been investment in building new neighbourhoods where people want to live , work and socialise .
`` Piccadilly East occupies an area of the city that has been unloved for years and , especially being on the doorstep of Piccadilly Station , it ’ s undoubtedly one to watch in terms of the next place to be.
” Within Piccadilly East , Capital & Centric are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community of loft apartments and have recently started work on the nearby Leonardo Hotel on Adair Street .
There are also plans for further apartments , as well as independent cafés and bars , to be built in the area .
What are the apartments like ?
New images have been released of the completed Phoenix show apartment and it certainly looks swish .
Designed by shedkm architects , the raw industrial elements including exposed concrete and pipework sit alongside minimal interiors in the ten-storey building .
The one and two bed properties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average new-build apartment in Manchester and more than half of the accommodation have spacious balconies with access to roof gardens on the top floor .
The apartments are spacious and bright , using an efficient open plan layout to create more liveable and enjoyable space .
Not only will you share a concierge with the neighbouring Crusader Mill , but you ’ ll also have access to the lush , green courtyard secretly tucked away in the centre of Manchester .
Complete with fire pits , barbecues , WiFi and Bluetooth speakers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the Phoenix and Crusader communities .
And best of all , the apartments are dog-friendly so you can share your home with your furry friend .
Help to Buy is available on all apartments , meaning it ’ s even easier to bag yourself a spot in Manchester ’ s Piccadilly East .
Prices start at £195,000 with no deposit required , and the apartments will be ready to move into by May 2020. Who are the developers ?
Capital & Centric are social impact developers who take unloved buildings and spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apartments are designed for sociable people with the aim to build a real community in the emerging Piccadilly East neighbourhood .
And to aid this , they want to give local people the first opportunity to live in the new Phoenix apartments and once again refrain investors from living there - to keep their schemes aimed at owner-occupiers .
Named after Phoenix Works , which once produced machinery for the textile industry , the £25m development will be Capital & Centric 's first residential development to complete in Piccadilly East .
Tim Heatley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Piccadilly East is soon going to rival the Northern Quarter and Ancoats as the place to be .
`` The area ’ s already become a hub for independents , like Track Brewery , Chapeltown Picture House and Cultureplex , and it ’ s a great time to invest in one of the city ’ s most hotly anticipated neighbourhoods .
`` But rather than investors being the ones to benefit from buying early , we ’ re giving that opportunity just to the people that want to live here .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bigger and brighter than the rest , with tons of room and liveable space , and the exposed concrete and pipework giving them bags of character .
`` Not only are we banning investors but we ’ re also ditching deposits and if you fall in love with them you won ’ t have to wait as they ’ ll be ready in May.
” View the show apartment and meet the developers at an open day being held on Sunday , February 16 from 9am to 4pm .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Phoenix apartment ?
Find out more and book a viewing at www.phoenixmcr.com .

Buying a new home is a decision not to be taken lightly.
You may want to consider location, transport and various other factors before deciding where's best to call your humble abode.
Manchester city centre is constantly flourishing with new and improved accommodation - and now the area around Piccadilly is rapidly becoming a hotspot for developers.
So if you're looking for a green, friendly place to call home, there's no need to escape the city.
Manchester’s emerging neighbourhood Piccadilly East is situated in the perfect spot for living, transport and culture, and now the first residential development to be completed there has been revealed.
Brought to life by renowned social impact developers Capital & Centric, the Phoenix apartments are being offered first to local residents, rather than investors, to create a community of owner occupiers.
With bigger, brighter and more liveable spaces, picture floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed steel, concrete features and modern design-led interiors - perfect for those who love the finer details.
Due to extremely popular demand with the first two open days now full, another open day is taking place on Sunday February 16 where you can tour the brand new Phoenix apartments and discover your dream home.
(Image: Capital & Centric)
Where is the new Piccadilly East neighbourhood?
Located behind Piccadilly train station and just minutes from the bustling Northern Quarter and Ancoats, Piccadilly East is situated in the perfect spot for culture and commuting around Manchester.
The new neighbourhood will alter many people’s first impressions when coming into the city by train, and will have some of the best connectivity, working and living experiences to match.
Sheona Southern, managing director of Marketing Manchester, said: “It’s no secret that Manchester city centre has flourished in recent years and a big part of that has been investment in building new neighbourhoods where people want to live, work and socialise.
(Image: Capital & Centric)
"Piccadilly East occupies an area of the city that has been unloved for years and, especially being on the doorstep of Piccadilly Station, it’s undoubtedly one to watch in terms of the next place to be.”
Within Piccadilly East, Capital & Centric are also converting Crusader Mill into an owner occupier community of loft apartments and have recently started work on the nearby Leonardo Hotel on Adair Street.
There are also plans for further apartments, as well as independent cafés and bars, to be built in the area.
(Image: Capital & Centric)
What are the apartments like?
New images have been released of the completed Phoenix show apartment and it certainly looks swish.
Designed by shedkm architects, the raw industrial elements including exposed concrete and pipework sit alongside minimal interiors in the ten-storey building.
The one and two bed properties will be 35% larger than the average new-build apartment in Manchester and more than half of the accommodation have spacious balconies with access to roof gardens on the top floor.
The apartments are spacious and bright, using an efficient open plan layout to create more liveable and enjoyable space.
Not only will you share a concierge with the neighbouring Crusader Mill, but you’ll also have access to the lush, green courtyard secretly tucked away in the centre of Manchester.
Complete with fire pits, barbecues, WiFi and Bluetooth speakers, it’ll become the heart of both the Phoenix and Crusader communities.
And best of all, the apartments are dog-friendly so you can share your home with your furry friend.
Help to Buy is available on all apartments, meaning it’s even easier to bag yourself a spot in Manchester’s Piccadilly East.
Prices start at £195,000 with no deposit required, and the apartments will be ready to move into by May 2020.
(Image: Capital & Centric)
Who are the developers?
Capital & Centric are social impact developers who take unloved buildings and spaces to create impressive new places.
Their apartments are designed for sociable people with the aim to build a real community in the emerging Piccadilly East neighbourhood.
And to aid this, they want to give local people the first opportunity to live in the new Phoenix apartments and once again refrain investors from living there - to keep their schemes aimed at owner-occupiers.
Named after Phoenix Works, which once produced machinery for the textile industry, the £25m development will be Capital & Centric's first residential development to complete in Piccadilly East.
Tim Heatley, co-founder of Capital & Centric said: "Piccadilly East is soon going to rival the Northern Quarter and Ancoats as the place to be.
"The area’s already become a hub for independents, like Track Brewery, Chapeltown Picture House and Cultureplex, and it’s a great time to invest in one of the city’s most hotly anticipated neighbourhoods.
"But rather than investors being the ones to benefit from buying early, we’re giving that opportunity just to the people that want to live here.
"We’ve created something that’s bigger and brighter than the rest, with tons of room and liveable space, and the exposed concrete and pipework giving them bags of character.
"Not only are we banning investors but we’re also ditching deposits and if you fall in love with them you won’t have to wait as they’ll be ready in May.”
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(Image: Capital & Centric)
View the show apartment and meet the developers at an open day being held on Sunday, February 16 from 9am to 4pm.
You can get tickets here.
Interested in buying a Phoenix apartment? Find out more and book a viewing at www.phoenixmcr.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Manchester United signing Odion Ighalo sent squad number message by Antonio Valencia

Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has wished Odion Ighalo'every success ' after he inherited the No.25 shirt following his January transfer to the club .
Nigerian forward Ighalo secured a dream move to Old Trafford on deadline day after agreeing a five-month loan deal to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
United confirmed on Tuesday that Ighalo would wear the No.25 shirt , becoming the first player to occupy the shirt since Valencia left the club last summer .
The 34-year-old , who left to play for L.D.U .
Quito at the end of last season , took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish Ighalo well with his spell in English football .
`` I always saw the number 25 as an opportunity to work beyond my dreams , '' Valencia tweeted .
`` It has been my inspiration and became my amulet .
I wish you all the success now with this shirt brother ! ''
Ighalo is expected to meet up with his new United teammates later this week before heading off for a warm weather training camp , and the 30-year-old admits it is a dream come true to be playing for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crazy you know , '' Ighalo told Sky Sports News in his first interview .
`` I 'm happy to be in Manchester first and this is a great opportunity for me .
`` I 'm grateful to God and to my agent and to the coach who 's given me the opportunity to be here , to walk out with the team and finish very well this season .
`` It 's a dream come true because since I was a kid , I 've always dreamed about Man United .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't say much until I get started . ''

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Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has wished Odion Ighalo'every success' after he inherited the No.25 shirt following his January transfer to the club.
Nigerian forward Ighalo secured a dream move to Old Trafford on deadline day after agreeing a five-month loan deal to join Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
United confirmed on Tuesday that Ighalo would wear the No.25 shirt, becoming the first player to occupy the shirt since Valencia left the club last summer.
The 34-year-old, who left to play for L.D.U. Quito at the end of last season, took to social media in the week to wish Ighalo well with his spell in English football.
"I always saw the number 25 as an opportunity to work beyond my dreams," Valencia tweeted. "It has been my inspiration and became my amulet. I wish you all the success now with this shirt brother!"
Ighalo is expected to meet up with his new United teammates later this week before heading off for a warm weather training camp, and the 30-year-old admits it is a dream come true to be playing for his boyhood club.
"It's been crazy you know," Ighalo told Sky Sports News in his first interview. "I'm happy to be in Manchester first and this is a great opportunity for me.
"I'm grateful to God and to my agent and to the coach who's given me the opportunity to be here, to walk out with the team and finish very well this season.
"It's a dream come true because since I was a kid, I've always dreamed about Man United. But this is reality now, so I can't say much until I get started."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--McDonald's is making a great change to its Happy Meals this week

When it comes to treats , it 's fair to say that kids love a McDonald 's Happy Meal .
And now the fast-food chain has announced changes that mean they can educate themselves while tucking into a burger or fish fingers , as it is adding book token to its Happy Meals .
The move comes ahead of World Book Day , which this year falls on Tuesday 5 March .
World Book Day was originally started as ' a mission to give every child and young person a book of their own ' , and now McDonald 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonald 's participation means that kids will be able to get themselves a free book as well as a toy , drink and meal for £2.99 .
Each token can be swapped for one of this year 's World Book Day books , or can be used to get £1 off a range of books in shops and supermarkets across the UK .
Speaking about the initiative , World Book Day chief executive , Cassie Chadderton , said : `` We are thrilled to announce that World Book Day is working with McDonald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to share stories together . ''
She continued : `` This partnership will help World Book Day to encourage all children to discover the joy of books and reading for pleasure . ''
McDonald ’ s chief marketing officer , Gareth Helm , said : `` We hope the distribution of World Book Day tokens on our Happy Meal boxes will encourage even more families to Share a Story and celebrate the magic of reading together . ''
He added : `` We are incredibly proud of our Happy Readers scheme , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families across the UK and Ireland since 2013 .
`` Our partnership with World Book Day is yet another way in which we are making it easier for families to enjoy reading together . ''

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When it comes to treats, it's fair to say that kids love a McDonald's Happy Meal.
And now the fast-food chain has announced changes that mean they can educate themselves while tucking into a burger or fish fingers, as it is adding book token to its Happy Meals.
The move comes ahead of World Book Day, which this year falls on Tuesday 5 March.
World Book Day was originally started as 'a mission to give every child and young person a book of their own', and now McDonald's wants to be part of it.
McDonald's participation means that kids will be able to get themselves a free book as well as a toy, drink and meal for £2.99.
Each token can be swapped for one of this year's World Book Day books, or can be used to get £1 off a range of books in shops and supermarkets across the UK.
Speaking about the initiative, World Book Day chief executive, Cassie Chadderton, said: "We are thrilled to announce that World Book Day is working with McDonald’s to encourage even more families to share stories together."
She continued: "This partnership will help World Book Day to encourage all children to discover the joy of books and reading for pleasure."
McDonald’s chief marketing officer, Gareth Helm, said: "We hope the distribution of World Book Day tokens on our Happy Meal boxes will encourage even more families to Share a Story and celebrate the magic of reading together."
He added: "We are incredibly proud of our Happy Readers scheme, with over 90 million books given away to families across the UK and Ireland since 2013.
"Our partnership with World Book Day is yet another way in which we are making it easier for families to enjoy reading together."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Moving Bury health centre from Moorgate centre to Fairfield Hospital 'would cost the council half a

Moving Bury health centre from Moorgate centre to Fairfield Hospital 'would cost the council half a million pounds'

Relocating Bury ’ s walk-in centre to Fairfield Hospital would cost the local NHS around half a million pounds – but could save money in the years to come .
Dr Jeff Schryer , chair of Bury clinical commissioning group , confirmed the £500,000 capital investment would be a one-off cost .
This comes as local authorities agreed to start a public consultation on its proposal to change the way patients access urgent care services in a bid to plug a multi-million pound black hole in the health budget .
He said : “ If people are broadly happy with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be some building work at Fairfield because what we want is a suite that can accommodate out-of-hours doctors , the walk-in facility in Bury and some mental health services.
” The walk-in clinic at Moorgate Primary Care Centre would close as services move to the hospital , under the latest proposal .
Out of hours GP appointments , mental health services and treatment for minor accidents would also be based at the hospital ’ s Urgent Treatment Centre where 24-hour walk-in facilities would be available .
The proposal also includes developing a telephone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or 111 but do not need to go to A & E .
The Clinical Assessment Service will allow people to phone and directly book appointments at their GP practice , pharmacy or the Urgent Treatment Centre , where Bury town centre ’ s walk-in facilities will be moved to .
Want more news from Bury ?
Here 's where you can find it .
We now have a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest news , events and community news in Bury .
To keep up to date with all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join in the discussion - follow the new Bury Live page here .
Reporter Tom George covers all things Bury for the Manchester Evening News , you can follow him on Twitter here .
Prestwich walk-in centre would stay open under the latest proposal but the facility may be affected further down the line , according to the consultation document .
A public consultation on the proposal will begin on Monday , February 10 and last four weeks .
For more information , visit the Bury CCG website .

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Relocating Bury’s walk-in centre to Fairfield Hospital would cost around half a million pounds – but could save money in the years to come.
Dr Jeff Schryer, chair of Bury clinical commissioning group, confirmed the £500,000 capital investment would be a one-off cost.
This comes as local authorities agreed to start a public consultation on its proposal to change the way patients access urgent care services in a bid to plug a multi-million pound black hole in the health budget.
He said: “If people are broadly happy with the concept, there will have to be some building work at Fairfield because what we want is a suite that can accommodate out-of-hours doctors, the walk-in facility in Bury and some mental health services.”
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The walk-in clinic at Moorgate Primary Care Centre would close as services move to the hospital, under the latest proposal.
Out of hours GP appointments, mental health services and treatment for minor accidents would also be based at the hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre where 24-hour walk-in facilities would be available.
The proposal also includes developing a telephone service for people who have rung 999 or 111 but do not need to go to A&E.
The Clinical Assessment Service will allow people to phone and directly book appointments at their GP practice, pharmacy or the Urgent Treatment Centre, where Bury town centre’s walk-in facilities will be moved to.
MyBury To get all the latest Bury news, events and information, go to our new MyBury section. We also have a dedicated Facebook page, and you can follow us on Twitter. Reporter Helena Vesty covers all things Bury for the Manchester Evening News, you can follow her on Twitter here.
Prestwich walk-in centre would stay open under the latest proposal but the facility may be affected further down the line, according to the consultation document.
A public consultation on the proposal will begin on Monday, February 10 and last four weeks.
For more information, visit the Bury CCG website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Brave victim of rapist Reynhard Sinaga tells GMB: 'I got a bit of payback by beating him up... he’s

Brave victim of rapist Reynhard Sinaga tells GMB: 'I got a bit of payback by beating him up... he’s going to Strangeways, I’m going to be living my life'

A victim of Britain ’ s worst rapist Reynhard Sinaga told Good Morning Britain that his attacker should “ never see the light of day again ” .
The man , who appeared on the ITV show with his identity concealed , told how he beat up Sinaga after waking up to find he was semi-naked and being raped .
He battered his rapist , who had plied him with a date rape drug before the attack .
Upon fleeing his attacker ’ s flat , on Princess Street , Manchester , the man realised he ’ d accidentally taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led to his crimes finally coming to light .
Read more of today 's stories here Sinaga , 36 , was convicted of 136 rapes against 44 men and sexual assaults against four men aged 17 to 36 .
He was jailed for life in January and must serve 30 years behind bars before he can be considered for release .
The victim told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid : “ He should never see the light of day again .
“ For all the people that he ’ s done it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ruined that didn ’ t know it happened and all these police officers that came to these poor boys ’ doors and found out that this has happened to them.
” International student Sinaga stalked the streets of Manchester hunting for victims and lured dozens of men back to his city centre flat where he raped them and filmed the encounters on two iPhones .
Listen to the full harrowing story of Reynhard Sinaga 's sick campaign in the MEN 's exclusive podcast .
Beth Abbit gains insight on the crimes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built the case against him and a lawyer behind the prosecution .
The man explained how , after losing his friends in the early hours following a night out , he met Sinaga and thought that the fellow student was `` looking after '' him .
He said : `` I thought it was just students helping each other . ''
After going back to Sinaga 's flat , he was offered drinks before losing consciousness .
When Piers asked the man how the man felt when he discovered that Singha was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said he does not want to let his attacker ruin his life .
“ I ’ ve just tried to get on with it .
`` I am happy that I ’ ve stopped him and he can ’ t do it to anyone else .
`` I ’ m just trying to get on with my life and not think that much about what he ’ s done to me and don ’ t let him ruin my life .
He added : “ I got a bit of payback by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s going to Strangeways while I ’ m going to be living my life .
”

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A victim of Britain’s worst rapist Reynhard Sinaga told Good Morning Britain that his attacker should “never see the light of day again”.
The man, who appeared on the ITV show with his identity concealed, told how he beat up Sinaga after waking up to find he was semi-naked and being raped.
He battered his rapist, who had plied him with a date rape drug before the attack.
Upon fleeing his attacker’s flat, on Princess Street, Manchester, the man realised he’d accidentally taken Sinaga’s phone - which ultimately led to his crimes finally coming to light.
(Image: ITV)
Sinaga, 36, was convicted of 136 rapes against 44 men and sexual assaults against four men aged 17 to 36.
He was jailed for life in January and must serve 30 years behind bars before he can be considered for release.
The victim told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid: “He should never see the light of day again.
“For all the people that he’s done it to, all the lives that he’s ruined that didn’t know it happened and all these police officers that came to these poor boys’ doors and found out that this has happened to them.”
International student Sinaga stalked the streets of Manchester hunting for victims and lured dozens of men back to his city centre flat where he raped them and filmed the encounters on two iPhones.
Listen to the full harrowing story of Reynhard Sinaga's sick campaign in the MEN's exclusive podcast. Beth Abbit gains insight on the crimes by talking to to the detectives who built the case against him and a lawyer behind the prosecution.
The man explained how, after losing his friends in the early hours following a night out, he met Sinaga and thought that the fellow student was "looking after" him.
He said: "I thought it was just students helping each other."
(Image: ITV)
After going back to Sinaga's flat, he was offered drinks before losing consciousness.
When Piers asked the man how the man felt when he discovered that Singha was the worst rapist Britain has ever seen, he said he does not want to let his attacker ruin his life.
“I’ve just tried to get on with it.
"I am happy that I’ve stopped him and he can’t do it to anyone else.
"I’m just trying to get on with my life and not think that much about what he’s done to me and don’t let him ruin my life.
He added: “I got a bit of payback by beating him up and also he’s going to Strangeways while I’m going to be living my life.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--David Cameron's 'passport and bodyguard's gun found in plane toilet' as police launch investigation

A Scotland Yard investigation is underway after David Cameron 's bodyguard reportedly left his gun in an aeroplane toilet .
The weapon , along with the former Prime Minister 's passport and the specialist protection unit officer 's passport , was found by a passenger in the cubicle of a British Airways flight from New York to Heathrow on Monday , according to reports .
The items were handed over to flight crew with the gun removed from the plane .
It 's believed that the close-protection officer removed his holster while using the toilet - which was carrying a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement , the Metropolitan Police said : `` We are aware of the incident on a flight into the UK on February 3 and the officer involved has since been removed from operational duties .
`` We are taking this matter extremely seriously and an internal investigation is taking place . ''
As former PM for six years until July 2016 , Mr Cameron is still entitled to continued security provided by the Met 's Specialist Protection unit .
The Sun has quoted an unnamed passenger as saying : `` We were waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show pictures on his phone of a gun and two passports .
`` One was David Cameron ’ s – he said he found [ it ] in the toilet .
They were just resting on the side by the sink .
He was stunned by what he saw . ''
A British Airways spokeswoman said : `` We follow CAA rules which allow UK police to carry firearms on board in specific , controlled circumstances .
`` Our crew dealt with the issue quickly before departure and the flight continued as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
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A Scotland Yard investigation is underway after David Cameron's bodyguard reportedly left his gun in an aeroplane toilet.
The weapon, along with the former Prime Minister's passport and the specialist protection unit officer's passport, was found by a passenger in the cubicle of a British Airways flight from New York to Heathrow on Monday, according to reports.
The items were handed over to flight crew with the gun removed from the plane.
It's believed that the close-protection officer removed his holster while using the toilet - which was carrying a 9mm Glock 17 pistol.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: "We are aware of the incident on a flight into the UK on February 3 and the officer involved has since been removed from operational duties.
"We are taking this matter extremely seriously and an internal investigation is taking place."
As former PM for six years until July 2016, Mr Cameron is still entitled to continued security provided by the Met's Specialist Protection unit.
(Image: PA)
The Sun has quoted an unnamed passenger as saying: "We were waiting to take off when a guy started to show pictures on his phone of a gun and two passports.
"One was David Cameron’s – he said he found [it] in the toilet. They were just resting on the side by the sink. He was stunned by what he saw."
A British Airways spokeswoman said: "We follow CAA rules which allow UK police to carry firearms on board in specific, controlled circumstances.
"Our crew dealt with the issue quickly before departure and the flight continued as normal."
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-05--Why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confused Marcos Rojo before Manchester United exit

Marcos Rojo says he did not understand why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declared he would not be leaving Manchester United before his loan move to Estudiantes .
Rojo returned to his former club on loan until the end of the season in order to get some regular playing time in order to boost his international chances .
“ In March the qualifiers start and it is important to be on pace , '' Rojo told TNT .
`` He [ Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni ] told me that to be there I had to play , that ’ s why my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this.
” Rojo revealed that a move back to Argentina after 122 appearances at Old Trafford was a long time in the making and was always likely to be completed before the January transfer deadline .
However , when asked about any outgoings , Solskjaer said on January 28 : `` Marcos has been injured and has been working to get back and get fit again .
At the moment it does n't look like [ he will leave ] , no . ''
Soon after , Rojo 's loan move to Estudiantes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the formalities were completed to secure his exit from Old Trafford .
Explaining why his mother announced the transfer before either club , Rojo also revealed his confusion at Solskjaer 's comments that the move would not happen .
He continued : “ When I had the OK of the club , the first one I called was my mother and said : ‘ Don ’ t say anything ’ .
Zero , she told me .
She told everyone , ha .
`` It was hard for the club to make my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot .
It was when the coach said that I was going to stay there .
When he said that , it was already advanced .
I didn ’ t understand why Solskjaer said it .
”

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Marcos Rojo says he did not understand why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declared he would not be leaving Manchester United before his loan move to Estudiantes.
Rojo returned to his former club on loan until the end of the season in order to get some regular playing time in order to boost his international chances.
“In March the qualifiers start and it is important to be on pace," Rojo told TNT. "He [Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni] told me that to be there I had to play, that’s why my idea was to leave Manchester and get this.”
Rojo revealed that a move back to Argentina after 122 appearances at Old Trafford was a long time in the making and was always likely to be completed before the January transfer deadline.
However, when asked about any outgoings, Solskjaer said on January 28: "Marcos has been injured and has been working to get back and get fit again. At the moment it doesn't look like [he will leave], no."
Soon after, Rojo's loan move to Estudiantes was accidentally leaked by his mother and the formalities were completed to secure his exit from Old Trafford.
Explaining why his mother announced the transfer before either club, Rojo also revealed his confusion at Solskjaer's comments that the move would not happen.
He continued: “When I had the OK of the club, the first one I called was my mother and said: ‘Don’t say anything’. Zero, she told me. She told everyone, ha.
"It was hard for the club to make my return difficult. We had been talking a lot. It was when the coach said that I was going to stay there. When he said that, it was already advanced. I didn’t understand why Solskjaer said it.”